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Evening star., 1923-12-13
The Medical Fakers.

Senator Copeland's resolution for
an inquiry into the operation Of the
diploma mills" that have recently
been exposed in certain parts Of this
country should receive early con-
sideration. Enough has been brought
to light in the state inquiries to show
that large numbers Of unskilled, un-
trained, untitled medical practitioners
have been certified for practice by in
stitutions that have had no standing
and have made no effort to de-
velop scientific qualifications. These
diploma mills operate mainly
through the mails. They secure their
ator Copeland's proposal is to seek
to cut off this source of propa ganda
or advertising.
Incalculable harm has been wrought
by these so-called schools of medicine
or manipulative practice. Men and
women without the least ability or
knowledge have been given certifi-
Gates and diplomas which have served
in some of the states as credentials
for practice. There is laxity Of
law in some Of the jurisdictions, per-
mitting these people to do business
at the expense of the uninformed,
trusting public. Some shocking in
stances Of malpractice have been
brought to view almost equivalent to
manslaughter.
Medicine is not an exact science.
1t cannot be learned" in a few days
or weeks, or even months. 1t re-.
quires long study, thorough training
and particularly personal adaptable.
ity. Undiscriminating certihcation Of
Evening star., 1923-12-13

By all the signs Of the political
zodiac. republican national committee
proceedings in Washington this week
are a forerunner of coming events at
Cleveland in June, 1924. National
committee ructions are not novelties
in either party. They have a habit
OF ironing themselves out. But there
was an intensity of feeling over re-
apportionment and southern delega-
tions that BODIES stormy weather on
Lake Erie. Senator Howell. republi-
can progressive, Of Nebraska is not
the type that quits after one rebuff.
The sparks few while he and Joseph
W. Tolbert, national committeeman
from South Carolina, we're debating
reapportionment. The embers of the
Washington discussion may die down
between now and summertime, but
It will be a miracle if they don't
flicker into new life at Cleveland.
X y x i;
Another Carolinian. this time a ma
tional committeewoman Mrs. Lindsay
Patterson of Winston-Salem, n. c.,
enlivened the G. o. ?. council of war
with a pretty epigram. Pleading for
harmony and for generosity to the
republican south, respecting appor-
tionment of delegates, Mrs. Patterson
said: 81 beg you to remember that
| though you be many men of many
minds, we have only one political
,faith-Calvinism." Somebody told
Mrs. Patterson that sounded like
Coolidge talk. 81 meant II to- she
responded.
RAYMOND Robins, social economist
of Chicago, who was summoned TO
"fill in" while formalities for selec-
ton of the convention city were un-
der way, sailed close TO the wind in
his attack on "internationalisn1." In
a company overwhelmingly dominated
by the friends of President Coolidge,
Robins assailed American interven-
ton in world affairs in terms Hiram
Johnson would echo. I'VE are tired
Of talk OF the international con-
science, when there's none of it lying
around in the world" was one of
Robins thrusts: Calvin Coolidge said
to Congress on December 6: our
duty now is to help give stability to
the world.
George Holden Tfnkham, bearded
congressman from Massachusetts,, is
kept busy these days edifying the
House cloakroom with tales of his
big-game exploits in Africa last
summer and autumn. Though a
maiden experience, Tinkham achieved
a mighty record in the Kenya jungle.
He bagged his lion. six leopards, a
rhinoceros, a hippopotamus and the
huskiest elephant killed in the re-
Rion this seaSon-a specimen that
carried 120-pound tusks. Ttnkham.
bachelor and Bostonian. says there's
nothing in the world for girth con-
troll like big-game shooting. He
claims to have cut down his waist
line Ave inches in thirtyseven days.
An American fiivver carried Tinkham
and his hunting guide into the jungle.
X \ * x
President Coolidge asked a White
House caller II he had read the for
mer's message to Congress "alI the
way through" Blushing1y. the vis-
itor pleaded not guilty. whereupon
the President said he believed every
citizen ought to take time to digest
all state papers from A to e." He
particularly recommended people to
study the exchanges Of diplomatic
notes, whenever published. Coolidge
said men and women would approach
the discussion OF vital issues with
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merely letter-psrfect respondents to
perfunctory examinations looses char
latans and takers to work infinite
mischief. Those who are responsible
for such a procedure are guilty of a
most abominable crime against hu-
manity
Evening star., 1923-12-13

After President Coolidge's message
was delivered to Congress the coun-
try experienced the relief of knowing
that the Chief Executive is perfectly
willing to talk when he has some.
thing to say.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

There are European economists who
will regret a disposition on the part
OF Uncle Sam to avpid u Treasury
surplus and proceed hereafter on lines
Of economy.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

The reciprocity idea has hitherto
been limited to an understanding that
If the D. c. motor cops did not get
a careless autoist the Maryland police
would.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

While Yuletide traditions are cher
ished, the average citizen is perfectly
willing TO dispense with the snow
storm necessary TO lend realism to
the Christmas picture cards.
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The Farmers Income.

n. L. Holman. in the North American Review.
1t would take all the yearly income
from a 200-acre wheat farm, taking
the average acre production and pres
ent quotations on wheat as basis,
to equal the annual income OF a
plumber in New York city. allowing
him only $50 days and 116 days Of
idle time between Jobs
Evening star., 1923-12-13

BY posing for the photographers
and announcing that he has nothing
to say. Premier Baldwin accomplished
formalities which make 1t clear that
he is in active political life.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

The u. S. n. has produced three
billion bushels Of corn. The prohibi-
ton authorities are on the alert to
see that it is not misused.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

In the fuel situation the real com
fort to an apprehensive public has
been afforded by the unostentatious
announcements of the weather bureau.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Next summer Senator Copeland will
have his hands full if he undertakes
to regulate all the unlicensed pre-
scribers Of cure-alls for political and
economic ills.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Discoveries in King Tut's tomb con-
firm the early belief that ancient
Egypt was strong in scenery and cos.
tunes. but deficient in the real con-
veniences of civilization.
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YuIetide Slogans,

Old Santa is a generous myth,
They say. But as for me
The call Shop early's" coupled with
The motto &C. o. D."
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Ii Bergdolfs damage suit is sue
cessful he will be one of the few peo-
pie in Germany SO fortunate as to
possess real money.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

The only objection that several OF
his colleagues see to Senator Cum
minis is that he is too versatile.
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Raw Material.

You farmers should be Independent
and happy. Your fields are full Of
grain and cattle
YES" replied Farmer Corntossel.
But so are the woods full of Christ
mas trees that aren't any good with.
out help from the town folks"
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thrown at speakers. Here we only
toss hats into the ring.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

OF course Santa Claus is a myth
Otherwise he would never manage to
get past all the mo parking signs.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Some of Obregon's troops are join
ing the revolutionists. Pay roll COM
petition asserts itself even in some
phases Of patriotism.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Income tax payers are still inclined
TO question an arrangement which
brings Christmas shopping so close
to the 18th Of December.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

The presidential race abates in IN
terest until the rush for committee
appointments has subsidized
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Explained.
From the Kansas City star.

From the Kansas City Star.
Mr.. McAdoo says there can be tax
reduction and a soldier bonus. too;
but then, II. must be remembered IMr.
XoAdoo 10 running for the prssidsnoy.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Jud Tunkins says he likes to shop
early. All he objects to is prices be.
ing such that he has to stop early.
Evening star., 1923-12-13
The Camera Desperado.

did you see Tarantula Tim in the
movies?"
'I did," answered Cactus Joe; "and
it was about what I'd have expected
from a safety first galoot like him.
He wouldn't have dared to disgrace
the Old Gulch by cuttin' up that way
if he had had to come out on the
stage personal, instead Of bein' only
picture"
"Dar is different kinds Of laughter.
said Uncle Eben. "Some folks laugh
because dey's good.natured an others
because dev's nervous"
Evening star., 1923-12-13

@. What IS meant by meliorism?-
r. c. V.
A. Meliorlsm is the belief that the
Improvement of the world by human
effort is not only possible, but that
such improvement is a law Of evolu-
ton. The term was first used by the
novelist George Eliot
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Q. What is corn sugar?-G. r.
A. This is a high-grade sugar made
from corn. Such sugar consists large
~ Of dextrose.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

There is much that Is bad said Of
New York, but on the whole the
casual visitor cannot fail to find it a
cheerful place, from the East Side
streets thronged with children en-
gaging In all sorts Of games. to Fifth
Iimousires and the park with its
horse back riders. And there Is al
ways something being planned or put
into execution on big scale, Now II
is q great war memorial. tomorrow
II NAV be q great group Of buildings
to house in exhibitions. a .eonserva-
tory of music, a school OF drama
commercial, If you like. but forward
looking, expressive OF an ideal. some-
thing which gives JOY to the multi
tudes. those hundreds and thousands
who crush and pant and struggle for
a footing and space in the up and
down town trains morning and eve-
ming. but which are almost always
ready to return a smile or respond
to a note Of interest.
1t is this friendliness and pictur-
esoueness which. aside from the cues
ton of . nlfket,. makes New York
tremsndousiy appealing to the artist
, 1923-02-07
studens kidnaped From Stat. u.

Missouln.-Charles Gleason of Butte.
n student In the University of Mon
tana. was tnken from a fraternity
house at eleven O'Clock at night by n
band of masked men. Gleeson, the
second university student kidnapped by
masked men within the last few days.
refused to make any statement regard
Ing the occurrence
William Hughes. n yell leader, also
was dragged from the university gym
recently by four men, wearing red
robes and hoods. Hughes said he was
taken TO n local park and given n talk
ing-to by his abductors.
At n basketball game at the univer-
sity recently the lights were suddenly
extinguished and when they again
came on the floor was found Uttered
with signs reading: February l..
1921" Students said they spw robed
figures Mt the door when the lights
went out.
, 1923-02-07
WEATHER FORECASTS
AID TO B%EEKEEPERS
Predictions of Much Value in Fall
and in Spring.
Instance Of Importance Of Service Re-
lated by New York ApicuIturists
Who Used Telephone to In
form Neighbors.

y. sv ~. ,,nu.s s,.,,. naa.n.n,
OF Agricuiture)
Beekeepers are dependent on wealth
err conditions to prevent large winter
losses, part Of which occurs II they do
not know when to put their bees in the
cellar In the fall, or II the bees are
removed from winter quarters too
early in the spring. On the other
hand, 1t is advantageous to give the
bees the benefit Of cleansing flights as
o as possible In the spring and as
late MS possible before cold weather
sets In. Close attention is paid to the
weather forecasts, especially In the
, 1923-02-07
Montana stock Values nInher

3 Helenn.@The annual livestock re-
port OF the Montana Cooperative Crop
land Livestock Reporting service issued
by George A. Scott. agricultural stills
ticInn. shows increases during the past
year In the number OF mules, milk
cows. sheep md swine on Mon'ana's
farms and anges and decreases In the
number OF horses and other cattle.
while the total value OF NIL these class
es OF livestock on January I. 1929. Is
estimated ut so5. 024,0o0. This is s10,-
$4,000 over their values Of n year ago.
, 1923-02-07
BEET PRICE BOOST
BIG FINANCIAL AID
Increased Acreage Expected Under
$'.oo Guarantee Would Bring In
Thousands Of Dollars More

Billings.-If, ms the Great Western
Sugar company hopes will be the case,
the 1923 sugar beet contract with
m guaranteeing S1.50 more n ton
Tor beets this year than they received
last year, increases the beet acreage in
Billings territory from 1900 to 10000
acres, 1t will bring several hundred
thousand dollars more into the Yellow
stone valley for beets than heretofore,
In addition to increasing the factory
payroll by thousands of dollars.
The sugar company first tried out
the sliding scale, or profit-sharing con-
tract, In 1922, and 1t proved %eminently
satisfactory, both to the company and
10 the beet grower. The 1923 contract
is of the same nature, but 1t carries 20
cents a ton % as the guaranteed
minimum. making that price SO u ton,
ms against $3.50 last year.
For this year 1t has been further
modified by the segregation of the
produced from the Billings and
the Lowell. Wyo., plants in sales in
order to give the farmers of this north
ern territory the benefit of the higher
price the sugar from these plants com
mands In their own favored territory,
and this, on the basis of sugar content
which prevailed last year, would
amount to 81 n ton.
, 1923-02-07
BEET GROWERS TO
GET HIGHER PRICE
Billings and Lowell Territory Get
Advantage on Profit on Better
Product

Billlngs.-The 1923 beet contract of.
fered farmers in the Billings and
Lowell. Wyo., factory districts by the
Great Western Sugar company recent
ly announced. guarantees nm initial
payment of SO per ton. In addition
to this Increase of 80 cents per ton in
the guaranteed minimum, the cost of
seed is reduced to the growers. being
10 cents n pound insteod of last years
price of 20 cents.
Probably the most important feature
of II new contract, however, Is the
Indicated higher price to he paid the
farmers by reason of n new net price
basis for the sliding scale of payments
given in the agreement. Instead of
taklng the company's average act price
realized on sales of the sugar output of
NIL its 16 factories, the Billings and
Lowell factory will be paid on
the basis of the net obtained for the
sugar these w plants produce.
This sugar is generally marketed in
%so-called favorable territory, bringing a
higher net than the company's average
as n whole. In some his diff
ference is as much as three-qunrters OF
n cent a pound in favor of the Billings
Lowell sugar. This would be equlva.
lent under the sliding scale to an in
crease of 81 or more per ton of beets,
for the farmers tributary to these two
factories.
Should the market rule as high after
the next beet harvest rs for the last
four months. thp hept prpyvpre In this
, 1923-02-07
SILENT BOSS"
UNOER INDICTMENT
FRIEND LUNDiN, FORMER CON.
GRESHAM, HELD ON
$4,000 BOND
BRITISH TROOPS ON MOVE
Reds and Turks In War Combine;
Turkey Agrees Not to Conc. ude
Any Agreement Without Con-
sent of Rusoia

Chicago Friend Lundin, former
congressman, and known rs the silent
power behind the political machine of
Mayor William Hale Thompson, and 23
others were named in n blanket In
dlctment returned in court here by the
special grand jury which is investi.
eating school board affairs.
Nirtus Rohm, Lundin's nephew. also
was among the indicted men. who in
cluded several indicted previously by
the same grand jury in connection
with the distribution of school funds
and property.
The r bin was returned before
Chief Justice Michael l.. Mckinley. of
the criminal court, who SGT the bonds
of the defendants Mt $4,000 each.
During the eight Yeas of the nd
ministratlon of Mayor Thompson. who
recently announced that he would not
be n candidate for reelection, Lundin
has been known as the ''silent boss" of
the Thompson political organization,
although for nearly as many ye~fs he
has steadfastly declared that he was
"out of politics." Lundin has, so far
as known, in late years never admitted
any part in the activities of the Thomp-
son faction but he long has been credit
ed with being the power behind the
mayor, and presumably of Governor
Small, has been reputed to weld a
strong Influence in state affairs.
, 1923-02-07
SENATOR BORAH REVIEWS
WORLD FARLEY PROPOSAL

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Borah has re-
newed in the enate his proposal for nm
International economic conference
called by President Harding.
AThe conference proposal. which al
Ady has been the center of one SEN
storm, and is expected to develop
Their, was submitted this time by
~ Idaho senator as q separate reso-
lution which. at his W request. i'm
medlately was laid aside for consider
ateion after pending farm credits legis-
1ation is out of The way.
The resolution was almost identical
with the Bornh naval bill amendment
which Mr.. Borah Withdrew recently
after administration leaders had said
1t would embarnss state department
%negotiat. 4 then in progress. The
president, under the resolution, would
he requested TO invite such govern
ments ms he might deem desirable to
n conference Charged with the duty
of considering the economic problems
now obtaining throughout the world
with n view Of arriving Mt such adjust
ments or settlements ms may seem es-
sential to the restoration of trade and
to the establishment of sound financial
and business conditions"
Another clause would provide for n
further conference for limitations of
naval armament and aircraft.
, 1923-02-07
RUMoR BIG ROADS ARE
BEHIND SHERIDAN LINE

st. Paul.-Montana and Wyoming
are about to undergo n period of ex.
tcnsive oil land development through
n 100000 railway project which is
about to be undertaken. Preliminary
plans for the line have already been
drawn up, II was a~scertained here re.
Gently from n reliable railway source,
and construction work is expected to
start early in the spring. Papers of in.
corporation for a $4,000, goo oncern
have been filed.
Through construction of the railroad.
the oil territory would be tapped at
Sheridan. Wyo., and an outictSprovided
at Miles City. Mont. TIE line would
connect with the Burlinksten road at
Sheridan and with the Northern Pa.
clflc and Chicago. Milwaukee & st
Paul roads Mt Miles City. Approx.
mately 200 miles would be served.
Completion of these plans will mean
the first railway construction of i'm.
portance which has been undertaken
In the northwest for n decade. Rookie.
Teller interests are rumored behind the
project. Persistent reports to this ex.
tent have been circulated. but confir.
nation has been impossible. Rookie.
fcller. If the stories are correct, would
control the enterprise through the st
Paul road.
, 1923-02-07

Belgradc.-The government rvs
paper Trihuna states that Foreign Min
lister Tchitcherin of Russia and Isinet
Pasha have made n secret agreement at
Lausanne by which Russia and Turkey
viii give each other military support
in the near enst in the case police are
required. The agreement. which is
said to have been accepted by both the
soviet and Turkish governments, stlpu-
lates hat Russia will send several di-
visions into Mesopotamia should the
British and the Turks take up arms.
II was also asserted that under the
terms of n special Arrangement made
Mt Lausanne between Russia and Bull
garia. Russian troops may be sent into
western Thrace cross Bulgarian ter
ritory. Turkey agrees not to conclude
any agreement Mt Lausanne without
the previous consent of Russia.
, 1923-02-07
New Army Bullet Most Accurate

Washington.-Work of army experts
since the war has produced n new rifle
bullet known as n 'boat-tail," because
of n six degree taper at the tail. FIX
hnustive tests by the army have shown
that the change in shape has added
400 yards TO the maximum range at
tanned and %flattening the trajectory or
arc ~ flight, at 1000 yards, approx
mntely 30 per cent.
Tests Mt the army infantry school
have fixed the maximum range of the
bullet Mt 1890 yards ms compared TO
3.450 yards with the present ammuni-
tlon.
, 1923-02-07

London. - General De Goutte of
France. in n statement to the press at
Dusseldorf. sounded the warning that
they are mistaken who think our pa
thence has no limits" and added that
the allies occupying the Ruhr twill
carry out their plans and will break
the stubbornness OF their adversarles."
The French commander asserted that
the German political leaders were pro-
ceedlng with n useless struggle md
that they must he held responsible for
the misfortune of their country.
, 1923-02-07
Steel Merger Held Invalid

Observation-Disclosures of the Bethle
hem, Lackawanna and Midvale steel
companies. has been declared by the
federal trade commission to be an un.
lawful action and in restraint of trade
Notice was issued to all the corpora.
tons concerned to be represented at a
hearing before the commission on
March 16. prepared to show cause why
an order should not be issued requiring
them to withdraw from the merger
agreements at once. A total of 40
corporations. subsidiaries to the parent
companies named, were charged in the
complaint with being involved in q
general consolidation plan which, II
carried through, would ~unreasonably
reduce competition In the supply Of
steel commodities to u In the
territory north of the Potomac river
and EAST of Buffalo, N. Y, and Johns
town. Pa.
, 1923-02-07
MAKING FRUITS ATTRACTIVE
Appearance, Uniform In Size
and Color.

Consumers who buy either at the
corner grocery or of the huckster in
the cities buy by appearance. They
like to get fruit that looks nice. A
basket of apples may be just as fine
favored and have the same average
size, but If they are mixed up of vari-
sizes and colors the city con-
sumner will pay considerable more
money for the basket that sits beside
1t with uniform color and size, for 1t
looks more attractive. A half-dozen
small potatoes In a basket may cut
the price down enough to have made
1t profitable to have thrown them
away and a half-dozen big potatoes
with them rather than keep them.
Uniformity Is the first point to keep
in mind and then quality and size
come in line. The quality may he
there but 1t doesn't appeal. Catch the
eye and the sale IL half made.
, 1923-02-07
Nevada First to Sion Pact

Reno. Ncv.-Gov. James G. Scrug-
ham has announced that he has signed
the resolution of the Nevada legisla-
ture. ratifylng the Colorado river COM
pact. and had telegraphed Herbert
Hoover, federal representative, to that
effect.
Nevada thus became the first of
seven Colorado river states to ratify
the treaty negotiated at Bishops lodge,
Santa Fe. n. NJ. last November.
Governor Scrugham, as one OF the
state commissioners. was one of the
signatories with Secretary Hoover, of
the document.
, 1923-02-07

A Good Bull Is Half the herd.
ting a better price. They are early
maturing, easy keepers and good pro-
ducers.'
My cows have more than doubled
in milk production" says a Pennsylva-
nian. "Scrub and grade COWS used to
give me about 1900 pounds of milk n
year, while my p%urebreds average I'VE
5000 pounds"
Uniformly Good.
A breeder in Washington state
makes this observation 81 find the
Young of purebred stock are uniformly
good, while with scrub stock there
usually are one or two good ones to
eight or ten poor ones" A Montana
ranchman says he has increased the
weight per fleece on 10000 sheep from
six pounds to eleven and one-half
pounds-almost 100 per cent-as a re-
suit of the use of purebred sires.
Many stockmen emphasize the great
err stability of purebreds. Buyers in
this locality come to me first" Is a
frequent comment.
The circular contains much good adj
vice on improvement Of live stock,
based upon farm experience. Copies
may be obtained without cost from the
Department Of Agriculture. Washing
ton.