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The Washington times., 1924-03-21
Of
| RENT ACT ARE
UNEASY
Delay Of Congress in Taking
Definite Action Feared to
Be "StalI."

Exactly two months from tomor.
row the District Rent Commission
will pass into oblivion unless Con-
gress acts favorably on legislation
now under consideration and ex-
tends it either permanently or until
1926.
Fear that the members Of Con.
gress, who have the matter under
consideration, may have decided to
stall" and cause the death Of the
Ball rent act in this manner was
evidenced today among friends OF
the measure.
Friends of Act Uneasy.
The point Is made that action
has not been taken on the proposed
extension legislation as promptly
as was expected and that 1t is
probable all Of the arguments made
at the recent hearings on the ex-
tension of the act will be forgotten
before the final vote is taken.
That the survey being taken by
the special committee. named
| through authority of Senator Balls
| resolution asking for an investiga-
ton into vacant houses and apart
| ments in Washington may not re-
fleet true conditions is another
matter which Is causing apprehen-
sion today among proponents OF a
| permanent rent commission.
1t is admitted that vacant apart
ments and houses may be found in
Washington at the present time.
but consideration must be given
the fact that they are vacant be-
cause 'brutally excessive" rents
are being asked, 1t Is said.
Rents Still Excessive, Claim.
A member Of the Rent Commits
sion said today that there is not q
| single apartment for rent In the
city today in good condition that
can be obtained at what the COM
mission believes to be a fair rent.
Members Of the committee max
Ing the survey authorized by the
Ball resolution are cooperating
with the Rent Commission, the
police and the real estate dealers Of
the city in making their report to
| Congress.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
COMMISSIONERS SEEK
TO BROADEN POWERS

A special committee Of the MS
trict government soon will complete
the preparation Of bill widening
the powers OF the District Commits
eioners.
Thirteen changes in the law ex.
tending the Commissioners powers
were provided in recommendations
TO the Commissioners several weeks
ago. The committee, comprising
three District officials, is now
awaiting recommendations from heads
OF various District departments.
The Commissioners Recommended
tons for broader powers probably
will be forwarded to Congress in q
few days.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
PARK POLICE To
DAZZLE THIS
SUMMER
New Uniforms to Have Patch
Pockets, Brass Buttons.
Badges Silver.

While the Merchants and Manu-.
facturers' Association is making
ready for its spring style show, the
office Of public buildings and
grounds today. announced summer
styles for the United States park
police.
Contracts for sixty new uniforms
have been let on the recommended.
ton OF Capt. w. L. McMorris. to a
Philadelphia firm which was the
lowest bidder.
The police will wear a military
uniform, with collar turned up
smartly under the chin, cavalry
breaches and leather puttees. The
bicycle men will wear blue and the
motorcycle officers olive drah.
Patch pockets with brass buttons
and a new dull.finished silver badge
are among the snappy innovations
proposed.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
SOLDIERS HOME INNATE
HELD FOR OBSERVATION

Arraigned on a charge of dis
orderly conduct, John Craig. an
inmate at Soldiers Home plead not
guilty before Judge Gus A. Schuldt
in the D. c. branch Of police court
today.
The complaining witness testified
that she was standing on Florida
avenue northwest, when Craig ap-
preached and said that IL she did
not get off the street he would
brain her with his cane. She said
that as he appeared to be intoxi-
Gated at the time she did not wish
to press the charge.
Craig testified that he had never
taken a drink in his life las it gives
me a headache and that he was
subject to attacks from heart fail
ure from which he was suffering
at the time Of the alleged miscon-
duct. He was held for mental OBJ
serVation.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
GEORGETOWN TO DEBATE
CORNELL ON VOLSTEAD ACT

Georgetown University is primed
tor its first intercollegiate debate Of
Its season tomorrow night with 2
picked team representing Cornell
University.
The Cornell debaters will arrive
here early tomorrow and a large
crowd is expected to witness the
contest in Castor Hall at 8:1E
o'clock. Unusual interest n being
shown by rhe student body as the
debate will be on the question Of
revising the Volstead act, with
Georgetown declaring fo2 the AT.
firmative.
Three New York State boys, r.
F. Howes, A. ]. Keefe and II. Levi.
tan comprise the visiting team
while Georgetown will be repre-.
sented by Joseph B. Brennan, Of
Georgia; John p. Rice, OF New
York, and j. Gibbons Burke, Of
Louisiana.
John f. Daley is chairman Of
Aha reception committee.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
WILL FRPO RETIRE?

"a news note states that Luis
Angel Firpo, the South Ameri-
can heavyweight, has declared
that he will retire after his bout
with AL Reich.)
The "WIld Bull Of the Pampas"
Has retired,
For % II seems this fellow
Has desired
To quit tho puglll0tic game,
The cheering crowds who all acclaim,
HIS rugged strength and famous name,
He's retired!
The "Wnd Bull of the Pampas"
He 10 through,
At least that's what he's telling
Ne and yOu;
This tale 10 very nicely told,
But half . million dollars cold,
May make this statement very bold,
HOE II. HOLMAN.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
SECTIONAL HATRED IS
SCORED BY SPEAKER

Obliteration Of sectional hatred
was urged by Congressman B. G..
Lowrey Of Mississippi at a meeting
last night. Of the Presidents Own
Garrison, No. 104, Army and Navy
Union held in G. A. r. Hall.
Congressman Lowrey and Capt.
Chauncey O.. Howard, son of Gen.
o. o. Howard Of the Union armies.
provoked applause when they shook
hands on the ,rostrum Of the muster
Congressman w. p. Connery of
Massachusetts spoke on patriotism
and defense of the flag. Mr.. Con.
merry was highly entertaining in
several recitations of a patriotic
nature. Miss Edwin Griffith and
Miss Peggy Banagan rendered fancy
dances.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
HOLLAND WORKS
ON FINAL"
REPORT
Renomin alton of Rudolph and
Oyster by President Is
Expected Soon.

Having made several final visits
to President Coolidge's office in his
investigation of charges against
District Commissioners Rudolph and
Oyster, Assistant Attorney General
Rush L. Holland is now clearing up
small detail'' in this connection
brought to his attention by the
Chief Executive. His positively
final report is expected late today.
The President today was reported
as having decided, from the results
of Judge Hollands inquiry, that the
protests against the city heads &C.
tivities on the coming and public
utilities commissions, and the
charges of favoritism in allotment
of District contracts are not of
major seriousness and do not reflect
the sentiment Of Washington as a
whole.
The nominations Of Commission
ers Rudolph and Oyster for second
terms, effective as of March IA,
last, will be sent to the Senate soon
after the last Holland report Is in.
Judge Holland gave the President
another verbal report late yester.
NtNy oLkCA AOOts uuuCE
his arm a sizeable envelope contain.
ing data on the case, but would not
go into the particulars Of his in.
quiry.
King Backs Inquiry.
If any local citizens desire hear.
ings to be held on the nomination
Of the present District Commits.
notwithstanding that President
Coolidge renominates them-they
will find champion in Senator vii.
liam H. King Of Utah, a member
Of the Senate District Committee.
Senator King today indicated that
while he might not personally re-
quest that open hearings be held,
he would be glad to act on behalf
Of citizens who would like to
present data at such sessions.
Senator King remains of an open
mind regarding the present District
Commissioners. He 10 ready to CO.
operate with local citizens in OBJ.
tanning open hearings on the nomi-
nations provided the data to be
presented at these hearings are of
a character to warrant inquiry.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
MORE. TIME:
ASKEDF0R
CASPACT
D. c. Commissioner to Write
Gov. Richie for Extension
of Reciprocity.

Another extension Of automo-
bile reciprocity between the Dis
trict Of Columbia and Maryland
is to be asked by the District
Commissioners.
Daniel E. Garges, secretary OF
the Board of District Commission
ers, today was directed to write
Governor Richie Of Maryland re-
questing an extension Of the auto
mobile arlnistice.
Expires March 81.
The Commissioners want the
present agreement extended until
Congress takes definite action on
the District tax bin which will in.
sure permanent reciprocity between
the District and Maryland.
The existing agreement expires
March 81. It was entered in to
on January l for two months. At
the end of FEBRUARY it was extended
until March 81.
Considerable confusion and incon.
venience will result II Governor
Richie does not agree to an ex.
tension. But ten days remain to
the end Of the agreement and this
Is insufficient time to enable Dis
trict motorists to get Maryland tags
before April I.
Nothing to Lose.
Under regulations. effective Jan,
uary l, the State Of Maryland en-.
acted Scent horsepower tax on
every automobile in the State. This
regulation abolished a previous Law
whereby motorists could buy tags
on a incorporating basis.
1t is pointed out that in the
event that reciprocity should EVENT..
ally fail. Maryland would lose moth
ing by the few months Of reel
procity, as the District motorists
would, when they did finally buy
Maryland tags, have to pay on the
basis OF an entire year.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
VIRGINIA SOCIETY IS
PLANNING FOR DANCE

Plans for a dance to be. held at
the New Willard Hotel April 4 were
discussed last night at a meeting
OF the officers and members Of the
standing committees Of the Society
OF Virginia Of the District Of Co.
luYnbia.
Members Of the Virginia delegation
in Congress with their families will
be among the special guests. Gov.
ernor Trinkel and his staff are also
expected.
Mrs. James w. Blackman Moran.
well known in social and United
Daughters Of the Confederacy cir.
cles, was made chairman of the en-.
tertainment committee.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
BERTRAND RUSSELL
WILL VISIT. CAPITAL

Bertrand Russell, noted English
scholar, will include Washington in
his itinerary Of cities when he visits
this country next month. He will
be the guest Of the Penguin Club
and the League for Industrial
Democracy at a joint dinner to be
given at the City Club April IL.
Scientists and educators of Wash.
ington and Baltimore have been in.
vited to attend the dinner and hear
what Mr.. Russell has to say re.
garding European affairs.
Mr.. Russell, formerly special
professor Of philosophy at Harvard,
will deliver lectures lat Columbia,
Cornell, Northwestern and Brown
universities, and also at the univer.
sites of Wisconsin and Michigan
during his stay in this country.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
MIR
BUREAU
SCANDAL
Rule Committee Chairman
Asks Appointment of
Special Group.

Investigation of the charges of
illegal duplication Of millions of
dollars worth of Government Sc
curities was today approved by
the House Rules Committee.
Appointment Of a special COM
mittee of five members to inves-
tigate the charges Of. alleged
duplication in the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing is asked in
a committee resolution introduced
in the House today by Congress
man Bertrand H. Smell of New
York, chairman.
Complete Probe.
This committee, to be appointed
by the Speaker, would be charged
with investigation of the separa-
ton, distribution, sale, payment, re-
tirement. surrender. cancellation,
and destruction Of Government
bonds and other securities"
The special committee is author
lied to sit during sessions OF the
House or during any recess.
The resolution Is the result of a
hearing conducted by the commit
tee on the King resolution calling
for investigation Of the Department
of Justice, and the Treasury Depart
ment. The author Of this resolution
Congressman Edward j. King, Of
Illinois, was chairman of the volun-
tary investigation committee which
examined evidence Of fraudulent
bond duplication gathered by Charles
B. Brewer, special agent for the
Department Of Justice.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
STAR GAZERS.
DOWN ON THE YUBY.

NNWN NAN .4AS OO4
Where the Yuby'g waters flown
Struggle Down toward the sea,
Is the spot whore I am gOlm',
Where my Wilde waite for me.
She's the Cutest little cusser
That was ever plumb prOfane,
And Q handy little muGsor
When, somebody gives her pain.
She can flip . timber lassO
With most amy man, guess;
Sings sOrtA Mexz0-basso
That IL full Of tenderness.
Hugs Do bard % any puncher:
Durn near makes my ribs o wreck
And believe me, as q luncher
She eats peanutS by the peck.
Nav. We amt a-gOnna marry;
Never have th0f much of that:
] don't yeaPm to fetch and carry;
She's afraid o gettin' fat.
So we Just keep ON a-Iovin'.
It'o the finest fun what am,
Where the water IL 0-ehOVim'
Over rOarin' Yuby Daml
GENE BLOSSOM.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
Shelby Demands Retnaction From Blanton
11lENRNIeSEEMS!';
NkaRI0By BILL PRICE 0TzAA'"
POLK'S PUNCHES.


A man applied for divorce on
the ground that his Uife kept
hiHs awake BY talking all night
In her sleep. NOaO Ue know
1OhGt the poet must haze had IN
nNi1sd 1VheN he 1OrOte:
"Man works from sun to sun,
But wOman'S work 10 never DONE"
We are told that "the meek
shall inherit the eGrth," which
means thGt some day oil married
men will haze to pay an Snheri-
lance tGG.
Il some young 1U0nGeM spent as
much time on the Kitchen floor
as they do on the dance floor,
there aOouIdm't be so many tired
mothers.
And If some mothers spent as
much time attending to house
hold duties as they do at the
movies and at social functions,
there wouldn't be so many dis
satisfied husbands, sons and
LEONIDAS POLK.
Excited-DO aces beat kiags?
Ex.AviatOr-They did during the
war. HARPERS FERRY.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
SENATOR GREENE MAY
QUIT HOSPITAL SOON
uAlGA afAEE, RNoIA

The condition Of Senator Frank
l.. Greene Rep.) Of Vermont, who
was seriously wounded by a stray
bullet during pistol battle between
bootleggers and prohibition agents,
was reported today as considerably
improved.
1t was stated at Emergency Hos.
pital that the Senator would be able
to return to his home here early
next week.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21

There are signs OF something
G10fMI going to happen, writes
G. II. J., Of TGkonsG Park. The
other day he sGsU a 1OOOdpecker
trying to peck a hole in a slate
root. He declares this Is a bad
omen. We Think It 4UOuId be
bad ON the SOoodpeeEer's pccking
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
A. T. BATS, OLD D. c.
MESSENGER, IS DEAD

Austin T. Bats. aged cOlored
messenger employed in the office
of the chief clerk of the District
Engineer Department. died last
night at his home, 34-a Q street
northwest. Funeral arrangements
are being made today.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
IT'S NOT THE SPRING FEVER,
IT'S LOVE.

If you, young man, don't feel
right; II you can't sleep at night;
j yOG moan and sigh; If your
throat Is dry, and goa can't
smoke or drink; II your grub
tastes like castor oil; voMr heart
beats irre0MIGrlv; yOG haze cold
feet and your heads in a Whirl,
it's not the spring fever; so, whv
DON'T YOU MARRY THE
GIRL? DICK JAMES.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
THE GRANDEUR
THAT WAS ROME'S

AASA& " <1O ASN4A ~ ~
Rome was not built I'm an hour,
Rome was mot wrecked in O day,
but the Senate was crushed In ita
pride and it, power,
And tho Empire was doomed to
In .sp.s Ssc q u. oonqus.ts IT gained,
And 1he tributes Il wTuns from che
A BrennuS profaned where Augustus
once reignOd,
And the leSiOnS their banners un-
furlod.
There 10 ruin and wreck and decay.
Where Nero once rcvolOd In blood,
But the Cross Of the Christ % ex-
allied today,
Where the Temple Of Jupiter stood.
The Forum ia silent and lone,
The vOlco Of tho orators fled,
Freedom departed forever from Rome
When Brutus and Cicero bled.
ny the grave Of an empire / STAND,
Where the marble white Capitol
And tSinS Of the wealth that cor.
ruPted the land,
And the factions that dFenched it
And = pray S'I sSss my country may be.
For ages and ages to come,
The Hand Of the brave and the home
OF tho free,
And wiser and greater than Rome.
WILL T. WHELAN,
The Washington times., 1924-03-21

Apartments In houses are
being built so small MOaO that
there Is no room IN the closets
for fGmiIy skeletons. That
probably accounts for the
skeletons being aired in the
daily papers.
LOUISVILLE LOU.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
BOSTON LEARNING.

This, you might know, is taken
from the Boston Globe: 1.-THE
water at Athol, Mass, is infested
by Aphonizomenona, one Of the
cyanophycae."
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
A SHEIK'S TOAST.

Here's, te the lasSies we've loved, my
lad,
ReFe'e TO the Ilps we've pressed;
For Of klgses and lsssie0. like MQuOr
in glasses,
The last Il always the best.
DANCE DAN
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
MARITAL OSCILLATION.

A cFusty old spouse YVES HOltOn Moore.
Once kissed his wife - ahe opened
IL was such real surprise to her,
That she. became filled with fear,
And promptly 0WOOned On the p0FlOr
flOOP, II. SMITH.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21
DID MUMA GET THE
MAZUMA?

There's much hqmOe
In this stuff about jap Muma.
What We want to know later or
sooner
IL did Jap get the naasum0?
GINGO JIM.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21

Danish Pride Milk, for this
sale only: Baby size, Sc
can; Tall size, 1Oc can.
The Washington times., 1924-03-21

Fresh Killed Roasting, Bak-
ing and Frying Chick
ems, ID. .4Oc
Prairie Rose Butter (you
cannot get betterl lb.. Sic
KidwelPs Favcrite OleO, lb.21c
Bread, 16-Oz. loaf. ....... &c
Milk, fresh pasteurized, pit. &c
New Sauerkraut, quart. ..lOc
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
LEBANON

Mr.. and Mrs. Roe Brown and sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. v. Byers and daughter
and Torso Christie ate Sunday dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison.
Glen Wallace returned home Monday
after being gone three weeks visiting
at Blanding. Utah.
Mrs. Roland Bradfeld was taken
suddenly sick Monday evening.
Mrs. John Claflin gave turkey
dinner Sunday to the following guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Wallace and
daughter, Marie. Mr.. and Mrs. A. L..
Look and son, Norman, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Wallace and daughters, Bonnie
and Winifred and son, Homer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Scott and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Jackson, Misses Nellie and
Florence Sparks. Miss Nyquist, Miss
Hill, Roy Hammond and Mr.. and Mrs.
Merle johnson and daughter. Jimmy.
Mrs. w. v. Byers visited Monday
with Grandma Caylor.
Mrs. John Claflin left Thursday for
California to be gone couple of
months.
Bonnie and Winifred Wallace were
Cortez visitors Monday.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Things That We're Seen.

In our recent rambles we noticed
That the streets are getting bare in
spots.
That there are still some people who
do not attend church.
That radio ariels are more plentiful.
That there is great deal of traffic
through the rest room.
That Sunday morning was cold one.
That it has been a poor winter for
skating.
That number of persons have their
ear to the ground listening for pro-
hibition officers.
That Prof. Smith and Janitor Rush
were busy Sunday morning thawing
pipes at the Washington building.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Ladies Auxiliary met January 18th,
1924 with Mrs. D. s. Thomas; eleven
members present. After the business
and work was over lovely refreshments
were served by the hostess. The meet
ing adjourned to meet January 3oth
with Mrs. Hattie Mckeever. They
decided to have an entertainment and
supper at the Baptist church Valentine
night.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
Important Notice,

The Lyceum number Wednesday
evening and the basket ball games
Friday evening of next week will be-
gin at $50 p. m. so as not to conflict
with the Evangelistic services. The
church services on these evenings will
begin at o'clock and be dismissed in
plenty of time for those attending to
get to the opera house by $3.50.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mrs. Kittie Havens and daughters,
Dolorice and Gertrude, came in from
Dove Creek the first of the week.
Mrs. Havens is stopping at the j. R.
Bussard home and Miss Gertrude is
attending the Dolores schools. Miss
Dolorice left yesterday for Pueblo
where she will make her home.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Miss Beatrice Weller, cartoonist and
Chalk-Talk artist, will be at the
Dolores opera house Wednesday even
ing, January 80. This will be an ex-
celent number and all should arrange
to attend.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

The Star is in receipt of a letter from
Ross Wood written from Ravenwood,
West Virginia, January IS. Mr.. Wood
is slowly improving in health and his
letter is of CHEEKY nature. He sends
best wishes to all Dolores friends.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

The weather has been pretty severe
in this neighborhood, but it was mild
when compared to the weather exper-
fenced in other parts of the country.
When YOU consider our climate for the
entire year you will have to admit that
it is hard to beat.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Are you studying the Horticultural
and Live Stock columns in The Star?
Yon can gain information from them
that will be of value to you if you are
a stockman or farmer.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mrs. Matte Banter is in receipt of a
letter conveying the sad news that
her daughter, Mrs. Wilma Banter
James. died recently at Appleton,
Washington.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Grant Hughes will sell on Saturday,
February 2, beginning at 90 o'clock
blacksmith tools, wood stock. hardwood
lumber, etc, at his shop on Fourth
street. Mr. Hughes will leave early
next month for Denver.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Nicoai Lenine, Russia's great Boil
shevist leader is dead again according
to newspaper reports, having passed
away Monday evening. This one man
has probably caused more suffering
among the Russian people than all the
Cars that Russia ever had.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Porterleft Satur-
day for Denver to attend the stock
show. Mr. Porter will represent
MonteZuma county at meeting of
County commissioners held in that city.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Ice harvest continues. The ice is
now about thirty inches in thickness.
The thckest ice that has heen har-
vested from the Dolores river in years.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25
KODAK FINISHING.

Rolls developed 5 cents, packs 10
cents. Prints 3 cents. cents. cents.
First order roll developed and six prints
25 cents cash with order.
40-3 Pen-Dike studio. Durango, Colo.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

We do all kinds of job work at The
Star Office. All work is guaranteed to
please. See samples and get prices
before ordering from the travelling
salesman. Call 25-2.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mrs. Calno Morrison and daughter
left Friday for Grand junction for a
visit. Mr.. Morrison is in that city
taking treatments for rheumatism.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Lester King was a business caller a,
the Star office Saturday. Mr.. King
says that the cattle are eating lots OF
hay this cold weather.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

From the appearance of the weather
the past few days the cold snap is
broken. We really do not get enough
cold weather here to get used to it.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Did you read about the new dis.
coveries in Mesa Verde in last weeks
issue of The Star? If you did not
hunt up your copy and read it.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Knox Patterson was in from the
ranch Wednesday to meet his father
and mother who arrived from Greeley
to pay him visit
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Miss Lilly Durham is staying at the
.. 1. Trimbe home while Mr.. and Mrs.
IrlmbIe are on their eastern trip.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Prof. V. A Frisch of Durango, came
over Friday and refereed the basket
ball games at Cortez Friday evening.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mrs. Luella Johnson and F. H.
Morgan and family are among those
attending the Denver stock show.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Cure your own meat. Make the
smokehouse high enough to keep the
meat at least nine feet above the fire.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Are you reading the serial story that
Is now running in The Star. If you are
not you are passing up good one.
The Dolores star., 1924-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Trimble left Sun.
day for an extended visit at Hot
Springs, Arkansas.