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Evening star., 1924-06-18
The Battle of the Rules.

The fight against the two-thirds rule
at the New York convention. if it is
started. may bring forward another
question that will be awkward for
both sides in the main contest. that is
the rivalry between McAdoo and Smith
for the nomination. That other ques-
tion relates to the unit rule under
which delegations chosen by state con-
ventions are under instructions to vote
solidly according II those instructions
OF to the wisne, of the ma jority Of the
deleSat ton. Briefly stated. these two
rules work together. as atsort of hal
ance. The two-thirds rule, originating
in the necessity Of protecting the
slave-states minority of the Demo
cratic party from the dominating will
Of the free-states ma jority. has been
accompa MED by the unit rule. which
protects the majority. That is. the
unit rule gives the majority the grip
on the delegation from the state.
In later years, with the development
Of the primary system. the unit rule
delegation together. Delegates chosen
in primaries by direct vote We're re
garded as free to express their own
views. But deleEate-choosing pri-
maries have recently been supplanted
in some OF the states by return to the
convention system. And even in pri-
mary states delegations have been
named in states and thus voted for.
with the result in some instances of
putting through wide tickets, all
of the same line of thought. So the
unit rule has regained its significance
to large extent.
Here, then, are two traditional rules.
that requiring a two-thirds vote to
nominate, which proteC cts the minority.
and that requiring the convention
chosen or the slate-e!ected delegation
to vote as unit. which protects the
ajority. 1t is urged that both should
be changed if either is touched: that
if the majority is to rule in the con.
ventiOn the voice of the minority is
to be heard in the delegation.
The Smith leaders are claiming that
tucked away in some of the McAdoo
delegations are numerous Smith votes
that would he released if the unit rule
were abandoned They find. however,
that these delegations were chosen
and instructed under the standing
rule. and that il can hardly in logic
he abandoned now in a way to affect
already named delegations. So they
revert to their original position. which
is that the two-thirds rule should
stand and this convention vote as un-
brokenly as in the past. If the ma jority
rule is to be substituted let it be
agreed upon now for effect four years
hence.
So the battle of the rules" RACES
merrily as the delegations begin to
reach the big town. headed by the
bosses and some of the candidates.
These few days before the gavel falls
and the rhetoric begins to flow
through the radio sets will he lively
ones.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIS

O. Is Glacier Park in the United
States or in Canada?-M. l.. s.
A. Each country has a GLACIER
Park" The one in the United States
is in northwestern Montana, while
the one in Canada is in British CO.
lumbia in the Selkirks.
Q. How high does the Nile rise at
food time2-W. Z. ID.
A. The Nile at food rises ten me-
ters above its bed, in a mean food
nine meters, and in a poor flood
seven and half meters
Q. What is the population Of the
world?-D. NJ.
A. 1t is estimated to be 1920, ,o0o.-
Q. How did the navies of Spain
and the United States stand prior to
the, Spanish american wars 1T
A. In 1892 the Spanish navy CON
sisted of thirteen armored battle
ships, thirty-nine cruising battle
ships, and sixty-one gunboats The
United States had thirty-three ar
mored battleships. thirty-nine cruis-
ing battleships and twenty-five tor
pedo boats. At this time the navies
of both these countries were out
ranked by those of Great Britain.
France, Italy and Germany.
Q. Is it true that the Detroit
River never rises and never falls?-
B. E. r.
"A. The rise and fall of the Detroit
River is so slight as to be impercep-
tible. This is due to the fact that the
river is fed directly by the Great
Lakes and is consequently always a
full stream.
q. What was bounty jumper"
in the civil wary. +. J.
a. He was one who upon payment
of bounty enlisted in the army and
afterward deserted from the sery-
ice. Usually man who did this sue
cessfully once, repeated the perform
ance until he had accumulated quite
sum of money, or was caught at
the game.
Q. How old was Sophie Lyons, the
reformed criminal, at her death?-F.
T. NJ
A. She was born in New York city,
December "a, 1s4S, and died in De-
troit, May 8, 1924. The first thirty
six years Of her life were spent in an
to be known as Queen of the
Crooks" She reformed. amassed a
fortune in real estate transactions.
and died at the age of seventy-five
years.
Q. When did granulated sugar
first come into use?-T. u.
A. The bureau Of plant industry
says that granulated sugar, We
now know it commercially, first be
gan to replace brown sugar about
forty-fve years ago. Before that
time il was used only to small ex-
tent.
Q. Can d citizen of the United
States he deported for being a Com
munist?-J. Q. 5.
A. The naturalization bureau says
that a citizen Of the United States
cannot be deported. only those Com
munists who are not citizens of the
country are subject 10 deportation
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Praise Loud and Emphatic
Heaped on Walsh Report

writing the report. erred on the side
of moderation" the Roanoke World
News CDemocratic) argues 1T should
be kept in mind that to the task of
analyzing the evidence obtained by
the committee Senator Walsh brought
a trained legal mind, which as a mat
ter Of course. discarded as being of
doubtful value much that the layman
would be inclined to consider of great
Importance The Pittsburgh Sun
independent DemGcratic) admits the
report commends itself to public con-
fidence because of it's moderation no
less than because of it's fairness, be-
cause il deals with issues rather than
with personalities. because it is con-
structive rather than destructive. be-
cause 1t is judicial rather than par
tsan. The Walsh report itself. the
Cincinnati TimeS-Star (Republican)
contends, "is the best evidence as to
how much of the investigating eX-
citement of the past six months was
based upon fact and how much upon
nerves or a desire for personal ad-
vertisement and party advantage"
The report gives no evidence of ef-
forts to soil all and sundry with it's
disclosures continues the Hartford
Times independent Democratic).
added weight which always accom-
panies understatement,' and 1.-The
committees recommendations will be
concurred in by most citizens" be-
cause they accentuate the impor-
tance of transacting public business
In the open instead of upon the sly,
of awarding contracts by competitive
bidding rather than to chosen favor
ties"
To which the Baltimore Sun Gnde-
penden) adds: THE report contains
specific recommendations for the pro-
lection Of the nations resources
against such spoliation in the future.
1t seems a certainty that Congress
will consider legislation of this type
at the next session; otherwise the
significance of Teapot Dome will have
been lost entirely. The upshot of the
inquiry ought to be the establish
ment of a definite and permanent
conservation policy by the United
States" Although the minority SEN
ators Withhold their approval, they
will find it dinicult to refute the
findings of Senator Walsh" accord
ing to the Brooklyn Eagle Gndepend-
ent Democratic), which insists lit is
powerful arrangement or the acts
and policies of former officials which
gains in force from the moderation
of it's language and the judicial man
ner in which the sensational features
of the scandal are dealt with"
AS the Newark News independently
sees IT, the report "is a verdict, not an
Indictment; that is, by it's very tenn
perateness it carries conviction; fur
thermore, none of the by-product
charges are gone into. nor is there
any effort to pursue individuals be-
yond the natural inference that a non
partisan will draw from the facts as
stated" and "the report is conclusive
Of the misuse Of the property of the
public by the highest officials Of the
Harding administration"
Evening star., 1924-06-18
for their activities against the gov

for their activities against the gov
ernment.
@. May a parent receive his sons
dependent upon the son at the time
of death or not?-W. c. ID.
A. No payment shall be made To
any individual unless at the time Of
the death of the veteran such indi-
vidual was dependent. A child cf
the veteran shall be presumed TO
have been dependent upon him at the
time Of his death if at such time the
child was under eighteen years of
age. The widow or widower shall be
presumed to have been dependen
uDon the veteran upon showing -
them, respectively, the marital cohab-
itation The father and mother, re-
spectively, shall submit under oath
statement of the dependence, to Il,
filed with the application.
@ Did Andrew Carnegie leave
s10.000.000 in his viii To create
better understanding between the
United States and England?-E. V ;.
A. He did not, but in 1910 he con-
tributed a peace fund of that amount
to promote "a better understanding
between the nations of the world.
.. Are there any statistics TO show
the economic loss resulting from the
NJ. Mem
A. It is estimated that in 1917
the farmers in Wisconsin suffered q
loss of $67,0n0.000 through impure
seed. Such seed also have caused
| heavy losses in MARYLAND New York
Minnesota and Michigan. The posi-
/ biliticS are indicated hy the fact that
! more than 43.goo undesirable seeds
| have been found in "A single pound
bought on tn" market. IN effort j.
| hC.iy mud IL. "a. E4 J..
such seed.
Q. What is the oldest hook known
A. The Book of the Dead is prob
. ably the oldest book in the world
1t consists of magical and religious
texts, which, according 10 old Egyp-
tian faith, were designed to he q
guide and protection for the dead
in their wanderings through thr
lower world
@. Who are supposed 70 be buried
in the cave Of MacphrIah 2-F. 7
a. This cave was bought hy Ahra
ham as burial place for his wfp
Some authorities consider il the tor:
Abraham. Isaac, Jacob and their
wives.
@. Which is taller. the reduo.|
tree OF California or the eucalYpin,
of Australia &C. B.
A. The forest service says that h
eucalyptus tree and the giant red
wood tree are very similar in al! re
speCts Generally speaking. tho giart
redwood is taller than the eucalyptus
(Frcdoric J. HGSkin is en- nIoved b. !
his paper 10 handle the injuries n oy
readers. and non are in ,,itGd 10 cGll mo
him frceIU aud otter nS Ho'L pIecSe.
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and the dHtboyitU 1CiH be quoted yon
There is no charge for this ser,jCc. 4Si.
irhdt nOu rant. SiGn H0Lr nnnle and Gd
dress and inclOSe ; cents in stamps for
return postage. address, The star IN
formation Bureau. Frederic J. HGsfir
Director. 2ISt and e streets no9'thfrcst.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.
RY PHII.ASDER JOHNSON
Progression.

There was a chap who wrote his
rhymes
So cleverly, in other times.
That there seemed nothing left to sing.
And yet the world went caroling.
Old story makers wrought so well
That there seemed nothipg left to tell.
Yet scribes find many a fitting chance
To weave the fabrics of romance.
The cities great that have been reared
Enough for human need appeared.
Wondrous of beauty as of size;
Each year bids splendors new arise.
On every day that we employ
In work of usefulness or JOY
a morrow waits, to bring the thrill
OF an achievement better still.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Senator walsh's final report on the
oil investigation has evoked favorable
comment from the press. 1t espe-
cially has won the applause of many
Republican newspapers. which find 1t
in the main reasonable and just, de-
spite the fact that the Senate ad-
journed without giving its approval
Senator Walsh has returned to
fairness and candor in his oil report"
in the opinion of the New York Her
ald-Tribune tRepublican). which de-
clares "as result the great oil con-
spiracy that filled the political welkin
all winter vanishes," and the senator
deserves the highest praise for the
judicial calm, the accuracy and the
.airness of his summary The
Springfield Republican independently
this chapter of history with greatly
enhanced fame" for ''he has dis
played solid qualities that fitted him
perfectly for the job that came to
him-persistence, patience, hound
like scent and as well a certain equi-
poise and sobriety that commanded
general respect and confidence" That
part of the public which has been
looking for wholesale denunciation
of cabinet members as well as scor-
chester Union independent Repub-
lican) is confident will find the re-
port made by Senator Walsh ex-
tremely disappointing" Recommen
dations proposed in the report, the
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times (Republi-
mend principles and practices ordi-
narily observed by honest and capa-
Bile business men" In fact. the
in 1t AN orderly presentation of the
facts. duly weighed and appraised"
On the whole, the Minneapolis
Tribune (Republican) claims lit is a
rather tame report-not at all the
kind the anti-administration poll
ticians would delight to read" for
much of it's more striking parts is
an expression of opinion rather than
conclusion based on undisputed
fact" Characterizing the report as
sound, fair and timely" the New Or
leans Times-Picayune independent
Democratic) points out "it condemns
demnation, criticizes practices that
need reform-and gives quietus to
injurious rumors and charges that
went unsupported by evidence. In its
every feature, the Louisville Courier
Journal (Democratic) maintains, sit
reflects the spirit of firmness and Of
fairness" and public opinion will
commend the committees work, re-
serving. no doubt, it's special admira-
ton for the man who originated the
inve stigation and prosecuted 1t to it's
end with courage and discriminating
intelligence" There is judicial tone
throughout the report, the Indianap-
oils News independently suggests,
that will add to rather than detract
from the strength of it's findings,
which are deserving of careful con-
sideration."
X
Although many may wonder
whether Senator Walsh has not, in
Evening star., 1924-06-18
A Trace of Envy.


THE hired man has all the fun
Said HeZekiah Bings.
No matter what is to be done,
Superior skill he brings.
He drives the hoss that balks for me.
He makes the garden grow
And has a smile of quiet glee
For what l do not know.
II VOW that this and that is mine.
Yet when he is not near,
The pleasures that were blossoming G
fine
Begin to disappear
He makes the stubborn tiivver run.
He's deft with cogs and springs.
The hired man has all the fun
Said Hezekiah BingS.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
AH~S

Neither Mr. McAdOo nor Mr.. Smith
shows signs of confidence that the
New York convention will be able to
work as fast as the one in Cleveland
did
Evening star., 1924-06-18

The Democratic convention will. evi
IDENTIFY. be attended by number OF
delegates who decline to regard pri
mary vote as the final expression of
vox populi.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Jud Tunkins says he hates to hear
a man talk about the Einstein theory
like it was about the only thing left
that he doesn't understand.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Making a Stand.

Would you join a new party"
NO. sir" replied Senator Sorghum
Il insist on being a leader. Any new
party that cares for my services will
have to join me-
Evening star., 1924-06-18

A radical movement" invaria bly,
depends on the hope of connecting
with some other movement that is ac-
tually moving.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Valuable.

\ man observed with doubt and dread
Some plaster dropping overhead.
Said he. IN gather it with care.
For paster's costly now and rare"
Evening star., 1924-06-18
-S~0 -

The country may congratulate itself
on the fact that the lure of politics is
not strong enough TO persuade en-
inent capitalists to divert their con
tributions from philanthropic and
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Far from being in precarious health.
Mr.. La Toilette apparently feels that
he is just beginning to enjoy life.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

1t remains a matter of disa ppoint-
ment that the New York convention
will insist on discussing the two-thirds
rule instead of the Golden Rule.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Obstruction,

He who no lofty prize can take,
Nor seem hero in the fray,
At least some helpful plan may make
To keep from getting in the way
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Beyond Question.

There isn't trace Of the real stuff
in that bootleg liquor"
Yes there is.'' said Uncle Bill Bot
tletop. "The headache is perfectly
genuine"
Evening star., 1924-06-18
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Evening star., 1924-06-18

America likes new forms Of express
sion, but the word Communism has
no place in its political vocabulary.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
Intellectual Uncertainties.

what he is talking about he ought to
consult an alienist.''
"Why?" queried Miss Cayenne.
"Alienists do not hesitate to say a lit
tie thing like that of one another"
Evening star., 1924-06-18

DE wicked used to stand in slip
perry places" said Uncle Eben. Now
dey rides reckless an skids."
Evening star., 1924-06-18

The possession by Mr.. McAdoo of
the greatest number of delegates. as
the case now stands. encourages his
supporters to feel that he is in the
lead, obviously because he has the
most goods" but they never get away
from menace of the fact that there
is a solid phalanx of objecting dele
gates. candidates who are rivals of
each other. composed of but united
in the unalterable object OF at least
s.St0DpiDg- McAdOO."
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Although many may wonder
whether Senator Walsh has not in
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Figures as to the probable strength
of Mr.. McAdoo vary all the way from
297 to 40, on the first ballot, with
an asserted claim of reserve strength
back of that, as soon as the "favorite
sons have been honored and laid
on the shelf The total vote of the
convention will he 1,09S, and if the
two-thirds rule prevails. 1872 will be
required to nominate The extreme
claim of the McAdoo men is $50.
Evening star., 1924-06-18
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Evening star., 1924-06-18

@. Did Andrew Carnegie leave
s10.000,000 in his VIII To create
better understanding between the
United States and England?-E. V :.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

A. He did not, but in 1910 he con-
tributed "a peace fund Of that amount
to promote "a better understanding
between the nations of the world
Evening star., 1924-06-18

Q. Can citizen Of the United
States he deported for being a Com
munist j. Q. 5.
A. The naturalization bureau says
that citizen Of the United States
cannot be deported. Only those Com
munists who are not citizens of the
country are subject TO deportation
Evening star., 1924-08-07
Outdoor Toys
B1rQdin Priced

: Croquet Sets, S-ball size, of
oii-fnished hardwood. -..s
Formerly $3.50. Fri Sl.69
Junior Tennis Sets, two rub
Der balls, two wooden rackets,.
net and poles. For.
merly $2.45. Fridays C1 20
price
Cat Ball Set, rubber ball; ball
protector and bat For,
merly ACC. Fridays 90
Price ~......---..
FOURTH FLOOR,
Evening star., 1924-08-07

Just the sort of
dainty, cool-looking
frocks one can use
to advantage in hn-
ishing out the sea-
SON
Several new ones
will add immensely
to the vacation, and
are in d i spensable
for week end trips,
as we'll as the casual
outing.
$50 at $5.95-
Dresses of Dotted
voile, plain and hg-
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10N NJ &. .Qy-Eroeks
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and figured voile,
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Choice of high
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misses, women and
extra sizes, though
not a complete size
range in each style.
SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1924-08-07

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woven tissue ginshann,
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CANDY sasheS ruhies,
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Rose, pink, blue, green,
yellow. red, mais, tan
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IL. Formerly s2.sS.
Sunshine Dresses, $i.oo-
Fine checked gingham with
skirt elAshed at sides and
bioomers. Trimmed with
applique. Pink, blue. Law
ender, green and buttercup.
Sizes 9 10 IL. -
Gtrll' Dresses. $1.46-
Dotted Swiss. printed voile,
Normandy voile and striped
tAssae. Attraetivefy, trim
med, Red. >. white, rose,
green, brown, blue and
lavender. SfzeS- T--to IL.
Formerly $1.9S. Fridays
price, $l.45.
Mildly 1lsesAa, $l.56--
Fine quality LonsdAle jean.
TrtnMed With three r6Ws
nat braid. We'll tailored.
Sizes 6 TO q. FridAya
price. 41.bo. >
foU1TH FLOOR.
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Clearance of Children's
Lou Shoes
(. ~ !. $l.05 Ill.,. J..

Infants, ChiLdren's and Crosuing Girls Sizes
selected from regular stocks and hence good
Pumps sandals and oxford in wide variety of eathes
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DC sure ~ ' sT1EIf r1ooz. STREET So
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FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1924-08-07
Useful, attractive
Rag Rugs
HALF PRICE

(D Oval Rugs, size
,st so1so: For Formerly s4'75. S2.38
(6) Oval Rugs, size
Sa,a:3,. 49,; For Formerly $3.50. 1878
(5) Oval Rugs, size Ak
{ IT,. T.; Formerly or1ns sli.So. FIJI $5.75
0) Hollywood Rug, size
27Is4. Formerly ss.75. Sl.88
60 Hollywood Rugs, size
aox6o. Formerly $3.50: 60 CS
CO Chenille Rugs, size
F7id.y. f75s.; pFiess FSFne.iy ssas: -$l.o8
09) Rag Rugs. size
soxeo. Formerly s4:7S. % SR
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: (o) Oval Cotton. Rugs,
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(2) Oval Cotton Rugs,
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(S) Oval Wool Rugs, size
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Ne,0 England ::
Hand-Hooked Rugs
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Drapery Remnants
= Ioc
: Many attractive pieces may
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hand promptly.
FIFTH FLOOR.
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Friday Reductions or,
Goats and Suits

Friday Reductions on
Goats and Suits
,(1O) PoIiare,
sesbsd co.t- Re- Sl.OO
duced to-. ~A"oo
(13) Suits of Sport
sa5 Mi1sore.; so Erissg a5,gtnally $1,000
(I2) Coats of Polaire
stripes. Originally S6 OO
s2s.95. Friday. %O'OU
Summer Apparel
Reduced
CD knicker Suits,
of crash. Fridays &d 0S
price ................
(2) Sleeveless Jacket
Suits Of flannel. Fri Ga m
days price,. %Aoo
% Sleeveless Jacket
ssI!. ss,t Of pf,se asaneL Fri: $500
(2) F fanneI $3.50
Suits Fridays price.
G) FIanrn Ell $3.50
Suit. Fridays price.
U) Ii n e n e $3.0S
. Duster. Fridays price.
(z) -Cra 8 h $5.05
Busters. Fridays price.
90 M o h air 1905
Busters. Fridays price.
(z) Beach Cloth
Dastefs- Fridays Go o.
price
(1) Flannel Coat, with
erminette collar. 80Q S0
Fridays price. %SO.OO
{z) Flannel Coats, with
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SECOND floor.