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Evening star., 1924-12-08
No Acquiescence in Inequity.

Admonition is sounded in the House
of Representatives that the people of
the District should not raise anew the
question of fiscal relations between
the United States and the District of
Columbia. 1t is intimated that it will
he useless for them TO question the
present plan of making Federal con-
tributions for District maintenance
by the appropriation of lump sum
instead of a percentage of the total
amount granted.
Simply because this matter was set
tied adversely to the Districts equita-
BILE claim at the last session does not
mean that it was settled permanently,
on that ii should not be reopened. The
substantive law provides for a 60-40
split of District costs between the
local taxpayers and the Federal Treas
ury. Departure from that law at the
last session was in terms to cover
only the current fiscal year. That il
was the hope of those members of the
House who are opposed to the fixed
ratio principle that it would become
the permanent method of financing
the District is well understood. But
as the appropriation act was phrased
it was not a definite departure from
the substantive law as repeal of
that act, and it does not govern the
appropriations for the next fiscal year
by itself.
This matter must be brought up for
consideration by Congress itself. 1t
must be determined in the initial
framing of the bill, not determined
definitely, but tentatively, if the House
committee should elect to follow the
language of the current law. OF
course, the District hopes for a rever-
sion to the substantive law, with it's
definite proportion. To acquiesce
without claim or protest in a con-
tinued lump-sum provision would be
an act of infidelity to the taxpayers
of the District.
Merely because injustice was COM
mitted at the last session of Congress
does not warrant continued injustice.
ihS III ihIiEleS SuppOi lilS ltIe utilnIle
ratio plan of appropriation remain un-
changed by that action. To suggest
that the District will suffer in a re-
duction of the amount of the appro-
priation if this question is reopened
is to put the matter on the lowest con-
ceivable plane. The Capital taxpayers
cannot rest supine under the imputa-
ton of willingness to sacrifice a prin-
ciple of vital Importance to them for
the sake of an enlarged allowance of
funds. most of which they will pro-
vide themselves.
The District looks to Congress hope
fully for a judicial and not a pref
udiced view of this matter at the pres
ent session. 1t hopes that the inequity
of last session will not be repeated.
The Districts only privilege in this
connection is to petition. and to hope.
1t is inconceivable that any of its
legislators. with final, entire and ex-
elusive power of decision in the mat
ter, will by threat of injury to the
helpless seriously seek to prevent the
District from respectfully asking Con-
Gress for what it wants and for what
wisdom and equity demand for it.
The unrepresented and impotent
Washingtonians will not, Of course, be
deprived by violence of their sole re-
naming privilege Of petition.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Smaller Auto Numbers
Urged for Law-Breakers
=
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Is the solution Of the problem of
catching traffic violators made any
simpler by having the District gov
ernment use all the smaller license
tag numbers for its slow-going trash
carts and similar vehicles?
Why not reserve tho small, easily
read numbers for those who have
been convicted of serious traffic trans
gressions?
Even the victim of an accident
stands more chance of catching a
short number with his eye than he
does a long number-the only num-
bers that are available to the gen
eral public under the present system
Of distributing the tags.
JOHN DENTON.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

No inauguration can be so quiet"
as to prevent citizens from all parts
of the country from being present for
the occasion. The weather forecasters
will be heard with all the customary
interest as the Fourth of March ap-
proaches.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

The ex-Kaiser still draws a liberal
revenue as a result Of his old dis
tinctions, although the present cleo
ton in Germany means nothing to
him. He is the worlds most historical
ly eminent lame duck.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

1t may be little hard to get Wis,
consin's Ok for the dismissal of Sen
ator La Toilette from the Republican
party. in spite of the fact that the
position of favorite son appears to be
one of increasing insecurity.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

The American Federation of Labor
is always willing to elect Sam Gompers
president of the organization, reserv-
ing the right, however. to reject his
suggestions as to who ought to be
elected President of the L. S. A.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Opposition by members of Congress
to salary increase cannot be construed
as implying any doubt as to the Sen
ate and House of Representatives
having been for long hours and hard
work
Evening star., 1924-12-08

France is taking the liveliest in
terest in automobiles and airships, but
has not the slightest use for any
political movement calculated to en-
courage a man on horseback"
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Speaking of holiday cheer, both
genuine and spurious, it is regrettable
that the bootlegger cannot be dis
missed as a myth, instead of Santa
Claus.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

the House. They would serve with
out pay, except as to expenses. In
the meanwhile, the proposed amend
ment, requiring some years to adopt.
would not interfere with the prompt
passage OF the Gable bill to meet all
possible emergencies that can be met
with legislation.
tQspydxbt 1s24. b. Paul Y. o0llinsa
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Mussolini has insisted on a relaxa-
tion Of news censorship, the Italian
government being now a going con
Germ that has only benefit to expect
from honest publicity.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

A large element of the housing
shortage is due to the lingering i'm.
preston through the country that in
a big city people may find chances to
live without working.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

While Col. Roosevelt goes after big
game in the frozen North, Gov. All
Smith will as usual be content with
the political excitement on the side.
walks of New York.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited TO 1t or not otherwise credited
IN this paper and also the local news pub
Hshed herein All rights of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Essential.

when you address your constit-
uents do you ever feel touch of
nervousness"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum.
Its when l find no opportunity to
crate that L begin to feel nervous. A
true politician cannot be calm and
confident unless he realizes that he is
still speech-making."
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Dividing Up the Day.

These are the times of great delight,
AS we our ways pursue,
There's music in the air all night
And all the daytime, too.
My Resolutions under way,
With Therefore" and Whereas -
To have six-hour working day
And eighteen hours of jazz.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Reasserting herself as style leader
France points to the fact that Paris
is producing a number of. the most
fashionable divorces.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

The "hit-and-run" motorist can hope
for no applause, either from grand
stand or bleachers.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Rate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.

Dally only. .......l yr., $500; mo-, soc
Sunday only. ......1 yr., $500; mo-. csc
Evening star., 1924-12-08

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered ny carriers within the
city at so cents per month; daily only, 40
cents per month; Sunday only. 20 cents per
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by car
rters at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Landlords and Tenants.

The heartless landlord In the play,
Where boyhood hours l spent
Would mercilessly sneer and say,
PAY up. 1 want me rent
On theaters no more | call
My sympathies to test.
Me out, with all the rest.
'If you can't manage yoh conduc
SOS to keep in de straight an narrow
path" said Uncle Eben, you'll bt
runnin' big risks, same as any Other
jay-walker,''
Evening star., 1924-12-08
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor aff pf

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Evening star., 1924-12-08

Jud Tunkins says the fact that
Santa Claus is a myth doesn't prevent
him from being a wonderful salesman.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
Beneficial Publicity

Crimson Gulch isn't nearly as
rough a place as it used to be-"
NO" answered Cactus Joe. "The
boys seems kind o 'shamed to cut up
the way they used to. With all these
fiivvers passin' through, an the air
full of conversation, there amt nothin'
like the old privacy"
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. Are radios on boats grounded
H. s.
a. They are grounded to the metal
hull of the ship or to the engine or
sometimes direct to the water.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

u What was Johnson's record for
s'Iiheouts in one game?-E. F. S.
"A. Johnson's best strikeout per-
romance for inning game is
- strlkeouts, made in a game against
st. Louis in 1910.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. Where is Morris Island, wher.
the record says tadt Il certain soldier
was buried during the Civil War?
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. In current English magazines
l see so many references to The
Duenna." Is this new play
A r II
Evening star., 1924-12-08

A. Morris Island is a sand island
at the southern entrance of Charles
ton Harbor, S. c.. the site of Fort
Wayne and other Notifications during
the Civil War.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. Who was the Chinese who ap-
peared on Redpath Chatauqua pro.
gram in the Summer of 1923 k. V
A. The Redpath Lyceum Bureau
says that the name OF the Chinese
who appeared on It's program ir
Evening star., 1924-12-08

1928 is DR.. Teyhi Haieh He Is d.
rector Of the Chinese Labor Bureau
in this country.
Q. How tall Is the largest giraffe
In this country?-P. C. 4
A. The National Geological Park
says that the largest giraffe in. this
country Is found in the Geological
Park. Cincinnati, Ohio. It measures
about II feet from the ground to the
tip of its head
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. What is the total wealth Of the
United StateS?-P T. D.
A. The estimated national wealth.
including all tangible property, real
and personal, public and private, was
$500, ,so4, 100000 in 1922, the latest fig
ures reported by the director of the
census.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. How large was the city of
Alexandria, Va, in 1860?-W.
A. The Bureau OF the Census saws
that in 1860 the population of Alex
andria, Va, was 1862.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

(The StGr inUites its readers to use
this t,sforntatton service freely. An er-
tens1ue organization IS Maintained 10
ser1>e yot in any capacity that relates TO
information. Failure to use the service
deprires you of benefits to tChich yo,c
are entitled. Your obligation Is ONLY q
2-cent stamp. tnclosed 1oith your inquiry
for direct reply. Address The Stcr IN
formation Bureau, Frederic j. HGskin
director, Tto1tety-frst and C streets
ttOrthmeSf
Evening star., 1924-12-08

Q. When was the battle of Fred
ericks burg w. o. II.
A. 1t was fought on December Is,
1862
Evening star., 1924-12-08

A. The Duenna" Is a comic opera
written by Richard 3. Sheridan. His
father-in-law, brother-in-law and
Jackson of Exeter contributed must
cal numbers. The first production
was at Covent Garden in 1775. Dur
ing the first season IT ran for 70
nights.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

@. Has the kick-up of a pistol any
effect on the intended destination OF
q bullet?-J. NJ. S.
A. The National Rife Association
says that the recoil of a pistol or
any other firearm naturally has some
effect on the point of impact of the
bullet. This effect is constant and
is compensated for in adjusting the
sight.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

A. In the reservoir of which you
speak there are 336 marble columns.
Justinian's reservoir also has many
columns = zoo which support the
roof.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
Bismarck Boys

Mr.. T. r. Atkinson will be the
speaker at the Pioneer grand council
Thursday night at 1880 o'clock. Mr..
Atkinson will speak about the ex-
periences of Lewis and Clark among
the Indians Of the Great West.
In the Young Corners basket ball
league Saturday morning Merrill Enge,
Rol Meyer played tie game neither
team effected score. Marvel Leo
hrke won from Bob Larson, five to
nil, and Leo Bcnser scored five and
held Paul German scoreless. Next
Saturday Enge's team will meet Paul
German, Larson will meet Meyer and
Benser will play Loehrke.
Last Saturdays basket ball games
in the Pioneer League were the hard
est fought anA-th best played games
Of the season. Earl HoHman's team
won from Geo. Eisenberg blythe
score of six to two; Lawrence Kosit-
zky won from Fay Brown by the score
Of eleven to six, and Elmer Benser
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
CONCERT TO
BEGIVEN
St. Mary's Boys Band Will
Give Third Program
Tonight

The third band concert of the sea-
son to be given b. st. Marys Boys
Band will be given this evening at
eight o'clock in the Auditorium of
the st. Mary's school.
The band now consists of "a men,
bers, whose ages range from eight to
sixteen years. Father Stag, the di-
rector announces that in n very short
time l6 additional members will be
added to the band. The concert this
phone and cornet duets in addition to
evening will consist Of several saXo-
the numbers by the entire band. Ho-
ward Murphy and William Corrigan
will render tire saxophone numbers
with Herman Batter accompanying
them at the piano. The cornet duets
will be played by Herman Batter
and George Juszhowiak with Miss
Margaret Barrett as accompanies.
In connection with the concert, the
film, "The Blasphemer" will be
shown. This is an educational film
highly praised.
Father Slag's band was the first
attempt ut Il Juvenile band organiza-
ton in the city. Work has been pro-
crossing rapidly all winter with two
rehcarsals weekly. With the addi-
ton of the l6 new members the band
will be the largest band organization
in the city.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend this concert and
moving picture show at St. Mary's
school and see what the boys have
accomplished in their band study
the past year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
AT THE CAPITOL

What would you think if you were
to sit in yacht out in the bay and
see bunch of pretty girls playing
tennis on top Of the water? What
would you say if you were to look
over the side of Il boat and see Il
man walking op top of the water
with full fishing equipment hang
ing about him while he looked for Il
likely fishing spot? Yet all this did
happen to people at Balboa Reach,
California. where Mack Sennctt 5
comedy troupe made Down to the
Sea in Shoes, which is showing at
the Capitol theatre tomorrow.
1t will no doubt be hard for many
to take all this as the truth, but
when you see the picture, each and
every claim made for it will be sub
stantiated before your very eyes.
This Pathe comedy is u distinct
novelty in picture construction. 1t
is interesting and funny to the last
degree. 1t will be acclaimed the
greatest gloom chaser ever offered to
the public.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
won from John Birdzell by the score

won from John Birdzell by the score
of eight to one.
Next Saturdays games will be
Eisenberg VS.. Benser, Brown VS.. Hoff-
man, Birdzell VS.. kositzky.
st. Mary's League will commence
Friday afternoon.
The Roosevelt school won from The
Richhoit grade six basket ball team
and also from the VIII team. The
sixth grade basket ball league will
commence next Thursday afternoon
ut the Roosevelt when the Roosevelt
and the Richholt will meet ut ASS
O'Clock and the Will and the St.
Mary's will play the second game.
The registration fee and list of
players in connection with the Little
Big Four Basketball League must be
i'll the hands of the secretary Fred
Landers, not later than Friday, the
22nd.
Saturdays program is rs follows:
9:l5 a. M, Young Corners class.
l0:30 Il. M, Pioneers class. $3.50 pl M.
Comrades and Iii. Y, leaders at 7I3
p. M, Monday the Comrades will
meet at 7:l5.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21

Special meeting Bismarck
Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M
Friday, February 22nd, COM
mepcing at 4:3O p. M, with
work in the M. M. Degree.
Dinner in the Temple at $3.50
p. M, after which Asst. Atty
General John Thorpe will give
short talk on George Wash.
ingtOn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
Bismarck Hospital.

Admitted to the Bismarck hospi.
tai for treatment: Frank Heinze
Steele; Marion Lubbers, Burnstad;
J. X. Rockne, Washburn; Mrs. Carl
f. Carlson, Halliday; Bertha Geier
Harvey; Oscar Buchanan, keif. Dis
charged: Paul Buckmaier, Hebron
Mrs. j. II. Krinke, Epworth; Mrs. &
R. Wiseman. Regent; Mrs. Porter
Nelson, Baldwin: Mrs. Otto Walpert
Steele; Mrs. A. l.. Overbee and baby
girl, city; Mrs. Howard Watkins and
baby boy, Wilton; Mrs. Curtis Dir
lam, city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
Rotary AIMS"
Are Entertained

Forty eight Rotary AIMS were the
guests of honor at the Mckenzie
hotel last evening. at the Ladies'
night of the Bismarck Rotary club
1t was Washington Day party
Cans symbolical Of the Washingto on
era were worn by the guests and the
national colors were effectively used
in the decorations.
: Henry Duemcland, president of the
local Rotary club presided, at what
proved to be a varied and interesting
program. One Of the features Of the
evening was the musical numbers.
There was group singing under the
the leadership of Henry Halvorson
with Mrs. Arthur Bauer at the piano.
( Two selections were given most ar
tistically by quartet composed OF
Mr.. Halvorson, Mrs. Frank Barnes,
Mrs. ID. c. Scothorn and George
Humphreys. Miss Lcsher was the ac-
companist. Mrs. La Rose sang two
delightful solos with Miss Mary
Cayou as her accompanied.
1t was announced that the attend
ance average was SO percent. Mr.
Duemcland stated that there were
now in existence 1861. Rotary clubs
with u membership of 9s,700.
The fame of the Buffalo Horn, the
weekly publication of the Rotary
club, is spreading and as an evidence
of this fact, the Dickinson Normal
school through its principal, S. 7.
May. has presented the local club
with two sets of Buffalo Horns and
has offered to send enough horns to
Bismarck to help decorate for the
conference Of this district which will
be held in Bismarck in April when
several Hundred Rotarans from Min
I,csOta, Wisconsin and North Dakota
are expected to attend.
It. was announced that Guy Gund-
akcr, international president, would
be in Fargo next Monday for the
weekly luncheon of the Fargo Rotary
and an invitation was extended to
Bismarck Rotarians to attend that
function. Mr.. Gundaker is EN- route
to the Pacific coast.
Many Rotarians failed to memoir
ize the ninth principle in the Rotary
code Of ethics and the fines were
many and heavy. Several Rotarians
who failed to bring their wives were
touched for generous surtaXes and
Bob" Simpson paid one dollar for
criticizing the chairman Of the eve
ming while Doc La Rose got away
without fine by suggesting that
a teapot" hence forth be used to
collect fines in Rotary instead of
the tin can which has served in Bis
marck since Rotary became an in
stitution here. He insinuated in the
distribution and collection of the
fines that there might be dome
conspiracy and advised an early in
vestigation.
Chairman Duemelahd announced
that the March programs would be
in charge of DR.. Towne and Harry
Wagner.
E. b. Cox was the speaker of the
evening. His theme was Washington
and he stressed the principles for
which the father of his country
stood. In recounting his adherency
to constitutional principles, Mr.. Cox
emphasized the need of such princi-
Piles in the. administration of gov
eminent today -.
Guests Of honor <sere: William
Fuller, Fargo Rotarian, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. b. Cox, and VIII. Corbet.
Dancine7and cards followed tn.
program. ' ft
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
St, Alexius EIOSDital.

Admitted to the ST. Alexius hos
pital for treatment: Mrs. F.. J
Brink, Glen Ullin; Roderick Mo zoe,
Wilton; Baby Marie F.. Malard
STEWARDSHIP; Frank Thiefault, Man
Nan; Fred o. Hasse, city; Fred
Muench, Zap. Discharged: Baby
Irene Klein, city; Mrs. Ralph Pen
ner, city; Sidney Cohen. Mandan;
Mrs. John Gabriel, Hague.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
MASONIC DINNER DANCE

Invitations have been issued for the
informal Masonic dinner dance which
will be given Mt the Masonic Temple,
on Friday evening, February 80. This
party is in the hands of very able
committee who plan to make it one
of the biggest social events of the
month. Dinner will be served at
seven and dancing will begin at nine
o'clock. Cards will be provided for
those who do not enjoy dancing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
AT THE MOVIES
THE EI.TlNGE

Advance reports on Her Temper
airy Husband" Indicate that mirth
will be unconfined ut the Citing,
Friday and Saturday when Over
Moore, sgd Chaplin, Tully Marshall
and Sylvia Dreamer appear. Sylvia
as Blanche Ingram had to marry
someone within twenty-four hours in
order to inherit fortune, 40 she
selected an aged man, about to die
and that is why she thought ne was
Her Temporary Husband.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
Social and Personal
SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT PARTY

The party given by committee
from the Episcopalean Guild last eve
ming at the Parish house proved to
be a very delightful and successful
party. Mrs. w. j. OLcary and Or.
Cole received the prizes for high
score after the evenings game. The
committee in charge Of arrange
ments for this party we're: DR.. and
Mrs. Schipfcr, DR.. and Mrs. Cole. Mr..
and Mrs. Gordon Cox and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. W. Corwin.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21

Have your clothes Cleaned,
Pressed and Repaired for the
many parties and entertain
ments on Feb. 22nd. klein'S
TOggery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
PRACTICE GAME

The Bismarck High School girl.
held practice game last evening
with the Indian School Girls in which
Catherine Mclaughlin starred for
Bismarck and Lena for the Indian
School. The score was 80 to Is in
favor Of the High School team, with
excellent team work done on boti
sides and the guards made splen
did showing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21

speak at the high school and there
will be program in each grade
school room. The kindergarten chill
dren will make George Washington
hats.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21

twilight Alley" an oper-
eta with good music, good
dancing, and lots of pep. Au-
ditOrium, Feb. %. so and 75c.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
ELKS' BAND REHEARSAL

MIND DEfINU NEI1 EAA NOHL
Members Of the Elks' band held Il
meeting last evening at Elks' hall
at which f. F. Erickson was elected
manager. Spencer Boise is director
of the organization. Rehearsal was
HE'D last evening and weekly re-
hearsals will be conducted prepar-
atory to the Rotary convention to be
held in this city, April 24-25.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
CITY NEWS
III Mt Home.

Mrs. w. r. Cleveland is very i'll
at her home being confined to her
bed with u severe attack Of neuritis.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-21
Returns Home.

Mrs. Ralph Pcnncr. who has been
received treatment in a local hospi-
tai, for an infected ear. ras returned
to her home on Fourth street. 4