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ed her talent? But indeed" continues
the Utica paper, no such singer be-
longs to a single community alone"
x X *
The Portland Oregon Journal ranks
Marion's success without parallel or
precedent in American musical an
nails" and adds: THE beautiful fact
in the story is the support she had
from the people of her own home
town. Her triumph is their triumph
She is their pride, their prodigy,
their heroine. They put her on the
operate map, and she put Kansas
City on the map of musical stardOm. -
Says the Hartford Times, For the
ability of Marion Talley in gift, In
character, fine aspiration and vocal
mastery, now ripening from long,
hard work, springs everywhere deep
est admiration: for her triumph. CON
gratulations supreme"
The indianapolis News believes. how
ever. that "the biggest thing in this
is not the musical or the monetary
success that has come to this young
woman. 1t is the fact, demonstrated
thousand times, that poverty is no
par TO success, and that labor con-
quers all things" Similarly the Sag
AAAtN'' ~NCNo SNhl pUIiLS OUT IDdI
there was nothing of the hap
hazard about 1t at all; it was a case
OF conscientious devotion, of zeal and
of unceasing effort, with the supreme
ly necessary foundation of a voice
that warranted all the nursing, care
and training given it,"
x * X K
The next few years, in the iudg-
ment of the Cincinnati Times Star,
will be the real ordeal of Marion
Ialley. artist. Here's hoping she
energies truly great May she over
take the eulogies she has received
SO also the Bloomington Pantagraph
hopes that early success will not spoil
the voice or the disposition of the 49,
year-old singer, and that far greater
triumphs may await her"
Unfavorable comments by some of
the musical critics have not disturbed
Miss Talley's friends. THE criticisms
OF Marion Talley's voice, made by
the New York critics, should assist
her materially in her successful ca
reer," the Kansas City Journal Post
declares. "The critics said the notes
of her middle register were clear and
beautiful, but that her high notes
were somewhat harsh and her lower
register undeveloped. In pointing out
defects, while giving credit where
credit is due, the New York critics
performed useful service"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
Fares by Weight.

Word comes from up in Winnipeg
that when the proposed airplane pas
senger service between Hudson and
the new gold field at Red Lake is es.
tablished the fares will be fixed on
the pound rate basis. All prospectors
flying up to the new golconda must
pay for avoirdupois. Why not? The
more heavily the plane is loaded the
more gas it takes to propel it, and
therefore the more 1t costs. 1t is pos
sible to carry three 150-pound pas
sengers on the same outlay for fuel
as two 225-pound passengers. Then,
too, the lighter-weight prospectors
occupy less space. The same is true
in street cars, but nobody has ever
suggested a weight unit for passen-
gers on city trans or railroads.
There would be loud protest if such
scale were attempted. There is al
ready a prejudice against coming, or
the regulating Of fares by the dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON
It's q Sad Old Song,

It's Sad Old Song.
When March winds blow a tune so
drear
The shivering branches through,
These are the words l seem to hear:
That income tax is due
Woo! Woo!
GO scan the blanks. BE sure you see
That nothing is forgot.
Before you've done your mind will be
The worst blank of the lot
Think what the law may do to you
Before your case is done,
II when you ought to carry '2'
You set down only Il
Think not Of efforts that begin
a lighter cost to make
Think only Of the fix you're III
If you make one mistake,
"Of birds and f1ow'rs no longer dream,
But hear my song anew.
This Is it's melancholy theme;
That income tax is due
Wool Woo"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Dor Improvement by which the health
and commerce of the city will be alike
promoted"
On December 10, 1879, President
Hayes sent to Congress a message &C.
companying and approving a bill sub
mitted by the Commissioners of the
District "for the reclamation of the
marshes of the harbors in the cities
of Washington and Georgetown and
for other purposes" The bill embraced
plan for the reclamation of the
marshes of the Potomac River and of
the Eastern Branch within the limits
of Washington City.
On September 10, 1890. 100000 Of
the appropriation for the improve
ment of Washington harbor was made
available for dredging the Eastern
Branch, and in 1891 Col. Hams re-
ported that "a contract has been
made for improving the Anacostia
River from the Navy Yard to Gies-
boro Point" Since then the work of
dredging and filling the Eastern
Branch has gone forward as appro-
priations were made by Congress, and
as the improvement up to Bennlng
took shape and as population in
creased north of Benning Bridge peo-
pie became more insistent that the
Eastern Branch for it's full extent
within the District should be dredged
and filled. There is a vast marsh
which impedes the eastward growth
of the city and no doubt Injuries the
health of thousands of our people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
The Eastern Branch.

The Wentworth Citizens Association
again records itself in favor of parking
the Eastern Branch between Benning
Bridge and the District line and spe-
officially indorses the tlve-year improve
ment plan The AnaCostia River has
been changed into a wide fiat above
high tide, bordcred by a deep stream
from its junction with the Potomac TO
the Benning Bridge. but between Ben
ming and the District line no work of
dredging and filing has been done. 1t
would seem that after nearly a century
Of discussion and after about 1000
acres Of marsh have been made into
high land and deep river on the west
front and part Of the south front of
the city, the reclamation of the East
ern Branch should be carried to its
finish.
Surveys of the Potomac from George
town to the mouth of the Eastern
Branch and of the Eastern Branch
from its mouth to the Navy Yard
Bridge We're r.nde in 1897 by Lieut.. E,w-
)ng of the Navy. and in 1857 by r. ".
Burgess. civil engineer. and Capt !. c.
Woodruff. Corps of Typographical En-
gineers. They made plans for deepen
ing the channels and filing the shoals
with dredged mud. Surveys for this
purpose We're made in 1862 by Garlic
Patterson of the Coast Survey, in 1857
by Charles Fendall Of the Coast Sur
vey and in 1871 by ]. e. Weyss and c.
Thompson. acting under Mai. w. p.
Craighill, Corps of Engineers, L. s. A.
Under an act of Congress approved
March 5, 1872, a board of survey was
created to devise a plan for the i'm
provement of Washington Harbor and
the reclamation of the flats, and al
though this board concerned Itself
mainly with Potomac flats. 1t gave con.
sideration to the reclamation Of the
Anacostia flats.
In 1878 the Committee of One Hun
bred a body then taking an important
part in District matters, sent a me-
mortal to Congress setting forth that
"the marshes which skirt the entire
front of our city are the growth of
years Of neglect of the commercial
and sanitary interests OF the Nation
al Capital, and the remedy is to be
found only in Q judicious plan for har-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
A Signless City.
From the Champaign Nevis Gazette.

FROM the Champaign News Galette
Progressive citizens of Boston have
decided that "a signless city is an
determination to it's citizens and par
ticularly to it's visitors After a
campaign their signs are to be placed
on every corner. These signs are to
be visible, conspicuous, uniform and
durable.
Champaign is fast becoming a
signless city. Many street signs are
missing and others are too old and
obscure to be of value. Many i'm
portant intersections are not marked
Another touring season approaches.
Strangers will be as bewildered as
ever unless some arrangement is
made to guide them about the city
by means of we'll marked streets.
Important entries to the city, the
business section. main routes and
streets should at least be marked
and provision made to place signs on
minor streets later.
Champaign is too progressive com
munity to remain a slgnless city
much longer.
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answers TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

y. what etermines whether or
not a popul. song is a hit?-R.
n. o.
A. E. c. Mlls, chairman of the
Board of Mus. Publishers Protec-
tive Associate, says that it takes a
sale of a milliq copies to qualify a
song as a hit.
Q. How long as Hun House been
established RI.
a. Since Sepsmber. 1889. Aside
from it's well kDwn charitable and
social work. Hsl,House has become
clearing houseof information for
all seeking adjus nent and help.
@. Does slavery still exist in the
wOrld?-T. y.
A. The exact e2ent of the slave
trade is not know, but from infor-
nation so far availble to the League
of Nations it still eists in one form
or another in Abysinia, the HedjaZ,
Gambia and Nigeria Liberia, the late
colony of German Est Africa, few
small areas of British India and
among the tribes # the Belgian
KOngO.
@. For whom was Newport News
named?-L. T.. It.
A. Newport News as named for
Capt. Christopher Newport and Capt.
Sir William Newce.
Q. How did the TEN blockhead
orieinate?-V. A y.
A. Prior to the ReolutiOn, each
town had its hatmakr and shoe
maker. A last was kepby the shoe
maker to fit each cusamer. and p
block head by the hatmGer on which
to fit his hats.
Q. How MANY locks arethere in the
Erie Canal?-G. #. c.
A. The Erie Canal has35 locks. .
guard locks, terminal lex. 6 juno
ton locks and 4 feeder lolls.
Q. How much money i. given to
education in gifts and hquests?-
O. p.
A. For the AZ years bet,een 1871
and 1922 the amount was $s31f,122.
The most given in any one IF the AZ
years was $78,330, 100 donate in 1922.
@. To settle dispute, phase give
the average height and weigt Of the
Americans who were in tn World
Ware. V. p.
A. The average height of he men
who entered the Army of the United
States in the late war wa 67.49
inches. The average weigh was
141.54 pounds.
Q. How extensive are the talked
Plains" and why are they so allied?
II. V.
A. Authorities differ concerning the
origin of the name "Staked Pins. -
1t may be derived from lines of sakes
which We're set up to guide traelers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

or from the stalks of the yucca plant.
which resemble stakes. The plains
cover an area of about 10000 square
miles.
Q. How much oil equals 1 ton of
coal?-F. C.
A Three and a half to four barrels
of fuel oil are equal to 1 ton Of coal.
Q. Please describe the Indianapolis
Speedway.-H. T. NJ.
A. The Indianapolis Race Track is
21A miles long. The track is 60 feet
wide at the turn, and the first so
feet are banked s feet 8 inches. The
last 10 feet are banked IL feet 10
inches. The short and long straights
awayS are level. The fastest time
made there was by Peter De Paolo,
who made an average of 101.13 miles
per hour on this track.
@. How many wage earners are
there in the United States, and what
are the proportions at different ages?
N. A. l..
A. According to the census OF 1920
there were i'll that year 41,614,24S
wage earners 10 years and over. OF
these, 33 064, 1877 were males and S.54e.-
511 We're females. About one-tenth
of the men We're under 20 years, as
compared with one-ffth of the WON
en-. One eighth of the men were be
tween 20 and "a years, as compared
with one-fifth Of the women. Nearly
half Of the men at work were In the
25-to44-year group, as compared with
twO-fifths of the women. One-thlrd
of the men were more than "A years
old. as compared with one-sixth of
the women.
Q. Should false teeth be worn Ut
night?-W. II.
a. Most authorities agree that arti-
fetal teeth should be worn constantly
Removing them for the night causes
the jaws to assume an unnatural po-
Sition, bringing a pressure upon the
nerve at the hinge of the jaw This
has even been known To cause deaf
ness.
q. Who was the Populist candidate
for President in 1900?--S. l..
a. Wharton Barker, a Philadelphis
financier and publicist.
You 7rdnt to knol0 something.
You 1Cisb TO be positive before you
90 ahead. Wei. The EreninO Star
tciH tell you tchGt you tcGnt to kno1o
and QfUe you assurance before you
proceed. our Washington bureau
can GnSiCer any question of fact pro-
pounded to it, Here is the univer-
Sity Of infOrmdtion-G great free edu-
cdtiOndl institution eStd bbShed solely
to SerUe gOu Send in pOur question
and oct the right dnS1Cer. IncloSe
cents in STAN pS TO cOUer the return
postage Address The EUenin0 star
Information Bureau Frederic j. Has
Kin, director, Washington, ID. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
Gagging the Press in Mississippi.

An extraordinary situation is re-
ported from Bay st. Louis, Miss.
where the trial Of Jesse Favre, charged
with murder, is about to take place.
Last Saturday the judge who is to
preside over the trial issued an order
prohibiting publication in the news
papers of any of the details of the pro-
ceedings. under penalty of commitment
10 jail for contempt Of court He an
nounced that news of the trial could
be published only after the court had
censored il. Notwithstanding this pro-
hibition. the newspaper representa-
tives on the scene are preparing to
report the trial.
This is an unprecedented move to
censor the news There is no warran
in law for prohibiting the publication
Of the proceedings of any case in
court. IN certain circumstances 1t is
proper that particular phases Of the
evidence be kept from the public, as
in recent case at White Plains,
n. Y, when letters Of an obscene
character were offered in evidence.
These by general agreement were with
held from the columns OF the news
papers in consideration of public de-
CenCy. But. so far as known, there is
no such evidence in the case at Bay
St Louis The defendant is charged
with the murder of two Federal en-
tomologists. 1t Is, 50 far as known,
n conventional case.
Trials in camera are unknown in
American Justice It is desirable at
times dat testimony be withheld from
the ears and attention of witnesses
yet to I've examined. In order to Sc
cure that end they are excluded from
the courtroom But there is no oc-
casion and there is no justification
for prohibiting the publication of tes-
timony as it is given on the witness
stand.
The incorrect printing OF testimony
at any trial is an Offense against the
court. rendering the person account
able subject to a charge of contempt
for the potential defeat Of justice.
Yet ii is always to be borne in mind
that the trial Of a person accused of
crime turns upon the effect of the
testimony upon the minds Of the jul
rors, who are usually, if not invaria-
bly,, admonished by the court to reaG
no accounts Of the proceedings while
sitting in judgment.
Should an arrest be made at Bay
ST. Louis for the printing of a correct
account of the proceedings in this
trial, the case will undoubtedly be
made the basis of a test to determine
the right Of the press to report fully,
and OF course accurately, all that
happens in a courtroom, whatever the
charge or the nature Of the evidence.
1t is indicated that the newspaper
representatives at Bay st. Louis will
assure such n test by defying the
order of the court issued on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

whose ideas threaten that form and,
consequently, that livelihood. Along
these lines the author traces age
after age of intolerance up to the
present where the three are as active
as they We're when a lower general
level of thought yielded to their in
fuence. A hopeful study in the long
run--for, THE day will come when
tolerance shall be the rule. when in
tolerance shall be myth like the
slaughter of innocent captives, the
burning of widows, the blind wor-
ship of the printed page. 1t may
take 10000 years, it may take 100 900.
But it will come. and il will follow
close upon the first true victory of
which history shall have any record,
the triumph of man over his own
fear" This kind of historic outlook
is really the only kind that gives sub
stantial return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

lance covered, and counterpoise
weighing machine that determined
the rate Of fare would arouse en-
phatic objection. No, the fare-by
weight principle can never be adopted
for urban transportation, however
equitable it might be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Prohibition is regarded by most Of
the vets as a measure made possible
only by war conditions. They may,
while working for modification, be
expected to use every energy they
possess to prevent another war that
might reintensify the anti-Barleycorn
sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Three college professors were ap-
pointed by the Nelson will to conduct
the Kansas City Star for two years.
This arrangement may give some of
the student editors a chance to get
back for some Of the slams professors
have taken at the college paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

The days when Chicago had open
gambling under auspices of 'Hinky
long since passed away. But Chicago
still has its underworld, just as anx,
ious TO break into local politics as it
was then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

A young college man in a small
Indiana town is disapproved of by his
church because he favors spelling
bees. In a State enjoying SO much
literary renown as Indiana the insin-
uation that a spelling bee could be
of benefit would very naturally be re
scented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
Rate by MaiI-PayabIe in Advance.
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All Other STATES and Canada.
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

When a Roman is walking the
streets with a scared look on his
face he is Immediately regarded az
somebody who probably tried to op-
pose Mussolini's policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

1t may yet be arranged to make the
possession of a motor permit evidence
on the face of it of high moral char
than ordinary patience and forbear-
anre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

The average U. S. reader does not
realize the fact, but there are many
highly important things going on be-
sides the races at Tia Juana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
His Only Relief.

Does q Congressman have to work
hard?"
Work hardr" echoed Senator Sor-
ghum. "a large portion Of the year
I'm busy twentyfour hours a day
with conferences and speeches and
correspondence. If I didn't get back
here to Washington, D. c., for little
repose now and then I don't believe
I'd get by!'
Jud Tunkins says there are all kinds
of moral turpitude. only some kinds
get better advertised than others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Where the League Of Nations not
so Ions ago was looking for new
members, it is now threatened with
slight embarrassment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
No Wine Smashing,

Mother, may 1 seek Broadway's
lights?"
mo, my dearest daughter.
Take your baths on Saturday nights
With just plain soap and water"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Uncle Sam Is referred to in diplo-
macy as an interested spectator and
Europe is doing everything possible
to keep him interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
No Permanent Bob.

From the walla walla Bulletin.
Woman fashion experts have decreed
that the bob is to stay. But. Of course,
it won't unless you keep on bobbing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
Self-Esteeni.

HAS your brother any bad habits?"
None that he's conscious Of" an
swered Miss Cayenne. Brother thinks
so well of himself that he regards
what the family calls bad habits mere
ly as his own cute little ways"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

"You may only git paid fob eight
hours work." said Uncle Eben, "but
If you's tryin' to keep a flivver in
order you's ginter work a whole lot
mo- hours free of charge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

The coal strike has been settled, but
the coal dust is still in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

The Evening Star. with the sunday morn
ing edition. is delivered by carriers within
me city at so cents per month; daily only.
80 cents per month; Sunday only. 20 cents
per month. Orders may he sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000 Collection is made by
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

=. 18th St. and Pennsylvania Ave-,
New York Office: ITO East 42nd st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office: II Regent ST.. London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-02

Modern intolerance, like ancient
Gaul, is divided into three parasitic
intolerance of laziness. the intolerance
of ignorance, the intolerance of self
interest. The first of these is the
harmless. The second variety is more
serious. For an ignorant man is, "by
the very fact of his ignorance. a very
dangerous person" He builds his ig-
norance into granite bulwark of self
righteousness. He resists knowledge.
He parades his ignorance under a
buster of self-assertion that he calls
intelligence and information. AS for
the intolerance of self-interest. there
has always been open warfare between
those who depend for their livelihood
upon some established form and those
, 1926-01-15

S I e..
THE Government of the Virgin
1 Islands will receive sealed bids
up to 3 P. M. FRIDAY, FEBRU-
AIRY 5. 1926, for
Estate Cotton Grove and ad-
joining estates.
All bids must be addressed to the
Despatching Secretary, Christian
sted, V. l., and enclosed in a sealed
envelope on which will be placed
conspicuously the words BID FOR
ESTATE COTTON GROVE', and
must be accompanied by cash or
certified check for the sum Of
Francs 100000 d. w. |. Currency,
or $4,000 u. S. Currency.
The deposit of the successful bid
der will be retained as a partial
payment on the purchase price, and
Will be forfeited In case 0f failure
to conclude the transaction. De
posts of unsuccessful bidders will
be returned.
The Government reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
. The estates are situated in the
East End Quarter and total APP
proXimateIy l,086 Acres. There is
a concrete house in good repair,
with modern plumbing, and two
large ~cisterns.
There are six miles of fencing
and water sufficient for about 300
head Of cattle.
Bidders will clearly state the
terms on which they offer to make
purchase.
For further information address
the undersigned.
G. P. SHAMER,
Despotchjng Secretary,
Christjansted, Y. /.
January 4, 1926.
, 1926-01-15

Fr~ederiksted from January 20, 1925
to February 10, 1925, both days
included.
Parties remaining in arrears for
this tax after February 10, 1926,
will be subject to the same penal
ties as iQ the case of the Horse,
Carriage and Boat Tax.
Tax-lists will be distributed by
the Police Department and are re-
CURED to be correctly filled out
and returned to the respective P0-
lice Offices two days after receipt
in the towns and 4 days after re-
ceipt in the country.
Government of the Virgin Islands of the
United States of America,
ST. Crolx, December "A, 1925.
@. P. SHAMER,
Dt5pUtchjHg Secretary.