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Evening star., 1924-08-12
Prince of Wales Coming.

Edward, Prince of Wales. is to visit
Washington in his capacity Of heir to
the British throne, here to pay his re-
spects to the President Of the United
States and to give formal expression
to the friendship and good will which
exists between this Nation and the one
over which some day he will reign.
He will be warmly welcomed and
heartily acclaimed, for this repre-
sentative OF the British Empire Is him
self most likable young man who on
a previous visit made friends wher-
ever he went.
There is nothing inconsistent with
American democracy in according Off
cial honors to the future ruler of the
British people. A hundred years have
worked a revolution in the relation
ship between kings and their Sub
ject" peoples, until today, in Britain
at least. the King is but a symbol of
the unity Of the empire. There exists
today no slightest trace OF that
tyranny Of kings" to escape from
Such courtesies as will be extended
the Prince of Wales are due the scion
Of any reigning house or the repre-
sentative of any foreign government,
but the visit of the future British
King will serve something much more
useful than mere amenities. We may
not like all the things the British gov
ernment does. and the British people
undoubtedly dislike some Of the things
we do, but all thinking men every
where recognize that the best hope for
the peace Of the world is the continued
friendship and cooperation of the
American and British peoples and gov
ernments. and anything which tends
to strengthen that friendship, and
which shows to the world that we are
friends, Is a valuable contribution to
world well being.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
Panhandlers,

Charles Lamb in one Of his essays
expressed a willingness to be fooled
by the unworthy solicitor Of aims lest
through refusal he ran a chance Of
denying aid to a worthy suppliant.
Lambs optimism and charity would be
put to many severe tests nowadays,
for ''panhandling" has become a fine
lrt, and many unworthies are actual.
ly getting rich off the donations. Of q
too credulous public. An instance Of
this is afforded by a case just reported
in New York. A man was arrested at
Times Square who in 20 minutes with
his iterated plea for "a nickel for
cup Of coffee" collected $3.40. When
he was taken to the station a bank
book was found in one OF his pockets
showing deposits Of $2,080.39 since
February last. If these deposits
represented his gross takings they
stand for an average income Of over
$1,000 q year, which may be rated.
even in these days Of high prices, a.
q fatrly comfortable compensation.
The only capital needed Aa4 q a-uoeabee
Evening star., 1924-08-12
gone look, a pleading voice and an out.

gone look, a pleading voice and an out.
stretched palm.
There have been many other in
stances of affluence in rags. Repeat
edly professional beggars have been
found to own valuable real estate.
Some have even been discovered to
lead double lives. begging at crowded
corners during the day in appropriate
garb and living in luxury in the best
Of clothes at night. Some Of these peo-
pie are misers, saving every penny
they possibly can spare from their ac-
tual needs of sustenance. Some are
wasters. squandering their takings as
fast as they come in drink and other
indulgences. Some offer trifles for
sale, and some merely ask on the
strength of hungry look. Some are
crippled genuinely and some affect
and initiate deformity. The tricks Of
the professional beggars Of southern
Europe who simulate disease and de-
crepitude are not unknown here.
Organized charity discourages
~ SAoAt1oSoooo 5AtAhS iCSl IL SIlOutu elt-
courage the practices of the unworthy
mendicants. There is always an OPEN
ing and an opportunity for the unfor-
tunate in these days Of carefully estab-
lished and maintained aid associa-
tons. The public responds generously
to appeals for funds for these pur-
poses. Yet it is difficult to teach all
the people to be wary Of imposition.
There is liberal impulse in the aver
age heart which responds quickly and
unthinkingly to cry for help. The
spirit of Charles Lamb prevails despite
the many warnings and the repeated
evidences of fraud, such as this clever
New Yorker, who was taking nickels
and pennies enough to yield a better
income than the average college pro-
fessor or man Of science.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
Hair and Brains,

Attorney Grove, in Chicago, is ask
ing some very embarrassing questions
of the psychologists, psychiatrists or
alienists who are appearing for the
defense in the Loeb-Leopold case. For
instance, yesterday he put this poser
to the witness then on the stand:
You give as one Of the facts on which
you base your decision that Leopold
is mentally disordered the fact that his
hair grows abnormally fast. And you
give as one Of the, facts leading: you
to believe that Loeb is mentally dis
ordered the fact that he shAves only
twice a week. You find medicine highly
convenient to explain things, don't you?
The news report states that objec-
tions interposed by counsel saved the
embarrassment Of answering this
query. It would have been ilumtnat-
ing had the court overruled the OBJ
lection and permitted and directe6 tia
Evening star., 1924-08-12
The Killing of Stray Dogs
T>o the Editor of The Star:

10 the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial of Friday on Dog
Days and Bad Dogs" is excellent. but
I am wondering why you did not
suggest that dogs which have cruel
or Indifferent masters should be put
gently and painlessly to sleep with
electricity" rather than with gas.
Every one who has taken the trou-
BILE to Investigate the use Of gas
as employed by the District pound
for disposing Of animals knows that
1t is anything but gentle and pain
less" It is, in fact, slow suffocation
accompanied by q great deal Of
suffering.
An unsuccessful effort has been
made to have the pound equipped with
an electric apparatus similar to that in
use by the Washington Animal Res
cue League. That would provide for
animals a quick and sure death.
Is an appropriation from the Con-
gress for the purchase of such an
apparatus too much to expect?
ELIZABETH F. WILLIS.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
Enforce the Law Here

Appointment Of a number of Dis.
trict policemen as prohibition enforce.
ment officers is regarded at the
District Building as the beginning of
an effective campaign against boot
Logging in the Capital. These police.
men, "a of whom are precinct detec-
tives and three are members of the
vice squad, are to be given rank as
special agents Of the enforcement or.
ganization, which will enable them to
prosecute cases with a minimum of
friction with the Federal enforce.
ment organization and maximum of
efficiency in court.
Illicit liquor selling and transporta-
ton have continued despite numerous
arrests. This city is a transit point
for through traffic contraband, as well
as the distribution point in the local
trade" Liquor is brought here from
the coast smugglers. as we'll as from
nearby sources Of manufacture. Much
of it is dangerous. All Of it is illegal.
Enormous profits are reaped by those
who successfully carry on the trade.
They can afford to pay fines when
caught and convicted and subjected
to that penalty. They can also afford
in some cases to suffer Imprisonment
in short terms for the sake of the
great gains they enjoy during their
periods Of liberty. A steady stiffening
of penalties is required to break up
the practice.
Repeated arrests show that. the
venders of contraband wet goods can
be caught by an alert police force.
Big dealers as well as little dealers
can be caught. Members of large or
CARNATIONS handling heavy quantities
on long-distance basis can be identi-
fed and brought to book. Recently a
squad Of these people was rounded up
here and in the South.
The law specifically prohibits traf-
fic in intoxicating liquors. There is
no possible question of it's meaning.
Nobody can be excused on the ground
Of ignorance. Never was a law more
widely advertised and exploited. or its
provisions and penalties made more
plain. There should be no discrimina-
tions between petty and major Of.
tenders. There should be no excuse
on the ground Of misunderstanding.
The question has arisen heretofore
and arises again whether the courts
are doing their part Of the work Of
enforcing the eighteenth amendment
sand the statute enacted under it;
whether they are applying penalties
stiff enough to impress the breakers
of this law with it's significance and
it's force. Now comes an opportunity
with the enlargement Of the en-
forcement organization to determine
whether this traffic can be reached
and curbed through cooperative court
procedure e..
If through the increased efficiency
Of the enforcement squad liquor cases
pile up in court for lack of time to
try them, it will be evident that the
courts must be enlarged to meet this
condition. If cases are brought to
trial only to be quashed, or, upon con-
viction, negatived through inadequate
penalties, it will be evident that the
law must be strengthened by stiff
fening of the penalties and a broad
ening Of the scope of prosecution. II
discrimination is shown by members
Of the judiciary in favor Of lawbreak-
ers in this particular category, meas
ures must be adopted to purge the
courts of such unfaithful servants.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Unrest.

Unrest.
Now the sun is shining bright;
Next it's storming strong.
When one thing is going right,
Another's going wrong.
Every task that must be done,
When the toll Is through
Leaves us with another one
Harder still to do
And the fading twilight glow
Gratitude will bring,
For the morrow that will show
New endeavoring.
Oft we sigh for rest complete;
Yet our hearts confess
Life no longer would be sweet
With no toll or stress.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

The farmer may augment his pres
ent prosperity beyond its immediate
prospect, owing to the fact that he
will not be tempted to waste valuable
time listening to sympathy.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

Suggestions that Representative
Cabell of Ohio is not militant enough
in asserting conceded ability should
commend him to Dawes supporters,
who are definitely committed to an
anti-demagogue principle.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

Having a very definite idea Of what
Mr.. John w. Davis was about to say,
no effort was required on the part Of
Senator Walsh to restrain a habitual
impulse to inquire. "for what purpose
does the gentleman rise?"
Evening star., 1924-08-12

A candidate is usually willing to ad-
NIT that political conditions present
phases that need mending. II that
were not the case there would be little
need Of the election.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

Doubt may be justifiable in the
mind Of Mr.. Henry Ford as to whether
the determined effort to press him into
politics is inspired by a strictly unset
fish wish to show him a pleasant time.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

Reading between the lines seems to
disclose a reservation supulating
during good behavior" in the A. F. of
L. Endorsement Of La Toilette.
Evening star., 1924-08-12

1t is interesting to observe how
closely girls can have their hair clip
ped without revealing their ears
Little Rock Arkansas Gazette.
The old fable about the '.sour.
grapes" Is losing prestige. In 5thesak
the gcapes grow more aour.-Iinceln
Evening star., 1924-08-12

With the assistance of radio last
night all ears were turned on Clarks-
burg.
Evening star., 1924-08-12
The Object of the Grafton.

The Object of the Grafton.
what are you going to say when
you go on the stump"
"Ill make the usual line Of re-
marks" replied Senator Sorghum.
I'm not expecting to ennghten my
audiences, only to show I'm willing to
face 'em and let 'em decide for their
selves whether they like my STYLE"
We shall, though various things are
queer,
Refrain from dull dismay.
Since what seemed serious last year
Looks trivial today.
Jud Tunkins says the report by
scientists that it is now showing on
Mars makes him hope that the old
planet is populated. It would be
pity to waste the snow.
Entertainment.
"What is the principal entertain
ment in this community"
"Golf," answered Cactus Joe. "Some
fellers over to Snake Ridge is learnin'
to play it. and US Gulchers never got
SO many laughs in all our lives"
Juvenile Indications.
A boy who exams couldn't possibly
Grew up to be useful and sensible
Another who stood at the head Of his
Turned ont to Be most reprehenzble.
A lad unassuming should never be
ranked
As due for q life Intellectual
And the smartest Of lads, II he's tough,
should be spanked
In spite Of his gifts Intellectual,
= II likes de new preacher" said
Uncle Eben, hut can't git used to
his way Of o0erin' up praSer HlEA- -hs
tAnRsnt 44pa =
Evening star., 1924-08-12
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Evening star., 1924-08-12

A man in sporty checked suit en-
ters one of the telephone booths, and
shuts the door behind him. as If he
were a beetle entering his cocoon.
The bell clinks as he takes the re-
ceiver off the hook.
A tall, tanned, cadaverous man, all
in black, with a snow-white collar
and a deep brown hat gives up the
attempt to make the punishment fit
the crime, and slumps forward on the
bench.
There is constant coming and
going. AS in life, men suddenly
drop out and one sees them no more.
A girl with a fur piece enters.
While she stands at the ticket
window, two young girls, one in
green and one in pink, eye her neck
piece, and exchange smiles. as women
will
Evening star., 1924-08-12

A his IS one name given TO an an
nual outing and dinner Of worknen in
England. It is either given by employ
ers or subscribed for by the workmen.
Another name applied to this holiday
making Is bean feast
O. Was William Congreve, the in
ventor Of the Congreve rocket, also the
dramatist?-B. G.
A William Congreve, the author of
Dealer" Love for Love-" 1.-The Way of
the World and other plays, was born
in 1870 and died in 1923. Sir William
Congreve, the inventor, was born in
1873 and died in 1928.
@. What proof have we that the
great glacier passed over the land
Were people living then?-A H.
A Biologists base their statements
concerning the existence Of the glacial
period mainly upon evidence in the form
of erosion Of rocks. the existence of
boulder clay and various other forms of
deposits The first scientific references
to glacial action were suggested by the
Alpine regions, as man did not exist
prior to and during the early part OF
the glacial period The first evidence
of his existence is to be found In the
Later glacial period
@. Why are high heels on shoes called
French heels?-L w. K
A 1t is said that Louis XVI appeared
in court wearing high wooden heels on
his shoes He was not q tall man, and
adopted this expedient to make himself
regally impressive. The term French
heel was applied to high heels and fnal-
ly to a certain type Of high heel.
(Let The Stdr Informdt;on Bureoas,
Frederic J. Hoskts, Director, Tsoenty-
fyyt oMd G streets northtoest, ,dnssoe5
vour QHeetSos. JAe only charge for thts
ssyvtos = 4 sHsAta - -staaps fo9 TstslgI
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understand that the gross business Of
THE Fool company at the Murat
will be around $4,000 for the week
instead of twice that amount which
was expected. Nelson Trowbridge
explains the fair business as follows:
Serious opposition in The Music Box
Revue bad weather, limited appeal of
the play, the absence of a star name
in the cast and the bad condition of
the roads leading into the city which
cut down the number Of automobile
parties. Let us consider the impor-
lance Of names in the cast. I have
had numerous inquiries this week
concerning at what theater was
Lionel Barrymore's movie. Barry
more is just a member of the cast of
1.-THE Eternal City" at the Circle. but
bis name gets the results as well as
the interest of the public. Look at
The Music Box Revue" 1 grant
you that the name Of the show is an
institution, but the cast included
recognized star names such as Char
lotte Greenwood, Bobby Clark, Ruth
Page and the others. Names count
for a great deal in the amusement
business.
+ + T.
There is play coming to town next
week which is of such recognized dra-
matte merit that am going to urge
attendance before it opens. I am
speaking Of "Loyalties," opening Mon
day night for the week at English's.
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HUME IN SEANCE AT
ENGLISH'S SUNDAY
Public Invited to See Noted
Medium in Action,

Skeptics and. believers in spiritual
ism will have an opportunity at Eng
nshs Sunday night to witness a Sc
ance in a lighted building in which
Il is said that Dr: Alex Hume will
make some demonstrations Of the oc-
cult that are unexplainable except
upon the theory that spiritualism ex-
lists and that there are ways Of pass
ing behind the veil that separates the
natural from the supernatural.
1t is claimed that DIR. Hume has
been successful in Philadelphia and
other cites in demonstrating his un-
usual powers He Is said to be the
only medium who has the indorse-
ment of the Royal Society Of Eng
land, ana of Ionides. the Greek phi
losopher, and many other persons and
societies.
Among the many experiments which
is promised viii include Hume's open
light seance, slate writing floating
tables and chairs, Katie King test as
given before William Hope at Crews,
England. Standardization. remark
able tests of the human mind. and
many others
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of Commons. The real taxation of
urban lar d was defeated and fourteen
years after the great struggle which
rocked the country from end to end,
great And owners are not yet making
any contribution toward the costly
improvements which build up their
wealth That is but one Illustration
out of many which may be cited. es-
pecially when you come to a question
like that Of land, where interests are
so deeply rooted in influence and
prestige.
Macdonald Has Obstacles
Mr.. Ramsay Macdonald has vested
interests of q formidable character In
his own camp. But they are of a
different kind to those which l have
Indicated. They viii ultimately, and
perhaps soon, present obstacles JUST
as refractory and stubborn as those
which the privileges of a different
class have opposed to progress. Soon
err or later they will clog his foot
steps and weigh him down and tire
out his strength. but insofar as IN.
terests which have hitherto blocked
progress are concerned, he is more free
than the older parties. 1t is therefore
his chance-let him take IL manfully
and without hesitancy or delay and
then alone will be make good. If he
does, I earnestly believe that the Lib
erals in the House Of Commons will
see him through.
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PLEDGES SUPPORT

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Matinee.
Musicale

The Matinee Musical will give an
other afternoon recital at the Ma
sonic Temple at o'clock next Friday.
The guest artist will be Kenneth C..
Gano, formerly with the Chicago
Opera Company.
The program is as follows:
Duet--'Power Eternal (from Stabst
Mrs J Jsme9 H Lowry. Miss Mary Norman 96ii
Charles F.. Hansen, at the piano
DANCES
japanese Fan Dance. .. Helene Hlbben
Betty Ann holland Zerelda RUBBISH, Nancy
Hail, Norma Mack Dorothy Games,
Marcy Dirnberger, Ada RUBBISH. Gather
ME JENNIE Mrs Robert JENNIE at the
piano.
Arrow Dance ....... Edward German
KennethlC Gano Guest Artist
Mrs. Douglas Whitey at the piano
Amarynis ...... Old French Rondeau
Rosemary Clark. Louise Pfister.
Dorothy Davis
Miss Louise spillman, at the piano
sn.,,,.t. " Walter Mbs
Clara oibiinger ''''' -''
Miss Louise SpiIlman, at the piano
ASSSr'A" D"AG Kenneth C. Gano '
Mrs. Douglas White, at the piano
Amour, yiens Alder" from Samson ct
Delilah) ............... Saint-Saens
Mary Moorman
Mr.. Hansen. at the piano
Romance ....'''''.....' sven q,I.1I
Catherine Clifford
Mrs. Vincent G. Clifford, at the piano
'Dich Theure Halle gruss ich wider
from Tannhauser) ......... Wagner
Mrs James H. Lowry
Mr. Hansen at the piano
'Preambule' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49,. Bach
''Minuetto Giocoso" ............. Haydn
Z" Air a la Bouree' ................. Handel
Helen Julia Smith
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Musical
Extremes

The musical program at the
"a Circle next week certainly runs
from one extreme to the other.
Modest Altschuler, who has con-
Quoted symphony orchestras for
upward of fifteen years, has Sc
lected for the overture "Oberon,"
by c. NJ. Won Weber, while the
speciality act is AXel Christensen,
popular pianist. Several years
ago Christensen toured the Keith
and Orpheum circuits, billed as
Gear of Ragtime," and with the
change in trend of music has
changed also his style of playing
consist of standard classics as
they are written and as they
might have been written had
to the popular so-called Jazz
Symphonic. His Offering will
their composers lived in this
modern day, and some particu-
larly recitative numbers that he
has pleased to term Piano
logues."
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BILL AT KHTH'S
Continued From Page 81

perial Russian Ballalaika Orchestra,
under the personal direction of A
Kiriloff, with Betsy Rees, danseuse
and Ivan Arbuckle, basso. Director
Kiriloff is the first musician who ever
toured Russia and Siberia with an
orchestra.
He also, at one time in his career,
attempted to invade China with a min
strel company. The venture was de-
cidedly unsuccessful. His present
American tour is under the sponsor
ship Of Leo Singer, owner and pro-
Queer of Singers Midgets.
Other acts on the bill are:
BILLY HOUSE-Harry Rogers pre-
sents this comedian in ooh Teddy" a
comedy that has it's setting in a lin
gerie shop on Fifth Avenue.
GREAT LESTER-Rated as a good
ventriloquist. He uses a number of
dummies in his act.
JEAN GODFREY-A singer who
sings new songs.
ACHILLES-Off ''Old Greek
Pastimes,' with Jules Newman. He
presents a display of physical endur-
ance and light comedy.
The movie for the first half Of the
week is THE Mailman" featuring
Ralph Devils, Johnnie Walker, Vir-
ginia True Boardman. David Kirby.
Josephine Adair and Taylor Graves.
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The piano recital to be presented
by Josef and Nine. Lhevinne on
March 8, under the Ona B. Tai
bot Fine Arts direction has aroused
unusual interest, the novelty OF
hearing piano literature interpreted
by two great Russian artists, In
what is termed a two piano pro-
gram eliciting the interest of all in
terested inepiano music.
Another pianist Of note who will
be heard with the second Of the
series of Cincinnati Orchestra con-
cert. Fritz Reiner conductor, is Ru-
dolph CAM, himself conductor of