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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Skepticism Creets Kerensky
Hopes for New Russian REGIME

Alexander Kerensky, leader of thu
Russian Liberals, whose overthrow OF
the Gar was followed by defeat at the
hands Of the Soviet regime, comes tC
visit the United States and gets a wei
come which is sincere, but his hopes
for new revolution in Russia are
viewed here with frank skepticism
His theories as to the needs of his
own land are approved here, but his
own failure to retain control in the
days of the World War Is believed by
many to have shown a lack of the
personal force needed for great
achievements.
among a people like ours" in the
opinion of the Hartford Times. che
might have become Washington and
fathered q great country Of freedom.
But he is perhaps the worlds most
conspicuous son of misfortune and
victim of tyranny" The Times also
remarks: Had he been more selfish
and less scrupulous. had he a coarser
fiber and a sterner realization OF the
need Of iron hand when his was the
figure which had opportunity to WELD
it, Lenin, Trotsky and their small
band of Communist conspirators might
never have risen from their former
gnawing place in the cellars of the
body polite"
"He would like to lead a movement
among democratic Russian emigres
for a counter-revolution." says the
Albany Evening News. but however
much they would like to bring that
about, they recognize that KerenSky
Is not big enough to lead them" The
GAINESVILLE Gazette holds that "he let
the revolution get away from him be-
cause he lacked the attributes of a
NAPOLEON in some things and an Alex
ander Hamilton in others.
He is a "Reminiscences" says the Ga
zette, zone chapter in a tragedy which
was almost completed in the prologue.
There is no Russia for Kerensky to
save or aid. All he has Is an idealism
shredded out into regret"
Quoting Kerensky's statement that
"the political crisis in Russia is al
ready a fact; that 1.-The contradiction
In interests between the Soviet dicta-
torship and the country'S needs has
not ONLY sharpened the political crisis
but has shaken the inner unity and
discipline of the dictatorship ITSELF"
the Charleston Daily Mail makes the
comment: 1.-The people of the United
States will hope that his analysis of
the SITUATION Is COTreCl. AiIlef1CdHS,
who won their liberty and a place in
the world by much blood and sweat.
must sympathize with him and his
people, now held in bondage by forces
more brutal than those he overthrow
in giving Russia its first taste of
freedom"
"Kerensky and his following had
the right prescription for the regen-
Grafton of Russia" AYERS the Akron
Beacon Journal. Their plan had at
least the merit of proposing a govern
ment resting upon the will of the ma
iority. That il was overborne was due
to the fact that in it's rush to acquire
the blessings of liberty the Soviet
crowd did not want TO be bothered
with bills of rights and constitutions,
but wanted to found nation upon
the fabric of dreams. In good time
they will recede from this impossible
excursion and come back to the safer
plan proposed by the Kerensky school
of revolutionists."
The hopeless difficulties that Keren'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Urges Clara Barton's
Memory Be HOnOred
To the Editor of The Star:

10 the EulLOr Oh Inc cbaF.
1t was very gratifying to read In
The Star that a request had been
made to name a school in honor of
Clara Barton, who was our Flor
ence nightingale" of America. Clara
Barton should be honored, not only in
this way but also in many other ways
that have been neglected. A great
hospital should be named for her. A
large life-sized painting of Clara Bar
ton should adorn the walls of our Red
Cross Building. There should be some
one there at all times who would tell
the rising generation of her great
worth, accomplishments and sacrifices.
There should be a Clara Barton Red
Cross Chapter. Surely no greater
woman ever lived. She needs no COM
mendation from me. am thrilled
when I recall her greatness. 1 knew
her personally, visited her home and
admired her greatly for her many
sterling qualities. My father, Gen.
Edward Washburn Whitaker, were
he living. would testify to her hero
ism as he knew her during the Civil
War, and valued her friendship dur
ing the years that followed, until her
death. All the crown heads of Europe
have paid homage to her greatness.
Both North and South have cause
to revere her memory. / was amazed
the other evening when a Red Cross
director was recalling the history of
the organization and failed to mention
Clara Barton. 1t was like the play of
Hamlet" without Hamlet. l trust he
may see this statement and in future
never fail to pay due homage to so
great a heroine as Clara Barton.
Nav there be others who may come
forward at this time and pay their
tribute to Clara Barton, whose life
spoke for itself.
Tell the true story of her glory, we
all forget so soon. The early dew of
morning has passed away by noon.
To me, Clara Barton will always be
an inspiration.
GRACE WHITAKER SEIBOLD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Propaganda Of Prosperity.

In a newspaper interview Senator
Edwards of New Jersey expresses be-
lief that President Coolidge is weaker
with the people than he was in 1924,
despite the fact that "a well propa-
gandized prosperity myth has chung
around him, even when there has
been no prosperity"
Amazing, Is it not, the lengths to
which blind zeal will carry propa-
ganda? The American people are so
obsessed with this Coolidge myth OF
prosperity that. according to a Treas
ury statement, on March IA, income
tax returns already indicated an in
crease Of 100000 over the CORE
spending period a year ago. with more
returns to come Nor is this all. In
come tax payments actually made in
March are so far in excess of expecta-
tions that instead of Treasury sur
plus for the fiscal year of $3.50 ,000, 900,
as estimated by the director of the
budget, it promises to swell to the
amazing sum of 5000. 000, 900 or more.
AS a consequence, there probably will
be available this year for payment on
the public debt something like $780,
900 900.
AS a result of all this, promise is
bright that the next Congress will re-
wise the revenue law and make a
further reduction in the rates Of the
taxes on incomes. However painful
this may be to those who will see in
| il only another move to advance the
propaganda of mythical prosperity, II
is likely to bring considerable con-
tentment TO the average citizen.
Economists may disagree to their
hearts content over the effect of tax
alton on national prosperity, but they
hardly will dispute that when Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

sky met are explained by the New
York World: THE army was uncon-
trollable, the country was chaotic and [
the government occupied the center,
with the BOlShevistS on the left and
react1onaries on the right, undermine
| ing 1t and aiming at dictatorship"
The World feels as to the present that
at any rate Kerensky's visit is that
or a man always faithful to his con-
victions.'
His genius was histrionic. i'm the
Judgment of the st. Louis Post Dis
patch, LAS lawyer in the Czarist
days, when defending clients of radical
or even liberal offenses was a danger
GUS practice, juries were clay In his
hands. Given a platform and an audi
ence. he could move mountains. But
the tide in his affairs which, taken at
the flood, leads on to fortune. called
for qualities he did not possess. He
who moved the Roma2off dynasty of
the boards was unable to hold the
succession"
Credit is given to Kerensky by the
Springfield Republican for his efforts.
even at the cost of his own suprem-
acy, to keep Russia in the war "after
1t had decided, silently but irrevo-
cably. to quit. Had he been less
faithful to the allies" according TO
that paper, he could have cut in
ahead or the Bolsheviks, who won
largely by perceiving what the people
wanted to do and encouraging them to- >
do 1t. For such a sacrifice
as he made in their cause the allies
have never shown adequate graft,
tude." The Republican is impressed
by the thought that lin the crash with
which Russia's weakly liberal govern !.
ment went down there came near be-
Ing an end of liberalism everywhere.
and of liberty as WE'LL
'Kerensky meant WE'LL" states the
San Francisco Bulletin. He saw the
evil of Czarism. but though he aboI.
ished the monarchy, he was not able
to effect a revolution in the Russian
people. His destructive force was
greater than his constructive ability.
He could destroy, but he could not
build, because he lacked the genius
for national leadership. The orator
that stirred the people to revolt had
nothing practical to offer when the
revolt had been accomplished. His
ineptitude prepared the way for the
chaos of Communism"
"A woman slapped Alexander Keren-
skys face when he appeared In his
first public American meeting" re-
marks the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
This was hardly a favorable begin
ming for the campaign Of propaganda
he seems about to launch in the inter-
ests of a revolution. The
man who was slapped is playing a
long-range game, unlikely to get far.
The best place to preach his crusade
is somewhat nearer the Soviet from
tiers than New York or anywhere else
in America" The Terre Haute Star,
however, observes that his stay in
this country will provide materially
different brand of propaganda from
the optimistic versions OF Soviet
agents working for recognition of the
red regime by the United States" and
the Utica Observer Dispatch sees reay>
sons "fOr extending rather d warm
welcome to Kerensky." for ''he exerted
all his power and influence to keep
Russia In arms on the side OF the
allies" and "he attempted to hold
Slavdom 20 ideals Of loyalty and Do.
cency."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Common Fate.

Common Fate.
No matter what you try to do,
AS forth you go
To contemplate from lofty view
The world below,
You'll have to stray the common way
That all men trudge.
Sooner or later you must say,
Good morning. Judge"
Philosopher or poet fine,
Idealist,
Poet or toiler whose design
None should resist,
A.fiivvering all must go each day.
We dare not bulge
At certain times, lest we must say
Good morning, Judge!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

comes to an income tax the people
are not going to pay the tax unless
they have the incomes. 1t was per-
haps an unfortunate coincidence for
Senator Edwards that he chose for
his denunciation of the prosperity
myth" the week during which cash
from income taxes was pouring into
the Treasury in such a staggering
stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Music in the Air.


The robin sings an early song.
We hear it with elation.
No letters he will string along
From some broadcasting station.
Jud Tunkins says the corner saloon
has gone forever and the liquor prob
lem concentrates on the uncornered
bootlegger.
"Confucius," said Hi H0. the sage
of Chinatown, was a great philos-
opher. The inventor of gunpowder
was a greater politician"
New and Old.
"what do you think of modern
dances?"
"Some of them" said Miss Cayenne,
look so primitive as to deserve
classification as prehistoric.
Relief.
We've heard Of much talk Of relief
for the farm,
And plans for protecting the toiler
from ndf1n.
The price at the delicatessen brings
grief.
There should be some measure for
city relief.
Edison invented de electric light"
said Uncle Eben. But dat fact don't
make him 'sponsible fob de entertain
ment dat goes on all night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Vice President Dawes was too polite
a man to include the words Il told
you so" in his remarks to the depart
ing Senate. His references to the
need of new rules had been frankly
made. and his closing comment was
restrained to phrases which could be
interpreted only as the most delicate
sarcasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

has never yet interested himself in
the life Of the night club. Waking
hours are most pleasant when use
fully employed, and Edison was an
efficiency expert long before the
efficiency expert" was created and
formally recognized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
GregariOus Inclination.

"Why don't you retire from politics
and accept a large salary in private
employment"
whats the use Of being rich," re-
turned Senator Sorghum, IF at the
same time you've got to be lone
sOme?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Difficult to Standardize.

From the Providence Journal
A New York judge says, as reported.
that two drinks of liquor are not
enough to make a man drunk. But
doesn't Il depend somewhat on the
man and the drink?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Laws against weapon carrying APP
pear to be enforcible to the extent
Of compelling a law-abiding citizen to
stick up his hands in the presence
of an armed bandit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Much has been said about flaming
youth" Serious consideration is given
to search for some method of turning
on the hose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Income tax returns are liberal. The
American citizen pays without pro.
test, in evidence Of his faith in the
finest government on earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Uncomnitted.

From the Asheville Times.
Mr. Coolidge has not yet indicated
whether he is a fundamentals or a
modernist in his Interpretation of the
third-term tradition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

The issue is defined as relating only
questions. The point of the case re-
solves itself into an Interrogation
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

The Prince Of Wales Is described
as still lover of horses. A truly
noble mind knows how to forgive and
forget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

So many eminent persons go to Jail
that cells may have to be provided
With valet service as well as hot ana
cold water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
The Dramatic Gesture.

From the Passaic Daily Herald.
There's more drama in the attempts
of the New York police to purify the
stage than In some of the sex dramas
themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

War in China would be more thrill
ing in human interest if generals
could employ personal publicity
agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

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ipE edition. is delivered by carriers WITHIN ,,,
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per month Orders may he sent by mall or
telephone Main 5000, Collection Is maze os
carrier at end of each month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Q. What name is given TO profes.
sional fiatterers that surround kings
or queens?-E. o. d.
A. They have been called "cour-
tiers" or, more often. "sycophants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Q. What was the Erie Ring2-A. y.
A. The Erie Ring, also known as
the Canal Ring" was a corrupt collu-
sion of New York State politicians
with contractors for repairs on the
Erie Canal. 1t was exposed by Gov.
Samuel J. Tilden in 1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

Q. What is the Giants Causeway?-|
A. 1t is a famous promontory of
closely packed basaltic columns on the
coast of Antrim, North Ireland, west
of Bengore Head, s miles from Port
rush. Its true origin was great out
pouring of basalt in the Tertiary
period, but legend aScribed 1t TO Finn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-21
FOODPACKERS
SUIT DROPPED
Attorney General Sat
isfied No Fraud Con-
nected with Firm

AUSTIN. Texas. Mar. 2l-lP0-Suit
against the Texas Food Packers XIII
San Antonio for forfeiture of its
charter mas been dismissed because
inve tigation showed there Ayas no
violation If the law in the formation
of the cooperative, Attorney General
Claude Pollard announced TODAY.
The action was filed in Travis
unity district court some time ago.
the state asking forfeiture of The orr
ranizatinr's charter on the allegation
that il was fraudulently incoru ra.ed
shortly aftcrward. officials w the
Texas Food Packers filed suit again y
the East Texas Chamber OF Com
merce Tor about s 1000 000. charging
libel.
A careful Investigation, Pollard
said. has convinced us chat the best
interests of the state would not be
served bv tha future prosecution of
this suit. it has been demonstrated
.t0 our entire satisfaction that ru
stock az this corporation has been
5 ld. and. accordingly. that there has
been 40 violation of the law.
We are satisfied that the inccr-
porators of the organization are bona
fiG producers of agricultural pro-
duets ts required by the statutes. and
hence we have determined t0 di--
m ss tho ut. inasmurh as We have no
desire to hamper. but rather
uragc. the cooperative marketing
law, Pollard concluded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-21
Ford Fight On
Jews Comes Up

DETROIT. Mich. March 2f-.Pi
Tire question III the possible COM
nection ~ international Jewry With
the 81 ,0O0,0 900 libel suit 81 Aaron Sa-
piro against Henry Ford came 20 the
front again today. The jury was dis
missed and decks cleared for cNten-
sive argument by opposing counsel
It was thr second time The ques-
tion had cropped up. The first time
Federal Judge Fred MI Raymond
tempOrorarily got rid ~ the lorg DE-
lay Il promised 20 cause by stating
that he would rule when Il became
necessary.
That moment arrived today. Trac-
ing the Inception Of the attacks upon
Sariro, Chic attorney who became an
organizer XVI farmer cooperative as-
suciationa. counsel for Sluiro tried XVI
bring out from William !. Cameron.
editor of the Ford-owncd Dearborn
Irdependcnt, that the series or afti-
cles Sapiro claimed libeled him and
caused "a million dollar loss 10 his
business. at first we're intended 10
concern only jews aF whole. and
that later they were turned to Sa-
Tirn WY. an individual.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-21
Mrs. StdCRhONSe of
WeSI0CO IS Winner
IN Beauty Contest

VAL VERDE, Tex, Mar. 21--Thrce
thousand Valley people. mostly clad
ia thin summer clothes. braved the
chilling north blasts which swept
over the Valley yesterday afternoon
70 witness the first international
style show and bathing girl revue
h Id here. the beauty contest being
won by Mrs. Druie Stackh0use Of
Meslaco.
The crowd had already begun AZ a.
semble when the north wind struck
the Valley. and many hundreds left
the grounds here. w turned around
On the road and returned to their
homes. as q fine mist fell along the
highway in some parts of the Valley.
But crowd of at least three
thousand stayed for the style show
and beauty contest, and AN events uf
the celebration were carried out a.
scheduled
The crowd of y thousand Or more
that lined the swimming pool III Val
Verde after the revue. 70 see the
winners picked, and watch the cam
eraman take pictures, were electri-
fled as if by bolt out OF a clear
sky when when George l.. Satte er-
out into the open space in the pool
and announced that he contested all
decisions XVII the judges. and that alI
judging was off for the revue.
"The Judging IA all off, the man
ager said. II contest every decision
OF the judges. The girls entered in
this contest viii report 20 mv Of.
flee in the Chamber of Commerce at
NHsrs y. 49, q
and ! viii send I'd New York for
judges w pick the winners in this
contest"
A moment cf deep silence followed.
and the crowd then began to protest
tho action Of the manager In a few
minutes shouts could be heard from
all sides of the pool, when Fred VIII
bur Of Houston. one Of the Judges
fin he review. stepned out into the
opcn. and stated The stand ~ the
judges.
Ladies and gentIfmcnt. 7 was in-
vi'cd here tn nv one of the judges in
this revue. IN not know any az the
-ntries ia IL. ! never saw one of
them before. I Do not know what s.
the rsaffer With the manager but
was invited here TO indge this com
test. ard am eoirg to Judge it We
are Going to uick the winner, hers
rirh' nov ard the decisions are rn-
i-- tr stick"
Chr0~~ frr-- me r~~--f followed
prd MTior wilbur then announced
30 winners ir tl-a contest nrass of
whom had heen selected. but not en-
nounced. when the protest from the
rar~aer .~-ne wnda
In-adi-tpiv after MHfa- Wfihnr
h-a starr1 The position nf the iud~es
Marr~er Saftermhita announced that
GHrri-uaF r~ pa~n Three
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-21
Rail PROTEST
BRINGS AGENT
Commission Looking
Into Discontinuance
OF Train

Investigation Of the grounds up n
which Brownsville and San Beuito
are basing their protests against the
discontinuancc of the Missouri Pa
cific branch trains between Browns
Vile and Mission wa being made
here today by Walter Gcrron of Aus
tin representing the railroad COM
uissicn.
The Missouri Pacific. in inaugur-
ating new schedules yesterday. cut
out the daylight trains between
Brownsville ANA Mission Cnamh "a
of Commerce in Brownsville and San
Rgnit protested to thu railroad com
mission several days ago when they
received advance copies of the new
schedule.
The commission withdrew approval
Of the changes IN the schedule pend
ing an Investigation Of the eitlati n.
Many Brownsville interests are
aligned with the Chambers Of Com
merce XVII Brownsville ana San Benito
in their petition for The continuance
of the old service These interests
include the four banks who used che
train FOR distributing money to Val
ley towns. bv packers who are forced
20 ship meat on an earlier train and
keep il in ears LONGER than is desired
and hy those who 10 mail order
business with Valley towns
Mr.. Gcrr0n conferred with II C
Richardson. manager Cf trc hamber
NJ 0mmerce here; u. FL Blanton.
traffic manager for the chamber; and
others ~ the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-03-21
HOLD WOMAN IN
JEWEL ROBBERY

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 2l.-fq1
Attempts 20 learn from Mrs. RAY
Terrill. wife III tho bank bandit. cf
the whereabouts XII five bLndita who
Ailicd Coke Buchanan. BurEer Tea
as. natrOlm-r. IN gun battle Sat
urday, have proven futile. it was said
today at the county jail where Mrs.
Terrell is being held.
Texas officers, here % return Mrs
Iefrill TO Temple 60 face charges in
connection with the robbery of the
II. Hempcl Jawelry Store February
N were of the belief that Ray Ter
rill was the leader nf the group that
shot Buchanan ard lhat Mrs. Ter
rill knew WI their whereabouts.
Mrs. Tcrrill. WA arr SEED last
Friday hy a motorcycle policeman
and booked az the county iail for
peecing. Search of the car IN which
she was riding revealed diamonds
and icwclry valued at more than
$500.
The iawelrv was identified sunday
as part nf the $4,000 loot removed
from tEc Hcmpei urr The tags had
not been removed. "A woman who
gave her name as Mrs. Bryant Wal.
ker. wife Of one 0f 1errill's alleged
pads. was arrested uith Ms. Terrill
n Howevcr. before tTe woman could be
connected with the Temple robbery
Mrs. Walker made bend ana lcft the
state Renorts fn Sheriff Ben Uanrr
Monday sara She WAS being held iH
fha Amarillo Jail.
Terrill has heen at large since his
escape near the state penitcntiary
January 70.