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Lloyd George and Labor.

Ramsay Macdonald and the British
Labor party have been at the cross
roads" and otherwise in extremis so
often since their second leas. Of Of
fee set in two years ago tEat hot
water has become their natural ele-
nent. Such is ever thu fate Of mi
nority government which Yields au-
thority by grace of balance Of power
group only hiding its time to upset the
parliamentary apple cart in It's own
interest. Labor's position in Downing
Strest is more than ordinarily precari-
GUS when it depends on the whims and
maneuvers Of a shifty politician like
David Lloyd George.
Today in London L. c." is in the
thick Of an interparty conflict within
the ranks Of the hfty-eight Liberal
members Of the House OF Commons.
A faction led by Sir John Simon favors
the immediate ending Of the unhoiy
alliance with Labor and the use Of
Liberal votes TO wreck the Macdonald
minority by emergency coalition with
the Baldwin Conservatives. Lloyd
George is not yet ready to stab Labor
in the back. He keeps his trusty dag
ger sharply pointed, but the hour for
plunging it into the Socialist cIayicle
has. in his judgment, not yet sounded
This days showdown between the Lib
eral leader and Simon is expected 70
disclose that no more than fifteen
members are ready TO desert their Of
fetal leader. Simon could not 4cccm-
So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Blasting at Polls.

Although the work Of tearing down
the Poli's Theater structure has proved
unexpectedly difhcult, necessitating the
use of a large amount Of dynamite, care
should be exercised to avoid repetition
Of Saturdays accident, which sent par
ticles of steel hurting through the air
and injured q girl two blocks away from
the blast. While it is conceded that
the demolition Of the building is de-
sirable and necessary. Washington can
not be subjected TO a bombardmsnt
reminiscent Of the front lines Of France
during the war, and If the blasting can
not be done with smaller charges and
a sure protection for the public, then
some other means must be found to ac-
complish the work.
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plish the overthrow Of Macdonald
through 50 slender o detection Of Lib
eral support.
II Lloyd George can control forty
odd of his followers through thick and
thin, his reported plan to assume q
behind the-scenes dictatorship over the
Labor government takes on at least the
semblance Of q practical possibility.
He would probably prefer power with
out responsibility to the alternative,
which rllmor also mentions. Of be-
coming a member Of the Macdonald
cabinet. Were a sprinkling of LIB
erals, commensurate with their pariia-
msntary strength, to accept ONCE, q
coalition minority, such as governed
Britain during the World War, would
automatically come into existence.
How long a mesalliance between RAM
say the Scot and David the Welshman
could or would endure-there is the rub.
Labor bankers for q full three-year
term of ONCE, one long enough to EN-
brace the resumed Indian Round Table
Conference this year and the World
Disarmament Conference at Geneva In
1892. But Mr.. Macdonald insists upon
the sterilization of its legislative posi-
ton as minority regime through def
nitely pledged support of the Liberal
bloc. That sounds like an Illogical de-
mand, yet the topsy -turvydom into
which John Bulls three-party system
has plunged British politics legiti-
matizes it.
1t is a case Of Liberalism not loving
Labor more, but Conservatism less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Higher Fares, Heavier Losses.

Pointing to certain undeniable rec
ords, the Public Utilities Commission, In
letters sent to the two local traction
companies, notes that the expedient Of
increasing the rates of fare does not
increase revenues, but, on the contrary,
lowers the returns. This was the ex-
perience of the local corporations fol-
lowing the decree Of the District Su-
preme Court In July, 1880, which estab-
lished the present rate Of ten cents in
cash fares and seven and one-hah cents
In tokens. 1t was also the experience Of
the traction companies Of Baltimore,
| following an increase in the rates of
fare. The commission declares, there
fore, that the companies are unwise In
their move to secure an even higher rate
of adult fares to Offset an alleged loss
in revenue incident to the establishment
by act Of Congress Of a reduced rate
for school children.
If higher fares lessen patronage and
lessen revenues, assuredly there Is no
remedy for failing patronage in adj
vancement Of the rates. The commission
proposes, or suggests, that the remedy
lies in better service, in perhaps zone
rates, or lower rates during non-rush
hours. 1t does not stress this hint,
leaving it for the utilities companies to
consider in the light Of the statistics
adduced, which certainly go to show
that higher rates drive OF patronage
and lessen returns.
Whatever may be the effect Of the
suggestion that better service or some
partial fare reductions be established,
this communication quite plainly indi-
Gates that any move by the companies
for an increase in rates to compensate
for the loss incident TO the lower school
children's fares viii be resisted. 1t is
therefore hardly worth the effort for the
companies to persist In such q proposal
as has been indicated, unless 1t is in
tended by them in advance to appeal
from the commissions negative ruling,
thus clearly forecast. and rely upon the
court for a further fare raise grant,
such as that given year ago.
The figures cited by the commission
are impressive. During the six months
beginning August /, 1880, the Capital
Traction Company, operating under the
increased rate Of fare, lost $23,567 in
gross revenue, or at the rate Of $47,294
for full year, while the Washington
Railway and Electric Company lost
s35, $50. or at the rate Of ST., 2so year.
On this basis the two traction COM
panies, with the higher rate Of fare,
lost at the rate Of $l1s,574 q year.
This is plainly not to be regarded as
an encouragement or as sound argu-
ment for further rate increases.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

This great service Is maintained by
The Evening Star for the benefit Of its
readers, who may use 1t every day with
out cost to themselves. All they have
TO do Is ask for any information de-
sired and they will receive prompt an
swers by mail. Questions must be clear
ly written and stated as briefly Is pos
sible. Inclose 2-cent stamp for return
postage and address The Evening Star
information Bureau, Frederic J.. HaSkiu,
director, Washington, D. O.
@. In what picture does Sonny Boy
die?-W. M.
A. In Al Jolson's "singing Fool" the
child Sonny Boy dies.
@. Are there any special tours you
can recommend to persons who desire
TO visit AlaSka?-G. Y. T.
A. Greely's Handbook Of Alaska says
There are four Alaskan trips that can
be especially recommended to tourists
from the standpoint Of time, expense
and attractiveness. The Inside Passage
from Seattle to Skagway is the best
known, the shortest and the most large
ly followed The Prince william Sound
and the Yukon-Nome trips, though
longer, are more thoroughly compre-
hensive and desirable. The Alaska
Railroad makes accessible the nlarvels
Of Mckinley Park, although some from
tier travel Is involved"
Q. How long did the last German
Kaiser reign?-M. G.
A. Kaiser wilhelm II became En-
peror in 1888 on the death Of his father
and ruled until 1918, when he was
forced to abdieate.
w. w.
A. Pohick Church, parish church OF
Mount Vernon, Is miles from the
mansion, on the highway between
washington and Richmond. 1t was
built from plans drawn by George
there for 20 years. Among the rectors
of the church was "Parson" Weems,
who recorded stories Of Washington's
boyhood, such as that Of the cherry
tree. The church was used as stable
during the Civil War, but Is now well
restored. It contains the original bap-
tismal font, which was lost for many
years, but finally reclaimed from .
farmyard. The pew Of washington Is
reserved.
@. OF whom was it said that 'the
English are cutting on the best head Of
their country"?-I. ". @.
A. Richel1eu made the remark Wnen
he heard of the beheading OF the Earl
Of STAFFORD In 1641.
O. How long was the identity OF the
author Of the Waverley novels kept
secret?-E. G. d.
A. Thirteen years.
O. was Matonet married?-H. r. B.
A. Mahomet had numerous wives,
the first being a widow, is years his
senior, whom he married when he was
IS. Her name was Khadija. Mahomet
did not become a polyganlist until after
her death.
@. What became Of the nag which
draped the casket of the Unknown
Soldier on its journey from France 70
the United States?-F. M. +.
A. It hangs in the amphitheater at
Arlington.
@. How old was Edward Box when
he came to this country?-P. w. @.
A. He was born in the Netherlands
and was brought to the United States
when he was 6 years old.
Q. Where is Buffalo Bills raneh?-
E. G. P.
A. 1t is located in Cody, wyo. It can
be visited and Is open for general In
spection by tourists. It Is at the east
ern entrance to Yellowstone Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

It is not desired by Mrs. Bertrand
Russell, whose husband. the eminent
savant. has just succeeded to the title
Of Earl, to be addressed as countess. a
designation which she regards as un-
democratic. The person who becomes
.ruly famous at the present time is likely
as not to find greater homage in being
addressed by a first name or even a
nickname than by an ostent of for
mality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands
Practical Method Of
Teaching Geography.

Practical Method Of
Teaching Geography.
The Evening Times, Glasgow. -
Tell q school child he Is to have a
practical lesson in commercial geog-
raphy" and he will complain bitterly at
the addition to his already heavy bur-
dens. Not, however, If he is taught in
the pleasant manner devised by the
Port Of London Authority, and by
which no fewer than 5000 children
were given an insight into the working
Of the great docks here. Guides were
provided to take the students around
the quays and warehouses, and instruc-
tive talks were given on Londons ship
ping and trade, and on the important
part the barber plays in the commerce
Of the world Surely cooperation be-
tween the education authority and the
Clyde trust would lead to a similar
scheme being evolved, so that Glas-
COWS children would learn what their
own river and harbor mean to their
countrys and their own welfare.
X
MaItreated Children Don't
Always Belong to Poor.
La Matin, Paris--Apropos Of un-
fortunate children, one of our feminine
READERS makes the observation that
these maltreated and neglected do not
always belong to the poorer families,
but very often appertain to parents
not only well to do but frequently rich
The social and worldly lives Of their
natural guardians require In many
cases that these infants be intrusted to
the care Of third persons, who have lit
tie real interest in the welfare and hap
piness Of the children, and who are not
seldom lacking both in experience and
conscience.
When one thinks Of the constant sur
veillance required by these little ones:
of the care, the tenderness and the
understanding necessary not only for
the proper health and growth of the
body but also for the education and
unfolding of the soul of child, it is
not difficult to account for the multi
plicity Of moral and physical ills which
harass the virtually abandoned chill
dren CT the wealthy classes.
Nothing takes the place Of the eye
CT the master" says the old dictun, re-
ferTing to the expert in any trade, art
or profession. To this adage might we'll
be added the truth that Nothing can
substitute for the eye; of the mother"
Her tender, loving regard should never
for moment be turned from her child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
A Very Old Ambition.

A Very Old Ambition.
Always back yonder, in the mist,
We started far down in the list
OF animals that grew immense
They were too big to have much sense
But they began in days agone
To run 10 brains instead of Drawn.
And still we sometimes stage fight.
We say that might is what makes right
Yet we will pause from day to day
To hear what men of wisdom say.
In patience still we wait its dawn
The day Of brains instead Of Drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Russian theater art is criticized by
the people themselves, who, make no
great professions of ability to draw
delicate distinctions. Many a wise
theatrical producer has insisted that the
only reliable critics are the audiences
themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Repeated salutations Of Andrew Mel
lon as a truly great Secretary Of the
Treasury are among the most encourag-
ing demonstrations Of the present
time. In present conditions genuinely
great Secretary Of the Treasury is a
source Of great comfort to more or less
puzzled economists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

It Is intimated that Al Smith and
Jimmie Walker are not always on the
closest terms of friendliness. 1t has
sometimes appeared that Mayor Jim
had an irritating way of grabbing the
spotlight not calculated to endear him
to rivals for popular acclaim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
CostIv Error

From the Ann Arbor Daily News.
mo. sir" says the ONCE cynic, that
absent-minded Georgia man who con-
cealed q roll Of greenbacks in a stove
and then started a fire was not a pro-
fessor, because profess@r wouldn't
know how to start fire x stove"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

In the temporary absence of the
United States Senate, NeW York City
is left almost alone in conducting vast
investigations, expected to startle the
Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Severity toward women characterized
the attitude Of a feminine magistrate
in New York. The kind, motherly
heart of q woman is not always in
working order outside her own family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Intimation that he will go into poll
tics leaves it to be inferred that Chi
cago Is producing opportunities for ex-
element that leave AL Capone to feel
that he may be missing something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
They Might Settle II.

From the Cleveland News.
Beth Democratic and Republican par
ties might do well to adjourn until after
1892 and let some new wet and dry
parties settle IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
A la Coolidge.

From the Altoona Mirror
The President should console himself
with the thought that II the Senate
doesn't pay much attention to his words
he can get plenty for them as a writer
later on.
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Paid in Full.

From the Cleveland News.
Acquitted Of numbering her husband,
a California woman threw her arms
around her lawyer and kissed him.
Why not make that the maximum fee
everywhere?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

History repeats itself and sugar re-
wives recollections Of the old days when
it represented one of the great national
interrogation points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

After building up reputation as a
great little business man, Charlie Chap
lin proceeds to distribute free laughs
all through Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Deadly Turnover.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
The chances for a boy TO be President
are said to be greatest south Of the Rio
Grande. Probably because the overturn
& greater there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

too. in manner that CONTRIBUTES, COM
petently. to the general purpose of the
big adventure itself. So, whether text
book or reading book, IAN Introduction
TO Journalism" is richly worth time and
nsideratioaE4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Real Driving.

Real Driving.
Can your wife drive the carp"
"splendidly," answered Mr.. Chuggins.
"Bud.I saw you at the steering wheel"
II occupy that position for the sake
of appearances and to assume the re-
sponsibility in case of arrest or acct
dent. But the real driving is done from
the back seat across my right shoulder. 4"
"Our ancestors left us gold, silver
and words Of wisdom" said Hi Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown. There has never
been doubt as to which of them have
been most valued by each generation"
No Washington, ID. C., Immunities.
The Congressman now takes his auto
home
And learns from the police that once
again
He must, unless in custody he'd roam,
Observe the parking rules like other
men.
When feels dissatisfied wifi my
looks" said Uncle Eben, II goes to de
zoo an offers thanks fob bein' so much
handsomer dan de hippopotamus."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively ert%led
20 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local sews
published herein ALI rights Of publicatiea OF
special dispatches herein are also reSeNed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Two authors said: Wide fameiwell win.
The First of April's almost due.
Upon our coattails signs we'll pin.
SO you kick me and I'll kick you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

From the San Bernardino sun.
That Illinois lad who Is Is years old
and 2 feet 4.inches tall probably win
decide to be a linoleum layer rather
than a paperhanger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

Rate by MaiI-Payable in Advancs.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

you used TO insist that truly great
man capable Of influencing opinion
ought to study Shakespeare and the
Bible"
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, new YVES Of thinking arise. But
I still cling TO Shakespeare and the
Bible as being better literary start for
public life than this so-called free verse
that was started up by the merry
Greenwich Villagers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

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Jud Tunkins says his wife has in
herited a small fortune and won't work
any more. Which means that he'll
have to look for job to support him
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

wAsHIN @ TON, D. @.
TUESDAY. March "a, 1881
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W. MOVES. .Edttol
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@. Are there any places On IN enwth
where It never rains7--D. h
A. Such q place is not m0Wn |Ead
the Sahara Desert is not entieNay enans
1AGn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

@. What were gpatasF GaahsEBf-
w. T. H.
A. This was Q term applied - SAo
half CATERS or full CATERS which ware
part Of the uniform Of our Revolution
airy soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-24

O. How old was Edward Box when
he came to this country?-P. w. @.
A. He was born in the Netherlands
and was brought to the United States
when he was years old.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-27
.ityGirI Is
Welded TO
AJUi11 Leeb

Miss Elizabeth McDermott, daugh-
ter Of James ATcDermott, 4073
lockwood avenue, became the bride
Of Alvin w. Leeb, son Of Mrs. Wal
ter Hughes, at a ceremony Satur-
day afternoon in the rectory of SIS.
Peter and Paul Cathedral. The Rev.
Elmer Ritter odiciated.
Miss Mildred Gallagher was maid
Of honor. She wore a gown Of coral
caantilly lace and carried Columbia
roses. Miss Katherine Sweeney,
bridesmaid, wore aquanarine blue
lace and carried Aaron Ward roses.
Claude Q. Brewer, Chicago, was
best man, and James w. McDer-
mott was groomsman.
The bride wore gown of white
Alencon lace, a white woven hair
braid picture hat and carried a bou-
quet Of white lilies. She wore g
strand Of pearls, the bridegroom
gift.
Following the ceremony, a recep.
ton for one hundred guests wa:
held at the home of the bride.
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leeb will spend theil
honeymoon in French Lick. The
brides going away outfit was blue
tweed suit with blue straw beret
and accessories to match. They viii
be at home, on their return, at 1896
North Delaware street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-27

Wohlgemuth. Next in point Of
time is Holbein's Dance of Death, 4"
first published in 1888, but repre-
seated in this exhibit by modern
reprint.
The white line engraving of
the great eighteenth century Eng
lishraa, Thomas Bewick, is shown
in a reprint of the first edition of
his best known works, the Fables. 4"
Among the books illustrated by con-
temporary men are a number Of
American and European works.
The illustrators include: English,
Robert Gibbings and Stephen Bone;
French, Hermenn Paul; Belgian,
NTaesereel; American j. J. Lankes,
Rockwell Kent, Lynd Ward, Eric
Dablish.
The use of the color print as
Illustration is exenplif1ed in the
work of William Nicholson, c. B.
Falls and Paul Eonors. Several
Japanese and Chinese books OF
color prints are also included tc
represent this phase Of illuEtra-
ton.
In the institute library, books or
the technique Of the woodcut and
color print are available as well as
other books so illustrated. The ex-
hibit has been arranged in connec-
ton with the exhibition Of the
TiCty Prints of the Year, ana for
the benefit of those who are at
tending the series of talks or
prints which are being given on
Wednesday evening during April.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-27
. Personals

Mr.. and MRS. Wallace a. Gifen,
1925 Guilford avenue, have DR.. and
Mrs. L. Wade Martin, Chicago, as
their weekend guests.
Mr.. John Blackwell, 1850 East
Southern avenue, had as her guest
this week her sister, Miss Violet
Kilgore, Highland Park, Ill.
DR.. and Mrs. Henry L. Davis, Ma
rott, are visiting in Washing
ton, D. C.
Mrs. T. S. SEVERN, Marott, has
Mrs. Edward a. Crimes, Des
0Eoines, La, as her guest.
Earl w. Capper has returned
from Detroit, where he attended
the convention Of the Lake division
of the Association of Western Union
employees.
Miss Geraldine Nichols, who has
been spending a week with her
parents in Freedom, Ind, returned
to indianapolis Sunday, accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Wanda
Nichols, who will be the house guest
of State Representative Jacob Weiss
and Mrs. Weiss, 1913 Central avenue.
Mrs. Harry Goodwin, Lima, O., is
spending a week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Marsh, ISL
North Meridian stree.