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to Europe when this st. Lawrence ship
way has been completed.
In one Of his statements concerning
his plan for a moratorium on Ger
many's international debts last Sum-
mer President Hoover spoke of the eff
feet q more stable financial condition
in Central Europe would have on the
market abroad for American wheat.
Agreement with this was voiced by the
chairman of the Federal Farm Board
and several Senators from Western
States
At the hearing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission on the petition
Of the railroads for an increase in
freight rates, it has been brought out
by those in opposition that the spread
between the price at which wheat Is
sold at Chicago and what the Western
farmer receives is largely taken up by
rail freight rates. This factor of costs
on grain, particularly that destined for
points abroad, is involved in the ques-
ton Of the Shipway planned from the
Great Lakes to the Atlantic. 1t is es-
timated that wheat could be carried
from Duluth to Chicago through the
proposed st. Lawrence shipway to Liv-
erpool for to IL cents a bushel, as
compared with the cheapest present
combination Of rates Of from II to Is
cents.
~
The plan calls for deepening the st.
Lawrence River, so that ships drawing
up to IS feet can navigate it. No ships
Of more than IA feet draft can 60
through the existing canals.
The route from the interior of the
United States and the Northwest prov
inces of Canada to the leading North
European ports is 600 miles shorter by
the st. Lawrence route than by way of
New York City. 1t is believed the new
shipway will reduce transportation costs
for wheat by from to 10 cents a
bushel from Duluth to Hamburg or Liv-
erpool In addition to the navigation
advantages, the st. Lawrence project
contemplates the development Of vast
power resources.
The present Canadian administration
Is fully committed to the idea Of con-
structing the shipway. Opposition in the
centered around the fear Of river cities
in the Province of Quebec that they
would suffer and cease to be terminal
ports. Opposition in the United States
has come from those who favor a canal
across New York State, an '.all-Ameri-
can route" but this opposition is be-
lieved to be decreasing, owing to the in
tereSt in the development OF power re-
sources of the St. Lawrence.
X
Among the points Of advantage Of
such q route, it is claimed, would be not
only q shorter distance to be covered,
but the avoidance Of transshipment.
During the present decade falling ocean
rates have helped the seaboard and
rising rail rates have hindered the in
terror. This st. Lawrence route would
tend to even up things. The big bulk OF
freighterS on the Great Lakes bring
down their grain and other agricultural
products from our own great Western
and the Canadian prairie provinces and
bring back coal and miscellaneous man
ufactured goods. Less distance to be
covered and the elimination Of trans
shipping would undoubtedly effect
substantial saving.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

American conversational powers are
said to be diminishing. Such result is
in some degree inevitable, with auto
matte signals being everywhere installed
to curtail stimulating colloquy with the
crossing policeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Even the members Of the chorus that
sings I'VE want beer!" will hardly 60 so
far as to demand Government owner
ship of breweries in order to prevent
bootleggers from holding out taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

According to a picturesque ancestral
custom, preliminaries are already under
way for a favorite son contest. In so
important proceeding as presidential
campaign, even a passing compliment
Is worth striving for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Perhaps one reason Senator Borah is
inclined to show consideration toward
Russia is that she was always at least
willing to promise to pay debts, whether
she did so or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

The French people have earned repu-
tations in both extremes of money man
azement. The world has been taught
to regard them as patient and frugal in
domestic economy and audaciously bril-
liant in high finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Experts declare that business is not
poor; that on the contrary 1t has more
ready wealth and prospective resources
than some of the big managers know
exactly how to keep in reliable action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Possibly Hindenburg does not care
much whether he Is formally given the
title dictator so long as it Is under
stood that he may proceed without in
reference TO do the real debating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
st. Lawrence Waterway
Plan to Be Discussed
BY HARDEN COLFAx.

Another and very important step to-
ward shortening the distance between
Canadian and American wheat fields
and the markets Of the Old World was
taken last week when, after long dis
cussion and uncertainty, Canada for
mally agreed to negotiate q treaty with
the United States for the development
OF the st. Lawrence Waterway. When
completed, this will permit ocean-going
ships to pass from the Atlantic to the
Great Lakes.
This announcement, following soon
after the news that the first shipment
OF wheat from Alberta and Saskatche-
wan had gone to Europe via the Hud-
son Bay route, emphasized the impor-
lance of shortening the distance be-
tween the wheat fields Of this CONT
nent and Europe, thus cutting trans
portation charges and giving the Amer
lean and Canadian farmers better re-
turn on their products.
~
The new Canadian Minister, Maj. W.
D. Herridge, who took up his residence
in the Canadian legation in Washing
ton last week, notified the State De-
partment that the Dominion govern
ment is ready to begin negotiations for
Shipway along the st. Lawrence
through diplomatic channels rather
than through the work Of = Joint
commission" President Hoover had
originally preferred the appointment Of
joint Canadian-American commission
because Of the technical character of
the negotiations. Canada, however, pre-
fers diplomatic channels.
Because of the great interest Of the
State of New York in the question Of
improving water communication be-
tween the Great Lakes and the, Allan
tic, the President has assured Gov
ROOSEVELT that the rights Of his State
will be safeguarded.
Even II the railroads should win in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

A theory was once advanced that the
Japanese could not become highly &C
complished aviators. The Chinese are
compelled to regard that idea simply as
another exploded fallacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

The usual word for money in France
Is the one meaning silver" In figuring
the metals, France has not allowed q
little thing like q lexicon to interfere
with valuations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Fair warning has been given M. Laval
that he will be expected to know some
statistics about arms cuts as we'll as
about debt notifications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Roosevelt's New York managers will
Of course, promote him as one who Is
unjustly menaced by threats that a
power trust will endeavor to distribute
political as well as mechanical power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

1t is reported that Capone has been
glazing at his lawyers. This seems
mistake. A man Of Capone's power and
reputation should be careful not to
make his attorneys nervous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Beer baronS are not fastidious finan'
ciers. They are willing to recognize
gold, silver, paper or lead as currency
in their transactions.
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Road.
know o Road, q Winding Road;
Here a human stream has flowed
Through joys and sorrows, hopes and
fears,
On current swift through many years
Youth In its buoyancy we see
In hurrying quest Of thoughtleSs glee
That pauses not before the shrine
Where patriots would their heads in
cline
In silent, reverent prayers for aid.
AS an adventure bold was made
Far from the haunts Of pleasure light
In quest of Liberty and Right.
Here rides the commerce from afar
On wagon stout, or graceful car:
Here in its trafic you will ind
The treasure vast, or guiding mind;
And where the humble inn would care
For man and beast with honest fare.
Lights shine like stars midst colors gay
And bid men for assistance stay
That they securely may pursue
Their rapid courses till they view
The city that in Splendor CLEANS,
In bright fulnllment Of the dreams
That for our brave forefathers glowed
And led them through the winding
Road.
Among the figures, one most fair
Again seems stoutly riding there,
Seeking the Duty to be done,
The Glorious Youthful Washington
Who followed In the gallant train
That stood with Braddock at Duquesne.
Here with uncovered head I stand
As mighty memories take command
OF blessings on mankind bestowed
BY heroes Of the Winding Road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
Town TendePfoOt.

I found a Acknowledgement store.
It's paths confused me more and more
TITS tough" said while gathering loot,
ITO be Q nve-and-tenderfoot!"
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Rate by Mail-Payable IN Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
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"A heap Of patient industry is liable
to go to waste" said Uncle Eben, when
q man gifts out VIII dog an gun an
spends all day tryin' 70 put one small
rabbit on de sroA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Am Other States and Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
Where Learning Ceases.

Men can always learn by expert
ence."
mot always" said Mr., Dustin Stax,
What are you going to do when your
checkbook Is nat and your broker says
you'll need more margin to buy further
experienced"
Man would De happier" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "f he could
guard his utterances Is carefully as he
guards money and jewels"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Even II the railroads should win in
their fight for an increase In freight
rates, the wheat farmer can save hand
somely on his transportation charges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once;
IIth St: o and Pep m y. an aa aye
CHICAGO Once: Lake Michis4n Building.
European Once II Regent IT., London
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
UItimatum.

Mind thisl" remarked the racketeer
MY innocence, claim, is clear.
And should you hint that it is not,
Perhaps I'll put you on the spot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
Leader.

Are you q leader Of the people?'
said the always anxious inquirer.
In a sense Of the phrase" replied
Senator Sorghum, IT am"
which way are you leading?"
MY dear sir, it is the duty Of q good
drum major to keep out In front of tine
band and wait from higher authority
for instructions about the line OF
march"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Jud Tunkins says the Maryland
oyster gets a heap Of attention by max
ing itself scarce for q while, which
shows it's best to be little uncommon.
Maryland fried chicken doesn't get near
as much attention because it's good all
the year round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

Two weeks after the death Of Presi-
dent GARFIELD grand jury of the Dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
The Sun and Moon.
Rainfall

Monthly rainfall in inches in the
Capital tcurrent month to date): .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
MAN PRESSING LOVE
AFFAIR LANDS IN JAIL
Falls Church Mayor Also Makes
Defendant Put Up Bond
to Keep Peace.

Special Dispatch to The star
FALLS CHURCH, Va. October 2s-
UnreQuited love yesterday proved the
undoing of Harry Strauther. rs. OF
Washington, Today he is thinking 1t
over in the Fairfax County jail.
Strauther, It appears. wrote numerous
letters to Mrs. Dora DAILY. who makes
her home in Falls Church with her
sister, Mrs Nettie Woodwork. In these
letters he proffered his undying affec-
ton coupled with alarming threats as
TO the dire consequences which would
ensue II his love remained unreQuited
Last night Strauther appeared at Mrs.
Woo0worth's door and raped for ad-
mission. He was ordered of the
premises by MT, Woodworth. who sum
moned 0mcer Paul Herman When
the latter arrived Etrauther had board
ca street car to return TO Washington.
East Falls Church. Herman there
entered the car and arrested Strauther
Strauther was taken before Mayor
L. P. Daniel Mrs. Woodwork Swore
out an information against him, charg-
ing him with diSorderly conduct Mayor
Daniel established from examination of
some of the letters that he had made
the alleged threats and both Mrs. DAILY
and Mrs. Woodwork testified they were
afraid OF him. He was found guilty of
oisorderly conduct and fined $40 and
in default OF payment sentenced to
serve 80 days in Jail.
Town Sergt Herman then Swore out
a warrant charging him with intoxica-
ton. for which Mayor Daniel fined him
an additional $40 or so DAYS in Jail.
On account OF the threats he was
further ordered 70 put up a $500 peace
bond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
F ARMER TO PLEAD
Staying INNOCENCE
Walter Wolfendon to Have
Hearing in Three Fire
Deaths November s.
~ . stan Correspondent of Tn. star.

MANASSAS, Va, October 2s.-
Charged with the fire murders Of
Goodwin Miller and his wife, Walter
Wolfendon. 46-year-old farmer, will
plead not guilty at his preliminary
hearing in Manassas, Va. November g.
His attorney. T. e. Didlake. indicated
the deaf and nearly dumb alleged MUIR
derer may alter his defense later, but
will stand for the present on a general
denial of the charge.
The remains OF Miller, his wife and
baby were found after q mysterious fire
destroyed their home, near Joplin, on
the night OF September "a
Commemorative Attorney Lion be-
lieves Miller and his wife were slain
prior to the IRE and carried to their
bed by the slayer. He thinks the baby
already had been put in his crib by the
mother and that he Was burned alive.
Mr.. Lion has three witnesses, all liv-
ing near the Millers. who say they
heard q gun shot at about 80 o'clock
on the night of the fire. He thinks
this shot killed the husband and that
Mrs. Miller was then dubbed to death
Another witness for the State will be
q farmer in Stafford County. az miles
away, who saw the Miller home burning
ct 2 O'Clock that morning. Watches
carried by Miller and his wife stopped
at 2:25 and 2:20, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
GANDHI IS SILENT
ON NEW ELECTION
Indian Leaders Fear Less
Liberal Treatment From
Conservative Regime.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON. October 29.-Mahatma
Gandhi. India Nationalist leader. has
declined to comment on the result OF
the British election. but he and other
Nationalist delegates to the round table
conference are understood 10 be APP
prehensive that the government, en-
boidened by its victory at the polls
may deal with India much less lib
orally than would . purely Labor gov
eminent.
Gandhi's feeling Is that he might as
well &C back to India, because the gov
eminent thus far has offered him moth
ing since he left Bombay.
Sir Tel Bahadur Sapru, another In
dian delegate, accused the government
ct session of the Federal Structures
Committee yesterday OF tnaction and Of
not showing its hand regarding India
Il admire Gandhi for his day OF
silence on Mondays" said Saprtl. as he
faced Sir Samuel Hoare, "but I cannot
admire the government for its silence
on al days Of the week. So far as we
Indians are concerned, we have kept
nothing up our sleeves and we demand
that the government express itself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
SEES RETURN OF TROUBLE.

NEW YORK, October 30 R.-Dr.
HaridaS T. Muzumdar. editor of India
Today and Tomorrow. and a former
associate of Mahatma Ghandi, predicted
Yesterday that the National ernment
victory In the British elections will
mean resumption of the civil diso-
oedience campaign in India.
DR.. MuZumdar in a speech to the
Mother India Society referred to the
election as creating Tory ma iority
masquerading under the name of the
National government"
The Tories will dictate q strong
hand policy for India he said. IF
England fails to satisfy Ghandi's de-
mands, she will lose her only oppor-
tunity OF reconciliation between Eng
land and India.
"Ghandi's going back empty handed
means relaunching of the civil diso-
oedience movement on a much more
gigantic scale than that of last year. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
BY John THOMAS LuMsDEN.

Washington is O patch of Europe
stuck in America. 1t is symmetrical
and beautiful The fine classical archi-
lecture Of your public buildings has i'm
pressed me though New York's sky
scrapers failed.
As q student OF history am espe-
cially interested in Washington. Be-.
cause by comparing the reports Of nv
different guides ind that Gen. "Garre
Washten" whoever the deuce he Isl
had some connection with every darned
spot in the city. That is expressing
myself in what your local papers called
impeccable Englishl
We have enjoyed ourselves immensely
que to the hearty generosity and friend
Illness OF the citizens Of the Nations
Capital But, as people insisted on re-
mindlng US. We were participants IN
the international Oratorical Contest
The contest was thrilling but non-an-
tagonistic. The extempore speeches
were all "ticklers," but the sympathy
and cooperation Of the audience and
the utter impartiality of the Judges
gave intense satisfaction.
We Europeans all rejoice that the
cup is not staying in America. You. no
doubt. disagree with me and II I saw
much more we may be at open war
MY nnal remark is one uttered MANY
times by my Dutch friend when he
was feeding the fishes. at am Rlad
wnen we are in Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

members of Sir John simons group
Of Liberals
Labor Seeks Leader.
The scattering remnant Of the Labor
party, which will occupy q little group
Of opposition benches in a corner of
the Parliament chamber also is faced
with the task of finding a leader.
1t was taken for granted that Par
lament seat would be found for Uncle
Arthur" Henderson. Labor party head,
who was defeated. by running him in
a by-election in a safe" Labor con-
stituency, but until then the cap
taincy in Parliament probably will fall
upon George Lansbury or Sir Stafford
Grips. They alone Of the former
Labor cabinet ministers, survived the
cataclySm.
There also was a suggestion that
David Lloyd George, veteran titular
head of the Liberal party, who was
left with only five followers OF his own
belief. might become leader of an OPP
position group which would combine
these with the Labor party remnant.
The royal family celebrated the cleo
ton last night by going to q show, f1ll-
ing q box with the most complete at
tendance the family has boosted at q
performance in recent years. Besides
the King and Queen the party included
the Prince Of Wales the Duke and
Duchess of York and Prince George
They were cheered several times before
and during the performance.
S6 Forfeit Election Fees.
A tabulation of the popular vote In
the election shows that the Conserva-
tives received 11,78O, 487 votes, COM
pared with 6,649 .944 for the Labor
party and 1891 LOG for the Liberals.
The treasury will be approximately
$50, 900 richer for the cash forfeits of
SO candidates who failed to poll one
eighth Of the total votes in their con-
Stituencies. These include all but two
Of the members of Sir Oswald Mosley's
new party"
The Daily Express said today that
many spectators were enriched and
many lost large sums in dealings in
/ ma orities. which was the stock ex-
changes unofhcial market on election
representations. One dealer was said
to have Melted nearly 81 900 900 and
several employees of the exchange, in
Guiding girl Stenographers and clerks,
made small fortunes by investing a few
dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
GERMANS FEAR TARIFF
FROM BRITISH ELECTION
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. October 29.-Germar press
comment on the Conservative victory in
the British elections conferred yesterday
on the fear that Great Britain would
soon erect barriers against Germany's
export trade and would make solution
Of the reparations problem more diff
ficult than ever.
Germanys trade balance with Great
Britain in 1880 amounted to about
5000 900 in her favor. Hopes weIc
voiced that q most-favored nation
agreement would mitigate the worst
hardships of . possible British pro-
tective tariff.
Rightist elements were elated over
the Conservative landslide and the
newspaper Reichsbote described it as
IAN admirable example for all German
patriots and Christians to follow at the
next elections" The Social Democrat
organs correspondingly were detected at
what they termed the advent of a
dictatorship Of Conservatives in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Report for Last "a Hours.

Highest, 70. 1880 pm. yesterday. Year
ago, SO. Lowest, 81, am. today.
Year ago, So.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic SurYeyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Party cloudy
and cooler tonight and tomorrow; mod
crate to fresh southwest winds.
Maryland-Party cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; probably showers in the
mountains tomorrow; cooler tomorrow
and in east and central portions to-
night; fresh southwest winds
Virginia-Party cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; probably showers in extreme
southeast portion tonight; cooler to-
morrow and in east and central por-
tons tonight fresh southwest winds.
West Virginia-Cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; probably showers in north
east portion tomorrow; cooler to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

money. He won't admit It. though For
years one of the chief criticisms against
the Red Cross has been that 1t spent
too much on administration in COMPARE
son with the amount OF money going
into actual relief. Marcellus has been
hired to stop that criticism.
1t was with . view to eliminating un-
necessary administration expense and
duplication Of work that MarcelluS' for
mer employers, the Chicago survey firm,
was asked to make q thorough scien-
tiflc study and inspection Of the Red
Gross.
MarcelluS. who has taken q home
at Falls Church, Va, Is married and
has three children, two boys and a
girl One Of the boys is at Gordon
Junior High School and the other at
Central. He believes In the Red Cross
work and Is anxious to make its per-
sonnet = model for other businesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

LondonerS are trying to get thrills out
OF greyhound hurdle races, the mounts
being stuffed monkeys.