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Show POVERTY IN BRITISH CAPITAL Returned Traveler Tells of Pathetic Caees to Be Seen on the Streets of London. "We may have unemployment, strikes and dull times," said a man Just returned from Europe the other, day, "but we know nothing of the poverty common In European cities. I have noticed a curious practice in London, even In the best streets, which Is slilficnnt If you step into n taxi In London and the door slips out of your hand and swings open, there will always be someone to dart out of the crowd on the pavement and close It for you. In America one would merely fay 'Thanks' or nod his head for this favor. The Londoner will Instantly throw a penny to tho man who shuts the door. Tho penny will he accepted nnd the recipient touches his cup In acknowledgment "The point Is that In any street crowd In London, even In the best streets, there always seems to btf someone some-one on the lookout to earn a penny, often n man who shows signs of hav- Ing known better (lays." |