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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
new j. S. NOTE
|SSENT TO JAPAN
Delay in Reply on Trans-Siberian
Railroad Charged to Internal
Difficulties
KOLCHAK ASKS BIG CREDIT
Nv the Associated Press

bN
Toxic, Saturday, Oct. 1S.-The Jap
anese Government not having as yet re-
piled TO the American note concerning
60 -opernt;on in the administration OF
the Traus- Siberian Railroad, it is un-
derstood here that the United States
Government has dispatched a second
note on the subject to Japan.
America. according to report, says,
in effect, that the length of time Japan
is taking to reply to the former note in
dicates the Importance which the Jap
anese Government attaches to the sub
iect at issue and intimates the United
States completely shares this view of
the matter. The note Is said to express
qualification in the fact that General Oi,
commander of Japanese expeditionary
forces in Siberia, has signified his in
tention to bring about complete CO
operation between Japanese and Amer
ican troops. Nevertheless, the United
States makes it clear that America is
anxious that definite policy relative
to Siberia. including the question OF
the withdrawal of American troops, be
announced, and in perfectly friendly
tone requests Japan to forward reply
to the original note as soon as convent
ent.
Information has been received by the
Associated Press that the japanese
reply VIII Ut lOElHtOlllnS III IL lew uuA %
Further investigation seems to indicate
that the reason for the delay is the con =
troversy between the moderates and the
extremists and the difficulty of satisfy
ing the military group in framing re-
sponse. 1t is apparent here that the
result of the negotiation between
America and Japan, will determine
whether the two countries shall In
the future co operate in solving the
Siberian problem, or whether America
is to pursue an independent policy.
1t has been learned tket Admiral
Kolchak, head of the all Russian Gov
ernment at Omsk, is trying to solve the
Siberian crisis, and recently asked the
Allies for credit amounting TO $500.
100000 to be used for military and
economic purposes. At the same time
he is said to be seeking additional allied
troops to guard the Trans Siberian
Railroad between Urkutsk and Omsk
as substitutes for Czecho Slovak troops
who will soon return to Europe.
Siberian banks, co operating with the
Omsk government, have succeeded il
arranging a credit of 500 900 900 with
japanese banks, the interest rate beine
Z per cent. AS security they have de
posted in the Osaka Mint gold bullior
to an equal amount. Negotiations fol
credits Of $50. .O00. 900 with American
banks and $50, 100000 with English in
stitutions have taken a favorable turn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
LONDON GREETS ALFONSO
Spanish King Welcomed Warmly In
Victoria Station by Large Delegation

London. Oct. q. --(By a. Fixing
Alfonso of Spain. whose regular visits
to England were suspended during the
war, arrived in London last night He
was met in Victoria Station by Lord
Stanmore. representing the king. Prin
cess Beatrice. the staff of the Spanish
embassy and many of the Spanish
colony.
The platform of the station was car
peted and draped. The king greeted
Princess Beatrice affectionately, kissing
her on both cheeks. and after that there
were family greetings. Lord Stanmore
delivered message from the king and
queen, and an informal reception fol-
lowed The party was photographed,
and then drove to the Ritz Hotel.
The Spanish ambassador had met the
king at Folkestone and accompanied
him on his journey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
APPEALS TO UNITED STATES
D'Annunzlo Sends Message Asking
Help of American "Brothers"

Rome, Oct PA message to Amer
lea from Gabrielle D'Annunzio. leader of
the Italian irregular troops which are
holding Fiume, is printed in newspapers
here. 1t bears the date of October II
and was brought from Fiume on October
10 by Whitney Warren, the Amer
lean architect who went to that city
early in October to offer his services to
D'Annunzio.
Eight paragraphs of the message were
suppressed by the censor. The remain
der of the appeal addresses Americans
as ''brothers" and imlores their help
for Fiume. which, the message says, lis
fighting for liberty"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
RICE SCARCE IN PHILIPPINES
Shortage So Acute That Government
Takes Stocks and Places Embargo

Manila, p. l., Sept. g.-[Corre-
spondence of the Associated Press) -
So acute has become the rice situation
In the Philippine Islands that the gov
ernrnent has placed an embargo on the
cereal and is attempting to import 5000
tons from French sources at high prices
to reduce the shortage. The shortage
is said to be the result of boarding by
Filipino middlemen and to the lack of
proper facilities for distribution of the
cereal in non producing areas. Crime
has increased since the shortage became
acute.
The government has fixed retail prices
for rice. taken over the stocks on the
basis of those prices and is handling
the distribution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
q WOMEN ADVISE JAPANESE
Women Physician Chosen as Aide to
Labor Conaress Envoys

Toxic, Sept. IA Correspondence of
the Associated Press. -Four women
advisers accompany the japanese dele
CATION to the International labor con-
gress in Washington, two of them as
advisers to the official delegates and
the remaining two as advisers to the
delegates representing the interests of
capitalists and laborers, respectively.
Ko-Ko Tanaka, wife of Odo Tanaka,
Is one of the advisers to the govern
mental delegates. AS suitable can
didate for another female adviser to
the official delegate, DIR. Tomoko Inouye
was nominated. Miss Inouye is a grad
nate of the University of Ohio, and is
the only japanese female physician who
has studied medicine in America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
URGES RED PEACE OFFER
Terestchenko Favors Move; U. s.
Official Ready to Transmit II

London, Oct. 24.-(By A. P)-
Michael I. Terestchenko. former minis
ter of foreign affairs of Russia, who
fed to Sweden from his native country
In 1918, has proposed to the State Coun-
ell at Moscow that a peace offer be
made to the enemies of Russia. accord
ing to a wireless dispatch received here
from Berlin.
II Is reported an official representa-
tive Of the United States is in Moscow
ana Is willing TO submit the offer TO the
Alii8
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-24
Misses Dresses

VeIours-in coat-dress effects.
Tricotines.
Tricolettes.
Colored Nets-in dance-dress style
Velveteens-richly embroidered.
Spangled Nets.
Sizes II to 20 in each price group.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

heard. Then. at last when he finally
did understand. the room shook with
his mirth.
Insect" he said. wiping the tears
from his eyes. report at once to Ro-
dolfO and tell him I say your salary
is to be doubled. You have given me
the best laugh 1 have had in twelve
years."
Mario's face whitened and bis voice,
when he spoke. trembled.
You have heard! II you persist
shall be compelled Toto"
Continue, by all means" Scott
said, as the young man hesitated to
moisten his dry lips. Your oonversa-
ton is enjoyable"
Mario looked at him gravely.
you see At to jest. Very well--if
you force your unwelcome attentions
on Signorina Riberia. in the future. l
shall have 70 kill you!"
When he closed the door the Barone
was still laughing.
Later, Mario met Sonia in the per
COLA at the waters edge and told her
what be had informed the Barone
And" be concluded, "if he troubles
you. shall do what 1 have said"
Mon Dieu!" the dancer cried. an
griiy. why did you say such a
thing? He is my friend, my good
friend! knew him in Paris-before
knew you! You have insulted him!"
Mario silenced her with gesture.
That Is true. but you have heard
what they are saying" he replied. in
dicating the hotel back Of them. with
q motion OF his hand. IT can not al
low such talk"
Sonia jumped up.
You can not allow IT," she said
harshly, emphasizing her words with
a stamp of her foot. "and who are
you to prevent me from continuing my
friendship with HIM"
Mario steadied himself against the
balcony rail.
"But-but--they say he loves you"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

filling her glass. himself. I'VE meet
again in San Reno after many months.
II is we'll. I had expected 10 remain
here but one week-then Monte Car
10"
Quiz And now"
He leaned across the table.
And now" he answered. Il shall
stay until-until-you leaVe!"
1T has been very nice here" Sonia
said pensively. but I shall be glad to
20. Dieu! one wesries OF a place. aft
er- time. does one not?"
The Barone inclined his heavy head.
"Certamente!" be answered hearth
ly. I'm your case. the case or one so
charming. I would advise Venice
A gondolier on a moonlight night :.
you and Ell. Signorina!!"
II did not take very long for Mario
10 understand how matters stood. How
could he help It? Scotti tagged at her
heels like fat and faithful watchdog
and his infatuation was common talk
along the broad, white Verandas Of the
Bella Vista. Indeed. Signore Rodoifo
had 10 take the Riberia aside and eau
ton her 10 be more discreet. II did not
look good. he said, to conduct a firta-
ton with a guest so openly. She
lau0had ard prop,{aad
My friend, when a woman has two
strings 10 her bow. and when these
same two trings come in contact there
is sure to be, a discord Is that not
trueI 1t was this way with the Barone
and Mario. who. innocent OF women's
wiles. suspected nothing OF Sonia and
thought Scott was trying to steal her
from him.
He went to the Baroness suite. one
morning and confronted him.
The love OF Sonia Riberia is mine"
he declared quietly. she is not for
you, sua sltezza Be advised, please.
of this fact"
The Barone looking up from his
morning paper stared in ahazement.
unable to credit what his ears had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20
By Phil Moore

nearest her. "Danl DAM" she ehjded
gently.
He buried his face IN his hands.
He'll win" be said. I've always
been afraid OF him. He's got syeFy-
thing 70 win with. haven't I'm only
the hArbormaster-a hshermAn's son
10 begin with. Love is about an I've
got to give you
Love IS enough" interrupted AAEy.
Mary"
"DGnl"
For a moment they looked tnto each
others eyes And then she vas q his
arms.
But can't give up my candy shop
even for you. DAN" Mary said present
ly. you must take me, candy shop
and all. I'm awfully attached % the
candy shop"
He laughed. God love the candy
shop" he cried. since Il brought yOV
within my reach!"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

doors for the season. Mademoiselle
Riberia was exceedingly good 10 look
upon. Her skin was SO different from
that OF the girls Of Genoa and Nice.
Her lips-you can see I well remem-
ber-were Z vivid scarlet. and Won
derfully curved When she danced.
can never forget It. her 1.-THE. young
body swayed 70. the melody OF the
strings like toy-intoxicated fairy
dancing in the moonlight All. but she
was exquisite. peerless There were
many who quickly realized this. and
Mario was one CT them.
The young man from Naples in all
OF his twenty-four years had never
seen anyone like her The first night
she appeared, costumed for her dance.
he sat staring at her. over his music
rack. with parted lips II was as II
he were gazing upon a beautiful Vi
sion. and when she danced. his subju-
cation was complete.
That night. high up under the roof
OF the great hotel. be fell asleep with
her name on his lips
Sonia craved admiration. When she
saw the violinist of the Bella Vista's
orchestra was casting adoring eyes
upon her. she responded with heavy
liddod glances and demure little
smiles that acted like champagne up
on his romantic imagination. The
dancer missed her Paris and anything
in the way Of a Irritation she well
coined at the moment. Mario. poor
lad, did not know this. How could he?
He thought his passion was being re-
turned. and when kissed her for the
first time. one afternoon In the Roman
Gardens. back OF the hotel. all the
worship in his Latin blood aared up
"Adorata." he murmured madly.
You will love me. always as l love
you! You will love me forever
eternamente! Say it, swear 1t. pic
Gina mia"
Sonia. little frightened, but
thrilled by his ardor. laughed lightly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20
Changes Wrought by Misfortune

every necessity for her feeble mother.
she stood up and squared her shoulders
to the burden. The candy shop was
an inspiration. She rented the old
Doubleday house. whose situation
made II desirable. and opened her
business. A single season made her
candy famous.
One day a most beautiful yacht came
into the harbor. From the narrow
street that twisted past Ye Olden Co
lonial Candy Shoppe Mary saw the
funnel and spars and swapping pennon
of the vessel. Somehow she thought
Of Nicholas French: he had almost
passed from her mind as from her eI-
istence. The last she had heard OF
him he had gone yachting round the
world.
She was not disconcertingiy sur.
pr!sed when that afternoon she turned
from her shelves 70 see him standing
az her counter. the sane oourtiy gen.
tlenan with the same selfish heart.
How DO you DO, Nary" no said
and held out his hand. She gave him
her anger briefly. Fine little place
you have here! You're locking we'll
How !s your mothers hssith'" He was
embarrassed. Mary smiled 9 little
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20
The End Of the Last Dance

"Saperlottei" she answered. "of
course. Have I not said 1t already.
N 'sieu? Have I not proved it,"
For the FIVE weeks that followed. the
youth lived in heaven OF his own
making. Sonia. nattered at the wor-
ship and devotion that was hers. re-
turned his love-making with all the
acting she could conjure up for the
occasion. When he clssped her 20
him and held against his heart. she
even thrilled a little. and the kisses
he snatched from her were favored
with the sunshine of the Riviera and
as earnest as she could possibly make
them. All, those moon-silvered nights
OF San Reno They are made only
for love. my friend. and no one knew
this better than Mario. They were the
happiest ne had ever known or could
know.
Then the inevitable occurred. Lit
tie by little glamour OF II all faded
away and Sonia failed TO respond
The kisses she gave him were hur-
ried When he held her. she freed
herself, gently but deity. Poor Ma
rio. none Of this did he realize To him
she was still the exquisite creature
his first love-adored by him and ador-
ing in turn. Too soon, alas, was be TO
awaken from his dream.
There came TO the Bella Vista the
wealthy Barone Antoni Scott, from
Rome. a short, stout Italian nobleman.
bronzed by Che sun OF two continents
and living only for the pleasure and
enjoyp out life yielded him. II CHANGED
he had let the Riberia in Paris. the
season before and his delight In see
ing her again was touching.
After her dance, that evening. at his
table in a secluded corner OF the din
ing-hall they resumed their ac1uaint-
ance over bottle OF champagne.
while Mario waited in the fragrant
gloom OF the gardens below and won
dered why she did not appear.
well, mia cara" the Barone said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

Mother is frail. but cheerful thank
you"
Quaint idea. this shop!" French
went on. Mary"
Another customer entered and then
another. He had no chance to say
more. So he bought a box OF sailed
almonds and went away. But Mary
knew that he would come again.
She did not want him TO come again.
He was not changed, but she was ma
terially. She wondered how she had
ever come TO engage herself to him.
II was not because he was rich. for
then she had no need 70 covet riches.
II could not have been because she
loved him. Girls are such fools" she
thought. He was romance itself %
me. But he hadn't spark OF heroism
II him, When trouble came he faile
mo. He went away and then he wrote
that letter. so carefully worded. and
yet ! knew what he meant He wish
Cd me 70 free him. And / did. / was
more diESusted than heartbroken. 40
! certainly did not love him, and
love him less aow. because I see hiri
more plainly. would not trade my
candy shop and present security fo'
ali he possesses. But, then. shall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20
By Elsie Endicott

you've in your cheeks the day he said
to her.
81 want to tell you something.
Michael" she quayered, unnoticing. Il
there was once a nurse gettin old.
She agreed on a paper shed stay with
a pair until their child was II. if then
they'd give her $4,000 above regular
wage II she left before that time she'd
not get the money. But she met a
man she loved, and she-she thought
the man loved her-but he has not
spoke She-she has TO 90 away.
What ought she TO do. Michael.
MichaePs blue eyes twinkled. He
took hold OF her arms and looked into
her troubled eyes. AN l was the
man she was lovin'. 10 say. Tear up
the paper and take me. mavourneen-
My home down there is achin' fer the
all the time touch O. your feet Take
me, and ye1l never have sorrow IN
satisfaction for it."
The glory Of happiness filled and
lifted Maria The sun had gone down,
but on the far side of the river there
was still a streak OF gold on the tops
OF the mountains. She drew the paper
from her bosom and tearing il IN bits.
scattered them among the shining ga
lax leaves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20
The Call Of Old Erin

round! The landlord were kapin'
thin lakes for his sportin' frinds. Sure.
didn't pass part o. me time in pris-
on fer fshin' an thin lakesr
tbs the fine bold lad ye must ha'
been!" commented Maria.
Bowers laid dowa his grabbing hoe
and looked at her with a whimsical
smile.
Sure, Michael Flanagan Bowers is
the fine. bold lad yet. and We know
him well, and when the loneliness is
not pressin' on him. Since I'm not
young any more. and can't travel aisy
from place to place. from wan state TO
another, I've got me a home to stay
in, but sometimes I'm the lonely wan"
'Tis me that's tired of the travel
I'M" commented Maria But a noorse
must go with thin shes workin fer.
an the rich ones must be eternally
chssin' the warrum in winter and the
cool in summer. You'd think they liv-
ed in prison houses. the little time
they kape to their homes. Sure, /
think tbs fine to have a home 10 stay
in, and had I a pot of gold I'd buy me
Onen
There's a crock of gold behint a
deep pool in Donegal observed Bow
ers. 'that'd buy many a home!"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

Irish FOOLS a lovin' you, and she'd
hate to give you up. but
It's the best cookin' I've ate since
left the old sod Bowers declared
wistfully the next time Maria and lit
tie John were out with him, and Ma
ria produced a picnic lunch she had
prepared herself. when you are gone
to the north. mavorneen. I'll get no
more picnic dinners like these"
For three words I'd not go to the
north" burned in Marias heart. For
the love of Mike, say thin. mani" she
thought.
At the end Of the week Mrs. Nugent
informed Maria that in answer 10 a
telegram in two days they would start
for New England. That night there
was no sleep for Maria. but It was
near dusk the next evening before her
mind was made up. Just before sun
set she led little John past Bowers
house. His face lighted at sight of
her.
is there anywhere l could be speak
ing to you without the whole town 10
be listening to what we'd be saying?"
she asked him.
High up on the mountainside Bow
ers stopped TO gather a spray Of the
pink arbutus. IT'S the pink sv il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

never have the chance"
That evening after the shop was
closed and her mother had retired and
the old candy workers had gone 10
sit beside their lamp. Mary went into
the garden of the old Doubleday house
TO sit alone and breathe the air. II
was a neglected garden. yet lovely
still with its fringes Of hollyhocks and
mats Of feYerfew. columbine and love
in-the-mist Mary sat down on the
bench under the dwarfed sumac,
with her face toward the harool which
glittered with lights. The sound OF a
band playing there and the bells OF
the yachts came 10 her on the salt
breeze. She clRsped her hands behind
her head and leaned back resting and
dreaming
Presently she turned her head and
saw & man standing within ten feet OF
where she sat. looking wistfuliy az her.
He was very tall and dark and strong
looking. His head was bare. and his
ncgliges shirt showed his magnificent
throat.
"Bsiryisnd. Isn't Il, over there?" be
said and pointed with his pipe. Done
you wlsh you we're there. Mary. where
they're dancing and laughing? You
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

Spanish dance. You could only sense
II, my friend II was vague and sha6-
owy but nevertheless. curioas - e
might seem. q was felt by all
The usual opera selection oomrdst-
ed. the orchestra began. pizKicsto. the
melody Of the dance. and Sonia stripped
gayly out and into the center OF the
noor. the customary red rose between
her hips. Never did she dance ss she
danced that night! Diol II was mag
acknowledgements! She was
dancing for Scott alone. aad all knew
st.
Round, round she whiried, accent
ing every other beat OF the music Win
a stamp OF her little foot and ciacktnE
her castanets IN rapturOus absndon-
At length she reached the DOSse-
mans table. In a moment the daocs
would be over. Already you were
pushing your plate aside so as 70 Be
ready to applaud The rose fsn from
her lips on the table and the Baruna
smiled Up In her face.
But she did not turn and run on e.
usual. Instead she stood there svHy-
ing. Then before one could catch =
breath. she collapsed in a little heap
At Scotti's feet
Over the room had fallen a hush. n
was so stiIl you could have heard q
pin fall This silence was suddenly
broken By voice from the musicians
stand. II was Mario. leaning over.
the same queer light blazing in his
sunken eyes.
Feel not her heart" he said calm
". "it is quite useless. II was poison
concealed IN the stem OF the rose.
Ny compliments on your success. Ba-
rome. AS she is. you may have her!"
Something glittered in his hand.
There was a shout and the rush OF
many feet. But il was too late. There
came he sound of a pistol shot, a
sharp swift crack and the drift OF
acrid smoke.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-20

treble of the man who sat working at
bench. a cunningly put together
thing of laurel and rhodendron
branches. and gnarled and twisted
roots.
"Oh. John. darlint!' protested the
painting Maria. You will be after
pardonin' his impudence. sorts
many a day he is from a man yeti"
The worker. an alert little man of
sixty. with limpid blue eyes, turned.
Sure" he protested. with an engag-
ing smile. lis ut that look like body
that does not know a child from a
grown-up?'
When Maria returned in the dusk
with her charge. 10 the Mountain View
where on their way home from Flori-
Ga little Johns parents had stopped
for the month of March, to play golf
and bridge. she had tucked in her belt
a bit of shamrock an6 ner eyes were
brighter than the stars beginning 10
come out over the mountain. II had
been so long since she had talked
with any one of her own age from the
"Old sod" and old Michael Bowers. the
rustic furniture maker, understood
and appreciated the things Of her
youth.
Very early the next morning after