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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
OPERATORS CONFER
 !. ON WAGE INCREASE
Another Meeting Called to Discuss Garfield Agree
 ment-Expires Soon

For over two hours Saturday Bir- mingham coal operators discussed the local mining situation and what ac- tion to take with reference to the wage increase recommended for April l by the coal commission appointed by President Wilson.
 At the conclusion of the conference it was announced that no statement would be given out at this time, and that another meeting would be held to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock
 tended the meeting 1t was learned that the entire session was taken up with talk, and that no definite agreement as to the course of action to be taken after March 31, when the Garfield agreement expires.
 In compliance with the recommends tion of the coal commission Birming- ham operators put the IA per cent wage advance into effect about two months ago. Since then two of the three mem bers of the commission have recom- mended that an additional increase of II per cent be given the miners Ala bana operators have not acted upon this recommendation so far
 The members of the organization commmittee of the United Mine Work CTS of America who were here the greater part of the week, have re- turned to the north. No information has been given out as to the effect of their visit here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
Chapter XIX JIM THE PLOTTER

Jim Dalton sat in his studio with pleased. expectant light in, his dark eyes,
 From his first meeting with Miss Shirley Marsh the young mans inward allegiance had never really wavered. But--throuah pride misunderstanding and the sheer contrariness of fate-the outward expression of that allegiance had been considerably thwarted.
 So that il was not to be wondered al that Shirley had had numerous mis- givipgs as to whether or not Jim really was attached to her
 Lucille, however. was now a staurcA partisan of Jim's. And Lucille lost no opportunity, during Shirleys brief ill., ness, of singing the praises of that young man in her patients ears.
 Indeed, Lucille had some cause to praise young Dalton. He had proved himself useful in hundred ways these days, from errand boy to financier, ,. And he had done it all so quiet ly, unobtrusively, that Lucille's appre- ciative heart had gone out to him in gratitude.
 Shirley must have everything she wants~ he had said repeatedly to ths young widow. You can draw on me for any sum- Only Shirley mustn't know about it. I don't want her to feel that she's under any obligation to me or in my debt in any way"
 "But-isnt that rather difficult?" Lucille had looked a trifle worried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
National Convention Will Decide Tangled
 Claims of Candidates
By Associated Pres.

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 st Paul Minn., March 2s.-Onlv the de- cfsien of the republican natfohal conven. ton at Chicago in June will definitely settle the conflicting claims of Johnson. Wood and Lowden factions of the party as the significance of the one-hour pres idential preference vote in Minnesota Monday, March 15. Tabulations of ths vote by the state central committee ceased when the county conventions sta- tions started March t7. because election of delegates to these conventions was the real object of the primary and control of them by one faction Or the other largely determined the compilations of the resulting districts and state gather. ings. These in turn chose the men to represent the. state in the big national assembly of the party.
 The presidential preference vote. whea tabhlation ceased early Wednesday morn ing, stood:
 Wood, 12,s27; Johnson, s,517; Hoover 4,4S6; Lowdep S,51o
 That day the county conventions met and of the s5 gatherings, 52 sent tinini strpeted delegations to the district con ventions Of Ste other 27 were Instructed for Wood, for Iowden and for John- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
NEWS EVENTS AND FEATURES FOR WOMEN READERS H
10 YES GAMBLE
By MAYCHRESTIE

She knew the young girls proud na- ture-also her present lack of funds. Shirley was shrewd, too. She'd be bound to guess that that some one waa financing the difficult occasion.
 And her though would naturally turn to Jim.
 You musn't bring my name into the question" insisted that young man Then a bright idea struck him. You uncle out east had left you lots of money! That would set her mind at restw
 Lucille had laughed.
 I'm afraid 1t wouldn't. She wouldn't rest content until she'd paid me back every penny!"
 Jim shrugged his shoulders.
 sufficient unto the day'- he quoted lightly. He wrote out a check and gave it to Lucille. It's in your own name~you don't mind, do you? Tell Shirley any yarn you like-but see that she has everything she needsm
 Today as he sat pipe in hand wait ing for the clock to strike the longed- for hour of four he felt in a happier frame of mind than he had felt for a considerable time.
 He made some new resolves-alI of an excellent type.
 First, he would never again permit pride to stand in the way of reason able explanations
 Secondly he would win Miss Shirley Marsh as soon as possible and marry her without giving her any time to back out of the proposition, as she'd done before.
 Thirdly, he would do his very best to make her happy and be worthy of her. She was the dearest, sweetest girl that any man could ever hope to find and he wasn't fit to black her shoes
 Fourthly, he would apply himself to work-with Shirley as his guiding star and inspiration.
 Fifthly, he would curb his somewhat hasty temper, and those head-long, i'm pulsive tendencies that so frequently had landed him in trouble.
 Shes ready now, and waiting?" Lu- cille was at the door. You musn't stay too long-or excite her much"
 With these admonitions she led the way upstairs.
 Jim's heart was humping in joy. ous, syncopated fashion as he entered Shirley's presence.
 A fire had been lighted In the studio. for the day was rather cold and gloomy and the lchintz-coyered sofa had been drawn up before it's radiant warmth.
 On the sofa-wth a variety of cheer fully colored cushions all about her. lay Miss Shirley, frai1 but very pretty, a pink flush on each wan cheek. and her soft eyes all aglow with excite ment.
 She wore dull blue wrap, whose subdued seemed to intensity her delicate beauty, Lucille had pinned one of Jim's roses in the folds of it, and the warmth of the fire drew out the fragrance of the flower.
 Indeed, the studio was filled with flowers. It seemed to him as though their sweet, elusive perfume was some- how typical of Shirley.
 He stopped for a moment on the threshold. drinking in the enchanting little picture. The cracking wood fire. with its leaping flames--the chintz-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
A JOURNEY DE LUXE

At half-past 10 the following morn ing. Jim's big touring ear stood out side the studio building.
 And Shirley--wrapped in travelling coat-was handed carefully into the seat beside the driver. while Lucille climbed into the rear of the car.
 A couple of suitcases were slowed away. A large fur rug enveloped Shir- fey's knees. That young damsels feel ieposed upon delectahle luncheon basket. And the car swept smoothly off.
 It was glorious, sunny morning. Shirley leaned back on her cushions, quite content They darted through the heavy London traffic, and pretty soon they left the precincts of the town behind.
 It was enough for Shirley that she was sitting close to Jim-the man she truly cared for. Happiness enveloped her. She was living for the day. and needless of the future.
 As for Lucille this luxuriance was the sort of thing she thoroughly en- joyed The smooth motion of the ex- pensive car--the warm. sunny morn ing, with it's balmy breezes-the sure knowledge that ample money lay in the bank for both herself and Shirley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
MISS ANTWINE'S SOLOS FEATURE AT
 COMMUNITY SING

In spite of an almost continuous rain. which at times was enough to dampen the ordor of the average person, hum dreds of Birmingham musiclovers attend ed community singing at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon Both audi torium and balcony were comfortably filled.
 A. W. Cook and Miss Marguerite An twine proved popular in their solos. Miss Antwines soprano solos, When My Ship Comes Sailing Home" Moon Dreams and "Rosalie,' were all favorites with the large audience.
 D. L.. Williams, director. and c. R. Klenk. leader, expressed themselves as inpired by the enthusiasm shown and are arranging some special attractions for next Sundays sing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
Friend wife

Andrew laid down his book with a yawn and glanced at the clock. It vas half-past Il and he wound the clock. wrapped cloth around the canary's cage and looked at Imogene expectantly.
 Just as he started to speak the e came from across the street shFill cries cf laughter and calls of Good night, Billyl' then the chatter of a motor.
 It's that Green girlr exclaimed lmogene, indignantly She is the noisiest thing in this block. I never saw such girl. Everyone in the relghborhood is talking about her. Sne comes in at all times of the night and wells and laughs as though no one ever wanted 10 sleep.
 That is not the worst of 1t, eithe<. She sleeps in the second story front room, and from the way she acts. An- drew, one would think that there were no other people in the world but herr
 Why, what do you mean?' asked Andrew, puzzled.
 She no more pulls down the shades than if there were no shades on the windows1 snapped Imogene
 Isn't that shameful" said Andrew She is quite young girl. too, isn't
 Not only young. but pretty as a picture,' said Imogene. q think she is just careless."
 T don't remember where they live, Y said Andrew
 The house Is number 4s7," said lmogene Tt is the white house right next to the williamses."
 "On, yes said Andrew. why. thai second story front window is almost across the street.
 Yes" said Imogsne. "and if I thought she wouldn't get mad with me would go over there and tell her about it. Why Andrew. it is perfectly shameful the way she acts!"
 You don't mean that she doesn't turn down the light or anythine.7@ asked Andrew incredulously.
 Not a thing in the worIdp assured lmogene. She was fussing around the room there for half an hour last nlsht. was sitting here waiting for you to come home and saw her.
 Too bad too bad, ; said Andrew
 We'll said Imogene, rising, tits bedtime, Come along"
 Somehow I~do not feel sleepy. said Andrew T think I'll fill my pipe and sit here and smoke awhile"
 Do you mind if l go?' said Imogene. I'm sleepy
 Not at all, not at an," assured An
 1o iASHl dheau. I Will slip in quietly as soon as have finished smoking"
 Well, good night" she said, start ing out of the room.
 guess I will put the light out" said Andrew. T am tired of reading and 1t might disturb you shininp through the transom.'
 Will turn it off as I go out" said Imogene.
 She stopped at the button controu- ing the lights as she went out of the oom and with another Good night, she snapped out the lights.
 A second later she turned them on again and walked back in front of An 
 You will do your smoking in the bedroom" she said, positively.
 w y-1sl-er--I-don't want too an- noy you" he replied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,

William, wish you would listen to Thomas when he asks you a question Of importance You know he-p started Mrs. Askitt. No answer.
 William! You heard me! Answer the child.
 Pa looked up from the newspaper. Well, suppose I did answer that question? He'd have another by now. which would be two. And from now on refuse to answer two questions in any one evening. D'yuh hear? Now fire away--shoot!"
 "Oh, we'll, Pa. If you're gonna Unload your chest! Times pre- cious" warned Pa.
 Well, who was Hannibal, Pa?" You mean where IS Hannibal Thomas. Why, Hannibal Is a town in Missouri where l used to visit girl before your mother roped me in," an- swered Pa. Now shut up and give your tongue sleigh ride"
 Without looking at Mrs. Askitt. who sat with lips tight set. he resumed reading the paper.
 But Pa, tell me just this one more thing," pleaded Tommy
 Nothing doing. Silence! vamoose! Scoot"
 All right. Pa. Maybe Ma would like to know who I saw you talking sweet to yester-''
 Thomas" Pas tone was authori- tive. You didn't see me yesterday tomorrow. nor any other day-talking to anybody. Get me? Now. what do you want to know"
 Pa, tell me who was Helen of Troy2'
 That's easy Even your mother could tell you that one. Why. Helen of Troy was a pretty actress. I was-er, acquainted with-distantly, of course She lived in Troy. New York I-p
 There were walls around it. wasn't there. Pa?'
 Walls? 2 Pa looked queerly for minute. Sure. walls. Why. there were walls all around Helens house. I skinned my knees every night climb ing up-'
 William Askittl You old rounder. youw exclaimed Ma. "I never knew"
 With a smothered exclamation, Pa jumped up and sought refuge in tho kitchen after he'd locked the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
A GREAT OLD PLACE"

Tranquility such as she had never before experienced possessed her. It seemed gloriously good to be alive.
 They descended to secluded cor ner where teacups tinkled pleasantly. Before them stretched the wide ex- panse of ocean, over which some sea planes rose and dipped like water fowl. Away in the distance were the brown sails of the fishing boats. and nearer to shore numerous pleasure craft danced and bobbled upon the waves.
 The cries of happy children, play ing on the shore below, mingled with a jingly tune the pierrots were singing.
 "A great old place-some 'o' about it, too,'' observed Lucille, settling her patient in comfortable chair. Then she sank down into camp-stool be- side her, took out some gaily-colored knittings and began to chat.
 Young Dalton ought to be here pret- ty soon. How d'you like him. Shirley?"
 The latter made an evasive answer. She didn't want to make confession to Lucile-not yet.
 Lucille, on her part. had not made any condolences regarding David Burke
 Then why should Shirley be expan sive?
 After few minutes Lucille slipped away, leaving a vacant chair beside Shirley. The latter did not notice her departure.
 She didn't even hear Jim Dalton's footsteps as he walked along the car peted sverandah and sank into the seat that Lucille had vacated.
 Shirley stared out to sea. Her thoughts were still on Jim-on Lu- cilles question: How d'you like him. Shirley?"
 She spoke at last
 Tt isn't question If like Jim Dal- ton?r she said slowly, tentatively But does Jim Dalton really and honestly care for me?''
 She turned her head around and her startled eyes met-not Lucille's-but Daiton's, earnestly fixed upon Der,
 tRead t0morow's delightful install- ment.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

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 For forty years it has been the stand- ard remedy for female ills, and has re- storedkthe health of thousands of women who Nave been troubled with such ail- ments as displacements, inflammation, alteration, irregularities, etc.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
ITALIAN CIIrR

At meeting of the Ensley Italian Club yesterday afternoon resolution was passed to the effect that in the future the club would open it's doors for membership to all Italians in the Birmingham district All Italians who would like to join are requested to meet with them at the Ensley Community House, at Fourteenth street and Avenue H, each fourth Sunday afternoon in each month.
 Mrs. c. P. Minor, who has been crit ically i'll, has sufficiently recovered to be moved from the hospital to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
GELL.KNOwN NEGRO DIES

Ed Gray, probably the best known and most liked negro man in Ensley, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning from an attack of pneumonia. He was 45 years old and had spent the past 15 years in Ensley
 As nurse he was efficient and had helped nurse number of prominent Ensley white men through cases of ty- phoid He was handy man for the white folks who needed him. and being exceptionally capable was often called on.
 As his body lay at Echols & Angwfn undertaking parlors yesterday, the casket was surrounded by numbers Of designs and sprays of beautiful flow CTS sent by his white friends
 His body will be sent to his old home at Columbus, Miss, this morning for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
AndreW and Ls1ogene LHFE coNFIDENcES iN THE EXPERIENCE OF COUPLE PEiLOSOFHlC, THOUGH
 By

said you would do your smoking in the bedroom, she snapped. Oh, very we'll r sad Andrew. q did not care 'particularly about smoking anyway"
 He rose and walked out of the room ith her with a sheepish grin OF his face. tSopyrlght Twenty First Century
 Press, lnc.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
To Arrest Absent Legislators

Jackson' Miss. xMarch 2S-Absentee m embers of the Mississippi le sla.t,,ra were notified todayA by Lieutenant Governor Casteel and Speaker Connor that unless they attended the remain ing sessions of the body they would he placed under arrest and brought to the state capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
SELMA MAY ASK
 CENSUS RECOUNT

Selr,a March s-sSnec'et l-D'-aetcrs of the Chamber of Commerce will con sider asking for retaking of Selma 8 census at meeting called for ?. m. Monday at the chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

covered sofa, with It's lovely burden the dainty tea table and its appoint ments, all prepared for intimate en- joyment-these seemed symbolical of a happy domesticity that he'd never really known before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-29
ENSLEY X s::;.: = i :::: ] s

The library for Ensley High School has been completely established and IS fitted up to meet the requirements of the high school needs. There are now 400 books in the library that be- long to the school and also has a cir- culating department as a branch of the Ensley library. During the past it was difficult for the high school pupils to do the required reading, as enough books for the number of children could not be kept at the Ensley branch, and in the short hours after school it was difficult to get to the Ensley library and get the subject covered. At pres ent the pupils can do much of their reading at school and do much bet ter work in shorter time.
 The Parent Teachers Improvement Association did much toward getting the library established in the school
 The lockers, which have been cry ing need of the school since it was built, have been purchased, and are now ready to be installed. These are one of a chain of Improvements that the
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-05-13
THURSDAY. MAY 10. 1920.

Never in the history of the country
perhaps has more incompetent set
of lawmakers composed the majority in
the house and senate of the United
States Congress than is now assembled
in Washington. Two years ago the
people of the North, giving ear to mis-
representation of the president and to
promises which could not be fulfilled,
turned out the Democrats, regardless
of the constructive legislation they had
placed in the statutes in recent years
and the successful prosecution of the
World war, and returned Republican
majority. If the light is not now be-
ginning to break for the people of that
section, if they. do not realize the
serious mistake they made and do not
improve upon the opportunity they
will have in November to unite the
knot into which the affairs of the coun.
try are tied, then indeed things have
gone to pot for time at least. A
complete record of the accomplishments
of the Republicans in Congress in the
astyear, with an account of their honest
efforts to adjust conditions growing
out of the World war, can be written
on ones thumb nail. Assuming con-
troll of both branches of Congress year
ago with a great blare of trumpets and
proclaiming itself the only party with
the knowledge and patriotism to run
the. public business properly, the Re
publican. majority has nevertheless
floundered about hopelessly in sea of
miasmic prejudice and cheap politics
unworthy any party claiming the con
fidence of the nation. Anything t.
beat the president has been the sole
aim of the majority. Meanwhile, how
ever, there are signs that they have
been working quite as much to their
own undoing as to that of the presi-
dent. Neither the presidential nor the
congressional elections of 1920 is yet
won by the Republicans. With tht
record of loafing, inefficient congress
to defend before the country, the Re-
publicans are far from victory at the
polls next November. All this small
talk and boasting they are indulgine
about their ability to elect any one
president next fall is so much bunk.
If the Democrats do not make the mis-
take at San Francisco of nominating
weak candidate from the wrong State,
If they do not allow Mr.. Bryan to have
too much to say about the selection Of
the head of the ticket and to incorpo-
rate too many of his ideas in the plat.
form, the Republicans have the fight
of their lives ahead of them.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-05-13
CLERKS SALE.

State of South Carolina, County of
York-Court of Common Pleas.
Lille Hoagland, individually as Admin
istratrix, etc., Plaintiff. vs.. T. Clar-
ence Hoagland ct al, Defendants.
Pursuant to a decree of sale in the
above entitled case, dated the 10Th day
of}April, 1920, the undersigned will ex-
pose to sale at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the First
National Bank at Fort Mill, between
the hours of eleven A. M. and two P. M, I
on Tuesday. May 25. 1920, the following
described property:
NAH that lot or parcel of land situated
on the western side of Academy Street
in the Town of Fort Mill, known as the
Hoagland Livery Stable Lot, and more
particularly described as follows: Be-
ginning at stake on the western side
of Academy Street, ]. b. Mills corner.
running thence with ]. b. Mills line S.
47 w. 140 feet to center of ditch, thence
with center of ditch S. 26a E. 224 feet
to stake on line of Fort Mill Manufac-
turing Company, thence N. 46a E. 1914
feet to iron stake, thence N. 4O5 w. l20
feet to stake, th1nee N. 46a E. 30 feet
to stake on Academy Street, thence
with Academy Street N. 4O1 w. 96.8
feet to the beginning, bounded by the
lots of Walter Winn, Fort Mill Manu-
featuring Company, ]. B. Mills, and
others; this being the remainder of the
lot of land conveyed to w. T. Hoagiand
by w. A. Watson by deed recorded r.
M. c. Office, York County. s. c., Vol.
20, page 465, after taking therefrom
the lots of land conveyed by the said
w. T. Hoagiand to Walter Winn and
S. ]. Kimball & Son, as will more fully
appear by reference to a plat of the
same made by II. H. White, surveyor.
and dated April, 1920.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, re-
mainder on credit of one and two wears
with interest from day of sale, the
credit portion to be secured by bond
and mortgage of premises sold, pur-
chaser to have the privilege of paying
his entire bid in cash. Purchaser to paw
for papers,
In accordance with the terms of the
aforesaid decree. a plat of the said
Hoagland Livery Stable Lot is on file
in my office, and win be exhibited at
the sale.
JOHN r. LOGAN,
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas. I
April soth, 1920.