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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
PORT AMENDMENT FEARED DEFEATED 0N LATE RETURNS Has Only 200 Majority With All But Thirteen Counties Heard From and Fate
 Is In Doubt

Mobile, November 0.-(SpectnL)
 The port amendment with all but
 13 counties heard from has only , 2o0 majority. Its fate is in doubt
 tonight. according to state harbor
 officials. But they hope that the
 missing vote will save 1t. North
 Alabama counties gave strong
 Mobile, November e.-(special )-with the official count in Jefferson county port amendment, there is every indica- ton that the measure was successful, as the Jefferson county majority. added to the majority already shown, places the total majority at approximately 25p with 45 counties heard from, and 1t is not thought probable that N>the vote in the remaining counties could overcome the ajority already shown. While some of the counties to De heard from are known to be against the amendment the ma jorities are believed to be slight, while several others not yet reporting are ex- pected to return fair majorities in favor oe the measure
 The vote on the seaport amendment Tn Jefferson county was anxiously awaited in Mobile today, especially by members os the state harbor commission, who were assembled here in monthly meeting, as 1t was believed the-vote in Jefferson would definitely determine the passage of the a amendment
 Murray Brown of Birmingham. presi- dent of the state harbor board, with F. F. Hay. secretary; Clayton Tullis or and George Gordon Crawford of Birmingham, are here tonight receiving the returns. They figure that the seaport is safe by at least 25o0 with every county not heard from giving majority of 300 each against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
DEFEATED IN MORGAN

Decatur. November 6.--(Special. )-Mor- gan county's official count on the first amendment shows 2.o5l for and 2.25l against; second amendment, 2,OO2 for anu 2,26S against; third amendment 1,65S Tor and 2,463 against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
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 .TRIPARTITE PACT
Open Door Policy Insisted Upon By President Wilson In Re- gard to Turkish
 Settlement C
By Associated Press

Washington. November 6.-While n protest has been made thus far by tho state department against the tri- partite agreement by France. Great Britain and Italy, defining spheres Of influence in Turkey. officials stated to- day that this did not mean that no ob- jection would be made against any pro visions viewed as contravenfng an open door policy in Turkey The open door principle was insisted upon by the United States in the Turkish settlement 1t was said, when President Wilson was asked in March by the French government for his views on the tentative draft of tho Turkish treaty.
 The American note of March A said: Tt is the understanding of the govern ment of the United States that whatever territorial changes or arrangements may be made in the Ottoman empire, such changes or arrangements will in no way place. American citizens or corporations of any other country in a less favorable situation than the citizens or corporations of any power party to this treaty"
 In some quarters. it was contended to- day, that the second paragraph of Arti- cle II of the tripartite agreement did noSI violate this principle in excluding fryMi the particular spheres of influence ,|re- served for each of the three powers the nationals of the other two contracting parties
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

Speaking generally and with the understanding excep ons the attitude alarming The first thing the specifies work is the size of the will "accept."
 Most of the that did kinds work the kind that mostly the kind that the The produced
  of in business. The second often hamp who would good workers with and official delays they and found they could loaf and they think they in the business world
 kind of war work were the first hunt when the willing single of them who had lecure" on how she did it, at $60 week and
 The result? We complain constantly the them They they interested kind of they accept $15O a&nonth, no less"
 And the head of national political organization the campaign began of the forge putting publicity offices this time, he'll have forgive for the thing again"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
The coming of Bonaventure de Lapp to West Inch.
CTO BE CONTINUED
MATING ARRANGED BY ELDERS
Young People of Java Have Little to Say in Selection of Husband
 or Wife.

Marriages in Java are typical of people in all tropical climates. in that the couples wed when they are very young. When a girl reaches her elev- enth or twelfth year, her parents be- gin to look out for suitable husband, and after the selection has been made they start long preliminary discussions with the parents of the boy. The fa- ther of the girl then cOnsults the "wise man" of the village, usually the only literate person in the community, fur ther action being taken solely on his advice.
 The wise man takes the first letters of the names of the prospective bride and groom and draws them together in various shapes, then meditating over the combination which is to de- eide whether the boy and girl are go- ing to be happy in their marriage. If the drawing suggests in the imagina- tion of the wise man a tree with many branches, he warmly recommends the alliance between the boy and girl as the drawing is supposed to promise them prosperity and, above all, large family.
 When the selection is made to the satisfaction of aif concerned, the par ents begin to discuss the dowry which in the case of the Javanese, is SUD- piled by the groom, consisting of dresses, food, household goods and other similar articles.-Detroit News,
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

1 Horscroft, if you say another word against her I'll lick it down your throat if you were as big as Berwick castle. Try me, and see!'
 He peeled off his coat down to the elbows and then he slowly pulled it on again.
 Don't be such a fool, Jock" said he. 1.-TWO old friends mustn't fall out over such a-well, there, I won't say it. Well, by the Lord if she hasn't nerve for temp 1 looked around, and there she was, not twenty yards from us, looking as cool and easy and placid as we were hot and fevered.
 q was nearly home," said she, 'when I saw you two boys very busy talking, so I came all the way back to know what it was about" Horscroft took a run forward and caught her by the wrist. She gave a little squeal at the sight of his face. but he pulled her toward where I was standing.
 "Now, Jock, we've had tomfoolery enough" said he. Here she Is. Shall we take her word as to which she likes? She can't trick us now that we're both together"
 'I am willing" said I.
 And so am I. If she goes for you I swear I'll never so much as turn an eye on her again. Will you do as much for me?"
 "Yes; I will"
 "Well, then, look here, you! We're hot G~S0 1~ tell each other no lies, and so we know your double ways. I know what you said last night. Jock knows what you said today. D'you see? Now, then, fair and square! Here we are before you, once and have done. Which is it to be, Jock or me?"
 You would have thought that the woman would have been overwhelmed with shame, but instead of that her eyes were shining with delight, and I dare wager that it was the proudest moment of her life. AS she looked from one to the other of us, with the cold morning sun glittering on her face, had never seen her look so lovely. Jim felt it also, I am sure, for he dropped her wrist, and the harsh lines were softened upon his face.
 Come, Edie! Which is it to be?'' he asked.
 Naughty boys; to fall out like this" she cried. Cousin Jack, you know how fond I am of you"
 "Oh, then, go to him!' said Hors- croft.
 ''But I love nobody but Jim. There ic ha% snuggled up to him, and laid her cheek against his breast.
 You see, Jock!" said he, looking over her shoulder
 I did see, and away went for West Inch, another man from the time that I left 1t.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
ADD} EVENING k2EAIRY TALL
 A @ May G.haH
 N bonAer 9S%saos
MRS. MOURNING DOVE.

''There are so many creatures who're cross, so many creatures who fight, so many creatures who care to scold rather than to praise" said Mrs. Mourning Dove. ''Tm so glad my mate is not like that"
 MT. Mourning Dove cooed softly. And I'm so glad my mate is not like that either" They sat closer togeth- CT and their little voices could be heard softly talking in their field home.
 we are SC happy together" said MT. Mourning Dove. "We will never leave each other. We're like the Eagles. We care only for our one chosen mate." Mrs. Mourning Dove smiled and said in her soft, low voice: Dear mate, how happy we are"
 II have cheery story to tell you, " said MT. Mourning Dove.
 Mrs. Mourning Dove sat very close to her mate and said in her soft, cooins voice: Dear mate, I love you so. You are such a dear, dear mate. You make me so happy. You are always so kind and good and you always think everything I do is quite per feet. I can't help but do we'll when you think so we'll of me.
 ''I think we're all very apt to live up to what is expected of us.
 And the more just praise we get
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
CHAPTER V.
The Man From the Sea.

The Man From the Sea.
 Well, was never one to sit groan- ing over cracked pot; if it cannot be mended, then it is the part of a man to say no more of 1t. For weeks I had an aching heart; indeed, it is little sore now, after all these years and a happy marriage, when I think of it. But I kept brave face on me. and above all I did as I had promised that day on the hillside. I was a brother to her, and no more, though there were times when had to put curb upon myself.
 For the most part she and Jim were happy enough. It was all over the countryside that they were to be mar ried when he had passed his degree, and he would come up to West Inch four nights week to sit with us. My folk were pleased enough about it, and tried to be pleased too.
 We used to take long rambles to- gether, Jim and I, and it is about one of those that l now want to tell you. We had passed over Bramston heath and round the clump of frs which screens the house of Major Elliott from the sea wind. It was spring and the year was a forward one. so that the trees were well Ieaved by the end of April. It was as warm as a summer day, and we were the more surprised when we saw a huge fire roaring upon the grass plat before the majors door. There was a fir tree in it, and the flames were spouting up hf frrE1 %Tao and stood staring; but we stared the more when out came the major, with a great quart pot in his hand, and at his heels his old sister, who kept house for him, and two of the maids, and all four began eapering about the fire. He was a douce, quiet man, as all the country knew; and here he was, like Old Nick at the carlins' dance, hobbling round and waving his drink above his head. We both set off running, and he waved the more when he saw us coming.
 "Peace" lie zroared. "Huzza, boys 1 Peace!"
 And at that we both fell to dancing and shouting too, for it had been such a weary war, as far back as we could remember, and the shadow had lain so long over us that 1t was wondrous to feel that it was lifted. Indeed 1t was too much to belfeve,~~but the major laughed our doubts to scorn.
 Aye, aye, it is true," he cried, stop ping, with his~hand to his side. "The allies have got Paris, Boney has thrown up the sponge, and his people are all swearing allegiance to Louis XVIII"
 they spare hfm?''
 ''Theres some talk of sending him to Elba, where, he'll be out of mis-
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

 with the result that 1923 will the American the world capable defeating the of three nations combined excepting course Great Britain
 find that have atehp battle built and build has 35 rtne ships the character England of two ships which immediately speed bigger guns, velocity modern construction.
 the British of 884 100 superiority of advantage of 863s tons ship equaing 34s per cent.
 In speed of all vessels practically the showing fraction less than 237 knots average per ship.
 batteries show the British with of 1O3 big per ship to the British per ship while will caer the British 2nch % superiority In the secondary battery percentage of superiority is than B.
 It shown that vo from all guns ships will throw pounds of steel pounds all British pounds ship superiority of 29 per
 We find confronted positive showing tonnage carrying larger guns throwing per steel modern shp with greater radius of action and than England has ne fighting ships
 While the pride of England be hurt by her slide second the the world successfully compete if really determined take the entitled the the worlds where American the failed to entrance into the world
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

and the more love we get the better we are.
 That isn't what spofis us. No, jus praise and love doesn't spoil anyone And so I just can't help but be happy, and please you when you al ways please me and make me so hap py." "I am always so happy myself said Mr. Mourning Dove. And I am SC delighted, too, that people are begin ming to see that the greatest thing ir the world is to enjoy birds rather than to kill them. am so glad that people are seeing that little birds want to live as much as any other creatures.
 "It rejoices my little dove heart that people are hunting animals and birds these days with cameras and not with guns. That is splendid. And I must tell you about the changes that have been happening lately. I must tell you about them py, too."
 Happier than ever, you mean said Mrs. Mourning Dove.
 "You are such a wonderful com panfon," said Mr. Mourning Dove, as he looked lovingly at his mate. 'l must tell you the news now."
 Mir. Mourning Dove strengthened his fawn-colored feathers and began.
 "Ah, in the olden days they used to kill us; kill as many of us as they could. You know that is the way we you'll hear folks say that dove coos sadly. Our ,grandfathers and grandmothers used to coo for a lost mate-a mate who had been killed by a man with gun. That's how the sad note crept into the coo, for when one of our family loses a mate|1t Is a sorrow they never get over. All through their lives their cooing is sad
 "You know how that is, dear mate. But now many people are being in- terested in us. They have told It about that we're trying to help. They've told how one of us will eat nine thousand weed seeds in a day which are harmful to the farmers
  do good.
 And they have also asked what was one little morsel of wild pigeon meat compared to the good work we did. And we'd like to add something else.
 "We'd like to say: oh people, great big people, with your large guns which fire so loudly and which kill so quickly, we are doing all we can to work for the saving of crops. And in return won't you let us live? Won't you go without the little bites we make so our little hearts won't be broken?
 "Please, please, people; do this for us, we, the Mourning Doves, or the Wild Pigeons as we're also known
 "But,'' MT. Mourning Dove said, as he heard Mrs. Mourning Dove sigh and tremble a little with fear: They're working for us now. they're working for us, that is the cheery news have to tell you and it's true, too. They are going to protect the Mourning Doves."
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
"I LOVE JiM."

Synopsis.-Writing long after the events described, Jack Calder, Scot farmer of West Inch, tells how, in his childhood, the fear of invasion by Napoleon, at that time complete master of Europe, had gripped the British nation. Following a false alarm that the French had landed, Jim Horscroft, the doctors son, youth of fifteen, quarrels with his father over joining the army, and from that incident a lifelong friendship begins between the boys. They go together to school at Ber- wick, where Jim is cock boy from the first. After two years Jim goes tS Edinburgh to study medicine. Jack stays five years more at school, becoming cock boy in his turn. When Jack is eighteen Cousin Edie of Eyemouth comes to live at West Inch. Jack falls in love at first sight with his hand some, romantic, selfish and auto cratic cousin of seventeen. They watch from the cliffs the victory of an English merchantmen over two French privateers. Approached by Edie for staying at home, Jack starts to enlist. Edie tells him to stay. Jack says he will stay and marry her. She acquiesces.. Jim comes home. Jack sees Jim kiss ing Edie.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Girls With Pagan Taste for Pleasure and Willing to Pay the Price.
By HELEN F. MCCORMICK Asst Dist. Atty Kings County

Joseph Bowne Ewl sham He part of the sham which includes the lights of Broadway the little  courts he different only that less dominant because there is less money with which to disguise ordidness.
 of girl the present day developing marked with almost for and the willingness luxury She brooks restrain duties family her sole interest herself and satisfaction of T This e made the little moths which dashed themselves against the flame Eels personality with all its lure of and fame of feminine conquest
 There hundreds scattered through the carets and restaurants Broadway this very And there hundreds fueing the land moths fmeseeking villages spaces quite faithfully they York
 the moth clement really which the fame With out the poor blind things daShng themselves dea there would be no When a Elwes murdered in the night by seeking
 Sir Auckland Geddes British AmbassadoA realization of the of having achieved nothing
  readmil, has the minds of millions
 Wang Chinese Captalis-The national resources of China are SC vast and varied that would be difficult to eXaggae in speaking o
 ArtistThe crafts have couple up in this country or the arts must shut
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
More Than She Raroained For

She had been taught to pray for the things she desired. It was very dry and hot, and everybody was looking anxiously for rain. Suddenly 1t oc- cured to the little miss that she might pray for rain, and she acted on her impulse at once.
 In few minutes there came a ter- rife thundershower. Streets were flooded, trees were blown down, and other damage was done. After the shower the chiId's mother found her standing at the window looking out with a rueful face upon the debris, and heard her say in an awestruck voice:
 "Oh, Lord, what have I done?'
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Aids in Fighting Forest Fires.

Fifty of the 54 forest-f1re stations of the state of New York are equipped with steel towers to facili- tate the operation of quickly discover ing and locating fires in the woods During the last year as a result of the operations of this department, the number Cf fires and the extent of the damage was greatly reduced in that state.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Every Day a New Path.

Every day is a new path. No two twenty-four hours of life are just alike. Flowers will grow along this new road you never saw before, and from the trees overhead will come snatches of bird songs, strange to your ears. Even though yesterday was a failure, today may be the gladdest sort of success.-GirlS' Companion.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Lemon Juice.

Lemon juice will whiten the skin and remove. stains from the hands, Lemon juice will allay the pain from insect bites. Lemon juice and salt will remove rust, ink and fruit stains from white goods.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Can Always Find a Kicker.

Jud Tunkins says the oldest man he ever met couldn't remember a time when everybody agreed that business was fine and things were as cheap as could reasonably be expected.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
To Have q Clear Sweet Skin

Touch pimples, redness, roughness or itching, If any, with Cuticura Oint- ment, then bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and dust on little Cuticura Talcum to leave fascinating fragrance on skin. Everywhere Pic each.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" is genu. inc Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. Accept only an unbroken "Bayer package" which contains proper directions to relieve Headache. Tooth. ache, Earache, Neuralgia. Rheumatism, Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin Is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon- oacetica cidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
White Island

Albion-White island-the anciert name of Britain-was probably given to 1t by the Gauls, on account of the white cliffs on the southeast coast.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Diamonds,

Diamonds were known and worn as jewels in India 5000 years ago and used as cutters and gravers 5000 years ago.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

A torpid liver condition prevents proper Iood assimilation Tone up your liver with Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. They act gently and surey.-Adv-
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
A Young Wag. "Pa, does the echo always come at

the end of a word?"
 Invariably, my son." = s'It doesn't in the word 'eco-nomi- cal.'"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

Hardly ever dceS woman's voice prevent her from believing that she can sing.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Art Ideals

Movie Actor-Gee, Queenie, the script is rotten! I've got to wear the same clothes in two sets.-From Life.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

Tell the boy to do what he pleases and he will do 1t without murmur.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Year 1923 to See the American Navy Predominant Sea Force of World.


MT. Speaker, with the assistance of the office Of naval intelligence I have made very careful con- parson between the frstline battleships and battle cruisers of Great Britain and of the United States navy and think prove without fear of success full contradiction that in rst-ine 2O000on ships of at least 2O-knot speed the United States now has, built and building the most powerful navy in all the world.
 During the years 1916, 1917, and 1918, the Uni
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07
Postwar Attitude of Women and Girls Toward Employment Is Alarming.

By MRS. w. E. CRAMER, Kansas City Employment Agent
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

Joseph Penne American ArtistThe and crafts ha couple up in this country the arts must shut up.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-08-07

Chai Wang Chinese Capaist-The national resources China are SC vast and so varied that it would be difficult to in of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-06-25

$500 Dress silks SI.05 Nd.

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bargain.
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these after the Sale.
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Coral effects for Waists 20 inches wide, to close
cut 1915 per yard.
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