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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
ENGAGEMENT IS BROKEN
Miss Newlln and L. 1. Blddle, I'd
Decide Not to Be Married

Termination of the engagement Of
Miss Adelaide Sims Newlin and Liv-
ingstone i. Biddle, I'd. was admitted
this morning by Miss Newlin's father,
J. Caverly Newlin, Of the Willows,
Havcrford.
THE engagement was broken off
week ago by mutual consent Mr.. New
lin said. eve have not attempted to
make q secret Of it.
livingstone l.. Biddle, I'd is the son
OF Major and Mrs. Anthony ]. Drexel
Riddle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Student Activities
at University Today

12.3O--Football, Freshman kis-
XII School, Franklin Field.
200 p. m.--Football, Dartmouth
pennsyivania, Franklin Field.
$3.50 D. m.--All- University dance,
weightman Hall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Eir. In Kitchen Of Home

A fire at the home of Oscar FcndalI,
oGG3 Roberts avenue, in the northern
section of the city, was eXtinguished
with trifiing loss this morning follow
ing an alarm sent to the station a,
Twenty second street and Huntinl
Park avenue. The blaze started In q
woodbox near the kitchen range, and
'he damage was confined to the kitchey
of the home. m H
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13

done in Lille and Paris. as | had not
heard of these experiments before the
announcement today. l believe the
method followed by Leonard Pearson
and his associates was to make intra-
trachcal injections of their immunzing
agent. so that it was taken directly into
the lung tissue. Though they sue
cCcded in immunizing cattle, the proc
css was long and difficult, and there
was some doubt as to its practicability
for the immunization of large herds"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
j. CALDWELL 60!
Recommendations
CHESTNUT JUNIPxa STRzrTs
THE WELCOME OF FOUR YEARS AGO
Is INTENSIFIED TODAY
JgwEl.ERs-SILvERsM
CHESTNUT AND JUNIPEa STRMTs

AAA' VAINONAH OA AOSS / GTAISS INV
Is INTENSIFIED TODAY
~ N NOVEMBER 18th, 1916, four years ago
today. the doors of this establishment in it's
new location at Chestnut and Juniper
Streets were opened in welcome
In the preceding six months several hundred
thousands OF dollars were spent in transforming
barren space into fitting artistic environment for
the display of precious merchandise and equally.
practical business building with every worthwhile
modern facility for the convenience and comfort
of patrons
Upon the assurance of travellers of educated i,ido
ment, the store then and still remains un;o,,.
among the jewelry establishments of the world. =
More than that, it has become an established .+tr,.
ton of the city, to be visited alike bv stranoers I
citizens of Philadelphia for lesurely contenonat;or
of beautiful objects. without obligation to nal.
purchases. '>'
This attitude is valued by J. E. Caldwell e. G. o.
themost gratifying tribute of appreciation tendsrs
during their
more than twenty years at 40 Chestnut G.
more than eleven years at 822 Chestnut g.
more than forty-eght years at 9O2 Chestnyt 6.
and the four years at Chestnut and I,n;nsr e.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Beautiful st. Sophia.

st. Sophia's church at CONSTANT
nople is one Of the most remarkable
buildings in the world. In architec-
tural features the structure has 107
foot dome carried on four pillars, one
at each corner, and composed of light
pumice stone. with the apex 175 feet
above the floor.
So extraordinary is the appearance
of the church that the awe-stricken
Sultan Mohammed Is reported az hav-
ing stopped at the door when the build
ing was taken over by the Moslems
and, seeing a soldier hewing at the
floor "For the faith" exclaimed. "ye
have the whole city to pillage and en-
slave; leave We me the buildings"
The Mohammedans have never de-
stroyed the treasures Of art they found
upon taking ConstantinOple. hut have
covered them UP. They have pre-
served whole cisterns or cellars full
Of priceless manuscripts OF Greek and
Byzantine literature, and writings be-
longing TO the early part of the Cos
pei age.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
CHINESE CAPITAL
FEA1S IN ATTACK
BATTLE OF RIVAL FACTIONS
ALARMS FOREIGN OlPLO-
MATIC CIRCLES.
CITY Ill 4 P"E"ENSI0N
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legations For Projection, F-.rrg
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24

that | may know how 10 use ii. That
suspicion Is correct. Now you 60 back
to your harrOom, where You will find
plenty of your own kind tu associate
with. Its going To he dangerous for
you to hang around here any longer"
Eeaton felt the steady eyes upon
him, but was carrying enough liquor
to make him reckless. lie stepped
backward. feigniug a laugh. watchrul
TO catch We>,cott off his guard
"All right, then" he said. I'll 20 get
the drink; you can't bluff me-"
WeStcott'S knowledge Of The class
alone brought to him the mans pur-
pose. Hcaron'S hand was in the pocket
Of his coat, and. as he turned appar-
emily 10 leave the room. rhe cloth
hulgcd. With one leap forward the
miner was at his throat. There WAS "a
| report, flash Of flame. the speeding
bullet striking the stove. and the next
instant Ecaton, his hand still helpless
ly imprisoned within the coat pocket.
WAS hurled back across card table,
the players scattering 10 get out of the
way. All the pent-Up dislike in West
colts heart found expression in ac-
/ ton; the deSpicahle trick wrought him
IN sudden fuzzy, Vet even then there
came to him no thought of Elliu- the
/ fellow, no memory even Of the loaded
/ gun at his hip. He wanted ia choke
I him. strike him with his hands
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24

clenched fist home Suddenly he be-
came aware that some one had jerked
his revolver from its holster and, al
most at the same instant a hard hand
gripped the neCk-band of his shirt and
tore him loose from BeatOn.
Here nOw-enOugh of that, jim"
said a voice sternly. and his hands
arose instinctively as he recognized
the CLEAN of two drawn weapons
fronting him. "Help BeatOn up, Joe.
Now, look yere, Mr.. Bully Westcott,"
and the speaker shook his gun threat
eningly. AS it happens, you have
Jumped on friend q ours, an we
naturally propose To take hand in
his game-you know me-"
Westcott nodded. an unpleasant
smile on his lips.
II do. Lacy" he said coolly, "and
that if there is any dirty work going
on in this camp it is quite probable
you and your gang are in it. Now lis
ten: you've got me covered, and that
is my gun which Moore has in his
hand. l cannot fight you alone and
urarmed but l can talk yet"
Il reckon yer can, if that's goin' ter
10 yer eny good"
$50 the La ROsita Mining company
| is about to be revived. is it? Eastern
capital becoming interested. I've
heard rumors of that for a week past.
/ What's the idea? Struck anything?'
Lacy. a long, rangy fellow. with a
heavy mustache, and a scar over one
| eye, partially concealed by his hat
brim. grinned at the others as though
AT good joke.
"NO, nuthin' particular as yet" he
answered: but you hev', an | reckon
thet's just about as good. Tryin' ter
keep it dark. wasn't yer? Never even
thought we'd caught on"
"Oh, yes, l did; you flatter your
selves. | caught one of your stool
pigeons up the gulch yesterday. and
more than ten days ago Moore and
Edison made trip into my tunnel
| while / happened to be away; they
forgot to hide their trail. ! knew
what you were up to, and you can all
of you look for a fight"
when your partner gets out here,
| suppose" sneered Lacy.
Hell be here"
"Oh. will he? Well, he's a h of
a while coming. You wired him a
month ago. and yer've written him
twice since. Oh. I've got the cases on
| sou all right. Westcott. / know you
haven't got a cent left to 60 on with,
and nowhere to get any except
thro. III him" lie laughed. "Ain't
that right? Well, then, yer chances
look mighty slim ter me just AT pres
| ent. Or-timer. However. there's nc
fight on yet; will yer behave yerself
an let this man BeatOn alone if
hand yer back yer gun?"
There is no choice left me-"
"Sure: that's sensible enough; give
it to him, Moore"
He broke the chamber, shaking the
cartridges out into his palm; ther
handed the emptied weapon over Il
Westcott. His manner was purposel!
insulting. but the latter stood with lip:
firmly set. realizing his position.
Now, then, go on over thar an 81
down" continued Lacy. Maybe, i
yer wait long enough, that partner o
yours might blow in. Come on, boys
lets liquor. Big Jim Westcott has hi:
claws cut, and it's BeatOn's turn Il
spend a little"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24

NO MN. began making for the dis
nshts Of the Timmons house As
iohowed the road, which paraI-
whispering stream. the girl be-
% draw him out skilfully, and was
eu TO find that for all of his
appearance he was exceIlently
'eu and a gentleman of taste.
w the reason came out.
college man." he explained
so was my partner-same
but ore can't always remain
aomirable East. and three wears
and | came here prospecting.
struck some pay-dirt in the
under. too, but 1t sort Of petered
US 1t was broken in two by
upheaval Of nature. We were
yng to find it when my part
'a'ner died and he went East to
'ne fortune that was left. !
'he vein again-when my last
was gone. That was a month
wired my old partner for help,
ne stopped. listening intently.
were nearing a small bridge
s creek. the sounds of Has.
"seiers growing nearer and
suddenly they heard an oath
IA Ao'' and the next moment a
"a .s lashing a foaming horse
sss,.s.u 0ging quirt. was upon them
II n .sfeiy had time to swing the
knIe'y as the tornado flew past
d~h uunken fooll" he muttered
4 puncher riding fer camp
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
One Thing Needfui.

Jesus says to all of us. "Ye are dis
tracted about many things. but one
thing is necdful. Seek We first the
kingdom of God" Mary saw things N
their true proportion. and when the
Master was present the most important
thing was TO hear his words. She also
saw that there are times for all things
and so we ought TO see that there ara
times when all other things ought To-
he laid aside and put out Of mind. and
give ourselves 10 earnest communion
with Christ. That takes the fret and
worry out of life, for we come 70 I'M
derstand that zone thing is needful."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Women were decelVerS
ever, as Jim fines out.
GRO BE CONTINUED
AS TO INFANT AUTHORSHIP
MANY Who Afterward Achieved Great
ness May Properly Be Classed
as Youthful Prodigies.

Pope, who "lisped in numbers" had
the moral courage TO burn all his child
ish and bOyish verses. including the
epic. alexander" He took no chance
of posthumous publication, says the
Youths Companion.
When little Tom Macaulay was
seven years old he wrote a "Compen-
dunn of Universal History" beginning
with the creation, and when he was
eight n heroic poem on 'Olaus the
Great" II was natural that his moth
should have cherished those proofs
of early talent and have shown them
occasionally to friends; but, as his
nephew, Mr.. Trevelyan, neatly OBJ
serves, IF the affection of one gen.
GRAFTON has preserved them intact the
piety of another generation refrains
from submitting them to the public"
distinguished book collector has
had printed for his own pleasure and
for the pleasure of his friends the
History of Noses" composed by Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson when he was six
years old and dictated TO his mother.
The tiny volume is embelished with a
facsimile of Mrs. StevenSOn's manu-
script and with a delightful illustra-
ton in water colOrs from the hand of
the little prodigy. Ii represents the
Israelites hilariously leaving Egypt.
They smoke long pipes and carry UNI
brellas and bundles. One of them
pauses long enough to beat a protest
rative is both comprehensive and con-
else. 1t won prize from a generous
uncle in 1856, and it is today as good
an example of infant authorship as
we are likely TO read.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
THAT'S ALL"

Frederick Cavendish'
- man Of wealth, receives
- an old friend, jim
urging him to come a.
KroloradO. Deciding 10 go
,oys a lawyer. Patrick I'm
,,s estate to charity, with
,,,tance to John Cayendlsh'
s.tn and only relative a us
.s on,b That night F,redericN
~ - murdered in his apart apart
bs'aisNS ~ = viii being found Johh
.sdish inherits the estate. Nv, %o
az later Enright informs 'c nm
49, ,,ss q, the existence OF tie
ern .as OFFERS, Ss for $4,000, to . say
u anu ~ Il John agrees. stsL.a
ins sr newspaper writer, learns
s ss' frederick Cayendish.s E sS,,
tsn :. - not satisfied the body
y. ~ ras that OF his employSt'
s ~ !. directed Srs by. Farriss, city ed .h.
= - y the star, to follow up u, IN Slle
" u stella learns Of the VIII I'm,
as. "a drawn UP, also OF Johh
rsvsndish's infatuaton for D UTs
! = Rus, chorus girl A conEei So 50
a. e stelIa overhears between Ce
' n~e s and John cavsndish e o. lI,,.a
p lss victim Of conspiracy 1ssyra en Il.
me- ussred BY EnIisht l to secure Knows MS
forlun'; :. e hidden. Ned Beaton.
r "ac sunman. is also men men,
toned. Celeste is about to leave
,sr Haskell Colorado.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24

WeStcott SAT- quietly in the chair as
they filed out; then took the pipe from
his pocket and filed il slowly. He
realized his defeat. his EelplcS>neSS.
hut his mind was already busy with
the future.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
The JOYFUL Harvest.

He who sows, even with tears, me
precious seed of faith, hope. and love.
shall doubtless come again with Joy
bringing his shpaves with him, because
II is the very nature Of that seed to
vioId q joyful harvest.-Cecil.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Offensive Is At StanIstilI.

London. Russian Bo,sheviki Of
fensive in the Ukraine has come to a
standstin, according to advices from
Bucharest, which declare the counter
offensive of the Ukranian forces is
making progress.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Bin Banks To MerIe.

New York.-Reports Of a pend ns
merger OF the Bankers Trust Com.
pany and the Liberty National EaIk.
whit capital stock aggregat.ng $780,
100000, were circulated in Wall
Street.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Iaps Get loo Acres.

Ell Paso, Tex - Sale of 93S acres OF
land, siuatted near San Elizario, El
Paso county. to T. Dyo and F. Shirai'
shi, Japanese from California, has
been completed, according to warran'
ty deeds on file.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
r diculous Importance.

You cannot hope for anything like
contentment so long as you continue
10 attach that ridiculous degree Of
importance TO the events of this life,
which so many people are inclined to
do-Arthur Helps.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
lithuanians Hold wilma.

Warsaw.-Polish governmental au-
thorities have agreed with the Lithu.
anians for the occupation of Wilma by
Lithuanian troops, and this step VIII
soon be taken, according to inform1
ion received in military quarters.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
S4nrrn Sinks Boats.

Buenos Aires.-Five fishing boats
ahve been lost and is others sunk as
a result Of a storm in the harbor OF
Mar Del Plata. % miles southeast OF
this city. It is believed that "a sea
men were drowned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
CHAPTER w.
Miss Donovan Arrives.

Iu,en the long overland train
cod moment before the ancient
ear that served as the depot for
town of Haskell, nestled in the
half a mile away, 1t deposited
Donovan almost In the arms of
no. the station agent, and he,
Of the wiles of women and the
! Of society, promptly turned her
10 Jim WestcOtt, who had come
10 inquire If the station agent
telegram for him-a telegram
he expected from the East.
he oughtn't TO hike TO the Tim
a house alone. JIM" Carson said.
Is yere is pay day up at the big
hes sn' the boys are havin' a h
tine"
Eh view Of this disclosure, Miss
nTan welcomed the courteous
riecence Of Westcott, whom she
tsd to be a man Of thirty-one, with
n md character-these written in
lines Of his big body and his
me- kind face.
Tn Miss Stella Donovan of New
ut' she said directly.
Ind /" he returned, with hat off In
deepening gloom, "am Jim West
4 who plugs away at a nsninl
IN over yonder."
There laughed the girl frankly
We Introduced. And / suppose W,
rart for the Timmons house"
her words trailed off there cam,
pund of yelling, sharp cries
pTolver shots from the gulch be
where lights twinkled family.
nghlng warmly, WestcOtt picke'
r valise, threw a "So-iOng" t.
na, and with Miss Donovan clos
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Bella Kun To Russia.

Vienna-Bela Kun, former dictator
of Hungary, and all the communists
whose extradition has been demanded
by Hungary has left Vienna for Rus
STA, by way of Germany, in prison
ers' convoy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
DeschaneI Is Better.

Paris.-Reports from RambOuillet
that the health of President Deschanel
is greatly improved. have been con-
firmed, says the Journal. which adds
it is probable he will resume his pres
idential functions in September.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Miner BADLY Injured.

Fort Smith.-Jack Bishop. aged 49,
overseas veteran, is in Sps-ks Memo
rial hospital dangerously injured as a
result of an accident sustained IN .
coal mine a. Tahona, Okla
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Greeks Still Advance.

London.-As official communique
from army headquarters says that the
advance guard of the Greek forces has
reached a line Is kilometers beyond
Brussa.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Tank Steamer Burns.

Mexico City-A petroleum steamer
belonging to the Cortes Oil Corpora
ton was destroyed by fire at Tam
pico.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Industry's Advantage.

In the ordinary business of life, in
dustry can do anything which genius
can do, and very many things which 1t
cannot.-Reecher.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
Polish Women Soldiers.

Warsaw. - Women soldiers have
taken up positions for the defense Of
Wilma. They have been assigned h
an eightmile front.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
To Alaska in Airpianes.

Ninealoa y. Y.-Preparatiors foi
the 5000 mile fight to Nome, Alaska
and return which army service p lots
will attempt in four airpianes, have
been completed here.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
French Beain Advance.

London.-The French have begun
operations in Syria, moving toward
Aleppo and Damascus, according to
report.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
cpeaks 70 the Imaoination.

The silent upbraiding of the eye Is
he very poetry Of reproach; it speaks
n once TO the imagination.-Mrs. Bal
our
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
StINDAYSnOOI
LESSON
By REV. p. B. FITZNATER. y. =
Teacher OF English Bible in Tie MOODY
Bible Institute Of ChiCaSoD
(CopyrIEht. 1890. Western Newspaper Cnion.
LESSON FOR JULY rs
DAVID SUCCEEDS SAUL AS KING

LESSON TENTH Sam. H.. SIS
GOLDEN TENT-Trust Ia the Lord is
all thy heart and lean NOT upon thine u
uIiu--PrOv 30
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-I Sam. g.:
l-l3. III sum. -. 2:S-i:l2
PRIMARY TOPIC-Tne Shepherd Boy
Becomes a King
JUNIOR TOPIC-How David Became
King
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
The Secret of TIviis Success
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
True Success and How TO Win II.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1920-07-24

The death of Saul lay open 10 David
the path To the throne. This would
have rcioiced the heart Of many, hut
David was sad. Instead of reward he
InE given To The slayer Of Saul. quick
vengeance was executed upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-12
COURT TO Be ASKED
T0SET ASIDE PEPCO
RATE INJUNCTION
Utilities Commission Unable
to Revise Prices for Cur
rent Beforehand.

The Public Utilities Commission
has decided to ask the District Su-
preme Court to set aside entirely the
injunction granted the Potomac Elec-
tric Power Company in 1917. restrain
ing the commission from reducing
the rate for current at that time from
20 to 8 cents per kilowatt hour. This
was announced today by Corporation
Counsel Stephens.
Although the people have been pay
ing 10 cents since the issuance of the
ting only cents. the balance going
into fund to be returned to the
public if the Scent order should be
finally upheld by the courts.
Asked for Modification.
The power company last week ask
ed the District Supreme Court to
modify the Injunction to permit the
commission to raise the rate from 3
Mr.. Stephens said today that the
commission will take the position
that the injunction ties the hands of
the commission against any change
in the rate. and ai.d that II the +S;n company Pi
the restraining order should be set
aside as a whole.
Mr. stephens, has notified, S. r.
Bowen. counsel for the company. and
William Mex. Clayton of the Fedora.
tfon Of Citfsens Associations Of what
the commission proposes to tell the
court.
Mr. Bowen said today he, is endeay-
oring to .arranExs tor ihe4ring IN
court between now and Saturday. The
court will be called upon to decide
whether the Injunction. should be
modified so as to permit an increase
or decrease in the rate. or set aside
entirely.
Cannot, Consider Revision.
Until the court acts the commission
takes the position that it cannot con-
slider revising the rates.
The effect of wiping out the in
iunction. Mr.. Stephens pointed out.
would be merely to stop payment Of
the 2-cent difference between the .
and 10 cent rates into the fund es-
tahlished by the court.
The commissions contention IL is that that
if the injunction is. set aside e,a. II men men
the 8 cents, which it now gets. is too
low under existing conditions.