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put out her hand and drew the
door towards her, widening the
opening. In q moment more--using
the utmost instructive precaution-
she had slipped out. drawing II al
most to behind her.
The noon sun was In her eyes.
dazzling her. II was as though
she had stepped into thrice-heated
bath. She stood blinking with
puckered eyebrows.
Beneath her was the mingling
foliage Of orange aud myrtle, and
a staircase led down to the thatch
OF glossy leaves. The shade of
these leaves was as inviting as .
fountain set in palms TO a desert
traveller. ,Astarte's feet. from
which she had removed the sandals
an hour before, made no noise as
she descended the stair.
The tessellated pavement was
HtCheu. HtGt anu tutIt N1lH
fallen leaves. The murmuT OF
water was audible as she went to-
wards 1t, looking right and left.
with parted lips that seemed
equally ready to laugh breath.
lessly or to utter sharp cry of
delightful fear. From the crown
of her alert, red-golden head to the
soles of her naked feet she was
happy.
At the exact centre OF this pre-
cinct was a wheel-shaped sheet OF
water unanimously replenished
from the mouth of a marble fish.
Beyond 1t a carved bench was set
back among the myrtles and so lay
in shadow. Upon this bench a man
was extended, asleep.
He was about twenty-five-per-
haps a year older or younger
and a Roman His handsome head
rested on his bent arm, which was
as muscular as a gladiator's.
BY the circular sheet Of water
stood a girl-Iris Both her dex.
ferrous hands were at her head, ad.
justing the fluffy hair with little
pats and pulls. For some moments
she continued to preen herself.
then skirted the pool. cat-footed.
and paused by the sleeper.
Deliberately she bent herself.
leaning over him. Her pink, rather
pulpy mouth, perfect in form as
the bow of Cupid, and therefore
purely animal, approached his.
Lower she leant and her lips came
on the lips OF the sleeping man in
a slow, closely-pressihs kiss.
Her pose was that OF the blonde
moon goddess who leaned down out
of the young night to the mouth OF
Endymion, but the naked noon sun
of Syria was above her, and the
perfume with which she had
anointed her breast and shoulders
mingled with her even breath, and
the lips on which she dwelt DELHI
erately were cynical even in sleep.
What was It? what had she
heard? Her bent head lifted with
a jerk.
She glanced over her scented
shoulder. took four or FIVE. quick,
soft steps, and melted into the
myrtle bushes that pressed closely
about the marble bench where
cupids in low-relief we're linked
with rose garlands and either end
was finished with blunt bulps
head.
Astarte stood at the edge Of the
open space. Her eyes were upon
the fish from whose mouth the
fountain water flowed. She had
seen nothing like It before. What
a marvellous thing II was!
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girls mouth were made OF honey"
Quiet reigned. In the dim hall
the dancing girls lay in a clutter,
breathing evenly. Satin sides
pulsed regularly; large pearls en-
crusting the toe-rings that gar
nished henna-stained feet Graded
a milky lustre All sounds seemed
remote, and the motionless air was
unquickened by any shaft Of direct
light. La-
Astarte dozed like the others.
She had a healthy faculty for sleep
or half-sleep at any time. Her un-
questioning consciousness, igno-
rant, yet a potential vehicle for all
quickening or devastating emotion,
was immersed in sweet semi
oblivion, like a floating bather in
tepid water.
The fragrant whispers of Iris
still seemed to dwell in her ears.
She had rpoken Of love, and again
of love.
The young man who had stood
by the cream marble column over
looking the market was more salts
flying to the sight than any splen-
did Nubian could be. Would he
kiss as Iris had said that the Greek
boxer kissed-as though a girls
mouth were made OF honey?
A bland sense-warmth suffused
and colored the semi-oblivion. The
partially drugged consciousness
dwelt upon a memory of steady
onyx eyes, answering as the eyes
of an archer who draws his bow
against lion.
A mind-picture shaped itself and
moved, taking blurred color. The
young man of the market stood
face to face with Astarte and so
near that he could touch her II he
raised his hand. His eyes were
concentrated upon her as they had
been when she turned her head
and saw him behind her in the
street
She freed herself from her cling
ing white shroud and shook her
hair so that the long tresses fell
down her back and across her
barred shoulders almost to her san
dalled feet. Then she raised her
eyes to his, and he drew suddenly
close to her, and the manner CT his
kissing was as though her mouth
were made of honey.
Perhaps an hour had passed
Astarte had dozed, dreamed and
slipped for little while into dream.
less sleep. Now she sighed, and
was awake. She sat up.
Iris, who had lain beside her, was
gone. The other dancing girls lay
as she had last seen them, sleeping
like children. She herself felt
pleasantly restless. Her young
body tingled with life. A desire
for quick movement or physical ex-
ertion urged her.
She rose up, but without making
any noise. The cedarwood door by
which she had entered was ever so
slightly ajar-a foreshortened line
Of noon sunlight lay upon the
marble floor. Iris must have passed
out that way. leaving the door as
II was. Curiosity, hungry vitality
and venturing spirit, fearless as
a kitten's-these three possessed
Astarte.
She picked her way between the
sleeping girls, stepping delicately,
and 80 on the carpet square and
across the cool floor to the un.
fastened door and the line Of light.
Hesitating only for a breath, she
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"A feeling Of powerlessness
came over Astarte in spite Of
her resentment. Valerius
laughed. Now am going to
kiss you' he said, bending
his head and setting his
lips on hers"
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She went forward to the circular
fountain. knceled down, and tilted
her head sideways to look into the
flsh's mouth. which was coated In
side with dark green slime. The
little uncsasing ripplss wimplsd at
the circular margin. and bubbles
transient - the CLINT Of . half
remembered dream noatsd and
burst, hoated and burst.
The soles of Q pair Of sandals
smote the pavement with q me-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Most Conspicuous Object In Angora
 Is Stately Stork
By Associated Press

Angora, September 10-The stork Is the most conspicuous object in this city, the capital of Nationalist Tur- key. There are storks perched on every housetop. One solemn, huge pair has it's nest built on the stately column erected long ago under the Romans, to honor the Emperor Au ,. gustus. Others have their nests on the roof of the Parliament building. Several huge pairs, inhabit the roof of the Hotel Huriet (Liberty). Small boys do not throw stones at them, nor do the men shoot them
 The storks are supposed to make trips to Arabia, to Medina and the holy city of Mecca The Turkish superstition about the stork Is that if seen carrying red weeds or grass in it's flight, thls is a sign of death to the beholder and of long life if the grass is green.
 Anatolia is paradise for birds. The Turks never shoot them nor de- stroy their nests. The little boy with his slingshot is spanked If found doing them mischief. Hence they flourish in abundance with their only enemies the eagle and the magpie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
FORDS CUT $1OO
 ON GASOLINE BILLS
Other Cars Show Proportionate
 Saving

naw carburetor which cuts down gasoline consumption of any motor and reduces gasoline bills from one- third to one-half is the proud achievement of the Air Friction Car buretor Co.,. 515 Madison St., Dayton, Ohio. This remarkable invention not only increases the power of all motors from 30 to 50 per cent but enables every one to run slow on high rear. It also makes it easy to start n Ford or any other car in the coldest weather. You can use the very cheapest grade of gasoline or half gasoline and half kerosene and still get more power and more mile age than you now get from the highest test gasoline. Many Ford owners say they now get as high as 45 to 50 miles to gallon of~gaso- line. So~sure are the manufacturers of tho immense saving their new carburetor will make that they of- fer to send it on 30 days trial to every car owner. Can be put on or taken off in a few minutes by any one. All who want to try it should send their name, address and make of car to the manufacturers at once, They also want local agents, to whom they offer exceptionally large profits. Write them today.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11

not be invalidated by non-rczis istra- ton. This is an alternative on which might open the door again to secret treaties and therefore would be a departure from President Wilson's provision for open covenants openly arrived at" The assembly meets, however. with added prestige due to it's past achievements and the presere commanding position of the leaguN.
 As to Ireland, 1t would seem that If the latest invitation from Lloyd George to a conference Is rejected without consulting the Irish people, Sim Fein will be responsible for whatever follows. This last message from the British government is in- deed virtual waiving of all claims save loyalty to the crown and 1t re- mains to be seen if DeValera, and his associates will be equally magnan imous. Unless Sim Fein agrees to conference 1t would seem that the last word has been said. It is difrf- cult to see how the British people l-can go farther. 4fr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
RLNlORS OF CABINET CHANGES
 HAVE MERIT OF PLAUSLBILITY
 IF NOT OFFICIAL VERIF7CA TTON

Mir Weeks in the treasury depart ment would solve one of the problems which will face the President when Congress authorizes the merging of the war and navy departments. How ever. another problem is arising. Mir. Harding is committed definitely to the creation of a department of public welfare. It is now understood the department of labor will be merged with the new welfare department, James Davis is head of the depart ment of labor, but Gen. Charles E. Sawyer. the Presidents personal physician, has generally been accept ed as the probable head of the de- partment of public welfare when cre- ated. This situation. therefore, pre- sents problem which the President himself must solve.
 All of the other department heads in the cabinet seem very well con tented. and to be accomplishing all that the President desires Secretary Hughes is one of the main elements of the strength of the administration. Postmaster General Hays has proved q real Hive wire" in a department which needed galvanizing. Attorney General Daugherty has frequently characterized himself as the trouble clerk of the administration, and there have been rumors that he might find it necessary for financial reasons to return to private practice. but these rumors can be put down as pre- mature if not wholly false. secre- taries Hoover, Wallace and Fall seem especially happy in their respective rositions, and are "carrying on to the Presidents evident satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
REGENT DEVELOPMENTS
 RECALL GALLANT FIGHT
 OF SENATOR UNDERWOOD
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washlneton Bureau Tie Age Herald
 500 Davidson Building

Washington, September 10.--tSpe- cial )-The recent development that Birmingham corporations, the Ala bama By-Products corporation, the Gulf States Steel company. and the Woodward Iron company, engaged in the successful effort to defeat the air nitrates corporation bill in the clos ing days of the Sixty-sixth Congress. recalls the gallant fight of Senator Underwood in putting that bill through the Senate, the'. as now con- trolled by . majority of republicans embittered against even the name, Muscle Shoals"
 Senator Underwood Is finaRclally interested in the Woodward Iron com pany. controlled by A. H. Woodward. brother to Mrs. Underwood. Despite that fact, and the opposition of the company, Senator Underwood led the Muscle Shoals fight and in three bit terly contested Issues, defeated the republicans. The Dill went to the House. There was no one able to stem the tide. and the bill was wrecked and lost.
 This department of Senator Under wood was a duplicate of his act in putting pig iron on the free list in 1912 over the opposition of BirminE- ham corporations, including his own, the Woodward Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
PULLMAN WOMAN
 SHOT BY BROTHER
Young TingIe Fires Load Into Mrs. Brasher's Side, Claim
 ing Shot Accident

Cullman, September 10.-(SpeciaD William Tingle has been placed In jail here in connection with the shooting of his sister, Mrs. Talmadge Brasher, with whom he was living few miles from Cullman Mrs. Brasher, accoro;ng to physicians, is probably fatally wounded, the load rom shotgun taking effect in her left side, just below the heart, and three ribs being broken.
 According to information reaching here, Mrs. Brasher was sitting on the front porch of her home, her husband and baby being nearby, hen her brother went to the rear Of the house and procured the gun, with which he claims, according to officers, he intended shooting a hawk As he cane around the house, he is declared to have stated, the gun went off. the load striking his sister. She is expected to die hourly,
 Mrs. Brasher Is 24 years of age. She was Tuscaloosa girl, Mr. Brasher having mst her in that city durina the war, when he was in training there. Her parents are both dead. having in their iifetimes been prominent residents of Greensboro. When she and MT. Brasher were mar ried the brother came to live with them. as he was an orphan.
 It is sad that the boy had served in the army about eight months prior to his having come to live with the Brashers. Officers went to the Brasher home and brought young Tingle to Cullman. placing him In jail hero.
 M-. l., asher. is the son of J. l.. Brashsr, one of the best known citi- yens of Cullmau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Radical Leaders Demand
 Full Work or Full Pay

cidence of ratings between landlord and tenant And inasmuch as the ideas of Henry George on that sub ject have sunk deep into the minds of the English people there may be some interesting developments. But whatever may happen respecting the incidence of ratings the communist plea that the workless shall be paid full wages will fizzle out just as soon as it's implications are under stood. For, if men are paid in idle ness as in industry it is certain that industry will suffer and unemploy- ment will increase
 The question has been discussed during the week by the trade union congress, but the attitude of the del- egates has not been helpful. for they simply saddle the government with sole responsibility for the cause and the cure for compulsory idleness and entirely Ignore the contributory causes of industrial conflict. They have contributed nothing to the clarlfication or solution of the prob. lem. But the number of the unem. ployed has been reduced this week by over 66,000 and in all events we have some small mercies to be thank- ful for in these trying times.
 Watch Lengue's Course
 London naturally is following with the keenest interest the second meet ing of the assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva Lord Balfour' S membership in the council of the league and his warm espousal of the cause of the league generally have done much to commend it here. The acceptance by the necessary majority of the affiliated states of the plan for the international court of justice will enable the assembly to name the Judges and the court is assured now of good start. It is perhaps the leagues greatest achievement, and oddly enough. MT. Elihu Root, from non member nation, took a leading part In formulating the plan.
 There Is one disquietins discussion to be faced by the assembly and that is on the proposed mutilation of the provisions In the covenant for the registration and validity of treaties between various powers. The as- sembly will be asked to assent to an alteration which would be open to the interpretation that treaties would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
McAdoo, Ford, Baruch Will Be Summoned By Farm Inquiry Body.
Dy HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The. Are Herald
 S00 v1rnNs, Auildtng '

Washington, September 10,-(Spe- ciaD D.--The joint commission on agri- cultural inquiry, created for the pur- pose of ascertaining the cause of the depression of agriculture. will sum mon as witnesses three stalwart democrats, William G. McAdoo, Hen ry Ford, and Bernard Baruch.
 Chairman Anderson says that the nqt.ry has proceeded to such extent that 1t would be fitting to hear tes- timony from the national view point" and that the three named had been mentioned as able to offer per- tirent information of the character desired.
 1t is thought that if Ford appears. he will be asked to explain the pos abilities of Muscle Shoals under his operation. from the viewpoint Of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
Demand on the Government Meets Encouragement In Some Quarters, But Barnes Thinks Same Pay for Idle ness as for Industry Would Lead to Chronic UnempIoy- ment
By GEORGE N. BARNES
 British Parliamentry Leader Speciai Wireless Dtsnafch to Tho {

Special Wireless Dispatch to The Age
 Copyright. 1sai. by The Ase-Heraip
 London, September 10.-Commu- mist propagandists today are finding fruitful field for their activities in the ranks of Britain's vast army of unemployed.
 Organized labor having committed itself to the principle of "state work or state maintenance, the more ir- responsible members are concentrat- ing on the second part of the for mula and are pressing a demand for full maintenance out of the rates collected under the poor law. Some boards of guardians have conceded a good deal of the demand with the inevitable result of a cry for mope.
 Meantime. one local board refused to impose the levy of the London county council because they held it to be not justly chargeable to the loCal tax payers. lhey ue- manded that the rates be equalized all over London and that land values should bear the larger part of the burden. So for contempt of the court which ordered them to comply with the precepts of statutory law they have been clapped into prison. George Lanshury is among them.
 old Dispute Up
 This has brought up old and acute controversies including that of in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
THEATRE GOERS
 R|LED AT MOVE
Managers Also Indignant at Announcement Of
 Ticket Agency
By Associated Press

New York, September l0.-An- nouncement by theatre ticket agency that it would guarantee seats in the first eight rows of popular Broadway productions upon payment Of yearly amounts ranging from s1oo 10 $500 created a furore among the atrical managers and indignation among theatre lovers who perennial ly are disappointed in attempts to get good seats at the box offices.
 Some of the theatre managers promptly said the scheme could not be carried out, because there were not enough seats in the first eight rows of any theatre housing a sue cess to go around. They said they had not entered into any such ar rangement with the agency and fur thermore, would not give such a priv ilege to any agency.
 Sam H. Harris. president of the Theatre Managers Protective asso- citation, said: Tt is we'll understo that the brokerage offices buy seats outright in large numbers for the highly successful plays and buy for the more doubtful plays on memo randum. that Is, with the privilege of returning them. l don't like the system and have always opposed 1t, but it is my experience that the spec ulators are able to get the seats they want anyway"
 The agency's scheme proposes to sell for a cash in advance premium a guarantee os delivery of seats in the first eight rows which the sub scrfber each week may designate. This premium payment is in addition to the box office price of the seats. tlo premium. The special privilege is divided into classes at $10O to $500 year premiums, carrying rights to tickets once a week for the lowest to tickets every night of every week for the $500 fee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-11
STOCK JUDGEs ANNOUNCED

Albany, September 10.-tSpecial.) County Farm Agent Johnson today announced the personnel of Alabama's live stock judging team as follows: John Gather of Clay county. Porter Brindley of Morgan county. Billie Goode of Lauderdale county, Erwin Sewell of Jefferson county.
 The above team was selected at the annual club encampmsnt at Auburn July 75-S0, when 232 boys. repre- senting about 40 counties, tried out for this team. The squad now is be- ing trained by experts at Auburn for the international live stock Judging contest at Atlanta, Ga, october ls-21. The contest will be a feature of the Southeastern fair in Atlanta. The winning states team will be given a free trip to the Royal Live Stock show in London. England. to be held in July 1922.
 Porter Brindley, Morgan county's representative on the team, Is son of the late Porter H. Brindley legis- lator. and he is receiving the con- gratulations of hundreds of friends becausA saf his selection for the team