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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23

ner TO take the matter up with Knth-
to go this far, yes and even encour-
aged 1t with her reticence 1t would
be undipl0matic, too, for such inter
ference usually defeats its own aims.
But Kathryn's beauty must not he
"sold for mn old mans gold" if there
was any way to avoid it. Nathan was
not an old man by any means. from
Mrs. Sparks viewpoint. but In con-
trnst with her daughter he was.
AS Mrs. Sparks thus cogitated she
looked ont OF the window of her bed
room and saw Nathan Gordon get out
Of his roadster ana start up the WALK
10 the house. He progressed with a
determined gait. and something told
Frances that the crisis was at hand.
This was substantiated presently when
she heard Mr.. Gordon downstairs. ask
ing for your m"tl!er." InaSmuch as
Kathryn was the person addressed,
Frances was the one sought
y believe she's upstairs, but she
may have gone out" she heard Kath-
ryn. say. "I'll 20 up and see"
Hes coming 10 ask permission to
marry kathryn,' Mrs. Sparks told her
self. Il must postpone it--until | have
time to think Il way out of the mess -
Sh" slipped into Il jacket and hur-
ried down the hall to the back stair
way. Descending, she FASTENED out 20
the garage and presently emerged driv-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
BUNGALOWS BUILT BY BIRDS
Are Not Used as Nests, but Seemingly
Only Constructed as Matter
of Decoration.

Arbor-likc bungalows are built by
Australian bower birds. These bunga-
lows are decorated by the birds with
flowers and other bright objects.
Sometimes one bird will move a
flower placed in position by fellow.
The result is free fight, for none of
The birds will tolerate interference or
criticism.
There are several different kinds of
bungalows, and each Is built by va
riety Of the bower bird. These struc-
lures have nothing whatever to do
with the birds nests. There is gar
den IN front Of the bungalow, and
great attention Is paid to keeping this
fresh. Some Of the birds prefer
shells rs a garden decoration; others
use gaily.colored beetles and other in
sects, while one bird lays out lawn
Of moss, which 1t decoratcs with all
kinds Of odds and ends. AS soon us
any part of the garden becomes faded,
the moss, leaves, or flowers are car
ricd to rubbish heap behind the bun
galOw.
Dancing displays are given OH the
lawns, especially ut counting time,
when the males adopt all kinds of
queer attitudes and sing songs TO at
tract the attention of the opposite
sex.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
Rough and Ready.

Rough and ready" IN expression
commonly applied to persons who are
willing. capable ayd efficient but
somewhat uncouth in their methods,
has an origin in 10 way dscernible
from the phrase itself
In Wcilingt"n'S army. during the
battle of Waterloo, was IN intrcpid
colOne! whose name was Rough. His
first name does not appear in the
available records.
Wellington selected Rough for n
hazardous task that required not only
cOur:i,r hut proiEntncSS as we'll. The
colonel Chcerfuliy accepted The detail
and, acknowledging his quick response,
the duke said:
though, and ready"
Colonel Rough was SO plcaSch with
tie compliment from the duke of
Wellington that he adopted the phrase
rs his family motto. Later It became
Il slogan in the British army, and
finally found its way into everyday
language.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
Old Mans
Gold
BY Il. RAY BAKER

Cr~1<~><<~S~a~
&c. 1871. by Mcclure Newspaper SyndiexteD
Mrs. Frances Sparks had made up
her mind. Her love for Kathryn, her
daughter, had trlumphed over her
avuricc.
Perhaps avarice is too harsh a term,
Mrs, Sparks by no means worshiped
money. IL WAS simply q question Of
having TO get money some way. else
The Sparks family, consisting of Fran
ccs and her nineteen year-old duugh-
ter. would founder on the rocks of
financial ruin. Their last resources had
been CONSUMED III the desperate effort
10 keep The Old home and continue
Knthryn'S college education, and the
mother had gone TO work in MILL
merry store. Still. the expenses over
balanced the income.
Providcufially. it seemed, Nathan
Gordon returned from Alaska we'll sup
Piled with precious metal, or its equiv
alrnt in paper about the time Kathryn
came home for her summer vacation
MIS-. Sparks had known Nathan years
az" when they went to the same school
and naturally she made Kathryn uC-
qu"intra with tn" returned proSpcctor
when the three met on the main street
oHRuthcfo!d.
Mr.. Gordon seemed strangely at
tractcd To Kathryn at the start, and
before Mrs. Sparks woke up to the
meaning OF things. he was calling at
the Sparks home and occupying con-
siderable OF kathryn's time. When
she did realize what it meant, Mrs.
Sparks felt jubilaDt ut first, believing
way out Of the financial dilemma
In which She found herself had been
opened. If Kathryn would marry Mr.
Gordon the Sparks family would bc on
easy street.
1t made no difference. ut first. that
Kathryn was only nineteen. while
Nathan was forty. He did not look
more than thirty, and might have
PASSED for that, only Mrs. Sparks re-
ncmbered u school birthday party long
ago ia which Nathan and she had
been the principal figures because their
anniversaries came on the same day,
although he was three years her elder.
Frances, in her younger days, had
been o bright pupil and forged ahead
Of Others of her own age.
When love came to be considered.
Mrs. Sparks was skcptiCal. She did
not say there was no such thing as
love but she was rather inclined to
the view that marriage was a business
partnership. Kathryn's father had
been killed In n railroad wreck In the
West after leaving his wife and baby
during one Of the periodical domestic
disaCrcements to which the Sparks
household had grown accustomed.
Fortunately, his life had been we'll
insured, and thus the widow and her
child had been able 10 keep the wolf
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23

~. Sparks chose not 20 wait. She cOUl'
never face. tn"n uow. Her plan of
action had no; been shaped.
Wien she SAN that She co-,I ,"t
"CtiiStLn"" her puGsurrS. Frances
stepped IN" car by tho ROAD and ran
int" the woods. trradi,s II wcil-trav.
clcd Path Presently she c0nIA to Il
clearing in witch stood hiS oak with
lis ..":rk .;rot">quciy shaped into IL
Sca,. 81" sank into this natural chair,
hoping She would NOT be- found
As She sat there the problem of her
daughters welfare suddenly left her
mind and she became conscious that
memories "f the past were crowdiny
in on her. And no wonder. This was
the place where her class at school
had held Il picnic ages ago. and She
had sat OH This same ouken trunk with
Nathan Gordon. 1t made her smile in
spite % her anxiety.
The smile fed. however. when she
saw Nathan himself approaching in
company with Kathryn. The latter
Jagged behind while the former ap-
preached the oak.
wv" I've S't YOU. ne Saiu trl-
umphnntly and smiling broadly. II
called today Ia ask you very serious
question. and I'm going 20 have the
answer here and now"
Mrs. Sparks head seemed resound-
| Ing with the strains Of ian old mans
| Eold.' At bay. she was determined to
fight for her daughter
Il know your question" she said,
Der Indignation bursting forth. You
want to marry Kathryn. and all / can
say Is you ought to he ashamed of
yourself--a man 0f your years aud 4
youngster not yet out OF college. who
has the best years Of her girihood
ahead Of her."
Nathan lifted his eyebrows In amaze
nient He was speechless for Il mo-
ment but gradually that fascinating
smile returned and he spoke quietly ::
| You are laboring under m!sappre-
tension, Frances. I have no such de-
signs on your daughter. It is this
way. My son Alfred attends the same
college as she. and they have become
! fond Of each ether. They had little
disagreement, as lovers will. and he
| "iOle llc accut the tTDuDlc. i came
here 10 see if couldn't patch the mat
ter up. feeling that I was friend of
the family. I believe my mission has
! been success.
''But something new has developed.
When I saw you realized that loved
you. the same as did years ago when
you and sat OH this very tree trunk.
! told Kathryn I wanted to marry
you. but she said she wouldn't let me.
All this time I've been trying TO get
her consent. and my arguments and
| pleadings finally have won No, 1
dent care TO marry your daughter, I'll
leave that to my son. The person I
! want to marry Is you"
This time It was Mrs. Sparks who
was amazed. She did not answer for a
little while. but sat picking at the
bark of the oak, her eyes downcast.
"Tll-Ill have to think 1t over" she
finally said, but her mind was made
UP.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
Declined Tire Honor.

$50 you have named u new brand
OF cigars after me, have yOu!" said the
celebrity.
II have taken that liberty. sir" re-
piled the manufacturer.
"Wcil, wish you would call 1t
something else. have tried one"
Ii you want to be leader of tho
people. you must watch events.
The lion is considered the king OF
beasts by all except the lioness.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
Getting or EaSy,

dollar.
Head Waiter--Ies. sir. DO you wish
q table?
ASitatcd Siranger-HeavcnS, no.
But when I parade up here with three
girls YOU lust say there isn't Il table
left and there wont be one before
about next "Wednesday nonn.--Frnm
Life.
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safe distance from the door.
Then suddenly one day Mrs. Sparks
came to herself. Gould such d mar
rage be happy one7 Could a girl
OF nineteen settle down with u man
OF another generation? Could his
wealth possibly atone for the wide
difference In their ages? She recalled
the song which told Of girls beauty
being sold for an old mans gold"
and 1t made her afraid. What had
she been thinking Of? She must In
terferc.
But how could she interfere? Ger
tainly 1t would not be quite right for
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-23
Preparedness.

"bo you keep football requisites
here?"
YES. everything in that line"
linen wrap Inc UP a bottle of
arnica. Il book of courtplaster and an
nrmsling. I'm going to play in q
match this afternoon. "-Boston Tran.
script.
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.;a: Unusual.

Smnrt--Aftrr Il man Is Injured In
an accident he usually goes TO y doc
tor to recover.
SInnrtah-And then he goes TO r
lawyer to rccover--Inndon Answers
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
$5O,OOO,OOO FERRY

British and Swedish Business Inter-
 ests Considering Linking Two
 Nations by Train Ferry.
 London, Jan. 27.-A plan for link ing up Sweden with England by means of a train ferry to cost $50,- 100000 is being considered by busi- ness men of the two nations.
 The scheme aims at the estab- lishme of a daily service by at least six 13,0O0-ton ships of 8 knots speed, each capable of carrying 50 railroad cars. AS the gauges of the British and Swedish railroads are the same, rapidity of transportation would be assured.
 The Swedish government is under stood to be willing to guarantee a 10 per cent. return over a given number of years, if Britain will guarantee the capital necessary for the initial outlay.
 The route suggested runs from Hull to Gothenburg and there is also a suggestion of an extension across the Baltic, so as to provide direct com munication between Hull and Petro- grad.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
[ERE'S O'CALLAGHAN?

Iayor Of Cork Seems to Have rd out Of sIght-Mny Have Encd.
 York. Jan. 27.-DonaI O'Cal- lord mayor Of Cork whose In this country was that of n awaiting a chance to re-ship mo American port. has drop Of sight.
 lst public appearance was on when he addressed the exc pmmittee of the American cc for relief in Ireland here. hrdquarters of Henry Roland.
 to Eamonn De Vnlca nt Of tho Irish republic" it h today that O'Callaghan' s ntH were unknown. The hotel
 had been staying report
 Rad loft "aeveral days ago." nrrworth Wood. chairman of nittee of 100 Investigating the astion said he know nothing nEhan's future plans.
 jn ag quiet a manner ns this nlorn disappeared when he
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
WARMER WEATHER IS
 COMING TOMORROW
Forecast Predicts Cloudy Condition With Rapidly Rising
 Temperature.

New Haven. Jan. 27.-For New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight and Fri day.
 For Connections: Cloudy and some what warmer tonight: Friday fair with rising temperature; fresh north and northeast winds. e
 Weather conditions. The southern disturbance is central this morning near Charleston. s. C. It has caused unsettled weather during the last A hours in the southern districts be- tween the Mississippi river and the Atlantic coast. Pleasant weather pre- vnils in all the northern sections. The temperature is about normal along tho northern border.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair followed by unsettled weather with slightly higher temperature.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
CITY ITEMS

Fighting 69th regiment band, Ly- ceum. Sunday afternoon next, get tickets now at C. l.. Pierce ,Co.--advt.
 A meeting of St. Mary's Ladies Temperance society will be held at 6 o'clock this evening in the St. Mary's school hall. ~
 There will be a rehearsal of the St. John the Evangelist choir at the home of Miss Betrano, of 402 Church street tonight.
 The Theta Sigma Alumni banquet will be held Saturday evening. Feb rpary 12. Alumni members from sur rounding cities and towns are ex- pected to attend.
 Engine Company No. was called to South Main and Ash street this aft crnoon to eNtinguish a grass fire.
 Marie Cassese, aged years. of Berlin. is undergoing treatment at the New Britain General hospital, for burns sustained at her home this morning.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
BOXING EXHIBITION
Jcck Dempsey and Terry Keller Went Six Rounds in Place Outside Port land: Ore, Last Night.

Portland. Ore. Jan. 2T.-Champion Jack Dempsey and Terry Keller of Ogden. Utah, faced each other at Mill waukee. a suburb of Portland, in a six round exhibition bout last night.
 It was announced that Dempsey had agreed to return here in April to defend his title in a ten round bout with some opponent still to be select cd.
 The arena was jammed, it being the first appearance of Dempsey as cham pion in the ring in this section.
 The champion appeared in excellent form and the crowd manifested loud approval of his work. Fourteen ounce gloves were used and the rounds were Of two minutes each. The exhibition was full of action and the crowd was enthusiastic.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
MOVEMENT UNDERWAY
 TO REDUCE COUNCIL
(Continued from First Page)
c0N ola1s0 Toss;e eoa RVs;-ooNpi PEoc

liens existing under the laws of the state.
 Amending said charter in reference to all the foregoing matters and in reference to the powers of the city and the common council thereof re- lating to police and fire protection. the preservation of health, the en- largement and maintenance of its parks. sewerage system, water works. schools, subways and streets or any other matter pertaining to said city.
 Granting the common council pow CT and authority to rearrange, recom- pile and renumber and edit the sec tions of the city charter including the aforesaid amendments.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
HONOR FOR WEBSTER
New Hampshire Governor Wants One of State Highways Named After the Great Stateman.

Concord, N. H., Jan. 27.-Approval of a recommendation made by a special committee of the New Hamp- shire bar association that one of the state boulevards be named in honor of Daniel Webster was given by Gov ernor Albert O. Brown in a special message to the legislature today.
 The report of the committee, which Governor Brown submitted to the legislature, urges that the word highway" be used rather than "boulevard'' because ''the broad high way was a favorite phrase of the great statesman and orator, who was born in New Hampshire and later lived in Massachusetts. It suggests as the most appropriate route one over which Webster often, traveled passing through Nashua. Ma hchester. Pembrooke. Concord and Boscaween. where stands the little courthouse in which Webster made his first argu- ment to a jury, to point near the little farmhouse in Salisbury where the great expounder" was born and which has been preserved, and thence north as far as the state road gocs."
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
IDENTIFY AUTO DRIVER
Mike Dreek of Springfield Is Be-
 Heved to Have Been Operator of Rum Runners Car Tuesday Night.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 27.-Mike Dreek owner of the high powered touring car that made a dash across the state of Connecticut from Stam- ford to this city Tuesday night, sup posedly laden with liquor, was identi- fled here today by two prohibition enforcement officers from Stratford, Conn.,. as the driver of the car. Dreek told the police after he surrendered to them last night that he was not with the party either as driver or passenger.
 Agent Powers of Stratford said that he and companion pursued Dreek's car near Westport, Conn.,, Tuesday night and drawing up beside it in their own automobile ordered the driver at the point of a pistol to stop. Powers said that Dreek's only action was to put on speed and leave his pursuers. Powers said that he and his companion fired their re- volvers at the machine. He said that Dreek was the driver.
 It was announced by police today that Dreek would be held on n charge of reckless driving brought by Chief of Police Richard Warme of Long, meadow. New Haven authorities have announced that they want Dreek there but have not stated what charge would be against him. His hearing will be put ahead to al- low time for extradition proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
Mrs. Johanna Price.

The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Price was held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Joseph's church. Rev. Patrick Daly was the celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass: Rev. Thomas Laden was deacon, and Rev. John Kane, of Westerly, R. l., was sub-dea- son. Mrs. Laura Farrell sang during the mass. and as the body was being taken from the church she rendered ''L73d Kindly Light" The pail bear CTS were Dr. George M. Flanagan, Thomas Flannery, John F.. Burns, John F. Burns, William Fogarty and Thomas P. Flood. The flower bear CTS were Daniel Dunworth and Ben jamin Flanagan. Rev. Patrick Daily conducted the committal service at ;he grave in St Nary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
|S' CASE BEFORE, WILSON
|ient VIII Receive All Data On ucst For Pardon This Week. Hint of Action.

Jan. 27.-Reeommend-
 Of tho department of justice as |ardon for Eugene V. Debs. now . prison term at Atlanta for lon of the espionage act prob |ytil hc submitted to President h within tho next few days. of- of the department said today Ay of the case hnd been com by the departments attorneys Sut before Attorney Gen Pal
 They gave no indication as to rr n pardon would be recom-
 d. President Wilson has said.
 nr that hc would not pardon
 hAe believed such action
 il the morale of the peo-
 the event Of another war.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETING.
Musical Program Will Be Rendered
 This Evening.

The Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church will have, a meet ing tonight, with program and re- treatments. A double quartet com posed of Mrs. Harry Christensen. Miss Mildred Swanson. sopranos; Helga Berlin. Anna Bengtson, altos; Arthur and Morris Hoglund. tenors; Arthur Olson. Olav Anderson. basses. will take part in the program. which is as follows:
 "Sweetly Solemn Thought" quartet.
 Piano solo-Ellen And derson-
 Lecture by pr. s. G. Ohman.
 Vocal solo-Mrs. Christensen.
 Abide With Me-" quartet.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
FRANKLIN DENIES
 BRITISH CONTRACT
Head of International Mercantile Ma rine Says There is No Control
 Over His Boats.


 Washington. Jan. 27.-Denial that a contract made in 1903 between the 4 4British government and the Inter- national Mercantile Marine had any, thing to do" with the company's American register tonnage was made today by r. A. s. Franklin, president of the shipping concern, appearing at the opening of the Shipping Boards inquiry as to circumstances surround ing the contract.
 Our experience has proven that the agreements have operated contrary to the best interest of British shipping and have given us the right to com pete." he added.
 MT. Franklin said the agreement had been made public "in every pos sible way"
 He challenged any statement that the company was not 100 per cent American" and submitted sha reholder lists which he said showed 94 per cent of the common and preferred stock was in American hands, while foreign holdings were divided less than one half of one per cent to England; five and a half per cent to Holland, and a small fraction of one per cent to oth- CT European and some South Ameri- can nations.
 The British government has no control, or ownership in the Interna- tional Mercantile Marine he said, in any way. shape, or form. The Inter- national Mercantile Marine has paid more than $30, 900 to its American ue9q ss-i 3ueo lou puv sIeuMo Hoo3s paid to any foreign stockholder."
New Britain herald., 1921-01-27
BENGSTON FUNERAL
Business House In Which Deceased Was Employed Closes During Flu neral This Afternoon.

M
 neral This Afternoon.
 Out of respect to the late Carl A.. Bengston, the Globe Clothing house closed its store at 1 o'clock this after noon to remain closed for the remain der of the day. and the employees at tended MT Bengston-s funeral. The services were held at o'clock from the home at 41 Chapman street and at 2:30 from the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. Dr! s. c. Ohman, pas tor. officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
 The pail bearers were: William Borg. J. Alfred Ericson. Clifford A. Odin, Emil Larson, George Fossberg. Aaron Danie1son. The flower bear CTS were Thure Bengston, Alfred Frink. Walter Nelson and Maurice Kronholm.