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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20

lighted the kindlings under the log
In the CRATE, "and I shall enjoy the
chats with my old friends. There is
no place like home, / discovered while
away"
She hustled about hoping to set the
place In its usual spotless order before
the advent Of the ncighbors rhe longed
to see and it was nearly 10 o'clock be-
fore she stopped to listen as the morn
ing train tore through the town.
why, Mary Meddlicott, why didn't
you let us know you were coming
homer pair of arms thrown warmly
about the slim, blue -ginghamed waist
aroused her.
"I just csme last night she said.
II knew how good you would be, but /
just thought I'd creep in and get 1t
over with alone.
Amanda patted her arm gently :
well, you shan't sleep another night
here alone. III be over again to get
you for dinner"
I've been planning all morning and
l can't bear to think Of going away
to teach; want to be at home and
I'm going to open boarding house.
what do you think Of the plan ~
There are several people i know OF
now. The hotel has been closed all
winter and the teacher from the village
school is looking about now for q
place to board next ,fall--and-Mary
wondered why her old friend sud
denly halted with twinkling eyes and
stood as though thinking: "And
what!' asked the girl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20

and touched with a crisp annoyance, the
voice Of a man who>was accustomed to
obedience.
Mary looked startled She could sec
no one, but the voice came from few
meet away behind tne hedge: "Whnt
do you mean? Your lilac trcesT' she
demanded, II guess
There was n crashing sound and a
gray tweed arm made an opening in the
tangle of blossoms and pair Of brown
eyes peered through: You sound
mighty confident, but as I happen to
be the-why. Mary. hello! i didn't
know you were expected home" he
ended with a glad note in his voice that
brought n rush Of rose to the face that
had gone white.
"And J." returned mary. "under-
stood that your house was empty except
for ghosts, so thought I'd prunc your
lilacs for you. They are crowding my
hedge" she added bit tremulously as
his dark eyes dwelt disconcertingly on
her embarrassed face.
"Therc are ghosts in the house, he
said seriously, ghosts Of old memories
ghosts of an old love that has never
been forgotten. I was just nbout to
close up the old house and offer 1t for
sale, as no one seemed TO know where
you were or when you would return.
The folks seemed to think you would
remain in France. and l couldn't bear
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20

Nothing" was the evasive reply,
didn't you feel afraid 30 far away
from the other houses last night?"
Mary shook her head.
You know the Smiths house has
the name of being haunted. Did
you hear anything?"
NO, L wonder why they don't rent
II! seems shame for such fine
estate to fall into decay" returned
Mary, a delicate pink staining her
smooth checks rs she recalled the
quarrel between the two families. The
feud had grown out of n mere trifIc.
2 6ail tnrown by Mary's little brother
had broken n pane of glass In the
greenhouse, and touchy old Mrs. Smith
had FUSED and nagged until the families
We're on terms of bitter silence.
Amanda. watching tho telttale ex
l,ressions fit over the young face, knew
that Mary was thinking of the brown
eyed Frank Smith who had been a
chlidhood sweetheart and whom Mary
mad not seen for years. Don't bother
to set bread this morning." she said
after n long pause, and She smiled Ia
herself as Mary started confusedly. eyi =
IDENTITY the girls thoughts had been
properly focused upon cooking. "for
have my baking in the oven and I'll
start you with two loaves. Just for
steps.
Mary, her mind a tumble Of thoughts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20

hurried over her dusting. She wanted
to get out into the old fashioned garden
and see the flowers that she had longcd
to sec on her trip, home. The yellow
roses, badly in need Of pruning.
swarmed up against the squat bush
Of towering ounce and trailed in long
horny sprays along the thick grass that
was dotted with blossoms of pink and
white clover. TO the cast Mary's eyes
wandered and fell OH the thick rDw Of
lilacs that divided the MeddIicott
grounds from the Smiths estate :
FThere, no one has touched those
bushes for years" she thought, recall :
ing the old happy times when Frank
squeezed through the bushes that he
persisted in caller lilac trees. those
branches are growing over aud spoil :
ing my he,lge. ] guess III Just start
right there with my trimming.
Stretching lazily, she sat looking up at
the turquoise blue of the summer sky
and then jumped up and went in search
of her shears.
Shipping away she worked steadily
and there was a growing pile OF
branches ms tribute to her industry
when an abrupt sound on the otner side
OF the hedge startled her. All her
boasted disregard of the haunted house
fed in an instant, and she stood mo-
tionless--waiting.
"What do you mean by touching my
lilac trees?" The voice was masculine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
Lilac Time
BY LAURA REID MONTGOMERY


When Mary got off the night train
at the quiet little town of Ellington
she went directly to her home. Had
her ncishbors known that she planned
to return, there would have been many
invitations extended to the lonely girl
who wss coming back alone after her
trip abroad with her invalid mother.
The search for health had been un-
successful and Mary had spent the re-
mainder Of her cherished hoard OF
money in buying her return trip ticket.
She had told no one of her coming,
for she had been too heartsick to write
after her mother had taken the turn
for the worse. She had the instinct oi
a wounded animal to return to the
places she knew; and as she drew In
long breaths of the sweet country air
she knew that she had done the right
thing.
The Meddlicott home was at the very
outskirts of the village and cnly near
one house, this wars the Smiths house
which was next door with large
grounds and many trees about It.
Therefore, when Mary set all her doors
and windows wide open the next morn
ing there was no one near enough tc
observe. ~ suppose some one will see
my smoke" thought the girl as she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20
'I[0YD GEORGE MAY
(. VISIT WASHINGTON
Will Sit In Council for Limiting
Annanents, According to
Tentative Plans
DOMINION PREMIERS MEET
Nv the Associated Press

youdon, July 20.--It is announced
., nrovisionally arranged that Premier
IJord George will attend the Washing
,on conference on limitation Of arma-
ments.
President Harding has been In.
.o,ued Of the desire Of the Do
,,;n;on Premiers that advantage be
,,ten of their presence in London to
subject the Pacific question, at least,
"a a preliminary examination here, ac-
cording TO the Times. The Premiers
hone to be In a position at their meeting
,oday, adds the Times. "to take n
definite step forward in this matter with
tbe concurrence Of the United States"
The Premiers met together yesterday,
Tho first time since President Hard
,nr's invitation to a conference at
washington, and discussed the question
At dominion representation at such a
conference. So far as disarmament Is
concerned, the dominions are willing to
allow the Imperial Government to de-
eide what should be done, but Australia
and New Zealand especially wish, to
have a voice In any decision regarding
The future of the Pacific. Canada is not
much concerned, as her policy, it is
pointed out, is practically Identical with
That of the United States.
Denies Opposition to Farley
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese Am
bassador, denies that there Is any
question Of opposition on the part
Of Japan to fresldens csnfensnaa marainss S pro
ington, which, on the contrary, he
said, was welcomed. Japan was quite
ready to discuss with other Powers
questions Of mutual interest, including
the limitation Of armaments, on which
the Japanese Government already had
expressed its willingness to negotiate.
Japan, however, desired to know be-
forehand what subjects were to be dis
cussed.
Otherwise" said the Ambassador
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-20

1--WE may embark upon never ending
discussion.
''The suggestion that naturally
arises" continued the Ambassador, "is
whether we are again to bring up
matters which the Treaty Of Versailles
has already dealt with. It Is clear that
such matters as Shantung, Yap and
New Guinea, II raised, would result in
a general conference on points that are
already accomplished facts.
Invitation Not Accepted Yet
Expressing my personal views, ]
believe that a practical solution Of all
the questions involved is possible with :
out interfering with matters Of prin
ciple that already have been decided
upon" .'
Special Gable Dispdtcn. Copyright, 1871
London. July 20.-The Daily Ex-
press. owned by Lord Beaverbrook. q
Canadian in close touch with the
Government, through leading editorial
yesterday, warned japan in the PLANES,
language that Great Britain would re
fuse to support her in any anti -Ameri
can policy.
1--WE are convinced" the editorial
says" that the proposal from the
United States for a Pacific conference
was made without an ulterior motive
and in the sole interest of the worlds
peace. II japan refuses frankly to as
sociate herself with us in that view we
shall be driven to believe that she
harbors designs incompatible with
peace. We are already agreed the
American alarm as to japanese arma
ments Is justified.
1.-The United States like ourselves
has given hostages in the shape of q
fortune in the Far East Her vast com
mercial interests in China and her posi-
ton in the Philippines stand wide oper
to attack. japan has given no such
hostages to the West. and her expendi
lures for armaments are altogether ou,
of proportion to the needs Of her dc
fense.
"These facts are significant. The,
compel the suspicion that America
stands under the menace Of an attacl
and II the suspicion hardens into be
| lief the whole British Empire will b,
on Americas side.
I'm 1916 friends Of Great Britain il
America strove necessarily day in anc
day out to foster our cause. At tb,
supreme moment they succeeded il
bringing the great republic over to ou,
side. The scenes have changed. It nov
behooves all friends of America through
out the British Empire to stand b,
her."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
RECESS TAKEN BY
 RAIL LABOR BOARD
Representatives of Employees Expected to Answer Request
 for Abrogation
By Associated Press

Chicago, February S.-The railroad labor board, hearing the controversy between the railroads and their em~ ployes over national agreements, res cessed today until Thursday At that time, it is expected, representatives of the employees will appear with a reply to the request for immediate ,abroga- ton of the agreements made by w. w. Atterbury, chairman of the labor com mittee of the American Association of Railway Executives.
 dent employees organizations com pleted their testimony today. They asked for certain rules benefiting their members and maintainedN their right to negotiate agreements with the roads for members of their organ izations. It was their contention shat heretofore the brotherhoods had un- dertaken to represent all employees.
 With the completion of the indepen> dents testimony the board was pre- pared to hear the general presentation of evidence by the brotherhoods. B. M Jewell, chairman of the employees committee, was in New York, however, and the committee said it was not ready to proceed unul his return. It was reported that the employees would ask a months recess to prepare re- buttal to the four weeks of evidence presented by the railroads, but the board declared it had had no such re- quest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
INSURANCE FIRMS
 ID GIVE BONDS IN
 LIEU OF RECEIVER
Mississippi Court Denies Petl- ton of Revenue Agent for Receivership to Protect
 PoIiCyhoIders In State
By Associated Press

Jackson, Miss, February S.-Chan- cellor V. J. Stricker today denied the application. temporarily, at least, of State Revenue Agent Stokes V. Robert son for the appointment of a receiver for the fire insurance companies in volved in antitrust suits now pending in the courts of the state.
 In lieu of q receiver the chancellor decreed that the fire insurance com panies should give a bond in surety company to protect the balances of cash in 'the hands of local insurance agents which the revenue agent has garnisheed to pay any penalties which may be charged to the insurance com panies in said amount of suits brought hy the revenue agent to collect heavy penalties for operating in the state in violation of the antitrust laws.
 The insurance companies were also instructed to proceed at once to deter mine the amount of funds now in the hands of their local agents and amounts due them by policyholders and to make return to the court of their findings In a reasonable time.
 Attorneys for the revenue agent stren- uously argued for the appointment of a receiver to take immediate possession of all funds belonging to the defendant companies found in the state. A peti- ton of intervention was filed by Insur- ance Commissioner Henry and Attor- ney General Robertson, asking that the funds in this state be charged with premium taxes due the state by the companies, the amount being approxi- mately $135,000, and that this be treated as a preferential claim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
COURT OF APPEALS

The list of decisions of the court of appeals of Alabama, Tuesday, February B. were as follows:
 On rehearing: Mobile Light and Rail- road company vs. R. o. Harris Grocery company, Mobile circuit court; applica- tion dismissed.
 Bricken, P. J.: Glenn Smith vs State, Pike circuit court; appeal dismissed. Roy Hedgecoth vs. State, Jackson circuit court; appeal dismissed. o. B. Smith vs. Marley Fruit and Produce company partnership defendant Mobile circuit court; appeal dismissed on motion of ap- pellant. Conner Powell vs. State, Coffee circuit court; reversed and remanded. Andy Carroll vs State, Calhoun circuit court; affirmed. Joseph Patt vs. R. c. Welsch, Mobile circuit court; affirmed Ruth Cowan vs. H. l.. Pruitt, Mobile cir cult court; affirmed.
 Sanford, J.: John Nelson Jones vs State, DeKalb circuit court: affirmed Giles Staton vs. State. Madison circuit court; appeal dismissed NJ. c. Riser company ys. s. H. Pope, Jefferson cir cult court; affirmed. Ewell Hagood vs State, Lawrence circuit court; appeal dismissed. I. F. Cook vs. John Tipton. Jackson circuit court: appeal dismissed Clyde Little vs State DeKalb circuit court; affirmed Fred Vaughan vs. State St. Clair circuit court; affirmed.
 Merritt, J.: Donie May Dees and Tom Long vs. State, Conecuh circuit court; affirmed. George Patterson vs. State, Calhoun circuit court; affirmed. D. M Pixley vs. State, Morgan circuit court; affirmed. Lewis Anderson vs. State. Covington circuit court: affirmed Ed Jeffreys vs. State, Lawrence circuit court; appeal dismissed. Walter Ellis vs State, Madison circuit court; appeal dis- missed. Ed Brogdon vs- State, St. Clair circuit court; reversed and remanded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
bR|T|SH PREMIER MAKES PLEA FOR
 POLITICAL UNITY
Engaged In Terrible Task, Lloyd George Says In An- sWer to Vigorous Attacks
 on Coalition
By Associated Press

Y London, February S.."We are en-
 gagged in a terrible task" said Premier
 Lloyd George in a speech today to the
 Welsh national liberal council, in
 which. in impassioned words, he de- pleaded ardently for continuation of
 political unity. Tt is something more
 important than defending myself and
 my administration"
 He asked whether any one could \ say that the need for unity had
 passed, and exclaimed: T wish to
 God everybody could. because it
 dread
 ..-- If some one could tell me that tha adanger Is past, some one with author
 tty, some one with vision, some one .Swhose word we could take. should be ssso glad that I would sign my resigna- ~tion tomorrow"
 = world reeling under the most ter %.rible blow ever dealt was the way he sdescribed the situation of today: lgigantic events were in the making -and old factional fights among the -various parties should not be res- @@urrected until the peril was over. z The premier's speech was in answer ito recent vigorous attacks against the wscoalition and the breaking away of -some of the important coalitionists, -Swho have decided that time has come to stand for their own parties.
 Abiding to Ireland he said the coal aitionists had given Ireland a greater mcasure of home rule than either Gladstone or Asquith had proposed.
 But he added. they say they 3 won't take it. They must have an t.lrish republic; an Irish army, an Irish = navy. They won't get it. and if they Cont get it, we are told, they will kill : our policemen, our soldiers-not in eopen fighting but hiding in homes, s.lwalking as respectable tenant farmers ~iori swaggering along the road until Tfhey come to hiding place where 4they find rifles. passing perhaps the livery policeman they are about to mur- s'der as though they were innocent -nnen.
 Are we to allow that sort of thing -to be done without protecting the peo 7. ple we are sending there? (Cries of ~No.) There is no issue between us and political opponents on home rule @sWe have gone one better than the sAIladstonian home rule.
 There is an issue about setting up
 gan independent country by our very ~gates-by the places where submarines 1used to turk and sink our ships and
 endanger our commerce and the life -of the nation. There is an issue as to whether the policemen and soldiers 1Who are there upholding the honor of chr flag are to be shot down by men sWho turk in houses I know of no SC4her issue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
DEATH MAKES SHORT
 DELAY IN CALLS AT
 THIS ANNISTOHN HOME

Anniston, February s.-(Special)-- George w. Dutton, 73 years of age, whose wife, Mrs. Annie Dutton. was buried at Edgemont cemetery last Fri day, died at his home in this city Tues day morning, the double affliction which has come upon the family arous- ing much sympathy among their friends.
 Mir. Dutton was one of the pioneer settlers of the city and had been in feeble health for two years, passing on within less than week from the day of his wife's demise The dead citizen is survived by eight living children, Riley, Dock and Dallas Dutton, Mrs. w. l.. Lindsey, Mrs, J. F. Reaves, Mrs. Tom Moncrief and Mrs. Dave Walfrep.
 Funeral services will be held from the late residence at 515 West Eff teenth street, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Rev. L. N. Claxton to of ficiates and the ipterment to- be at Edgemoflt. %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
SOUTHERN ICE EXCHANGE
 CONVENTION UNDER WAY
Rv' Asaociated Press

Greensboro, N. C.. February B. With delegates in attendance from Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida. Tennessee. Kentucky, Virginia and North and South Carolina, the thirty second annual convention of the South ern Ice exchange opened here today. R. w. Barnes of Selma, Ala. president of the exchange, presided over the ses- sion.
 The chief address today was de- livered by Leslie Smith of Chicago. secretary of the National Ice indus tries of the United States. He re- viewed developments of the industry for the past three years and predicted that the next three would see even greater advancement. H. B. Shelton of Birmingham, Ala, told the conven- tion that "coal is coming down to the old April 1920 prices.''
 The convention will close tomorrow with the election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
CYCLONE CARRIES
 B|G CASUALTYL|ST
Three Seriously Hurt and Sev- eraI Suffer Minor Injury.
 Property Loss S50,000
By Associated Press

Forest, Miss. February s.-Three peo- pie were seriously injured. several others suffered minor injuries and property damage estimated at s5o,ooo are results of a cyclone which swept across the northern edge Of Scott county late Mon- day afternoon.
 The greatest damage reported was in the what is known as the Smithtown section. where the home of J. A. Albert was destroyed. His daughter. Mrs. Grif- fin, and her two children were pinned beneath the wreclsage of the home and were extricated with difficulty. While their injuries are considered serious, all are expected to recover.
 The home of A. H. Stovall, some dis. tance from the Albert home. was badly damaged and two negro dwellings near by were blown down, where several peo- pie were slightly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
BIG BANQUET GIVEN
 FOR FATHER AND SON
 IS ONE HUGE SUCCESS

Anniston, February S.-(Special)-- The father and son" banquet held at the Anniston Inn on Monday evening brought together 225 local people for an enjoyable and profitable season, the address of Dr. w. B. Holmes of Bir- mingham being one of the chief fea- lures of the assembly.
 over by Sam J. Powers, who made some interesting remarks at the opening Musical selections were given by Paul and Fred Landt, Wallace Bullard and Ben R. Sawyer; talks were made by Rev. Leon M. Latimer, John M. Still well, R. c. Yeoman, Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs. Prof D. R. Murphy, Raymond Davis and others. One of the interest ing features was the standing together. and with hands clasped. the entire party sang "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
OPEN SHOP OPERATION IS CAUSE OF Rl0TlNG
 IN ALBANY AND TROY
Bx Associated Press

Albany, N. r., February S.-Opera- tion of street cars in Albany and Troy today by the United Traction company under open shop conditions brought about rioting in both cities. Shots were fired by the police in Troy in dispensing crowds, a dozen or more strikebreakers were more or less se- riously injured, cars wrecked, guy wires torn down. roadways blocked with debris and switches tempered with.
 Three cars were moved in Albany and four in Troy over the main lines of the company. which were tied up Il days ago by a strike of the 1,200 em ployes when the company attempted to put into effect a new wage scale call ing for 25 per cent decrease. The cars carried no passengers.
 The company plans to send out cars manned by strikebreakers early to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
GOVERNOR IS SILENT
 AS TO ELECTION FOR
 A REPRESENTATIVE

Montgomery, February S.-In the absence of official notice of vacancy in the office of congressman from the Fourth Alabama district Gov ernor Kilby declined today to discuss the question of special election to name successor to the late congress- man, Fred l.. Blackman.
 Whether the republican party would nominate a candidate for the office was matter for general discussion in local political circles MT. Black mon having been opposed by a re- publican, Judge A. P. Longshore, in the recent November election, Blaclmon winning by majority of nearly 4000 votes. The names of Major Lamar Jeffers, an opponent of the representa- tive in the democratic primary last summer, and J. A. Wade, were mem tioned as probable candidates for the office in the special election that will be called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-09
TUSCALOOSA Y. M. C. A.
 BUILDING IS SOL D; BONDHOLDERS INSIST

Tuscaloosa, February S.-(Special.)- Harry N. Eddins of this city has pur- chased the old Young Mems Christian association building on Broad street, the consideration being 5000.
 On account of the pressing demand by many of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation bondholders that they be, at least, partially reimbursed, the board of direc- tors some time ago decided to sell the property for the best price they could get It is not yet known what MT. Ed dins will do with this property. but Tus- caloosa is in need of apartment houses. and in all probability it will be remod- eed and used as an apartment house