davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
mo Time For Business

We'll, you didn't get it. I suppose.
Why didn't you get it?"
Because Finder has no money
and no credit"
Then you arranged for return of
our merchandise"
"The merchandise is sold and the
money from it spent. Finder is no
business man. He has an expensive
wife and an expensive motor car, a
passion for golf and no time for
business"
Mr.. Ogilie. the president, leaned
back in his big mahogany chair, his
thumbs in the armholes of his waist
coat, and swung part way around 10
catch the eye Of old Mr.. Hawthorne,
chairman of the board, who stood by
a window. His look was eloquent:
Look at what I'm up against" it
said. THE progress we make is in
spite of brainless work by incompe-
tents like this person before us"
Then why, may l ask" he said
to Pittock, was this man who is no
business man, who has, as you say
an expensive wife, an expensive
motor car. a passion for golf and no
time for business-why was such a
man allowed to get into us to the
tune of eighteen hundred dollars?"
1t was ttock's cue, of course, to
hang his head and stammer excuses.
Then would come the cold and cut
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Carey paused. gulped hard then be-
gan again.
II heard this morning at the bank,
that Industrial Common was kiting
down. At noon l asked to get off;
told them / had some business to at
tend to, and of course, they let me.
l went to my brokers' office and
stayed there a couple Ct hours. All
that time I. C. was going down.
down. They told me that they would
require new margins of $4,000 tomor-
row morning, before the exchange
opened, or they would sell me out,
didn't have it: I'm cleaned out"
| Livingston started to speak, but
Carey stopped him. wait he said,
until I've told you all. 1 left the
brokers' office at o'clock. | didn't
know what to do. | wandered around
and l guess / didn't know exactly
what l was doing. ! found myself in
the park. l stayed there until knew
that everyone had left the bank, then
| came here. but I couldn't stay"
! you went out again, but you didn't
come home"
Carey nodded. II couldn't" he
said. Il couldn't face Elsie. |
walked the streets. The newsboys
were crying extras I saw Industrial
Common in big letters on the front
page. / turned the other way; l
couldn't bear to read about it, Then
| thought of taking the money to tide
me over. l was Mortified at first,
but there seemed no other way. ]
thought of you, Livingston, and /
hesitated. but something had to be
DONE so l.
Carey paused suddenly. Through
the stiffness of the deserted street
came the sound of footsteps. The
measured tramp of feet, such as dis
tinguish an officer of the law over
the ordinary pedestrian. Under the
open window the footsteps suddenly
stopped; then voices.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

I'm ready!. Come on. Inspector
willis"
Livingston stood with one thousand
dollars in each hand. beside the open
safe in the banking room of the First
National, and looked expectantly at
the door.
On the floor, at his feet, was a
young man, crumpled and STILL
whose face showed white under the
rays of Pickering candle that had
been stuck in an ink well. In an
He had followed his friend, Carey,
that night, to the rear of the bank;
had seen him open door and dis
appear within. For several minutes
he had stood there, celebrating what
unlocke ed, had quickly entered. and
mounted the long, winding stairs
that led to the bank.
Entering quietly, he saw Carey be-
side the safe, which was open In
each hand was package of bills,
pocket. AS he saw Livingston. look
of terror came into his eyes, he
wavered moment, then slumped to
the floor.
Livingston had seen that terrlfled
look in the eyes of newcomers to
the state prison, where he, himself,
had served five years. He knew ex-
actly what had happened. Carey
who. up to the present. had been
honest, was going the limit to save
the stock in which he had invested
all his savings, and all because of the
fluffy haired girl at home. The girl
that Livingston, too, had loved, and
Carey had won.
1t all came back to Livingston in a
flash. They had been pals together
for years. both of them clean. honest
young men, working side by side in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
By Frank
Dorrance Hopley

Il think I'll take chance and
go up; there might be some funny
business going on The words came
in a harsh, hoarse tone. Livingston
had heard it before; so had Carey at
the trial.
inspector Wills" he Gasped. Hes
found the door open and is coming
up. I'm LOST
Livingston thought quickly. See
here, Carey" he commanded. "Tll
save you but you must do exactly
as L say I'm an eX-convict. I've
served five years, and my record
against me. Yours is clean. | was
robbing the safe when you came in
and caught me. Do you understand?'
Carey gasped. 'You-you'll do this
for me? Go back to the pen
again."
Livingston nodded Eyes; you
helped me when no one else would;
now it's up to me. I'll do it for you
and Elsie"
but l won't let you. I'll"
Yes you will. You can't help your
self. Sorry, old man, but I've got to
be little rough. You see, you
and was just preparing to get away
when the cops came" and Livings-
ton suddenly brought his fist against
the point of his friends chin.
Carey crumpled to the floor with
out word. Livingston stopped and
picked up the packages of bills that
he had dropped. There was, a heavy
step upon the stairs. In the street a
hurdy gurdy began to wheeze out a
popular air; cart rumbltd over the
paving stones; from the river came
the shrill whistle of a tug.
The step came nearer. Livingston
squared his shoulders, and with $1,000
in each hand, stood looking expect
antly at the door.
Now" he said. I'm ready Come
on, Inspector Wills"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

the more calling because credit had
been extended to Sam Finder in
the face of his protest
But what can a man do when his
immediate superior Is son-in-law of
the chairman of the board? Pitock
was only assistant credit manager.
He had made a careful report on
Finder had recommended that fur
Their credit be denied the man, and
with his own eyes had seen the
credit manager toss the report and
recommendation, unread, into file
basket.
And now that Finders bill had
climbed to eighteen hundred dollars,
somebody must be the goat. He Pit
took, was being sent to collect an
impossible account When he failed
-, as he surely would fail. there
would be dismissal. 1t was unthink
able that the AK should fall upon his
chief. the chairman's soninlaw.
The thing was cut and dried.
But he went to Berrydale and
tried-tried hard-to get at least
part of the money from Finder. and
security for the balance. He came
back beaten, nerved for smissal,
and bitter at heart
Again he stood beside the pres-
dents desk. his left knee trembling
In its bagGy trousers leg. Again
OgilVie ll-f - n ,llul
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

Mr.. Oliver Pittock assistant credit
manager of the Itsgood Manufacture
ing company, having been summoned
by an insistent buzz, stood now IN
side the desk of Mr. Jones Ogilvie,
president of the company.
He tried to stand at ease, resting
his weight on his right leg. but even
as he stood thus, his left knee trem-
bled in it's baggy trousers leg.
Mr.. Pittock was scared. When a
man is forty-eigh and bald and a
little stopped and has four children
and an invalid wife, he scares
easily.
Mr.. Ogilvie. the president. barked
at him so fiercely that old Mr.. Haw-
thorne, chairman of the board, who
was standing at a widow looking
out turned his fine white haloed
head in surprise.
Il want you to go down to Berry
dale and see Sam Finder and get
that eighteen hundred dollars he
owes u.s."
Yes, sir, but"
NO 'buts'-I have no time for
butts. You go after that money and
get it-at oncen
Mr.. Pittock went. He had no
choice but to 60. and his task was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
By Willis
Brindley

ting dismissal. But, of a student,
the injustice of the thing made him
cast to the winds the office virtues
caution humility, respect for SUI
periors. His voice rang
Because my recommendation was
ignored by the credit manager of
this company, who is no business
man. WHO has an expensive Wife, an
expensive motor car, passion for
golf and no time for business
The presidents jaw dropped. He
paled. This was terrible, unheard of,
unspeakable.
But before he spoke, the old chair
man took a step forward.
Il think, Mr.. Ogilvie." he said, and
his voice was calm and low, that
this man knows his business. l think
that it would be well to promote him
to the title and salary of credit
manager. | Will, in such case, max >
other arrangements for the employ
ment Of my son-in-laW.'
The good right leg of Mr.. Pittock
which had held him while his left
leg trembled in its sagging trousers
leg suddenly gave way, and he grab
bed the desk to save a fall.
Then he straigh tened up, ten years
fell off him. and his heels clanked
as he strobe out to take on the du-
ties and the salary of a real job.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27
"He stood, a grim, dramatic figure,
glaring at US like a wild animal
face to face witt its captors."

But 1 refused to listen. l bundled
them both off.
AT o'clock punctually we three
sat down to breakfast Reggie,
who had sent to his hotel for some
morning clothes, was quieter and
more composed. After l was salts
fled that he had eaten a little, l set
him in an easy chair, and made him
light a cigar Then l placed the
Globe in his hand.
Read it carefully Reggie" ] said,
'"and tell me what ou think of it,"
lie read it with sort of fierce
joy, mingled with amazement. His
eyes glittered with unnatural light.
/ saw that action of s me sort was
absolutely necessary for him. lie
was on the verge of mauness.
Very good. Very good"' he ex-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

exhausted, but will probably re-
cover"
Reggie looked piteously at me,
holding one hand to his forehead.
What. In Gods name, does 1t
mean?" he cried.
Read the other telegram" l an
swred
He held 1t out.
There is nothing in it," he de-
clared. 1T is only about Harris."
he declared. Oh Harrisi"
There have been wishes" | MUIR
mered softly, whose ccomplish-
ment has been more distant. Reggie.
it is o'clock. We are All going to
bed for three hours Until Q o'clock
I will not hear another word about
this matter"
Blu. Maurice, how can 1 sleep?"
Reggie protesto |.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

claimed. ut is the man who robbed
me whom they have killed. Very
good! Fancy our own secret service
being equal to an emergency like
that. Dead, is he? 1 an glad"
Reggie. this near work for you"
I said. IF it is not Shalders. we
must know who it is who robbed
you, and who has paid the penalty"
He sprang up at oEce. II am ready"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-27

he cried. What shall do?"
30 to the Soho police station,
give your card and ask to be al
lowed to identify your servant. If
it is Shalders. and your telegram is
wrong-well and good-scy SOL If
it is not be careful that you show
no SURPRISE"
In fiv minutes he had left the
house. In half an hour he was back
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
THE BELINCTON PROGRESSIVE
GET YOUR OLD FORD ENGINE
MADE GOOD AS NEW

Zone of the most complete machines
that has ever reached Belington is
now installed in the Ford Garage of
Holbert & Co., on Grim Avenue.
This machine will re-babbitt bear
ings, will align and ream Crank
Shaft Bearings, re-bore the Cylind-
ers to fit the pistons. 1t is, in fact,
shop within itself, comprising the
necessary equipment to perform all
the major operations on Ford
motor. 1t is not necessary to throw
your old engines away but let Hol-
bert & Company, bring them back
to usefulness. 1t will do the work
of dozen men, and do it right, at
a cost that is so low that all wonder
at such complete machine. (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
UNCLE TED BEDTIME STORY
Continued from first page)

was talking particularly about peo-
pie of other countries who come here
to live, but what he said applies just
as well to. people who were born here
We can possibly excuse people who
were born in other countries if they
do not become thoroughly American,
but there is no excuse for native A
mericans who are continually agitat-
inging against everything American.
They are Benedict Arnolds in their
hearts even if they do not actually
betray the country in time of war.
All they need is the opportunity and
someone who is willing to pay their
price.
During the session of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, the
President of the organization de-
clared in an address that there are
5000 school teachers in this country
who are opposed to American ideals
and institutions and who are spread
ing anti-American sentiment. | be-
lieve much of this could be counter
acted if every state and every coun-
ty and every school-district would
see that every child learns, the "A
merican's Creed written by William
Tyler Page, using phrases from this
nations patriotic literature. ! am
going to give you copy OF that
creed and I want you to learn it:
az believe in the United States Of
America as a government of the peo-
pie, by the people, for the people
whose just powers are derived from
the consent of the governed; demo
cracy in a republic; a sovereign ma
ton of many sovereign states; q
perfect Union, one and in seperable;
established upon those principles Of
freedom, equality, justic and human
ity for which American patriots sac
rificed their lives and fortunes.
therefore believe it is my duty to my
country to love it, to support its
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26

Do not plant too early watch
out for the big frosts May y to
10th.
w. A. Street who was taken to
Beer Sanitarium three weeks ago is
back home much improved.
Mrs. Bess Trahern Diehl of Hunt
ington is here visiting her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. John Trahern.
Jas Chenoweth who moved to Phil
ippi about two years ago has re-
turned to Belington and at his old
plumbing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
TEACHERS UNIFORM EXAM

The first uniform teachers exam
nation will be held at Philippi Court
House on Thursday and Friday, April
the 1921. The examination viii
start each morning at o'clock. APP
plicants should enroll the evening
before examination opens. The fee
is one dollar, whether the applicant
takes one or all the subjects.
Any one desiring to pass for cou
pom of credit will also be present
the fee is rs cents.
High school subjects will be given
1-2 of June
Applicants will supply themselves
with pens, ink, pencils; paper win
be furnished as usual.
E. A. HUNT, Co. Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
FOREST FIRES QUELLED

Redwood, W. Va, April 23.-Word
was received today that costly for
est fires raging yesterday and last
night along Fork and Fenwick noun
tains in Pocahontas, GreenbrierA
Webster and Nicholas counties had
been brought under the control today
after strenuous efforts by men,
women and children of that section.
The blaze was in cut-over timber.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
FOR SALE

Three lots containing a good four
room cottage, with three porches,
good well on back porch, out build
ings. Price reasonable. For fur
Their particulars inquire of,
DELLES TETER,
West Side, Belington, w. Va.
adv (4-26-3t)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26
COUNTRY LIFE CONFERENCE

The Country Life Conference held
at Stringtown last week was inter
esting and very helpful to those who
attended.
Rev. J.. D. Vannoy of Buckhannon,
D. ]. Taft, H. G. Bailey, Mrs. H G
Sturm, and E. A. Hunt were on the
Sunday program.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26

constitution, to obey its laws, to res
pect it's flag and to defend it against
all enemies"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-04-26

L. l.. Bennett was out on the c.
& l. R R on business Monday while
there he paid his quarries at Faulk-
ner a visit. He was accompanied
back to the plant by John Hester who
spent Sunday here with his family.
1t is noticeable fact that the
first time in a long time all the
coke ovens along the W. M. R. R
between Elkins and Belingon are in
full blast this seems to indicate big
business in the steel and iron mar
ket.
Several large trucks from Penn.
passed through here Saturday and
Monday enroute for the Gephart con-
tract down the Valley River, work
on the concrete part Of this work
it is said will start in the next few
days.
r. S. Dayton of this place and J
K Wamsley of Phiiippi returned here
Monday from visit in the Southern
part of the State where they were
looking over some of the work to be
let by the State Road Commission or
May 1st.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
$'My Pile Made," Says Broker
As He Giues Business A,Ua,

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, December 20.-Hav-
ing accumulated a fortune of more
than $2,000,000 in Wall street, John
Borg. one Of the leading members of
the New York curb market, today
announced his retirement from the
brokerage field and the gift of his
business to three junior members of
the firm.
Il have made my pile Mr.. Borg
said, $50 I am getting out and let
ting the younger fellows make theirs.
/ am giving them the business be-
cause they have earned it, and 1
have no further use for it myself. as
have all the,money 1 need.
Wants Time to Play.
while l am going to devote more
time to my other financial interests,
I'm quitting the brokerage business
in which l have made most of my
money so that can have more time
for play.
Il am particularly anxious to de-
vote more time to my hobby-a
newspaper. While l am not a news
paper man, I've got my own ideas
about how newspaper, should be
run.--I think--it ought primarily to
Evening star., 1923-12-20
Experts Outline Needs of
Capital to Solve Auto Prob
lem to Senate Body.
LOCAL RULE ANSWER
TO EVILS. SAYS C0UZENS
Senator, Bureau of Standards Of
fetal and Headley Last
to Take Stand.

One hundred and sixty three addi-
tional policemen for traffic duty alone
and a traffic court would adequately
problem. in the opinion OF Inspector
Albert j. Headley, chief OF the local
traffic bureau, who testified today be-
fore the Senate committee investigat-
ing traffic.
Others who testified were Senator
James f.. Couzens of Detroit, who de-
scribed traffic regulations in that
city during his term as mayor and
police commissioner, and DR.. w. f.
James of the bureau of standards.
who gave the committee interesting
data on the subject of automobile
brakes.
The committee which closed its
hearings on the traffic question at to-
days session. called on Inspector
Headley To give concrete figures for
the elimination. as far as possible. of
the traffic evils here.
Il want TO know" said Senator
Ball. chairman of the committee.
Just how many policemen would be
needed to take care of downtown
traffic. You understand, of course.
that this committee can only recon-
mend additional police solely for the
purpose of controlling traffic. l do
not approve of the street railway
company. which now pays crossing
policemen. having anything to do
with the policing of the city, and in
making your recommendation I want
these men looked on as additional men
for the department in case the cross
ing police were taken out of the
hands of the railway company.
Needs 1853 Policemen.
One hundred additional men. be-
sides the siXty-three authorized for
crossing police. making a total OF
l63. is .the figure I should set as the
number required to adequately patrol
the downtown section" replied In
spector Headley.
Questions designed to bring out the
necessity for more policemen the
number required and methods of fill
ing up vacancies on the force were
asked by Senator Ball and Senator
Eayard.
In connection with the immediate
Continued OH Page >. Column S.
Evening star., 1923-12-20
ADVANCE Of REBELS
CHECKED IN MEXICO;
2OOS[A|N IN BATTLE
Thirty-Hour Conflict in Ia
basco Ends in Victory for
0bregon Troops.
FIGHTING RESUMED NEAR
PUEBLA, TEHUACAN FALLS
0bregon Gives Lie to Claims of Re-
volt Success at San Marcos.
Sees Peace.

I;y the Associated Press.
The rebel advance against Mexico
City from Vera Cruz has apparently
been checked, for the moment at least,
near San Marcos, eighty-five miles
east of the capital, where in the
words of a Mexico City dispatch the
fate of the rebellion is being decided.
Revolutionary headquarters in Vera
CRUZ claims the federals have with
drawn toward the capital, but this is
not borne out by newspaper corre-
spondents on the scene, who report
that the situation has remained sta
tionary since Tuesdays fighting. with
the advance guards of the opposing
forces in contact near San Marcos.
President Obregon, in a message to
the Associated Press, brands the
rebels claims as false and says he
has reason to believe that peace will
he restored very quickly"
A federal thrust from the south in
an effort to cut the railway line be-
tween Vera Cruz and the rebel armies
is reported in a movement by Gen.
Juan Dominguez over the railway
from Santa Lucrecia. with Cordoba
and Ortzaba as his objectives.
In the western area the Mexican
war department says the operation
against Guadalajara- the rebel strong
hold, are developing formally"
ON nEnrvC rr ar~r
Evening star., 1923-12-20

ing the cause of independence until
he had concluded an investigation.
The same article, Mr.. Frear con-
tinued, contained the name of a
former representative, now practis-
ing law in Washington" who was
alleged to have been on the records
in Manila as having received a regu-
lar monthly salary for agitating the
cause of Philippine independence
both in Congress and in the public
press.
Proposes House Probe.
In conclusion. the Wisconsin repre-
sentative makes this proposal to the
House:
That the rules committee of the
House is instructed to investigate
and report to the House as soon as
possible all allegations as herein set
forth relating to the truth or falsity
of the Manila cablegrams, the actions
of Gov. Wood in relation to the
Philippine government, it's legislation,
its banks. it's railways. sugar centralS
and efforts, if any, to exploit the is
land by American commercial inter
ests. the deposit of Philippine govern
ment in money In American banks. the
facts regarding a Filipino stable govern
ment and any other matters proper
for a full report thereon to aid Con-
Eress In preparing any remedial legis-
lation."
Discussing the need of searching
inquiry Mr.. Frear declares that Con-
gress should make a full report "of
any senator's, representatives or other
public officials who have received
money to influence their attitude to-
CONTINUED on Page u. Column 81
Evening star., 1923-12-20
CALIFORNIA WAS OCEAN
BED 100000 YEARS AGO
Fossil of Whales Rib Found in
Canyon Convinces Scientists
of Ancient Status.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Los ANG GELES, December 20.--The
fossil of a whales rib has convinced
scientists that southern California
was at the bottom of the ocean not
more than 100000 years ago, ac-
cording to statements by Dir. David
Starr Jordan and others of party
of paleontoIogists who have investi-
gated extensive fossil deposits in
Trabuco canyon, southeast Of here.
DR. A. j. Trege of the Los Angeles
museum, one Of the party. found the
fossil rib on bluff above the canyon.
He placed it in the miocene period.
the time of the three-toed hurse and
other mammals extant between 5000
600 and 100000 years ago. Nearby
the scientists found distinct evil
dences of three former shore lines
Besides the whales rib. members OF
the party picked up fossils or sharks
teeth and sea shells they said were
hundreds of thousands of years old.