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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29

Are there-any other personal questions you would like to ask?"
 Humphrey colored furiously. In his anna teur excursions into dective work he had stumbled upon the pride and reticence of great family of fallen fortunes. It seemed to explain Beru.-a; but he felt he had blundered brutally.
 q didn't mean to be cad,' he said re- morsefully. But you can't think how queer it was to me to hear my own tongue spoken, out here on the mountain side. Won't yod forgive me-"
 Tt is not that mind," replied she, but my mother is more sensitive She can bear her fate, but she cannot bear the pity ,f others. She does not wish it to be known that she is living here.'
 Varley began to suspect a wholly new reason for what was lacking in his recep- tion at the cottage on the night of his in- trusion. His own position in the royal household would make him most unwel- come visitor; and the more so upon night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
lasn't been polished for a month he

when they had invited hotel waiter to supper.
 Anton must know quite we'll that Varley could not speak long with his mother and sister before realizing that they were oo peasant women. Therefore, his desire to get rid of him was abundantly accounted for. The Engishman began to wonder whether he was on wholly false scent.
 Need I assure you that your secret will be safe with me- he began, and stopped short he wondered whether he was ius- tified in keeping this curious news from Evadne. To cover his irresoution and en- barrassment, he began to talk of anything that came into his head; and after some while he found that they were conversiny together with pleasure which at least seemed to be mutual. They spoke of Eng land and of English books. He offered to lend her some. She was evidently tempted to accept, but finally declined, and he guessed at all the thoughts which lay be- hind her refusal Her mother would no doubt dislike his coming to and fro. It would imperial her secret And he knew that on so slight an acquaintance he would be striking quite a false note if he sug- gested bringing literature to the spot where they now sat, with view to secrecy.
 He saw that she was not at her ease with him. She was restless, and her eyes roailed up and down the path as if in fear of be- ing interrupted. Yet he had feeling that that if she could grow t. trust him she might like him.
 She herself put an end to the talk after waiting as though to offer him the chance of taking leave himself.
 q must now wish you good afternoon" she said with dignity. "I must go home. Please understand that all l can promise with regard to this letter is to show it D my brother. As it contains something of value, he will very likely decline to take charge of it."
 "In that case he can bring it back to me, or return it to the princess herself. We'll, good-by, if I must go. acF@x ny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29

England went to war all the English young men went to fight for their countryw
 Humphrey crimsoned, but he pulled him. self together at once to reply to this unex- pected attack. q remained at the Court of Kilistra by the special instructions of my government, to encourage the pro-ally feel ing there; and when King Boris declared war, went with his army to the front"
 There was both dignity and patience in his manner as he made his explanation, and the girl looked as if she felt it. She hung her head but the innocent ruse did not hide her blush, and Varley decided that she was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen. She did not, however, capitulate.
 q believe you to be spy," said she. "Why are you here? Why did you come the other night, so late, to our cottage?"
 "A spy-here?" echoed Varley like one astounded. "What could put the idea of spy into your head? Why should a spy come here? What is there for him to dis cover?"
 "There is nothing," she replied, evidently disconcerted. "So-so, why dc you come twice-up here where no one ever comes for nothing!"
 He thought how easily he could have made purely personal reply; but this would have been fatal.
 "So you remember that came before?" was all that it occurred to him to say. He said it gently, under his breath; and was astonshed at the result. Tears sprang to her eyes and she flashed look of passion ate resentment.
 q have not forgiven you," she said. "You looked at me, and you doubted my word. Yes, you did,"
 Varley smiled slightly.
 Tt was not wise of Anton to show me so plainly that he wanted to get rid of me-" he retorted "I could see that you were expecting a visitor to supper. Kilistrian peasants don't indulge in all that blaze of light for nothing, you know. I happen to know also, who your expected guest was
 -"
 Once more he obtained an effect he had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29

THE BIRMINGHAM AneEHERALD SUNDAY, APRIL 2s sa
Evening star., 1923-11-26
DIRECTORS FACING
CHARGE OF NEGLECT
Golden & Co. Board Accused in
Court by Trustee in
Bankruptcy.

Joseph 4. Burkart. trustee in
bankruptcy of Golden K Co., produce
merchants. today asked the District
Supreme Court to require the direc-
tors Of the corporation to bear the
burden OF its Indebtedness for alleg-
ed negligent. unlawful and improper
conduct as directors of the company"
Named as defendants are Arthur =.
Chaplin, George +. Sacks, Frank W.
Murphy, and the personal representa-
tives Of the late William Golden Carter,
president of the company, and the late
William 5. IYashburn, (. director. The
defendants are alleged to have done
certain things and neglected others,
which are claimed to have been in
dereliction OF their duty as direc-
tors.
The chief complaint against the dl-
rectors seems to be that they per-
mjtted President Carter to run the
business of the corporation as thoug n
it was his private enterprise, and did
not see to it that the resolutions OF
the board Of directors were carried
out by the president and by Arthur
Murphy, the treasurer. speclnc
charge of ordering a dividend pay
ment after the company was insolvent
is among the complaints of the trus-
tee in bankruptcy.
As a result of the alleged neglect
of the directors, the court is ADVISED,
the company became insolvent, and
now owes S344,91T.66, to offset which
the trustee has been able to marshal
assets of only $10S,06S.90. Attorney
Joseph d. Sullivan appears for the
trustee.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
WILL ISSUE DECIDED
BY SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court Of the United
States, in a case answering q ques-
tion propounded by the District Court
Of Appeals as 10 the burden or PROOF
IN certain will cases. laid down the
rule that In the District OF Columbia,
under a Cavsat to IL will challenging
-he mental capacity of the testator'
whether before or after the VIII mas
been admitted to probate. the burden
of proCP on the issue, whether the
IeStator at the time of executing the
will, was OF sound and disposlng
mind and capable OF execueins a valid
deed on contract, is upon the cav
Gator"
on the contested will case OF John
Brosnan. jr.. Mary Branhall; Irene
NcCarty It al, VS.. Margaret E. Bros
nan. The opinion was handed down
by Mt Justice Sanford. who said IN
part that the code OF the District OF
Columbia provides for the probate of
a will in solemn form. upon the ming
Of the petition, to all persons inter
asted in the estate by service or clta-
tion or publications; permits anybody
in interest to file a cayeat in opposl-
ton TO its probate upon or prior 10
the hearing; and il the Will be acnlt-
ted to probate, permits any person IN
interest within a specified time there
after to file a caveat and pray that
the probate be revoked. 1t IS furtner
provided that no will shall be good
and effectual unless the person max
ing the same be at the time OF its
execution of sound and dfsposing
mind and capable OF executing valid
deed or contract
THE certificate OF the Court OF APP
peals," says the opinion OF Mr.. Justice
Sanford, does not show speclncally
whether the caveat was filed be1ore
or after the probate Of the Will; but
for the purpose of giving the instruc-
tions requested as to the rule OF law
in the District OF Columbia this Is
immaterial, whatever may be the ef-
Tect of the distinction elsewhere. The
questions as to the burden of proofs
under a caveat challenging the mental
capacity of the testator before or
i4fter the probate of the will have
given rise to much conflict OF opinion
in Jurisdictions The ques-
tions submitted for consideration on
trial in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia were whether
the testator was at the time of the
execution of the will capable of exc
cutting q valid deed or contract and
whether the will was procured by
threats, menace and duress or by
fraud. The trial court directed q YER
dict gainst the caveator and ordered
the will to De admitted to probate"
Evening star., 1923-11-26
SEEK TO RESTORE
VETS TO BUREAU
American Legion Officials in
Appeal for Review of En-
] craving Force Cut.

Discussion of the possibility Of re-
turning to the bureau of engraving
and printing several ex-soldiers dis
charged in the reduction OF forces
recently was begun today by com
mittee from the American Legion,
headed bv Gel. James A. Drain, with
Undersecret&ry of the Treasury Win
Ston.
Although no official announcement
was Forthcoming following the con-
ference, which lasted almost an nour,
1t was understood that Mr.. Winston
had made no specific promises In the
matter.
The undersecretary, who is in
charge of the bureau OF engraving
and printing, had called into the
head of the bureau of efficiency, and
another representative OF the bureau,
which had placed efficiency ratings
on the men discharged.
Col. Drain, following the confer
ence, declared that the American Lee
gion did not ;iscribe to the Treasury
ANY disposition to be unfair" There
had been 10 question, he said, of
bad faith" The American Legion,
that certain errors" had been made
IN the discharge of former soldiers
st the bureau and. under the veterans
preference regulation, approved by
former President Harding. certain of
the printers should not have been dis
charged.
Mr.. Brown. head of the bureau of
efficiency, was understood to have ex-
planned the system of rating all
printers for the reduction made nee
essary by the special act of Con-
gress. which displaced a number Of
men by power presses.
The committee from the American
Legion, appointed by the local de-
partment, consisted of Col. Drain,
chairman. Watson B. Miller, national
executive committeeman, and Francis
Miller, commander of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing Post Of the
American Legion.
With Mr. Brown, representing the
bureau Of efficiency was Donald Z.
Evans.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
.FlLIPIN0S ARRAYED
AGAINST WOOD VETO
Refusal of Assent to Tax-Remission
Measure May Come to Presi-
dent Coolidge.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MANILA, November 25.-Gov. Gen
Leonard Wood, before ne left for
a visit to Jaya, vetoed a bin pro-
viding for the remission of the
penalties for the payment of the
land tax during the calendar year
1923, and yesterday it was understood
that both houses OF the legislature
would pass the measure over the
veto. thus placing the matter before
President Coolidge for consideration
This Legislature is expected to
take this action next week. Gov
Gen. Wood frequently had stated
that he opposed renting taxes ex-
cept in cases of absolute necessity,
such as the visitation Of a flood
drought or epidemic.
The fight over the bill is likely to
precipitate a Showdown" between
the leaders OF the movement for Phil
ippine independence and the Amer
lean administration.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, November 20
Especially Enthusiasm over the trip
to Fairfax tomorrow to celebrate the
opening Of the Little River turnpike e
Saturday Is keen. 1t is believed the
Boosters, who will extend a welcome
to their neighbors, will be accom-
panied by nearly thousand men
and women.
REPRESENTATIVES from many organ
izations have already signif1ed their
intention of joining the party at St.
Asaph street at 1 o'clock tomorrow.
The procession will make its start
at 1880 o'clock. according to present
plans. The route will be out Duke
street road to the pike and thence
over the new concrete road which
connects this city with the valley of
Virginia. The remaining unpaved
two miles Of this road will be built in
the spring. the state highway COM
mission has assured the city
The body of Kenneth Haug, nine
teen wears old, who was killed Fri
day on the R. F. & p. tracks near
here. will be sent to Junction city,
inauest. He was struck by a train.
Alexandria teachers will be well
represented as Richmond again be-
comes the mecca of 1000 Virginia
educators with the convening of the
Virginia education conference Wed
through Thursday. Schools of the city
will be closed after a single session
on Wednesday afternoon, and will
not be reopened for studies until next
Monday, to allow the teachers Of the
local schools to participate in the
Richmond convention.
Charges against Saliie Clayton and
Hazel Lee, WHO were brought from
Richmond Saturday by Patrolman
Lawrence Padgett of the Alexandria
force to answer charges involving the
alleged theft Of $305 from a bureau
drawer In the home of William ".
Penn, sos South Fairfax street, have
been withdrawn. The matter will not
20 to court, 1t is said. Mrs. Penn is
the sister of Sallie Clayton.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
ASKS PROMPT REFUNDING
Shortridge Wants q. S. to Comply
With Tax Decision.

Prompt compliance with decisions
of the federal courts regarding the
collection of inheritance taxes in the
cases affected by the. community
property laws Of California has been
urged upon the Treasury and Justice
Departments by Senator Shortridge,
republican, California.
The senator said that approximately
$50, 900, 600 in enormously collected taxes
are to be refunded under court decisions
which have held that the portion of the
community property held by the wife
under the state laws during the life
Of the husband is not to be construed
as an inheritance upon the death of
the husband.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. November 26:
-(SPECIAL)-The commissions OF
J; Furr White 5t ana n..,,i},. Dr., Ben Ben
cd county commissioners from the
third and fourth collection dis
tricts, respectively. the former to soc
ceed ClaEett c. Hilton and the latter
20 socceed himself. have been re-
court here, as have those Of Perrie
e. Waters, elected rigister of wills
TO succeed himself. and H. Clay Plum
1ner, chosen sheriff to succeed .Alvie
a. Moxley. All are expected to sub
scribe to the oath of Office within
Iner. who will probably not take
charge Of his office until January !.
Judgments have been awarded in
the circuit court here as follows:
Semmes Motor Company vs.. Ray
inond P. Leizear and James z. Fitz-
gerald. s543.4l; Continental Trust
Company VS.. Charles r. Magnum. s4,
095.78; Victor H. Steckel VS.. Joseph
Ii. Savage, s508.50; Harry K. Daugh-
erty VS.. william l.. Chambers. s45l. .94
e275: PiedmontMount Airy Guano
company VS.. Susan F. Rowland
S255.47; william B. Fawley VS.. P. G.
Waddle. James E. Hubble and George
$. Waddle. s1S2.60; George r. Snow
den VS.. Ella Crawford, s153.36; Hugh
S165.20: Gertrude f. McGavin VS.
Edward D. Hesen, s121.46; Columbia
National Bank vs.. Susan F. Rowland
S129.60; Barber & Ross vs.. NJ. B
french & Co.. s35s.s6; Eugene G
Bennett Poe, s117.12: William B
Fawley vs. Bali Brothers. s13715i
Clarence E. Burruss VS.. Wilbur Mon
day, s9632; Clifton ]. Dronenburg
vs. Harrison G. Ward. s88.34; William
370.94; Edward L. Strohecker VS.
Charles H. Merryman, $50.
Miss Brita l. Wingeroth and Parke
W. Sweigert. both of Mohmton. Pa.
visited Rockville Saturday afternoon
and were married.
University. famed author and recog-
nized authority on economics, will
lecture in st. Mary's Hall here next
Sunday evening.
Gaithersburg Council, Knights Of
snniversary in St. Martins Hall
Gaithersburg. tomorrow evening. A
feature OF the program is an address
by DR.. Charles l.. Griffith, state
deputy for the District of Columbia.
The sounding of the fire alarm Sat-
urday afternoon sent the Rockville
Heath Butt. two miles out in the
country When they reached there
they found a chimney on fire, but the
house in no danger. An application
of chemical quickly subdued the
flames.
Following the regular services at
the Christian Church here yesterday
morning Z. Lowery Scott was or
dained as an elder of the church. The
exercises were In charge of the pas
Tor, Rev. S. J. Goode, who read an
appropriate passage Of Scripture and
spoke.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
JOHNSON LAUNCHES
HIS CAMPAIGN TODAY
Will Explain Principles in Speech
Before Chicago Real Es-
tate Board.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November 26.-fliram
w. Johnson. United States senator
from California. the only avowed re
publican presidential candidate, will
arrive in Chicago today to open his
campaign.
He will deliver his first real speech
since announcing his candidacy to-
morrow night at a dinner of the Cook
County Real Estate Board.
He is expected to speak freely"
detailing some of his platform prin-
ciples and indicating his campaign
policy.
Today Mr.. Johnson is expected to
confer with William Wrigley, jr.,
chairman of his Illinois committee.
and other prominent republicans sup
porting him.
Evening star., 1923-11-26
SIXTH CENTENARY RITES.

ROME, November 26.-The cele-
bration of the anniversary of the
sixth centenary of the canonization
of st. Thomas Aquinas took place
yesterday morning in the Church OF
Santa Maria Minerva in the presence
Of Cardinal Vannutelli and six othe
members of the cardinalate and nu-
merous members of the papal house
hold. The -papal diplomatic corps
also attended.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
TuCice Told Section
HCIds Final Meeting

The Twice Told Tales Section Of
the Woman's Ten Thousand Club
held its last meeting yesterday af-
ternoOn at the club house, Mrs. r.
b. Fuller acting as hostess. Mrs.
3urrit3 S. Allen presided. Mrs.
Fuller was elected to tell the story
before the ciuO next year.
Mrs. Kepley was then introduced
as the story teller of the afternoon,
and gave review Of EIamlin Car
land s GA Daughter of the Middle
Border" in most delightful way.
The book is full of sidelights on
human nature, and the homely life
Of the middle west is splendidly
portrayed therein. Mrs. Keplcy's
style of presentation is unusually
pleasing and her selection of pass
ages telling of the home environ
ment and love life of Hamlin Gar
land made. the story of much inter
est to her hearers.
After the roll call had been an
swered with current events, Mrs.
w. II. Lavayea in witty verse
compared the members of the sec
tion to the animals in the circus
ring, and Mrs. Allen, the chairman,
to their trainer. She cleverly told
how Mrs. Allen had "put them
through their PAGES" and how
they in turn, had tried to "pcr-
form their best for her. She then
presented Mrs. Allen with a token
of esteem from members of the
section, giving sterling for ster
ling" as she aptly expressed it.
Mrs. Allen responded briefly,
thanking the members for thei:
gift and for their cooperation
which had made her years work II
pleasure to be long remembered.
Mrs. Fuller, assisted by Mrs. La
vayea, served punch at the close
of the afternoon.
The officers of the section for
next year will be Mrs. Forrest
Kutz, chairman, Mrs. Don c. Bitler,
vice chairman, and Mrs. j. F..
Baker, secretary-treasurer
Guests present Were Mesdames j.
r. Ford, j. c. Ferestad of San Di-
ego, c. G. Cotton, Elmer A. Todd,
j. d. johnson, Frank Anderson,
Afford and Miss Laura SWEET.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Accordion Pleats
Are IT. Again
in Fashion World
Ey HEDDA HOYT
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May 22.-Accordion
pleats are also the latest instru-
mucts of fashion. In the selection OF
summer frocXs, nets, lace, pastel
shades of chiffon and voille all
play the role of the accordion.
4 One can buy these materials ready
plcatcd by tie yard at many of the
department stores, in an assortment
of colors and combinations Of coors.
Sometimes black and white net COM
bined in layers are pleated in skirt
lengths and used with plain bodicos
of black net for the summcr after
noon gown.
For Dance Frocks
Dance frccks also dance to the
tune of the accordion, with skirts of
plcated chiffon in pastel tolors at
tached TO plain bodices of the same
material. These simple dance frocke
are more populra just at present
than the beaded effects with eng
ing lines, as they are more summery
and allow more freedom of motion
for the dance. White lemon and
almond green are tho favorite colors
used for the dance frock.
Dressy gowns for street wea: are
not without their share of p,2ats,
which often begin at the knee, civ
ing the new fIolnce effect.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Little Betty Thomas is
HoR0yed by LaIO2 Party

EdgewilGe, - the beautiful coun.
try home of Mrs. j. F. Waterman
was the scene of Il charming lawn
party Saturday when Mesdames J.
r. Garren and j. F. Waterman en-
tertained nnmber of children IS Il
farewell courtesy to little Miss
Betty Thomas, who with her par
onts, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Thomas, viii
leave early in June for q summer
in Europe.
The afternoon was spent in play
ing games on the lovely lawn, Miss
Mary Thomas planning the differ
ent events. Betty Thomas, and
Alice and Alta Waterman danced
fairy dances in costume which
were much enpoyed.
After several hours Of romping
and fun, the happy Youngsters were
called to the big table where deli
cious REFRESHMENTS were served. The
center decorf tion Of the table con
sisted of a miniature hay stack,
with tiny chickens perchcd upon
it, and various animals scattered
about it. A ribbon extended to
each child S place from the stack,
and when these were pulled, a gift
for each one was found hidden
away in the hay. Candies were
served in dainty baskets.
Little Miss Betty was presented
with { gold bracelet by her friends.
Those making up the party were
Betty Thomas, Helen and Dorothy
Clark, Margie and Della Brooks,
Harriet Stafford, Eleanora Smith,
Jane Anderson, Rita Hale, Velma
Hoffman, and Alice and Alta
Watorman.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Prayer MeetiEg Place
Charged TO CorM.ck0cis

The mid-weoE meeting of the
Christian church will be held to-
night at To-. lie place has been
changed from the l.. W. Oyerhols-
er's home to the j. S. Carmichael s
home at G20 Hamilton avenue, due
to the illness of Mrs. l.. Alien,
mother of Mrs. Ovel:.oiser.
The program will consist of a sing,
Bible study and business session
of the Bible school cabinet under
the leadership Of Frank Lake, sup.
erintendent. Members and friends
are invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Junior College Girls
Entertain at Clubhouse

Tomorrow afternoon the girls of
the Junior College will entertain
the girls of the senior classes of the
various high schools of the valley
It a japanese tea and reception
which viii be held at the Woman s
Ten Thousand Club form to 6
0 clock, \ clever program hes been
planned, and as a large number of
acceptances have been received
from the nigh school girls, de-
lightful time is anticipated.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
LoCIL Girl Reserves
Help iH Installation

Last night the Officers of the
local Girl Reserves motored to Cal
eXire- 10 assist with the installation
of the Officers of the new Girl Re-
serves group which is being organic
ed inthc CalcXico high school. Miss
Ida Watt, the new camp secretary
who viii be at Hipass this summer,
and the Misses Melba Crane, Lula
Sue Pope, Mildred Glanagin, end
Romaine Richmond made up the
party.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Mrs. FdJUcett and Daughter
10 SpeN6 Summer ira L. A.

Contrary to reports, Mrs. Hazel
Fnwcett Welch will not take Eu-
ropean trip this summer. Her plans
have been changed and she and her
mother, Mrs. viii F&wcett, expect
to spend the summer season in and
around Los Angeles, visiting sever
al mountain and coast resorts in
that section. They leave the latter
part Of the week for Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
More Than 100 Attend
G. E.. County Social

The County Christian Endcavor
Social held at The Presbyterian
church Saturday evening swas .
great success, over 100 from vari-
Gus parts of the valley being pres
ent. Clever stunts and games furn-
ished the diversions of the evening.
Everyone present reported jolly
time. Punch and waters were serv-
cd