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Evening star., 1924-02-24

these eyes. They went inside to-
gether.
To make sure, perhaps that was in
Lewis mind; to assume himself the
tragic thing was true. Yet there was
little enough for him to see, now
that the moment was come. Meg and
Well shook hands, and VIII said
gravely:
Mrs. Thomas now, aren't your
Meg nodded.
Yes she answered.
You look the same" Will told her.
.'Oh. l guess / am the same" she
replied.
Then others intervened. Little
enough to see. yet enough, perhaps,
for the. attentive eye.
Lew and Meg got home toward sun
down, and Meg went to change her
clothes. Lew followed her into the
house and waited, sitting in the liv-
ing room till she emerged. When she
came out he rose and stretched him
self, rs though sleep were heavy upon
him.
We'll" he yawned loudly, guess
III feed the cows"
''Tll get supper" she told him, and
would have passed him toward the
kitchen. He put his arm before her.
stopped her. drew her gently toward
him. kissed her, unresisting.
You're sweet, Meg" he whispered.
you've been a good wife to me-
She could not bear it. Turned her
eyes away and brushed free of his
arms and left him there.
Lew went out into the barnyard.
He started toward the barn. then
hesitated, bethinking himself. He
Evening star., 1924-02-24

might spare her this much Of stark
distress. Joe Mears lived a little way
down the road, and Joe himself was
visible on his kitchen porch. Lev;
shouted to him:
Hey, joel"
"Halloo" Joe replied.
Lew beckoned. Come on up here.
I want to show you the old sow's
pigs"
BE up right away" Joe promised.
''In be pulling down some hay"
Lew shouted, and went into the barn.
In the great interior of the old
structure he went about what he had
to do with no delay. There was a
pitchfork outside the tie-up. With
this in his hand, he climbed the lad
der to the NOW, scaled another ladder
to the uppermost timbers, where some
of last years hay was still slowed.
forked down ration of the dusty
stuff. and saw it fall before the win
dows of the tie-up.
He stood then for a moment, the
pitchfork in his hand. poised on the
timber, a we'll of space below him.
Swallows and doves twittered about
MS mead one came so near IN Its
alright that he might have struck it
with his hand. He smiled little.
watching the bird till it settled on
the edge of it's nest and sat, rega rd-
ing him with bright, black eyesl
Then he said softly. Well" and
smiled again. The birds in fresh
fright filled the great NOV with their
wheelings and their low, piping cries.
AS he had arranged, it was Joe
Mears who found him-crumpled on
the old barns floor,
Copyright. 1924.)
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Then--it was in June-Wili Motley
came home alive.
The news of Wits Homecoming
somewhat preceded his arrival. The
discussion Of a memorial monument
to him was at that time in full swing
Designs had been suggested. Then
one Saturday morning Lee Motley re-
ccived a telephone call summoning
him to East Harbor.
IT knew your son." the message
was. II came up on the boat this
morning with some things OF his for
you.''
Ice set off at once. Soon after he
was gone Jim Saladine telephoned
from town to Will Bissell the news
itself-that VIII Motley was alive.
II met him on the street" said Jim.
Hes telephoned for Lee to come in
so they can figure on breaking it easy
to his mother
She had been ailing for years.
heart overtaxed by a life Of toll.
Will told the word judiciously that
morning. BY noon every one in the
village had heard the tidings. There
was talk of a reception, but Will
Quashed that.
Wait till he's seen his folks" he
advised.
So toward noon Lee Motley brought
his son home-a son wasted and thin
Evening star., 1924-02-24
BY BEN AMES WILLIAMS

said, only the subdued note Of his
voice, the murmur Of their daughters
replies.
r = i *
nNE night. when Meg had come out
~ on the porch with him to say
goodnight, Lew asked her to marry
him. He blurted out the bald words,
almost unconscious that he spoke
them, her face was SO lovely in the
cool darkness of the night. When he
had spoken he waited, frightened, and
then Meg began to cry. and he took
her in his arms. Before he went home
she had confessed that she guessed
she would marry him. About a
month later they were married, and
ne took her home TO the farm il
North Fraternity
1t was true, as Fraternity had said.
that Lew with Meg and Lew with
others were two different men. But
after his marriage Jim Saladine and
other observant folk thought they
perceived change in Lew; thought
he was milder. even while he held
forth beside Will Bisselrs store. His
voice was as loud as ever, but he was
not quite so sure of himself; not
quite so positive.
Those who occa sionally stopped at
the house to speak TO Meg saw that
Lew wiped his feet at the door; he
took Off his barn boots before coming
into Meg's kitchen from the shed: he
was careful to wash his hands clean
before using the spotless towel
There was a humility about him
vaguely pitiful in SO loud and boast
full man.
A man not easy to read. this Lew
Thomas, so newly wed. 1t was to be
expected, for instance, that such a
braggart would boast of the excel
lence Of this wife of his. But Lew
never spoke Of Meg except in re-
sponse to formal inquiry. When he
answered such a Question his voice
was a little more gentle than usual.
Fraternity, unable to understand him,
liked him less and less. Only Jim
Saladine and Chet McAusland and one
or two others guessed something Of
what went on within the man.
Yet the thing was plain enough.
He had thought Of Meg Freeland as
pretty: had come at last to love her
very dearly and devotedly-to love
her so well that his very love for her
modified himself in vital ways. So
he won her at last and welded her
and took her home. And within the
month began to suspect that Meg did
not love him at all.
She was a simple person, this Meg
of his. Will Motley had been dear to
her. His going left wound in her
which would not heal. When Lew
sepght her out and wooed her so
gently the pain was somewhat
soothed. She thought she loved him;
married him in that conviction. and,
having married him, with simple and
unostentatious devotion to what she
held her duty. meant to love him all
her life.
But the plain fact was that she
still loved poor. dead Will Motley,
and whatever may be said about q
man and his loves a woman does not
easily love two men at once.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
THE BRAGGART.
Drama tic Incident Which Was an Afterma tn of War;

Law had, where Meg was concerned,
singular acuteness of perception. In
the rapture of first marriage he was
somewhat blinded by his own happi-
ness, but after a few weeks his eyes
cleared. One night, as they sat at
supper. he came behind her chair and
strok ed her hair, and as he did SO he
knew, without being able to under.
stand how he knew, that she was
holding herself rigidly still by an ef-
fort while she submitted to this caress
of his.
1t is probable that LEWIS loud
tongue was in some part an armor
which he put on against the world to
hide the real humility of his heart.
He had thought for little while that
Meg Freeland loved him. He was the
more ready to believe now that she
did not-convinced himself in tho
days that. followed by watching her
In many small ways.
\ i: !: l.
REING convinced. this loud and
wordy man set himself then to
WOO his wife all over again; devoted
and persistence that could only
have sprung from such stout humility
as his. He saw that she was q good
housewife, so he made her task easy
for her by every means within his
power. He was careful not to litter
the rooms she liked to keep neat:
careful not to bring mud into the
house: careful to keep himself fire.
from the soiling influences which be-
set the farmer.
Meg was not blind. She saw what
Lew was about. and liked him more
and more. and sometimes when she
was honest with herself and knew she
did not love her husband she was
very sorry for him and very kind to
him thereafter. He did so much for
her; she was so anxious to do every
thing for him, yet could not IL she
would.
The winter passed in this wise.
Spring came and found them no closer
to one another than this-that he
loved her. that she liked him for all
his dumb and silent wpoing.
1t was in March or April that Joe
Race told Lew about VIII Motley.
Lew. OF course, had known Will years
before: knew that Will had gone to
war and been killed. One day Joe
Race and Gay Hunt and Lew were
talking together, and they spoke of
the proposal to put a memorial stone
for VIII in the cemetery above the
town. Lew favored 1t and offered q
subscription. Joe Race eyed him and
said:
You know. folks thought Meg
would marry him when he came
home"
Lew was still for a moment. careful
to control himself. He knew Joe Race
was a liar: did not fully believe
would not in any case let him see his
pain.
will was fine boy he said, and
dropped the matter there.
But what Joe Race had said stuck
in his mind and would not be put
aside. Meg was still so far away
from him.
Evening star., 1924-02-24
THE VOYAGERS
BY j. A. WALDRON.

taurant with Belle Jilton, the very
prettiest young woman in the chorus.
Belle had never lacked fancy meal
tickets, but there was something
about Hiram that appealed to her.
This same evening, as Hiram and
Belle sat daliying with terrapin,
broiled SQUAD, turkey and trimmings.
while the band droned the almost
threadbare music of worn-out dances,
Hiram came to a conclusion.
"Will you marry me?"
"Why not?''
Tonight"
How about license?"
well, then, as soon as we can ar
range it?"
Haven't 1 answered you, dearest?"
:: y = x
A Nd so it was settled. Late the
next day Hiram and Belle were
on board a steamship. Just before
they sailed Hiram had sent a mes
sage to Bartholomew, advising him of
rnomentous step. While the ship
was seeking open water Hiram got
wireless from Bartholomew that for
a space-hunting editor: You are
disinherited." it said.
'Thatll not make any difference
with you, sweetheart, will it?" asked
Hiram, showing the message.
why, no-if-if-'
"If 1 can mako a living, you mean?
Why, I'm sure / can. And we'll save
money by cutting this trip a bit
short"
But your father will relent. sup
pose, when he has had time to cool
off,
Il don't depend on that. The old
gentleman never backs up"
They were dropping the pilot, and
several passengers. including Hiram
and Belle, crowded to the rail. Hiram,
in an access of love. covertly pressed
his lips to Bellies hand. She. sudden
ly thoughtful, had just seen a face
she knew and cast a glance back
ward. 1t was an older flame. Carlton
Cherry, who gave her frank and ad-
miring look of recognition. He had
lost a fortune, and among his econo-
mics Of late had been elimination of
White Way activities. Belle had read
in this very mornings paper that
Carlton, having come into a new for
tune by the death Of an aristocratic
aunt, was sailing to their own desti-
nation.
"oh. we'll, DEAR" said Belle to Hi
ram, 'we'll not worry about the fu-
| ture."
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Evening star., 1924-02-24

Y you are sure it isn't forged, HI
" ram?" Bartholomew Wings
question, half in earnest and
half in jest, referred to his
sons diploma. which the elder had
examined with some suspicion when
the younger returned from college
Its the raj thing" was Hiram's
reply.
We'll, all I've got to say, then"
commented Bartholomew, 'is that
you must have a lot in you"
II don't get you exactly. dad"
ANY boy that could raise the devil
you raised in college and yet come
out with this is a wonder. and I'm
proud of you. And now We'll talk
business"
Hiram, who had cherished a crouch
for this detail of his christening un-
til he had won the name of Hi Filler"
among the boys, had not carried of
any special student honors, but in the
role of good fellow" he had dis
tanced all comers and won many a
trophy. Some of the things he had
done were bound to become college
traditions
"You cost me lot, boy" said Bar
tholomew, land now that I'm going
to take you into the business. I sup
pose you'll expect at least as much
as you spent in college,"
"Can't you raise the ante little.
dad"
you'll have to start at the same
figure, but if you behave yourself I'll
raise it after the first year. I'll de-
posit $4,000 quarterly for you to draw
on. II you exceed the allowance dur
ing the first year I'll reduce it."
"All right, dad. Ill be good"
X y y
AND so it was settled. Hiram's s
& place in the family business was
lregarded by others who had to work
by the clock as a raw sinecure. He
didn't have to punch a time-slip. In
fact, his hours were regularly irreg-
ular.
1T think, son." said Bartholomew
| to Hiram one afternoon as he met
the youth leaving the office at 2
o'clock, you'd get more interested In
business If you should get married"
Maybe, dad"
"And / think I'll look around for a
likely young woman"
Hadn't that ought to be my job?"
""Well, perhaps. But how would
Caroline Glider do?"
"Rather a tough locker, dad, for
steady companion. Even Msieu Pas
telle, the famous portrait painter.
who was paid for good job. made
her look a feminine promoter of revo-
luton"
But her money. boy"
"I thought you had bunch Of it."
Bartholomew laughed at the jest
and Hiram went forth to a. matinee.
He had gone to certain theater day
! and night for quite a period. After
the performance he had been seen al
most as frequently at reserved ia
BILE In the swellest neighboring res
Evening star., 1924-02-24
He Passed.

A Wall street broker. desiring
eleven clerks, asked the following
question on an examination: "Who
formed the first company?
A bright youth, a bit puzzled. but
not to be f1oored. wrote: Noah sue
cessfully fioated company while the
rest of the world was in liquidation"
His application was accepted.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

LID Enoch Thomas Of North
Fraternity died-died in his
bed, like the sober and re-
spectacle citizen he was.
Evening star., 1924-02-24

Y you are sure it isn't forged. Hi
" ram?" Bartholomew Wings
question, half in earnest and
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New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
WORLD COURT IDEA
 FREE FROM LEAGUE
Report Of Foreign Relations
 Committee Today

Washington. May 27.--Adoption of the senate foreign relations com mittees world court plan would en- able President Coolidge to promptly conclude with the states now adher- ing to the court, a simple direct and reasonable agreement" the commit ice majority declared today in its formal report.
 Tn reporting this resolution" the report said, the committee has taken affirmative and favorable action upon ihe recommendation of President Harding and President Coolidge that We should adhere to the court. but not to the league of nations.
 The resolution accepts the court as an established institution and con- firms the tenure of the present indges. Under its terms the United States Without reservations and with out the least interference with the business of the court, will align itself with 4S other states in maintaining nd perpctuation this important in rrnational tribunal.
 "On the other hand the United "ates will remain in that event wholly -'ce from any legal relation to the
 ague of nations, not only will this
 true as to the United States, but ne existing legal relation hctween the 'purt and the league will be severed ar all states, so that tho tied States 5ill occupy no anomalous "r peculiar position, but will stand upon the same
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
TO STOP AT BERLIN
A?w Haven Grants Better Travelling Facilities To New Britain Travellers To New York and Boston.

Following the conference between rl representatives of. the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Paonessa and city officials and the officials of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road at the New Britain club last week, Miss Mary F.. Curtin, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has been advised that additional passenger service between New York and Boston will be given New Britain travellers.
 Train No. SO, leaving New York at 4 o'clock and due at Berlin at 6:30, daylight saving time. will be stopped at the Berlin station beginning June IS, to lot off passengers from New York and take on passengers for Bos- ton.
 This will give through service to New Britain people and will relieve train No. so from New York 10 Springfield, which travels i5 minutes ahead. of carrying passengers 10 New Britain from New York. Heretofore it has been necessary for Boston pas scngcrs traveing on No. Go to go 10 Hartford. Passengers for Boston on this train after June l5 can make con nections on the 6:13 dinkey out of New Britain.
 The telegram telling of the change is signed by r. C. Coley, general pas senger agent.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
22.i MILES ON A GALLON.
Lexington Concord Makes Fine show
 ing in Test Today.

Three contestants for the prize of $50 offered for the nearest estimate to the mileage covered Oy the new Lex ngton Concord sedan on q single gal lon of gas were found to be tied at the close of the official test made this afternoon by C. A. Bence. The three people will decide whether to split the prize or to draw for the lucky one.
 The car was driven from Mir. Fences office to Southington and return, proceeding as far as Frank lin Square before the gas gave out, the distance covered being PA. On the trip with Mir. Bence were the three judges, A. Buol, Frank II. Shield and T. F. Jackson.
 Tho nearest estimate was a2.3 miles made by ANcl Carlson Of CT Prospect street. Louis Wallen Of 24S South Main street and Edward II. Christ of 56 Murray street.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
footing as all the rest"
 Two Particulars

In two important particulars, the report said, the resolution "goes be- yond the proposal Of President Hard ing and embodies two ideas which President Coolidge has emphasized" !"
 "One of these" it was added. lis the American idea of court to which not only league members, but all states may adhere-the idea. that is, of true world court.
 "The other is the idea of world law for a. world court to interpret and apply. Without such a body of law made for it, call the tribunal court of law, but it will necessarily become either a mere tribunal of arbitration or else nternational lawmaker.
 "The idea of world court can be attained under the Resolution, because it proposes to allow adhcrance to the court by any state recognized by any signatory power"
 Under the heading the relation of court and lea ague," the committee re- port asserted that direct and cital connection exists through .'the provi- sion of the statute that judges shall he elected by the assembly and coun- cil," by reason of the leagues payment of all court expenses, and through the authority, given in the covenant 10 the league, to call for advisory opinions.
 Opinions Advisory
 Flight of the nine opinions from inc court to date have been advisory" the report continued. "EXistence of the above described relations between the court and league constituted no ditll- culty in the way of President Hard ing's proposal so far ss league advo- cates were concerned, but to President Harding and Secretary Hughes the re- lation was fatal obstacle, and in his messa gc of February 24, 1923, he was at pains to make this clear"
 The main question thus became, the report said. whether the amendment shall be such as to prevent legal re- lation between the United States and
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27

the league, or such as to sever for everybody and forever, the existing re- lation between the court and league"
 The committee majority chose the latter alternative, and declared that to accomplish the result desired it was necessary to secure adoption Of the amendments proposed in the res olution.
 ''Instead of perpetuating the sys- tenn of electng judges by action of the assembly and council of the League of Nations" the report said, the committee resolution proposes direct action by the signatories themselves. XXX X. The change is Of vital i'm portance, but can be made without the least disturbance of the court of its Jurisdiction. There is no good req son why it's proposal by the United States should not meet with ready ac- ceptance by the other powers. Tho committee resolution presents to the senate in exact language the protocol and statute as they would read if amended, No room is left for misun- derstandinG between the executive and the senate. \ \ X X.
 All the other amendments speci- fled in the resolution, with one eycep- ton are merly incident to tho sever ance of the legal relations between the court and the league. The sxccp- ton relats to the vote of the British Empire. NxxXX. In the present sit nation there appears to the committee to be no good reason why, in tho choice of future judges, the vote of the United States should not weigh as heavily as that Of the British Elm pire."
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
New Preparations NIirId,c

London. May 27.--Thc German cabinet shuttle has placed the Dawes rcparation settlement plan in a position or uncertainty so far az Ger many's acceptance is concerned. but British officials who are keeping in close touch with events in Berlin hold 10 the opinion formed some time ago that no German government can con- eeitably be so stupid as to reject tho experts proposals. It is believer here that the continuity Of foreign policy which the nationalists have pledged is bound 10 include accept ancc Of the Dawes committees recom- mendations.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-27
INJu NOTION ISSUED
Ey Ths Associated Press.

Ey The Associated Press.
 London. May 27. -- The airplsne bc airing II. Grindell Matthews to Paris. for negotiations with a French firm for the sale Of his death ray" invention. hoppcd off today minute before solicitor arrived at the Croy- don airdrome bearing a notice that the high court had granted iempor- ary injunction to prevent the sale without tho consent of three claim ants who alleged they owned a 52 per cent share in the invention.
 Mr. Matthews. who was understood to have declined the British air ministry's proposrls for further tests Of his iByention. will be notified in Paris Of the legal action taken.