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Architects ScIcrfcd

Architects Brown X Eon Bcrcn have been selected to draw the plans for the proposed changes to the build ing at the corner of Chapel and York streets, recently purchased by Henry BrctzfeIder and Harry w. Asher. The details of the improvements will he given out later
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.AnIOinette Hnhhell.

The death occurred yesterday, at 91 Foote street, of Antoinette Bcnham widow of the late Edwin E, Hubbcll in the 71st year of her age, Funeral services will be held at her late resi- dcncc, tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
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completed
 The Vale Field Concrete Go. has just completed at their works on Derby ave. plant for curing con crete blocks by steam The blocks are made up directly from the mixer and placed on iron cars. the ears being run into thc curing room and remaining there until the blocks arc cured. They arc then run out of the other end of the room and either loaded onto trucks or stored in the yard. The room has a capacity of 10000 blocks By this pro- cess the manufacturers are able to take q mans order for blocks when he starts to dig cellar and have the blecks on the ground before the found- atlons arc completed The steam pro- cess requires from IS hours to three days, whereas the old process took from 30 to 70 days for properly curing the blocks The plant is fitted mp with the Miracle and Hercules machines and the company is now able to pro- ducc blocks as economically az any body in tho country
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Charles II. Bets.

The funeral of Charles II Betts, ir- fant son Of Charles II. Bctts, who died Saturday, took place from his par cnts residence. Talmadge street. yesterday afternoon Rev \. C. Pow ell oinciated and the intormcnt was in Wcstvillc cemetery
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s1M Marine Record. AdES
pOIRT OF NEW HAVEN

Arrived, Schooner Rayola British. from stone Haven New Brunswick. sch Grace E, Willard for Branrord: sch. Re- heccG Douglas from Georgetown via I'rldgeporG tug Sarah r. McWilliams five bargcs from New York; tug John Garott, four barGos, from New York
 Sailed; Sch, Ada J. Campbell from New Nork' sclL William Neelcy for New York; tug James McWillama fhroe barges, for New York. tug Mablc. two barRes for New York, tug John Gar rett two bargcs for New York, tug Sarab MrWillams light for Bridge, port.
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Whitney Avenue Building.

Architects Allen & Williams have been commissioned to draw plans for the proposed store and apartment building to be erected in Whitney ave nuc for R H. Ncsbit The plans call for a brick structure, about 35x9i feet, with fancy brick front.
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IhICina tllprhurst,

Tho death occurred yesterday at her home. 721 state street, of Lucina, wifc of John Adlerhurst Funeral scr- vices will bc held from her lato resi- denco tomorrow morning at $ o'clock Intcrment will be at Fresh Pond L. L.
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OBITUARY NOTES
Daniel Flynn.

The death occurred last night of Daniel Flynn at his residence, 63 Ann street Deceased was well known Joiner and builder He Is survived by his widow, one son, Daniel, jr, two daughters Mrs, Charles Bohen and Mrs, Patrick Sullivan Arrangements for the funeral have not been com Dletpd
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GENERAL suIprI>c Nru.s

Cape Race x. r., Dec. -Stoame. Nodrrland. Antwerp for New York In wireloss communication with fine Mar. conf station hero when in longitude 5l west labou' IlOo miles oasl of Sandy Hook) at 6 D. m. Dock about 9 q. up Thursday
 Now York. Dor l3,-Arrieeds sloam- CT Philadelphia, Southampton Hnd Cherhourg; Minnohaha London.
 Saijeo steamer California. Bordcaux and Duukrk.
 LiHard, Dec R. SjguaJDod. Steamer Minnctonsa New York for London.
 Queenstown, Der l3..-Arrivod, Str Cedric New York for Liverpool (and proceedod).
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Chances m SprInrsidc

Plans have been drawn by the board of charities and correction 10 convert the top floor of the south wing of sprngsde home into a hospital The changes will cost about $4,O0O and work will probably not be started until next year,
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crnIng board of tho Sheffield scientific school Room | Sheffield han. D m
 Wednesday, Dee i6 Winter vacation begins. { D. m,
 Tuesday. Dec % Alliance Francaisc lecture, M Camille GArdc ot tho come die franca!sc Le Theatre dAntolnc, le Theatre llbrc room 2 Lampson hall, s ?, m,
 Wednesday, Ian Winter vacation ends, s a m
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awarded to the William Ritchc Co. Tho spcrry Go. will do the mason
 work s. r.. Dibblc tho plumbing, John T. Clark the painting and C, w. Clark & Son the slate roofing. AS Yet the contract for the heating has not been awarded The founda-
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CUCKOO CLOCKS.

We have nice line of these popular clocks as well as Grandfatbor C1ocke Mautpl Clocks. Alarm Clocks, etc, TWeIty per cent discount on them all.
 BROWN & DURHAM,
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Contract for Pavilion

The contract to build the proposed pavilion and bath houses at Union Grove, Morris Cove, for John J. Ryan has been awarded to w. II, Hayes The plans are by Architect C, F.. Joy,
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Bids for Library.

The following wcfe the bids sub mittcd for the erection of the pro- posed library lsldmg in West Ila- yen at the corner of Campbell ave- nuc and Elm street, the plans for which were drawn by Architeces Me Lean & Wright of Boston:
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Bridget O'NClI.

Funeral services for the late Mrs, Bridget O'Noil wife of John O'Neil. will be held this morning at o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. Inter- mont in st. Lawrence cemetery.
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IN THE UNIVERSITY.
Announcements Made Covering Ncar-
 lN Four Weeks.

Tho Yale Bulletin which is issued to cover the next four weeks contains the following announcements:
 Monday. Dec. Meeting or the gov
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tions for the building are now about completed
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-12-05

cynica! being out OF the studio with his
internal innuendoes. But there was
something supernormal about him. He
dominated both the artist and the
wife, and they We're completely under
his spell. struggle as they would to
break IT, Olga shrank from the cruelty
OF their tormentor.
IF this is a jest It is a cruel one,"
she cried
True. madame. But there is another
way. II you wish II l can be quite
truthful. Should your husband arrive
/ can tell him the portrait has not
been touched and ask his pardon"
Pardon for whatr"
"For having seen your shoulders"
This is a trap" Olga cried. turning
toward Karl for protection. What do
you want? You overwhelm me with
false insinuations. ! hardly know you
five minutes. and / imagine feel your
long fingers at my throat"
"Other pretty women do not feel
them quite so soon" he murmured,
bending toward her.
Enraged at the attitude OF the man,
Karl stepped toward him.
stop! won't allow any more OF
this" be commanded
The entrance OF Heinrich checked his
speech The old servant said:
THE tailor has sent some evening
clothes. NJ. Karl. but they are not
yours"
They are NINE" Interrupted the
stranger.
'YoursT' Karl said In amazement
"Yes. They were crushed In my
trunk" the other said coolly II told
the tailor TO press them and send them
here for the evening. l must dress, as
! am invited to the ball OF one OF the
most beautiful women In the city to-
night at the residence OF the Duke OF
Maranese."
But the duke Is not living there any
more" Olga interposed. HE is In
Madrid"
''Yes, i know that I met the duke
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Muiar went on IN light tone:
"She does not love her husband He
must bee a genius or very common
place man Marriage always is fail
ure with such men Common men live
so low that women are afraid some
one m9y steal into their lives at night
through a cellar window Genius
well genius lives on the top floor. up
toward the clouds. and with so many
gloomy steDs 10 climb. and no elevator.
it's very uncomfortable for a pretty
woman. Her ideal IS one easy fight
Of stairs 20 comfortable living rooms
on the FIRST floor"
Kari maintained silence and contin-
ued TO walk the foor lie looked at
HIS watch and. started toward the door
OF the reception room leading into the
ball. which was locked.
"This is the second time have seen
m0dame's shoulders" Mnlar remarked
casually. blowing cigarette rings In
the air.
what do you meanT7 Karl demand
ed. stung to speech by jealousy.
"Ah. 1 saw them first In Paris. at
the Louvre, fashioned OF snow white
marble. They were the shoulders OF
Venus. Am ! right KarlT"
Il don't know" the artist snapped.
"Wcn, you must take my word Tor
Il then. Mnlar said lightly. Il have
seen both. And since Alcamenes I
have known but one sculptor who
could form such wonderful shoulders. %
"WhoT' Karl asked. turning to him.
Pros Gritty" Mnlar replied senten-
tiously "Such tender. sofa exquisite
curves are possible only to women who
live perfectly. Madame must be the
wife Of a mil1ouaire."
Karl fen 70 pacing the door again.
glancing impatlenuy az the door
through which olga had fed.
"Is she dressiugT' asked Mular sIyIy.
Eyes. Karl answered nervously.
"Is there a mirror I'm your studlo?"
eyes"
Madame must be very respectable. F."
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Il WAS THINKING WHAT A SPLENDID COUPLE YOU TWO
WOULD MAKE"

Miliar said in an insinuating tone.
"She takes so long 10 dress"
your remarks are ia very bad
taste" Karl cried angrily. walking up
threateningly TO his visitor.
Millar stood erect. without changing
his expression OF ironicaI amusement.
and said:
do you wish to offend meY"
''Yes." Karl snarled.
Then yOu, too. must be respecta-
ble.' the visitor said coolly. adding. as
Karl looked at him with wonder. In
! situation like this only a very re-
spectacle man could behave with such
. Internal stupidity"
Karl was about to retort when the
studio door opened and Olga entered.
He turned quickly toward her, and
she went TO him without noticing Nil
lar.
what time is it," she asked.
Your husband viii be here IN ten
minutes" Millar interposed.
Olga turned toward him and cried
accuslngly:
Then you were not asleep in that
chair when my husband was here.
You heard him say when he would re-
turn"
Madame IS mistaken. Feminine
presentiment always feels the approach
or the husband ten minutes ahead Of
time Were it not for those ten min
utes there would be fewer locked
doors"
AS he spoke he walked over and IN
locked the door leading into the hall.
then turned and looked at them calm
ly.
as this never 10 finishT' Olga asked.
Il tried to change the subject. but
Karl would not let me-" Millar an
swered.
Il have not spoken a word" Kari
protested
by your actions. Karl; by the way
You jumped up. impatiently consulted
your watch. rushed 10 the door. Poor
chap. he was afraid" be added to
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Olga.
"Afraidr Kari exclaimed.
Yes. afraid that your husband would
come before you finished dressing
And you We're right. Karl"
why. my dear Olga Karl began
impatienuy. when the other interrupt
ed him
please, please. let US be logical" he
urged. Look at the situation. The
husband enters suddenly We'll. here
I am. back again. my darling. he an
nouuces. where is the picture7 I
must see the picture There Is none.
Kari did not work on the picture.
Your husband IS worried He does not
speak but he is irritated He wants TO
speak. and the words stick In his
throat You look at each other. un-
happy. Nothing has happened. but the
mischief Is done. What mischieff Ap-
pearances. Whatever you say makes
matters worse and compromising
situation like this is never forgotten by
the husband You go home together Ia
silence"
"Ah. II Il were Ike thatr' Karl broke
In but we are not alone. You are
here"
Milar shrugged his shoulders.
"Ah. that is it, am here. and with
one word I could dispel the Illusion"
be acQuiesced. But I know myself
am cursed with peculiar. sinister
sense OF humor. and I am afraid ]
would not say the word: hence when
the husband enters we are an silent
Then ] say. I regret TO have arrived at
such an inopportuue moment I take
my hat and walk out leaving you.
madame. your husband and Karl"
he seemed TO end keen pleasure in
the possibility Of forcing the two into
q position which would cause them
suffering and weaken the barriers OF
self control they had built up around
that boy and girl love that had come
back SO wildly TO both Had they re-
garded him as merely human it Is Ger
tain that Kari would have kicked this
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ne FROM NOWHERE; GO EVERYWHERE; AM HERE

Hello. Kari. How do you dor
'Why. how do you doT' Kari falter-
ed. looking blankly from Olga 20 the
mysterious visitor. II DON'T
You don't remember me-" the other
said Don't you recall me at Monte
CarloT-
'Oh. yes. at Monte Carlo" Kari said.
with dawning recollection
1t was an eventful day" the stran-
ger said
Yes. yes. OF course remember. II
was last fan. when / had lost all my
money playing roulette Some one
stood behind me. and IL was you. !
was afraid when I turned and saw
you. because ! fancied had seen you
a moment before beside the croupler
grinning at me as my gold pieces were
swept away. But when I had lost
everything you offered me a handful
OF gold
which you refused. but / saw the
longing 10 accept 10 your eyes"
Il did not know you"
But i offered it again and you &C
cepted."
couped my losses and won $4,000 be-
sides" Kari cried. with growing en-
thusiasm. Il remember indeed Your
money seemed 10 possess mystic luck
When you put it IN nay hands Il glow
ed. aud / thought II was hot IL seem
ed 20 burn me"
you were excited. my boy" said the
other geniauy. but you repaid me
and invited me TO dine / could not
accept because / was forced TO leave
for Spain that same evening. l prom
ised. however. 10 cali on you when you
needed me. and here am"
He bowed 10 Kari and Olga, who
stood IN speechless astonishment at
this strange dialogue. She could I'M
derstand nothing OF this uncanny
stranger. this specter In black and
white. who seemed 10 emit a lurid
radiance, as II his red waistcoat were
alive
1T was kind OF you 10 come" Kari
said. Il am glad"
You were not here when / entered {"
the visitor said. "and ! took a seat in
that comfortable armchair. The warmth
Of the fire affected me. and / permitted
myself 10 fall asleep"
He indicated with a sweeping ges-
tuTe the big pulpit backed armchair
Olga started and cried out:
That chair was empty. j remember
quite well when my husband was here
There was no one in It. / am abso-
lutely certain"
Kari was SO STRANGELY affected by the
strangers presence that be did not no
dce Olga's agitation. The other re-
garded her with his expression Of Gym
teal amusement. bowed gravely and
said:
''Then i was mistaken. madame"
won't you sit DOWN." Karl said
ALLOW me 10 present you to-but /
can't remember your name"
at does not matter" the other said.
with an expansive outward gesture Of
his restless. eloquent hands. Il am a
philanthropist travelling incognito. You
may call me anything you like: call
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Il. and you know It, All under
stand the language OF your eyes. No
matter what you say. ehat little love
light in your eyes discredits you. re-
veals your Utmost thoughts. and / read
them through"
LET me speak," Karl pleaded For
six years we have lived quietly. In
peace. good friends. nothing else Olga
has not the least interest IN me. and
IL am quite. quite Indifferent"
ANY one who thinks Kari capa BILE
OF a base thought must be base and
contemplate himselfr' Olga cried
The two were almost hysterical as
they stood beside each other. warding
OF the evil that seemed TO emanate
from the mysterious person who tow
cred over them from the pulpit backed
chair. Karl held Olga's right hand In
his. His left hand was on her shout
der protectingly. Mnlar spoke quickly.
leaning far down toward them;
cit is not a base thought. II is a
beautiful thought. a thought shedding
happiness. warmth and Joy upon your
otherwise miserable lives. But happF-
ness, warmth and JOY have a price
that must be paid. He who loves wine
too we'll Will go 10 a drunkard's grave.
but while he is drunk with wine an
gels sing to him.
Whatever the price. his happiness
is cheapiy bought The poet sings his
greatest song when be is about 10 die,
and is poor. weak human mortal to
live without wine and song and wom-
ems lips. A little stump OF q candle
shines its brightest ere Il goes out for
ever II should teach YOU that one
glow OF warmth is worth all this life
can give. Life has no object but TO be
thrown away. It must end. Let Us
end II we'll Let our raging passions
set fire 60 everything about US. burn
ing. burning. burning. until we our
selves are reduced to ashes. Those
who pretend otherwise are hypocrites
and liars"
The two listened speHbound to this
amazl1g sermon OF sin. Karl's arm
slipped down TO Oiga's waist He felt
himself drawing her closer to him.
Don't be liar" dillar urged. his
eyes still burning into them; don't be
a hypOcrite. Be rascal. but be a
pleasant rascal and the world is yours.
Look at me. All the world is mine.
and what have told you IS the honest
confession OF all the world. We are
baptized not with water. but with Ere.
Love yourself, only yourself Wear
the softest garments. sip the sweetest
wine. Kiss the prettiest lips"
No subuer tempter ever spoke 20 the
hearts Of man and a woman. Karl
was leaning over Olga now. lie saw
her eyes. her lips. soft. warm. rose col
ored; he felt her arms as she clunc 10
bin. while over them both gloated the
sinister figure OF Mnlar. the devn. tri-
umphant confident that his work was
done
There was a crashing ring at the
doorbell that acted like an electric.
shock on the group Karl and Olga
came 20 their senses. dazed. trembling.
thankful Millar stepped down from
the chair. baffied. and turned his back
upon them.
My husbandr' Olga gasped
Mr.. Moneybags." Mnlar sneered
contemptuously.
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NJ being, sensible OF his serpent
fEWU-i like fascination. even while
CzAr8lg he repealed her. IL flashed
across her consciousness that ne was
something more than human. some
thing worse-the embodiment of malev-
olent purpose-a man devoid OF good
the devil himself
He came from behind the chair. ana
as he moved toward her Dis every ap-
ton heightened tAe Impression SD.
had received lu situation whp.c
any man mi-It have hcea confused h.
was perfectly self possessed His nttl.
tude was nc.-hcr offensive nor inrlaI-
ating. TIE became at once part &c
her surroundings of her Thoughts
yes. o. her soul 10 was This influence
that she fc't herself combating with
growing weakness.
Il hope you viii forgive me-" his
smooth. suave voice went on. break
ing the stiffness almost melodiously.
and he bowed again. 81 permitted
myself 10 fall asleep"
Stu Olga could not End tongue. and
she drew vet farther away. The man,
or the devil watched her as she gropcd
for the shawl. found II and quickly
wound its Glmy length around her
beautiful shoulders and arms. An
expression Of cynical amusement
crossed his face.
Excuse me. but 7 awoke just as you
were about 90 unbutton your blouse. "
he said. "Propriety should have made
me close my eyes. but
"Ohr Olga cried. shocked into
speech.
ooh. know. madame" he said. with
a deprecating gesture and another pro-
found bow. you think I am suspicious.
and you only came here
ITO have my portrait painted" Olga
said quickly.
Precisely" he acquiesced, with the
same cynical expression. "Only yes
terday I met a lady at the dentists.
and ] observed that she permitted him
to extract a perfectly good and very
pretty tooth"
But r. Olga began. accepting the
defensive position into which lie placed
her when he interrupted her.
yes. you. | know. speak the truth.
am even at liberty 10 believe you.
but / cannot"
For an instant Olga recovered her
self possession, and her indignation
sprang into a fame that she should be
addressed In this manner by a man
whom she had never seen before-an
intruder.
81 don't know why / permit a stran-
ger TO talk 10 me IN this fashion" she
exclaimed. 1T amazes me"
The man stepped toward her. Terri
fed. she turned and fed toward the
door OF the studio.
Karl! Karli" she called.
The stranger smiled as the doors
were flung open and Karl burst into
the room. The young artist paused.
astonished at the presence OF the stran-
ger. he was more amazed when the
man cried out IN the voice OF genial
comradeship:
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EplIliTfn Sue maze no euOrf 10 With
C1S42J draw her hand from KarI's.
She was completely under this SIMS
ter. dominating influence. Karrs will
seemed equally impotent He could not
shake of the mysterious obsession.
This man was more than d mere phys
ical presence; he was a part OF their
very selves-the weaker. sensual i'm
pulses against which they had fought.
but which now seemed gaining the
mastery. The struggle went on in the
soul OF each as Millar's voice fell me
lodiously on their ears:
''The most important thing TO you in
life is to find your proper mate. Gen
eratiOns OF conventional treatment will
try to prevent you from doing so by
pretending IL is impossible. But down
IN your hearts. in their depths. where
truth Is not perverted by the veneer of
convention. I know and you know that
II is the simplest thing on earth. Here
you are full OF talent and longing: her,
is woman. beautiful. passionate"-
Karl made a last struggle against
the inevitable consequence or this de
mems urging. drawing Olga away
from him.
Il beg OF you. don'tr' he cried
when look at you I fear. Please
don't speak OF 1t. For six years we
have lived peacefully"
Say what you will" the soft even
voice persisted. II can read your
eyes. and they are telling me. Don't
believe him. He les" he went on to
Olga. "He dreams OF ber-you-every
night and you OF him. and be knows