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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-07-21
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| terest that held him. still less was II
curiosity. The spell was upon him;
he was entranced, and Margaret
knew It.
Even when they left the theater and
drove back to the hotel, he was silent,
and she was the first to speak. Mar
garet hated the noise and confusion
OF the restaurant near the Festival
theater.
You have enjoyed IT," she said.
I'm glad l brought you"
I've felt something don't under
stand" Van Torp answered gravely.
She liked the reply for its simplici-
ty. She had perhaps expected that
he would summon up his most pic
turesque language to tell her how
much pleasure the music had given
him, or that he would perhaps laugh
Mt himself for having been moved;
but instead, he only told hei that he
did net understand what he had felt;
and they walked on without another
word.
Go aud get something to eat" she
said when they reached the hotel.
and I'll meet you here in half an
hour. I don't care to talk either"
He only nodded, and lifted his hat
as she went up the steps; but instead
of going to eat, he sat down on a
bench outside, and waited for her
there, rejecting on the nature OF his
new experience.
Like most successful men, he looked
on all theories as trash, good enough
to amuse clever idlers, but never to
be taken into consideration In real
life. He never asked about the prin-
ciple on which any invention was
founded; his first and only question
was: viii it work.
Considering himself as the raw ma
terial. and the theater he had just
left as the mill, he was forced to ad-
NIT that "Parsifal" worked"
Presently Margaret came out OF the
hotel, expecting to find him waiting
for her within the hall, and prepared
to be annoyed with him for taking so
long over a meal. She stood on the
step and looked about, and saw him
sitting On the bench at a little dis
lance. He raised his eyes as she came
towards him and then rose quickly.
rs it timer" he asked.
yes, "she said. Did you get any
thing decent to eat?"
YES" he answered vaguely. That
is, now / think of II, | forgot about
dinner. II doesn't matter"
She looked at his hard face curious
ly and saw a dead blank, the blank
that had sometimes frightened her by
its possibilities, when the eyes alone
came suddenly to life.
Wont you go in and get a biscuit,
or a sandwich" she asked after q
moment.
ooh, no, thanks. I'm used to skip
ping meals when I'm interested in
things. Let's go, If you're ready"
81 believe you are one of natures
Wagnerites," Margaret said, as they
drove up the hill again, and she
smiled at the idea.
WELL" he answered slowly,
there's one thing, If you don't mind
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-07-21

itself and that was approximately
true.
I'm sorry you have told me all
this. We might have spent these next
two days very pleasantly together.
oh, I'm not pretending what ! don't
fell It's impossible for a woman
like me, who can still be free, not to
be fattered when such a man as you
cares for her in earnest, and says
the things you have. But. on the 9TH
er hand, I'm engaged to be married to
another man, and II would not be
loyal of me to let you make love to
me-"
Il don't mean to-" said Van Torp
stouuy. III won't be necessary. II
never spoke again you wouldn't for
get what I've told you-everl Why
should l say II again? / don't want
to. until you can say as much to me.
II it's time to 60. hitch the lead to my
collar and take me home! I'll follow
you as quietly as a spaniel any
where!"
And what would happen II told
you not to follow me. but TO go home
and lie down In your kenneth" She
laughed low as she moved away from
the gate.
I'm not sure" answered Van Torp.
Don't"
The last word was not spoken at
all with an accent OF warning. but II
was not said in begging tone either
Margaret's short laugh followed in
stantly
You said Just now that you would
not say over again any OF those
things you have told me tonight Do
you mean that?"
Yes, mean IT,"
Then please promise that you
won't That's all ! ask II you are go
ing to spend the next two days here,
and II am TO let you see me-"
Il promise" Van Torp answered.
without hesitation.
She allowed herself the Illusion that
she had both done the right thing
and also taken the position OF com
mand: and he, standing beside her.
allowed himself TO smile at the fulfill
~ OF what she was requiring OF him
with so much earnestness, for little
as he knew OF women's ways he was
more than sure that the words he
had spoken that night would come
back to her again and again; and more
than that he could not hope at pres
ent. But she could not see his face
clearly.
Thank you" she said. That shall
be our compact"
To his surprise. she held out her
hand. He took II with wonderful calm
ness. considering what the touch
meant TO him, and he returned dis
creetly what was meant for a friendly
pressure She was so well satisfied
now that she did not think IL neees-
sary to telegraph TO Logotheti that
he might start at once. though even
II she had done so Immediately he
could hardly have reached Bayreuth
till the afternoon OF the next day but
one, when the last performance OF
"Parsifal" would be already going on;
and she herself intended to leave on
the morning after that
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-07-21
SYNOPSIS.

Baraks, a Tartar girl. became enamored
Of a golden bearded stranger who was
prospecting and studying herbs in the
Vicinity of her home in central Asia and
revealed TO him the location Of mine
OF rubies hoping that the stranger would
love her in return for hsr disclosure.
They were followed TO the cave by the
girls relatives. who blocked up the en-
leaving the couple TO die. Baraka's cousin
Saad, her betrothed, attempted to climb
down a cliff overlooking the mine; but
the traveller shot him. The stranger was
revived from a water gourd Saad car
rfed, dug his way out OF the tunnel. and
a bag OF rubies Baraka gathered all the
gems she could carry, and started in pur-
suit Margaret Donne (Margarita da
Cordova), a famous prima donna, became
gothet. a wealthy Greek financier. Her
Intimate friend was Countess Leven,
known as Lady Maud. whose husband
had been killed by a bomb in St Peters
burg; and Lady Mauds most intimate
friend was Rufus Van Torp, an Ameri-
men in the world. Van Torp was in love
with Margaret. and rushed 70 London as
soon as he heard OF her betrothaL He
offered Lady Maud $4,000 for her pet
the singer from Logotheti. Baraka APP
preached Logotheti at Versailles with
rubies to sell He presented a ruby TO
Margaret. Van Torp bought yacht and
sent IL to Venice. He was visited by
Baraka in male attire. She gave him a
having seen In the United States a man
answering the description OF the one she
loved. The American followed Margaret
TO the Bayreuth "Parsifal" festival. Mar
garet took a liking 70 Van Torp who pre-
scented her with the ruby Baraka haa
given him
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-07-21
Drew the Line.

Mrs. Crawford--Did you manage to
coax your doctor to recommend a trip
to that mountain resort you wished to
visit?
Mrs. Crabshaw-Yes; but can't
go, for couldn't get him TO add that
a few new dresses would do me .
world OF good.-Puck
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1910-07-21
A Paradosleal Explanation.

why did Jokem issue that circular
to his customers"
lie sent out the circular to square
himself"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
NEW HAVEN PLEASED WITH i'TURNING
 POINT"
GibsOn's Drama Here For Two Nights Warmly Received by Large Audiences in Elm
 City.

The New Haven Union has this to say of '"The Turning Point which is at ,gaclzson's tonight and tomorrow night:
 Preston Gibson's stirring drama, The Turning Point at the Grand Opera house last night captivated a fair-sized audience with its scintillat- ing epigrams and dramatic situations. The play was only slightly changed from the form in which it was staged for it's premiere here a year ago when such a, furore was caused by the dis covery that some of the epigrans were the same as found in some of Oscar Wi1de's plays. The leading part, that of Brent Breckenridge, a young Virginian, was well portrayed by Harold Vosburg, who is too well known to theatergoers to needI intro duction.
 'fThe plot Of the play is a strong one and centers about the rise of 8 young southern planter from a life of shiftless inaction to a feverish busi- ness career, which cu1minates when he saves his sweetheart, her mother and friends from financial ruin. The brilliant epigrams are unquestionably the most noticeable feature of the play and add a flavor and life to the performance that raises it above the ordinary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
Honokono tbe Luxurious.

Hongkong, with it's luxurious hotels, it's princely clubs, its rich and fndu- ent4aI banks. housed in sp1endidly con- structed and beautifully designed buildings; tbs shipyards and graving docks able to care for the largest yes sels; it's miles of warehouses bursting with wealth; it's yellow sailed fleets laden with silks. tea. sugar and pre- cious porceIains; it's commerce almost as great as that of New York; its botanic gardens hung amid delightful villas overlooking a harbor that is city in itself and that floats 10000 sails; Hongkong. with it's wonderful temples of ornate teak roQfs, its idols of a hundred sects. it's French cathedral, its forts, garrison and naval life, its Hap py Valley race course-aH at the end of white mans civilization. Supreme from the peak on which it rests, in well bred aloofness it looks askance at sordid Asia, whence 1t sprung.-W. J. Aylward in Herper's Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
RAILROAD POLICE
 SHARPLY REBUKED
Two Men Working on Horse
 Gar Arrested as Trespassers

Refusing to give two men he arrest ed in the East End freight yards an opportunity to show that they had business there, Railroad Watchnan John Corbin, who brought the men in to City court today charging them with trespa ssing on railroad property, was sharply reprimanded by Judge Foster.
 The judge told him the court admin istered severe penalties to men tres passing upon railroad property, and ,the railroad the same as of any other corporation or individual.
 But, the court pointed out, it had right to expect in return that the rail- road police would exercise good Judg- ment in the performance of their du- ties, just as it expected the city police to use judgment.
 The prisoners were Ray Lysaght 19 years old, of Duluth, and Michael Schlalft. 31, of Chicago, hostlers. They said they were travelling with a car of horses from Allentown, Pa, to Brock ton, Mass, and last evening when the horse car became very warm, they walked out and climbed aboard a car of lumber on the same train. The railroad man found them. placed them under arrest, and refused thepa an op- portunity to prove the truth of their story of being connected with the horse car, though the car was only 10 car 1enghts away.
 Judge Foster called Corbin to the witness stand 8 second time. and the railroad man under questioning ad- mitted zthe truth of the prisoners story. The prisoners were discharged. They said they had lost their jobs, the horse car having gone ahead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
The Air Brake.

To forget the inventions of the hour Is an impossibility. They are before one at every turn. and many of them contain poteQtialities vast and much discussed. For that very reason it is well occasionally to contemplate some invention of the past which works un- remitringly and inconspicuously for the welfare of mankind. Consider the air brake. How many when they take g journey by rail ever take thought of the device which stands ready to in- sure safety from possible accidents2 All are so used to sibilant noise below the cars that they never consider its porteatousness. Yet by this applica- ton of the power of compressed air tens of thousands of lives have been preserved and railroad travel has been made more expeditions. All this is arrant truisn; not a word of if but what has been said scores d, @,times be- fore. But we like to dwell upon the air brake as one of those typical in- ventions which are doing their work faithfully and humbly while recent creations get the glory and applause, Golfers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
A sinnoIo Life-

''And what" inquired the visitor, who was ''being nice" to little Robbie, fare you going to do when you grow np?"
 EeBe business man." responded Rob ert, Hike father. He took me down to his office last week, and I'm going to work like, him and have a good time-'
 And what are you going to do fin business?" pursued the visitor.
 "Going to do just like dad,'' repeated the youngster-''catch the train every morning and when get to the office light a big cigar and sit down at my desk and say there's so much work to 10 it's no use beginning til after lunch, and then go out with another big man and eat and eat till I can't eat any more. and then go back to business and ask everybody else why the work ain't done, and then get, so mad because nobody does anything that I'll go home early and be so tired I can't do a thing except read the paper an9 smoke more big cigars and swear.'S Pearson's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
DEATH BENEFIT
 IS PAID WIDOW

Blending their strict regard for the observance of the rules of their organ ization with conpaS SSion for the plight of 8 penniless widow with six children, the finance committee of the Hungar- ian Sick Benefit Societies yesterday granted death benefit of $1, 100 to whose husband, for 13 years a mem Der of the society, had 1apsed in the payment of his dues. She burst into tears of gratitude when the good news was bought to her..
 The meeting yesterday was address ed by Rev. Father Edmond Neurah4er. pastor of the Hungarian Roman Cath oIic church, and Rev. Alexander Lund- man, pastor Of the Magyar Reformed church. The Aconmittee is still in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
How "Thon" Would Work.

'"Thon" is the word which has been suggested for use as an English pro noun of common gender. a luxury which the English language has thus far had the fortitude to forego. It was considered suitable for English be- cause it came from the Greek. Its use may be illustrated as follows:
 If a parent desires to spank thon's (his or her. as the case may bel child thon Che or shel should take thon (him, her or it) across thon's knee. Then thon should remove thon's slipper, and after explaining to the child the repre- feasibility of thon's conduct thon should apply the slipper to that por- tion of thon's anatomy which from time immemoriaJ has been dedicated to that purpose.
 It may easily be seen from the above how ''thon' effects great clarifcation.- Lippincott's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
FACTS FOR CITIZENS OF STAMFORD TO
 PONDER
Editor Farmer:

EO1COr 6aEnnGF.
 Sir-The attitude of the Board of Se1ectmen in the Barnunn avenue troll ley extension is inconsistent with their recommendations of the nacadaInizing of the ferry road from East Broadway to Washington bridge, the board con- meeting Stratford and Milford, under State fsupervision. This street will receive the larger part of the through traffic from both Stratford and Bar mum avenue and consequently should be made as wide as possible. What are the facts? The contract is let for the ma nacadarnizing of this road and it is to he ten feet outside of the trol- ley tracks. Now then. if they were consistent why did they not insist up- on twelve feet outside of the outer rail, inasmuch as this road will be traveled more than Barnuna5 avenue.
 At the annual town meeting in Oc- tober, 1909, it was voted to instruct the selectrnen to erect at a point where Barnum avenue intersects with the Old Mill road, a watering trough. The resolution was introduced by Fred Van D. Bogart, which was to the ef- feet that the se1ectrpen purchase and place in position before frost a suit able fountain. What are the facts? The fountain was purchased and cart ed up to the point ordered, and dump ed on the side of the road, and there it lays to this day, nearly one year. A ten year old boy would know where to place it because there will be no chang eof grade at that point. and
 STRATFORD CITIZEN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
MUSCULAR MANIAC
 GOES TO LAKEvIEW
Stalwart Laborer Had Terror ized Big Tenement House
 For Weeks

After having terrorized the neigh borhood of his home, sos Bostw1ck avenue with wferd cries breaking out through the night, Paul Tokash. who a year ago slashed his throat with suicidal attempt and nearly succeeded in taking his life, was taken from his home this noon by Investigator Nor rissey of the board of charities and placed in Lakeview home while ap- pIication is made for his commit ment to a hospital for, the insane.
 Tokash is a laborer, 3S years old, of exceptionally. fine physique. Of late, he has refused altogether to work. and has made his wife earn whatever revenue was gained for the maintenance of the little flat and their seven years old son.
 Coming here from Pittsburg four years ago he grew very eccentric, but little attention was paid to his con- duct until a year ago he cut his throat. He recovered at St. Vincent's hospital and went back to work for d while. But of late he has kept the entire household of tenants awake by his strange conduct. Though he lives on the third floor, he declared peo- pie were walking in and out of his windows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
EIaxaa .nem sorh WaNs.

The French comedian PerleC was eZ- traordinarily thin. A physician recon mended him to try some bsth in the Pyrenees. so he betook himself to the mineral springs, where he bathed un- remittingly. but all in vain; be did not increase in size. Patience urged tne doctor. There is nothing like our baths for making people int" One day while Per1et was waiting philo- sophically iu his bath for an embon- point which never came he heard a conversation in the next room, from which his own was divided by only thin partition and which was occu- pied by an enormous woman, fat as the Hottentot Venus. Doctor said she. 'T am getting tired of this" ''Why7" asked the Aesculaplus. 'I have been here two montfls.'' ''WeHY' ''Wel, am as enormous as I was when I came" "A little patience, madame" urged the doctor. ~There is nothing like our baths for making people thin" Perlet. hearing these words, sprang out of his bath. dressed, rushed home to his hotel, ordered his bill and left for Paris by the next train.-Argonaut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
WEST ENDS SHOW
 RIGHT SPIRIT AND ACCEPT CHALLENGE
ST. JOSEPH'S WILL NOW HAVE CHANGE TO PROVE SUPER IORITY-THREE GAMES
 TO REE PTtAVFD
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP AT STAKE AND BIG CROWDS ARE GER TAIN RO WITNESS THE
 CONTESTS.

Manager Bill Quinlan of the St. Jo- sephs. City League champions hurled a challenge at Manager Fred Ritchel of the West Ends, Monday evening. to play for the city championship. Last evening, but one day later, Ritchel ac- cepted the challenge on behalf of his team, both managers meeting and making arrangements to start the first game Sunday at West End Park.
 A series of three games, the first to be played Sunday at West End Park, the second the following Sunday at St. Joseph Oval, and third, if necessary, the Sunday following on neutral grounds, was agreed to.
 Final arrang ngements will be made Thursday evening when both manag- CTS will submit the lists of players. It is understood that the winning club is to take 60 per cent, of all receipts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
In Praise of the Eskimos.

Commander Peary in the narrative describing his discovery of the north pole devotes a very long chapter to the Eslzimos. with whom he has had intimate dealings for eighteen years. He tells us that though they are sav- ages they are not savage; that though they are without government they are not Iawless: that though they are up- educated they exhibit a remarkable degree of intelligence. He assures us that they have no religion. yet he describes them as destitute of vice and ready to share their last meal with the hungry He thinks it would be impoS sible to Christianize them. but they al- ready possess the cardinal gEaces of faith. hope and charity. for without them they could never survive the six months night and the other rigOrs of their home"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
"EYA THE TRAMP" HERE
 FIRST TIME IN DECADE

After an absence of more than 10 years, Eva Hall, better known as .tEva the Tramp once a. familiar fig ure about the gay life of the city, of late years said to be a resident of Hartford, was found lying asleep on avenue and Middle street at day break this morning. Patrolnan Hol- brook arrested her for being drunk.
 Eva the Tramp as she was once known, told Judge Foster that it was 19 years since she had been arrested in this city. The police say it was graced the prisoners pen.
 She promised to leave the city at once; and Judge Foster gave her the benefit or any doubt he may have had as to the worth of her word, and discharged her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
WELL MAN WILL 60
 UP IN THE AIR TO
 WRITE A BIG STORY
(sRecia1 from United Press.l

New York, Sept. 2S.-If Walter Well man succeeds in crossing the Atlantic in his monster dirigibIe balloon, America which is being assembled in Atlantic City, he will have the dis tinction of being one of the best paid magazine writers.
 Through a contract he signed yester- day with Hampton's Magazine, We'll man is assured of one of the largest sums ever paid for magazine story if the air voyage across the ocean is successful. WeIlman ! will send ire quent wireless bulletins during the trip to newspapers and will give out interviews but his own story of the trip will be reserved for Hampton's.
 Wellman expects to begin the trip inside of two weeks, if weather con- ditions are favorable. Benjamin B. Hampton, editor and publisher of the magazine, visited We1lman in Atlantic City yesterday and inspected his air ship. Hampton was so impressed with the feasibility of the plan that he paid WelIrnan a big retaining fee'' in ad- dition to the amount arranged for in the contract.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
Halligan's Opening.

The gorgeous royal purple which is the color scheme of the decorations in the window at this opening season indicates the fashions trend in oIor this fal The window is most attract i've and lures the beauty loving wo- man within where she is bound to be equally pleased. As usual the mater ials shown are of the finest to be had and the pattern hats have been se- Iected personally by the buyer of the house so that they are bound to please the patrons as she knows her clientele well and is thus able to cater to their individual preferences. The goods must be seen to be appreciated. The opening began yesterday and will con tinue today and the types of fash ions vogue will be displayed by the courteous attendants. The house has a select patronage and it's styles have a reputation for their exclusiveness. W. E. Halligan. s99 Broad St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-28
5l
Florists, Jaraon

The florists have a trade Jargon of their own. When a man who grows flowers for a living rattles of some thing like ''paper whites, valleys and Romans" the confused layman has tn stop to think what the tumble of words means. It is only the trade way of say ing paper white narcissus. lily of the valley and Roman hyacinth. Likewise num- is their word for chrysanthe- mum. and time and space are likewise saved by saying ''cyp' instead of cypripedium. So Bridesmaid roses are maids" American Beauties are 'fbenu. ties," Perle du Jardin becomes ''perle'' and is pronounced pearl, while Souve. mir du President Carnot is reduced to it's last word, just as those other illus trious French rose names, General JacqueminOt aud Marechal Mel, where shortened to Jack and -'HSiel'' in the heyday of their glory, - New YorF Press.