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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
EAGLES REVIVE
 SQUARE DANCING
Their Annual Concert and Ball Proves Completely
 Successful

The effort to revive square dancins
 made by the Eagles, at their annual ball, last night, was success Especially gratif1ed were the married couples who took their dancing les
 sons 20 years ago before round danc- ing came into vogue. The managers
 were much pleased with the spirit
 with which everybody entered into
 the squares. People were upon the
 floor who had not indulged in the
 pastime for many years before. The
 hall was decorated in pink and green
 and presented a beautiful appear
 ance. The balcony rail was draped
 with American flags.
 The dance order contained 21 num-
 bers- The dance was preceded by a concert in which some well known amateurs participated. Kub1il Bros, did a singing and dancing speciality. Miss Sarah Dillon sang, Meet Me Hughes sang, Silver Threads Among the Gold John Kelly, in his first public appearance, tasteful1y render Theresa O'Brien gave, "Just Because You Are a Poor Little Girlie.'' Messrs. Toomey and Riley did a speciality. The Kublik Bros. are to join the ranks of professionals soon. Miss Dillon and MT. Kelly were presented with handsome bouquets.
 headed the reception committee, the other members of which were Peter
 H. Carroll. Henry p. shannon, Der nard Glennon,John H. Tague, Stephen F. Boucher, Christopher FInnegan, Daniel B. Walker, Mayor Edward T. Buckingham, John H. Spittler, Will liam Thomas, John S. Connors, P. H. Brady. D. H: Monahan. M. D., J. M. Donne1ly, Edward F. McGovern, M. D., William F. Russell.
 chargs siuep of the HOSP cooitf MaS aeso in in which work he was assisted by F. H. Brady, John M. Donnelly. Timothy McNamara, John K. Murphy, Bernard Glennon, Christopher McMahon, Philip Cul1igan, James J. Kerwin, Will liam Dixon, Edward Morris, c. Bier baum, Joseph Barry, John Heavey, J. O'Neil.
 William H. Ca11an was chairman of the committee on arrangements. The Jamieson, Peter Boyle, Bernhard F. Cooney, Timothy McNamara, D. J. o'Connor, John J. Nagle, Thomas mas W Dixon, John Heavey, P. H. Brady, Christopher McMahon,Joh D. Doyle, M. Hope. Joseph Barry. John Dwyer. William Rogers, Christopher Dona-i hue, D. H. Monohan, M. D., Mayor aMara sbannon F. city Eqoklngham cnerk stepen pSn Boucher, John H. Tague, Philip Gull ligan, John M. Donnely, James J. Kerwin. John T. Connors. John K. Murphy, John H. Spittler, William Moran and Secretary Thomas M. Me Namara.
 The officers of the aerie are as fol- lows: Worthy past president, P. H. Brady; worthy president, George P. Jamieson; worthy vice president, Will liam H. Ca1lan; worthy chaplain, Bernhard F. Cooney; financial secre- tary, D. J. O'Connor; recording sec- -etary, Thomas M. McNamara; treas 1 1rer, Thomas w. Reddy; worthy con- 1uctor, Joseph Barry; inside guard, l William Dixon; outside guard, Will i liam Rogers; trustees, P. H. Brady, J. 1 J. Doyle and Martin Kelly; physician, 1 D. H. Monahan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
GAYNOR NOW UP
 AGAINST THE KIDS
New York Mayor Changes Front and Proclaims for
 Quiet Fourth
Especial from United Press. )

New York, April 2.-Unless prospec- tive Fourth Of July celebrants lay In their stock of noise producers before June 10, the Chautauqua salute will just about be the limit of their cele- bration on this gladsome day. Mayor Gaynor. who is developing the knack of spFinging something new every day or so. has now given his approval to the order of former Fire Commissioner Hayes, prohibiting the sale of all fire works in New York city between the dates of June 10 and July 10.
 MrS. Rice's anti-noise society and apostles generally of a ssafe and sane" Fourth have been after the Mayor for for noise1ess Fourth. and succeeded finally in oyerturning his early views Of what constitutes proper Fourth Of July celebration. Of course. those can fire them off to their hearts con- tent, but that there will not be many such is the opinion of Henry J. Pain, vice president of the Pain Manufactur- ing Company.
 sIt kills the trade, that's a1l," de- clared Pain. eT thought the Mayor would take a liberal view Of the mat ter and think before making his de- cision he should have given a. public hearing on the question.
 s.There is probably 5000. 900 invested in the fireworks business in this city and thousands of persons are employed in the industry. More than two-thirds of the fireworks used in the country are manufactured here. If the move rnent of a noise1eSS Fourth keeps spreading these factories will have to close. And the movement is spread ing A score or more of the larger towns of New York State now pro hibit fireworks on the Fourth and the pected to give a tremendous impetus to the movement,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
E.. DILLON & co.
WOLTER CHARGED WITH ASSAULTS
 ON OTHER GIRLS
Especial from United Press )


 New York, April 2.-In his efforts to show that Albert w. Wolter, the ac- cused slayer of Ruth Ames Wheeler, who was murdered in Wo1ter's flat and whose body was then burned, was allied with band of white slave deal CTS and responsible for the disappear ance of more than one girl, Police In spector Titus is securing written evil dence from number of girls who vis- tied Wolter's flat in search of posi- tions.
 The police have received from an Elizabeth, N. J., girl, whose name is withheld, a letter in which the girl relates experience she had in Wolter's flat. The girl writes that she is IS years of age and 8 stenographer who an advertisement for a stenographer.
 There was brutal1y insulted an saved from. extreme violence by the aid of others. The matter was kept quiet for my mothers sake"
 The sister of Ruth Wheeler, when she went to the house in search of her sister. was subjected to outrageous indignities by young Wolter. Miss Wheeler, she believes, would have sl1f- she not told Wolter she had a. police man outside.
 Woter had in his rooms a memoran- dunn book in which he had written the names of 8 large number of girls. Tn police are benoIng every effort to find each Of these girls and get her to tell her story of treatment in Woiter's apartments. It is the police belief that sWolter 1ured a number of them there and assaulted them. The trial of the accused murderer is set for April IS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
BIDS SOUGHT FOR
 PAVEMENTS, SEWER

The Permanent Paving Commission will receive bids until April 14. for 1.5S0 square yards of wood block paw ing i'll Elm street, from Main to Broad street; for 695 square yards of brick paving in Broad street, from Fairfield avenue to Elm street. Also for the a brick sewer 1,020 feet in length, 36 by 5s inches, with eight inch shell. There is $40 yards of rock excavation connected with the work. A certified check for $500 payable to the treasur- CT of the city must accompany each bid Proposals will also be received at tIr, same time for all labor to con struct said pavements, the city fur nishing all materials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Justice Brewer Buried In Old Family Plot
 At Leavenworth Today
Especial from United Press.

Leavenworth. Kas., April 2.-After simple services in the Congregations founders, the body of David J. Brewer, late justice of the United States Su- preme Court, was buried shortly after noon today beside the bodies of his second wife and daughter in the Mount Muncie Cemetery.
 The train bearing the remains from Washington to his old home ar rived here shortly after o'clock. Re presentatives of the state bench, a number of state officials as well as a good crowd of the citizens of Leaven- worth, met the body at the station. Tt was taken to the church, where 1t lay in state
 The services were conducted by the Key. William F. Harding, pastor of the Congregational church, assisted by Rev. Brewer Eddy, son of one of Jus tice Brewers closest friends. The ser vices were simple and at their con- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Editor Patterson Dies Following Mothers Demise

Philadelphia, April 2-Arrange- n1ents for the transfer of the body of Robert W. Patterson, editor-in-chfef and president of the Chicago Tribune Company, who died at the Bellevue Stratford last night following a stroke of apoplexy, to his home in Chicago. are being completed today. There the funeral will take place jointly with that of his mother, who died half an hour before her son passed away.
 The dead mans wife, who was in Washington, was summoned by wire and arrived here early today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
BRILLIANT BALL OF
 CRITERION CLUB

The annual reception and ball of the Criterion club, held at the Stratfield ball room last evening, eclipsed in bri1liancy and extent all previous so- cial undertakings of the organization There were about 125 couples.
 SpeidePs orchestra played both for dancing and during the intermission while a special supper was served in the main room.
 The patronesses were Mrs Leonard l.. Crabtree, Mrs. Louis D. Ginand Mrs. Wilrnot T. Hercher, Mrs. Clarence B. Naramore, Mrs. William B. Moth nagle, Mrs. Leslie E. Vaughn. The committee on arrangements comprised Messrs. Harry l.. Ora btree, O. H. Hall Jr., Harold B. Naramore, J. R. Stew art, T. R. Tordoff, c. w. Walker, H. O. Wheeler and Roy A. Youngs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Dr. Cook Has One Strong Backer to His
 Pole Discovery Claim

New York, April 2.-Captain B. F.
 Osbon, one of the leading members of the Arctic Club and one who has never wavered in his belief in pr. Frederick A. Cooks North Pole dis #covery. claim, claimed today that he to back pr. Cook for any amount needed for him to establish proof of his alleged Arctic achievement Dr.
 New York within three weeks. and avail himself of the opportunity to prove his claim. No one but Osbon has heard of the big cash offer how
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received by the City Hall Committee, City Hall, City Clerks Office, up to Friday, April sth. 1910. 2:30 p. m., for the purpose of Hall, subject to the specifications as prepared by, and. now in the hands of G. w. Northrop. Court Exchange Bldg, State street, City. The com rnittee reserve the right to reject any and all bids Said bids to be ad- dressed Painting City Hall.
 a. cITY HALL COMMITTEE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Gounod's Redemption Tomorrow Evening
 At 1st M. F. Church

Perhaps the most beautiful oratorio from the standpoint of the church is Gounod's tRedemption'', portraying in dignifed, me1odious and thrilling manner the story of the crucifixion and resurrection This work was given last year to an audience of over one thousand people by the choir of the First Methodist church. and it will be repeated this Sunday evening, April 8. Assisting the regular choir will be an orchestra of comets: clarinets. flute, violin, piano and organ. and extra voices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Democratic Lawyer Will
 Run Against Aldridge
from United Press. )

NopOCIIII
 Rochester, April 2.-Jarnes I. Saw ems, a prominent lawyer of this city, has consented to take the Democratic nomination for Congress and will run against George w. Aldridge, Repub- lican boss of the county at the special election to be held here on April 1 g., to choose a successor to the late T. Perkins. The nominating convention will be held this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, April 2.-Forecast:v- Fair tonight and Sunday.
 An area of high pressure over the lake region is producing pleasant weather in all sections of the Rocky Mountains. A disturbance, central this morning in Montana is causing unsettled weather in the northwest
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights but quite warm during the day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
MEAT PRICES. MOVE UP
 IN MANY RESTAURANTS
Special from United Press.)

New York. April 2.-The increased cost of living will be brought home with a vengeance to the millions who eat in the syndicated restaurants that are part of chains of restaurants in cities all over the country. One of the largest companies today raised the prices Of most of the meat dishes. Ham and'', ''1iver and''. veal outlets and cold cuts moved up five cents each Egg prices have not begun to scramble I'D as yet but the restaurant men say they have hopes. .',
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
CLERKS BASEBALL

The Retail Clerks Association who have recently opened rooms at 1042 Main street have formed a baseball team They will meet at their rooms tomorrow morn Ing at g o'clock All the Toys are asked to come prepared to ra ut on the ie1d for practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
DEATH OF DIR.
 JOHN c. FOSTER

Newa Haven, April 2.-Dr. John P. c. Foster, president of the State Huber ven, yesterday morning, of pneu- monia, following brief illness An attack of grip which he suffered sev- eral days ago terminated in pneu- monia Dr. Foster had recently re- ceived an honorary degree from Yale University.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02

New York, April 2.@Three private yachts are on their way to New York, carrying guests from various parts of Europe for the Go1ld-Drexe1 wedding, which will be held April 19. Princess de Sagan. Miss Marjories aunt, will be among the guests New York has had some famous weddings, but the plans for the uniting of two of the wealthieSt families in the country by events in a social way. George Gould, the father of the bride, has sent his private yacht to Europe, as has An thony J. Drexel, while Howard Gould, uncle of Miss Gould, has turned over his famous steam yacht. the Niagara
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
STAMFORD
 LEADER DEAD
Especial from United Press.

Stamford, April 2.-Alexander Campbell, well known as an orches- traI leader, died suddenly of heart disease in his apartments last night He wes about 55 years old. He was a Democratic candidate for Repre- sentative in the election of 1908 and was defeated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02

The Misses Margaret and Catherine Ffnlan, Nellie and Jennie Bailey and Margaret and Nora Dewitt have just returned from a delightful trip to Vernon and many points of interest in Virginia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
B. H. Dillon 6 Co.

E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main street are displaying an exceptionally large variety of smart untrimmed hats and trimmed dress hats in all the latest braids and priced at least one-third less than elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Syndicate to Build New
 Stamford Theatre
fsnecial from United Press. )

Stamford, April 2.--A syndlcate or Stamford and New York men have made a contract for the purchase of Atlantic street property with view to the erection of a theatre building to cost in the neighborhood of $2Oo,- O0o. It is expected that ground will fe. broken with a few weeks and that the theatre will be ready for opening next fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
E. H. DILLON & co. nos Main s!; ,aartror Conn RUE Ceche.
 LEADING MILIINERS
Clever New Spring Millinery

We displaying exceptionally large variety of smart Untrmmed Hats and Trimmed Dress Hats in Chip Braids Leghorn Braids Hair Braids Tuscan Braids Hemp Braids Fancy Rough Straw Braids Milan Braids Java Straw Braids. In fact anything and everything that is desirable in millinery you will priced at than elsewhere and with larger assortment to choose from You will find more goods this than in all the Bridge port combined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
ENORMOUS SUICIDE
 WAVE SWEEPS OVER
 DOMAIN OF CHAR
Special from United Press.l

. St. Petersburg, April 2-The enor- mfty of the suicide wave'' that has been sweeping over Russia, particu- 8ent today by the report of statistics. showing that there were ], 432 suicides in St. Petersburg alone last year. Of this number 135 were children between the ages of Il and r. This number of suicides in a population of 1, 1,500 900 is believed to be without 8 parallel. not excepting the period in French history when suicide was considered fashionable.
 No attempt is made by the bureau to explain the prevalence of suicide in Russia, to the study of which leading European criTninoIogfsts and medical experts have applied themselves.
 S, T. Adams and Postmaster John NDcGinley, leading citizens of New London, were guests this morning of Manager Jackson, of Jackson's Thea Ire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
CIUB MEMBERs DANrH

enjoyed an informal dinner and dance last night, in the rooms of the club on Golden Hill street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-02
Do Not Forget

the auction sale of valuable houses O' Tuesday, April D. at 2:3o and 3:90 1. Tr A. Elwood & Son, auctioneers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-02-20
ECZEMA ON HANDS
FOR TEN YEARS
Were Raw All Over and the Humor
VAS Spreading 10 Body and Limbs
Professional Treatment did No
Good Daughter had Eczema, Too.
CUTlCURA A SUCCESS
IN BOTH THESE CASES

hai eyzst1a 90 my hands for ten
vea-s. A't~.t Dc would Drrak out only
j. v.rfor Then 10 finally cam, to stay.
&! E-l lh--' god doctors q do an they
C-L.d but p me- 4 thgm did any good.
] then used one box ( Cuticura Oiut-
Ecrt ana thuue bottles e CutiCura
hcs went and was completely cured.
My hands were raw all oNpr. inside aud
out, ana the cGcma was spreading all
over my body ana limbs. Bctorc had
u-'d one bottle e tuticura RCsolVcnt,
together with the Cuuoura Ointment.
my soUs wcrv nearly healed over. and
by the time | had used the third bot
tie, | was entirely we'll. / had n good
appetite and was ilcsh,cr than | ever
was. To any one who has any skin or
blood disease | would h ncstly advise
them O. foot with nothing clsc. but TO
get CutiCura and get we'll NV hands.
cured 10y tho use ot CutiCura. have never
gwen me the least tit q trouble M to
now, ! cannot recommend CutiCura
highly enough. II has done mo and my
family 50 much good. My daughters
hands this summer hcCaur pcrfcCtly
raw with eczema. She could Cct moth
Ing that would do them any good until
she t'icd CutiCura She used two bot
ties C. CuuCura RcsClvcnt and enc box
Of Cuucura Ointment and in two weeks
they wcrc entirely cured | have used
CutiCura for other members e my fam.
lily and II always proved suC,,ssful
rccommond II to any cnc with C,2cma
After CnCc using II YOU will never tlse
anything else Mrs NJ L. Falin. Srecrs
Ferry, Va, Oct. 10, 1909"
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CHAPTER XIV


" may be guessed passed a
very perturhod four and twenty
hours until my arranged interview
with Miss Monk Miss DESTINY had
not seen the glass eye in the draw
ing room. and 50 far could prove
nothing against her niece. ! believe
that 80 far she was speaking the
truth. az II she had seen the eye
sac would have been only too pleased
20 addu~c its presence as a proof
of Gertrude's guilt. But as things
we're. what she knew was damning
enough. She could swear to the girls
presence az Mootlcy ON the evening
~ the murder and to the ownership
OF the white cloak worn by the lady
who had stolen my motor ear. For
tunately. from sheer shame, since
Miss Monk was hor niece. Miss Dcs
tiny promised to hold her tongue.
In the face e what the cd woman
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optic in her head when you spoke
to her?"
Yes. 1t was. And remember please.
that | never knew-as II appears
from your ingenious theory-that the
secret was hidden in that eye. I
came at half past four and went into
the back room, where 1 talked with
Anne. related to her what | had
discovered. and asked her 10 tell me
where the diamonds We're. She said
she did not know"
'Shc did not know" echoed in
utter astonishment.
80 she said. She declared that
Uncle Gabriel had given her a ci.
pher, in which he had concealed the
whereabouts OF the diamonds. Anne
could not read It herself, SO she
had no idea where the jewels were"
Did you ask her for the cipher?'
Yes. did. She refused TO give II
to me-"
"On what grounds?"
Gertrude grew red and looked ner.
vously Into the fire. | may AZ well
be quite frank" she said. with an
outburst of candor. "Anne really did
wish me to marry her nephew, and
said she would give me the cipher
If ] promised to marry Joseph. re-.
| fused, and then---"
We'll. what them" I asked impa.
tiently, and indignant at the plot
between the dead woman and the gar.
dener TO force Miss Monk into un
willing matrimony.
Then | heard voice in the shop
calling for Mrs. Caldershaw. She
went away, and shortly afterward
returned to ask me to leave at once.
There was someone who wished to
speak to her, and she did not wish
me to meet this person. Therefore
she asked me- TO leave at once"
N~~"~>~~~~~>~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~>
! Continued on Page Nine.
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said, in low voice. "Oh, | know
that papa has his faults, but his
heart is in the right place. Papa has
no idea of money; he is like a child;
so Uncle Gabriel thought If papa
secured the diamonds he might
squandcr their value
WHAT" said significantly, when
they belonged to you?"
She colored again. Il think papa
believes that what Is mine is his
You see Uncle Gabriel died when
| was a1out siXteen-five years ago
and he thought that If papa could
lay hands on the jewels then that
they would not come TO me. He mis-
trusted papa
And with very good reason" !
murmured, too low for Gertrude to
hear Walter Monk. as truly be-
lieved would act exactly in the way
his brother suspected he would
What's that you say?'
Never mind, | understand that the
diamonds were concealed so that
your father might not be tempted.
But surely your uncle intended them
to come into your hands sooner or
/ later"
yes. The diary said that the jew
! els were hidden in a certain place
What place." | asked abruptly.
"Ah, that was kept secret. But
Uncle Gabriel talked about trusting
/ Anne"
"Ah," ! said rubbing my hands
with satisfaction. now we are com
ing TO the gist Of the matter Any
mention of the eye?"
NO. You see, in the diary-it can
hardly be called one-Uncle Gabriel
only jotted down scraps OF the
scheme In his head. To make Ions
story short. I gathered that he had
intrustcd the secret of the wnere'
abcuts of the diamonds to Anne Cal
dershaw. as he had known her for
years and esteemed her as an honest
woman"
IT see; and she was not honest.
Don't you think so?"
NO Evidently she intended 10 tell
Striver the secret. since she left him
the glass eye in the will, He was
to get the money, and then--I dare
say-he could ask you 10 marry
him"
Ridiculous" said Miss Monk, col
oring,
Perhaps. Nevertheless, believe
that such was the scheme OF Mrs
Caldershaw for she intended to en-
rich her nephew az your expense
hoping that you would marry him
and thus gain she benefit OF wha;
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was rightfully your own. The idea of
a marriage salved her conscience.
as It were"
The idea is absurd. ] would never
marry a man like Joseph. although
he is handsome and fairly we'll ed
ucated."
You know that he loves you"
Yes, know" she replied, blush
ing. but in a somewhat cold tone.
Never mind; the thing-as | say
Is absurd. But 1t might be as you
say, Mr.. Vance, that Anne had such
scheme in her head. However
you understand that gathered from
the sO-called diary that she knew Of
the whereabouts of the jewe's."
Yes, know that. What did you
do?"
Il determined to 20 over and see
Anne Caldershaw'
And did you?"
: Yes She looked at me nervously.
You were AT Mootley then. when
when"
No" she burst out fiercely. Not
though Aunt Julia swears ] was"
"oh, You did not go to Mootley
AZ ALL"
Yes, | did. arranged TO meet
Aunt Julia at Anne's house at five
o'clock | got there before that
/ time"
Then YOU were at Mootley on the
/ evening OF the murder"
II have never denied it," she said,
ciesting her head like a snake, and
looking naughty, bat do deny that
| was in the house wnen the crime
was committed. was MT the won. IN
who ran away with your motor car,
whatever Aunt Julia may say"
Who was the woman, them"
II don't know, | never set eyes on
her"
"Ah." said ! thOughtfully, talking
of eyes, was Mrs. Caldershaw's glass