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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28

every day more important in the dec
 orative field Fur appears boldly on hats-odds and ends of the peltries that go to make
 up muffs and scarfs-and worn to match.
 Large collars are cut in odd shapes. some are of lace, some of fur, and others of the most gorgeously beaded tissues.
 Prominent French dressmakers are
 making extensive use of C1uny lace
 10 trim gowns of satin, fancy crepes and chiffon. White, cream and fancy serges, com pr1slng black hairline stripes on white grounds, are great favorites of the mo- ment
 Among the special points observed in | many of the new blouses are the long sleeves and the armholes and the ire quently higher collars Buttons-huge and themselves of fur l-olst1ngulsh many of the seasons s small as we'll as large furs, and nearly every other scarf is buttoned. Some lovely evening wraps are shown in chiffon velvet The wide band of embroidery or heavy lace is
 now at the knees and not the lower edge.
 l There is distinct tendency 60 make the skirt trif1e wider The lines are straight and in some instances are very slightly faring from the knees to the hem
 Rhinestone buckles, the detachable Kind, are used on every shade and
 kind of evening slippers. One pair of buckles serves for black and colored slippers alike The greater favor shown abroad for
 wells here, though a few months ago
 1t seemed that the use of veils was on | the wane. White ratine is ideal for children s coats, so soft and warm Their ma terial, being all wool, is perfectly
 washable, and comes out from the tub as good as new. The Russian laces are again seen in the gowns launched in Paris and are | used in bands and short tunics, very frequently extending in the bodice in double bib effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY.

Thanksgiving Day has come to be sharp reminder that the buying of new clothes cannot be put off any longer, as cold weather is here to stay. For reasons of comfort and for business reasons it is undoubtedly time right now to put on the latest winter styles. In preparation for this big shedding of old clothes Caesar Misch, Inc, has planned to contribute to the days festivities by a special Thanksgiving sale. At this offering values of an extraordinary nature will be given and no one de string outfits for the holiday trip should miss this big money saving OppOrtun1ty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
SAMMY DESSER CASE
 APPEALED TO HIGH COURT

The suit of Sammy Desser, the well known baseball fan, against R. N. McNamara and the Atlantic Hotel Co.,, has assumed such legal import ance that it will be fought out in the court of common pleas, civil side. Sammy recently obtained judgment for $5 and costs but the hotel com pany was apparently not satisfied with the decision of Justice Abe Geduldig Desser claimed his reputa- ton in the community was greatly injured when he was elected from the hotel pool room, August ' last He sued for S100 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
NEW BARBER SHOP

David Gardella, of Hartford, for years connected with the Allyn House barber shop, and for the past few years manager of that establishment, will open tomorrow a first class bar Der shop at S3 Fairfield avenue, War ner building. MT. Gardella is well and favorably known in the city and will conduct first class establish ment in all particulars. Special at tention will be paid to the care of children A separate room being provided for them. Four parbers and two manicurists will be in attend anCR.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
CRiTIClScS BALDWIN
Meriden Pastor Thinks Governors
 Position is Undignified.

Meriden, Nov. 28-Rev. Charles K Woodson, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church and president of the Meriden Ministers Association. criti- cised Governor Baldwin. in a sermon Sunday evening for his attitude fa- voring the granting of liquor license to a hotel in a no-license town. "The Governors position is undignified, said MT. Woodson, because he speaks for only few and not for the whole people," The speaker condemned sum mer hotels, saying they were supposed ly for tourists, yet often were disrep- IItab1e resorts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
A CRUEL QUESTION.

Skeezfck's car had turned tarfle. sn. as he sat gloomily contemplsting fss situation Uncle si1as reined in hss rsss and stopped outside.
 Turned over. hafn't shef hs o5- served.
 ""Yep." said Skeezfck, shortly.
 "ves." said Skeexick. ~TH sell ouf cheap"
 whats your upset prfce7e ssks4 Uncle silas with a grfn.-HarDsrs Weekly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
SOMETHING SPECIAL.

The Ideal Cloak & Suit Co.,, 1231 Main street, are offering Something out of the ordinary in ladies' dresses. They are up-to-date and stylish gar ments from one of New York's most highest quality French serge. These models are most attractive, coming in black and navy blue with the newest high waist line effect. Some have the loose panel effect in the back to give an added touch of up-to- date cally trimmed with costly satin, while others are finished with knitted braid Still others have a fine lace yoke with cuffs to match. Sizes 14 to 40. Come in and look them over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
Flowers for the Thanksgiving Tssss.

Flowers for the Thanksgiving Table.
 Thanksgiving is always q tfp1e wbsn most everyone will. or should baves flowers of some description or an~ other on their dinner table. One esz truly say that there fs no tlnser table that can be called conp1ste wftbout them. There are so many flowers e this time Of the year that one has q large variety to select from There are the most beautiful cbrysanthe~ mums in all coiors and sizes, the ros~s in red, white, yellow and pink tse ever favorfte carnations, Roman hv4~ cinths; lily of the valley; paper whits narcissus; vio'ets and orchids. Any of these flowers can be most bea1tf~ fully arranged on the table with sffhsr steeavia, asparagus or sm3Iax, making a pretty showisg at . very nominal cost. John Reck A Son baye an sxtr8 fine selection Of Thanksgiving flowers this year and an inspection q khefY stock at their store, s55 Main ssrss<y would afford one chance to ses q large variety to select from for shis festive occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28

der Burke of Stamford who will come on the second Monday evening in De- cember to inspect the camp. com mittee composed of E. P. Leonard Charles Andres and Adolph Starr will have charge of the arrangements. The annual election of officers is to be held on the same evening and a large attendance of the members is expect ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
TONIGHT.

The Arion Singing society concert, under the direction of MT. Fritz K G. Webber and assisted by MT. Carl Fiaue and Mime. Kathryn Noack- F'ique will be held in Lincoln hall, tonight at 8:15 D. m. Admission by ticket, secured without charge of members or at the Wissner piano store, Broad and State street. The Wissner concert grand piano will be used.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
sHRINERs AT HARTFORD.

of Pyramid Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will go to Hartford to- day to attend the ceremonial session of Sphinx Temple of the Capital City. Yesterday a number of the members of Pyramid Temple attended the ses- sion of Melha Temple at Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
Dolngs In Local
 Fraternal Bodies
K. OF c. SMOKER.

A smoker and three boxing bouts will be held Thanksgiving evening at the chapter rooms of the Knights of Columbus, in the Newfield building. Refreshments will be served and it is expected there will be a large attend ance of members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28

Washington, Pa.-Hght school girls and boys, aged and 10, of Scenery Hill, allowed skin to be cut from thei, arms to be grafted on the back Of Edith Conkle, 5. who was seriously burned six weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
ORCHESTRA HAD BANQUET

The members of WoodhulPs Lyric orchestra held their annual banquet last evening at Carr's grill Covers were laid for twenty persons and those present spent an enjoyable evening: Charles Keller, Joseph Dieringer, Will liam Jennings, Fred Davis. Norman Flather, James Johnson, Charles Ca pazzi and Ralph Woodruff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
ACORN CLUB

The Acorn club will hold Thanks giving eve jollification in it's club rooms at Stratford avenue and Kos Suth street. musical entertainment will be provided as well as a turkey supper. The entertainment will begin at 8 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
GRAND RALLY

A grand rally of the United Bozr Brigades of America will bs hs1f fn the German Reformed church, this ev- ening at o'clock. Lieut. 0@ser1s Henry Hartman of New York ef<y, tbe commander-in-chief Will speak. He is a gifted speaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28

Big Returns for LAftIe Honsy - q Farmer Want Ad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
COURT PEQUONNOCK.

The attendance of 800 members and friends, a splendid supper, enjoyable dancing and the presentation of gifts to prominent workers in the court, Pequonnock, Foresters of America. last evening. Financial Secretary John P. McCann received a solid gold past chief rangers pin as did Andrew Campbell Willis Wilmot received a pair of gold cuff buttons and Alex Heaphy a. gold watch charm with an emblem of the order. The presenta- tions were made by Past Supreme Sub Chief Ranger John E. Lyddy. A ban quest was served and there were songs by Harry Peace, John Noonan, and Max Gerdinsky with piano accompani- ment by George Knott. Dancing fol- lowed The committee of arrange ments was Willis Wilmot, John E. Lyddy, Alex Heaphy, J. P. McCann and Arthur McGee.
 LADIES AUXILIARY, A. O H. Eleven applications were received at the meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary No. 50, A. o. H., last evening. Fifty mem bers of a New Haven lodge accom- panied by a degree team attended the session and were entertained after the meeting. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at the meeting to be held on December Il.
 N. E. O. F.
 A large attendance of the members of Schillar lodge, N. E. O. F., greeted Grand Warden James l.. Christie on
 the occasion of his visit last evening.
 The members were entertained with
 vocal solos by Joseph Clabby and
 piano solos by Miss Rose Leary Re- treatments were served after the bus mess session. COURT PARK CITY
 Turkeys were distributed as prizes at the social held by Court Park City,
 Foresters of America, last evening. The following persons received piece de resistance for the Thanksgiving dinner. J. Sullivan. D. Murphy, J.
 Bradley, Make Tiskey, L. Lambert, c. Parker, J. Kirk, John Earle, A. J. Boucher, Mrs. Hanley, s. Stephonska, l.. Schneider, Mrs. M. Iverson, H. Baldwin, E. Healey, P. l.. Bee.
 SPANISH WAR VETERANS Preparations were made last night at the meeting of N. w. Bishop, camp U. s. w. V. to receive Past Comman-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-28
COURT PARK CITY
SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Preparations were made last night at the meeting of N. w. Bishop, camp, U. s. w. V. to receive Past Comman-
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there swung into brilliant view the pur-
suing kosons. all unprepared for such
doubling and still at the gallop AS II
flashed by David caught glimpse of the
Juggling drlver-a Javanese. who grinned
sourly. like humorous man caught nap
ping: of Sikh Waterman on the box in
faded khaki. head bound with scarlet tur-
ban. and-on the seat behind--of Mr. Ro-
sario. that lover Of books and cricket, his
face contorted with fiery eXpostulation
and chagrin.
The whole disclosure vivid and fleeing,
passed to the hurry Of hoofbeats into the
night.
David's man pointed after with his long.
golden whip:
"Desini. Tuan?''
'fida." David shook his head. Sim
pang.' And as the ponies trotted will
ingly for home and stables he sat with
chin on breast, vexed and wondering
Not till dusk of the next day. when the
slow, fat little Dutch train came putting
into bare station on the Arvana line,
did the real upshot of that nights ad-
venture become clear. The journey had
given David plenty of time for thought.
Whoever had stamped the footprint in
Miss Naves' chamber. had snatched the
haste and greed. but by mistake. 1T was
mine they wanted" David toN himself,
patting the breast Of his tunic. Inside
he felt the corners of that small oblong
flddle: 1t lay there safe enough. safer
indeed, than when first wrapped and tied
by the young stranger in his island hut
Yet now. as the convex outline of the
silver locket also met his fingers through
the cloth, he received q further enlight-
eminent.
This won't do he reflected, while he
climbed out into the press of sweaty
coolies ciamoring for luggage. 1T won't
do to give these things to her"
He paused. blocking traffic
Il must go ahead. She may know bet
ter. must see her. anyway" And the
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stars Arrana-there. by this time to-
morrow night. he would see. alive and
real. the face in the locket the face out
OF his dreams that had looked down at
Of departing ship. Arvana, Mary Ar
not; two certainties now-and he had
slashed through to them as through a
jungle OF guesswork and cross purpose
and incongr'1ity. Arvana. Mary Arnot
tomorrow-he stretched out his legs,
threw back his head and blew a cloud of
tobacco smoke at the stars, as he rolled
Through the dark streets In lordly revel.
A noise behind the rattle Of HIS kosong
gradually claimed attention. Another rat
tie and conflicting patter OF ponies
hoofs followed steadily in his wake, turn
ing the same. corners at the same pace
without gaining or losing ground.
David turned to peer over the back of
his carriage. Behind the darkness was
complete.
mo lamps there" Leaning forward
and thrusting. he brought the point OF his
rattan between the drivers shoulder
blades The Malay pulled up his ponies
in their tracks.
stantly, with creak and jingle Of strain
mo mistake thought David. That
settles it,
He stood up and. leaning against the
forward seat gave his orders In a whis-
per.
BAL, Tuan." The drivers mottled tur-
ban nodded: his long gilt whip swung in
the faint lamplight. and of the ponies
bounded. cutting q corner perilously, to
scamper down into the full radiance OF
the Chinese camp" Half way through
the street, with a jerk and a plunge as
though following polo ball. the ready
little beasts tore a neat half circle A
quick test Of horsef1esh and horseman-
ship. it was we'll timed. for in the full
glare from q joss-house door-carved,
gilded and ghastly with acetylene lamps
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You are friend Of his? Tell me, where
is he: How can / get to himo''
They halted in the path. eyeing each
o.ner silently Tor moment. David was
prepared to find her beautiful, but not so
radiant and regnant. all i'm plain white,
yet crowned with a du.ky splendor OF
shining hair He was prepared to know
ana to be known. but not to have her go
I than all. he was prepared to pity her:
put not to feel this great wave OF pity
that swept away all his foolish. tlnad-
mitted hopes. TO leave him heartily
ashamed. Disloyal to the other man. he
had been disloyal to her: now let him
serve honestly, with his best service
No., he began, II was not sent, ex-
actiy. Your-he and I couldn't be called
friends, but-he-you SEE
Her eyes. dilated in the obscure light,
looked straight through his confusion
Her face-Quickened with the clear spirit
which had met his. in the glare Of that
strange morning aboard the banca-now
grew slightly pale.
Come. tell ME true She faced him
with courage. rs he still Speak out,
be frank with me. for I've looked every
where, asked everybody, and after failing
here again. coming here on another false
hope-why. the best thing is the truth.
Tell me, as though you were his friend
and mine."
BY sudden consent they walked on to-
gether through the giistening alley Of
leaves. The mournful undulating song
OF a mountaineer fioated to them through
the darkness, close At hand. from q
neighboring spur across deep CULTS. Dull
and heavy, a hollow log, smitten In some
village far below, doomed out the hour in
seven strokes.
The veranda lay desolate in all its
whitewash except that u1der the farthest
lamps three fat men in paJamas and =
lady with bare ankles sat playing bridge
in Dutch.
Go be continued tomorrowS -
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knowledge that this last was not merely
possible. but near at hand. sent his
thoughts flying forward once more.
His carriage soon left the little town
lar beneath in the dusk.
Blood-red pools penciled in clusters of
sharp. black. tiny strokes where young
rice blades stood bundled. now faded rap
IDLY In the trOpic night. leaped out for a
moment as glowing indigo and were gone
HIS groom. turbaned silhouette perched
on a bundle OF bristling fodder. sang and
chlrruped. urging the ponies up the west
ward slope to where the keen edge Of
volcanoes scalloped the last brightness in
the sky, like range Of Fujiyamas cut
from sheet iron. Up and up wound the
road, till among the obscure texture OF
bamboos and ,owlier growth shafts Of the
tall rasama!a ran their black lances to-
ward the stars An ape went rustling
through the treetops. racing the carriage
Tor time. before he swung down and
low. to chatter like some shrill woman
importing nonsense eagerly. Then fol-
lowed a great stiffness, filed with the
heavy night perfume OF flowers.
Suddenly. round sharp turn, where
the road ran more level on the broad
mountain shoulder. lamps twinkled
the trees.
There 1t ISL thought David, and light
and thought We're joyful to him. Nov
then!-Tll walk"
he called to the driver. 1eaped out into
the road. and with a curt order sent the
carriage rafting on ahead; for with the
settlement so near In view he found him.
self all flushed. giddy. devoid Of plan and
of words. in this whirl of close anticipa-
ton.
The road rose gently under foot. hem
med in on one side by tops Of liquid-am-
Der trees shooting up from below an I'M
seen precipice. and on the other by q
long. white wall Of mountain lilies. tall
and pale in the dusk as flowers of Botti-
celli. Down the defile as he advanced
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battered slow company Of dark shapes
| bent under burdens of strange bulk and
outline-muSicians OF the g6melan, as
David guessed, returning from some mar
riage feast in the hills. Calling now and
then to each other in low voices Of liquid
cadence. they passed on below. leaving
the road empty as hermit's glen.
Down this came. presently. murmur
OF singing. to the tinkle of some wayside
music. And then. round another turn Of
the road, where the lights shone in q dis
tant row from long, white veranda,
David came upon a little group under a
tee.
A shriveled man, covering on the
ground. plucked the strings Of his canoe
shaped harp. and sang in a plaintive
voice. hushed and oppressed as though by
the fear OF darkness. and age and mys-
terry. Beyond the harper. on q rude
bench, sat an indistinct figure in white,
with another standing alongside.
BY the heavy fragrance Of melat bios
som these, thought David, must be native
women. He waited till the murmur Of
song had ceased, and the harper taken
his hand from the strings.
Then. in their own tongue. he spoke
them fair. as became a people of great
courtesy. 1t was still many steps to the
lighted veranda. Why, as he now snatch
ed at this delay. should his heart Jump
heavy and rapid. as though he already
very presence?
The harper rose, and with stealthy
Difference withdrew his little boat Of mu-
sic from the speakers way. The light
touched for an instant a snowy garland
about his neck; it was he and not q ma
tive woman who wore the melati flowers
At the same time the white figure rose
from the bench.
Yes, that is the hotel" was the an
swer. And you did not disturb our
music
on came Davids helmet The voice.
clear and level. brave and friendly, was
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CHAPTER VII.
Kuboyong.

ITO speak with me?" The voice, though,
troubled, was quiet and friendly Then
shall we walk toward the house mean
while?''
Afterward he recalled how. as her
white figure moved out Of leafy shadow,
the veranda lights, that streamed
athwart the glossy tops Of little garden
shrubs. evoked dusk radiance from
her hair; and how. behind them both. her
native girl came, tall and 1.-THE in a white
kabaia. like a slave contentedly following
some gentle princess. Yet now, as they
two first walked together, David saw
nothing but her face beside him, her head
and shoulders above the shrubbery, as
though she advanced through a low mist
or made q luminous circle in the gloom BIZ
the mere light of her countenance. The
silver locket. holding the truth, had not
held that light. and life and magical
reality.
II can guess she added. and this time
her voice trembled. Speaking, she glanced
up at him. with eyes large. quiet and vet
uncertain, as though ready for the best
tidings or the worst. II can guess, for
there's only one subject q stranger could
come to tell me about. Gerald sent you?
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CHAPTER VI.-Continued.

And like her. too" The woman's re-
joinder pounced, like hawk. on his con-
fusion. "Oh. you men, Could tell by the
way YOU spoke. See here Miss Naves
rolled out of her chair. and, shining In her
scarlet kimono. rose to the height and
posture of an angry prophecies. Her
voice became strident. Look here, do
you know what that girl did to me-
Well. out O. the whole lot aboard ship,
she treated me like a human being! That's
what she did. You. Dye think she's
your kind? She-she's a wonder
David waited for Iull
should you Ike" he put in. humbly,
TO do her a favor?''
The stormy sibyl reared higher at 90
mild q question.
"Tavor? I'd give her this off my back
And for one moment OF perilous realism
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Miss Naves wrenched at her fiery robe
Then. desisting. she looked again, more
keenly. straight into David's eyes and
heard him out. with the fixity Of one who
would not miss q particle.
Messenger She tossed her head and
gave a short, hard laugh. Important
message, eh? Mind you. I've seen Miss
Arnot. and SO / know your feelings! And
you'd go give her a message from an
other man. and him fond OF her. too"
She laughed. this time bitterly.
You're a fool. That's plain" Under
the red silk she heaved her broad shout
ders; then. fiinging out her hands in con-
tempt she turned. lifted q smelling bottle
shifted and put it down in disgust. BE
ing square-there's nothing to it. But
you're the sort O. fool, l s'pose, that girl
would think was I" 4" Anyhow, she's gone
to Arvana. over middle Java way, and
and | wish you luck
Hunger did rot signify that evening, as
David. smoking black Sumatra tobacco
with infinite relish, leaned back on the
dirty leather Of the kosong and watched
Tar overhead, the bright host Of tropic
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the voice that he had waited for and
known in fancy. Darkness, the thick pool
Of night under the trees could no longer
hide her face. Not alone by feeble sight,
but as if by all his senses combined and
rejoicing. he knew it was the face in the
silver locket.
Il have come" he said-without need to
halt or stammer. for by inspiration he
knew plain honesty to be both guide and
warrant. now and always-'I have come
long way to speak with you