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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
DEFEATED WOMEN.

Look about you in your own life, in the railway train, or on a steaIri- boat, or any public place where you see families travelling together, and notice how many alert, welI-dressed men of middle life you will see &C., companied by women who show in one way or another signs of spiritual defeat. Some are sour and old be- fore their time, others with the mark of slump, as my mother used to call it, on them. No man can be proud of a wife who has permitted domestic life, even when pressing, to defeat her. This is for a woman what utter failure in business is to a man, and think I am not unfair to wo- men when I say that there are a large number of them whose develop mert becomes arrested when they marry. Having accom- p1ished a hus- band they settle back and seem to feel that their life work has been done.
 Some women ashut themselves up in the domestic round and feel virtuous because they clean their houses day and night. Such women who are not growing in character and mental outlook from year. to year are surely retregrading- is no escape from this law, and if one partner goes on and the other retrogrades, the one who goes on, whether he or she ad- mits it or not, will, to a greater or less. extent, be ashamed of the one who lags behind.-La6lies' World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
DEATH KNELL OF
 OMMERCE COURT HAS BEEN HEARD

Washington. Nov. 7-Abolitfon of the commerce court and change in the interstate commerce commission will be important results of the election, said traffic experts here, today.
 The death knell of the commerce court was sounded by the Democratic landslide. Democrats will also prob ably control the interstate commerce comm ission within two years.
 Life of the consnerce court is limited by Congressional act to March 4, next. This 'tpet project of President Taft is bitterly opposed by Democratic lead CTS. Four Republicans and three Democrats now compose the interstate commerce commission. Of these the term of Commissioner Clark, of Iowa, a Republican, expires Dec. 31, next during President Taft's incumbency. Clark or another Republican will cer- tainly be appointed by Taft. The term of Commissioner Judson Clements, Of Georgia, a Democrat, expires Dec. 31, 1913 On Dec. 31, 1914, Commissioner Prouty, a Republican closes seven years of service. Prouty is the first Republican whose term expires after wilson becomes President His re- tirement will furnish the first oppor- tunity to give the Democrats a ma~ jority and control of the interstate commerce commission, in January, 1o15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

his career as a photogra pIer and has attained an enviab1e reputation in the larger cities, especially among thea trical people who demand the best that skill and money will produce.
 It was perhaps due to influences of theatrical people that he was finally induced to give up his photographic work for a while and enter the thea trical line. In 1891 the Eastman Kodak Company engaged him as q professional demonstrator and sales man, and he remained in their ser vices for some time, but the call of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

studio is a school for amateurs, where the beginner may go and watch the development of the films he has talk en. and thereby gain a rudinentary knowledge of photography. He will also keep a large stock of supplies of all kinds, including cameras. etc. The studio work will be conducted along the same careful and artistic lines that has brought him reputation in other cities and especially in theatri- cal circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
BABY PHOTOS A SPECIALITY.

Few photographers are successful ttbaby photographers. MT. Whit man has had marked success along these lines. likes the little tots and they like him. and this in a large measure is the reason this special line of photographic work has thrived in his studios.
 A general invitation is extended to the Bridgeport public to visit the studio, examine specimens of the work, and if any decide to have their espictures taken" on the broad guar antee of perfect satisfaction, MT Whitman will be pleased to give them his Hiost careful attention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK,3,5OO
 MILES AWAY, RECORDED

Washington, Nov. "A very severe earthquake was recorded on the seis- mographs at Georgetown University early today. The tremors began at 2:49 and continued until 3;44. The greatest shock came at 3;O5 and lasted about two minutes. Father TOrndorf estimated the quake was about 3,5Oa miles distont from Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
LARRY PAGAN FOUND
 WITH HIS NECK BROKEN

New Britain, Nov. 7-Lawrence Fa- gan, better known as Larry. came up from the town farns~ Tuesday, to the bottom of a hatcl1way in the rear of Stanley Building dead, with his neck broken It is believed that he was seeking a resting place and in the darkness fell into the open hatchway. He was about 30 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
THE CHILD's WORLD.

Little folks live in a world of their own, so different and original in it1 outlook, that many parents and chil- dren are mentally separated by a gulf. the width of which is greater or less, according to whether the spirit of youth that they have left in their hearts is a feeble, glimmer- ing spark or a bright flame.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

Hartford@The school visitors have decided that the vaccination law con- corning school children will be enforc- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

WiIIfnaantic-Amos Powell of Ash ford has killed 39 coons weighing 5Sa pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
MT. William
 Armstrong
PHOTOGRAPHER
Skillful in the Little Details Which Makes the Finish ed Photograph a Work of Art.

An old piece of statuary by one of the masters represents Genius pass ing her gifts to the favored and brushing aside with a wave of the hand one who is seeking in vain to attain There is much true pI1ilo- some men there is born in the red corpuscles the power of accomplish ment in certain fields, while others may struggle and fight a lifetime without success. will Armstrof,g was born photographer.
 And we might apply this statement literally. for he is the decendant of three generations of photographers, and was born in his fathers studio in Michigan. MT. Whitman's father was one. of the great Daugeurotype artists of the west, who was known through out that section for his artistic pro ductions.
 MR. ARMsrRoNG,s PHoToGRA-
 PHO CAREER.
 will Armstrong got his. early train. ing from his father. The love for the work became second nature The finer details which only the "oId school photographers are familiar with were drilled into him by an ex- acting tutor Photography For Arts s sake,'' was the motto. and no nega- tive was ever good enough until it was absolutely perfect-until the re- touching by hand had brought it up to a highly artistic standard. With this training MT. Armstrong began
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
STATE BRIEFS

ThompsonviIle-An old fashioned torchlight parade Waa held by the Democrats here, last night, the first in 12 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

New Haven-Joseph Frederick whos the police believe, is responsible for a chain of petty t1aefts from this city to Worcester, Mass, has been arrest ed in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

Hartford-ThO ctty's water supply
 has again neared the danger mark OG 1owness and pumping will start in 20
 days if there is no rain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
MiddIetown-FootbaII

Middletown-F'ootban practice at Wesleyan is not interfered with by darkness for when 1t begins to grow dark ball painted white is put into play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07
COURT BERKSHIRE.

Court Berkshire, 4722, Independent Order of Foresters, will hold their regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock, at Red Mems hall, I76 Fair field avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-07

WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, Prop. Armstrong Whitman Studios, Park
 and Fairfield Avenues the studio finally became too strong and he returned to his old line where he had already attained distinction. Opening the Armstrong studia in Bos- ton,r he developed a thriving business there and still retains an interest. About four weeks ago he purchased the Whitman Studio, cor. Fairfield and Park avenues.
 A SCHOOL FOR AMATEURS.
 One of the innovations MT. Whit man proposes to introduce in his
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Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word.
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SYNOPSIS.

Abrcr Halliday. a misery millionaire,
tS found gagged. bound and insensible IN
fsrs room his safe rifled and S40.0 900 miss
fag. The thread of the story is taken up
NY WIS nephew Tom. Living In the same
Rouse are other relatives: reckless Bruce
St4Ihday and pretty Clare Winton. Bruce,
Vrho ~ a bond broker has been trying 10
'Sssise $4,000 10 put through a deal and
sSEe himself from financial ruin. lie has
appgGG 10 his iniserly uncle and to others
Eor the loan but has been refused. Tom
Ers-rs for William LeDuc, an old-time
ggEHd connected with n detective agency.
S's relating the story Tom reverts to his
acquaintance with a Mrs. Dacc, a wealthy
,Mtsiow, whose business agent Is Richard
MscERy, a boodier and political boss.
'TGrs is Jealous Of MacSay and is deeply
tn Vove with Mrs. Dace. Bruce Halliday
VICTIMS MIN 20 shun her as an adventures.
Fcna secs Mrs. Dece and MackaY tCCeth
~r- He afterwards meets the woman at
20 horse race, and. happening to mention
chat Bruce had a tip on the winner. she
gives him $500 TO place on the race. The
sSp E0es wrong and she loses her money.
Mater Tom invests IN stocks. He makes
s1rnc money. and returns the lost $500 to
Mrs. Dace. 1t is at this Juncture that the
eheYs Nt the $4,000 from old Abner HALT
rfty occurs. lic Due meets Glare and
@ru,~- Tie learns that the key which
s>hsre had Ia the house is missing. Mac
Way q dealings with Mrs. Dace make Ton
wore Jealous.
%a1 %;dV. y7oydwa Gu ia cnfw nm
The Yale expositor., 1912-01-25
CHAPTER XII.

A few days later there happened u
little incident so inexplicable and irri-
tating in its character that it caused
me considerable annoyance and
thought. IL was one of those peculiar
occurrences that one does not care
anything about in itself, yet which
eXasperatcs him because of his in.
ability to explain it. 1t so happened
that I desired to wear certain suit
of clothes which l had purchased a
short while before, and with that pur.
pose before me went into the closet
where ! kept my spare apparel hang
ing in order to get it out. | could not
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say the thief had key to the front
| door. How do you account for an
outsider possessing that"
/ woESered If she had forgotten
the incident " ny keys having been
| for some days in tE9 possession of
the maid and the possibility of du-
plicatts easily made from the original.
| hesitated fUT q moment as. idly
turned the pages OF a EoOk that she
| might have time to recall this clrcum-
stance. but she merely sat placidly
surveying ME and I thought it would
be better taste not to mention it. Her
confidence in Janet seemed to be
complete, and of course in matters of
this kind IL the maid was guilty her
mistress would be the last one in
whom she would confide. ! therefore
decided to abandon the subject for
the time.
Il do not attempt to account for it,"
] returned slowly. But as must be
apparent TO you, my cousin Bruce is
under suspicion in some quarters, and
believing from the bottom of my heart
that he IS innocent, | am trying to
evolve theory which will let him
out despite his own obstinacy and
seeming determination to keep him
self in. l was merely trying to dis
cover all possible leaks through which
the information might have escaped.
| have told Mr.. LeDuc everything and
you need not be surprised il he calls
upon you. But he is a gentleman and
you need have no hesitancy about
talking to him freely
She appeared triflc annoyed at
this prospect, but after a moments
reflection, wherein her brow was
clouded, she drew long breath.
Poor Bruce" she said sympathetical-
ly. 1T would be a shame if he should
somehow get dragged into this. In
the few times met him learned to adj
mire him very much. 1t is impossible
that he is guilty. simply know he is
not. ] sincerely hope that he may
clear himself without publicity"
Amen l responded heartily.
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ngly a little impatient at my stupid

ingly a little impatient at my stupid
ity.
The note on your card which you
sent me only yesterday saying that
was 10 give it to the tailor" she re-
tortsd. / could only repeat somewhat
more emph&ticaliy that l had done no
such thing.
She threw down her sowe! with a
sniff and began rumaging about
among the odds and ends of a shelf
Presently she picked up a small piece
of cardboard, which she handed me
with an expression of triumph. very
well. Just read 1t for yourself then
If that is not your card and writing
| cannot trust my eyes, and if can
not trust my eyes the Lord knows
what | can trust. And that is all
have got to say about that" l seized
the piece Of paper and glanced at it.
1t was certainly either one of my
cards or a perfect imitation, and hav-
ing satisfied myself on that point
turned it over and saw written on the
back few lines, which while certain
ly bearing a strong resemblance to
my chirography when / scribble in
hurry, were as certainly not minG.
They read: Mrs. Tebbets: Please to
deliver to the bearer, who is in the
employ of my tailor, the suit of
clothes l wore on Derby day that he
may press the same. Thomas Halli-
day"
For n moment / was too surprised
to do more than turn it over in mute
incredibly. Then / turned upon her
sharply.
What kind of a looking man
brought this?"
HE was short and fat. | guess
he was about as old as you are. I
thought at the time that he looked
funny in the eyes, but / did not let
him in the house and did not pay
much attention to him. / am always
careful about admitting strangers, you
know. 1t is all right, isn't it?"
mo. there isn't anything right about
it. II is plain, unmitigated, unadul-
terated forgery. Did he say anything
more to you?" Her chin dropped
We'll, of all things! To think OF
the impudence of people nowadays.
No, sir, he said scarcely word and
| never did like the looks of him. He
just took the clothes and went away
as fast as he could, and ! never
thought of it again. But that is GER
tainly your card, isn't IL, Mr.. Tom?
1t looks just like those ! used to see
on your dresser" 1t was plain that
she was beginning to be distressed
and | fastened to reassure her.
The card is either mine or very
clever imitation. l am not quite GER
tain Of which as yet. But in all
probability is it one of mine. The
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writing Is also fair counterfeit. Any.
way, it is good enough to fool almost
any one, and | do not blame you in
the least for having been deceived
Don't feel worried about it, for it is
not your fault at ALL Nevertheless
there is something wrong about it and
| don't understand it," | thrust the
card into my pocket and returned to
my rooms n great deal more perpleXed
than had been when ! left them.
Hastily ] attempted to run over in
iny mind the people who could by any
possibility have lad access to my
private stationery, but was obliged
to dismiss that thought when | real.
lied that my cards were scattered
throughout the entire list of my &C.
quaintances and that my card case
containing number Of them was still
missing. The field of possibilities in
this direction was too large for me
to form even remote conjecture and
was drawn to the conclusion that II
in all probability was the work of
some clever sneak thief who had
found my card case and then written
the note upon 1t. But even that was
an explanation which explained
nothing. Granting that petty rascal
had picked up the cards containing
my name and address, how was he
able to go closely counterfeit my
handwriting; aud more mysterious
than all else, how did he know that
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CHAPTER Xi.

went back 10 the house. Clare
ha,f feft my uncle's room and heard
&er voice mingled with Bruce's on
We lawn below. Uncle Abaer had
gyiSep and was carefully examining
mas papers as nc rearranged them in
EI1Gir customary order. lie had been
SsHrt but little, and now that his blood
%aT circulating freely again and the
stiffness was disappearing from his
AsM0S he was not suffering bodily to
'ErSotint 20 anything. But his humor
was beaStly. The look with which be
EreS'ted me as ! entered Was ai.lolt
.csEnivorous.
This is what cones af housing Gy.
Sy-nights Who spend theic money stay.
srw iii hotels when they should be at
scne III the beds which they have al
ready PAID for" he snarlcd. IF you
had been here it would not have hap
ENc.ned. J don't believe there vas more
sSsan one thief, and he could not have
lscid you il yoI bad any eight in you."
lie probably would rot have tried
h- at any rate, had ! resisted I
vvJid have stood an excellent chance
nj 6elnS killed. Me1 VINO enter the
no%zes of others to commit a crime at
ssiaM Know that they hold their own
lives Sn th2 hollow OF their hands and
sgre prepared to neeS resistance with
hiUO0shed," | returned somewhat icily.
F30t thc cooincss or my tones only
rscade his wrath fame the hotter
1t GCD't make any difference It
WEES your business to be here when
yCTi knew there was so much money
AN the house instead OF running awey
&ske q coward aEd leaving me 20 pro-
tss.t St all alone. And | suppose you
expect you will inherit some of it
afesT I ana gone. bat I'll show you. d"
Pc yelled. The direct intImation that
lsss would ignore me upon his death
'HsSS, and that nc considered my life CT
baas consequence than a fraction OF
AHA wealth. turned me from him with.
seaG a word.
went TO my own room, where !
.tcsod at the window looking upon
she grounds below. Bruce and Clare
were wandering aimicssly about, and
even at that distance ] could SEQ the
v0r-y that lay upon her tace. As for
fjTlice, he seemed to have recovered
q good deal of his oid-tirne assurance.
Hgt presently he turned away with a
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find IT, Growing more and more i'm
patient as searched among my
things | at last removed all that the
closet contained, article by article,
and laid them on the bed. The suit
that was looking for was certainly
missing.
! sat down and thought. ! remcm-
tercd distinctly the last time | had
worn 1t, and had an equally clear
recollection of replacing it in its &C.
cu5tomed place at the end Of the day.
] was positive that | had not touched
1t since that time and it's absence now,
Gs far as | was able to reason, coulo
only be explained on the theory OF
theft ! went downstairs to Mrs. Teb-
bets 10 question her about 1t, and
happening To recall that she had ex-
pressed her :-im:1atiun of 1t upon
seeing It upon me for tho first time,
] now described it to her as tho suit
which had worn on Derby day. She
answered me very promptly:
"Why, yes. That is the one you
sent ne word about yesterday. | let
the man have it as you told ne to in
the note"
looked at her In mystifcation
knowing that had sent her no note
and being at loss to grasp her
,;;ccr;pg. What note--what MANI"
demanded. She stood rubbing her
damn hands with towel and seem
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curt nod while she stood for 81 mo-
ment watching him with a pathetic
little clasping of her hands: then
turned and came hurriedly into the
house. I intercepted her at the head
of the stairs and signalled for her TO
come into my apartments. She did
so, seating herself in chair that
drew for her. Well" | said inauir-
ingly. She shook her head.
Sympathetically continued: ct
is really too bad and | don't under
stand IT. either. Nobody in the world
has more confidence in Bruces hon.
eSty than ] have, and if he would only
speak ] would believe him against a
host Of circumstances. But there are
certain things which he as a man
should come forward and explain. He
did not produce the key and denied
ever having had it, while | know it
was in his possession yesterday. The
only thing We could get out Of him
was his permission for us TO go to an
uncomfortable place. Have you any
Idea of how he became possessed OF
the key to the house which | saw him
have yesterday"
Il have understanding that you are
right. We have been talking that same
matter over and he says he had no
key IN his side coat pocket and never
carries one there. | know that | never
gave him miro. and it's disappearance
at this time can be nothing more than
a strange coincidence. Tie also denies
that h ever at any time had posses
sion Of my key, and I am satisfied that
no did not for tho reason that if he
had ] should have missed IT, don't
care snap what anybody thinks or
says; know Bruce Is as puzzled over
yoGr charge that lie had it rs you
seem TO be over his denial" Her
mouth SGT dctiantly and | knew she
would defend him to the last ditch
should attack him. which, of course
| had rot the rcmotest idea of doing
Instead, | became even more mOllify-
ing. hoping 10 reason him out of his
stubbornnes3 through argument ad-
vanCed to her.
II know that his denial proves
nothing any more than does the fact
OF his going broke on change. or his
making that silly remark that he Was
going to get $4,000 some way. Meth.
er would his refusal to tell us where
he spent the night prejudice inc, al
though 1t might seem somewhat sin.
Fular, and under tho circumstances
be sufficient TO arouse suspicion in
thosc who do not know him. But ~
combination of all these things placA1
Lin in n position before LeDuc which
| regret 10 see him occupy. You and I
have often discussed his outspoien-
ness, and you have said that he did
not know that there was q back door
70 anything. II is his present com
Dlctc reversal Of form and his evident
desire to cover up something that
ought 10 be revealed that puzzles me-
Why don't ne come ont as he hes al.
ways done before and tell us where
he was at the time this happened. ff
for any reason he docs not care to
tell you. he at least might confde in
me, knowing as he does that any
secret would be safe in my keeping.
1'rcn could investigate his state
ment merely as n matter of form, and
having found IL true | could satisfy
LeDuc or anybody else without going
into particulars. If on the other
hand there is any reason WIZ he cont
care 10 take you OF me into bis con.
iidcGcc, be could at least talk tn To.
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POSTGRADUATE Course.

Pretty Daughter-Now that ! have
graduated. mamma, don't you think
ought to take a postgraduate course
Practical Mother--Certainly, my
dear, have arranged a complete
course for you in roastology. bake
ology. darnology. sewology. patch.
ology. washology. ironology and gen.
eral domesticology. Run along now
and get on your working harness.
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IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness.
by Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Ottumwa, Iowa. -"For years I was
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States, but Lydia e.
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