Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-12
NEWS FROM THE GAY
 CAPITAL OF Lk BELLE FRANCE

lltu 4undredS of thousands of Strug- Sllng, pushing, panting individuals, now has no passengers but the con- ducJorS who lie comfortably dozing on the empty seats, for rumors are afloat that the Inc is to be blown up at the same moment that every hotel and millionaires palace is to be dyna- mited. Then the day passes and mo- thing happens, the blousemen smile at you, and you smile at them again, thankful that they have given you an- other day of Grand Guignol feeling
 No, indeed Paris $ never duli, and that is why | love it. t makes life so interesting 10 be able to imagine you are living on top of an active vol cano.
 Of course we are all delighted at the acqu ttal of Mme. Bloch, better known under her nom de plume Fred erick Beaulieu, who was accused of the murder of Mme. Frdgeman, and who is now the heroine of Paris, un- til we find another romatic person to worship. ..,
 Mime. Bloch was married when quite young. Her husband managed a workshop at Reuil. His business often took Il m abroad, and when he returned from these journeys he was more than ever attacher to his home. The couple were perfectly happy, and wrapped up in their two children.
 Four years ago a change came over Mr. Bloch, he seemed to take less interest in his home, which he frequently left. His wife, desir ng to known authors in pieces, some of toned him. The questioning invar- iaby gave rise to trouble. Thinking that her husband might be in pecun- iary difficulties, the wife began to use her pen. She became a woman of letters, and collaborated with we'll known authors in pices, some of which were very successful. But her industry made no difference in her husbands character.
 In 1911 the family removed To Neu lily. Then it was that Mime. Bloch discovered the reason of her husbands frequent absences from home. During one of his journeys the husband had made the acquain- tance of Mme. Bridgeman, and fallen madly in love with her. This lady. an American, was the wife of a cashier of an American insurance company, and had a son 2o years of age. Mme. Bloch made known her discovery to her husband, who adm t. fed his relations with Mms. Bridge man. but promised to break with her. The rupture did not take place.
 Mme. Bloch tlfen resolved to ap- nrcach her rival. On three Occas- ions she begged the American woman to leave her husband to his Wife ana children. Mime. Br.dgeman promised, hut Ghe promise was not kept. AS the outraged wife could not obtaln satisfaction from her husband or his mistress. she resolved to inform the latter's husband. When he realized his misfortune the American put his wife out the door, and took measures to obtain divorce.
 This course did not help matters. Nr. Bloch and Mme. Brldgemanh now lived together. When she learnt that her husband had become more than ever attached to her rival Mime, Bloch went to the house where she resided. The two women faced each other. According to Mime. bloch,s story, she produced three letters from her husband in which ne de- clared that he loved her aloiie' ou' it is alleged that Mime. Brldgeman took no not ce of the letters, ana made it clear that she would not give up her lover.
 "I considered myself outraged by her demeanor." says Mime. bloch "and I took the revolver which hao brought in my bag, and tlred Vwo shots. I was mad with anguish Mime. Bridgeman fell. One Of the bullets entered the outside cosher o' her left eye, and passed through 'he brain. Death was instantaneous After the tragedy Mime. Bloch gaVe herself up to the first policeman she met.
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