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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

to the wharf with a fishpole?''
''I saw a man, ma'am."
ut was probably my husband.
Would you be so kind as to go down
and tell him 1 want him at once?"
went down through the fiery fur
mace and gave my message. The man
did not even look up.
A second statement brought no bet
ter results. Then L happened to no.
tice that he had no line at all at
tached to his pole, and 1 said:
Stranger, I have told you twice
that your wife wanted you.''
YES" he muttered.
You seem to be fishing without
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

by the country"
They should, but in times of polit-
ical excitement like this you can't
count on what they will do"
Let us hope he will be defeated
and his party taught a needed les
son."
AT this juncture a man on the seat
ahead turned around and said:
Gentlemen, excuse my butting in,
but do you refer to the election or
defeat of Taft?"
Taft? Taft?" repeated the tire
mendous" man with ill-concealed con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
THEY WERE TREMENDOUS.
JOE KERR.

- HE two men that boarded the
81 summer car together were some
~ what excited over some event,
and after finding seats together one
of them said:
gu can't help but see, with me,
that the issues are tremendous
Yes, I see,'' was the reply.
His election would be a public ca
lamity.'
''It certainly would
II might almost say the fate of the
country Is at stake
but the honest voters must stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

Tempt.
Then it isn't him ?''
Not by a jugful, The gigantic
struggle that may end the life of this
Republic is whether 1 am to be elected
one of the trustees of our village next
fall, or whether a red-faced butcher
weighing 230 pounds, who also wants
the place, is to be elected and per-
mitted to topple down the bulwarks of
liberty. AS I say, the issues are tre-
mendous, positively tremendous.
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

any object"
Don't you believe it!''
But you have neither hook nor
line"
81 know it, but I have an object,
just the same
'And-and-"
IT'S hot as Hades isn't ft?''
you beti''
And it's Ju1y?"
cit is
well, my wife wants me to prom
Use her a new set of furs for next
winter, and my object is to keep away
from her until 1 get a sunstroke and
keel Overt"
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
That Old Fox.

a NE summers night Uncle RUDE
H was aroused from his sleep by a
great cutlery at his henhouse,
and, on arising, he found that a fox
had been caught in a trap set at the
door.
Ding your buttons. but I've got We
now" exclaimed the farmer as he
hunted around for the AK. I'll larn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

81 do
Then come back next year, when
we are all in good shape, and it if
takes US over ten minutes to find out
whether you are a convict in hiding
or a consumptive after mountain air,
Wen ali eat our hats to the last inch
of band"'
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

Mr.. Foreknots-Where do you keep
your diving paraphernalia, Fred?
Mr.. Roadster-Diving parapherna-
liza? What's that for?
Mr.. Foreknots-So's you can get I'M
der your machine when she breaks
down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
FEARFUL FRANKNESS.

Poor old thermometer,
Hangin' in the sun,
Never gettin' any rest;
Allus on the rum
Have to keep in trainin'
For a promenade
From somethin' less than zero
To a hundred in the shade!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

 He Picked Up BIotter and Carefully
 Dried Her Fingers. can receive this money without any fnconvenient curiosity 1 should be very glad of it.''
 That can be arranged,'' declared Kayton. ''All we need is q proof of identity. Have you received any money from him before?''
 -sYes-for a good many years
 Ibid you sign receipts ?''
 ''No''-
 e'Did you ever write to MT. ArgyleP'' The woman hesitated for an instant before she replied.
 ''Not recently
 q ask because it may save a great deal of legal red tape if we could -es- tablfsh the identity by signature, he explained. Otherwise I suppose you will have to obtain a copy of your birth certificate. make affidav1ts and procure witnesses to satisfy the ex- ecutors and the probate court"
 Wouldn't that involve good deal of expense?'' she inquired uneasily.
 q suppose it would-yes,' admitted Kayton. Do you think your sigma ture could be found among his pa pers ?. Mrs. Martin thought in silence for a moment and then exclaimed eagerly: Why, yes; my indorsement of cheeks-if he kept them"
 'fWell, then, if you'll leave your signature with me-" said Kayton, rum maging around on the top of his desk, ''I'Il turn it over to the lawyers"
 Thank you,'' she replied gratefully and took off her glove. Kayton push ed a pad toward her, dipped pen in an inkWell and offered it to her. She took the pen and dropped it with q lit tie exclamation of dismay. Her fin gers were covered with ink. {"Oh, I beg your pardon!" exciafnled ed Kayton in distress. Don't get ii on your glove. Let me- dried her fingers, murnuring apolo- getically. ''I always forget about that tnkwell. Here, try this pen
 Mrs. Martin wrote her signature. and he thanked her. As she was putting on her glove he asked abruptly
 Mrs. Martin, have you been follow ing the newspaper rgNorts of NIT. Ar gyie's death and our 1Avestgatio92'' "Oh, closely!'' she replied, with some nervousness.
 Then you have seen that suspicion has been directed against his adopted daughter?'
 Yes she replied and bit her lip for moment. Ut seemed to me very cruel"
 Gro be continuea.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
DO NOT NEGLECT
 THE HALL

Too many people are too willing to let the hall of the house take care of itself the idea of appropriate fur nishings for it receives but scant attention which is wrong of course since of all places the hall should ex- tend a warm and courteous welcome.
 Our new stocks reveal a wealth of pleasing surprises in furniture of this descrip- ton. A few minutes of your time will perhaps decide the perplexing question of just what is needed to impart an air of greater hospitality to the entrance hall of your home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

Q v ! v O D O4Sk1A6%C- ment. I had back ache aud be a ring down pains so bad that I could not sit
 in a chair or walk
 across the floor and I was in severe pain all the time. I felt discouraged d as I had taken everything I could think of and ha%%o- r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

began taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and now am strong and healthy. Mrs. ALICE DARLING, RED. No. 2, Box TT, Pentwater, Mich. Read WhatAnotherWo says:
 Peoria, Hl.-stI had such backaches that could hardly stand on my feet. I would feel like crying out lots of times, and had such heavy feeling in my right side. I had such terrible dull headaches every day and they would make me feel so drowsy and sleepy all the time, yet could not sleep at night
 After had taken Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound week began to improve. My backache was less and that heavy feeling in my side went away. I continued to take the Com pound and am cured.
 '' You may publish this if you wish. '' Miss CLARA L. GAUWITz, R.R. Nc. 4, Box 62, Peoria, Ill.
 Such letters prove the value of Lydia B. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound for wou1an's ills Why don't you try it?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
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you!
 Kayton took it in a gentle grasp and leaned forward.
 q wish,' he began earnestly and dropped the hand suddenly as the door clicked and Manning entered.
 Governor, the lady from To1worthy's S 1s here," he announced without cere- mony. Kayton, tnwardly amused at what he imagined would be the state of his adoring disciples mind if he even remotely guessed the chara cter of the conference he had interrupted, nodded brightly.
 Just a minute, Joe" he said. Then he turned again to the girl.
 Miss Mazuret, this may be fmpor- tant,'' he said, opening a door that, led into an inner office q want you to wait in the office here and be sure and not go %1ntil see you.''
 The girl murfnured her willingness to obey his commands and passed in through the door, which he promptly closed after her.
 z Where's that deep inkwelI, Joe?' Kayton demanded briskly as if he had never heard of girl. "Have we any clean blotters?'
 Joe was instantly busy, and in a few moments Kayton was. ready for the lady from Tolworthy's
 .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
CHAPTER x
''I'n Nellie Marsh.O

"Pn Nellie Marsh"
 M the door closed noiseIessly be-
 N hind the woman and Kayton
 AA was left alone with her, he
 took her in from shoes to hat in one swift scrutiny What he saw quickened him with thrill that was not usual with him-the sense of foe man worthy of hts steel. This was no ignorant, money hunting creature In age she might have been anywhere between thirty eight and forty-fve years. She was dressed well. but not expensiVely, and in excellent taste. Her eyes were large and dark, and Kayton saw in them something that made him suppress a gasp of surprise. Tn manner and appearance she was the well bred woman beyond all doubt. and she still held much of a beauty that once must have been unusual.
 Kayton pretended to be busy at his desk after this one swift glance, and he kept up the pretense until after she had seated herself facing him and Joe had departed.
 You have been referred to me-" he said slowly, going on with his writing as if her errand were of no especial importance, 'sby Tolworthy 6 Mead?''
 ''Yes," she replied quietly, studying his face as it bent over the desk "I answered their advertisement"
 Kayton went on with his writing. 'eYou have some information concern ing the person advertised forY
 ''Yes."
 ''Then you know the name those ini- tials stand for T'
 The woman did not reply at once, and he raised his head and looked di- rect1y at her for the first time.
 ''You understand we took that means of avoiding publicity he said cour- teousIy "You're not newspaper wo- man?''
 '.No." was the low reply. 'T'm Nellie Marsh
 Not a ripple of the tfniest muscle be- trayed Kayton's triumphant eagerness.
 "Oh,' he said with indifferent sur prise, and bent over his writing again. s9 suppose you have some proof of your identity besides your knowledge of the name"
 My name is now Martin" replied the visitor, taking a card out of her bag and laying it on the desk He glanced at it with mild interest
 This is your present address?" he inquired.
 FsYes I rent furnished rooms,'' she said.
 Furnished rooms?"
 Yes
 Kayton laid down his pen and look ed up. 'EWe1l. Mrs. Martin, Mir. Ar gyle has left q considerable sum of money to Nellie Marsh for reasons that you doubtless know and nobody else appears to, so we have taken this rather unusual means of getting in touch with you.''
 Mrs. Martin indicated that she un- derstood and volunteered an explana- ton.
 ''The legacy has been left to me be- cause of an obligation on Mir Argyle's part to my dead husband, who assist ed him at a time when he greatly needed money. There are personal reasons why''-she hesitated and show cd faint signs of suppressed emo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

gratefully, lyon are so good to mel ] don't know what I'd do without you?'
 Kayton caught his breath with a lit fIe gasp
 Don't try to do without me-" he begged swiftly ''Pm only too gIad''- He pnIled himself up as the girl drew away ever so slightly When >he went on his voice was pleasant and all but ampersonaEthat of safe friend
 "You knew" he explained, with a Emile. Its khe most. pleasant part of our work that we are usually able to help some one in trouble this way. We're different from the police detec- tives. They're paid by society to pun Esh the criminals. We are retained by the victims of the criminal for pro techon- They are punishing the strong we are protecting the weak
 --Oh. I didn't realize thatr' exclaim- ed Miss Mazuret, with feeling. You love yo1r work don't you2'
 well, I'm like a doctor or a sur peon," he replied, still smiling. q go from case to ease or from operation to operation, helping people and fight ing the disease of crime, and, like all doctors. when the patients are well and they've paid me they forget me"
 In spite of the railIery of the voice and words there was a subtinkle of bitterness, of loneliness, that went straight to the girls sensitive heart.
 -Oh." she cried and impulsively held ant her hand T shall never forget
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

Testimony presented by witnesses at the inquest conducted by Coroner S. A Herman has led the authorities to believe that Charles Keefer, who was killed last Friday night at the CoIum- bia, University summer camp at Nor his,- was shot by his wife. At first it was believed that he had committed suicide, but the medical examiner stated that inasmuch as the bullet wound was in Keefer's left temple and the revolver was found in his right hand it was not probable that the wound was self inflicted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

A man who described himself as Frank Fla ulkner. aged 43 of New Brit ain, was held for trial in the superior court in Winsted on the charge of horse stealing. In default of $1,000 he was taken to jail to await trial. The allegation is that Faulkner took a horse which belonged to F. x. 4iII from the Winsted Methodist church shed, and. offered 1t for sale for five dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
Continuedl

 Kayton nodded sympatheticalIy, and 2he girl looked up at him with a new expression.
 INT. Kayton," she said quietly. didn't you promise me that you would not make public what I said about Bruce coming back that night?"
 In an instant Kayton understood her manner and drew a quick breath of relief
 ''No: didn't promise you. Miss Ma zuret," he replied as quietly, sbut I didn't make it public-''
 He was more than rewarded by the look that leaped to the girls eyes and the manner with which she exclaimed: 'sOh, I'm so glad! Because'-she hesi- tated and examined the glove again '-oh, because, you see, I trusted you. believed in youl Then it was BruceY' she declared. rising quickly as she noted with something akin to alarm a look that came into his eyes.
 Yes; I suppose he gave it out him self" he agreed slowly as she seated herself again He drew closer to her and looked down until she felt that she had to look up Then he said in tones sf rather more sincerity than the occa- sion demanded:
 Miss Mazuret. if anything comes up again or if do anything that you don't understand please don't lose faith in me There may be several things about this case that I'll never be able to explain to you. It's been bad enough for you to have been dragged in at all, and want to save you all I am
 --oh." exclaimed the softly,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

Lake -Aohonk, N. r., May 13-Char- 1enna gue Tower of Philadelphia, for mer United States am bassador to Ger many, was one of the prominent per- sons scheduled to address the nine teenth annual conference on interna- tioha1 arbitration called to meet here May IA to 16. MT. Tower agreed to speak on the important subject of The Treaty Obligations of the United States Relating to the Panama Canal. :" It was known that he upheld England in its contentious regarding the tolls question, and he annoq1nced that his paper would deal principally with the responsibility of the United States in fulfilling its treaty obligations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

Farmer want Ads. One Cent a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
FONTS OF INTEREST.
A Good Home Drink.

That affords enjoyment prom otes rest and confers lasting benefit, is found in Miles ale. It adds zest and relish to meal. promotes sociaIibility where. Order a case from M. J. Ma loney, 86 Jones avenue. His lager, which is recommended by the medical profession as one of the best tonics to throw off the effects of this wealth CT and to tone up the system. His ity. All orders promptly delivered.
 Abraham Lincoln.
 When Lincoln said it was possible time and some of the people all of the time, but impossible to fool all of the people all of the time. Pooling peo- pie at anytime spells business failure, therefore we never attempt 1t in our dealings, in our advertising, nor in our claims. What we say is as 1t, IS. What we{ sell is as represented. For reliable jewe1ry, watches and dia- monds come and see us. M. J. Buech- Ter, the reliable jewe1er. 4s Fairfield avenue, near Middle St.
 Success Shoe Sale.
 Nothing succeeds like success, they say, and what would better prove this than the crowds of eager buyers that have attended this special success
 
 among the lucky buyers. There are hundreds of special values which will pay you to come a, long distance for Everything is displayed on special bar gain bins and tables This makes se- lection very easy, you have the chance to handle and look the shoes over. We willingly exchange any pur- chase or refund the money if you de sire. s. B. Thing & Co.,, 1153 Main street.
 Tons of Fresh Fish To Be Sold at Very
 Low Prices.
 w. D. Cook & Son have just receiv- ed a fine lot fresh caught bluef1sh, weakfish, yel1owfin, sea trout, roe shad, buck shad, cut shad, porgies, butterfish, Long Island eels. fresh mackerel, ha1ibut, steak cod, harbor blues, striped bass, sea bass, kinghsh, soft shell crabs, live Holsters, Long Island round clans, little neck clams, oysters and all other kinds of fresh fish which they will sell lower than any other dealer in the city Pure cod liver oil and lemons to be sold at very low prices. w. D. Cook & Son, '523 Water street.
 Girl Wanted? Read the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
Litchfield County News

The Torrington high school baseball team is in second place in the Central Interscho1astic Baseball League. hav- ing defeated the Mtddletown conbin- ation Saturday by the score of to g. The Torrington students will next op- pose the Crosby high school nine, of Waterbury, at League Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
TAXES. 1912.

Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport, that the taxes on the grand list of 1912, are now due and payable at the Tax Collectors Office. Room 6, City Hall The undersigned will be at the Col Iector's Office, as above, on May 1, 1918, and daily thereafter, Sunday ex- cepted, from a. m. to D. m. and Saturdays from a. m. to 12 m. for the purpose of collecting said taxes After June 1, as required by law, in~ terest at the rate of three-quarters of one per cent. will be added to all un- paid taxes, and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 B. F. COONEY,
 U 15 . If. Collector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15
WOMAN COULD
 NOT WALK
She Was So H. Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pink hann's Vegetable
 Compound.

Pentwater, Mich. "A year ago I was very weak and the doctor said had |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

The Torrington school committee han taken important action which has been for a long time under sconsfdera- ton regarding the status of the High School fraternities. While there has been no clash between the mem bers of the societies and the school officials in Torrington, the experiences in schools in other cities of this and other states has been such as to convince the prominent educators of the coun- try that secret societies are not con ducive to the best results in school life.
 The vote at the meeting was as follows: Ion and after September 1, 1913, all secret societies connected with the Torrington High School will be abolished, and no5.others will be permitted to organize hereafter"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-20
s2.soo.Oo BUYS ALL

NO 592-FARM, stock, and tools, ready to
move to at once. Is ownd by widow who
must sell, and might exchange for city prop
erty. Personals property consists of head
of stock. horses, hogs, 90 hens, turkeys,
about rs tons of hay, all farming tools and
equipment, some of which are extra good
The farm contains 100 acres Of land: tiilage
lays warm and is productive two woodlots
and considerable softwood lumber Barn is
clapboarded and painted and house is newly
clspboarded. The farm will keep IL TO 10
head and team Some fruit; mail is deliv-
cred. You will look long time before you
find better trade 20etf
NO. 6s5A FINE CONNECTICUT RIVER
FARM, near town and beauty. We have
sold thirteen of these desirable Connecticut
River farms in the last few months, and our
value of any he has listed. when buildings,
accessibility to railroad. etc, etc, are con-
sidered Twelve-room house with modern
plumbing all in No. | condition excellent
barns 95 acres Of good land with level till
age; fully 100000 worth of soft wood lum-
Der; only one and one-half miles. from good
town on level state road. This IL beauty
and an ideal one-man farm. 2o9tf
NO. e24-WoULD EXCHANGE for city
property 2l9 acres-300, 600 #. soft wood and
nearly 100 acres of soft wood. Wood and
lumber enough to pay for the farm twice.
Produces go tons of hay and will keep 20 cows.
in good shape. one-half mile to school and
six miles from railroad Mail is delivered
and cream gathered. Price including sugar
tools and some other personal property is
SO, 10000. 209f
NO. 6Ss-ALL EQUIPPED and can be
bought with payment of $4,000 down Ex-
ceptionally desirable farm of 1875 acres rs
acres Of tillage lays smooth sugar bush of
450 naples with new tools. Plenty of good
fruit. Will keep ~ cows and team and could
be made TO carry nearbe double this amount.
The buildings will surely please you. Modern
barn. double deck. elapboarded and painted
with basement 40x6O II. Would cost nearly
$4,000 TO build. 7-room house and horse borr
in good shape This property is near Hardwick
good shape This property is near Hardwiek
and could work in town a part of the
time If they cared to do The personal
property consists OF Ia head Of stock, / young
horse, 80 TO 40 hens, horse wagon, express
wagon, set sleds, buggy, work harness, pr.
drive harnesses, moving machine. harrow,
pillow, cultivator, separator, and all hay and
grain. Price for all only SS,500.00 and the
owner might consider taking house in this
city in exchange. 209tf
Come in and talk these propositions over.
Get our farm catalog.
THE d. A. PERRY REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Rooms and ,. Rowland Cave Bldg.
Barre, VT Telephone Connection
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-20

Sales will begin at 100 and 7
p. m.
These sales are steadily in
creasing, the convenient location
and large attendance warranting
to both buyer and seller a rea-
sonable sale and good purchase.
For this week we have the
usual large lot of household fur
niture and wish to make special
mention of / cornet, ! double
barrel and / single-barrel shot
gun, l rifle, / revolver. Large
line of heaters and ranges.
Remember, the sales begin at
1880 and Z p. M. Saturday at the
City Auction Market, Depot So.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-20

Bill Richardson, the former Goddard
athlete, is one of the favorites for cap
taincy of the 1914 football team at
Tufts college. Richardson was star
at Goddard, playing center for several
years. He made good in his first year
at Tufts and has now completed three
years of service.
Brute Pontius, the big Michigan
tackle, used sterling piece of strategy
Saturday against Penn. Pontius was
suffering from an injured leg. The Penn
team sized up this weakness and We're
aiming some Of their energy at the ban
daged leg. After the game Pontus told
that he had his injured leg done im
rubber bandages and wore visible
white bandage over the other leg.