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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03
Society Events,
 Domestic Helps
BEAUTY CHATS
MORE ABOUT CURLING THE HAIR
Bv Blanche Bcacon.

Right away, before I get to "chat- singy and use up my space the paltry three hundred words the editor al- lows me, here is the promised formu- la for a curling fluid for dry hair:
 Curling Fluid.
 Gum-arabic mucilage-one and one-han ounces.
 Glycerine-one and one-half ounces
 Carbonate of potash-one and one half ounces.
 Rosewater-two pints.
 Portugal extract,-six ounces.
 Dissolve the carbonate in the rose water, add the glycerine to the ex- tract, agftate thoroughly, then add the mucdlage; after further agitation put all ingredients together, and let the fluid stand a week to ripen.
 And here is a word about the rag edy. scolding locks that most women are careless about Unless your hair is naturally curly. nothing gives youH head such an untidy look as a fringe or hair falling down the back Of the neck. Be very careful in dressing your hair to brush up all short ends.
 There can never be any set rules for dressing the hair, for the fashions change so fast and furiously that the most universally becoming style may not outIive it's description, and while Iadvocate sticking to a becoming hair dress, many women find a certain joy in changing the style of their hair in emulation of some leader of fashion who dictates to us what we shall and shall not do. Neatness and evidence of care are the first and perhaps the only rules that remain set and un- changed.
 Here are two safe suggestions: Light or brown hair will stand a great amount of curling and coiling, and is most becoming when it frames the face with a ssf1uff," while dark or black hair should be treated with more dignity, and is more becoming if arranged in glossy bands, smooth coils or braids. fEf
 But, above all. take care of the rag gedy, scolding locks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

 day morning. Miss W11mot has been the weekend. guest of Miss Alice Windsor at her home on Noble avenue.
 The promoters Of the Fraction club stra-wride, which was postponed from last Friday evening until Friday, March 20th because of the bad condi- ton of the roads, have found it necea- sary to issue new tickets. All possess ing old tickets, that have been paid for, may exchange them for new ones and it is the wish of the members of the club that this be attended to as soon possible so that no inconveni- ences will be caused upon the night of the ride.
 At the meeting of the Senior class yesterday noon, President O'Nein urged that some action in regard to the school song be taken by the com it might be given to MT. Simonds be- fore Easter.
 4 large stone upon the site of the new high school was removed by the use Of dynamite yesterday morning about 10:s0. The report produced caused many to believe that the storm was st.n wreaking havoc and that it had possibly damaged the house that is being moved.
 Basketball practice was held this afternoon at the r. M. c. A. The last basketball game of the season will be played Saturday when the Gilbert high school boys of Winsted will op- pose the B. H. S. team at the Y. M c. A. The Wdnsted quintet defeated the local five in Wdnsted early in the season but the B. H. s. team attributes this to their familiarity with the home court. A fast preliminary will pre- cede the main game.
 Nothing was done at the minstrel show rehearsal yesterday as the coach was unable to be at Warner Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

A locksnhith was at school yesterday morning repairing the Yale locks upon the doors of MT. Simond's office and Miss Butts room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

s~Tona' Mann, the English labor leader, will leave England for South Africa Saturday to organize labor ag- itatiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

William R. Bapt st, formerly of D.. M Read O., has ccepted position with the City Natiel al Bank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

Miss Geraldine wflnot of Orange, N. J., was a visitor at school yester- day morning. Miss Wi1not has been the weekend. guest of Miss Alice Windsor at her home on Noble avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

Jack London the novelist, will an- nounce his and1dacy for governor of California on the Socialist ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

Nothing was done at the minstrel show rehearsal yesterday the coach was unable to be at Warner Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-03

Happy, happier far than thou With the laurel on thy brow, She that makes the haIInblest hearth Lovely but to one on earth -''
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-14
CHAPTER XXI.
Anticilmax.

AnticIlmax.
Alan came to himself supported by
Barcus-his senses still Keeling from
the conclusion of that thunderbolt
which he had so unwittingly loosed-
the cloud Of sulphurous smoke and yet
dIssipated by the wind.
Judith lay at his feet, stunned; and
round about other figures OF men In.
sensible. II not. for all he could say.
dead.
And then Barcus was hustling him
unceremoniously down the wharf.
Come! Gomez" he rallied Alan
Pull yourself together and keep a
stiff upper lip. Rose is waiting in
the car, and II you don't want to be
arrested you'll stir your stumpe, my
son. That explosion is going to bring
the worthy burghers of New Bedford
buzzing round our ears like a swarm
of hornets!'
His prediction was justified even
before il was made; already the near
by dwellings were vomiting half
clothed humanity; already a score OF
people were galloping down toward
the head OF the wharf; and in their
number a policeman appeared as II by
magic.
And while the man hesitated Alan
grabbed him by the shoulder. threw
him bodily frcm the car dropped into
his seat, cried warning to Rose. and
threw in the clutch. The machine re,
sponded without jar; they were a
hundred feet distant from the scene
of the accident before Alan was fairly
settled In his place.
As he grew more and more calm. he
congratulated himself on having drawn
an excellent car in the lottery OF
| chance
Yet his congratulations were prema
ture; they we're not ten minutes out
OF the enyirons % the city when Rose
left her seat and knelt behind his, 70
communicate the intelligence that
they we're already being pursued.
A heavy touring car, she said II was
driven by a man, woman In the
seat By his side--Judith the latter. the
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-11-14
Il tell you, moi"

I tell you, moi"
In desperation Alan rammed hand
INTO his trousers pocket. "Will a dol
lar influence your better Judgment
he suggested shrewdly.
Let's see your dollar" the other re-
turned with no less craft--open In
credulity informing his countenance.
Ana. surely enough, Alan brought
forth an empty hand
Make light" he said sharply. MY
moneys In belt round my waist.
open your office. You'll get your dol
lar, all right"
All right" he grumbled, reopening
the door Of the telegraph booth and
making a second light inside. There's
blanks and pencil. Write your mes
sage. II amt often do this-but I'll
make an exception for you"
Alan delayed long enough only to
make few inquiries. drawing out
the Information that, for one who had
not patience to wait the morning
train northbound, the quickest way
TO any city OF Importance was by boat
across Buzzard's bay to New Bedford.
Addressed to Digby. his man Of
business In New York, II required that
gentleman to arrange for a motor-cor
to be held in waiting on the water
'front.' OF New Bedford from 800 a. m.
until called for in the name of Mr..
Law. as well as for special train at
providence, on similar provisions.
But now, though he was all uncon-
scious OF the fact, he went no more
alone.
His shadow In the moonlight kept
MIN company upon the sands; and
above, on the edge OF the bluffs, an
other shadow moved on parallel
course and at pace sedulously pat
termed after his.
He found his sweetheart and his
friend much as he had left them, with
this difference-that Mr.. Barcus now
lay fat on his back and snoring
Justify.
He was wakened quickly enough,
however, by Alan's news.
But when II was the turn OF Rose
they faltered. She lay so still, be-
trayed her exhaustion so patiently in
every line Of her unconscious posture,
as we'll as In the sharp pallor of her
face upturned to the moon, that II
seemed scarcely less than downright
inhumanity to disturb her.
None the less. It had to be done
Alan hardened his heart with the re.
hinder OF their urgent necessity, and
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while the promised rowboat Of Mr..
Breed drew In, at most leisurely pace.
to meet them.
ABOARD and away from the wharf,
the burden Of Alan's solicitude seemed
10 grow lighter with every squeal
OF the greaseless oarlocks, with ev.
cry dip and splash of the blades
which, welded by crew of villainous
countenance, brought them nearer the
handsome motorboat which Mr.. Breed
designated as his own. II was not
uhtil Alan looked up suddenly to find
Mr. Breed covering him with a re-
Volver OF most vicious character that
ne mad the least apprehension of any
danger nearer than the offlng, where
Judith's schooner might be lurking,
waiting for Its prey to come out and
be devoured.
I'll take that money.belt OF yours.
young feller." Mr. Breed announced.
and be quick about it--not forgetting
what's In your trousers pocket"
In the passion of his indignation
Alan neglected entirely to play the
game by the rules. The Indifference
he displayed toward the weapon was
positively unprofessional - for he
Knocked II aside as II II had been
nothing more dangerous than a straw.
And In the same fiutter OF an eyelash
he launched himself like wildcat at
the throat OF Mr.. Breed.
Before that one knew what was hap.
pening he had gone over the stern
and had Involuntary disarmed him
self as we'll
The other two men made a sad bust
ness OF attempting to overpower Mr..
Barcus In less than a minute they
were both overheard.
And just for this" Alan said before
getting out OF earshot-"Im going to
treat my party to a joy.ride in your
pretty powerboat."
He concluded this speech abruptly
as Barcus brought them up under the
quarter Of the power cruiser.
Within two minutes the motor was
spinning contentediy, the mooring had
been slipped, and the motorboat was
heading out OF the harbor.
Within FIVE minutes she had left II
well astern and was shooting rapidly
westward. making nothing of the buf.
fets Of very tolerable sea kicked up
by the freshening southwesterly wind
MY friend observed Alan, "as
our acquaintance ripens am more
and more impressed that neither OF us
was born to die natural death,
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eventually brought her to with the
aid OF few drops of brandy.
Between them, they helped her up
the beach, past the point, and at length
to the door of the hotel, where-reani-
mated by the mere promise OF food
Rose disengaged their arms and en-
tered without more assistance; while
Barcus was deferred from treading
her heels In his own famished eager
ness, by the hand of Alan falling heav'
lily upon his arm
Wait" the latter admonished in
halfwhisper. Look there!"
Barcus followed the direction Of his
gesture-and was transfixed by the
sight OF rocket spearing into the
nightdraped sky from a point invis-
ible beyond the headland of the light
house.
The two consulted one another with
startled and fearful eyes.
AS with one voice they murmured
one word: Judith" To this Alan
added gravely "or some spy OF
hers!"
Then rousing, Alan released his
friend, with a smart shove urging him
across the threshold OF the hotel.
Go on" he insisted, Join Rose and
get your supper. I'll be with you as
soon as can arrange for boat. Tell
her nothing more than that-that
thought 1t unwise to wait until every
body was abed before looking round
He turned to find his landlord ap
preaching from the direction of the
hotel barroom And for the time II
seemed that the wind OF their luck
must have veered to a favoring quar-
ter; for the question was barely Ut
tered before the landlord lifted will
ing voice and hailed fellow towns
man idling near by.
Hey, Jake-come here!"
introduced as Mr.. Breed, Jake
pleaded guilty to ownership OF the
fastest and stanchest power'cruiseT
in the adjacent waters, which he wu
avariciously keen 10 charter.
They observed haste religiously
within ten minutes they stood upon /
fioat at the foot OF flight OF wooder
steps down the side Of the town wharf
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CHAPTER Xxx.
HeIl.Flre.


But by this stage In his history Mr..
Law had arrived at a state OF mind
immune to surprise at the discovery
that he had once more failed TO elude
the vigilance and pertinacity OF the
woman who sought his life.
He viewed the schooner with no
more display of emotion than resided
in narrN-ing eyelids and a tightening
OF the muscles about his mouth.
much farther to go?" he inquired
presently, in a colorless voice.
AT our present pace-say, two
hours"
And will that enable us TO hold
our own"
Just about" Barcus allowed, squint
ing critically. at the chase: shes
some footer. that schooner; and this
is just the wind she likes best"
How much lead have We got?"
"A mile or sO-nOne too much"
Anything TO be done to mend mat
ters?"
Nothing but pray, n you remem
Der how"
In the end they made II by a narrow
margin. The face OF Judith Urine wal
distinctly revealed by the chill graz
light OF early dawn 10 those aboarS
the power cruiser as she swept al
through the reaches OF New BedfoT'
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Stranded.

Mr.. Thomas Barcus picked himself
Up from the bottom Of the lifeboat,
where he had been violently precipi-
tated by the impact OF grounding,
blnked and wiped tears of pain from
bis eyes, solicitously tested his nose
and seemed to derive little II any com.
fort from the discovery that 1t was not
broken, opened his mouth and
remembered the presence OF lady.
Poor Mr.. Barcus!" she said gently.
I'm so sorry. DO forget I'm here
and say II out loud!"
Mr.. Barcus dropped his hands and
dropped his head at the same time.
1T can't be did," he complained in
emblttered resignation; "the words
have never been invented :"
In the bows Mr.. Law (who had
barely saved himself a headlong
plunge overheard when the shoal took
fast hold OF the keel felt tenderly Of
bis excoriated shins. then. rising, com.
passed the sea, sky and shore with an
anxious gaze.
In the ofling there was nothing but
the fat, limitless expanse of the night.
bound tide, near at hand vaguely sill.
vered with the moonlight, in the dis.
tances blending into shadows; never
light or shadowy. stealing sail in
that quarter to indicate pursuit.
Where are We" he wondered aloud.
Ask me an easy one" Barcus re.
piled; somewhere on the south shore
Of the cape-unless somebody's been
hmpering with the lay OF this land.
That's a lighthouse over yonder."
Alan took soundings from the bows.
Barely two feet" he announced.
withdrawing the oar from the water,
and eel-grass no end"
oh" Barcus calculated with the
scent OF enlightenment; and leaving
the motor. turned to the stern, over
which he draped himself in highly un-
decorative fashion while cropping un-
der water for the propeller
That's the answer" he repeated;
there's a young bale OF the said eel.
grass wrapped round the wheel.
Which. | suppose. means I've got to
80 overheard and clear II away"
III you've nothing better to do, my
critical friend" he observed az he
stopped to hack and tear at the mass
OF weed embarrassing the propeller,
you might step out and give us a
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SYNOPSIS.

Tho 4 OF Hearts Is the death sign en-
-,avsd by Seneca Urine in the private war
~ vengeance which. through his daugh-
~, Judith, n woman OF violent passions
W w. his own, he wages against Alan Law.
n .nn m the man tnow dead whom Urine
ssld responsible for the accident which
made him helpless cripple. Rose, Ju-
Hth's twin and double. loves Alan, and
LEARNING OF her sisters campaign against
hIm' leaves home and Joins her fortunes
~ hls Under dramatic circumstances
Alan saves Judith's life and 80 wins her
1--we: but failure to shake his consistency
~ Rose kindles Judith's jealousy and set
lies her in her homicidal purpose. She Is
largely responsible for a shipwreck In
Nantucket's sound. from which Rose and
Alan escape with their friend Barcus, Ju-
dIth pursuing In a chartered schooner
with a crew of cut-throats.
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man an old employe Of her fsthey's
by the name Of Marrophat.
Marrophat!
Alan remembered that one.
lie could only trdst in his SKIN az
a driver. and skill is the lesser factor
In such race.
For his own part, he drove like an
exceptionally cunning mailman.
And then. quite clearly. he recog'
nized the time and the place and the
character of the road that lay before
him as the car sped like a dragon-fy
down a slight grade.
From the bottom of the grade II
swung away in wide, graceful curve,
bordered for some distance by railroad
tracks on a slightly lower level.
He had guessed the flendish plan OF
the other driver only too truly.
AS they approached at express
speed the stretch where the road par
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alleled the tracks Alan sought to hug
the left-hand side OF the road. but In
vain.
Roaring. with Its muller cut out. the
pursuing car swept up and bafiled him,
bringing its right forward wheel up
beside the left rear wheel of his car,
then more slowly forging up until,
with It's weight. bulk and superior
power, II forced him inch by inch to
the right. toward the tracks, until his
right.hand wheels left the road and
ran on uneven turf. until the left-hand
wheels as we'll lost grip on the road
metal. until the car began to dip on
the slope to the tracks.
There followed maniac moment
when the world was upside down
Alan's car slipped and skidded. swung
sideways with frightful momentum
toward the railroad tracks, caught Its
wheels against the ties. and -.
The sun swung In the heavens like
ball on a string. There was a crash. o
roar There vas nothing-ob
The car had turned turtle. pinning
Rose and Alan beneath II.
"Alanl" she gasped. "You are not
killed."
"No-not even much hurt. fancy"
he replied. And you?"
Not much"
The deep-throated roar OF the loco
motive believing danger silenced him.
He closed his eyes.
Then abruptly the weight was lifted
from his chest. He saw a man drag
cling Rose from under The machine,
and saw that the man was Marrophat.
And almost Immediately someone lift
ed his head and shoulders. caught him
with two hands beneath his arm pits
and drew him clear OF the machine.
And the face OF his rescuer was the
face OF Judith Urine.
The crash he had expected. OF tho
car being crumpled up by the oncom-
ing locomotive. did not follow.
As he scrambled to his feet, his first
glance was up the track, and discov-
cred the train slowing TO a halt.
His next was one OF wonder for the
countenance OF Judith Urine as she
stood at a little distance, regarding
him: her look almost illegible, a curl
Gus compound of passions coloring it
relief regret. hatred. love
His third glance deserted beyond
her the figures of Marrophat carrying
| Rose In his arms, stumbling as he ran
toward his car on the highroad.
He moved precipitately to pursue.
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mol" she cried violently. mo, you
shall not"
Her hand sought the grip OF re-
volver that protruded from her pocket.
With a short, hysterical gasp. he be-
gan to laugh.
The hot blood mantled her exquisite
| face like red fire. She caught her
breath with a sob. then flung wildly
at him:
well. II you must know-it's true
/ cant bring myself to kill you.
would to God | could. But | can't
For all that, you shall die could not
save you II would! And this prom.
Use you-you shall never see Rose
again before you die!"
And while he stood gaping, shs
swung from him and ran. quickly GOV,
ering the little distance between him
and the car,
AS she jumped into this and dropped
down upon the seat beside her half.
conscious sister, Marrophat swung the
car away.
Il vanished In a dust.cloud as a
throng OF railroad employees surround.
ed and assailed him with clamoroua
questions.
CTo &c coNgINuEDl
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~ '"'o MS money beIt.
s s'a' SHOVE. Don't strain yourself
'1o' see u you can move her"
Inc boat budged not an inch-but
- w., Laws feet did. slipping on the
heaenerous mud bottom with the up
, mU' OF his downfall; with a mighty
.p 'aan he disappeared momentarlly
'a'n 'he surface-and left his TEN.
',"'hd him when he emerged.
hs Tor Mr. Barcus, he suffered like
mna. "l'nln i've minutes: when. with
,ba II" pains and patience having freed
~e wheel, he climbed aboard and
s'n 10 restart the motor. After
,,,t NM Affecting coughs Il relapsed into
stubborn silence.
b,a, unions examination at length
ssg Ssll o1' tbs fact thaS tue gasoline
aa @as empty.
W. - no use" he conceded at length.
.,r, ueFe for keeps"
nNS ho' wade ashoref" Rose Urine
No. ss,s,'d mildly from the place she
Bgt, '1Aen IN the stern In order 10
80 'he bows. IT isn't far-and
"a, Que more wettingg"
~s de only sensible remark