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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
RUSS RESISTANCE
 GROWS STRONGER

, Petrograd, Oct 23aThe Germans have made an attack at a. second landing on the Esthonian coast The war office announces that they were driven away by the Russians.
 The attempt was made near Noise kull Manor, eight miles north of Wor- der, on the Elsthonian coast. CThe landing of German troops reported yesterday by the Russian war office was effected on the Worder penin- sula). No naval engagement occurred with this manoeuvre. German war ships were observed off Kuivast, Moon island
 The Germans have evacuated more trenches on the northern and of tho battle front. They were occupied by the Russians. Trenches in the sector north of HindenboE Ma.1or were taken by the Russians after an en- gagement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
KAISER PRAISES
 BAvARIANS FOR
 RIGA SUCCESSES

 Amsterdam, Oct. 23-After his re- turn from Constantfnople Emperor William telegraphed to Prince Leo- bold of Bavaria, commander on the northern front of Russia, his own and the fatherland's thanks for the successes achieved by. his well-tried troops in capturing Oesel, Moon and Dago islands in cooperation with the navy.
 With swift blows and excellently supported by artillery, pioneers and bonn5 throwers, the enemy's resist ance was broken everywhere by your brave infantry and cyclists the tele- gram says, "tl1e rapid carrying out of the operations being due to their gall lantry and dash.'
 The emperor also sent congratula- tions to the chief of the admiralty staff, describing the naval operations as fresh proof of the preparedness of my navy"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
WILSON FAILS TO
 ASSIST STRIKERS

Efforts of Mayor Clifford B. Wilson to bring the striking bayonet straight eners and the officials of the Reming- ton Arms Go. together in conference have failed. according to the state ment of Samuel Levitt. business agent for the local. machfnists' union.
 Mayor Wilson reuested H. H. Pin ney of the Remington Arms Go. to meet the strikers, according to MT. Levitt, but Penney refused to grant the request, stating that the company was willing to take the men back in- dividual1y if they cared to return to work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
BRITISH TANK TO
 AID LOAN DRIVE

New York, Oct. 23-A British tank, similar to the giant war machines Of this character in active service in France, reached this port today on a steamer from Europe; and will be set up here as a companion exhibit to the German submarine which recently arr rived, to stimulate, Liberty bond pur. cIfases.
 The tank was fashed on the for ward deck of the steamer, being too large to be placed in a hold. A Brit ish army officer and eight nten were in charge of it during the voyage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
MARY CoUGHLIN.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mary 'Coughlin held at 8:30 o'clock this morning from the undertaking par lors of Michael, Cannon, John street, and half hour later from St. Angus tines R. c. church, where Rev. Ed ward Hayes sang the high mass of re- quiem. The church choir sang the responses of the mass. At the con clusion of the services, Miss Katt- leen Ryan rendered Beautiful Land On High" There was a wealth o1 floral tributes. The pail bearers were Frank Benham;, Ernest Benham. John Hope and Frank Farrell. Rev James B. Nihill P R., and Rev. Mat. thew Judge accompanied the cortege to St. MichaePs cemetery and read the committal service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
BARBARA B. LEOPOLD

Following a brief illness, Mrs. Bar bara Eliza Leopold died last evening at tlthe home of Frank Greer, Long Hill Mrs. Leopold had resided in this city, bur of late had made her residence with MT. Green. Four sons. Herman, Frederick. Arthur and Henry Leopold survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
OBITUARY
WILLIAM CoNDoN

The funeral of William Condon, in-' fant son of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Condon, was held this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock from the family resi- dence. 511 Myrtle avenue. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
MARY BURKE.

held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the parlors of Michael Cannon, John street, and a half hour later at St. Patrick's R. c. church, where a requiem high mass was sung by Rev. John J. Keane. The church choir sang the responses of the mass
 Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
RUSSELL NAMES FUEL COMMITTEE

Thomas W. Russell of Hartford. federal fuel administrator for Con necticut has appointed Carl F. siemon of the Siemon Hard Rubber Corpora tion, John J. Fisher a real estate agent, and R. A. Beers of the City National Bank as Bridgeport's fuel committee. The first named will act as chairman.
 The members of the committee have agreed to assume charge of the fuel situation in this city and as soon as instructions are received from Wash ington will hold an organization meet ing following which the work of the committee will start.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
HONOR RIBBONS
 FOR WOUNDED

Washington. Oct 25-Distinctive ribbons to be worn by American sol- diers wounded in action were author- ized today by an army general order. Where a man Is wounded more than once on the same day he will be en- titled to wear only one ribbon, but for each date on which he Is wounded an additional ribbon may be worn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
EMMA G. SCOFTELD.

Funeral services for Emma G. Sco- field were held privately this after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the family res- ddence, GIT Boston avenue. Rev. P. B. Matthias, pastor of Kings High way chapel. off1ciated. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

The fact that some of, the college professors will be dropped on account of shortage of funds does not prove that the football coaches will lose their jobs.
 The Lord sends rain on the just and the unjust, and if he would send a little on the Unjust in Belgium just now, it would be a httle easier to drive 'em out of their trenches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER
 TO SING FOR RED CROSS

Montreal, Oct. 23-Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President of the United States, will reteive official civic recognition on the occasion of her visit to Montreal on Thursday to sing in aid of the Red Cross fund and she will be presented with a sil- yer loving cup and a bouquet of flow CTS, Mayor Martin today ordered that the Stars and Stripes be flown from the city hall in honor of Miss Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

YOUNG WOMAN of refinement wants petition as housekeeper.. Address f House1keeper, care Farmer.
 G 23 SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

FOR SALE -Houseboat, sleeping rooms and large living room. Stevens, 326 Eagle St.
 G 23 as*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
E ALLING BRICK
 STRIKES LABORER

Louis J. Muller of 2s Fairview ave. nue, Walnut beach, is in St, yincent's S hospital suffering from shock and lac- erations of the scalp as a result of being hit by a brick this morning while digging in the new intereeptor sewer in Railroad avenue, near Iran istan avenue. Muller was at work and the brick was dislodged from the top of the enbanknent, hitting him on the head and knocking him out. He was taken to the hospital by Dr. J. F, Keegan in the ambulance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23
T1NM WINTMR COTTAGE,

FINE WINTER COTTAGE, Myrtle Beach, just completed, uptodate. fmprovements, low expenses, will take as part or all payment, build ing lots, automobile, mortgage. se- curity, war bonds, anything valu- able. Address Box 1000, Care Farmer. G 2s t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

SAXON ROADSTER for sale, wire wheels, new tires, perfect condition, s185.o6, O. W. Jackson, 21a Maple wood Aye, Tel Barnum 1T53.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

TOR aALE2 family house, 10 " rooms, Bunnell street. Watson, ss
 Fairfield Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

tT0t BE5Fr-Well furnished house from Nov. 18th to May 1, all mod ,. .ern Improvements, good location.
 Bcst of references required. Ad- drsss Furnished House, Care of { Thrmer. c 23 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

TOR 6AIaB--Electricfan going into the manufacturing business will sell el,o0o worth of electrical stock and fixtures for ss,0o0. For particulars, sse Jordan 6 selleck, Inc. Room s0s, Nos1116 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. G 23 SC
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

TOR sAIE-4 family house. Broad
 street. rented for $soo; price $6.-
 500, bargain. Watson. ss Fairfield { Ave. a.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

DRESS GOODS French serge, 42 inch, regular $1 1.39
 $1.19 4s-inch French serge, regular s1. .. $1.39 Poplins, 42 and A inch, regular 125 and $1.65- $1.10 6 $1.39 Crepe poplin, g inches wide, regular $1.75 and $2 1.45 6 $1.65 Serge and gabardine, 54 inch, regular s
 $25O Chiffon broadcloth 54 inch, regular $s.5o
 $2.5O Panama, A and 54 inch, regular $1.25 and $1.5O $1 6 $25 Silk and wool crepe and poplin. regular g and $2.50- $150 6 $1.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

TOR ss6AL1E--2 family sup-to-date % home Rose street. watson, ss
 Fairfield Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

ADVERTISE IN TIE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-23

-E1ectricians. experienced on automobile bodies. Blue Rib- bon Body Co.,, 1720 Fairfield Ave.
 c 23 b.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
CHAPTER Vil.-Continued.

II haven't lost any confidence. sir.
We all make mistakes. l made one,
you know. and you took me up"
"It's too late for anybody to take
me up. Men can't make mistakes at
my age. No more of that. We have
still one thing to do. set the boy right
before the world"
But II | were your son. sir, said
the secretary. rather than see you
ruined | would lake the blame on my
self. He can live 1t down"
But he Is not to blame On the
contrary. he was right. and | was
wrong Here. Shurtlifr. Is his own let
ter. You know 1t: you saw him give
II to me. You heard the conversation.
a0d have written out little account
explaining 1t. stating thnt made light
OF his protests. acknowledging that he
WAS right and l was wrong. taking the
whole blame upon myself He will be
back here tonight. am sure. intend
ed to give 1t to him"
"Oh. don't do that, Mr. Meade"
The telephone bell rang
'"The bridge !" clamored the insstent
bell.
Staggering almost like n drunken
mxn. Shurtllfr left his place by the
door. rcnchcd his thin hand out and
lifted up the telephone. its bell vIbrnt-
Ing. II seemed. with angry. vcnomous
persistence thro igh the quiet room.
ITS n telegram" he whispered.
10 a.,
rctary. Go on" he answered into the
mouthpicce OF the telephone.
There was an,,thcr moment of ghast.
~ silence while he took the message.
II was typical of ShurtliN's character
thai In spite OF the horrible agitation
that filed him. he put the instrument
down carefully on the desk. method
tcsliy hanging up the receiver before
ne turned to face the other man. He
spoke deprccntitgly. No woman could
exceed the tenderness he managed to
tnfusc Into hIs ordinarily dry. emotion.
seXs voice.
'"rhc bridge |, In the river. sir"
"Of course: any more"
"Abbott-nnd one hundred and Atty
men with IT,"
"Oh. my God I" said the old man.
Tie staggered forward Shurtllfl
caught him md helped him down into
the big chnIr lcfor. the desk. The
news had been discounted In his mind.
stiii some kind OF hope had fingered
there. Now It vas over.
"Ws must 'hie Martlct." hc gnspcd
out.
''rhe teicgl unh office said the mes
snge wns nd, rogscd to you aud Mnrt.
tot. y" they larc got til. news. SIR
1T went b too late for the last cdI.
tons o. tn. c'cning papers. either -
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the truth" she said. Lying for a
great cause, lying in splendid self-Sac-
ritice. You are running yourself for
your fathers name and he is abettins.
Why? 1t can't make any difference to
him now. But it makes n greet differ
ence to me. Have you thought Of that?
I'm going to marry you anyway. only
tell me the truth, Bert. BY our love l
ask you. If you want me to keep your
secret I'll do it. But IL you won't tell
me I'll get that evidence, I will find
out the truth, and then l shall publish
it to the whole world and then"
"And you would marry me then:'
found pleading.
Il will marry you now, instantly, at
any time" answered the girl. "Indced
you need me. Guilty or innocent, am
yours and you are mine"
Listen" protested the engineer,
nothing will ever relieve me of the
blame, of the shame, of the disgrace Of
this. But I am man. l have youth
still, and strength and inspiration. In
til l can hold up my head among men
l am nothing to you and you are free"
There was finulty in his tone
which the woman recognized. She
could as well break 1t down as batter
stone wall with her naked fist. She
looked at him long time.
'Nery WELL" she said ut last, "unlcss
shall be your wife l shall be the wife
of no man. I shall wait confident in
the hope that there is just God. and
that he Will point out some way"
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tell them that 1t was his fault and that
his son had protested in vain against
his design"
"Why didn't you do it?" asked one
OF the reporters.
IL couldn't, SIR" faltered the old
man. ut wasn't true. The son there
was to blame"
He sank down in his seat and COW
cred his face with his hands and broke
into dry, horrible sobs. 1t was not easy
for him either. this shifting Of RESPONSE
bllity.
"iou see" said young Meade, II
guess that settles the matter. Now you
have nothing more to do here"
Nothing" said Rodney at last, mot
In this office at least. We must wait
for the doctor, but we can do that out
side"
One by one the men filed out, leav-
ing the dead engineer with his son, the
secretary, and the woman in the room.
Bert" said the woman, laying her
hand on his shoulder, why or how
feel it I cannot tell, but know in my
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HE viii Point Out Some Way-'

heart that you are doing this for your
fathers sake, that what you said was
not true. Things you have said to
me"
"Did l ever say anything to you"
began Meade in fierce alarm, while
Shurtliff started to speak but checked
himself, 80 lead you to think that |
| suspected any weakness In the brdge?"
The woman was watching him keen
ly and listening to him with every
sense on the alert. Nothing was cs-
Gaping her and she detected in his
voice n note OF sharp alarm and nnx-
icty AS If he might have said some
thing which could be used to discredit
his assertion now.
perhaps not In words but in little
things, susgcstions." she answered
quietly. 81 can't put my hand on any
of them, l can hardly recall anything.
but the Impression IS there"
Meade smiled mlserably at her and
again her searching eyes detected re-
lief in his.
at Is your affection that makes you
say that" he said. "and rs you admit
there is really nothing. What l said
just now Is true"
II was much harder to spenk the
| lie To this cl.ur.eyed woman, who loved
| lin, than 10 the reporters. He could
| scarcely complete his sentence, and In
| the end sought 10 look away.
"Bortrnm Meade" said the woman,
putting both her hands upon his shoul-
der look me In the fncc and tell me
that you hav. spoken tn" truth and
that the blame Is yours"
Meade tried his best to return her
glance. but those blue eyes plunged
through him like steel blades. He did
not dream In their softncsS could he
developed such fire. He was speech
less. After moment he looked away.
lie shut his lips firmly. He could not
sustain her glance, but nothing could
max" him r"tract or unsay his words.
81 hnvG said IT," he managed to get
out honrScly.
rs brave of you. It's splendid OF
YOU" she said. Il wont bctray you.
don't have to-"
"Whnt do you meani" asked the
man.
Kut the woman had now turned to
Shurtllfr In his turn she also seized
him In her emotion and she shook him
almost eagerly.
You. you know that 1t is not true.
Spcukl"
But she had not the power over the
older man that she had over the young.
rr. The secretary forced himself to look
NJ her. lie cared nothing for Miss H.
lngwor,h. but he had II passion for
the older Meade that matched hers for
the younger.
"IIc has told the truth" he cried al.
most like bnItcd animal. NO one *
going to ruin the reputation OF the
mnn have served and TO whom have
given my lIfc without protest from me.
It's his fault, his. his, his, he cried,
his voice rising with every repetition
Of the pronoun as he pointed ut Meade.
Helen lllugworth turned 10 her lover
ugu.n She was gulctcr now.
81 know that neither Of you Is telling
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17
CHAPTER TX.
The Unaccepted Remuneration.

The doctor and the officers of the
law entered the outer office. In spite
of the brave words that had been
spoken by the woman, the man could
only see long parting and an uncer
tain future. He realized it the more
when old Colonel Illingworth entered
the room in the wake of the others.
After he had recovered himself he had
hurried to the station in time to catch
the next train and had come to New
York, realizing Mt once where his
daughter must have gone.
"My father is dead" said Meade as
the doctor and the officers of the law
examined the body Of the old man.
The son had eyes for no one but the
old colonel. "The failure of the bridge
has broken his heart; my failure, I'd
better say"
Il understand" said Illingworth. He
is fortunate. l would rather have died
than have seen any son of mine
forced to confess crimina! incompe-
tency like yours"
Father" said the girl with rcso-
luton and tirmness singularly like his
own. II can't hear you speak this way.
and l will not"
"Do you go with him or do you not?"
Numbered the colonel.
1t was Meade who answered for her.
"Shc goes with you. l love her and
she loves me, but won't drag her
down in my ruin"
II am glad to see honor and decency
are in you STILL" said the colonel, "even
II you are incompetent"
III you say another word to him I
will never 20 with you as long as |
live" flashed out Helen Illlngworth.
II deserve all that he can say. Your
duty is with him. Good-by," said
Meade.
And shall see you agnInl"
"Of course. Now you must go with
your father"
Helen Illingworth turned to the colo
mel.
Il shall go with you because he bids
ne, not because"
whatever the reason" said the old
soldier, you 60" He paused n mo-.
ment. looking from the dead man to
the living one. 'Meadc," he exclaimed
Mt last, II am sorry for your father.
am sorry for you. Good-by, and I
never want TO see you or hear of you
again. Come. Helen"
The womnn stretched out her hand
toward her lover as her father took
her by the arm. Meade looked at her n
moment and then turned away dcllb.
cratcly ms II to mark the final sever
unce.
With bent head and beating heart.
she followed her father out OF the
room. There he had to fight or the
reporters. He denied that his daugh.
ter was going to marry young Meade.
She strove to speak and he Strove to
force her to be quiet. In the end she
had her way.
AT Mr.. Mende's own request" she
said finally, "our engagement has been
broken OF. Personally consider my
self ns much bound ms ever bu. in
Difference to his wishes and to my IN.
thcr's-"
"IInvc you said cnough7" ronrcd the
colonel, losing all control OF himself Mt
last. "No, | will not be questioned or
Interrupted another minute. Come"
He nlmos, dragged the girl from the
room.
Within the private Office the ply
siclnn said that everything pointed to n
henrt lesion, but only mn autopsy would
absolutely determine It. Meanwhile the
law would have to take charge OF the
body temporarily. II was late nt nigh,
before Bcrtrnm Meade and old Shurt.
I'M were left alone. Carefully seeing
that no ono was present In the suite
OF Offices Meade turned to Shurtlln.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

| want this letter Of his with mine to
go side by side with the news. There
must not be a moment OF uncertainty
about It,"
Mr.. Meade. for Gods sake"
Don't stop to argue with me now.
Take "A taxi and get there as quickly as
you can. You are carrying my honor,
and my sons reputation. Co."
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

said the { man. "Shurtlr. wns
going to 49, these documents TO the
boy when ht got back. but wunt them
To- appear simultaneously with the
nrsa . 3: 'l. tnllurr ~ the bridge.
W 1t" lie 'd,cd the pen and signed
lis name tt he brief letter OF cScui.
patton.
The wrtli IA the body Of the doc.
umcnt wus tIl, aud feeble. the sigma
turc Ttro". iId bold. lie gathered
49, "a - :. loosely.
"Ilclc." nc nid, II want you to take
them H. nfspnpcr-thc Gazette
that viii bo trtnln to issue an extra
v II IL to- ,tc for the last edition.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-05-17

The next irstaIlment tells ~
young Meade's big move, which
leads to even more startling cor.
sequences than the recent han.
peninos In his life.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10

posit department to finance all per- sons purchasing Ford cars during tho show, on the basis of 50 per cent. down and $1O a week until paid for. This applies to cars sold during the week only and for immediate de- livery.
 As the Ford Is the lowest listed car on the market, listing runabout at S34S and touring car at $360, f. 0. b. factory, it goes without saying that
 They will undoubtedly have an un Drecedented sale. The local agents however, state that they have only
 150 cars to offer on this plan, which will undoubtedly be taken up by the middle of the week.
 Rumors have it very strong that Ford cars will be advanced in price in the near future, as it is a knowr fact that many of the concerns have raised their prices from $50 to $500 The manufacturers of some car:
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
RUB RHEUMATIC,
 ACHING JOINTS
 AND STOP PAIN
Instant Relief With Small Trial Bottle of Old, Penetrating
 est. Jacobs Oil"

Rheumatism is "pain" only.
 Not one case in fifty requires inter nal treatment. Stop drugging, Rub soothing. penetrating "St Jacobs OiP' right into your sore, stiff, aching joints, and relief comes instantly. 'St. Jacobs Oil'' is a harmless rheumatism liniment which never disappoints and cannot burn the skin.
 Timber up! Quit complaining! Get a small trial bottle of old, honest "St. Jacobs Oil' at any drug store, and in just moment you'll be free from rheumatic pain. soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer! Relief awaits you. "St Jacobs Ol'' is just as good for sci atica neuralgia, lumbago, hackache, sprains.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10

George AI Landers and Alderman An ton authorizing the mayor or actlhs mayor to support Governor Holcomp' 5 preparedness measures. The resolu- ton was passed unanimously and without comme7t. It follows;
 Resolved: I'Hat the mayor or act ing mayor be Authorized to appoln- a committee of citizens to mciuoe members of the common councll to carry out the recommendations or the .,oyernorvs respect to measures for military preparedness.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-10
City Items

rgain week at Bessc-Leland's S..
 odne.s of Aunt Delia's Bread.
 It.
 rgain week at Besse- Leland's 5.
 It.
 gal holiday Monday Lincoln's S
 day. New Britain National bank
 B for the day Christmas club not
 in the evening.-advt. luncilman and Mrs. c. J. Dehm of South Main street are receiving |ratulations on the birth of 2. born yesterday. It of s1.oO Shirts 29c at Besso- hd's-advt. Ee lot of La France gun-' metal E, were $500 now S3.9S. Sloan k-advt.
 rgain week at Besse-Leland' $. [vt.
 |r. and Mrs. George G. Andrews VI Black Rock avenue are re- 1ng congratulations upon the birth
 daughter. Argain week at Besse-Leland' <. ivt. 4y. A. B. fair, Forestcrs' hall, Der Feb. 9, 10, F, 13.-advt. Arsain week at Besse-Lcland' 's. |vt. kgal holiday Monday Lincoln ; hdav. New Britain National bank es for the day. Christmas club not in the .evening,--advt. bt of s1.bo Shirts 's5c at Bessc- md s.-advt. 'S .'f'
 A. B. fair, Foresters' hall, Ber- Feb. 9, 10, 12, 13.-advt. argain week at Besse-Leland's, lyt