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CYNTHIA MEETS FACE TO FACE
THE MAN WHO PICKED UP
HER LETTER ~ CHICAGO.
CHAPTER

The question that Cynthia had asked
mentally REQUIRED TO her mind many
times during her nrst week in the
Livin gstonc home.
She and Dora wcrcc constantly to-
gcthcr and talked frankly and freely
TO each other OF their affairs. Yet Dora
betrayed no sign OF the sclt-conscious-
ness common 10 an engaged girl when
her betrothed is mentioned. She re-
ferred 10 Milton as sho would have
referred 10 a girl friend.
y day or two before Van Saun's re-
turn 10 the city Cynthia asked Dora
II she had "A picture OF him.
I'm curious 10 know what your
nancc looks like" she confessed. Il
haven't seen a photograph OF him n
your room. have l?'
Dora shook her head. NO.
haven't thing that really looks like
him. have few snapshots taken
you know But they do not do him
justice. Come along. and I'll show
them to you"
Tho pictures which she drew from
her desk were like many other amateur
cfforts--poorly taken and badly
printed. The man whom Dora desig-
mated as Milton" was evidently tall
and broad-shouldered. But one could
scarcely tell whether the features
were good or bad.
''1f you knew him well already.
you'd recognize him." Dora remark ed.
"Otherwisc you'd never guess who he
is. 1 suppose / really ought to have
asked him TO have his picture taken
for me. That's tho correct thing for
an engaged girl TO do. isn't it?"
Il should think YOU would want 10
have his photograph where you could
look at il often Cynthia observed
Dora shrugged her shoulders. 'Oh.
i don't need that to remember how he
Hooks. I've known him for SO long
that 1 can recall every feature. So ]
never thought of asking him for his
Photograph"
"But he has yours. hasn't he?" Gym
thia inquired. interested in what was
TO her Il novel state Of affairs
The Incident Recalled.
''Ycs-at least he has one taken sew
eral years aSo-whcn l was at school.
4 gave it to him one Christmas. But
1 don't believe he has 1t with him. He
never thought it good likeness any
way"
''Hc Is handsome. isn't hc?" Cynthia
qucried.
Dora laughed and pinched her
cousins cheek. II declare, believe
you are actually so much interested in
my engagement that you want to know
just how the victim looks. Well, he's
six f",t tall. broad -shouldcrcd. with
light. curly hair-that is, with hair
that waves little. and with very blue
eyes. I don't think men often have
very blue cycs-do you?"
Cynthia reflected for n moment. mo-
I don't think most grown men have
very blue eyes" she admitted. IF was
just trying to think If know any who
have. ! saw man somewhere recent
ily whose ey were as blue as a child's
Now ! remember. 1t was in tho hotel
just before ! came away. ] dropped a
letter-your letter. by the way-when
]" was coming from the office. and
goodlooking chap suddenly picked it
up for me. He had very blue eyes.
remember noticing them at tho time"
How romantic" Dora exclaimed,
And then what happcncd?"
Nothing" Cynthia said carelessly,
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Il don't mind 1t Bit" Cynthia de-
clared. Il glad Dora has found
FOR me some nickname less formal
shortened before"
But such name as Gym does not
suit you at ALL" Mrs. Livingstone de-
INJURED.
Dora laughed mcrrily. We'll. l
think 1t may suit her better than 1t
seems to-" she argued. You don't
know her we'll yet. mother. Just walt
and see. But. mother. mine. am sure
TO shock you anyway-and little
more now and then won't make much
difference. Will II. DEAR"
Mrs. Livingstone sighed. wish
you were not quite SO free and easy,
darling" she regretted. "S.ill. you
arc very dear child"
AS the conversation drifted into
other channels. Cynthia listened and
formed her own ideas about her uncle
and aunt
She ii.:ed MIR. Livingstone better
than his wife. yet she WAS forced TO
admit that her Aunt Amanda was most
gracious and k!ndhearted. But. while
the husband was formal to a degree.
he showed more spc ntaneity than did
his wife. She had studied po!sc
which suggested that she was never off
her guard. She was port!y in appear
ance. and always handsomely dressed.
Devoted TO Her Daughter.
1t evident that Dora was Mrs.
Livingstone's omc passion. and that. in
spite OF her efforts to mold the girl
to n conventional pattern, the mother
was proud OF her daughters beauty
and her exubcrancc of spirits.
The late mail brought Dora q letter,
which she straightway opened with
brief Excuse IN please" and read In
the presence OF the family circle.
Tho cpistle could not have been long.
TO. in less than three minutes Dora
had folded II up, restored ii TO Its
envelope. and remarked: Milton ex-
poets 10 arrive in New York next We'd
nesday. lie and his friend. Gerald
Stewart, are coming from Chicago to-
gether. They've been having a good
time there. while Stewart has been
making nnal arrangements for COM
ing East don't suppose you ever
met Stewart in Chicago, did you, GYM"
No" Cynthia replied. "But, dear.
Chicago is big place"
Il know YOU are HAPPY. daughter.
that Milton is coming home SO soon.
Mrs. Livingstone remarked placid!y.
Dora did not blush. Yes she re-
piled. I'm glad Millions coming back.
/. will be FUN to announce our en-
gagement. won't it? It's exciting TO
get notes and nowers and congratula-
tons"
Was she trying to shock her mother:
Cynthia wondered. or was Dora really
as unsentmcntaI as her words would
indicate:
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except that he walked OFF in one d.
rcction and l In another"

! except that he walked OFF In one d.
rection and in another"
"Pshaw!" Dora frowncd in disap-
pointmcnt IL hoped you were going
to tell mo that he had said: Pray. fair
maid, what may your name beg"
Goose" Cynthia calculated. You
have vivid Imagination. Tell me
some more about the way your best
beloved looks"
There's nothing more to tell Dora
said. You'll him soon anyway.
and can judge for yourself. You'll
like him. Most people do" Cynthia
recalled these words the next evening
when. as she was sitting in her room
writing. maid announced TO her that
MISS Dora wanted her please TO come
down TO the library"
Mr. Van Sauns calling" the girl
explained. and Miss Doras asking
for you"
Cynthia hesitatcd Milton Van Saun
had teiephoned TO Dora late this ar
tcrnoon. saying that he was back in
town and would call this evening.
Therefore. right after dinner Cynthia
mad slipped away to her room, tina,
the lovers might meet unobsN<ed by
an outsider. Mr.. and Mrs. Livingstone
were dining out tonight.
Dorm CnIis.
i'i' .HlsS bpra tNat i haro q letter
TO write. but Will be down In little
while" she said now
She took as long as she could TO
finish her letter TO Mr.. Blake. She
hated the idea OF intrudng upon the
reunion Of long separated lovers. She
had not finished writing when she
heard Dora's voice
Gym" she called. Come down
stairs! want you to know Milton.
and ne wants 10 know you"
There was no help for il. With a
sign OF chagrin. Cynthia closed the
desk and went slowly downstairs.
Outside the library she paused The
curtains were drawn shut, and she
feared TO break in upon a love scene.
But Dora had heard her step. and
summoned her.
Come on in. Gym: Millions dying
TO meet you"
Pushing aside the portiercs, Cynthia
Long entered, then stopped. as tall
form stepped forward
Cynthia" She heard Dora say. this
is Milton Van Saun. Milton. this is
Cynthia"
Cynthia laid her hand in the one
stretched out 10 her then, looking IN.
found herself gazing straight into the
eyes OF the man INFO whose eyes she
had gazed for a moment in the lobby
OF tho hotel on her last evening In
Chicago
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to make me a frequent visitor" Gerald
Stewart replied
Dora surveyed him thoughtfully.
She decided that she liked his looks
and that she liked him. lie was as
tall as Milton, but dark instead OF
ialr, with black eyes instead II blue
His manner was that of man of tho
world. and the girl found herself hop
ing that he and she would be good
friends.
Inc Young men took their departure
soon after the entrance OF the elderly
couple. But they promised 10 dine with
inc Livingstones some evening next
week.
Companions.
Well Dora said TO her cousin when
they had gone 10 their rooms and had
settled down for few minutes dis
cuSslon Of the occurrences OF the even
nag. what do you think OF Mr.
Stewart"
Why not ask nc what I think OF
Mr.. Van Saun?" Cynthia demanded.
lie is the person In whom you should
be most Interested"
oh. you would like Milton ANYWAY"
Dora said. Every one does. But I
have half mind TO try to bring about
match between YOU and Gerald
Stewart. Just think what fun We four
could have together! Don't you think
he is charmcr? He's too good a
thing for us 10 allow him 20 20 out
Of tie famly-don't you think so?"
Il think he is very pleasant" Gym
thia admitted.
And good looking. too" Dora con-
tinued. Really. he is better looking
in way than Milton himself u.s.
Don't you agree with me that he is a
rather more stunning type than Mil
toni"
Il had not thought OF comparing
the two men," Cynthia evaded
Then YOU like them both?" Dora
demanded.
Yes" Cynthia admitted IT like
them both. But. when come to think
OF It, really cannot agree that Mr..
stewart is handsomer than Mr. Van
Saun. But that is entirely a matter
OF personal taste. ] suppose. And nov.
my dear Dora, | am going TO bed, If
you do not mind. 1t is a late hour for
a country cousin from Chicago to be
out OF her little cot"
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No doubt she was delightful person
and attractive after Il fashion--but She
was not TO be mentioned in the same
day with Dora Livingstone.
Already in his thoughts he was cali
ing her Dora,
He smiled inward!y as he appre-
ciatcd how soon he haG adopted her
as his friend. He could imagine him
self talking quite freely TO her of his
aims and ambitions. OF matters that
concerned him Intimately. What a
stimulus it would be TO him to have
such 4 friend as she.
Yet was 1t not Il mistake TO depend
upon the friendship of a girl who was
engaged to be married to another man
"A girl who would be the wife OF an
other man before many months had
passed!
The question was not Il pleasant one,
and Gerald stewart decided TO attempt
no answer to il.
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CYNTHIA AGREES TO APPEAR AT
THE DINNER ANNOUNCING;
DORA'S ENGAG t.NENT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
NEW MODES STRONG
 IN FOOTBALL WORK

Annapolis, Md, Sept. 7-The foot ball squad of 100 from the new fourth class at the Naval Academy has been going ahead rapidly under Gil Dobie and his assistants. A number of tho new men look rather promising. One is Rawlings, weighing 160 pounds. former quarterback at the University of Cincinnati. Another is Afford, a New York high school player. A new lineman who reported this week is Niemeyer who was the 1S0 pound tackle of the Donaldson Military Acad- emy, Fayetteville, N. c.
 A game between representative elevens of the fourth class of midship- men and the reserve officers has been discussed. There are many fine play CTS in the reserve class. Among them are Dave Tibbott, the Princeton back :; 'Schlachter, Syracuse and All-Ameri- can guard in 1916, and a member of Cupid Blacks Naval Reserves last year; Hunt, a great end of the Univer- sity of Washington; Durfee. Dart mouth, and OConnor, Georgetown.
 The individual championship on field and track in the new class been won by D. D. Baker. His brother, O. K. Baker, also was a point winner. They are from Oklahoma.
 One hundred and twenty members of the new class have been instrcuted in rowing this summer under Lieuten- ant-Commander Joe N. Morrison.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
FAREWELL DINNER
 FOR "JOE" SMITH

Upon the eve of his leaving for Springfield where he will go into training as a driver for the Y. M. c. A. Supply serivce Joe Smith trainer of Battling Levinsky was entertained at a complimentary dinner last night at the Adams House in Fairfield ave- nue. The party included about 35 of his friends from the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. plant. During the dinner Smith was presented with fountain pen, Wrist watch, comfort kit, suit case and many other articles which will be of use to him when he goes across. Among those present were:
 Ralph Brown, Frank Benham, Bert Lebas, Larry Williams, Tom Aston Thomas Rodden, John Harvey, Julius Levy, Marty Morris, Herman Rothen- berg, Bill Frazier, Larry Borie. Harry McGovern, Johnny Bedell. Johnny Sharpe, Louis Heller, Charles Wolff Vincent S. Whitney, Battling Levinsky Joseph w. Smith, William Pettigrew M. Mcdonald, s. Connors, M Wood R. Harter, Robert Lyons, Bill Wilson John Lekanides, Frank Blansky, Err nest Adams Robert Gavigan, Edward Mayo, John P. Mccarthy, Joseph Ve- trano, Robert Lillian, Jack Connors Jack Corners, Jack Costello, Frank Nolan, Jackson J. Donovan and T. F Wagner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
PENN STATE SCHEDULE

State College, Pa, Sept. Hugo Bezdeck. the new coach of the Penn State gridiron squad faces the task of developing an eleven from a team which lost eight players and which confronts stiff schedule. The only letter men who will return to college and play football are Halfback Capt. elect Robb; Firsching, guard; Black tackle; and Charlie Way, quarterback. All the other regulars from last seA- sons team are said to be in military service.
 Some of the best boys from the 1917 freshman team who are expected to be available for the varsity this fall are Bentz, centre; Grimes, back and end; Henry, guard; French, halfback; McCollum, end; and Farley, lineman.
 Nine varsity games will be played Cornell and Rutgers are the most inn portant newcomers on the card. The complete list of games follows:
 September 2S, Muhlenburg at State College; October 5, Gettysburg at State College; 12, Washington and Jefferson at Washington, Pa; 19 Dartmouth al Hanover. N H.; 26, Lebanon Valley at State College; November 2, Cornell at Ithaca; 9, Rutgers at State College; 16, Lehigh at South Bethlehem, and 2S, Pittsburg at Pittsburg.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Every person, firm or corporation President Or non-resident) liable to taxation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September 1, 1918, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn statement of all taxable property own ed by such person, firm Or corpora ton in the. Town and City of Bridge port, on specially printed lists fur = nished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists must be filed during the month of September, 1918.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information ob- tainable, to which a penalty of ten per cent. will be added as by law re- quired.
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel of real estate'is not separately listed, and properly de- scribed, giving metes and bounds: street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered separate ly from the land value.
 FAILURE to file list deprives> the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief.
 HOURS: g a. m. to p. m. daily; g a. m. to p. m. Saturday.
 A. F. CoNNoR. L3o ts Tax Commissioner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
PALMER-DIXON BATTLE.

It was on this date in 1902 that Pedlar Palmer defeated George Dixon in | 5 rounds at London. The little Englishman and the Nova Sco- tia negro were among the cleverest bantams and featherweights the ring had ever seen, and they took part in a number of bouts. Their first meeting was in 1896, at New York, when they fought draw. In 1899 Palmer came to America again with the intention of fighting the "Choco- late Drop" for the title, but he was matched for a preliminary with Ter rible Terry McGoyern, and the Brooklyn boy put him awain in the first round. Dixon went to England in 1902 and lost to Palmer in their first battle. In 1903 Pedlar defeated George again, but a little later they fought 20 rounds and Dixon was the victor. This was their last session. Dixon came back to America in 1905, and was knocked out by Tommy Mur- phy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
OF CORBETTS VICTORY OVER
 THE GREAT JOHN l.

It was just 26 years ago today, Sept ', 1892, that James J. Corbett beat the supposedly unbeatable John L. Sullivan, and thus won the heavy weight championship of the world. Those who were at the ringside in New Orleans on that great day are now growing old <or bald, but they still thrill at the recollection of the great contest between science and strength. Not that John L. depend- ed on brute might alone-he had head and could use it-bat Corbett had a better head, and also pair of valuable feet that could move him about with lightning speed.
 Corbett really won by two feet that day, for in the early rounds his danc- ing on several occasions took him out of the way, by the mere fraction of an inch, of smashing blows that would have stretched him out for the count, if they had landed squarely. Sullivan was a numbering elephant, Corbett calm, cool athlete. Sullt- van did not land blow until the end of the second, when he managed to put over two on the face that made Corbett more wary than ever. The third round was footrace, with Cor
 bett playing hare to Sullivan's hound
 The crowd, thinking that Corbett was scared. noted and jeered, and John LIS supporters began to make plans for spending their winnings. In the fifth Corbett stopped running long enough to land some blows on the stomach that made John L. groggy. In the eighth Sullivan got oyer a stiff
 one to Corbett's heart, but got back half dozen blows in exchange. Sul- livan landed again in the tenth, a hard one to the face that gave Corbett black and bloody eye. As each round started John L. would chase and Corbett would run, but the cham pion tired quickly, and then Corbett turned aggressor. As the battle pro- gressed through the teens, Sullivan more and more showed signs of ex- i treme exhaustion. He was worn out
 by chasing Corbett, and could barely
 stagger after the agile James J. In
 the Fist round Sullivan was so worn
 out that he dropped his guard. Cor
 bett, alert for the opportunity, sent in
 punches to the face until Sullivan
 went down for. the count, and carried off the worlds heavyweight cham | pionship crown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
BOSTON EXPECTS CRDOWD

Boston Sept, "A small group of the faithful here yesterday cheered the last ditch rally of the Red Sox in the second game of the worlds series in Chicago as the cain effort of the American League leaders to pull down the National league champions was posted in newspaper row. The lack of enthusiasm in the street, however. is not the proper measure of the real degree of interest in the series which exists in Boston and New England this year. At the headquarters of the American League club 1t was an- nounced tonight that every one of the 1895 box seats for the games to open in Boston Monday had been sold.
 The remaining Erano stand seats will be placed on sale at the box office on Jersey street q: o'clock this morning. Four thousand applicants were notified today that their orders had ben filed, and further applications received tonight and on the first mail tomorrow will be acknowledged. Af- ter that it was announced at the club offices no attempt would be made to attend to applications by letter, as there would be not time to mail noti- fications
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
TWO PREECE BOYS IN SPILL
 AT BELMONT
Wild Ride by Bell Sends Lads to Ground, Neither
 is Seriously Injured.

New York, Sept. 7.---Quentin and Godfrey Preece, the two little appren- tice jockeys who have been causing sensation by their daring riding on the local tracks this season, narrowly es- capped death at the Belmont Park track yesterday afternoon. Both were thrown during the fifth race. Quentin escaped with a shaking up, but God frey suffered fractured ankle.
 The boys came to grief as a result of rough and reckless ride on the part of Jockey Bell, who rode s. c. Hildreth's Deckmate.
 The race was claiming affair at one mile and in quest of the $70O purse eight platers went to the post, with Deckmate the favorite. God, frey Preece was on Broom Peddler and his brother, Quentin, had the mount on MT. Specs. The Preece boys got their mounts off we'll and follow ed Peep Sight, the pacemaker, closely down the back stretch. While round- ing the turn they sent their horses forward and in the middle of the bend their charges were abreast of the leader. At that point Bell shot Deck mate from the rear and bumped into MT. Specs.
 The sudden jolt unseated Quentin and he hit the ground with a thud. As he went down MT. Specs swerved and struck Broom Peddler and God fraey was thrown headlong to the ground. Quentin jumped to his feet quickly, but Godfrey was stunned and remained senseless as if ground. To | the crowd it seemed as if he were seriously injured, but first aid" re- vived him, and when he was brought | to the jockeys room it was learned that only his ankle was fractured.
 After unseating the two boys Bell continued his wild ride to the judges. i He reached there first, five lengths ahead of Oneone, but his victory was 1 short lived, for with little delibera- tion the stewards disqualified Deck mate and suspended Bell for the re- mainder of the meeting.
 The Richmond Handicap, the fea- ture of the program, was won by A K. Macomber's Star Master. Richard T. Wilson, Jr's., Corn Tassel finished second and Mrs. Payne Whitney's De. badou was third.
 Johnny Loftus got Star Master away in front and kept him there through. out. The colt was full of running and won with plenty of speed in re- serve. At the end, of the seven fur long journey he was five lengths ir | front
 Richard T. Wilson's Futurity can. didate, Thunderstorm, defeated 2 good field of juveniles in the last race in impressive style. He ran as greer as yearling throughout the six fur long route and had to be ridden hart all the way to win by length and 6 half At the final eighth pole Thur derstorm looked hopelessly beaten but he responded gamely when Lyke hit him with the whip, and 50 yard! from the judges poked his nose ir front. From then to the finish he in. creased his lead and was going ava, at the end.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
THE FUR MARKET.

Since last report business in the trade remains good and especially is there continued activity evident in Skunk and Muskrat. Retailers also continue to report heavy sales and have reduced their stocks consider ably. Manufacturers are very busy and in most cases have larger advance orders than they enjoyed other years at this time. They are and will un- doubtedly, remain in the market for goods, which should increase mate rially the consumption of present raw stocks. This will most probably have a very telling result on the market and affect prices favorably.
 Present values are firm for practi- cally all articles. Skunk and Muskrat however, are bringing advanced pri- ces. Raccoon and Opossum are some what higher and renewed interest has been shown in American Ermine late ly Beaver is quiet and somewhat lower.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
MARQUARD ON NAVY YARD g

Rube Marquard, who was on re- cruiting service detail, U. S. N., till the end of the baseball season, has been transferred to the Brooklyn Armed Guard and will play in the Brooklyn Navy yard team that is to clash with the Camp Merritt nine at the Polo Grounds on Sunday, September IS. Casey Stenge1 of the Pirates and Jim my Hickman of the Dorgers, also will play for the Navy Yard nine. Several big leaguers are members of regiments now stationed at Camp Merritt and will line up against the tars. All re- ceipts will be donated to the Red Cross
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
TENNIS AT BROOKLAWN

Great interest is displayed today in the Patriotic Tennis tournament for the benefit of he Red Cross being played today at the Brooklawn Coun- try club. One of the contestants is Prince Ruspoli, who is a guest of Jonathan Godfrey. There are three former city champions among the lists of entrants for the trophies There is large crowd present to watch the play.