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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
FEAR BOATS LOST
 IN LAKE STORM

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 15-Reports early today from Port William and
 Port Arthur, Ontario, bring word that a 30 mile gale accompanied by a blinding snbwstorn that swept across the upper Great Lakes last night, is carrying cargoes of 5,0O0,0O0 bushels left these two ports Sunday. Not all of them, it is feared today, may have reached shelters. Four of the fleet have returned to Port Arthur. Four teen have reached the shelter of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
FATIGUE OWERCOMES
 ! CARDINAL GIBBONS

Baltimore, Dec. 15-The sending of a nurse yesterday to attend Cardinal Gibbons, who has been resting at the home of Robert T. Shriver at Union Mills Md, for the last ten days, led to reports that the cardinal was seri- ous1y ill. These were denied today by the cardinals physician and at the episcopal residence.
 The doctor said that the cardinal was suffering from fatigue caused by oVertaXed strength.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
Efficient Electric Vacuum Cleaner

t1It bUSy aUtISchCtPCF No home should be without this efficient labor saving, time saving cleaner, especially when it can be purchased at this price and on easy terms. Has large dust bag and all ex- posed parts are aluminium.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

Countless grave sicknesses are rec ognized by the medical profession as having their direct or indirect cause in neglected cold or cough. Kerr s flax seed emulsion, Linonine' is most helpful Medicine knows no Surcr healing agent for the inflamed mu cous membranes of nose, throat and lung passages. Thus while Linonine is removing colds, coughs and bron chItis it is also natures chief aid in restoring vitality.
 All druggists-insist on having the genuine-60c and s1.2e.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

but was overruled.
 Charges against William Keefe, of 151 Wood avenue. who was arrested Dec. g, for selling liquor without a license, were no11ed.
 The case of George DiAmhrosio, of 40 Elm street, another alleged liquor law violator, was continued until Dec, 27.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

term contract with Universal at a
 salary that will make her a person Q finterest to the Internal Revenue collectors, and one of her first in vestments< was the beautiful home for herself and mother. The deco l rators and landscape artists will be through their work shortly, and Christmas party in her new home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

'I passed your house last Sunday" said Clifford Robertson, casting di- rector, to Will Rogers, the rope twirling star.
 Thanks" said Bill. And Robert
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

Whitefisl1 Point at the lower end =of Lake Superior. Although no word has been received from the others, wireless reports today. failed to dis cover any boats in danger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
STAMFORD WOMEN
 GIVE YALE PRINTS

New Haven. Dec 15-Many gifts were accepted by Yale corporation at it's last meeting, it was announced today. Mrs. Rufus Bunnen and Miss Cordella Sterling, of Stratford, Conn.,. sisters of the late J. w. Sterling. have given four rare early Dool1tt1e prints of the battle of Lexington and other scenes in the American revolution. Rev. pr. J. B. Mes has deposited his collection of Babylonian inscription ard antiques with the Yale. Babylon ian collection.
 S1 900 to the proposed Sillman- trust fund c. H. Merrill has given s100 as the first life membership Yale Law School Alumni expectation, and pr. J. C. Greenway and "a friend'' have each given $500 to the University
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15

oped new fuel, composed of coke,
 dust and particles of soft coal, off, cials of the bureau announced here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
DEVELOP NEW FUEL.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 15IThe gas conservation and smoke reduction campaign of the Pittsburgh station of and Civic Organizations, has devel-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-15
ANOTHER ROW BREWING

Vienna, Dec 15-Trouble between Rumania and Soviet Russia is forecast in reports from Ukrainia received here. These advices declare that Ru- , mania is adopting measures 'indica- tive of the imminence of war" with Russia over the possession of Bessa- rabia.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-12
ADDITION ID BE BUILT ID
 CITY FLOAT

At a special meeting of the city council, held on Saturday afternoon, the committee appointed to investi- gate the city dock question reported that they had held a meeting and recommended that immediate improv- ments be made to the city float to relieve the situation at present. It was decided to build an additional float, the same width as the present float and one hundred feet long.
 A report was read from the Cor dova school board giving an itemized list of the receipts and disbursements from May 18th, 1919 to May 31st, 1920 which was ordered filed.
 The street committee reported that drain had been built from D to c on Second street to take care of the hill water and that MT. Bratton want ed the drain extended to his property on D between Second and Third streets. After discussion the matter was left in the hands of the street committee to work out. The street committee also reported that the Alaska Public Utilities were going to repair the water mains on c and First streets and that there was a possibil- ity of the bulkhead being weakened on First street when these repairs were made.
 The monthly reports of the fire chief and city health officer were read and ordered filed. Tn the report of the health officer he called the councils attention to the sewer run ming under the Carstens building as being in leaky and unsanitary con- dition. It was decided that the street committee be authorized to make the necessary repairs using their own judgement in doing so and if the plans were not feasible to so report to the council.
 The councils attention was called to the need of fire escapes on some of the buildings. Councilman Brock was appointed to again take up with the owners of the different buildings, and see what arrangements had been made.
 Mayor Adams asked for and receiv- ed leave of absence from the city. Councilman Brock will act as mayor pro-tem during his absence.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-12
IMPORTANT NOTICE

To citizens, cannerymen and fish ermen:
 You are each and everyone of you requested to be present at a public meeting, to be held at Eagle hall Wednesday evening at 500 o'clock. This is of vital interest to your bus mess and the future of this commun- ity. Signed, -..
 w. H. CHASE
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-12
going to the Copper river valley

going to the Copper river valley towns.
 Corpl Austin L. Foster, more fam iliarly known as Doc Foster and wife are passengers on the Alameda en route to the states, to visit Docs old home in Kansas. MT. Foster is connected with the U. s. Signal Corps at Valdez.
 A meeting of all base ball fans will be held at the office of the Alaska Transfer Company at 500 o'clock to- night. It is the plan to organize an athletic association and put the local team on a solid business basis. All lovers of the national game are urged to be present tonight
 Capt Ben Durkee returned on to- days steamer from Anchorage, where he purchased from the Alaskan Engi- neering Commission B. B. No. 1 tun- neI boat for the Boring River Coal Company It is 65 feet long, with a hundred horse power engine and will be used towing coal barges on Shep- herd creek The freighter Skagway will deliver the tunnel boat at Ka- talla.
 
 Fort Liscum will play another game of baseball with the Cordova team on the ground of the latter at the Copper City on July IS. The first resulted in defeat for the soldier team by small margin, the game lasting ten innings, and the local nine believes that Cordova cannot do it again It is hoped to have the Cor dova nine come to Valdez for the third game.-Valdez Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-12
MINOR SKIRMLSHES
 TAKE PLACE IN PEKIN

LONDON, July 12 (by Associated Perss) Minor skirmishes have oc- cured between military factions near Picking, but the city is quiet, Diplo- mats do not regard the situation as serious. Railroad tracks between Tientsin and Shanghai are jeopardized by reason of the skirmishes.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-12
HAPPENINGS OF LOCALINIERESS'r
 AROUND TOWN

Pioneers meet tonight.
 A local train goes out tomorrow morning at 500 o'clock.
 Dr. R. F. Swartz, of Katalla, was a Sunday visitor in Cordova.
 The launch Pioneer is back from Katalla with a cargo of gasoline.
 Clyde Nettleton came over from Katalla to spend few days here.
 George B. Smith, of Juneau, is spending a few days in town.
 Attorney A. J. Dimond returned to- day from a short trip to Anchorage. There will be a boat dance at Eagle hall tonight. Music by the Ragtime Trio.
 Miss Phillips, school teacher at Katalla, is the guest of Miss Margaret KOlbensen
 H. A. Chadwick, who conducts The Breakers at Katalla, is in town on a short business trip.
 A. J. MacConnell and daughter Thelma have returned from a trip to the Boring river coal fields.
 The steamship Alameda arrived from the westward at noon and will sail for Seattle at 9:30 tonight
 The steamer Admiral Watson left Juneau at 7 o'clock this morning and is due here tomorrow morning.
 Allan Lund returned today with Capt. R. B. Davis to Chilkat, where he expects to be employed for some time
 Deputy Marshal Al Bowling and wife came over from Valdez today and as the latter is in poor health she has gone to the Cordova general hospital for treatment
 George Anderson, the piano tuner, returned this afternoon from a trip to the westward and will be at the Windsor hotel for few days before
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

IT HERE Is charm that belongs to
Il the bud and no one knows how
to interpret 1t so well in clothes ms the
specialists who center their minds on
this subject. Everything she wears Is
as carefully thought out ms II she were
quite grown up; she Just cannot help
looking well in the things made for
aer to wear on the street. for sports
or for parties.
She need not envy her older sisters
their fascinating evening gowns when
fashion grants her the privilege OF
such nlluring frocks for evening dress
as that shown In the picture. 1t Is
all In white and light green. white
sltin making the foundation, skirt
and bodice and green tulle yelling
them. Tulle makes the short sleeves
and the very simple tunic bound with
a silver braid. and cluster of silver
berries on the corsage add Just the
right touch of cool brightness to set
of white and green. These berries
appear again on the tunlc at the
sides. One could hardly ask more
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

a promise to keep this to himself
And you went-and the boys threw
you in. sash and curls and all? And
ironed you and curled you up fresh
and saved you from"
"A lickin'-and good one," he fin-
ished for me. ''Those were the ma
ter's lickin' days-before she lost the
girls. And 1t wasn't the only lickin'
you saved me from" he added In the
grateful way I'd always loved him for,
even when 1 just couldn't love him,
he was so bad.
Billy, dear" l said, pressing my
hands on his shoulders, "its your turn
now. Do you understand7-andy you've
| got to forget that you're reporter
and remember only that you're my
| friend and that / need one: for I'm
In lot of trouble and / simply cant
explain"
Don't say any more" said Billy
with fine air, taking up his hat.
remembered then that he had come
for papers-George would be looking
for some evidence of my truthfulness
and / snatched up the first stable
book 1 saw-my German dictionary,
though l didn't notice what 1t was
and bunch of odd papers and thrust
them into Rilly's hand and got him out
and George up in spite of protests that
ought not to stay alone after that.
1 closed the door and put up the
chain-bolt. and seeing my clothes all in
heap, went in and hung them UP and
threw the blankets on the bed. I
turned out all the lights but one. And
throughout all these operations I kept
asking myself, did he get the dia-
monds?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

wv HEN summer comes and little
w folks make their short, daily
voyages Of discovery into the big world
about them, they will discover a num-
ber of things besides kittens and cook
les. There will be the new clothes that
are all ready for spring time. made to
be cool and comfortable. and to stand
wear and washing. These are In prep
arntiOn now.
Every year the responsibility grows
less. because so much reliance may
be placed on ready-made garments for
children of all ages. There is some
economy of money In making the
clothes at home. where the Item of
labor is not figured in the cost of pro-
ducing them. Even when the sewing
lis undertaken at home, the response
bilIty of designing need not be as
sumed. One cannot do better than to
pattern the dresses. rompers and other
things. after the garments that manu-
facturers of chIldrens clothes turn
out. They are all ready TO be put on
display Immediately after Christmas.
The very ijtie boy and girl are GO
Ing to find themselves next summer
enjoying life In such sensible and good
looking clothes as those pictured
above. Strong cotton clothes--per-
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
CHAPTER WI-contInued.


Clammy sweat broke out all over
me as l thought Of what he might do.
he might have twenty accomplices-
he evidently had money enough to play
the game to a finish. Where could I
go tonight7 To a hotel? l didn't have
any luggage. To a friends house7
should have to explain-and couldn't.
I might go over to Philadelphia to my
brothers but / didn't have money
enough in my purse to pay my fare.
And could 1 go off and leave the dia-
monds in my fiat? Or could l take
them with me. and perhaps be kid
uaped. robbed and then murdered to
keep my mouth shut. After what I'd
seen of him 1 now felt him capable of
anything.
With these thoughts staggered out
into the street. 1 noticed the clock as
: passed-fve minutes to eight, and
| had come in at a quarter to six.
saw spies everywhere. 1 was afraid
to go home and I didn't know what
else to do. knew ought to commu-
nicate with Mrs. Delario, but l didn't
dare-even to try to reach her on the
telephone might make it the worse for
her.
In this frame Of mind I reached
Broadway-here at least felt tempo
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

the little Swiss
young girl Claire de Raven
Monsieur
Claire In the
mat unknown her has in Calling
which are really bood-red
thev
q
In of
to she
keep them hyaSinths and
Dario accident
. De
n and
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
Did the mysterious bur-
glar get the diamonds7
tTo BE coNTINUED)
Arabian Phvsjcian.

Then there Is the KItab-al-Mansuri
o: Ali Rail. the most eminent of the
Arabian physicians. the Rhazes of Eu-
ropean writer's, of whom it is said that
wien In his old age he suffered from
cataract and was asked to have his
blindness removed by an operation. he
replied:
II have seen so much OF the world
that i am wearied of it."
OF whom also 1t is said that when
called upon to select a site for a hos
plial in Bagdad, he caused pieces of
meat to be suspended in various To-
celities, and chose that one In which,
alter given time. the meat showed
least putrefactlon, thus anticipating
the knowledge of microbal infection.
To him 1t Is said that we owe the old.
eS: account extant of smallpox and
ineosles.- Asia Magazine
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

Gales. cotton poplin, chambray. Petei
Pan cloth and the like-make them.
and they are simply trimmed with
needle work. Small variation in the
details of cutting and obstruction
make the new garments interesting An
example of this appears In the little
girls dress. The short waist is ex.
tended at each side Into square tabs,
the neck is square and finished with
stitches in mercerized cotton floss.
and the short sleeves repeat the tabs
by using them as finish to the turned
back cuff.
The rompef suit In one piece for a
little boy is frightened and well finish
ed with binding of white. 1t has a trim
belt and is made of the same material
that we used for dresses. These ma
terials are shown In variety of good
colors. with yellow. pink. tan. green.
light brown and blue. all In several
shades. and In demand These young
sters both wear short sox; the boy a
pair Of white canvas slippers. and
the girl slippers Of kid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

OF life than pair Of silver slippers
and white silk stockings to wear with
such frock. and they are the good
fortune of the very up-to-dnte young
girl who is displaying her fnery In
the picture.
With foundation skirt and baby
waist of satin to build on we may
ring several changes In overdresses
and bodices for evening wear. A full
long skirt of colored tnlle and bod
ice with short puffed sleeves, finished
of with fichu and sash ends OF
tulIe. Will challenge comparisons. Then
there are frocks with wide tucks
about the skirt, and kimono bodices.
made of crepe georgette. Fine white
voile is lovely over color and the
accommodating designers of young
girls clothes approve of embroidery
II 1t is not overdone-and they use
silver and gold thread stitching. A
circlet of small flowers about the
head Is always the privilege of young
girls and they are taking advantage
of II now.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13

rariIy safe-and staggered right Into
the arms of-Billy Rivers
"Billyr' 1 cried, as soon as I saw
who 1t was. MY rescuerl" For next
to having a thick policeman to take
care of me I'd rather have thin re-
porter. Billy might not be able to save
my life now, but he and his paper
would at least avenge my death.
BILLY. where are you going"
"Just come. Left the mater at Cliff
ton Springs this morning. Meeting
you now Is what you might call"
"Finding your aunt from home" I
suggested.
Much better than any aunt I ever
had" returned Billy gallantly; which
didn't mean much, since all he had in
the world was an only mother. He
added: "Say-I was just thinking of
you. too. I was coming up to see you
and get some really. truly advice.
While / was over there in Paris sort
of got the Idea that I'd try my hand
at the literary game"
'Don't," I cut him short "Sdck to
the daily news and live things" I
was at the moment thinking Of the
things l was living. Also that 1 was
living so much l was afraid to go
homel BILLY. take me to show to-
night-any old show"
He swung me into hotel-I haven't
the remotest idea which. for had lost
all sense Of place-and was back in
five minutes with tickets. and we went.
1t was musical show, and of all
things In the world l detest a musical
ehow about the most. Billy. however,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-02-13
= = =

Gee whizl 1 believe you're right"
he,cried. looking about again, with a
new light in his eyes.
say-the plot thickens This Is a
resd mysteryi'
Don't you see why 1t mustn't be
known7
And do you know who searched
and what he searched for7"
u think So"
Billy stared at me for some seconds
before he brought out, II believe you
kfow more about this than you're tell
ing me. You're concealing something.
Well-tell me thls-did he get itr"
II don't know"
Billy whistled and stared. Say
thi3 begins to be romantic"
Romantici" I snorted. "You don't
know what romantic isl
4 managed to stop there. However
much I respected Billy In general. /
hadn't much confidence In his discre-
ton.
'dNIiy. do you remember the time
yorer. Pther put on your brand-new
Fa'ohh roy suit and told you not to
COED the swimming hole and you
we asked desperately, trying to
gefrs him somehow and bind him to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
A Sfssbborsa Cough
 Lo0se1as Right Up
This horue-made remedy is wsa- der fer quick results. Easily
 and cheaply made.

Here is a homemade syrup which mil lions of people have found to be the most dependable means of breaking up stubborn coughs. 1t is cheap and simple, but very prompt in action. Under it's healing, soothing influence, chest soro. ness goes, phlegm loosens, breathing be. comes easier, tickling in throat stops and you get good nights restful sleep. The usual throat and chest colds are con. quered by it in 24 hours or less. Nothing better for bronchitis, hoarseness,. croup, throat tickle, bronchial asthma or win ter coughs.
 To make this splendid cough syrup, pour, 2h ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle. and fill the bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup and shake thor; oughly. Ii you prefer, use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead a full pint-a family supply-of much better cough syrup than you could buy ready-nade for three times the money. Keeps perfectly and children love it's pleasant taste. -----'--r-..
 Pinex is special and highly concen. trated compound of genuine Norway pine extract, known the worM over for it's prompt healing effect upon the mem- branes.
 To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for "232 ounces of Pinex" with full directions, and don't accept any thing else. Guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction or money promptly re. funded. The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne. Ind. .1 <
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
MIR. AND MRS. WILLIAM T

MIR. AND MRS. WILLIAM T. HiNCkS of Park place are enter taining as their week end house guests, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Russell of New York city and MT. and Mrs. Miss Margaret. MT. Eddy has just returned from an extensive tour in Europe and Egypt and is to give two lectures here at the First Presby- terian church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30

| Rose E. Holmes has brought action bury mortgaged for $14O in 1909. Thomas McGoldrick of Jersey City is the defendant.
 There will be a nIass meeting Sun day to encourage subscriptions to the Hoover European Relief Fund. Treasurer Horace B. Merwin of the Bridgeport committee, now has a to- tai of $11,9oo here. S. s. Kresge & Co. will distribute a ten per cent. New Years bonus to it's employees in this city, which will amount to $13,o0O. The checks will range from $10 to s250.
 Mrs Nancy J. Moore, widow of a minister, has brought suit against the gain control of an estate valued be- tween $1S.000 and $20,oo0. She says she was forced to sign @ trust agree ment when her son threatened to have a conservator appointed over her.
 supt. Angus P. Thorne of the Charities Department, attended a meeting of the Connecticut Child Welfare Commission in New Haven. A report was drafted for submission to the Legislature.
 Trolley cars running time has been shortened. The trip to Norwalk has been cut by 70 minutes, and the New Haven trip by 15. Elimination of layovars brought about the reduc- tion.
 Miss Dorothy A. Cohen of S5 Park place is the lone woman to take the state bar examinations in Hartford today and tomorrow.
 The hiccough epidemic is attaining new proportions here. Five neIn-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30

MISS PAULINE HALL of 510 Lau- rel avenue was hostess for party this week given for her Sunday school class. Games were played during the afternoon and dainty re- treatments served. Each child was presented with a gift from the Christmas tree
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
Coats s9&=ssto*29k=se

Those who have put off the buying of a coat because of high prices. won't have to wait any IOnger-they are here at a price you can afford to pay. In the lot also are plush Coatees, Cloth Coats of fashionable lines, with either collar Of same material or fur collar.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30

THE FIRST of the series of after noon card parties will be held at the Bridgeport Business & Professio onal Women's club tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Willard Spragu will be in charge and there will be a prize of fered for each table. Several reserva- tions have already been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30

MISS DOROTHY PECK, who is z member of the faculty at Hillside School in Norwalk, is visiting her pa rents, MT. and Mrs. E. W. Peck 1T Stratford, until after New Years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
PERSONALS

AN OPEN HOUSE to the members and their friends will be held at the Knights of Columbus home In re- spect to the late George T. Kelly, the dance which had been planned will not take place.