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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-17
EMPIRE.

Utter despair filled her heart.
 Hopeless poverty, sickness, misery seemed her fate.
 In the country graveyard she had erected a little shrine in memory of her boy who had been lost in the great blockade at sea. To that she turned for comfort, even as mothers have turned before.
 But behind her cherished hope and faith, there was a great question.
 This strange soul question is the central situation in the latest produc- tion by D. w. Griffith, produced un- der his contract for special produc- tions for First National Exhibitors Circuit, and which will be seen at the Empire Theatre, today.
 The master producer daringly faces q theme that philosophers and fol- lowers of the study of Occultism have been tinid about touching. His play answers "the greatest question: in a manner sweetly simple and yet so profound that it must remain as one of the most striking pronouncements made upon this problem of the ages.
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C)e D D Read co
 EsLah/xxhed 1851 This Store closes at P. M.-Saturdays, 6 P. M.
All his Week

All his Week The Stock of Furniture, House Furnishings, Rugs Carpets, and Curtains at August Sale Prices
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Everything listed special housekeepes ideal month repensh efurnh
  temp Dtinq
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I ca Wagons

One of these efficient and reliable little wag- ons is almost a necessity in the home where there is no maid.
 In Mahogany or Walnut Mahogany ser,vi c e wagons, just right for luncheons or teas. Were $18.OO now $15.5O Large sized wagons in either mahogany or wal nut.
 Were $4O.O0 now $35. .O0 Small mahogany wag- ons with futed legs. Were $22.Oo now $19.5O Mahogany wagons with drop leaves. Were $74.OO now $65. .O0
 Fourth floor.
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White Beds

Some people prefer a white enameled bed to any other. And certain ly when dressed in i'm maculate white drapery and founcings it is a most inviting sight to a tired person.
 Full sized Beds with 9 inch tubings, fitted with springs.
 Were $31.5O now $28. 8.35
 Beds with two inch tubings and without springs.
 Were s23.5O now $21.OO
 Beds with square two inch tubings and IA inch filters.
 Were $35.OO now $31.5 50
 Fourth floor.
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Nm The Theatres
POLES

ROlhS
 Vivacious Dorothy Gish and her novel means of laugh-getting in sprightly screen comedy, "Remodel- ing Her Husband" continues at Polls until tomorrow evening. Miss Gish's role in this picture is of the same vivacious type with which she has been identified in the past. "Remod- cling Her Husband' is frankly for en- tertainment purposes only. The lead ing man is James Rennie, a popular stage player and new recruit to the screen. The present issue of Pathe News, showing the first picture of the war between Soviet Russia and iPo- land, and a Mack Sennett comedy are also shown
 Each and every act of the vaude- vile contains something entertaining and original. Hassard Short in stag ing and costuming the feature attrac- ton, ''Dream Stars" one of his most recent creations seems to have out done himself, but one always feels that way as he continues to produce act after act for the vaudeville stage. The principals in the cast which in- clude Harry Murray, Gladys Joye, Jeanne Berkley and Bernice La Rue are stars of the first order, and seemed especially adapted to the parts which they take.
 Jed Dooley, a member of the fam ous Dooley family, is apparently able to do any and everything. He crowds versatility into a limited space of time, filling twenty minutes packed full of good and varied entertainment Jed carries his humor to the bill boards in front of the theatre, declar- ing that "once seen, ne'er forgot, some say he's clever some say not'' D @~
 Toy Ling Foo, a twentieth century magical act, Green1ie and Drayton in comedy skit, and Francini Bros, clever hand balancers are all up to the high standard of the entire bill.
 PLAZA
 "The Island of Regeneration" brought immense crowds to the Plaza Theatre yesterday. Rev. Cyrus Town send Brady'S immortal novel tells a strange, spectaculaT tale of the South Sea Islands, where man lives closer to nature and souls are found. A big all star Vitagraph cast is seen in the super feature with Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey playing the leading roles. It is beautiful picture filled with romance, adventure and thrills.
 Barrett Greenwood and Go. head
  elaborate singing, dancing and musical revue that is far above the average. All the members of the act are clever singers and dancers and the numbers have been so chosen that there is not a dull moment. MT. Greenwood him self, has an unusually good voice and dances with equal talent. Williams and Pierce, 1.-two modern country jakes," have a refined singing and dancing offering that went big last night. Edler Sisters, presenting Dances Unique" also received good rewards for the girls have a very novel way of performing. De Varo and Zemater, the flying ministrels and the only act of it's kind in vaude vile were a hit. The applause con- tinued long after their stunt had been completed. Eddie Polo in ''The Van ishing Dagger and International New completed the bill.
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WEST END

Viola Dana in Dangerous to Men" a Metro picture in 6 acts from H. V. Esmond's famous drama. Eliza Comes to Stay is the feature attraction to- night. Society is founded on clothes, says Carlyle. and the girl in the pie ture proves it.
 Wednesday, Pauline Frederick in The Woman in Room 13."
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Hard Water Soap. People who are away and liable to hard or al kaline waters from bath ing will find this good to have. 10 cts a cake
 Nonspi, a remedy for excessive perspiration, deodorant, 52 cts
 H uile Philochome, Jockey Club, New Mown Hay, for the hair, $1.41
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The 1ypatia" Brassiere

ne 1ypat1a DTaSS1Gre
 Unique in design and made of beautiful material it appeals to all women who wish comfort. It con- fines, yet allows or<2erfect freedom in any position. It is unlike any other brassiere, and if desired it can be worn in place of a corset without disturbing the fit of any gown made in up-to-date style.
 Shown at Reads exclusively
 Second floor.
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Glasses for T able Use
 By the Half Dozen

 Plumbers in Colonial style 63 cts 5Octs Plumbers, pressed glass, 40 cts % cts Thin Blown Tumblers with cut bottoms $183 $1.5O Thin Blown Optic Plumbers, $1.4O $125 Plumbers, with bluebird design, $3.2O $25O Iced Teas in cut glass; $2.5O $225 Thin Blown Goblets, 9 oz size $2OO $1.75 Thin Blown Goblets, s size, $2OO $1.75 Thin Blown Egg Cups, $213 $1.88
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Ihermonor
The latest invention in an iceless refrigerator

The latest invention in iceless refrigerator No ice required Thing of it, no more worry, no thought to wondering whether the ice man will This seemingly modern invention is real ly old method adapted to meet the needs of the present day.
 The Ther1nonor is large white clay dish with dome shaped cover. All kinds of foods may be placed in it, and it is so constructed to allow continual current of air to pass the food and keep everything fresh and cool Once every three days soak the Thermonor in clear cold water This is the only instruction needed in the use of Ther1nonor.
 In large size for family use, $75O Medium size for family use $500 Small size for milk bottles $25O
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Fragrant and Sweet Smelling Powders and Waters for hot days. Healing and soothing Creams for tender skins.
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fierce rage of battle, broke free, fairly
tearing himself from Benton's desper-
ate clutch, and pinning him helplessly
against the wall.
At the same instant Lacy, who had
regained his feet, leaped upon him
from behind, striking him with all his
force, the violence Of the blow, ever
though a grazing one, driving the
miners head into the face of the gun
man.
Both went down together, but West
colt was on his feet again before Lacy
could act, closing with the latter. 1t
was hand-to-hand, the silent struggle
for mastery between two men not I'M
evenly matched, men asking and re-
ceiving no mercy. The revolver of one
lay on the floor, the other still rsposed
on the open desk, and neither could
be reached. 1t was a battle to be
fought out with bare hands. Twice
Westcott struck. his clenched fist bring
ing blood, but Lacy chung to him, one
hand twisted in his neck-band, the
other viciously forcing back his head.
Unable to release the grip, Westcott
gave back, bending until his adversary
was beyond balance; then, suddenly
strengthening, hurled the fellow side
ways. But by now Beaton, dazed and
confused, was upon his feet. With the
below of a wild bull he flung himself
on the struggling men, forcing Lacy
aside, and smashing into Westcott with
all the strength Of his body. The i'm
petus sent all three crashing to the
door.
Excited voices sounded without ;
then blows resounded against the
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sat beside the desk of the other and
was staring at him in startled surprise.
Westcott also had a hazy impression
that there was or had been another
person. The saloon keeper rose to
his feet, angry, and thrown completely
off his guard by Westcott's unexpected
action.
"What the b does this mean9"
he demanded holly. "Why did you
lock the doorT"
Naturally. to keep you in here n
til i am through with you.' returned
the miner coldly. "Sit down, Lacy /;
we've got a few things to talk over. /
supposed / would find you alone"
Lacy sank back into his chair, en-
deavoring to smile.
'aThis gentleman Is a friend Of mine,"
he explained. whatever you care to
say can be said before him."
II am quite well aware of that and
also that he is now present so that
you may use him as q witness In case
anything goes wrong. This IL once
you have got In bad, Mr.. Patrick En-
right Of New York"
The lawyers face whitened and his
hands gripped the arm of his chair.
"You-you know mel"
sBy reputation only" and Westcott
bowed, ''but that IL scarcely to your
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snow see here, Lacy, ] know these
things. Ii Is up to you to answer my
questions, and answer them straiaht.
I've got you two fellows dead to rights
anyway you look at 1t. If you dare
lay hands on me, I'll kill you, If you
refuse to tell me what l want to know,
I'll swear out warrants inside Of thirty
minutes. Now, what do you choose?"
"If l answer-what then?" Lacy
growled desperately. what is offered
me?"
Westcott moistened his lips. He had
not before faced the situation from
this standpoint, yet, with only one
thought in mind, he answered
promptly.
II am not the law" he said, land all
l am interested in now is the release
OF Fred Cavendish and Stella Dono-
be over your dead bodies. Beyond this,
| wash my hands of the whole af-
fair. What want TO know is-where
are these twO?"
"Would you believe me If I said l
did not know?"
"NO, Lacy. 1t has come down to the
truth, or your life. Where Is Pascual
Mendez?"
He heard no warning, no sound or
movement, yet some change In the ex-
preston Of the mans eyes confront
ing him caused him to slightly turn his
head so as to vaguely perceive q
shadow behind. 1t was all so quickly,
silently done, he barely had time to
throw up n hand in defense, when
his arms were gripped as though In q
wise, and he was thrown backward to
the floor, the chair crushed beneath his
weight. Lacy fairly leaped on his
PROSTATE body, forgetting his gun lying
on the table in the violence of hate, his
hands clutching at the exposed throat.
For an instant Westcott was so dazed
and stunned by this sudden attack
from behind as to lie there prone and
helpless, fairly crushed beneath the
bodies of his two antagonists.
1t was this that gave him his chance,
for, convinced that he vas unconscious,
both men slightly relaxed their grip,
thus giving hi n opportunity to regain
breath, and stiffen his muscles for a
supreme effort. With one flashing out
Of a foot that SEN Enright hurtling
against the farther wall, he cracked
Lacy's head against a corner of the
desk. and closed in deadly struggle
with the third man, whom he now rec
OgniZed as BeatOn.
Before the latter could comprehend
what had happened the miner was on
top, and n clenched fist was driven into
his face with all the force Of a sledge-
hammer. But barroom fighting was no
novelty to the gunman, nor had he any
scruples rs to the methods employed.
With teeth sunk into his opponents
arm, and fingers gouging at his eyes,
the fellow struggled like q mad dog
yet, In spite Of every effort to restrain
him, Westcott, now filled with the
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with no purpose but to get out OF
range. The two fugltives plunged into
the bushes opposite, taking the ough-
est but most direct course TO "here
the rather precipitous banks dropped
off TO the stream below. The marshal,
pau4ing for nothing, flung himself bodi-
IL down the steep bank, unclasplng MS
belt, as he half ran, half rolled TO the
bottom.
.Here. take these cartridges" he
said, land hold 'em up. Save yer OWL
too, fer we're going to need 'em. mat
water out thar is plumb up 10 my
neck. Come on, now; keep them
things dry, an don't bother bout me.
He plunged In, and WestcOtt follow
ed. both cartridge belts held o his
head.
The water deepened rapidly, and
Westcott was soon to his waist, lean
ing to his right to keep his feet; he
heard the marshal ~splashing along be-
hind, convinced by his ceaSeless pro-
family that he also made progress IN
spite of his shortness OF limbs. ln-
deed, they attained the rock shelter
almost together, creeping up through
q narrow crevasse, leaving a wet trail
along the grey stone. This was ac-
compllshed none too soon, a yell from
the bank telling Of their discovery,
followed by the crack of a gun. The
marshal, who was still exposed, hasti-
" crept under cover, wiping a drop
of blood from his cheek where a
splinter of rock dislodged by the bullet
had slashed the flesh. He was, never
theless, in excellent humor, his keen
grey eyes laughing as he peered out
over the rock rampant.
IF they keep up shootin' like that,
Jim, l reckon our insurance won't be
high he said. I'm plumb ashamed
of the camp, the way them boys waste
lead. Hand over them cartridges let's
see what sorter stock we got"
(To be Continued)
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XIII him?"

XIII hlm?'
"Instantly. I told the coroner all
about II. Whoever the fellow was |
reckon he meant the shot for me, but
poor Jose got it. Seen Bill Lacy this
morningP
The marshal's thin lips smiled grim
ly as his eyes lifted TO WestcOtt's face.
"He's back there In his office. That's
what l stopped yer for. He said he
rather expected ye'd be along after a
while. What's up between yer, Jlmf
There amt goin' ter be no fight er
nuthin'2" anxiously.
Westcott laughed.
~ don't see any use for any," he an
swered. But Bill might be n bit
touchy. Maybe, Dan, 1t might be worth
while for you TO hang around. Do as
you please about that"
He turned away and went up the
wooden steps to the door of the Red
Dog. The marshal's eyes followed
him solicitously until he disappeared
within then he slipped back into the
alleyway sklrtlng the side Of the build
ing until he reached a window near
the rear.
Westcott closed the door behind him
and took a swift view Of the barroom.
There were not many present at that
hour-only a few habitual loafers play
ing cards. WestcOtt recognized most
Of the faces with a slight feeling Of
relief. Neither Enright nor Beaton
were present, and 1t was his desire
to meet Lacy alone, away from the in
fluence Of these others. He crossed to
the bar.
where's BillT" he asked.
"Back there" and the dispenser Of
drinks inclined his head toward a door
at the rear. go on In"
The fellows manner was civil
enough, yet Westcott's teeth set with n
feeling that he was about to face an
emergency. Yet there was no other
way he must make Lacy talk. He
walked straight to the door, opened 1t,
stepped into the room beyond, and
turned the key In the lock, dropping 1t
into his pocket. Then he faced about.
He was not alone with Lacy Enright
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S/ RAhZ21LL R4RRhGH |
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER VfIf-Hcr kldnappcrs carry
Stella across the Shoshoue desert 10 Sun>rn
valley, "a stronghold Of Pascual Moudrz,
leader Of horse thieves. She is left prisoner
in the hands Of Juan caloras, McndoZ' lieu
tcnHut.
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be Continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-07
w. C.. Rhodes Calls
Wife Overfriendly
With Ex-Husband
Complains of Mother-in-
Laws Long Stay in His
Home; Hastings Couple
Fight for Boys Custody

The precocious conduct of five year
old William Courtiandt Rhodes, details
Of the differences between William
Rhodes jr and his wife, Katherine
Elaine Rhodes, on the subject Of
mothers-i law and the questions Of
the propriety Of a wife's meeting a
divorced husband in New York hotels
were discussed fully in the Supreme
Court at Nyack, yesterday where Jus
tice Tompkins opened the hearing of
the suit of Rhodes for the custody Of
the boy The Rhodeses are prominent
in Hastings society, and the courtroom
was crowded.
The Rhodeses were married in March.
1911. and the husband testified that
since that time, except for d period OF
two years. his wife had insisted tina.
her mother Mrs. Jordan, should Eve
with the couple The resultant loss Of
harmony in the Rhodes household. tho
husband described as "unbearable,' and
at length. he said, he was forced to
demand that his motherin-law seek
other quarters For short tim. be-
said. Mrs. Rhodes had spent days and
nights at a time away from her some.
On March "a last, Rhodes testified,
he arrived al his home in Hastings 70
find moving van backed up to his
front door. with part of the family
furniture already in it and more going
into it every minute. Since that date.
he said, his wife had left him entirely.
Mrs. Rhodes admitted that she had
had frequent meetings with her former
husband, whose name is Kroons, in
New York. They met, she said. to dis
cuss the arrangements for a tombstone
to be erected over the grave of their
child. The first discussion, she said.
had taken place several years ago.
Subsequently, she admitted thev had
frequently met on other occasions al
New York hotels. The tombstone, she
added, had not yet been erected
Mrs. Rhodes said that she was anxi-
Gus to become motion picture actress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-07
Reed Congratulates
Cox OH ''Creat Victory,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. july s-r-o,.,
States Senator J. A. Reed, Of Njsso.,~'a
tonight sent a telegram to C,o,,ar.o,'
Cox Of Ohio CONCENTRATING him unor
his selection as the Democratic pras;
Dental nominee.
The telegram follows:
II send ny sincerest and heart;as.
congratulations to you upon your go.
victory against what seemed 10 he 90
whelmlng odds. congratulate II.
country because | am firmly convinced
that you vail always maintain and do
tcnd Our nation and Will never consor.
to the surrender Of any par, - =.
sovereignty or the abandonment. &c
those treat International policies Of tho
fathers, under which we have achieved
unexampled greatness and power
senator Reed, in a message 10 FL
ward H. Moore, National CON- 80
man from Ohio, Declared the nomin,.
ton Of Governor Cox had s'seat III
Of delight through the Democracy ~
Kansas City which is prophetic Of Vie.
tory M November"
Senator Reed declared he cons;dersd
the nomination of Governor Cox "fror,
every standpoint Of the strongest to.,
could have been made from among ~.
real candidates of the convention"
senator Reed was asked whether
he would support Governor Cox.
We always said was Demo-
crat, ne replied. and declined 70 mako
a further statement
Senator Reed left tonight for Chi.
cago, where he will participate in n.
hearings of the Senate Committee in.
vesrigating Presidential campaig,
expenditures, which viii be resumed
tO-morror.
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Five Are Killed,
Several Injured,
I'm Auto Accidents
Child and Woman Among
MOTOR Victims; Newark
Man Has Stroke While
Driving Car; Hits Pole

Automobile accidents were respon-
tan district yesterday. One child and
a man were killed in Manhattan, an
automoblist died at the wheel Of his
car at Perth Amboy. N. j.; Brooklyn
woman was run over and killed and a
man resident of Glendale, Queens, was
killed by motor truck Several per-
sons were injured
Louis Rejou, six years old, of $50
East Scventy-first Street, was run
down and killed at Second Avenue and
Seventy eighth Street by an auto
owned by the Brooklyn Dairy Products
Company. The machine was driven by
Jacob Nachemofsky, 719 caldwell
Avenue, the Bronx. Nachemofsky is
held at the East Sixty seventh Street
station charged with homicide
Dominick Timbona, fifty, 1914 Christie
Street, was so seriously injured when
motor truck on which he was riding
s4dewiped a lS3d Street crosstown car
at 155th Street, near Edgecombc Ave
nue., that he died in the St Lawrence
Hospital. Charles Scinzaza, thirty
seven, 3O7 East Forty-tifth STREET, who
was riding with Timbona, was INJURED.
The men wer on the running board
whe nthe car and truck collided They
were pinned between the two vehicles.
An automobile owned and driven BY
Samuel EDplinger, sixty, a retired bust
ness man Of 635 Ashford Street, Brook
Ign. ran down and killed Mrs Ida Zine.
siXty-five, sos Cleveland Street. Brook
lyn, at Dumont Avenue and Warwick
Street last night. EDplnger was ar
rested on a charge OF homicide.
Jacob Faf, fifty eight, of Glendale.
Queens, got off a trolley car at Myrtle
Avenue and Tompkins Place shortly
after o'clock yesterday and walked
III front Of a motor truck driven BY
Herman Israel, Of pa Broome Street.
faF died at his home from injuries.
israel was not arrested.
Stricken with apoplexy while he was
driving his car at Perth Ambov.
Charles Z. Toommly. fftv-cignt. Of
Newark, lost control of the machine.
which crashed into a telephone pole.
HIS VIE, sister and sister-in-law, who
We're in the car with him, We're slightly
injured
Lizzie Pappo. seven years old. suf
tered fracture of the left arm and
severe bruises when she was struck bv
motor truck in front OF her home
Az water Street, yesterday. The girl
vas taken to the Gouvernear Hospital.
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Manufacturers Report
Window Glass Famine
Production Season Extended for
Six Weeks Beyond the
Contract Period

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. July eff
the bottom had not dropped out of the
building market the United States to-
day would be experiencing an actual
glass famine beyond parallel, in the
opinion of the directors. meeting here
to-day, preparatory to the annual con-
vention of the National Association of
Window Glass Manufacturers.
1t was asserted that the existing
shortage Of glass. particularly Of com
lnSrcial grades. throughout the United
States and Canada reflects a world
wide situation. The contributing causes
were assigned as follows
Reduction in window glass output
by so per cent in this country during
the war. practically for two years; an
almost total suspension of glassmak-
ing in Europe and SOW recovery;
shortage of labor and decreased pro
duction throughout tho United States"
I. R. Johnston. OF Pittsburgh, secre-
tarytreasurcr of the association dis
cussing the shortage, said virtually all
surplus stocks in the country had been
consumed. This necessitated the ex-
tension Of the production season for
six weeks beyond the contract period
for glas Shaking this year.