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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
To-DAY'S INsTAILNfENT

"I should have followed him through the open window if I had been stronger. As it was I rang the bell and reused the house. It took me some little time, for the bell rings in the kitchen and the servants all sleep upstairs. l shouted, however and that brought Joseph down, and he reused the others. Joseph and the groom found marks on the bed outside the window, but the weather has been so dry lately that they found it hopeless to follow the trail across the grass. There's a place, however, on the wooden fence which skirts the road which shows signs, they tell me, as if some one had got over, and had snapped the top of the ing to the local police yet, for thought I had best have your opinion first.''
 This tale of our clients appeared to have an extraordinary effect upon Sherlock Holmes. He rose from his chair and paced about the room in uncontrollable excitement.
 "Misfortunes never come single" said Phelps. smiling though it was evident that his adventure had some what shaken him.
 You have certainly had your share" said Holmes. Do you think you could walk around the house with me?"
 "Oh, yes, I should like a little sun shine. Joseph will come. too-'
 And I also" said Miss Harrison
 "I am afraid not" said Holmes, shaking his head. "I think I must ask you to remain sitting exactly where you are"
 The young lady resumed her seat with an air of displeasure- HeI brother. however. had joined us and we set off all four together. We pass ed round the lawn to the outside of the young dipiomatist's window. There were. as he had said. marks upon the bed, but they were hopelessly blurred and vague. Holmes stopped over them for an instant. and then rose Shrugging his shoulders
 'I don't think any one could make much of this g said he. Let us 20 round the house and see why this particular room was chosen by the burglar. should have thought those
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

companying us down to the station and seeing us into our carriage he calmly announced that ne had no In tention of leaving Woking-
 There are one or two small points which I should desire to clear up be- fore I go," said he. Your absence, MT Phelps, will Tn some ways rather assist me. Watson, when you reach London you would obESe me by drlV- ing at once to Baker Street with our friend here, and remaining with him until I sec you again. It is fortunate that you are old school fellows. as you must have much to talk over MT. Phelps can have the spare bed room tonight, and I will be with you in time for breakfast. for there is a train which will take me into Waterloo at eight"
 "But how about our investigation in London asked Phelps. ruefully.
 We can do that tomorrow l think that just at present l can be or more iInm mediate use here"
 You might tell them at Briarbrae that I hope to be back tomorrow night" cried Phelps. as we began to move from the platform.
 'I hardly expect to go back to Briarbrae," answered Holmes. and waved his hand to us cheerily as we shot out from the station.
 Phelps and I talked it over on our journey, but neither of us could de- wise a. satisfactory reason for this new development.
 "I suppose he wants to find out some clue as to the burglary last night, if a burglar it was For my self, I don't believe it was an ordi- nary thief
 What is your own idea, then?'
 Upon my word, you may put it down to my weak nerves or not, but I believe there is some deep political intrigue going on around me, and that for some reason that passes my understanding my life is aimed at by the conspira tors. It sounds high flown and absurd, but consider the factsi Why should a thief try to break in at a bedroom window. where 'fnere could be no hope of any plum der. and why should he come with long knife in his hand2"
 "You arc sure it was not house. breakers jimmy"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
BRIDE AND GROOM"
 TO BE REPEATED BY
 EPWORTH LEAGUE

The three act play entitled Bride and Groom, which was so successful ly given by Washington Park Epworth league, is to be again presented un- der the auspices of the Bridgeport Group of Epworth Leagues on Thurs day and Friday evenings, April fl and Is, at Washington Park Nj. E. church
 Capacity audiences witnessed this roaring comedy at its last presenta- tion and upon popular demand it has been decided by the committee in charge to again offer the play. The Trinity orchestra has been secured to furnish the music on Thursday even ing and the members of the Bridge port Group orchestra will play on Friday evening.
 The list of characters in the cast is as follows: Chloe Tollerton. the bride, Mildred Shey; Ray Bancroft. the groom, Robert Baines; Andy Du- senberry, bachelor. Thomas Carpen- ter; Jerry Cronin, butler, Chris. wesche; Sad Eyed Wallace crook. Harold Gray; Officer Hem, cop, sam uel Goodwin; Eudora Dodge, old maid. Bessie Hotchkiss; Kathleen Cronin. wife of Jerry, Norma, Goulden; Elm maline Diggs, the kid, Frances Gull lerton; Maggie, the maid, Berta Gull fnr on
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
Oratorio Society Scores Another
 Stupendous Success

'Io human hearts such sweetness she
 imparteth'-
 Streaks of blue and bright vermil-
 Hon.
 These two lines taken from. re- spectiveIy, "The New Iife'' and "Hia- watha's Wedding Feast given last night in the High school auditorium, describes the musical effect in color of the concert
 This may be an irregular way of reviewing a. concert of the import ance of that given by this very ex- Ce1leDt society. but the excuse of do- ing the usual thing unusually can be only that the usual thing was done quite unusually.
 First, the chorus is so wonderfully trained by DrArth,1r NIeeswho shows his pleasure in the results achieved, that it is difficult to find words that will just fit the function. All the adjectives in the dictionary, no mat ter how resp1endent, would not exag- gerate in describing the beauty of a concert given by our own Oratorio society. Credit cannot all be given to Dr. Mees. for no matter how good the workman. if his tools are imper- feet. the work cannot be perfection. Neither can all credit be given to the society, for if the worker is not good craftsman, his work will not be worthy.
 HonorS to Both.
 So to the two-the master and the chorus-must go undivided honors.
 It is rather difficult to describe technically last nights performance. Suffice it to say that the works moved with smoothness and precision, the chorus rose as one to the directors baton; the tone was perfect: pianis- simo-that test of all good chorus work-waS fine-spun and delightful; bass. deep-toned and resonant, as it should be.
 Particularly noteworthy were the Women's chorus in the Second Son. nett after the First Intermezo of the first work The theme was especial ly beautiful. and this excerpt furnish ed one of the concerts more engaging moments.
 Also notable was the work of the Foys' chorus, whose fresh young
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

Miss Springtime's attraction lies for the most part in her youth, and if she is a wise lass she sets store by that precious gift that is hers only for a time and eschews those habili- ments, however fashionable, that are too subtly sophisticated.
 When Miss Manhattan or Miss Sub urb or Miss anybody else is young in springtime she can think of no place where she would rather be on @ clear, cool night than at the dance. And she trips the light fantastic toe in a provocative frock of her fancy.
 No more than does one swallow make a spring does 8, gown develop all of the formal costume. There are the slippers, the hose, the dainty ac- cessories. and, oh, any number of things to consider, among which neither last not least is the wrap that Miss Manhattan will wear to and from the dance.
 Tafcta is one of the materials to which Fashion has given an almost undivided affection for two years, and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
THE NAVAL TR EATY

larger window of he drawing-room and dining room would have been more attractive.
 ''They are more visible from the road,'' suggested MT. Joseph Harri- son.
 'tAh, yes, of course. There is a door here which he might have at tempted. What is it for?''
 ''Lt is the side entrance for trades people. Of course it is locked at night''
 Have you ever had an alarm like this before?"
 "Never,'' said our client.
 Do you keep plate in the house, or anything to attract burglars ?''
 Nothing of value.''
 Holmes srolled round the house with his hands in his pockets and a negligent air which was unusual with him
 By the way said he to Joseph Harrison, 'you found some place, I understand, where the fellow scaled the fence. Let us have a look at tbati''
 The plump young man led us to a spot where the top of one of the wooden rails had been cracked A small fragment of the wood was hanging down. Holmes pulled it off and examined it critically. night? It looks rather old, does it not?"
 Well. possibly so-"
 There are marks of any one Jumping down upon the other side No. fancy we shall get no help here. Let us go back to the bedroom and talk the matter over"
 Percy Phelps was walking very slowly, leaning upon the arm of his future brother-In-laH-. Holmes walked swiftly across the lawn. and we were at the open window of the bedroom long before the others came up.
 Miss Harrison" said Holmes. speaking with the utmost intensity of manner, you must stay where you are all day Let nothing prevent you from staying where you are all day. It is of the utrnos importance"
 'Certainly if you wish it. Mir. Holmes" said the girl in as;onish- ment-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
By A. Conan Doyle

"Oh, no, it was a knife. I saw the flash of the blade quite distinct ly.''
 ssBut why on earth should you be pursued with such animosity
 "Ah, that is the question"
 Well, if Holmes takes the same view, that would account for his ac- ton. would it not? Presumins that his hands upon the man who threatened you last night he will have gone a long way towards finding who took the naval treaty. It is absurd to suppose that you have two enemies, one of whom robs you, while the other threatens your life.''
 "But Holmes said that he was not going to Briarbrae.'
 q have known him for some tfne," said I, but I never knew him do any thing yet without very good reason" and with that our conversation drifted off on to other topics
 But it was a weary day for me. Phelps was still weak after his long illness. and his misfortunes made him querulous and nervous. In vain I endeavored to interest him in Af- tons. in anything which might take his mind out of the groove. He would always come back to his lost treaty, wondering, guessing, speculat- ing as to what Holmes was doing, what steps Lord Holdhurst was talk ing, what news we should have in the morning. As the evening wore on his excitement became quite pain ful.
 "You have implicit faith in Hofrnes?" he asked.
 "I have seen him do some remark able things
 "But he never brought light into anything quite so dark as this2
 ooh. yes; I have known him to solve questions which presented few CT clues than yours"
 s.But not where such large interests are at stake ?''
 "I don't know that. To my cer- tain knowledge he has acted on be- half of three Of the reignine houses of Europe in very vital matters
 Tomorrow-The Naval Treaty. con- cIuded- -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
HEALTH TALK.

Under the renovation of the Atlas Turkish Baths the tranSient hotel trade is welcome but the real merit of the establishment today lies in its health giving and curative proper ties. It is the intent and purpose of every one connected with the baths to treat the patrons from a courteous and scientific standpoint.
 Men and women alike on their re- spective bathing days are sought as regular patrons. Particular atten- ton is being given 10 the diagnosis and treatment Of ailment- Incident ally the baths are doing the best bus mess of the year at this time and this in a large measure is attributed to the fact that the regular and the transient trade alike is treated with the utmost consideration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

this spring rumor says that her love is not waning. Rather it is growing by the hour. and it is being called upon to perform many services of which it never thought before.
 There was that time not so very long ago, when it was considered ap- propriate for the street and for in formal wear at the evening home. Now it has enlarged its repertoire, and in the guise of an evening gown graces the ballroom floor and goes stil further and fashions the formal wrap.
 Color plays an invaluable role in tho beauty of the spring costumes, and wondrousiy lovely is the wrap in the picture, blue on the outside and lined in delicate lavender, the com- bination suggestive of an early twi- light. And of course the wrap is a "wrappy' one, high and drap as to collar, fastening not at the girdle, nor with loops, but tying at the throat with ends of self material
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

It is really next to impossible to define that certain quality that, for want of better name, is known as charm that contributes so largely to milady':s success and has throughout the ages since the world was young.
 Instinctive was the femininity that Cleopatra did not scruple to use. Helen of Troy, unconsciously perhaps, employed the same methods and the world was set on fire. Mary Stuart Marie Antoinette, Madame Pompadour, de MonteSpan and all the rest of the women from the ten til now who have torn mems hearts and turned mems heads have been the sometimes unforturate-possess of that indefinable mething. There is not much tangible on which to build up an explanation. Charm is charm when it charms. That is about all that can be said about it-that and the fact that it is as individual and varied feminine nature itself Every little lady has a charm all her own.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
MRS. PULITZER ROBBED.

Paris, April 13-Nfrs. Joseph Pulitzer, widow of the American pub fisher, and her companion, Miss Maud Alice Macarow, were victims of robbery on a train on it's way from Cannes to Paris last night, says the continental edition of the Daily Mail. Miss Macarow awoke during the night and saw man fumbling at her baggage. He fled, dropping a jewel case but carrying with him very valuable gold clock.
 Miss Macarow pursued the intruder down the corridor of the car but he eScaDe0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
WEST END.

Those who have read 'The Blue Noon by David Ande erson. and those who have net. will be fiockng to the West End tteater to see an excellent dramatization of this new novel It is a story of the pearl fishers of the Wabash flats of Indiana in the late forties, a reckless. dangerous breed of river men. Their mode of life and their strange occupation. out of which develops a romance crowded with a6- tion. charged with mystery, vital with drama and ennobled with true hero ism, is all portrayed with satisfying realism
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

lyrics were written by Mir. Marion himself which is a sufficient guaran- tee of the worth of the offering.
 The cast. which is unusually large one. is rep1e:e with the best of singers. dancers. musicians and com ed;ans. and includes such well known favori;es as Emil (Jazz) Casper. the Bert Williams of burlesque; Will H. Ward a clever eccetric comedian; Byron Brothers Sake Band. of seven artistic musicians: Inez De Verdier. the blonde prima donna: George Mack Rose Bernard. Myrtle Franks,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
COMEDY ASSURED IN
 COMING BURLEsQUE

What has been acknowledged to be the most elaborate scenic production appearing on the Columbia Circuit this season is booked for a three days
 enca cement at the Park theatre next week. commencing with a matinee performance on Thursday that is Dave Marion's Own Company. which will present q two act musical revue in fourteen scenes, entitled. The Land of Impossible" The book and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
.,fARY, COMING BACK.

In response to the unprecedented demand Of local playgoers,. Manager Shea. of the Park theatre, has com pleted arrangements with Geo. M- Conan. whereby return engagement of the delightful musical comedy, Mary" has been booked for three days, beginning Thursday. May g. The very same company of comedians which made such q decided hit here last November. will he seen again in this fast-movinE Conan master-pro- duction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
E. B.

Albert Dwinell, Spellman and Haz- gard. an exceptionally clever dancing team, Jack Honeywell and a chorus of two dozen pretty and dashing chor- uS girls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

The air pressure at 5000 feet is so per cent of what it is at sea level, that is. from eleven to twelve pounds per square inch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

The meeting of the tire dealers of Bridgeport which was to have been held last night has been postponed until tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13
BETTER OBTAIN PASSPORTS.

Clerk Frank P. Munich of the Nat uralization court has been informed by the passport division of the De- partment of State that although this country no longer requires passports for leaving upon a visit to Europe, that travellers will do well to obtain them just the same for the foreign countries as a general thing still re- uuire them for admittance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-13

Copyright, 1921, by Harper 6 Bros. Published by special arrangement with the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
Near East Relief
Will Ask Farmers
to Give Corn

The commission Of Near East Re-
lief will have a corn campaign this
year in November. A. Gorrell has
been appointed chairman Of the WORK
in Audrain County. There will be q
sub-chairman in each community to
havecharge Of the work. The elevator
in each community win be asked 10
act as a receiving station for the corn.
The farmers will beasked to contrib
ute from one bushel of cOrn to any
amount.
It is hoped hat the corn can be
collected and shipped from New
Orleans by the last Of November.
Governor Hyde, Jewell Mayes and
H. j. Waters of the Kansas City STAR
who was reared near Mexico, II
among the prominent men fostering
the movement, =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
New Battery Ser
vice Co. VIII Open
In Mexico Shortly

The Audrain Battery Sevice Co, of
which L. K. Dick and L. E. Peck are
owners and p~ropiretOrs, will open
within a few days in the Lucky build
ing in the room just west Of the new
Hoxsey Garage onwest Liberty street.
They are both experienced automobile
men and know battery work thor
oughly.
While they viii represent the West
inghouse Batteries here their station
will be for service on all makes of
batteries. They come highly recon-
mended and the Ledger joins in well
coming them to Mexico. They will
have a thorough modern establish
ment and give Mexico big city SER
vice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
Grade School Stu
dents to See M. M.
A. Games Free

All grade school students viii be ad
mitted free to Missouri Military Aca-
DENY football games played here this
winter if they attend the games in
groups or as schools accompanied by
an instructor.
The idea is to interest the student
in going to football games to the same
degree they attend basketball games
Last year was the first year that Nc
MILAN High School played football
and for this reason students in ward
schools have never shown much in
terest in football. Major Strock be-
lieves that by admitting the students
without charge they will learn to
enjoy the game and will acquire the
habit of attending both high school
and academy games.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06

Quite a large and appreciative aud
fence enjoyed the musical given Mon
day evening at the Christian Church
by the Monday Music Club. The
quartet composed of Mrs. C. r. Gibbs,
Mrs. Chas. Luckie, Mr.. Sappington
and Mr. Wagner sang LEAD Gently
Light" The voices blended beauti-
fully. Mrs. Gibbs sang a solo in her
usual pleasing manner. It is needless
to speak of the skill of Miss Brooks
as an organist. She always delights
her audience. The duet, ooh That We
Two Were Maying," rendered by Mrs.
Stallings and Mrs. Henderson, showed
careful selection. The applause of the
audience showed the merit of Mrs.
Henderson's solo, Sunset" Miss Van
Ness sang two very pretty selections,
ably accompanied on the violin by Mrs.
Jesse. Mrs. O'Rear and Miss Maude
Wallace each gave a difficult organ
solo. Miss Vera Rutter gave two
clever readings, which added variety
to the program. Miss Pitcher of Har-
din,whose merit we all know,gave two
difficult viloin solos. Another difficult
number was rendered by Miss Banks
at the organ and Mrs. Snoddy at the
piano. This required great skill to
produce harmony. Exceptional ability
and talent was displayed by all. The
selections of the evening were chosen
from American composers and writ
ers..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
May Get Special

Harrison Brown is home from Coll
umbia where he Witnessed Missouri
defeat Oklahoma Saturday by a score
of SO to O. Brownie" is so enthused
he is planning tosecure a combination
s~leeperand dining car to take a party
of Missouri rooters from this city to
Lawrence to see Missouri take the
Jayhawkers into camp Thanksgiving
Day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
County Court in Session.
The Audrain County Court was in
session Monday.
To Marry Thursday.

Garrett Maddox, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood Maddox, well known in
Mexico, who resides in st. Louis, is to
be married next Thursday to Miss
Marjorie Cooper, Of Webster Groves.
Miss Mary Buckner, of this city, a
cousin of the bridegroom will attend
the wedding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
LIN. Fritch of Laddonia was a Mex
leo visitor Friday.
Here With Zims.

R. D. Kirkpatrick and wife Of JEFF
ferson City have moved to Mexico to
make their home. Mr.. Kirkpatrick,
who is a registered pharmacist, is con-
nected with Zims Rexall Store. The
Ledger joins in welcoming them to
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
viii Hold Another Contest.

The Mems Glass of the Mexico
Methodist Church will hold another
attendance contest with the Mems
Glass of the Fulton church starting
October 10th. The Fulton church won
the first contest held several months
ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
Chamber of Commerce Moves.

The Chamber Of Commerce moved
it's office from the Ledger building to
the John Beal building Monday.
Workmen will start work at nee re-
modelling the room in the Ledger for
the new business ogice of this publica-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
schools SHOW Improvement.

Ed G. Offutt spent several days this
week visiting the rural schools in Sal
ing township. In all Of the nine schools
in the township he found that some
money had been spent on improve
ments. About $1,000 had been spent
at the strother School in Wilson
Township for 4 basement and fur
mace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06

Miss Anna Bledsoe was hostess this
week for the Tuesday Evening Club
The extra guests were Miss Smith of
New Mexico and Miss Alexander of
Laddonia. After a very enjoyable
social hour delicious refreshments
wereserved by the hostess.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06

Monday afternoon Mrs. 0 FL. Brown
gave a line party complimentary to
Mrs. Geo. Wigs of Marshaltown, Ia.
The guests included: Mrs. Fred Kent,
Mrs. Ernest Garrett, Mrs. w. J. Por-
awski and Mrs. Wiggs. After the
show dainty REFRESHMENTS were served
the guests at NARROW & Cox's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06
Fire Does Little Damage.

The fire department was called to
the home of R. M. Jones near the
Church of the Nazarene Saturday af-
ternoon. The house is owned by the
Church of the Nazarene. The fire was
nut out in a short time with little dam
age to the property.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-10-06

Tuesday evening the Young Peoples
Missionary Society of the Methodist
Church met at the home of Miss Lulu
Grier on East Jackson street. AT a
late hour dainty refreshments were
served.