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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-04

are now colonels and majors said the doctor, reniniscently-
 Work is Proved.
 And so, this man of broad musical intelligence, made so by American and European study and travel, is here in Bridgeport helping to raise the standard of music. That he has done so, in a large degree, has been proved by the Harvey HubbeH band, which was made through his efforts, Joined with those of MT. Hubbell a public c-spirited man whose hobby is music a high grade organization, no longer a parade body but as good as a symphony orchestra
 There is really little distinction,' ,' says the doctor, between a concert band and symphony orchestra The band is simply an open air symphony organization"
 The doctor is making great strides with the Junior symphony also, com posed of fifty children from 8 10 IS. Their first concert will be given on May 16 in the Masonic hall, and he promises many surprises. And have great hopes for our city, concludes the doctor. At any rate, if it continues the progress it has been making in the past year there is no reason why Bridgeport shouldn't be a music center that will make even New York sit up and take notice."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-04
LUST HOW'' TO DO OVER A
 CEILING

Several readers have asked me to write an article on doing over'' a ceiling, saying that they know how to paper d room but not how to whiten the ceiling.
 Of course the celinigs of a. room cannot be done unless the walls are also to be done over-for the walls are likely to be splashed- The first step is to remove all the portable pieces of furniture from the room; take up rugs and cover the floor with thick layers of newspaper; and throw sheets over any furniture that must remain in the room-
 The next step is to wash off the ceiling with a large sponge wrung fairly dry after being dipped into cold water. If you are tall enough, you can stand on a kitchen table to do this work-thiS is better than a, step ladder because it gives one a larger working area A bowl filled with cold water should also stand on the table so that you can rinse the sponge from time to time without getting down from your elevation. This thorough sponing of the ceiling is necessary, so as to remove dust Gin a kitchen, grease) and peeling of the surface or any old finish which still remains on-
 The third step is to mix the mar esco powder with warm water. Put vessel and add six cups of water to it; stir with stick (don't get it on the hands) until the Jumps have disap peared A brush seven inches in width is necessary to apply this mix ture, and it can also be used to help dissolve the Jumps if the stick is in adeuuate.
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lin, Paris and London. His music was in great demand on the conti- nent, and still is, for that matter.
 Popular in London.
 He makes the proud assertion that he has heard his own music played at the Rrompton Oratory, the most fashionable and exclusive church in London. For, although the doctor has written three operas, he has de- voted much of his time to composing m uSic for church and concert stage.
 At one time, when the doctor was writing music exclusively for Charles Boosey and Co. of London, the larg- est music publishing house in the world, he received an exceedingly fattering offer from the head of the company to become musical editor of the house.
 Dr. Conterno calbled to his father for consent, and his parent, who had served thirty years in the American Navy and was a good American, in tended that his son should be the same, so he cabIed Giovanni to come back at once or he would come over and bring him back! Which ended the doctors career in England.
 Later, Dr. Conterno was professor of music at West Point, and organist there as well. having in charge a choir, as well as instructing and lea ding the band.
 Some of the men whom I taugh
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fieeting glimpses. And yet even they are built of a seriS of fieetin g glimpses of the longed for the de- sired.
 It's pretty difficult to keep the bal ance true between the things that need durability to make them worth while and the things that are all the lovelier because we glimps them only in passing.
 We can't live on mountain tops But to climb to a pinnacle and view ghe panorama of country unfolding beneath it is wonderful
 We can't hold any human relation to it's Dinnacles all the time- Love would be agonizing if it had to re- main eternaMy at concert pitch. But bcause flowers and sunsets and great moments are ours for a mere breath of eternity we find in them a more delicate perfume and a sweeter joy than we can get from the things on which we can lay hands at any mo- ment. Lets not complain when our flowers wilt. Let's believe there are other flowers in the world, and be grateful for the iOy-though heetlng they can bring to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-04
When A Girl Marries A
By Ann Lisle

"Whose?'' I gasped, amazed at her change of venue.
 Whose indeed ?'' smiled Virginia, Your brother's?"
 At that moment I guessed just how ugly a break between Jim and Virginia had been made possible by her indonitadble, short-sighted pride. And I could get some idea of why she and Pat had separated But was so sorry for her that I didn't get angry Instead. I replied quietly:
 ''Its Phoebe's cause as Eluch as NeaIs, Jeanie. She blooming again those two blessed babies-that it's enough to make a grownup ache with yearning to be as ideally happy as they are.''
 you've answered yourself, Anne" interposed Virginia. They are ba- shan't come trailing back to Phoebe now. This isn't good enough. He's unproven. He has nothing to offer but ugly memories of Evvy Mason. And I'm going to protect my little sister, even if your husband doesn't care to. I'm Phoebe's guardian, and she doesn't come of age for over two will last that long, or will he have an ether scalp or two to bring her as a trophy by the time she's free?"
 I leaned back. chagrined. con sciously flushing, trying to keep my eyes steady ana unWdFer1nS. linen became aware of the fixed and steady gaze of a, man a few tables away. He was smiling eagerly, watching me with concern and unnasked interest. For been talking too loud, had given the appearance of quarrel. Then I started to wonder where I had seen the big blonde giant before. He looked familiar. He seemed desperately anx- ious to command an answering smile from me Suddenly he arose and came eagerly to our table.
 ''why, Barbara Anne" he said. Barbara Anne Lee, don't you know me?"
 Carl Eooth." I gasped. utterly amazed. Good old Carl, Of course I haven't forgotten you!"
 And to myself I added: ''Nor the last time I saw yout''
 ITO he continued
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CHAPTER CCLXIx.

On the day after Phoebe and Neal found each other again I decided unf1attering as the simile is-to beard the lion in his den and to have frank talk with Virginia. i couldn't believe in the finality of her quarrel with Jim. At all events. it didn't in clude me. With much of an air of innocence as I could command I tele- phoned Virginia, told her how sorry was she hadn't been able to come to dinner the night before and sug- gested that she lunch with me.
 'Im afraid I can't do that" re- piled Virginia with suavity that ac- cepted my pretense of not knowing that she and Jim were on bad terms But I'd like to see you if you'll meet me downtown.
 '1f it's my party I'll meet you wherever you say.'' I agreed, thank full for small mercies in the form of VirginiAs not including me in her unprecedented quarrel with Jim. But I wondered if Virginia's refusal to come to our house meant an actual break with Jm.
 So we agreed on the time and place. and dawdled through the morning waiting for the event. When I arrived at the appointed place Vir- ginia was already there, punctilious as ever about the precise letter of the law. She led the way to the desir- able window-table that head walters seemed always to have magically in reserve for her. And very graciously she gave me the place facing the room. If only she wouldn't be quite so gracious. I felt that things would be far easier for me. However, as soon as we had ordered took a reso- 1ute plunge into waters that might prove tropical-yet might turn icy.
 Have you heard the story of the routing of Miss Evelyn Mason?'' I asked abruptly
 
 That sounds as if she had been in a battle," said Virginia with elaborate indifference. Isn't this melon iced perfectly
 rYes-and so are you, Jeanie," I laughed, rem meTnbering how Virginia's manner would once have routed" me But I'm going to tell you the story even if you don't clamor to hear
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Laura A Klrkman

Now put on a sweeping cap to pro- tect the hair, and a pair of rubber gloves or heavy leather gloves. and mount the table, Do not work directly over your head ,or the mixture may drop into your eyes; work always at one side, overhead.
 If, when the work is finished, the marks of some old stain or blemish still show, through the coat of white these may be touched up with more of the maresco. The joining of the first coat and second coat that does not extend over the entire ceiling, will not be visable when the ceiling dries. But one coat is, in most cases, suffici- ent
 pound. and fairly large room takes three poundS-So the cost of doing over a ceiling is not expensive if you do the work yourself. There is no need to pay S6 a day or thereaboutS for having work of this sort done by a professional when any woman can do it herself if she thinks she can. list of clothes I should have in my rousseau?
 Answer: Send stamped, self-ad- dressed envelope and I will send you my printed list for .'The Brides Trous- seau and Household Linen"
 Tomorrow-Tnree Egg Suppers.
 All inquiries addressed to Miss Kirk man in care of the '.Emcient House. keeping department will be answered requires considerable time, however, So if personal or quicker reply is desired, a stamped and self addressed envelope must be enclosed with the Suestion--Editor
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it. You see, it discloses the clever ness of my Jinn-and even to his be- loved sister I like to display that at every opportunity"
 Thereupon I related briskIy and with no breaks to give Virginia an opportunity to sfdetrack me the story of Jim's clever handling of Evvy and how he had forced her to realize that she couldn't go through with her spite engagement I ended with a flourish, telling of Evvy's explosion of malice and temper and the inso- lent rudeness with which she had rushed off. leaving her astonished guests behind.
 Since when, Anne. do you relish Jim's well-hnown tendency to - let US say 'amuse himself with the ad- miration of pretty fadies?'' asked Vir- ginia, as concluded my story.
 Jim wasn't amusing hzmsef with Evvy," I retorted. She's nothing to him, as he's proved. But she was clawing at him through poor little Phoebe. And he forced her to see that she couldn't pay the price for her spite"
 Forced her to realize that , he means too much to her to permit of her marrying this handsome and much-sought-after young brother of yours A fine thing for a man to do even if that man is my brother" said Virginia bitterly. Make woman realize that she cares for him when it's too late"
 At the time I was too eager to plead Phoebe's cause to consider what this last sentence of Virginia's might imply about herself. And had Jim to defend.
 But that's all wrong, Virginia It's unfair!" I cried. Jim didn't wake Evvy to vain longing for him, as you seem to imply. He made her conscious of the fact that she'd been making a fool of herself. And she saw that all she wants where the whole crowd of us is concerned is to get rid of us forever
 Its scarcely worth arguing about Evvy Mason isn't interesting to me in the least" said Virginia firmly -"but what does interest me is when you are going to plead the cause Ynu are here to represent ''
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% Lately I am getting very small warts all over my neck, which are very trouble some and make my neck look dirty. Would you please tell me the cause of this and if there is a remedy?
 AnSwer-There are many varieties of these dishguring growths- They are the result of an overgrowth of the parts Of the body. Their cause is not always known. Some varieties are contagious and it may be that all of them are. Tuberculosis of the skin often manifests itself by growths which resemble warts.
 One variety is called 'seborrhoeic wart.'' This growth is beneath the skin and is not properly a wart. It cannot usually be gotten rid of by wart remedies A surgical operation is necessary for their removal. Warts may generally be removed by caus- tics, but care must be exercised to prevent fnjuring the surrounding skin.
 The affected region should be thoroughly washed. A portion of the wart is then cut off with a curved scissors, after which the caustic is ap- piled. Nitrate of silver in pencil form, ethylate= of sodium or glacial acetic acid in liquid form. are favor able remedies. The various -'corn cures" are also effective. A very good application consists of 10 grains of canabis Indica and 30 grains of salicylic acid dissolved in one ounce of collodion, applied with a brush The caustics are used every day as long as may be necessary, after scrap ing off the dead tNsues.
 Operation Best.
 My little girl. 51a years old. has such big tonsils. and it seems to me they trouble her awful this winter I can hear her at nights through the
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When I look at the three massive manuscript volumes which contain our work for the year 1894, confess that it is very difficult for me out of such a wealth of material. to select the cases which are most interesting in themselves, and at the same time most conducive to>a display of those
 peculiar powers for which my friend was famous, As I turn over the pages I see my notes upon the repui- SiVe story of the red leech and the terrible death of Crosby, the banker Here also I find an account of the Addiction tragedy, and the singular contents of the ancient British bar TOW. The famous Smith-Mordmer succession case comes also within. this period and so does the tracking and sassin-an exploit which won for Holmes an autograph letter of thanks from the French President and the Order of the Legion of Honor Each
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PART ONE

ture, and to be conscious that to the huge elemental forces all London was no more than the molehfllS that dot the fields I walked to the window. and looked out on the deserted street The occasional lamps gleamed on the expanse of muddy road and shining pavement A single cab was splash ing its way from the Oxford Street end.
 We'll. Watson. it's us well we have not to turn out tonight" said Holmes laying aside his lens and rolling up the paiinnpsest- i've done enough for one sitting. It is trying work for the eyes So far as can make out 1t is nothing more exciting than an Abbey's accounts dating from the sec ond half of 7he fifteenth century Halloa, halloai halloai Whats this pr
 Amid the droning of the wind there had come the stamping of a horses hoofs. and the long grind of a wheel as 1t rasped against the curb. The
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was very much interested the other day in receiving a pamphlet with the heading: Are Corns Cura- ble?' and the first thing that the pamphlet said was that they were not. This seemed rather a discourag1ng way to begin an article on the cure of corns, but the statement was mod flied later to say that corns are cur able if treated soon enough, and that even in the case of an apparently in- curable corn an enormous improve ment can be made. Besides, as my own chiropodist once said, you nev- CT can tell.
 The first thing to do for any hurt ful corn is to wear shoes that neither press nor rub and that allow the toes perfect freedom. To avoid pres sure on the toes low-heeled shoes are best; pointed toe shoes are never al- lowable under any circumstances.
 The next thing to do is to harden or tougher the feet so as to increase their powers of resistance against pressure. An excellent way to do this is to bathe the feet daily for half an hour in hot salt water This is more effective if the feet are mas saged for a few moments afterwards
 The best thing that can be done with a hard corn on the outside or the foot is to soak the foot until the yellow skin is softened, and then to
  Of course this requires a great deal of care since only the dead skin should be cut. If you try it yourself it will pay you to buy sharp corn knife. These can be purchased in any cutlery store
 When you have taken off the deal skin which, by pressing on a nerve, causes pain, rub the spot with car bofated vaseline or with any oil or emouient. Put wad of soft cotton over this and strap it to the foot with adhesive tape. In my opinion the ready. made corn pads only aggravate matters unless they are reshaped by chiropodist. The idea is to avoid rubbing or pressing on the sore spot. Binding a slice of lemon over the corn at night will sometimes cure it.
 H. Sara E.-The powder cakes be- cause of the dampness in the atmos- phere. If you keep the scalp clean, well ventilated and a good circula- ton in it, the hair will grow. It
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A very narrow loop of the same material may be used to faSten the apron at the sides. This will simplify the question of button-holeS, which are quite difficult to make, especially for the beginner. A flat pearl butt ton, not too small. will be both ser viceable and add a note of trimming on the little apron. The loops are made two and a half inches long and three-quarters of an inch wide. Fold both raw edges toward the center as shown in illustration. then fold in half. One can either haste press this little piece with hot iron. Then overcast with a very fine stitch as shown in illustration No. 2.
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The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez> FahF oaa

of these would furnish a narrative, but on the whole I ann of opinion that none of them unioeS so many singular points of interest as the episode Aof Yoxley Old Place, which includes not only the lamentable death of young Willoughby Smith. but also those sub seqrent developments which threw so curious a, light upon the causes of the crime
 It was s wild, sempestuous night, towards the close of November. Holmes and I sat together in silence all the evening, he engaged with a powerful lens deciphering the remains of the original inscription upon pa1impseSt, I deep in recent treatise upon surgery. Outside the wind howfed down Baker Street while the rain beat fercely against the win dows It was strange there. in the very depths of the town. with ten miles of mans handiwork on every side of us. to feel the iron grip of Ma
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Sew loops on the front piece with a double thread, sewing with small strong stitches in the position indi- cated in sketch.
 After cutting the pockets and hem ming them across the top. stamp. carefully, a tiny design. The same design that is used in the front of the apron might be used for the pockets, also. if it is not too large. But using different designs will prove very at tractive. If you have not already worked a design in stitch .yo11 will be surprised to find how easily can be done and how effective it really is. The simple cross-stitch tte shown in sketch No. 3.
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cab which I had seen had pulled up at our door.
 What can he want?' I ejaculated, as a man stepped out of it.
 Want? He wants us. And We, my poor Watson, want overcoats and era vats and goloshes. and every aid that man ever invented to fight the wealth CT. Wait 8 bit, though, There's the cab off again. There's hope yet. He'd have kept 1t If he had wanted us to come. Run down, my dear fellow, and open the door, for all virtuous folk have been long In bed"
 When the light of the hall lamp fell upon our midnight visitor. I had no difficulty In recognizing him. It was young Stanley Hopkins. a promising detective, in whose career Holmes had several times shown a very prac- teal interest,
 ''Is he In ?" he asked. eagerly,
 Come up. my dear sir.'' said Holmes voice from above. q hope
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Flowers And Plants
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX
An Authority on the Puzzles of Ro- nance and the Love Problems
 of Girls.

"Of course. plants wear better" said Dorothy. but I'd rather have . flowers
 Flowers won't last more than a care" insisted Gertrude And a plant might dress up your room for a month"
 But I'd rather have flowers re- peated Dorothy helplessly, and with the air Of gropinG for just the right word to make it clear. II love them while they do last if it's only a day. They're sweet and graceful and frag- rant and I can arrange them in twos or dozens or any other way l hke. They're amiaible and suit themselves to me. But plant just is. It holds up it's head independently, and be- yond giving it drink cant do a thing for it.
 What a notion!" rallied Gertrude. Think all a plant would do to make your room bright. You'd have 1t long time. You'd get so much bene- it from it Tell your aunt you'll take a plant for your Easter present Really you'll not regret it. It will give you so much pleasure
 ~No." insisted Dorothy stubo " and still as if she couldn't find any way of accounting for herself. II like waiting on the flowers l hke just having them a little whfie and loving them while they last. It's
  tantly friendly to a plant for a month"
 ..You're certainly, not practicaf'-
 70 I don't want to be-not about
 And I'm inclined to agree with Dorothy. Suppose a sunset doesn [ IastP It may have glow of splen- dor as it fades in the evening sky. which offer sheer beauty to the eve and a moment of rare loveliness to the soul "clouds at sunset may be far more durable and it may also he pleasa mt 10 look at. But il cant give the heart and soul the lift and lit of the fading sunset glow r@--oe numbered in moments
 Nomentsi wonder if we are grateful enough for the glorious mo- ments which come to us as we go along through drab days9 I wonder if we aren't all to practical about beauty. Don't we insist on putting in n time clause and measuring beauty in a fashion to deprive it of its deep est meanings2
 Durability is splendid We must respect things for their wearing quail tiles We must build our lives on a foundation of stability Friendship and love need something more than
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Can l Help You? By Jean Buchanan
Candfed Orange Peel.

Candfed Orange Peel.
 Dear Mrs Buchanan: I have found woman and the Home" of great use to me, especially the recipes and household hints, but have never no ticed n recipe for candfed orange peel Win you kindly print one in your col- umne .C
 l like candied orange peel crisp without the soft white portion of tfae peel left on- I boil the orange peef- ing for three hours and then with . spoon scrape every bit of the white away and cut the yellow rind into strips Make syrup of granalated sugar and water and the Sinest bit of salt. and add the orange peel. When 1t has become so thick that you are sure that in another second the syrup will crysta1ixe back into sugar, pour out on platter on which Is spread some granulated sugar. As it becomes cool, stir through the mixture with fork and the strips of orange pee, will come apart as the sugar hardens- Various amounts of sugar. of course. are necessary for different amounts of peeling. Afer you have made it once you will be able to judge correctly. The first time you win probably make more syrup than you need