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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
POIT'S.

She masqueraded as one of the SO ciaI elect and although she didn't re- aIize it, she was the real aristocrat Hiding her identity as a plain mllh- ner, she climbed to brilliant heights and while poised in her high position little did she realize how near the crash was untiI-this fascinating drama must be seen at Polls to find out how this beautiful plebian girl overcame her many difficulties See ing Clara, Kimba1l Young in straight From Paris constitutes about one Of the most crowded hours imaginable.
 The vaudeville bill which opened yesterday is headed by Musical Bits the big Maddock production carrylng g 10 people This is a very tuneful of fering and is beautifully staged. Lll- Han Barnard, a. statuesque Southern beauty. sings syncopated songs with marked success Valda, a dainty dan seuse. danced her way last night into the good graces of the audience Stanley & Caffrey, acrObatic dancers were a speedy pair. DeArmo, com edv iuggler and Pathe News with some interesting pictures of the S!nn Feiners in Ireland complete the bill:
 sReputation" the photo-dramatlc sensation, starring Priscilla Dean comes to Polls for four days begin- ming Sunday night and on Monday Toto. the worlds most famous clown and the funniest of all comedians, heads the vaudeville bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
Z7o Ine Theatres
PLAZA.

PLAZA.
 Wanda Fiawley in her latest Real art play, 'fThe Outside Woman is the feature picture at the Plaza the tre the last half of rhis week. It is adapted from the stage success, All Night Long, by Philip Bartholomae, and is one of the best vehicles in which this former Cecil B. De Mile star has ever appeared. Dorothy was a bride of a month and just couldn't t see why her husband had to tear him. self away and go to work The pro- duction is an excellent one
 Lea Herrick and Vaughn Godfrey present Roger Grey and a. company of twenty beauties in an entirely diff ferent hour and a half musical revue. Edith Thayer, the captivating little singer who scored such a hit the first half is presenting a wonderful num- Der, "Gianina Mia and was solidly appIauded last night The whole act is replete with snappy dancing and Roger Grey has some very funny new bits. Other features complete the bill.
 Whats Your Reputation Worth ?' is the big seven-act Vitagraph super feature booked for Sunday at the Plaza It stars Corinne Griffith.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
Queer Quip Questionnaire!

When Thomas A. Edison made out his series of questions as test for employees he started something The Jokesmiths of the press are giving questions air at a rapid clip and the end is not in sight. A series of humorous questions shown on the registers laughing success in thea tres everywhere This season of the year is examination time for school pupils. Perhaps they, as well as s'Edison'' questions found on random here and there in the public prints: Why is the answer to a question? If a corset cover covers corset, what does a corset cover?
 When a bottle is opened is it call ing it's Daddy when it says Pop D. Vaudeville News
 What precious metals are used for making hash?
 What great man first said 'I love my wife, but oh, you kid?"
 How old was Mary's little lamb ?- New York World.
 Is Aesop a fable?
 What makes wild women wild? Why are censors ?-'Topics of the Day. Films.
 How old is Ann?
 What are the dimensions of a ba- thing sut? Why do they let George do it?- Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
 Who discovered the use of rouge, and why?
 Why is a mousta che2
 Who was Pan. What did he han dle? ?-Westfield (N. J.) Leader.
 What does a movie screen?
 Why hasn't a vest sleeves?
 Why does a r9@s ter carry a comb |? Rutgers.
 Why is work?
 Why are straw hats?
 Who fed Venus ?-Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette.
 Who's looney now?
 Why is a poor fish?
 Why is there a hole in a dough nut ut?-Savannah News.
 Why aren't pretze1s made straight ? Did you ever see a. peanut stand? Who said the moon is made of green cheese e?-NaShville Banner Is a cut price cut?
 Why does a photopIay?
 Why is snoring g?-N. Y. U Alum nus.
 What's the use?
 If eventually, why not now?
 Is there reason ?-Washingtor Post.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
WEST END

Many theatregoers have fallen un- der the spell of Indiana Saltwater since Martha Morton, one of Amerf- ca's few highly successful dramatists, gave Her Lord and Master to the spoken stage, with Fife shannon as the original Indiana. This famous and enthralling comedy drama now has been visualized as an Alice Joyce Nitagraph production and will be shown at the West End theatre to- night. The combination of a power full photo-drama of strong emotional appeal and Alice Joyce in the stellar role is a notable one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
Amusement Calendar
\ DAILY FEATURE.

 0 A a nakin develop headner
  Woman Feature  in
   Orchestra directed Charles
  q
  
  a o o 
  15 g.
  a O q ',
  Arabian
  H J.  "Codles Men" story or a k Feaur at swimming n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

If there is to be a next war we | favor one between Russia and Fur key?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Belasco is planning a revival of The Easiest Way" Frances Stars s big hit. Joseph Kilgour, picture 'heaVN.'' will star.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10
EMPIRE

s"The Marriage of Wm-Ashe," star ring May Allison. will be the feature attraction at the Empire theatre to- day This new Metro production is announ-ed by competent authorities to be one of the outstanding dramat- ic pictures of the year, and one of the best in which the star, Miss Ali son, has yet been seen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

And we think this custom should be instituted on Broadway?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

What's the use? If eventually, why not now? Is there a reason 2-Washinetor Post.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Who's 1ooney now?
 Why is a poor fish?
 Why is there a hole in a dough nut 2-Savannah News
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

What does a movie screen? Why hasn't a vest sleeves? Why does a rG@k ter carry a comb ?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Is cut price cut? Why does a photopIay? Why is snoring ?-N. Y. U. Alum
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Why is work? Why are straw hats? Who fed Venus ?-Ft. Wayne naI-Gazette
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Why aren't pretzels made straight |? Did you ever see a peanut stand? Who said the moon is made of green cheese Nashville Banner
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-10

Who discovered the use of rouge, and why?
 Why is a mousta che?
 Who was Pan. What did he ham, de e?-Westfield (N. J.) Leader
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-06-10
come back with your"

All COIuS DICK Win OuT
The womani Who could he mean
but the same girl who had been wait
ing In the saloonf 1 had ventured al
ready too far to draw back / must
take yet another chance, an answer.
Not with me; that would be too
risky. She Is here, though"
Good enough. That means money.
Let's go In"
He pushed past, and y followed, to-
tally unable TO determine In my own
mind what to do. The fellow In the
darkness evidently mistook me for
some one of the gang. His confidence
In my identity as Charlett might win
me entrance-but what them That l
was not Charlett would certainly be re-
vealed by the first CLEAN of light, and
l would be helpless. l was alone, IN
armed, and these fellows, beyond ques-
ton, were engaged liz a desperate
game. I am sure l should never have
ventured II had not my companion
suddenly turned and grasped my
sleeve.
"You saw Mendez, of courseY'
Sure"
"And he vouched for her; ne says she
is all rightf"
"He chose her; that ought to be
enough"
Hi, l suppose so, but even Men
dez has made mistakes. Here's the
door"
He raped lightly, his fingers still
gripping my sleeve in a gasp of friend.
ship. l could have broken away, and
ran for 1t, but something mysterious
Eeld me, some odd fascination of dan.
ger. I saw nothing, heard nothing, yet
had an instructive feeling that a mar.
row wicket had opened In the door,
through which our dim outlines were
being scrutfnfzed. I held my breath
expectantly.
who is therer| the voice was a
mere whisper, so close as to startle me
"Gaspar Wine" was the answer, in
the same low tona. -168."
"What wordr'
"Cervantes."
But there are two Of you"
"oh, this is ons of us. It's all right
Juan TIL vouch for him"
The fellow inside grumbled some
thing IN tndistinguishable Spanish. bu'
opened the door silently, just fal
enough for us to slip through one at {
time. 4 felt Wine press past me, anC
was aware that the guard closed ant
barred the door, but could see nothing
not ever my own hand before my eyes
A latch clicked softly. and a din
ray of light broke in upon us from &
revealed passage beyond. 1t vas Sc
faint as to scarcely render features Wis
ible, and, as my coat collar was still
u%pturned. l pressed forward close be
hind Wine without discovery. l coulC
perceive something of the fellow now
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a rather squat figure, concealed by a
long, shapeless ~raincoat, wearing a
closely trimmed beard, and horn spec
tacles. His features were clearly for
eign, yet failed to bespeak the fighting
type. l placed him as a theorist, a
professor. perhaps, In some small COL
legs.
But my thoughts we're not so occu-
pied with my guide as with the prob
lem Of how I was to escape from him.
] dare not 90 On into the presence Of
others, where discovery that I was not
Charlett would be immediate. At any
cost I must AVOID such e1~posure--but
how7 The place IN which we were
gave me little inspiration. l. wss a
low passage-~sy, inclosed by rough
board walls. instantly driving home
upon me the impression that II had
been constructed Scr the very purpose
for which IL was now being utilized
a secret entrance 10 prevent any CLEAN
Of light from being e without. This
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CHAPTER III.

/ stood as though paralyzed. with
n foot uplifted. a hand pressed
against the wall, unable to move.
There was nothing / could do to avert
discovery, NJ place In which / could
crouch in hiding. The newcomer moved
swiftly, knowing his way through the
darkness, and I had scarcely oppor-
tunity to even glance backward when
ne rounded the corner and bumped In
60 me.
What the h-Hfr he exclaimed.
startled at the encounter. why, d-n
IL, ChaFlett, what are you slouching
here forf You're Chariett, amt your
Yes" I muttered. the assent actually
frightened out Of me; then added
lamely, II couldn't remember the sig.
nal"
The fellew laughed softly, releasing
his grip on my coat
IF you attended more meetings
you'd be letter perfect he said. his
English without an accent. where
have you been the last month-out OF
town.
an Washington" I veutured, pray
ing the swift answer might suffice.
"ch, ! see" more heartily. $50 you
were the sent7 Did the wom-
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cTo BE CONTINUED
eee-HuntIno prontabI, eu,n,,

ses-Hunting Profitable Business.
~ The Swamps Of Florida the hunt
ing OF bee trees" Is n profitable busi-
ness Record OF Wild honey deposits
Of more than 800 pounds in hollow
trees has been noted. The trees are
located by hunters who follow the
night OF the bees. II requires keen
eyesighi and a compass.
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helpless. / was blinded, and 10 tightly
grsspod at the throat as 10 be nearly
stranShd. ] only dimly realized that
my snraihnt was a man, his grip that
OF a st~Dt. Then, TO my surprise, the
fellow laughed oddly, swapping cot his
Light. and releasing his grip.
Wei, II this don't beat h-Il," he
said, in the tone Of cheerful disgust
Come IN here and let me look you
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CHAPTER ".
/ Become ! weiLkrovyn rbIs,

The sudden, unanticipated attack.
the burst Of dazzling light In my eyes,
rendered me for the moment utterly
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-06-10

Ing remained for me TO do except agree
to his blind proposition.
That's mighty handsome OF you.
What's the fgureT"
"A million r. enthusiastically. wait
until ] get n chance to explain the
plan II looks like Providence had Just
handed us out the money"
why not explain the scheme 10
me"
mot now; there amt time" He
glanced at his watch, "and besides, for
all | know, some guy might be listen
ing In 10 what we say. You zee there
IS a bunch o hell-cats in there waiting
for me to give them Il song and dance.
I'm the big end right now, but I've got
10 sing low until I'm sure what word
these guys have got from Washington.
After that I'll know how to trim sail.
You walt until ! come back, DAILY, and
then Wen plan this thing Out. You
think I'm aiming to play fCir, don't
your
I looked at him dOubtfully.
"Well, OF course, I've GOT 10 think
80" ] admitted, hoping to gain further
enlightenment, but you leave me
pretty well In the dark. What do /
really known Nothing. You talk
sllbly nbout a million You propose go
Ing hfty-nfty with me ON. That nat
urally sounds good, but It would sound
better II | even knew who / was deal
Ing with. / never saw you before In
my life"
Ill. that's no." he grinned cheer.
fully, II forgot / wasn't talking 10 an
old pal. Just to be sure you're Harry
DAILY was enough to make me cough
up, but that don't help you out. does
~ Ever hear OF Gentleman George
IN your traveisT'
George Harris 2" the name leaped
10 my lips In inspiration only the day
before ] had CHANGED 10 read a maya
zine account VI Il famous criminal ex-
plot. His eyes cleaned In genial ap-
probation.
u thought maybe that would fetch
you" he said e~xultantly. There amt
many OF the old boys but have my
number. and they all know / play
square. How f. IN VIII we shake
hands. and call II q deal7 I've got 20
get bach in WITH that bunch"
TOOK the extended hand cordially,
feeling the iron grip Of his fingers. I
do not believe ] whs ever more fright
ened In my life. although outwardly
cool enough, and my brain perfectly
clear. There was no retreat possible.
! must 10 on, acting out the strange
character in this drama 10 which I had
been assigned.
"But you are not known By that
name bersT" I ventured.
II should say not. I'm Norner, y.
3. Horne~ Of Detroit. Seel That's
the guy who had the papers. He was
Engiiab all right but pretended to be
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over"
His hand closed on the sleeve of my
coat, and before l scarcely found time
to catch my breath again l had been
dragged through a narrow opening and
became aware that a door hut silent
ly behind me.
The fellow gave me little opportupi-
~ to either act, or think. A match
fared. and was held aloft TO a gas Jet
which instantly broke into a dull flame.
sufficient to render visible the full ex-
tent OF the small room In which we
stood. In some semi-conscious way 7
was aware OF pare walls, of a small
table opposite with some writing ma
terials on II. and a short bench covered
by a blanket. 1 suppose 1 saw these
things. yet all that L seemed to per-
ceive was the man fronting me, who
stared In my face, a quizxical smile on
his lips, as though still half uncertain
Of the reality OF my presence. He vas
tall, a tribe angular, but exceedingly
w~ell-dreesed. with closely trimmed
iron-gray beard and peculiar eyes
deeply set In a rather chalky face. Re
broke the silence. evidently inclined to
look upon this meeting MS a joke.
Don't recognise me. / reckonf Well.
that amt to be wondered at, for likely
enough you never saw me before.
Beats the devn though why you
should drift In here; now l suppose II
will have to he n%fty.hfty."
His words and manner gave me a
new lease on life. Whoever the follow
might be he was seemingly friendly. |
must meet the fellow in that same
spirit and endeavor to extract from
him some knowledge OF whom he sup
posed me to be.
II do not quite get the drift Of all
this" l ventured. "You imply that you
know me-"
"H-n, yes. Over in Bow Street, on
the other side. The Hartlebury rob
berry case. I'd been hearing about you
for years, and when that came on, l
took n chance and drifted into court
n day Just to see what you looked
like. You've shaved your mustache.
and look ten years younger, but |
knew you, all right. l never forget a
face. Say. who put you onto this game
-WaldronT'
| nodded, taking a chance. ard have
bet my life he was the guy. | might
have known he would doublc-cross me
some way. or course a tips u tip In
this game. and l don't blame you for
horning In. Naturally you never knew
this was my game-how could your
Waldron never said n word about me,
did her"
mot once"
THAT Is how | had II sized up, NO |
don't hold any grudge against you,
Now listen" and he bent forward con
h%dentially, lowering his voice, no l
could barely distinguish the words.
Wen talk II all over later, when we're
alone. 'Tain't exactly safe here, for
these walls are thin. and there In quite
a bunch round tonight. There's plenty
for the two OF us, II we play the cards
right, and wen let Waldron hold the
bag. What do you say, Daly3"
SO my name was 'Daly." Well. that
was interesting at least, although II
gave me no new light. However, moth.
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CHAPTER U.-Finding the place mem
TONED in the writing apparently deserted.
severn visits a saloon in the vicinity.
A woman in the place is met by a man,
seemingly by appointment, and Severn.
his suspicious aroused, follows them.
They go to the designated meeting place,
an abandoned iron foundry.
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER LIN a New York jewelry
store Philip Severn, United States con-
sular agent, notices a small box which
attracts him. He purchases 1t. Later he
discovers In a secret compartment a writ
ing giving a clew to a revolutionary move
ment in this country seeking to over
throw the Chilean government. The writ
ing mentions a rendezvous, and Severn
decides to investigate.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25
LEGAL NOTICE.
~~NN~~@SN~NN~-~~~~~NSNs~ ~~s~~~>~-~s~~N~>>N~~~NN
NOTICE OF RONn SALE

~>N~~~~eN~N4~~-~~N~~NNs~~ -N~~~~~~~~~~~~sNN~
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed Trustee OF Lawrence School Town
ship, of Marion County, State of Indiana.
viii sell TO the highest bidder. but in no
event less than par and accrued interest
thereof until date Of delivery, certain
bonds OF said school township in the ag-
gregated amount of $125. 600 co. being i25
bonds OF 100000 each, dated Septem Der
six per cent (6So) per annum. interest pay
able semi annually. Said bonds being pay
able so that eight 80 of said bonds shall
mature and become payable every year
during the first fourteen years, beginning
July l. 1922, and thirteen G3) OF said
bonds shall mature during the fifteenth
year Of said issue. All Of said bonds shall
be due and payable at some bank or trust
company in Marion County Indiana
Said bonds will be offered for sale at
two o'clock p. m. on the 7th day OF Sep
TENDER, 1891, at the office of the Trustee
dence Of said Trustee near the Town OF
Castleton. Marion County, Indiana. Each
bidder will be required to deposit prior 30
such hour his sealed bid for such issue.
This Issue is made for the purpose of con-
structing a building for the consolidated
schools Of said Lawrence Township, near
the Town of Lawrence in said Lawrence
Township, Marion County. Indiana.
Said bond issue being made subject to
the approval Of the State Board of Tax
Commissioners The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
Dated this 10th day of August 1921.
Lawrence Township,
EX-Officio Lawrence school Township.
Marion County, Indiana.
GUY D. HAMILTON,
c. X MCCORMACK.
Attorney.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
DODGE TOURING

This car Just repainted; new tires. new
tor and Is IN excellent condition. Priced
to move quickly.
He bought a new Paige.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25
AUCTIONS.
1884 ACRE FARM
To Be Sold At
AUCTION

Tuesday, Aug. Both, 1921.
Fine land, splendid buildings,
good roads, schools, churches
and surrounding. Not an old
rough rundown place, but a
farm any one would be proud
to own. On same day we will
also sell farm implements,
live stock, household goods
and growing crops.
Location
Adjoins Sardinia on Southern
Railroad, FIVE miles southwest
of Westport, fifteen miles
southwest of Greensburg, in
Jackson Township, Decatur
County. (The best one in
Decatur County,
Terms
81 900 cash day of sale, $1,000
in 10 days, balance on easy
terms.
We will drive down on morn
ing Of sale, leaving our office
at 6 o'clock. Come with US if
interested.
The best opportunity to own
q farm for the least invest
ment we ever offered.
DAY & DAY, Agts.
1501a South Illinois Street.
Phonc-Circle 1909.
s. B. Leech, Owner.
Lew Burns, local representa-
tive, WeStport, Ind.
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FIRST PICTURE
OF BUSINESS
BY SPILLANE
Continued From Page One.1
Copyright, 1921, by
New Era Featuresl

half the floor sufficient and the other
half was rented TO another family. In
office structures some men who used to
have stenOgraphers now had one on half
time the other half of the stenographers
time being taken by some one else in the
building. The chemical trade was flat.
The movement of anthracite to Buffalo
and great lakes points was only 80 per
cent of normal. Some departments OF
real estate were extremely active, par
ticularly business property.
There was 4 decided back to the farm
movement. A few years ago the aban-
doHed farm was conspicuous in western
New York. Today 1t IS not.
Some steel companies reported dullness,
others the opposite The crucible steel
was quite optimistic. 1t was the same
in other lines. The shredded wheat peo-
pie had n business greater than last year
The product went the world over. He
heard of it in the backwoods Of China.
The building of the new Statler Hotel
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25

c. X MCCORMACK,
Attorney.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25
ASK FIyE-YrAR REPORT.

All fire insurance companies doing
business in Indiana have been ordered
by the State insurance department to file
by Nov. / a classification of premium
receipts and losses for a period of five
years, ending Dec 81. 1920 The infor-
nation is sought for the purpose of de-
termining whether any discrimination
exists
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25
MALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED BOYS

not over IA years OLD 10
carrv Times routes in central part of
city: boys who want to make good money
cali and see Mr. Moorshead any. afternoon
at Times office after o'clock
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-25

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS LAWRENCE
AND WARREN TOWNSHIP
To the taxpayers Of Warren and Law
renee Townships, Marion County, Indiana:
Pursuant to the statutes for such cases
made and provided, notice is hereby given
to the taxpayers of Warren and Lawrence
Townships. of Marion County, in tho state
of Indiana. that the board of commits sion-
ers of said County. has determined upon,
and duly authorized, the issuance of bonds
in the total principal sum of $S2 600. 90.
bearing interest at the rate of 5 20 per
annum, to provide the funds to pay for the
construction of the improvement OF a part
of Thirty Eighth street, on the line be-
tween said townships, the petition of
w. P. Phillips, ct al
Given by order of said Board of Com
missloners this, the 18th day of August,
1921.
LEO K. FESLER,
Auditor OF Marion
County, Indiana.