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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Here's a rum one. Lyons is out with the car.''
 Out with the car 2?
 This was NeaPs voice. It sounded ingry. So I thought I'd better ex-l plain. If I didn't, they might get angry with Lyons and send him away. That would be hard on Bertha. And of course it would be worse for Jim and me, for Lyons might disappear and had to watch him. Had to watch him. I managed to make the voice come, though it clawed and tore at my raw throat.
 Gone to station. Had to take Slim Darrow. Bat-eared man. Watch Slim," I said.
 She's de1irious,' I heard Phoebe's voice say and I wondered reSentfully what she had to cry about.
 "S1im Darrow," repeated firmly.
 Then two voices sounded at once. Bertha's was 1oudest. It came from the doorway and drowned out Vir- ginia's frantic:
 '"We must have a doctor at once"
 "Beggin' your pardon, ma'am, 1 took the liberty to send Lyons for doctor, thinking the quicker he started for the hospital the quicker he'd be back. I hope I done right
 You're a fine, loyal woman" said Virginia. "I'll not forget how you kept your head.''
 names over an over," replied Bertha composed1y. That's why I thought I'd better act at once.
 I wished they'd all go out of the room. I felt there was something I ought to talk over with Bertha, whose eyes seemed guiltily avoiding mine. Of course, she'd made this pretence of sending Lyons for a doctor in order to protect him, but I wanted to assure her that I could understand-that ] could well understand a woman's do- l ing anything to protect her husband l I heard Neal nurmur: l nt fn
 Then I tried to tell Neal that he must go-nust take up the puzzle or which I'd been working-but at this point I couldn't hold myself together any longer. I seemed to tumble aparI in a great many pieces. | The next thing I remember Is hear ing 8 strange voice saying earnestly l If she were my sister, I'd not wait for the culture to be returned. It throat is almost closed.'
 "But if it's only an infected throa | or tonsilitis, won't the anti-toxin have a bad effect?'' asked someone-Vir
 ''She may suffer little and be very much depressed. But this is the wise precaution. If she were my sister shs should have the anti-toxin,'' said th'
 Doctor" I tried to shout. 'Iet mi talk to my brother first before you dc anything to make me forget what h. has to know. Slim Darrow--''
 She's de1irious again." This wa Neal. T want her to have the anti toxin. We can't risk diphtheria"
 'I can't be sick. I'm not delirious I must tell you before it's too 1ate,' I cried managing to rise on my elbov so that I faced for moment a sea O hay, anxious faces. E"Wait. Don do anything until I've told Jim-Nea I mean-about the bat-eared man."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
When 4 Girl
 Marries
By ANN LESLIE.
CHAPTER 436.

sIt's locked'' gasped Bertha, staring at me blankly as she gingerly remoV- ed her arm from my wrist, so she
 might have two hands free to tumble at the door of my room.
 I swayed against the wall, feeling like part of an absurd dream. In this dream it appeared that Bertha and l were out in the hall at Dreamwold in the dim morning light, and that we seemed to be trying to break into the room where I must actually be ly1ng
 asleep. I wished I'd wake up ana ma that the ache all through my body and the terrible pain in my throat weren't true.
 "It's locked" murmured a voice from far away. "I'll have to call Mrs. Dalton to look out for you. She must be getting up by now" Somehow I knew that wouldn't do. ''She mustn't know" wheezed a voice out of my burning throat. Lyons the car. Mustn't know" Sure ma am. Thank you for being so wonderful, for all you're wore out
 with being. up all night in the terrible cold. If they caught my George now with Slim Darrow and knew why you
 was out-like that-what good would
 all you've done for my man be to him?
 I have no brains at all thinking to i call them."
 For a minute everything seemed to
 float away and leave me-then heard
 the voice going on: 1 Think you can manage by your self for a minute if you don't stir? ? It's George I'll call. He may be able i-don't we both know the locked door won't stop him? So we'll have you in your own white bed in two shakes. I wonder who could a-locked 1t ?" | 1 heard myself laugh then. It was all so absolutely clear. Of course it
 was who had locked the door. Hadn't I done it so no one would know I'd gone out to the garage to see what l Lyons was up to? An ex-thief whom I'd trusted a man skulking under the Dreamwo1d windows, Tony Norrey's
 car-they all seemed mixed up ir
 some terrible plot against Jim. Jim
 was my husband and I was trying to protect him. Lyons was Bertha's hus-
 see what he was up to-I, myself had locked the door. Then I dragged at the pocket of my , cape and produced a strangely heavy key.
 After that memory is a. vague, dim : thing made up of grey-miSted pictures
 and of voices murmuring about "Pool Anne"
 'sThe doctor We must send for hin . Inn.''
 l This was Virginia. I heard voice : that seemed to be tearing at my throat . It was protesting: Not the one Val had. Not Va
 ICosby's.''
 Then Virginia, whispered again. Must humor her. Doesn't want tht to get him here at once. Send Lyon. } with the car.''
 After interval, during which
 drifted from the path and the mur murs, another excited voice-Pat'. : now:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

A glowing romance of the stage of those who make it and those who prey upon it. Of a. girl who dreamed of a future, an old man who dreamed of the past, and a rich young waster who wasted all of life William De Mille's master production After the Show deals with that excellent story by Rita Weiman. Jack Holt, Lila Lee and an all-star cast head this Para mount special which begins a three day run at the Plaza theatre today. When the curtain fails, and the crowds. depart then the actors world again is real.
 In exceptionally good vaudeville bfM. the only one in town. starts at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

against and under the gum, where it irritaes, making the gum sensitive. Sometimes it makes little puss pock- cts and eventually the gums shrink
 A good dentist will clean the teeth, getting his instrument under the edge of the gum and removing all this hard, irritating tartar. Many dent work which is one reason why pyorr- hea is so common. Frankly, I would advise you to see another dentist at once and have your teeth cleaned properly. Otherwise, you may lose them, and you are far too young for anything like that.
 M. l.. CA girl 19 years old, should weigh about 115 pounds. but the exact weigh despends- on her age. Try olive oil and grape juice to get fat.
 Tomorrow-Stearnin the Face.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

the Plaza theatre today. "The Spirit of Youth" known as "the cutest act in vaudeviile.'' heads the bill. Two real Broadway stars, Francis x. Con- lon and Phyllis Gilmore. famous in the legitimate world. are appearing in a clever sketch, silence" Murphy and Hewitt. pair of capable funsters in Secrets" by Neal O'Hara"; Clay and Robinson in Fresh From Italy" and others complete the show. Win ners of the West" and first run Selz- nick News will also be shown.
 Priscilla Dean in her greatest, Conflict" is the special attraction for Sun day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
TO FLOOD MEADOW
 AT SEASIDE PARK.

The excellent skating weather has moved the park department to food ing the meadow east of the Sea de Park bathing pavilion that skaters may safely enjoy their beloved sport The bathing house will be used for resting and warming themselves It is expected that skating will not be permitted on either the Berkshire or Beardsley Park ponds because of the number of accidents at these places in the past A rink will be boarded at the park for the hockey teams of the city, Several teams have already put in bids for it's use. among them the high school. the Y. M. c. A. and a team to be known as the Bridge ports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Beauty Chats
 By EDNA KENT FORBES.
FOOT TREATMENTS.

have told before in this space the story of the woman who has her toe CT every day. I think it is not at all a bad idea for a woman who has plenty of money and nothing in the world to do, except to make herseif as beautiful as possible.
 Unfortunately few of us have time enough for such luxury. Yet we should all keep our feet as healthy as possible, simply because we will gain that much more in comfort and efficiency. It need not take a great deal of time.
 If the feet are very tired, or if they are inclined to be tender, give them salt water. If there is any ten dency toward an unpleasant odor,
 they require a special treatment which will be talked about another time. If there is any tendency to- wards callouses or corns it will pay you to buy good quality corn knife, and to learn the proper way to use it. You can even make use of the little safety razor blades if you are care full how you handle them.
 After the feet have been soaked. bath. go over them with knife and take off the tough yellow skin which, i if neglected, will form permanent corn. You must be very careful. | for you will hurt yourself if you cut
 live skin and poison yourself if a cut i is n'eg1eced. If you are afraid to use a corn knife. use a. strip of sand pa per or emery paper instead. Keep the nails cut straight across and fairly i sh ort by using sharp scissors, and i clean them underneath and around
 the edges.
 l M. C.::-If you are anywhere near i 30 years of age, your weight IS about 40 pounds too much. No wonder
 your stomach and hips are too large | Take bending exercises and rolling 1 Reduce by dieting. If you want my i red uction aJbles send me a letter with
 @ self addressed stamped envelope. | Anxtous:-Y our description of the tender bleeding gums seems to me tC l be a perfect description of pyorrhea This Is caused by tartar getting
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
PREDICTS PACIFIC STRIKE

Washington, Dec. 15-A Pacific strike" by common labor on the rail- roads against attempted enforcement of the "ten hour day. was predicted today by William H. Johnston, presi- dent of the International Machinists' Union. Johnston declared the Labor Boards decision is a ''nullification of the eight hour day. aand an action induced by the railroads
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

special musical score is played as a musical setting for Queen of Sheba." ba" a few other good pictures are shown, including Buster Keaton in
 'The Playhouse" one of the best comedies in which the popular screen comic has appeared. Pathe News shows interesting scenes. of the ship wrecked sumbarine S-4S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
COAST STAR RETIRES.

Philadelphia, Dec. IS Morris Rath, second baseman of the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast League, has announced that he had Tetire45t from baseball. He has estab- lIsllf4ed himself in business in this city and plans to play occasionally during the 1922 season with a sen1i-profes- siona1 team. Rath was member of the Cincinnati Reds the year they won the National League pennant.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
JOHN J. BOYLE HEADS
 F. O. I. F. BRANCH

John J. Boyle was elected president of the Friends of Irish Freedom at the annual meeting of that organiZa- tion in A. o. H. hall on Washington avenue, Tuesday. The other officers chosen were: Vice-president, Frank Brady; financial secretary, Timothy J. Sullivan; recording secretary, Richard
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Barry; corresponding secretary, Miss
 May Congdon; orator, Daniel J. O'Connor; director of publicity, Thomas J. Blewitt; director of organ ization, Timothy Lane; guard, Will liam Devine; trustees, Mrs. Alice Doyle, Mrs. Catherine Barry, Michael Cunningham, and John J. O'Neil. A unanimous vote to stand in back of the Irish until a republic is established was taken.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
WEST END.

Tonight Charles Rays next appear ance at the West End theatre will be In "A Midnight Bell.'' a, pfcturization of the phenomenally successful stage play of the same name by Charles Eoyt.
 This picture will show Ray in a new role, that of a travelling sales man, which he portrays with char acteristic Ray humor. Later he be- comes clerk in the general store in @ small town, and starts a bargain sale, which becomes the talk of the town.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
LYRIC.

Broadway Jones' came into Bridgeport quietly, but it's making a lot of noise this week at the Lyric, where the laughter and applause of crowded houses are the best evidence of the popularity which George M. Cohan's best comedy has been met with.
 One reason for the success of 'BToadway Jones' is that Conan Is a genius for sizing up'' folks and putting them on the stage, where they talk and act like human beings.
 Particularly brilliant work is done by Minor Watson the new leading man, who proves to be a t'riot' in the George M. Conan role of the spendthrift youth who invested all his coin in the wholesale liquor busi- ness" Watson creates a real char acter with a few delft touches, and aea.veS nothing to be desired.
 ."The Common Law will be next weeks attraction. Eveta NudSen the dainty leading woman. will portray the role of the heorine in the dranat- tzation zof Robert w. Chambers pop ular novel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Then I felt myself laid gently back among the cushions. There was sharp prickle against my spine. T drifted away into a world where there was nothing but pain.
 Gro Be Continued.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

curiosity to fathom the modus op- erandf by which the magician seem ingly sewers a womans body in twain and then restores her whole, but also as to whe'rer any Bridgeport woman
 will be found courageous enough to submit herself for; the test. Thurs ton has volunteered to substitute for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Much speculation is rife in Bridge
 port Just norw anent the presentation at the Park theatre for three days starting this evening of the new rid ale. Saving a Woman in Halves" which Thurston, the famous magi- clan, is to introduce. This specula- tion is confined not only to a natural
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

MANY SOLDIERS
 IN '.SHEBA" WE'RE
 IN WORLD WAR An interesting fact about the big William Fox production Queen of Sheba," now playing at Polls Theatre ts tha large number of World War
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Miss Jackie Dower the pretty girl who is a member of his company and at every performance is sawed in halves, any Bridgeport woman who volun- teers for the demonstration, provided she is of sufficient prominence to in sure confidence on the part of the public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
EMPIRE.

Cover the Wire is the conmunfca- tive title of Alice Lakes Metro pic- ture, a, screen version of a story writ ten expressly for her by Arthur Somers Roche. now showing at the Empire theatre.
 '1 have an idea for a story that nobody in the world but Miss Lake could put over,'' said MT. Roche at the conclusion of his inspection
 Put it on paper and we'll screen it, replied Bayard Veiller, then chief of productions for the studio.
 Her present production is the re- suit.
 Miss Lakes supporting cast in- Alan Hale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
POLES


 No matter how great or fine a mo- tfon picture may be some people are not impressed by it, but there has not been a single dissa tisfied person who has witnessed @ performance of Queen of Sheba' now playing at Polls. Everybody is enthusiastic over the maissiveness, the beauty and the power of this great work of cine ma art. Expressions of appreciation are heard on all sides and even dur ing the progress of the picture the audience shows unmistakable signs of being pleased.
 Many overlapping scenes are scattered through Queen of Sheba.'' Great spectacular effects abound throughout. The chariot races and battle scenes are realistic beyond measure. The Oriental architecture and the whole atmosphere of the ancient east casts a spell over the spectator and leaves him dazeo with its elegance and beauty.
 While Queen oft Sheba" is the greatest spectacle ever produced, it also carries tender love story. The love that comes between the"Queen of Sheba' and the most beautiful woman the world has ever known. and Solomon, the wisest of all kings, develops into a romance that makes this picture one of magnificent heart interest.
 The prologue in which there Is some excellent singing, is receiving praise throughout the city. It takes a beautiful Oriental stage effect. The aeR to the success of the 1tctuxa
The Little River news., 1921-03-26
3FIRsT BLOOD, TO CITY
1exarkana Gains a Victory in It
 Suit Against Former Sheriff.

Texarkana, March 22.-In the case of the city of Texarkana against A. J. Curley, former sheriff of Miller county, the city won first blood when the defendants cross complaint was struck out by Judge Shaver in Chancery Court today, on motion of City Attorney L. Jean Cook, repre- senting the city The case was then set for Monday.
 It is alleged that Gurley collected $9 900 advalorem taxes for the city and instead of turning it in to the city treasury he cashed outstanding time scrip held by the Madison Bond Company for the amount, making $900, or ten per cent by the transac- tion. The city then brought suit against Gurley and his bondsmen for the cash, after refusing to recognize receipts issued to Gurley by the city treasurer who received the time scrip from Gurley.
The Little River news., 1921-03-26
Confirmation Notice.

Notice is hereby given: That Julia A. Best, Emma Best Gibby. Henry c. Best, Pearl L. Wilson and Richard E. Best have this day filed in the Chan cery court of Little River county, Ark ansas, their petition, praying the court to quiet and confirm their title to the following described land in said coun- ty. towit: The East half of the NV quarter and the NV quarter NE quar- ter, section B; the NV quarter of the SEE quarter; the B half of the NE quar- ter of the SW quarter and the SEE quar- Of the SE quarter of the SW quarter section g, township II, ranpe Sz west;
 and the the SW quarter and the Frl. N half of the NV quarter (W-L), all in section IA, township Ii south, range S1 west: the w half of the NV quar- ter section S5, township 10 south, range S2west. Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in said land are hereby warned to appear at the May term, 1921, of said court and, show cause why the title should not be Quieted and confirmed to sa,d land in these plaintiffs. And A. D. Rimes. the King-Rider Lbr. Co.,, Charles M. Milli- can. H. P. Johnson, R. c. Cummins and
 Company. James Morriss. WIS. Me- Mullen. B. F. Smith, Sr., ana J. H. Cheatham are hereby specially warned
 to appear in said court at said time and show cause, if any they have. why the title should not be quieted and con- firmed in the plaintiffs. In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court on this the 24th day of March, 1921.-Jas. H. Will Hams, Circuit and 'Chancery Clerk. 4-3O
The Little River news., 1921-03-26
English and American Speech.

It is said that it is harder for a Lincolnshire farmer to understand a Lancashire miner than it is for any two Americans from different sections of the United States to understand each other. The reasons advanced for the uniform standard in America are the wide use of textbooks, and the fact that our public schools are forced to devote much time to the teaching of English on account of the large number of foreigners in the schools. There are many provincialisms in our language. but most of them have been scattered over the whole country and are understood by all-Exchange.
The Little River news., 1921-03-26
INVOKED. NAME OF HARVARD
How indignant Boston Woman Was Pacified by Assertion Which Some
 what overstepped Truth.

The burying ground on the Boston common has what is probably the most unusual stone in the city. It was set up "In memory of Mrs. Sally Morse (wife of Samuel Morse), who died July 9, 1799, of the cramp in her stomach, after about one hours illness, aged twenty-six years and two months"
 One day, relates the Detroit News, the door of the cemetery office in the city hall was flung open and pom pous matron entered and requested that the stone on the common be destroyed, because C.; the indelicate and unlady- like inscription. The visitor waxed more insistent as the secretary pleaded lack of authority to destroy any thing. Finally the caller took dra- matic stand and demanded that some action be taken while she waited. The secretary happened to be great ad- mirer of George Washington, but he had work to do, and he saw one way out.
 Madam" he whispered impressive ly, "that stone is of great value. Har- yard university has just been making an investigation and has pronounced that stone important evidence of the first authentic case of appendicitis. Madam" he continued, "that stone cannot be destroyed"
 At the magic name of Harvard the --s- s-.l- T Il went forth to tell her friends of the appendicitis stone," as it came to be called.
The Little River news., 1921-03-26
ECSTASY IN THE SALEsRO0M
ooaded "Prospect" Finally Forced, In SeIf-Defense, to Rise to the
 Occasion Herself.

"But this Is such a sweet little model, honey. Perfect on you. Look at the quality of this duvetyn, dearie. Now, honey, did you ever see such lines?" z
 There may have been heroes of grand opera who could make love with the fluency and intensity of sales girl drawing near to sale, but no expert exists whose ardor can thus flame when the actual moment of de. cision between the higher and the low CT comes, writes Marian Storm in the New York Evening Post.
 Lots of little girls that buy these little suits just leave off their little blouses and wear them like little one piece dresses Now, this little style, dearie, was made for you. Look, honey, not a wrinkle in back. Isn't 1t love- ly on r?"-appeals to another enrap tured creature-'.Isn she just the lits tie girl to wear this little model? or course, not every one can wear this little suit, dearie. It takes a figure, honey, just like you've g.t. wear the same suit myself.
 "Dearie, in two weeks you couldn't buy this little suit for half the price again. Isn't it lovely on herr said, honey, when you came in: There's the girl that can wear that little spe- cial we got today Now turn around. dear. You won't have to do thing to it. Length-just right, honey. Sleeves just right, honey.
 Sweetness" she urged. at passion ate climax, "don't let little chance like tEis go by! Dearie, if you only
 ''But, oh, my beloved" returned the goaded customer half fiercely. "The price! The price!"