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to play it at the moment when the stake is best worth winning. I have said that he is the worst man in London, and I would ask you how could one compare the ruffian, who in hot blood bludgeons his mate, with this man, who methodicaly and at his leisure tortures the soul and wrings the nerves in order to add to his already swollen money bags?''
 had seldom heard my friend speak with such intensity of feeling.
 "But surely said l. 'the fellow must be within the grasp of the law?'
 Technically, no doubt. but prac- tically not. What would it profit a woman, for example, to get him a few months imprisonment, if her own ruin must immediately follow? His victims dare not hit back. If ever he blackmailed an innocent person, then indeed we should have him, but he IS as cunning as the Evil One. No, no, we must find other ways to fight him."
 .And why is he here?"
 Because an il1ustrious client has placed her pietous case in my hands. It is the Lady Eva Blackwell. the most beautiful debutante of last sea son. She is to be married in fort- night to the Earl of Dovercourt This fend has several imprudent letters innurudent, Watson, nothing worse which were written to an irnpecun1ous young squire in the country Ihsy would suffice to break off the naIch. Milverton will send the letters to the Earl unless a large sum of money IS paid him. I have been comm1sAoned to meet him, and-to make the pest terms can-
 At that instant there was a chatter and a. rattle in the street below. Look and pair. the brilliant lamps glean- ing on the glossy launches of the noh1e chestnuts. A footman opened the door. and a. small, stout man in a shaggy astrakhan overcoat descended A minute later he was in the room-
 Charles Augustus Mi1verton was a man of fifty, with a large, intellectual head a round, plump hairless face, a perpetual, frozen smile, and two keen gray eyes, which gleamed brightly from behind broad, gold-rimmed glasses. There was something of MT. Piclrwfekss benevoIence in his ap pearance. 1narred only by the tnsin' ceritv of the fixed smile and by the hard glitter of those restless and Er,nn+b Ern and suave as his oountenance, aa he advanced with a plump little hand extended, murmurtng his re- eret for having missed us at his first Vistt Holmes disregarded the out witI face of granite. Mi1verton's snniTs broadened, he shrugged his Shoulder. removed his overeoat feid- ed it with great deiiberatien over the back of a chair, and then took seat.
 sarbis gent1eman7" said he. with a v,ua in my direction. "ts it discreet Is it right ?"
 nDr. watson is my friend and partner"
 e,>,,, ,r your clients interests that I orotasted. The matter is so very delicateT
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PLAZA.

Tonight offers the last two oppor- tunities of viewing Marshall Neilan's masterpiece God and Get 1t,' with Wesley "'F'recixles'' Barry. Agnes Ayres, J. Barney Sherry, Bull Mon tana and the same cast that made 'Dinty"> famous. It is a sensational seven-acl picturization of a most startling newspaper story. "Resista," the girl no man can lift, and an un- usually good biu supports.
 Elaine Hammerstein in her latest drama, Poor Dear Margaret Kirby by Kathleen Morris, is the feature photo-play for Thursday. Pride goeth before a fa1r' and here was Margaret Kirby, once a proud but terf1y, now running a boarding house and making over' her gowns in a pathetic attempt to keep up appear ances. Dot Marshall and her Rag pickers offering syncopated melodies Pauline Fielding Trio, Mack and Stanton in Home Sweet Home'' and others complete the bill for the last half. A two part Chester comedy and Fox News will also be shown
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-03-23
ROBBED HAIR NOT AN
 ATTRIBUTE TO BEAUTY

Bobbed hair is not an attribute of beauty, according to George Fitzmau- rice, who is seeking a beautiful girl to play the role of Beauty in his forthcoming production of "Experi- ence.''
 'sI1he girl with short hair lacks the finishing touch that one demands in a beautiful face" said FTtzmaurfce. s-Al1 the beautiful women of history had long hair and it was by their hair, in many cases that their beauty was enhanced. The modern fashion of bobbing the hair may have a. ten j1ancy to give some women added charm and may be becoming to many fa ces but for the really beautiful wo- man long hair of silky texture is es- sential And, I am informed. the 1921 style of coiffure is decidedly against bobbed hair.
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py. He couldn't be with her. And I love Neil so much this almost kills me. Evvy's heaps too old for him and she couldn't be a sweet, unsel1sh wife. She's too cold and purry and 
 And Neal cares for you I know he does. You should have seen him when I told him that I'd lunch ed with you" I finished lamely.
 For as I swept along on the tide of my easerness I remembered that the eager Neal who had pushed me out of his room and had packed ito go back to Phoebe had been evoked by my telling him Phoebe still loved him.
 I could hardly tell Phoebe that. Her pride couldn't be expected to en-
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1&A ]d5r>qv'r7' FOR 775 SPRING DRESS

Quilting is becoming ambitious again atfer a. lapse of many years. During that time it stayed almost en- tirely at home in the form of the humble wrapper, emerging occasion ally in the role of protector to Mad anne but always taking care to hide Itself under the great winter coat or suit by making itself small a jacket as possible.
 Sometimes in the coziness of the boudoir quilting became a bit face tious and graced the toe of a mule or bedroom slipper. Only in the form of a marabou bordered carriage shoe did it ever appear frankly in public.
 Until nowi
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cry sadly like any other little girl whose heart is broken. And perhaps I cried with her. I think I'd be ashamed if hadn't.
 The sound of the door bell sent US scurrying peIl meII into my bedroom to wash our eyes and powder our noses and to try to recapture some of the dignity and nlake-be1ieve we needed to see the situation through.
 'sMr. and Mrs. Cosby" announced Bertha a moment later. q said I'd see if you were still in. but that Miss Phoebe Harrison had been to dinner and I didn't know but what you'd gone out"
 "Oh, Anne! That dreadful Bertha! Now I'll have to see them. too." cried Phoebe after I had sent the maid to
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WEST END.

Tonight in her newest picture, Husbands and Wives from the ia nous novel, Making Her His Wife, by Corra Harris, Vivian Martin as tbe wife. begins welded life by re- plying to her husbands statement 'The first thing every wife should learn is to OBEY her husband"- that 'The first thing every husband DOES learn is that she WON'T The difference of opinion is caused by her havine, been a Northern society girl who nlarries O smaI1-town hardware merchant in the South. Quite nat rrally their ideas of life differ great ly. The struggle to gain mastery over each other gives Miss Martin the oppportunity of once again demon strating her hiStrionic talent.
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thrusts in the eleventh century and against the sword point in the six teenth century.
 In the early days hauberks of this quilting were worn by the soldiers. They were of old linen and cotton, thiclxfy padded and stitched in squares, diamonds or straight lines. Those suits of cotton armor were much on the same lines as HIfe quilt ed satin coats of today. They had the round neck line, sleeves to the el- bow Ca trifie f1aring) and were belted and slit up the front.
 During the knighthood days quilt lrg was a{e& S 3so eo e1aSe s fte,.
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che disuse of armor and-the coming of the rapier vogue. quilted tunics and knickerS were not unpopular wear for the gentlemen of that pe- riod who believed in preparedness for they never could tell on what oc- casion they would be drawn unex- pectedIy into combat with some friendly enemy, and the wadded gar ment offered considerabse opposition to the sword point.
 In 1775 and thereabout rnilady fre-s quentIy used quilting as trimming for her frock hem or to compose pam niers. But in the last 150 years it sank into oblivion, to return to us now as a thing of beauty and a joy for a SeaSoni
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Now it is making its first public appearances on its own merits as a star in fashions ftspring review"
 It comes in black satin coats and gets it's effects by crossed stitching and straight stitching and ingenious spiral and curling designs, which at a a little tile distance often give the effect
 The quilting enhances the 1ustrioes qualities of the satin, the ripples catching all of the high lights
 Although quihing has served only as protector from the cold during past years, there was a time centuries ago when it served as a protector from the rain of arrows and spear
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It is years since the incidents of which I speak took place, and yet 1t is with diffidence that I allude to them. For a long time, even with it would have been impossible to make the facts public, but now the princi- pal person concerned is beyond the reach of human law, and with due suppression the story may be told in such fashion as to injure no one. It records an absolutely unique exper- fence in the career both of MT. Holmes and of myself The reader will excuse me if I conceal the date or any other fact by which he might trace the actual occurrence.
 We had beeen out for one of our evening ranables, Holmes and I, and had returned about six o'clock on a cold, frosty, winters evening. As Holmes turned up the lamp the light fell upon a card on the table. He glanced at 1t, and then, with an ejaculation Of disgust, threw it on the floor picked it up and read:
 Charles Augustus Milverton,
 Appledore Towers,
 Agent. Hampstead 'rWho is he?" I asked.
 tNThe worst man in London Holmes answered as he sat down and stretched his legs before the fire. "Is anything on the back of the card ?''
 I turned it over.
 will call at 6:S0-C. A. M.." I read.
 Hum, He's about due. Do YOU feel a creeping, shrinking sensation, Watson, when you stand before the serpents in the Zoo, and see the slith- cry, gliding, venomouS creatures, with their deadly eyes and wicked, f1atten- ed faces? Well, tha;t's how Mi1ver- ton impresses me. I've had to do with fifty murderers in my career, but the worst of them never gave me the re- puIsion which I have for this fellow. And yet can't get out of doing busi- ness with him-indeed, he is here at my invitation.''
 1fBut who is her"
 "Pu tell you, Watson. He is the king of all the blackmailers. Heaven help the man, and still more the woman, whose secret and reputation come into the power of Milverten! With a smiling face and a heart of marble, he will squeeze and squeeze until he has drained them dry. The fellow have made his mark in sne more savoury trade. His method is as fol lows: He allows it to be known that he is prepared to pay very high sums of wealth and position. He receives these wares not only from treach- erous va1ets or maids, but frequently from genteel rufhans,who have gained the confidence and affection of trust ing women.
 He deals with no niggard hand. ] happen to know that he paid seven ] hundred pounds to a footman for a note two lines in length, and that the ruin of a noble family was the result Everything which is in the market goes to Milverton, and there are hun dreds in this great city who turn white at his name. No one knows | where his grip may fall. for he is far too rich, and far too cunning to work from hand to mouth He will hold & card back fos EeeE1 in order
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dure the thought that Neal knew she still cared. Yet it was just that which made my case complete.
 Then Phoebe did a brave, sweet thing which made me love her more than ever.
 "Oh, Anne," she cried sadly. 'T hope he doesn't still care for me. Be- cause he's engaged to her. And if she fought so hard to get him she must love him. So now he must do what's right and marry Evvy. want him to do what is right and to be happy, too. It doesn't matter about me. I can get over being hurt-some day. But he couldn't get over it if he did what wasn't honorable
 Whereupon Phoebe forgot her pride and her fine speeches and began to
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say I'll be out in a m oment-
 That won't be bad, dear" said cheerfully. Put on your hat and we'll call taxi and as soon as it's announced you can run away
 -tFine!' agreed Phoebe, and then she shook her head sadly. 4No, Anne, can't go. I'll have to wait and see Jim. I've got to learn to face people some time. And tonight must people some ime. And tonight must at least know that Jim has done about Dick West. I'll come in as soon as I can, Anne. I'd Ike-Fd like to be alone a minute, dear"
 Her voice had an excited, feyerish note. So, closing the door. I went out and left Phoebe-alone.
 (To Be Continued.o
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GRATEFUL WOMEN

Gratitude and appreciation for health restored by that good old fash doned root and herb medicine, Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, is what prompts so many women from all parts of the country to write to the Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co., of Lynn, Mass, the letters of praise which we publish from tIrne to time. Women who have always had their health cannot realize what 1t means to others, many of whom have suffered months and even years from euch ailments, and arc now well and happy through the use of this natural restorative. Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etab3e Compound--Adx.
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When A Girl
 Marries
By ANN LISLE.
CHAPTER CCxxXvL.

CHAPTER CCXXXVL
 Evelyn Mason" repeated Phoebe through stiff Fps.
 turned to Bertha brfsk1y and gave my orders:
 "Please tell Miss Evelyn that I am engaged now and will call her in half an hour"
 "Please so now. Anne. Please" |" urged Phoebe jerkily.
 Its too late. Bertha carries out orders promptly" I replied, going over to make a minute and unneces- sary adjustment of the window draperies.
 } That gave me an excuse to turn away from Phoebe and gave her a chance to adjust herself. Even with my back to her could visualize her wide 50 the tears shouldn't brim over. And her quivering chin-I could imagine that too.
 When I turned to Phoebe she had risen and stood facing me. Little as she Is. she looked stately. cusingly.
 Yes" I gasped. And as soon as we had Dick West disposed of
 You knew" she went on. 'The day I couldn't even drink my lemon ade because we always took 1t. You knew-and you let me make a fool of nnyselfi"
 There was note of the Harrison pride in Phoebe's voice. Poor little girl, she also was bitterly proud. That would make things harder for both of us. For the moment I felt as if I were again facing the aloof Phoebe of the painted lips and hard syes. who had shut me coldIy out of aer heart the day Neal returned from soldering. And I almost let it hold Inn Oe lat stand discussing the matter academi- cally when what Phoebe needed was some one to take her in kind arms and mother her.
 In a rush of pity and affection I ran across the room, caught Phoebe 70 me and pulled her down on the Gouch with her head nestled against me.
 Dear little sister. I wanted to tell you this-decently. And now you've sorry dear. Oh, Phoebe, I'm sorry enough for us," I cried, "but I'm twice as sorry for poor Neal"
 Oh. how I wished that Phoebe would lift her head and reply with 2 twinkle in her eyes that it surely was hardest on Neal since he had to marry Evvy. But she didn't. She did nothing to help me, so I went on and told her about the day at Ma son Towers when Neal had saved
 
 how that very night he packed his things and started back to the city, to her I was sure. Then I told how Neal had seen Evvy intercept Neal and how when I went to circumvent Evvy she outwitted us by f1inging herself into NeAPs arms and bursting out with an announcement of her engagement.
 ''I know Neal doesn't care for her. I continued. "Pve an idea he was telling her that when she upset the canoe. He was worried about all most drowning her and you should have seen his relief when I said he'd nothing to worry about because he'd been hero and saved her. re- member how excitedly, how pleading ly he asked me if thought that made up for everything-'
 For a moment there was silence Then Phoebe pushed me away and sat up stiffly.
 "Why do you tell me this, Anne 2" she asked. Your brother is engag- ed to Evelyn Mason. As they were both once friends of mine, I can only wish they'll be happy"
 Phoebe, dear" I insisted, leaning forward to take her hands in mine in spite of every rebuff. 'tHe isn't hap
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
 AT SAINT JOHNS

There will be three services at St John's Episcopal church on Maundy Thursday. The first of these will be at 1O:3o o'clock. and will consist of a celebration of the Holy Communion and sermon. The second service will be at 5 o'clock in the afternnon, and will consist of evening prayer and sermon In the evening at 8 o'clock the Great Go mmemoration Service will be held in recognotion of Chrisfs institution of the Holy Suchafist. The full choir will be in attendance, and there will be a sermon appropriate to the occasion
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MISS LILLIAN REILLY is chair man of the entertainment committee of the Girls Student League at thei High school and is now planning for eanization immediately after Easter The members of Miss Rielly's com n1ittee are Miss Cal'lene Hitch, Miss Mary Kelly, Miss Mary Walsh, Miss Florence Evans, Miss Helen New berry ss
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REV. MACKENZIE AT ST. PAUEs.

The Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie will speak in St. PauPs Episcopal church this evening at 8 o'clock. His topic will be Judas Iscariot.'' There will be a celebration of the Holy Conn munion tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. All are invited to these ser vices.
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Here's, a sample of the pretty girls that make up the chorus of the two act revue Maids of America that will come ito the Park theater Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, for both matinee and evening performances. Thle particular title for this partic- ula:r two-act show is Varieties a la Mode"
 Heading the company again will
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be the diminutive comedian Bobby Barry, who has long bs'afl a favoF3ts with burlesque audiences.
 Others in the company are George Leon and George F. Snyder, the latter of New York Hippodrome fame Althea Barnes and Jane Mae.
 There will also be~a score or more singers and stappers in the chorus es well as ''The Threla Jolly Bachelors .'
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BECAUSE OF GOOD FRIDAY no meeting of the Round Table club Will be held this week.
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PAGE FIVE.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The first fatalities OF the mountain
trian Tyrol were reported Friday when
news came that a party OF nine per
sons had been caught by a snowstorm
at a high elevation and forced to spend
the night there two of them being
frozen to death and the others having
their hands and feet frozen.
The government has lately been at
tackled by members of the national as
sembly because of the fact that 10000
persons are in iEternment camps in
Hungary. Interrment is a powerful
weapon in the hands of the govern
ment Anybody can be interned by
simple decree of a police director or
sheriff, without previous judicial in
quiry.
Brazil has chosen Elihu Root, noted
American jurist, as one of its candi-
dates for election as judge of the per-
manent court of international justice.
The Irish British armistice has been
signed truce between the two ma
tions, the first authorized cessation
of the internal strife that has famed
through the ages, became effective at
noon Monday.
Additional federal troops have been
dispatched to the region of TampicO
by the Mexican government for the
announced purpose of giving guaran-
tees to nationals and foreigners
Lord Balfour of Burleigh died Thurs
day in London. Lord Balfour of Bur
leigh (Alexander Hugh Bruce) was the
sixth baron (created 1907. Lord Bal
four was born in 1849 He served in
many official capacities and was lord
in waiting to Queen Victoria in 1888.
He was lord rector of Edinburgh uni
versity, 1S96-1S99, and chancellor of
ST. Andrews university in 1900.
Discoveries which would indicate
there is an enormous oil field in the
LozOya river valley so miles from Mad
rid, Spain, are announced by Manuel
Alvarez Gonzales, a mining engineer
Wood Smith, clerk in the Ameri-
can legation at Copenhagen, Denmark,
was found shot dead in his lodgings
Thursday.
Eleven persons were killed and
twenty-five others injured when
train en- route for Tampico from San
Louis Potosi was derailed Thursday
at Las Cososos, Mexico because of a
WaShout
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STATE AND DOMESTIC NEWS.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Friday
openly defied the United States rail
road board Representatives OF the
road declared before the board that
that body had exceeded its authority
in continuing the national working
agreements after once abro@atng
them; that it would not meet the au-
thorized craft union leaders in nego-
tiating new agreements other than the
employe committees appointed by the
secret balloting conducted by the road,
and that it was the intention of the
Pennsylvania system to continue in the
path it is now pursuing in dealing with
It's 1S5, 900 employees, no matter what
the board may decide.
The naval blimp CO exploded at the
naval air station at Hampton Roads,
Va, Thursday, burning and injuring
the four persons who were aboard.
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Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
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Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

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the public, there is one preparation that
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An examining physician for one of the
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an interview on the subject, made the as.
tonlshing statement that one reason WHY
so many applicants for insurance are re-
Jected is because kidney trouble is 50
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica
tlons are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease
Dr. kllmer's Swamp Root is on sale
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hrst TO test this great preparation send
ten cents to DR.. Klmer & Co. Bingham
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