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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-12
CHAPTER CCLXXVI.

This sure is one pleasant old home week. Anne I don't cotton to many women. and they're too per nickety to translate me into their ular fellow said Carlotta, flashing a smile at me. as she leaned back against the cushioned bench of our corner table and stared around the restaurant.
 Iazily and insolentty. as she had looked over the people in the dining black sailor and fluffed her red hair. She was the only woman in the place to take off her hat, but that didn't ] bother us at all
 'It is nice to be together" said cordialIy-adding as the waiter ap- preached, You do the ordering, Car oftta- I like the way you select a meal"
 That left me free to marshal my , thoughts From the moment Neal told me that the Old Harrison Place stood in Virginia's name, I had known there was something l must do this . very day. Neai's haIf-expr essed sus- picion wasn't needed Given the one fact that the old homestead had been one conclusion to draw. She hadn't bought the place. Not without con- sultinS Jim That would have been a bit too thick even for Virginia, all ways suppoSlng she had the money ! for such a purchase
 But She hadn't the money. I was sure of that The old homestead ! wasn'G investment of Virginia's. It was a gift And from Pat No one had to tell me that I knew.
 What I didn't know was this-why should Pat buy the old estate and give it to Virginia?
 Was it an urEeaSy conscious that i drove him to do this? Was this his way of paying off every possible stiver of his debt to Virginia and purchasing his freedom? Freedom from what? I hated to round out my thoughts, but I had to.
 Pa. and Carlotta went everywhere formed his very advantageous alli- ance with the Sturges Construction Company. And only this noon Car 1otta. had made it evident that if she phoned Pat he'd come at her bidding to lunch with us-
 Everything pointed one way. Pat, generous and romantic IrfShman that he is, wanted to do the right thing by Nirginia-wou1d be compelled by his own nature to do the right thing be- fore leaving her-before leaving her for Carlotta-
 As my thoughts raced along and jerked shamefacedIy to this point, Carlotta broke in on them:
 Here come the clans. Hope they'll act as a bracer, Anne. I've been studying you out of the corner iEg. And you look a bit done-in. Got any troubles?''
 A few I replied lightly. 'Who hasn't?'
 '-Sometimes I wonder what's laying for me-" she laughed. Because haven't a trouble in the world And it doesn't seem fair. So suspect I'll
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] ZHE}Ee@1lahl. Talks E@ldL]zn'S SI|
 B By John B. Huber AMMO

Health is an asset greater than
 money.
 BEDBCGS.
 Many correspondents have written me on the subject of bedbugs. I quote tue following: ''TNe are terribly an noyed with bedbugs at our place. Cur house is old, the sjdew2Ils ups tairs aro Tlastered, the ceilings sealed with iu,ab Der Our efforfs at eAterm:nation have been unsuccessful. If this is not in Tcur line will yo1 give us your views?''
 Everything, including insects. that brings on disease, is in my line. A very difficult problem is here pre- sented, because old walls and lumb CT are the natural habitat of the bed bug By reason of it's habit of con cealment, this pest is usually beyond the reach of the ordinary insect pow ders, which are practically of no avail against it. Nor are sulphur or for Inaldehyde effective disinfectants. If iron or brass bedsteads are used the work of extermination is made easier. The large oId-time wooden bedsteads furnish many crooks and crevices into which the bedbug has no trouble in troducing it's flat, thin body; in such furniture, therefore, its extinction be comes we1l-nigh impossible.
 The most practicable way of crAdi- eating the insect polecat i; by a very liberal supply of gasoline, kerosene, C,- CT tuT-Dentlne or some other CT the petroleum oils. But look out for burning or explosions! These els may he 1jected by means of small sy-irges, or introduced into sm III ere vices by means of small brushes or feathers. The liberal use of scalding g hot waAer. whenever it can be eni- p1oyed without danger to the furni- ture, is also effective way of de stroying both the bugs and their eggs. Apply your means of destruction into crevices in warm parts of the house, and under such favoTite nesting places as picture mouldings or over door frames.
 Hydrocyanic acid is a very sure in secticide. destroying once for all, not only bedbugs but all kinds of vermin But it is very dangerous It is useful in the treatment of stables, outhouses, compartments of boats, sleeping cars and like places. If used in the home the greatest care must be taken; there have been fatal results After it's application the dwelling must be aired for 24 hours before it is again occupied. It absolutely does not harm metals, fabrics or pigments How is it used?
 Dilute sulphuric acid and potassium
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cyanide as follows: water two and a quarter parts All of the suIphuric acid is added to the water in a re- ceptacle capable of withstanding the heat, such a vitrified clay jar. Then the cyanide, tied up in a cheesecloth bag, is lowered into the acid by means of d cord passing outside the room. Or the operator must be prepared to leave the room the very moment he has put in the cyanide; before he has another chance to take another breath in the room itself. The generating of the gas is very rapid About one ounce of cyanide, mixed in the pro portions stated (with sulphuric acid, an ounce and a half, and water two ounces and quarter), is right for 1000 cubic feet of air space.
 All inquiries addressed to Dr. Huber in care of the Health Talks depart nent will be answered in these col unns in their turn. This requires considerable time, however, owing to the great number received. So if d personal or quicker reply is desired
 stamped and self addressed envelope must be enclosed with the question: Editor.
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croupiers had swept in not only all her winnings. but the $12, 900 she had when she rached Monte Carlo.
 The hotel management began press ing her for payment, put she put them off with promises to pay when money arrived from America. The money did not come and finally Mrs. Gordon sold her jewels. paid her hotel bill and boarded a train for Paris.
 En route she discovered that she had not enough money to reach Paris, so she descended from the train at Lyons. She picked out a luxurious hotel, but soon found herself at the end of her resources.
 An English bank refused to cash a check she presented, so she turned to the American consul. The consul was impressed by letters she showed him and endorsed the check. When Mrs. Gordon failed to make the check good the consul filed a fraud charge against her and she was brought into court. Despite her protestations that she was only penniless because friends in America had faild her and that the check would soon be made good she was sentenced to one month in prison.
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come from the walls of her hiding
 place. Her face, too, was streaked
 with grime. and at the best she could
 never have been handsome. for she had the texact physical characters tics which Holmes had divined, with,
 in addition, long and obstinate chin. What with her natural blindness, and what with the change from dark to light, she stood one daZed, blink ing about her to see where and who We were. And yet, in spite of all these disadvantages, there was cer- tain nobility in the woman'S bearing a gallantry in the defiant chin and in the upraiSed head, which compelled something or respect and admiration Stanley Hopkins had laid his hand upon her arm and claimed her as his prisoner, but she waved him aside gently, and yet with an overmasterinS
 dignity which compelled obedience. The old man lay back in his chair with twitching face, and stared at Ter with breeding eyes "Yes, sir, am your prisoner" she said. From where I stood could hear everything and I know that you
 have learned the truth I confess
 it all. It was I who killed the young man. But you are right-you who say it was an accident I did not ssan know that it was . knife.
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The top is heInped neatly with a half inch hem, through which elastic of the same width is drawn There is no fitness across the front so one might draw the elastic through only as far as the seams on the side front and firmly fasten here This will allow. fitness only around the sides and back.
 Try on the petticoat to measure de sired length A sure method to make a skirt hang perfectly is to pull the dining-room table open a. crack. insert a piece of chalk, pull tab}e to- gether again to hold it firmly; then stand, so that the chalk touches the skirt just below the hips and slowly revolve until a slender white line ex tends around the skirt Then meas ure from the white line in turning the hem.
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threshold of this cursed house. But I must speak or shall be too late "I have said. gentlemen, that am this mans wife. He was fifty and foolish girl of twenty when we married. It was in a city of Russia, a University - will not name the place."
 God bless you, Anna!' murmured the old man again.
 I've were reformers - revolution iS.S-NihiliSts, you understand. He and I and many more Then there came a time of trouble. a police officer was killed, many were arrested. evil dence was wanted. and in order to save his own life and to earn a great reward my husband betrayed his own wife and his companions Yes, we were all arrested upon his confession Some of US found our way to the gal lows, and some to Siberia I was among these last, but my term was not for life My husband came to England with his ill-gctten gains, and has lived in quiet ever since, know ing well that if the Brotherhood knew where he was not a week would pass before justice would be done."
 The old man reached out a trem- bling hand and helped himself to a
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PART EIGHT

which I held in my hand, for in my despair I snatched anything from the table and struck at him to make him let me go. It is the truth that I ten.''
 Madame" said Holmes, 'T am sure that it is the truth. fear that you are far from we'll"
 She had turned a dreadful color, the more ghast1y under the dark dust sreaks upon her face She seated herself on the side of the bed; then she resumed.
 T have only a little time here,'' she said, but I would have you to know ehe whole truth am this mans wife He is not an English man. He is a Russian His name I will not tell"
 For the first time the old man stirred God bless you, Annai" he cried God bless youi"
 She cast a look of the deepest dis dafn in his direction Why should you cling so hard to that wretched fife of yours, Sergius ?' said she "It has done harm to many. and good to none-nOt even to yourself How ever. it is not for me to cause the fraiI thread to be snapped before Gods time. I have enough already upon my snnd since crossed the
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TODA9's INSrALs1ENT.

"I am aware of that, Professor Coram."
 And you mean to say that I could lie upon tkat bed and not be aware that a woman had entered my. room ?''
 ''I never said so. You were aware of it. You spoke with her. You recognized her. You aided her es- cape-''
 Again the Professor burst into high keyed laughter. He had risen to his feet, and his eyes Slowed like em- berS.
 You are madl' he cried. You are talking insanely. I helped her to escape? Where is she now .'She is Ihere.'' said Holmes, and he pointed to a high bookcase in the corner of the room- saw the old man throw up his arms terrible convulsion passed over his grim face, and he fell back in his chair. At the same instant the bookcase at which Holmes point ed swung round upon a hinge, and a woman rushed out into the room You are righti'' she cried, in a strange, foreign voice You are right, I am here. She was brown with the dust, and draDed with the cohwebs. which had
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-12
WHEN A GIRL MARRIES
BY ANN LISLE,

get mine. and get 1t good and plenty, when the landslide starts"
 You haven't a single trouble?" l repeated. feeling my way toward my opening Life just hands you every thing you want. Carlotta % Tt gave me a good flying start to- humbly. I've got a healthy body that never annoys me by creaking or yell ing for help. And then l had the blind luck to be born into luxurious in the things that appeal to my folks And my folks are too few and toe busy to bother me. Now, I ask you, what kick do you think it's up to me to register"
 why, tke way you put things, you certainly are fortunate,'' I gasped But Carlotta swept on:
 Of course my old dad has a few legitimate complaints He wanted a son, and hshed three daughters out Of the stork pond. Susanne is a gay widow over in Paree, and Luella' s stuck up in Canada, living the life of her mining engineer husband Dads got only me. And do my best to be a son to him.
 Carlotta laughed. a little uneasily, it seemed As she paused for breath I seized my moment:
 I'll wager you'd never consciously do anything to hurt your father, Car lotta- Or any one else, for that mat ter l can't iInaSine you deliberately causing suffering.
 q wouldn't Carlotta shook her head in vigorous denial.
 But don't you see there's a poSsi- bflity that in trying to be a son to your father you twist your viewpoint a bit-warp it from it's moorings? You're a. girl, you know. and a very feminine one at heart And isn't it 8 bit dangerous to add sort of outer coating of boy?"
 Honey, are you telling me that you don't like my sailor hats and plaids?" demanded CaTlotta. ''If you could see how foolish I look in ruff fled utilities, you wouldn't say a. word. turn into a big, horsy woman. try ing to play lapdog. I've tried the other clothes and I know. And do so love shiny things and bright col OTIS. Don't tell me you're going to start clothes reforming me- ended the girl almost wistfully.
 ''No; but if did, think you'd lis ten, wouldn't you, Carlotta We're good enough friends for that?''
 We're good enough friends-for anythingT hope. You're my only woman friend, Anne.''
 Then T said, igronring my thump- ing heart and the lump in my throat, we're good enough friends to talk about another friendship of yours one with a mana friendship that may cost too dearly''-
 and put her hands in mine. Her dancing eyes sobered to steadiness. with something behind them that looked half like pain, half like defi- ance.
 T knew this must come, sooner or that-and so its people have to act But before you say an other word Anne listen to me-
 Gro be c0ntinued)
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It is the little things that give woman that weIl-groomed appearance always sought after. 4 glimpse of a pretty petticoat expresses in a flash ones good taste and daintineSS.. Beau tifu1, simple petticoats can be made from taffeta, crepe de Chine, Jersey silk or satin. And what a pleasure it is to put on intimate things that are well-made, for after all, they really effect ones costume so much-giving Q better line to the figure.
 The petticoat shown in the sketch is made of soft taffeta with three dainty runles around the bottom.
 Ruffles or fri1ls should be cut on the direct cross of the material. The heading sets more evenly and the flutes formed by the frilI itself hang better and give a more even bottom edge when cut this way.
 The petticoat is sewn together with the fe1led seam-
 If one should wish to make a con tinuous fly p1acket as shown in IIlu- s5trataon No 1t will be found that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-12
By A. Conan Doyle

l cigarette "I am in your hands, Anna,'' said he. You were alway. good to me-"
 "I have not yet told you the height of his villainy.'' said she Among our comrades of the Order, there was one who was the friend of my heart He was noble. unsemsh, loving - al, thai my husband was not. He hated violence We were all guiltyH-if that is guiE-ibut he was not He wrote for ever dissuading us from such a course These letters would have savsd him. So would my diary, il. which, from day to day, I had en- tered both my feelings towards him and the view which each of tis had taken My husband found and kept both diary and letters. He hid them, and he tried hard to swear away the young mans life. In this he failed, but Alexis was sent a convict to Si- beria,, where now, at this moment, he works in Q salt mine Think of that, you ginain.-nOw, now, at this very moment, Alexis, man whose name you are not worthy to speak. works and lives like a slave. and yet have your fife in my hands. and I let you go."
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BEAUTY CHATS
A LETTER ABOUT SHOES
By EDNA KENT FORBES.

t
 Sometime ago talked about re- ducinS ankles and mentioned that wearing high shoes kept down the size of tho. ankles. In answer to that article, I received a letter which in terested me a great deal The Public Health Committe of the Iowa Federa- sion of Women's Clubs has been ere atins a demand for better footwear, for shoes that have "a straight inner line, low heel, broad toe, and flexible shank" These shoes have been ap- proved by various associations = the Y. w. c. A. the American Medical Association and others and shoe 1nerchan;s in cities where this propa- s-anda work has been carried on re- port that they can hardly keep enough shoes to satisfy the new demand
 This is gratifying news to hear. have been predicting the end of the fad for pointed toe shoes for two wears think said a couple of years ago that in two or three years we would be wearing a sane toe again. My assertion has only partially come true. I did not take into consideration inc great length of time it takes to change shoe fashions-hats may vary overnight, shoes require many sea sons for a radical change
 But the work of this particular or s-anization will help great deal. wonder whether other women's clubs are doing anything like sh1s? It would be a splendid idea if the lead ing cI1rp in each community would take up this work It would compel dhe shoe merchants to lay in a stock of sane shoes, and that would create O demand among shoe manufacturers, and in a short time they would begin to turn out more shoes that would be not only healthy. but good looking as we'll. They are already beginning to do so-
 A P-You should consult LNnr
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Ladies Who Gamble Scored By U. 5. Woman In Paris Jail After
 Losing Fortune At Monte Carlo

Paris, May 12 Women past 60 often reach q second silly stage worse than the period they passed through in their 'teens.''
 This is the sad observation of Mrs. Gladys Gordon, 63. of New York, who is serving a months sentence in Saint Joseph Prison, at Lyons, for passing a bad check, after losing all her money playing roulette at Monte Carlo.
 'It isn't the young girls who need looking after so much as the gray headed 'girls,'" lamented Mrs. Cor don. I'm not the only one. Look about the tables at Monte Carlo any night and you will see far more women
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who ought to be home with their grandchildren than young girls or even young men The gambling craze seems to make fools out of women who have passed middle age.'
 Mrs. Gordon arrived in France sev- eral months ago and straightway headed for Monte Carlo. She was well dressed and bore herself with such an air of being accustomed to only the best things in life that the proprietor of the best hotel in town never worried when she fell a little behind with her Dill.
 For a while she won handily at the roulette tables. Inn luck turned the other way and in a few nights the
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Try This Over On Your Gas Stove
BUTTERMILK CUP CAKES.

One-half cup buttermilk, 1-2 cup dark m classes, If cup sugar. 2 table spoons melted butter, ? teaspoons ginger, l teaspoon soda dissolved dn 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and flour to make a thick batter. Combine the buttermilk, molasses. sugar, melted butter, ginger and soda and beat un- til well mixed. Sift about cups of flour and stir the hquid mixture into it. When well blended, add enough four to make a thick batter. Drop spoonsfu1 of this batter into the bot tom of oiled muffin and bake in hot oven-
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must be filled in with patching plas- ter" Small boxes of this patching plaster can be bought at hardware stores inexpensively and it should be mixed with cold water on an old saucer with an artists palette knife or small Spatula- For fine cracks this plaster should be of the consis- tency of milk; for nadl-holes and gouges it should be as stiff as putty. Only enough for one hole should be mixed al d time, as it dries very quickly and cannot be remoiStened. Before putting it on the wall, dampen the holes or cracks with a cloth wrung out of cold water. Smooth the patching plaster into these wet places with the palette knife, and allow it to dry for two hours at least before applying the tint-paint.
 The next step is to wash all the woodwork in the room, particularly such spots as the tops of doors, and windows of the upper part of picture molding where a paint brush might drag out dirt.
 It will pay you to buy a good paint brush A poor one sheds hairs and thus causes much trouble in painting. Sometimes, however, even an expen- sive brush will do this, and the hair must then be picked from the paint on the wall by the aid of a pin, after which it is well to run the paint brush over the spot again.
 This tint-paint is easier to put on than an ordinary paint For, it need not be worked over. One even stroke will suffice. And if desired half a room may be done and the work abandoned for a time; for when the work is resumed, there will be no mark of joining.
 Tomorrow I will take up the ques- tion of paint coats.
 Tomorrow-Doing Over Your Walls,
 Continued
 Ali. inquiries addressed. to- Miss kirkEan in care of the .sEfficient Housekeeping department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires considerable time however, owing 10 the great number received. So if a personal or quicker reply is desired. a stamped and self addressed envelope T7auSt be enclosed with the question.-Editor.
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MAY 12, 1921
HOME DRIES SSwAKING
By JEANNE ROLAND Copyright, 1921. by Pen-Art Service. Inc

it's chief recomme mendation F its strength at the bottom of the open ing. The unbrollen length of sel- wedge material cannot easily be torn across at the placket- When nak- ing the seam leave 1 0 or 12 inches open, according to the hip and s1oul- der size of the wearer. Cut a sell wedge strip of the material as wide as desired and l inch longer than twice the depth of the placket.
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On this particular petticoat just very tiny hem is made. Also make the hens of ruffles as narrow as pos sible or they will lack the daintiness they should have. The finished ruffle is a trifie more than an inch in width. These are sewn quite close togethe<. as can be seen in the illustration
 1-2 yards of 3S inch material is needed.