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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-22
By A. Conan Doyle

be given as to her condition, but he
 drawng-room- He Impressed these
 points upon them with the utmost
 earnestness. Finally he led the way
 into the drawing-room, with the re
 mark that the business was now out
 of our hands, and that we must while
 away the time Ss best we might un-
 til we cold see what was in store
 for us. The doctor had departed
 to his patients. and only the Inspec- tor and myself remained
 ''I think that I can help you to pass an hour in an interesting and profit able manner" said Holmes, drawing
 his chair up to the table, and spread ing out in front of him the various papers upon which were recorded the antics of the dancing men. "As to you, friend Watson, I owe you every atonement for having allowed your natural curiosity to remain so long unsatisfied. To you, Inspector, the whole incident may appeal as a re- markable professional study. I must tell you, first of all. the interesting circumstances connected with the pre- Cubitt has had with me in Baker Street. He then shortly recapiu- lated the facts wlich have already been recorded. ''I have here in front of me these singular productions. at which one might smile, had they not proved themselves to be the forerun- CTS of so terrible a tragedy. I am fairly familiar with all forms of se- cret writings, and am myself the author of a trifling monograph upon the subject, in which I analyze one
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HEALTH TONICS.

We are in the season now when
 all but the very healthiest of us re- quire something in the nature of a tonic. Those of us who live in
 changeabIe climates are apt to sui
 fer physically when the season changes from warm to cold or from winter into Spring. The change eff fleets us particularly in Spring, for the blood is thickened from the heavy foods of the winter and a bad com plexion is apt to be the result. If you feel sluggish at this time of the year, you probably need a tonic.
 If you hate yo<r work and don't like your best friends and are tired of looking at the same objects day af- ter day, you undoubtedly need a tonic. If you feel seriously dragged out, by allmeans consult your fam fly doctor and let him prescribe some thing for you-
 Every Spring I talk about a good old-fashioned tonic that we all of us have taken as children and that I per dy. This is nothing more complicated nor expensive than sulphur and mol asses, a grandmother's remedy unri- valed for thinning the blood and mak- ing the complexion clear.
 To make it, mix equal amounts of powdered flower of sulphur and mol asses, any kind of molasses will do, the sort you like best for preference. if you do not want quite so strong tonic, use one-tnird flower of sul- phur and two-thirds molasseS. Take 8 tablespoonful of this three times a day for three days; give it up for
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TODAY'S INSTALMENT.

Tt suggested that at the time of the firing, the window as well as the door of the room had been open. Otherwise the fumes of powder could not have been blown so rapidly through the house. A draught in the room was necessary for that. Both door and window were only open for a very short time. however, sA
 How do you prove that?"
 ''RecauSse the candle was noNSut- tered"
 Capital" cried the inspector. ''CaP-
 Feeling sure that the window had been open at the time of the tragedy, I conceived that there might have been a third person in the affair, who stood outside this opening and fired through it. Any shot directed at this person might hit the sash. I looked, and there, sure enough, was the bullet mark"
 But how came the window to be shut and fastened 2"
 '"The womans first instinct would be to shut and fasten the window. But haIloa, what is this?''
 Ut was a lady's handbag which stood upon the study table-a trim little handbag of crocodile skin and silver. Holmes opened it and turned the contents out. There were twenty hfty-pound notes of the Bank of Eng land, held together by an India rubber band-nothing else
 This must be preserved, for it will figure in the trial" said Holmes. as he handed the bag with it's contents to the inspector. HIt is now neces- sary that we should try to throw some
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Maybe not, sir. 7"

Maybe not, sir
 Holmes thought for a little, and then a curItus smile played over his face.
 saddle a horse, my lad" said he.
 'I shall wish you to take note to Elrige's Farm
 He took from his pocket the vari- ous slips of the dancing men. With
 these in front If him, he worked for some time at the study-table. Finally he handed a note to the boy, with
 directions to put it into the hands Of the person Ii whom it was addressed. and especially to answer no questions of any sort which might be put to
 him. I saw the outside of the note, addressed in S.raggling, irregular characters very unlike Holmes usual precise hand. It was consigned to MT. Abe Slaney, Elrige's Farm, East Ruston. Norfolk
 T think. Inspector" Holmes re- marked. that you would do well to | telegraph for an escort. as, if my l calculations prove to be correct, you may have Q particularly dangerous | prisoner to convey to the county | goal. The boy who takes this note could no doubt forward your tele- | gram. If there is an afternoon train | to town Watson. I think we should | do well to take it, as I have a chemi- cal analysis of some interest to finish. | and this investigation draws rapidly | to a close.''
 When the youth had been dispatched
 with the note, Sherlock Holmes gave his instructions to the servants. If any visitors were to call asking for Mrs. Hilton Cubitt. no information should
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MILLIONAIRE, 76 DENIES FATHERHOOD
 OF CHILD OF 3O-YEAR-OLD WIFE

Detroit, April 22-'If there is any removed from the percentage of my little girl,'' says Mrs. Madeline Beals Cor4by, the wife of Thomas W. Corby Crosse Point millionaire, who is ask ing for an annulment of their mar riage, and who alleges he is not the father of Marie Theresa Corby, IS months old.
 The suit Of the 76 year old million aire and his 3S year old wife features the centuries old drama of youth and age, a pre-n9ptial separation agree ment and the disputed percentage of a child It shows. too, some of the re- mote consequences of the war which on the death of Mrs Corby's first hus- band, Maurice Beals, left her stranded in the country, unable to get back to her relatives in Belgium.
 Maurice Beals was a young Belgian contractor who had made Detroit his home. In the course of a business connection with this transa ction the Crosse Point millionaire called at | the Beals' home. There he met Mrs. Beals, golden of hair, and blue of eyes When he returned from Cali 1 fornia several months later to learn | of her husbands death, according to Mrs Corby. he asked her to preside in his home. It was stipulated that she was not to be regarded as a ser want.
 This was in August 191S and as Mrs. Beals could not return to her relatives in Belgium at that time and her first husbands estate was not then settled, she agreed.
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'I myself can't comprehend it,
 and I think few women can,'' she
 admitted. ''No, am not a Scient-
 ist. I believe two scientists could
 marry, though, and live haplViy, but
 such is not the case with our mar
 riage.
 q am just a wife; my husband
 likes a rest when he comes home
 he has enough science elsewhere g
 she laughed, and was compelled by
 the diScoverer of "RelatiVity to
 translate again.
 The Einsteins have two grown daughters in Europe, Margot and H. Sd, Mrs. Einstetn is a cousin of her present husband and her maiden name was lisa Einstein. Professor Einstein is not a one sided person, all of whose energies are bent in one direction. He is an accomplished violin:st, and he adds yachting to his hobbies, being a keen sportsman
 Their family circle is not a small one by any means, since it includes | two sons of the scientist by for mer marriage. Both the physicist and his wife are citizens of Switzer- land.
 The fame which visited them all most overnight" as European jour- nals described it, and which has
 made them citizens of the world, nev- ertheless, has left them unassuming and unfail:ngly good humored, des- pite the various demands Fame has brought with her
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ADVICE TO THE
 LOVELORN
i Coward in Love
By GElTEICE TARTAN.

i Coward in Love. Dear Miss Fairfax:
 several months ago I became &C., quainted with a young man of twen- ty-tWo-three years my senior. He fell in love with me. But 1 do not love him.
 A short while ago I told him I did not love him, but. acting very foolish ly, again made up with him. I know it would break his heart to have me tell him a second time that I thought I loved hiN.
 He is very good to me and does everything within h:s power to please and make me happy. Is it possi- ble for The to learn Ito love him?
 WORRIED.
 You analyze with understanding of yourself and your feelings I know you can handle this case. Don't be afraid of the truth. It may hurt a little but never so much as to sen- tinrentalize and talk about what you owe him and then marry him and fail utterly. If you cared deeply and as I fancy you are capable of feel ing, I'm inclined to think a girl of your perception would know it.
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an unlimited checking account. To be sure, he went to pieces badly after that, but the specialists made him as good as new and since then he has set tied down and been making a name on Wall street. Of course there were carping souls who declared that his wild oats must be reaped sometime, but none of his set felt that anyone need reap unpleasantiy when there was plenty of money to pay all bills and these wonderful modern special iSts.
 Yet-it does seem strange. With a clear bank account and a clear bill of health, he suddenly breaks out into this chauffeur's wife affair and gets shot. It would almost seem as if his wild oat sowings went beyond the ministratious of bank accounts and doctors-as if they rooted in our very souls and popped up when we least expected them. After all, it may be true that you cant sow wild oats and reap violets.
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DIR. EINSTEIN'S WIFE UNDERSTANDS HIM
 BUT NOT HIS THEORIES OF RELATIVITY
Wife Of Noted Scientist of Switzerland Is Not a Stu dent of Revolutionary Sci ence-Just Mothers" a Large Family.
By IMAGERY REX.

New York, april 22.-What is his wife like?
 How often do we say that of man in the public eye. Everyone won- derS what sort of a woman interests and holds the affections of a great man-everyone is curious to the characteristics of the one he has chos- en for hsi helpmate.
 The world wants to know whether the genius has married a woman in sympathy with his ideals or opposed to them; whether she likes the things that interest him or not; whether she mothers him or bothers him.
 I called upon Professor Albert Fin stein and attempted to discuss with him his theory of "Relativity." Pro- lessor EinStein, although a discoverer of revolutionary scientific theories which tend to obiterate time and space, a distinguished physicist and lecturer is a member of the Zionist delegation headed by Dr. Chaim Weiz- mann which is here to offer to the consideration of Jews in America plans for a great university to be erected in Jerusalem
 Stops Talking About Theories.
 A gracious and charming little wo- man met the writer at the door and begged her to desist at least from at tempting to discuss ''reIativity" with its discoverer.
 My husband"-it was Mrs. Fin stein who spoke-''is so overwrought with requests for discussions that he has decided not to say any more about his theories that is, for the present" |"
 Just then MT. Einstein come for ward Tall, suave in manner with high forehead and mop of black hair as his only professional symptoms. the scientist looked at his wife question: ingly and was told what was up.
 The two made a vivid contrast in appearance. Mrs. Einstein is of me dium stature, with light brown hair and gray eyes, a well-poised woman who combines dignity with a pleasant vivacity of manner Her dark brown frock of satin and velvet trimmed with marten fur bands ,belies the fre- quent assumption that the learned and their near of kin effect the dOWdy and careless in dress.
 Einstein is a great Jewish person. age, as well as a distinguished physi- cist. He is actively interested in the university plan, according to his wife, who speaks English fluently and who acted as interpreter
 "In Europe, in the Far East" she translated for me her husbands state ment, "there are so many poor Jew ish families who are without homes. Their children have great potentiali- ties Their young men need an in stitution, where education can be of fered them. Hence this plan to es- tablish a university in Jerusalem Poor students now have no place to study, and if help is not given will be unfitted for life.
 As for the outbreaks of anti-Jew- ish sentiment, of which we learn here and there at times, my husband believes they are caused by the pas sions let loose by war. the hatred of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-22
Listen, W0rLd!
By ELSIE ROBINSON,

There's a terrific rumpus in the Deane ElhngfOrd establishment
 Young Jack was S.IOt last night un- der most embarrassing circumstances
 Of course, they're trying to keep the matter dark, but every one knows that he was in some sort of an af- fair with his chauffeur's wife and the chauffeur came home unexpected- ly and shot him. Dreadful busfnessy
 And think of all his family had done for him. The swellest suite in liar vard-remember that peach pie din- ner' of his which became nationally famous when he and the peaches were hauled into the divorce court |? Then those three years in Paris with
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hand in his own free one. There was a puzzIing ring of som mething like triumph in his odd greeting.
 Hello, young fellow! So the en- gagged man is calling on another wom- an in his first nigh back to town. Funny world, this, And Tom tells me-that your girls going to the country tomorrow. Now when do you promise to be devoted to your sweetheart, you very modern youth" ;"
 O., I'll run down for the week end,'' replied Neal, giving no signs of resenting Jim's curiosity
 ''The week-end-about two daya off"
 And this is Wednesday," said Jim tnougntfu11y. "Heigho! Young Cupid isn't as impatient as he was in the days of my youth.''
 Neal laughed and my two boys settled down Ior the chumniest kind of a smoke. But I felt on under current of seriousness in the air. Per haps it was because of the haunting memory of Lane Cosby's story, which I knew I must tell Jim before I slept.
 To be Continued.
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The Married Elirt-

Dear Miss Fairfax:
 A few months ago I was intro duced to a young man in my place of business " rom I have learned to love very dearly. We have gone out for quite some time but I have dis covered that he is married and the father of a four-year-old son.
 When I questioned him about it he admitted it but said that he IS suing his wife for a divorce and as soon as he gets it he will marry me also claiming that he loved me too much to tell me the truth at first.
 Now, Miss Fairfax, I know should give him up, but I love him too much to do that. I will take your advice.
 He is wealthy and has lavished ex- penSive presents on me. Should I return them and forget him, or keep up our friendship till he gets his di- NOrce2
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Was to Receive S5o,OOO.

MT Corbys 70 odd years were rest ing lightly on him, and he looked scarcely more than 55, says his wife. He was kind to her and she liked him. Their acquaintance ripened into something more than platonic friend ship, Mrs. Corby admits, but de- clares he delayed marrying her. Finally they were married in May, 1919, but Mrs. Corby maintains that the aged millionaire insisted on her signing a separation agreement before he would marry her. According to this agreement. in case of legal sep lieu of dover rights.
 A few months after the ceremony the baby, Marie Theresa, was born and ''Ir. Corby was very much de- lighted and called the baby his theiress,'" Mrs. Corby adding: "He seemed very fond of her until he quarreled with me and then turned ranged to go to Europe last June to settle my mothers estate everythins was all right, but my trip was delayed a week and that time MT. Corby and I quarre1ed. The quarrel was Eover money matters. Then he started the suit. I have had no money from him since we separated.
 Then" Mrs. Corby added with tears in her eyes, MT. Corby's law yers brought suit charging MT. Corby is not the father of Marie Theresa
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PERSONALS

Miss Ruth Hickey of Adams street, was rendered a surprise party at her home the other evening, by several ot her intimate friends. During the evep1ag dancing was enjoyed and games played. At a late hour q sup per was served
 A successful card party was held last evening by the Third District Republican Women'S club in the men s club rooms on Alfred street in Black Rock. There were 40 tables of players with a prize for each table. Mrs Fred E,menger was chairman of the committee in charge, assisted by several sub-committeeS-
 Mrs. w. F. Smallwood of fl Ma piewood avenue has been entertain ing as her house guest for the past week. Mrs. Gertrude Morley of South Nor 7alk. ..a-.-..z
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nation against nation. race against race.
 Respects Wonlan's Intelligence. Professor Einstein stood at the

window whence he looked west over Forty-second street. great thorough fare where traffic daShes along against time and where skyscrapers seem to defy all natural laws.
 Mrs EinStein smiled and repeated that we had small chance of gettin 2 the professor to discuss his theory.
 Perhaps he thinks a woman would not be really interested enough to understand ?" And she translated this for him.
 Vehement denial from tho scient- ist followed.
 NO, he doesn't agree with that Mrs. Einstein said. He thinks wo- men are the equal of men in under standing It is simply that he can't give enough time to explain it to yOu.'s
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HEARTBROKEN.

How do you know he is telling you the truth even now? I am afraid that you are emphasizing the wrong things in this friendship. You are delighted at the gifts which the man has it in his power to give you. And if you let him turn your head with phesents and tell you what yarns he will ask about h. 1ife-aren't you running that head also into a moose?
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PERSONALS

MRS. LAWRENCE CORNWALL of Park avenue, will be hostess for tea at the Brooklawn Country club tOmor- row afternoon. In the evening the Eli Society orchestra from New Ha- ven will furnish music for the occa- sion. Several dinner parties are be- ing arranged for the accession.
 MRS. DANIEL DAVENPORT of Yale street who has been spending the past winter in Washington, D. C., is expected home the first of May.
 MRS. FRED. W. TRACY opened her home last night for the meeting of the Opportunity club when Fred Armstrong, former missionary to In dia, told of his interesting experiences with the natives. Miss Harriet Al len favored with several piano selec- tions, after which dainty refresh ments were served. The annual meet ing of the club is to be held on Fri
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To be really smarC one needs must have one of the new sports capes. The cape made of cloth or a knitted fabric may take the place of the coat for the sports costume or it may be worn as an extra wrap The cape shown in the picture is one of the more pop u1ar models.
 The tan silk stripe forms a delight full contrast to the rich brown of the knitted material A deep woolen fringe in brown trims the ends of the throw collar which is knotted in an unusual manner.
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Mir and Mrs Milton M. Heath of Fort Worth, Tex. are rejoicing over the arrival of twins, Henry Milton and Elizabeth Foster. Mrs. Heath was,- before her marriage, Miss Mary Louise Foster dau ghter Of Judge and Mrs. Carl Foster of North avenue.
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MIR. AND MRS. ALFRED O'DELL of Clifford street. and two nieces, Misses Maj jorie and Marguerite F'eydt, have moved to a newly purchased res- idence on Noble avenue.
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MISS HELEN JONES of KoSsuth street, will spend the week end visit ing with friends in Jersey City, N. J.
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Treasury announced payment of nearly s1.00O,00O has been made to railroads under the guaranty provis- ions of the transportation act
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day evening May 6 at the home of Miss Alice Richardson of Maplewood
 avenue when officers for the ensuing year will be elected and reports read
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MT. and Mrs Armand Rourke are now occupying their home on Roczon avenue Mrs. Rourke was, before her marriage, Miss Minnie Stendahi of Norman street.
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Plans are perfected for the sub- scription dance to be given by the Monday Evening Bridge club. in the ballroom of the Stratield hotel on Monday evening, when 500 guests of 4se club will trip the light fantastic Rapp's orchestra from New Haven, will furnish music and the affair promises 10 be one of the most er- joyable dances given this spring-time. Judge Frank L.. Wilder. Robert God dard and Dr. Ward F. Van Ness com prise the committee in charge
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The woman of slender income who cannot afford to have both a silk and q wool sweater, would do well to com promise and wear a sweater of silk and wool combined. This sort of sweater has all the beauty and the softness of the silk, while it retains the warmth and wearable qualities of the wool. There can be no doubt
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Friends; of Miss Madelyn Farley of Lewis street will be pleased to hear that she is recuperating after oelns coTFs,ed 10 her home this week with q slight illness
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 Tomorrow-The Adventure or me Dancing Men, continued
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