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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-20
A KNICHT 0F TODAY''.
SYNOPSIS.
By Banntster H.erwin-

SYNOPSIS.
 John Bruce had prop osed by letter to MaE cia Graham. and failing to re- ceiVe even an acknowledf1gemen from thatsyoung lady had left New York for the woods Of the Canadian North west. Six months later he receives a telegram from Marcia announcing her fathers death, and asking him to return He reaches Marcia's house at Mancasset, L. l., only to learn that Aarcla had disappeared. Miss Ire V!s. MarcIa's aunt, tells all she knows or the girls diSappea arance Bruce decides that MarcIa has been kid mapped by her eccentric uncle, Micah GTahdm, who lives at M Morton's Point. Just across the bay. So he imme- diately sets out for Micah Graham's On the train he sits ODD osite a woman number of bundles she carried and by her almost manish face. At Sound port he learns she is the housekeeper at Micah Graham's.
 By persistent inquiries Bruce learns & good deal about Micah IIrahan's house and it's occupants. Then he sets out for Morton's Point. As he approaches the house a search light as played on him. but he eIudes it. Two men in an automobile come out and search for him. By hiding un- der the hood he gets into the grounds. Bruce creeps Up to the house and over hears Banks, Smith and Mag, the supposed servants. discussing plans 10 get rid of Marcia. So he hastens dow he climbs up. to he discovers that Micah Graham is insane. Then he looks up at the middle window and sees Marcia.
 Bruce climbs up on a long pole he Tad found and Is talking to Marcia when Banks. old Grahan's chauffeur and chief attendant, appears. Bruce slides to the ground, and after a bat tie of wits, vaults the wall at the gate. He then swims in to the grounds from the bay. ''At the land ing lay a short boat-hook Taking 1t with me ran up toward the house. I had almost reached the house when l was halted by a voice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-20

for you-and for myself You must see that l have no wish to keep you here I don't care where you go as long as l am let alone.
 The words sounded false
 Let us go, then" I said.
 He cofisid cred.
 'If you will give me your promise B he began-'if you will promise not to prosecute me. I'll give you the key to that padlock-provided you also let ne have that ransom"
 The bargain was one I did not paddock, I was ready to promise al- most anything: that is. if I could get it without running too great a risk of treachery for was very doubt ful Of our ability to force the gate.
 glanced down at Marcia
 Shall we? I asked
 ''Yes, yes,' she whispered eagerly
 All risht," I called to Banks, ''I promise"
 He started forward
 Stand back" I cried threatening him with my revolver We want the key - not you.''
 I've got 10 give 1t to you some way" he explained chearfully. Let me see; who Is with you? Miss Gra- haE2, of course. Any one else? The old r1an?'
 ''Yes. MT Graham is here-and Mrs. Buckingham"
 He whistled incredulously, but the woman rose and stood In view She had been crouching at the stern and therefore, was the best concealed of all of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-20
CHAPTER IN.

At once I realized why Mrs. Buck nshanl had been willing to throw in her lot with ours. If she really was the -ife of Micah Graham, she could afford to help us She had played a safer game than Banks. and was pre- pared to outwit him at the last.
 -'When did this happen ?' | asked coldly.
 tlY While the men were going across the sound to get Miss Graham l put MT. Graham in the motor car and took him to Brooklyn and found
 iBut Mr Graham couldn't answer e1Ie questions inJelligenrly- ~ "T told the justice that he WAS dumb. We were back at the house
 Bur how dla voN get past the sa;e: Banks ms the Key"
 She smiled and drew a key From her pocket. "- had thiS duplicate made :ong ago for just such an eTner- GencS."
 The wornan unboited the door of Gicah Cf1S.1a nj s roor-l and entered. SsNaonfng ,s rc Eo'- -ow-
 Ire old man was seated In bis chair.
 went over and touched him on eBS shoulder. He looked up Gt ns vHoan:ly. and lis lips moved.
 ~Toa can talk now. MIcfa1a.'' the woman sAja-
 'Arnffe'" he or:ed in h:sh ane cnA wants aundei"
 Marcia r$n forward and LooR rhS S1d mars hands in nsrs.
 'Soo you know me. Cncle Micah 7?
 Ho rogal 6ed her with lis slvering eyes. Then he laughed like a child.
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[ reached uo 10, the latch IL moved .,axflv. But the gaze would not budee 4 stout iron bar had been sc- ,~lrelv paGlocked across the central s.y,-iyht of the gates fuIl two Iee% above .he catcFfock.
 FcGttcalIy I struck at the paddock With the steel end of the boat hook. R;li She lock was stout Orr only sal walton was to ram the gate open got back into :he peat. and, starting inc motor. backed 10 the landing ''I je down in the hOttom- 1 com rnanti ed the others
 They disposed themselves quickly. Mrs Rockingham pulling down be- side her. Then I threw on the pow CT We sturck the gate squarely. It bent wirh the impact, but the pad backed the boat to the landing. ready to batter at the gate a second time.
 Just as I was about to make the boat leap forward more swiftly, a
 loud hummius from the grounds be- hind us made me turn. The car
 came plunging down the lawn. |
 stopped about fifty feet from the house, and Banks's voice called out:
 Hold on there. Mir. R-uce; we'll go
 with you.''
 He Jumped down from his seat aai
 started toward us. I could see the gleam of his revolver in his hand Drawing my own weapon. fired at
 him pointhlank- The shot missed
 Banks laughed aloud
 Come, now, MT. Bruce Banks be- gan- 'T want to do the best can
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":h dry sob, Marcia turned to me.
 Be brave. dear" I said gently. "sia!le the best Of it.
 We went down stairs Mrs Buck ingharE-1 can call her by no other nam-lcading. l supported Marcia.
 The boat-hook was still In my hand. Mrs Buckingham observed it-
 Have you kept that empty revol- ver?' she asked.
 For answer I took it from my
 '-waf.,'' she said. running hack up the stairs. In a few ID oments she e turned and dropped 6nto my hand some cartridges. Thus, We went from rile house and down To the boats- On ths way 7 filled the cylinder of :ne revolver ana put the few remain ing cartridges 1hs.t l possessed into a convenient pocket
 As we req chcd the landing. I heard dlseap. hum. The mOtor- car! {! Banks and Smith were returning
 "~That boat" said Mrs. Rucking- ham, pointing to the larger Of the two.
 pulled r to tho float. for " was unoored close. and un1ted the painter.
 ''0u!cI;l Get 'n," said helping Marcfa over tho gun u7le. The motor '-ar noV sounded very nsD-.
 ''Wh1t is thar?'' said Marcia from rte boat.
 ''penka and Smith returning" l An&F~l~j. We shall have to hurry"
 Taking up the boat-hook I jun ped into the st srn Of the boat and pushed off. Then I ran to <ks bow and seized the iattice-gsse just nS we came 60 it
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CContinued frorsa yesterday.)
The Woman.


 tSo you have come pack. MT { Bruce" It was Mrs. Buckingham She advanced toward me slowly. She i glanced at the boat-hook. which was swinging idly in my hand.
 You won't need that, Mir. Bruce. ] :! shan't attempt to interfere with you
 T am glad to hear it," said I. But 2 you won't blame me if I don't trust you Be so good as to lead the way into the house and to Miss Graham s door"
 Mrs. Buckingham nodded.
 "I know. Appearances are against me. But you must let me explain. I really am a trained nurse. and
 i've no time to listen" My tone was harsh. Don't try to keep me until the men return. Come; lead the way
 She did not move.
 You've plenty of time. Banks Just came back and took out the mo tcr-car. I simply must explain" she went on. Because-because I want you to take me with you. MT. Bruce"
 Be quick then,'' ! said.
 'I am a trained nurse. was with MT. Graham before MT. Banks came, and was suspicious of that man from the first day he entered the house.
 Soon I noticed that he was getting a powerful influence over Mir. GEA- ham. I tried to check it, but the old genueman's mind was weakening, and -I-suspect tha+ Banks gave him some drug. It wasn't long before this place was bought, and here we all came, for Banks had brought Smith tr to act as an underservant.
 Then one day he told me every thing He gave me my choice of acting with him or leaving the place knew what that meant. If I left the place, I should not live to tell others.
 'T gave in. Nv part has been passive. I would have helped you there in the yard this evening. if I could go with you" I could rot 6aHi6a n but leaned toward a belief in her.
 We'll said, 'I am glad you have told me this. Mrs. Buckingham. We shall be glad of your help Where is Miss GraAam's uoOm?"
 She ascended the veranda steps and -led me into the house.
 Up the uncarpeted stairs we went. Mrs. Buckingham unlocked a door and Knocked
 There was no answer, and after moment I called: Marcia! Marcia!' A glad cry sounded from within the room. The door quickly flung wide. There. on the threshold, stood my be- loved.
 We forgot Mrs. Buckingham; we we stood clasped in each others arms. Then, reluctantly, I told Marcia that we must hurry. I whis? Pered to her to her that Mrs. Rucking- ham professed to be our friend. Mar cia's hand in mine, we began our re | turn journey down the hall. Sud l denly Marcia stopped
 '1 must see Uncle Micah,' she eN- claimed. eve must take him with l us." I sought to draw her for ward. ft is not practicable. He is in no condition to go with us" ''He wouldn't take much room fin l the boat" she pleaded, and we can 1 wrap him up warmly" Mrs. Buckingham, who had been standing in silence, spoke. l 'FMr. Bruce. while Miss Graham does not wish to leave her uncle, I ! am unwilling to go without my hus- 1 band.' "Your husband What do you | mean?" I demanded 'rWho and | where is this husband 2" Mrs Buckingham laid her hand on the knob of the door near which sine | was standing. ''Be is in -his room Micah Graham" gasDed. l 'YeS"
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quiet that I fancied he had fallen
Hello! Hello!
0g HGyLCdTG
By J. F. MUIR 'HY
By DOC WILLARD

quiet that I fancied he had fallen asleep.
 And then Marcia gave a cry. "John," she exclaimed. ''they're coming out with the other boat!' I looked back. The second boat was swinging around the end of the outer breakwater, half O mile be- hind us.
 To Be Continued Tomorrow. Copyright 1922 Thompson Fea-
 ture SerXice).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-20
TELLS JUDGE HE DRANK
 CIDER FOR ASTHMA

Ogensburg, N. Y. Dec. 2O-PatricK Herman, TO. of Watertown, picked up here when he wasn't sure whether his name was Herman, John Chaney or David Kearney, told the police the next morning that a cider cure for his asthma was responsible
 "fCider'' uuoth Herman, "ts the tfnest asthma cure in the world"
 'sNGo more asthma cure for you" ruled the court
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
SECRETARY HUGHES,
COL. MILLER CONFER

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March II.
Secretary OF State Hughes and
Thomas W. Miller. alien property
custodian conferred yesterday and
went over certain data relating TO
enemy property Colonel Miller had
gathered with regard to taxes as
scssed by the German government
against the property returned to the
people under the jurisdiction Of the
government.
The taxes go into the treasury OF
the German government. IL was
suggested by Colonel Miller that per-
haps a portion OF the money paid
by the German nationals to the Ger
man government upon the return OF
their property by tho alien property
custodian might very we'll be kept
here for the payment OF American
claims against Germany.
An echo OF the peace conference
developed yesterday when Secretary
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
Couernor Names April Z
as State ArbOr, Bird Day

DOVER, Delp March 17.-Governor Denney issued
the following proclamation Friday, Arbor
and Bird Day:
STATE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DOVER, DELAWARE
deem it my duty at this time remind the people
state and especially
which authorizes the
be designated
by all public schools
other institutions, by the planting
OF the school and public grounds
Ing for their object the Advancement OF the study arbor cu
ture and promotion OF the spirit
and the cultivation OF apprecatve
The purpose OF the law clearly the
need OF its generally
II than public pro-
Visions the hope that the
be fully carried
urgently observance throughout the
state that hereby Friday,
AZ and Bird WILLIAM d. DENNEY,
Dover. Del, March 16 1922 Governor OF Delaware.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
HARVARD GLEE CLUB
HERE ON APRIL IS

The Harvard Glee Club will give
a benefit concert in the Playhouse
on tie evening OF April IS, under
the auspices Of the Harvard Club OF
Delaware. The proceeds Of the af-
fair will be for the scholarship fund
OF Harvard University, with the OBJ
ject Of sending a Delaware boy to
Harvard.
The executive committee in charge
OF the affair consists OF Charles
Copeland. president; vice-presidents,
Mayor Harvey and John p. Nields;
secretary. Charles b. Palmer; treas
urer. II. f. Brown.
The present Harvard Glee Club
is a remarkable organization. having
been trained TO a high state Of per-
fection by its conductor, DR.. Charles
T. Dawson. D. r. Dawson won the
first p. II. d. in music at Harvard
upon the merits OF his symphony
written for the Boston symphony
Orchestra He has proved a most
efficient leader and has not only
succeeded in imparting TO the singers
appre Citations OF the higher forms
Of choral music, but has also awak-
ened their enthusiasm with the re-
suit that the programs which are
selected are Interpreted with rare
spirit and comprehension.
The club has made several success
ful tours through this country and
during the summer of 1921 visited
several Of the large cities OF Europe
Everywhere they met with the most
enthusiastic reception and won un-
qualified praise from the LEADING
critics in Paris and italy.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
HOtU Does the CLoU Worm GlOtU?
AnSwer That and Your Fortunes Made

transparent. Certain cells near the
skin are devised especially for pro-
ducing light.
These cells are filled with a lumin-
Gus substance which when the prop
er chemical reaction takes place.
glows brilliantly.
Scientists have devoted much re-
search 10 analyze the substance that
produce this Llow but the ultimate
chemical composition is highly com
plex and more or less OF a mystery.
Scientists likewise have made a de-
tailed examination OF these light
producing organs and have found
that the cells are very complicated
and very beautifully designed.
Men OF learning say the light cells
proper are often equipped with re-
Electors. lenses. Opaque screens and
color screens"
SO everything that man has de
vised to perfect his artificial light
giving apparatus. has existed mil
lions OF years in these light-produc C.
ing organisms on a small but perfect
scale.
why has nature provided these lit
tie creatures with lights? Many
theories have been advanced.
The lights may be
A warning to drive away other
animals that would eat these Great
ures.
A sex signal TO facilitate mating.
A lantern to guide the creature on
It's way.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
SONG RECITAL TO BE
GIVEN AT NEWARK

Special 10 The Evening Journal
NEWARK. March 17.-Frederiok
W. Wyatt. baritone and Mrs. Fran
cas- Dewitt Babcock. soprano. both
of Wilmington will give recital In
Wolf Hall University OF Delaware
tomorrow evening This is one OF the
Artist Series OF entertainments
planned by a Joint committee OF
Delaware College and the Women's
College Mr.. Wyatt appeared In a
recital here IN one OF the Artist
Series last year and both he and Mrs
Babcock are popular with local
music lovers on April s. Miss Sidney
Thompson. reader will give the last
OF this years Artist Series her en-
fever.
tcrtainment having been postponed
since January on account of scarlet
The Want Ads contain innumer-
able chances for household econ
omv-Adv
Evening journal., 1922-03-17

perfect the world ever has known.
The animal light produced by
these living organisms is known as
cold light because It produces no
heat.
And right there's where its value
lies.
For every gas or arc or electric
light that man produces wastes a
large proportion of its energy in use
less heat instead Of converting II
into light.
The more heat, the less light. And
the less heat. the more light.
Only Efficient Light.
so. you see. the light produced by
hreflies and glow worms IS almost
100 per cent efficient.
II we could learn the secret OF
these tiny organisms, it would mean
saving millions OF dollars every year
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
WoMEN ANp MEDICINE

In Europe. years ago. a woman
named Hildegarde wrote a notable
book on medicinal plants. In those
days the men were too busy bother
ing about dogmas OF religion and
medicine. and TIE study OF herbs
was thought beneath their notice.
II was the women. however. who
mostly conducted the hospitals and
cared for the sick. and thus they
learned much OF great value. They
let the men fight out the questions OF
theories.
Lydia p. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. prepared almost fifty
years ago by a woman. Lydia p
Pinkham, did then. and does now
relieve the ailments peculiar 10 wo-
men. It Is a vegetable compound
and OF great value for this purpose
This Is proven day after day. and In
your own neighborhood. by grateful
women who have used Il.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17

solo. william Rothouse; reading.
Julia Mouseley; recitation, Bertha
Greenfield; violin solo. Marguerite
Ryan: reading. Doro Passmore. At
the close OF tho program a potato
race was held between the young
men and young women. Skirts
seemed to be no obstacle In this
case. as the girls won the race.
At the next meeting the social
program will be in charge OF Miss
Eva p. weldin. This will be "every-
bodies night"
Evening journal., 1922-03-17

OF the Navy DENLY requested the
alien property custodian 10 release
all the right, title and interest in the
Guam Yap-Naba cable. which was
the property OF Germans and seized
under the trading with the enemy
act. When the United States en-
tered the war the cable at Guam
was taken over by the alien prop
erty custodian and then sealed. I'm
der the treaty OF Versailles this
cable was assigned to the allied
powers and operated under the Navy
Department. and II was necessary
for the alien property custodian to
release his hold on this piece (
property before II could be turned
over.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
! Illumination.

in illumination.
Here's an opportunity for you II
you've a scientific mind and II you
want to make a fortune out OF an
interesting hobby.
The light given of by glow worms
and frefies Is called biolumines-
oence. That's pronounced by-o-loom-
i-nes-ens with the accent on the
"nes." II means Eight OF life"
Resides firehios and glow worms.
this light is produced by certain fish.
animals and bacteria. The glow
worm Is nothing but a 'larva or baby
FREELY but the organ producing the
light Is quite different in the two
creatures
In the frehy the light merely
shines through the skin. which is
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
S. J. NuLLIKEN ON HONOR ROLL

Samuel J. Mlnken. 1O7 Connell
street has been placed on the pen
sion list by the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company. Mr..
Niniken is machinist and had
been in the employ OF the company
81 years and one month. He work.
ed in the machine shop in this city.
His name was among II other em-
ployes who were recently placed on
the roll Of honor.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
Other Styles in Mems Spring
Suits, including Sport and
Jazz Models
$24.5O to $1,000

Whether it be of the sport jazz model
Suits Tor the young fellow of the conservative
models for Dad you'll find pattern and style to suit
your fancy here The fact that mems suits all
wool enables guarantee you satisfactory with
every suit Stop in tomorrow and have your Spring Suit
in time for Sunday.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
PENN's GROVE EuoHRE, DANCE

A euchre and dance will be given
by the Ancient order of Hibernians,
Division No. 3, Penn's Grove, in St.
James Hall. Penn's Grove, tonight.
The affair will be in the nature OF a
st. Patrick's dance and card party
Thomas Mulhern is chairman OF the
committee. This is the first OF a
series OF parties 10 be given by the
order during the year. Although the
PENIS Grove order has been organ
lied since August. 1920. it has made
rapid progress.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
WEST BRANDYwINE GRANGE.

Following the business meeting of
West Brandywine Grange at Talley-
Vile last night. during which four
new applications for membership
were received. and two members re-
installed, a st. Patrick's party was
enjoyed.
The program was in charge OF
Miss Alice Ryan and Martin Dugan,
who read stories OF Ireland. The
rest OF the program was as follows:
Reading, Mary Passmore; saxophone
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
Q. s. NEEDs sPECIA1 ACCENTS.

For the purpose OF nliing vacan-
oies in the Bureau OF Internal Rev
enue, Treasury Department, the
United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an open com
petitive examination OF candidates
for special agents on March %, at
Dover. Entrance salaries will be
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
WHEN YOU WE'RE

You caught firehies and put
them under tumblers in a dark
room TO watch them glow.
II you'd do that now and
study the freely closely. you
might make your fortune. says
Hereward Darlington, scientist.
For the frefiies' light is the
most perfect light in the world
the light without heat that
illuminators are spending mil
lions 10 find.
But the freely keeps its secret.
Evening journal., 1922-03-17
BY HEREwARD CARRINGrON
Scientist and Author

HO put the nIe lu
hrehy a n d the
glow in glow
worm ?
II he we're Nv
ing to d ay he
easily could be-
come a million
aire over night.
Because I h e
light produced by
these tiny crea-
lures Is in many
respects the mos'
Evening journal., 1922-03-17

from $500 to 5000 per year. Ap.
plicants will be admitted regardless
of address.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16
CHAMBER COMMERCE WILL EN-
TERRAIN BASKETBALL TEAMS

Because of next Wednesday being
Washington's birthday. and a holiday,
the weekly chamber of commerce
luncheon will be held on Thursday.
At that time the basketball teams of
the University of Idaho and of the
Moscow high school will be the guests
Of the chamber, it was announced at
the meeting Thursday of this week.
1t was also announced that the mat
ter of the endorsement of the soldiers
bonus will come up for discussion at
the next meeting.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16

Pierce H. Dowdy, for many years
resident of Moscow, passed away at
the home of his sister, Miss BETTE
Dowdy, in the northeast part of town
Thursday, February 16, at II O'Clock.
He was born in Virginia March A,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16
A Pair OF Stockings Free

A pair of Buster Browns stockings
is being given away free to every boy
or girl buying a pair of Buster Brown
shoes over size eight at the Buster
Brown Shoe Store This pecial offer
lasts until Saturday night, the 18th
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16

urday afternoon at 1:3O O'Clock from
the Grice chapel. DR.. H. Q. Perry VIII
conduct the services.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Neils Madsen of
Blaine were Moscow shoppers We'd
neSday
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16

FOR sSALE-BALED TIMOTHY HAY.
Also 200 tamarack fence posts. Cab
1893 99-126
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16
HEAD STUFFED BY CATARRH?
USE A HEALING CREAM

If your nostrils are clogged, your
throat distressed, or your head is
stuffed by nasty catarrh or cold,
apply a little pure, antiseptic, germ
destroying cream into your nostrils.
1t penetrates through every air pas
sage, soothing inflamed, swollen
membranes and you get instant re-
lief.
How good it feels. Your nostrils are
open. Your head is clear. No more
hawking, snuffling, dryness or strug-
Cling for breath. Get a small bottle
of Ely's Cream Balm from any drug
gist Colds and catarrh yield like
magic Don't stay stuffed up Re-
lief is sure
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-02-16

FOR SALE-A 8 YEARS LEASE ON
Pleasant Home Hotel Call 1861.
115-12O