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of disbelief and astonishnaent in Miss Smiths deep, dark eyes.
 You would be willing to-
 ssIn a minute. This job is made to order for Kittie Swasher. We are pretty near the same size. You could lend me the use of your throe trunks of swell clothes for Few days till I land him. Let me pass myself off as tho girl he's been writ in to. I've read his letter and I know what he's like. He won't turn- ble, because I'm a pretty fair little actress He don't know what you're like in real life"
 If Miss Smith had acted and spoken with decision at that moment there was still time to forestall the eager Kittie. But there was fatal instant of hesitation.
 "Do you think he would
 He's got nothin' to do with it. He might think he has. but the cards are stacked against him. I'm going after him like Dempsey went after Willard. And I'll land him, too. We got this peachy suite to work from, we got the nifty clothes, and when I get dolIed up I'm pretty fair locker. if I do say so myself. Furthermore he wants to put on big party and I'm the little girl to show him the town"
 A flush came to her face and q flame to her eyes.
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Prosperity And
 Progress Portions
 Of Czechoslovaks

Prague, Czechoslovakia, Aug. a. Although the Czechoslovakia Republic IS only three and half years old, 1t | Is the one state in Europe which has set it's house in order and has avoided the evils of the printing press. The Czechs or Bohemians are a hard-work- l ing and plucky race, full of common sense, and they have built up an | economic and industrial fabric which | has made the country one of the most | prosperous in Central Europe. Its 1n- dustry today is beyond the needs oe it's own population The Czech crown, which until last autumn had followed | the fluctuations of the German mark, has now established it's independence in the worlds exchanges.
 l Since the creation of the republic the bulk of trade has been with Ger many, although the United States is gaining an increasing share of it. Ac- | cording to official figures, ATT per l cent. of Czech imports in 1921 came from Germany. the latter country talk Ing 36.2 per cent. of Czech exports. Every Czech realizes that the future of the country's trade is in Central EuEope, but he is anxious to avoid as far as possible any economic depend ence on Germany.
 Like many other European coun- tries, Czechoslovakia's most vital problems concern the nuch-needed q reduction in production costs, the cost
 of living, the reduction of taxation,
 and amelioration of the housing situa- tion. At present Prague is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. One
 of the causes is the tremendous na-
 tional budget, which is swollen by
 heavy military expenses.
 Compared with Vienna and Buda-
 pest, Prague presents an appearance
 of prosperity and alertness. There is
 not that sense of despair, uncertainty
 and indecision which the American
 traveller meets in Vienna. While
 other European capitals suffered by
 the Great War, Prague was hardly
 affected until the revolution of 1918 when she awoke suddenly to find her
 self one of the great capitals o1
 Europe.
 Czechoslovakia's political system is
 based upon the strictest democratic principles, her policy being one of in novation and evolution along republi-
 can lines. Bolshevism has been crushed. Drastic land reforms have
 the masses. No one is allowed to hold
 more than 250 hectares of arabic land
 or 500 hectares oe forest land. Owing to increased wages, the working
 classes live in comfortable content
 There is little unemployment. As in most other European cities : the housing problem in Prague is is liable to have his quarters com mandeered by the State. In spite oi the governments endeavors to en.
 courage the erection of new buildings the building trade has remained
 virtually suspended. Many of tho
 Vienna, Munich. Berlin, Poland ol
 Hungary, in order to benefit by tht rate of exchange. Others occupy z
 small corner of vast palaces which
 have been in the possession of theil , families for centuries
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'"Ever since I been workin' on a hotel switchboard I knew it was go ing to come some day, and this looks like the end of the rainbow for Kit tie!"
 Then the telephone burst into a long thrilling ring.
 Its himt'' exclaimed Kitty tense 1y. Do you want me to answer it?
 But Miss Smith had already lifted the receiver. There is a MT. Sprog get calling the operator on duty said, as calmly as though it were a matter of everyday occurrence.
 With one hand covering the mouth piece, the girl who had been woced and almost won by mail, turned to the fast-working adviser she had called in.
 What on earth shall we 1o?' she asked. He's down stairs now wait
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-25
England To India
 By Plane For $500

London. Aug. 24-Trips to India by air in three days. at a cost of $500 first-c1ass and $175 second-class may soon be offered British travellers. A number of large technical corpora : -tions have made a proposal to the gov ernment to run a mail and passenger service from London to Bombay The 5.OOO,OOO cubic feet, and would be capable of flying at 80 miles an hour with 200 passengers.
 The proposal has been put forward in order to develop the communities tions of the British Empire in speed and cheapness, and thereby assist the development of trade. No promotion profits would be taken by any party, and all the promoters ask is a sub sidy from the government sufficient to pay the public investor dividend of four and one-half per cent.
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klan Big Issue In
 Politics Of Texas

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 25-The Ku Klux Klan promises to be an issue in Tex as politics until after the final cleo tfons in November. It has become a vital issue in the Democratic party, especially in the race for Democratic nomination for United States Sena- tor, and is creeping into the race for nomination for lesser state offices. It also has been a bitter issue in certain counties.
 The action of the Republican state com mittee in opposing the Klan in its platform, adopted in convention at Forth Worth, Aug. g, preclude drop ping of the issue after the Demo- cratic primary of August 26. Pon- ticians declare they see a bid by the Republicans for the anti-klan Demo-
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cratic vote in the platform plank op- posing the Klaan.
 The Republicans. for the first time Tn a number of years have a full state ticket in the field now. Heretofore nomination on the Democratic ticket has been considered equal to election, with only an occasional exception. There are few members of the Re- publican party optimistic enough to declare they expect success of their candidates this year, but they do sa- they expect the Republican vote Will show an increase, and the Democrats will not have as easy a time as in the past.
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ing. I suppose we'll have to go down and meet him in the parlor-' Her understudy was making every minute count. At the ring of the bell she had slipped out or ner coat and Miss Smith gazed at her wide eyed as two round, hare shoulders made their appearance as the shirt waist was slipped back and off. Why, Miss Swa What on earth do-'' we don't have to go down to any public par1or to meet this bird. You got a private par1or of your own.
 What are you payin' twenty-five
 bucks a day for if you can't ask your friends in? Tell 'em to send him up-
 "But you're-you're undressingI" Sure thing"
 tro 3s continusD
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CHAPTER IT.

LOOK Before You Leap.
 Well. whats the matter. then 9" kittie asked in nystffication "It looks to me like you stepped into some real luck. He's got the money, ain't he?"
 'It isn't a question of money" the Western girl answered with a trace of aloofness. T have plenty of money of my own. Money is noth- ing"
 Did he put that marriage proposal down in writin'?''
 The visitor from OgalEaIa reached for her beaded handbag on the ta- ble, opened it and produced letter. His last,'' she said
 i've carried it around in my bag ever since I got it. You may read it if you like. in fact, wish you would" :" Kittie read aloud:
 My dearest Little Maude: 'The oil well we were drilling came in all right and she's sprouting liquid gold all over the northern half of the State As I told you, I have only an eighth interest in it. but that | means that out of every eight barrels | of oil one of them is mine, less the 1 income tax. "I arrived in New York on the fourteenth of the month for a peep | at civilization and our honeymoon. Pack your clothes and meet me there. We'll get a traffic cop to point out the Little Church Around the Cor ner. and we'll sign up to love and cherish from then on. Now, I don't want you to worry about it. This love and marriage is a lottery at best I can tell from the tone of your let ters that you're the right girl for me. don't have to see you, because there was so much of your personality in your letters that it seems like I've | known you for years
 | when you marry any man you're l taking chance, so you might as well take me as any one else. I'm whole, sane, and I'm out to get a strangIe- i hold on life and force it to give us the very best things there are in it. It's all a mistake for a couple of healtty 1ntellieent young people tu stay single. You are an orphon and So am l. You can't name me req son why we shouldn't marry--mor- ally, economically, socially or eugenic- ally. I'll stop at the Waldorf. Bet ter shoot me wire today and tell me l where TO find you in New York. | ours with wedding bells, Miles Sprogget''
 kitt1e returned the letter to it's en- velope and tossed it on the table
 ou mean" she asked pertinently,
 you mean you don't want to marry l thlS bird ?''
 Il don't know what to do I thought all along maybe T. would. I even went so far as to buy a lot of new clothes down on Fifth avenue; three trunks of everything Now il seems ike I'm just waking up out of some sort of dream. It doesn't seem real and I don't know which way to turn. That's why I asked you to come up"
 |
 hlttle came down to direct speech.
 fou asked for advice and I'm going to give it to you. You're kickin' around perfectly grand chance like was a football. You ought t. marry him.
 But I don't know-I meant to marry hlm and now that tie time is nere and everything-Tm so upset
 A sudden. glorious hope flashed on r>ie.ie race. She leaned forward in her enalr' her eyes snapping with ex- clleIaent "All right if you don't want 1hls guy. give me a chance al ture?"
 "No. but.
 fou don't know what you want I ao. Don't worry, deary-r1l take nm off your hands,
 For moment there was zl saiA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-25

The only occasion for strong bleach should be when one desires to dissolve a liver spot, stain or the most offending freckles; and such bleaches should be applied locally, without spreading over the whole area of the skin, and great care must be taken.
 Bertha I.:-If your health is good, your falling hair should be treated with a good hair tonic several times each week plus a daily massage of the scalp. Impaired health will also create scalp troubles and in sucn cases, the hair will always feel the bad effects therefrom, despite locaA treatment.
 Admirer:-Cream from cows milk is never used on the face Cor a mas sage. You may use either olive or almond oil on the skin. At this sea- son of the year olive oil, taken as a. food, sometimes proves too heating. This oil does not affect constipation to any extent.
 Eva-When acid fails to dissolve a wart, it may often be gott"n rid of by rubbing oil or salt into it each night. fective Bleach.
 All inquiries addressed to Miss Forbes in care of the Beauty Chats department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires considerable time, however, owing to the great number received. So if personal or quicker reply is desired, a stamped and self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with the question: The Editor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-25

Mrs. George P. Farley and daugh- ter Madeline, of 160 Lewis street, have left for a weeks visit to Niagara Falls and Canada. On their return trip the couple will stop at Far Rock away and will be the guests of Mrs. Jane Hayden.
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The Girl With The Jazz Heart
 BY ROBERT SHANNON

I've been foolish, I know, but l am nice girl, I hope,'' she said. "And I feel I just had to talk to some one; to woman. I couldn't talk about it to a man, and I don't know a soul, man or woman. in New York That's why called you. It's simply terrible to feel so utterly helpless and puzzled. just had to tell some one. You see, I've been very foolish Her voice trembled, for an instant, ever so slightly. "A man in the case, I suppose ?" Kittie suggested. Well there is a gentleman in it. At least I hope he's l a gentleman
 A wise smile played on Kittie's 1 lips. Coming down to brass tacks, deary, what's the dope? Did he throw you down or somethin' %
 Miss Smith did not answer at once. With a sickened and timid heart she rose from her chair, walked to the window and looked out over the roofs of New York-the city of wonderful | adventure.
 Miss Smith returned to her chair, apparently master of any feelings that had threatened her self-control.
 About six months ago in Chicag go | I happened to notice a copy of the Matrimonial Herald on news SIdhoy SiiC O06dil III O tone. 'I bought it. merely out of curiosity. When I got back home, il was still in my trunk. And you can't imagine how dull it is in Ogal: lala!"
 You living here in New York can't imagine how, lonesome it is. ] didn't want to do it, yet I felt there on my mind week after week unti fiDsl1y in a foolish fit, I answered one of the ads in the matrimonia paper. He said he was a bachelor twenty-eight years old, five fee eleven inches tall, weighed a hundred and sixty pounds, had dark eyes an6 hair. and that he was lonesome. wrote him and his letters started coming every day-wonderfu1 let ters, too I guess I was just carried away by his writing"
 Kfttie interrupted her wisely | "Say-what was this birds name Villa ?"
 His name is Miles Sprogget.r
 Miles Sprogget." Kittie repeated the name reflectively. Well, may be it is his name, but it sounds Hk, some kind of an alibi to me- But still, you never can tell-some peo pie do have peculiar names like Sprogget. I knew a girl in Earlen named Beatrice BickIehammer." His name is 'Sprogget," said Mis- Smith firmly, "and he lived in Paw huska, Oklahoma
 "All right K1ttie conceded, 'ft'. possible"
 He's an oil man and two week, ago he discovered a new well ant made a. lot of money. He said h. was coming to New York to celebrat his luck and he wanted me to mee him here and get married wa just simply miserable the day I go the letter. I wasn't my real self,
 suppose. Anyway, I telegraphe, him that I'd come and stay shere a the Bellrood, and here I am,''
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1922-07-12
YOUNG BRIDE TELLS.
POLICE LANDLORD
KIDNAPPED HER
Forced Her Into Taxicab at
Pistol Point and Held Her
Prisoner.
AT ROCKAWAY
ThomaSino Admits Meeting
Her at ReSort-DenieS
Rest of Story.

Joseph Thomasino, thirty three
years old Of No. SO Osborne Street,
Brooklyn. married and owner OF
dozen houses in the Brownsville sec
ton and in East New York, was to
be arraigned in the Gates Avenue
Police Court to-day on charges of alb
duction and commission of a serious
crime.
He was arrested at A. NJ. to-day
by Detectives Joseph Fennelly and
John Mclaughlin of the Atlantic Ave-
nue. station on complaint Of Mrs.
Stella Kozel, seventeen years old, Il
bride OF four months, who lives with
her husband, Romaine Kozel. taller.
at No. 1881 st. Marks Place, Brook
lyn. Mrs. Kozel is a blonde and very
pretty. She told the police the follow
ing story:
After her marriage to Kozel they
lived at No. 3S Osborne Street and
she was annoyed by attentions from
Thomasino. She told her husband of
this, and they moved, On last Satur-
day night she said she went to a
neighborhood store and there met
Thomasino, who showed her a re-
volver and ordered her 10 get into a
taxicab with him. He threatened to
kill her unless she obeyed and she
complied.
In the taxicab, she said, he showed
her two revolvers and said:
II want you and will have you or
I will shoot you and then kill myself. ="
They went to Rockaway Beach in
the taxicab and she said Thomasino
took her to a house over a store,
where he held her prisoner until yes
terday afternoon.
During all this time, she says he
kept a revolver near him and threat
ened to kill her II she made an out
cry. Finally. yesterday, upon her
promise to meet him at least twice a
week, he permitted her to go to her
home.
She told her husband what had
occurred and he took her to the At
lantic Avenue Station, where she
told her story to the police.
Detectives went to Thomasino's s
home last night. but he was not AT
there. When he came early thts
morning they placed him under ar
rest. They searched his home with
out finding the two revolvers.
Thomasino vigorously denied the
womans story. He said he had met
her Sunday afternoon on the Board
walk at Rockaway Beach and thu.
they had talked in a friendly manner,
after which he had left her. He de-
MED having a revolver and also de-
MED that he had kept her in room
at Rockaway Beach.
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HAGUE CONFERENCE
BREAKS DOWN ON
RUSS|A'S ATTITUDE
Little Hope Is Entertained
That Meetings Will
Be Resumed.

THE HAGUE, July IL (Associated
Press) The morning session Of the
Conference on Russian Affairs. de-
voted to the consideration OF the pri-
vate property question, broke up In
considerable confusion, many of the
delegates declaring the Russian re-
plies meant that the collapse of The
Hague Conference was inevitable. No
decision as 10 this. however. had been
taken up to o'clock this afternoon.
A meeting of the Debt Commission
this afternoon was attended by the
Russian experts. AS private property
is the basic subject of the conference,
from the standpoint of the foreign
delegates, all seemed to think further
deliberations of the conference would
be useless.
President Patyn announced that
further discussion seemeo useless and
brought the conference to a sudden
close after two hours OF debate in
which Sir Philip Lloyd -Greame of
Great Britain and other OF the non
Russian delegates persistently tried to
get Maxim Litvinoff and his asso-
ciates of the Russian delegation to
answer questions regarded as essential
to have cleared up.
These related to the plans for the
restoration of foreign property confis-
Gated by the Soviet regime and the
probable time required to rebuild
Russia.
Just as at the Genoa Conference
the chief bone of contention was the
foreign property that had been ma
tionalized in Russia, and 1t did not
appear that the Russians and non
Russians were any nearer an agree
ment at The --ague than at Genoa.
NJ. Litvinoff said Russia could not
make any definite pledges until 1t
learned positively now much outside
financial aid it was to have.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1922-07-12

1pe business man was dining In the
restaurant last Wednesday night with
two women. The gambler, who, ac-
cording to the ships officers, came
aboard the Olympic at Cherbourg
much the worse for liquor, began a
TRADE against him which included
language not customary in such a
place nor before women.
In response to this outburst, the
New Yorker got up and promptly
knocked the gambler down. There
was a rapid mixup, and stewards sep
arated the two men.
Then the Olympics commander
took a hand. He had the gambler
put in the hospital" for forty eight
hours. AS the skipper explained this
morning, "One Of our hospitals has
bars to it,"
At first the gambler was most OBJ
streperous over his confinement, but
later he was completely subdued.
THE Atlantic isn't what it used TO
be-" he complained to-day. We've
got to seek another hunting ground. /"
BY the I'VE" he referred to himself
and three companions, all of whom
were detected as professionals. The
passengers were warned against them.
One of them, who came aboard in gof
togs with a bag OF clubs. said:
After the second day nobody would
speak to us. There wasn't a thing do
ing"
One of the gamblers. It was said,
was being looked for by the police of
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SENTENCED TO DIE,
CUSAMANO PRAYS,
ASSA|LS THE JURY
Committed Sacrilege in Find
ing Innocent Man Guilty,
He Tells Court.

Santo Cusamano was sentenced -
death to-day by Judge Talley in the
Court Of Feneral Sessions. following
conviction by a jury of participation
in the kidnapping and murder of little
Giuseppe Varotta thirteen months
ago, and there are now three men in
the Sing Sing death house awaiting
execution for this crime and two
more in the Tombs awaiting trial for
murder. Cusamano was on his way
to Sing Sing in the custody of Sheriff
Percy Nagle half an hour after SEN
tence was pronounced.
Because of threats that have been
made against Judge Talley on account
Of reported reflections by him upon
the character OF Sicilians, extraor-
dinary precautions were taken to in
sure order during the pronouncement
of sentence upon Cusamano. Court
officers at first agreed to search
everybody entering the room for
weapons. Later 1t was agreed that no
one was to be allowed IN the court
room who was not personally known
to or vouched for by some one per-
sonally known to the attendants or
policemen on duty.
Cusamano was greatly frightened.
On the way across the Bridge OF
Signs from the Tombs he dropped 10
his knees, shrieking prayers and pro-
tests. BY a great effort he braced up
when he reached the courtroom and
walked to the bar Of justice with his
shoulders thrown back and his lips
moving in prayer.
After the usual motions offered by
Joseph Rosalsky. Cusamano's counsel,
had been denied Cusamano was asked
II he hstu anything to say. Through
an interpreter he replied:
THE jury has committed sacrilege
in finding an innocent man guilty"
AS Judge Talley sentenced Cusa =
mano to die in the week beginning
Aug. 81 the prisoner grasped the
rail in front OF him and his eyes
showed the terror that possessed him.
For in all probability he really be-
lieves he is innocent. although 1t has
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