davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1922-01-15

No she don't pay me. do it for
! fun"
STRIKES me as an odd form Of in
! door sport" says I.
"Oh, it amt SO bad" insists 1nez.
| 81 see everybody when they come in.
and Miss Lindgren she makes jokes
with 'em, and we cut bread and
cheese and ham like everything. Then
| afterward she tells me about where
she live in Sweden. I tell her about
Uncle Nels, too. and she say he ought
! to send back some money to me. May
be she have her brother find him over
| there She's nice. Miss Lindgren."
1 couldn't dispute it. Maybe she
! was. From the glimpses I'd had of
| her as I'd passed the store l should
have classed her as shrewd-eyed.
! middle-aged female with a bulgy fig
ure and thin faded hair done up in a
doorknob effect on top of her head.
But then, she and Inez probably mis-
used English in the same way and
had much else in common.
1 did rather gasp. though. when
Inez first proposed this birthday din
ner party and I found she had all
these freaks on her list of guests to
| be invited. Even A. Kourken.
But whose birthday?" I asked.
THAT Signor Bardoni's." says she.
| Its next Sunday. and you don't have
to play at the theater that night. He
tells me about it today. Sixty-nine
years he will be. And only think.
Trilby May; maybe he don't have any
thing to eat but bread and cheese.
Amt it a shame. when he was such
big man once?" ...f,,.
well, what's the proposition?
says I.
Inez is so excited that she can
hardly give me her plan. but I gather
that she and Mrs. Lindgren and Ma
dame Roster have been talking it over
and that they've decided to give Sig
nor Bardoni a big surprise. Each one
has agreed to donate something for
the dinner, which is to be held here
Evening star., 1922-01-15

from his captain. I couldn't read. but
she told me what it said. Got out his
picture, too. Then she cried. ! cried
some, too"
What a nice. comfy time you two
must have had" says I.
wouldn't you be sorry for anybody
like that?" demands Inez. "She has
to sell her nice place in the Bronx and
look for some work. Lucky she knew
about making flowers. She did that
in France when she was a girl. And
when she first went to work here she
was just one of the hands. Pretty
soon they make her boss, though, and
she saves until she buys in as one
Of the firm. She's smart, Madame Ro-
sier, and some time when she gets
money enough she's gonna go back
to France for good. That's why she
lives in one little room off the fac
tory and don't spend much for
clothes"
II get the picture, IneZ," says l.
"And shall feel real well acquainted
with her after this. Any others in the
building that have been so confiden-
tial with you?"
Inez shakes her head. But Madame
Roster tells me about the rug man."
she adds. THAT Armenian. He had
big family and was going to send for
'em to come over, but the Turks killed
'em all. Now he's lonesome and don't
care what comes. He just cleans
rugs and reads over old letters that
he got before. Too bad. eh?"
Some tragedy. I'll say. to be
sketched out SO simple" says I. Did
you shed a few years over the MISS
ing Kourkens?"
NO." says Inez. But I'm sorry for
him. For that Signor Bardoni. too,
who lives across the hall"
Go on, break my heart" says 1.
What dark shadow fell over his
life?"
X X X x
CHE don't tell me much.' says 1nez'
but yesterday when You are out
for walk and am cooking spaghetti and
Evening star., 1922-01-15

He said that his companions. the
rabbit hounds and the fox hounds.
had instructed him in quite number
of bunting terms and venary phrases.
yet he feared from the general rustic
habits of these dogs that he was
isnls which might not meet the ap-
probation of his cultured friends
among the Boston bulls. He had
learned, he said. a few words, such
as bone" pork chop" "scraps,
"vittles." eats" 'possum," coon,
cline tie latter noun with consider
able speed. He understood the
phrase come to dinner" His life in.
the country had widened his knowl-1
edge Of natural history, and he had
found the hounds to be highly capa-
BILE instructors in such departments
of learning as tracking rabbits. tree
ing coons, scenting possums. digging
after moles. filing away old bones Tor
future reference and Identifying cats
that do not belong on the place.
In the matter Of music he said that
the fox hounds were teaching him .
new song which seemed to be quite
Of Maryland. 1t was entitled Chant
to the Moon" or silver Moon. Bay
to Thee" Frenchy rendered to me
the most demonstrative genuflectionas
not with his knees. but with his tall
and bade me remember him to all the|
dogs in Washington.
In a late ''ramble" mention wee
made of the Minnix place at Muirlctfks|
the Rambler saying that he did no9
know Mr.. Minnix's Christian nanaes3
1t was William H. Minnix. He was q
clerk in the stationery room at thu
Capitol, and Newton NJ. Minnix 10 hi1
son. He had q brother. John N. Mini
nix, who was an old resident Of Anal
costa Tho Rambler knew him weil{
and used to play marbles with hi1
son Ed and escort his daughter AA&5
tie to church.
Evening star., 1922-01-15

and one son, all English born. She is
the widow of gallant man who was a
White Star line captain for many years,
commanding the Majestic, Cretic and
other great ships in the Atlantic and
Mediterranean service. He commanded
British ships in the great war, and
served through the Dardanelles cam
paign from its opening until its close.
Retired by his company after long and
faithful service, he brought his family
to America to settle either in Virginia
or in Maryland. When on the Liverpool
New York run he had sometimes come
down to visit in this part of the coun-
try, His purpose was that on his retire.
ment he would buy one Of the large and
historic estates in the Potomac REGION
but the price of such estates rose to
extraordinary figures, for every one
knows to what heights rural land
values, and many other kind Of values
went during the war and the early post
war period And then. the retired pay
Of q sea captain who had commanded
some OF the mighty passenger SHIPS OIL
the Atlantic was not equal to carrying
out the design he cherished.
4 + X
MANY Of us know how the pur-
Aa chasing, power Of a pre-war salary
shrunk and how the sale price Of lands
and hereditaments, goods and chattels
"infated." But this retired seaman
bought an old and honorable farm In
Maryland. which was the pleasant home
Of q very old and honorable Maryland
Evening star., 1922-01-15

things for dinner find him standing
by the door to sniff the smell. Then
he comes in and shows me how to
give him some on a plate and he's
awful glad. guess he don't eat much
but bread and cheese and hard sau-
sage. Too poor. But he says he was
big man in Italy. Rich and every
thing. Not here, though"
Anyway" says I, "he's a pictur-
esque old ruin, but unless have more
details of his past greatness I'm
afraid can't spill any great amount
of sympathy"
couldn't deny that he looked the
part, especially when he draped that
rusty black cape over his stopped
shoulders and pulled the wide
brimmed old hat down over his long
gray hair. He has a long thin nose,
like an eagles beak, a pair Of sad
brown eyes, and the dull greenish
complexion of dill pickle. Person
ally don't think I'd have worked up
much interest in Bardoni, but so long
as Inez found him interesting 1
, couldn't do less than pretend did,
too."
For Inez seemed like person
who'd just escaped from a long term
in an isolation ward, or one who'd
been spending a year or two on a
lonely ranch. She made friends on
all sides and developed a sudden
mania for extending the helping hand
to all and sundry. The first thing I
knew she was subbing in during rush
hours at the delicatessen store for
her friend Mrs. Lindgren.
That clerk. he get SICK" explains
Inex, "and Miss Lindgren can't make
Nm all those sandwiches at noon time.
Evening star., 1922-01-15

verser on general topics, when 1t
comes to discussing small personal
affairs she can be really eloquent.
That Dicky White who live here
and who go way when we rent his
rooms" says Inez, "he ain't much
good"
Nor says !.
r r X X
uuE don't speak to anybody here
L she goes on, Except to get gay
with some Of the girls what make
flowers. All he does is make bluff
he's an artist. Don't paint much
though. Never got up until noon, and
nights he'd have poker parties. Once
they had q big row and somebody got
thrown down stairs bumpety- bump
All such goings on, until his folks
don't send him any more money and
he have to go back to Utica and take
q job with his uncle. Good thing fol
him, I guess"
Sounds reasonable" says I. "Bu;
how did you get SO well posted on
Dicky's affairs?
"Mme. Roster, she tell me about
him." says Inez. mice lady, that one
Widow. French, too. She's been in
this country fifteen years. But not
all time running flower factory. No
Only since Mr.. Roster got killed In
the war. He was chef in big hotel
making big money and they had fine
place up in the Bronx; little flower
garden out front, grapevine in back
piano and everything elegant. But
after the war was going on two years
he had to 90 back and fight and the
Germans got him. Big she'll came and
blew him up. Nothing but little
pIsces lett. She showed me The 2attss
Evening star., 1922-01-15

in our studio Sunday night. That is,
If I don't object.
Far be it from me, Inez," says I,
ITO queer any such worthy deed. And
while it seems to me you're going to
have an odd mixture of guests at this
AFFAIR, all can say is go to it. Sure,
I'll be there. I'll try anything once.
How about inviting Barry Platt, too J?
He'll get either shock or a thrill out
Of it, maybe both"
could see Inez wasn't crazy about
having Barry, but she doesn't say as
much. "Al right" says Inez, ff-if
he don't laugh at 'em."
I'll warn him." says !. :And, any
way, Barry wouldn't"
60 for the next three days Inez was
busy and mysterious, dashing
down stairs at intervals to consult
in whispers with Madame Roster, or
around the corner to get the advice
Of Mrs. Lindgren. made my contri-
button in cash and was rewarded by a
bear hug from Inez. Then all of
Sunday afternoon the three Of them
took turns edging in and out OF our
kitchenette and the studio reeking
with appetizing> scents. When they
began to bring in extra chairs and a
big work table from the flower fac
tory slid out and Joined Barry for a
long walk through Central Park.
we must be back by o'clock,
though" says I, 80 we can have
plenty OF time to dress for the party
"Eh?" says Barry. mot q dinner
coat and ALL?
Certainly" says L. 'Tnes insists
Evening star., 1922-01-15

4 TRIP Along the Road in Prince Georges
County Between Muirkirk and Vansville,
Once the Main Road Between Washington
and Baltimore Retired British Sea Cap
tain and His amily-Some Old Tombstones.
"Frenchy" and His New Song-A Note Re-
garding the Minnix Place.
Evening star., 1922-01-15
Inez Says It With Turkey-By Sewen Ford

going to appear In my three best
pieces"
HE must be some guy, this Signor
Bordoni," says Barry.
Bardoni couldn't be blamed for
thinking as much, couple of hours
later, when he was towed into the
studio triumphant by Inez. She
hadn' said q word to him about a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
TEA SETS
$1.50

There are just 2s of
these China Tea Sets to
sell at this low price-l5-
piece Sets. consisting of 6
cups and saucers, creamer
and teapot-S1.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
RADIO

Just Received, q new
shipment of Sleep
er's" Radio Sets, fin
ished and semi-fin-
ished, including the
new Armstrong Super
regenerative Receiver
1896 to $685..
Imported Head Sets,
1000 ohms TO the re-
ceiver-of very high
quality. operating suc-
cessfully on all kinds
of radio sets-S3.96.
With 1000 ohms 30
the receiver. $3.50.
Western Electric Head
Sets, $12 and SIS.
Connecticut Head Sets,
$3.50.
Nerco Head Sets $500.
Dictograph Head Sets,
$500.
A Very Durable Recelv-
ing Set for local use
(using a tube), oper-
ated by four dry-cell
batteries, complete
with head set and bat-.
terry rheostat, SIS. 90.
Tresco Short-wave Re-
generative Sets-tun-
ing panels embodying
the Reinartz circuit
which Ii being sue
cessfuIly used for re-
ceiving long-distance
broadcasts. Priced at
$3.50. Complete with
two-stage amplifier,
$194.50.
Toy Section.
TILE Fs0xurH@o8 a VvD0
STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
6OBoys' Ruff meek Sweaters
Special $685. Each

FELLOWS, here Is a real oppor-
l. tunity to get heavy pull-on
Sweater. such as you always have
use for. at very low price. These
are in ruff-neck style, in the heavy
Shaker knit. striped in school colors.
Sizes 2S to SO.
Special $3.S5 each.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
BROKEN LINES OF DOLLS
PRICED FOR DISPOSAL

Priced way below their regular worth because they
have been slightly soiled from display-100 Fujoint-
ed and Dressed Dolls in many sizes and styles:
Tuesday feature in the Toy Section, DOWNSTAIRS
STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
PARCHESI GAMES
Sl.OO

livery one knows the fun to be had with Parchesi.
These the folding boards with box Of pawns Low
priced at $100.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
MECHANICAL TRAINS
$3.50

4 bag can play at railroading
b his hearts content. with one
a these Trains. The outfit
consists of Iron Mechanical En-
gina. Automatic Stop. Tender,
three Passenger Coaches. 8
pieces Of curved track. two
pieces Of straight track--con-
sidsrably underpriced at $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
2O-INCH JOINTED DOLLS
$1.95

There are 100 of these Dolls look
ing for new homes. They are 20
inches tall. with jointed composition
bodies. bisque heads, moving eyes
with real eyelashes and mohair wig.
Notable values at S195.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
48 Mems Sweater Coats
at $6.75 Each

LIME for golfing. outing and for wear around the
l. house are these we-finished Close-knit Sweat
Coats, in four-pocket STYLE in heather-mixtures
of Oxford-gray. brown and green.
Sizes 36 to as
Low-priced at 1915 each
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13

I>VENLY-WOVEN cross-bar Msrqusette particularly
II wel-adapted TO fashoning the popular ruffled
tans In 36-inch width White and Ecru low-priced at
25c yard THE DOWNSTAIRS sToRn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Boys School
Stockings
Soc Pair

MADE for hard service arr
lSl these heavy Stockings. with
well-reinforced knee. heel and
toe-Black only sizes TO II a.
soc pair.
THE DOWNSTAIRS sToRn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
TOYTOWNS
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES
TOY LAUNDRY SETS
STOVES
With Cooking Utensils

Just right for dollhouse use,
these attractive Tin Stoves. with
four small covered Kettles and
four Utensils-low-priced at Soc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Silk-topped
Union Suits
$1.35

yITOMEN'S Fine Cotton
w Ribbed Union Suits
with silk bodice top and fig
ured mercerized tape shout
der straps.
Pink only, sizes SO to az,
good values at the low-price
--$1.35.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Stamped Linens
$500

THESE good-looking Center
L. pieces and scarfs ara
stamped In Basket. Butterfly
and Floral patternings. the
Centerpiecss In 34.inch size.
the scsrfs. sire 1880. Priced
at 500 each.
THE DowSsTAIRs STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Stamped Lunch
Sets, zee

THE Set includes ss.inch
i Centerpicce and four
Napkins. with patches for sp-
pliaue. and Ia stamped on un.
bleached muslin. in basket.
floral and bird designs. Re-
markedly low priced at zoe.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Infants Vests
SOC

N1AT,M little garments. IN
w white only. with shell
trimming at neck and down
front In hiRh.neck and long
sleeve style. sizes 1. :. . and
years.
Good value. at the price.
Doe.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Stamped Scarfs
and Cenfers
at 39c Each

NATURAL linen-co Tor
IN Scarfs. size f7x45 inches.
also 34-inch Centerpiscee.
stamped In floral. basket and
butterfly designs-3Bc each
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-13
Stamped
ca ToUels
23c

THESE red bordered
L Towels are stamped in
three pleasing designs, and
offer an opportunity for gift
making, at very little cost.
Size 1892 - low-priced at
23c each.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15

A continuous performance at the Plaza theatre today from one until eleven. Win Rogers in Edward Kid der's famous old play "A Poor ReIa- ion," reaches new heights in artis- try wherein he is called upon-to es- say a dramatic role frightened in spots by some of his good natured humor. The work of the two kiddies who as sist him is exceptional. Today for the last times the popular Bridgeport quartette, the Garrick Four, with Bill TOOmey, Jimmie Saunders, Eddie and Theresa Keenan will be given. Babe Barbour and her Eight Melody Boys have also been scoring hit for the past two days A good supporting bill.
 Reginald Barker's production of Poverty of Riches from Leroy Scott's famous novel will be shown at the Plaza Theatre starting tomors row. It is GolGwyn super-play with all star cast including Rich
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
Two More Shops
 Join Society

The Employees Tuberculosis Relief has received three applications for Sanatorium treatment and has added two new manufacturing firms to its roster, the new members being the Schwartz Brothers Go. and the Tait X Sons Paper Co.,, according to a report of the association.
 The three applicants for treatment are employed at the Coulter & Mac kenzie CO. H. O. Garfield Ruber Go. and the Salts Textile Mfg. Co.,, respec- lively One applicant has been plac- ed in a sanatorium and permits for the other two are expected daily.
 The association is greatly encourag- ed in its work by the return of one of it's charges completely cured of tuberculosis, making the fourth cure since the first of the year. The case in question is that of 19 year old girl who was sent away for treat ment last November and after four months has returned ready to take up her work again. This is an ex- ample of what can be done by taking the proper treatment as soon as the disease is discovered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15

ard Dix, star of 'Dangerous Curve Ahead" Louise Lovely. John Bowers, Leatrice Joy, Irene Rich, Frankie Lee and other well known stars. Poverty of Riches" is a page from the book of life and will be remember for many months to come because it's po- tent appeal will sound to the very depths of your imagination and the many thrilling moments that are ex- perienced are so true, so fine that you will be swayed by it's varying emotions.
 The Zip Yip Yaphankers, recently featured hit at the Palace Theatre, New York, which opens its engag ge- ment Monday, bring with them th! well-known local auartette. Four liar mony Keys. The act is called "A Day in Camp and by it's speed and novelty has been causing a sensation wherever played. Crane, May and Crane the medley trio in Songs of Long Aago" and other acts complete the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
EASTER WEEK ENTERTAINNIEN
 FOR SIXTH DISTRICT CLUB

An Easter week dance and card par ty will be given Wednesday April 18th at the New Sixth District Republican Club, North Main street, for the bene- fit of St. Patricks new school fund.- Mrs. l.. K. Hayes, Mrs. F. Brennan Mrs. John May and Mrs. M. O. Dwyer, compose of the committee in charge.
 Many handsome pries have been and Kelly's Jazz orchestra has been engaged to furnish the dance music. The Misses Helen and Dtorthy Sailor and Ellen Bunnell, fancy toe dancers, are on the entertainment program and the affair is assured of success both financially and socially.
 This is a first of a series of dances and whists that vii be given by the ladies of the parish to obtain funds to swell the school building treasury fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
TWO PRINT SHOPS
 MAKE EXACT BIDS

The Buckingham Marsh company and the Intertype Press have placed sbids for the printing of the proceed llngs of the Common Council for wear Neither concern was awarded the contract since both bid SITS a page. The Buckingham Marsh bid icontained ''an unforeseen event. con tingency clause. while the Intertype did not. The plants of both concerns will be inspected and the one that will be able to do better and quicker work will be awarded the contract.
 The proceedings generally range from
 10 to 20 pages every meeting of the council; the total bill being about i$2,000.
 Oil paintings can be cleaned with
 out injury with a soft cloth and boiled linseed oil.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
CHICAGO

CHICAGO - Dates for the 1S.2 balkline billiard championship match between Jake Schaefer and Welker Cochran have been fixed for May 16, iT and IS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
EMPIRE.

David Butler gained name for real acting in Griffith's drama. '"The Greatest Thing in Life.''
 He has followed it with a long series of productions in which he is the star: His type of acting is the makes one think he is ''the fellow next door, +'Sittin' on the World" is one of his best known recent photo plays.
 When Universal secured him to play a leading role opposite Gladys Walton in '"The Wise Kid" the Uni versal Special Attraction now at the Empire theatre. the Los Angels film colony sat up and gasped. For a star sight in Hollywood or Universal City.
 After Rex Ingram finished six months of steady work in directing the screen version of Ibanez'S "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'' for Metro, showing at the Empire theatre tomorrow, he was near a state of nervous exhaustion. He had been at the Metro studio in Hollywood or on location every day without Iet-up, and on many occasions had worked from IS to 20 hours without a halt
 Work began at o'clock every morning and was continued through out the day. The evenings were de- voted to conferences with assistants, and the planning of the work for the following day. Then as everybody in the projection room reviewing the showing of the work of the previous day. He ate all of his meals at the studio and seldom left it until after 5 o'clock in the morning. June Mathis adapted the novel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15

NEW YORK - Lew Tender, Phil striking an alleged foul blow in his bout with Charley Pitts, has been re- instated by the State Boxing Com mission
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
On Forehead. Small and Red. Lost Rest On Account of Irritation.

My trouble began with pimples breaking out on my forehead. They
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15

PINEHURST - The North and South woman's tennis championship was won by Mrs. Marion Zinderstein Jessup who defeated Miss Martha Bayard, of Short Hills, 6-1, 6-1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-15
FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH - Third Baseman Ewoldt snapped a bone in his right foot while fielding a ball in a game here.
 PARIS, TEXAS Dick Kerr, pitching star of the White Sox, is still holding out. He reiterates he will play senli-pro ball.