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3r ”my the m of the
' newspaper office had been in
swing for hours. There was
. the some buss of telegraph machines.
the same running about, the same
-~»~-ephere of tones activity that
“a had observed the day before.
~L:ody looked at her this time.
. She went through the swinging gate
to the enclosure which she thought
. must be the reporters' headquarters.
and stood unocrtainly beside a rich-
ety hatrack. While she stood there.
the woman who had looked at her
with unfriendly eyes the day before.
came in briskly and tool: her place
at her desk.
She cleared it cit. revealing a sign
that said "Society." .
it seemed to Barbara that she
stood for centuries rooted to the mt.
Then the hoinely youth whom she
had noticed before. brushed peat 50'
on his way to the mechanical depart-
ment. with such speed that Barbara
staggered against the corner of a
desk and would have fallen if some-
, one had not put his hand on her
arm.
She looked around. to find herself
fsoototacewith emanofposslbly
so. whose eyes beamed upon her and
whose unshsven face was curved
into lines of friendliness.
"Just escaped a bed smash-up
there." he said. beaming more broad-
ly. "Accidents are right in my line.
you know. I’m the police reporter.
Bob Jeffrles."
Barbara smiled at him. one of her
dazzling. unexpected smiles. out of
. the midst of deep audousnees.
"Thank you." she said. "I should
not have been standing in the way."
“That’s not the way to tell: in this
. hangout." said Bob. "On your toes.
always and ready to fight for your
rights. I beg your pardon. but who
are you, anyway?" .
"i’m Barbara Hewley." was the
reply.,"s.nd I've come to work on
your paper."
Bob Jodi-lea whistled. "You don’t
exactly look it." he said. "But so
much the better."
Barbara wondered what he meant.
She‘ looked around anxiously for any
other woman in the office. .There
lims onily thehsociety editor. who was
[tease muc} as Barbs“ herself.
' "Who hired“ you?" asked Bob.
“What kind of work are you going
to do?"
“McDel-mott hired me." she an-
swered. "He said something about
interviewing President Coolidge end
sweeping out the Office."
Bob laughed. "Well. I can tell you
what that means—obituaries. birth
notices, sob stuff. helpful hints and
war correspondence. provided there
should be a. war.'_' .
Barbara laughed too. But she was
not sure what the Joke was.
tone. "So you're here. What do you
know about Alfred Noyes?"
Barbara; brightened. In this field
she wee at home. "A good deal." she
replied.
“Me this stuff. then. and give us
a story on him." said the city edi-
tor. handing her some notes end clip-
pings from the morning papers.
Barbers grasped the papers and
went back to Bob Join-lee. Ho
promptly Jerked a youngster out of a
chair in front of a typewriter desk
and bowed‘Barbers. into it. The dis-
placed youth only grinned.
Bob brought her some copy paper.
end. saying. “Double space your stuff
end make it snappy." left her. She
did not see him again for many
hours.
She had no sooner settled to read
the clippings than somebody called
her again. This time Wells wanted
her to tells death notices over the
telephone. She was ushered to e
typewflter beside a telephone
equipped with e heed receiver.
The next half hour was the worst
that Barbara had ever experienced
in her life. It seemed to her that
every person in Chicago with
a name full of consonants had died
the day before. Again and again she
asked for a re-spelllng of the names.
until. in despair. she guessed at them
and put down the results.
She thanked heaven for the fact
that she had learned something of
typewriting by the touch system in
college. Now and then she caught
other reporters looking at her lin-
gers curiously. but she had no time
to wonder whet was wrong.
At last the death notices were
written. and she laid them on Wells'
desk. Again she seated herself to
write the article on Alfred Noyes.
The next interruption came when
a farmer from up state made a call
on the Telegraph and asked for a re-
porter to chronicle the fact that he
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"lilies Hawlcy," said‘ihe city editor. “this is Mom’s Pattl'nham'. He says you pub-
lished a story to the eflcct that he is dead.”
miss." said the visitor. in a threat-
ening tone of voice. Barbara. was be-
wildered.
“I came in to see why you put my
daughter's wedding announcement
way down in. the corner of your
page. when Carmelita Hunks' wed-
ding went right up top." continued
the accuser.
Barbara gulped. The woman rush-
ed on. "I ask you. have we been
good subscribers of this paper for
to years. or haven't we? There's no
no such thingas a square deal any-
wheres. seems to me. when a paper
you've bought for all that time plays
you a dirty trick like that."
This was one phase of journalism
for which Barbara had no prepara-
tion. She looked wildly around for
reinforcements. she thought she
caught a gloom of amusement in the
eyes of the society editor.
But the gleam came too soon. for
at the same moment. Barbara‘s vis-
itor caught sight of the sign on the
society desk and abandoned Barbara
to carry the war to higher quarters.
At 12:30. Jimmie. the homely
youth who served as office boy and
copy carrier. informed her that "if
Miss Howley was ready. Mr. Wells
would like to have the Noyes story."
There was a slight tone of irony in
the courteous language.
The Noyes story was laid on Mr.
wells' desk. in 'tho original draft.
Barbara had not had time to copy it
as she intended.
She looked around. wondering
when lunch time came. The office
was full of reporters. Nobody seemed
to be thinking about food. and no-
body told her to run along and eat.
she busled herself about her desk.
cleaning out some stuffed drawers.
reading the files of the Telegraph.
She was beginning to feel e profound
respect for the commonplace columns
of type that made up the paper.
Never before had she guessed what
51'“ decided that she would put on
her l.:ll and go out in search of food.
As she started out. she saw the
homely youth enter the office with a
great stack of papers. He began lay-
ing one on each desk.
Barbara darted back into the room.
seized her copy and made for the
elevator.
In the lobby downstairs she passed
Bob Jeffrics. He nodded pleasantly.
and Barbara felt a glow of cheer in
her heart.
Just around the corner Was a sand-
wich shop. Barbara made her way to
a seat at the counter. ordered a
sandwich and a cup of coffee and
spread the paper out before her.
She scanned the front page. There
was no sign of her work.
0n the second page. her hopes
wound: on the fifth. they went out
altogelhcr. Then she found it. in a
corner at the bottom of the stock
quotations column. it read:
POE'I‘ (‘0 MIN 0
Alfred Noyes. English poet and
former professor of poetry at
Princeton University. will give I
notice of lectures at the public
auditorium. beginning Nov. 1.
under the auspices of the Uni~
vcrslly Extension Club.
The waiter brought the sandwich
Just then. Barbara stared at the
sandwich and pushed it away. Then
she pushed the‘coi‘fce away too. She
stared at the page. but the words of
the article were blurred.
Then she went through the pages
rapidly again. looking for the story
about the cornstaik that was 12 feet
tell. it was not to be found.
this time looking for the death no~
tlces that she had failed over. There
they were. bravely displayed be
mouth a bold black head-"Obituar-
lrs." The names with their sheaves
of consonants made a brave showing.
Again she'went through the sheets.
.43 Just then she heard her name had produced upon his farm a corn- harrowing work went into the mak- 5’“ gulped "1° CM!“ ""3 in“ h"
called in aloud and terrifying tone stalk 1: feet tall. The stalk itself ing of the sheet. She had always W‘-
of voice. It was Wells. the city edl- was duly produced. ' thought that papers just appnm Entering the office of the Tale-
tor. who had told her the day before This. too, fell to Barbara's lot to in the owning on your porch. graph again. she found Wells stand.
thatthere was no place for her on write. it was not so bad. she As the afternoon wore gwgy, 3". ing beside a gigantic man with a
the stair. thought. as obituaries. bare wished heartily that somebody “98"? beard- We“. “5’5"“ ’1":
Wells was looking over his glasses. Just before noon. Barbara was would give her something to do. The "M1” "“71”: thll 1! Morris Pettin-
seerching the office for her. Barbara startled to find a tall woman dressed rest of the staff had drifted out of him. He says you have published a
hurriednto the desk. in taffeta and lace. towering over the office. and only Wells and the “0“? t0 "‘9 059‘”- that 1'9 ‘- dM-"
t Oh. he said, in a rather surly her. “I Just want to talk to you. cowl-cedars remained at their desks. (To Be Continued)
a . 1 .
. i WAR BETWEEN ducers, was clearly forecast by
Gene Buck. dramatist. when he
YOUR CHRISTMAS GREETINGS . said:
"SAY . IT WITH FLOWERS" ‘ . , "The greatest ‘war in history was
Flowering Plants—aPolnuttss. Cyclamen. Begonias, Prime Roses. started because an unknown Serbian
Foliage Plants—Boston Ferns. Palms, Auraucarlas. Dracacnas. 51““ an archduke; the Chicago fl!"
Wreaths for Decoration—Princess Pine. Laurel. Spruce. Boxwood. resulted “he" the well knovvn
‘ Holly 50¢ up 0 Leary cow kicked over the lamp.
Wreaths for Cemetery in Frames-Boxwood. Ruscus. Laurel and IS ROWIN Lifixth- 1‘51”“. matter, occupies I
Prepared Wr‘eaths 32,00 and up. D on a ml or to that of the Ser-
' bian and the cow."
SOUTH NORWALK FLORIST
Telephone 364 ' 3 ,South ”“11 5‘» Theatre Managers Get A MOTHER MdDE HEP?!” .
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Into Fight to Stop .. ----
. . The children and I had colds."
MOVIE C011tl'01 0f writes Mrs. Nancy Mather, Rich-
Plays good, Ohio. "and the first dose of
. , OLEY HONEY AND TAR helped
Phone G E H E B E ’ S “(3th . . “8 risht away. We surely got quick
527 Delivery NEW YORh.mDec.f 93;, (AP: {imam I “1;: keep it on hand all
. "a. mu: . [I'll WIRE" ~ While the comm ea 0 ac on o e me." ousands of mothers
I I! B00 the dramatists' guild organized yes- ha“ found in FOLEY! HONEY
' ' tel-day and set secretly about per- AND TAR u“ ““1““!!! “d 6010
Wonderful stocks of toys: .veloclpedes. automobiles. Scooters. . remedy for their children. Coa.
flexible ilyer sleds. wheelbarrowa. coaster wagons. doll carriages. feeling PM!!! to combat what the! min, no opiates. Children like it.
black boards. games. etc. . see as a picture producer octopus ‘Sold by all druggists.
Useful and practical lifts. pyrer baking glassware. “Wear. which may eventually throttle the
Ever" aluminum utensils. bird cages. dinner ware. stainless steel stage. other points of difference be-
cutlery. berry sets. console sets. water- sets. wall pockets. etc. came public. ,
‘ Prominent among the new angles N Old . .
sahingtou t1." ' ' mm“ Olin is a widely held criticism by the blle
33 W - 8 t south N0 0 ' authors 0 fthe methods employed by ew 3m.” SIX
ii motion picture producers in hand- '
V ling screen royalties. Regardless of Mge Beagfiful
the outcome of the. committee's ette
- ‘ work. several prominent authors in- 1' erfomance
- o . ' dicated yesterday that a sweeping Lower met
The personal gift that camce'mth it the true :3?.‘.:‘2;;.:.‘..‘“° rm"! phase 011
sentunent of Christmas—the gift that is you—your m, mm...” m ”on”... . ODNM
' still further today with the injection A AR
phomgraph. ' of the theatre managers as vitally 9 R 3 A 5.9?
’ fim am“ ' t__ interested principals. Concerned by . . V0. . 011.,“
It! e m.” m 88 for an appointmen possibility of being "caught" be- Phone ‘4.
- to IVOld the l'IOthy ”Sh. tween the entipsthios of the oppos-
‘ ing groups. a committee of menag- -"
crs requested a. conference with the
dramatists' board of directors with e _
view toward expediting a settlement.
William A. Brady .according to '
the authors. requested the meeting. HOME _MADE
PHOTOGREPRERé bringing with him A. n. Woods.
Brock Pemberton. Harry France. M. PURE PORK
Beck and Thoma Broadhurst. re- . .
presenting theatres in cities SAUSAGE
throughout the country.
The authors are said to have re-
fused to disclou their program re- MODERN . MARK“
gerding the movie controversy to
the managers. 1’. Bi. (airchlid
That the fight will not be con- PRO“ 1‘"
fined to a consideration of the w, Unholts Ilasbet
rumored For deals to control all 1.5 1'9. m n.
stage plays for the screen. but will
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. Palace
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Today, Tomorrow, Friday
Her greatest character role
Thurs., Fri.. Sat.
Monte Blue and
Patsy Ruth Miller.
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NOW PLAYING
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RONALD COLMAN AND VILMA BANKY
New York critics proclaim it one of the best photoplays
of the year.
SATURDAY .
RICHARD TALMADGE
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“THE WALL STREET WHlZ”
5 Acts of Vaudeville
liuth Miller will he offered in "Red
[Hot Til-05"‘unvl also the acts of vau-
idmlllc. ,
AT THE PALACE. E AT THE REGENT.
Gloria Swanson ls tiring Shaun in E Douglas Fairbanks in "Don Q" Is the>
“Stage Struck." l Bil: Attraction.
Gloria Sn'unson is ill the Palace; Douglas Fairbanks. in "Don Q.
Thcutcr today in "Stage lllrllck.”1.'10n of Zorro." will pluy for three
After the two successful days it linsgllzlys at the lingonl beginning today.
had at tho Regent Theater no fur-[This rollicking. lightning like mov-
tlm- comment is lll‘Ct‘Sllfil'y. 'l'hoscllmr pnreon will provide plenty of
who witnessed Gloria ill the licgcnt s nli‘l‘l‘llllm‘ll and entertainment. At
claim it is the host piciurn llull llioylillc Palmw Tlli‘i'lii’l‘. where it played
have seen her in. The Palace pu-lfor two days. the patrons were high-
irons will llil\t‘ illi‘lr nppuriunily olily plcuucd with the picture. Fnlr~
enjoying this f'lll"l'l.'lllllll'"lll irnluy. 1 hanks will now entertain the Regent
Tomorrow .\lon:u limo uud Patsy" l‘llll'Olli. '
AT THE RIALTO.
“The Dark Angel" use \‘ilma Banky |
in Leading Role.
"The Dark Angel." now on View,
at the Riallo Theater. calculutt‘s to.
please all picture goers.
-- man is at his very best as Hilary
Trent. the young and handsome army 1
officer. and the story concerns his
love for Vilma Bank}: as the bcau-.
tiful Kitty Vane.
ky's initial how to American nudi-
cnces. She is the Budapest find of!
Samuel Goldwyn. ‘.
Ronald Col- '
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The settings are magnificent and]
there has been injected some gar. 1'
gcous episodes in natural color pllo.
tcgraphy.
full, and thrills galore are inlvrspers.
ed throughout the
pngcnnt of splendor and style against
:1 background of war and gallantry.
Comedy rclief is plenliv
production. A
Bridgeport Theatres
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Thursday. Friday. Saturday
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