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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1909-10-21, Page 7¶ HJl't WaN'tir iAM TIMES, OCTOBER 21 IWO Il" t U U 1H1 penchant for hiss Grannies, 'Uncle .)•oltp's ward, whom you have met—and for her money—but he might as well make love to the statue of Liberty. She simply looks over him. I hope Dennis ie getting along all.rlght with my work. Write or wire me at Denver it any- thing turns up. Faithfully yours, CHUM erect. IV.•—John Draper to Edward Gates, Esq., of Prodder, Gates & Prodder, New York: (P• • 'mal and confidential.) INDU.NAPOWe, Hay 12, HMO. I'' " sir Gates—This communication, which til eo; . you bearing the Indianapolis postmark, in: ' a subject very dear to me, though it ne, ly partakes of the nature of a business let: As , utrustee with me of Alias elorence Grannies I beg to inform you that it is my intention, @f ,possible, to make her my wife. She is of age and tense tree to act for herself, but I consider itts on right that you should be advised of my war- p° e. I don't imagine that you will, advance any objections. 1 am old enough to know my own mind and am certainly as able to "support her in the style to which ebe has been accustomed" as the most jealous parent could wish. I need scarcely assure you that her private fortune will be moat rigidly secured to her. When next I „mite, I hope to be able to ask you for your con- gratulations. Cordially yours, Some Dnteaa. V.—Telegram from Edward Gates, New York, to John Draper, St. Louis, in answer to foregoing: Go 2n and win, and God bless you both. EDWiRD GATED. Reuben Fllley kept the wires hum• 'ming on his own account, but as his purposes and plottiegs will now appear it is not necessary to cite his various •".ft is mu Intention, if possible, to mad her onu wife.' :messages nor the replies they elicited. He was playing a deeply dangerous egLame. Detection meant ruin, disgrace viand possibly condign punishment at the hands of the law. Although in receipt of a handsome stipend from John DYatper, he was not content. His was one of those devious and deceitful natures that prefer a crooked road and a subterfuge to a di- rect path and complete candor. He was a gambler from choice, not from necessity, and scrupled not to avail himself of the "inside" information which it was so easy for one in his po- sition to obtain and to use surrepti- tieusly. But he longed for a larger sphere where he could handle and gamble with millions instead of with thousands. -About six months before this story opens what Miley vulgarly called a "snap" presented itself. A quarter in- •terest in a stockbrokerage house was .going begging, being offered for sale very cheaply. Yet the sum required was greatly beyond his moans, but he resolved to "init,te a bluff" and capture the prize. Falsely representing to the members of the firm in question that • :PoundE Vie 7 Affiv ler's Grip tto moans by which he Cured a very 1ev©ye case of piles. Very many traveling salesmen know evbat it i3 to ::uirer from itching piles end will read with interest the follow - hie; lott('r: ;Ir. ti:' ;r. Saunders, salesman for tbo Peayer-Maseey Co., and who lives at l.tll,trney, ;11:tn., states: "After hay - ire ' lf:a-red for three years with a very lite,! ('a<•' Of piles a friend rrconnee)tded Dr. Chew's Ointment and I cannot now tint h ten highly of: panic, After hav- x t ; need two bole', n,: 1)r. Cht:;r''e Diet raj : 1 toe tri 1 fly s,,y 1mi 1 ;tut c l ut l,!1 '' n'"1. ere 1 ) t •fly l." ^m 'I! 1 1 it to 'lt'.(. !t tits `itt S•'e•:o,t l*nil. 1 :en )1 `:er .y ..4111 e v, .iii, trtr„••_ lP ie Ift' �'. to 7 i1 ,i to:1;sial i=1t) road; TO til lee ktli l7�'•, 1.1 1 ,•n.! 1114:. 1 ` Pt =.1 i'.. t sae C 7 Ceeale v? agile ery see tee v� Ft ROMJNCE of THE F BY FREDERIC REDDALL. CQPYRIORT, 1tO1, DX =BARRRIO ills D4iL. ILLUSTRATIONS BY I. W. TAIIIt;. tee 22 John Draper was his "backer,” he pure .chased the retiring partner's interest, paying ea0,000 down, raising the mon- ey with notes for the amount at six months, drawn by himself and pur- porting to bear the indorsement of John Draper. With the name of the great financier on their backs these notes were regarded on "the street" as "gilt edged paper," and Tilley had no trouble in getting them discounted. But the indorsements were skillfully forged, and Reuben Ii, Filley was the forger! No announcement of his partnership in the new firm was to be made, at Fil- iey's request, fqr six months. Every- thing was booming in the stock mar- ket, and by the end of the term he con- fidently hoz-sed that his half yearly sbare of the profits would be enough or nearly enough to enable him to take up the notes when they fell due. Fail- ing this they would be presented to their indorser for payment,' and the forgery would be discovered. Of course it was imperative that he be on the spot to "keep the tdires from sagging." Judge then of his dismay when, in- formed by John Draper that he was to accompany him to Denver! In one way the trip was fortuitous, as it would take his employer out of New York at a critical time. In six days the forged paper would mature and, even allow- ing for the usual three days of grace` Customary at that time, would be pre- sented for payment before the date set for his return. But there was also the general risk of something going wrong at such a ticklish time, Hence Filley's determination to quit the car party on the first plausible pretext so as to bas - ten back to New York, take up his profits, redeem, destroy or renew the forged notes and thus protect. his im- periled interests. Once over this stile, he told himself, be could snap his fingers at John Dra- per and as a member of an old and hon- ored firm enter the lists with him fen the hand and fortune of Miss Grans niss. THIRD DAY."a7gr,e.A.J SOLID COIEVORT. When Reuben FIlley entered the doo>Q of the Miranda after enjoying a soli. tary smoke in the "emigrant ear," as Madge Hurst dubbed the Pullman, be beheld the following tableau: Mrs. Hurst, following the example of all good chaperons, was fast asleep on a divan, soothed to slumber by the rocking and humming of the train. Behind her couch sat Chester and Madge, she making desperate pretense of accomplishing some slight fancy; work, but not Making much progress owing to the fact that, even the most skillful of needlewornen cannot worst with one hand. Chester Ives had pos- sessed himself of the other and at the moment when Fllley entered was Deura- muring some words tbat brought ti rosier color to Madge's cheeks and a softer glamour to her usually bright and dancing eyes. Draper and Florence were at the far. ther end, she reclining in the easiest chair to be found, and he at ber side, conversing earnestly in a lots tone. Her gracefully poised bead, the ear- nest eyes looking full into his, the man- tling color in her cheeks and the halt smile on her parted lips indicated that she was an interested listener, even as Desdemona hearkened to Othello of old. And yet all the world might have heard the burden of John Draper's speech. He was only telling her some of the adventures of days long gone by, when he and her father—the father she had never seen—were boys and young men together. FrOm this start- ing point he Went on to speak of their early struggles, when the foundations were Laid of the great fortune Florence now possessed. Modest John never once alluded to the part borne by him- self in adding to that fortune until now it needed seven figures to express it. But the girl divined all tbis, and when bo ceased speaking she laid her hand caressingly ou the back of his as it + rested on the arm of her chair and murmured; "How can I ever sufficiently thank you?" "1 ask for no thanks," was the frank reply. "It leas been a pleasure for me to truck and plan tar yen wlhile I have tvutebed yon buil and blossom from int:auey to (•l)ilrl[n od :lull froth girlhood to vs, e1ntt!1uur1. " 1 "You iters ,atettee: Leen (;'god to ate," rho ,.:i(1 , apt ,I a:v "Ilcan 1 ever re-' gel: r:.(= (:r:.tt?" -i•!;;;:::;;;; 1 will t, it you sena, day, if 1 ti:e deep 10111`41 I:.. , :it t;tat a.:au.e:t I$1'1:l,4 O K. ud. .. it J• !t: `1 ' • 1 ,. ,.1 't ,.. ! .' 1: e' ':1t t1:(' stall'• la'..i, r., .., t r:.c .:e.;1 and the oil ,.,;,41,1 11v"e been down on 11:.4 1,1; ; to lay." into no car, I''illey Mon 1• .,:ac' ,.-r! :i": l.. n of into e +.'. :r to inn:, t !iota t:.:.7. 1:! ti.t::li;ht 1',1„tnL' a)n:I move- ' < e, i MIli? >t '4' ,. ;a 1:;;:t :t•. .• ,+ti,c.1 .ills ale affect when they are caught doz1n In public affirmed that she bad n slept a Wink. "1 heard every word you said, m death,” averred the good lady, at which aunouncement Chester Muttered, "Good Lord, 1 hope not!" In mock hearer lust loud enough for Madge to hear, which scut that young lady into coRvulslQna of suppressed laughter. Being awake and refreshed, it be, boovecl etre. Utast to do something for the general good. So a geese of innocu- ous and rather tame six handed euchre was proposed and agreed to, although Chester whispered to Madge that "rte would as ROon play old maid or beggar my neiltbor, Tilley was compelled to join the circle, but he suffered tortures and qualms like those experienced by a hard (lriuker who is forced to quaff Sunday school lemonade and stake be- lieve he likes it Sirs. Hurst was the only one who really enjoyed herself that afternoon. John Draper, usually bluff and debo- nair, was quiet and preoccupied. Flor- ence was distrait and on more than one occasion had to be recalled from a reverie when it was her turn to "pass" or "make it." Madge Hurst was fever- ishly lively and had to be mildly rebuk- ed by her mother fce ber pertness. Chester Ives thought of the precious time being wasted, while Reuben K. sat glowering at the Dards, ill at ease and mentally cursing every revolution of the wheels} that bore him farther from New York. Perhaps the astute Mrs. Hurst took not of these things and, like a born diplomat, adopted this simple expe- dient to keep everybody out of mis- chief. But to have seen her smiling benevolently at the players, prompting one, rallying another and jesting with a third, you would never have dreamed that she, too, had something on her mind. While the interior of a private car— er even of an ordinary Pullman or Wagner for that matter—is at all times a scene of luxury, it is at night that the full sense of comfort and convenience comes over the traveler. One by one the silver plated lamps are Iighted. The window shades may be drawn down if the night be stormy, or if left up the dying day Is seen slowly fading over a constantly changing horizon. In either event a cozy feeling supervenes. Then the white capped and aproned waiter comes to take your order for 'dinner. You hear the appetizing prep- arations in the mysterious region of the buffet, hardly bigger than a con- jurer's box, yet out of which come, Eferrmannlike, magical stores of good things. The snowy clothis spread be - tore your eyes and set with glittering Crystal and shining silver. Last. but not least, a dainty meal is served in course and In style to compare favora- bly with the best restaurants in Paris, London or°New York. After which, if you belong to the masculine gender. comes the postprandial cigar in the Smoker or, in the case of a woman, the Hovel and the cozy chat with one's traveling companion. All these varied experiences wore gone through with on the evening of this third day of which I write, They were an old story to some of the party, but Madge and Florence and Chester Were like children In their gratlfled amusement and entertainment at every fresh feature and incident. None of them had ever taken a similar journey before. It turned out that this was John Draper's birthday, and in honor of the event Mrs. Hurst had dropped a hint to Gustave, the chef, to make a few extra preparations. So they were treated to a sumptuous repast, at the close of which the host leaned back in his chair and remarked: "Well, Gustave hag surpassed him- self tonight! These Frenchmen aro marvels of ingenuity and resource." "Have you forgotten what -today is?" Inquired Mrs. Hurst of her brother. "Thursday, is it not?" responded John Draper. "Yes; Thursday, May 13, and the fortieth birthday of a certain distin- guished friend of ours," was the arch Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Colic and Cramps s Nearly every one is troubled with bowel complaint during the summer months. But, do they know what to do to cure it. Thousands do, many don't. WE CAN TELL YOU! DR. FOWLER'S Extract of Wild Str'awberr'y WILL DO IT I It has been on the market 64 years, and is universally used in thousands of families. There aro many imitations Of this sterling remedy, co do not be led into feline; something `:lust as good" which co:no tlnsnxupubbna dt ggizt trioti to talk you into taking. Dr, botwlor'A is alto original, Ther are mite just an good. It cuic;3 Summer Complaint e ltolLra Marlow Cholera In • f1.11tu°o, Snanieknenn and all Bowel from. glla,ntt9. I't)a , i'II 1,.t.Y. Given Up To Dia No, zoo George St., Sorel, Quebec. "I suffered f rout womb disease for seven years, with dreadful pains over the front of the body, over the back and down the legs. I had indigestion and chronic constipation and the constipation was so bad that I went sometimes for ten to fifteen days without any action of the bowels. I was i11 in bed for one whole year. At one time•I was so low that everyone thought I was going to die, and the last Rites of the Church were administered to Ise. I was treated by six different doctors without any benefit. MADAME JOSEPH LIRETTE Then I got a sample of "Fruit-a-tives," but I had no faith in them at all, and I would not have taken them only my husband begged so hard for me to try thehn. As soon as I began to take "Fruit-a-tives" I grew better, the bloating was relieved, the sleeplessness was cured, my stomach acted, and the bowels were Moved, but above all the fearful womb pains were made easier. I have taken eighteen boxes in all and I am now perfectly well again." (Signed) MADAME JOSEPH LIRETTE, soe. box -6 for $2,50—or trial box 25c. —at dealers or from Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa, tefoftider. A half puzzled expression crept into Uncle John's face; then a smile of rec- ellection rippled out. "God bless me, so it is! I declare I bad forgotten all about it. Row good bf yon to remember it1 What's all this?" he exclaimed as the ladies rose and grouped themselves about his Chair. Each of them saluted the good fellow ;With a birthday kiss, and each left Some IittIe tangible token by his plate. Florence's gift was a four Ieaf clover Agin, a diamond nestling in its heart, Which the delighted magnate proceeded to affix fa his scarf. P. "You have always brought me luck, bay girl," he raid as be took her band, and then, before them.all,.he drew her to him and kissed her on the brow, as tie had often kissed her before, only ttow there was a new meaning and new consecration in that caress, which both felt and recognized. During all this pretty scene Reuben Miley writhed as the serpent in old Eden must have contorted himself ;tivhen be witnessed the bliss of the first pair of lovers. At the earliest oppor- tunity he stole away unnoticed and un - missed to solace himself with sumer t'flley stole R)rO.li t" sninre hini4r'f trtib numerous drini:s (144(1 ci 1 rs. ons driui:s'and cigars in the solitude of the Cnliuhan. le order to bream: the journey for the ladies Dratper had ari::1aeed for tie, party to sleep at a St. Louie itot(•I 11::at night, resuming, the jolu•i)ey in the morning. so thither they st. • t 1" 11: ;v regarded this ns a prune opportunity to make 11!11 eseaee. IIe w'o::l c iden- tally" miss the train in thr Rut when the ulornin:: came Clore ( wee A great pile of mail to he 1. 14 ill'.: ;:c.1 ans%tered, end Draper L•ep' him busy until breakfast. Then after that meal was over, as if dis fining the man's in- tention, lie tacit This awls and started for the Union stat: -,n, telling, Chester to loot: after the 10 144'.1. Arrived at the 'Miranda, he plunged into work U.:Li:t, tsar did he cen$e Until the llttlited was well under way, sp'ed- ing over the Al -bison 1•:y4 l01I), on the sant lap of the journey to Denver, 1' iil4'y tv418 11v1.1 with (em riti and rage. Things 1)(' an 10 1001: ser1018 IL(rivevrr, h<a n)u t Dad would escape at Ih'uver and by ire 1i41 ° night anal day hills(' to r(•:: 11 ,4 V' shark in time to 4,4)4 t'(1 t j 4 i.al' ansa :4L11)wr'e(•li. til, With illi its fr innt O human linpee, and fears., loves and hett';i, the 1' .itt'• (•'-i(>c .;n the .,1i4 c41it:=t anal tt.: 1.41.111.0 I'ialiluatts rear. Colorado and leads up to the foothills of the Rockies foes in ambush, were preparing a rare surprise for John Dra- per and his party. Hounded frons camp to camp, their bands against every nap's, a band of choice and congenial spirits known as "GM Dallo'u gang" had taken a last ref- uge In the broken country lying be- tween Colorado Springs and Denver, but back from the railroad. Under thtt lead of the notorious Jim Dallon, who was "wanted" by the sheriffs of halt a dozen counties, these desperadoes herded together and made a final stand, for months defying every attempt at capture. Horse stealing, highway robbery, murder, the rifling of express messes gers and en occasions "holding up" stagecoaches and ralroad trains were among the crimes chalked up against this particular gang, with the result that the governor of Colorado had of- fered a reward of $.5,000 for the eap- ture of Dallon himself and $200 a bead for the arrest of the subordinate mem- bers of the band, This proclamation had for a time a deterrent effect, and a)r some weeks the country was quiet, But it was merely a lull. Jim Dallon, like Reuben 'Miley, was meditating and planning a grand coup, one that If successful would land him in comparative afflu- ence for the rest of his days and yield a rich "divvy" for each of the minor rogues. The scheme was ingenuity personi- fied and one that could be put through with little or no bloodshed, for Dallon was growing cautious and crafty. He had bis paid and secret agents in Den- ver and the surrounding towns and consequently was early apprised of the coming gathering of railroad magnates from all parts of the Union. Then it was that his darling and daring plan was conceived. He had heard or read of the deeds of itailan and Sicilian bandits, so for a change he determined to take a leaf out of their book and do a little kidnaping on his own account, holding his prisoners for a rich ransom. Calling the leading spirits of the gang around him, Dallon divulged the main points of the scheme, which was received with gross chuckles and hoarse grunts of satisfaction. It only remained to select the victims; the rest Dallon believed would be easy. "Beats the express business all hol- Ier!" exclaimed Leather Jack, the sec- ond in command, flinging his sombrero on the ground in an ecstasy of delight. "Right you are, my boy," echoed BIll Root, "Best of it is there'll be no sllootin to bring Shurff Ramsey smellin round. The hull job can be done in a nice, genteel style so as nobody's feel- in's 'II be hurted," Trusty emissaries rode off in differ- ent directions, one toward Denver and a second to Colorado Springs, less than 30 miles away, with orders to pick up any news that might be stirring, By midday of Friday, May 14, they were all back in camp with the necessary information, and then Dalton's plans were rapidly matured. The robbers' retreat was in the foot- hills midway between Colorado Springs and Denver. Here the whole face of the country is seamed and cut up as though in some past age the rival giants Fire and Water waged mighty battle with Mother Earth. To heighten the havoc and confusion the hand of man has still further marred and sear - red the surface In a mad quest for the precious metals. But mining in this locality was soon "played eut," and nothing but abandoned claims, rusting machinery and rotting cabins remained to mark where once a. thousand picks had rung and dug and delved. Leading to one of these worked out camps a few miles back from the rail- road a spur of track had been built on which cars had been loaded with ore for the smelters at Denver. This side track, after leaving the main line, made a gradual descent to the bed of a dry canyon, along which it led for a couple of miles until it ended abruptly where the solid cliffs of granite quartz narrowed so as to almost touch each (To be Continued), TO A NEWLY MARRIED LADY. Let not my friend, tho' now a wife, Bid all her cares adien; Comforts there are in married life, But there are orosses, teo. 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