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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1906-4-26, Page 6' f+ :(-+A+ltE+?(+0.+A-+A+A + +3E4 - ►+):(+3 +: IiAI WA 009.0@e0 A TALE OP SOUTHERN CHINA. s found Mann to believe he :was favored above thevotnrneti run et Avert. It was a pecullay as well as ridiau loos settsatkon, this being whisked along through tho'throngs of pig -tailed Celes- tials, and 'precededby those 'two run- ners bearing flambeaux; but the effect was heightened In Larry's mind by the ever-present fact .that he was sailing under false colors, and that these fel- lows who got out of the way of Ws lordship, and, bowed so humbly as tie passed, 'would have taken a fit could they have suspected the amazing 'truth. Kai Wang was evidently glad to again shelter suelt an illustrious personage 3 under his humble roof. Larry, who prided Walsall it salf on being pi reader of human nature, and who had A+Ptd•A+Kt-Rt+0+0+0+):( -A4 :t+ti+04•i +3 +A+gt+K(+):4 +):E+ spent much of his spare time while re- covering from his wounds in studying the idol -matter, jumped at once to t1w conclusion that, it was more than anxiety concerning his absence that caused Kai Wang 'to greet hitn so effu- sively. Soinething unusual had occurred while he had been gone; yes, Kai Wang, who had nerves of steel, and had faced many a crisis with the pro- verbial coolness of an iceberg, was ac- tually showing signs of excitement. Perhaps the coming of Avis had some- thIng to do with this change—the ad- vent of her charming personality in the. game, and the prospect of possible harm befalling Dr. Jack's widow, evert as it had the valiant representative of the CHAPTER IV. Lord Hackett was eager to hear the particulars, and Avis soon gave a lace ty sketch of tine tra,;ledy; as well as the: bold exploit that led up to tt. "fly sieve 1 \Vho but Dr. Jack would ever have dared eater that holy of holies, and force an audience upon the Emperor? It fairly takes my breath away in admiration of his exploit. I doubt if there lives another foreigner who has ever penetrated the defenses of the mysterious Forbidden City, Larry made an inarticulate sound, and again beat himself proudly 'upon the chest. "Ah 1 yes, you were with him, but then you are more mandarin ,than for- cio ver, Larry, my boy. What is the matter with the little bantam?" he con- einued, aside, to Avis; "you spoke of his having been badly injured in the melee, I trust his voice is not gone; that would be a calamity we could 11l afford e' he added, smiling. Then Avis tor the first time remem- bered Larry's vow with regard to re- maining dumb until she gave him the privilege to speak, and hastened to re- move the embargo. "It is fortunate you saved the papers, Larry, as they maye be of immense value to poor Jack's wife. I take it you want advice concerning their disposi- tion, and the security this office of the Crown may atfoxd." Then Lord Beckett proceeded in a thoroughly business -like way to carry- out arryout just what the consul would have done had he been present. And Avis had the assurance that the precious papers were safe under the British flag, where all the machinations of the rival Russian syndicate, or even the scheming: of the Chinese party, head- ed eaded by the Dowager Empress, would be unable to break the seal that bound them. This finished, to even doubting Larry's satisfaction, Lord Racicett re- turned to the desperate adventure with- in the sacred walls of Peking, and beg- gedthe little man 'to descre it for him - Here flattery got in its,.ftna wane away with your last tinge of suspicion again, for Larry could not; resist the and put full trust in me. temptation to once more indulge in a flight of oratory after his unusual en- forced abstinence. So he told it an. The Englishman's eyes flashed at mention of the battle royal, and his hand opened and shut with the eager- ness a soldier' experiences when hearing of lost opportunities for gaining glory. "You could not have selected a more unfortunate time for the venture," he declared; "for some months in fact, ever since the Dowager Empress re- solved to again take up ,the reins of government in China—there have been mysterious goings on, and it is daily a mooted question among us foreigners down here in Canton as to whether the Emperor is stilt alive, or some userpe4 sits in his place. Chinese politics are equal to a Chinese puzzle, and few understand them at all. La,,ttle the people care who rules. Go back a few hundred miles and interview the masses -you will be surprised to learn that not more than one man in fifty knows there has been a war with Japan, and even that benighted individual labors under vile impression that China wiped ,the `foreign devils,' as they call even the Taps. off the face of the earth." "I am sorry to hear you say the For- bidden CIty is guarded to an unusual extent, as it makes my task the more difIicult," said Avis, slowly. Milord looked at her curiously. "Pardon me, I don't, quite understand. With the papers safe beyond all chance of seizure, your work is certainly done. What else have you in mind?" "I must see the spot where ,Tack fell, and assure my wretched heart, of the awful truth. Nothing less will suffice." "l,ut, my dear lady -that would take you inside the Sacred City, where no woman of your race ever yet pene- trated 1" he gasped. "Then it is time some one did. At tenet such a fact does not daunt me." "Good heavens ! This is dreadful—you will no doubt meet with the same sad fate that befell your brave husband. 'these Black Flags and the Emperor's bodyguard are sworn to show no mercy toward ,those whom a fatal curiosity tempts to cross the barrier surrounding the palace island." "While I do not allow myself to be- lieve such a fate it, in store, its con- templation cannot alarm me." Such resolution astonished the con- sular agent "lly Jove I I no longer wonder at the stupendous failure I made in my stupid nita:nipt to win what belonged to Dr. lack. You surely have imbibed his fear- less spirit. While I am forced to ad mire, still my judgment condemns your scheme as sheer madness, anis I sin- cerely hope you will abandon it," he said, warmly. At the same time he knew she would not—such natures are not easily dis- couraged, and the influence brought to bear in order to change. her plans would, have to he mare powerful than he could muster just then, So they fell Into a natural converse• tion regarding matters connected with the case. tont Rackett knew Teat Wang well, tend had been in the weird shop of the lciolenekcr of tate, although Larry was not aware of the, feet, The Englishman even confessed that be hod taken a shy at fortune in the . shape at investing some of his spare 'Tuley in shares of tr grand projected iterprisa which he had -new' every reaeori, to believe was the very one Dr. Tack lead oarrlcd to a successful end, though at -such a fearful teat. Somehow this seemed to be a bond connecting his fortunes with those of the others, and' Larry's seruples were rapidly taking flight. After all, now that Plyrnpton had come to his senses and gained dentin Inn aver his baser passions, he was con- siderable of a man, Larry concluded, shrewdly; there was a bluff manner about him that somehow impressed one with his rugged honesty, and havingi settled this matter to his own satisfao-• tient the little man resolved to take things as they cemen surely no groat harm could befall Avis while such a wide-awake watchdog es himself hovered about: , "Beware of Petoskey when the Rus- sian Dean begins to suspect he has been ouigeneraled through Anglo-American Our* and business sagacity, there will be a hot time in the old town. You knew he . is hand-innglove with the oltl Empress," was the solemn warning Piympton gave. eyes; we had goad reason to know by Jove," said Larry, immediately, and ,then went an to narrate an exciting episode that had happened to himself and Dr. Jack, whale prospecting the re- gion in dispute, whereby they came very near being overwhelmed by an organized attack, presumably from ban- dits and lawless thugs, but the sound of heavy Russian oaths after a hot fusil- lade had told them the real animus of the assault; besides producing a pleas- ing impression that their lead had winged the rival schemer. "Doubtless he suspects something of the truth, and as he may be laboring under the impression that you hold the papers, it wouldn't surprise me if he organized a scheme to secure, posses- sion of them. Once they are in ,this safe, it would mean war for China and the bombardment of her ports by Bri- tish ironolads if they should be tampered with. If I can serve you, Mrs. Evans, call upon me. No. task will be too diffi- cult to prove how thoroughly is my re- gret for the wretched past. Meanwhile, 1 shall perhaps be able to protect you in a measure. So, good -by. Larry, CHAPTER V. Somehow Avis felt better after this interview with the Canton consular agent; she , knew he represented the whole armed power of Great Britain in the Eastern seas, and that there could be no stronger arm raised up in her behalf; even the onward rush of the White Czar's legions was stayed by the mailed hand England raised when she said, "This far may you come, but no further." Perhaps she might, If given her choice in the molter, have preferred a stranger, but something within her heart seemed to whisper that Lord Rackett was as sincere as a. man could be in his desire to make amends for the wretched past, and that under such circumstances i1 might prove an exceed- ingly good thing their running across one who had so deep an interest in their fortunes. ; • At any rate Larry mentally thanked Heaven those papers were safe at last. The possession of them had given him. the nightmare for weeks, and he would have been ashamed to have confessed how many times he woke, up under the strong impression that 'some •• Chinese' thief—than whom there is no more adroit ' rascal under the sun—was in his frail bamboo apartment intent upon purloining the documents, and how on each occasion he had, pistol in hand, crawled around in the dark, bent upon executing summary justice upon the wretch when found -which never hap- pened, of course. Their stay in the British consulate had been so prolonged that it was now growing dusk. Still the fallhful coolies waited, and the man who drew the jinrickshaw stood near by; they obeyed orders to the letter; and having .been told to wait, they would have been found there when the smiling face of Phoebus arose again in the east, if not relieved. before. Larry had mapped out his immediate plan. Elis first duty was to see his cousin safely to some caravansary, where she could be made comfortable, and came in contact with the families of foreign- ers whom business chained to Canton., Then he meant to return to the habi- tation of the illustrious Kai Wang, in order to arrange his affairs and prepare for departure. True, it would undbubledly add to hid perils to appear once more in his true colors, but 11c believed the time had ar- rived to throw aside the mask and re- main at the side of Dr. Jack's widow. The little man scorned clanger, being possessed of valor far in excess pf his size, and snapped his fingers at, the powers that he, which might be set, down as the amissariee of the woman behind the throne, -together with tho powerful influence of the Russian "promoter." So he saw Avis comfortably housed, and then entered his vehicle for the re- turn ride. Lucky for him the shadows had taken possession of the native quar- ter, so that he was compelled to .hire" a couple of lfnkboys to run ahead of the jinriokslraw in order ,to light the way and do his pretended rank justice; bad It been broad daylight some sharp eyes might have discovered that the auto- cratic little mandarin sported 'n pair of small side whiskers, the blond hue of which was hardly in keeping wills what is consldered good taste in a Chinese grendee. Fortune seems to extend a sheltering wing over some of its . protegees, and 'Larry had on more than one occasiort. great syndicate -this would account in a measure for the trembling hand and troubled look with which. Kati Wang Met his guest—but there was more. And Larry, who made it a rule never to allow any mystery to get the better of him, immediately eonoonti'trted the whole force of his powerful intellect upon the question. The establishment of Kai Wang was. in close juxtaposition to a pagoda or temple that reared its pinnacle aloft after the fashion of Chinese mosques in general. Doubtless it was very convenient for the priests to run in at the back door. and replace any frail god that had sof feted the fate of all idols made by human hands; besides, on extraordinary occasions they could barrow the more weighty deities Wang had in stock, and thus make a showing far beyond rival temples. It sometimes pays to live in close juxtaposition with one whose abilities run in the line of supplying the crying needs of an idol worshiping commun- ity During his convalescence Larry had made a study of these things,• as viewed from behind the curtains of Kai Wang's chambers, and as the windows were al- ways open he had 'the weird singing service of the -priests, and scented the peculiar smoke of burning jossstoics, not unlike the sweet odor of tuberoses, until he had grown to like it. Even now he could hear the strident voice of the black -robed disciple of Con- fuoius as' he harangued the almond- eyed Celestials who prostrated them- selves before the great joss of the tem- ple; and this, with the penetrating odor of incense that floated in through the back -window, seemed combination enough to give the situation allthe romantic interest one could. expect or desire. So inspired by this and the curiosity that in common with all Eve's children he inherited through woman, Larry pro- ceeded to exert his powers ,upon the heathen, and discover why Kai Wang's face had such an unusually lengthy look, while a furtive gleam appeared in his slanting eyes. (To be continued). ---+---- •,, -• A MODEST AMBITION. The Hon. Mr. Sweet was mitking friends with Johnny, his •'host's son. "And how old are you?" he asked. "I'm five," asked Johnny. "Ah, quite a little Irian! And what are you going to be?" questioned Mr. Sweet, who has been a Senator so many years that he now believes that he selected his own career in the cradle, and that all. infants do likewise. Ine going to be six, Johnny re- turned, with conviction. Tho' a' kiss' be a -miss She who misses the: kissed As Miss without .kiss May miss being a Mrs.' And he who a -miss Thinks both Misses and kisses Will. miss Miss and kiss • And the kisses of Mrs. Of course, it was an Irish philosopher who said: "If you would keep your head above water you must not let the grass grow under your feet." If a Cow give •utter mankind would have to invent milk. Milk is Na- ture's emulsion—butter put in shape for diges- tion. Cod liver oil is ex- trernely nourishing, but it has to be emulsified before we can digest it. Scott's Emulsion combines the best oil with the valuable hypo- phosphites so that it is easy to digest and does far more good than the oil alone could. That makes Scott's Emulsion the most strengthening, nourishing food - medi- cine in the world. Send for free eatrtple. SCOTT & IIiOWN% Chemists Toronto Ont. 80o4 and $1.00. .All druggist* +t++++++f f++++ -+f++' f +++ + the Farm ++jAbout +++++f++++++++++f+++# SETTING VIII; LIEN, Nature makes few mistakes in the working out of her plans except through the result of artificial conditions. A lien that steals. her nest, if not disturbed by pt•owling animals, is pretty sure to Latch most of the eggs and makes no mistake in her selection of a nesting place to get the best results, writes Mr. Il, E, llaydock. I have noticed that hens which steal their nests in the early spring, when the air is .cool and damp; usually ;•.,e - loot O - loot a dry, warm place such as u hay- mow, while later in the season, when the ale is Hotter and drier they choose a place where Lhe nest would be more apt to bo cool and damp, stele as a well shaded fence corner or a spot un- der a building. \Vliite it is imposible to follow out those conditions closely, still they can be utilized in a measure by placing the nest early in the season ill a box or barrel with a bottom, she- eted some little distance from the floor,. and have it consist of hay and straw closely and warmly packed. Later in the season it can be packed in a box or barrel with no bottom, upon the ;round, or have for its fotinclation a cod sa that a certain amount of moisture and coolness may be obtained. There should always be a seperate room or building for the sitting hens so that there will bo no danger of their being disturbed. It will also be found. advantageous to have it partially dark- ened and very important that it should be so situated as not to be too close or warm, •for if this is the case it will tend to help develop and increase lice and mites. Tile size of the nest box should depend kr a measure upon the size of the breed.. A nest that leas many advant- ages can be made from a buret After sawing out an opening by which the hen can enter, stand the barrel . on end. This will be found to make a large roomy nest Suitable for any breed, with plenty of air space, not a confined air space as when a box with a top is used, yet at the same time the hen is secluded and protected. These barrels can he placed side by side in one part of the hatching room. As a rule the hens know and return to their own nests after get- ting food and water; if, however, one should show a disposition to get In an - ether nest, place a slat run, in which are feed and water, before her barrel for a time. The nest itself should be made of hay, straw and grasses in short lengths so that the hen will not get her feet caught in them and drag sthe eggs about and break them. It should. also 1_e well hollowed so as to make her comforlablc for on her flat nest she will be all spread out in an awkward posi- tion. When a hen is set early in the spring the eggs are - apt to be colts and rnalce her very uncomfortable when first placed upon them. it will Y e found a good plan to put them in a -warm room near a fire so that the oi�ill,, will be taken oft before giving them to her. 1 believe little can be gained by plac- ing a large number of eggs under a hen; 13 is a good number, but always set two or more hens at the same time. Then if ibe eggs test out poorly on the seventh day, all the fertile eggs can be placed under one hen and the other re- set, or if the hatch is uneven the chicks can be given to one and the unhatched eggs to the other, or if the hatch is poor all the chicks can be given to one hen and the other reset. The care of the setting hen Is very important. See that she remains healthy and contented. Always Ilene feed, water end grit where she can get them. 'Never give her soft food, for this will cause diarrhoea to which all sitting bens have e tendency if improperly fed. Corn er wheat are good feeds. Don't fuss with her, let her come off the nest when she chooses. Instinct tells her how 'long to stay off to air. the eggs properly accord- ing to the temperature of- the day bet- ter than you could. See that she has a place to dust herself. keep the nest clean, remove at once any broken eggs aixrt sponge -off the rest in warm water if they should have been soiled. Always set a hen at night, have the eggs in a basket, take up the hen gent- ly, carry her to the place where she is to set," place her on the nest, put the eggs under her one a.t a time, she will raove them about to suit herself either at the time or later: Iiave a piece of bagging and let it down like a curtain before the opening in the box nr barrel, this is to be left for a few days until shegots used to her'new nest, then f.t cn.n ee removed. If the above method is is toliowed and one is careful, prudent and gentle there will be little cause to complain of results. DAIRY NOTES. In the dairy, it is breed first and care afterwards. Ago atone will ripen cream, but not ton much of it. The profltablo cow is ono that grows better by using as a dairy -animal. A good dairy cow continually in- creases her capacity for milk giving. There is only one infallible way to find whether extra fedtng pays, and that i� ,f,rom an increase of butter fats. The breeding, feeding and care of the heifer calf is one of the dairyman's. most important studies, Milking .pails' should be of heavy en plate rind be soldered outside as well Ps inside, Tile Milk and beef traits, characieris• tis,""ternperamente and form of the ani mals ere, entirely distinct. For feeding to young stock, especial. ly warily, sweet milk is decidedly pre- ferable to sour. It is. claimed that three tithes as murk :nater is required by a cow when ,he is giving milk thanwhen she is not. Water, whether ,Pumped Into the mills nut of the well et, out of the cow's ud- der, will riot make butter or cheese. nutter, to have a butler : flavor unim- paired. should not contain, to exceed ono -half ounce of salt to the pound'. The trier butter is made witho,it breaking the groin and the loss the %al.t used, the treater the butter flavor and the better keeper it will be. 'la have the. dairy work and income dontittuois, breed so as to have a good SAFE U4 RD YOUR HEALT El Ceylon Natural Green Tea instead of the adulterated Japan Teas. Lead packets only. qoc, soc and; 6oc per lb. At all Grown HIGHEST AWARD ST. LOCKS, 1904. - ...Fars and BIeks f 3�t In Sixes to 3tdt purobaseii , from 160 acres upwards, situated on or tsar railways In the famous wheat growing districts of MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN 'and ALBERTA Tinsjim poo TASLe and CCOMPORTAti1.EtFarm Nevery orco Industrious mac may awn a The Oharaeter and purpose el our Company, whloh 1$ organized UNDER THE AUSPIOve OF THE INesAEHOSNT 05083 0! FORESTERS, may bo described ae $TAO�iR, RELIABLE, HELPFUL, PATRIOTIC. B'orIutor:oilon rtud Pricao, apply to F. w. Hops() N, IVIANAUEa LAND DEPARTMENT, The Union Trust Company, Limited, TEMPLE BUILDING, TORONTO.. When Writing Mention This Paper AGENTS WANTED EVERY VVIiERE. portion of the cows conte fresh in 00- tober and the balance' in April. Maxtor that has been dissolved in the milkecannot be thrown out by the 'sep- arator. So far as can be done, a cow in full flow of milk, should be fed to her full capacity of digestion with a well-bal- anced ration. When, you are feeding for ,bu leer you cannot afford long to food an exclusive fat former, like corn, hay and cora meal to secure it. As milk contains, or should contain, a considerable quantity of fat, the food for milk: production should be some- what rich in readily digestible fat. Clover hay is a better food for milk production than almost any other kind; es it has a higher alljuniinoid ratio. Use sour cream' to destroy the album- inous elements so that there can be a quicker union of the butter fats, but we do not want, if we desire pure butter flavor, to sour the cream and get pro- nounced souring. GREEN MANURING. Very .sandy soils are more apt to show a beneficial effect than heavy soils from plowing under crops as come pared with applications of fertilizers r r manures, for the reason that in such. soils fertilizer or manure leaches quick- ly away, whereas the humus afforded by the green crop is more entirely r e- tained,.. itself adding to the body of- the soil. Sandy soils, too, are nearly all deffoient in vegetable mold, and green manure is the easiest and cheapest me- thod of supplying this factor. CLEVER MEN AND WOMEN. Bright Paragraphs Written by Bright People. A married woman should take no ac- tive part in the business world.—HetLie Green. The danger to boys nowadays from the pernicious cigarette is probably more real than that from alcohol.—L•irer. Phillips. When a man insures his life he con- fers a benefit on himself by relieving himself of anxiety respecting those. ne leaves behind.—Mr. •Lane, K.C. To acquire the habit -in winter—of. always wearing a great coat is nearly as unreasonable as never wearing one at all.` Always dress ,to the day.—Leo Trevor. The dominion of marl is too prevalent nowadays. Too much attention is di- verted to the adult reale portion of the population, and too little to the women and children.—T. R. Marr. Life is not long enough far us to he universally informed. What we have to discover is ywhich is our best kind of work, and to stick to that. --Sir \Villianl White, I.C.B. It is wrong to give to a man that which degrades and demoralizes him. The specials hardship of the man out of work is that he is deprived of doing that which protects his manhood.-- • Bishop of BIpon. On every- ground the army has been the gainer by the spread of temperance principles, with the result that crime de, creases, the soldiers are happier, and the service is more looked up to by all classes of Iiis Majesty's subjects.—Duke of Connaught. One's nationality is to others a bare and a nuisance, which cannot he got out of the way too soon. A man's na, tionality,fs something he. is'justly proud of, but not till it is put aside can the man of another notion have joy of him, humanly, spiritually.—\V. D. Powells. It is a mistake to have the best. The reasons are two : one is that directly you have the best of anything you have closed an avenue to enjoyment—the en- joyment of waiting for a wish to be realized; the other is that one becomes sorry for those persons whom one sect stumbling along with the inferior article —E. V. •Lucas. A CONTINENT OF ICE. The largest mass of ice in the world ie probably the one which fills up nearn. the whole of the ulterior of Greedland. where it has accumulated since before the dawn of history. It is believed nota to . form a block about 600,000 square miles in area, and averaging a mfle and a half in thicI.ness. According to thest statistics, the lump of ice is larger is volume than the whole body of water 'xi the Mediterranean,. and there id enough of it tie cover the whole of Iht United Kingdom of Great Britain .and ireland with a layer about seven miler thick. If it were cut into two convene ent slabs and built up equally upon the entire surface of "gallant 1Iltli Wales" it would form a pile more than 120 miles high. There is ice enough in Greenland to bury the entire area of tie United Slates a quarter of a mile deep PHOTOGRAPHY BY TELEGRAPHY. Much interest Inas been manifested in a lecture given by 1)r. Korn in Vienna on the new method of photography from a long distance. Recent experi- ments. have shown that a cabinet, sizt portrait now requires from 20 lninutet to 30 minutes for .transmission over hundreds of Miles. ri is not likely that the invention will often be used fel personal photographs, but as it is equal- ly applicable to the production of signa- tures, documents, sketches, etc., the system, which is now available for pub- lic use, is expected to beof considerable service to the Press 'and for the ends of justice. CAN'T DO IT. It Is idle to suppose that yeti can drown "a peck of trouble" in a pint N booze. 'WED? OF COI ASE Teacher-W'Ilic, what entreat is web-footed? V,rillie--`pho stricter; ma'am.