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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1909-06-24, Page 2• 1 TIIE iIYSTCRIODS KEY Olt, PLANNING FOR 'TIIE FU CHAPTER VIII. her eyes gleamed as she threw this The moment Ellen found herself me! free she darted across the hall and "Neither shall 1 ever forget how sprang inside Lady Bthat wretch appeared a little later 'pertinent. Her face was pale, and —what an evil look he worn when she was so nervously excited that he bridled it upon the floor and set Ler teeth actually chattert•cl audi-, bly. Her mistress followed her his Le- 1 upon it," Gerald cuntinu- more leisurely, quietly closing the eel, "`1' compressed lips, his whole dour after her. Then. turning to face darkening. "lie did it pur- the still quivering girl, she in- Toady, because she had given it to me. He was jealous of me be- quires!:cause he saw that sho was fond of "Who wax that woman, Ellen?" me, and so he meant to crush mo "Aunt Lu," gasped the girl hy- as effectually as ho crushed my sterically. rests. 1 wonder how he will feel Lady Bromley looked slightly when ho finds that the tables aro startled at the information. turned—when he comes to be ar- "Can that be possible 1 Whit' a rested for forgery and conspiracy, singular coincidence!!" she excite'', and learns that 1 am the rightful eu. "\There did you meet her 1" heir to the Brewster estate!" "I had just tomo up the stairs. Gerald would not have been hu - and had got as far as the elevate r, man not to have experienced a cer- when she came out of it, and rau twin degree of triumph in view of square into each other," Ellen ex the dismay and mortification that plaiued. his enemy would experience when "What reason did she give for do he should learn how all his plot- taining you'1 Why did you ting and scheming had been over - scream?" thrown, and by whom, and who was "I'in sorry I made such a noise," to reap the rich hervest which he said Ellen humbly, "but she fright had so coveted. erred nie so I cried out before 1 That sante evening he made some thought. The minute she saw me inquiries about the new occupant she pounced upon and grabbed ubo of the suite at the end of the hall, as a cat would a mouse, and shook and learned that "the !rely was a me until I could hardly breathe." widow, Mrs. Adara Brewster by Lady Bromley looked both indig- name, and had engaged the apart- nant and disgusted at this account. ment for a year." "What reason did she give for The next morning Lady Bromley doing sof" she inquired. told her little maid that she was "She didn't stop to give any going out, but that she ►teed have reason—she just snapped out: 'Oh, no fear over being left alone, for you tricky minx; su I've got on your track at last!' Then she asked me what 1 was doing here. I told her I was living here with a lady. At that she grew madder than ever, and pinched inc so 1 had to scream. She was going to drag the into her rooms when you opened the door." "Her rooms!" repeated her lady- ship, surprised. "Yes; she says she lives hero, too. Oh, Lady Bromley, I can't stay here !" Ellen interposed in great distress. "She has found mo out, and now I must go away, or she will do something dreadful to me. I'in more afraid of ber than ever, now that ho has got all that stoney." "What was it she whispered to you just as she let you go 1" ques- tioned her ladyship gray( ly. "She said if I dared tell anybody about her, who she was, or where she'd lived before, she'd 'settle' nae. You see, she means to find some scheme to get me out of tho way," the girl continued timorous- abouts, she was excessively dis- ly. turbed, and for days afterward "Do not allow yourself to bo at haunted the street cars and elevat- ali disturbed, Ellen,' said her mis- tress reassuringly. "As soon as Mr. Winchester returns, we will have a talk with him, and I am sure we shall be able to make some arrangements so that you will feel rerfectly safe. That woman cer- tainly cannot harm you while you are here under my protection, and I will not send you out again until we can decide how best to provide for you. Now, do not spend an- other- moment worrying about it, hut come and hold my worsteds while i wind then," she concluded in a cheerful tone. And the girl, apparently greatly comforted and reassured by her words, removed her hat and wrap, and then contentedly sat down to comply with her request. When Gerald returned that even- ing he was astonished beyond mea- eure by the wonderful develop- ments t.f the clay, as related to him by his friend. Ile was, of course, also greatly delighted to have the evidence already in his possession to strongly re -enforced, and felt confident that rho victory in the coming lawsuit would be his. He was deeply touched by the ac- count of .Allison's kindness to the unhappy waif, whom she had found Etch a sufferer un Broadway on that last day that they had spent so hap- ) ily together in Central Park. and also with the girl's altnost unex- ampled reverence for her henefrac- tre•s. Ile called Ellen into the room af- ter l.ady Bromley had concluded ber recital, and, after asking her seine searching questions, had not r• doubt that justice would soon overtake that arch -plotter, John Hubbard, and bring him his proper cc ward. Ile smiled. though rather bitter- what he could discover in connec• lv. a+ he opened the little locket tion with those mysterious records 'hid' he alwa}s wore, and gared iu the office of the city clerk at New fondly but sadly upon the faded Haven. li ayes and petals of the rosebud Ile was now at liberty when Ger- that ertslat :11li'on had playfully three n and went to interview him, but :f- at him in her father's office ,., 1 -ng ter listening to the facts whieb the ngo. young than presented. said he would "What changes even a little time attend to the matter in a kw days, nil) bring forth :'' he sighed ''I ar-d then report at once. shall never forget how lovely •he .ii-,c..rdingly, one morning. five was in that pretty dress and that da35 later. the queer little man ap- dainty hat. with those graceful reared before his young patron, i•lumes nodding at me with every with a very scornful and disgurt- ar•..c rent she made; how frank and t•ti expression on his small wand .t and lovable she was ; how face. with roguishness bud at inc. Alt, '•'Pell, what news have you foi as 1" Gerald questioned, and re- garding him curiously, but want- ing to laugh at his comical appear- ance. "HumphIf there were ever a daring piece of rascality undertak- en. you'll find it on those books at Now Haven, and it's a bungling piece of botch -work, too! list contemptuously asserted Mr. Pluto, ar he plunged his hauds into his trousers pockets, and began to paee up and down the room, to walk off his disgust. •'llow so 1" eagerly inquired Mr. Ls ttleton, shoving aside the work upon which he had been engaged, and swinging around in his chair tc face the expert. "See here !" said the ninn, com- ing to his desk, and scitiug a sheet of paper and a pencil. "1'11 give you the whole plot in a minute, so to speak. Adam Brewster is the name that is on the certificate in your possession, eh 1" cocking his eye up at Gerald inquiringly. "Yes," he assented. "And Alan Brown is tho name of the man the girl, Ellen Carson, told was her under "That is right," said Mr. Lyt- tleten. Mr. Plum wrote both names on the piece of .taper; then, with a careful use of a sharp ink -eraser and a few strokes of his pen, he changed Adam Brewster into Alden 'Bronstern, and Alan Brown into :!clam Brewster. "By Jove! you've bit the right nail on the head this time, if you never did it before!" exclaimed the lawyer, seizing the sheet of paper and examining the names critical- ly. "How do you solve the puz- ylel I'm sure this doesn't look bungled, if that work in New Haven does." Ho passed it up to Gerald as he concluded. "No, I should say not," the young man observed, with an amazed look; "one would almost bo willing to swear that the names had never been tampered with." "Well, 1 flatter myself that I have if the bell rang she need not an- made a fairs•; good job of it," Mr. swer it, and thus she would run Pluin obse.-ved, as he gave a satis- no risk of a visit from her aunt if fled squint at his work. "All the she should be impelled to seek an- same, a man is a bungler who an- other interview with her. dertakes to alter another person's Her ladyship was absentall the letters and figures - without first forenoon, but found everything oinking a careful study of their quiet and serene upon her return curves, angles, and other charac- --Ellen being contentedly engaged teristies. There is a wonderful with some sewing which she had amount of individuality in chiro- left her to do. graphy—it's a very interesting That afternoon all her trunks and study, very. Mr. Winchester, did belongings were quietly packed, you take a magnifying -glass with and at an early hour the next day you when you went to examine they were removed to another those record51" apartment -house farther uptown, "No; I never thought of it," Ger- where, before night, the small fam- ald replied; "but Mr. Lyttleton as- ily of three were cozily 'settled, and sorted at once, upon ray return, better satisfied in every way with that forgery had been attempted in their now home. connection with those names." Ellen was especially delighted and - "Humph! It's as plain ns the deeply grateful to the kind w•o- nose on your fare," returned Mr. man who was proving herself such Plum sententiously. a devoted friend to her. "To you, perhaps, Mr. Pluni; but When Mrs. Adam Brewster dis- really, I do not believe that ono covered, later in the day, that the person in a thousand would think occupants of No. 7 had removed, of such a thing while reading those leaving no clue to their where- names. Truly, if John Hubbard tampered with them, it has been very cleverly done," the young man thoughtfully replied. "I'd like to be as sure of my life and health for the next year as 1 ami that those letters have been changed just as I've shown you, ' said the expert. "I'm not often fooled with such j ibs." "I haven't a doul,t that you are right," said Mr. Lyttleton, "al- though I should never have thought diose hashes could have been made over like that. You have a natural aptitude in discerning such things; then, you have made a study of such tricks for so many years, you have a right to feel confidence in your judgment; but to us, who are in- experienced in such matters, those records would, doubtlea, appear genuine. They must have appear- ed so to that justice who witnessed the copy which was produced in eeurt last year, to prove the iden- tity of the pseudo Mrs. Adam Brew ster." "Yes; of course it dues take a certain amount of 'know how' to detect these flaws in chirography," Mr. Pluto admitted. "1'd just like a glimpse of that woman's certifi- cate, and compare it with what I've teen to -day." "We'll give you a chance, sir, very soon." replied Mr. Lyttleton, arch a confident nod. He was more than pleased with the result of the expert's trip to New Haven, and felt that, with the discovery of that day, he now had all the evidence that was neces- sary to win the battle for his cli ent. "I think, Gerald, we Are now rlepa.ed to rush matters as rapid- ly as we choose," he remarked, after Mr. Plum had taken his leave. "Did you succeed in securing the address 1 desired you to get 1" oyes, sir ; the lady at present fairing as Mrs. Adain Bieaeter railed a letter this morning to 'Mrs. John Hubbard, No. 4 Avenue de la Opera, Paris,' " the young man responded, with a significant smile. Thnt i5 well. It wasn't such a misfortune, after all, bar. ing the woman take that (mite in the Nortunndie, eh 1" said the law- yer, with a chuckle. '•No; I think it was a very good thing fur ns. on the w•ho!c, ev ea if we were driven to take 'french leave,- '. Gerald ret,irncd. • Ev -t; thing seems to be coming our way eel trains, with the hope of run- ning across either Ellen or her mis- tress, and so be able to trace then. But she was doomed to be disap- pointed, for she never met thein until some months later, when she was unexpectedly brought face to face with them. "Mr. Lyttleton," said Gerald, one morning, shortly after this change, as that gentleman enter- ed his office, "what do you say to sending Mr. Plum to New Haven, to take look at those records I" "I think it would be a very wise proceeding," heartily returned the lawyer. "I haven't a doubt that there has been some very clever for- gery done there, and lie will be just the one to ferret it out. Go ahead nay boy ; get him stnrted as 51011 a,. possible. I want r • '-et •t!! ••-tr dence together v. it little delay as practicable, for it will take some time to arrange it properly. I am getting very inpatient fur the ar- rival of the hour when I can place a warrant in the bands of some trustworthy official, and send him across tho water, to cut short the brilliant career of that happy cou- ple who are sporting so gaily upon other people's money, and have them brought home to a final reck- oning." "How eager you are for this fight "' said Gerald. smiling. "You are right. I ani like an old war -h4 rse, 'scenting the battle from afar, and eager for the fray.' 1 shall await Mr. Plum's report with n gags deal of interest and impatience." So Mr. Plum. the chrigraphic ex- pert, who had figured so success- fully in Gerald's trial the previous w•tnter. was at once consulted re- garding the wisdom of going to see just now," he added, but he sighed deeply as he speke. He way think- ing of how little real benefit would accrue to hint from all this battling for a fortune. He had not much doubt about ginning, aid justice would probab- ly be done. Ile would be acknow- ltdicei as the rightful heir of Adam lirewster's property, and the schemer, who had overreached him- self, would doubtless become the inmate of a felon's cell; but what happiness would it bring him? Ho could feel no enjoyment in the downfall of another, even though the man plight merit the most rig- orous punishment, while the wealth which would conic into his posses- sion would almost• seen: to mock him, coining so late, when there was no one with whom to share it. "I nm not very sure about the woman remaining there; she, too, may be taking Freneh leave," Mr. Lyttleton remarked, after consid- eling the situation for a moment or 'two. "Your !light from the house will be likely to alarm her; she will probably reason that El- len has betrayed her identity, and that her own safety will depend en concealment." "I had not thought of that," said Gerald, looking a trifle annoyed. "It might be rather awkward if she should skip and we could nut find ser when she is wanted." "Yes. I believe 1 will attend to having a warrant made out, and have her arresters at once. A bird in the hand, you know," his friend respond ed. Tho next morning at ten o'clock Mrs. Adama Brewster was waited upon at h:r rooms in tho Norman - die by a gentlemanly official, by whom she was arrested, and, be- ing unable to obtain bond, she was committed to await her trial, or until .she could communicate with her son-in-law, Mr. John Hubbard, who, she excitedly declared, 'would attend to the matter of bail for her." The next day the sante officer, arnc•cl with a similar warrant, and ell other necessary authority, sailed in the Aurania, to cut short the luxurious career of the said Mr. Hubbard, and the present posses- sor of the Brewster estate. (To be continued.) r • iiout tIia Farm 4 • • • • • • ♦ 4 • • fins -h++•• 44+4'4 +.•+•+++4 JUDGING LIVE STOCK. Stock judging is a skill naturally possessed by some and it is a s. i- enco that the breeder and feeder should understand. Tho agricultur- al colleges are giving practical in- structions in judging live stock that is one of the most fascinating studies of the college, as it includes the knowledge of improved stock breeding. Tho students visit• many prominent breeders of the different breeds and at the Chicago Inter- national they test their judgment and skill. Professor Ferguson of the Michi- gan Agricultural College gives the following rules to his students : 1. Have confidence in your own pcwors. 2. Concentrate your thoughts on the breed and breed type of the animals you are working upon. 3. Do not hurry. 'fake time to decide. Having done so stick to it. "Be sure you aro right, then go ahead." 4. If possible, watch the class as it comes into the ring. There ►s often something about the st}.e and cnrriage of the winner which marks him out as be walks. b. Take a minute to look over the line from as near the centre as possible in order to get a general idea on conformation. 0. Then pass slowly clear around the ring inspecting each animal from front and rear. 7. Never be sat,sfied without us- ing your hand in addition to your eyes. Appearances are often de- ceitful. 8. In handling always work from front to rear. With cattle work on the right side, approaching the ani- mal from behind. 9. First pick out the winner of the class ; then use it as your stand- ard in placing second and third. 10. When first is placed, briefly suis up its strong points. 11. Look for characteristics and most common breed defects. 12. Pay no attention to either the men with you or the crowd around you. Your business is with the animals. F.11tM NOTES. The quicker stable manure is Oman and spread upon the field the less the waste. whether the sea- son is summer or winter. The success of a beekeeper is net measured by the number of cv,lo- nies kept, but by the surplus se- cured. Twenty-five hives, giving a snrplu' of 50 pounds each, are more profitable than 300 hives and Int surplus. Do not place too much reliance upon the seeds you may get fr' m the Agricultural Department ei- ther as to breed or fertility. Verb then they are any old variety un- der a new name. A wise man has said that that which costs nothing is worth nothing. C'uat a -hes, while not so valuable ar wood ashes, are, nevertheless, worth saving. Coal ashes contain some fertility, but the principal be- nefit derived from their use is in loosening the soil. Many people do not appreciate the necessity of keeping the soil porus so that it will readily admit water and air. In the construction of roads, the attempt should be made to get a smooth surface as free as possible from mud and dust ; and these re- sults should bo maiutained as cheaply ns p''"itrle. Such results, however, can be had only by select- ing the materials and methods of construction best suited to the con- ditions, and by continuous repair. One of the hest lines of equipment which any form can have is a good workshop well supplied with tools and machinery for needed repairs. Breakage and loss of bolts and nuts aro of constant occurrence, and there is frequently much loss of time (for such accidents usually happen in the busy season), in not having the needed things at hand with which to make repairs. Potatoes require a rich, thorough- ly prepared soil. Stable manure tends to produce scab, and for this reason, it should not be used on potatoes. A complete fertilizer rich in potash, applied broadcast at the rate of 1,000 pounds per acre will usually give good results. In many localities scab is a source of serious loss to potato -growers. Ono of the best and safest remedies for is is to soak the recd for two hours it a svlutiou made by mixing one- half pint of formalin with fifteen gallons of cold water. Hard work never has been and never will be entirely eliminated from tilling the soil. Thorns and thistles and weeds it produces as it always ham done, and it is still in the sweat of his brow that the soil tiller eats his bread. But we have relieved the farmer from more toil than would have once been thought possible, only it. opoartes pretty impartially upon farmers of all classes. The better farming now needed must be the individual work and thought of the farmer himself. if ho cannot plan, calculate and judge about tho details of his busi- ness, ho is in no better shape for success than his unskilled coinpeti- tors, who, perhaps, work harder and for less wages than he. HIS FIXED INCOME. A Southern Congressman who formerly practised law in Mississip- pi tells of an amusing case he once tried at State. He was then a' student in the office u( his uncle, a Colonel Martin, who figured in local politics. The main figure iu the trial was a lazy darky named Dick Sutton, arrested at the instance of his wife, who alleged that he ,contributed nothing to her support raid refuted to work. During the examination of Sut- ton the y _•ung lawyer asked :— "Dick, have you any fixed in- oome 1" Sutton was puzzled by the term. Counsel explained that the expres- sion meant a certar.►ty, money paid not fur odd jobs, but for steady employment; in other words, a com- pensation at stated intervals o‘ which one could absolutely rely. Upon the conclusion of counsel's remarks, the darky's face bright- ened. "1 think I bus a fixed income, sah," said he. "And what is this fixed income!" was the next qu.'stion. "Well, sah," answered Dick, with a broad grin in the direction of Colonel Martie!, "de Colonel dere alters give me fo' dollars an' a sack o'tlour on 'lection day 1" WISDOM WHILE YOU SLEEP Some folks work as hard when asleep as when awake. Ile.,lce the businesj man's phrase, "Well, I'll sleep over it." Robert Louis Stevenson was a wonderful dream- er, and could dream in sequence. He would continue his dream one night from the place ho left. off the night previous. In this way he dreamed a great deal of "Jekyll and Hyde." Tho Marquis de Condorcot, tho French mathematician, solved while asleep a problem in integral cal- culus which had puzzled hint for days. Dante is said to have dreamed "The Divine Comedy." Voltaire composed the first canto of tha "Honriade" while he was asleep. "Ideas' occurred to me," he said, "in spite of myself, and in which I had 'no part whatever." TRAINING YOUNG BUTCHERS. An apparatus used in Berlin, Ger- many, for training butchers' ap- prentices in the killing of animals by the hammer method is described aith illustrations in the June Popu- lar Mechanics. 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