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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1906-05-17, Page 8hr--" No Adulteration Is used In the preparation of 11 CEYLON GREEN TEA. THE TEA THAT OUTCLASSES ALL JAPANS. REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. (LEAD PACKETS ONLX. ` area a is oci tis Lis [TheIrm..,„.._. BRISTLES. Lice can be killed by a kerosene and water spray, also whitewash the pens to kill the lice. Soule oil meal can be given to good advantage—about one-tenth part of the ration. 1t will produce a sleek and finished appearance. Tho boar should be kept In a cool pen, and given a yard to exercise in. Whey alone is Just about as good to fatten pigs on as so touch moonshine. Put in some wheat middlings. Nothing better. Don't be afraid to give the pigs a little salt. The old Idea that it would kill them has gone with a lot of other no- tions that have done us harm. Sows that are kept too fat during gestation will in a majority of cases bring a litter of weak sickly pigs that often are not worth the trouble of raising. Old sows are best for breeders. The too common custom of breeding from Immature females tends to degeneracy end often gives more than one runt to a small litter. No farm animal likes a warm bed bet- ter titan the hog, and Unless he has comfortable quarters for sleeping no amount of food given him In cold weather will do any more than keep him from failing in condition. Atter the pigs learn to eat they should be fed liberally, while at the same time the sow should bo fed all that she will eat of the food best calculated to make her give large quantities of milk. 'lave the boar well fed, and get him out into the field as soon es possible where he con get exercise. It is a good plan to let a barrow run with the boar 10 keep him company his disposition will bo better. Young pigs should not be overfed. if they become poddy they will have in- digestion and not do well. They should be fed a little at a time and often. Feed about three times a day what they will eat up clean. The trough for the young pigs shooed to low, so that they will not become crooked and deformed by hanging over It. The sows should be well ted. This will help them to hold their own, and keep them from being run down when bred for the fall litter. They should be well fed on a slop of middlings, bran, oats, some corn and often a little oilrneal, in addition, is good. - . The hog pasture should be gotten In better shape by sowing grass seed over badly rooted places, and the fence should be mended so that the young pigs do not break out. it is well to have some shelter built In the pnanre. to protect the sows and pigs from the hot sun or storms. A few boards in a fence corner, or set on pasts, will make a shelter for them. Overcrowding is apt to cause weak legs. The day of monstrous great hogs has gone by. Some dealers will not look at one thnt weighs more than 200 pounds, and even these must not be very fat. It is all right to tell your porkers to "Rona, hog. or diet" But have you fur. Wished them a place to root in? Fence oft a bit of a yard end let thein exercise alt they have a mind to. If n man passes by the hog pen and does not ask you to look in and see the pigs. you may set it down for a fact tint there are no pigs there worth look- ing at. MUITO�I Cftnt" . Tlie sheep should be shorn early to beep them from suffering from the heat. They should be gotten on pasture early, so that the grass does not get tot, course and rank before they aro turnd out. The sheep should be given hay in the been ht the morning and evening, in order to keep up the food supply and, to prevent them from scouring, which Is often caused by the quick change from hay to gross. Fences should be mended before the sheep arc turned out. Then they can't break out on the grain or the meadow lend. weaned Before the lambs are the sheep should be dipped and washed to rut them of lice and ticks and to clean U r wool. I1 they are not dipped. the lido will go to the Iambs, and then the lambs must be dipped. or They will run down. 1 hymn crewel", or tobacco water, will be an effective dip. The Iamb is put Into the dap and hit bend is kept out. A little dip can he applied to the head Mut care must be taken not to get the dip Into the eyes 'or nose or mouth. The lamb can be castrated and docked when nenet two weeks old. There is then little loss of blood and the Iambs ere ensily handled. Loss of blood will be prevented and Nies and 'rennin kept oft by applying ennl-fnr to Me wound. is there any more distressed looking creature than a half-starved rtherp, with s poor scrawny tenth following her? Dont hate any Such on )•our farm. In the spring, after they have been out in a hard storm, we have found nice sheep lying with their backs down a little hill, not able to get up alone be- cause of the weight of the wool and the water in their fleeces. Watch them care- fully nowadays, and, if possible, keep them in out of the hard storm. This time of the year count your sheep a number of times a day. If ono is rnissing, hunt it up. May save you a sheep. \Vhen you sort over the apples and potatoes, remember the sheep. They will thank you for any such rarebits. POULTRY YARD. Love lightens poultry labor. A farm without poultry is a financial mistake. Why not turn the cheap eggs into chickens. A mild winter is apt to grow an early louse crop. A careful poulterer becomes a suc- cessful market man. Raise and keep all the stock the facil- ities allow, but do not overcrowd. Poultry culture will never do for drones. It requires live, wide-awake men. Poultry work requires the same shrewdness that any other occupation does. We have yet to hear of the first poul- try farm that was built up by dung -hill fowls. Scrubs and runts may serve their purpose, but why allow them to propo- gale their kind? Mindfulness of the small details will enable one to meet trouble before it has had a start. The road is full of stumbling blocks, and it requires a plucky, energetic fel- low to step over them. Poultry on tate farm can be made to pay better than any other stock, value considered; but it is necessary that pro- per care be used. New blood has saved many a }lock from threatened destruction. ANIMALS FEAR DEATH. Seem to Dread Separation From flumen Beings. Animals realize intuitively when death is near. Most animals—excepting pet animals, who are assured of what one might call a Christian burial in the back yard—have prompt extinction and have no flowers to look forward to. For haven't they often ^ants across the bones of their once loved orates slowly whiten - Ing under the blue of heaven? Savage beasts actually "prepare" for death with a line composure unshadow- ed by any possibility of subsequent "Will contests." So-called domestic animals, while not showing the fear characteristic of their masters. become strangely clinging and dependent and seem to dread separation from the hu- man beings to whom they aro attached. it is natural for most wild anlmals to die in combat with an enemy, and while the combat lasts there Is hope of escape. When a number of elephants are shipped a strong structure is erected on deck and there they are stabled, chain- ed by the feet. In an emergency they could easily walk away with their chains and the deck flooring. throwing the stable aside If it offered any impedi- ment 10 their progress. as was shown in the case of the sinking strip Agra some years since. The Agra was swing- ing at anchor off Ceylon preparatory to her journey to America, when she sprung a leak and quickly sank. The elephants set up a call, but there was no despair In the noise that followed. it was the businesslike sound of crash - Ing limber. and before the Agra had reached bottom a herd of elephants were swimming to Ceylon. M. Jules Gerard, a great French stu- dent of anintnls, tells of a lion which, having fallen into a great ditch that had been dug for him. resigned himself after several ineffectual efforts to escape. Iie e+ of delight of the men cries heard the rg who saw him trapped. Ile understood that he Was lost --that he wac about to die an ignominious and defenceless dcnlh. But 11 wa.s his way to receive the In- juries that were in rotne 10 him without sound of protest. After laking a dozen bullets without moving he lifted his (inc heed with a majestic niovement to east a look of scorn on the Arabs who were Diming at him their flnnl shots. Then he lay down resigned to death. ADVICE TO HUSBANDS. Reavis of advice are unloaded upon women telling, instructing. and admon- ishing her,how tomake lento ten- t n h u P sant, so tht the lord and master may find comfort therein. So, then, why should not some advice be given 10 the said lord and master? For. 'verily, there is more than one that she can continue to stake home pleasant. Th?re Is the man who does not realize that his wife needs recreation and outside amusement one.. i•• , while. so that she can continue 1 • '.•• 'ionic pleasant. There 15 the is •,• i.., does not realize that silence :eel grumpiness and a grouch now and then do not make home pteast,nt. Then is the man who does not realize Ihnl children must be noisy sometimes, and play and romp if home is to be pleasant to them. A HUNGRY, YEARNING SOUL. Mr. Newlyblcssed—indeed, sir, n home without a baby is a home without a sepia. 1l is an absolute family need. Singleton—Yes, a ming need, 1 fanny. I Fled min,l or a troubled conscience. God forbid the lutler--or alae rruer, tv• �ht. be the t� } own your head and you can yourself," said Mhs, Sheldon, Alice followed the suggestion, a str•angc forboding of what she was to OR hear settling down suddenly over her gentle heart. "My love—►uy love;" Corine was mur- hat muring, S had tto strainrher ear closeSO IOW a t to ce catch the A MAN'S FALSE HEART, faint sound, "I have wondered so mutt what love was like, and now 1 know! It is sweeter by far than even the poets ce telt us; sweeter than the breath of the Mowers or the honey which the bee draws from their nectared cups. It is the awakening of the heart from a long sleep, the meeting and recognizing a twin soul, the gtorius brightening of the whole world, perpetual sunshine, gild- ing life—it is the delight of heaven on earth." Alice drew hack quickly and looked in Mrs. Sheldon's face with wide-open, startled eyes. "You have heard?" queried the old housekeeper, and there was a troubled lone to her voice as she gazed penetrat- ingly into the fair, equally disturbed face before her. "Yes,' returned Alice, huskily, adding, after a moment's pause: "Do you think atm is repeating passages from some book which she read—or-----" She could not finish the thought in words. "I fear a woman's heritage of love has dawned in the heart of our little Corine," returned the old housekeeper, gravely. "When a young and impressible girl like Corine Is thrown constantly into the society of a young and fascinating r..an like the companion her brother, Gordon, brought with him to Linden Hall, mischief Is apt to come of it, in the shape of the young girl falling des- perately In love with him. especially If he has a winning smile, knows all of Ilse fads of the day, and how to talk poetry and the like. "Mind, Alice, 1 do not find any fault with young people falling in love with each other it they are suitable for each ether to wed, but—well, we have little evidence that Mr. Gilbert Forrester woiuld make a suitable husband for Celine. I should like to tell you some- thing else, Alice—you have such a wise young head that 1 feel like counseling with you. A few days ago 1 went to Mr. Forrester's room with some of his linen which had just come up from the laundry. His door stood open. Ills t.ack was toward me, and he had not heard my footsteps. Ile was looking over his valise, which lay open before Mtn on the bed. 1 was just about to Put forth my nand and rap gently when my eyes caught sight of something through the mirror, in the valise, that fairly held me spellbound—rooted to thr spot—incapable for a moment of either speech or action, and this is what 1 saw distinctly, Alice: A revolver, a clerk lantern, and—a—black—mask! "i was so fustrated that 1 could not attend to the mission which had brought me there. I crept back to my own room with his linen still in my hand, end trembling, 1 sat hastily down on the nearest chair i came to, to think. "Now, why, 1 ask you, Alice, should a respectable young man carry such ar- teles as these in his valise? 1 have been debating ever since with myself whether er not i should have gone to your uncle with the story, telling him what 1 had seen. He dislikes tate young man already, and 1f he knew that, and ulso of the empty whiskey bottles that the servants are obliged to remove from his room day after day, he would for- bid him the house at once, deeming him an unfit companion for Master Gordon, even though he is his college chum." "What you have told Inc is certainly astounding, Mrs. Sheldon," replied Alice. "1 can offer no theory as to why such belongings should be found in the possession of a man who is not a—a (I dared to use so fearful a word, but none other expresses 1110 thought which alarms my heart) a thief—a burg - fart" "That was my impression, my dear,' said Mrs. Sheldon, slowly. "though God forbid that either of IIS should judge a fellow -being wrongfully. "There is only one other solution," added the old lady, with a faint smile. "anti that is to suppose that the young r..an made use of the terrible things it some masked ball. i have heard cf young men going to such affairs dressed as Satan, and. Indeed, of taking all such grew•some characters, so I suppose it would be reasonable enough to believe that one would go as n burglar; 1•e would be sure to create a commotion among dukes and duchesses. lords and ladies, and such, who would be renre- scnted plentifully at n n►aske ball." Alice was used to the old housekcep• lher, as far that mutter—s cuss with our innocent little ducting.,' "Of what does she speak?" asked Alice ooLatD an'Benly, c ' guest d hear for significantly. CHAPTER \'Ill. The impatient neighing of his horse, attached to the covered carriage, soon riade it apparent to Gilbert Forrester that It would be madness to tarry there a moment longer. Mr. Barlow or ins sen, Gordon, might corse along that way from the village at any moment, or some of the servants might come to see what was the matter with the horse, and finding it a livery rig, the secret would be out in a trice, that an elop- menl was to take place, and of course That would be the height of trouble for him to face—and explain. "1 wonder If the little fool has chang- ed her mind, or 1f she confessed her intentions to that clever Alice \Varren, who would nip such a plan in the bud at once, of course. 1 ata sure it is the one thing or the other. The best way to do is to take this conveyance back, and then go boldly to the house aind face whatever Galling guns they may have gotten ready for me. 1 have plen- ty of cheek to see me through any scrape 1 may fall into, that's sure.' The sun was just setting as he saun- tered in to the house. The very first person whom he encountered in the corridor was Alice. Ile gave her a quick glance of sharp scrutiny, telling himself that the keen reading of human nature and of other people's thoughts which h0 prided himself upon as being his chief accomplishment would stand him In good need now. But he only saw calm indifference and a%ersion in the glance the girl gave hint as she bowed coldly as she passed him and went on toward the library. "flow much does she know?" he mut- tered, his brows gathering into n dark frown. "i would give a good deal to learn that. No doubt she Is waiting un- lit Corinc's father returns to acquaint him with the whole exciting story. i will be sent for forthwith, and then there will be the deuce and all to pay, end f shall be ordered to leave the house at once. Confound the little fool. i am sure site has betrayed me; and, by the Eternal, she shall suffer for it later on, or my name is not Gilbert For- rester. And this much 1 add: Thought heaven and earth interpose, 1 will mar- ry the heiress of the Barlow millions in spite of all—ay, the devil himself, though his Satanic Majesty is usually with me. rather than against ►ne." At that moment a clever idea struck htn—it might be as well to overhear the interview which would take place tetween Alice \Varren and Corine's fa- ther. Iie knew that the lawyer usually passed some time in his library before the dining hour, and there his niece would most likely seek him to acquaint him with the story of Corine's Intend- ed elopment, which did not malerinl- tze, thanks to herself, for she probably held her cousin a prisoner under lock and key until her father's return to take commmnind, "If i knew that this wns n fact i would make a daring attempt to rescue Cor- ine; but no, 1 am in a delemnn. i do not know whether the little simpleton has repented of her hnsly prnmise to fly with roe. or was intercepted. I had better find that out ere 1 know which way to proceed." So he carried out his original plan of preparing himself to listen behind the silken hangings of the inwyer's study. 11e had bnrely ensconced him- self, secure from detection, ere Lawyer Barlow entered. By his side was Alice Warren. "You say that Caring will not be down In the bible to -night, Alice," he was saying. "\\'hat Is 11►e matter—she is not ill, 1 hope?" There was a tremor of deep nnxiely In lits voice. "Only slightly indisposed, uncle," re• r.lied the girl. "The sun was too hot for her. She succumbed to the heat; she is lying down at present." '1 am glad that it is nothing more serious than tlfhl, Alice," he rrrnnrked slowly: "That child—she will be that nu. for many n long year yet—Is %Pry apple of my eye the core of ht art. my one enrlhly treasure. nnything of a serious nature should fell her. i should fall down nn my f stone deed. Sometimes 1 think my e It,olizntinnthe of h , lrl Is wrong. g all yr ng, far the God above is n jealreis God. 1t Is aatd, and will suffer Ilia children to have no other idol than Himself. We must watch over her and guard her well. Afire, cspceinlly so while Gilbert For- te sler is under our roof. ills attentions to the child are hccoming too pronounc- ed (0 suit Inc. 1 have n plan whlrh 1 hone you. as my heed counselor. Alice. will Approve of end help me enrry nut." "'i'ou may he sure if It Is nnything f tr Corine'e interest and yours thnt my eery life would be nt. your command, i r le dear," the girl responded, In o low, sweet voice. "1 liner planned to send Corine away during the behove of Mr. Forrester's + do mid i et in Hall,"c clay Linden n nt 1 ( •r ,nwy r Bar- )c.ti', slowly. "i have been in romtnuni- eelion with Dr. Baxter rind his wife— who are old and True friends of mine kr n lifetime. ns you well know•—for the IRO week. end they have signified their willingness In take Corine for a few sveeks upon the farm, n few miles above Ashton. Mitre they nre for 1110 presenl sojourning. Corine must be gotten off on her journey with no nnlire. and 1 c;•tirse no intimation of her dcstinntion. "No Gilbert Forreslers will be prying around there In disturb nay peace ',f mind. and 1 fancy niter CnrinO:s disnp- r•rnrnn^,' \Ir. Gilbert Fnrresler will flnd i .e.1.;''1 Hall so dull that he will be •-,ern Inking himself off, bag and bag- gage. as 1 said before." Alice a as ahem, to tell her uncle of the episode of Mr. Forrester - at suddenly I•ropnced trip In Ashton for some tin- erl,lAined reason. but. es nothing had inane al i1. and he had es idenlly net er.-ountered Cnrine. there wee nn 'Fe in bothering her uncle concerning such a trifle, so site held her peace, and tiled to rue it many a long yeur after- ward. The eavesdropper behind the silken hangings could scarcely refrain from laughing outright as he listened to the well -laid plans as they were discussed in the minutest detail by the astute lawyer and Alice Warren. "Dr. Baxter's (arm, a few miles above Ashton village," muttered Forrester un- der his breath. "1 have shade mental note of that, and—well—nothing could suit my purpose better than that Corine should be removed at once from tate environments which now surround her, for there 1 shall be able to manage to sre her without restraint, and, well, we shall see what we shall see, as the te- r -tilt of their clever scheme. Hal hal hal" in the next breath he wondered If Alice were to accompany Corine, but fate was to also furnish him then and there with this important information, for Alice asked presently: "Am I to go with Corine, uncle?" "No," he responded, shortly. "At least not now, my dear." "I should like so much to be with Corine," murmured the girl, wistfully. "\Ve have never been away from each other n night since 1 first came hem o little child. She will miss me, for she looks to me for almost everything." "That Is the very thing. Alice. She ter too dependent upon you for every- thing. I often think, and she must he lnught to do and think for herself, you see." "As you think best, uncle," replied Alice, with a sigh, adding: "I do hope that Mr. Gilbert Forrester will go away soon, that Corine's banishment will be at an end, and she can be recalled home. The old house will be so lonely without the sound of her bright voice end merry, ringing laugh." "Do you think our little Corine has teen as merry and bright of late as she used to be, Alice?" questioned the law- yer, very earnestly. "ft may be only my fancy—mind, 1 repeat that it may be only my fancy—still, it seems to me that 1 notice a change in the child ever since 1 broke up that dancing lesson which i told you about at the time it occurred. 1 sometimes think Corine re- sents my intereference on that occas- ion, and my refusal to let her have the garden party which she set her heart on, and waltzing at It. And again 1 think she Is grieving because i ordered that there should be no more golf play- ing tluring the rest of the season, since that accident to Gordon, and Corine so wildly enthusiastic over golf; and last of all, i find the fear sometimes over- powering inc whether or not it is love lc.- the handsome Forrester which has crept into her girlish heart, which i have been guarding so zealously, and changed her so completely lately. In- deed, Alice, 1 may own to you that the matter causes me many a moment of secret uneasiness and anxiety." "i can welt understand that such would be the case," responded his niece, with deep concern in her gentle voice. For it worried gentle Alice Warren greatly In see her kind benefactor, the uncle whom she loved so devotedly,) t:cublcd over anything. "There Is one thing thnt 1 wish to geestion you about particularly, Alice: Does Corine talk much of this Gilbert Forrester to you or to her girl con- pnnions? T am told that young girls are prone to talk to their mates of a young mnn if they are interested in iien; or to speak plainly if they have fallen in love with him." For a moment the girl did not reply. and Lawyer Barlow said impatiently! 'I nm tilting anr your onswer, Alice; your silence frightens Inc." "Corine dors not speak of him ns she r•nee used to," replied Alice quickly. "in fact. she has scarcely mentioned hits '-hen we have been nlnnc tngelhcr, since the day you forbade him 1n tench her • earl Is d. t.• lir er ly Afraid. amity n rn : acro r, �r y • inn(' r ' �r . n t I n t on v h art I�h nshadow tm ef Impending evil. Every niyfit 1 trove worrisome dreams of Corine." CHAPTER IX. Dinner that night was unusually quiet for the inmates of Linden Hall, despite young Forrester's brilliant repartee — for he seemed in splendid spirits—and Gordon's forced gayety. Lawyer Bar- icw was ruttier thoughtful, and Alice was quieter, if such a thing were pos- stele, than ever. Every one missed Corine, the light and sunshine of the house, most keen - Iv \Vhen Gilbert Forrester Inquired for was indis os• 'r lice replied that she, % 1. A P , P cal• and he was loo diplomatic to pur- sue the subject further than to murmur Lis regrets. Gordon, who wns extremely fond of his sister, would have gone up to Cor• ine's room to offer his sympathy, but Alice delnincd him. "Corine is sleeping now. and you mast not disturb her,"she said. "i will give her your loving message when -;he awakes." This was indent True. Corine still slept when Alice softly entered the bed- chamber end went up to the couch. Mrs. Sheldon. the housekeeper. who was silting by lite bed, looked up with a troubled (nee ac Alice approached nisi asked if her cousin wns resting easily. This dear obi lady shc•�,k her head. replying: "Corine Iraq been talking in ler sleep ever since you went down- stairs. my dear. and 1 do nal like the %mite which fall from her lipe. 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Largest Sweeper Makers in the World. er's quaint humor, and she could not help but smile at the way she took to allay her mind from fright, but even when the smile faded from her lips, the fear and wonder as to what such pos-• sessions could mean were still in the hearts of both. Then they walked over to the window and talked in low, very earnest whis- pers of Corine's removal, which Lawyer Garlow had told ttte housekeeper must Le accomplished at once—ay, that very night. "1f Corine has really fallen in love with this handsome stranger, of whom we know absolutely nothing, it is beet that she be sent away, beyond his in- fluence, without delay," said the house- keeper, and to this Alice tearfully agreed. 'Their fears were converted into a cer- tainty of Corine's danger when she murmured, even while they were speak- ing: "Yes, I love you, Gilbert, and will love you in spite of everything, every one on earth. With you all is heaven, without you—Ah, dear Heaven, 1 dare not picture what life would be to me without you, my heart's love." Alice fell down by the couch, buried her face in the bedclothes, her whole frame shaking with suppressed sobs. "He has been making love to her in secret; the Lord only knows how long this has been going on," muttered the old housekeeper, with a white, haggard se! face. "She cannot be gotten away any too soon; and 1 furthermore believe that she should be removed while still under the influence of this medicine, otherwise her father might have consid- erable difficulty in inducing her to acom-" r any him on the trip. "You do not know how love can completely change the most docile of young girds, Alice. turning them from angels into veritable (lends, in some 'n - stances deaf to the prayers and plead- ings of all save the object upon whom they have set their affections. Thus It is that love can be a terrible calamity to some, while to other itenets it brings the sweetest and richest of blessings." "Dear little Corine will be so lonely on that dreary faun," sobbed Alice, cov- ering ov ering her face with her hands. "To bo lonely is not the worst thing in the world for young girls," com- mented Mrs. Sheldon, sagely, adding: "But we have little time to lose in com- menting, my dear, If we are to carry out your uncle's instructions of prepar- ing Corine for her journey." They made no attempt to arouse the girl from her trance -like slumber, ar- raying her for her short journey with loving. gentle hands and touch, now enressing the little, white hands that lay like lily leaves on the white cov erlet, and again stooping down to kiss one of the beautiful long gold ringlets straying over the pillow, while the same f i nyer wns silently on the lips and in the hearts of hnlh: "God bless little remit*. Pray Hea- ven that In -night's action Is for the hest, end that it will mean her future happi- ness during all the long year's that will vane and go—if her life be spared." There was a pretnptory tap on the floor. and nt the same time the knob turned, and Lawyer Barlow was stand- ing nn the threshold. "Is she ready?" he nskcd briefly, ad- vancing toward the couch. , ., r P • llee uncle." replied � 10d Alio hu "but the effect of the medicine is still heavily up. nn her." "So much the better." he respnnde 1. Then, lifting the slender form in his strong nrms. he catered her swiftly and silently downslnirs to the wailing ver bide, drawn un close under the ahu- clowr of the trees of the little -used, side entrance of the house. (To be Continued.) l— RUSSIA :S GUARDED SECRET. One of the secret processes which hint for ages openly defied the world of see once is the iron Irnde of itussie. The q Ru. scan sheet iron n mnkin h st ret f r til is owned by the Government, and when a workman enters the service be bids a lost fnrewell to his fomily end friends, end. whether he lives or dies. all fence of hiin is forever lost. There have been several desperate attempts made to steal or betrny the secret, but in every tnslence it has resulted in the death of the would-be traitor. in one case n let - let attached to a kite, which was Show- ell to escape. WAS ptcked tip by same peasants. and. despite their prntcsta• Icons Ihnt They were unable In rend. they were at nnee part to death by the guards 1, wham they delivered the letter. it wns nfterwnrd decreed !het the guards teem<rhee shnuld pass the remainder i f their lives within the w•nrks. rind to this dny the s0erel remains as hidden r.i the philosopher's stone. Almost any women will believe a story that has a scandal attaoMtl to 1t. 11 LS SAID I II1T EViettli MAN IS ALL THEWVORLO :A -WOO N Az Itt:tilt' A Tt:10(. %% Web Country Ilas the (test Lover? Every Nationality Can Boast a Type. The ratan who is most charming as e i..ver is nut always utast desirable as a t.usband, and a possible husband need& is be chosen with discrimination, cs- pecially ip Itlgse days when int •rna- tunal marriages aro more Ma e\ sr wanton. The L•'nglislespeaking lover is not necessarily the British lover, et -e were: flit; Scotch, Irish, and Welsh 'Nig in the Saxon rnce,than which ;online, to more distinct than their Cellie blood. The Celt, as a lover, is infinitely to be Preferred to the Saxon. The average Englishman has a mere vein of romance. Sport and athletics and the art of money- making engrosses him. The stolidity of the Saxon is in di- rect contrast to the poetry and passion of the Celt. Tho Scotch lover, given generosity, might compare with the Welshman, who, of all lovers, is least devoid of feeling. 'I'Iie men of gallant little Wars have deep, ;flushed voices which might win the ow of any maiden, even though they are scarcely suet% adepts at haltering speeches as the sons cf the Emerald Isle. Farther afield, yet still keeping the mother tongue, the Ameriean presents himself in the guise of a desiraele lov- er. His generosity to the wrnnan lie adores is endless, and so well has he been trained to regard HIS IDOL'S AMUSEMENT as of paramount importance, that jeal- ousy is rarely allowed to play more than a minor part in his love -making. The Frenchman is passionate in his worship, blindly self-seerilicing, and madly jealous; but of his merits or de- nierits as an engaged ►nan there is lit - Ile to say. Interviews in the presence of a third patty, to which French en- gaged couples are always condemned, ere not very progressive, and a kiss of the hand, however indicative of respect remains to be interpreted by imagina- tion into a grande passion or a Juke. warm affection. Indeed, foreigners — and French people particularly — are somewbr(t aghast at the freedom en- gaged couples are allowed in our own country. Perhaps the Dutch approach more nearly our own customs in this respect; but even a Dutch lover would (eel him- self seriously aggrieved If his fiancee contemplated going to some amusement to which he was unable to accompany, her. The German Is tyrannical In this re- spect, and the English girl pledged to a German lover must reconcile herself t many an unaccustomed barrier in the way of independence. The jealousy of the Italian and Span- iard needs no comment. The Italian !eves a red-haired beauty, while the Spaniard remains THE MOST CHIVALROUS l.rR in the world. Indeed, It Is even now no uncommon sight in Spain to see e lever cast his cloak over a muddy pta:e in the roadway in order that his lady- love may pass dry -shod, as did the cute Slr Walter Raleigh ages ago. The Turkish bridegroom has his mar- riage arranged for him by his mother and mother-in-law. The mother of a marriagable son calls upon the mother cf a mnrriagable maiden, and the vari- ces charms and accomplishments of the prospective bride are made the most of, and the visitor returns with a more or less favorable description of what has taken place. The visit is returned, and le is worthy of remark that the shoes of the visiting parties play an Import- ant part on these occasions. in accord- ance with custom, they are left at the door: should they he reversed on the visitor's departure, This Is taken ns sig. nifying that -the matter Is not viewed with favor, and will proceed no fur- ther. Love laughs at locksmiths, and the Turkish lover, whom the customs of his ecuntry forbid to see his prospective bride, still contrives to do so. in fact, the enses are extremely rare where the husband has not seen his wife at least once previous to their marriage. To sum up the vnried and various characteristics of lovers all over U. - world ..world under one chief head, It Is said that every man, whentever his nntinnal- Ity. Is at heart a Turk.—London An- swers. WANTED A BAIAJ)ON RiDE. • King Alfonso About to Cut Loose When Stopped. King Alfonsn's passion Inc risking his neck is illustrated in a new story which will be brought out in a lawsuit against one of his aides. His Majesty took a keen interest in the recent balloon ascension at the capital, and followed one of the balloons In his motor car. ile overtook the balloon and found it abandoned in a ficin. "1 am going In take n little ride In this machine," said the King In his aide. "But you ought not to," hinted the omcer. The King got into the Unlit -ton car i 1110 began to toss out the bags of sand bal- last. Then he drew his sword to cut lhn anchor rope which held it to tate ground. "Don Alfonso will 1M angry, but 1 cannot allow this," thought his de- voted allendaitt, v'ho drew his own sabre and sln.hed the balloon bag as furiously as Juixotc nllacktd the wine• skins. Alfnnso was furious al tieing ehenlel nut of his ndventurw, hut inrsently, re- nlizing that his nide had acted both sensibly and loyally, he shook hawk', and and both returned to Madrid. The owner of the balloon is new pros paring to auo tor damages. NANNEIIS. Jimmy had rami In Se with dirty bends. His leerier. was etinekeJ. "Jamie," she said, reprovingly, "yr;sir hands are very dirty. \\ hat would you say Ii' 1 came to xch•.rit vial way ?'' "i wouldn't speak about it," laid Army. "1'd be too ruts."