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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1908-12-24, Page 2erase 1 i ea coveseeee3ecleGese, rpm) seGeosee eiteseeeeetesttie Time 1 cats Most t ounds A Tele of Love and Disappointment cs saes see ocm oceeze wv oeturtaaseccooceeeye �s CHAPTER VIII, . "We will leave the subject, Hare- ! I3 arecastle determined that l cgstle. If I have made a mistake he wviuld nob give his father a 1 been regret,acting it, for thlila ebestve ithrough- chancee Iha of seeing Joel, so he went t out "That may he so, Mr, Josephs. There is one other thing I must say. was playing a game with Rebekah, On no account must you lend my straightway to look for that gen- Heinen, whom he eventually dis- covered in the billiard -room. He and Harecastle regarded her with father any more money. I am led increased interest. However indef- ferent.a man may be to a woman, the fact that there may be a pea- aibility of marriage—however re- mote -between them, must compel him to examine her with some de- gree of curiosity. As a result of his scrutiny Hare - castle was fain to admit that she to believe that he will ask you for a further twenty-five thousand pounds." This was indeed news to Jeol, and he at once scented a mystery. He believed the statement of the Earl that the cheque he had given would cover his liabilities. For what rea- son then could he want another would adorn any man's life; and ouch sum? This was clearly a mat - he realized that he would miss her ter that must be looked into at the friendship should Fate render a first possible moment. severance necessary There was "You must allow me to act at something bright and winning in my discretion, but you may take it her manner that, coupled with a that you will not be con'=ernecl —I been able to forestall his son. beauty that was almost cold, made directly or indirectly—with any of "Ffe had a good deal to say. Al- a contrast that was fascinating and my financial dealing. with your fa- together I think you have made a unusual. Then Nature had gifted ther. More you cannot ask in rea- mess of things. He talks of cutting her with insight, and she was able son," off the entail and paying your to adapt herself in a way that ren- "You clo not quite appreciate my debts, mine among thorn—" dered her companionship alluring. point of view. I ani determined to ""That he shall never do. It is The mere fact that Harecastle have a band in my father's affairs, impossible without my consent." was capable of analyzing her in so to fact, I propose at once to clear "And of course you will not give cold-blooded a manner proved con- off all his debts, and of course yours it?" elusively that he was not enaniosed will be one of the first to be dealt "Naturally not. I want you to of her. For a moment their eyes with." understand that T am doing every - met, and a flush came to her cheeks. "How will you raise the money?" thing I can to pueh forward his He, too, became hot, but, it was Joel asked calmly, but he was stag- marriage, but unfortunately he with shame at the memory of his gored at the statement. does not seem to be willing to con - father's words, "Rebekah can be "We shall cut off the entail and sent•„• had for the asking," mortgage, or realize some of our So I rather gathered, when we He noticed theraceful curves estates. discussed the matter. Neither of of her figure as she leant over the. "The Earl will never consent to us spoke openly, but we understood table to snake a stroke, and union- that course,' Joel cried hastily. one another. The question is, what sciously he warmed towards her. In And it would be madness to do can we do to bring pressure upon the best of men, vanity plays no in- it. Land is cheap, and it would him?" Joel said reflectively. considerable part, mean a great sacrifice, "It is difficult. He is not easy But the memory of Ethel returned "That cannot be helped. I will to lead and it is almost impossible to him, and he waited patiently foe. have things straight," to drive him." the game to terminate, efts pati- "I must speak plainly to you, "By the by, Wolverholme, have ence was at last rewarded, and Joel Harecastle. I have your interests you rid yourself of those debts?" threw down his cue with a cry of at heart. As I told you the other Joel asked suddenly. triumph. day, I like you personally. Dis- The Earl was surprised at the "Game, Rebekah. You can't beat miss from your mind any idea of question, and his manner became your old father yet, but you playthere having been a bargain. be- embarrassed, and this was not les - an uncommonly good game for a tween your father and myself. He; sened by the keenness of Mr. So - girl. Doesn't she, Harecastle?" may have imagined so, but there; seph's look. "Yes. Not brilliant but safe, un- was nothing farther from my!, "Not quite, Joel; in fact, I want - like the usnal woman player," thoughts. I, too, hare some pride, l ed to speak to you about it," be Harecastle replied. but where Rebekah's happiness is, began nervously. His praise, though qualified, eve- concerned I sink it willingly, Is Joel did not help him out, but deutly caused her pleasure, but she there no chance of you two young waited for him to continue. made Pyo remark. people hitting it off? "I suddenly discovered a liabil- "Caa I have a word with you, Joel leaned forward anxiously. ity; a largo one, that I had over - Mr. Ja rephs v" It was clear that he was in earnest, looked. It is some years old, and "Cent ainly," Joel replied briskly. and Harecastle respected him the had ceased to count on it as a "Run t long, child. What is it?" more now that he had unmasked! debt." he asks 1 when she had left the his battery. "What about the Statutes of Lim - roam, "I am honestly flattered at what itation." "How much does my father owe you suggest, but it is quite impos I am afraid the would not ap- you?" to asked, bluntly. Bible." ply in this case. It had to be paid Joel 'lid not immediately reply, They stared steadily at one an. and paid immediately. Can Ifur- but ga•,e a sharp look at his ques- ether. Joel quickly saw that there ther trespass on your generosity?" -boner. He could not make up his was present a cold determination "You remember our agreement. mind ne to what was the best pot- that would be difficult to meet, and It was upon the prospects of this icy. T jith most sten he would have just for the moment he lost his marriage that I lent you the twen- admit td the debt, and reekoned temper. t --five thousand. Do you still think uon le, as a lever which would or in the direction he wished, namely, Harek s stle?nd whatW th yourrselfrigid hon- ray Iecurityn is oodZthat I will do towards the marriage, but with or and your uprightness—what of my utmost to only it. It is very Harecastle he did not think that it yy-ourself that would constantly hang trying, Joel. Here am I as weak would have that effect. iry the side of a young girl, making as a rat, and I hese to contend with "Our financial relations are ra- love to her insidiously, Stealing an array of troubles that would ther complicated," ho began stow- her heart from her, and then quiet- frighten a strong man." ly"Straighten them out, Mr. Jo- sephs. They say you have a genius for finance, so it should be a sim- ple matter. The Earl has told me that you have lent him twenty -flue have never said a word to Miss thousand pounds. Is that all 1" Josephs that you might net have hoar, " "There was no need for words. Looks and manner aro often more powerful weapons, and they do not blind. But, by Heaven, I will force you to marry my daughter," he wound up fiercely. A look of Cold disdain was Hare - castle's only reply, and Joel at once knew that he had taken a false step. With an effort he curbed his rage, but it smouldered although hidden, He assumed a calm suave manner, but to those who knew him it told of a blazing fire beneath. "Forgive me. I am afraid I lost control of myself. You must konw that I love my daughter dearly, and that must be my excuse." "Your apology is accepted, Mr. Josephs. I think we bad better close this interview," Harecastle replied coldly. Joel watched tum leave the room, with a cool calculating stare that contained a throat. Not for one mo- ment did he waver. in his conclu- sion that Harecastle had once been in love with Rebekah, and that he had paid her a lover's attentions. His thoughts returned to the statement he had just heard to the effect that it was the Earl's inten- tion to borrow another large sum of money. Thera must be a mystery used ho would s,,lvc it, "I've got it," he cried exulting- ly. "That ream Ackroyd is the key. The Earl was taken eaddenly ill af- ter his call, I must follow this up and quickly, but first to see the Earh" But 'Rebekah came in quietly with a look of disappointment when the saw that hnr father was alone, "Lord Hareems -tic has gone?" "Yes, dear," fool rejoined list- lessly, "Do, you know, father, there is something strange in his manner.' Is he in trouble? He looks so wor- ried." There is a little trouble. The Earl is ill," "Yes, but it is not that. It is something deeper. It is notmaney, is it 1" "So immaculate a man as he does not get into debt," he replied, and was unable to suppress tho sneer from his voice. "That is not like you, clear. Do you know what is the matter?" she asked with a wistful look. "Di, you really love this man? Is your heart set on him?" he ask- ed with sudden energy. "I don't like talking about it, fa- ther;" she replied with a blush, "But if he does not love pre, I think. my, heart will break. But then I shall not be the first woman to suf- fer for love's sake. Even if he mar- ries another, I shall bo proud to have loved him." "I think he will love you, dear. Don't despair, I shall live to see my daughter a countess," he said with confidence. Joel then went up to the Earl's room, and was permitted to enter, The Earl received him with wel- come. "Have you seen Harecastle Z" he asked eagerly. "Yes," Joel replied gravely, "What did he say?' he asked, and his manner was expressive of disappointment that he had not ly saying that you mean nothing. Do you call it a straightforward action 1" • "You are utterly mistaken," Harecastle blazed forth hotly. "I "The old fool!" Joel muttered to himself. "What reason had he for telling his son. There is now no- thing else to be done but to admit it." "Roughly I thing the amount you mention is correct. But there is nothing to worry about, I am quite content with my security." "May I ask the nature of the se- curity?' Harecastle said incisive- ly. Joel was visibly disturbed at his manner. Surely the Earl could not have been so foolish as to tell his son everything. "I -am not at liberty to say. It is sufficient that both your father and I are satisfied." 'I should prefer frankness, Mr.. Josephs. I may say that• 1 have some idea of the nature of the se- curity in question, I am not go- ing to particularize more clearly, but in my opinion the whole trans- action is discreditable both to. nay father and yourself," Harecastle said with determination. "What do you mean 1" Joel said fiercely, ' "I am not speaking solely as it affects it e other pc r e tin's view, .f do net mean to say that I myself like the idea of my father having made me a subject of a financial bargain, but then I am a man. I tell ,you at oneo that you will be wise to dismiss from eerur mind the plan alli'i•h you a-lcl my father have dewed,' Joel netwed that he wee on deli- cate ensued, The p +ition taken tip by l.ercl ITieve:1st1r naturally calmed. him ;nem', ro (1.4l,1.p,.intmerlt, . but even th p1 mb Statement that he hod'ju. "t neercl die not prove hien in the slightest (i" ",roe. It rather etheelezed him for the fight, .and he decided that he teatit en no accenrrt lose command of 'himself. "I can truthfully say that I believe that, but for the use of your Emulsion I would long since have been in my grave. I was past work—could not walk up -hill without coughing very hard." THIS, and much more was written by Mr. G. W. 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Whet :was the apol- way (dear to da what yeti ask For. ogy 1 At a groat public meeting 10 one thing, you are hiding something Birmingham, Mr. O'Brien .confessed from me, and I don't like mysteries. Be frank and I will tbink what I can do," "I can tell you no more, Tho Money is nothing to you. Unless I. got it immediately I shall ,be forc- ed to consider Hareeastle's sugges- tion, I should hate doing it, but 1 must have relief.," "What has Ackroyd to do with you Z" Joel suddenly demanded, and the Marl's ashen face and erem- blingg lips told him that ho had struck home. "Nothing, nothing at all," the 'Earl said, and his voiee was broken. "How much do you want?" "Another twenty-five thousand," that his memory rebuked Inns for the harsh and cruel things he had said of Lord Spencer, and he wound up his eonfession of rspentanee with ; "I would black the boots of such a mail, and think it no dis- honor I" Now take the opposite extreme', Tho hero is Tennyson --dear grumpy' old Poet Laureate. He had been very rude to Mrs, Broth- erton, his neighbor at Freshfreld; had, as a fact, quarreled outrage- ously with her, and with the fault all on his side. But next morning while the birds were still mute in their nests, he the Earl. said, and ins anxious eyes was out in his garden, and before tried to fathom the Jew's thoughts. Mrs. Beetherton had completed her It is a large sunt, of money," toilette she heard the strident tones Joel said reflectively. of the poet at her door. There he It may have been a latent cruel was, with taint in his character that caused TWO ENORMOUS CABBAGES the speech, for Joel had quite de- cided to let the Earl have the mon- in. his arms. He laid them revor- e,y. The amount meant nothing to eptly at her feet, raised his old him, and it did net suit bis purpose to allow the entail to be cut. "Give mo the bills, It can make wideawake, and retired. It was his apology. Laughable, but sincerely meant, the excuse that you are ill and that it was better than ono remarkable I am looking into matters for you. 1 apology which distinguished the I will settle them all, and let you; late Lord Salisbury, then Lord- have a cheque for five thousand. T1 Robert Cecil, a member of the suppose you are in need of ready! Commons, and unpleasantly famous money Z" I at the time for the vitriolic acer- "You are very good, Joel. I do , bay of his criticisms. Ho spoke of hope that everything twill go' the action of Gladstone as a dodge, smoothly. I have had just about' mid worthy rather an attorney as much worry as I can stand. By !than a statesman. The Honda re - the by, there is no need to tell1Isonted the language as unparlia- Harecastic of this last loan, mentary, and thenext time the of - Not unless it becomes necessary, fender dof up reale—it was a but you will find that ho will want)latg s1 in to know about things. That young, Eo thesubject r twoCr speaker; referrho d ansa man has a mind of his own, and; n the heat of debate dropped an will get his own way,„ !i Joel was pleased at the result of; expression which, on reflection, he the interview. He felt sure that:felt• to be stronger than was neces• . The there was a mystery, and that it elyyfor all knew u e lisbetho speaker” ned attentiv. lay with Ackroyd. He would have;„ „ no great difficulty in extracting his was himself.. "Well,” ho wont on, "I feel that I did a great injustice —to the attorneys!" the following day, Colonel Saunderson, M.P., is the The Earl too was satisfied, for hero of the most famous apology of his financial affairs would soon be recent Parliamentary days. He straight. Suddenly he remembered spoke of a certain Irish parish the cypher papers, At his inter- priest as "that ruffian McFadden," view with Ackroyd he had placed Instantly there was an uproar, and them in the breast pocket of his the colonel qualified his remark coat. Since then he bad been in with "that murderous ruffian, Me - bed and they had rested there. He Fadden." would feel safer when they were The air of the Primo Minister and eeoret from that gentleman, and determined to run up to town on destruwed. He rang the bell for his valet. "Give me the coat I last wore." The servant quickly produced it from his dressing -room. "You can go," he said shortly. His hand groped in the pocket. A blank look appeared on his face and he fell back on the bed. The cypher letters had disappear- ed. (To be continued.) 4 THE AMENDE HONORABLE GENTLE ART OF AVOIDING AWKWARD SITUATIONS. Remarkable Apologies made By • Some Well-known People. Man is so wholly human that he continues to err. Therefore, with the danger of tripping ever before him, it is well that he be prepared to make reparation, Tho art of apology is not comprehended in the equipment of every one of us. Some lack the refined sensibility essential to theposition of a sup- pliant for pardon for wrong done; others are deficient in that golden gift which enables a man to say the right thing at the right moment, Qeen Victoria, one of the proud- est women that ever lived, could, upon occasion, petition with irre- sistible grace. It happened once, early in her reign, that Lord Mel- bourne met a very distinguished lady of the Court quitting in a fury. QUEEN APOLOGIZED. "I am leaving the palace, neves to return 1" she said. "The Queen is in a passion. She has insulted me, and I will not stay." Mel- bourne looked at her for a moment; then he said very quietly: "I'm not going to have a revolution in this country for you. Tell mo ex- actly and truthfully what has hap- polled." The lady did so. Mel- bourne went straight to the Queen, told her what bad transpired, and said: "Now, ma'am. there is only one thing to be done; you must' apologize. If you will consent to do this, I will bring her here, and the whole thing will be settled in a few moments." And next min- ute the proudest queen in Europe, and sovereign of the greatest em- pire in the world, was sobbing out her sorrow to the woman whose armour propro she had wounded. Nothing could be handsomer than that, although for absolute humil- ity of demeanor that of Mr, 'William O'Brien, M.P., after his attacks upon Earl Spencer, is unequalled: in otrr ower day. Ho had accused the Red Earl, when Lord -Lieuten- ant of Ireland, of the most atro.e- ious crimes in connection with the discharge of his official dutios--of "secret torture, of ' subsiding red- handed murders, knighting . jury - packers, of wholesale battueo of Leader of the Opposition was in- voked in support of the chair. Then, amid breathless silence, the colonel withdrew the opprobrious terms he had employed. Said he, "I will substitute the words, 'ex- cited politician.' " In the roar of laughter which followed this stag- gering anti -climax the colonel was forgiven, and sat do syn triumphant. This generation may forget, but Gladstone once printed a strong de- nunciation of Tennyson. He ob- jected to the war -like passages in "Maud," Afterwards ho apolo- gized handsomely. He reprinted the article, with this addition, that he had not sufficiently remembered that he was dealing with a dramatic and imaginative .composition. "No- body but a noble -minded man would have done that," was the old poet's single comment. A MEMORY OF "DIZZY." Disraeli was master of all arts and amenities in this direction. How neatly he excused himself from a direct opinion upon the work of a presumptuous author who had sent him a manuscript. "Lord Beaconsfield thanks Mr. — for his manuscript, and will waste no time in reading it." Yet even he once found himself in a tight corner. He had called Lord Salisbury, who was so soon to be his partner in the "Peace with Honor" mission, the "great master of gibes, flouts, and jeers." He was shy when he met Salisbury that night, and said: "I have been attempting a sort of apology for you in the House of Commons, and am afraid it may read rather clumsily." It was dis- ingenuous, but a very cleverly -built golden bridge of retreat from a per- ilous place, --London Answers. 'SILAGE FOR HOGS. A Michigan farmer claims that silage can be used to advantage to take the place of grass in the fall to carry over lightweight hogs that are rushed to market in large num- bers when .a dry season compels hog -men to sell animals that aro not of a -marketable size or condition. Tho pigs are said to thrive and make cheap gains, and be in con- dition to respond to liberal grain feeding later on, when prices have regained a normal flguro, COMPULSORY VOTING. Under the Belgian law unmarried mon over twenty-five have one vote, married men and widowers with families have two votes, and priests and other persons of position and education have three votes. Severe penalties are imposed on those who fail to vote. A PACIFIER. "Ma," he said in his little hard nasal Voice, "did you buy Harold a birthday present when 'you were asst this morning?,' "Yes dear, said his mother. "And, Ara," he wont on, "what did you buy to pacify me 'cause it ain't my birthday 7" ON THE FRNL FEEDING MII4G'H COWS. Milch cows require different feed than beef cattle. You should not feed much fat forming foods as your cows would lay on fat instead of producing milk. Feed more sil- age or mote in the winter, says Dr. David Roberts. Daily feed for a thousand pound cow ; 40 pounds of silage, 7 pounds of clover hay, 8 pounds of grain, the cows that are soon to freshen should be fed on succulent feed, such as silage or roots, bran, lin- seed meal with a little oats. Keep the bowels open and do not feed before or after calving. After calving, give bran mashes and warm the drinking water for a few days, Allow the calf to suck for about two days and then feed the mothers milk from a pail for about two weeks, about three quarts twice a day; after that re- duce it with skim milk or warm water so that at the end of the fourth week the calf will be getting all skim milk or half whole milk and half warm water with some. reliable stock tonic to aid diges- tion. Keep a supply of good clover or affalfa hay within roach and also some ground oats, with a little linseed meal mixed with it. After the calf eats the ground feed, gradually get him used to Dating whole oats, as this is the best feed for him up to six months old. The heifers should not be tired until fifteen or ,eighteen months old, FEMININE DAIRY WISDOM. No more sleeping out on the ground now for the cows. It is too cold and shrinkage would follow, and perhaps inflammation of ed - dere and gorget. Cows that are freshly in milk are more susceptible to Injury than those that have milked all summer. If the herd is cared for intelli- gently now there should be no change in the milk flow when stab- ling becomes necessary. Tho stables must be clean, light and warm. Comfort is the keynote to success in handling the dairy herd. Without comfort the milk flow will dwindle, Water should be supplied in the stable, so that each cow will be. sure to have a full supply. Do not change too suddenly to dry feed. Roots and ensilage will furnish succulence. The grain fed will depend upon what is grown on the farm, cost, etc. However, there is no economy in stinting the feed. The cow's mission in life is to give milk—good, pure, milk. She cannot do it out of nothing. Watch the faces of, your cows. The ears especially tell much about the health of an animal. Drooping ears, drooping spirits. Few of us realize how much we lose in the course of the year in the little particles of butter that drain off evith the buttermilk. A little strainer to hang under the hole when drawing off the buttermilk often proves an eye opener to us. Savo the fragments. "CHOOSING CHRISTMAS CIGARS: A box of good cigars is always an Acceptable present to a smoker. The cigars selected by ladies for presents are usually chosen on account of something fancy on the box, irrespective of the quality or workmanship of the cigars them- selves. They do not stop to consider that gold lettering on the boxes, silk or plush lining, cost money to ;the manufacturer and' must be taken out of the quality of the tobacco. When they are choosing jewelry and silverware they always look for the Hall mark or Sterling mark on the article itself, the box being the last ,consideration. Boater get a dozen sterling sil'r ver spoons in a paste board box than a dozen plated ones in a plush ease. The same principle applies to the ti of cigars. selection ars. g The recipient of the cigars will be much more appreciative if he is presented with a box of some standard brand. The "Pharaoh" Cigar manufac- tured by J. Bruce Payne, Ltd., is well known throughout the Domin- ion, and may bo obtained in boxes of 50 each in sealed wax -lined pockets, or in boxes of 25, 50 or 100 each packed in the ea:cheery way. Tho dealer who does not stock the Pharaoh will tell you that he can .sell you something "jest as good," but in the statement he ad- mits that hie standard of quality is not fixed by his other lines. If he says he can sell you some- thing "better" he knows. not whereof ire speaks, w Aectylene-gas is now used on some French railways for fllurnin- ating carniagos. "Do you know anything about flirting?" "No " he replied sadly. "T thought I did, but when I tried it the gins married me." 11.1-1.i,.ldl,.l..li.dlee 1* 1-q31S111 ban .! o w d Its. FADS AND FANCIES. Vel;vot buttons are popular trim. wings. Muffs are gigantic in size and Ise eoet. Cloth top boots again are to bo in vogue, • Paris declares that all hats must be dark. Clinging robes are the feature of the year, Squirrel pelts aro in groat de- mand for linings, Many skirts are unlined, and cling as never before. Startling etiects'in millinery are nosy discouraged. Gold is a conspicuous note in present fashions. litany of the best coats have de- tachable fur linings. Directoire hat scarfs come in col- ors to match any hat, New voila arc so long as to lie almost; cumbersome. Touches of color smarten many costumes of neutral tint. Venetian boads have considerable .popularity fur trimming. New Turbans are roomy coming down on the head to the ears, Some of the smartest shops aro beginning to show small hats. The Russian Cossack cap is one of the leading turban shape's. All corsages this season are of the exact shade of the robe. Net and lace are the most used waist materials of the season. Boots with uppers in harmony. with the costume are much affected. The direotoire glove is laced up the sides instead of being button- ed. Taupe is two distinct tones, one being much browner titan the other'. Many new dancing frocks are made of tulle, embroidered with bead work. The extremes in bat, muff, and coiffure sizes were never more pro- nounced. A three piece set of furs, strictly matched, can be worn with any cos- tume. The turban of fur is in the as- cendency, even over the wide brimmed hat. One of the newest fancies is for stiff linen collars, trimmed with color. Soutache of self -shade often trims corsage and it is a pretty re- lief. The simulated buttonhole, elab- orately worked, is seen on every variety of gown. Embossed velvet belts in all the desirable colors come with cut, steel buckles. Net waists, lined with China silk, have tucked fronts and backs and long sleoren. Fashionable waists are made in the exact shades of the suits they accompany. The most fashionable coats aro almost perfectly straight from shoulder. to hem. Ottoman effects in sills, wool, and cotton are at the height of popular- ity just now. Single stole ties as well as those simply tied in a knot will be fash- ionable. The newest neck decorator is a high dog collar, set at intervals with large precious stones. Some of the new costumes have perfectly plain fronts, but aro elaborately braided at the back. For the first season in many years all whiee'is overshalowed by colors, even for dancing frocks. A favorite hat will be the merry widow, re!dueed in size, but with increased ornamentation. It is a season of myriad colo>:",s. , Everything is seen from the faint- est tints to the most gorgeous lutes. Russian turbans of white mara• - bout and spotless ermine are des- tined to bo taken up for visiting hats. Buttons are nob prominent in new automobile coats, but the col- lar's and cuffs aro extravagantly ornate. MILLIONAIRES IN FRANCE, Statistics recently . compiled in France show that that country is a land of what political economists pall "small mon." This term re- fers of course to the holdings of the individual, which are more 'evenly diffused in France than in any other civilized country. In support; of this statement it is shown by sttttit- ics that Franco has fewer than 20,000 persons who have property valued at 1,000,000 francs (f+in3,- 000) or morn. About 14,000 of geese have -fortunes of from $103,000 to $380,000; of the remaining '0,000 only About 100 have from $2,000,- 000 to $10,000,000 each, while in all Franeo there are not more than. ton persons whose property is val- ued at $10,000,000 or over. 'Thorn figures are reliable, since they are based on• current tax ratline, end in France taxation is thorough and eearchln g, A man must bo short an character when ho has to si sere himself to clothes,