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Post Office Box 961, Owen Sound
W. D. S. JAM IESON,
MD; CM; LM.CCt
Physician and Surgeon
Office Mc
helve Black, Brussels
, Successor to Dr. White
Phone 45.
T. T. 114' RAE
M. 13.. M. O. P.. 4 .5. O.
M, U. EL, Village of t3 us,eia..
Physletsn, surgeon, Accoucheur
(Monet residence, opposite rJ eivtna Marna
Million -street.
Of?. WARI11„.AW
Honor graduate of the Ontario VNturn'
Ootlege. Day and night e e11u. (Moe eon*
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BARRISTER, SOLICITOR,
CONVEYANCER, NOTARY PUFILIO
LECKIE BLOCK • BRUSSELS
AUCTIONEERS
JAMES TAYLOR
Licensed Auctioneer far the Count'
of Huron. Sales attended to in aF
parts of the county. Satisfaction,
Guaranteed, or no pay. Orders lefx
at The Post promptly attended fo
Belgrave Post Office.
PHONES;
Brussels, 15-13. North Huron, 16-821
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D. M. SCOTT
Licensed Auctioneer
THE BRU. SSE
'"11lht'S What sne sale, sit; J. matte
her say it, over twice."
"Ray . Street ; winder If It could be
sneered with n W? By' Jove, It
\vray! Here we have it, only five
Mocks long, extending from Conway
to Grogan. Rather tough section 1
should judge. It wouldn't do any
harm to take a look around there. Pere
haps that is where Hobart went; lie
might have been the one calling Na•
Mlle. Rattier a wild guess, hut It will
g[i'e us something to do, Are you
game, Sexton?"
"Quite so, sir."
?;'est hardly took the adventure serl•
otsly, being more Influenced by enre-
oslty than any other rnntrve, but Sex-
ton Was deeply In earnest, In full faith
they were upon the right frail. Doubt.
fel es he was, West had neglected no
prevail ti The tune fissured Klin
that they were invading a disorderly
ocelot; of the city, where to he well.
dressed would only Invite suspicion,
and tuight lead to trouble. To "veld
this possibility, he lint] donned his
most shabby suit, and wore n enp
largely concealing his face. In one
pocket of his jacket within easy reach
lay hidden his service revolver loader,
nm] he laid Induced Sexton to accept
5 ry1,11.1lorweap"n In ease of emergency.
The street was not inviting, the
saloon nn the corner being flunked by
several (.nail factories. The brick
sidewalk was in had condition, and lit-
tered with Junk of all hinds, while the
r•oadwny was entirely uncured for,
ninl deeply rutted from heavy truffle.
flair way down rho hloek wog a tan.
nese, closed now for the night, but
with its odor yet pernnentin the en-
tire atm osi tlare. Alt rr„ethor, the
twerp ):•n- gelate ane disn•a'e"able
eon"rl. Pref the street leas deserted
»P pedestrInne, the factory doors
tightly winced for the night.
The two men pressed their way
through ntong W narrow pnsange
finding less nlistruetinn as they sal.
winced. the seennd binek being nom -
posed entirely of houses, llrgely 01
the teeement tyr o. end nlr nrf'rtly
principally populated by chI1'1ren.
\Vrny street was lined with homes.
ucna1l hnn>hle enough outwnr(iIy, vet
the thoroughfare was clean, and Ina
;mail yards hod generally an up-
eurance of neatness; 238 was a
PRICES MODERATE
For reference consult any peren
whose sale I have officiatd at.
61 Craig 'Street, LONDON •
WM. SPENCE
Ethel, Ont.
Conveyance, Conenissioner and C. ).
Agent for
The Imperial Life Assurance Cub, .ra
Canada
and
Ocean Accident Guarantee Corpan,
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Accident Insurance, Automnbila i:-
surance, 'late Glass Insurance, et'
Phone 2225 Ethel, Ow'
JAMES M'FADZEAN
Agent Mick Motilei Fire Insurance Cornea:,
Also
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Money to Loan for
;The industrial Mortgage Al Trust Compani
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Phone 42 Box 1 Turoberry Street Brune
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11 SFTF4VCM
three-story bi'lek, on the corner,
the second story evidently utilized for
living purposes, and the ground finer
occupied as n saloon. The upper :eery
exhibited 00 signs of occupancy. the
windows unwashed, and two of them
boarded up. The two lingered In un-
certainty opposite the hanse. St+n)dh»i
there idly, however, did not appeal
to West.
"Well, let's go over," he said im-
patiently. "There is nothing to be
learned here."
It was an ordinary bar -ronin and,
their entrance apparently aroused no
special Interest. Besides the mutt he -
hind the bar, a rether rough -looking
foreigner, a Pole, in West's judgement,
three customers were in the price.
two with feet upon Ole rail talking
with the drink dispenser, Rud, one at a
small table moodily contemplating a
' half emptied stein of leer. There were
three other tables 10 the mime and th.'
captain, with u swift glance about,
erre"' out a choir and sat down, Ids
Minn being imitated by Sexton. TI:
bartender came forward "round the
end of the lar, while the non nearest
shifted his position slightly so as to
look them neer, conversation instantly
ceasing, Something Mele1nattle in the
fellow's nttttude, and stoutly shire.
gave Kest a feeling of hostility, sehial
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ETTER BUTTER
ETTER
PRICES
We are now prepared to Grade your Cream honestly,
gather it twice a week and deliver at our Creamery each day,
we lift it. We gather with covered truck to keep sun off it.
We pay a premium of 1 cent per 1b, butter fat for
Specials over that of No. 1 grade, and 3 cents per lb. bat-
ter -fel. for No 1 grade over that of No, Z grade.
The basic principle of the improvement in the quality
of Ontario butter is the elimination of seeend and off grade
erea'nt. This may be accomplished by ,'paying the producer
of good (ream a hotter price per pound of butter -fat tatcn
is paid to the producers
of poor cream.
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s eatotlr
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ALFRED A.KNOPF lee
"Well, What Is It You Fellers Want?"
was not dispelled by the gruff greeting
of the bartender.
"Well, what is it you fellers want?"
"A stela apiece, and a sandwich—
you serve them, don't you?"
"Sure; ham or beef?"
"Ilam."
There was no cordiality, no welcome
in either manner or speech. It was
plainly the proprietor of the saloon
felt no enthusiasm over his unknown
customers, Iie came back with the
beer and sandwicites, pausing this
time to Wipe off the table, as an ex.
case for speech,
"You guys live 'round here?" be
asked gruffly, "Don't remember 'ever
seem' yet. In here before."
"No," returned \Vest Indifferently,
looking directly into the hard face.
"I'm a smoke inspector, an' we jus!
dropped In on our way back to the
Wee, Why?"
"0h, nothln'; only we don't get
much trade outside the neighborhood."
Fie walked back toward the bar,
pausing an instant to whisper a word
to the taller man who still stood there
staring moodily at the table. What
he said apparently determined action,
for the fellow addressed crossed the
room to where West and Sexton sat,
deliberately pulled up a vacant chair
and joined them.
"Bring me another, Mike," he or-
dered. "That Is, if these gents don't
object to my joining 'em awhile."
CHAPTER VIII
Trapped.
West smiled pleasuntly, glad the
man had taken the initiative, thus
naturally opening up a tray for ask•
ing certain questions. Whatever his
own immediate' object might be in
thus scraping 'an acquaintance made
no difference. It would doubtless de-
velop In time, but meanwhile here was
the epportunity sought to discuss the
affairs of the neighborhood. Yet the
suhjeet must he approached whtt due
cordae, The very indln'erence of the
hnrteeder, coupled with the evident
desire of this hanger-on to form an
acquaintance, served to reveal the
real nature of the place. Plainly
minueit strangers('ere viewed with
simpleton, nal titin mats no ordinary
saloon, catering to whatever trade
drifted withitn its doors. More than
likely 1t was rather a thieves' hang•
out, ever snspiclotis of the activity of
the police.
Yet this fellow bore no outward
semblance to the eommn11 conception
of the untlerworid. He was well
dressed, easy of manner, with nn et.
cepttonaliy intelligent face, blue• eyes
meeting ?Vest's gaze frankly, a carte
feliy trimmed nmetache, with white
teeth good humo•edly showing when
he smiled, and threads of gray in liIs
hair His very appearance Invited
continence and comradeship, while his
outspoken art pnlcen words Increased this Im•
pression.
"recuse my hotting In," he ex•
Method genlelly. "13111 It's el --n drill
arnuli1 here tonight. Nobody to talk
with but a couple o' bums. You see
I don't belong around here; just
dropped in for a bit of business with
?dike.,"
"I see," admitted West, puzzled,
the object? What is It you are trying
to connect n
t ueu
l with. h What Possible
s bra
1
,•aunt can you hew) for butting le on
this affair?"
I told you before; merely curiosity."
"And who was the guy with you?"
"Alt old servant of the Coolidge fan•
Ily „
"It wns mere curiosity ht his case
also, I presume?"
"So far as I' know, yes,"
Hobart smiled, showing his teeth
0
creel ly,
"Brest," he Bald slowly, "you are a
d d good Iia', but I are about to Olive
your gun. Go on out, Alike, and selid
1n the fleet wltoess,"
The two sat silently watching each
other, Hobert pretending 11 careless-
ness he was far from feeling, uncer'tale
tie to \V.est's real purpose. The latter
realized DOW the true seriousness of
Ms position; yet tide only Increased
itis belief in the 1•eallte of the crime,
Previously his mind lead 'harbor'ed
doubts, but the very feet that Hobert
wuulti resort to snob desperate metli-
0ds was ample proof at Itis appvehett.
8100 of danger, If Percival: Coolidge
had committed suicide, this fellow
would surely have melting to fear; ho
could safely ignore any el2orts to trap
him; indeed would 80&aee9•no suspi-
cions along that line. It was Ms own
•guilty conscience which drove hire to
desperation. Coolidge heti been 'hue,
dered, and this man was either guilty
of the crime, or else knew the one who
woe, and had personal reasons for pro-
tecting the party.
These thoughts took possession of
,his "mind and were convincing, lie no
longer questioned but that he was on
the track of crime, yet bis thought at
that moment concentrated more vivid.
ly on his overt personal peril. 1•Iow
could he escape? What was he about
to be confronted with? Nothing around
hh_^, afforded Inspiration. He ryas bound
helplessly; Seaton had disappeared,
whether dead or a prisoner, be did
not know; the walls of the room ex -
tatted no signs of weakness, while
Hobart eyed his every movement cold-
ly, evidently enjoying his predicament.
Apparently the ratan comprehended the
nature of his thought.
"Perfectly useless, West," he said
carelessly. "This place was e0nstruct•
ed for the purpose, and you are not
the only one who has tested Its
strength. Yon will get out when I say
so, and not before."
"Do you intend to say so?"
"Well, that depends," shrewdly, "Not
If ynnr release means my taking any
chances. But frankly, I do not believe
it win. So far us I can see you pos-
sess no particular Interest In this mat-
ter—only the attraction a young fellow
always feels In a pretty woman. Have
11got that doped out right?"
"To an extent, at least"
"Yes, to a very large extent.
course, curiosity also played a part,
title everybody possesses a sneaking
desire to d0 a detective act. Miss
Coolidge Ailed you up with a lot of
omit; she ryas good looking, and you
ell for IL Certain things happened
hat you felled to understand, -so you
ratber naturally jumped to the eonclu-
Ion that some crime was being con-
octed. That was what brought you
ere. Now I take it that, ordinarily,
von are a man of some sense, Conse-
uently I mean to try to get you to
rep the whole affair, as being none of
our busbtems, If you agree to this, I
ecept your pledge, the door opens, and
ou go free; otherwise—" he waved
Is hand expressively.
"Otherwise what?" asked West
uietiy.
"I will see that y0u are removed
om all temptation; my plans are too
mportant to be Interfered with by a
eddlesome fool."
"But you can scarcely expect me
give such a promise?"
"Well, I don't know about that. It
oesn't pay to be too obstinate. You
ve been in the army, I understand;
en you are aware there Is a harsh
de to life, a way to make or break
en. All right, now I've got the pow-
; I can keep you locked up here; I
uld even kill you if necessary. You
e utterly helpless. There Is an argu-
ent worth your consideration. But I
II give you yet another which may
ve even more weight"
"What?"
The door opened quietly, and then
osed, leaving Natalie Coolidge 515lud-
g there in the light, her eyes slightly
rowning as she looked silently at
et'wo men.
The lady, of course," explained Ho -
rt, rising to his feet, `you will, at
st, be gentleman enough to accept
r word!"
lie waited, seemingly unable to
sp the situation, or realize the part
R'aS called upon to perform, bet as
We
felled to respond, finally asked
tree! ion.
What is it, aim? You sent for me?"
Yes, as a last resort. You recognize
man?"
Of enurae," indifferently; "what is
doing here?"'
robot laugher].
It seems the fellow hasn't taken his
Hissed very seriously, Natalie," he
mined, "and remains very much ta-
sted in your affairs."
You mean he followed me here?"
Ile was on the trail, but just for
t particular purpose I have failed
earn ; the lad 15 a bit Close mouthed,
It looks to me as though he was In
with you."
The girl smiled, tossing her ]read as
steppedforward.
1n love with met' she eeh0e1. "That
joke, J Sat i had some such su5p1-
wheu I told him to quit the job.
acted like n font then, and began
(welkin me as though he had a
1. It Ives that being engaged bust-
. most likely."
we; he thought he had you enpped,
ane end 511, and it looks to me
he needs another jolt to put the
entirely out of his head. That
ly enougb, believe mo fief tonight it's
the limit, Fact Is I Come up for a lit.
Ile exehtetnont, as much Ate anything
else, but must have struck an off
eight. You're a smoke tweeter, Alike
says?"
West Pearled,
"Know Prod Rarvan, I suppose?"
'"0h, Yes; friend of yours?"
"Used to be; 880 were Inds together'
down 00 the South side, tie's got a
pretty soft job now; steeds 1 strong
lith the City hall, they tell Pte. Olean
to drop ire and see him some of these
lays."
"You'll find him a Mighty good fel-
low," asserted West, to wham the
name was entirely unfamiliar.
"Well. I'm not so sure about that,
lie's got pretty stiff the hast few years,
they, tell me. But then you work un -
ler hint, and onght to know, Head of
Your department, isn't he?"
"Yes, but I only meet him he a busi-
ness way, of course,"
""Sure; but that 1s the way you get
to know them best. Been a soldier,
haven't you?"
"Yes, but what made you think
that?" in Some surprise at the unes-
Pected query. The man laughed,
lighting a cigar carelessly.
""0h, it has not been so Long shoe,
that the evidence is obliterated. I've
got a habit of noticing things, The
way you sit, and square your shoul-
ders told me you'd been 1n uniform;
besides, you're the right age. Get
across to irr•ance?"
"Had over a year there," wonder-
ing what the fellow could be angling
after. "You didn't get I1?"
'No; I was over the Balt, I was
thinking you mlglrt be interested in
leaking over a eolieetion of war relics
('tike has got stowed away here some-
where, He had two boys over there,
and I
reckon theytanSt bay put1
e n
most of their time gathering up sou -
venire. Anyhow they brought hack
the greatest collection of war junk
I've ever seen. Say, Alike, what did
yon do with those war relies the boys
sent bonne?"
The fellow addressed leaned over
the bar, his face glowing with sudden
Interest.
"They vas in the back -room, all
spread nut. 17hy you ask? The gen-
tlemen would see them, what?"
Of "Yes; this one was a soldier .him-
self. How is it? You fellows like to
see the things?"
West hesitated for just an instant,
his eyes turning unconsciously toward
Sexton, who had not spoken. He felt
no suspicion, merely a vague doubt as
to what this invitation might convent.
Yet it had all been natural enough,
and promised an opportunity for him
to learn something more of the place.
Besides, there could be no danger;
both be and Sexton were armed, and
apparently the Invitation was Inno-
cently extended. To refuse to accept
would be churlish.
"Certainly," he said at lest, quaffing
the last et his beer and rising to his
feet. "It will be nothing new to me,
I Imagine, but we'll have a look."
The other man, who hid been lean -
Ing against the bar, had disappeared,
while the fellow at the table had seem-
ingly fallen asleep. Alike came for-
ward with a bunch of keys 1n his
hand.
"I keep dot room locked," he ex-
claimed gruffly, "for some beoples run
off with all dings they get their fingers
on. Hey, you, Carl," and be roughly
shook the sleeper Into semi-consclous-
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'Yon bet you Ion You see I the a
broker's Ounce clown town, an' it's
pretty blame slow around a dump like
thea -•.you got mel"
"Sure; this seems to be a pretty
quiet !dace."
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lett it -41 It 1st,'t always so qulet,
The Giant Pole Flung His Whole
Weight Into the Crashing Blow.
nos, "wake up, and see to the ba
awhile. I've got some business, Who•
ever comes, you keep them here—un•
derstand.
All right, gents."
Thehr
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s od close
behind hi
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as Mike inserted the key, and opener"
the door. The tightly ceased room
with shades drawn at the single win•
dove, was so dark that West could
'scarcely discern its shape anti con
tents, Mike, without hesitation
stepped within, his great bulk blotting
mit whatever view there teas,
"Come right In, gents," he insisted
"Yon minute, an' I turn on the light:'
West never understood why ho re
anonded Bo recklessly to 1111S Invitr.
and advanced wttholt hesitatnce.
He had no suspicion of any trick, no
conception of being In any danger.
He stepped in diree•tl, *Mud the
lender, and Sexton followed. All In.
Stant inter, the door closed, with the
sharp click of a utght latch, and Hike
Hashed on the light. As he did so,
tie wheeled about, and shot one 1010127
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