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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1912-4-11, Page 2CLOSE QUARTFI.:S: OR, THE MOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE CHAPTER XX11,--teontd) "I)a'you mean the innkeeper Gres Jean and the Tn11 s who accompani— ed him front Me . -tont by train to- day 1""Yes." "You need not trunble about them, Tin^y have all been canted to the hospital." "What ,:xelaimecl Brett. ', Hrn'v did they cum*: to he injured : "1 militi , tell you exactly, bat they. together with sum sailers frons the fishing -smack, were knocked senseless h4 the crew el -the -steam yacht when the ,'•ant:; lady was slut." What vuung lady''" .? inindcd Brett and T'aib"t together. This conversation had taken plate!, in the entrance of the hotel, whilst Dubois was being carried to a bedruunt by the servants. "Did you nut know .' inquired the official gravely. "The you,ig lady was of your eon -Many who stayed here with you—the nieee of milord, the elderly gentlema,r." "Edith: Shut; did you say :" cried her brother, leaning against' the barrister fur •support. ":Yes, but not seriously, I hope. She has been brought here. The doctors are now with her in her room." "Who shot her ." demanded Brett. savagely, „The person who was flung int the harbor by the,other milord, It is stated that she is a woman, but really at this moment I have not heard all the facts. She was car- ried to the hospital with the others." The two waited to hear nu more. They ran upstairs, and Talbot would have fallen twice had net Brett sup- ported him. Reaching the corridor which contained their apartments, they found Sir Hubert, Lord Fair- hulme, Daubeney, and Mr. Winter standing silently, a sorrowful, me- tionless group. outside Edith's room. What terrible thing has hap- pened 1•' Brett asked them. "Sure- ly Miss Talbot cannot be seriously bort]" The only one who •_onld answer was Mr. Winter. "We hripe nut. sir," he said. "but the doctors will be here in a mo- ment. They are extracting the bul- let now." Before the bewildered barrister could frame another question the door of Edith's room opened noise- lessly, and two Italian gentlemen emerged. One of them spoke Eng- lish well. He addressed ht Sir Hubert Fitzlanies. I am glad to tell you," he said cheerfully, "that the young lady's wound is not at all dangerous. It looks worse than it is. Most for- tunately, the bullet first struck a large bone button en her coat. This combined with the thick woolen ma- terial. and some small amount of padding placed beneath the collar by the maker, offered such resist- ance that the bullet lodged itself against the collar bone without breaking it. Censcqucntly al- though the wound has a nasty ap- iearemee, it is not at all serious,'' Sir Hubert managed to stammer— "When can we see her 1" "As suon as she wakes from sleep." With this reassuring statement they had perforce to rest content. The medical men were about to take their departure when Brett inter- vened. "There is yet another patient who requires your attention, gen- tlemen," he said. "You will find him in room No, 41. He is suffering from a broken arm and other in- juries." The doctors hurried off, and it was not long before they were able to make a satisfactory report concern- ing Dubois. "The fracture of the ulna is a simple one," said the spokesman, "and will become all right in the ordinary course of nature. But what happened to the man's face'V "He • settled a slight dispute with me friend here," said Brett, eating Talbot, who was leaning with Skis bead wearily resting on his hands. The accident to Edith had utterly unnerved her brother, "Then all I can say," remarked the doctor, when he took his leave, "is that the settlement was num- plete, Whatever the debt may have rifioed her life in her championship c, fly 1'he ." ne..1• facts of i._._ berpr itis paid in full,' her brother's cause. More see only lo' nsrerinined al•• r were now safe in of h t.-. r:; •; m 1 ;1, iaot sir nn',sr,� • The 7 nglislnn n r, t •n£ a to to. room, so At last a day tame when the P,lnr. \ I,'l,t ic• raid r rl a herr will• ever tell • .aletm0, sift(. ` •d soil KM '.tri' v of t, : e emet Ali ires Consine- whieh Fairhehnc sliontril rvltrn• he •se1F that at \f It i "i1d caught sight of Dauhrner stn;icl. til. Write it. net Inc eon, hr ru t inn nn the bridge was in itself sue ha.vc glve'1 up entral that alight. ficient indieetinn that all had gal But y"u :furl vow, i,;,lieem,^ii nerd well during their absence, The traveller's erre Surprised ised awl FCh else r delighted to find Edith herself sent - rel In a enrriage with her envie On 1 the wharf, Were it• pot that she we i*l raw• the first cls am 1 rod, A fiele 1 airsaozxfx Tale, :nether right term war,' �i„ht.. 1 left the house with you, Hussein actnes•, The leen crowded armee . Even =islet the exciting event:, :f the hour. the sight of the fet:'f I 31 1105 w•luch had caused so lu,i •It turmoil and hl"cashed could n t fail to be deeply- interest: IC•. Predominant among thew was the imperial dismissal, luminous, Ogee - tie, awcsume in its livtentialities. Its site anti known vatlue leader - ed it one el the most remarkable objects it the w std, whilst teen in isl ee state the its tni_ttt unfinished l facets already ,,t by the 11,okmen gave evidence to its brilliant tmr- • ity, Pulling himself together by ata cfsert, Talbot; advanced to the table and 'slowly counted the stuns. Tlwre were fifty -Dile all told, a'id even the smallest of the collection was a diamond of great value, rives." he said. "that is the cer- rect number. 1 cannot be certain, but I believe they are the •origina.ls. The big une certainly is. It will be one of the happiest days of my life when I see the last of them.” "That day will arrive soon," re- marked Brett quietly. "You and I, Mr. Winter, must sail un the Blue Bell to -night for Marseilles. That is, if Mr. Daubeney is agree- able," he added, turning to that worthy gentleman, whose face was a trifle paler than it had been for years. "•I am at your service, gentle- men," he announced promptly. •'But what about Fairholme and the young lady 1" he went on, tar:i- ing to Sir Hubert. "I think I understand." replied the baronet. '`Mr. Brett means diamonds el that these rcretc he should Bass officially- out of the cen- tred of the British government as early as possible." The barrister nested. "That being so, no time should he lust, Edith, should allege well, will be compelled in any event to remain here fur several days be- fore she can be removed. You, Tack, and you, Mr, Brett, ahoisld you a0 desire, can easily return here from London, after having ful- filled the trust reposed i;a you." "Then I only make one stipula- tion,'' put in Daubeney quickly. "The Blue Bell will remain in Marseilles and bring you back." His eagerness evoked a quiet smile all round, and it was gener- ally agreed that the programme should be followed. In the brief discussion which ensued, Mr, 'Win- ter explained his earlier move- ments,tached to e tives at The detectives the British Embassy in Parie told him of Dubois' journey to Marseil- les, Learning that Brett was staying at the Hotel du Louvre et de la Paix, he went straight there on his arrival, only to learn that the bar- rister and some friends had quitted Marseilles that day on a private yacht bound for Palermo. The local police filled in some of the de- tails, but chance did the rest, Going to. the P. and 0. office to book his passage to Messina on the Ganges, he hoard of Gros'Jean and the Turks, and then knew that he was on the right scent. There was a touching meeting be- tween Edith and the others that lazily— evening. Se was naturally pale and "Now, ask me anything you like. weak, but her buoyant spirit tri- I am ready." h d r physical defects and "There is only one point c'mcere. The IL ESTATES comprise over nine mil- lion acres of the finest pasture land in Australia and more than four hundred thousand in the Argentine. 041.45 ly strapped across her breast to Prevent any movement of the in- juredsheukier, -no one could .have a guesseci than she had undergone such a terrible experiemie. But Brett, delighted as he was to meet ]tis friends again under such pleasant conditons, experienced the keenest eentintents of trinmpil- ant elation when he entered the apartment where Dubois was still confined under the watchful guard, of two detectives. Talbot aeconpaniedanhim. The young Englishman had by this time quite forgiven his enemy. He fell; that he was more than quits with him. Indeed, he was the first to speak when they came together. • "I aim sorry to see it is your tern to be trussed up in bed, Dubois," he said, ''How arc you feeling now? 'Getting along all right, 1 hope." The Frenchman clivi not answer him directly, A faint smile illu- mined his pale face. He turned to Brett with a nonchalant question— •'Mr. Brett, have you any influ- ence with those two worthy Italian dooters 1" "Perhaps," said the barrister. "What is you want 7" "I want a cigarette. They won't let me smoke. Surely to goodness, a ciearette won't hurt niy arm." on tie farm g9 t eressi .a�eaaases eetesisia c+ CARING FOR THE PIGS. In order that we may take, proper eare..of the yunlig pigs, it is neces- sary that we know about what time to expect them, I have made it a rule to keep a record of the date oil which the sows are bred, By -reference to my record I find that my sows farrow teem the 113th to 115th day from brooding. Some claim that an old sow will go longer than a young sow, but I bred a yearling, u two-year-old and a six-year-old sow all on the same dale. These three sows all farrow on the same day. I like for my sows to be into w thriving condition when the pigs are farrowed. In fact, I like for them to improve in flesh during Ole, en- tire period of gestation. Some people are afraid of getting their sows too fat, 'and I suppose that they can be made too fat, but they ought to be in good flesh. They should have a surplus laid up for the suckling of the young pigs, because it is hard to keep a sow from going down in flesh rapidly while the, pigs have to depend upon heti for their feud. The sows are given separate. lots with a good shelter, close warm house, if the weather is cool, about a week before they are due to far- row. The sows are fed sparingly for a few days after farrowing, then gra- dually brought up to a full ration. It has always been hard for me to keep from feeding the sow too Much while the pigs are young, and as a result I have had several eases of scours with the young pigs. When I find the pigs beginning to scour, I give the sow fifteen to twenty drops of laudanum in her feed for a few feeds. Her feed is reduced and this usually cheeks the scours in a day er so. If I have not The barrister turned a question- any. laudanum I have used stew- ing glance towards the male nurse dered charcoal with good results. in charge of the patient, but the As soon as the pigs are old man did not understand what had, enough to eat I give them a sepa- been said. Brett, who spoke no rate trough where they can eat Italian, indicated by pantomime ivithout being disturbed by the mo - what it was the Frenchman requir- them. "They are given a mixed feed ed. and the attendant signified his of middlings, cornmeal, or other sentiments in silent eloquence—he ground feed mixed with water. The sow gets a similar ration. More corn is; used in cold weather than if the season is worm,—A. J. Legg. KEEP THE BOYS ON THE FARM. Themes nothing BRIE r a9'.::8i�'cdoe>ss carp of Tot els �1 delightfully refreshing stimulant and bruin s115tllCi°� ea CEVI,ON TEA s the ori 'Sealed Lead Packets Ou1y. Deward of Substitnteei rain or when the sun shines, but when he asks fur a holiday often he. is sent back to work with a sure and heavy heart, and many a boy on the farm seldom gets a chance be go dis- couraging. for pleasure. That is c s couragig, Then, many farm boys are denied a little spending money. which every boy craves. He ought to have a little change that he can spend just as he pleases, I know farmers who always leave their buys at home to care for the'house and the stock while their parents go off to town or to places of amusement. This always makes a boy sure. This is only one side of the quess tion. On the ether hand some fath- ers indulge their buys too much and spoil them. They say, "I have worked too hard all my life and now I am going to give my boy a chance to make a living easier than I did." Another says: 'I will give my boy nothing but tools and let him make Fathers want to keep their boys on the farm, but too many of them do not want to give the boys a start, writes 11. Carr. They say, "Let them clig their way out ns I did be- fore them." Every boy cannot work hard all of the time in heat or cold, or in 010 be talked to and shown where lie is wrong; Most boys are good at heart and .do not intend to do wrung, and if they can be helped to see what is right they will generally i do t. LITTLE HELPS ON THE FARM. Do not plow tuo early in the spring. Waib till Ilia ground i dry. Follow with the harrow until the soil is finely pulverized. Use wood ashes for potatoes. The potato relishes the potash contained in them, and the scab does not like the lime they contain, use the Give, your garden crops fertilizer they prefer. Remember that plants that furnish us with edi- ble leaves or stalks flourish if given nitrogen; when the fruit, root, ker- nel -or bulb is the edible part dose with ashes, potash or ,pbospherie acid. Hen manure away he sown be- tween the rows of 'lettuce, and al- hfsown living." I think this is the lowed to -wish into the soil. best plan. �--- Boys, to be content on the farm, EXPLAINED. must have some stock and pets of ==This wine,," said Mr. Bluffer, Chep hem rtes will do mare to proudly, "has been in my cellar for keep them contented than anything thirty years." else. I know what I am talkingsMr. ILa years." who is, something of stock of my own, out, for I ]fee, on a fand rm. I have a connoisseur, sipped his portion change places with a any town aboy I critically. "I don't wonder," he know. I am only thirteen years murmured, old, blit I have a horse, a cow and some hogs. I ani proud of my start. For sport the boy likes a gun, and he likes to trap rabbits and other game. He also likes to have a room of lois own where he tan keep all of his own things. A bookcase filled with books will gladden his boyish heart, and fathers should buy their boys books when they know they want them. Some boys are born for one pur- pose in life, and some for another, and parents should find out what he can do best, and then help him in that direction. Continual faultfinding makes a 1 boy's heart sore and discourages him. A boy should not be punished for every little fault, but he should yl'BST17'FTI;S FOR MEATS. Mow Ito IIOlett: liay Ilelluee the Meat I"rose of l,iviug. Meat b is formed rather an ricers - sive portion of diet in the past for several reasons. A reaction is. slowly but sure in progress. We aro being shown by students of dis- ease that too nnueli meat imposes a greater burden un some uf the vital organs than own be. offset by added vigor from its u,e, The strict vegetarian claims greater healthfulness Crum his diet, and calls attention to our ethical rela- tions to the animal kingdom From his standpoint, it is a distinction without a difference to refuse to wear Ilse plumage of one creature and cuntinue to cat the flesh of alt- 01her. But it is the increased cost of liv- ing, rather than .ethical conditions or ill health, which is leading many to demand substitutes for meat, which is one of the chief items fu the household expenses. In a :march for meat substitutes these are certain requirements to be met. We want feuds as appetizing as meals in flavor, and also these that may be. digested and readily absorb- ed by the human body. A brief study of any books nn 'diet will show us the composition of our common animal feeds, An average side of beef will give in its ecl ble portion less than 30 per cent. each of fat and protein and over 60 per cent. water. In other words, this highly valued food material is, in round numbers, ,ane -fifth fat,, one-fifth protein, and three-fifths• water. The large proportion of water in meats is a surprise to many, and lt• is yet more startling to discover that the average meat situp er broth is less nutritious than milk. The good effect of broths and soups is probably due to the stimulating extractives and the warm liquid ra- ther than to solid substance. A further study of the composition of foods would show that satisfactory proportions of fat and protein may be supplied by the dairy products and many vegetables and nuts. The leguminous plants yield a fair amount of proteins, even when served much diluted in soups; but. most of them lack fat, . which is readily, supplied by cream or seed ancl nut oils. Baked beans long have been a common substitute for eat—the pork, though but a small part uf the dish, supplies the fat the beans lack. The strict vegetarian uses olive oil in place of pork. Green corn, fresh or canned, con- tains some fat and nearly as much protein as mink, When corn and beans are combined, as in succo- tash, and further enriched with but- ter and milk, we secure a combina- tion which may occasionally take the place of both meat and :pota- toes. - Many persons who can not use milk as a bevevage, and those who find eggs alone distasteful; enjoy both when in combination With other foods in soups, salads and desserts. That'eheese is not ap- preciated in this country as in the Old World is proved by statistics of its consumption in both. Witerethe amount of meat on the family table is reduced, the "rabbit" sauce may accompany certain vegetables, and thus the necessary substances be supplied. In diet, a gradual "tapering off" is usually wiser than sudden changes. Let the substantial joint continue to appear on our dinner tables, and make substitutions in ether meals. Learn to look upon meats as flavors rather than as the principal food. For example, sau- sages, hamburger steaks, neat loaves, etc., usually contain some breadcrumbs or other ,starchy ma- terial. This might be increased and yet the flavor of meat be predomi- nant. With good carving knives it is possible to reduce the per capita allowance of meat without apparent. loss or size in the portion on our plates. Strange how the eye itr- fluences our attitude toward our food I If we plan for such a change in the family diet, we, may do well to go to another market, or the scorn of the mar•ketman may cause useto resort to the accustomed larger or- ders of the past, • ' Housekeeping would become, real- ly "light" where meats were ex - eluded largely. Our unwillingness thus to adopt a more simple 1de may indicate that; we are net so far removed as we like to think from the savages who first discovered the processes of broiling and roasting. iThat which lou ht _nmure coffee. b g drank he ancl my Turkish friends was all: right. The beverage given to'Mehetiiet Ali and his secretaries. was drugged." interrupted Brett, "that explains everything, But why was Hussein killed 1" "That is another matter, which only a Turk can understand. These fellows believe in the knife or a. LION. COL. SAlli. HUGHES, piece of whipcord as ending unplea- Minister of Militia. sant difficulties most ekleotually. You see they were not ordinary rogues. They pretended to be eon - turned and looked out of the win- spirators actuated by pure politi- dew, So Dubois enjoyed his cigar- cal motives—motives which a ee:m- ett,e in peace. He gave a sigh of mon servant like Hossein could not great contentment, and then said, really be expected to appreciate. So, to• close his mouth thoroughly, they stabbed him whilst he was tak- ing some loose cash from his mas- nmp c ore p �. „ tee's pockets. Then it occurred to site made light of her injuries. Even lug which I am really at fault, them that when Mehemet Ali end Pairhulme was restored to a state began Brett. "How dial your Tur- the others recovered from the effects of sanity by his brief visit, a 'fact kish associates manage to murder of the drug, they also would be ,able that was evidenced by his quiet en- Mehemet Ali and his secretaries so to throw an unpleasantly e ablle joyment of a' cigar when he walked quietly 1" down to the quay to witness the de- "Oh, that was easy sough," de- parture of the Blue Bell. clared the Frenchman. "You un - The reception of the party in Len- derstand I was in no way respon- adoption uf strong measures, so C1011 may be detailed in a sentence. Bible for the blood letting, and in- they also were peacefully rlea- The Turkish Ambassador was spm- deed strongly disapproved •,F it," I patched," eially instructed from Censtanti- `Yes," replied the barrister, "I (To be continued.) nople to take charge of the din- believe that." mends, and Talbot had the keen "Well. the rest uf the husinees satisfaction of personally handing was simplicity itself, Hussein the them over to the Sultan's repro- Envoy's c'ulriidcnt al servant—woe senttative, in the presence of his , in reit, pity. It was, of course, eh - chief at the Foreien (Mee. The un- whitely nr ceeettr3 to have an ace lucky ';ems were forthwith taken - cnmplice ie the 'louse, and his price bade to their owner, and no .doubt was a .mall ones -five hundred repose at this moment in a special pounds, I think. The credentials reliquary. together with other me- we brought which you, Mr. Talbot, 'maces of the Prophet, for the pro- examined were not fnrger.ies," jest which loci to their first rieit to "How ,.an that be?" ,cried Jack. Lendrn was definitely nhancloned, Th, Self.•ul wou111 ,lover he a Meanwhile daily telegrams from party- to. a plots for his earn undo- ) do- lermn assurr:'d Talbot and Brett light un the complicity of certalit high personages in Censtantinepie. This was sufficient 'reason for the Pa as to the continued progress of the "Don't n -1c ane Fer ,'xplinatinns fair sufferer, who lied so nearly Sae- I en emit give," re•spondrd .Dupuis the seclusion t 1 Talbot Bell ngam steamed into the }tether that rimy r. I Brett resoh'rcl to arouse p 1 , 1 the moaner 111 tun 5 , 1 m i f ole from the - stupor which had settled upon hint. "Listen to rue, Jacic. he said. "Vent must pull yourself t4igethet•. Don't forrtet you have an important treat to discharge. 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