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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-03-22, Page 6The volume of applications'for )new insurance during 1916 was by far the Greatest in the. History of the Company. That is the beat evidence of public esteem. Lot us segd you some fresh lnsurano° runts CROWN LIFE INSURANCE OO.I; TOIROnTO Agents wanted in unrepresented dletricts 35 missereeiaaseasetion- THROUGH THE DARK SHADOWS Or .The Sunlight of Love CHAPTER XXIIL—(Cont'd) Suddenly she determined io s Lord Barminster, and had risen di, so, when site heard not only voices of Adrien and Vermont, but other also, a strange one talking loudly but very sternly . Har knowing what to do, she w;ts about return to the terrace to ascertain wh was happening, ', hen fortunately h uncle approached with Mortimer Sh ton,, She went quickly- to meet them, and told them her fears. Much surprised, both Lord Bar- minster and Mr. Shelton accompanied re ed on, n - a en at k- er turn ut his asi s d 1- Idi d s e e e ur n 1 to mine, 1 admit; and two witnesses are eek ready to prove, so the inspector tells to+me, that they saw me enter the of - the fico of a certain; -'Harkens; I think it an_is where the bill' was signed, and also not that my motor was standing at the (ay door, While a third witness,: a clerk at the office, has filed an affidavit that at' he actually saw me wrtiting on the bill, a: there. All this, father"—turning el- once more to the old man—"passes a jest" "Yes, indeed," replied Lord Bar- minster sarcastically; "for a Leroy, who can command a hundred thou- sand pounds by a strode of his pen, to forge a bill for ten thousand pounds is, not a jest, but simple madness. The charge is some insolent con- spiracy." er; and they found the voices we issuing from one of the small ant rooms adjoining the terrace. With this room, which was far remov from where the dancing was going they discovered Adrien Leroy, u masked, and very pale, staring at blue paper which had evidently be given to. him by the man standing his side—an inspector of Police. "What is the matte', Adrien?" as eel his father; and seeing that Jasp Vermont was also present, he tui his eyes to him inquiringly. B Jasper seemed wishf..i to avoid glance, and only shook his head. Adrien handed back the thee paper still without speaking, then turned, if to address his father, who wa looking sterni,- from one troubled foe to the other, while behind him stoo Lady Constance and Mortimer She ton. But before anyone could' -tettea word, the inspector came forwar and•addressing Lord Barminster, sai quietly: "Sorry, my lord, to have to do thi ' 'at such a time, but I am here in- th performance of my duty. I should b glad if we could go to a mare privat room, where I could expla'-t to yo lordship without your guests being in formed of the matter." Lord Barminster was about t sharply retort when Shelton, who seemed to realise the seriousness of the affair, touched him lightly on the arm. "I think, sir," he said earnestly, "it wooed be as well to hear what this roan has to say quietly, as he sug- gests." Lord Barminster controlled his feel- ings, recognising the good sense of the suggestion, and turning coldly to the insl.ector, said: "Perhaps it would be best, In- spectar. Kindly -costae this way." At the end of a small passage out- side the ante -room, which et one time had been used as a study, and was noted for its impenetrability as to sound. Here they entered; and Lord Barminster, asking ail '.o be seated, bade the inspector proceed with such explanation eas he had to offer, "My lord," he said respectfully, "the explanation is a very siinple one, and in deference to your lordship, to make it as private n,i possible, I have . left my men outside the castle. I, unfortunately, hold a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Adrien Leroy on a charge of forgery." An exclamation of horror buist from all, except Adrien ai,d Jasper; but the speaker continued: In performance of my duty, I ar- rest him, in the King's name." He touched Adrien lightly on the arm as he spoke, Load Barmingte- drew a long breath, but still Moping against his better judgment that the affair was what its originators considered, a practical joke, he restrained all ap- pearance of anger. "Come," he said, "this may be an excellent jest; but whoever is respon- sible for it must surely rea_se that it has zone far enough." "This is no jest, sir," said Adrien, and he looked at Mortimer Shelton, who sat, white and bewildered, oppo- site to him, "I am arrested on a charge of forg- ing Shelton's signature to a hill for ten thousand pounds." "G •ed Heavens!" exclaimed his friend, starting up in horror. "But it is impossible that they should think you—" "Shelton," continued Adrien stead- ily', "has written a letter saying that the signature is a forgery "I wrote last week, not knowing; but, of course"—he laughed scornful- I,v—"it is all a mistake, which can teen be rectified. The idea of com- ing to you for such a thing! I hope you don't believe, my dear Adrien, that I had any hand in this monstrous accusation?" "0f course, I know that," replied e his friend, holding out his hand, "But the writing has a distinct resemblance t Almost unconsciously, he fixed his glance on Jasper Vermont, who, dur- ing the whole time, had at motionless and silent. It seemed as if he guess. ed, intuitively, that that smooth in- t divldual was at the b� ttom of it all, Then he turned his grey eyes to Ad- rien's calm face, and from his to the white one of Lady Constance, whose eyes were flashing with anger at the mere idea of anyone doubtir-g Adrien's honor. There was, a moment's silence; broken by : Shelton, who rose and grasped his friend's hand. "Adrien," he said, in a voice charg- ed with emotion, "Adrien, I can bear this no longer. Give this foul • ac- cusation the lie. I know, my dear fellow, as surely as I know that I did not write it myself, that you had no- thing to do with the accursed signer titre. But for Heaven's sake, tell the others so too."' Adrien returned the friendly clasp with a smile that lit up his whole face; then looking round, he said quietly: "I did not write round., I know nothing of it." Cooping iotittoea, Now that potatoes are high and price still scaring, it is important many families that they be cooked the most eo'onomicai meteor possi Paring and cooking is the m wasteful method, and added to somoo e cook soak the potatoes in wa after they aro pared. Starting cook them in cold water also adds the amount of waste. Twice. as much untritive matter los of paring is done before boiling thfft'e is if it ie done after boiling, . figuring the waste in cutting away potato. The juices of the rotate co taro 85 p.c. of the protein and 86 p cent, of the ash, and these substanc are easily extracted when the. prote tion of the skin has been removed. A pared potato soaked from three to five Haire loses about three times as much of its mineral matter and seven times as much of its protein as one that is pared and immediately cooked. In the most wasteful method of cooking, paring, soaking and starting to cook in cold water, the loss of Pro- tein is 51 percent. and 39 per cent. of ash. When spotted with the skins on potatoes not soaked and dropped into - boiling water lose only 1.6 per cent. of protein and only 4.9 per cent, of ash. Baking and steaming are the most economical methods of cooking pota- toes when fuel is considered. Pota- toes cannot be baked well in - a slow oven, the to in tie. est this ter tR to is as not the n - e0 es c- • From a Farm Wife's Experiences. Label children's bats and Wraps with the name and address, so if lost they may be easily restored. If you wash new stockings before they are worn they will last much longer, for the threads shrink and be- come tight. To insure good lights, change your wicks often, as they soon become clog- ged and do not permit free passageof oil. Never put cold water in a granite kettle that has been dry on the stove, for it will :injure it and cause it to crack and scale off. To renew oil window -shades, give them a coat of paint the color of the shades. Use tube oil paint and let each curtain dry tle•roughly before hanging it. To keep the ironing -board in good ndition, cover the board, before put - ng it away, with a gingham bag .awn up and tied with tapes. Then when ironing day comes you will have Lord Barminster rose Froin his seat do at the sound of his son's voice, and put dr his hand on Adrien's shoulfier• then, as if half ashamed of his pardonable tor. Tows co emotion, he turned to the inspe "You hear, sir, Mr, Leroy k nothing of the matter." • "That, my lord," returned the in" th specter respectfully, "would not justi- th fy me in leavhig here without him. Ian fear he must' accompany me; my in-' yo structions under the warrant are too re strict. Mere denial is, of course, a common matter, and a usual one -1 begging your pardon, my Iord"—for tO the old man had started indignantly, tic "I should suggest, my lord," con- to tinued the inspector hurriedly, "that in an alibi would be of the most service. It I do not say for one moment that Mr. ed Leroy did committ the forgery; but, of, course, he will be able to prove wi where he was on the 'wenty-second of if last month, at three o'clock." SheIton's face brightened. Ile ga ean board. Sometimes when the house becomes ld and it seems impossible to heat e rooms, the trouble comes because, e air is dead. Throw open doors d windows for a few minutes; then is will find that the rooms heat adily. I have found it a very good thing have a mitten made of good stout' king (with a ring to hang it up by) slip on the hand when putting wood the stove or handling hot dishes, is easily made and easily launder - Never put away the clean clothes thout examining every piece to see it is in any way out or order. All rments, and stockings especially, ould be mended neatly. Be sure replace every missing button. The of many an -article has been les. led by half for lack of a button; wheeled round on his friend. sh us to o life et set "Adrien," he exclaimed. "tell where you were on that day; not t satisfy me, you know that, but to g this foil y over." Leroy gazed sadly at him, but re- mained silent; and Shelton grew hot, and then white with irritation, at this inexplicable silence. "Think, my dear Adrien," he said in a quick, impatient voice. "Were you at the Club, or your chambers, or Park Lane—where were -you? Come, you can't have forgotten." He stamped his foot in his impa- tience; for although he would have laughed to scorn any assertion of his friend's guilt, it annoyed him that a shadow should remain on Adrian's name for a single instant, and es- pecially when a few words from Leroy himself would end the matter. But Adrien made no indignant pro- test, such as might have been expect- ed. "No," he said at length, "I have not forgotten where I spent the day of the twenty-second—" "Then, for Heaven's sake, man, speak out," exclaimed Shelton in ex- crtement. "I cannot," answered Achim, pith a sigh. "I gave my word to keep secret certain events that happened on that day. They took place far away from the city, but I cannot reveal where. Those who say they saw the in London are`"lying, and I could easily disprove their statements; but you would not have me Lreak my word ?" There was en awful silence, as he finished speaking. Not one present but realised the gravity of the situa- ion, and the futility of putting fuirth- o questions. At this point the inspector turned o Lord Barminster. Two Good Puddings. Cottage Pudding With Orange "My Lord," he said almost gently. "I'm afraid I must ask 11Ir. Leroy to come back with me—and at once; but for the sahe of all here,'it can be ar- ranged so that your guests shall re- main ignorant. There are not many hours before the morning now"—this was indeed true, for time waits for no man, be it spent in pleasure or in crime—"I would suggest that Mr. Leroy and myself return to London; and if he will give: me his word of honor not to attempt any escape, I will dismiss my men, who were sent down with me altogether against my will." "Certainly, you may rely on my not offering any resistance," was Leroy's reply, with a faint smile at the idea called up by the inspector's words. "I should like to change my things to something more suitable." .He glanc- ed down at the velvet and lace of his Ring Chatles costume; all this seem- ed like a dream from which he must awake to find himself belt in the ball- room. "Certainly, sir," agreed, the inspec- tor who seemed honestly reluctant to mai.- the business any more unpleas- ant than neeessnry. "I will come with you," put in Lord Barminster maidenly. "I, also," said Mortimer Shelton, "I will come up with you, and change into something more 111-Lcid for thc journey." (To bo continued). Onano z and 5 Ili. Cartons--, Zit, 2C,,, 50 and 100 ib, Floss, has sweetened half a Century with the same crystal purity that snakes it the favorite tachy. Buy it in original packages and be sure of the genuine. "Let kedpatit Sweeten it" ti Made irt one grade onlythe highest CrcApt,.-:$reA10 Al/ egg 'into a hetes= Suring cup, fall three-quarters full of sweet cream, heat well. Add three, fourth cup sugar, one and one.fourth cup flour, sifted with one and one- fourth teaepbonful •balling powder, pinch of salt and one tablespoonful vanilla. Bake in a moderate oven, Sauce: Mix three tablespoonfuls flour with one cup sugar, add one cup boiling water and cools until thick, Remove from the fire and add one- fourth eup butter, juice and grated rind of one large orange, and a pinch of grated nutmeg. This pudding and sauce will serve six. Steamed Boor Man's Pudding.- Take two cupful's of Graham flour, half v, cupful of white flour, one Cup- ful of molasses, three tablespoonfuls of melted shortening, three table- spoonfuls of brown sugar, one tea- spoonful of grated nutmeg, half a teaspoonful of ground cinnamon, and one cupful of thick, sour milk in which has been dissolved one teaspoon- ful of baking soda. Beat the batter vigorously, add one cupful of stoned and chopped dates, and turn into a well greased pudding. mould. Steam for two hours and a half and then set the steamer in a hot oven for about fifteen minute's. Serve unmoulded, accompanied by a stirred, hard sauce. Three Fish Dishes. Mexican Codfish.—One small onion chopped fine, three tablespoons bat- ter, two tablespoons flour, one-half finely chopped green pepper, one cup- ful stewed and strained tomatoes, one - •halt pound codfish, Freshen the cod- fish in cold water, then parboil. When partly done drain the water aid flake, Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the finely chopped onion and cook it 'un- til a delicate brown, then stir in the flour until smooth, then the green pepper and stew the strained tomato, Cook for five minutes, then add the flaked codfish and cook slowly for ten minutes. Serve hot, garnished with triangles of fried bread. Baked Cod With Oysters.—Boned cod, one cupful of oysters, one and one-half cupfuls of breadcrumbs, two teaspoonfuls of butter, one-quarter teaspoonful of pepper, one egg, one- half chopped onion, sliced pork. Care- fully remove the bones from the cod so that the fish can be stuffed easily. Put the bones of the fish to boil in two cupfuls of water while preparing this dish. Mix the oysters, breadcrumbs, pepper, onion, butter and egg and parsley, and stuff the fish with this dressing. Place a few slices of pork in the bottom of the baking dish, then lay in the fish and pour the liquor from the bones of the cost over all. Place a few slices of pork on top and then bake for about one hour in a moderate oven, basting occasionaily with butter or some of the fish liquor. Serve hot. Broiled Halibut.—Slice the fish and season with salt and pepper, then place the fish in a dish of melted but- ter (allowing three tablespoonfuls of butter to each pound of fish), and let them remain in the butter for about half an hour. Then remove, dust well with flour and broil for about twelve minutes, Servo hot, garnished with lemon slices. Economy in Handling the Washer. While the 'cashing -machine has come to be appreciated as one of wo- n n el su ci re fo an man's best friends, it deserves bette care and attention than it receives o the average farm. On many fauns a new washer is •} bought every few seasons, but with -proper management economy could be brought into prac- tise along this line, as washers are very strongly made and with good care will last several seasons. A good coat of paint would make t1 old washer look like a nee one, ant guard against rust and decay. Weg keep a bucket of water in the tub -6f the washer at all times to pre- vent bulging and warping of the bot- tom and brinkings of the staves. About a half -tub of water and a small .amount of clothes require the msnimum turning of the machine, end is a light straits on its worsting parts. Where the washer is jammed full of clothes It greatly increases the labor of the person operating the machine; while the clothes will not clean sower' as a few. Frequent adjustment of all the bolts, esetews and other parts of the washing -machine should be made, as it turns much harder with these things loose, and is 0 damaging strain on the ']tole machine. oiling the washing -machine every time one ogre it, makes waslr-clay less of a drudgery and preveltts wear and tear of the machine, as well es adding to its length of. life. Run kerosene through the gearing once a week to cut loose anti remove refuse grease, oil, dirt, etc, Then give another thor- ough oiling with good separator oil after the °lcarnsing, Use only first - grade oil. Above all, keep the washing -ata- chine in out of the weather, Either have a rain -proof building in which to do the washing, )seeping thc machine. there at all times, or request 'litubby" to help you store it in a dry' place after each washing, Loft outdoors, the action of the sin', wind and rain on tite washer will soon deteriorate it in value till it is practically worthless. Gooey care in this respect, 'together e . 7,inciZ ` ° 4ai rodyvt" ��..1., a•Nt, : .� �y3, rr 1 r;.,igt• n w urs, rwn. ara'��_.., _.... „-. Lady Rosemary Leveson -Gower. Lady Rosemary Leveson -Gower, who has been mentioned in despatches for service at the front with the Red Cross, close up to the firing line, is the daughter of Millicent Duchess of Sutherland, and the only sister of the present duke. Lady Rosemary is at present home in England on leave for a well-earned rest. The Duke of Sutherland is a commander in the Royal Naval Reserve, and his brother, Lord Alistair Leveson -Gower, wise is in the Household Cavalry, served in the 1911-113 operations, was wounded, mentioned in despatches, and got the" Military Cross. A ROYAL REGIMENT OF BOYS. Incidents in Boyhood of a One Time Heir to British Throne. In the great war in Europe boys are playing an important part• Lads in their teens, often in their early teens, are serving as soldiers in the field; not a few as officers. Outside the fighting lines in most of the belli- gerent countries, the Boy Scouts are giving valuable . service of variety kinds, often arduous and responsible. They are a body of recent origin; but more than two centuries ago, there was a drilled aand organized com- pany of boys, less serviceable and more military, who were taken seri- ously by their commander and them- selves, if not by the nation at large. They were the boy soldiers of Prince William, the little Duke of Gloucester, Ile was the only one to survive babyhood of the seventeen children of. Princess Anne—later Queen Anne— and her consort, Prince George of Denmark. Ring William and Queen Alary, having no children of their own, looked on him from the first as the heir to the throne, and the greatest pains were taken to educate him as befitted a sovereign and commander. o was a frail and sickly child, but he vas loyal, generous and spirited, and ery proud of his company of boy rol- lers, organized for lihn as soon as he vas old enough .to walk. Boy sentin- s were posted at his door; tattoos eaten on the drum -signalized the mesons to various drills and exer- ses in the long court corridors; toy rtifreations were erected, stormed d demolished,—sometimes even . at his bedside,—and mock fights and inancsuvres occasionally became real fisticuffs, in which his tutor had to interfere. Once, when King William paid a state hying visit to his young namesake, he was amused and gr•ati- fred to be received with :full military honors. "Have you any horses yet?" he in- quired politely of the youthful com- mander. `fit% "Yes," replied: • the little duke promptly, "I have one live one and two dead ones," The dead hdrses were, of course, Wooden ones. "But soldiers always bury their dead houses out of sight," said Ring William, laughing, That was enough. No swam. had he gone than a burying squad was order- ed out to inter the "dead" wooden horses in the garden. They were hurled deep, and their bereaved little master only so far -relented as to com- pose for them a highly eulogistic epi- ta,ph—which commanders jn the field usually do not pause to do. Some- what later, when there were rumors (4.4"i plot against Xing William's life, younga William santitim an address of fealty, signed by himself and every one of his boy soldiers. it began: "We, Yonr Majesty's subjects, will stand by you while we have a drop of blood--" Poor little duke! He died at eleven. He hall the spirit, if not the stamina, that mattes a good soldier; whether lie would have made a good Ming is less easily guessed, not in the college libraries at, Oxford there exist:; a fad- ed, yellowed; childish composition in with proper handling and oiling, as directed, will add much to its life, ef- fectivenesa and easy -running dual. 'ties, Well Named, What's your dog's name, sonny?" "Ginger," "Does Ginger hire?" "Navel Ginger snaps." Eowitt You'l•t• the very picture of 13, health.'' f,.crare: Yee, and t'nt in a mint contented frame of mind." fain iris careful handwriting, which at least shows that he knew what a eotr- .stitutional monarch ought not to be. It is on tyrants: "A 'Tyrant is a savage hitloous beast, Imagine that you sawn cer- tain monster armed an all sides with 500 horns on all sides tlreadfull famed with lrttmane i'ntu'its drunken with humane blood this is the feta! mis- chiefs whom they call a Tyrant," it,h scientists are- rttldv'ng• a >rsfl found in Wali 11181 tati!Ls a t light in lli natural slate, ' 50 4Z"..,4 mom>= tors egie&1420-0:iF.'G4.02..6.,,,A;on;.:.:W.400144044404 a bottle that was referred to in the) Bible in the much -quoted dictum re, luting to putting new wine into old bottles. Tho objection to the prose.' duce was that the akin of an old bots; tie hoe become fully stretched and) weakened by use, and if new' wine' was put into it the pressure of the gases generated by the continued` fermentation of the wine would burst' the bottle. It is a generally accepted fact that) glass -making and glass, bottles oriV,)y,d, inated.among the Egyptians, although+'' at what date no one has presumed to state. Even in Egypt, however, thel art of glass -malting in its early his.' tory appears to have been confined to) certain localitiea, and was not pros -1 ,iced at all widely,—Sei:ntific Ameri, can, rEjl3I,1oAL BOTTLIi5, They Were Made Prom the Skins of Anhrnels in Primitive Times. Who made the first bottle has never been determined, but the necessity for some means of transporting liquids, of which water was undoubtedly the first to be considered, must. have exist, - ed from the beginning of the human race, and it is generally eoheidered probable that the first receptacle for this. purpose was made from the skin of an Animal. This was removed with as little mutilation as possible and all the unavoidable openings carefully sewn up, leaving a single leg' for fill- ing and emptying, which was tied with a cord. 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