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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1903-08-28, Page 3Ntt There's nerve nourishment in Blue Ribbon Tea. I 'There's rest for tired brains and worn-out bodies. There's 'food for impoverished blood. The most delicate and fragile leaves of the tea plant are in 'this tea—that's why it is so fragrant and aromatic. Blue Ribbon Tea invigorates the faculties—makes the mind clear, gives new zest to living. Black, Mixed Ceylon Green ®0c® ehFiSt- oteld be 411 Ask for tress sed Isabel _f andThe RoseLily Dagger A YALE OF WOMAN'S LOVE AND WOMAN'S PERFIDY Ji el ee ,gyp a.�-4►a���.dr.da.cira.��Ar..ta.,9a�w■0 The colonel, without waiting for a aecond refusal, signed to some one outside, and Gerald Locke entered. Re was hot and breathless, and he stood panting in silence till the coi- emel had Closed the door on him. "Gerald," said the marquis. He :haus now and then called the young fellow by his Christian name, and his prompt and unexpected appear - some, had touched the tired, sorrow stricken man. "This is very kind of you, Locke, but --"Gerald interrupted him. , I know what you are going to say, marquis," he said, evidently using a great effort to control his voice into ieg.ai calmuees and composure. "You mean that I'm too young, too inex- g erLenced to be of any assistance to �'ou." ' My dear Locke, ' Megan the mar- quis,taut Gerald silenced him with an imploring gesr•ure. "For God's sake, hear me out, mar- ques. They won't• give me much time. I have come, not to offer my services they're not worth having, I know Shat," and there was an accent of modest regret in his voice—"lout to ask you to let me get the hest men I can. I'll .go to London at once, though, of course, this idiotic blun- der will be cleared up long before I get there." The marquis smile,] sadly and shook his head. I am afraid note' he said. Gerald Locke e, ked at him. Do you meas'` ,0 say that—that this extremely .mple policeman has any—any excuse for this outrage?" The marquis shook hie head. 'He thinks so; and—yes, I think eo, too." Gerald's face grew grave, and his voice changed. A look of acuteness came into the clear eyes, and he seemed to merge the friend in the keen lawyer in an instant. "You say—it sounds incredible— that there is some shadow of evi- dence.?" "More than shadow." Gerald looked at him. "It sounds incredible. but I 'will ac- cept it. There is no time to lose. And now, marquis, whom will you have?" and he ran over the names of three or four famous counsel. The marquis laid his )sand on Ger- ald Locke's shoulder. I CAUS1i f) BY THE 1E1C1;A A Rash on Baby's Skin That Often Alarms Careful Mothers During the summer months a rash often appears on the face, neck and body of babies and small children which is liable to alarm the careful mother. It is due to the excessive heat, and, while not dangerous, is the cameo of much suffering. Imme- diate relief is given by dusting the eruption liberally with Baby's Own 'Powder, which may be had at apy druggist's, but to burs -the trouble a medicine must he given that will the e blood of the little sufferer. Baby's Own Tablets will be found a positive .blessing in such cases and -will soon restore the clearness :aid beauty of beby's skin. Mrs', Clifton 'L'';r, yler, of (Kincardine, Ont„ says: "My baby had a rash break out on ber face and all over her body. I gave her medicine, but the eruption never Left her until I gave her Baby's Own Tablets, and after using them a short time the rash entirely disappeared. I have also given her the Tablets for constipation with the best of results; they act .gently but promptly, and always make baby quiet and restful. I think the Tablets a splendid did medi- eine for song children." Baby's Own ,eaglets may be had from ail ,an druggists at 25 cents per box, d Baby's Own Powder at the . mune price. If you prefer to order direct tllley will be 'sent post-paid on re- ceipt of price by the Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Brockville, Chit. • eeelentadlsolleedileeibegeeelhaieteeseeell "None of them, my dear fellow," he replied. "None? No counsel! Ab, I see ! You don't think it necessary. The whole thing will be cleared up at the exam- i'nation," , t The marquis shook his head. "1 am afraid not," he said. There was silence for a moment. The young lawyer looked bard at the ground. There was some mystery he did not understand "Am I to do nothiug?" he said last, almost reproachfully. "You have clone a great deal a ready," responded the marquis. "D you think I don't appreciate you kindness, my dear Gerald. You los no time in coming to the friend affliction." " And—Miss Delaine ?" said Geral after another pause. "Of course, will go to ber at once. May will b there by this time, and—and wi have broken this to her. And she I1iss Delaine—will want to see you Perhaps she will be permitted t accompany her." The marquis walked to the iron barred window, and replied with hi back turned to Gerald. " Hiss Delaiue has gone to London,' he said. "She and the major are o their way to the continent." " What!" The exclamation escaped Gerald Locke's lips involuntarily. " She—she knows of this, and—and has gone? I can't believe it." The marquis turned. " You are right," he said, In a con- strained voice, and with his face set hard. " Miss Delaine knows nothing of this murder of which I am charged. There is no reason why she should come here, Gerald. Our engagement has been broken off." - .Gerald Locke started and stared at him, then his eyes fell. loev vobic youI dr idrnot,'know—"he d in a " It was broken off last night," said the marquis. " I can only say one word more on the subject : Miss Delaine had sufficient reasons for doing so. That is ale" Gerald Locke Inclined his bead. This piece of news seemed to have over- whelmed him, and created a deeper impression even than the charge hanging over the marquis' head had done. He stood in silent bewilderment for a, moment or two, and it was the marquis who spoke first. "I should like to give you an outline of the evidence against me," he said "but"—lie smiled grimly—"I'm afraid I'm not equal to going over it again. ' se t look at her white face You will hear it at the examination," teed He paused. "I have been eonsidering your propsoal—as to counsel, I mean; and 1 Have changed my mind." "Thank heaven for that 1" ejacu- lated Gerald. "You will let me get Sir Charles ?" "No," said the marquis. "If /am to be defended by counsel, I have al- ready chosen one in whom I can place the fullest confidence." "fou mean Sir Edward ? Yes, he is very clever. Yon could not do bet- ter," said Gerald, eagerly. "No ; I mean Air. Gerald Locke," said the marquis. The color flew to the young fellow's face, but he responded quickly and modestly. "No, marquis; it must be a ten times better man than I am---" "It will be you or no one," Inter- rupted the marquis, gently. Gerald Locke thought for a moment swiftly , then he looked up. " I accept it," he said, with just the suspicion of a tremor in his voice. "I was going to say that it is a grave responsibility, but that would not bo true. Of course, the mistake • will be explained at the first hear- ing. I shall not have much to do. Your innocence will be proved at once. The marquis laid' a hand on each f h.is shoulders. "Do not be too sanguine," lie said. Remember, I have not yet said that I am innocent." shrewd face "If you haven'tt Gerald Locke looked at him fixedly, found another clue, you will.You then smiled. arfn r " It is my business to prove you innocent, marquis," he said. " It is your business to see that tiscover that come one else— I mean the really guilty person— was in the shrubbery at th'o time of the murder." in clearing xne, no other innocent per- "en that case Lord Nairne must son be found guilty," the marquis' have seen hint, whoever he was,' said said, in a low, impressive voice. Saunders quietly. "Whoever killed Gerald pondered over this for a Captain Sherwin had a motive for second or two, but the marquis did doing so. The man hadn't an enemy in not the place. If he was not what might be called popular, he was not dis- liked," "But --but Lord Nairne was not an enemy of this man's" said Sir Ed- mund haughtily. "I don't believe he knew him—or more than knew him. I don't fancy they ever met." Saunders pursed his lips. "T:hey met once before tile night of the murder and then they quarreled." "Quarreled !" echoed Sir Edmund In amazement, and almost incredulous! offer to help him. Colonel Ward came to the door. " I am afraid I must ask you to bring your lntervlew to a close, my lord," he said. "To -morrow—" " I will come to -morrow," said Ger- ald, quickly. " I will learn all lean, so as to save you the trouble of telling me, going over it." The marquis nodded. "And remember what I have just Said, Gerald !" Gerald Locke shook his head. • "I do not understand it," he sale! ; "but I will remember." He repeated the words as he left the prison : "It is your business to see that in clearing me no other innocent person be foetid guilty." What did it mean ? He was so ab - Sorbed in the problem that he scarce - 1y noticed the crowded state of the streets, or that he was being stared at with all the curiosity and mark- ed interest caused 'by the fact that he had just come from a marquis who was charged with murder. Saunders walked from the prison to the Grange, and though he was on such important business, he did not walk very fast, but seemed rather to saunter along leisurely. 'Asa matter of fact, the shrewd in- spector, like some other great men who souk,' be mentioned, did inost of his thinking in the open air and on his feet .;so, as lie walked along, swinging his stick and flicking off the heads of the nettles, his brain was hard at work over the "case," and that he had not arrived :.t a solution o! the various problems cies- tering around the great central one "In Heaven's name, what about ?"y Saunders' lips grew., closer. "I expect that will come out at the examination. Sir Edmund," he replied, in a tone of a man who does not in- tend to reply more fully. Lady Bannister emitted a groan. "They were always so wild and reckless," she murmured. "I have al- ways heard that, with all the Nairnes it was the blow first and the word afterwards." "Hush !" said Sir Edmund sternly. "I say It is impossible, and—and ridi- culous," and he struck the table. "'And the examination, sir ?" said Saunders, Immovably. Sid Edmund passed his band across his brow. It had better be as soon as pos- sible, that thea natter may be cleared up, and—and Lord Nairne bo set at liberty. To -morrow morning; yes, to -morrow morning at twelve.', " Very good, Sir Edmund," said Saunders, and with a respectful bow which comprehended all three he turned toward the door, 'but with his hand upon it be looked round at Lady Blanche, Who killed Captain Sherwin "."— ' I beg your pardon, my lady T" he was evident by the puzzled shake said, as if she had spoken. of the head as lie mounted Sir Ed, Lady Blanche started, and raised mund Bannister's steps. her eyes to him. The footman, in reply to Saun- " I—I did not speak," she said, in ders' inquiry, said that Sir Edmund a dry, strained voice. was in, but that he had only just come unexpectedly, and that he. the footman, didn't know' whether he would see any one. "Well, I'll come in and see," said Saunders, quietly, and ho stepped into tho hall. As he did se Sir Edmund came from 'the dining -room, and, seeing him, stopped. He was in anything but a good humor, and had just been remark- ing emphatically to his wife and Lady Blanche that he had never at been so discourteously treated as he had been that morning, and that the marquis' conduct was, to l- say the least of it—ahem—most ex- ° • traordinary. The noses of the mur- tder and arrest had not reached in him yet, Saunders could) see, by the worthy baronet's manner of greet - d ing him. It was more pompous even than usual, and mucurter. J. e y good Saunders," he said, "I h'ape 11 you have not conte to trou- - blo me this morning. I have only just returned home, and am very v busy, and—er—what is it ?" Saunders, with an air of profound respect, "but I thought I ought to come up to you at once, so that you 'could arrange for the exam- , illation."." As he spoke Lady Blanche came out of the dining -room, fol- " I'm sure I .beg your pardon, my lady,'• he apologized, and left the room. Sir Edmund and Lady Bannister fell to work discussing the case in- stantly, Sir Edmund reiterating his belief in the marquis' inocence, Lady Bannister assenting, but with dubious groans sand shakings of the head. Lady Blanche said pot a word, but sat listening, or, as It seemed, not listening, for when Lady Bannister, as if struck by bur silence, turned to her with, "What do you think, Blanche 9'. she started and flushed. oath" I—i agree oath Sir Edmund," she said in a low voice. " It is quite impossible. I was thinking of Elaine." The other two looked up suddenly. They had been too absorbed in con- templating the marquis' awful situa- tion to remember Elaine. , "Ob, dear, dear ! The poor girl! Yes!" ejaculated Lady Bannister. "Oh, dear, dear !" Lady Blanche rose. "I-1 think I will go to her" she said. "Yes, do," urged Lady Bannister. "1" will go with you if you like "Thank you, it is so good of you, dear Lady Bannister, ' murmured Blanche; "but perhaps I had better go alone." "Poor 'Miss Delaluo! I had quite forgotten her. Oh, how dreadful it all is! Edmund, do you think there is lowed by Lady Bannister ; and Sante any chance of his being guilty ?" s' dersharp eyes glanced Trona one 'Although I have to preside at the to the ether quickly. bench to -morrow," responded Sir Ed - What examination ?" demauded mund solemnly, "I do not hesitate to Sir Edmund irritably. say that there is no chance—no pos- Saunders, looking at all three, re- sibility of such an—an absurdity!" turned ,promptly: Lady Blanche went upstairs to her "Don'you know, Sir Edmund, that own room, and, locking the door, Marne irne has been arrested on the flung herself into a chair and covered charge of murdering Captain Ohas. her face with her hands. Sherwin ? Look out, Sir Edmund! It was not of the marquis, not of The young lady!" For Lady Blanche Elaine, not of the murdered man she had uttered a shriek, and staggerer) was thinking ; but of herself and her as if about to fall ; but she saved own position. She had throughout herself by clutching at an orna- mental bracket, and stood glaring at hint with an expression not only of horror, but of fear, which Mi. Saunders was not likely to miss. The others were shocked and startled, and looked it ; but Saun- the whole business, ever since she had yielded to Fanny In.chley's plausible proposal, felt an un- easy suspicion that she was acting a foolish part in consenting' to join such a person as the house- i keeper's niece in a conspiracy to sop- ders fixed his eyes upon Lady arate the marquis and Elaine ; but 1 Blanche as if she deserved, and were. now she knew that her suspicions 1 worth," all his attention. were justified, and as all the awful CHAPTER 7i consequences of her folly rose be - XX Lady Ilianche recovered her pre - ,sante of mind in a moment, and in i 1 Iousness r om the excitement produced by the do- tcetivo',s sudden announcement nei- ther Sir Edmund or Lady Bannister fore she shook and shuddered and quailed with fear—for herself. She saw; it all, as she thought, so plainly. This Captain Sherwin had been a former lover of Elaine's. Fanny Inchley, knowing this, had contrived to have him at the bridge ; had, per- haps, told him that Elaine would meet him, and had so managed that Lady Blanche should send Elaine, and afterward the marquis, to the spot. She could imagine the scene between the two men ; the awful outburst of jealous fury, which, in a man of the marquis' temperament, would inevitably lead to violence. She could almost, in her mind's eye, see him strike the fatal blow. Gutity ? (To be Continued.) LOUR T AT HOME. Modest Life of the President of the • French HeiHeimblit. The personality of President Lou - bet must be of interest to the was jority of people, eensedering that he 1421 in, every wva.y a se11-made man, Who, although the eon o1 a small vineyard owner, has risen to be the first citizen of France. President Loubet is undoubtedly a man of method and a hard worker. At 5.30 in the morning he is oat of bed, summer and winter, and at 6 at his desk, after having taken a cup of coffee and a well -baked roll. 13e works steadily by himself until 7 when his three Secretaries join him with the morning's post, which °o elets of from 700 to 1,200 let- ters. These are opened by his secre- taries and such as require official replies are read to the President, who dictates the answers to a short- hand writer. Alt 8 he retires for breakfast alone with Mme. Loubet. This is• invaria- bly a plain meal, the President hav- ing no taste for the elaborate dishes for. which his country is famous. The meal over, he hurriedly scans the morning papers, and at 9 o'clock re- turns to his desk to finish his cor- lrespopdence. At 12 o'clock lunch is served, and by this time his correspondence is complete. The Pres,dent "snowy himself one hear Tor the mid-day rmeal and then is at work again, this time .attending some state function or reeeivie the many visitors who call upon him. Dinner is ready at ,7, o'clock to the minute eat is served in tire lofty dining -room at the Elyeee, overlooking the luxurious grounds. The President has a great dislike to dining out, and prefers to be alone at the evening meal with his wife, unless some guest bias been honored with an invitation. Here again the fare provided is very plain and seldom consists of more than three courses with a little ligbt claret. The rest.of the evening the Pre- sident devotes to his own amuse- ment and either goes to the opera or epoxide the time at home in read- ing, playing the piano, on in a quiet game of billiards. He is passionate- ly ,fond of music, and blas composed ,several pieces of merit and sings well. Meme. Loubet, likewise, being a. pro- ficient musician. He is also a student of French and English standard lit- erature, and it is interesting to know, that he is a great admirer of Shakes-. paare, Milton and Dryden. Notmany people can recite Paradise Lost from end to end, but President Loubet is said to be one of theme He entertains but little and is not fond of ,society of any kind. H'e is, however, a, groat believer in the an- nual holiday, and when he shakes tee dust of Paris from off his feet usually visits his old home at Mon teilmar, or goes shooting over hi well-stoekerl coverts at Rambon let. He iisa splendid shot, and w clad ie his shooting -jacket of grev, wish leather :gaiters and ed cap, appears the man of th hie unquestionable is. He 1 boxer of some skill, and of an hour with the gloves contest with an old acq '7.lhlo President is not but the tjuiet life 1m 1 ing with' his means. 000 a year for his state—not an e considering the po the extent of the he hats to rule. marked ; "I 'lnav hal I onlyvehapwantlne, t p amfbitionas." paid any attention to her; and Saunders himself, after that one y arp, s and distended eyes, appeared•to for- get her presence while he gave an account of the murder and arrest. Sir Edmund had led them into the library, and sat and stared at Saunders with amazement and hor- ror. "The Marquis of Nairne commlt— Oh, any good ,man, you must have —it's impossible!" "Quite impossible!" gasped Lady Bannister. Lady Blanche said ndthing, but seat, her eyes fixed on the keen face of the officer, ]ler hands clasp- ed tightly in her lap. Saunders shook his head. "I've given yon an outline of the evidence, Sir Edmund," hie said. "Yon must admit, sir, that it is a, very awkward series of facts. Of course,. I haven't been idle in Other direc- tions. I've made every inquiry. and I'm sorry that instead of finding a cross clow, as we call it, every- thing that has turned up has only tended to strengthen the case against 'his lorelship," Sir Edmund draw' a bang breath. That a nobleman, a great landlord, a peer of the realm should be ac- cused of a vulgar murder, of stab- bing a man ins the dark ! It seemed More than increcliblo—ridiculous "Of course, he is not guilty 9" he hie said alt last, still staring at the e made a mistake, settee blunder ! It's A Common and Distressing Promptly Cure DR. CHASE'S KIDNE "Billowiness" is the one word used by most people to describe their trouIble 'when the liver gets out on order, leaves bile and brings on sick headache and irritable temper, stomach troublesacid irregularities of the bowline, People who suffer much from bi1- loneness become pale and yellow in complexion, irritable and morose in disposition, and are liable to find themselves among the ehronie grum- blers, to whom nothing seems to go right. The trouble begins with the liver beeomatng torpid and Muggish• in an - aeon, and disappears when the liver is set right. Dr. Chase's Kidney Livrer .Pills cure biliousness promptly because of their direct action on t liver. Miley thoroughly remove the eymiptoms because Of their co blued ,action on 'ilia kidneys, lie and bowels. Mee. Faulkner, 8 Gildersleeve PI Toe,onto, nays: "After doctor t thourt Silecess :for biliousness, -1 CO t1r to see s t b in 0