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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1904-09-16, Page 7• w • ;h 6 1 a, 1 i ralaSeeerhe..sersQ.d6 timse m r'sla✓tirsEi t 6aGrserae tisisr ea..:ersilla.eirs "What occasioned• the trouble, I man, And now, suppose you corn Wonder?" said the young man, bend- over and let me introduce you t tug to examine the stair. the little lady over yonder. I thin "Ahl here is a screw loose in the it miglit•be pleasanter for you bot rubber -pad," and ho pointed to it as to know each other, since you mus he spoke. "I must report this to a meet day after day during the corn Steward at once, or someone else ing week—eh 7 will be repeating your experience." The young man laughed. •He.•kept beside Florence until sae "I perceive yon appreciate the sit reached the landing, for after her nation," he observed ; "and, If yo conscious blush beneath his look, think the young lady will be agree she had grown veryale again p g n ,then, able,, I will he delighted to have a p olitely. doffing his cap to her, he introduction." en't in search of a steward to re- Accordingly, Mr. Seaver lad bis corn rt the accident. panion forward and presented him t The man immediately gave the Florence, who greeted him cordial patter Itis Attention, firmly re- ly, though with rising color, as she lacing the offending bit of steel met the look of unmistakeable admir its place, and then made a care- ides and pleasure in his oyes, ul inspection: of all the stairs, to The throe stood chatting togethe make sure that no other ecrew uveas for several minutes, then 'kir. Seave kely to jeopardize the life and Ilmm b excused himself, remarking that b al someone else. t would go and see i.1 Airs. Seaveg need Florence did not meet her deliverer ed anything, thus leaving the two tgain that day, although, while site young people by themselves. (vias at dinner, she chanced to glance Ur. Merin proved to bo a very own the table anr1 saw him sitting agreeable companion. pposite at the farther end. This was his third trip abroad, he She found his eyes resting upon her said, consequently lie was able to with the same curiously intent gaze converse fluently regarding the var- at she had observed in the morn- ions countries which ho bad visited, ng, and which again set her heart and the pleasures in prospect for 11i robbing with inexp'icable emo- hie fellow -voyagers. ion, and once more c fused o. vivid The time p.m.ssed very swiftly and olor to suffuse her cheeks. pleasantly until both wore startled .A faint smile curved the lips of the by the sound of the gong for lunch. entleman as he observed it; then "Can it be possible !" cried Fior- e suddenly became absorbed in his ence, laughing out 'musically. ° I had inner and did not again allow him- no idea; it wale so late, sand I had not ell to be caught watching her. once thought of being hungry." The next morning, while Florence nu Mr. Seaver were taking theironstltutional on the upper deck, hey Dame face to face !with the entleman, looking very handsome his becoming ulster and nobby e 0 k h t u nr 0 e r r e tap. Florence gave him an involuntary •lane and nod of recognition, and hen flushed to her brows at the breach of ettiquette. Instantly his cap came off and he Sowed with the utmost respect to ter, then passed on. "Who Is' that good-looking chap, ?i'loy? Someone who has fallen an early victim to your charms, eh ?" lueried her guardian, bestowing a kind look upon her glowing face. "He is the gentleman who saved me from falling downstairs yester- lay," she explained. "Bless my heart ! Then, I must make tis acquaintance, and tender him tote of thanks for saving you from e broken neck, and auntie and m 'rom a broken heart," returned th affectionate old gentleman, as he ten lerly patted the small hand that la spore his arm, while he turned t take a second look at the trim, stal wart figure that Itad just passe them. "Do yon know his name ?" he pre- aentle, inquired. "No," Ploy replied with a twinkl of amusement in her eyes, as sh remembered how she had swung lik a, pendulum in mid air, "we did not ;o through the ceremony of exchang ;ng cards yesterday. We were both too much absorbed in the excitement of the moment' to think of introdue- tiona and the formalties of polite so- eiety." "Well, well, sit down here for a minute," said !,fr. Seaver, leading her to the seat that ran around the fleck. "I'll go and overhaul him, ten- aer my thanks, find out wheelie Is tad if he appears to be O. '!K., as the boys say, I'll bring him around and introduce him to you. It might be a 'trifle awkward for you to meet him every day for a week and not feel at liberty to recognize him." He left her as he ceased speaking bnd presently encountering the Young man on his return beat, court- eously accosted him. "Excuse me," be began, "but my Ward, the young lady whom you a moment ago saluted, informs me that 'ou saved her from a bad fall yes- terday, and, naturally, I want to thank you in my own behalf." "That is not necessary, sir," the 'oung man returned and again lift- ing his cap. "I was only too glad ;to be able to render her the assistance the so much needed.." "It was very fortunate, you appear- ed upon the scene just as ,you did," Air. Seaver remarked. "And now, may 1 inquire to whom we are indebt- td?" "Certainly, sir,"' and slipping his band inside his ulster the stranger lrew forth, a card which he present- ed to his companion, with anothem fteferentia,1 bow. "Addison T. Merrill, New 'York City," lir. Seaver read. "Thank you, Ur. Merrill," as he again bent a shrewd, searching lance upon him. "My name is Robert eaver and r perceive that you also tare a New Yorker," he co;iciuded, with a second look at the card 'in his hand. "Yes, sir—it has always been my home,. I am now, going abroad to ex- ecute a commission for my uncle, &drian (Merrill, who is a wholesale Iruggist on Broadway. ,Possibly you may know of him," said Mr. Merrill. "Yee -yes, I know him -'that is, by hearsay," returned Mr. Seaver, 1n a Satisfied tone, for he knew that the hiuggist referred to was a man of igh standing, both in the business and in the, social business. "So you him 7going abroad on business for ., '" Yes, and upon pleasurb as well, for my' uncle, has given me a goner bum holiday and I hope to see con- 6idera,ble of the world. before I .re- tnrn,!' responded the young man with cable, "Alt I tlia,G Will At ytau go& , .young a e e y 0 Thank you, Miss 1 ichardson— thougli perhaps I am presumptuous in doing so," said young Merrill, as lie smilingly lifted his cap to her for her indirect confession that the time had passed agreeably to her in his society. Ile smiled as the telltale color once more mounted to her temples, but if she regarded his thanks as presump- tuous, she did not chicle him for' them. The waves were running rather high and there was considerable motion to the vessel, and the gentleman beg- ged his companion to take his arm while he conducted her below. She frankly acepted his support and they had just reached the con panionvvay and were about to de scene. whe•i they met a gentleman coming up. He could not have been any olde than Mr. Merrill, anti 1 ibrenc thought his face looked unusual' refined and noble. She also observe that be was very pale, and walked with difficulty, as if he were weak . Intl ill. The young people stood aside to allow ham to pass, and as 1io reached the top stair lie bovrecI 1mis thank r e Y d d g mu trier earnest races. As he met Addison elerriii's eyes, a look of b'an'e astonishment swept over his features, and he started'tio- e lently. e 1Serrijl also appeared to have re' e Delved a sudden shock. for he lost color .and muttered something that - sounded Ilke an imprecation. Then the stranger passed on and tiie young couple went below. CH A,1SPE 12! VII. Mr. Merrill, from that day, contin- ued to be very attentive to Florence —was the first to greet her in the morning and the last to leave her when she retired to Her stateroom at ()Mgt. would encounter .the stranger w;ho had been ill • but no sign of recognition had passed be- tween them after that first meeting. I Florence he had become an ob- ject of singular interest. She had Iearned that ho was regis- tered as "W..L. Carrol," and, some- how, the name attracted her as well as the man. Doe morning Florence rose early, and, hastily dressing, she ran lightly up the two flights of stairs to the hurricane deck. She had ,lust reached the topmost leck, when she heard a rich baritot:e voice break forth Into that spirited cod song: e "A life, on the ocean wave, A fa.ame on the 'roll'ing deep," etc., when she paused'where she was, an entranced listener, ¶;hie singer had evidently been well trained, for he seemed to have per- fect command of every tone, and, be- lieving himself co bo utterly alone, ho abandoned himself to the pleasure and freedom of the moment. Re was not a dozen paces from Florence, and as she turned and glanced at bin, she 'found that her companion was—Mr. Carrol. A gleam of amusement flashed in his eyes as he saw her, and noted the lovely flush that Leaped, to her temples at being discovered.. • She half turned to fly, when he ree moved hie bat with easy grace and Came toward her. "Prayt!•.) not let me frighten you away, Mies Rotterdam," pe observed, bis face lighting with pleasure at the pretty pioturo she made, standing with one small hand resting upon the stair railing and one rout just In the apt set stepping down. "I did not dream I had an audience, or was amusing anyone save myself." "It was more than amusement, Mr. Caa'ro1," Florence responded, as lie paused, and,. qutokl3 recovering her- self, though, the flush still lingered in her obeeks ; ' It was lovely --I never oo thoroughly enjoyed that song be- fore; the time, the, place and the ren- dering have given it a charm; I shall not 'soon forget." • "Thank you," said her companion. With an appreciative baw' and stupe. "I have 'seldom received a eonipill. Ment which I prized Se highly I sup - and •lanced I pose," he went 00, adroitly changing a flood of crlm°son. to the fair girl's the subject, "that you, like myself, broWe, are here to eee the sun rise. 1 have Then, hurriedly excusing herself, hap that delightful privilege every he left her to attend to. iris' duties. morning, save two, melee we sailed." The evening Was well advanced Be lea her to' a spot where they when, after a finely renewed selec- could face the eget, S,nd, after see- tion from• the .opera of 'Carmen," fag her oomfortaltly seated, he took the last tableau, "`The Elopement," a place beside her. announced. They sat chatting upon various Florence suddenly started at the topics for (several minutes, when, announcement, and instantly turn- euddenly lifting his eyes from her etl her attention to the stage.. face to the eastern sky, Mr, . Carrel Slowly the curtain' went up, and in clbeervetl : a moment it seemed to the girl as "Watch now,. Miss Richardson, if if every drop of her 'blood in her you would not miss his majesty's aim veins had turned to ice; as if she pearauoe," lead been transformed into a ?eta, Thee he continued in low, musleet Cue of stone, for she could neither tone's that held her spellbound: mono nor breathe during the few, "The east is bbooming; yea, a rose seconds that she gazed upon the pic- tureVast as the heavens, soft as a kiss, before iter., Sweet as the presence of woman is, For there, as real as the living Irises and reaches and widens and experience had been, was the ex- act reproduction of that never -to - grimes be -forgotten scene in the chapel at Right Out of the aea as a blososm- Rosedale, when slie had believed her- ing tree." self being wedded to Walter Leigh- Slaftly his voice ran on, and as he Leigh- ton. t urs ed the r q h remaining lines 9 upon the Horizon g the color The arrangement of the altar was F grew in vividness identical; the ,dress and even the and intensity—the whole east be- attitude of the clergyman ; the coming flecked With brilliant streaks maid enveloped in her waterproof ; and ehafts of light, .until, at last, the bride with her golden hair, pal - the king of day flashed into sight, lid face and drooping mien ; the tall, then, upward bounding, cleared the manly figure on the right, in the line, wlsere'.sea and sky blended into act of 'putting the ring, on her fin - ane, and soared onward with stately ger, his form clad 10 a mackintosh, march and grand. Tris face concealed by its upturned Florence, who had been thrilled to collar, and the "'best man" on the the depth& of her being by the rich groom's right, were all pictured and musical tones of icer compan'- with a faithfulness of details that ion. and th:e mystical influence of marvelous. that moment, was actually trembling It was so vivid, so intensely real, when he ceased, and he was a little that it seemed to poor Florence as etartled to find how; deeply she had if she were living over that dread - been moved. ful experience—as if she were suf- Then he led her iio talk of other fermi afresh all that she had en- thinge, drawing her out little by lit- lured in that scene which she fain Me, by hie owls peculiar charm of would have blotted forever out of manner, until they oonvereed as her memory. freely as if they had been friends She was cnained• spellbound; she for years; and thus the time flew; saw nothing, heard nothing, was by until others began to come on conscious of nothing save those five deck and the freedom of their inter- figures, so effectively grouped upon' view was interrupted. the platform, and the story they "Will you take a •fevvi turne with Ia seemed as if the curtain would never fall, and she suffered an age of torture during that brief inter- val of time. Presently, however, the curtain slowly descended. But she knew it must go up again—that, once more, she must look upon that humiliating figure. Yee, slowly it was revealed to her sight; (but non, there was a range whirling in her ]read, a ase of suffocation in her throat; ler came before her eyes; those ores grew fainter and fainter, (until they faded out entirely; and then all was blank. C1I.iI'TER, VIII. When Florence recovered con- sciousness she found herself out in the olmeii air, half leaning against the taffrail, halt supported by the strong aria that had being thrown around her; while, as she slowly lifted her heavy, white Ede, site found herself looking up into a grave, anxious face that was bend- ing over her. "You are better ?" said lir. Carrol, in a low, relieved tone, and the note me, as'an appetizer, Miss Richard- son ?" Mr. Carrol inquired, as lie glanced at hie watch ; "and then, as the gong will soon sound, I will conduct you below to breakfast." Florence unhesitatingly arose and laid her hand upon the arm he of- fered, when they walked briskly around the dock three times. Them her compa.ni,on led her to the stairway, when a tableau, which wee fresh in the minds of all, warlu„ suddenly reversed as they unexpect edly came face to face with ]1i�r. -'diee diem 'Mamie]. • As upon the previous occasion, both men started—though slightly this time—while Merrill turned a glance of anger and Menke upon Florence's companion, wlio, however, was ap- parently unmoved by it, and returned it with one of calms self-possession. "Good -morning, Mies Richardson," said Mr. Merrill, lifting his cap to ler. ,She responded pleasantly to his salutation, while lir. Carrol also ac- k.r'owledged it by doffing his hat; then they passed on to the lower 1 deck, whore they encountered Mr. and of concern that vibrated through it Mire., Seaver, who were searching for their charge. Fiorence introduced her escort to them, and they all stood chatting together until the gong sounded, w,olee they descended to the dining - room, That evening, being the last ope sent a, glad thrill through the fair girl's heart. "Yes—but—what has happened.?" she inquleal. am :i ]t'ard'y able as yet to ranli" i..f 1 ; (To be continued.) the voyn,gers would spend on boa the steamer, an elaberate program had been prepared for their ente tairment, and Mr. Merrill, who w alwnye active and efficient in su undertakings, had been appoint master of ceremonies for the occ Mon. Among other thinge several tab- leaux, or "living picturee," were to be� eh rd me r" Some four or five years ago the Ter- as ritorial Cattle Breders' Association ini- eh ed }dated all annual auction sale at Calgary, in order to develop a market for pure- b bred cattle produced in the west, and to encourage the increased production of such stock. Secretary C. W. Peterson n says that this sale now enjoys Lite di LARGES LVF STOCK SALE. IIOW FRUIT GROWERS LOSE MONY„ A strongly worded warning to fruit growers'end farmers will appear in the September issue of the Canadian. Horti- culturist, whish Is the official organ of the Ontario 'Fruit Growers' Association, against selling their fruit crops to irre- sponsible buyers., These buyers, are those who do not live or own any prop- erty or sections where they buy their crops. The Horticulturist claims that tens of thousands of dollars are lost an- nually throughout Canada through the fraudulent methods practised by these buyers. The first year they buy a few thou- sand barrels in one section and pay cash for them, thereby establishing their rep- utation with many growers as responsi- ble buyers. The following year they take advantage of this reputation to con- tract for large quantities of fruit, but do not pay tor it, putting.the growers off with one excuse or another. \Vhen some growers are suspicious, and demand payment, they pay immediately, but in the majority of cases, they manage to ship the fruit out of the section without out paying for it. Later they tell grow- ers tales of losses and say they are un- able to pay the full value of their fruit and offer to settle at 20 to 30 cents on the dollar. Growers are adviced by the Horticul- turist, when dealing with buyers they are not thoroughly acquainted with, to demand security for their fruit, or only deal with local buyers, who have prop- erty or stake in the community. One of the best methods of avoiding danger of this kind has been for growers to co- operate and deal directly with large wholesale buyers. The ease of the On- tario buyer, whi two years ago defrauded the fruit growers of the Annapolis Val- ley in Nova Scotia out of $30,000 to $40,- 000 ,north of fruit, is mentioned, The Early Vegetable Industry. The fruit growers of Essex county who have this year forced vegetables for the early summer markets, have had a very prosperous season, as will be an- nounced in the September issue of the Canadian Horticulturist. The shipments this year have been the largest an record, and have not been equal to the demand. • These vegetables are started under glass in the late winter, are later transplanted under cotton frames and finally grown in the open. This method enables the growers to place their products on the market much earlier than the regular crop. These vegetables are superior to the imported ones from. the United States, which have in the past practi- cally supplied all the demand. Owing to the satisfactory prices realized this year it is probable there will be a marked in- crease in this line of work next season, and that ultimately Canadian vegetables inay largely displace the United States importations. A WISE MOTHER. A wase mother never attempts to cure the ailments from which her little ones suffer by stupefying thein with sleeping draughts, "soothing" preparations and similar medicines containing opiates. This class of medicines are responsible for the untimely death of thousands of little ones, though some mothers may not realize it. When your little ones are ailing give them Baby's Own Tab- lets, a medicine sold under a guarantee to contain no opiate or harmful drug. Mothers who have used the Tablets al- ways speak in their praise. Mrs. A. Johnston, Eddystone, Ont., says : "I find Baby's Own Tablets all you recom- mend them to be. My baby was trou- led .with eczema, and was very cross nd restless, but since giving her the Tablets she has become quite well and is ow a strong healthy child." Sold by all druggists or sent b.mail at 25 cents box, by writing The Dr. Williams' Medi- ine Co., Brockville, Ont. 0 - Florence had been invited, upo several occasions, to assist in var sus ways; but she had always d caned, as she shrank, sensitivel from becoming conspicuous before a audience. But to -night, .about an hour •pr vioue to the opening of the exe ciees, Mr. Merrill, who) had been, bus since dinner, sought her, as she we standing thoughtfully by herself o leek, and observed that he bad coni to ask a great favor of her. Florence smiled as she observed hi ,agern ess. "What is it, Mir, Morrill ? I a ways like to grant, favors when I can," she cordially replied. A peculiar expression leaped into the young man's, eyes. "`I have been greatly disappointed at having to change a portion of my programme," he explained, "'and am obliged to add another tableau', and as I must have a blonde have come to ask if you will take the character. •The title of the pie ture is "The Elopement,' and I want :you to 'pose as the runaway bride," tinction of being the largest individual e auction sale of pure-bred stock in the i- world. e sale last flay lies _ _____ __ c eouraging to breeders, who contributed from every portion of the Northwest Territories—from Prince Albert to o- Ox- bow, and from Moosomin to Morley. The r- future of the stock industry of the west very largely depends upon the quality y and number of pure-bred sires available Y. there, and, consequently, any encourage - Th al ns ,suet en_ y. n e men extended to local breeders of pure- e stock will be given hi a good cause. As- s The directors of the Cattle Breeders' As- sociation are careful to conduct the an- nual sale in the most scrupulously hon - lie said, still regarding her in tently. • .A. 'terrible shook went quivering through every nerve of the fair, sensitive girl at this startling an noucement. Every atom of color faded ou'b of her Tate, and she in- voluntarily grasped the railing be- side her Tor support, as her strength 'merited on the point of forsaking her,, "'No—no," elle cried, hastily and almost .(breathlessly, ""I could not figure in such a tableau—I MY not approve of elopements—I could not countenance anything of that na- ture," A queer ;smile flitted over the young man's face at this agitated reply. "'Well, since I' cannotpersuade you to personate my heroine I must try to find some one else," he said. ""On the whole," he added, bending to look into her eyes with a tender smile,; '"I think I Would rather you did not—one likes to preserve o }e's ideal_ immaculate, you know," he tonoluded In a tone that brow It orable manner, so that purchasers may always feel assured that any animal bought at the sale is obtained at a price only slightly above what other breeders were prepared to may, a feature of pur- chasing by public competition, which will no doubt appeal to most buyers. It may be of interest to note that as- sociation auction sales of live stock were first advocated by time Dominion Department of Agriculture, and that the establishment of the sale at Calgary is veay largely due to the efforts of Mr. F. W. Hodson, Dominion Live Stock Com- missioner. This annual event draws breeders and stockmen from all over the west, and since its inception the produc- tion of pure-bred cattle in the Terri- tories has increased by at least 400 per cent., due to the fact that an annual remunerative cash market for pure-bred stook is now available. Another Sale for Port Perry. The Scugog Agricultural Society and the Port Perry Board of Trade are ar- ranging for another district combina- tion sale of live stock, to be held at Port Perry, on. Oct. 15th, under the rules and regulations drafted by the Live Stock Commissioner; F. W. Hodson. Secretary J. II, Brown states. that their previous sale, held on June 10th, was very satis- factory, both in prices and attendance. A large number of people were present, and a great many of them were buyers. Both'sellers and buyers apepared to be well satisfied, and the management com- mittee considered the sale a great suc- cees. 'Yours very truly, W. A. Clemente, Publication Clerk, FRUIT REPORT FOR AUGUST. Department of Agriculture, Commissioner's Branch, The Fruit Division, Ottawa, reports as follows regarding the prospects for the frait crop: Apples—Prospects Inave not changed materially since the last report. In southern Ontario the fruit will at least equal the crop of last year in quantity and surpass it in quality. In the Geor- gian Bay and Lake Ontario district everything points to a medium crop, cleaner than usual. Notts Scotia is de- veloping considerable fungus. Prince Ed- ward Island reports no appreciable change. Other FmLait—Pears of all eorts are a light crop. Plums are a total failure in more than half the orchards, and only a light erop anywhere. The prospects for peaches have not improved. Fifty per cent. of the correspondents report a total failure. Black rot has injured the grape crop anaterially, in the larger vineyards, but the crop will still be fair. Foreign Markets and Crops—The first American apples sold in Glasgow at 12 to 14 'shillings. The British and oon'tinental erop fill time market at present, but the fruit crop is lighter than was anticipat- ed, though still a good crop. American apples are 75 per cent., peaches 60 per cent., and•grapes 00 per cent. of a full crop. ' English a World Language. (I{anses City Journal) It should be a source of pride to everyone within whose veins flows Anglo-Saxon blood that our language is rapidly becoming the dominant vehicle of speech throughout the whole earth. No longer is it necessary for an American or Englishman .contemplating foreign travel and equipped only with his mother tongue to feel the least apprehensions Os to his ability to go anywhere and every- where along the beaten tracks of Europa, More people now speak English as their ver- nacular than speak any other European lan- guage. In every town and city of importance on the continene there are many persons, students for the most part, who are able to converse In English and who feel a ilia pride in the accotnpllshment and take pleas- ure ,a Its exorcise.