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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-05-05, Page 3BL A OK B ATJTY, PArt ;I. t ONTir1VBD. The next dti ' jtoi d W —came to look at us; he seerneel pleased with out, tip, pemenice, "I have great confidence in these horses,".he said, "froth the character my friend Mr Gordon has given me of them. Of course they are not a match in colorhut my idea is that they will do very well for the carriage whilst in the country. Before we go to London I must try to match Bron; the black horse, I believe, is .perfect for riding." ^° York then told him what John had said about us. "Well," said he, "you must keep an eye to the mare, and put the check- rein easy; I dare say they will do very well with a little humorinat first. I'll mention it to your lady." In the afternoon we were harnessed and put in the carriage, and as the stable clock struck three we were led round to the front of the house. It was all very grand, end three or four times as large as the old house at Birt - wick, but not half so pleasant, if a horse may have an opinion. Two foot- men were standing ready, dressed in drab livery, with scarlet breeches and white stockings, Presently .we heard the rustling sound of silk as my lady Cate down the flight of stone steps. She stepped round to look at us; she was a tall, proud -looking woman, and did not seem pleased about something, but she said nothing, and got into the carriage. This was the first time of Wearing a check -rein, and I must say, though it certainly was a nuisance not to be able to get my h,ad down now and then, it did not pul • y head high- er than I was accustomed to carry it. I felt anxious about Ginger, but she seemed quiet and content. The next day at three o'clock we Were again at the door, and the foot- men as before; we heard the silk dress rustle, and the lady came down the steps, and in an imperious voice she said, "York, you must put those horses' heads higher; they are not fit to be 'seen." York got down, and said very re- spectfully, "I beg your pardon, my lady, but these horses have not been reined up for three years, and my lord said it would be safer to bring them to it by degrees; but if your ladyship pleases, I' can take them np a little more." "Do so," she said. York came round to our heads and r shortened the rein himself, one hole, I think; very Little makes a difference, be it for better or worse, and that day we had a steep hill to go up, Then I began to understand what I had heard of. Of' course 1 wanted to put my head forward and take the carriage up with a will, as we had been Used to do; but no, I had to pull with my head up now, and that -took all the spirit out, of nie, and the strain carne on my back and legs. When we came in, Ginger said, "Now you see what it is like; but this is not bad, and if it doesn't get rzuuch worse than this I shall say no- thing about it, for we are very well treated here: hutif_they-stril,in.menp. ttight, why, let 'em look out! I can't ,bear it; and I won't." Day by day, hole by hole our hear• ing reins were shortened, and instead .of looking forward with pleasure to 'having my harness put on, as I used to do, .I began to dread it. Ginger too -seemed•restless, though she said very :little. At last 1 thought the worst was over; for several days there was no ,more shortening, and I determined to make the. best of it and do my duty, • though it •was now a constant harass ,instead of a pleasure; but the worst %was not come. CHAPTER XXIII. . •A -STRIKE S'OR LIBERTY. 'One day my lady:.came down later 'than usual, and the :silk rustled more • than ever. • "Drive to the.Dtuchess of B—'s," she •said and then after a:pause, "Will you never get those horses' -heads up, York? Raise them at once, and let us have no more of this humoring and nonsense." York came to me .first, whilst the groom stood at Ginger's head. He drew my head back and fixed the rein so tight that it was :almost intolerable; rthen;he went to Ginger, who was im- patiently .jerking her head up and down against the bit, as was her way now. She had a good idea of what Was coming, and the moment York took the rein oft the terr•et in order to s`hort.en it, she took her opportunity, and reared up so suddenly that York had his. nor;e__roughty,-hit and his hat- -knocked off; the groom was nearly thrown off his legs. At once they both flew to her head, but she was a match for them, and went on plunging, rear- ing and kicking in the most desperate manner; at last she kicked right over the carriage pole and fell down, after giving are a severe blow on my near quarter. There is no knowing what further mischief she might have done, had not York promptly sat himself down fiat on her head to prevent her struggling, at the same time calling out, "Unbuckle the black horse! Run for the winch and unscrew the carriage pole! Cut the trace here, somebody, if you can't unhitch iti" One of the footmen ran for the winch, and an- other brought a knife from the house. The groom soon set me free from Gin- ger and the carriage,•and led me to my box. He just turned me in as I was, and ran back to York. I was much excited by what had happened, and if I had ever been used to kick and rear I am sure I should have done it then: but I never hail, and there I stood, angry, sore iu my leg, toy head still strained up to the ter•ret on the saddle., and no power to p•et it• down. I was - very miserable, and felt much inclined to kick the tit:,;. person who carate near me. Before long• however, (:finger was led in by 1.wo grnotns, n, Brood deal knocked aboi . rind brnist• . York came vti!.h lie•r ntu1 guar his orders, and then canto to look et, me. In a moment he let, d.,v: n toy head. "Confound these chock -reins!" he said to himself: "I though! we shnold have some mischief soon. Master will h€ sorely vexed. But there, if a wo- man's husband can't role her, of cour.e a servant can't; so 1 wash my hands of it, and if she can't get to the Duchess' garden party I can't help it." York did not say this before the men; he always spoke respectfully -when they were by. Now he felt rite chUdrCf Cry for , toll over, And soon found the glace above my hoe •where I bad been kick. ed. It was swelled and painful' he ordered it to be sponged with 'hot water, rand then somelotion was pet on. ord W— was much put out when he learned what had happened; he blamed York for giving way to his mistress, to whioh he replied that in future he would much prefer to receive his orders only from his. lordship; but I think nothing came of it, for things went on the same as before. I thought York might have stood up better for hishorses,lbut perhaps I am no judge. • Ginger, was never put into the car- riage again, bet when she was wellof her bruises one of Lord W—'s younger eons said he would like to have her; he was sure she would make a good hunt- er. As for me, I was still obliged to go in the carriage, and had a fresh part- ner called Max; he had `always been used to the tight rein. I asked him how it was he bore it. ' "Well," he said, "I bear it because I must; but it is shortening my life, and it will shorten your%too if you have to stick to it." "Do you think," I said, "that our mestere know how bad it is for us?" "I can't say," he replied, "but the dealers and the horse -doctors know it very well. I was ata dealer's once, who was training me and another horse to go as a pair; he was getting our heads up, as he said, a little higher and a little higher every day A gentle- man who was there asked him why he did so. 'Because,' said he, ;people won't buy them unless we do. The London people always want their horses to carry their heads high and to step high. Of course it is very bad for the horses, but then it is good for trade. The horses soon wear up, or get diseased, and they come for an- other pair.' That,"said Max, "is what he said in my hearing, and you can judge for yourself." What I suffered with that rein for four long months in my lady's carriage• it would be hard to describe; but I am quite sure that, had it lasted much longer, either my health or my temper would have given way. Before that, I never knew what it was to foam at the mouth, but now the action of the sharp bit on my tongue and jaw, and the constrained position of my head and throat, always caused me to froth at the mouth more or less. Some peo- ple think it very fine to see this, and say, "Whet fine spirited creatures!" But it is just as unnatural for horses as for meet to foam at the mouth; it is a sure sign of some discomfort, and should be attended to. Besides this, there was a pressure on my windpipe, which often made my breathing very uncomfortable; when I returned from my work, my neck and chest were strained and painful, my mouth and tongue tender, and I felt worn and de- pressed. In my old home I always knew that John and my master were my friends; but here, although in many ways I was well treated, I had no friend. York night have known, and very likely did know, how that rein harassed me; but I suppose he took it as a mat- ter of course that could not be helped; at any rate, nothing was done to re- lieve me. CHAPTER XXIV. THE LADY ANNE, OR A RUNAWAY HORSE. Early it the spring, • Lord W— and part of hie family went up to London, and took York with them. I and Gin- ger and some other horses were left at home for use, and the head groom was left in charge. The Lady Harriet, Who remained at the Hall, was a great invalid, and never went out in -the carriage, and the Lady Anne preferred riding on horseback with her brother or cousins. She was a perfect horsewoman, and as gay and gentle as she was beautiful. She chose me for her horse, and rained' me "Black Auster." I enjoyed these' rides very much in the clear cold air; sometimes with Ginger, sornetimes• with Lizzie. This Lizzie was a bright bay mare, almost thoroughbred, and a• great favorite with the gentlemen, on account of her fine action and lively' spirit; but Ginger, who knew more of her than I did, told me she was rather nervous. There was a gentleman of the name of Blantyre staying at the Hall; he al- ways rode Lizzie, and praised her so much that one day Lady Anne ordered the side-saddle to be put on her, and the other saddle on me, We we came to the door, the gentleman seemed very uneasy. - "How is this?" he said. "Are you tired of your good Black Auster?" "Oh, no, not at all,'"she replied, "but I am amiable enough to let you ride him for once, and I will try your charming Lizzie. You must confess that in size and appearance she is far more like a lady's horse than my own favorite." "Do let me advise you not to mount her," he said, "she is a charming crea- ture, but she is too nervous for a lady. I assure you, she is not perfectly safe; let me beg you to have the saddles changed." "My dear cousin," said Lady Anne, laughing "pray do not tiouble your good careful head about rue. I have been a horsewoman ever since I was a baby, and I have followed the hounds a great many limes, though I know you do not approve of ladies hunting; but still that. is the fact., and I intend to try this Lizzie that you gentlemen are all so fond of; so please help me to mounts, like a good friend as you are." There was no more to he said; he placed her carefully on the saddle, looked to the bit and curb, gave the reins gently into her hand, and then mounted me. Just as we were moving off, afoot .man came out with a slip of paper and message from the Lady Har- riet. "Would they ask this question for her at. Doctor Ashley's, and bring the answer'" The village was about a mile off, and the Doctor's house was the last in it. We wentalong gayly enough till we came to his gate. There was a short drive np to the house between tall evergreens. Blantyre alighted al, the gate, r,nd was going to, open it for Lady Anne, hut. she said, "i will wait for yore here, and you can hang Au - stet's rein on the gate." Re looke 1 at her doubtfully. "I will not be five minutes," he saki. "Oh, do not hurry yourself; Lizzie and I shall not run away from you." He hong my rein on one of the iron spikes, and was soon hidden amongst the trees. Lizzie was standing quietly by the side of the road a few paces off, Pltchcr'e �ii lid riar. ...)•..e • with her back to inc." My •y(4ung itis. tress was 010.9. easily with a looso 1 Y' . rein, bunlrriiug a idle song, I listen- The stye i ru of life glides en, my dear', ret chedy the iIiouse tQaend het rd they ! By days of y years go by, seem ever near, i oc tit louse, There , mea- d° bur love is just the Same, you know, 17ntinyecl by 0110 Jegret, ....._._...._- As in, the vauislied long ago. For we are sweethearts yet! ‘k a ksat e r h re was a neaa dew a the opposite side of the road, the gate of Which stood open; just then, some cart horses and several , young colts came trotting out in a very disorderly Manner, whilst a boy behind was clacking a great whip. The colts were wild and frolicsome, and one of them bolted across the road, and blundered up against Lizzie's hind legs; and whether it was the stupid colt, or the loud cracking of the whip, or both together, I cannot say, but she gave a violent kick, and dash- ed off into a headlong gallop. It was so sudden that Lady Anne was neatly unseated, but she soon recovered her- self. I gave a loud, shrill neigh for help; again and again I neighed paw- ing the ground impatiently, and toss- ing my head to. get the rein loose. I had not long to wait. Blantyre carne running to the gate; he looked anxioUs- ly about, and just Caught sight of the flying figure, now far away on the road. In an instant he sprang to his saddle. I needed no whip, no spur, for I was as eager as my rider; he saw it, and giving me a free rein, and lean- ing a little forward, we dashed after them. For about a mile and a half the road ran straight, and then bent to the right, after which it divided into two roads. Long before we came to the bend, she was out of sight. Which way had she turned? A woman was standing at her garden gate. shading her eyes: with her hind, and looking eagerly up the road. Scarcely draw- ing� the rein, Blantyre shouted, "Which way?" "To the right.," cried the woman, pointing with her hand, and away we went up the right-hand road; then for a moment we caught sight of her; another bend and she was hidden again. Several times we caught glimpses, and then lost them. We scarcely seemed to gain ground upon them at all. An old road -mender was standing near a heap of stones, hie shovel dropped and his hands raised. As we came near he made a sign to speak: Blantyre drew the rein a little. ','To the common, to the common, sir; she has turned off there." I knew this common very well; it was for the most part very uneven ground, covered with heather and dark green furze hushes, with here and there a scrubby old thorn -tree; there were also open spaces of fine short grass, with ant -hills and mole -turns everywhere; the worst place I ever knew for a head -long gallop, TO BE CONTINUED, Tho most stubborn Skin and Scalp Dis' eases, the.worst forms of Scrofula, all blood' taints and poisons of every name and nature, are utterlyrotted out by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. For every disease caused by a torpid liver or: impure blood, it is the only remedy so certain and effective that it can be guaranteed. If it ever fails to benefit or .cure, you have your money back. Eczema, Tetter, Salt -rheum, Eryss;)rielae, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged Glands, Tu- mors, and Swellings, and evert llpdredail-. Cents atre completely and permanestty cured by it. A terrible eyclone swept over Okla- homa on Tuesday evening . AtNarman alone 32 persons were killed and 25 in- jured. DS inards Linament is need by physicians A syndicate of Londoners lately secured 50 acres of land near Bothwell, and opera- tions have resulted in the striking of a 50 barrel "gusher." "SATISFACTORY RESULTS." So says Dr. Onrlett, an old and honored practitioner, in Belleville, Ontario, who writes: "For Wasting Diseases and Sorot- 1 nla I have need Boott's Emulsion with the most satisfactory results." One of the largest forests in the world is situated between Ural and the Okhotsk Sea. A well was recently dug in this region, when it was found that at a depth of 340 feet the ground was still frozen. Thirty-two persons were killed and 25 injured in a cyclone whioh destroyed the village of Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday evening. YEWS cherry pectoral Has no equal for the pr_oinpt relief and-speedyciureofCOI dg, Coughs, Croup, Hoarseness', Loss of Voice, Preacher's Sore Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis, LaGrippe, and other derangements of the throat and lungs. The best- known cough -cure in the world, it is recommended by eminent physicians, and is the favorite preparation with singers, actors, preachers a.nd teachers. It soothes the inflamed membrane, loosens the phlegm, 'stops coughing, and induces repose. • Y'''S Cherry Pectoral taken for consumption, in its early stages, checks further progress of the disease, and even its the later stages, it, ci:se., the distressing cough r.rid promotes refreshing sleep. It is agreeable to the taste, needs hut small doxy, and d,'c, not inti. rft_r•e_: t.^ith digestion or ally of the regular organic f;nc!ir,;,.• AN an emergency medicine, every honsehole; should he provided .' i! a Ayer's Cherry Pector:ti. "Having used Ayers Cherry Pert - Lori.' in my fa ri;y can confidently r.:c•on:mcr.d it lot the complain t.4 it is claimed to cure, Its sale in increasing; year ly with mc, and my customers think this propx- ration has no equal as a cough cure."— S. W. Parent, Sluetnsbury, N.13. Olierry PCccit ori l Prepared by 1)r. J `C. AyerCo., l.•.,%.01, Masi, Sold by all Druggists. Price $1 q six bottleotj $s, prompt tib..(tc* sur.(' ‘40- nn ltho' its resets diel • 'Tie sweet to rest my band in yours, • And. speak of bygone days, Of constant love that still endures, And perfect trust display& Old scenes now greet my sight again, Those scenes I ne'er forgot, They did not hear our vows in vain, Far we aro sweethearts yet. 'Tie true the silver streaks the gold, For time will have its way. But love's first words, so coyly told, Are with ne both to -day! The fleeting years may pass along, Till life's fele sun shall set, Butljoys shall still our path waysthrong, Fur we are sweethearts yet! NEWS NOTES. Several stores in Port Perry were de- stroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Mnard's Liniment lamberman's friend The Merriton knitting mill was burn- ed down Wednesday. Fifty hands are thrown out of employment. Minard's Liniment is the Beet Daniel McVicar accidentally fell on a saw and had his right leg sawn off at the knee, Wednesday, at Belleville. It is only of late years that rheumatism has been treated as a blood disease. But that this is correct theory is proved by the extraordinary success attending the nee of Ayer'; Sarsaparilla, in this painful and very prevalent malady. It seldom fails of radical cure. The Conservatives of Brandon, Man., have again chosen Mr W. A. Macdonald as their candidate for the Local Legislature. At Montreal Wednesday night, Club L'Etellier unanimously anopted a reso- lution in favor of taxing all religious institutions. At Woodstock Assizes the jury in the case of McCay against Rev. \Vm. Kettle - well for slander failed to agree, and were discharged. BY EPESCIA.L APPOINTMEINT, SOAP MASERS If you wish ®ate Linen to -be White as Snow, Sunlight Soap will do it. TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN • • • • • • • Why, Because SUNLIGHT SOAP 1s perfectly pure, and contains no Injil l- oud Chemicals to injure either your clothes or your. hands. Greatest care is exercised in ite manufacture, and i t s quality is so appreciated by the public that it has the Largest Sale of any Soap in the World. How fi^ yon ave never tried SUNLIGHT SOAP, ask those who nee 11 what they think of it, then try it for yourself. The re- sult will please you. and your clothes will be washed in far less time, with Less Labour Greater Comfort, anei will be whiter than they have ever been before, when yon used ordinary son y Cao`ti—Feet-this If Is That not the beet way to de- cide the matter? First by enquiring what the experience is of those who already use 1e. Secondly, by a fair trial yourself. Yon are not committed in any way to use the soap ; all we ask is : Don't Delay, try it the next washing day. ,I' • • • • • • • A girl residing in a Lake Michigan town has recovered $5(J0 damages from a steam -boat coinpany for reaming a boat after her without asking her per- mission. An exchange says she took offense at a marine item stating that "Kite Marshall, having been thor- 'oughly scrubbed, painted, refitted with canopied stern and new boilers, will hereafter serve as _mail carrier and -peke- her pretty• noise into the lake business for all she's worth." C. C. ItICHARDS & Co. 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"Ota physicians in the chtldreri'e dip meat have spoken hlgbly ofr .their expel encs in their outside practJ » wide Canton and although we only halo- aetong o pmrodediuclctsarypplies we arowhbfars�elwre. tooknn, gcuowennftesast`i. "s;r" us maeri vortsuopUfnGestnri znit."nsaa ° £ W Disr+ at . Dosto ALLEN C. Banca, Pres.. The Centaur Compssny, '7'Z Murray Street, New York city.,' liallaaleaateataiaaar W 141_4 ]Bli_T Y PA -]EC Have yon seen the BAMBOO TABLES we are offering at 40 cerif'e 2 TTrpy± are just the tiling r'ing on which to set a flower pot in your parlor. We have andth1,er ll 60 cents that is great value. '. e • The Lat0,,st Thing Jn CHM is the AUSTRIAN ST/LE. We have a full line of th' a in baa, ootnprising Dinners, Rockers and Arm Chairs. The prices of these Lire remarkably low; Our $13 BEDROOM SUIT has been a greateller with as,.. The_.rlalo i� • _-olJhis_snit-is. increasing -every -month: --wave neve heel such a well assorted; °h tock as we have for the spring trade; and what is better still theprice; were ngvet`"' whether you buy or not. lr J. W: CHIDLEY, Funeral Director and Embalmer—Night Galls answered at,, Below. Remember we consider it a pleasure to show yon throug our warerooxni residence, Ring St., opposite the foundry. JOSEPH CHIDLEY, FINE FURNITURE FANCIER, CLINTON HOUSE CLEANING TIME This is the season for cleaning and fixing up. We offer yon the ma such as SOAP (at old prices) Whitewash Brushes Wh Sapollo,and Eto,, and for those who would like a nice dedr We have just opened a line of the cheapest ever offered in quote prices floor $2.5t) to $10 for Printed Sets; they are e value. All kinds of Barden Seeds on hand, also Carrot, Turnip Seed at lowest quotations. is (-R0. s v i j how,- CIiiito S[ES & VAL6 PAPER. We have since last announcement opened up a fine stock of Boots, Shoes and Wall Paper handsome and very cheap. We have also a good supply of Clover, Timothy, Orchard Grass and Garden Seeds of best quality at lowest possible prices. Our Spring Hats, Ties and Top Shirts take the cake. Our Pantings and Suitirigs are worthy of your inspection. Produce taken in exchange. ADAMS' EMPORIUM, R. ADAMS. LONDESBORO How About Your) Oil ? Send along your ordore to the 'Old Reliable ilonse' where you have dealt before and whore your Father used to deal—that is ALL C TOR Sole manufacturers of the only genuine Lardine Mac :.nraine is ilio �rlir al AND OTIIEE Mt) .Oi eda1 of tire, Dotui lots, tint Ont. C,vlindor(»,/ t +' 4 . `1 tjlrf Aral l ith" Nette' s ieft10io4 t , stflrig nth �. 0 aeet