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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-09-15, Page 3«I: VW ERA. The Black 69d16 sWe.11,' I should think so,a replied Taller;. "T don't .suppose you wilt be, lien me when 1. tell you, that when be came into :nay possession he was worth o lees than one thousau 'dollars;" "The spring"after;you•went away,' he went on, having tinashed nay coin lege, course, I went over to the other, Side for 'the London season,' I had Planned to, supplement this with .an. extended .continental tour. It is easy enough to make plans, carryingthem out is another matter. I went to Lon- don, and in London 1 stayed long after the time I had allotted to that cit had , expired. It was there. I met Edith. six weeks we were enggaged. The remainder of the summer Lassed in - Scotland with .the fainilyofm :fiancee They had planned to go to Nice when the cold weather came on, and, of course, I . determined to -go with them. We went as far as Paris to- gether, but, at the last moment, I was detail ed in that city a few days, and `. was obliged to. allow the rest of the party to proceed without me, promis- ing to join them in a.week at the most. I had run short of funds and the re- • rrittance expected. from my, father had not arrived. This I did not consider ' it necessary to explain to Edith and her family. I said vaguelythat busi- ness kept me in Paris. Four days after their departure the letter from my father arrived. He had heard of my engagement, and, to my satiefaction; 'approved of it. Resides the amount expected he sent an additional thou- sand `doll'ars, witji which he instructed me to buy a suitable present for Edith. As the modest diamond ring I had bought for our engagement had been my only gift, I was pleased and grati- fied with myfather's generous present. The following morning I started out in search of something for my dear girl, whom I should be with the very next day: I visited all the leading jewellery stores on the Avenue de. 'Opera, and was confused by the glit- tering array of gems, spread out to allure the American dollar from wealthy travellers, that I could decide on nothing: My thousand dollars, which had seemed so much, now ap- peared ridiculously small, and I had almost despaired of finding anything worthy of my beloved, when my eyes fell upon an extremely beautiful neck- lace, consisting of two rows of pearls caught together at intervals by small diamond clasps. It lay in a velvet case of azure blue, and the moment I saw it I decided it was just what I wanted. "I asked the price. 'Five thousand francs, monsieur,' replied the sales- man. "Exactly the sum I had to spend 1 I was so elated that I forget to try and • beat the man down --a practice I had grown to look, upon as essential in all Parisian transactions—but bought it without a moment's hesitation. »The little blue box was about to be wrapped up when the salesman dis- covered some imperfection in the clasp. He was profuse .in his apologies, and said that it would be repaired and ready for me the following morning. I explained that this would not do, as I was to leave the city by the night express for Nice. After a moment's hesitation the jeweller promised that I should have it at six o'clock without fail. "As I was leaving the store I yoticed a woman standing by my side. I say I noticed a woman; it would be more correct to say that I noticed a beauti- ful white hand,withlon , taper fingers, on one of which was a diamond of un- usual size and brilliancy. In this hand was a small jewelled watch, and as I was leaving the counter I caught a few words spoken in a peculiarly musical voice. I was too full of the thought of Edith's happiness on receiving my gift even to glance at the woman's face, and long before I had reached the side- walk she was forgotten. "At six o'clock I returned and, true to his promise, the man had the neck- lace ready for me. Placing it in the inside pocket of my coat I left the store, and had just time to complete a few remaining arrangements before going to the station. I bought a first- class ticket and tipped the guard, after' giving him to understand in my very best French that I did not want him to . put other passengers into my compart- ment. I tucked my travellingrug around my knees, opened a rench novel, and was congratulating myself that my liberal tip bad produced the desired result, when the door was open-. ed and a woman hurriedly entered the compartment and took the seat next the window on the other side of the car. The door was shut with a slam, the engine gave a shrill whistle and the train started. To say that I was annoyed, would be to put it mildly. The solitude I had hoped to enjoy was now impossible, and I must give up the smoke that I was at that moment contemplating. , I glanced at my un- welcome companion; she was dressed in mourning of the richest material and inerfect taste. As I was noting these details, something at her side that I had at first taken for a fur cape moved. It proved to be a black French poodle, and as he sat and turned his head toward me I saw that around his neck he wore a broad silver collar, from which depended a peculiar heart - shaped padlock. - "Turning to my novel I soon forgot the intruders, nor did I again think of them until perhaps half an hour later, when I was startled by feeling some- thing cold and wet pressed againstmy hand. It was the poodle's nose. He had crawled across the seat and was evidently desirous of making my ac- quaintance. " "Chico, come here,' exclaimed a singularly familiar voice. "The dog paid no attention to his mistress, but wagged his tail con- tentedly as I stroked his curly head. "'You must excuse my dog, sir,' said my companion. 'lie is a great pet and expects everyone to notice him. 1 am afraid he will annoy you.' "I protested that he would not, and iuforined her-that'rwas' fond of dogs, poodles in 'particular' 'Perhaps my answer was due; in part, to the fact that the woman was young and very beautiful. I only had that minute be- come aware of this. the light hating been too dim in the station to let me see her face; her voice, too, affected me singularly --it was low and sweet, and I was' sure that somewhere I had heard it before. I eat for some time, vainly trying to recall the circumstances of ui' .meeting, put the more I pondered' on it the more hopeless seemed 'the 44 Xlt t t ' e,1star atl,ltSokiti up I. tdulitit. "that my' corapbliioti W s WItbont'l �ookii or pa era, SO : taking an iliustrat Ina azino from my Satchel I offered to liar;: She thanked•: me and smile sweetly. A r a time 1 grew tired my novel' and 'resolved to attemppt little conversation with my neighbor I asked her If she was going to Nlc She replied thatshe was. and went 0 to say that her sister, where .she ha .expected would.go with her, had di 'appointed her at the, last moment She,;howeveri could not wait until th followingday, as jfr;father;.who w at Nice for his'heatth, hedtiwired'her t return at Once. , She spoke of her :die like for travelling alone, particular' at night,; and .explained that, as th ,compartment reserved for ladies w fall, she' had been Obliged to ante mine. She was sorry to `intrude, bu the train was about:' to start and th guard had told her all the. other seat were take I hastened to assure her that I wa glad of the lucky chance that had givn me, such a charming companion, She smiled and asked me if 1 was going to be. long in Nice. She chatted on about the place, mentioning the naives of; many well known eople, a ho, she said, were her friends, and whom I should no doubt meet,. ""As the evening wore on she opened a basket containing a , dainty • lunch, `Would I share it with` her ? The cook evidently had a ridiculous idea of her appetite. Why there was enough for six ! This seemed to be the' case; so, as we were by this time very well ac- quainted, I accepted her invitation alid we were soon doing justice to a really excellent lunch. " `What a charming creature she is,' I thought. 'How Edith will like her.' Growing confidential, 1 spoke of my errand to Nice, and of the' dear girl who was awaiting me there. She seemed interested and listened patient- ly to the recital of my fair ones many charms. "Yon will meet her and can see for yourself if all I say of her is not true, I exclaimed. 'She will, be very grate- ful to you for having Made this stupid journey so pleasant for me. " e will drink' her health,' cried my companion gaily, drawing a small silver flask of exquisite ;wpprkinanship from the depths of her basket. 'I al- ways carry a little cognac with me in case of sickness,' she explained. Open- ing the flask and filling a dainty lass with the amber liquid, she handed it to me with a radiant smile. "To Edith's health,' she said. "I drained the glass. It was brandy of the finest quality I had ever tasted. She seemed to read my thoughts. 'You area judge of good liquor. That is Otard of 1870.' ""Taking the glass from my hand,she poured a little of the liquor into it and barely touched it with her lips. "'You must not judge of my good wishes by the amount I take. I wish you all the happiness that life can give, but I cannot drink as you men do; to me it is simply medicine.' ""Soon after this I began to grow sleepy, and as my companion did not seem inclined to talk I made myself as comfortable as circumstances would permit. I turned' my head toward the window, through which the surround- ing country could he seen dimly in the moonlight as we rushed along, put a bundle of rugs under my head, and re- signed myself to a night of discomfort. rhe next thing it was broad daylight. I awoke with a dull pain in my head, and a sense of wearinessahat my sleep had rather increased than diminished. "My companion •was sitting by the window reading the book I had given the night before. On perceiving that I was awake she put, down her book and remarked that I was evidently a sound sleeper, and that she envied me. She had passed a wretched night, and was glad that we would soon be in Nice. I thought of Edith, whom I should now see so soon, and then of the surprise I had in store for her. I hoped the necklace would please her; and then, for the first time; it occurred to me that perhaps it would have been better if I had consulted some woman of taste before buying it. A brilliant idea struck me—my companion was just the one to decide. Ip would ask her opinion. It was not too late to change the necklace for something else if she thought it not suitable. I was sure she would tell me candidly just what she thought. "Unbuttoning my coat, I drew the package from my pocket and laid it on my lap. Removing the wrappings, I opened the little blue case. For a mo- ment I could not believe my eyes—it was empty. "I turned quickly to my companion; she was leaning forward, motionless, breathless; her face pale, and in her eye a look that I shall never forget. One hand was pressed convulsively over her heart. She had removed her gloves worn the night before, and on one finger blazed a diamond; the one I had seen the previous day at the jew- eller's. In an instant I saw it all. I sprang forward and grasped her wrist —roughly, I am afraid. "'Give me back the necklace, you thief,' I cried. 'I know you. You stood by my side yesterday in the jew- eller's shop on the Avenue de l'Opera. I remember that ring and your voice. You heard me say I was going to Nice by this train Tbe liquor you gave me was drugged, and 'you thought to es- cape before your theft was discovered. It was a very clever scheme, but it has failed. Give me the necklace or I shall turn you over to the police. ""I stretched out my hand, thinking that seeing the folly of further •con- cealment and the uselessness of denial, she would return the stolen property. I was wrong. She drew herself up haughtily and looked me full in the face. When she spoke it was in a voice ' that showed no trace of the sweetness which had attracted me. "" 'You have brow ht a serious charge against me,' she said, 'and one of which I am innocent. I am alone and a wo- man'—this with a momentary tremor hi her voice that somehow made me ashamed of the way' Thad spoken to her, 'If, as you say, you have lost a necklace, your only reason for accusing me for having' stolen it is that we have been the oticy oceupants of this com- partment. The instant you opened the box and found it empty, I saw the aw- ful positionp that I was placed in, For= tuuately,'howover,`I esti prove my in- nocence. Perhaps you may hesitate before again attempting to blackmail an unprotected woman. As soon as we arrive at Nice I shall ihsist on go- ing at onre to the police station,where a thorough search, of to baggage and arson shall be made, I�sha�'t en ask n s as 0 e was ' again address mei Q ' Sly .'�i'' Ta 4 U'AdaSt E41�. the leaned. back; in leer seat and,i T. d turned her Yate toward the window. "I •"-""" ae l felt rather than -saw' that'she was - Gf. f t 10 niaetstyiishdriglriga hor-. a .crying, sea ins city has no ears;" re'rnai'ked •" 1" began to feet upi'eomfprtable. 4angene Darter, of Omaha, says; the St, e. What If, after all. I had, been too ready .oule Republic, "I will not disclose t. e` s you to prole that;.yoti'ev'er hada' eeck- lace,' Tliis r einark '�a's acc o m ar i i,etd h soldie that w not pleasant ant ses, wehetircii ice youWilt, a. not to jgmp at conclusions 'and had been the name of the owner, but the horse mistaken f Was it net possible that; Is driven on the boulevard every fine; de for y. for excercise. He can easily' trot! 0:;t2 without a skip, and his disposition makes him one, of the most valuable family horses in St. Loos. My brother raised the'horse, When a colt the ani Mal .had ;his ears frozen, so badly that when healing.process set in they sou hed Off within. pn inch of the; heat . "The colt ,was the most promising' 000:.in my brother. Dan's stables, but the loss of his ears made him unsafe. able, . Dan broke, him three years ago, ,and he showed speed from 'thee first trial, Inless than six months he trot, ted t: 0, but the absence of his ears placeda '110011(10. upon his real value.. Pan .conceived the idea of a pair of ar- tificial eats, and a skilful iveterinary surgeon had them made and fitted them accurately to, the stumps. They morenthan fulfilled expectations, for fas e _ed securely to his head by an clastic band; they defied the closest in- spection, and had, when :attached to the stumps, every motion made by a natural ear." the box alight have been empty when I received it from the jeweller ? '1 had not seen the necklace after it vas left to be,repaired, as the box was wrapped up when I called for it. 1/Iy companion had insisted on an investigation: that might prove her innocence—au investi. gation that a guilty woman would never have proposed. Besides this, she had expressed ii doubt as to the existence of the necklace, and had ac cused me of an attempt to blackmail, The more I thou ht or it the more ore; ung pleasant my position becarne.. "Suddenly my eyes -fell on something brig1.4g lying on the floor of the carriage. I stooped_ and picked it up. 'It proved to be e:Iittle heart-shapedp h padlock I had noticed the night before on the poodle's collar. Like a flash the. thought came to me; here might be, the solution of the problem; at any rate I would put it to the test. No time; must be lost, aswe were just entering. the station', and in a moment more the guard would open the carriage door,, Reaching across the seat with a quick motion, I drew the sleeping,. animalto my side. The woman sprang forward to prevent me, but she was too late; I had already torn the collar from the dog's neck and was holding it to the light that entered dimly through the window from the covered station. "I breatheda sigh of'relief; the inside of the collar contained a hollow groove, and in this groove, securely fastened; lay the missing necklace. I turned triumphantly to my companion. The door was open; she was gone. "That morning, as I entered Edith's parlor, the little poodle trotted con- tentedly by my side, and instead of the collar he wore the necklace. As for the woman, I never saw her again." Tailer rose, lighted another cigar,• and turning to his companion, eon - Untied : "That is why I said when the dog` came into my possession he was worth no less a sum than one thousand dol- lars. ollars. And now," in a tone of newly out the entire centre, of course, remov- acquired importance, " come and see: ing the seeds. Put the watermelon baby 1" - into a chopping tray, and chop it rath- er fine. Add to it one cup of powdered SUMMER WEAKNESS • 20,000,000 STARS can be seen with a powerful telescope. 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To realize the benefit of this great medicine, give it a trial and yon will join the army of enthusiastic admirers of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Premier Greeewa is threatened with inflammation ofthebowels. Minard's Liniment cures garget in cows. Three boys living in Harwich town- ship, a few miles trom Chatham, re- cently daubed the Methodist parson-. age at Huffman's Corners with a coat of loud paint. Thursday one of them was convicted and fined $50. At Delta, Col., a bank was robbed oil Thursday, and the cashier was shot but not killed. As the outlaws dashe$ down street on horseback a hardwar. merchant shot and killed two of then,' Itch, Mange and Scratches of every kind - on human or animals, cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by Watt's & Co. Druggist. , Max Rothstein; -a -millionaire clothing merchant of Chicago, committed sui- cide on Tuesday by hanging himself. Riches do not, always give happiness evidently, Minard's Liniment cures distemper. At the tournament held at Gorrie, on Friday, the Unions defeated Wingham in baseball by 20 to 11. Wingham defeated the Gorrie football club by one goal to none, and the lacrosse game which was to have been played between Harriston and Wingham was declared off. Wingham refused to play Harriston, claiming that they had Orangeville men on their team. A strange confession was written by Thomas F. -McQuillan before hanging himself. His body was found suspen- ded by the neck, , in A. H. Tyson's stable, Elwyn. In his pocket was the confession, which stated that he was about to be married, but that he was unworthy of his promised bride. He also said that he had robbed every per- son .for whom he had ever worked, and that he had never done a decent act, excepting as a preface to a mean one. He was 22 years old. The Chinese pay their doctor only so long. as he keeps them in health. They believe in preventing rather than coring disease. This is tonnd sense, and one of the strong- est recommendations of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, a remedy that not only cures diseases but prevents them. Early Friday morning fire was dis- covered in the stables of the Queen's Hotel, Milbrook. Four horses fell vic- tims to the devouring element. The adjoining carriage shop was damaged to the amdunt of $300. Capt. John Oades, the oldest ship- builder on the lakes, died at Detroit, Friday, after a long illness. The cap- tain was born 79 years ago in England, and came to this country when four years of age. Coughs Persons afflicted with these or any throat or lung troubles should resort to that Most Excellent Remedy, Scott's Eniulsion of Pure Cod' Liver. Oil With Ilypophosphst S of Lh1'le and Soda. No' other' 1�pp. re hratiot1 . effectsu �h'c re s � n Sx i+O.h.`rl'C#ci*40.-'HOWAreO e+ Atttiti6. OM. 1 dra br u, t, owns, +; f al . ' . . sugar, and, if you use wine, a table- spoonful of sherry. Turn this into an ice cream freezer. Pack the freezer, turn the crank for aiiout five minutes, until the watermelon is icy cold and in the condition of soft snow. Serve in glasses. To Preserve The richness, color, and beauty of the hair, the greatest care is necessary, much harm being done by the use of worthless dressings. To be sure of having a first-class article, ask your druggist or perfumer for Ayer's Hair Vigor. It is absolutely superior to any other preparation of the kind. It restores the original color and fullness to hair which has become thin, faded, or gray. •It keeps the scalp cool, moist, and free from dandruff. it heals itching humors, prevents baldness, and imparts , to THE HAIR a silken texture and lasting fragrance. No toilet can be considered complete without this most popular and elegant of all hair -dressings. ".My hair began turning gray and falling out when I was about 25 years of age. I have lately been using Ayer's Hair Vigor, and it is causing a new growth of hair of the natural colon"— R. J. 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STEVENSON, —THE LEADING. — UNDERTAXER EMBALMER. ,•...1•••1•4•••••••••••• A PULL LINO 01' GOODS KEPT hi STOCK ThebestEmbalming rluidused Splendid Hearse, tenldenbo oVyer elzors lrf'tl8X03\+rtY1V2�,, j6fLrr at eastoria , . .,, �+�. uel Pito#ter's Pr� ,t�:R far I1a4pi ted Vhi1ta. It C94tain ,moitlior Opium, Morphinenp + ether'Narcotle aubetance, It is u -hoops ':s for Parcgor1e, Drops, soothing Syrrips, and 'Castgx' It is Pleasant. Its gtfartiniteg isr thirty yews' truly;` lVlrttt;ons of Mothers. Casto is destroys'Worms and slip. feverishness. Castoria prevents 'vomit1i g 434ur- ' cures Diarrhoea Qe!> . and wins Cola. Castoria reliereis. teething troubles. °tires constipation ,and: 8atulen; , Castoria`•assinlilates the food, regu1sdcs the-stomaelt and bowels, giving healthy and nata}ral. eloep ` } Pad* toria is the Children's Panacea—the Mother';: Friend. Castoria. "Castorla 1s an excellent medicine for chit. dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its good effect upon their children." Dn. G. C. OSGOOD, Lowell, Mass. "`Castoria b the best remedy for children of which I ani acquainted. I hopo the day is tot far distant when mothers will consider the real Interest of their children, and use Castoria in- stead of the varlousquack nostrumswhich aro destroying their loved ones, by torctngopium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves." Dm J. H', Krxanar os, Conway, Ar • Castors; "Castoria is co well adeptcdto0f6'e14, I recommend itassuperiortoaalr known to me." >'> 4. A. A}as i M b„ 111 So. Oxford 6t, Oro Sys, 2 " Our physicians in the; children a: da�isit °:' mens have spoken i}ighiy pt ibele expert encu In their outside practi0o with castor*, and although we only Lave ,among dor. medical supplies what is Mown ss; regular products, yet we are free to confess that the raerits of Castoria has won tis,to Mak with favor upon it." UNIT= HosrrrAL. AND Despair Boston Aumr C. Siam, Pres., 1^. 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Call and see those beautiful Works of Art sampler: 6 on show at our store. , 1111' W mak; value in our Russian pie: CHINAWARE—Examine the quality and prices of our Combination pill r Tea Sets, and be convinced that Bargain Day with us is every bgsineet throughout the year. TEAS—Our stock is replete and well s8l btee-vW`e offer e including best grades in Black, Green and Japans: -"Try Crown Blend, the finest in the market, N. ROBSON, - Clingy BEFORE you buy anything ask two questions: Do I really want it ? Can 1 `do without it? These questions may make ,yen rioh,.but will not prevent you from bu.;•14 your SPICES ":,. HUB 4 Where yon can gels thetp WHITE WINE VINEGAR To have good Pickles your spices be of good quality. Ours is the ;.beet try them. (-4-Flat) �W ALLiO W, . REM VING SALE OF BOOTS, SiQES, Et' ROC Before removing to our new promises, we will offer sonic wondorf lines carried by tie, remember that our prices are'alwraye lower Best Biggest, Bargains,ever offered. a Best, � ff our lite will ggerd` i ade� d have about 2000 .pairs of Boots and Shoes too many whieh' will at half then at whatever they will bring. See our wonderful. 1000 pairs Boots at 500, 260 pia, boots at 75, 250. pre. Books -51 600 cans Salmon, :10e;100the Japan Tea, 5 a; 260 lbs 25o Jappan. fancy Biscuits, loo lb; 200 lbs ginger Shays,; 4 lbe 25e e60 lb* 100 doe Orangs, 26o; BOO Om jars" 6o and Et or 25c;1000-Ibe 100' Wall Pockete, 1.00;150 Boxes Natoheor 10o. .Hoots, other Meate at'ri ht rices, ' A few linea •n Dr !� p r Do Goods fair ti These goods Obis only -bo obtained at the *tore for Spot CI O I3