Ross Gazette 9th April 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 9th April 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 09/04/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 9th April 1914 |
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7 THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , APRIL 9 , 1014 . ALBION CYCLES Not a " cheap " Cycle , but one you can rely upon . [ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . ] AT DEAD OF BY CHARLES PROOTER Author of " The Dice of God , " " What Shall Profit & Man ? " ! CHAPTER XXIII . " I am innocent ! " stance dropped her hands from her face . Take your time . Keep calm . " 11 It were Easy Payments " Consent ? " queried Ruth , her violet eyes glowing , her lovely face taking on a still deeper shade of rose ; and David realised that he had never asked her in words to be his wife . if that will ever be known now , but my inno- NIGHT aw another figure coming along the cence is proved . " corridor towards me , ' proceeded Lady Con- " Oh , David , David , I am so glad ! " ejacu- stance , wiping her eyes with a tiny , lace - lated Ruth , tremulously . " You can give that Vanderpuige chap his edged square of cambric , and recovering her self - control once more , and at the same dismissal , Ruth , " said David , after a pause moment Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh appeared at a lover's pause - as Ruth broke away , flushed " I am the door of Lord Patmore's bedroom . and breathless , from his embrace . seemed to me that he had heard the noise of ooming to see your father , and I think I can the door opening , too , and I know that his make him consent . " face was ghastly and terrible , twitching and working horribly , and that his hands , shaking as if he had ague . I saw , too , that he still had the knife in his hand . He stood just at the door , peering along the passage , and when he saw that other figure approaching he seemed to stiffen up , and he drew back a pace . I know I wanted to cry out - to screan but my voice had failed me I seemed to be dumb . The other figure came along slowly until he reached the door of Patmore's room , then he stopped , and by the light from the room I recognised you , David . " " Me ? I did walk in my sleep , then ? I it , " ejaculated David , unsteadily . knew " What did I do ? " . David said the words in a dazed manner , and stared in bewilder ment and perplexity at Constance , but the words had fired a spark of hope within him . " My dear Constance , what on earth are you driving at ? " " Don't look at me like that , David , " said " I know Constance , in a choking voice . have played you false before , but I am not deceiving you now . Don't doubt me . I am telling the truth . I swear it ! I am not hysterical . " She sank into a chair , and David walked quickly towards her , fearing that she was about to faint , so white and ill did she look at But ere he had reached her , that moment . Constance recovered and sat upright , grip- ping the arms of the chair and moistening her dry lips with her tongue . I am all right , David , don't alarm your self , and I know quite well what I have said , " she said , in a forced voice . " Please sit down , and I will tell you everything - make full confession . Don't be hard on me , David ; remember that I am only a woman , and that I was tempted . " " I fear I must be very dense , " said David , quietly , dropping into a chair and beginning to despair of ever eliciting anything definite . " I don't understand what you are talking about . You said a few moments ago that I was innocent , that I did not kill Brinsley Patmore- " Yes , and I mean what I said , David , " interposed Constance ; " you did not kill him . You have been deceived - victimised - and are innocent . I have known all along , but kept silence because - because I wanted to earn your gratitude - no , I will not spare my to believe that self - because I wanted you you were in my power ; thought I could force But you - and you to - to do what I wished . Fate - have been too strong for me . You have somehow made me realise how cowardly , mean , and treacherous I have been , and even now the truth will not make me happy . I know I have you will never forgive me , David . kept back the truth - allowed you to go on you are murderer - and believing that now a Her voice failed her suddenly , and she sat gazing with wet , appealing eyes at David's face , which had paled with excitement and mixture of emotions as he listened . His brain . was in a turmoil , and he could scarcely find words to express himself . For B moment there was silence . " Constance ! " " You really mean this - you really mean that I did not kill Patmore ? he burst out , suddenly . Constance nodded , then lay back in her chair . A strange calmness had suddenly suc- geeded the emotion under which she had been labouring . " Yes , I mean it , David , " she eaid , in a low , tired voice . " Have I not made myself clear ? You had no hard in the murder of Brinsley Patmore . " Then who killed him ? " . David's voice was sharp with anxiety as he gasped out the question . " Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh . " " Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh ! " echoed David , and rose to his feet , staring , unable to grasp the awful significance of the disclosure . Again there was silence . for the space of perhaps ten seconds , and David dropped back into his chair , once more feeling suddenly helpless . Yes , it sounds incredible , David , " con- tinued Lady Constance in the same quiet , emotionless voice , " but it is the truth . I saw everything , and have known all along that Sir Nicholas was the murderer . Once I came near to telling you - when I said that I knew something about Ruth . I meant that her father was a murderer , who had thrown the guilt of his crime on you . I cannot imagine why he did it , or what first induced me to keep silence . I think it must have been through Ruth suddenly confronting me in the corridor . " " You stopped at the door , half turned , then stood still , and the light fell full on your face . I saw that your eyes were open , but only the whites seemed to be showing , and I realised immediately by some sort of instinct that you were walking in your sleep . I tried to scream again , for you were facing Sir Nicholas , and he had raised the knife as if to stab you , and I saw that the blade was red with blood . I wanted to shriek , but no sound would come from my throat ; but the strength came back to my limbs when I saw Sir Nicholas drop his arm and saw you turn round and walk back towards your room again . " " I did not even enter Patmore's room ! " " No , you turned at the door . Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh stood still until you had taken half a dozen steps or so , then he closed the door of Patmore's room and followed you . I crept after him , for I thought he meant to murder you too . I don't know what I intended to do to prevent it don't know what I thought I could do - but I followed , quivering and trembling . Sir Nicholas stopped suddenly , and so did I , for another door opened quickly , showing a broad beam of light on you and the corridor , and Ruth's head ap- peared . She gasped , stared at you , then shut the door again quickly . You did not stop , but on steadily to your own room . went Nicholas moved after you as soon as Ruth had shut her door , and I followed . You went into your room , leaving the door open , and Sir Nicholas paused in the doorway , threw across Sir But the omission was soon rectified , and when he tore himself away , ten minutes later , he was the affanced husband of Ruth Van brugh the daughter of a murderer , and the sweetest and most beautiful woman who ever gave herself to a man . He was in a strange state of mind as he drove to his uncle's house , jubilant yet depressed , confident and sure of himself , yet uncertain how to act ; and when he had told his story to Sir Eliot he was still more undecided as to what course to pursue . Terrible ! Almost unbeliev " Horrible ! - able ! " growled Sir Eliot , when he had exhausted his stock of expletives , gone through the whole alphabet of vituperation , and raved about having Sir Nicholas Van " You can't let brugh arrested and exposed . the abominable scoundrel go scot - free after all he has done just because of his wife and The fellow deserves " daughter . " I know what he deserves , " interrupted David ; " but , as I have said , I want to marry his daughter , and I insist upon the knowledge of Vanbrugh's crime being kept from her . " " You can't marry the girl ! " exploded Sir Eliot . " Think - why , hang it all ! her father " Do you want to spoil my life and her " You happiness ? " David interrupted again . would have offered no objection to my marry . in Ruth when you believed me guilty , but now you want to visit the sins of the fathers " " That was different ; you were walking in your sleep , not responsible for your actions , but he committed " foul , cold - blooded murder . And you want to let him off un- punished ! " " That will depend on how he takes it , " said David , quietly . " He may choose to go away , clear out of England - in fact , I shall force him to do so . And don't think that he will not be punished , uncle ; imagine his state of mind ! " " I can't think why he did it , " growled Sir Eliot , after & thoughtful pause . " I hope the knife after you , drew the door to , then Constance Darenth isn't hoaxing you after hurried on . course she isn't . I stood still then , listening , and all - but of Only there I heard him close and lock the door of his seems such a remarkable absence of motive . room . I tried to think what I should do ; I He had managed to force the girl into a was half - fainting , and Ruth opened her bed- marriage with Patmore , and on the face of it room door again and saw me . " The rest you would seem to have had everything to lose and nothing to gain by Patmore's death . I can't make it out . " know . " She raised her head and looked at David , who was bending forward , his hands clasped so tightly that his knuckles showed up white and prominent , staring with unseeing eyes at the carpet , and feeling relieved , but at the same time amazed and shocked . " Now you know the truth , David , " said Constance , her voice breaking . She rose and stood before David , who looked up , then rose " I know it is too much hurriedly to his feet . to expect you to forgive me , " continued Lady Constance , and I can't hope to atone . " " Atone ? " David repeated the word . all " Surely you have stoned by telling me this ? Perhaps I understand , Constance , what you have gone through , what prompted you to -to do what you have done . If I have any . thing to forgive - well , shake hands , Constance . " Constance put out her hand , but the quiet , serious words broke down the self - control she was trying so hard to preserve , and she burst into tears : David stood helpless and miser- able until the storm of weeping had spent it- self and Constance had regained " to some ex- tent her self - possession , then he spoke again . " I must think what is to be done , " he said , " but meantime I want you to promise me that you will keep this secret for the present will not mention to Ruth or anyone who the guilty party really is . " " I will keep silence for ever if you wish , but but surely you will - what are you going to do , David ? " stammered Constance , dis- connectedly . " Please go on , Constance , " said David , as she paused again . " Tell me everything . " " I could not sleep that night , " continued Constance , and was lying awake , when I heard someone moving stealthily along the corridor . I thought it must be a burglar - 1 see Vanbrugh at once . " " I am going to see Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh at once , " responded David , decisively . had been lying imagining all sorts of things in the darkness and I sprang up , slipped on a dressing - gown , and crept out of my room I will try and come back later and let you know what action I have taken . Yes , I will go and CHAPTER XXIV . " My " Do you mean that ? " he asked , producing a half - sovereign and holding it out . business is important , and if you will take a message to your master- with the intention of ringing the alarm - bell " Sir Nicholas is not at home , sir , " said the that is at the top of the staircase . I was footman , in reply to David's question , and frightened , and acted on impulse more than something in the man's expression and voice anything else . The passage was in darkness , made David guess that he had been ordered but I saw a shape - the figure of a man - going to say " not at home " to him . along slowly , and I crept after him . He stopped at the door of Lord Patmore's room , tried the door - it was unlocked - and opened it . There was a light in the room , and as the man pushed the door open slowly and stood listening I recognised him as Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh , and I saw that he had a knife in his hand . He stood on the threshold of the room for quite a long time , graning his neck and listening , then he slipped cautiously into the room . I crept along to look into the room to see what he was doing - my feet were bare . and I made no sound - and just as I reached the door I heard a most horrible squeal . Oh ! it was frightful something like the noise a " Sir Nicholas is not at home , sir , I assure you , " interrupted the footman , after taking the coin . " None of the family are at home , except Miss Ruth , and I must not " " I'll give you another half - sovereign if you take in my name to Miss Vanbrugh and ask her to spare me a few minutes . The man hesitated for a few moments , and he almost smiled . " If you will wait a few minutes , sir , " he said , and walked off quickly , leaving David on the doormat . rabbit makes when it is caught in a trap - and He returned almost immediately , and again his face relaxed . " Miss Vanbrugh will see you , sir , " he said , in a confidential tone . I shall never forget it as long as I live . Terror seized me suddenly , and I rushed past the door towards the staircase , with the in- But I don't know what Sir Nicholas will- tention of giving the alarm ; but just as I thank you , sir . Will you step this way ? " reached the end of the corridor I heard the Ruth was standing in the middle of the sound of a door being unlocked and opened , room , looking unmistakably , alarmed , and I faced round , unable to go further . The David waited only until the servant had sound of that horrible , gasping squeal seemed closed the door before striding forward and to have taken all the strength out of my folding her in his arms . and limbs , and I could not move for a time , but " David " gasped Ruth , breathlessly . my hearing seemed to be unusually acute , " Why have you come ! " and my eyes had become accustomed to the darkness . Oh ! David , it was ghastly . " Baid " Nor I , " said David . I have been trying to think of a motive , but I am baffled . Well , uncle , what is to be done ! Shall we send a message to him , or go and see him to - night ? " " Humph ! As a matter of fact , David , I have made other plans for to - night , " Sir Eliot . " That scoundrel Grinwald came here this afternoon and threatened to de- nounce you and to dispose of my letters un- less I paid him a thousand pounds by to - night . I pretended to agree , and told him to have the letters with him , and I would come to the I am house in Vauxhall at seven o'clock . going , too , and I mean to get my letters , by Jove ! " " You have a plan ? " " Yes , and I want your help . The beggar offered to come here , but I told him that if he dared ever to set his foot in my house again I'd break his neck . Have you still got the key of Haggard's house ? " Yes , I have it in my pocket now . I can guess your plan ; but what if Haggard should be at home ? " " Then I will deal with Grinwald alone , and trust to you to prevent the other rogue from interfering . I shall take a revolver with me and may be forced to use it , for I am determined to get my letters , even if I have to disable the scoundrel and take the letters . out of his pocket . " Sir Eliot looked very grim and determined , and his blue eyes glinted as he spoke . " I'll give you a re- volver , and if Haggard shouldn't happen to be at home you can take a hand . " " I think I understand , " said David , thrill- ing at the prospect . " You go in by one door , and I by the other . If Haggard is not in the small room - and I hardly think he will be I will enter by the secret door , and between us we will force Grinwald to give up the letters . " " And make the vile scoundrel regret that he was ever born , " added Sir Eliot , grimly . " Yes , that's the idea , David . " " Good ! " exclaimed David . " I'll be glad to take a hand . I have had an idea respecting Haggard and Grinwald haunting me for days , and to - night I can find out whether I am right We can deal with Sir Nicholas or wrong . later ; meanwhile we should be able to settle accounts with Grinwald . Yes , the plan seems all right - no , bother it ! what if Grinwald re- ceives you in some other room and not in the one that the secret door opens into ? " " H'm ! I hadn't thought of that , " growled Sir Eliot . " Well , if Haggard is absent , you can come and find me , perhaps , otherwise I must deal with the fellow single - handed . I fancy I can manage him . " " Still , it is likely that he will receive you in the room we know , " said David , " and in any case you may rely upon me to help if I I can . You will have to be careful , uncle ; you will be dealing with a dangerous man . " Sir Eliot nodded , and without a word pro- duced from a drawer two business - like re- volvers , which he carefully examined and loaded . " There ! " he said , at last , handing one of the weapons to David . " This is London , but a revolver comes in useful all the same . If I am forced to it , I will shoot the fellow 80 as to disable him , but I fancy I shall be able to soare him into doing what I want without go- whereabouts once I get into the place . You should be able to hear my voice if I talk loudly - eh ? " " To tell you that I have discovered that Iing to such lengths . I'll let you know my did not kill Patmore , " responded David , She covered her face with her hands and quickly , and kissed her on the lips . " I am shuddered violently ; and David , his eyes innocent , Ruth , innocent ! " glittering strangely , his breath coming and He held her olose as he told his story- going fast , waited in silence until she had re- how Lady Constance had eeen him walking in covered from the horror that had seized her his sleep , seen the murderer - but he gave no as the memory of the scene came back vividly . hint as to the identity of the assassin . Don't let the remembrance of it distress " Who was the man ? " asked Rath , trem- you , Constance , " said David at last , forcing bling with excitement . himself to speak calmly and gently . as Con- " I cannot say . " replied David . FOREIGN MATCHES More than half the matches used in Eng- land are made abroad . " I doubt ENGLAND'S GLORY - MATCHES ENGLAND are made in England . Every box you buy means MORE WORK FOR BRITISH WORKERS . MORELAND , GLOUCESTER . " Yes , " responded David , with a mile pocketing the revolver . " I don't think i shall have any difficulty in recognising it even at a distance . " FROM 4 10.0 CASH FRANK HILL CO . , and from 2/6 weekly . Send postcard for Lists and further particulars . Grinwald with his revolver , and instantly he pushed back the spring that released the door DRESSMAKING AT HOME irts . A little envelope vest of striped silk , se- Grinwald and rushed into the other room . was standing quite close to the cupboard door , and Sir Eliot was in the middle of the room , and was levelling his revolver at the black- mailer . " Hold up your hands ! " commanded Sir Eliot again , then uttered an exclamation of satisfaction as David suddenly appeared , and , taking Grinwald in the rear and by surprise , pinned his arms to his sides and held him fast . " Got you ! " ejaculated David , grimly , gripping Grinwald's wrists and pulling his arms round to his back . " No , it's no use struggling , unless you want to dislocate your " Well , it's after five now . We'll have a anack of something before we start , for this business is going to do us out of our dinner , " said Sir Eliot , ringing the bell for a servant . " I'll order something . " Seven o'clock found them in Vauxhall , close to the , house that was to be the scene of their exploit . " I will go in first , " said David , as , they paused , so that if Haggard is not in the smaller house I can be at the secret door by the time you enter the other place . I hope everything will come off all right . Be wary , uncle . " " I'll take care of myself , my lad , " re- sponded Sir Eliot , shortly . Off you go ! " David's heart beat faster as he opened the door of Haggard's house and stepped into the tiny passage . He paused , listening intently , then , reassured by the silence , quietly closed the door , and went forward on tiptoe to the room The door opened at his touch , and en- tering , revolver in hand , he found that , as he had boped , and to some extent anticipated , the place was untenanted . With a sigh of re- lief he crossed quickly and silently to the cup- board , and stood with his head on one side listening . His lips tightened , and his teeth clenched , as he heard someone moving about in the other room , and even as he groped for the spring he heard his uncle's voice booming dut , and the words penetrated the thin partition . " Well , you scoundrel , here I am ! I have come for my letters , as promised . Hold up your hands David guessed that Sir Eliot had novered shoulders . " Grinwald writhed and twisted , cursing in impotent rage , and trying to kick David's shins , but he was forced to desist when his arms were pulled higher , and he found that if he moved his feet he would be pitched for ward on his head . ex " Bravo , David ! " cried Sir Eliot , We've got citedly . That's a good hold . him , by Jove ! " He came forward and pushed the revolver into Grinwald's face . Now , you villain , where are my letters ? " he de- manded : For answer Grinwald spat at him and gasped out a string of oaths , glaring in awful hatred at the grim old man before him . " A model clergyman ! " growled David , giving the scoundrel an angry shake . " Stop your cursing , you cur , or I'll break every bone in your body ! Don't waste time asking him questions , uncle ; turn out his pockets , and take a good look at him . Did you recognise his voice just now when he forgot to disguise it ? " Sir Eliot stood gazing into the face of the maddened villain , and his blue eyes were blazing with wrath . " What do you mean ? " he asked , without from shifting his eyes Grinwald's face . " Who - yes ! " The last word was shouted . out excitedly , and he recoiled a pace , then in a wild outburst of passion he sprang forward and seized the man by the throat , shaking him so violently as almost to wrench him free from David's grip . " Yes , I know you , you You scoundrel , I know you ! " he shouted . abominable villain , you murdering coward ! Know you - yes , and I must have been blind not to recognise your villainous jib before . Know you , Nick Vanbrugh , yes , I know you , you miserable hound !! He released his hold , seized the neat white . beard and tore it off , then grasred the flowing white wig and dashed it on the floor , reveal- ing the thin , clean - shaven face and partially bald head of Sir Nicholas Vanbrugh Grin- wald the blackmailer was Vanbrugh the murderer , and at last he was recognised , un- masked , beaten , and brought to bay ! ( To be concluded . ) Cadbury's Milk Chocolate " You can taste the Cream . " " WISE AND OTHERWISE . Even the dreamer attracte attention - when he enores . Love laughs at locksmiths , but not at gold- emiths . A man must use his head if he would get there with both feet . It is part of human nature to think wise things and do ridiculous ones . Teacher : " What is meant by ' divers die eases ? Child : " Water on the brain , miss . ' Do not form a poor opinion of yourself . Your acquaintances will in most cases attend to that . " My proposal had a bad effect on Winifred . " " Did it ? " Yes , it sent her into a decline . " If a man gets the last word in an argument with a woman is because she gives it to him . Barber : " And your hair needs trimming ? " Victim : I suppose it , does . You trimmed it yesterday . " She : " I suppose you are a lover of music ? " He : " Oh , yes ; but , you can go on playing just the same I " call yourself a lady's - maid ' Jane ; " Not at Irate Mistress : " Gracious goodness ! Do you present ; ma'am . " " What is the easiest way to drive in a nail without smashing my fingers ? " " Hold the hammer in both hands . " " Caroline is a great woman of fashion . " " Does she neglect her children ? " " Oh , no ! he hires nurses to do it . " chap that was always cold ? " " Who was this , ' ere Nero , Bill ? Wasn't he s Zero ; another chap altogether . " " No ; that was " Jack , when we are married , I must have three servants . " but not all at the same time . " You shall have twenty , dear Elderly Lady ( to daughter ) : " My dear , this is the Forth Bridge , " Daughter : " Indeed And where are the other three ! " I BY SYLVIA A Child's Frock . Once more I am illustrating a pattern " by re- quest " the query to which this is a reply being for a frock suited to a child of five years of age to be made in silk . My correspondent , " H. C .. " further says that the frocks made on yokes to which the fulness is gathered usually look so home - made , and this is what she is anxious to nary straight " saddles , " which I quite agree do avoid . By this I conclude she means the ordi- look rather ordinary ; but as yokes of the Mag- yar type , with slanting , outline , are the most popular shoulder additions of the moment I think if she carries out the ides shown in the accompanying sketch , No. 1,774 , she will not only avoid the " home - made " look she wishes to avoid but have a pretty and up - to - date little frock for the small maiden she is thinking This model shows the long waist - line , which the thing where small children's frocks are concerned , and the Magyar yoke I have men tioned . It is intended to be carried out in silk , with patterned silk or brocade for the cuffs and wide belt , in the latter of which I wish you to notice a tiny pocket is introduced . " What does your father do for a living ? " asked one little girl . " Why , " replied the other , " he takes the collections in church . " What is the difference between an ordinary dog and one with a broken tail ? Every dog has his day , but the latter has his week end . " What sort of a man is he ? " " Well , when you hold out two cigars to him to let him take his choice he pockets one and lighte the other ! " Howard : " A fool and his money are soon parted . " Mrs. Howard ( clapping her hands ) : Oh , John How much are you going to give me f " Margaret , there's been something trembling on my lips for months and months . She : " Yes , so I see . Why don't you shave it off " A Missouri woman , who had buried nine hun banda , has been married again . Missouri may not be the land of the free , but it is the home of He the brave , " " Hello , Mike . Where did you get that black honeymoon , and ' twas me advised him to get eye ! Why , O'Grady's just back from his married , " Smith : " I understand some of your hens have stopped laying ? " Jones : " Two of them have . " Smith : " What's the cause ? " Jones : " Motor - car Teacher of Hygiene : " Why must we always be careful to keep our homes clean and nest ? Little Girl Because company may walk in at any moment . " Shopkeeper : " Well , miss , what can I do for you ? ' Young Girl : " Please , sir , mother says to change a shilling for her an abe'll give you the shilling to - morrow . " Dear little Jackie had just been stung by a nettle . " Mother , " he asked , " if a bee settled on a nettle , would the bee sting the nettle , or would the nettle sting the bee ? " " Does the young man understand music ? " " I think he must , " replied the man who always gives the benefit . " Whenever he plays he sounds exactly like piano - tunes " DELICIOUS COFFEE . RED WHITE & BLUE Breakfast & after Dinnor . is PATTERN No. 1,774 . In the accompanying diagrams I have shown the pattern arranged on 23 yards of 27 - in . wash- ing silk , as . this has been asked for , and is a very frequent width for Jap silk . No. I. shows the front and yoke on the silk opened out to its Tull width , whilst No. II . shows the back . cured by one button , and a roll collar and cuffs of the same , give a smart finish and a touch of colour to the coatee , which is not difficult to make , as the fronts do not require interlining , though lining of silk or polonaise is necessary if the cost is to be for spring wear . About 2 yards of double - width satin will be required and of a yard of striped silk . HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . designs expressly prepared for this column , and Our paper patterns are specially out for us from the cost of each complete pattern is 6 d . post free . Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite- street , London , E.C. Be sure and mention the Address all letters , enclosing stamps for patterns , number of the pattern required when order ing . Patterns will be despatched within three days of the application being received . to FACTS AND FANCIES . ALASKA TOTEM POLES . ' Alert Bay , an old Indian village on Van souver Island , Alaska , possesses the mos somplete collection of totem poles to be found anywhere on the Pacific coast . They repre sent the family heraldics of the Siwash or Coast Indians , and every house has its own totem pole , consisting of figures of birds an animals and other monstrosities rudely carved in wood and quaintly coloured . The top figure represents the crest of the owner of the house , the one beneath it that of his wife , an the remaining ones those of his or his wife ' relatives . As a rule , there are only three four figures carved on a totem , and only th totems of the greatest chiefs have six figur carved on them . This custom seems to ha originated in the transmigratory idea of t souls of men passing into the forms of bir and animals , and is interesting as showi that the Indians had some faint idea of supernatural power . A LESSON FROM THE BEAVER . Science owes many a debt especially or the practical side to the instinct of the lowe animals . One of these obligations may b . cited in the matter of the constructions o dams . Engineers have frequently built dam straight across streams , the object being , in some cases , to save expense by sparing mate rial . But the beaver arches his dam agains the current , and experience has shown that this form of dam is best for resisting floods and the impact of floating ice . Acting upon the knowledge which is instinctive with the beaver , and which , human , calculation ap proves , the great Bear Valley Dam in Cali- fornia and others have been so made that their stability largely depends upon the re- sistance which their arched form presents . THE WORKING OF THE HEART . " To keep your temper is rather a good idea , " said Dr. Strickland Goodall in lecture at the Institute of Hygiene . Every time the heart contracts , he said , its force would raise a weight of 2lb . to the height of one foot , and it does this from seventy to 140 f times every minute . Acute heart strain was difficult to produce & young , well - nourished , and healthy adult , but it was very easy to produce if the heart muscle was anemic or poisoned , or was the seat of degenerative disease . The yoke is better cut lengthways of the material , as it is less likely to stretch than if in placed widthways . As it will have to be joined at the back , I have indicated by a broken line an alternative method of finishing off the back and front . Having carefully measured , the length , placed the pattern , and allowed for a good hem , pro- ceed to cut out the frock , and then make up . If the silk is rather - thin , you may , if you wish , line the yoke with thin nainsook , just to relieve the strain on this portion . Diagram I. Diagram II . Cut Edges Yope Fold Cut Edges Back Be Selvedges Rand Sathor Front Selvedges Cut Edges . Running to catch a train increased the heart's work by 228 foot pounds a minute . Ascending a staircase slowly increased the heart's work by 112 foot pounds ; ascending quickly by 152 foot pounds . A Scotsman who was " really angry " in creased the work of his heart by seventy - two foot pounds . The enormous amount of total extra work done by the heart was shown in the experi- ment of riding a bicycle up - hill , the gradient of which was 1 in 10 , and the length 2,904ft . The ride occupied three and a - half minutes . and the total extra work done by the heart was no less than 1 foot tons . Ross AN ENORMOUS STONE 31 inches in Oircumference , 2 inches Long , Weight 13 Ounces . ( Actual Size . From photograph . ) Stone is a prevalent complaint in many parts of England and in Scotland , particular- ly in districts where the water is hard and contains an element of lime , One of the most remarkable instances comes from Chester - le - Street , Co. Durham , where recently a young girl of 19 passed a huge stone , illustrated here , and referred to in accompanying Chemist's report . About two years ago , Miss Elsie Adamson , of No. 3 , Pine - street , complained to her parents of pains in the back and urinary weakness , a doctor being afterwards con- sulted , and the patient placed under his care . I All that could be devised was done , but the discomfort became worse and worse until after eighteen months the poor girl , then weak and helpless , dropped the treatment aitogether , and it was not until January of this year they had hope of her recovery . Then Mrs. Adamson obtained some of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills , and persuad- Relief was , ed her daughter to try them . felt at once , the patient gained in strength and recovered urinary control . Encouraged by returning hopes , Miss Adamson continued the course , and on February 20th of this year , passed the stone which is illustrated here . Her interviewer was assured that she " felt well directly afterwards , " and is now in better health than ever . " Not only is the case a triumph for Doan's Pills , but it is a victory for medicinal treat- ment as opposed to surgery , a point so often emphasised by the success of Doan's Pills in stone and gravel cases . There is great in- terest in this case in Chester - le - street and neighbourhood . " MISS ELSIE ADAMSON . What the Mother says : - " I am pleased to verify every word con- cerning the wonderful cure of my daughter , Elsie , brought about by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills . " ( Signed ) ANNIE ADAMSON . " What the Father says : - " I take pleasure in thanking - Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for my daughter's re- covery . The stone is the largest ever passed . Many people have asked to see it , and to hear about the Pills . My daughter is like a new girl , and I feel it my duty to give all credit to Doan's Pills . " ( Signed ) EDWIN ADAMSON . " LOCAL CHEMIST'S REPORT . From Mason & Co. , Ltd. , 60 , Front Street , Chester - le - Strect . 14-3-1914 . To Messrs . Foster - McClellan Co. , London . Dear Sirs , -I have much pleasure in con- firming the phenomenal success of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills , bought at this es- tablishment , for Miss Adamson , 3 , Pine Street , Chester - le - Street . A rest of half an hour daily would save in & year 219,000 foot pounds of work on the heart . USES OF THE TAIL IN NATURE . The uses of the tail in Nature are many and varied . It serves 68 a fifth hand in monkeys , as a third wing in birds , and as & propeller in fishes . The young opossum uses It to cling to its mother , and the sloth as a means of attachment when it sleeps . In the snake the tip of the tail is curled tightly round an overhanging branch , and it alone supports the long , sinuous body , as the crea- ture ewings head downwards searching for further support . The tail of the kangaroo is held in the air when the animal makes its I weighed and measured the stone per- Having marked and cut out the frock and ret great leaps , and appears to serve somewhat sonally , so that I might inches in length , cided this point , proceed to make it up . First of all , join up the sides of the frock , that is , the the purpose of balancing - pole . When the found that it measured 2 inches in length , inverted pleat at the lower portion , which gives kangaroo is at rest on its hind lege , the tail 84 inches in circumference , and weighed 1 a little extra width to the frock , and has a ie Hattened against the ground , where it ounces ; truly a remarkable feat , which pretty effect in these long - waisted affairs . Join forms an extra support . As means of de speaks volumes for the power of the Pills . As could only be expected , Miss Adamson , the upper - part , over - sew and press the seams , fence the tail is not to be despised , especi- then turn in the front edges , stitch the hem , ally when encased in hard , bony plates , and since being relieved of such hindrance to her make the buttonholes , and sew on the buttons . wielded by a large , muscular crocodile . Such health , has improved wonderfully , and is now Hem the lower - edge evenly , fold and tack the a blow , delivered with surprising sudden quite another woman . inverted pleate at the sides , stitch firmly at the Fold DIAGRAM FOR PATTERN No. 1,774 . The The stone which these Pills have rid her of is most astounding in size , and hardly credible to anyone but those who have seen it . now en- Should you care to make use of this state- tops to the material , being sure they hang quite ness , will disable a horse or a bullock . evenly , then gather top edges of the fronts and tail is also used as a fan , and as an invalu- ment you are quite at liberty to do so , as it is a case that should be made widely known , back . Turn in those of the yoke , finishing this able switch for driving away flies , as anyone according to taste . Pin the fronts and back may observe by watching cattle on a hot so that other sufferers may share the vastly evenly under the edges of the yoke ; then stitch day . One objection to the long tail is that it improved health that our patron to it as in the sketch ; stitch up the sleeve sometimes affords a convenient handle for a joying . seams , neaten and press , make the cuffs and ee would - be captor . Certain lizards discount cure the sleeves to these ; turn in and neaten this drawback by arranging for the tail to the neck edge with a strip of material , make snap off readily , leaving it in the hands of the belt , and finish off . A Smart Spring Coatee . Short costs of taffetas or satin are likely to be feature of the coming season's modes , and as they are both smart and useful I have had one sketched for the benefit of those readers who want & wrap with these qualifications . For matron , I think the coatee sketched would be PATTERN NO . 1,775 . moal becomingly smart and useful . It is de- aigned on Magyar lines , but is cut from under the arms to within a few inches of the rounded front to form a basque , the side portion being tucked , and fulled into this , detail you will understand by consulting the sketch . The basque in the sketch has an extra under one , the double and triple basque being feature of this season's modes in both costs and Believe me to be , Yours faithfully , ( Signed ) D. YOUNG , Manager . SYMPATHY . the foe . Many birds , again , regard their Price 2/9 a box , six boxes 19/9 ; of all tails as valuable additions to their appear- chemists and stores or from Foster - McClellan ance . The vanity of the peacock when he Co. , 8 , Wells Street , Oxford Street , London , displays his eyed plumes is well known . The W. racket - tailed motmot is said to nibble its tail into the characteristic shape in order to make it more beautiful . Animals express many of their feelings by means of the tail . Words are far less adequate to demonstrat joy than is the wagging of the dog's tail , hearts to sympathy as flowers open to the wherein all the varying degrees of satisfac tion are indicated ; and the feline races set forth many of their most subtle emotions anger , fear , stealth - by the gentle waying of this most valuable appendage . Bre SOME STRANGE TREES . That man has the widest influence who has the deepest sympathy , for men open their sun , Said Emerson : " Tis good to give a stranger a meal , or a night's lodging . " Tis better to be hospitable to his god meaning and thought , and give courage to a companion . SAFETY IN PROGRESSION .. One may wonder how the aeroplanist can Though by no means new discoveries , there defy the law of gravitation , but according to several most extraordinary trees , the an experienced flier , this law has no terrors for curious properties of which are not very those who take command of the air . Just as a widely known . Among these may be men- along the surface of a pond , showing no ten- Bat piece of slate or iron will glide horizontally tioned the thunder - tree , the wind - tree , the dency to sink , so long as its propelling force rain - tree , and the the ink - tree . The first of these is found in Arizona . It is holds out , so , the sirman assures us , an sero- s kind of natural phonograph ; its leaves col - plane stands in no danger of falling so long as lect and concentrate the faintest sounds , and it can be driven forwards . It will not go down give them out in a succession of loud thumps as long as it can go on . There is always and boomings . A most interesting effect can safety in progression . An airman no more be produced by - whistling close to the branches defies the law of gravitation than does the of the thunder - tree . albatross . It will not go down as long as it The wind - tree is also a native of the United can go on . " There is a lesson in that , and States . The leaves of this tree catch and re- one which has its value in morals as well as tain currents of air , later throwing them forth in mechanics . again with great strength , thus converting the tree into a sort of huge natural fan . The rain - tree is a useful feature of the vege- tation of many dry regions in South America . It gathers and condenses the moisture in the air , and exudes this moisture through its trunk and branches . One tree is said to be able to irrigate half an acre of land . The ink - tree comes from India . It extracts from the ground and from the atmosphere cer- tain chemicals so that a twig cut from the tree and sharpened makes a rough - and - ready foun- tain - pen ! GENUINE SPARE TIME EMPLOYMENT In your spare time , you can easily work a practical money - making scheme to great advaniage . You incur no expense whatever ; you need no experience and can Barn at least 10 / - a week . 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