Ross Gazette 29th January 1914 - Page 8
Ross Gazette 29th January 1914 - Page 8
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| Date | 29/01/1914 |
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| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
| Area | Ross Gazette |
| Collection Holder | Herefordshire Libraries |
| Date of Publication | 29th January 1914 |
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[ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . ] these mad thoughts into my head - but , then , there is the knife . How came that blood- AT DEAD OF NIGHT . stained knife in my room ? Oh , I'm losing my BY CHARLES PROCTER . nerve . I didn't do it . I'll go out- He hurriedly finished his toilette and went out into the beautiful grounds to smoke and think . It was a glorious summer morning ; Author of " The Dice of God , " " What Shall it there had been rain in the night , and every . Profit & Man ? " thing was looking fresh and lovely . It seemed almost impossible that in this white house , florded with sunlight and surrounded by rosed , a man had been foully done to death , and was lying grey , stiff , and bloody . seemed impossible to David , as he wandered to and fro in the warm sunlight , along garden paths hedged with standard rose - trees , that OF SYNOPSIS OPENING CHAPTERS : David Emerson , an explorer , who is subject to ccasional fits of somnambulism , loves Ruth Vanbrugh , who has been forced by her father , Lord Patmore . The rivals quarrel in Lady Constance Sir Nicholas , into an engagement with Darenth's country house ,, and next morning Patmore is found murdered in his bed . David discovers a blood - stained knife in his room , and , knowing that he has walked in his sleep , believes that he has killed his rival . CHAPTER III . " Lord Patmore has been killed , sir - mur dered in the night - stabbed to death ! Come and see . Oh ! what shall we do , sir ? " It the night he could have risen from his bed and killed a fellow - creature . " No , no ! I am mad to allow myself even to think of such a thing , " he told himself , after he had smoked half a dozen cigarettes , trying to stifle his doubts and fears . " " Per- haps there is some simple explanation of the presence of that knife in my room , But - oh , if only I knew ! " He turned towards the house and saw that number of his fellow - guests were lounging David recoiled from the open door as the about the porch in groups , and , recognising servant reiterated the dire news in an hysteri - Ruth standing alone at some little distance cal , high - pitched voice . from the others , he went forward with some degree of trepidation after hesitating for a few seconds . Patmore , murdered - stabbed to death in his sleep ! " he breathed , a nameless fear grip ping his heart , his face paling beneath the tan . ** Murdered ! Good Heavens ! That knife - oh , impossible - impossible ! " His throat seemed to have " suddenly dried up , and his hands were trembling slightly Hastily he pulled himself together , gulped water , and , having down a . mouthful of donned his dressing - gown , hurried out into the passage . have been The whole house seemed to roused by the alarm , several people had rushed along the passage , doors were opening and voices inquiring peevishly as to the cause of the disturbance . an " Good - morning , " he said , and was noyed to find that his voice was unsteady and husky . Ruth had been gazing thoughtfully at some roses she had picked and had not noticed his approach . She turned with a start at the sound of his voice , and the blood rushed to her face and as quickly ebbed away , leaving her deadly pale . " Good - morning , " she said , in a low voice , and David saw a look of fear in her violet eyes as she raised them for a moment to his face . He saw , too , that the slender hands that held THE ROSS GAZETTE THURSDAY , JANUARY 29 , 1914 . Ruth's words meant - did not dare to convict himself . One or two men - servants were still wander- ing aimlessly about the grounds , peering occa sionally into bushes , as if they expected to find someone hiding , and presently a man came running excitedly towards the hall door . He was holding something in his hand - hold- ing it gingerly and as he approached David saw that the object was the knife he had thrown out of the window . " A blood - stained knife ! " gasped the ser- vant , excitedly . " Found it among the rose bushes ! It's the knife the murderer used ! " " Show me , " said one of the men in the doorway , throwing away his cigar and taking the knife . " Yea , by Jove ! I believe you are right . " The knife was passed from hand to hand , and examined with morbid curiosity . It came to David , and he looked at it , holding it by the handle , then he turned it over . His com panions thought that it was natural repug nance that made him shudder violently and drop the weapon , and they little guessed that it was only by the exercise of all his power of self - control that he had refrained from crying out . For David had recognised the knife as one of his own ! " I feel sick , he explained , lamely , as he picked up the weapon and handed it to Murray . " I'm ont of form . " . " You look white , Emerson , " responded Murray . " Go and have a brandy and soda , old chap . I should have thought you'd seen plenty of blood on some of your expeditions- but , of course , murder is a different thing . " David went into the house , helped himself to a stiff glass of brandy from the side - board , and was going out again when Lady Darenth appeared . She was still pale , but less ghastly than earlier in the morning , and looked very handsome in her grey morning dress . " I want to speak to you , David , " she said , " Will you come into the library ? " smile and appear at his case , " Certainly , " answered David , trying to but failing miserably . am at your service , Lady At the end of the long the stems of the roses were trembling vio- quickly , in a low voice . corridor a crowd of men and women servants had gathered round the door of a bedroom , from the interior of which came the sound of ' men's voices , breathless horror and amazement , and the pitiful sound of a man sobbing . of with David pushed his way through the group domestics , who were huddled together like sheep in a storm , and entered the room . " What- " The needless question was frozen on his lips , and he stopped short , gazing with horri fied eyes at the figure on the bed . Lord Brins ley Patmore was lying on his back , his arms outstretched , his glassy , dilated eyes staring sightlessly at the ceiling , and his grey face blank and expressionless in death . He had been stabbed twice - once near the throat and again through the heart - and the jacket of his silk pyjamas and the snowy sheets were stained with his life blood . David turned his eyes from the corpse of his murdered rival to the four or five men- fellow - guests - gathered round the bed , ' then to the bowed figure of the dead man's valet who had thrown himself down on a chair and was sobbing wildly . " Murdered in his sleep , Emerson , " said one of the men in an awed , husky voice .. Heaven knows who has done this horrible deed ! We can do nothing . It is useless to stand staring . We must send at once for a doctor and the police . " " What's the good of a doctor , Murray ? " said one of his companions , shakily . poor chap is stone dead . " door . The Murray nodded , and wheeled round on the servants clustered about the open " Clear away from there , you gaping fools ! " he cried , speaking harshly in his agitation . " One of you go at once for a doctor and another for the police . Hurry ! " The ser vants scattered instantly , and Murray turned to Patmore's weeping valet and patted him on the shoulder . Bear up - be a man ! " he ex- claimed . " Here , one of you chaps , take this poor beggar downstairs . Come on , let's clear out of the room and lock the door before any of the ladies turn up . Ah ! Emerson , stop her ! The last words were jerked out sharply . for Lady Darenth had suddenly appeared in the doorway and was about to enter . David was nearest the door and put out his hands , but not before his hostess had cast a terrified glance towards the bed and screamed faintly . Lady Constance , you must not come in ! " ejaculated David , jerkily , gently pushing his hostess back into the corridor . " dreadful has happened . " Something " I have heard , " gasped Lady Darenth . " A servant told me . Brinsley Patmore has - has been - murdered - here in my house ! It is true ? " Her face was white as marble as she asked the question , and her dark eyes were David's set face . She was in deshabille , and on her dark hair was hanging over the shoulders of her peignoir . David nodded . " Yes , I am sorry to say it is true , Constance , " he said . " We have done all we can - sent for a doctor and the police . Be brave ! " For a moment it seemed that Lady Darenth was going to faint . She reeled slightly and pressed one hand to her side , and David put his arm around her quickly . " Be brave ! " he said again . " Don't give way . Let me see you to your room . " I feared something had happened , " gasped Lady Darenth , in & quivering voice . I heard a noise in the night - no , it's all right , I am not going to faint - and got up thinking burglars had broken in , but I saw no one - no one . A presentiment . Oh dear ! Oh dear ! Murdered ! What shall I do ? " lently , and for a time he stood gazing at the flowers and the shaking fingers , and feeling awkward , wretched , and tongue - tied . " You - er -- you have heard the dreadful news ? " he ventured at last . " Yes . " Once again the frightened blue eyes flashed a glance at his face . " I don't knower whether I " - David's speech was blundering and his throat had dried up again " whether I have to con- dole - I mean , if what I was told was true- He stopped , breathing hard and tugging at his moustache . " I did not see you again after Patmore interrupted last night , " he went on again , after gathering himself to- gether , " and had no chance to explain . suppose you do not know what passed- I Mr. Emerson , I know what passed be tween you and Lord Patmore , " said Ruth , quickly , scarcely above a whisper , as David paused once more . " I heard every word . What he said was true - and I have been saved ! But I would sooner have died than this had happened . " I - I don't understand , " said David , as she broke off , panting with suppressed emotion . " I heard what you said to him last night in the grounds - what you threatened to do , " said Ruth , still in very low tones , " and - and I saw you during the night . Good - bye . " She turned her , back on him and stooped down , making a pretence to pick more roses in order to hide her agitated , ghastly white face from any of the company who might be watching . David stared a moment , became aware of the fact that two men of the party were strolling towards him , and concealed his amazement and confusion by lighting another cigarette . Fortunately the gong sounded for breakfast at that moment , and the men faced about , so David had time to recover himself before he went in . Ruth preceded him into the house , and as he entered the hall he came face to face with Sir Nicholas , who was look- ing very grave and white . David nodded , but Ruth's father only glanced at him keenly and strangely , and passed on in silence with- out even acknowledging the salute . The tragedy had cast a gloom upon the house and its guests , and breakfast was a melancholy , miserable meal . Most of the ladies liad already announced their attention of returning to town at the earliest possible moment , and there was much whispering go ing on , but little conversation . Has anything happened while I have been out ? " asked David of Murray , who happened to be next to him . " narrow- an- " The doctor has been in , and says that Patmore has been dead about five hours , and died from wounds inflicted with bladed knife . The local police - sergeant came too , produced a note - book - and turned sick at sight of the corpse . He was able to nounce , however , that a message had been sent and some officers would be along soon to I sent an urgently - worded tele- investigate . gram to Scotland Yard a while ago , asking for a good man to be sent down at once , and , of course , we have sent wires to Patmore's grounds , but I don't suppose they will find relations . The servants are searching the any trace of anyone . It is a mysterious affair , Emerson , and the sooner the detective puts in an appearance the better . " David nodded , and did not raise his eyes from his plate . Constance . " I He followed his hostess into the library and raised his eyebrows when she carefully closed and locked the door , making as little sound as possible . " I don't want anyone to interrupt us , David , " she explained , quietly , and walked across to the hearthrug , whence David followed . " Well , Lady Constance , " he asked , as she stood silent , gazing at him earnestly , " have you found out something ? " " David , what are you going to do ? " asked Lady Darenth , quickly , her voice quivering slightly . She caught David's hands in her own , grip- ping them tightly , and instantly he realised that she knew what was troubling him , even before she said the words that revealed the fact . " I saw you last night at at the door of What are you Brinsley Patmore's room going to do ? " Constance , they have found the knife - and it is mine ! It was in my room and I threw it out of the window . " " You have not anyone ? " Lady Darenth's quivering voice was sharp with anxiety . told " No , but it must come out , " said David , huskily and unsteadily . " I must have killed him , Constance , killed him in my sleep - mur dered him unawares . " " No , no ! David , don't call it murder - you were asleep . I saw that you did not know what you were doing - you were walking in your sleep and I was afraid - afraid to wake you - paralysed with terror . did not know , but this morning when I saw you I guessed " You " I must confess - tell the truth , " groaned David , white - faced and desperate . " If I try to conceal what has happened and someone discovers , no one would believe my story afterwards . I quarrelled with him last night threatened him - someone may have over- heard . " sworn " No one overheard except Ruth Vanbrugh , and she has that she will reveal nothing . She saw you too , but only walking along the corridor , and does not know all . I made her swear to tell nothing . David - oh ! David , you must not tell , you must keep silence . Think of the disgrace - the difficulty of making people believe your story . Only Ruth and I know , and , after all , you are in- nocent - innocent of intent to kill - and you may trust me to disarm suspicion . It will be so easy to keep silent , David , and no one need ever know . " " Easy ! Don't you recognise what this means to me , Constance ? Don't you see that this awful thing has ruined my life ? Even if the truth never comes out , even if I keep silence , I have blood on my hands . Oh , I did not mean to kill him , the thought never crossed my mind while I was awake - but I hated him , and he is dead - killed by my hand . What devil drove me to do such a thing - guided my steps - led me to his room in my sleep- He broke off , gritting his teeth together , and pacing to and fro in agitation . " You were not master of your actions , David , " said Lady Constance , as he came to a standstill again . " You cannot be blamed for It was - was an " You see , " continued Murray , " there are no signs of the house having been burgled , and apparently nothing is missing , not even what you did in your sleep , and you must not from poor Patmore's room . It looks almost call yourself a murderer . as though the murderer had been one of the accident - a freak of fate that you should have people in the house . " Surely not ? " said David , feeling that he gone out in your sleep . You must not allow it to spoil your life , David . Your secret is was expected to make some remark , and hop- safe , and I can help you if any suspicion should be aroused . Think how foolish it Surely not . " would be to sacrifice yourself when you are really innocent . " She appeared to be on the verge of hysteries , ing that his face did not betray his feelings . and clung tightly to David's arm . David looked round a trifle helplessly , then led her Several ladies had appeared in gently away . the corridor , and the other men hurriedly shut the door of the death - chamber and hastened to turn them back and calm their fears . Lady Darenth seemed to regain her self- control by a great effort as David led her along . David , you won't desert me ? " she asked , scarcely above a whisper . " You won't leave me to face this alone ? You will help me to see this awful thing through ? " " Of course , ' replied David , quickly , anxious to calm her terror , " I will do all i can to help you . I know how you must feel , Lady Constance , and sympathise . I will stand by you . " In his heart and brain a veritabla storm of fear and doubt was raging , but outwardly he appeared collected and master of himself . Lady Constance gazed at him intently and half - fearfully for a moment as she paused at the door of her room . " And - and I will stand by you , David , " she whispered , brokenly ; and left him staring . " What did she meant " David asked him- self , as he went to his chamber to dress with the strange words ringing in his ears . " Surely -surely I didn't do this thing ? . . Where did I go , and what did I do in my sleep ? I was bitterly angry with Patmore when I went to bed - the quarrel had upset me , and I was bitter against him - but surely even in my sleep I wouldn't do a cowardly , fiendish thing like that ! I won't think of it . The nightmare and the walk in my sleep have put " Lady Darenth and Miss Vanbrugh both heard a noise in the night , it seems , but they didn't see anyone , " went on Murray , " I sup- pose you heard nothing in the night ? " " No , I heard nothing , " answered David . " I don't know what to make of it , Murray . " " Hanging is too good for the man who did it , " growled Murray , viciously . " I hope he does not escape . " CHAPTER IV . As soon as breakfast was over the guests began to leave , after having expressed in divers ways their sympathy with their hostess . " You see , Constance , " explained one lady , as she took her departure , one cannot pos slowly , recovering from his agitation . " Perhaps you are right , " said David , " But am I really safe ? Remember , the knife is mine . " Darenth , anxiously . " Surely your name is asked know ? " Lady " Does anyone not on it , David ? come sna see me as soon as I get back , won't you , David ? " " Certainly ; you are very kind , " answered David , and , truly , he was grateful . " You have thought of everything , Constance , and I believe you have saved me from doing some- thing rash . I'll go now . " He took her hand once more and pressed it warmly , then unlocked the door quietly , and went out to rejoin , the other men on the ter race . The emotional storm had spent itself , and he felt calm and sure of himself again . " Lady Constance is right , " he told him- self . " I must act the fatalist keep silence , and remember that I was not master of my self . But oh ! if only I could put back the hands of time and blot out last night ! Ruth does not know all , Constance anys . I must try to see her , must explain everything to her , and leave her to judge me . Perhaps at present she believes me to be cold - blooded assassin . Will she be as kind as Lady Con- stance has been when she knows all ? Meanwhile , Lady Constance was standing in the library where David had left her . For a long time motionless , gazing thoughtfully at the door through which David had passed , then suddenly she laughed . she stood " I have won him ! " she murmured , be- neath her breath . " If only I dare go on . Yes , I will go on . He is in my hands now , If only he knew ! " ( To be continued . ) INFLUENZA Are you run down or weak - practically at the mercy of colds and influenza . Fortify your system so that you can repulse these idious foes when they attack you . Take Iron - OrTablets , They supply you with rength and vigour . Give you good appetite and good digestion . Take two or three tablets after every meal . Dainty aluminium box containing 50 tableta 1 , 250 tablets 4 / At all Chemists , or from the IRON - OX REMEDY Co. , Ltd. , 20 , Cockspur Street , London , S.W. At all Chemista IRON - OX TABLETS . FACTS AND 50 Tablets Is . 250 Tablets 48 . FANCIES . CUSTOMB OF THE ARAB An Arab on entering a house removes his shoes , but not his hat . He mounts his horse . upon the right side , while his wife milks the cow on the left side . In writing a letter he puts nearly all his compliments on the outside . His head must be wrapped up warm , even in sum- mer , while his feet may well enough go naked in winter . Every article of merchandise which is liquid he weighs , but he measures wheat , barley , and a few other things . He reads and writes from right to left . He eats scarcely any thing for breakfast , about as much for dinner , but . after the work of the day is done , he sits down to a hot meal swimming in oil , or in boiled butter . His sons eat with him , but the females of his house wait till bis lordship is done . He rides a donkey when travelling , his wife walking behind . Ho laughs at the idea of walking in the street with his wife , or of ever vacating his seat for a woman . He knows no use for chairs , tables , knives , forks , or even Bedsteads , bureaux , and fireplaces may be placed in the same category . spoons . WHERE DIVORCE IS EASY . If a Persian husband was angry with his wife he had merely to say three times the words , " I divorce thee , " and a legal divorce was effected , said Miss Alla Sykes , author of " Through Persia on a Side Saddle , " in a lecture before . the Central Asian Society . As a rule , the ' hus- band took his meals with his male friends , the women being left to finish what remained . boy baby had a cradle lined with silk and satin . The girl baby had one lined with cotton . A Several THE HUMAN HAIR MARKET . Apart from being curious , the trade in human hair is a big industry . Italians easily take the lead in this traffic , the main source of their supply being obtained from the peasant women of Italy , Dalmatia , and Switzerland . times a year these human hair merchants send . their agents around to collect samples , which are usually immense , for hair - growing is culli- vated on a very large scale by these women and yields a good remuneration to the producer . Two crops of hair a year , and looking none the worse for the loss , is not extraordinary among these peasant wemen . Half the hair at the back of the head is shorn off , the remaining half being drawn back over the exposed part , and dressed in such a manner as only to be detected on very close scrutiny and by those experienced in the trade . VALUE OF A FLEAM DIET . The wheat eating Carthaginians were no match for the pork - eating Romans ; the goat- eating Greeks easily overcame Persians ; while the beefeaters of England and the herbivorous the sausage - fed German battalions have proved their bravery and endurance on a hundred stub- bornly contested fields . Yet even this rule has its exceptions , says the Family Doctor , for the British Army contains no better soldiers than those of the Scotch and Irish regiments , to whom meat was a luxury until they found it in their daily ration . So , after all , whatever the physiologists may say , a flesh diet may not be particularly conductive to ferocity of character . FISH AS BRAIN FOOD . Fish has for years enjoyed the reputation of being rich in phosphorus , and hence adapted to the growth of brains . How such a notion origi- nated- we do not know , says the Family Doctor ; perhaps because stale fish shines with a phos phorescent light in the dark . As a food , fish is richer in water than in phosphorus , and to give it to children , expecting thereby to grow them into philosophers , would be on a par with the scholar who boiled his dictionary in milk for supper , hoping thus to acquire the language . The dwellers by the sea - the Esquimaux , the shown any preponderance of brain . fishermen pf Labrador and Cape Cod - have not We are not condemning fish as a food in health or disease . Easily digested , it is often a very suitable food , Believe me , I am deeply but not on account of its phosphorus . " No , but I recognised it , " replied David . " It is an old knife I have had for years , and used when hunting or when out abroad . I had no idea I had it with me . I could have home somewhere in my sworn it was at travelling kit . No , I don't think there is any one who could identify it as mine . But Then you are quite safe , David , " inter- Lady Constance . " Ruth Vanbrugh sibly be expected to stay longer than is neces- does not know all , she only suspects ; but sary in the same house as a murdered man . I am positively scared to death ; but I'm so she will not tell . I will keep your secret , sorry for you , my dear , for this dreadful David , and what has happened will make no tragedy has quite spoilt your party . " difference to me . Sir Nicholas and Lady Vanbrugh and Ruth sorry for you . " had been amongst the first to go , and now " You are very good , Constance , " said ladies were all that remained . David , huskily , " and I am deeply grateful . I MODERN EARTH DISASTERS . David , three other men , and two middle - aged don't know why you do this for me why you reading as anything that happened in ancient The men were gathered round the open should wish to spare me - why you do not door , smoking and discussing the tragedy , turn from me in disgust . " each advancing some theory , but coming to " Are we not - friends ? A woman will do no decision . David felt as if he were still in much for the man she - respects , David , " re- DRESSMAKING AT HOME BY SYLVIA . A Girl's New Blouse . I have been asked to illustrate garments for the schoolgirl , and as a preliminary have . selected one of the new blouses with full sleeves for illustration . ESTABLISHED 1813 . WILLIAM PULLING & CO . , DISTILLERS , And OIDER MAKERS , No. 1,754 is , as you may see , not only most Wine and Spirit Merchants , Bonded Warehousemen comfortable , but one of the newest shapes , the feature of which is the loose , full sleeve , narrow- ing off to the wrist , or , rather , just above this , as the sketch shows the three - quarter length which is so pretty for youthful wearers . It can , however , easily be extended to the wrist . The neck is ornamented with a wide collar , with cuffs to match as a finish to the sleeves . These are of rather coarse cream linen edged with buttonhole - stitch worked in any colour which may best suit the wearer , the stitches so arranged A list of modern disasters makes as appalling times , and the destruction of Messina and other towns on and near the coasts of Sicily and southern Italy in 1908 holds the melancholy re- cord for loss of life with 200,000 victims . Of volcanoes there are scattered over the earth some 200 which have been active in modern times . The greatest modern disaster of the kind was the eruption of Mont Pélee , in the Island of Martinique , in 1902 , when the vol was active throughout the month of May , during which the town of St. Pierre was Thank you , David . " She flushed as she overwhelmed , with the destruction of 40,000 met his eyes , and her hand trembled in his people ; with fresh destructive outbreaks clasp . " And you will remember that what June and July . The famous eruption of Kra a nightmare . He talked with the other men sponded Lady Darenth , in a low voice , and talked eagerly , for he did not want to keep held out her hand . " You will promise not to silent and have time to think over what had do anything or say anything , won't you , passed . He was almost afraid of himself ; David , and try to forget what happened ? " certainly he feared to analyse his feelings , " I shall never be able to forget , but I will and felt as if an icy hand were gripping his keep silent , " said David , pressing her hand , hanrt . He did not want to think iust vet what and looking at her gratefully . " I shall never forget your kindness , Constance - never . " FOREIGN MATCHES More than half the matches used in Eng- land are made abroad . ENGLAND'S GLORY - MATCHES ENGLAND are made in England . Every box you buy means MORE WORK FOR BRITISH WORKERS . MORELAND , GLOUCESTER . cano 10 has happened is nothing to me , and that you katos , in Java , in 1883 , resulted in a loss of are not to - to think that that I shall ever 35.000 lives . think badly of you . " hat that PATTERN No. 1,754 . that , whilst the edge is straight , the inner line curves up to give the festooned effect , spots of the same ornamenting the centre of each curve . I No transfer is necessary for the method I have advised as a finish for the collar and cuff- edges , as all that need be done is to mark the outline of the collar pattern , and then draw the semi - circles inside this , using a halfpenny as model , allowing the curve nearly to touch the edge of the outline . These outlines should be run round with fairly coarse cotton before start- ing the embroidery , which will be improved by slightly padding the part to be worked over . As to the blouse itself , the making of this is so very simple as hardly to necd explanation . The right and left fronts should be faced and finished off before joining the blouse at the underarm seams . These may be neatened either by making French seams if the material be thin , The or by oversewing or binding if thicker . neck - part is neatened by ribbon or tape , whilst the lower edge is merely hemmed . The blouse will require 2 yards of 32 - inch ' material , or 13 of double - width goods . A Child's Sleeping - Suit . 9 This is a pattern for which there is still a demand , seeing that we have still a good long spell of winter before us , when warm nightwear is of the utmost importance . The pattern sketched in No. 1,755 differs somewhat from those I have already illustrated in this column , as the upper part is cut on Magyar lines , and it is therefore a very com- PATTERN No. 1,755 . fortable pattern to wear and very easy to make up . It is intended for a child of 4 to 6 years of age , either boy or girl , and to be made in flannel , wincey , flannelette , or homespun , if you want something extra warm . In the accompanying diagram you see the shape of this particular pattern and also how to arrange it on 36 - inch material , opened out to its full width and then doubled , 24 yards being needed . As you see from this , the garment is cut all in one , so that when marked round and cut out , after allowing the necessary turnings , there are but six seams to sew up - i.c . , the two under- Coll Back Bands , Foldi Back Back Half Centre Front Selvedges Combination Gather lut Edges DIAGRAM FOR PATTERN No. 1,755 . Arm portions , which include the sleeve , the centre back , and the leg - seams , all of which ahould be run and herring - boned neatly with narrow . East - street , 48 , Broad - street , and Bath - street , HEREFORD . HIGH - STREET , ROSS . Foreign Wines and Spirits imported direct , under Bond , from Country of Production to their Bonded Stores , East - street . DISTILLERS , FOR 80 YEARS , OF PULLING'S PURE HEREFORD GIN . Manufacturers of all kinds of Finest Quality British Liqueurs and Cordial Retail and Trade Lists Post Free on application . Goods Carriage Paid to any Railway Station Bound Claret from 11 / - per dozen . Finest Special Reserve Whiskey , 50 / - per dozen . Sole Consignees of TIRANT and 00.'S CHAMPAGNE , at 56 / - and 68 / - per dosen . All other Champagnes at Lowest Prioos . aning it with a strip of the material ; then gather the wrist - part of sleeves , also the ankles , arrange and sew in the bands ; then ornament these , as in the sketch , with a line of feather- atitching . Gather and sew the back - part into the band , neaten lower edge of back ; make the buttonholes in the former , and sew the buttons on the latter to match . HOW TO OBTAIN PATTERNS . Our paper patterns are specially out for us from designs expressly prepared for this column , and the cost of each complete pattern is 6 d . post free . Address all letters , enclosing stamps for patterns , to " Sylvia , " Whitefriars House , Carmelite- street , London , E.C. Be sure and mention the number of the pattern required when order ing . Patterns will be despatched with three days of the application being received . WISE AND OTHERWISE . A steady barque at sea is better than one next door . Be polite ; your family will not mind if you practise on them . " How WORDS OF WISDOM . The best means of obtaining credit is never to ask for it . Smiles are the sunbeams which chase sorrow from our lives . Learn all you can ; but remember , at least , you know little . Faith is a great gift , but how little many of us appreciate it . m bone ought to be . Do not carry your wish - bone where your back- It is only when we wake that we realise how much our own dreams mean to us . Not merely to know , but according to his knowledge to do , is the destiny of man . Life's pathway is uphill . He who is making a hard time of it . true progress is having If we are to bring about the perfection of " I've a talking - machine at home " much did you pay for it ? " " I didn't buy it society we must have individual perfection . I married it , " Reporter : " I would like to get some details , of yesterday's wedding . " Mrs. Parvenu : " I'm Borry , but everything is eaten up . " Happiness has been somewhat inelegantly described as a pig with a greasy tail , which many run after , but very few can hold . " When I was a tiny boy with ringlets , " said the man with little hair , " they used to call me Archie . " " I suppose now they call you Archibald . " " My doctor has the reputation of being quite a lady - killer , " " Has het Mine doesn't make the slightest distinction between the sexes . " Doting Father ( to wayward son ) : " Have I not offered you every advantage ? " Son : " Oh , yes ; but I could not think of taking advantage . of my own father . " " If there were four flies on a table and I killed one , how many would be left ? " inquired the teacher . " One , answered the bright little girl- " the dead one . " Charlie : " Your wife doesn't seem to im- prove in health , " Harry : " No ; as fast as she gains strength she uses it up telling people what is the matter with her . " . " This isn't a clean knife , Jane , " said the young mistress to the new servant . " Well , it ought to be , " said the servant , " for the last thing it cut was soap . ' " Detective : " Now give me a description of your missing cashier How tall is he ? " Em- ployer : " I don't know how tall he is . What worries me is that he is £ 7,000 short . " " Bobby , I don't believe you've studied your geography . " " No , mum ; I heard pa say the map of the world was changing every day , an ' I thought I'd wait a few years till things got settled . " " Yes . " " Been to the theatre this week ? " " What did you see ? " " A black velvet bow , some tortoiseshell combs , a couple of plumes , & chiffon knot , and a stuffed bird about the size of a hen ! " Stranger ( visiting country ) : " Sir , may I ask what your pursuit in this life is ? " Resident ( whose business is in nearest town ) : " Cer- tainly , sir ; the 8.40 train in the morning and the 6.50 at night ! " Patience : " What are the three popular methods of communication for gossips ? " Patrice : " How should I know ? " Patience : " Over the tea - cups , over the telephone , and over the back fence . " A " Will you be mine for ever and ever ? " he timidly asked " No , Bob , now that I am Suffragette I can never be yours . But you may become mine when you will , " she replied in a matter - of - fact sort of way . " Have you done anything to earn the grati- tude of the people ? " Yes , " answered the popular Member , " although they don't know about it . I have let them off of a lot of speeches I was tempted to make . " The lazy person waits for something to turn up ; the ambitious one goes out and turns it up . Talkativeness is the mother of sloth , the sign of ignorance and folly , the door of slander , the minister of lies . 9 There are but two ways of paying debt ; in- crease of industry in raising income , increase of thrift in laying it out . We neglect the advantages we have , and think what we should do if we were something else than what we are . There is a perpetual nobleness and sacredness in work . In idleness alone is perpetual despair . - CARLYLE . even there If a book can tell you nothing of value you ought to cut it as you should an acquaintance who is a bore , intent upon burgling your time . If I have to choose between the two , I would- rather have sound common sense without elo- quence than folly with a fine flow of language . -CICERO . There is one thing that every person , who ex- pects to be happy in this world should not do , and that is borrow trouble . In fact , it does not pay to borrow anything . It is largely a matter of heredity and environ- ment whether you find your pleasure in idleness or industry , but that does not save you from the world's contempt if you are a drone in the hive . Man is many - sided , and one of the best proofs of his advancement is his ability to develop each side harmoniously , suffering none to grow out of proportion and none to wither from neglect . neglect . Anyone can carry his burden , however heavy , till nightfall . Anyone can do his work , how ever hard , for one day . Anyone can live sweetly , patiently , lovingly , purely , till the sun goes down . And this is all that life ever really means . Make sure that , however good you may be , you have faults ; that , however dull you may be , you can find out what they are ; and that , how- ever slight they may be , you would better make some patient effort to get quit of them . - RUSKIN . I am not bound to win , but am bound to be true . I am not bound to succeed , but I am bound to live up , to the light I have . I must stand with anybody who stands right - stand with him while he is right , and part with him . when he goes wrong . - LINCOLN . Some things are better as private property . Others ought to be shared . In daily life , Robert Louis Stevenson's rule of distribution is a good one , " Keep your fears to yourself , but share your courage with others . " Those who follow this rule always become leaders in the end by sheer force of character growth . CONVERSATION . Lady of the House ( consulting card in her hand ) : " You're a singing - master ! But we do not want a singing - master . " Herr Pumper nickel : " Bardon ; de lady next door toldt me you vanted von badly ; she sent me . " Magistrate : " Now , just what passed between Defendant : yourself and the complainant ? " Well , your Honour , there wuz two pairs of fists . one turnip , seven fire bricks , a dozen as- sorted hard names , and a lump of coal . " Young . Doctor : " I take much pleasure in topics ; political . sociological , doctrinal , ecclesi- watching a football game . " Theological Student : " For anatomical reasons ? " Doctor : " Not exactly ; but there's a possibility I may get a chance to pick up a few fees . " The bored youth turned to his dinner - partner with a yawn . " Who is that strange - looking Young J : man over there who stares at me so much ? he drawled . " Oh , that's Professor . Jenkins , " she replied , airily , " the famous expert on insanity . " Mra . Sausly : " Are you aware , Mrs. Skin- bone , that your dog has just bitten my little Willie ? " Mrs. Skinbone : " What , your Willie , who has , just got over scarlet fever ? Oh , Mrs. Sausly , if anything should happen to Fido Cultivate the art of conversation on useful astical , ethical . Talk about social perils and meet needs - how to appreciate and how to them . Elicit the opinions of others . Ask ques tions , state difficulties , face objections , offer suggestions . Think , and persist in thinking . Keep notes as random thoughts creep into your mind . Wisely draw other people out that you may know what they think , what argumenta they are able to present , and how they would dispose of doubts and difficulties that perplex you . - JOHN H. VINCENT . INITIATIVE . The man who waits for opportunity , and when I'd never forgive you . ' he soes it takes it , is not so good a man as he " Why didn't I go to her assistance ? " said who does not wait , but makes it . If I were the man who had stayed in bed while his wife asked what is lacking in the majority of men , I laid out burglar . Young man , I've had should say initiative , coupled with judgment number of tusales with the old gal , and I knewBy the power of the former a man is impelled to do things and may make mistakes . On the other hand , his mistakes tend to cultivate judg ment , and his earlier failures may be turned into stepping - stones to success . Many men fail because they fear to attempt . - WILLIAM A. FIELD . that that burglar would have trouble enough without my giving him any . " Mrs. Young My little girl is nearly two years old , and hasn't learnt to talk yet . " Mr. Peek : " Don't let that worry you . My wife said she didn't learn to talk until she was nearly three , and now " But Mr. Peck's voice at The THE WEIGHT OF PEEVISHNESS . discontented may be most excellent people and a pattern of all the virtues - and for that point was choked with sobs . The penurious woman was talking to her maid , who had been with her three weeks . " What do you want to leave us for , Mary ? I some reason they are usually respectable - but am sure we have treated you as one of the it cannot be said that one hankers after their family . " " Indeed an ' you have , ma'am , an ' " Don't you I've made up me mind not to stand it any longer . " company , or that they are easy to live with . An Irishman was asked how many legs a They are perpetually losing relatives , of whom horse has . Eight , " he replied- " one at each they have an inexhaustible stock , meeting with corner and two on each side . " accidents which are mere commonplaces in their think that a foolish answer ? " he was asked . lives , or suffering frauds of a quite unusual de The Irishman replied with wisdom when he scription . They are a nuisance to every person , said : " A fool question deserves a fool answer . " Parent : " Agatha , I feel that you were un- and must be a torment to themselves , Peevish people are not inclined to learn from the con wise in refusing young Mr. Simplisimis , " tented , whom they are apt to judge as either Agaths : " Why , mother , he's such a weak little selves , and they do not regard their own dis more fortunate or less sensitive than them- man ! " Parent : " Exactly . The meek way in which he accepted his dismissal proved that he Batisfaction with everything and everybody as is of the stuff from which satisfactory husbands Yet even the most confirmed grumbler may be asin , but rather as an indirect proof of piety . are made . " moved by the suggestion that he is an appreci- able addition to the weight of life . A peevish husband ( or wife ) , a peevish child ( or parent ) , a peevish master ( or servant ) , a peevish friend ( or partner ) , a peevish minister , means so much more depression , irritation , and hindrance to those with whom they are connected and with whom they must work . -JOHN WATSON . D.D. Of recent years there has been a formidable Her voice was low , tender , and tremulous , series of disasters due to earthquakes , as dis- and her dark eyes gazed earnestly and plead- tinguished from volcanic eruptions . In October , ingly at the big bronzed man standing before 1912 , there was widespread disaster with the loss her , touched to the heart by her words . of over 1,000 lives from earthquakes in Turkey . " I have been thinking that you had , better In January , 1907 , Kingston , Jamaica , was par leave here to - day , David , " went on Lady tially destroyed , with the loss of between 800 Constance , after a pause . " Don't think for and 1.000 lives . At Valparaiso , on August 16th , A Kansas farmer , a Dane , applied for natu- a moment that I want to get rid of you , but 1906 , earthquake and fire caused a loss of be - fine cotton , taking care to make them flat and ralisation papers . The Judge asked him : " Are there will be detectives here presently , and amounting to 10,000,000 . The San Francisco tween 2,000 and 3,000 lives , with damage you satisfied with the general condition of the Next join and finish off the fronts , sewing country ? " " Yas , " drawled the Dane . very likely one of them at least will stay in disaster in April , 190s , caused a loss of between the wrap to the right front , face the left with a Does the house over night . Of course , there is no 500 and 600 lives , with damage amounting to straight strip of material ; make the the government suit you ? " queried the Judge . button - Yas , yas ; only I would like to see more rain , " danger of his finding out anything ; but if 270,000,000 , but in this case the fire which broke holes , and sew on the buttons . you were to stay , David , you might walk in out after the earth shocks was responsible for replied the farmer . Make and sew on the collar to the neck neat your sleep again , and he might guess . " the greater part of the destruction of property . " You are right , Constance , " agreed David , In 1905 some thousands of people perished in nodding . " Yes , I should most likely walk in Calabria , and there was another severe visita- my sleep again to - night , I will make some tion in the same province two years later , while excuse to the other men and leave this after in 1002 10,000 people perished from earthquake noon " bocks in Turkestan . There will he " There will be an inquest , of course , and you will have to come down again ; but you HIGH - CLASS NOTE PAPERS . - The best must not run any risks . I shall have to stay , quality Note Papers at popalar prices , 6d . if it is only to receive Patmore's relations , and 74d . per lb. , and ls . pé box of five and we may not have a chance of private quires . The " Gazette " Office , High - street , talk again until I go back to town . You will Boss . C. & C . KEARSLEY'S CRICIMAL " Magistrate : " Now , my boy , you are on your oath . Do you know what that means ? " Wit дева : " Erno , sir ; not exactly . ' Magistrate : " Do you know what you're expected to tell ? " Witness ( promptly ) : " Oh , yes , air ; the lawyer that brought me here wrote it all down so's I " Now , " askel the teacher , " who can tell me what an oyster is ? " Silence for a moment , Widow Welch's Female Pills could learn of by heart " who Prompt and reliable for Ladies The only Quisine Awarded CERTIFICATE of MERIT at the Tuamanian Exhibition , 100 Year Reputation . Ordered by Specialists for the Oure All Female Complaints . Bold in boxes , 14 and 1/2 , of all Chemiste , or port free , 12 and 10 fro CATHERINE KEARSLEY ( DEPT . ) , 42 , Waterloo Rd . London , S.E TYPEWRITERS Latest No. 5 Oliver II 11S . , cost 23 also a No. 7 Remington 7 , worth o ; both great bargains down Approval Spurin & Co. 135 , Long Acre , London while small brows were knit in strained effort at remembrance . Then little Tommy's facial muscles relaxed and eagerly he raised his hand . " I know , " he triumphantly announced . arater is a fish built like put . " An Printed and Published for the Ross GAZETTE LIMITED , by GODFREY M. MORTON , at their Offices , High - street and Church- street , Ross , in the County of Hereford . THURSDAY , JANUARY 29 , 1914 . STATIONERY you DO NOT FORGET when send away for your next batch of Stationery that you have only to walk across the street to obtain the same goods very probably at a lower price , certainly not dearer . GAZETTE " OFFICE VOL . XLVIII . No. 24 A. SALES BY AUCTION . COOPER AND PREECE , BTOOK SALESMEN AND GENERAL AUCTIONEERS . PROBATE , ESTATE , & HOTEL VALUERS . [ ESTABLISHED TER 70 YEARS . ] GENERAL INSURANCE AND SHIPPING AGENTS . TIMBER SURVEYORS , PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS . STATES MANAGED ; RENTS , TITHES , AND DEBTS COLLECTED , Bailiffs ( by appointment ) under the Agricul- tural Holdings Act . Mr. Cooper , F.A.I. , is a County Valuer under the Finance Act . AGENTS FOR THE County Fire Office ( Limited ) , Provident Life , Railway Passengers , General Assurance Co. , Commercial Union , Scottish Insurance Co. , Guardian Plate Glass , Hailstorm , & c . FURNITURE WAREHOUSED . ADVANCES MADE on Sales , if required . Mortgages Negotiated . ALBION CHAMBERS , MARKET - PLACE , ROSS SALE FIXTURES February 12. - Sale of Cows and Calves , and other Store Cattle , in Ross Stock Market , at 11 a.m. ( by request ) ; Fat Cattle at 11.45 . February 26. - Ross Stock Market . March 17 and 18. - Pencraig Court . Sale of valuable Household Furniture , Carriages , Harness , Greenhouse Plants , Garden and Out - door Effects , of R. Spelman Marriott , Esq . , who is leaving the district . Particulars later on . Farther Appointments respectfully solicited . ROSS STOCK MARKET . THURSDAY , the 12th FEBRUARY , 1914 . MESSRS . COOPER and PREECE will BELL by ADOTION , in the above Market , a large Consignment of FAT & STORE CATTLE , OALVES SHEEP , and PIGS . Commencing with the Pigs at 10.30 sharp ; Fat Cattle at 11.45 . P DOULTRY FARM of 20 Acres FOR SALE ; near to station and cheap . - Con- Bule CooPER and PREECE as to price . A NEAT RUSTIC COUNTRY COT- TAGE and over an acre of LAND , some FRUIT TREES FOR SALE . Price surprisingly low - Apply to CooPER and PREECE , ROSS . OR SALE , small COUNTRY RESI- FENCE , with three sores of Land , within three miles of Ross . - Apply to COOPER and Раиси , Коза . ANDRINGHAM VILLA , Ross rent . RADOC CR a ( re- VILLA , Gloucester - road , TO LET . Three sitting - rooms , conserva- tory , seven bedrooms ; bath ( h . and c . ) ; laundry . Excellent walled garden , with tennis court . Immediate possession . Near Golf Links , and close to Town and Station . - Apply , COOPER and PARCE , Ross . ROOME HALL , Weston - under - Pen- dence ; excellent Garden , Stabling , and Coach- house . One mile from railway station ; three from Ross . TO LET ; early possession -- Refer to CooPEB and PREECE , Ross . 10 LET , Raleigh House , Station - street and No. 2 , Upper Crofts . - Particulars of CoOPER and PREECE , Rose . To O LET , COTTAGE in Edde - Cross- street . - Apply to CooPER and PREECE , Roеs . STOP AT BROWN'S FOR SPECIAL VALUE DURING THE PRESENT SEASON . FOR ALL KINDS OF ORANGES , NUTS , LOOSE FIGS AND DATES , BOX FIGS AND TUNIS DATES , TOMATOES , GRAPES , LEMONS , AND FINEST QUALITY MANDORINES , ORANGES , AT SPECIAL LOW PRICES DURING THE SEASON . SPLENDID COOKING POTATOES AND PRICES REASONABLE . Telephone 69 . Horton's BENEDICT PILLS Free to Ladies . In a few days correct all irregularities and emove all obstractions ; also cure Anemia , and suse no injury ; to the married or single are invaluable . From most chemists , or by post , nder cover , 1/1 or 2/9 , frem Horton & Co. , Jhemiata ( Chief Dispenser from the late Birmingham Lying in Hospital ) , Dept. 10 , Aston Manor , Birmingham . Sold over 50 years . Sadies should send penny stamp for a free sample of Pilla , also Improved Sanitary Towel , and in- teresting booklet post free . All T B K P D White H |