Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1908 — Page 6

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SYNOPSIS. CHAPTER I.—Lord Wilfred Vincent ud Archibald Terhune arc Introduced at the opening of the etory. In England, the tatter relating the tale. The pair on an outing mIM their train and seeking recreation meet “the Honorable Agatha Wyckhoff,” whose hand Is much sought after, because of her wealth. On visiting the Wyckhoff castle they are Introduced to two other girls, both known as Agatha Wyckhoff, . CHAPTER n.— At dinner three other Agatha Wyckhoffs are Introduced and the plot revealed. Tho deceased stepfather. In an eccentric moment, made hie will so that the real Agatha, heiress to his fortune and tho castle at Wye, England, might wed her affinity. Thus Mrs. Armlstead, chaperon, was In duty bound to keep the real Agatha’s Identity unknown and suitors were Invited to tryout for the hand of the heiress- An attempt by Terhune to gather a clew from the chaperon falls. CHAPTER lll.—Terhnne finds old boolr containing picture of a former Baroness Wyckhoff, which Is exactly like Agatha Sixth, whom he is courting. Vincent entertains them all and while riding with Agatha Fifth she confesses her love for him and also that she is the real heiress. He spurns her proposal. CHAPTER IV.—Many clews to''ldentity of the real Agatha prove fruitless. Agatha Fifth later confessing she Is not the heiress. CHAPTER V.—More apparently unfailing clews materialize. Vincent confesses love for Mrs. Armistead’s secretary, Miss Marsh, who told Terhune she is married. They had been gone some 15 minutes when It occurred to me that it might do my head good to go out and ret some fresh air. Besides which I had begun to regret that I had permitted Vincent to go to church the Only esquire of such a galaxy of beauty. So 1 put on my hat and. strolled out over the lawn and down the long drive, an# before I -knew it I had reached the bottom of the hilly road and had Bet out over the fields. The church party had gone by the way of the path over the fields, for that was a shorter route than the main road. As I walked quickly along the wellbeaten path between the thickets I stopped suddenly anfl stooped to pick up a small" dust-covered object which proved to be a prayer book. “One of those careless girls has dropped it,” I Bald to myself, for they had all carried them. Opening it to find the owner’s name, I was much agitated to read on the flyleaf this Inscription: “To my daughter Agatha, from her father, Fletcher Boyd,” and the date, 1900. It was, then, a gift which Fletcher Boyd had made to his daughter only two years before his death. I was wild with excitement In a minute. I would keep the book, and some time when all the girls were gathered together 1/would announce that I had it in my possession and see If one of them did not betray herself by asking me for it. But Fate decreed that I should make my test of the prayer book more speedily, for I spied in the distance the white figure of a girl hastening back. The path was dusty and 4he sun was shining right in her face, so I trusted she had not seen me, and, putting the little volume down just where 1 had found It, I Jumped behind the bushes. The owner of the book was looking for her property. On she came, running slowly and glancing eagerly from side to side of the pathway. As she came opposite me she stopped and snatched up the book, and when she had run back again the conviction that the Honorable Agatha was no other thsm Agatha Fourth was forced in upon me.

So roused was I by this event that 1 turned my steps homeward at once. Suspicion had now fallen on every one of the six Agathas, but this —this was the most convincing of proofs! That night I could hardly wait for the end of the evening, so that I could drag Vincent into my room and disclose to him my final and greatest discovery. I was so full 0f excitement over it, besides feeling a certain pride in my wit and sagacity which had led to the discovery of so many important clews, that 1 was rather disappointed when Vincent received my ilTsclosure with Indifference. “At it again. Arch." he said, rather gloomily, as he sat cross-legged before my fire in extreme deshabille, and Bmoking his vile pipe. “What is the use? ! should think you’d get tired of pursuing the elusive gold. I admire your patience, my boy, but 1 don’t take any more stock in this ‘clew’ than I did in your others. When you think that you have now fastened suspicion upon each one of the six fair ladies who have been christened Agatha I marvel at the sanguine temperament which permits you to place so much importance on this last find of yours.” He stopped, and I answered him rather sarcastically, as I didn’t like the gentle ridicule-of his tone or his lack of enthusiasm.' “It seems to me,” I said, “that considering how you’ve spent your time, my dear boy, you are a very poor per_son to look down upon my efforts to turn this adventure of ours to some , account. The fact that I have kept .my eyes opep and used those faculties of penetration and observation of -which I am the natural possessor to discover a piece of information which mights prove of great value, not only to myself, but also to you—-this fact, I say, Vincent, ought hardly to bring upon me your derision as well as your lack of sympathy.” I don't mind ad-

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mining tnat l reany ten nurt, ana Vincent saw that I did. He took his pipe out of his mouth and looked at me with those big, truthful eyes of his so penitently that I smiled Inwardly: then he gathered up his long limbs from my hearthrug and came and ensconced himself at my feet as I sat in my easy chair. "Well there, then,” he said, patting my hand as if I'd been an old woman or a small child. "Poor old Arch’bald, did I make it cross? Well, It was a shame!” And he smiled at me with such a mixture of contrition and fun that I was obliged after a short struggle to laugh unconstralnedly. "Well, I suppose you will begin operations according to your latest clew to-morrow?” he laughed at me. 1 did not answer him, and silence fell upon us. 1 was pondering over the problem and did not look at Vincent for a long while, but when I did I saw that his face wore a troubled, hopeless look, and that his whole attitude indicated profound dejection. “Vincent,” I said, leaning over him, “what's the trouble?” I had been noticing of late that he had been subject to fits of melancholy altogether out of keeping with his character, and 1 hal come to the conclusion that he nad some trouble on his mind. I wanted to know what it was, so that I could help him. When I spoke he turned his head slowly and looked at me a moment solemnly, then smiled faintly, the very ghost of that splendid, boyish smile of his, so that it went to my heart.

"Oh, Arch,” he burst out, “everything’s wrong! But It's not my fault; how could I help loving her?” 1 was amazed. What was the boy talking about, and who was it that he loved? “Yes, sir,” he went on; “I met her four miles from town carrying an old beggar-woman's bundle because tt*9 poor old thing had hurt her foot. And when 1 drew up dogcart and asked her to get in and take the bundle too, she shook her head, and, by Jove, she wouldn’t get In till I let the old beg-gar-woman get in, too!” Vincent turned to me positively radiant. “Ah, Terhune!” he cried, “you don't know what it is. I love her so!” And as he stood there, his face transfigured, I grasped in a moment the meaning of the whole thing and the understanding struck like a blow at my heart and I knew how dear the welfare of this boy was to me. Somehow, Vincent represents to me the things I might have been, and am not, the things I might have won, and havb lost; he represents the first flush of my own youth. And now that I had wasted those opportunities to lead the selfish existence of the average bachelor, I found a certain Joy In again experiencing those first throbs of living that had been mine, in the person and life of young Vincent. As he stood before me, glowing with feeling, I felt that it was for me to wipe that look from his face, cruel as it seemed, and my anger at the woman who had so deceived the boy by withholding from him the knowledge that she was married helped me to do the deed.

"Vincent,” I said, slowly, “do' you mean—do I gather from your ravings that you honestly—er—care for this person?” 1 had risen to my feet, and as I spoke Vincent’s whole expression changed in a flash. “Your inference is perfectly correct," he said. His face went white and there was war in his tone, for he perceived that I meant trouble. The necessity of saving the boy I loved from the consequences of his own folly took possession of me, and I was full of rage at Vincent and at that conscienceless woman in the gray gown who had entrapped him. “You fool,” I said, putting my face close to his square, cleft chin, “why do you throw away your chance in life like that? What do you want to let yourself get entangled with an adventuress for? Don’t you know the woman’s married? She confessed to having one husband; she may have a dozen, for all I know!” The inevitable happened, for Vincent, with a half-articulate cry like a wild animal, raised his clenched fist and struck at me. Fortunately for us both, he struck wildly in his anger and I caught the blow on my arm. “You liar!” he shouted, “oh, you liar!” and in a rage that shook him from head to foot he rushed from the room and slammed the door.

I was sick at heart as I stood staring after him to think that matters had come to such a pass between Vincent and myself. Although no man can hear himself called a liar, even by his best friend, without resenting it, still, when the first flash of my wrath had passed, I forgave him for it, for I knew that the heat of his passion would permit no satisfaction but Violence, and, of course, if he really cared for the woman, the words I had used were about the most Insulting possible. However, I had done what seemed to be my duty, and I only reproached myself bitterly for not having told him of the secretary’s marriage before his unhappy Infatuation had gained such headway. But he had disarmed my first suspicions and I had never

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dreamed that anything so serious was on foot. That was a restless night for me and it was dawn before I fell into a light sleep. (To (be continued.)

Don’t forget that V. G. Collins at the brick livery barn handles farm implements of all kinds. OiYe Cows For Sale: Five fresh cows and several more that will be fresh soon, at my residence 4 miles south of Wheatfleld. H, C. MEYERS.

Jasper Quy or Remington makes farm loans at 5 per cent interest with no commission but office charges. Write him. ts CHEAP RATES OH MONON $8.25 round trip to Toledo. 0.. August 28 to 31. Limit Sept. 15. On account of O. A. R. Encampment. FULL BLOOD SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE. One excellent 2-year-old and two yearlings. Also farms to rent, possession given either fall or spring. 8. P. THOMPSON, ’Phone 37. Rensselaer, Ind. a BARGAINS IN PASTURE LAND. 280 acres level pasture land, lies along large ditch, mostly open land, in blue grass, on main road, % mile to school, % mile to gravel road leading to court house. Will take half In good town property, merchandise, or other land. Price S3O. G. F. MEYERS.

The Ohio Farmers / Insurance Company has been doing business 60 years, writing fire, lightning and cyclone insurance, on both city towil and farm property, also on live stock, and hay in barn or In stack. It will he to your interest to see me before placing your Insurance. J. C. PORTER, Agent.

Twenty-five years or honest service, pumping water for multiplied thousands of cattle and other farm animals, is the STAR Wind Mill’s proud record in Jasper county, At prices that defy competitors; wood or iron wheels. Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines set the pace! Keep these facts before you as you may need one at any time. WHITE & HICKMAN,

CHICAGO EXCURSION TRAIN SCHEDULE. Following is the special schedule and round trip fares for stations north of Monon for the Chicago excursion next Sunday: Monon 8:20 a.m. $1.25 Lee 8:30 ” 1.25 McCoysburg 8:35 " 1.26 Pleasant Ridge .....8:40 “ 1.25 Rensselaer 8:48 “ 1.25 Surrey 8:57 “ 1.15 Parr 9:02 " 1.16 Fair Oaks 9:09 “ 1.10 Rose Lawn 9:20 “ 1.00 Thayer ! 9:25 “ 1.00 Shelby 9:28 “ .95 Lowell 9:42 “ .90 Arr. Chicago 11:30 “ The train will stop at Cedar Lake in both directions. The special attraction at Chicago, besides the parks, is a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and New York. Returning special train will leave Chicago at 11:30 p. m.

SPECIAL BARGAINS.

20 acres on main road, S3OO. 40 acres on main road, S6OO. 65 acres on main road, free mail, school across the road, three miles of good town, with all kinds of business, bank, churches, high school, etc., has five room house, good barn, chicken house, fruit, good well, fencing good, buildings in good condition. Price $22.50. 86 acres, good buildings, free mail and school on main road, three miles of good town. Price $22.50. 127 acres, 75 cultivated, remainder pasture, fencing good, buildings in good condition, near good town. Price $22.50. 80 acres well located, near dredge ditch and gravel road, free mail, telephone, on main road, 65 acres black land, in cultivation 15 acres pasture, good four room house, barn for four horses, seven cows, feed way, mow and crib, granery, chicken house, young orchard, and good well, fencing good. Price $35. We can sell any of the above tracts on easy terms or accept live stock as part payment. Also 5 room house, good barn, well, cistern, cement walks on two large corner lots, two blocks from court house, with plenty of fruit and shade. Only $1,250. Also 6 room bouse, porch, well, cheap barn, 1% lot, cement walks, street improved with curb, two blocks from churches. Only S6OO. The above are bargains and a chance for any one with limited means to get a home. Also have mortgage notes secured by good real estate and cash to offer for small farms or good t<fwn property. We will be pleased to have you call at any time and* Inspect What we have. G. F. MEYERS, Office in Leopold Block, opposite the State Bank.

Farm and Garden

MANAGING POSTS. Easy Methods of Putting, Them In or Taking Tham Out of tha Ground. One of the farmer’s problems Is how to look after the many poets which he has need of in keeping up fences, etc. While experiences differ, it is safe to. say that white cedar poles last longer than any other kind. White oak posta are also good. It is said that posts put Into the ground tops downward will outlast those that are set tops upward. This is due, so it is surmised, to the fact that they abeorb water from the earth when they are set in the natural position, but do not absorb It when they are reversed. If the end of a post Is allowed to soak in liquid tar or Is treated with creosote, it will last mnch longer than It would ordinarily. When It is necessary to draw a post out of the ground, it may be accomplished with little dlf-

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\ Acuity by the use of a team. A chain should be fastened about the stump, allowing a good length to the chain. The chain should be a stout one, especially if large posts which are firmly set are to be taken out. When stumps or posts are to be removed, spring is the best time to do the work, as the ground is then moist add the post comes out more easily. Sometimes when boundaries are to be moved, fields changed in outline or new fences erected a great many posts must be removed in a very short time, and unless some mechanical device were adopted for hastening the work it would take quite a long time.

Of the many post pullers now Ip use perhaps the one here shown is the most serviceable. It should be made of an old buggy axle or any other old piece of iron of about that size and used as shown. With this tool one man will pull more posts in a day than with any other tool the writer ever heard of, and two men with two of the tools can easily remove the largest telephone or telegraph poles.

Posts may be driven with speed and economy on many farms if well sharpened and the right method is followed. A real post driver is one of the most easily made things and one of the most useful that a farmer can get up. Uprights are bolted across to a sled, or a rough plank sled may be made. The standards may be twelve or fifteen feet high. To them is bolted a crossbar which supports the hoist for the weight. For this a block of iron or lead weighing not less than twenty-five pounds must be obtained, and it must have a staple or ring in it so it may be lifted. The post is placed where it is to be driven and the weight lifted and allowed 1 6 fall on it. A little practice will enable one to drive posts in soil that seems too hard. The rig is useful also in putting down driven wells. To drive a well an inch and a quarter pipe is preferred. The lengths should not be over six feet. The first pipe to be driven must have a point of iron or steel. Any blacksmith who is an expert at welding can readily make a point Bolid in the end of the pipe and then bore numerous quarter inch holes in it for the first eighteen inches of its length above the point. Before driving a coupling must be screwed down tight and fast on the thread that is to connect it to its mate, so the thread may not be Injured; also on top of this coupling must always rest a block of lead or seasoned hickory to receive and distribute the concussion. The pipe is driven the same as a post, another length being attached as fast as one is sunk in the ground. One rule must never be forgotten—each length of pipe must be threaded so long

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that It screws into the coupling and rests (butts, they call it) on the end of the pipe beneath It This prevents splitting the coupling and leaky joints. Do not throw away old fenceposts just because the ends in the ground have rotted away. You can patch these out and the posts will last as long as new ones. Take a piece of an ordinary post two feet long and smooth down one end with an ax so as to fit on to the end of the post, which should likewise be smoothed down. Now get a half dosen spikes and nail the piece to the post Reverse the post, leavlng-t&e patched end at the top.

i Weak Heart Action There are certain nerves that control the action of the heart. When they become weak, the heart action is impaired. Short breath, pain around heart, choking sensation, palpitation, fluttering, feeble or rapid pulse, and other distressing symptoms follow. Dr. Miles Heart Cure is a medicine especially adapted to the needs of these nerves and the muscular structure of the heart itself. It is a strengthening tonic that brings speedy relief. Try it. * “For years X suffered with what X thought was stomach trouble, when the,: doctors told me I had heart trouble. I had tried many remedies, when the Dr. Miles’ almanac came Into my hands, and I concluded to try Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. I have taken three bottles, and now I am not suffering at all. I am cured and this medicine did It. I write this in the hope that It will attract the attention of others who suffer as I did.” MRS. D. BARRON, 804 Main St., Covington, Ivy. Your druggist telle Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (only) If It fails to benefit you. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind Yes, The Democrat has a few of those Wall Charts left, and the price remains at 35 cents additional when sold with a year’s subscription to The Democrat, 46 cents if to be mailed.

Don’t Wear Any Kind and All Kind, of Oin— And do your eyes harm, when you can have your eyes tested by latest methods by a permanently located and reliable Optometrist. Glasses from $2 up. Office over Long’s Drug Store. Appointments made by telephone, No. 232. DR. A. G. CATT OPTOnETRIST Registered and Licensed on the State Board Examination and also graduate of Optical College.

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We have a supply of money to loan on farms at Five Per Cent and a reasonable commission, and shall be glad to answer inquiries by mail or by ’phone : : : :

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The Garden Spat of Indiana Buy a Farm There While You Can > , • Several thousand acres of land yet for sale in the “Gifford District” of Jasper county. Many of the farms are well improved with good buildings and the crops are there to show for themselves. Will sell on easy terms. Call on or write to me at once if you want to get a farm in this garden spot of the state before prices of land double. Also have other lands for sale in Indi ana and other states. ■, ' . . / < - ‘ .V c ED. OLIVER, Newland, . - - Indiana.

You will save money by buying your furniture and rugs at Williams', the leader In low prices. \." - ■ ■ \{® fUKTiiI, jj :: DSUronce ISSOCIdtfOD, ;• t>-—— ■ ■' < > < * Of Benton, White \ ! ;; and Jasper Counties, , , < > Binanmn bt ' j; MARION I. ADAMS, o ; ; RBNSSBLAER. IND, J \ | > CYCLONE INSURANCE. j \ < • Am also agent for'the State ' | <! Mutual, which insures against < > < > cyclones, wind and hall. -'< ►

Millions to Loan! We are prepared to take care of all tha Farm Loan buslneaa In thia and adjoining counties at Lowest Ratas and Bast Tarma, regardless of the “financial stringency.” If you have a loan coming due or deslro a now loan It will not be necessary to pay tha excessive rates demanded by our competitors. FIVE PER CENT. SMI Commission • prompt service Irwin & Irwin Odd Fellows Bldg. Rensselaer.

We Sell Deering, Milwaukee, Plano and Champion Binders, Mowers, Rakes, Stackers, Hay-loaders, Sidedeliverv Rakes and Hay Tedders. REPAIRS For all the above on hands. CULTIVATORS Walking, Riding and Two Row J. I. Case, Brown Rock Island and Oliver. Deering Standard Twine. FEED No. i Chop, Bran, Middlings, Hominy Meal, Cracked Corn, Mill Feed, Wheat, Kaffir,' Corn, Buckwheat, Ear and Shelled Corn, Oyster Shells and Grit. FUEL Kentucky Cooking Coal, Jackson Hill, Pittsburg, Virginia Splint, Hocking Valley and Indiana Lump. WOOD—Block, Split and Cord. .*,'4 CHICK STARTER The best made. MAINES & HAMILTON.