Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1911 — Page 6

THE FORTUNE HUNTER

Novelized by LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE

From the Play of the Same Name by WINCHELL SMITH Copyright. 1910, by Winehell Smith and Loui* Joseph Vance

CHAPTER XVL SUMMER slumbered to its close. A drowsy autumn settled upon our valley. In which its traditional peace seemed but the more profound. Josie Lockwood announced that she was going away to school in New York for the winter. Pete Willing took the pledge and kept it almost a month. Will Bigelow secured time tables and laboriously mapped out his semiannually contemplated trip to the east—like the others, destined never to come off. Tracey Tanner went to work for Graham & Duncan. Roland Barnette paid ostentatious attentions to Bess Ga-

BESS GABRIEL.

brielT who tolerated him simply because she didn't much like Josie; but, blighted by Josie’s supreme indifference, this budding passion drooped and failed by mutual consent of both parties concerned. Angie Tuthill became more conspicuously than ever the orb of Tracey's universe. Duncan walked home with Josie on two week day evenings and twice on Sundays and learned how to play halma and parcheesL The drug store prospered in moderation. Sothern & Lee vainly contesting its conquering campaign And Duncan grew thoughtful. One has more time to think unselfishly in Radville than in a great city, where there’s rarely more time than enough to think of one’s own concerns. And Duncan was making time to think about others, notably Betty Graham. The girl was, as usual, shy, reticent, reaerved. She kept her thoughts to h&helf, sharing the most intimate not even with old Sam, who would talk. But Duncan divined that she was unhappy. He saw her go and come, a wistful shadow on the borders of his occupations. self contained, a little timid, but at the same time brave in her own quiet uncomplaining fashion. And the distant look in those soft eyes he divined to be one of longing for that which she might not possess—the advantages that other girls had, socially and educationally; the pleasures they contrived, the attentions they received, the thousand and one slight things that make existence life for a woman. He saw her drooping insen sibly day by day, growing a little paler, a shade more aloof and listless. And he became infinitely concerned for her. He told himself he had solved the problem of her disease, but its remedy remained beyond his reach. The business was doing very well indeed, but it was still young and must be subjected to as few financial drains as possible. As it ran there was an in come sufficient to board, lodge and clothe the three of them, maintain the credit of the partnership and now and again admit of a slight but advantageous addition to the stock of fixtures. Things would certainly be bet ter in the course of time, but— It came to pfiss that be left the store early one evening, excusing himself on the plea of some slight indisposition, and lost himself for the space of two hours. He found himself shortly after 8 at pause by the gate to the Bo bun place. Ab aged negro butler, one ok the freed

slaves brought from - Virginia by the Bobnns. admitted him to the hall and took his card, smothering his owd won derment. for in those days nobody disturbed the silence and the peace of decay of the Boln/n mansion save its master Duncan had long to wait “Cnnnel Rohun will see yo\ snh.” the servant 3aid and ushered him into the library. ’ Bohan received the young man standing He whs as courteous beneath his own roof as he was impossible away from it. The colonel nodded “At your service, sir.” and waited grimly, Duncan had his own way of getting at things. “May I inquire, sir. if you are acquainted with the firm of L. J. Bartlett & Co. of New York?” “I have heard of it. Mr. Duncan.” “Then would you mind doing me the favor of writing to Mr. Henry Kellogg, the junior partner, and asking him about me?” The colonel stiffened. “May 1 ask why I should do anything so uncalled tor'/” “Because it isn’t uncalled for, sir. I mean you won’t think so after I’ve explained.” Bobun inclined his head, searching Nat's face with his keen, bright eyes. “You see. sir. it's this way. 1 want you to intrust me with a considerable sum of money, and naturally you would not do that without knowing something about me.” “1 incline very much to doubt that I should do it in any event, Mr. Duncan.” "Oh. don't say that You don’t know the circumstances as yet.” Nat jerked his bead earnestly at the colonel. “You see, you're said to la? one of the richest men in town, and I'm certainly one of the poorest, so of course 1 turn to you in a case like this.” Duncan could have sworn that the eyes were twinkling beneath the savagely knitted brows. “You must understand I’m in business here in Itadville—a partner in a growing and prospering concern—ah—doing—very well in point of fact” “Yes?" “But we haven't any spare capital. In fact, we haven't got any capital j worth mentioning. But the business is entirely sound and solvent." ”1 congratulate you, sir.”

‘Thank you very much. Now, I’m interested in a rather singular case, that of a young woman—a girl, I should say—daughter of my partner. She’s a good girl and wonderfully sweet and fine, sir. She.comes of one of the best families in these parts.” “On her mother’s side,” suggested the colonel dryly. “So I’m told, sir. But she’s been neglected. Circumstances have been against her. She hasn’t had a real chance in life, but she ought to have it, and I’m going to see that she gets it one way or another.” , ■ “You haven’t finished?” said the colonel coldly. “Not quite, sir,” sajd Duncam “Good sign,” he toid himself. “He hasn’t ordered me thrown out yet.” ‘To come down to cases, sir, she ougfit to be sent to a good boarding school for a few years. It’ll make a new woman of her—a woman to be proud of. She’s got that in her. It only needs to be brought out” “And before you leave, sir,” said the colonel with significant precision, “will you be so kind as to inform me why you think this should interest me?” “No.” said Duncan candidly; T haven’t got the nerve to. But what 1 wanted to propose was this—that you lend me SSOO to cover the expense of the first year on condition that I represent the money as coming from the profits of the business and, in short, keep the transaction between ourselves absolutely quiet. If you'll inquire of Mr. Kellogg he’ll tell you 1 can be trusted to keep my word. Furthermore”—he galloped, suspecting that his time was perilously short and desiring to get it all out of his system —“I’ll guarantee you repayment within a year and that you shan’t be annoyed this way a second time.” Bohun looked him over from head to foot, bowed in silen<;ej and, turning - both had stood throughout this pas-sage-grasped a bell rope by th* chim ney and pulled it violently. In the desolate fastnesses of that dreary house somewhere a bell tinkled discordantly. A moment later the white headed darky butler opened the door, “Suh?” he said. Colonel Bohun essayed to speak, cleared his throat angrily and indi-

ANGIE BECAME THE ORB OF TRACEY’S UNIVERSE

eated Duncan with a courteous gesture. , “Seipio," said be. “this gentleman will have a glass of wine wilb me” , “Yassub.”’ stammered the negro. Bohun turned to his guest. “Won’t yon be seated. Mr. Duncan?” he said. “You have interested me considerably, sir. and I should' be glad to discuss'i the matter with you.” Speechless, Duncan gasped incoher

ently ,and moved toward a chair as the servant reappeared with ;a tray on which was a decanter of sherry and two old fashioned, thin stemmed crystal glasses. He placed this on the •ihrary table, filled the glasses and at t sign from Boh tin retired p r> * “Sir." said the colonel, indicating the tray, “to yon. I hold ft a privilege, sir, to drink to the only gentleman of spirit it’s been my good fortune to meet this many a year.” By way of an aside, it should be mentioned that this was the first and only drink Duncan took while he lived in Radville. . (To Be Cbntinued.)

Ends Winter’s Troubles.

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FOR SALE. 21 acres five blocks from court house. 25 acres, five room house, on easy terms. 160 acres, Polk county, Ark., will trade clear and pay difference for land or property here. 80 acres on pike road. R. F. D., telephone line, one-fourth mile from school, has five room house, large barn, othgr buildings, fruit and good well. A bargain at $37.50. Terms SI,OOO down. Possession given. . 180 acres all good land, 100 acres in high state of cultivation, 80 acres pasture. Large seven room house, fine orchard, good well and steel tower wind mill. Price will be placed at a bargain. Terms $1,500 down. Possession given. 161 acres all good land, well located, good four room house. Price right. Will sell on terms of SI,OOO down or take trade as first payment. G. F. MEYERS. PUBLIC SALE. As I have sold my farm and will move in the spring, I will sell at public sale at my former farm, 4 miles east and 1 mile north of Rensselaer,l mile north and % mile west of Pleasant Ridge, commencing at 10 a. in., on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 31, 1011 3 head of Horses—l bay horse 5 years old, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare 12 years old, wt. 1200; 1 black gelding coming 3 years old, broke, a good one, wt. about 1450. 17 head of Cattle—9 milch cows, some fresh by day of sale, others with calf by side; 3 heifers coming fresh; 5 yearling calves, 2 steers, 3 heifers. 4 Swine—4 head of good fall shoats w r eighing about 100 lbs. each. 9 or 10 tons Timothy Hay in stack 1 stack Oat Straw. Farm Implements—l Success Manure Spreader, good as new; 1 Oliver gang plow, good as new; 1 good Brown riding cultivator; 1 Plano Binder, in first-class condition; 1 good 4-section harrow with two flexible sections; 1 Budlong disc; 1 John Deere corn planter with 120 rods wire; 1 hay rake; 1 (J. S. cream separator; 3 stands bees; 3 dozen chickens; other articles not mentioned. - - . A credit of 11 months given on sums over $lO with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. W. D. BOND. FRED LINBACK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence in Jordan township, 5*4 miles south and 2 miles west of. Rensselaer and 6*4 miles north and 2 miles west of Remington, % mile west of Egypt school house, beginning at 10 a. m., on MONDAY JANUARY 30, 1911, 5 Head of Horses— l grey mare 6 years old, wt. about 1450, as good a mare as there is in the county, bred to Mammoth Jack; 1 brown mare 5 years old, wt. about 1450, bred to same jack, and a good one; 1 grey mare 9 years old, wt. 1100, good allround animal; 1 brown mare 8 years old, wt. about 1050, this is a good family mare and a good driver, gentle and broke to all harness; 12-year-old roan colt. 2 full-blood Jersey Cows —l dark Jersey 8 years old with calf by side, a good milk and butter cow; 1 yellow Jersey 3 years old, will be fresh about March 18, no better milk or butter cows in the country. ' 5 hogs weighing from 100 to 150 lbs. 7 or 8 tons good Clover Hay in stack Farm Implements —l broad tire wagon with good new box; 1 fourinch tire wagon with good hay rack; 1 runabout in good condition; 1 8foot Deering binder, good as new; 1 McCormick 6-foot mower; 1 hay rake; 1 Oliver sulky plow, almost as good as new; 1 16-inch 'Walking plow; 2 cultivators; 1 John Deere corn planter; 1 3-section harrow; 1 7-foot disC; 2 sets double work harness, good condition. Household Goods—l 8-foot extension table; 6 dining chairs; 2 rockers; 1 book case and writing desk combined; 1 dresser; 2 bedsteads, 1 iron, 1 wood; 1 folding cot; 2 cupboards; 1 Cole hot-blast heater," almost new;' 1 wood heater; 1 range in good condition and other articles not mentioned. A credit of 11 months given on 6 per cent discount for cash where entitled to Credit. M. O. SAYLER. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clefk. Hot lunch on ground. Do not buy, your fertilizer until you have gotten our prices. * MAINES & HAMILTON.

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JEHOSHAPHAT’S ONE MISTAKE II Chronicles 17:1-13—January 29 "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God. and hi* righteousness; and all these things shall he added unto you."—Matt. 6:33. '7MY HILE Ahab was king of Israel, Jehoshaphat succeeded to the throne of Judah. He had the advantage that his parents were godly people—a greaf advantage. As suggested in our last study, the iniquity and idolatry of Israel reacted favorably upon Judah, just as the drunkenness and profligacy of a parent, sometimes reacts upon his children, who perceive his folly and learn by his mistakes. Moreover the idolatry of Israel, which drove its most saintly characters of all the tribes to Judah, enriched the latter nation in moral tone and character. This included all of the priests and Levites who -were still loyal to God and to the worship which he had established. Encouraged thus, the young king began a general crusade against every idolatrous place and custom in his kingdom. As Ahab exceeded his father Omri as an evildoer, so Jehoshaphat exceeded his father Asa as an upholder of the Divine Law. Indeed we remember that In Asa’s later years he became proud and self-con-scious and in a measure for a time rebellious against the Divine arrangements.

Prosperity In Divine Favor Jehoshaphat’s kingdom prospered. He fortified its various boundaries, especially toward the land of Israel, Judah's nearest neighbor Neighboring smaller nations

sought Judah’s favor and for it paid tribute and presents until Joho-h----aphat’s kingdom was very prosperous. Thus fidelity to the Lord was rewarded with prosperity. If some from this are trying to draw the lesson that all prosperous persons and nations are honorable, righteous and in Divine fellowship, they surely err. Those also err who claim that adversity, poverty, sickness are sure evidences of Divine disfavor and a sinful life. Not only should WC remember that the bad kings, Omri and Ahab, were

prosperous, but we remember also that many wicked nations and iniquitous customs have prospered and are prospering today. Prosperity, therefore, is not always a sign of Divine favor. To Jehoshaphat and his kingdom, however, prosperity was a sigh of favor because Judah still represented God's chos n ration in a special manner. According to God's Covenant with them they would be blessed in proportion as they maintained their loyalty to their agreement—their loyalty tq Gocl. , But this promise or Covenant was not made with mankind in general, but merely with the one nation of Israel, which, at the time of our study, was specially represented by the Kingdom cf Judah, if we would see that righteousness does not always bring peace and worldly prosperity, we have only to look at the Master himself and at his most faithful followers to see the contrary. Moreover this is the Masters assurance to his followers: “In the world ye “ shall .have tribulation, but in me ye shall have peace.” But' when Messiah's reign shall begin, all this will be changed and every wrong act and word and thought will receive prompt punishment, and every good effort will be rewarded and encouraged. Thus the Scriptures declare, “When the Judgments (righteous dealings) of the Lord are abroad in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” The blessed opportunities of that time will belong to all mankind except the Church. - The specially called class of this Age have the special blessing of hearing ears and understanding hearts and a call to the heavenly portion—the “High Calling.”

Thus, my dear readers, we see that our trials and difficulties, rightly appreciated and accepted, are blessings for us, because they thus work out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory—than- the world will receive. The highest rewards for the world will be restitutionary, earthly—to attain perfect,, manhood. Thus we see God's provision* In Christ to be eternal human life for mankind in general, and eternal life *on the spirit’ plane for the elect Church, and eternal death for those. who. after experiencing to the full Divine mercy and opportunity,, shall sin wilfully.

Jehoshaphat’s One Mistake Like others, this king, no doubt, made many mistakes, blunders, but his most important mistake was in affiliating with

The prophet and King Jehoshaphat.

riage between his son and the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel. No doubt he considered this a wise- method of ultimately re-uniting the two kingdoms—but it was woVldiy wisdom—foolishness—contrary to the wisdom from above. The Lord’s disapproval of Jehoshaphat’s fellowship with Ahab was Indicated. The Prophet was sent to him. saying. “ShOuldst- thou help the ungodly and love them that hate the. Lord? Therefore wrath is upon thee from before the Lord.”—2 Chrori. 19:2. Our Golden Text refers to the Kingdom to which spiritual Israelites are now Invited. To seek it means to seek a place with the Redeemer in the glory and power of his coming Kingdom. Those who seek it may apparently lose in temporal advantages, but by -faith they recognize that all things, even trials, difficulties and privations, are working together for good to-their spiritual advantage, preparing them for the Kingdom.

The fortifying of Judah.

Ahab. king of Israel. - There is a lesson here for all of God's people. “Be not unequally yoked together with unbelievers” —neither by marriage ties nor by business partnerships and close friendships. “What communion hath light with darkness?”—2 Cor. 6:1418. Ahab made War and invited Jehoshaphat to go with him. It was expected to be an easy conquest, hut the Lord’s blessing was not with it, as Jehoshaphat later learned, escaping barely with his life. But his still earlier mistake was in - arranging a mar-

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