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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
CHAPTER XIV.
TIE DAWN BREAKING.


! The secret OF Basl's expected return leap
/ ed out, and all the country was ablaze with
/ it.
The news reached the ears OF the inspec-
/ tor, and he smiled as lie thought Of his words
coming true.
But what could have taken him away%'
he thought; had he anything to do with
the, death of that gypsy fellowT'
II WAS possible, of course, and the idea
was as good as any other that had present.
| ed itself.
! The murder of Bardolph had remained a
complete mystery up to that time, and the
police had absolutely no clue.
Now the inspector thought that something
might leak out
"Fll ride over and see how the land lies"
he thought and in the afternoon of the
twelfth he appeared at Rriarwood, and en-
quired for Mr.. Brandreth.
Gone to Gordonfells," he was told, and
to Gordonfells he rode without delay.
There he asked for Mr.. Moore, and as he
was being shown into the library Vida pass.
ed by.
She knew the man, and a hot flush passed
over her face as he bowed and said:
"GOOd-day, miss"
1t seemed 10 her that his eyes had por-
tentous meaning in their depths, but it was
false alarm.
He had no suspicion Of the proud han6-
some woman who glided by and was busy
comparing her with rather plain wife lie
had at home as he entered the library.
Mr.. Moore gave him good-morning, and
babe him be seated.
'i've come 10 you, Mr.. Moore" he said,
''to take the liberty 10 ask you for bis of
advice"
"a strange thing for the doctor to come
10 the patient" replied Mr.. Moore. smiling.
"WeE, so IL is, and it's about Mr.. Basil
Brandreth, Mr.. Moore. hear he Is coming
back"
such, indeed, is the case"
"May ask when he is expeeted?'
Tomorrow"
"Well, Mr.. Moore, duty is duty, as you
know"
"AssGredly Il is"
"And must do mine. II yen will eS-
cuse me, i should like to be here tc-morrow
TO ask Mr.. Basil Brandreth u Few ques-
tions."
81 don't know that there is any particular
objection TO your doing So but il would be
better if you waited until the next day."
Mr.. Moore, duty Is duty: must know
WHY MI. DASH BlanuIetn went 50 suuuenly
away"
'And suppose he does not choose TO tell
you"
II shall arrest him for the murder OF Bar
dolph Dimsey, the gypsy, Mr. Moore"
MIR. Moore stared at the unmoved inspec-
tor, who went on in his business-llke tone:
"Pve ascertained that the eipses left here
about the time Of young Mr.. Drandreth's
disappearance, and that Bardolph Dimsey
did not go with them, nor was he seen about
here after that time. Mr.. Basil comes back
alive. and as matter Of duty must know
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
SPOILED A GREAT SPEECH.
Prepared by Gus Williams for Watch,
but Not Applicable to u Cane.

Prepared by Gus Williams for Watch,
but Not Applicable to u Cane.
Gus Williams, the comedian, was ten
dered benefit in Boston in 1872. He
was great favorite in that city. The
benefit was to occur on Friday evening,
and along about Wednesday John Stet-
son, who was manager of the theater
where Gus was playing, approached the
come lian on the quiet and said:
Gus, my boy, your friends here arc
to present you with watch at your
benefit next Friday evening. / didn't
want you to be broken up when they
came upon the stage with it, SO thought
Il would tell you, confdentally, what was
in the wind. Now you can write up a
neat little speech for the occasion and
prepare yourself for the ordeal" Gus
thanked Stetson heartily. He was
pleased with the idea Of getting q fine
watch. He carried cheap one, which
kept good time, and this h gave away
to the property man at once, in ord r
that the presentation committee might
see that he had no timepiece.
When he went to his room at the hotel
that night, he wrote out a pretty inn
promptu speech, in which he said that
when he gazed at the face of the bsauti-
ful watch he would see the faces of his
Boston friends; when he saw the hands
he would bereminded of the Boston hand
of good fellowship; the spring when he
looked az it wonld suggest the well
spring Of friendship; the chain would
bind him to Boston, etc. It was neat
response, and he studied it carefully.
He knew that when he sprung it they
would think him great extemporane-
Gus speaker, and he shook hands with
himself. Well, the eventful Friday
night came at last. The vast house was
packed with his enthusiastic friends. At
the proper time the presentation COM
mittee fled out on the stage and faced
him. He braced himself for the ordeal.
The chairman stepped forward and pre-
sented him witl--a cane. They might as
well have hit him over the head with it,
as he was unable to speak word. -[Bos
ton Herald.
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VIDA'S REVENGE.
,AA iAEEt NIu-OnNrINuEn.

CAANAN XIII.
"BaflolpN Dimsey, they told me, thought
that was dead and buried. They concealed
my recovery from him, because they Knew
that he would have completed his work II
he found had escaped his murderous name.
Hecate also, it seemed, was anxious 70 save
me, so that the sin Of taking a life did not
rest upon him.
But what had / ever done to this man
that he should seek TO murder me? Nothing.
Therefore IL is clear that somebody set MN
on. Who could have done SO cruel thlngI
Whom have | so bitterly offended that they
should seek my life?
II hope when come that may be able,
my darling, TO clear up much or ths lnSs-
terry. There Is growing disposition on the
part of the gipsleS ID cOntide III me, ana
they may yet tell me all. But can even
bear this weight OF the mystery II they VIII
set me free.
"You have, l hope, heard from me ere
this, as have written twice, but am gwen
TO understand that my letters have been
posted far away-paSSed on from one wan
derlng tribe To another, so as to give no clue
To my whereabouts.
my darling, have nothing more to tell
you now, except the glad tdings. that the
tribe are firmly aSsui ed that Bardolp,l mas
deserted them, and l shall be Tree 10 leaVe
them rs soon as tie midnight hour OF the
twelfth day of February Is past.
Il am we'll and strong, and shall traVeI
with all the speed can 70 you, ana nope
TO reach you somewhere about the self-saine
hour that / was expected last year.
my hiding place know, but / nave
pledged my MOrd not TO say more Than mat
it is lonely part OF Yorkshire, In wild
mfertilc district, vaiuelesS TO the aSrcul-
turlst-the glps4es MAKE 1t or Lite use 70
the sportsman.
what more have TO say? Nothing on
the score OF my captivity, but OIL, 20 much
that bears OH my love Tor you. But cpil L
say il here? VIII ink and paper speak as
my tongue will when we meetp No "a thou
sand times mol Therefore, my darling,
will keep the oven tlowings of my heart until
come.-Your ever loving and devoted
BASIL"
To Vida first went Elth, and left hei, I'M
conscious Of the torture she had inflicted, to
break the good news 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Moore.
To say that it caused surprise would be to
say little. Words cannot fully describe their
utter amaZement.
"Brandreth must hear of this at once"
said Mr.. Moore. II will ride over and bring
him back with me. We will keep him here
until Basil comes should like 70 have an
interview with the Inspector, but"
Don't fotg t that Basil has given his
word" said Ruth.
True, my darling. We can do nothing
until your valentine comes"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
where he has been, and what he has been

where he has been, and what he has been
doing"
"But he has given his word not TO say
anything about it," said Mr.. Moore.
"Sorry for that, Mr. Moore" said the in
spector; "but can't allow that tointerfere
with the course Of duty"
Mr.. Moore was nonpussed. Hecould sea
that the situation was likely to be rather
complicated.
He had no fear of Basil having 20 suffer
FOR crime of which he was undoubtedly
= innocent, but he could not clear himself
without breaking his word, and with lot OF
publicity that would be eminently disagree
able.
Would you like to see Mr.. Brandreth,
Dennis?' he asked.
mo, unless he is prepared TO give me the
explanation l crave, Mr. Moore"
II am afraid he is not at liberty to do
that"
Then must wait until tomorrow"
"And not until the next day~
mo, Mr.. Moore, dare not"
lie rose up, and bowling, asked IL Mr.
Moore had anything TO ask him more. On
receiving an answer In the negative he took
his leave.
As lie was walking through the hall on
his way Gu. he met PhpDe, ana being suS-
cepsible b female beauty in rustic as well
as refined form, he stopped TO exchange a
few words with her.
"Fine day, miss" he said.
"Very hne sir" replied Phoebe.
"Gool news this about Mr. Basil Bran.
dreth."
III C5e smiled.
Very good news" she said.
"And rather unexpected too. Curious
thing his going away, anyhow"
"IIe didn't 60" said Phoebe, "he was
taken away"
"Oh, indeed" returned the inspector II
should like 10 know who took him."
mo doubt you would, " said Phoebe peTt!y;
"but you won't-at least, not from me-"
"Come now" said the inspector, "let us,
/ be friends, and have little chat together.
! I've got wife at home, but she's ailing,
and can't be long for this world. l shall
want number two one day."
"A nd If you do, what then?' asked
Phoebe.
"Why, should come to Gordonfells fcI
her." he answered.
"Would YOU, indeed?' said Phoebe, with
mocktng curtsy; but wouldn't that be q
waste of time. Nobody here would allow
\ you to throw Yourself away"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
TO BE CONTINUED.
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING pAx.

Just fifty years ago, dear wife,
Since you and were wed.
To-day's our golden wedding day
Where can the years have fed?
Am that shy and awkward YOUTH
Are you that maiden fair?
With silver threads among the eurls
That once was golden hair2
1nevep can forget the day
That made You all my own.
Your lip, like tempting cherries rips,
Your cheeks like roses blown,
Your sweet eyes shining bright as stars
In fancy yet see;
And you that day than all the world
Were dearer far To me.
And yet, dear heart, | know that I
Love better far to-day
Than cen loved that maiden fair
The wife that's old and gray.
And Twill pray that you and
May walk LIES golden sands
Until we reach that better place,
The house not made with hands.
Yankee Blade
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
Professional Secrets.

A commercial traveller has given
away the secrets of the profession ia
conversation with a friend, says tho
Detroit Free Press. Most travelling
men," he said, "have little schemes Of
their own that they work to defray
incidental expenses. My strong point
is dealing in Canadian coins. My ter
ritory is in Ohio, and In all Ohio cities
and towns Canadian coins are discount
ed 20 cents on the dollar. Twenty-Five
cent pieces pass for 20 cents and tho
half dollars for 40 cents. / have 500
worth of quarters and halves in my
sachel now that i bought in Toledo
to-day for SIG. In Detroit I use them
to pay hotel and cigar bills and realize
their face value.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08

1t may surprise many to learn thai
the purely American commerce thai
passes through the $500" canal be-
tween Lakes Superior and Huron 10
much larger than all the worlds COM
merca that annually finds its way
through the Suez Canal, both in the
number of vessels and their tonnage,
yet figures prove it. During 1889
$3.50 vessels Of 1921, 936 tonnage
passed through the 800" against s.
425 vessels Of 6,7SS, 1877 tonnage
through the Suez. And the American
canal is only open part OF tho year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
OPPORTUNITY.

Master Of human destinies am I
Fame, love and fortune on my footsteps
wait
Cites and fields walk: l penetrate
Deserts and seas remote and passing by
Howell and mart and palace, soon or late
knock unbidden once at every gatol
II sleeping, wake; IL feasting, rise before
turn away. 1t is the hour of fate,
And they who follow me reach every
state
Mortals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death; but those who doubt and hest
tate
Condemned to Failure, penury col woe,
Seek me in vain and uselessly impIbre,
] answer not, AMI return ne more
by John j, Ingalls,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
KnncI,.r. Again In yorna

The old fashioned knoclxer is being
restored to its former prestige. Ultra
fashionables are having them placed
upon their big front doors. Happy the
people who possess an heirloom in the
shape Of an old colonial knocker-a lions
head with ring in it's mouth or pair of
clasped hands. Such n knocker will be
a social certificate akin to that Of old
china and mahogany sideboards. Ran
sack your garrets and zee if you can't
find grandfather knocker and have it at
once take the place of that modern
abcmination, the front door bell.
York Letter.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
TIE Pineer Forest.

Is s. estimated that The 1ses. t0resi
preserve in the United States IS the
Adirondack region, and that tho Black
Forest in Germany, the Norway forests
and the forests OF Canada cannot be
compared with It. There are 1900"
900 acre5 ia that region which it is
proposed 20 include IN the Adirondack
Park.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08

Chauncey Chase Captain of the hunt,
severely)-There | knew just what
would happen when Ponsonby invited
that Englshman TO join us. Ponsonby
Qeebly)-Why, captain, he's a regular
fox-hunter, and Cbnuncey Chase
(savagely)-I know it He has killed
our fox and broken up the club. : lip
pincott's Magazine.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
The DInerenee.

What is the difference between
biography and autobiography, papap'
asked johnnie.
Zone shows a man as he Is and tho
other shows him as he thinks he Ia
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-08
The Same old WAY.

Bunting-Everything is gevtng nc
high in price dol.': $40 how we ca5
live.
Mrs. Bunting VIC still buy on
credit dearP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-11
GOSSIP OF THE oRANoEs.

The next Cumberland County Pomona
Grange will be held at the Centre with
Riverside Grange, Wednesday, June
18th.
A meeting of the Aroostook and Penob-
scot Union Pomona Grange will be held
at Music Hall, Houlton, on Wednesday,
June 2ith, ut 10 4. NJ continuing
through the day and evening, with din
ner and supper at the hall. An interest
ing programme will be provided, and all
members will please be prompt in attend
ance.
York County Pomona Grange held its
monthly meeting with Cornish Grange
May 2S. The following oranges were
represented: Saeo, Hollis, Biddeford,
Alewive, Goodwin's Mills, Buxton. Linz
erick, Cornish and Old Orchard TWEEN
ty-two members were given the fifth
degree. Cornish furnished bountiful
entertainment and an interesting pro-
gramme. The next meeting, June 18th,
will be held with hollis Grange. Sub
iect for discussion Incorporation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-11

The lighthouse board Of the United
States coast survey gives notice Of the fol
lowing important correction affecting
charts relating to the coast and nsvigable
waters Of Maine:
KENNEBEc RIVER: Changes in Buoy.
age.--The following new buoys have been
placed in this river:
A red spar buoy OF Telegraph Point, on
the following bearings:
Upper end of Wood Island, W. N. w.
3-4 W.
Telegraph Point (tangent,) s. e 3.s f
A black spar buoy on the west side Of
the channel, 10 Of q mile above Chops
Point.
A black spar buoy of the south end Of
Swan Island. in 8 feet Of water, Pork Point
besrirg N. n. W. 3 8 W, distant 10 of q
mile.
A red spar buoy on the east side Of the
channel above Pork Point, the point bear
ing s 3-s E., distant $40 Of mi'e.
Referring to N. to M. No. l40. par. 3,
in the dredged channel southeast Of Swan
Island, there are four red spar buoys 81
'qusl distances along the eas. side Of the
channel one Of the buoys being st each
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Casfeg Fine Cheese.

The curing Of cheese Ia process OF
nature. II you will observe certain
rules in, the care Of your product in due
season nature will accomplish its work.
After the cheese has been placed In
the curing-room Prof. Harris says a
steady heat Of frSm G5 to 20 degrees
ought to be maintained without ces.
sstion from the time the cheese are put
on the shelves until the work is done.
When artificial heat is applied it will be
found that those occupying the higher
shelves cure more rapidly than those be-
low, on account Of the tendency Of heat to
ascend. For this reason they ought fire.
quently to be changed, and their positions
reversed. Too much heat has a tendency
to beget tallowy condition, while
too little retards the process, and
saggy, ciammy cheese is the result.
In extreme hot weather occasional
sprinkling of the floor will pre-
vent excessive drying. There is no
doubt but what many cheese are spoiled
after reaching the curing-room, through
neglect. As many cheese makers think
that as soon as the cheese are upon the
shelves they are out of harms way, and
need no further care or attention from
them, the work Of turning, rubbing and
the general business Of this department
Ia given over to the bows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-11
MAINE FARMING NOTES.

Deacon E. II. Cove of Biddeford, has
in his possession an animal as unique as
anything in It's line, within the jurisdic.
ton Of the York County Agricultural
Society. 1t is pure bred young COW Of
Jersey blood, scarcely fifteen months
old and standing about three feet high.
little more than q month ago she
droppedithe first calf and is now giving
a fne mess of most excellent milk. Al.
though so very small she is quite pretty
and perfect COW in all her parts To
look at her one might imagine her such
u one as Gulliver might have found
among the ''Lilliputs."
The Northern Cumberland Agricult
ural Society, which was Incorporated by
the last Legislature, has been duly organ
lied under the new dispensatiOn and its
officers are as follows: President. Cyrus
X. Foster; vice presidents. Andrew
Chute, Richard Cook; secretary, AL
phonso Mouiton; assistant secretary,
Grin Ross treasurer. Daniel G. Chaplin
trustees, James Fl. Hamilton. Ambrose
G. Chaplin. John Johnson James Thomas,
Hermon Cook 1t Is expected that o
grand stand and exhibition hall will be
erected on the society's grounds In
South Harrison before the next fair,
which will probably be held about Oct
1st. The grounds have been much
improved this spring and mere work will
soon be done
A larger amount of sweet corn thar
usual has been planted this year in
towns in the northern part of Cumber-
land county, the packers having made
considerable extra exertion on account
of the great demand for canned corn and
the scarcity of the supply on hand. 1t is
currently reported thst extra induce
ments have been held out to some Of
those who "signed' last, and there is
considerable i'll feeling on the part Of
the old planters in consequence. They
claim that it is unjust to pay more to
one than to another, and that il an ad
vance is TO be made at all it should be
made with all. II it is proved that there
is a real basis for these complaints it
would not be at all surprising If the
farmers made quite stir about it before
another packing season.
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Cars on the nsw belt lie Of the Lewis
ton and Auburn street car service com.
msncsd running Tussdsy.
The SomsrAet Railroad 10 doing large
and lucrative business this season, in all ito
Departments. The new industries which
are spriasipg up sior the line furnish full
freight trains, and the veli-known fishing
tssorts that are best reached by this road
furnish very Substantial passenger bust
ness.
The railroad meeting at Machiss las.
week gsve three rousing cheers for Col
Greene. A year ago, people down there
we're ''cussing" him. The colonel has re-
covered his old-tim enthusiAsm, - we'll -
his prestige, and declares that in Q couple
Of years two trains day, each way, will
be running through Machiss.
The regular summer time table on the
Maine Genital Railroad will 90 into effect
90 June 25ih. The new schedule viii
make number Of changes from that now
in use, ard several trains will be added, -
/, customary in the summer time. The
best Of facilities for the tourist travel will
be given. with frequent and fact trains,
and the excellent accommodations viii
PEoVS w al bAhAtkouoA ouiouhs Va
travel.
A note received from Chief Engineer
Moses Burpee. of the Bangor & Aroossook
Railway, says that he has been quite dis
lance beyond west branch, towards the
east branch Of the Penobscos and as yet he
finds nothing at all unpromising for good
location for the railroad. He hsd previ-
busiy believed it favorable and now
it seems even better. ne says, than
he expected. c. Z. +. Ststson, C..
E., who has charge Of the sur
veying party writes that he has crossed
Pleasant river. made rapid progress over
the designated route to North Twin dam
ard has gone over the height Of land
between the two points. His steepest grade
il far inside of the limit which the pfojec
ors Of the line have figured upon and some
distance below that Of the Canadian Pacific
ia crossing the same country. The results
of the surveys thus far greatly please the
railroad workers. rs every favorable discov-
cry Of the engineers reduces the estimated
cost Of building. Bangor Commercial.
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asDssntsDpeopRisAedb By ~ esa1s yin ns1ss
and for sdyeftisirg the resources o3 0atas
1t eds paF6ezsaR kind Ths eom1r
- wtAh V make This bsiidins -
granite txhibis 81 Aaine Is The 6nae
Exp3ssfisn- Maine has he mos1 desissbls
ste u any 49,. hsving ias I00xi00 ~.
facing Lake Miehiesn- Upss TIE right,
Sanning back IN half cireis viii be de
other State buildings. srd On the Left the
buildings Of ether nations Maine ~ the
sfst 10 locate S:sfe baiidins- Archisecss
Of Maine sse Invited to naks plans Ard
Specifications far builiirg 40zs0 fees,
svo stsriss with tower. Baiiding 70 be
Constructed Of different varieties Of
Maine granite. Dimession snd man
bsf Of fooms viii be furnished on sp-
psiession 80 the committee. Prizes will be
e1ered'fo architects. Ovaers Of granite
qaasYies, And others, who will furnish
material Of any kind for the buiidirg win
communicate With the committee q -
Early day ~ possible. The board Of
msasyers are greatly encouraged by the
interest already unaffected ~ the people
Of Mains in this gfest ssserpsiss. Ali eom-
municafions should be addressed to 4. B.
Btxby, Skowhegsn, Maine.
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DR.. McCosh recently said he had been
astonishcd ut the amount of theological
talent that has shown itself IN the news
paper offices OF the country. Every
paper in the land has had the courage to
discuss with zeal. il not with knowledge,
the most grave questions that have been
perplexing theologians for centuries
pr. McCosh is right, and il the theolo
Eians will only step aside the news
pepers will spon hxht the religious cam
Relgn to close. 1he newspapers arr
old caupaigners. They. Know how 10
Axheshew toksep il UP. and finally how
Nnsnlt efasefelly when the fight il
sses. Aneehes reason Why newspapers
sAosid b allowed t. discuss these ques
usas y hanaae they fslk u larger
anaisncss I'm thc preachers.
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STATE NEWS
Somerset.
HARMONY .

At a special tawn meeting, on Tuesday
this week. W. w. Jacobs and j. f. Farce
we're chosen truant officers. Also il was
voted to change the time of holding the
Free High school from September to Feb
rusry next.--If rain does not come soon
the grass and other crops will suffer great.
ly.-The apple trees sre in full blossom,
but are not biossoming so profasely Is usu
81, Ii is remarkable fact that there are
but few. If any c,terpillsr's webs on apple
and cherry trees this year.-Miss Damon s
/ chool At the village, is prospecting finely.