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very much wrapped up and hugging expensive travel
ing bags but they took no notice of the other pas
sengers Gerald grasped his bag IN his lett mana,
holding his newspaper in his right. Every now and
then he could not help gancing at the pretty girl,
and once he her eyes filled with tears This an
noyed him. for he could never bear to see woman
ia trouble without trying to say something kind
However, he only pretended not to notice her
distress, and made few pleasant remarks, which she
barely answered. On getting out at Dover he helped
her to get down and held her small parcels; then,
looking sympatheticaly at her, he murmured:
Il am afraid that you are in trouble. Can do
anything for you3'' But she only answered:
mo- thank you,' though her blue eyes SAID more
as she gave him glance of gratitude. He did not
see them again till the boat reached Calais There
the fat went on to see after his own luggage,
and the maiden ladies summoned two porters to help
them.
'Calas! Train for Paris"
How easy it all was, and how delightful. 1t was
Gerald s first journey to France. lie jumped INTO
an empty carriage congratuating himself on being
alone, but Just before the train started the maiden
ladies and the porters came painting IN 10 his Sc
cret delight the fat gentleman and the same sweet,
sad-looking girl also appeared, and hurried in just
before the door shut.
eve nearly lost the train, said the fat man,
noddng to the ladies'
1.-The custom house is terrible ordeal, - said one
of them, still painting audibly
Gerald felt superior to these fussy people, for he
had only his hand bag containing his night things
and his precious diamonds. He glanced at the girl,
hoping she would look at him again; but, in spite of
several remarks from her uncle, she kept her eyes
resolutely on her paper book and never looked up.
at last after little desultory conversation be-
tween himself and the uncle, silence fell on the car
riage The old ladies slept, the uncle almost snored
only the girl and himself remained awake.
All at once he felt her looking fiXedly on him, and,
to his SURPRISE her lips seemed to frame some silent
words; but Immediately she swiftly placed her finger
on her lips, and what else could he do but to smile
in answer. She meant, of course that they must not
speak, or they would awaken the seepers. Then he
write something inside her book, and glanc-
ing quickly at the seepers, to see they were not
awake, she swiftly passed him tiny piece of paper
That Gerald surprised goes without saying,
for the girl looked sad and discreet that he had
never imagined she would wish to converse on paper
He was, however, quick to seize her cue-Gerald
prided himself quick perception-and silently he
read her words: ''Do not go to Sleep
He smiled again. she meant, of course, that it
would be dull if all the travellers fell asleep He
wrote answer, surrepttiously as she had done,
and handed her back her paper Certainly not!
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At that moment of the ladies woke with start.
''Where we2'' she said
'Amiens - answered the other, shortly
I'VE don stop long.
81 shall sleep again after Amens, grunted the
other, who much wrapped up and appeared to be
out of temper.
At Amiens the fat woke up and got out to
oct some tea but returned almost Immediately, ex
cl liming
''Come out, Helen, quick. I've altered my mind
and l shall stay here for the night
mo don t. uncle she said, quickly; and Gerald,
who rose to help her out, her turn pale.
eyes, | shall certainly. Make haste or you IL be
left behind - he added, impatienty. The tram was
Just gong to start The official declared, in strong
FRENCH that if mademoisele wanted to get out she
must do so at once; but at this moment Helen
dropped her book the floor and stopped to pick 1t
up; so did Gerald and their heads met.
Come out too,' she whispered; then she was al
most dragged out by her uncle, and the train went
on Gerald was almost glad she was gone; her last
remark had upset his ideas of correct behavior For
all her modest shy looks, Helen was certainly some
what forward lie glad that he had not an
swered her, but all the same he was troubled and
disappointed for the girl certainly pretty, and
had that soft, appealing expression which goes
straight to young man 8 heart-that is, young
man of Gerald s strong, self reliant character.
The old ladies had relapsed into sleep, and Gerad,s
still claspng his bag which rested the seat, was
soon lost in meditating the subject of his bright
future, into which the picture of sweet wife
who would day share his pretty house.
Suddenly, without any warming one of the old
ladies jumped up and threw herself ON him. lmme-
datey his face smothered in cloth, over which
chloroform poured, and he was held down by
force which purely masculine. lie remembered
struggling violently, but against too great Odds and
then he remembered more.
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though tinged with suspicion OF cocKsurehess. Ills
nnce Jonathan Ferrars the wel-known diamond mer-
chant had taken him into his office from sense OF
duty but no favor. In his uncle good Will lay all
Gerald s future, for his widowed mother had been
beggared by her worthless husband.
7fYou will carry this ordinary black bag, and
need not tell you that you must not let out OF your
sight till you get to your journeys end Inc prince
will see you to- morning. lie Will choose the
diamonds he requires and will give you the money:
You must bring back the check and the remainder OF
the diamonds To tell you the honest truth, Gerald,
would rather trust you than any one else with TINS
valuable parcel" -,
81 think you trust me to do as l am told SO SO
pray, uncle, smoke your evening pipe IN peace IL
start by the II clock from Victoria.
Mr. Ferrars looked at the clock. - You have just
time to say good-by to your mother. "
"No. L II go straight to Victoria. she promised
to come to see me off m not going to be the young
man who leaves his bag the railway seat only 10
find it changed" Gerald laughed, and his laugh was
contagious; but Mr. Ferrars only smiled
''You are young for such great responsibility,
but have found you always exact. -
Gerald only said: THANK you Sir, - but his heart
beat faster By this act his uncle proved that he en-
tirey trusted him. and, if so, doubtless he would ad
vance hm-perhaps he would even take him into
partnership. His mother future would be assured;
Gerald adored his mother, who had had life OF
wretched misery and hardship. His one great am
bition that her declining years should be free
from care On the other hand, MIR. Ferrars was OF
hard distrustful disposition. For long time he had
looked suspicously on Gerald because he was his
father son. but now, at last he was beginning to de
pend on his nephew. At last! For a moment Gerald
made a mental picture of his future, painting 1t
in golden hues then he turned his mind entirely to
business said goodby to his uncle, nodded to Hudson,
the chief clerk, firmly grasped the precious bag, and
went out.
The hustle of Victoria station found him calmly
talking to a sad widow lady, who still had the re-
mains of beauty but not for a moment did the bag
leave his hand
cts all right, mother and uncle let's stay an
DIV in pnTI IN
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" understand, Gerald, that this
is a matter of great Importance
to us. Prince Kolutin wishes
to see these diamonds, and to
choose a good many for the
lady who is going to be his
wife. He suggests we should
send a large selection. -
q quite understand, - an
swered Gerald Watson, young
man with laughing eyes and a
grave mouth, but with a frank,
open expression of countenance,
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sights. y
7'Take care of yourself, dear
boy. 1 am proud that uncle does
trust you at last.
"Any of our clerks could
have done the business as well,
but 1 suppose he thinks a rela-
ton is safer. "
cts not that, dear Gerald.
| know him. He has watched
you and not found you want
ing"
"'Well, good-by, old lady. Take
care of yourself. III write from
Paris after seeing the prince. 1
secured corner seat, but l see
| shan It be alone. "
Gerald jumped in, still hold
ing the precious bag. The last
Mrs. Watson saw of her son was
his smiling face, but as she
turned away her eyes filed with
tears-but they were tears of
joy.
Once off, Gerald looked at his
fellow passengers. Opposite to
him was a very pretty girl in
deep mourning, but the express
sion of her face was very sad.
She had clear blue eyes and fair
hair, and she would have been
even more charming if she had
looked less mournful. A fat,
good-natured man sat near her,
and at once entered into CONVEX
sation with him, saying he was
taking his niece to Paris for a
treat, as she had lately come
from Australia. Besides these
two, there were two old ladies
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HCOME, get up monsieur" exclaimed French
official in ducet tones. DO you see, Lam
bert, how much Engshman can drink between
Amiens and Pars?" The cold air and the soothing
words revived Gerald and then, suddenly, like an
awful flash of unexpected lightning, he recollected
everything. He felt for his bag 1t was gone!
Where were the old ladies! Gone!
Good heavens!'' he exclaimed, steadying him
self as he from the floor of the carriage, 81
have been robbedl l must see the police at once;
two individuals attacked They dressed
like old ladies. Where they9 Stop them imme
diatey"
The young man s distracted words and his wild
looks only confirmed the idea of drink.
.Ynna still drea MING
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COPYRIGHT, 1909, BY THE NATIONAL PRESS AGENCY
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
The Cause of Limberneck.

Limberneck with chickens is caused
by the birds eating decaying flesh or
filth containing maggots. The mag
gots lodge in the throats of the birds.
causing paralysis of the muscles of the
neck and consequent inability to swal.
low food, When affected, the chicken
remains inactive in one place for days
at time, without control of its neck
or head. Since there is no longer DOW.
er to take food or drink, it gradually
dies of starvation and perhaps slow
poisoning. Very few that become af
flicted ever recover.
Not much can be done with a chick.
en- suffering with limberneck. Soft
bread soaked with turpentine or l;ero-
sene is said to be effective in remov.
ing the cause. If the case is taken in
time.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
THE BEES ARE SHORT LIVED
The Life of This Industrious Little
Worker Is Placed at One
Month.

The life of working bee is but a
month, SO at the end of winter the
old bees rapidly die from old age
Various means are used to secure a
force of young bees, such as spread.
ing and equalizing brood, etc. Judi.
cious stimulative feeding is safer and
more reliable than all the rest. saws a
writer in Farm and Home. With a
young, vigorous queen, colony re.
duced to mere handful can usuallv
by this method be built up in an amaz-
ingly short time.
Stirring up the bees during early
spring is always heavy drain upon
their energies and to avoid doing so
the feeding should be done at night
If the weather be chilly the feed
should be given warm. Do not attempt
to feed during the day. Once stimula-
tive feeding is begun three must be no
stops till the weather becomes warm
and settled and honey is coming in
regularly. Erratic feeding is decidedly
Improbable.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Unreasonable Hubby.

In the olden times woman in the
north of Scotland went to visit her
husband, who was condemned to be
hanged on the following day. The
doomed man began to give his instruc.
tions to his wife preparatory to bid.
ding her farewell, when she broke in
upon the conversation and eX,
claimed: by the by, John, whauI
will | plant the tatties this year?'
The unfortunate man, indignant at
the Indifference of his wife. ex
claimed, angrily: What need | care
whaur ye plant them? I'm not likely
to need any o. them" "Hech," replied
the woman, turning to the warden
with wag of her head, "oour Johns
huffed because he's gaunt to be
hanged the morn" and marched out
of the cell
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
'opyright, 1906, Bobbs-Merrlll Col
SYNOPSIS.

Hawkshaw's nephew. Rirlard CiIvn fell
deeply in love at first sight with Lady
Arabella Stormont. who spurned his at
tentions The lad, an orphan, was given
berth as midshipman on the Ajax by
his uncle. Giles Vernon. nephew of Sir
Thomas Vernon, became the boys pal.
They attended n theatcr where Hawk
shaws nephew saw Lady Arabella. Yer
non met Philip Overton. next in line for
Sir Thomas Nernons estate. They start
ed duel which was interrupted Vernon.
OVerton and HawkshaWs nephew found
themselves attracted by pretty Lady Ara
bella. The Ajax in battle defeated French
warships in the Mediterranean. Richard
GlYn got G2,OO0 prize money. He was
called home by Lady Hawkshaw as he
was about to blow in" his earnings with
Vernon. At Hawkshaw party GIyn dis
covered that Lady Arabella was poor
but persistent gambler lie talked much
with her cousin Daphne. Lady Arabella
again showed love for gaming.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Cause for Relief.

An Alabama man tells of an unique
funeral Grafton delivered in a town
of that state not long ago by a darky
preacher.
Now, it seems that the habits of the
deceased brother had not been ire
proachable, to the great scandal of the
worthy pastor of the flock. So, in
summing up the case at the funeral,
the preacher delivered himself of the
Sollowing
My brethren and sisters, we are
here to pay our last sad respects to
our departed brother Some says he
was a good man, and some says he
was a bad man. Where he has gone
to we can't tell, but in our grief we
have one consolation, and that is
he's dead"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
QUEER ENGLISH MILK WAGONS,
Gorgeous Floats with Brass Churns
and Ben Hur Drivers.

In English towns, a Canadian visitor
declares in the Queen, the foreigner
runs out to the pavement just to see
that glorious chariot called a milk
float go by-that gay bit of two
wheeled thing, white and yellow, white
and blue, or red, white and blue, with
the shining brass churn erect at the
side, the reins coming over the shin
ing brass rail in front, the little square
seat inserted at the rear, and the char
ioteer standing at the back like Ben
Hur and driving as much like that
hero as-in a modern town where even
motor cars are unknown-is practical
BILE
Then the English milkman who
comes on foot, with a modern yoke on
his shoulders, and swinging at each
side a brass-bound tin pail, in which
is a queer little measuring dipper.
Who could wish to have milk delivered
in glass bottles, with a paper-sealed
top, when he can have it measured at
his door into his own jug in this
quantity curious fashion? What do
microbes amount to when compared
with the joy of the MEDIEVAL.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

love confess the experience was
new to me.
You will bear me witness, Mr..
Glyn," said Overton, that / am de-
tanned here against my will; but /
think it piece of good fortune that
you are detained with me-"
Il will bear witness to nothing, sir"
| replied, until you have given me
satisfaction for calling me hound
just now"
Dear sir, pray forget that hasty
expression. In my rage and amaze
ment just now [ would have called the
commander-in-chief of the forces a
hound. Pray accept every apology
that gentleman can make. | was
quite beside myself, as you must have
seen"
saw that he was very anxious to
conciliate me; for upon my testimony
alone would rest the question of
whether he voluntarily or involuntari-
~ failed to appear at the meeting ar
ranged for eight o'clock
| also perceived the strength of my
position, and dazzling idea pre-
sented itself to my mind.
Il will agree" said I, "to testify to
everything in your favor, if you will
but promise me not to-not to" /
hesitated, ashamed to express my
womanish fears for Giles Vernon's
life; but he seemed to read my
thoughts.
DO you mean not to do Mr. Yer
non any harm in the meeting which
VIII, of course, take place the instant
1t can be arranged? That | promise
you; for | never had any personal
animosity toward Mr.. Vernon. His
blow, like my words just now, was the
outburst of passion, and not a delib-
crate insult"
| was overjoyed at this and as
sat, grinning in my delight, | must
nave been in strong contrast to Over
ton. in the very blackness of rage.
The minutes dragged slowly on, and
we heard the clock strike six and
seven. The dim light of foggy morn
ing stole in at the windows. Not a
soul was stirring in the house; but on
the stroke of eight a light step fiut-
tered near the outer door 1t was
softly unlocked, and Lady Arabella
entered, carefully locking the door
on the inside, after her, this time. In
the ghostly half,light Overton rose
and saluted her with much ceremony.
Lady Arabella Stormont," he said
you have delayed the meeting be-
tween Mr.. Vernon and myself just 24'I
hours. To do it you have put my
honor in jeopardy, and that shall not |
soon forget. | beg you to open the |
glass door and allow me to bid you
farewell"
She stopped, as If paralyzed for
moment, when I, knowing the key to |
be in herspocket, deftly fished it out,
and opened the door, and Overton
walked out. She could not stop me
! was too quick for her-but she ran |
after me, and fetched me box on the |
ear, which did more than sting my
cheek and my pride. 1t killed, in one |
single instant of time, the boyish love
| had had for her ever since the first |
hour | had seen her. | own | was
afraid to retaliate as a gentleman
should, by kissing her violently; but
dashing on, | sped down the steps
after Overton, not caring TO
remain alone with the Lady Arabella.
saw her no more that day, nor until
the afternoon of the next day.
CTO BE, CONTINUED
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
BEES STIMULATED BY FEED.
Nothing of More Vital Importance In
Securing Satisfactory Surplus
Than Healthy Colony.

There is probably nothing of more
vital Importance in securing a satisfac-
tory surplus than having populous,
healthy colonies at the opening of the
flow, says writer in Farm and Home.
A strong colony will easily store twice
the surplus of medium one, and
weak colony during harvest is merely
an ornament to the apiary. If the flow
is late and some honey has been CON-
ing in regularly most colonies should,
perhaps, of themselves build up and be
ready for honey gathering. Should,
however, the flow come early and out
side conditions be unfavorable for
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Opening Locker | Found Collection
of Old Boat CIoaks of Sir Peters.

from me-and / lay there in terror
realizing that | was in very danger
Gus position. / soon discovered that
Overton's reputation for lately-ac
quired Methodistical piety had not
done away with a very hot temper. He
was enraged, as only a man can be
who is entrapped, and demanded at
once of Lady Arabella to be let out
Of the glass door, when he found it
locked. She refused to tell him where
the key was, and he threatened to
break the glass and escape that way.
DO it then, if you WISH" she cried,
"and rouse the house and the neigh
borhood, and ruin me if you will. But
before you do it, read this, and then
know what Arabella Stormont can
do for the man she loves!"
She thrust a letter into his hand.
and, slipping out of the door to the
corridor, as swiftly and silently as a
swallow in its flight, she locked it
after her; Overton was a prisoner in
Sir Peters room. He tore the letter
u,
and then threw it down with an oath,
The next minute he caught sight of
me; in my surprise | had forgotten all
my precautions, and had half risez.
You hound!" he said. Are YOU in
this Internal plot?" And he kicked the
boat-cloaks off me.
Il am not" said |, coolly, recalled to
myself by the term he had used to-
ward me- and neither am | a hound
You will kindly remember to account
TO me for that expression, Capt Over
ton"
Read that" he cried, throwing Lady
Arabella's letter toward me. | think
he meant not to do a dishonorable
thing in giving me the letter to read.
but it was an act of Involuntary rage.
1t read this:
know that you were to fight Mr. Yer
non at eight o'clock this morning there
fore / beguilcd you here; for your life
is dearer to me than anything in heav-
en- and earth; and | will not let you ont
until that very hour, when it will be too
late for you to get to Twickenham. You
will not dare to raise a commotion in the
house at this hour, which would ruin us
both. But by the jeopardy in which [
placed myself this night, you will know
how true is the love of
ARABELLA STORMONT.
| confess that the reading of this
letter made me a partisan of Overton:
for surely no more unhandsome trick
was ever played upon a gentleman.
There was nothing for it but to sit
down and wait for eight o'clock. Sir
Peters family were late risers. and
there was little danger of detection at
that hour. So we sat and gazed at
each other, mute before the mystery
of the good and evil in woman's
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Front and Side View of Nests.

the ground. Then two 12-inch boards
Ia feet long for front and one for the
back. Make partitions, c, every IS
inches. Put on top like lid, as
shown at d, with three hinges on front
side, so it can be raised from the back
Cover the top with tin or roofing pa
per. Cut hole, B, in front of each di-
vision seven inches square for hen to
enter, and put the doors on hinges.
Also cut hole, A, in top of each
place four-inch square for ventilation,
and hinge so it will drop down. Nail
screen over top hole on inside, so
when left open at night nothing can
get in. Set it under shed in early
spring or out OF doors as the season
advances and set the hens in it. When
they hatch remove the old nest, tack
lath across the opening, B, to con-
fine the hen, and you have an ideal
coop for the young chicks.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
WHERE PAT DREW THE LINE.
Patient and Long Suffering, But No
Man with a Face Like That Could
Work with Him.

Pat had been at work for three days
digging well, and as the foreman
wanted it finished within the week he
had promised Pat another man to
help him. 1t was getting on for IL
o'clock, and Towser, the foreman's
bulldog. was looking over the edge Of
the pit, when Pat said to himself,
"Smoke-o"
He had just filled his pipe, and was
about to light it when he glanced UP
and beheld Towsers handsome fea-
lures.
Slowly removing the pipe from his
mouth, he said: "Be-e-egorra. Olive
worked wild Germans and Hengar-r-
rians, and Olive worked wild Oital.
lans and naygers, but if a man wild a
face like that comes down here to
work besoide me, I gets up"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

rapid breeding, a good share OF the
aplary, If left to their own devices,
may be utterly worthless as far as
storing surplus is concerned.
There are two times during which
feeding to stimulate breeding may be
desirable. One of these is before fruit
bloom, and the other is in the interval
between it and clover. Previous to
fruit bloom there is not so much to be
gained, but highly beneficial results
can often be obtained by experienced
beekeepers. Beginners wishing to try
the earlier feeding should limit the
test to small part of the apiary.