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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
Two SURPRISES

Julia was a little scared. nhut also
saw some humor in the situation and
gave the impetuous lover some rather
good repartee.
Just as Sir Thomas was making his
declaration. Master Walter and Helen
entered, and Julia, disconnected fled
from the room
The visit of the strange baronet had
been one surprise for the young ladies
that day and they. got another one
when Master Walter ordered them to
get ready and so to London at once
When he had an opportunity, Sir
Thomas told Walter that he was over
head and ears in love already and
would marry Julia, come what might.
At Mr.. Heartwells house in town,
where Julia stopped with her friend
Helen, as had been arranged, Sir Thorn
as was constant caller, saw much of
Julia, proposed again and was accepted.
For Julia soon found that her heart
responded to his. Besides, the glamor
of the town took entire possession of
her, and the thought that her future
husband was titled and rich was con-
stantly in her mind.
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Across Ocean in auto

From the san Flan,.sco .ii. oinclc.
That We will some day cross the ocean
in an automobile seems to be tine ecnstc-
ton CT several expert machinlsts Maj.
j. o. Wright has recently ceLlriyed 4
water automobile. Tho machine Is rot /.
beauty, nut it glides over the water al
about five miles an hour. II viii -
equally well on the land.
1t consists OF framework of light
steel and oa.;. % seet long and eight leet
wide and Is mounted Oil three ,s.ssels.
the two III front being OF iron and wia,,
trimmed. Surrounding the ffasaework
and only few inches above the gruuliu
is a large air filled steel climber Mricn
keeps the machine a.ina. while or s.l.
water.
In the bow" of the craft lc IL soso.
line engine whicn transmits power 10
the front wheels when tae machine A
crossing land. or to an ordinary screw
propeller, such as are lscd OH motor
boats, for the propulsion on, water.
This propeller is under the machine
and well out of way when it Is travel
ing as land automobile. Or the
framework OF the machine is platform
which will hold q score of men. Two
men are needed to operate the machine.
This combination motor and boat has
been used successfully in running the
survey lines through the vast swanps
of the Everglades in Florida.
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sparkless System of Wireless
From the Newark News.

I'm elit newark News.
me sparkless system of wireless fol-
egraphy OF Berthenod depends mon
the lengthening of the electric waves
without increasing the length of the
antenna.
wireless transmission may be effect
ed by the use of an antenna of ereat
wave length. requiring a current ar
relatively small frequency or an an.
tehha or small wave length, with a cur
rent OF very great frequency.
Calculation shows that a wave lene.fb
OF three fifths of mile REQUIRES 3o0 :
600 oscillations per second; one of six
miles. 10000 oscillations. The eecond
system has been used so far. for The
wave length depends chiefly on the
length OF the antenna, and wave
length of six miles would REQUIRE an
expensive antenna nearly a mile long
The antenna most used employing
high frequency currents have a wave
length of not more than three miles
The frequency of ordinary Industrial
currents is so periods per second. and
iof the 100000 or even 100000 oscilla-
tlons per second for the wireless waves.
delicate machines are required of enor
nous speeds up to 10000 revolutions
Per second
Instead of these inefficient machines.
1t has been more satisfactory to use'
currents of moderate frequency, with
oscillations greatly, Increased by
sparks. Induction coils add to the wave
length of the new antenna, ana a pew
generator sends double-phase current
directly>to the antenna without sparss
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AImost To RloOdshed

lust then a waiter announced that
one Master Walter wanted to see Mas
ter Wilford.
"sbow him in" cried wilford eagerly
and, as the agent appeared, he crled
out: We'll, Master Walter, ,>how do you
address me?"
"As your impatience shows me you
would have meas My Lord the Earl OIL
LAS your impatience shows me you
would have meas My Lord the Earl OF
Richdale."
Come, drink-all drink" shouted Will
ford eagerly.
They filled their glasses and with huz-
zas drank noisily to the new Earl. But
walter when asked to join them said;
.'Give something to the dead"
Give what?" cried Lovejoy
"Respect" returned the hunchback
gravely, first to him that's gone say
.peace'-and then with decency to reyels.'
Gaylove, taking, objection to the word
.reyels." called Walter a knave and
sneered at his physical deformity.
Walter, losing his temper, drew his
sword and struck Gaylove with the flat
of it. calling him a knave and coward.
GayIove also drew and there would
have been bloodshed had not gentle
man, who had been sitting at another
table quietly and had observed the
whole matter come forward and, after
much persuasion, got the neT Earl to
go with his companion into another room
while he drew the hunchback away with
himself
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Resolved Not to Marry

The stranger introduced himself as slr
Thomas Clifford Walter knew that name
at once and said:
''Yes, I know. You were not the helr
direct to the fair barony. He that was
drowned abroad-your cousin, was he
not? So you succeeded to the rank and
wealth.
Master Walter and Sir Thomas became
very good friends as they walked away
to the garden of the inn
The baronet, though he had come INTO
a large property. lived with frugallty,
that is, not up to his means, thereby
Increasing his estates each year.
He was a man who took no long shot
no venture where much money may
be made and much lost Something
sure, with small profit was his idea
and for this the hunchback admired him.
"You should marry said Walter; but
Sir Thomas declared that he had been
so long bachelor that he had got used
to it,
~ first he could not afford to marry
and now he would always be afraid that
the woman who accepted him did SO for
his money.
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No Other Father

The fair Sulia and the fair Helen
were, in fact, discussing the relative
attractions of city and country life
when the carriage of Master Walter
drove up.
Julia, never having seen the town,
was full of praises of the country and
of the simple life. She had no idea
that her guardian was about to send
her up to London and so said that she
never wanted to see that great city.
Master Walter says" said Julia,
that town life is frivolous and heart
less and hollow"
AYE, so says Master walter" re-
torted Helen; what can you find in
this Master Walter to be so fond Of
him?'
"He has been fond of me ever since
l was a child" replied Julia; Il have
known no other father than this guar
dian of mine and a kind parent he has
been to me-or rather a kind guardian.
"He comes to see me frequently,
takes entire charge of my affairs and
1 look always eagerly for his coming"
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Love Found Again

She took the letter and read 1t; stioys to
regain her self possession, even her pride.
But she was unable to do SO. Then elf
ford,~ why do you not speak to me;"
"I trust you are happy" answered Cliff
ford.
Happy? Yes. very hnppy--sn happy l
weep" was her answer flung out, as It
were.
The letter informed her that the mar
rlage would take place the next night.
as the earl was detained on important
business away from the castle.
She hastily wrote an ecquieseenee In
the arrangement and gave the letter TO
Clifford. who started to retire with it..
She burst Into tears and he came back TO
her. my Julia" ne cried, taking her
hand.
Then they talked as OF old until Chf-
ford said: Julia, do you love mo stili?'
Can you ask that questions" replied
Julia, ''but I am promised bride. Oh,
that these nuptials might be summed!
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Love at First Sight

Just then they saw the carriage of
the man whose name was upon their
lips. With him was a stranger whose
presence excited the curiosity and in
terest of the two girls.
The stranger was. of course, Sir
Thomas Clifford. When the baronet
had been in due form presented to the
girls he felt glad that he had come
and was not so sure that nothing would
result from the visit in the matrimonial
way
He at once began to pay attention to
Julia and. as Walter managed that the
two should be left alone most of the
time, the baronet actually began to
make love to her. In short, he realized
that his was case of love at first
sight and rushed headlong to his fate.
Among other things he said that he
had resolved to marry and that a coun-
try wife and com. try life would just
suit him. At last the infatuated man
actually proposed to Julia after having
known her only about an hour.
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Two Other Listeners

He made low bow to the two young
ladies and was gone.
Julia, who had borne herself In a cold,
heartless and naughty manner during the
interview, exhibiting no sign of emotion.
gave way completely when Sir Thomas
had left the arbor and fell fainting to the
ground.
Now there had been two other persons
in the garden while all this was taking
place-two persons whose presence had
been entirely unsupported by the chief ac-
tors in the little drama.
Walter and Heartwell had been con-
7versing while they walked in a distant
part of the garden and had approached
the two summer houses just in time to
hear and see all that had taken place.
When Julia tainted Walter said: Good
Heartwell, help us to take her in-she
will be all right in a moment-and | will
look after him. Saying this he departed
in search of Sir Thomas
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Factories Float in India

From the New York Press.
Floating factories have become an i'm
portant part of the development of the
forest resources of India. In certain
Tarts the forests are only accessible
through the watercourses, and the great
expense OF erecting land plants for the
utilization of the lumber resources makes
such course impracticable. Therefore,
sawnills and other manufacturing estab-
lishments are built on floating platforms
and moved up the streams as they are
needed. After the lumber Is prepared in
q sawmil 1t can be packed in a way that
makes transportation much more eco
nomical than any system of logging.
Plants for the preparation Of tannin ex-
tracts have also been established in this
manner. The plants are built on flat
toats. 200 feet long by 27 feet wide, cap
able of carrying a load Of 40 tons.
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DisilIusiOned

And I'll use them, too. I'll set pat
tern to your lady wives. And what a
wardrobe I shall havel I'll have dresses
for every day in the year and sets for
every day.
"And diamonds-not mere buckles and
rings and things of that sort, but neck
laces and stomachers of gems.
And then my titlei Soon as 1 put it
on I'll be Lady Clifford and known as
In the country around. When Sir Thomas
makes lady of me he must expect me to
play the part"
Sir Thomas could stand this heartless
talk no longer. The girl was evidently
about to marry him for his wealth and
title. lie left his retreat and stood before
her
Most true" said he, but not the part
that you evidently intend to play"
"A listener, sirl'' said Julia with a
naughty air
by accident I have been, replied the
baronet your speech has been forced
upon my ear. o. Julia. is this you? But
take the privilege of my wife; you can be
Lady Clifford; my fortune will be at your
command-but not me-"
DO you carry it or so proudly?' said
Julia. still with her naughty air.
Proudly but sorrowfully,' replied Sir
Thomas. Il will take you to the church
on Monday week. Till then farewell
and after we are married--then farewell
forever"
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The Fair Julia

In the country house to which Mas
ter Walter drove Sir Thomas lived Wal
ters ward. the fair .Iulia-the young
lady whom he was about to offer as
wife for the baronet.
Julia's father had ordered, Master
Walter said, that the girl be-broesf1t up
in the country and she had never seen
the city. Neither had she seen her
father, nor did she know who he was.
The time had not yet arrived--bnt
might very shortly-when the father
and daughter were TO know each
other.
However, Master Walter assured Sir
Thomas Julias father was a respect
able man and would be able to give
his daughter a small dowry. There
was no stain upon the girls birth nor
upon her family.
But the father had reasons, which
he considered weighty, which he
thought 1t better that his daughter and
he should not meet until she was to be
married and that she should live Sc
cluded life up to the present time
But Julia's father had informed her
guardian recently that 1t was time his
daughter should have period of town
life and he was about to send her to
London in accordance with this idea.
young lady of Julias own age
Helen Heartwell, daughter of a friend
of Master Walters, was now visiting
Julia at the country house and with her
Julia would go up to London.
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No Love. of Course


They drank, of course, as reques'eu'
but Gaylove, a little more suspicious
than the others, asked Wilford II ne
had been sent for
"I have not" replied Wilford, but l
have certified to the EarPs agent, Mas
ter walter the hunchback, my exist
ence and peculiar propinquity' and
momentarily expect him here
"None to contest your pretensionF
queried Gaylove.
No one, absolutely" replied Wilford'
aand now I tell you what I am going TO
do as soon as get the property.
want the finest pack of hounos' the
finest horses and the finest wife IN the
kingdom-and am going to have theni'
The idea of wilford marrying set
them all a-laughing and drinking pul
he persisted that he would marry.
"Of course 1 shall not love her, SAID
he. but I shall marry, nevertheless.
OF course I shall not consider 1t neees-
sary to be faithful to her-my heart
has roamed too much to be tied down 10
one. But I shall marry"
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Great Expectations

EASTER wILFoRD, with three
MT jolly companions. three com
lNl rades of his life of pleasure
cavlove. HoIdwell and Simpson was
.,ttinp in Three Tuns-a most proper
inn of London-and drinking risn'
copiously. ne
He declared that the wine was as
pa1atable a poison as could pe Ao"i'u
within a mile around Ludgate ana urseu
his companions to drink freely as he
was now a man of expectations
"you must know" said he, "that
am third cousin to the Earl OF hoeh
dale. the wealthiest peer In Englanu'
Won know I have been poor enough
Born the son of decayed gentle-
man. have spent what little/l IN
berited. and was in rather sad straits
when. yesterday. arrived the news tnat
the Earrs only son and heir had died
And today the Earl himself mas peen
seized with mortal illness.
"And I am his nearest heir. DRINK
gentlemen. to the future Lord hoch-
dale. I promise you we shall al De
flush of money when come into the
coronet and estates"
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Love and Hate

At length, stung by walters taunts
she signed her name. Walter took the
paper hastily and left her alone.
When he was gone she became deeply
agitated over what she had done. She
strove to make herself believe that she
hated Sir Thomas-and all the time she
knew she loved him.
But even to herself, she would not
admit this love. Helen came into the
room full of news.
'Have you heard?" she cried. "it has
just leaked out Sir Thomas Clifford is
no more Sir Thomas than you are. His
cousin is alive and will take the title
and estates. o. l could kiss that cou-
-sin-couldn't you?"
"Why9' said Julia very gravely.
"Why? for coming to life again and
avenging you, of course. Master Cliff
ford O. / will find a thousand ways
to make the traitor VINCE
Helen, l hate your cried Julia, and
swept out of the room.
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Spoiled by Success

The simple country girl had learned
the ways of the world rapidly and her
little head was turned. She plunged
into society and sought to outdo tho
eayest and most Fashionable at their
own game.
Her fresh beauty and her piquant
manner made her the reigning toast.
Society took her up and she took the
lead in society--took it fairly by storm.
She was in no haste to be married.
sir Thomas begged for an early date
for, the wedding, but Julia put him of
She liked her liberty too we'll -
Helen Heartwell. the townbred girl,
was outdone in town manner by the
girl she had undertaken to'instruct.
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downright. 1918, by Irving King.
,ia1,fe rpsarVed)

k(ODSfASnNf ASASf
rights reserved.)
..rrba IIunchback" was first produced
Of covent Garden theatre in 1852. II
Rad been offered previously to the
managers of the rival playhouse OIL
Drurv Lane, but had been rejected con-
temptuously. t
Sheridan knowles had sauslyihs
revenge. for Drury Lane had to close
its doors a month before the usual
time. as its management could get no
NAV which could draw" while sfhe
Hunchback" was running at the SoFehD
Garden. r.,,,,,,,,y
The production of "The Huneh BACK
NOT only was a great and instantaneou us
success but its production marked an
ora in English dramatic literature. IL
restored a taste for drama of an ele-
vated character, and that, too, at time
when such a restoration was much
needed. 1t proved, also, that drama OF
an elevated character was popular
and paving institution.
The admirers of THE Hunchback
have declared, not unreasonaoly, that
the literary excellence of THE Huneh-
hack recalls the dramas of the Eliza
bethan era. AT any rate, there can be
no dispute that In English dramatic
literature THE Hunchback" holds q
high place-is entitled to be called a
classic.
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Within a Week of Marriage

At the beginning of this Transformation
Mister Walter had beep absent.
An express, sent by the attorney of the
Rochdale castle settling up the affairs
of the deceased nobleman, brought to
Walter a letter saying that in the earl :
writing desk there had been found a
sealed package addressed to him-Wal-
ter-and on it were directions that it
should be opened only by the person TO
whom it was addressed Therefore Wal
ters presence was required at once at the
castle
Walter set out immediately, leaving or
dcrs fkat during his absence Julia Should
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the room.

the room.
Then there entered Clifford, plainly
dressed as Rochdales secretary. and,
kneeling. presented the letter. Julia, who
was at the other end of the room with
her back to the door, did not look around.
This letter from my lord" said Cliff
ford.
Julia started. It was Clfford's voice!
She did not dare now to look around.
1.-THE secretary of my lord" said Cliff
ford again. 1t was Clifford's yoice-she
could not doubt. She made an effort to
look around at him but seemed unable to
do so.
Il know you." said Julia. and turned
slowly toward him with. "Oh. Clifford. 1t
is youl'
Your answer to m, lord" said ciIf-
ford.
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BY
JAMES SHERIDAN
KNOWLES
Lord Rochdale.s secretor,.


Lord Rochdales secretary" replie,
Clifford
1 do not know the man." said Roch
dale.
have you forgot again ?-your father.
whispered Walter to Julia.
Bring him now." she replied.
My lord" said Walter, 'is it your will
that these nuptials should go on?"
II IS replied the intended groom.
We'll 1t is not my WILL" replied Wal.
7 told you you were wrong 10 keep a
nuiichoack In Jour employ" said Tlnse
to his patron.
ihought like ny father. my ioed. Nh,
aalu ne would not have q hunehback fol
d son. Lool.-herc is my fathers will"
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A Change of Fortunes

That afternoon Sir Thomas Clifford re-
ceived letter addressed to Master Cliff
ford gent, commonly called Sir, Thomas
Clifford"
1t Informed him that the report of the
death of his cousin abroad had been
false, that the man was still alive and
was coming over to claim his title and
estates.
Clifford gave orders that his house
should be closed, his servants discharged
and his luggage carried to an inn, where
he proposed to live in retirement until he
could cast about for some employment.
He saw himself poor again. His title
fortune, the love of Julia, had vanished
away rom him.
Moodily he went out into the street and
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The Guardian Interferes

They CAM" replied Clifford.
with honor?" asked Julia.
Yes, with honor
"Then take, hold me- cried Julia; deal
with me- Clifford, as my brother; do not
take counsel of your passion. Your honor
and mine must not be thrown away be-
cause of our love-"
Just as they embraced Walter came
in and cried out: What is this. What is
this.'
Walter called Clifford traitor and
drove him away. while Julia declared tnat
she loved him and bewalled the fact thac
she had ever consented to marry the earl.
Master Walter assumed harsh tone
and bid Julia think no more of Clifford
but get ready for her marriage.
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Kept a Prisoner

When Julia tried to leave her chamber
the next morning she found that she was
a prisoner. Orders had been given that
upon no condition was she to be allowed TO
pass the threshold of her room until the
time for the marriage ceremony should
arrive, and she was to hold no communi-
cation with any one by letter.
She saw at once that it was device
to prevent her from getting word OF her
predicament to Clifford. However. in the
course of the day she did manage to
smuggle out a letter to Clifford by means
of a faithful servant who pitied her con-
dition. But she got no answer to It.
Helen Heartwell, meantime, was great
ly incensed at the treatment Julia had
received and. meeting Master Walter IN
the corridor, told him with great volubil-
ity and in no uncertain terms. what she
thought of him and his conduct.
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All EXPLAINED

:. "as soon explained. The oil earl
neu Two sons. One was hunehback.
ihia enc ne had brought up under the
name Of Walter and had mad, him his
agent The elder son had died. as has
been stated.
huf IN the pseket wn.cn the earl he'd
-eie 10 ae opened only by Walter he
hao acknowledged Walter as his son and
heir In case the elder son dted without
cfnidfen-as he had done. Ard Master
walter the hunchback. was <he real Earl
of Rochdale.
ana your father, Julia; said hs
e'asp'ng TIE eiri to his heart.
Nhen Walter had seen how .r.lla he-
haved in regard to Sir Thomas e,,lesor.;
10" sner better nature was being ccisupt-
ed by pride and the allurements OF a
losnioaable life. he had devised with sn
THOMAS little discipline for her.
Even the letters to Sir Thomas. an
nouncing that his cousin had come TO llfe
was matter of Walters doiags-a littls
device TO test Sir 1homas--for sin. s,r;,cn,a
he still was.
80 the hunchback now nlacoa thu ,,and
u ms uaushter in that ,ce Sir Thomas.
ana lhey were married forthwith.
30 We're Hesen and Modus-for Mcdt,s
was the husband that had sbcen picked
out for her.
AS Tor Master Wilford--Earl no longer
ne looked ruefully at his friend Tinsel.
VINO said only: We seem TO have made
httie mistake here. Never mind; it 10
nothing for lord to do So"
NEXT weeks one page classic will be.
enrlstian's Mistake" by Dinah Maria
Mnloek NIrs. Craik.)
t(opyfight, 1918, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)
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Longing for Revenge

Meantime, at the house of Mr.. Heart
WELL Walter told Julia that he wished
to see her alone on a matter of the ut
most Importance.
In Julia's heart the tempest was still
raging. Az times she would weep ami
then say:
what have my eyes to do with water
= fire would best become them. Here have
I been lectured and deserted by man
who used toNst at my feet by the honr
anxious for word or smile
"Oh, for some way to bring him to my
feet again! But he should lie there and
implore in vain"
''Well Julia said Waiter as the young
lady came into.(the room where he sat
looking over the Earl Of Rochdale's title
deeds, your case is hard one.'
''IIard.' cried Julia, Il refused lord
and earl to marry him and now he deserts
me-I-9 She was ON the verge of tears
again. but Walter said soothingly:
Never mind, my DEAR never mind
You can marry lord now. The Earl OF
Roehdale, through me, renews his suit
Here are his title Deeds You can ses
how rich he is. Ill you marry him ?''