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mp puuiwn. U The man who stepped into the room ex- hibited no- surprise at either the scene or. the figure confronting him. Like the first-I comer, in `fact, he scrutinized the chamber with utmost care. ` I HG_....I- ....:_u__ H - I .1 A- Wllall UEHIOSD care. _ Speak quietly, said the first occupant of the room as he re-locked the door. I VAII nun h-nab, Mnunn: ..-._.l..:_-_I ;_L-l 9 cull; U1 urguiuzeu DBEEDD. - The smoker arose, crossed the room and unlocked the door; Then he opened it, but without showing himself. His right hand,i as he did so. was thrust through a. slit in the black silk skirt, resting on the grip of a. revolver half withdrawn from a. padded` hip pocket. I Tkn vn.nv\ 'IIl\I\ ..L-.\.......l :..L- 1.1.- _-,_. W- W A Quick Survey. . Once there. she surveyed the chamber with much deliberation. Then she sighed, took off the amber-colored glasses, divested her-' self first of the black silk gloves and later` of the faded widow's bonnet. Then she placed her handbag on the bed beside them,` cqnsulted a watch, and with a second deep-' sigh unbuttoned the jet-spangled waist and grouped about the voluminous corsage. ' R rlnnmar ltrli `'11:: Bang` nvnul 5w-pcu auuub we vuiummous Corsage. ; With a still deeper sigh the hand was withdrawn, bringing with a cigar. A match was struck, the cigar was lighted, and the fgiure `in dowdy black sank into[ a. chair,` resting its boot-heels high on the eng of the; `be . ' at--- _.... I..-...__!_._, ,,M- I I 1 . I i uuu U1 me man. I `Before six luxurious puffs had been taken at that cigar a quiet knock` sounded on the door. This knock was oddly repeated,j translating itself to the attentive ear into a` sort of organized tattoo. Thu nvnnl:-or nunnn -_;.......J LL- _--_. ---V (LIB lnl-I50 This she did,A unlocking the first door on the left, withdrawing the key`, and again carefully locking the door after .she'ha.d stepped inside. 7 A nlvb QIIGIIAII o 1 U5 GUM C5 C3 IILUMIICICVKIL ll'GUDUlUUIJ1u 1 Here, gfter being accosted by a rotund and mild-eyed little man'in grass slippers, and after writing certain words on the pad which `she carried, the newcomer was givenl 9. key and instructed, in Italian, to mounti the stairs. rm.:,. .1... .::..1 ....l....l.:..._ LL- p:__. 4,-,, through me SUTBEDS 01 lillB_ uuy. , Arrived at the`desired address, his farel stepped painfully and lumberingly from the? little open cab, watched hesita-tingly until! that vehicle was out of sight, and thenj rounded a corner. This eccentric-minded! tourist then walked six doors;southward,' limped stolidly into the entrance court of: a gray stone house, as silent and sepulchral! of aspect as e. mediaeval mausoleum. T-Tn:-n \oh-`.n- l-mint: nnnnnfnrl luv u aunt-nnr` dilapidated vehicle swung about and drew] upheside her with a mingled .clatter of wheels and hooves. The long arm in faded black thrust up/to the cabman` a scratch- pad on which a city address was written. ` ` _ A Tottering`Figure ` _ The small and swarthy man of the reins, having scrutinized this address, blithely nodded his understanding. Then he showed his teeth in a still broader -grin. For his Saracenic eye had swept the dowdy figure, noting the well-worn` metal ear-trumpet hanging from one arm by a frayed black cord, the antiquated silver-mounted black cane, the glovw of `faded black silk, and the shimmer of jet spangles arrayed along the somewhat opulent "breast. He was murmuring the all-condoning _ word .-of . Inglese A when he made note of a further and. more compelling fact. The black- i gloved hand was holding out to him a ten- ` lire note. Thereupon, having promptly ' pocketed the same, he sent his long.-lashed Sicilian whip whistling about his pony's - ears, and his cab wheels went rattling up through the streets of the city. A-niuml of +lm\.-loci:-pr! nrlth-Ann, his fnrn. PHONE J c. BROWN (To Beu(ionti'ni1ed.) T?-3R STRAWBERRIESE For sale by H. Gyobertson, Wm. `Cross- ' land, A; E. Patterson. ` l 1'edomfromPa_'u\ L The feature of the Saturday market was _the wide range in the quotations of eggs. `1 The price varied all the way from 60 to 75 k cents per dozen. Some dealers claimed no trouble in getting the highest figure while r` others were letting them go at 60 cents. a The mild weather of December, according ,3 to the poultrymen, has given the hens add- V3- ed encouragement in the matter of laying, :l and the result is a greater quantity of fresh `eggs on the market, with a consequent 5' falling off in price, though some, extra spe- l cial, still remain at the record figure for , the season so far._. .I `D..u..... ....__ - l.LL`_ _.-,,:__ .1, LI a punch An Erie, Pa., man wasphunting recently and carried some small rifle shells in his pocket. He failed to remove one and in filling his pipe the cartridge was slipped in lth the tobacco.- The bullet just missed 1m. l .:-:-.n:.:__--_-- Frank Capinski, a circus strong map [was fined $25 at Pittsburg for practising his art on his wife, who said he hit her with a poker. An II`-:n Dn -~---- ---~-`--- " RI-IEUMATISM SCIATICA Nsumns LUMBAGO p1I:s,'_'._vL|El:'sf'}\1'~:'|'5' l;AS'l'RY Bakery and Saleshop. " Cor. Elizabeth and Small Sta. Onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . \ Potatoes, per bag . . . . Asters, per bunch . . . . . Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . Apples, Tolman Sweets Ducks, per lb. . . . . . . . . Pork, per lb. . . .` . . . . . . I-III`-xknv-4-I Q:-anal. ' suns, pct Lu. ..... Hubbard Squash _ Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' Beans, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Savory . . . . . . . . . . Parsley . . . . . . . . . . .4 . Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V . . . . . . I Red and Green Peppers _. . . Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Apples, Northern Spies . . . . Apples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Apples . . . . . . . ..,. 50-7 Parsnips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Onions, dry, small . . . . . . . O! Hore radish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D..LL-__.2ll_ LLUIU LHUIEU Buttermilk . . Turnips ..-... . Beets . . . . . .. lV....__L_ IIIJU UG\3Ul.I BU 111.1 .- I Butter "was a little easier, the price rang- ing `from 40 to 42. cents per pound. Ducks `were selling for 25 cents per `pound, while chickens ranged from 20 toA25 cents. In case of the latter the supply exceeded the j demand, and some were sold before noon as ' low as 15 cents. The Christmas market will be held on Thursday, Dec.` 20. V Quotations were :- `l.`__-,,. . 4.. _.. "Sold by `Geo. Monkman and H. G. `Rober_t- ; son in Barrie and at leading druggists In I` every city and town. tne u-usn unes or net gure slipping away. ` Sirgnnly take a` ood vegetable tonic! That rescribed _by Dy. ,S.Thach_er, the celebrated Bhysician. IS hem used _by npnumerable well known women. ` t is sqnentically designed to help coyrect C0nC1_D8.tl0I'l (one c_ause) and it dOeSltWlth0Ut grip1ng- also to improve di- gestio V ' to nogmsh ancf tone up the system, soothe hose tired overtaxed nerves; put on S0lld._ rm esh aml send purer, healthier blood .oodmgthrough ros cheeks. Try it yourselfiln A ust a spoo_nful_g_f_ter,the nnvt fem I-no-sh: no-2-u A-I-- zry It yourself! Just spoonful gfterthe _;. next few meals. Notice the quick dxfference in the way you eat, sleep, look and feel. If you are no; completely satnsed your druggnst is authonzed to return your money. T-R.;c Published every Thursday afteruodn at the Post Office Square, Barrie. Subscri tion Price--Canpda-`and Grlpat Britain 2.00 . . . m ....`..` Q0 am a ; Medical science can be of great value to the woman who feels she~has lost the charm and spxnt of y9uth.and seeks to regain it-the woman who us egasnly fatigued, easily _upset, nervous, dyspe txc-who finds dark'c1rcles_undex` her eyes. er complexion sallow, her eyes dull Instead of~s_pax_'kIing and the girlish lines of her shppmg aw y. Sim_|_zly_l;ke_ a g9o_d_\_r_egetable tonic! Tgaf W|_N BACK GIRLHOOD, HEALTH AND BEAUTY! 'l:n;fle'ton .s RllEllI;dti'C Chges ` _-. TEMPLETONS TORONTO gmruugn ros cheeks. yourself! spoonful afterthe aw Nqtice quick differnnma SATURDAY TM_AR KTE1; i "Simone Marble Works] I 3 l\lIV|-IIIIQ for . o . u - - - - . - o c U 'eppers .1. . . 3 for 5c . . . . . . . 23-35c lb. . . . . $6.00 bbl. 25c _smal1 `bakset .. , . 50-70c large basket . . . . . 5c bunch I . . . . . . 60c basket ` . . . . 20-50c jar . . . . . . 5c qt. . . . . . . . . . 5c each 5c bunch, 30-40c basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c bunch . . . . . . . .. 2 or 3 for 25c . . 70c amall basket . 5-25c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 .V_. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10c In An. IL LUU 40-42c lb. per bbl._ $6.00 . . . . . . . . . . 25c ..... .. 13-16c} :n- 60-75c dozen . 20-25c lb. 25-30c pk. . 5-15c head on- -1. U'LUU I-ICIILI . . . . . 20c qt. 5-10c bunch . . . . . . . .. 5c 5c 00 OE- 1L l`LUU ' 50c V nuns uelue nu. Laycock, R.N., C.P.l'-LN. 86 Worsley St. Telephone` 751W. Officeehours 2 to 3 p.m. daily. Phone 10251 Application for the nurse's services may be made direct or through your doctor. l3tio - - 1 \/\/\ 'I:A_ILORESS Suits, Topcoats, Dresses, 2 Adelaide St., Allandale. Tel ______._..________ 3A-unis, 0-NT. I-A\J\J 1'`! 1119111 FURSI. REMODELLED AND REPAIRED ` Over Hurlburt's Shoe Store, Barrie. UIIEITGTC1 Phone Main 5874. H. J. Welch, CA. W R TJ..n.:.. r:.nhY I-IUADLEY Organist and Choir Leader Collier St. Methodist Church Teacher of Piano, Organ, Voice and Theory Phone 283W Term: fnnznnulnln ,4n1/ ru ` - ` Terms reasonable. ; IIIHUU Ln L.T.c-M. Teacher of Piano and Vocal Pupils prepared for Toronto Conservatory - of Music examinations leading up to and including the A.T.C.M. degree Studio-King Block; Phone 424 I-llnnnun-nu. -- - VICTORIAN OROER. OF NURSESO Barrie Branch Miss Nellie M. Laycock, R.N., Worslev St. 'l`nI...1........- H2111? . \ K . _-i--`` `-t EDMUND HARDY, Mus. Bac., F.T.C.M. Teacher of Piano, Organ, Vocal, and Musical Theory, Organist 'and Choirmaster of St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church Gold medalist `of Toronto Conservatory of Music and of the University of Toronto. H3 Worsley St. Phone 683 "'--'-'-`:v-_':-,-`---'----'-`-` Manager * U": l'Hl.'.U An (Formerly of Drs. Ross & Ross, Barrie.) Late Surgeon Specialist with the L. J. SIMPSON, M.B. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office and Residence--Collier St., corn l Clapperton St., Barrie. Phone 275 I G. G. $mi1&0o. `THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1923. ' on. MORTIMER LYON 122 Bloor St. West, Toronto, will be it 91 Owen St., Barrie, lst Saturday each month Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Consultation hours-ll a.m. to 5 p.m. Barrie, phone 2. Toronto, North 3326 ____.________________j_ DRS. LITTLE &. LITTLE Physicians and Surgeons, Barrie, Ont. Office and Residence--47 Maple Ave. Office hours: 1 to 3 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m., or by appointment. Phone 213. A. T. Little, M.D. W. C. Little, M.B. __.L_/______________._. DR. W. A. LEWIS Surgery and Diseases of Women Associate Coroner gounty of Sixncoe ' -an - 7 DR. W. V. JOHNSTON Graduate of Toronto University ` Phone 61 Office--58 Collier St. Hours:`8-9 a.m,, 12.30-2 p.In., 6.30-8 p.m. `*-T; ` EXPERIENCED DRESSMAKER Open for daily engagements or sewing: . A at home E "MISS WILDE, 72 Small St. . - II": '1: In Associate Coroner County of Simcoe Office and Residence--_Corner Toronto and Elizabeth Sts., opp. Central Church. 1 Telephone 167 ..._V.___.__._.____.___._._;- vunvruv r. IIIGUUHIU, 5-H. Successor to Creswicke & Bell BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, ETC. MONEY TO LOAN Ross Block, Barrie. ___...__.______.__._.____..__ ........mm, uuuuuul. tux uimuuiug probate OI wills, guardianship and administration, and General Solicitor, Notary, Conveyancer, etc. Office--Hinds Block, 8 Dunlop St., Barrie. MONEY TO LOAN PLAXTON & PLAXTON BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. Offices: 707-8 Kent Building Toronto, Ont. C. W. Plaxton. G. Gordon Plaxtt ggD'1':"ii'i"A'i'< ER s n|.:.Aru1u|:.rI UUWAN. I Barrister, Solicitor for obtaining probate of Wills. zuardiannhin am-I nrlminiam-n4:,... .._.1 _ BOYS &. MURCHISON _ Barristers, Solicitors, Notary Public Conveyancers, Etc. Money to loan at lowest rates of interest. Office--13 Owen St., in Masonic Temple Building, Barrie. Branch Office--E1mvale. I W. A. Boys, K.C., M.P. D. C. Murchison. ' .I P Rf\`YD DRS. BURNS &. BURNS 60 Elizpbeth St. Opposite Palmer's New Garage -NIERVO ' S AND CHRONIC DISORDERS nr BR" `Rf nflln `nun ;n`nu-nu.-.4.Z.._ 'u'u1;\.vUUD Auv un=num.U UIEURUERS PHONE 406 or call ht office for information R. J. EDWARDS &. EDWARDS I8 Toronto St., Toronto. R. J. Edwards. G. R. Edwards, B.A.Sc `:: VICTORIAI; ORDER 0 9 rmwu I-\N|J VIULIN TUI` Special attention to younger 4 BOYD svLvr_-rrn RADENHURST &. HAMMOND ` BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. Masonic Temple Building, Barrie. MONEY T0 LOAN ___j uycuuu uucuuoll to c BOYD SYLVESTER Bandmaster Barrie Citizens . 120 Bayfield St. } Are Well Supplied `vs-vvuiva IIU Ilo_l11'l.l EIRE 1NsuRA33cE W. BELL, Issuer (Successor to J ._ Arnold) I,W`lI\'l! Invtuu--u n --.._ PIANO AND VIOLIN TUITION Decial am-ntinn fn .m..,...... .L:-.---{ _________________ MAUD E. CLAXTON, L.T.C.M. Teacher of Piann and \:......u -.--_-._.._.-__.j_:__._...-.-. DONALD ROSS, LL.B. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, ETC. Masonic Temple Building, Barrie MONEY TO LOAN Luvc U1 and R I..- JR- , `CHIROPRACTIC DUNCAN F. McCUAlG, B.A. Slmnessnr tn D.-pemcnlz. .2. mm mu uol-x. cu ronge St., Toronto. 'elch_. G.` D. Campbell, CA. S. Hulbig, Production Engineer T. E. Lawless, C.A. V 1- (`mt on:-I 1:w:..:,...--- Phones:-Offide W63, Residence 2353 '1`. E. O m" Cost and Efficiency Department avn, VVl:.I..bl'l E CAMP` Chartered Accountants lin 5874 so v.......- m ARCHITECTS .-._._.__-.__-j-___._ DR. [FRED A. ROSS Iv nf the D... 1. D-- L PERCY HOADLEY 0'!-`lra on.-I l`L..:_ `r ALEXANDER COWAN. Qnlnitnp can nIn6n:-..2...._ __ _-.:.:.:.j:_j.-_:- DR. H. T. ARNALL fa nnrAnn- I`. .... __ _ 4 MEDICAL MUSIC HOTWATER HEATING PLUMBING T . TRY y. -.u nwuuluals 4. 59 Yonge St., Toronto. .A. G, D (`.am.~.1....n n A LEGAL- nuo, 111.1 a I) J. R. Boys. you V1 461/; Clapperton St. _.:::_-__.___-_: Etc., Etc. e. Telephone l053W ________. . vult- Plaxton .u.-we vapclilllyu it., Barrie. P.O. Box 1078 : 2; .Sv:.:`:: <;;-ner of 275 `I I IUI` children Band. ll/ lb`%:vE`J.? E3" Refreshes Tired Eyes. Ht: Murine Co..ChIc.'Imn.fnrEve Carolina` THURSDAY. DECEMBE Dear Editor:~ science have called atten `date hospital through fa. gavw- ~.__. -..-___ Recent discoveries 1 great service rendered b vided for research. Pr. laymen appreciate the this work conducted auspices of the Hospiux Children. Yet it fs only I study of the causes or diseases that the h()'~'pit:: been able to establish famcus record forfcurc 1: show that theirate of_ iv`. 't_' in this Province huw h decrew.sing, until it is x the lowest in the xx-ov'Trl_ means is that `mnrlrrvl parents owe their r:'r11m:' the research `A ml; iv r - ` of the Hospital for SW: 4 W13` f9/E-:"$,:l_?.k v- -.. Although the (lr)('l`l`V: services freely. the hill hment add up :mnu:`ll\' many.thousands-_ uf ll:-li; View of the re.sult~; :H,l;. that not one of your 1 cavll at the m _ - confidently venture: thu many of them at this <'?~ son will wish .to e=n~rol H! the Hospital's canmaiszn Ontario's childhood. `comes in from v0111nt2n' To carry on this re-. there is not one cent 9 tions. For the Can` of I occupying hospital (`ms certain statutory x:1`:1_m:. represent scan-eI_\' mmw` what the Hospital nt-r-ls. for instance. the . Ilnsni looked after an aw~ru~.u- patients and 192 0\1t~1a:! Quite a colony of nilinu And the expenditure whittled down to the mi mensurate with offi-r-h $318,917. The income In of at least $10n_n0n I; the regard whichmthe [w tarjo have for the Hus`; and the generosity with express that regard. I ,, \r, vuu-. May I ask you, Mr. Edi: out to your readers thu establishment of the H Sick Children, at 1971's! Ontario youngsters in c-v. have survived He trial hood? For with that . ment of fact brought to tion I feel sure that m-.1 will bestow their bc-muii the work__Qf the Ho: Children by sending smm gift... according to mm`:- car of the Secretary-'l`r 67 College Street. Tomm Faithfully yours. IRVING E-.;If.()}t Chairman of .-\.['):p4)nI)-_ ` Since the Hosp`5ital( pours In 1875, 65,21 Treated - 603,055 Am Out-Patients. 'EZzTe7l'iZ7} of that {Cold . `R..1. Hun Call and see our display `(of monuments before purchasing. Cur ` stock of i_mported and domestic` granite is well assorted, and prices, right. The See: COLLEGE ST., TORI Ask About the 1 sung] Rub the and thrt ' Bug` Tan F_T1 w. J. RICHARDS G. W. J. EASTMAN, PROP." Phone 277 ` R; c. MANUEL, MGR. YOUR % READING NEEDS mos, ROGERS Morgue and Chapel IN CONNECTION OPEN DAY AND NIEHT` 311 ' I-`OR was .3251` IN BAKER'S*?`BREAD_ HOMEMADE BREAD nnnnrnr nun A n Agent for 4McClary s Furnaces A 52 Elizabeth St. ` Phone 952w uuvavaquovarulllic llnliflll BROWN ' BREAD SANDWICH BREA ____| _ 1,`: II n 20 Owen St., Barri_e DO `NOT DELAY scorrs BOOKSTORE -- -nu-r vv Ivan IIIIIIEIII and 3 full line of mbnisnad I866 ` ;j::n`-_. Plioner 9:2] = -J. A. .I\EcLaren, Editor. _W. 0. Walls, Manager. `Phone 82 Th9..!:i9 Piaaiqglli at- wvsuuae - JJIDVUU 6 `I 11531" 5118111 001111118." Lambert Flees . Morello was the _first to stoop and catch up his handbag. Lamben-t s grip on the . prisoner's arm relaxed. He wrenched the revolver from Kestner s fingers, dropped it into his pocket and darted for his bag. ~ .Then the closet" he cried as heron. A "Why the closet?" `asked the bewildered Neapolitan. \ - - The secret passage, you fool!" called Lambert, as he` dove through the door load-- ing into the second closet. He was follow- ed 'by Morello. Kestner heard the soft scrape and stutter of a sliding panel. .It had 9 been a piece of .-stupidity, he told himself; to overlook those closet walls. ' . He ldmig 4-- cl... ..'....e ..._I- `L... - I Dream. `- `~ ' Quick," she gasped again, leaning weak- ly against the -wall; there's a man at every door and two gendarmes are on` the stairs!_ Lintnnl 41' 1.... am... .......:.... H uvc_x`y uUU.l.' uuu FWD genaarmes stanrsl. Lnstenl `I hear them coming." Lam-hart Flam no II: mung wawneax Her hat was. awry of her; head, her Veil was hanging loose, and she was plainly out oft:_1`-eath. ' '- ..:-I- N 4.. _..-AJ ' ' ' ' ecuuuu nuuurrupuuu was naxlng place. Thla interruptlon took the form of a door flung open and'a white-faced woman calling` into the studio. yQL.... I" ..--_-_l LL. 7, , I uuuuunuu.gur5puu uuvoy uumoern. , Kestner was conscious now of gross` fing- ers on his face, bruising his lips, of knuckles rowelling the `cheek-flaps against his clench- ed teeth. And a corroding wave of rage `and resentment swept through him at the igno- miny of it all. Then he clenched his jaws still closer together, in the face of that rowelling knuckle, for at that moment a . [second interruption was taking place. This intin-runnn 1-nnlr H-an Gm-n-. at .. A--- Ill DU U16 uuuuxo. "`Stop!" gasped. the woman. as she flung through the door and turned {he key in-Dthe lock. ..A.L _.__ I-_I_-_I. cu... Lu IIUU lUUl\e Both men looked up, a little stupidly, their mouths still open, their postures still those of strained muscles and sinews. Kest- ` net saw,it was the woman called'Maura. Q1-.nn!" uh. m`.....A .. mu- _--1-I-- net sawu me called Maura. Stop!" she gasped, 9. little weaklv. We're being watched!" "Ar hat was nuvuuv -8 L--`L--.1 I---- in!` Corner Sophin and Manufacturers" of Sash, Doors, Frames,` Flooring, Ceiling, Moulding, Water Troughs, Tanks, etc. We carry in stock a large as- sortmet of Rough and Dressed Lumber, C. Shingles` and Prepared Roofing. Wood Turning and Kiln Drying a Specialty. Dress- ing done promptly. ' CONSULT US WITH YOUR BUILDING ucyuuu uuu mucuu upurbulullb. , ` Yet that unexpected discharge of the fire-arm startled Lambert. The am still forlornly straining against hirrelentless mp- wnrd pressure gained several inches of pre- cious space before the struggle could here- newed. `But inch by quavering inch the fire-arm was again forced up. ' Tony," panted Lambert, give me a hand!" _` Kestner was `only dimly conscious of the other man sliding up to him. not Hie inura hnmnl tuna `Ln nnv l uuucl. lllll suunug up DU nun. - Get his Jaws apart, was the next command . gasped out. by Lambert. Knnfnnr urn: nhnnninua nnuv .;-.4` mm-me.--... UWII IIIISUIVO - The sharp barkof the revolver reverber- ated through the._high-walled room as the bullet went splintering into the framework of` the skylight overhead. Kestner /had hoped it might crash through the panw themselves. He doubted if the "sound of a small-calibre revolver, would carry much `beyond the closed apartment. ` ` VA}. fhnf unnvnnnl-Ar` 1-Hunlnuu-n AC ILA two quivering arms came into equilibrium JUD Ul auuugou U 1118 UULIIIIIIILILM . The third man stood- watching the tab- leau, his impassive and olive-skinned face giving no sign of heightened emotion as the contending forces centralized in those of nicely matched` strength. Then one arm weakened aitrifle. The dark-barrelled weapon of gun-metal` was slowly forced further and further upward. V A Helpless Victim Kestner knew quite well what it meant. But he was now powerless to` withstand that cruel pressure. He knew that the forefinger of that muscular hand held so firmly over his own, would contract the moment the barrel was leveled in the right ` direction. He felt it was all but useless to "cry out. Yet at the moment the _re- ` volver was in a perpendicular position, a flash of hope came .to him. Tl`. ran nrilu 1-lunf "ask A; `snag OK:-:6 lug IIGBII UL uupc UKIIIU -DU llllllo - It was with that flash of hope that he - quickly and deliberately did the unexpected thing. He pulled on the trigger with his lawn finger. Thu clan`-n. hurl; A` blue uunynlunu main--Lnn U1IlIlIUUo He saw, in a flash, what it. all meant, and`how quickly it could all be over. His position was against him. Thesuspended circulation of that _over-bound right arm was against him. `But still he fouglz [fought every inch of the way, with every jot of strength at his command. Tho flvu-I man nfnntl. unafnlulnn `Hun nk-- uuuy uuuu. - o A Hideous.Plot It was not until he had forced up Kest- ner's inert right forearm that the Secret Agent fully awakened to the imminence of. his peril. As always, (he had counted on V some intervention, on some moment of re-. laxed vigilance when his chance should come. But here there seemed to be no chance. T 1". __--- 1.. .. l....L ...L..L :1. ..II ......;..A. o overlook those closet walls. It leads to the roof, and then down \\J\IIIVICI ucu &' `VIII JJQUU IV `BBC! Before Kestner could cry out, before even he could raise that throbbing and stiffened right arm, Lambert had caught him by the. hand, forced the prisoner`s fingers about thegrip of `the revolver, and covered those flecid ngers with his own muscular and bony hand. `A I-Titian: pint The farmer and the banker HOUSANDSbf farmers throughout re You EYES `AWWRJNB `D........`l..... Fr.-..-.'l 15..-- (ontinued From Last Week) I-_..- 1 !..-L...... _....I.I ....`.. Ant Lnfn-A pv The opening of .a small deposit` account has, in hun- dreds of cases, been the means of establishing friendship and condence, and the loans obtained from the `Bank from time to time for farm operations have -- Zncnij 1 Vfarmers Athroug-ho'1'11-: Canada have proved for themselves the value of 7 a connection with The ,_Bank of Toronto. "BANl@1'QRONTO V `BRANCHES _ BARBIE . ALLANDALE ELMVALI4` En:Ot_:J'Ol'8t:d la remarxame sale 1n the States. million jars used yea'rb'. (-Advt.) . lzj The Barrie Examine; muypuua uu_u uufpenilne. V Vicks is also absorbed through and stim- ulates the skin, aiding thevapors to relieve congesyion. Usually colds go in one night and croup is commonly relieved in 15 min-` utes. , - ' ` .A'A. _n .1--- - -A - ~ unc hula SHAVE. - By invitation of the manufacturers, fifty thousand families in `Canada tried Vicks for cold troubles, the only condition being that they would report results} The above is just one of the many enthusiastic reports re- ceived. ` Vicks VapoRub comes in salve form, and for `chest colds, you just apply it over throat and chest -and cover with a warm annel cloth. The body heat releases vapors that are inhaled all night long into the throat and lungs-Mentho`l', Camvphor, Thyme, Eu- calyptus and Turpentine. Vinlrn in nlnn alum-Ir...-l &L .......!. .__i -- Mr. Leo Berrigan, Dunedin, Prince Ed- ward Island, `says: During -the winter months I was always troubled with bron- chitisand tried many preparations to relieve the trouble. None were successful, until I tried Vicks VapoRub. `-It gives relief in a very short time after application and`I can honestly advise sufferers -from `bronchitis to use this salve. `D. . :--.:A._LE_._ ,1 .1 - - --- suggestive of sciatic rheumatism, she pro-I As this oldwoman had taken the pains to await thedeparture of all other pas- sengers, 'and -as she carried only a hand- bag of the same faded hue as her attire, her" visit to. the Dogana was a brief one. Then, for all her humped shoulders and a somewhat sliding method of progression ceeded with a melancholy briskness a1ong| the Via. del Molo. It was not until she had entered the Piazza Ucciardone that she encountered /an idle vettura. Affnr lnnlrlnio nnn..l..LI-- ..L_..L I , V` aux: cuuuuuucreu -an 1018 veuura. After lqoking peevishly about her in all directigns, she signhd to the driver. ' The Tells of Prompt ` ' '-Relief - BRONCHITIS Ymggo VICKS amuuaucaa l)Ul`1I 01 IZDRB momentary deIeat.l But the woman _had already closed the door and locked it after her.v CHAPTER. IV . It was two weeks later that, after the, docking of .a Navigazione Generale Italiana` steamer at Palermo, an old woman wearing amber-colored spectacles stepped solemnly ashore. ` ` ` A- LL:.. _I,I~_;,., 1 u . u .- meet ugaun : You leave that tome! cried the de- feated Kestner, and into those Afivewords he threw both the bitterness and the ten-I aciousness born of that momentary defeat But the wnmtnn hurl nlrnnrlu nlnnnr` I-Ln: vvnlcn p re. ` That firs Colonial Ten." Again he caught-_ a shadow of the wan and half, ironical smile. . Why are you interested?" I shall always be interested in you." That is something you cannot "afford."- Their eyes met. They continued to stare ' -at each` other` for several seconds. = I think we shall meet again," he finally said, with the .ut1_nost conviction. Arnnn an nnnnnn 1- C-.. -.._ -L-" --~-r--~ .539, Iuolvoa .I. II GUI: uyca Write Murine _Co..Chic'ago.fotEye Cu-eBo'ol: aauu, wwn we utmost convxcmon. Adieu, moxfsieur. for we shall never meet agam!" ' Vm. 1.....- 4.1..` c. ..._..m -_:-.I `L, J, J IUHU , IIIUIIUIU ur. She had turned the key in` the lock. fierl hand was on th door-knob as she looked back; '_ H My |____ 9? _L, ,_s\ II.` . -umuo ug-uuu . One minute," A called Kestner, imagining thatl by}: hogk clrr crcok he lmight delaylsher unti tat ata cor was oosened. ' ar- don my asking, but `how long did that plate take you to make?" Cross Punposea Which p te? Time Hm n..I....:..,1 vn... " llUl'i v ' ' . Yes, monsieur. There are no men. and nr gendarmesff Then`why did you lie?" gasped Kestner. She smiled at little wanly. -They would have shot you through the head, monsieur." . GI..- L.\..I 4....-.....l LL- 1---- :_, u__ 1.4. n , UllU!Co meet again I" nun I-n:nnl>n " Anna. `I'(..-L...... !_..._!._2_... I hope,Tshe said, thatiwe shall n_i)t' through the Poret's pusagef . explained the woman, still leaning against the wall. She stood watching Kestner as he worked frant- . really at `the cold still binding his left arm down 20 the heavy chair. 'I`hey re safe by now," she murmured. But you re not!" cried *K3stner vindic- tivdy, all the indignities to which he had been subjected lending an or to his voice. Quite safe, monsieur, she replied, as she proceeded to straighten her hat and then adjust the heavy veil about its brim. `Oh warn vnui" nu-in;-I H-an }n4'nmnl-AA 'l.'..;.o uugu awugu but-:`ueuVy veu uouuv 1118 (mm. Oh, `-are you! ' cned the infurrated Kest- .ner. - C6"__ ,____._E.__,, II`! been . of great assist. anceiwn helping many a farmer towards success. ~ ` . i Farmers business is asimportant to The Bank of Toronto as any other business. We v welcome the Farmer at - any of bur Branches. Shop where you'fe invited to shop. 1:111: Baluun :xAmN:n !84 uuuu uU'guEl1Bl' and place them. . The` mulch should be placed in November when the ground is nicely frozen, and is removed in the spring during the last week in April or early in May. It may be gath- ered when dry and used for bedding, or may be placed between the rows to serve as at summer` mulch, thus conserving moisture and keeping the fruit along the edge of the` rows clean from sand, M T W. *8. Blair, Superintendent, Experiment- al Station, Kentville, N .S. ! . It pays to read The Examiner Ad- let Column. Page 12. ` t UL an mulcn materials good, clean straw 1 free from weed seed is the best". This is scattered evenly over the plants at the rateof 2 tons per acre. A covering thick enough so that the plants arenicely hidden from view is usually ample, and careful scattering, giving an even light covering, is most satisfactory. A light" covering of clean marsh hay may be used. but more care is necessary to give a light covering than with straw, as theocompact hay--may hold dampness in. the spring and result in decay of the plant. Spruce boughs make a good covering, but it takes considerable time togather and place them. The` mlllnh Alunnl Fm ..l...-.I :_ M ____ _,I a pnuucuuuu requireu. ' In order to make sure of the plants carry- ing through the winter successfully it is | wise to protect them with a mulch. A ' mulch of any material tends to hold the ' soil under it at a more uniform tempera- ture. The soil will not freeze so quickly under a mulch and is slower in thawing - than where no covering is given. Thus with `a mulch the plants are better able to [avoid the alternate` freezing and thawing `|of spring, with its consequent disastrous re- Nsults. If the injury is due to drying out, which often happens in exposed situations, the . mulch will overcome this trouble. `Plants exposed to the cold, and unprotect- ed from dry, cold winds may be completely dried out. Under such conditions. if the air is dry, a heavier mulch may be neces- sarv than where the atmosphere is humid imd the consequent loss from evaporation 888. . I I` ' _-.In situations with,a fairly moderate clim- ate a light mulch is all that `is necessary, as too` heavy a mulch may cause injury lie- cause of the plants being kept damp and mould developing. In the colder sections a good blanket` of snow can us_u lly be depend- `ed upon, and under such co itions a heavy mulch with the snow above may also pro- duce V unsatisfactory conditions -for the plants. Of all mulch materialsl good, clean straw from weed sand in nm 1...: 'm.:_ :- ' (Experimental Farms Note) ' Strawberry plants may be injured by al- ternate freezing and thawing, which tends t ` to lift them out of the soil and thus injure or break the roots. They may be injured during the cold of winter by thefrost drying out the crown of the plant and the leaves. Heaving of the plants seldom occurs on a well drained soil, but on soils poorly drain- led the plants are likely to suffer consider` ;ably, particularly during the very early spring after the snow has melted. In cer- tain situations there may be little loss from cold, as the drying effect of the cold may ;be lessened because`of the natural protec- tion afforded, or the snow may give the protection required. ' ` In nl-rlnv O-n mnbn mu... -4` LL- -.`_._L_ ___,,__ lo: we room as ne re-locked the door. You, can trust Maresi, explained -the other, with a hen -nod toward the outer ,Then what's new?" was the prompt in uiry. V ' `Nothing of importance." answered the other, since my last wire." Anything of Lambert?" Not a sign." Morello-? " Still under cover." fwmn-:R covznmc El! I'l'lCU""`UBll&' uuu UIVBII \l3|'LltBU-I Uull per year in advance (in arrears` 82.50) ;, United States, $2.50 per year in advance.` Both old and new addresses should be iven when change of addreus requested. AN- ; CELLA'l`IONS-We find that most of our subscribers prefer not to have their subscrip- tions interrupted in case they fail to rernit before expiration. While subscriptions will not be carried in arrears over an extended period, yet, unless we are notified to cancel, we assume` the subscriber wishes the service continued. REMITPANCES should be made by registered letter, money order, or cheque ' payable at per in Barrie. Y A Il,,f,,, ' ".|I':,,,