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< ' I Ouc of the Garrison; Or, A Hysterious Affair. CHAPTER II. (C'ont'd) When I reflected upon the massive door and p-mdorous shutters which guarded the lower story of Clooin- ber I could not but admit tbe force your of my sister's objection. The un- timelv visitor must either have used I held out my hand to the tall man, who took it 'in a hesitating, half-reluctant fashion. "I came up I explained, "because I saw lights in the windows, and thought that (something might be wrong. I am very glad I did so, since it has given me the chance of the general's acquaint- making ance." Whilst I was talking I was con- sciuuii that the new tenant of Cloom- very As 1 considerable violence in order to force his way in. or he must have obtained possession of the keys. Piqued by the little mystery, 1 pulled for' the beach, with the de- termination to see for yourself who ber Hall was peering at me the intruder might be, and what I closely through the darkness. were his i'lte sister at Branksonif, and summon- j ing Seth Jamieson, an jld man-o- war's-man, and one of the stoutest of the fishermen, I set off across th? moor with him through the gather ing darkness. "It hasna got a guid name after dark, yon boose." remarked my companion, slackening his pace per- ceptibly as I explained to him th nature of our erra-id. "It's no for h's intentions. Leaving my : concluded he stretched out a long tremulous arm and turned the g'.g- lanip in su'.-h a way as to throw a flood of light upon my face. 'Good gracious, McNeil!" he cried in the same frightened voice- as befvire. "the fellow's as brown as chocolate : He's not an English- man. You're not an Englishman- yon, sir?" "I'm a Scotchman. )>orn and bred," said I, with an incli'iation nmurr 01 our erru-iu. *K = iv> ^ i . . , , naething that him wha owns it wun- * lau h whlt ' h w;ls ^ ft 8 "" b> my new acquaintance s OD vi 3Ua ter- na gang within a Bootch mile o't. " "Well, Seth, there is some one who has no fears about going into it," said I, pointing to the great white building which flickered up in front of us through the gloom. The light which I had observed from tho sea was moving backward and for- ward past the lower floor windows, the shutters of which had been re- moved. I could now see that a sec- ond fainter light followed a few paces behind the other. K\ idently two individuals, the one with a lamp and the other -with a candle i| or rushlight, were making a care- ful examination of the building. "Let ilka man blaw his- ain par ritch," said Seth Jamieson dogged- ly, corning to a dead stop. "What is it tae us if a wraith or a bogle chooses tae tak' a fancy tae Clooni- ber 1 It's no canny tae meddle wi' UK li things." "Why, man," J cried, "you don't suppose a wraith came here in a gig ! Wli.it arc those light* away )'L,iit*i*l*r the avenjie jjatet}?" -'fTh* lamps <> & gig, sure j enough!" exclaimed my companion] in a less Ju^ybri-jus _voice. "Let's ateer for it. Mister \\cst, and speer where she hails frae." Hy this time night had closed in save for a single long, narrow slit in the westward. Stumbling across the moor together, we made our way into the- Wigtown Ho.ad, at tho puint where the high stone pillars mark the entrance to the Cloomber ror. "A Scotchman, eh?" said he with a sigh of relief. "It's all one now- a-days. You must excuse me, Mr. Mr. West. I'm nervous, infernal- ly nervous. Come along, Mc- Neil; we must be back in Wigtown in less than an hour. Good Tiight, gentlemen, good night:" The two clambered into their places; the fac- tor cracked his whip, and the- high dog-c.irt clattered away through the darkness, casting a brilliant tunnel of yellow light on either side of it. until the rumble of its wheels died away in the distance. "What do you think of 'iur new neighbor. Jamieaoni" I a:-:ked after a l'>ng silence. 'I (fed, Mr. \Vest, he seems, as lie says himself, to he vera nervous. Ma\be his conscience is oot o' or dcr." "His liver, more likely," said I. "He looks as if he had tried his constitution a bit. But it's blowing chill, Seth, my lad, and ;t s tinje both of us, were indoors," I bade companion good night, and ;k across tlje moors for th? t f ry rudy light which marked the parlor windows of Branksome. t HAl'TKR III. There was, as may well lie imag- ined, much stir among our small community at the news that the Hall was to be Inhabited owe more, and considerable speculation as to avenue. A tall dogcart stood in I the new tenants and their objects in front of the gateway, the horse I choosing this particular part of the browsing upon the thin border of grass which skirted the mad. "It's a' richt !" said Jamieson, taking a close look at the deserted vehicle. "1 ken it wed. ll In- h.n^s tae MaMer M'.'Xeil, the fac- tor body frae Wigtown him who keep,- tin- keys, " "Then we may as w-'l ha\c speedi with him now that we ar here." I answerid. "They are coining down, if I am not mistaken." As I ((Hike we beard the slam of th< - In .1 . . (I iur. and within a few nun nti s nvo figures, the one tall and angular, the oilier short and tliick, came toward us through tb 'lark in They were talking s-i ear nestK that they did not ohsem- us until they had \>;i^< ! tlir>nigli tin: Pure Clean Economical "SAUDA" Tea Is absolutely pure, Is cleanly prepared, and It costs no more than ordinary Teas. In scaled paolieU only. ooo BLACK, GREEN AND MIXEU. retired witli the rank of major-gen- eral.' In this other column is a re- cord of his services 'capture of Ghuznee and defense, of Jeilalebad, Sobraon, 1848, Indian Mutiny and reduction of Oudh. Five times men- tioned in dispatches.' I think, my dears, that wo have cause to be proud of our neighbor." It doesn't mention ther he is married or pose 1" asked Esther. there whe- not, I sup- "No," said my father, wagging his white head with a keen appreci- ation of his own humor. "It doesn't include that under the heading of 'daring actions though it very well might, my dear, it very well might." All our doubts, however, upon this head were very soon set at rest, for on the very day that the repairing and the furnishing had been completed 1 had occasion to On the Farm i; Feeding for Milk Production. There are two factors which largely control the ecenomical pro- duction of milk. One is the adap- tability of the cow used for this pur- pose and depends upon her indi- vidual breed characteristics. The other is the amount and kind of food eaten. The problem confront- ing the dairyman is the production of the largest amount of milk and butter at the' least expense. In or- der that this may be realized, both the important factors mentioned must receive careful attention, writes Mr. C. H. Eckles. In most cases the largest direct expense is for feed. Everyone fa- miliar with the prevailing condi- tions knows that a large amount of r eed is used without producing the 'esults it should. It would be safe to say that the average yearly milk production per cow could be in- creased by one-half or three-fourths jy following better methods of feed- 'ng. Every owner of a cow welcomes tho time when the animal can be urned out to pasture. Not only s the labor and expense connected, with winter feeding done away with, but each cow is expected to <ive the best results of the year on ?rass. In changing from dry feed to grass, it is best to go somewhat slowly, especially with heavy milk- ing cows. The young, immature ?rass of early spring contains a large amount of v. ater and a small amount of dry matter, and it is al- WORMS To expel itomach and Intestinal worms from oolta, M wn an older horson. use a remedy that will not "phjic them to death." but will ct ae a tonic. In OIIM respect iPOHM'S <> unequaled. Full Inatructioni in booklet with every bottle. All drug-gists. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Coihen, Ind., U. 8. A. ride into Wigtown, and I met upon | most i nipO88 ibl o for a heavy milk- the way a carriage which was bear- im? cow to cat cnough of >TM J, feed ing General Heatherstone and his to 8upply the necessa ry amount of family to their new home. An eld- erly lady, worn and sickly looking, was by his side, and opposite him sat a young fellow about my own nutrienti. Wheat and Ryo Pastures are of tho same nature. Another ago and a girl who appeared to be reason for putting cattle on pasture a couple of years younger. 1 raised : gradually rather than suddenly is my hat. and was about to paiTajtho effect on the taste of the milk, them, when the general shouted t> j When a cow is changed at once from his coachman to pull up, and held a grain ration to grass a very mark- out iiis hand to me. 1 could now in the daylight that his face, although harsh and stern, was ca- pable of assuming a not unkindly fxpre * IT ed taste is developed in the milk, while if this change in feed is made gradually and not suddenly the change in the taste of the milk is scarcely noticed. How are you, Mr. Fothergill] Boon alter the cows are on pas- expression. \Ve8t'?" he cried. "I must apolo-'ture they reach the maxiinnm pro- gi/.e to you if 1 was a little brusque iduction of milk for the year. This the other night you will excuse an j suggests what the dairyman must old soldier who has spent the best do in order that, the production of part of his life in harness. All the I milk may be the largest. It is to same you must confess that you are imitate these summer conditions as far as possible throughout the re- mainder of the year. This is what the careful dairyman and skilled feeder does, and the results corre- spond closely to the success with which these summer conditions arc Order Seeds Now An early Spring makes early ordering necessary. The seeds you BOW should be the best you can get. 100 years of scientific seed pro- duction have imparted t6 Cart the power of producing big crops. Carter's Seeds are perfectly ada.pted to (Canadian soil and climate and have shown wonderful success where u&cd. Send your order for any vegetable or flower seeds. We have all kinds, novelties ajid etakndara varieties. All seeds are fresh, last season's crop. Ssnd for complete Price List. LARGE PACKAGES 10 CENTS; 12 PACKAGES FOR $1.00 PATTERSON, WYLDE & CO., Sole Affeits for Canada 133 KlnJSf. East TORONTO should certainly be fed. The cow that gives a small average quantity of milk will produce but little more if fed grain while on pasture. How- ever, with the heavy producing cow the case is quite different and it is necessary that she be fed grain or she will not continue on the high level of production long. The ne- period, often of several weeks, oc- middle or latter and the pastures curs during the part of summer become short and insufficient to' maintain a full flow of milk. This' season is often the critical time of. the year for the dairy cow. It is : probable that as much loss occurs' one year with another bv lack of' cessity of feeding grain to the high feed at this time as occurs from im-l producing cow arises from the fact proper feeding during the winter that she cannot secure a sufficient season. When the season of dry amount of nutrients from the grass feeding arrives, the farmer expects alone, and must have some concen- to feed his stock and is prepared truted feed in the form of grain in ! for it. On the other hand, as long order to continue to produce Large Quantities of Milk. As long as fresh pasture grasses way they can. are abundant, the ordinary cow is about as well provided for as she as the cattle are on pasture and the field work is pressing, the tendency- is to let the cows get along the best can be to produce milk economigal- The man who flatters himself that Unfortunately, the season of he leaves little to be desired should! abundant pasturage is sometimes ! remember that a burglar does tho short. In many localities, a dry : same thing. BOOST YOUR TOWN BY ORGANIZING A BRASS BAND Information on this subject with printed instructions for ama- teur bands and a printed form of Constitution and By-Laws for bands, together with our big catalogue, will be mailed FREE on request. Address Dept. " D." WINNIPEG MANITOBA J WILLIAMS t ED TORONTO ONTARIO rather man. dark-skinned for a Scotch- "Wo have a Spanish strain in our blood," said I, wondering at his re- currence to the topic. "That would, of course, account for it," he remarked. "My dear," t.i his wife, "allow me to introduce Mr. Fothergill West to you. This is my son and my daughter. W'e have cumo here in search of rest, Mr. West complete rest. Wigtown, and there was ham j " Ami - vo \' t '" ukl " l)t P"ssibly have n nd repairing g li'ig on from ( ' olm ' u> " ,'''', P ,' ', HftUl L till night. Jt was surpris- ," ()1 '; vou tlullk * <J ' '"' "*T ing how i|iiick Hie signs of the wind 'I' 1 ' M '"P""'' " >" very i|iupt Mi- ami weather were effaced, until the deetl ' nnd ver i' >V. "U might country for their residence. It speedily became apparent that, whatever their motiM-s might be, they had. definitely determined up in a lengthy stay; for relays .if;' plumbers and of joiners came down| fr tare-set house was all a, " illk ' -span as though it h-ul at night I dare say, cteil yesterday. Thero : ll ,"*'!'. ' ' '" | great square-set house was spick and- hei'ii ere were abundant siirns thai money w.'is no consideration to CJoiienl Heatheratone, and that it was not walk through these country lanes and ne\i'r m -ft Well, there are not many about much troubled ili.. the ,.!,. ., score o -.1 , i ,f vii-i>iii.|,r . ,t *lif|Wlth vagrants or wandering beg i retrenchment that T . . B " B "(i-Kid evening. Mr. McNeil," aid I. slcping forward and addr ing the Wigtown factor, \\ilh \\hmi I bad -nun- slight acquaintance, TU-- Mnaller of the two turned his f u i- touaid mi- as I spike, and showed ' gaged. HIP Unit I was not mistaken in his ! be happy to let, identity, but his taller companion 1 of my library." t-pran^ hark and -li"'.vid every sign i.f . : <ili-nt agitation. In- had taken up his abode ainmi,' us. It may be that he is devoted t;> study," suggested my father, as we tramps gypsies iliscusscil tlie i|iienlioii at the lire ik- fast table. "Perhaps he hns chosen this secluded spit to finish some I magnum opus upmi which he is < \ ' if that i., the case, I should him have the run Bather and f laughed at the gran- in of that sort about' maintained. The summer condi- tions which bring about the maxi- mum production and which are to be maintained as far as possible throughout the year, are described in tho following statement : First An abundance of palatable food. 8econd--A balanced ration. Third - Succulent feed. Fourth Moderate temperature. Fifth Comfortable surroundings. There is some difference of opin- i ion regarding grain fee-ding while on pasture from the viewpoint of economy. There is no question but that a oow will pr<*luce more milk if fod grain while on pasture, and if a large yield is of more importance han economy of production, grain 1 What i.s this. Mi-Neil 1 .'" 1 lie.-nxl him say. in a gasping, choking Voice, What is tin: "I find it rather cold," said Mrs. Hcatherstone, drawing her thick sealskin mantle tighter round her figure. "We are detaining Mr. West, too." "So we are, my dear, so vo are. Drive on, coachman. Good day, Mr. West." The carriage rattled away toward the hall, and I trotted ililo<iuent manner in which he spoke thoughtfully onward to tho little the two potato-sacks full books. "It may be as vou sav, sal "hut. tbe general did not strike 1, during our short interview as be- ' I ibis your pr meaning of it .'' "Don't be alarmed, general! Don t be alunni-d !" (-aid the little ling a man who was likely to have fat factor in a soothing fashion, as ' any \ery pronounced literary taste:). 1'iic might speak to a frightened If I might lia/.ard a guess, I idiould child. "Tiiis is yoimg Mr. Fnthor ' sa\ that he is here upon medical gill West, .-f Hra'iU -.inn-, thiiiuli adv ice, in the hopes that the eoin- wlril brings him up here to midil IH pled- i|uiet and the fresh air rn.'iy m<>rc.' than 1 can understand. How 'restore his shattered nervous sys- c\cr. as you arc i<> be neighbors, I li-in. If you had seen how lie glar- e-ail'! do better llui'i take (lie op- cd at me, and the twitching of his portiinily !<> intr<lii<-e you t/o i:acb i fmgi-rs, you would have thought it other. Mr. West, this is (IciKT-il ! needed some restoring." this I li 1 1 her toiii-, who is alwuit a lease of L'lo-i;iilirr Hall. " to take DYOLA IONEIM-AllKIHOS"<'l ll. ih.r.LKANI.ST, SIMrLKST,nd IIK..ST11OMK I>VC, on* cn r-Whj )f"U don'l eonhivt f knowhl KINI>ot Cloth your(:oud irt mud. of.. 'So nau!i,-e 4i' lm-mftAl*it*. .- . ul for l ; ro Color i.l. &lory BookUl, .. I Oook!M|:l>ln|ircilit ol l>yilnluvr ..iht color*. Th JOIfMtOV'BICHAfjnsON .(>., l .mitr.l 11'Mlll.ltl t 1MJ.IJ restoring. 'I do wonder wht'ther lie lias a wife and a family," siiid my sister. "J'oor skills, how lonely tlii-y will In-: Why, excepting uurselvps, t IIP re is p-jt a f.'nuily that they eoul<l speak t" for seven miles ninl more." "(Jem nil Ht'iithorHtono is a very diltklguie&ed soldit-r,' 1 remarked my father. "Why, pupa, huwever cnine you l<> know anything about him?" "All, my dears," said my father, county metropolis. (To be continued.) at. us over IIIK c<iffee cup, "you were l.'iughiiiK at my library jus! now, but you see it may be very useful at times." As he spoke he t<iok a ri'd-rovered volume from HiH'lf and turned over the p.tgea. "This is an Indian army list of three yerirs hack," he explained, "and here is the very gentleman we j want 'HriithersUme. J. B., Coin- inander of the li.-iili ' inv doarn, and |'V. C.', think of that, 'V. ( ' I 'fcirmerly tolone.1 in the Indian in- ifautry, 41st Bengal Foot, but now DULLNESS. The F!ev. Kharpe-''rm sorry you have taken Fred away from school. I was at school yertra after I was his age." Mr. Stackyard "Maybe yer was, Mr. Shiirpe ; but, yer sec, some lads iw much more duller nor others." A fresh, new one-dollar crackles louder than an old doll:ir bill. 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