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fins, that ’ ;si1er Isa; The twelfth of April, the date set for Allison’s \vedding,~wa,s mild and beautifulâ€"an idea1_Ap_ri‘l day; At an early hour the florists and decorators took possession of her stately home, and before evening if. was turned into a. magnificent t-em- plgof fipral‘ bcapty. A‘IE, _.. The church, also, where Allison had been in the habit of attending was tastefully adorned. and redo- lent. with perfumes, which was like a. fragrant benediction upon the consummation of her happiness. Nothing had been omitted to make the occasion one befitting the mar- riage of the petted darling of Ad- am Brewster, the late wealthy ban- ker. After the discoveries of two even- ings previous, 8, little change was made in the programme of the ser- vice. Mr. Charles Manning had been asked to give the bride away; he had been considered the one best. calculated to ofliciabe in this capacity. for Allison had always regarded him as a, relative. and had been particularly fond of him and his family. But aftel lean {1111* that, the sweet little bride- elect was he: daugh- ter. Lad\ B10111lev begged that she might be allowed to usurp this pli- \ilege _ - . . u - n 1 “Gerald‘ she is mineâ€"I am fond of you both. and I want to give her to you,” she had pleaded. _ Mr. Manning, therefore. cheerful- ly resigned in her favor; Allison was greatly pleased wit-h the ar- rangement, and everybody regard- ed it as most appropriate. There were no bridesmaids. Gladys Manning had been chosen to act as a floral page, and, pre- ceded by the ushers, walk-ed before those two beautiful women down the broad aisle to the alter, scat- tering a. profusion of flowers in their path as she wentz. Ledy Bromley’s jewel-casket was again opened for this occasion, for surely, she thought, she could not withhold anything that would add luster to this important event, and thus the magnificent diamonds which adorned her person, to- gether with her stately bearing and proud, beautiful face, attracted al- most as much attention and admir- ation as the bride herself. Allison’s wedding-gown was both rich and elegant, yet characteriz- ed by an airinessâ€"the effect of its trimmings of laceâ€"that was just suited to her youth and style of beauty. She was veiled from head to foot in tulle, with no ornament, seven, great cluster of orange-blossoms which fastened her veil in place. Lady Bromley performed her part with a, stately self-possession that was charming; the glance which she lifted to Gerald as she gave him her only treasure being most im- pressive, and then she remained standing beside Allison throughout the remainder of the ceremony. As the yOung wife turned from thealtar, leaning upon the arm of her husband, her feeewher veil having'been thrown backâ€"gleamed like a. pure pearl which had caught the tints of sunrise, and many an eye grew moist from an impulse of ‘peculiar'tenderness, in view of the thrilling incidents which had threatened and been crowded into ..- a, .1. 1,,_-‘|-. "in! Anvinfl' thfl 'Enl‘cabcucu aunt um”. V, the life of the lovely girl during the lust. sixteen months, while every heart rejoiced in her present hap- piness and the brilliant prospects before her. Gerald, of course, also received his share of attention, and it began to be observed that he bore a strong resemblance to his father in3 his erect, stalwart figure, his self- contained manner, his well-shaped head, and a. certain rectitude of a, purpose that was expressed in his firm, clear-cut features. It was an occasion of unusual interest, from every point of view, and as the eu- ger throng followed the bridal- party to the Brewster mansion, the glamor of romancesurrounding it was the theme upon every lip. The papers of.,the, previous day had announced and enlarged upon the wonderful discovery of Alli- son’s origin. and this revelation,- of nnnrcp‘ added £3. hu‘ndr’edfold to the son’s origin. and this, revelumon; or course, added a. hu‘ndr’edfold to the interest winch everybody experi- enced in the happy “couple. A brilliant reception followed the ceremony at, the church. Allison was her sweet, natural ,self; she did not” appear to be in the least con- zcious that she was the cynosure of THE MYSTEBIUUS KEY CHAPTER XXVI. OR, PLANNING FOR THE‘ L FUTURE. all eyes~â€"the central show-figure to be admired and stared at, and greeted every one with a sincerity that was charming, while her hus- band appeared a, veritable Brew- ster of the Brewster's. Two days later the happy couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lyttleton, with Lady Bromley and her maid, Ellen Carâ€" son, sailed for Europe on the Ger- manic, to be absent. indefinitely. Ina/Luv, w uu “vuvuv -__V_,,,, Mrs. Pollard was left in charge of the Brewster mansion, and was to be retained as housekeeper by young Mr. and Mrs. Brewster upâ€" on their return. As Mr. Lyttleton had prophesied, there was very little difficulty or delay in settling the Bromley es- tate after the appearance of A111- son upon the scene, with the many indisputable proofs that she was the child of Sir Charles and Lady Bromley, and thus the only legiti- mate heir to the property. At first there was an attempt to make it appear that she was a pre- tender, but when all the facts were disclosed, Mrs. Bryant having joined her friends in London a few weeks after their arrival there, to give her testimeny regarding her connection with the caseâ€"it was found useless to prolong the suit, and the other claimants were oblig- ed to withdraw all pretensions to the estate. LL10 wayuyu. After the rendering of the decis- ion of the court, the whole party spent a, couple of months in travel- ing and sightseeing, visiting im- portant pomts in France, Switzer- land, and Germa‘ny. ‘ ‘47 ‘ __:...:L Lauu, “LA“ vu-â€"â€"_.___ V This trip was foilowed by a visit to Bromley Court, a. magnificent estate located in Essqx County. But while sojourning here, her' ladyship decided that she could not remain in England to be separated from her daughter, while Allison, whose interests were, of course, identical with those of her hus- band, and who, by education and inclination, was purely American, could not think of making her home abroad. Thus it was finally decid- ed, after long and serious discus- sion, to dispose of the estate, if it could be advantageously accom- plished, and transfer all their in- terests to their native land. This was not difficult, since the Bromley relatives ”were very anxi- ___L...‘._ “LULLLAUJ I- v-.._- . ous to secure the Court and retain it in the family, and under the long- pieserved family name. An amicable and most satisfacâ€" tory arrangement was made, and the transfer accomplished in a manner which resulted in establish- ing a very friendly intercourse be- tween the families, who always thereafter exchanged delightful vis- its once or twice every year. 1 1 LUD ULAVU V- -.. Gerald and his bride returned to New York about the middle of Oc- tober. Lady Bromley, of course, made her home with her daughter, between Whom and herself the ten- derest relations now existed, Ger- ald also receiving his share of her ladyship's regard, while his re- spect and admiration for her con- tinued unbounded._ Ellen Carson, who was a per- manent fixture in this delightful household, considered herself the happiest; and most fortunate indi vidual in existence. Her affection for and devotion to both Allison and her mistress was both remark able and touching, and under the careful and patient instruction of the latter, she was acquiring a fair education, and becoming the most efficient of maids. Vlu‘lAvA‘ v Later, to Bar great delight, she was installed in the nursery, to care for the little ope v‘vho came figdévi‘ts “(Shim-ms to the already a1~ most perfect household; and, as the years: went; 011,. she nursed' in PA:A,I_£._‘|____ s-nv JV“-.. . 0 turn, With unswerving faithfulness, the four children who were the pride and hope of their fond par- ents. John Hubbard served out ten weary years of his sentence, a bro- ken-spirited man, when a, gradual decline was followed by death, which released him from the torture of imprisonment. 1' V ,,A_,A_1 \JL ““1" .~y ".7, Mrs. Alan Brown was discharged from prison at the end of a year, when she found an asylum with her daughter, Mrs. Hubbard, who, hav- ing acted in accordance with her husband’s advice, had established herself in business, and was mak- ing a very comfortable living. Later she married a respectable florist, when she removed‘to the country, where, becoming actively identified with her husband’s in- terests, she led a. busy life, and was , quietly happy with the man of her, seoond choice. Her mother lived only two years after this event. Thus, with no one to remind her of the wretched past, the memory of her early poverty, with its shadow of crime, gradually grew fainter and fainter, until it came to seem simply like an ugly dream-phan- tom, which had paused threaten- lngly over her for a time, then swept onward into oblivion. The Lymans and Bryants fre- quently exchanged visits with the Brewsters in New York, the friend- ship between Mrs. Bryant and Lady Bromley growing more tender, as advancing rears and freedom from ‘care gave more time to spend with each other, while the former felt almost as if she had been absolved from an unpardonable crime, in the restoration of Allison to her birth- right and her mother. * - 7..-“-11: n ,1“, ]..lsuu azuu, uu; -uv-_--,r “I never forgave myself,” she once remarked, as she suddenly claSped the young Wife in her arms, with an impulse of gratifiude, “for I, __L LAâ€" n nun: “u. -mr n--- my share in that romantic, but ter- rible, episode of your mother’s early life. Oh! if girls could only realize what misery they entail upâ€" on themselves and others by swerv- ing from a straightforward course and practising deception, they would save themselves many bitter tears and regrets.” The Mannings again established themselves in New York, after the artist had completed his work in Boston. Allison told them that this was all that had been needed to complete her happiness, and the closest friendship always thereaf- ter existed between the two famil- ies, “Cousin Annie” invariably be- ing her referee upon all important ‘matters of a feminine nature, when- ‘ ever Lady Bromley was absent from home. uv-uv. Gerald continued his connection with Mr. Lyttleton as a student, as previously arranged, and, after two years of diligent study, was admit- ted to the bar, where he became an ornament to his profession, and eventually an ~authority upon legal questions of a, complicated nature. ‘1 v-ov-vâ€"w His aim was not so much for pe- cuniary emolument as to achieve a rigid administration of. equity, and he never spared himself in his ef- forts to Win the victory for those clients who had fallen victims of the trickery of unprincipled sharp- ers and rogues. A , He and Allison, with their interâ€" esting family, always spent a porâ€"‘ tion of each year at Lakeviewâ€"the early summer and late fallâ€"which was their favorite home, and where their children never wearied of lis- tening to “mamma” while she re- hearsed the story of the never-to- he-forgotten lawnâ€"party, where “‘papa” had made such a hero of himself in rescuing pretty Gladys Manning, who was now fast ap- proaching young ladyhood, from drowning in the lake. The swan-boat still figured con- spicuously upon it, and one of the greatest treats to which the young Brewsters aspired was to sail, with their parents, to the very spot where Gerald had leaped from the craft, and live over, in its rehear- sal, the thrilling experience of that daring and gallant exploit. ‘“ ’ "r ' ,___ _-1_! Thebvlll; ZEFNEwpoft was sold, as Allison had desired, and another purchased, farther up on “the bluffs.” self,” ed. In the “old Winchester lot” in that little town in Rhode Island, Gerald caused to be erected a fine memorial to the self-denying wo- man who had so tenderly car-Cd for his heartbroken young mother dur- ing her sore trouble, and who af- \uals'nr": \Kfufi'“ R1 terward so cheerfully devoted the remainder of her life to him. The place was a sacred spot to him‘; he had the date of his mo- ther’s death inscribed upon the space left for that purpose, and al- ways had the lot cared for in the nicest possible manner- The mystery of “The Golden Key” is a. mystery no longer, and the tiny bauble unlocked for Alli- son a “Heritage of Love." 4+++++++++++++++++++++ BROOD SOW AND LITEER. ++++++++++ ~+H++ H+++ H {The Firm; It will pay any farmer to keep a record of the dates on which his sows are bred, that; he may know to a, certainty just) when the sows will fallow, and be prepared to take care of the litter. A few days before a sow is due to ferrow it is well to place her by herself in a, warm, dry place, where she will not be molested, and feed her the same rations she has been accustomed to, as a change in her feed at this time would be likely to upset her or derange her system. When she {arrows it is best to let her alone until she comes out, and then give her only a drink of water. When she again comes out, give her another drink and put a very little feed in it. It is important to be careful that she is brought to a full feed gradu- ally, in order that she may not produce too great a, flow of milk before the pigs are able to take it. It must be remembered that this is certainly the most critical periâ€" od in the life of the young litter, as a. little too much milk from. the w Anvvnv uvy -._-.-‘ sow at first is almost sure to bring about white scours, which if not checked at once will soon cause death. There is also danger by starting the milk too soon, of cans ing the sow to become feverish, when her udder will become hard and hot, and soreness will result, so that the sow Will not let her litter suckle. This may either kill the pigs or so stunt them- that they will not grow as fast as they otherâ€" wise would. u Lou Iv vssA“. After the pigs have got well started, say from a, week to ten days, the sow may be fed all she will eat of a, good ration. but un- der no circumstances is it best to make any change in her feed, as had results are likely to follow. When the pigs are about three Weeks old they will show an incli- nation to eat. At this time they should be given a little of the same feed that the sow is receiving ahd if it is; to be had a small quantity of milk may be added. This side table must be placed where the mother cannot get to it, and the pigs should be given very little at a- time and under no consideration should any be left in their trough to sour. Sour or stale‘feed is an Started gradually, the pigs can be grown very rapidly. If any changes in the feed must be made they should be made gradually. At the age of three months they may ‘te weaned by removing the sow from the yard or lot Where she and her litter have been. and the pigs will hardly know when they are weaned. If, one wishes to wean, the pigs at an earlier age it may‘ be done. but if the sow is a good milker, it must be done gradually, by removing the sow for a part of the day at first, then after a day or two she may be kept away for a- whole day, and after a little all the time, until there is no danger ‘of a caked udder or spoiled teats. After weaning, the pigs should be kept growing as fast as possible by giving them good feed and plenty of exercise. If one has the milk it would be well to mix the ground feed in it; if not, an addi- tion of the 5 to 10 per cent. tank- age will grow them about as well, and make just as large a pig for the age as if fed milk, and at lit~ the expense. It is best to mix the feed quite thickly. Pigs that are fed too thin‘ slop have to drink too abomination that should tolerated much to get need. LI As the pigs grow older 3 little whole corn may be given them. In fact}, a variety of feed is always best at. this age; but; all changes must be made carefully, so as not 1-0 upset their systems or check their growth. - Pigs well bred and properly fed should easily weigh 100 pounds at three months of age, and at six months should weigh from 200 to 225 pounds each. MUTTON CHOPS. We hear much said about the THE END. 'év‘hat real feed they never be good that sheep do clearing up the pastures; but there is suchathing a-a overdoing it. Don’t starve your sheep for the sake of trimming up a brush lot. Phi; slats across the $2ough to keep the sheep from fouling it with their feet. ”Give‘iéur sheep plently of trough room so that they will not push and crowd each otheg‘. wuv. v-- V. The bregdihé éwes should be kept strong and thrif‘ty: 1' ' I- , 13A; ”.. vâ€"u _.__V_ Generous and judicious feeding and care mean satlsfactory profits m sheep ragsmg. No animal responds more gen-erâ€" ously to gentle care than a sheep. Rough, st-ony pastures will often cans-e lameness in sheep. ~“\‘uv -w...-.. ........ Examine the feet; for tufts o! grass wedged between the toes. These will cause lameness. â€"-Aé ithe damp days of fall come on get; your sheep out; on the higher ground. They will be healthier and tin better. In selecting ewe lambs to keep £01 breeders, only those of good form that are hearty feeders should be kept. No profit; ever comes from a slow feeder. The greatest care should be given the selection of the breeding ewes. On farms that need renovation sheep feeding is most desirable. Breed only from the best. Al- ways use a, pure-bred‘ram. Terrible Deeds Committed in Glas- gow, Scotland. Glasgow has been the scene of probably more really world-famous murder mysteries than any other «city of igs si_ze_._ n n! LL- W'Fhe typo 3f gheep that; combines a large body with a. good fleece is the one for the small flock owner. VJ. -v~ ~_. Mud --. Hero lived Madeline Smith, the beautiful heiress, whose arr-est on the charge of poisoning her Lover, one Emile I’Anglier, created so tremendous a sensation. The trial lasted ten days, and ended in the eminently unsatisfactory veridctâ€"~ peculiar to Scottish lawâ€"of “Nod"; Proven.” L vavu. The luxurious home of Madeline's aristocratic parents was situated in Blythswood Square; and here, too, resided “Pritchard the Prisoner," a. doctor who killed his wife and her mother by the administration «of tartar emetic. He was one of 'the earliest of. the “slow prison- ers,” and one of the cruellest and most callous. .... . , (“luau vunnv “N. Then there was the “Broomielaw Mystery,” a murder of. the now too- familiar “trunk tragedy” type, the body of a young and pretty girl be- ing found in a box in the middle of the thoroughfare in question one foggy November night; Glasgow’s mystery of mysteries, however, was that known as the “Saltmarket Affair.” An aged dealer in antiquities, living alone with an old housekeeper, was found one morning dead in had, his throat having been cut from ear to ear, and all around signs of a fearful struggle. Upstairs the old retain- Ier was also lying dead, shot through the heart. The street door was bolted on the inside, and the ground-floor shutters were also se- curely fastened from within. No money nor other property had, so far as could be ascertained, been taken. â€" - o. . 1 ,_,l. The terrible deed, it turned out, .had been committed by the deceas- aed’s own brother, a, worthless scamp, by whom the old gentleman ha-d long_be_en blagkrgqiled. ,10 L- 1.1..A ua-u LULAB AIVV“ w--._,, He had lowered himself to the level of his unhappy reletive's bed- room by a. rope from above, and, having committed the double mur- der, had quietly made off. leaving everything intact, and intending inter on'to claim his victim’s es- tate as the legal next-ofâ€"kin. This he indeed did. and the re- sultant inquiries led first to his arâ€" mest and ultimately to his death (at the hands of the public execu- tioner. A dog met its death in a remark- able way near Bourne, Lincoln- shire, England. being stung to death by bees. The bees invaded its kennel, apparently mistaking it for their hive, and the dog, a. large retriever, being chajne-d_ up” could lLULLv‘v~’ _ in, not, escape. The animal's cries Mr tructed the attention of its owner, who found it almost covered with bees, and when it; was released tho bees still clung tenacigusly. Evem luNa -___ t-ually, the dog entered some water and thus got rid of the bees, bub it had been so severely stung that it died an hour afterwards. Passenger Agent â€"â€" ”Herc are some postcard views along our line of rail. Would you like them “I” Patronfâ€"“N‘o thank you. I rode over the line one day last. van-"0's" and have views of my own A CITY OF MYSTERIES. DOG KILLED BY BEES. w 1‘ J Irijl \l\ll\ .