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He stood wtth his hands, clasping Good night to you. and many thanks." “Great Bcot! luspector, but you and unclasping, before him. but nev er moved hie eyes from bls opponent gave me a fright I hope, Mr. Coran, There was grit In tbe fellow, after all. you don't bear malice? That's all "It would be simpler If you with- right then. Good night all.” drew," said the red-faced man, shuffl- As he disappeared through the door the older man dropped Into a chair, ■a ing his feet uneasily. r "That your party's candidate might oovering bls face with his hands. be returned unopposed?" This is shocking!” he groaned. "Don't force me to explain," cried "Oh, Mr. Peace, are you sure It was my stater?" Horledge. "Why not withdraw T” "There is no doubt at all." "You waste the time of the meet ing.” "But what can I do now?" ho asked, “Very will, gentlemen. I say that looking from one to the other of us, Mr. Coran there Is no fit candidate, wtth a pitiable expression. "Shall I withdraw?" because—" "Nonsense," said the little deteo- There la something unsettling in the official tap on the shoulder which tive, firmly. “Ftght your election and the police of all countries cultivate, win it sir; and the beat way to begin something which it does not take pre la to go back and toll them all about vious experience to recognise. Hor It." ledge's face turned a shade paler as “Go and tell them? Go and toll the he glanced over his shoulder at the meeting?" he cried. little man who has thus demanded bls "Yes. They'll like you all the bet By B. Fletcher Robinson attention. tor for It Do you suppose there ta “And what do you want?" be no human nature In Brendon? Are you going to keep thia miserable scan growled. Co-Author with A Conan Doyl« of "I am Inspector Addington Peace, dal hanging over your head all your “The Hound of th« Baakarvill«*" etc. of the Criminal Investigation depart life? If you stick to politics some one ment. 1 warn you. Mr. Horledge. that is sure to rake it up. Be a man. Mr. you are lending yourself to an attempt Coran. and get it over now." (VopTrigat. >.14» by W. G. Cbapmau) « "I will." at blackmail." The detective spoke tn so soft a He bad got to hie feet his eyes set voice that I, who was standing by his with a sudden determination. He side, could barely catch the words stretched out hie hand to each of us, "Bleas my soul, you say so?" cried turned about, and marched out of the the other. room like a soldier leading a forlorn "I should like a five minutes' talk hope against a fortress. As the door (Continued.) Tbe local was Just steaming Into with Mr. Coran and yourself. After slammed behind him. Peace looked at tbe station when a fat, red-faced man that you may take ycur own course, me with an expression tn which sym pathy and humor were oddly mingled. came panting out of tbe booking-of- Will you suggest it V “Take my word for it Mr Phillipa.” Bee Peace gave my arm a squeeze Mr. Horledge did not take long to as be passed. make up hie mind. He told the meet he aald. "many a reputation for des "That is Horledge. the chief »up- ing that he might have been misin perate valor has been won by a lees porter of Coran's opponent In tomor formed. If they would permit It, be sacrifice “ It was not until after two days that asked for a five minutes' private con row's election," be whispered. I beard the arguments by wbicb the "So you have been making some versation with the candidate. sew friends since I saw you last?" The meeting received the sugges inspector bad worked his way to a "One or two," be said, stepping In tion with cheers It was something conclusion. They form a good ex- unusual In the monotony of such func ample of his methods to a carriage. "It waa evident" be said, "that the When we arrived at Brendon, the tions. We walked up the central aisle Inspector led me off to an inn in the between a couple of hundred pairs of blackmailer knew Coran's charactor, •enter of the town. It was a pleasant, curious eyes, mounted the platform, hts position as regards the election, •id-fashioned place, with black raft- and followed Coran into a small ante and the details of his house i and •rs peering through the plaster of the room. the door of which Peace closed grounds. Those facts suggested 1 a relative or close personal friend. ' The •elllng and oak panelling high on tbe behind him. “On June 15 the Brendon Anti-Vivi theory that it was a relative ’ waa walls The modern Brendon had wrapped it about, but it had not section society, of which you. Mr. strengthened by the newspaper i cut- You Horledge, are president. received the ting. It was not a thing a casual I so- changed for three centuries, may find many such ancient Inns about London, which watch the march of the red brick suburbs with a dig nified surprise, until one day the build •r steps In. and the old coach and bones or white hart comes tumbling town. and a cheap chop and tea house reigns in its stead. We dined early. At half-past seven, by the grandfath er's clock In tbe corner. Peace rose “Mr Coran's meeting does not be gin until eight; but I want to b« there •arty—come along." Tbe platform was empty when we arrived, but a score of people were already on the front benches, We did not Join them, seating ourselves near the door. Brendon, or the graver part of it, moved by us in a tiny •Cream. A few elders walked up to the platform with the air of those who realize that they are something In tbe world The clock above them was pointing to the hour when, with a thumping of feet and a clapping of hands. Coran appeared, and shook hands with the white-whiskered old chairman. It was while the chairman was In troducing "the popular and venerated townsman who had come to address them," that the red face of Mr Hor- THIS 13 SKXKDW HE GtOANED. ledge came peering in at the door. He stood there for a minute, and then modestly sat down on the bench be sum of twen-y pounds from an anony- qualntance would be likely to keep bj fore us. Peace touched my arm, and mous source,” sald the little detoe- him all these years. we moved along until we were Juit tive. “From Coran I learnt that be had behind him. had differences of opinion with Mist ‘‘Certainly.” "That sum was extorted from .Mr. Rebecca. In my conversation wltk The chairman ended at last, and. •mid fresh applause. Coran rose and Coran by tbe threat of revealing the her she spoke bitterly of his refuse, stood gazing down at the little crowd secret which Miss Rebecca Coran told to subscribe to her society for the pre with a benevolent satisfaction. Their you this morning, and which you veri vention of vivisection. She returned respect and admiration was the breath fied thia afternoon by a reference to to the subject several times, mention of life to the man You could Bee It the old newspaper files In the British Ing the financial difficulties in which tn bis eyes. In bis gesture as be beg- museum." the local branch, of which she is th« "I had no idea—this is most sur secretary, was placed. Those facts <ed for silence. "My friends" prising. I—Is it lllegair be stutter- impressed me. He had got no farther when Hor- ed. “Before Appleton arrived last nlghl "Blackmail for whatever purpose ta I bad carefully searched the summei ledge sprang to bls feet with a raised hand. Illegal. Further attempt« bave been bouse. In a corner of the woodwork "Mr. Chairman,” be shouted. "I made to extort money. It la because I discovered a note from Miss Emily have a question to ask the candidate.” they failed that you were placed in Tbe place was the lover's letter box. There was a slight outcry, a few possession of the facts today.” Indeed, I had been expecting that "It seemed a mean trick, anyway," young gentleman's appearance long tosses and groans; but tbe tide of lo- cal politics did not run strongly In said Horledge, penitently. "I wish I before he came. I did not, however, Brendon. Besides, everyone knew had never listened to the old cab tell this to Mr. Coran when he pressed Horledge He had the largest gro- But, Squaretoes—I beg your pardon. for an arrest It would hardly have cer's shop in tbe town. Mr. Coran—I mean our friend here been fair on the girl. I do not I mag "It would be better to question him has always been such a model that Ine that they will find the old gen after hlu speech. Mr. Horledge," pro I thought it rather fun. He can win tieman so stony-hearted after to tbe election, and welcome, after this." night. As for tbe young man. In tbe tested the old chairman. “That Is all, then. I want a word Inquiries I made concerning him, I "I should prefer to answer this gen- In private with these two gentlemen. found nothing that waa not straight tieman at once,” Coran Interposed and honest. I put him out of the list at an early date. "Who the person may have been that listened at the window I cannot say; but I conclude It was Miss Re becca. She certainly did not attempt to carry off the parcel. "This morning I discovered that an anonymous donation of twenty pounds was sent to Miss Rebecca's society the day after the first successful attempt at blackmail. I kept an eye on the of age belong now to an obligatory SAVING THE ITALIAN BABIES maternity Insurance fund. The em house, and shortly after midday she walked down to Horledge's shop. He ployer pays the dues of 20 to 40 cents Is tbe president of her society. They Maternity Insurance In That Coun a year, and is allowed to deduct half remained for some time together, and try Has Greatly Reduced Infant the amount from the wages. These then Horledge took a train to London. Mortality. dues, together with lines of employes I followed him to the newspaper room for violation of the law and a govern In the British museum. Things were Ttaly Joined In 1902 the few Euro ment subsidy, makes It possible to becoming plainer. pean states which have established give in case of confinement (8 It “I have now no doubt that Ml»» Re laws for the better protection of wo does not make any difference whether men working In Industrial occupations the woman la married or not. Mother becca guessed who we were from the after confinement. This law prohib and child are thus taken of for at least first She told the secret to Horledge, ited women from working for a month one month after the birth of the In who was, you remember, one of her after confinement, but contained no fant The Italian law requires, furth brother's chief opponents In the elec provisions about the collecting of er, that a factory with more than tion, out of sheer feminine spite. I funds from which the expenses could fifty women workers must provide a suspected the man would attempt be defrayed. For this reason regu decent room In which mothers can at something at the meeting on Friday lations were generally disregarded, tend to their babies and nurse them. night. My suspicion was correct, as and women went back to work as soon Frequently, large factories have a kind you saw." “And the election?" as they were able to do so. of day nursery with a trained nurse In ▲t the end of April, 1912, a new law charge. Infant mortality has been "He won bls seat on the council. I came Into force. All women In Indus greatly reduced among Industrial think be deserved It, Mr. PhfTllps." tries between fifteen and fifty years workers.- The Survey. fynwosm-r-ws TO BK CONTIMUEDJ [ E RIA STORY l T? J Chronicles sf Addington Peace Ï MR CORAN'S ELECTION BEST BEANS TO GROW Dainty Designs for the Young “Smart Set” of Paris Society Some Like Bush and Urna Varie* ties Because Easy to Grow. Others Prefer Pole Llmas on Ao- eount of Quality, Quantity and Season of Profitable Bearing . —Also Large. A writer says that both bush and lima beano are more satisfactory and easier to grow than the pole 11 mas. Now, every one for hla choice, but we prefer the pole llmas every time for quality, quantity and long aeaaou of profitable bearing, says a writer in an exchange. It in true that setting poles for plants to vine on requires more work than when uo poles are used, hut the results more than pay for all the work. The trouble with moat of us In our gardening and farm ing is that we try to grow things in the easiest way, but tbe easiest way ta seldom the best way. We should •ever be satisfied with anything short of the best. Pole lima beans are the largest and beat beans grown. Make the soil as loose and rich and fine as possible. Harrow, disk and harrow till the sun face is a smooth, fine and mellow as an ash heap. I-ay off rows, both ways, about four feet apart aud plant three seeds to the hill at tho crossing of tho rows. Cultivate young lima beans as for other garden plants, keeping tho sur face clean, fine and level. Allow no weeds to grow close to the cultivated plants, as llmas will not thrive in the presence of strange company. Some people to reduce labor plant corn or sunflower In the same bill with pole lima beans for the vines to climb. This Is a grave mistake, for two good Two fashionable members of tho younger Parisian “Smart Bet” wear plants cannot grow in a place whore (ng elegant lingerie and lace droeaoo with ribbon bowe and parasols to there la room enough for only one. A match. PROPER COLORS FOR WALLS SAVES Hamper of Pole Lima Beane. poor bean crop always results from this method, as one good, old gar dener puts It, "It is the lazy man's way of gardening.” We pole our beans with round poles about eight feet long and the thick ness of one's wrist. They are set one pole to each hill and the four poles form a square brought together and tied with common binder twine, about nine feet from the ground. This gives a wigwam frame with firm, broad base and so substantial that no ordinary storm will blow it over. Almost all other members of the bean family are quick maturing plants and the life of the crop covers only a part of the growing season. Not so with pole lima beans; they are rather slow growing. It requires nearly ninety days for the vines to fully mature and come Into heavy bearing. But after the vines begin to bear they continue to produce blos soms and fruit all through the re mainder of the growing season, so long as the green beans aro regularly picked and more allowed to ripen, providing there Is sufficient moisture in the soil to sustain growth. Keep ing out ail weeds and grass and keep ing the surface raked loose and fine will help to conserve soil moisture at dry times. A light sovering of straw on the surface will also help to con serve soil moisture during August and September, when rains are often Infrequent and evaporation great AND TROUBLE Alwsys a Few Rules That Are Well to Keep In Mind When Dec orating. Caos for Delicate Centerpiece Not Hard to Make, and Is Especial ly Valuable. If wo redecorate In a thorough way our first puzzle Is tho choice of a col or. A few rules are useful. Blue, green, brown, and gray are excellent colors for sunny, well-llglited rooms. If tho room Is on the north side of the bouso or Is Ill-lighted we may need to use yellow or yellow tan on the walls iu order to produce the sunny appearance the room otherwise lacks. Tan is a good all around color and is usable In well-lighted or poorly light ed rooms. All these colors aro beat if soft For example, a sage green wall is much more pleasing than a bright green or a leaf green wall; a Copen hagen blue is better than a vivid blue; the moat agreeable gray for walls la brownish gray in tone. Tan In a great variety of shades is always a favorite. Bright rod should never be chosen. It Is crude In color and tiresome to live with. A soft mulberry red is sometimes a desirable color, and a brownish or Iudlan red Is also In good taste. As a wallpaper always looks dark er when hung on tho wall than It does In the sample, wo must take care to select medium or light shades, if we want cheerful rooms. It la sometimes a difficult matter to keep ceuterpleces from becoming crushed after laundering, so many women make a case in which to roll them. Purchase a piece of cretonne one and a quarter yards long and at ono end turn up a hem wide enough to cover a pole an Inch in diameter and In length a trifle shorter than tbe width of the cretonne. When choos ing the material select a dainty de sign showing alternate stripes of flow- era and a dellcato color. Bind the three sides with half-inch washable ribbon, stitching It neatly either by hand or on tho machine. Attach three pieces of ribbon to the end. These are used to tie tbe case when the centerpieces aro rolled in place. This is an especially useful article, and should bo added to tho linen chest, snd there will never be any need of pressing a centerpiece before it is fit to place on tho dining table. It requires only a short time to make an attractive case of this variety, and you will never cease to sing its praises when It has saved you much Inconvenience. Now that you have supplied a case for the centerpieces, provide like ar ticles for the dotlies of your luncheon set From cardboard cut two circular pieces an Inch wider than the plate dollies and two others an inch wider than tbe diameter of the tumbler dollies. Cover those with cotton wad ding and sprinkle with lavender. Using Cretonne to match the cen terpiece case, cut circular pieces enough to cover the top and bottom of the disks. Allow a half Inch for turning In all around, and neatly whip stitch the two together or baste rough ly and bind with tho half-inch ribbon. At three places attach pieces of rib bon with which to tie tbe cases shut when the doilies are placed between the two sections. A set of casos for a luncheon set would make a most acceptable gift to a prospective bride or to the systematic housewife who likes a place for everything. EXQUISITE BRIDAL COSTUME ADVANTAGES OF DAIRY FARM Increases Productivity of Boll, In sures Monthly Income and Evon Distributes Lsbor. Prof. F. L. Kent, of the dairy hus bandry department of the Oregon Agricultural college, states as follow» the advantages of dairy farming In tbe Oregon Countryman, a monthly magazine published by tbe student« at O. A. C.: “Briefly stated, the advantages ol dairy farming are: Increasing pro ductivity of the soil, a regular month ly Income putting the business on « cash basis, a better distribution of the labor of the farm than Is pos slble under a single crop system, and supplying a product for the market all of which should be of the bighesi grade and for which there Is alwayi a ready sale.” TIME Model of white liberty satin with draped and slashed skirt and pointed train. Deep square decollate corsage with drapery of rhinestones. Jspsnese Crepe for Children. Among the newest dresses for chil dren sre those made of Japanese crepe. The use of Japsnese crepe is directly In accord with the current fashion for materials of a crepy char acter. Moreover, the Japanese variety is decidedly superior, both In durabil ity of effect and In quality, to any other crepe, because It Is woven by hand and the crepe feature la pro duced In the weaving, while in some Building Dairy Hard. Get a purebred dairy sire and rale» other instances It is brought about by a process of shrinkage. your own cows. Dainty Garments for the Newcomer. All the best layettes consist of sim ple garments made entirely by band. The expectant mother who known how to do neat sewing may prepare for her baby a layette good enough for a prince, and of the samo materi als as would bo used for any little royal highness. The fabrics chosen for little slips and dresses are fine, sheer linen or cotton weave. Where considerable dainty hand embroidery Is to be used, linen would beat be chosen, as It is durable enough to make the work worth while. It haa the advantage also of keeping perfect ly white after much laundering and trona smooth without starch. Lawn, either linen or cotton, In lino qualities, sheer nainsook snd French batiste are preferred for making the baby's dresez and petticoats. From an Old Raincoat. An apron with a bib can be made for wash day, or when you give the baby a bath. A bathing cap, and bag to carry your bathing suit, and little utility cases dear to the eultcMe of travelers, may be made from a dis carded raincoat. Starch for Laces and Muslins. Mix a small quantity of corn flour smoothly with cold water. This will be found excellent for lightly stiffen ing all delicate and lacey fabrics, in cluding veils and neckwear of sheet materials.