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About The news=record. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1907-1910 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1910)
BY BOOTH TAREINCITON and SIAKRY LEON WILSON NOVELIZED FROM THE HAY BY W.B.MJFESGUSON J, COItTINUBD. . CHAPTER VIII. -pILlH journey to me nuuuiui I I plantation, occupying a full day. marked ao epoch in t.u gene KIrby's life a fact of wblcb from its inception he was en tirely unconscious. Without a single exception It was the first time lu fif teen years that he bnd been received ou a' footing of equality-even luti-macy-wltb that high type of woman hood to which bis birth entitled him and which hud beeu forfeited when he had yielded to the lure of the river and j the wiles of evil companions. And, even though be did not forget that his present staudlng had been won by gruce of a girl's ready sympathy, the knowledge did nut Interfere with a thorough enjoyment and appreciation of the moment. Under the Impression that tbey were entertaining Colonel Moreau. benefac tor and champion of the Randall fam ily. Miss I'leydell and Mine. Davezac yielded the more readily to KIrby's charm of manner, while the General, conscious that be was acting in some mysterious way ns the secret and trusty friend of his hulrbrendtb escape hero, hung ou the tatter's every word. Indeed, a more Impregnable audience would have found their entertaluer Ir resistible, for Klrby put forth every effort to please, I) In payment a laugh from Adeleora flush in her pale cheek Nor were bis elTofls prompted by ego Ism, any lotivlng for self exploitation: rather, lu fuct. tbey were spontaneous, a tribute to the goddess Fortune, whirl) bad graciously associated him with a type of femininity which be had long ed to meet and despaired of so doing. Thus, with Its four occupants lu the happiest frame f mind, and on the best of terms, the roomy, close topped carriage. Its sleepy negro driver mo notonously clucking at the horses, Jog ged placidly over the sunlit roads, while Auntole Veaudry, riding gloom ily behind, winced whenever he beurd Adele's fresh and care free laughter. It was au unwonted sound, and more than once he i-anglu himself comment ing that It wus as unwelcome. Meanwhile KIrby's good angel if a professional gambler may be permit ted to own one was In another direc tion looking after bis Interests with unubuted seal, postpoulug his exposure and consequently prolonging bis in tiniacy with the Randalls'. It must be remembered that only Tom Randall and his cousin . Aaron bnd met Colonel Moreau, and thus KIr by's exposure us an Impostor could only come from these two. The hot headed, vengeful hoy. was still busy scouring 'New Orleans for his supposed enemy, aud thus his presence at the planta tion would be Indefinitely postponed until be bud either succeeded lu truck ing Klrby or hud abandoned all hope of so doing. On the other hand, however, Anron, heeding his cousin's wishes, bnd ac companied ('roup to the plantation, Where he confidently expected to Bnd Judge Pleydell, who bad preceded him thither; but. Icurnlng on his arrival that the latter hud riddeu over to his plantation, Aaron Immediately follow ed. It so happeued, however, that Judge I'leydell, completing bis errand, had returned to the Randalls und, tak ing u short cut through a lane wblcb connected the two estates, unwitting ly passed Aaron, who had followed the highroad, 1'im when Klrby and the indies v hcki'Iv arrived the old Judge, supported l.y luhllant crowd of ue f ro Held !' ; id domestic servants, Professional Directory of Wallowa County TH03. M.' DILL ATTORNEY-AT'LAW Office Ui Lltch uulldtiig, Roam i07. ICnticr; rlie, Oregon, ATTORNEY-AUAW t Pracilc lu all State Courts and V Interior tieiwrtinonl. Careful at- X tuiiilou to all business. f D. W. LAWYER 8HEAHAN . ENTERPRISE 4 Practice In State and Federal 1 J Courts aud Interior Department. WWTTT WWW WW J. A. BURLEIGH ATTORNEY-AUAW Office In Lltch Building, EuterprWe, Oregon. Was fhe only one to welcome them. Standing on the steps of the wide veranda" while she swung her bonnet by its strings, Adele, smiling and flush ing by turns, boldly introduced the pseudo Moreau to her family's old friend. "Colonel Morenu, this is indeed a hannv and propitious occasion," warm ly responded the Judge, while be shook Klrby by the hand. "And never In my life have I seen so delightful and wel- I come an alteration ns Is apparent In the health and spirits of the young mistress of this plantation. What is the magic secret to account tor so great a change siuce last evening?" "Ah, it was the ride!" demurely sug gested his daughter, glauclng frui Adele to Klrby. "The ride!" echoed Mine. Davezac. "Mais noii. It wus that charming Colonel Moreau. I think he brings the sunshine we have been waiting for bo long.". While the others, with the exception of the moody and despondent M. Veau dry, entered the house, Adele, offering the excuse that she wished to see her roses again, sought flower basket and scissors and, accompanied by the In domitable Klrby, repaired to the gar den, Anatole wutchiug them with broody, longing eyes. Presently he became aware that an other was us interested as himself, aud. turning, he found Croup at bis elbow. The old serving man contin ued for some ttme to silently scan KIrby's retreating figure. "Who you say were dat gennman's name. Marse AuatoleY" be at length Inquired. "Colonel Moreau," abstractedly re plied M. Veaudry. "Yes, seh. Yes, seh," acknowledged Croup. "Dut's de name what he done give. Yes. seh." But be was far from satisfied and. still shaking bis head and mumbling to himself, returned In doors. Certainly neither Klrby nor Croup quondam servant and youthful master had the rtmotest Idea that. after a separation of so many years, they bud finally met. Meanwhile Aaron Randall had re turned from his abortive mission only to learn that the elusive Judge Pley dull bod again left, this time to ride over to the steumbout lauding for ex peeled letters. But Adele's elderly cous in was too excited to longer trouble himself concerning the Judge'a erratic movements, for he had learned that Colonel Moreau had. after all, Becom panled the ladles aud was at that very moment wUb Adele in tne garuen. "Why. then," he exclaimed to M. Veaudry. who bud been bis luformant, "this cau menu only one thing Cameo Klrby is deud!" And he tersely relut- ed the meeting at the oaks even down to the detail of Moreau taking the late John Randall's pistol. "Tom secretly followed tne colonel, - ue nnisueu, -anu It's devilish strange be didn't return with him. I don't understand it." But M. Venudry was only thinking of this added advantage which bis rival had gained In the eyes of Adele. "Ah, he hus one more privilege 1 have to envy him!" he exclaimed. "I see be Is a gentleman and does not boast. Also It Is that be would not wish the ladles to know. I shall seek opportuulty to rongrutulute him when to confrout Larklu Buuce. who, mop be Is not In Uusr oresence. I should Plug bis inflamed face with a dusty not think' It honor of me to be slow with my fellcltutloim- Ah, I sl"U do It now," he turned ns Klrby emerged frc"u the rii'den. Adele huvlug halted s.me distance down the path. -1 INDIA'S CENSUS BIG JOB. A Million Enumerators Roqulrad to Gathar Statiatica. Nearly 1,000,1)00 enumerators are re quired to take the census of India. The iudlnn census schedule Is printed In seventeen different languages and In cludes, In addition to the ordinary In quiries, questions concerning religion aud caste. - Some schedules require rareful checking. N. Devout enumerators occasionally re turn the village shrines and temples as "occupied houses," the business of the occupaut being described ns "granting boons and blessings," or "subsistence ou contributions from tenants." Japan's Rad Croaa la Large. The Jupanese Red Cross society has a memliershlp of 1.52K.822. The funds of the society amount to $.&71.G13, au Increase of $72".t0 In the year. The uuuiher asslstwl was 13.0'Jrt, besides 77,130 hospital cases. The relief work was not 'restricted to Japanese. ' Italy received $81,5o0 for earthgnake-rellef. Is. G. HOLLAND, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office In Lltch Building. Telephone Connection. .vie. miu u uuw. -01 ioe great pnvl luge you have hud today. We Know by the pleasure to see you alive that there Is oue great scoundrel which Is not." "Who's thatr asked Klrby. lighting a cheroot. "I offer you congratulation,"' pur sued the young creole formally and rather stiffly. "thHt you have earn the gratltude of all good people. "What for?" "Because you have the honor to kill that Cameo Kirby." The other with perfect composure gravely eyed bis cberoot, while he suc cessfully concealed all evidence of any other feeling. Well." be said courteously, . "1 al ways hoped thut nobody but myself would kill tbat fellow. I suppose many have wished to, but tbey didn't have my luck." "But most I congratulate yon, M. le Colonel," finished Anatole, bis voice tremulous with emotion, "Is tbat you have earn so much gratitude here," making an eloquent gesture toward the house. This time Klrby could not conceal bis astonishmcut. "And why should that have earned me so much gratitude here?" he asked bluntly, imitating the other's gesture. Before M. Venudry could reply Adele bad Joined the group. Anatole has presented you to the colonel?" she Inquired, turning to ber cousin. Then, heedless of his evident amazement, she gayly continued, turn ing to Klrby: "This Is our good cousin Aaron. Aaron, you will be glad to know tbut tbls gentleman Is Colonel Moreau. I have the honor to present you." "Colonel Moreau!" gasped Aaron, aghast. "Why why 1 met Colonel Moreau this morning!" ' Adele started and paled as, too late. she fully realized the truth. But Klr by remained the same courteous, ami able and care free gentleman pf the carriage, while he eyed Aaron steadl ly. "Does It seem to you that I have chanced since we last met?" he bland ly Inquired. "Perhaps you would hardly know me for the same man? In fact, if Miss Adele hadn't told you that I am Colonel Moreau you would not have believed it? But you take her word for it. don't you?' After a long, tense silence the bewil dered Aaron gravely Inclined his head, saving. "Yes, I take her word." "Ah. I thought so." gently comment ed Klrby, and. bowing, be Joined Miss pjeydell and the General In. the gar- den -Cousin Aaron." said Adele earnest- iy did Introduce that gentleman as colonel Morenu. I know Just whut I am doing. ask you to trust me until Tom C0lnes. because I ought to tell nim first. Will you do it?" And, agan Aaron, after a momentary Strug- ie assented, When the girl hnd rejoined Klrby In the garden. M. Veaudry, who bnd been an interestedv spectator of the little tableau, exchanged with his compan Ion a significant glunce of grave sus- Dicion "He nius' have chnnged quickly, this colouel, since you saw him this morn lug," he commented dryly. "1 think- But who is this gentlemnn?" turning sleeve, had thrown himself from his weary horse and boldly entered the gate, lu fact, he bad riddeu at breakneck pace all the way from New Orleans. "Your servant, sir," he greeted, bow W. C. KKTCHUM DENTIST - ENTERPRISE Office in LILch Building. Room J 121. Home Independent Phono.J : m C. T. HOCKETT. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON f Office to Lltch. building. Room 115. Home Uid. Phone la! office I S an-d res!iJnce. 1 DR. C. A. AULT . V PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON - ' Office In Bank Building. Home phone both office nd residence. J I i CHARLES THOMAS LAWYER ENTERPRISE, ORE. Practice In Stat and Federal Court and Int. Dept. Abstract Bld, opposite court house. ing to Aaron. 'Tm lookln' for the gentleman who come here In the car riage with Hie indies." "Ah," exclaimed Mr. Randall, close ly scunnlug the other, "you're the geu- y 1 tjj' "Becaush von havr tub honok to kill THAT CAMEO Kllini. tlemnn who came to see Colonel Mo- e.iu this morning. Do you wish to see him now?" . Buuce started violently, turning as pale ns his overheated cbndltiou per mitted. "Good God, uo!' he exclaim ed. But It was Colonel Moreau who accompanied the ladles." explained Anron. "And. sir, here- he is now. The old gambler turned with a sub dued exclamation of alarm, as If fully expecting to see the ghost of the late lamented Moreau. But Instead his startled eyes met those of his partner, who, humming softly to himself, was calmly approaching, a white camellia lo bis hand. Come, cheer up, Mr. Bunce. I hope I see you well," greeted Klrby. Then, politely turnlug to Anron. he added: "Mr. Bunce Is confused. His long ride in the beat bus be 'in too much for him. Mr. Bunce is my-secretary. Llejooka robust, but Is. in fact, very delicate Might I so far trespass upou your hos pitality as to beg a cooling draft for IdtuV" - Aaron bowed gravely and, nccompa tiled by M. Veaudry. retired Indoors 'Chey hnd hardly left when Bunce's long repressed emotion overcame hlra. "A coolln' draft." he echoed, with violent scorn. "I want u drink, ami let It be strong, friend. 1 always knuwed you wus a fool. Gene Kir by. but I never k no wed It was n bad us this. All the names In tin "IT WAS TUB ANGEL OF CnANCK WHO OAVB SI TUB NAI1C world to pick from, aud you chose the name of Jack Moreau! Why, dog my eats!" "Chance. Lark In, chance." returned Klrby. quite unmoved. "It was the ungel of chauce who gave me the name.' "Angels? Angels?" caught up the other, his voice faint with the violence of his sarcasm. "Darned if I alu't lost my heaiiu'. I'll be dogged If I- ain't delirious. Sklu me If It dou't seem like I'm aettin' out In a garden and bearln Gene Klrbv taikin' about angels. It Bounded Jest like bis voice. Augels,' he savs. Him Cameo Klrby! - Poor nld Gene Klrby! Why. you mush brained chuck lebead," he fiuished an crlly. "don't you know that Tom Ran dall e been ralsiu' b- all over Noo Or leans, try In' to run you down?" "Well, what of ItT . Bunce, making a gesture eloquent-of despair, feebly sought the garden seat and mopped his Inflamed face anew "Ue auks me what of that." he walled to the surrounding scenery. "You Dre. wandeiiu' lunatic! You. know blame well thut of all places on eurt this Is the last you should have tum bled luto. Now" with sudden energy and decision, "git ready to git out- quick! My boss Is dead oeat. cm gu your sngel lo loan you one and slope for the river. I'll catch you up f'V I?' , H r Vj Natchez." But Klrby calmly refused the prof- fered riding whip. "What's all the reason I shouldn't I stay here?" he .demanded. "Why ! should I expect danger from these people Mffle. Davezac, a Miss Pley dell and ber father, a creole named Veaudry and a Miss Adele"-' "Miss Adele who?" bellowed Bunce. "1 don't know. That's all I've heard them call her." ' Here the fates again Intervened In the uame of procrastination, for before Bunce could inform bis partner tbat be was the guest of the family which, thanks to the efforts of Colonel Mo reau. was bis sworn enemy the ladiet entered, and to the fleshy ' gambler's infinite disgust, anger and misery be was again promptly introduced by Kir- bv as "my secretary." Moreover, de spite bis utmost efforts be' eventually found himself pledged to remain the night. "But 1 dursn't do It. ma'am," he had expostulated to the smiling and In domitable Mme. Davezac. "Me and Klrbv 1 mean me and Colonel Mo reau got to git ngm out oi uere. There's some mighty presslu' business watt In' for us 'specially for him. ma am." ' "Ah. but you will make pos'ponethat business." she returned. "1 ve al ready had your horse taken to the sta bles. Colonel Moreau, he says ne will do us the honor to dine . with us aud remain the night, and that decides It. You are his friend and secretar bo I shall see you at dinner, M. Bunce. Croup, the geutleman's room." . . .1 r I . I nin,ln n n nnnniith hTO swallowed his curses and followed tne o.a servaou r , ed scornfully. "If I was some peop e a. n.nin tlwhw ha hpaatn. .. . ... nnnnla " I I d nnu out more buuui uiuc. VwV.. Alone with Adele. Klrby leaned Aaeie. n.iruy .UCu against the old sundial and attentively watched ber deftly arrange lu the bas ket her freshly gathered bunch of flowers. "Your friend evidently thinks you are uot safe here." she said at length. "But you won't go? I-I know you are safe here.' "1 doubt it." he calmly Interrupted. Why?" sharply, looking up with startled, wouuded eyes. "Because you are giving me a longet time to remember your kindness than I expected, aud I'm afraid fm finding bnt that Isn't the safest thing In the world for tne, Great danger In that, sir?" she gay ly asked. He Joined In her laugh, but his eyes were half serious. "People who play with fire"- Ah. but I don't believe you are coward, sir. Of what was your friend afraid?" Well, mainly he seemed disturbed because 1 didn't know your name, smiled Klrby. "But you do." "Pardon. 1 don't. This l the first time I've been alone with you since we started. I've only heard you called Miss Adele.' I dou't even know whose plantation this U." "Neither do we," she added sadly I I want to show you something." And, as If yielding to a sudden Im pulse, she unfastened from about her ueck a. Jeweled uiiulature and hauded it to tier companion, Ktrby instantly recognized It as a portrait of the late Jobu Randall, and in u breath the full significance of Buuce's observations cnuie to him Amazed, he looked from the miniature to Adele. then to the bouse and buck again to ber. Observing his emotion she whispered. "You knew my fa ther?" I met him once." replied Klrby. taking a deep breath. "I was proud of him," she continued stendlly, refastenlng the miniature about her ueck. "and I am not the less proud of him now. You have beard bow he died? Then you understand why we do not know whose plantation tbls Is; tbat we hold It at the meicy of Cameo Klrby." " She dragged forth the name with an accent and gesture of unspeakable fear and loathing, "Your brother took Morcau's word for what happened tbat ulgbt, didn't he?" asked Kirby steadily. "Certululy. Had not Colonel Moreau shown himself my father' friend?' she returned, "It seems to me that Moreau'a word has goue for a good deal with your family," be commented, with veiled bitterness. "And why not? Do we need any one's word upon a notorious adven turer who lives by gambling." ahe asked, with some asperity, "any one'a word upon a creature who preyed upou the weakness. of a good man like my father "But has It ever occurred to you.' be returned quietly, "that possibly this Klrby might never Intend to claim the plantation' ; "No! Nor she Interrupted Tehe meu:!y. sl,..t.!ng her bead. "He Is too Infamous. But I dou't want to think of him today. A change has come over me. and and somehow the world u different place"- She stopped Bnd tn(lD wh ous,pd cheeks snd hur- . rl(H brea,n added: "I feel as If 1 had at J bca Uvln2 t ,omJ Ume ta tne ,nad. ows shaVFows fun oi tfarSness and ugly thoughts. But It has lifted today somehow. What is it?" She turned, asking the question with wondering eyes, her face transfigured. "YOU KNEW ITT FA.THBB?" And as If the heavens, bearing out ber statement, offered a sign which pre saged future peace and happiness, a surcease from all tribulation and suf fering, the final and complete oblitera tion of the shadows of the past, the homing sun, peeping from over the dis tant bouse, . bestowed Its last caress unon Adele - somber dress into one of gayety and 8plendor. True ,0 M. Veaudry's propb- ,. hoP lnno, nflwti ecy. It appeared as if ber long affected U-J t OUWHIcu aq . a ,' ho of ,.,, dim..rd. mourning was to be at length aiscar " ,iomHn- " , , thu, ntlemaa . . tt,Ha . long cherished hopes, his was not the personality to induce the metamor phosis. (To to continued.) The Pardon Piparweight. Under the beadliue "A Queer Mtntc- I Ipal Gift" a Vleuua paper tells this story: "in the year 1809 a private sol- dler stationed at Suss killed au officer of his regiment and was condemned to be shot. . Comrades who knew the ex tenuating circumstances,-, friends. prlesia. relatives all pleaded in rain for mercy, the colonel lu whose bunds Ihe matter rested insisting on the death penalty. . The day came and the man was takeu to the place of execu tion. Six members of his regiment. armed with rifles, one of which eon- talned a blank cartridge, took their places as executioners.. The . ( mans eyes were banduged aud with arms securely pinioned he stood ready for the volley, shouting "Comrades, aim well!" when a mounted courier dashed Into the crowd waiving a white flag. crying 'Pardon!' He was Lleutet:ut Baron du Mom, with the colonels pardon, wblcb would have been use less bad it arrived oue minute Inter The municipality secured the five bullets from the firing squud. bad them silvered and mounted In the form of a tiny pyramid on a silver plate, and this, suitably Inscribed. Is kuowu as . the 'pardon paperweight,' the only oue I Qf lt tlud." The Useful Croeodila Fiah. In the rivers aud lakes of the Mexi can stale of Tabasco there swims a fish known as the "crocodile fish" wblcb Is most useful to man. The skin of the, crocodile fish. If properly cured, may be utilized for any of the purposes for which the lighter weights of leather are employed. The oil 'of the crocodile flsb Is a perfect lu bricant and also used for softening leather. Id addition to its qualities as a lubricant aud emolieiiL the oil pos sesses medicinal qualities for wblcb a superiority to the finest of Norwegian cod liver Is claimed. The flesh of the crocodile flsb is extensively - used by the natives as food aud highly relished by them as one of the delicacies of the country. Crocodile fish range In length from tea inches to four feet, and wben dried assume au ashen bue, with light er shadings of a bluish tint. New Or leans limes-uemocrau Egyptian Maxims. An Egyptian papyrus which dates back to about 4000 B. C bus the fol lowing Injunctions: "Calumnies should never be repeated." "Guard thy BDeech before all things, for a man's ruin lies In 'bis tougue." The wise men of the race early learned good sense. The Lap of Luxury. "What Is meant by the lap of lux ury?" asked the teacher of a small girl pupil. "It's wben the cat gets Into the pan try and laps the cream off the milk.' was the unexpected reply. Chicago News. . " Fixed. Super No, sir. the ghost hasn't walked for two weeks. Crittick I saw the leading niau with a wad to day. He must have got his salary. Super Oh. yes; he's the star. Crh tick What you might call a -fixed" star, eh? Philadelphia Ledger. r-e
