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Lwas seated.a his
,ir; bisleet elevated and
the desk. H.s frequent
! showed bow drousy, dull
lusted be was,
ig ,.—
, ve d iu the direction of
Randall was
com-
A dim light
shadow of
limp cast ,
ro „.ri, the department; the
closed and securely fast-
|the door was-left unbolted,
stillness that pervaded
Lliere
business. Clarice is to be here to
morrow on the Steamer- von are to
meet her at Hotel and esiort her to
the dance which the young folks are
to have to morrow night. Yon are
to introduce that youugster to her.
Her assumed name is to be ‘Nellie
Newell, 1 a lady friend whom you
met in New York. Here, take this
ring; it will introduce you, and
Clarice will instruct you further.”
‘‘How do you know I’ve been to
New York?” said Randall.
“Oh well, that’s my business.” Re
plied Halford. Now, in regard to
that other part we both are to figure
in,” be continued, “to show yon that
I’m a fair man and want to do right
it I’m treated right, you shall be
equally benefitted with mvself. But,
yon must prepare for any emergency,
and if necessary, death first to the in
mates and then flames; for von know
death is al ways silent and fire leaves
no trace behi d. Yon are to meet
me at one o’clock at night, day after
to morrow, in the grove fifty yards
to the left of the public road going
north and directly in front of the
avenue leading to the house. There
you will find a large oak, with low
drooping loughs. You are to ap
proach this tree, and leaving i‘, walk
to the south ten paces; there remain
until I come. You will know me, by
my approaching the tree, and leaving
it, walking ten ptees west, then com
ing np to yo.i. For tne present I
have said enough. Remember Clarice,
and dont you fail me!”
“But,” interposed Rindall, as
though emerging from some deliri
ous dreaming, “j want no share
with you-I’ll not have it—I'll die
first.
“Then die! growled Halford, but,
if living, you dare to disappoint me.
Uiat made it the more
,„b turned in tho lock; the
nci l and Tom Halfoid stood
esboki. liandall knew this
knowing him as he did,
, first time in all his life
[izmltbe dreadful, comprom-
i circumstances had con*
I place him. Had it been a
f combat lie could have
, wretch in an attitude of
ea . e . But alas, physical
availed nothing; and how
ken more than the life it
is unfortunate being bad
10 the bands of Tom Hal
y to be played witli or de-
t will.
’’ gai 1 Halford, closing the
n,l him, bolting it and ap
r liandall. “Don’t be chick-
fi; 1 want you to go with
|t bouse and you are not to
[need either—tbut’s the plau
ranirne we wll discuss,” a
Ll yet a command. Never
i fallen with such cruel
r command been given with
sot authority. The voice JI’m a fair man, as I told, aud if we
b was no longer wheezing, work together you must share the
, liarsl and sharp, “and benefits. Now 1 warn you, remera-
all,” continued Halford, her and fail not; otherwise, in less
ng Randall squarely iu the than twenty four hours Tom Halford
tie will be an important | will be gone, but there will be evi
dence left sufficient to convict you as
accessory to his crimes.”
Halford arose to his feet and turn
ing, quickly left the room; the door
closed behind him.
ou to play. You are to en*
eve affair between Clarice
youngster until she has
r obaims about his heart'—
the shaft, poisened with
mil revenge, pierce it
Tom llaltord lowered his
i moment while his droop*
udicated a thoughtful solu-
ne matter that engaged his
tuilall watched him iu
suspense like some doom-
awaiting sentence,
said Randall—“I realize
deuce ou my pari to at-
‘xtricate myself from your
will do this-Uiough I can
to do it; I will give you a
cash, if you will leave
iirying your designs into
never again intrude the
me.”
looked his victim in the
yes Hashed, his fist clinch*
th an oath he exclaimed
for all the wealth you will
fe-my revenge is worth
money—it can not be
I have it—I’ll have it!”
a11 drew his feet up and
face between his knees.
e this villian’s criminal
! might have said, no!, he 1
no i f° r there are times
‘wdens of life hf e are al-
larahle; there are times
5 and perplexities come up-
18 wli darkened clouds that
ami light seemed for-
^ben, what a relief
sh adows no more for-
lr ° w the burden, to
lor get.
friend”-spoke Hal*
19 gat through with this
CHAPTER V.
THE WILES OF A WOMAN.
There lay by the side ot the vil
lus's the deep moving waters of a
river, with a thick growth of bush,
swamp trees and clinging vines bor
dering either side.
It had long been the only means
of commercial transpotation and com
munication with tho outside world.
But of recent years, a railroad had
been extended to the place and the
river business had suffered in conse
quence.
Several small steamers, earrying
passengers and freight, plied the
stream with regular trips, but seldom
regular as to the time of arrival. A
few hours delay, and sometimes half
a day, was a matter of little impor
tance’ So, if the boat arrived any
time during the day in was on sched
ule time.
Several hundred yards from the
wharf, Tom Halford had concealid
himself in a clump of bush ami weeds.
The soft mellow light of a cloudless
■un -threw its slanting rays from the
distant hills where it was soon lost
in the vallev beyond. The s ibdued
shadows of twilight gathered and
drew the curtain of night.
The steamer was moving rapidly,
nearing her destination, and like n
greatoatatact roaring iu the distance,
growing louder; and, as if by
magic, appeared suddenly in full
view from round the bend of th<
river. With her lights all ablazi
and slackened speed she came mov
ing on, like a floating palace, toward
the wharf.
j Amidst the splash of the great
wheel and almost noiseless parting
1 waves, rolling from her dripping
sides, there could be heard sweet
strains of music that came with all
the force and melody of the combin
ed tones of the harp, violin and
guitar, and floatiug over she narrow
waters, were lost in a last, but linger
ing echo, as the band ceased to play
and the steamer touched the wharf.
Now a commingling of voices rose
from the deck and below; passengers
hurrying to get off and others rush
ing on. In the midst of all this con
tusion, a girl about twenty years of
age, with a scarf thrown loosely over
her shoulders, stood on deck, uoar the
railing, holding in one hand a guitar
and looking down on the faces be
low. She glanced here and thero
though expecting some one who
might or might not be present. But
in a few moments she went to her
room and gathering up the few things
she carried outside her heavy bag-
K a ff e > proceeded to descend the steps
to the lower deck. She was met, how
ever, by the Hotel porter, who, in his
affable and persuasive manner, pre
vailed upon her to stop at the “Hotel
Shron” which she had to do as she
was informed there was only one
hotel in the place. The omnibus was
in waiting; the driver now signalled
his horses to go and they spud along
with the heavy vehicle rumbling up
the street.
Col. Randall was not long in
reaching the “Shrcu House” after
Clarice had arrived. He was dress
ed in an evening suit, and aside from
a slight haggard expression which
could have been the results of close
application to court matters, he pre
sented an appearance altogether
nundsome, dignified and attractive.
He sent up his card to Miss “Nei
lie Newell” while he waited in the
eozy little parlor, wondering wlmt
kind of creature she oould be. He
had pictured her in his mind as being
quite literary and accomplished in
irt, for he had been made acquainted
with the fact that her education had
not been neglected. He knew her to
be a woman of the world—a snare;
a net; a delusion and a fraud; ready
to extort with her charms and abuse
confidence,—cold, pitiless and pois*
onous; an instrument of destruction
aud death.
Nellie entered the parlor and Col.
Randall, approaching her, made him
self known. She was presumably, a
most lovelv creature, robed in an
evening gown of delicate hue and
finest fabric; with sparkling jewels
that lent an effect so attractive and
charming that the artist’s will sask
suggested in the perfect arrangement
of her toilet.
“I am so glad to have the pleasure
of meeting you, Col. Randall,” she
said, extending her white, dainty
hand. A dimpled smile stole sweet
ly over her ruby lips and reflected
its rosy blush influshes over her face.
“But pardon me,” she continued,
“did you bring no letter of introduc
tion?”
Rindall answered this question
quite satisfactorily by extracting
from bis pocket a ring, set with the
loveliest rubies, which he handed to
lie r in the most matter-of-fact man
ner, while her soft roseate features
grew stern.
“Yes, the ring,” she said, “I am
glad to know yon, Col. Rindall.”
The words had left her lips, but
the effect of a snare lingered, strug
gling with a feigned smile that
swallowed it up, but not until Ran
dall had felt its significance.
This bold aggressive lawyer, who
had faced the jury and controverted
the judge, and in his pleading could
stand for hours in the defence of
some guilty wretch, and with the
power and force of bis eloquence,
palliate crime, now stood powerless
to speak in his own behalf, silently
giving acknowledgement to his own
guilt by clasping the hand of this
woman, from whose very touch ho
in his iumORl heart, recoiled and
spurned as though she had been a
serpent. “I believe,” said Randall,
“1 am to take you to a dance to-mghl
and there to introduce, to yo i, a
friend of mine. If jg>u are ready we
will go. It is presumed that you are
a lady friend who I met in New
York.”
“And my father is a wealthy in
valid ; residence New York Citv, aud
I am just returning from Pensacola,
where I have been visiting an aunt—
and on account of your acquaintance,
and feeling a deep interest in Geor
gia country scenes and having re*
oeived a pressing invitation from you
while at our lovely homo in New
York, my tond and devoted father
gave his permission, that shoul I visit
the South, I might, on my return,
enjoy for a few days your kind aud
geuernus hospitality. Now excuse
me while I ret: rn to my room and
prepare for the ball. I shall not keep
you waiting long.”
Clarice Halford repaired to her
apartment and shortly reappeared.
The dance had already begun, m a
spacious hall, across the street. The
bass-violen and cornet could be
heard bleneing in syraphomious mel
ody, while the clear tones of the voi-
lin rang out distinctly above the con
fusion and stir; and the gay dancers
were whirling in the maze of the
waltz.
TO BK CONTINUED.
STEAMBOAT SCHEDULES-
On and lifter April 2»tli, IWU, and until fur-
tn«r notice, the local rates of freight between
undine.* on the (/linttuhoocliuu, Flint, Apa-
lachloo-la and Lhlpola river, will bo aa fol-
l H2K? n ’' M ® PM 1 lj|l le; Flour, lOo nor barroll:
proportion. P ° F ot| w» heights In
Schedule—Leave Columbus.
stu ^, r x^ i 1 ™' e - u “"*"*«*•
Stoiiiiior W.i; 1IKADLEV, dipt. /. A. Lind.
SaturlnyiOa.il.. 1
All Boats go via Balnbrltlgo north li uud.
steuinors Queen city and Itradly, south
bound, will transfer to nonhbound'bouts at
Bilinbi'ldge 1U °’ and l' a * H cngers for
This schedule will be obsoiyed, river, etc
permuting. ‘ ’
Warehouse Landings.
Oolnmbni, (is., Port Jackson, Fla.
Florence, pa, Llildoiis.Ha.
£" fau “■ A * u - ( UbHttuhuoctieo, Fla.
Ft. Ualnes, Ga. LAN. It. It. Points
UpperColumbla, Ain. i / 8. A. I., it.lt. Points
ConofGalt.lt. Points ti Bali, bridge, On ’
»l I’lnnt System points
Middle Cordon, Ala. ( Ua Hue it, It. imlnts
""A 0 . 1 . 1 ’„ A l 'Upper Bristol. Fla.
Ala Midland It Kor t Blouutstowii, Fla.
I(ExceptJ H McClellan)
Neal a Landing, Fla. Upper Estliranulg.i.Fla
Steam mills, Ua. Lower Kstlffanulga.
Farramore’s, Fla. Oooliran’s, Fla. *
Perl, ot Owens. Fla. Magnollaor Helena Fla
„ ... Laxley’s Mill.
ForreBter's, Fla. Apalachicola, Fla.
Boats reserve the right of not landing at
cap tab! 11 * ” p ' 0| mluered dangerous by tho
i „'Vv. at ?. w . lll r n . ot o° p Kt ftn y point not named
Isndlngs Issued under date of
April 29th, 1901.
Our responsibility for freight ceases after
It has been discharged at a landing where no
person is there to receive it.
Freights for all points except warehouse
landings must be prepaid.
r u **. 'DjoitW, General Manager.
J. M. BIY 1> 8 Secty. A Treas
Otti»e G.t. ia i building, Telephone No. ft
reliable and gentle.
.Apill’ga pill, says the saw. But
there are piile aud pills. You want a
pill which is certain, thorough aud gen
tle. Mustn’t gripe. DeWitt’s Little
Early Risers fill t.-.e bill. Purely vegeta
ble. Do not force, but assist the bowels
to act. Strengthen and invigorate.
Small aud easy to take. R. L. liiuks.
NOTICE!
All persons send
ing in change of ad
or sending communi
cations for publica
tion are requested
to get them in by
Thursday evening
in order to be sure
of their change or
insertion.
i SIGNIFICANT QUESTI0N8.
How the Smell Boy Succeeded la
I Brv liliiir Bad News Gently.
! “Wb.it «l-.i you wont, little boy?”
“Is th.s where Mr. Upjohn lives,
1 mn'imi?"
i “Yes."
“The ? Tr. Upjohn that rnns tbs
bank?"
"lie Is ,-n offlror In the bank.”
“The Upjohn that went (le~n
town on a trolley car this morning?”
“I pis si-.me he went ou a trolley car.
Wlmt”-
“Is he t'le Mr. Upjohn thnt was In
that hovi'Hile street ear accident?”
“I hnvrVt heard of his being In any
street ear accident.”
“Didn't hear 'at he’d sprained Ms an
kle out o’ the car when the
train mil Into It?”
“No. nt,v little boy; you frighten me.
What h:::-''—
“Dldn i bear how he run Into a drug
store for n pleee'o’ courtplnster to stick
on n lit lie cut he’d got over the eye?”
“Not iii nil. For mercy’s sake”—
“lie i-lift In, Is he. ma’am?”
“No; lie's”—
“Nnne s John U. Upjohn, Isn’t It?"
“Yes. ihat's Ids name.”
“Tin"' lads the same man. He won’t
be here for an hour or two. 1 guess,
’cause lie's stoppln’ to have one o’ bis
teeth t';:’.iiened that got knocked a lit
tle hit I'wwe when he was Jumpin’ out
o’ danger. ,v’ know.”
"I.lttle hoy. tell me the whole story.
I think I can bear It now."
“Well, ma'am, he’s In the hosplttle
with four ribs broke, an' one leg's In a
sling, tin’ his nose Is knocked kind o’
sideways, but • he’s gettln’ along all
right. i">' he’ll be out agnlu In about a
month, mi’ here's a letter f'm the doc
tor tell '' y' all about It, ma'am.”—Bos
ton Traveler.
THE; COOKBOOK.
A cup of blitter means sixteen table
spoons When we measure blitter In a
cup. we measure it packed solid.
One enp of sauce means one cup of
liquid, legnrdlcss of the iimount ot
tliiclQ'i:...g and butter that you use.
A Bevel and dainty way of cooking
little onions Is to boll them and
serve them on toast, similar to aspara
gus.
Stir all saueea with n wooden spoon
until ibey thicken and begin to leavcl
the aides of the pan. Add flavoring es-l
senees after taking the pit from the]
Are. 1
After boiling a bam let It cool In'the
water iu which It was cooked. This
helps io make It more tasty, moist and
tender The same rule applies to tongue
or corned beef.
Snrd'ucH broiled In a dialing dish are
nice for Sunday night suppers. Use
just enough of the oil In the box to
cover the bottom of the dlalt and keep
the fish from sticking. When they ate
browned on both sides, sprinkle liber
ally with lemon Juice aud serve hot.
Carrlnl Further.
Not long ago a lady was giving a lec
ture. Iler subject wns the human fig
ure and the requirements in the way of
proportion for beauty. She herself was
of generous—one tuny say unwieldy—
■lee. and her manner was supercilious
and lofty. She was trying tp demon
strate the relative sizes of the limbi as
they really ought to be.
"For example," said she, "twice
round my thumb"—she held It up—
“once round my wrist; twice round my
wrist, once round my neck; twice
round my neck, once round my waist.”
Here she paused, and a shrill voice
from the audience exclaimed:
“Twice round your waist, once
around Hyde park!"
The lecturer hastily passed on to an
other hrnucb of the subject.—Loudon
Answers.
How Old Spiders Live.
Old spiders, which have neither web
aor the materials to make one, often
bunt nhout to Uud out the webs Pf oth
er spiders, younger and weaker than
themselves, with whom they venture
battle. The Invader generally succeeds,
and the younger spider Is driven out to
make a new web. and the old spider re
mains In possession until a stronger
splcjer Invades the web urd drives It
out. When thus dispossessed, the spi
der seldom ventures another attack, but
tries to subsist upon the few Insects
that . mar fall accidentally into Us
clutches aud eventually diea of hunger.
The Illlnd Lendlna the Blind.
Little luu bad always lived In the
country until her parents moved to the
seat of the State Normal college. Ina
was sent to the “practice school” of
that Institution, where during one hour
of each day she was taught by mem
bers of the senior training class.
When asked how she liked the school.
She replied. “1 love my regular teacher
dearly, but I don't much like It when
those false teachers come In.”—Harper’s
Magaslne.
Job Work nurl
Ton Lota Par Rtgrtti.
Tired of life and the ever present
necessity of earning his dally bread by
working be bad taken a dose of car
bolic add and laid down to die.
Cl ALTY 1 the meddlesome doctors pumped
him out and saved him to aoctety.