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u HE S TRODDEN PATH —OK— FATAL * WEB # WE # WEAVE. .- r -^c-5T='-T" ■'I' 'I 1 * -!'• -T* "T- *T~ -T- iv KELIJB SBWEIX* ™;‘!'T «««••> — "v", |g H.,L.« rrom of- ** |;lt lUOVCf l :1 w office 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.