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' T. i’ilE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS □ rKMDt-ll 0, THE PARMENTER MILLIONS . \ . A Stirring Novel of Love, Conspiracy and Adventure . . . (Copyright. 2907, liy Arthur W. Msrchmont.) Bv ARTHUR W. 3fARCH3fONT. Author of “By Right of Sword," "When I Was Crar," Etc., Etc. Synopsis of Preceding Chspters. Ollre rerracnter, heiress to Gregory 1’sr- sseater's millions, Is esgsge.1 to th* future I,orti Bolborongh. of Oxfordshire. ITngleud. Gilbert Merrldeir. with the Sid of the Hon. Mrs. Taunton, schemes to win the girl. Ollre's father receives s mysterious tele gram signed “Itsehel," and appears greatly excited. Ollre's father Insists that her marriage to Jack take place at once. He gives as n res son that hla heart la troubling him and he fears that he may nnt live long. Olive end l ady Belborouh, upon the latter's arrival, have a war of uords. lady nelborough takes occasion to tell Olive that ahe does not regard her with Its favor, and even Insults the girl, Olive's father becomes very III, hot Insists upon st anding the wedding ceremony. Just as the Hergvmau Is nbont to pro- ■ ■ 1 011 ■“ ■ woman enters the church and forbids the marriage. The excitement causes the death of Ollre's father The woman, who says The two doctors, who had arrived with the lawyer and Mrs. Tlsley, Mowed, and both directed their gaxe earnestly upon Olive, while Mr. (Mather* ex plained the nature at the case. ; “We must of course speak-to this young lady alone," said the London ape. clatlst, with a glance at hla young col league, who bowed In answer. a The reet rose and as they were leav ing the room a servant brought In a- telegram and handed If to Mrs. Merrl- dew. “It la’ for you." said the latter ,to Olive: but she herself opened and read It. "it la fretn Mr. Casement! and la certainly extraordinary. I had better read It, as we are all concerned. Tour message retelegraphed to me hnre'—"It Is from London.” Interposed the lady— Tou are evidently laboring under some strange .hallucination. »I know nothing of you at all and never heard your name. Richard Casement. The lawyer shrugged Ms shoulders smiled significantly. and the' woman's claim. ' ' the great specialist. . _ Lawyer Cs-etnent learns that tbsre Is a I leave me the telegram. I should record of rsrmcmcr's marriage to lira . to discuss It with this young lady.' Mcrrldew. Parmenter'a will *** *ot be Ollre saw clearly enough now round. Jark Inslxts on marrying Olive, flbe declines until the mystery Is seived. 011- hert Mcrrldew makes tovs to Oliva. She Is *iuipl<ionii. Mrs. MerrM-w orders Olive from Silver- beech. Lawyer Casement offers a boms to the girl. She decllues. declaring her Inten tion of solving the mystery snrroun»lng • father's life. Jack calls at the lawyer's office. He son calls charge of she Is, — ...—.. ... rarmenter's wife, whom he deserted. | Ollre saw clearly enough” now' that there had been foul play Indeed; and although deeply affected and quivering with Indignation, strove resolutely to maintain her self-control for the com ing Interview. Aa soon as the others had left the room she turned with a quiet, confident smile to the two doc tors. on whose word her very liberty now depended. CHAPTER XII. Mad or 8ane. "Now, my dear young lady. I have no doubt all this matter ran be cleared up without any difficulty,” began the great specialist, very kindly, ns lie. turned to Olive, with the telegram from Mr. Case ment In his hand. “I wish you to feel perfectly assured In ypur mind that Dr. Larkhall and myself are your friends, and have only your best Interests at heart.'' “Certainly," assented Ills colleague. “Now. I understand that you tele graphed to this gentleman. Mr.—er— Casement, In the belief that.he knew you and would come down here to meet Cisemeot learns that Mcrrldew has found nr stolen s paper containing a Nat of the 1 millionaire's Investments. Jack and Olive have to Intorvlrw at the lawyer s home. Ollvs still irfu«-« t., marry Jack. Olive starts for sh'-ffi.-bf nnd Is attacked In the train by ('abadlsguiatsl ass woman. The girl pretends to faint. While the role led- Is, counting over the valuables be has taken from Olive's poekete abe plans to se cure bis revolver ami turn the fables on him. She gets possession of the pistol, only to And that It Is unloaded. While the train Is passing through a long tunnel she opens the door of the * —------ Then she drops neatb it seat. — -JUBPBIPRBII committed suicide and leaves the train at the first opportunity, Olivo learns that ho was commltslonsd to hill her and leave n note making II appear lhat the had taken . her own life. 8ho reports the affair to the I us7" railroad officials. They refuse to bollove «u. hot. I Olive Is arrested. On the way to the sta tion house the party la met by Mrs. Merrl dew, who professes great indignation at thu Indignity forced upon the girl. A Sheffield vlraso declares Olive Is her demented daughter. Mra. Mcrrldew takes the girl,to. her house and Olive soon find she Is a prisoner. "I suppose you ate quite sure all that happened,' Miss Parmenter?” asked Mrs. 'Merrldew, who knew what she was doing. "If'I were not, I should be ns Insane as this miserable old woman declares." "It Is certainly very extraordinary.'’ was the dry comment. “And you say ttlere was a paper left In the carriage signed by yourself?" •'A paper with my name forged to It." "it would not be possible for you to have written sqch a thing without knowing It, of course, would It?" "I think we will -not discuss It Rny further," said Olive curtly. She did not like her companion’s man. ner at all; and when hour after hour went by and no reply came from Mr. Casement she began to grow uneasy. She was so positive he would send a prompt answer to her urgent message und would come down ut once In re sponse to - her call for help that she could not refrain from fears of further treachery. But she did her utmost to maintain a calm front and to hold these rising fears In check; and when the lawyer and Mrs. Tlsley returned In the after noon and there wok still no response to' her message, she met them with un flinching loaMfldeBck. , -"Has Mg.. Casement arrived?'' was • Mr. 1 MaihVtAt ifrft ‘question. “I hope so." "Unfortunately not.” replied Olive. "I do not understand the reason; but pre sume my message has not been de livered to him.", "Tou db not suggest It was not sent. Miss Parmenter?" askeil Mrs. .Merrl dew. T can answer for that posi tively.” , "This It Sir Anthony Browick. mnd- tm, and this Is Dr. Larkhall. u well- known Sheffield practitioner." A SIMPLEQUESTION Atlanta People Are Requested te Hon- •**ly. Answer Thie. Mt the .wacJ, of a representative rltlxen of^tTAfltlfthhte convincing than ■ the doubtful utterances of people liv ing everywhere clee In the Union? - Read this; C. F. dross, of If Decatur street, the well-known bricklayer, says; “I think a great deal of Doan's Kidney Pills, which relieved me of a terrible pain In my loins whleh had bothered me for more than two years. After a hard day’s work, when at home trying to rest. I had a difficulty In getting up from my chair If I wanted to move about, arid 1 had to take both hands and pull myself up. I never knew when I waa going to feel a sharp pain like the thruet of a knife In my back. 8omettmes It struck me In the knee, nr In seme ether part. My llrabe would swell up and become a quarter as large again as they were. At night often pains coursed through my back and awoke me up. and t would lie there afraid to roovs at all. It waa a hard proposition to turn'over, and meant a great deal of suffering. The secretions from the kidneys were dork and thick when allowed to otand. I could not retain them and had to drag myself * bed several times during the out of I night. I could not *t the rest which all the time. Of courts, I have used a great many remedies and tried lini ments and plasters, but nothing had much affect until I got Doan's Kldnv Pills of Brannen A- Anthony's stores— 10! Whitehall street and 10 Marietta street. I think I arose feeling better the very next morning after taking the first few pills. I ate my breakfast, went to work and felt good all day. I continued using the remedy and In thre- days’ time I was like a new man. My back became strong and I had no pain whatever. I could go to bed and rest all night, and get up In thi morn ing reeling orient and refreehati. The ..loneye began ^kdo&sk rcgulal-ly and r ha secretions were i-stored to a nor- -Tl color and condition. I never felt better In my Ufa than I hare since I used Doan’s Kidney Pills. Three boxes effected a cure.” For sale by all dealers. Price, SO i enta. Foeter-Mtlbum Co, Buffalo, M-w- Tork, sole agents for the United mates. Uasmember the name—Doan’s—and taka .vs anas. Casement has known me for years, nnd had he received my message would have come at once." replied Olive. "My message has not reached him. and that telegram does not come from h>.i." "Obviously no(. |f you are correct In your belief.” wo*-the answer. "And what Uoca* ho know of you "Ma la-ijan axtv- .fnlKna'c wall It is good for you to work, but not good to get “dog-tired.” If you are weak, only a little work .will put you into that condition and you may find it hard to. rally. When this weakness is due to female disease, it is best to go to the root of the trouble and take Gardui. Cardui has been found to build up weak womanly organs, and should do for you the same as it has done for many thousands of others. Composed of purely vegetable, absolutely harmless, ingredients, Gardui forms a safe and reliable remedy, of specific power over the womanly organs and without injurious after-effects, on young or old. - } Take Gardui, when you are tired, exhausted, weary} with-the suffering and pains which come from the ills peculiar to women. Take Cardui, when you are weak and lack the energy and ambition to carry on your daily work. Take Cardui, for it is a woman’s medicine, arid,” if you are a woman, it will surely do you good. Cardui has been found, by thousands of weak, miser able, suffering women, to relieve headache, backache, dragging feelings and to give new strength, vitality and health. ‘ Having been so successful, for so many years, in re lieving the sufferings of other sick ladies it mvy surely be expected to do the same for you. Try. He ivss spy -father's solicitor for' eight <{r nine'years, up to (ho lime of his death, a. little more than a week ago." "Votiv father?” "Mr. Richard Parmenter.' the mil lionaire, who lived Ht Nllverheach, Bel borough. In Oxfordshire," “A millionaire?'’ he tchoed. with a slight lilting <■( the brows us he glanced, at his rhtlexgue. "Then you are a very wealthy young woman?" “No. Under the circumstances which need hot' be fully explained he lost my rightful Inheritance. He left no will.” “How very, very sad," he exclaimed, sympathetically. "Then this Mr*.—er— Mrs. Haley's statement Is altogether false?" «' . "Monatrously false and preposterous.” said Olive, Instantly and vehemently. "Mr*. Merrldew herself knows how false It Is.” ”1 gathered as much.’’ he replied, with a kindly nod of the head. “And now tell ine something of your life sit Sll- verbeech. That was the name I think?” Olive told him at some length, giving a few details of her dally life there and mentioning spell names of people ami places as occurred to her. "Wonderfully .circumstantial and clear. Quite surprising. Quite." "Wonderful,” agreed the other doc tor. . "one would really Imagine"— "I think wp. afc agrped oiv that,” In terrupted the-.specialist quickly. “Ant so. r.h ypur .lamented father’s death, you found yourself suddenly without means of uuy son. Most distressing, Indeed. And how did you proposo to— er— to maintain yourself?" . "I sold nearly all my Jewelry to ob tain money to. accomplish a certain task. I may tell you. Certain matters were alleged Against my father, and as 1 believe them to he untrue, 1 uni seek ing the truth. Sir. Casement knows all this." "It is Intensely to be regretted that he Is not here. And so you came down to Hheffteld where, by a strungu co incidence. this Mrs. Tlsley lives?’ "I cume because 1 have certain things to find out.” "Yes, 1 see—the task you have set yourself. Of course. Then you are afraid there Is some—what shall 1 term' It?—some sort of wrongdoing of -vhgxhi twv vitas the victim’.’ Home con- sph-ncy against him ns well a* against yourself. In fact?” "My object Is only to ascertain the facts" i, •Yes, ye*. That we iierfectly under stand. It Is a molt worthy mission for any young lady to undertake," he declared. Indulgently. "Now, have you any Idea a* to the persons who are concerned in this scheme against you?" "Yes; a very clearidea. Indeed. But I do not wish to mention any names now." "Better not, perhaps. But you do not suppose that this Mr. Casement Is In any way mixed up with It?" "Certainly not. He la my best friend.” said Olive, with a smile. "Kxactly. Nor this Mrs. Tlsley?” "Until yesterday I had never seen her." "Nor Mrs. Merrldew?" Olive hesitated. "I would rather say no more about that." "Very well. Very well. Of course, you would not care to speak against a lady In whos* care we And you Just now. Now. why do you suppose Mr. Casement, being such a friend as you think him. should have sent this sort ,-f message?" i have already told you. I don't be lieve lie has had my message. I am mre he has not." "Yet Mrs. Merrldew knows that It was sent, and here Is the telegram, ob viously In reply to your message." "It has 'not come from him." "Then do you think that Mrs. Mer- ridew has ssnt your message to some one else and arranged for this reply to be wired In response?" "Yes, that’s It,” agreed the younger man. "I can give no explanation. But I am positive that Mr. Casement would not dream of sending such a message as that." declared olive firmly. •'Well, we will leave it there. Now a* to your terrible experience yesterday on the Journey down. Caij you deserihq'to us what occurred?" ' "I have written out a full report of It tills morning. Intending to send Its to Mr. Cssement. Here it Is." The .two doctors read It together, and In the course of the reading whispered to one another with many suggestive shrugs and nod- and glances. <)!lw was wiueiilng-tlreiisclosely and , nn her heart began to sink us th* per- gists, $1.UU. Worlds of Benefit Fish Creek, Wis., Jan. 27, 1907. I will gladly tell you, as near as I can, what Cardui has done for me. I suffered from womanly ills for years, f Every year it was worse. No one knows what I suffered. Lots of times I had to stay in bed and have a doctor, but instead of getting better I got worse. At last I chanced to see one of your ads and decided to take Cardui. After the;third bottle 1 knew it vvas doing Wonders. Well, I kept right on, till I had taken seven bottles and now 1 can truly say that 1 am cured. I can do a big wash the first day* as well as the last. I can never say too much for Cardui. I tell everyone about it and have begged a neighbor girl to try it, as I know it will help her. I received worlds of benefit from Cardui, and will always praise it. . .. Mrs.‘.buciNDA Johnson. Woman’s Relief MBS. LUCINDA JOHNSON Flak Creek, Wla “I Could Hardly Lavergne, Tenn., May 27,1907. 1 suffered for some time with wo manly trouble, and all summer my health was very bad. 1 could hardly do my work. At fruit-canning time I was taken very sick, as a result of overwork during the hot weather, and my husband called a physician. He left some medicine, which I took without the least benefit. I suffered so much and grew so weak, that I be came alarmed and told my husband he must get me some Cardui. I obtained relief almost from the first dose, and before I had taken half a bottle I was doing my work again. 1 am still taking Cardui, as I believe that it strengthens me and is good for my baby. I am always telling my friends what a friend Cardifi.has been to me. I think it is the best medicine made, for women. Mrs. Ina Baytes.' MRS. INA BAYTES Lavers**, Teas. celved from these gestures that they did not believe her. "I think tho railway authorities were not disposed to credit that any attack had taken place at all?" asked Sir An thony, looking up ut length. "I received Infamous treatment at their hands. They were actually going to give me In-custody for traveling without a ticket." . "Disgraceful. Disgraceful," he agreed. “And only Mrs. Merrldew'* Intervention nnd payment of the fare caused them to release you. 1 think. The lady who, as you believe. Is concerned In t)U* con spiracy against your safety and happi ness?” . "I wish now that she had not Inter fered.'' declared ©live. "I should-have been safer In the hand* of the police.” "Ah!" exclaimed both of the men In a breath. There was a pause, and then Sir An thony said: "I think that's all. Dr. Larkhall. don't you? I am satlsfled." "Certainly. I made up my mind some little time since," was the reply. • Oh. by the way, there Is one other question, perhaps. Can you think of any reason why Mrs. Tlsley should make *uch a statement—assuming, of course, that It Is not true?” “None whatever—unless she Is paid to make It." , The two doctors consulted a minute, And then Sir Anthony said: "Well. I think that will do. We are _ ■ _ both extremely sorry for you, mjr dear j Sho shot the question at them sharp- young lady; extremely sorry. We think J ly. "The - woman" WlW ’ pretends that - M ' — ‘ • she' Is mr mother clearly cannot af-; verely and that a little rest, Just for a time only, of course, will be beneficial— Is necessary. In fact; but that In a week or two, as soon as your system ha* had rest and quiet, your nerves will entirely recover tone. But for the present you must have rest.” ,- Olive listened • with painful eager ness to every word of this decision, and whan she grasped Its resl mean ing her color faded. For ,a moment she could not bring herself tp speak, but making a strenuous effort for self, mastery, she asked very quietly: "D( you really mean that you consider me Insane?" * .. "Oh, no; not that at all!” replied tho great man with the Indulgent oJr Olive hud come to detest. "Only that you need a little rest. It I* for your own good." “But have you power to Imprison me in this way?" "We are not Imprisoning you at alb* said the younger than, ..sharply- "Of course we have power .tq-aay thst you should lie detained for a time.” "Am I to have any further oppor tunity of CQmtnuidcaUng with my friends?" she asked next, after u pause. “Why. of course,, you will,” Sir Anthony assured her. “You are going to stay with a medical man really a* a. sort of guest. Tour friend* can come and see yon whenever you nnd they nleose.” Who Is to'pay for my detention? that under the strain of recent, clrcum. stances your nerves have suffered se- Stuart’s Gin and Eucbu, a quick cun for Bright’* disease, liver and stomach troubles. All drug. ford such ft thing/ "Really I know nothin* about that; nor has It anything to do with tu4** and both doctor* roue. **t rtneerely with we could hate made a different report.** "I'warn you. gentlemen, that tbt* Is merely a*scheme to prevent me from -surying on the Inquiries mentioned,” said Olive, with aome excitement. *T beg you to keep calm. Nothing l» woine than excitement of any sort for you under the circumstance*;” and with that the specialist walked to the door and called to the reet to return. He announced their decision; the lawyer added that the other to tie* would be completed that day or at the latest'on the. following; and once more Olive and Mr*. Merrldew were left alone. The latter profe**ed the strongest sympathy; but Olive stopped her. “We need not- pretend any longer, Mr*. Merrldew. This Ih yourdolng. I am not under any misapprehension a* to that. I am paying the price for my folly in haVlng accepted your help at CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY, Arrive From— «* Depart To ll. 40 pm Ravgunah .... 160 am Macon Jacksonville.. 7.60 am Macon Macon ......".11.2S am Macon . 8.00 am . 4.0J pm 8.10 pm EARLY GILLESPIE Formerly Scc.-Treas. Carter A OUlraple Co. Gas Fixtures, Electrical Supplies*. !4 S.Brosd St.. AtlsDia. (is. TEETH pain, t -c each. Uesi (noli SI. lloMl ran tJAP the station yesterday." "If you ask the rest, you will hear that I have never ceased to protest against this being done," declared the elder woman. •‘You know perfectly well that I am Olive Parmenter, and you have In some hoodwink these doctor*. Where do you Intend to place me?" "It Is nothing at all to do with me. I have no voice at alt tn the matter. 1 will even now do anything to help you that you please. I believe they have selected the establishment of a Dr. Selwyn In North Wale*.’’ “I am powerless to resist, of course; hut my friends will find me, and then some one will have to pay a heavy reckoning." "Your suspicions are cruelty unjust, I declare on my honor," said Mrs. Mer- ridew; "and the moment I know where you are to go I will let Mr. Casement know, or Dr. Gregory, or anyone you please.” "That Is all I ask," replied Olive, not believing a word she said. She fully realised the danger which threatened her, and for the rest of the day occupied herself in trylng,to think of some plan by which she might yet escape. Taking advantage of Mrs. Merrldew’* offer to chmmunicate with her friends, Olive said she would write letters which could be posted, and Mrs. Merrldew. thinking In this way to keep her quiet, agreed. But while writing them, Olive contrived to write and secrete two others—one to Jack and one to Mr. Casement. Just a sentence of urgent appeal for help, with the names of the two doctor* who had certified her In-' sanity. These she hoped to And If You Are Going to Paint Consult us before placing your orders. We attend per sonally all jobs. Will cheer fully furnish estimates. We guarantee all work done by us. ATLANTA PAINTING COMPANY, 613 Temple Court Building. . Both Phones: ; Bell M. 6118: Atlanta 1264. wmm u. m. huuwla*. a. Office IMS.msrWSff sleepless anxiety follbwed, and the morning found her feverish and desper ately troubled. Sbe had been locked again Into her room; Mr*. Merrldew acting a* * Jailer, while stjll maintain ing the pretence of solicitude on Olive's uui.uui. ' < .-VII Continued in Tomorrow’s Georgian. PM 11 I nt-Voufi 1 chance of.posting while on the way to nixTM koOMS wherever they were going to take her. fie. W Whitehall at. 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