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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
CHAPTER X.-CoNTINUED).

"A second and third attempt Miss Full
ton made to solve the mystery Of the
haunted chamber. On the second nigh'
the place was not visited, and the adj
venturous girl had slept soundly from
2 o'clock until daybreak. But the third
night, just as IL o'clock struck, she
heard the rattle of a key in the lock
and directly the door swung upon
creakingly, and the tall figure she had
once before seen stepped over the TIRES
hold. This time the figure was black
only, simple black, and the veil that
covered her face and shoulders was
sable Grape. She went forward until
she stood upon the blood stain on the
carpet and then sinking down to her
knees she muttered some unintelligi-
BILE words that sounded like denunci-
alton. Then she rose quickly and turn
ed toward the closet where hung the
bridal veil.
Helen sprang forward and grasped
her firmly by the arm. A hoarse cry
broke from under the black veil. With
a gigantic strength the arm was torn
from Helen's grasp, and, as before, the
figure vanished in the shadows OF the
corridor. But she had left behind her
q souvenir. For closely clasped IN
Telen's hand was piece of torn cloth,
and on carrying it to the light, Helen
saw that it was a fragment OF heavy,
lustreless black silk. The face grew
pale as marble and she leaned on ia
BILE for support.
"My Godw she exclaimed, under her
breath, "what if it should be-"
Helen Fulton said nothing of her ad-
ventures to any one, but she was
watchful and alert and very little took
place at the Rock of which she was not
cognizant. With Ralph she was great
favorite. Her playfulness helped to dis
pei the gloom which hung constantly
over him; he liked to listen to her child
fish talk and he liked to be surprised
by the sudden flashes of wisdom be-
yond her years that sometimes cleaned
through the free carelessness of her
conversation. He took her out with Ag-
mes and himself in the little Sea Foam
and before she had been month at the
Rock Helen Fulton knew every inch of
the coast for miles and would manage
boat as we'll as the toughest old fish
erman in the vicinity. Her father kept
writing to recall her home, but she was
so happy there among the rocks by the
Eea, she said, that she could not return
until she had seen the coast by the
light of a summer sun, and so the in
dulgent old gentleman ceased to urge
her.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
ITO BE CoNTINUED.l
TRICKS PLAYED BY PLANTS.

Artful Devices of the Calondula-The
Cow Wheat's Joke.
DR.. Lundstrom has recently described
some cases of alleged plant mimicry,
says London Public Opinion. The cul-
tivated plant known as calendula may,
in different conditions, produce at least
three different kinds Of fruit. Some
have sails and are suited for transpor-
tation by the wind, while others have
hooks and catch hold Of passing ami
mails, but the third kind exhibits more
desperate dodge, for it becomes like a
caterpillar! Not that the fruit knows
anything about it, but if it be sufficient
ly like a caterpillar, bird may eat it
by mistake, the indigestible seeds will
be subsequently dropped and so the
trick succeeds.
The next case is more marvellous.
There is very graceful wild plant,
with beautiful, delicate flowers, known
to many as the cow wheat. Ants are
fond of visiting the cow wheat to feast
on a sweet banquet spread out upon
the leaves. DR.. Lundstrom has OBJ
served one of these ants and was sur
prised to see 1t making off with one Of
the seeds from an open fruit. The ant
took the seed home with it. On explor-
ing some ant nests the explorer saw
that this was not the first cow-wheat
seed which had been similarly treated.
Many seeds were found in the ant nur-
series. The ants did not eat them or
destroy them; in fact, when the nest
was disturbed the ants saved the seeds
along with their brood, for in size, form,
color and weight, even in minute par
ticulars, the seeds in question resemble
ant cocoons. Once placed among the
cocoons it requires better than an
ant to distinguish the tares from the
wheat. In the excitement of fitting,
when the nest is disturbed, the mistake
is repeated and the seeds are also saved.
The trick is found out some day, for the
seeds, like the cocoons, awake out of
sleep. The awakening displays the
fraud. The seeds are thus supposed to
be scattered; they terminate and seem
to thrive in the ant nests.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

anent had brought upon him great
change. His face was pale and atten-
uated, his lips had grown thin by con-
slant compression, and his eyes, once SO
bright and daring, were sad and misty
with the tears pride would not let him
shed. For as the time drew near when
his reprieve would expire, and the fatal
sentence of the law must be executed,
he felt strange, yearning desire for
life. Before, when he had been so near
death, he had hardly asked for life;
some way, 1t did not seem so easy to die
now. Once, he had loved in a wild,
passionate way-a little short Of mad
ness-Imogene Ireton; he would have
given his life to have brought her one
hour of happiness. But that fierce pas
sion had died violent death. 1t had
been very long since he had thought of
her with single thrill, and gradually
there had crept into his heart, to be en-
shrined there in secrecy, the sweet face
of Agnes Trenholme, just as he had last
seen it, when she lay senseless in the
arms of DR.. Hudson. at the foot of the
gallows from which she had saved him.
A thrill of exquisite pleasure sweptover
him, as he thought, If she had not loved
him she would not have risked so much
to save him! He flushed, his mouth
grew tender as woman's ut the
thought-he put out his arms al If to-
ward some imaginary object, but
dropped them again with sad sigh.
"a prisoner-condemne to die" he
said hoarsely to himself. What right
have to think single thought Of
pure woman? And yet at heart, God
knoweth, am as innocent as she Isl"
He rose and paced the narrow limits
allotted to him with nervous haste.
Then he seated himself and took up his
pen.
1T can do no HARM" he said, think
ing aloud. II have always meant to
ask her to come to me, but not so soon
not until my nearness to death should
make 1t my last request. But am so
hungry for a sight Of her FACET
He wrote rapidly:
Miss Agnes Trenholme-Is It being
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
Another New Woman Question.

"Here's problem for the new wo-
man." he said, as he moved in the
direction of the door, so that he could
make his escape easily if it became
necessary.
"Go ahead" said the fashion editor
resignedly.
"Well, she is adopting mems habil-
liments as rapidly as she cam"
$50 it's claimed.
She is initiating him in all possible
ways"
$50 it's claimed"
"Her hair will go next"
"Well, if she insists on wearing her
hair short, what want to know is how
she will conceal the fact that she is
becoming bald"
Then he lodged and got out just in
time. Chicago Post.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Foreign .Count-You are society
man and you are poor. / will pay you
a large sum if you will introduce me
to rich and beautiful American girl,
and succeed in marrying her.
Society Man, meditatively-Um-I
can introduce you to plenty of rich
girls and plenty of beautiful girls;
but-to find you a girl who is both
rich and beautiful think, sir, you
had better apply to Pinkerton Detec-
tive Agency. New York Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Mamma" asked the little 4-year'
old, "how do you spell 'gingerP
PUT away your book, dear, 1t is
time for you to go to bed"
Papa, how do you"
"Don't bother me, Katie"
"What does it mean when it says"
Didn't you hear your mother?"
Katie threw the book on the floor.
II don't believe there's anybody
that loves me, >" she burst forth, "cept
grandpa and God. Grandpa, he's in
Michigan and don't know where God
isl" Chicago Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
Feminine FinancerIng.

Husband-Did you get the $40 check
your uncle sent you cashed yet?
Wife-No, haven't been out.
Husband-Well, l am sending an
order to cigar dealer for two boxes
of IS cigars. 1 don't want to send the
money in an envelope. You take this
$40 and give me your check"
Wife-CertaiIly.
Husband, day later-More money!
Why, my dear, what did you do with
the $40 your uncle sent youP
Wife, in a huff - You took it for
cigars. New York Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.

The Best Way to Got There Il Over
the Santa Fe Route.
The fabulously rich gold mining district
Of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is attracting
hundreds of people. By spring the rush
bids fair to be enormous. That there is an
abundance of gold there is demonstrated
beyond doubt. Fortunes ars being rapidly
made.
To reach Cripple Creek, take the Santa Fe
Route, the only standard guage line direct to
the camp. Through Pullman sleepers and
chair cars. The Santa Fo lands you right
in the heart Of Cripple Creek.
Inquire of the nearest ticket agent, or ad.
dress G. T. Nicholson, G. P. A., A. 7. d 8.
+. R'y, Monadnock Block, Chicago.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
Better Than Refined Gold

Is bodily comfort This unspeakable boon is
denied to many nnfortunates for whose
ailments Hostetters Stomach Bitters is q
promptly helpful remedy. The dyspeptic, tho
rheumatic, tho nervous, persons troubled
with biliousness or chills and fever, should
lose no time in availing themselves of this
comprehensive and genial medicine. 1t pro-
notes appetite AMI nightly slumber.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a bottle of Syrup Of
Figs, as 1t acts most pleasantly and
effectually on the kidneys, liver, and
bowels. preventing fevers, headaches,
and other forms Of sickness. For sale
in 80 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
An Unsuccessful Plea.

Judge-Prisone at the bar have you
anything to say for yourself?
Prisoner-No, MUD; admits I'm a
vagabond and thief; but yer oughter
be VERY thankful that l am here and
let me off light
Judge-How do you make that out?
Prisoner - Well suppose that we
blokes went on strike and turned
honest, what would your ludship and
SIGH as you do for livin'P"
Judge, severely = Um - five years
penal servitude. Amusing Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
Another Argument.

mo, sir" said the eminent monopo.
list, II cannot favor any idea which
hinders organized wealth from getting
the best of this government, finan-
cially."
THAT is rather strange position. "
~ know it; anything that apnoys
capital hurts my feelings l am of a
sensitive disposition and have con-
scientous scruples against capital pun
ishment Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
He Was Courteous.

ibid you see Broakton?" he asked
as the bill collector came in.
Eyes, sir. l went in and told him l
was a bill collector"
"And what did he say?"
"He said he was, too, and that il I'd
leave my bill he'd take pleasure in ad-
ding it to his collection. Washington
Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
WE SELL FARMERS DIRECT

No Agents. No commissions.
Send 10 cents in stamps for Well
Machinery Catalogue. Full of valuable
information. Buggy Catalogue ready to
mail May lst., cents in stamps. We
sell you direct. Write us.
KANSAS CrrY MACHINERY Co.,
1000 Hickory street, Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

HALLS CATARRH CURE is a liquid and
is taken internally, an acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free. Sold by drug
gists, 75c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
Coat-Sleeve Diplomacy.

She-And you are sure you love me
for myself alone?
He, embracing her - Dearest, you
cannot think am entirely Indifferent
,, to your present surroundings!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Skirt braid does more toward wear
ing out woman's shoes than all the
walking she ever INDUCES in.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

A high turn-down military collar
will be the correct finish for skirt
waists this coming season.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

The most conservative persons now
admit that American cut glass is the
best in the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Few housekeepers know how to rule
their servants; their servants too fire.
quently rule them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

ElTS-All Fits stopped free by DIR. X lines Great
Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after the first days use.
Marvellous Treatise and 50 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline. y3l Arch St., Phia., P.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Desk sets made of coarse white can.
vas painted with Delft designs are
charming.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Goes Cough Balsam
Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than any thing else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

We will forfeit $1,000 il any Of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. HE PIso Co.. Warren, Pa.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

Muzbree-Isn't the Evening GROWER
a miserable sheet?
Maybree-Well, I should say so. l
get SO disguised with it that l invari-
ably throw it away when get through
reading it.
Muz6ree-So dol. Roxbury Gazette
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

A loafer may be said to fight due
with time; for whenever he kills an
hour he requires sixty seconds,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
CHAPTER XII.

YNDE GRAHAM
sat before a little
table in his cell.
He had a pen in his
hand, and writing
materials upon the
table. He laid
down the pen, and
i e a n g d b a C k
thoughtfully in his
chair.
His imprison-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01
If the Baby I. Cutting Teeth,

Be sure and use that old and weltricd remedy. Mns
WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

A preferred creditor-one who never
presents his bill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-01

too presumptuous to ask you to make
my gloomy prison all bright for little
while with your presence? We were
playmates once, you know, and in the
memory of the dear old time. before
sorrow came, ask you to visit me
here. I shall be unhappy until you
come. Will you be kind?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-16

I found was little more than fishing
village on the west coast OF Brittany.
They had not fed very far then!
The nearer the better! Every hour
which must pass before Eustace Grant
and / meet will be grudsed by me.
In forty-cisht hours We may be face to
face!
That evening / left London. My
preparations for the journey were soon
made. Among them was included tho
purchase OF a pair of double-barreled
breech-loading pistols. which carried
heavy bullets. and were warranted 10
shoot straight rs n line. l had al
ready learned that In hand-to-hand
struggle my foe was my superior. l
laughed as my fingers closed lovingly
on the handle OF the weapon which
placed us on an equality.
So started to end Eustace Grants
dream as suddenly as he had ended
mine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-16
Hnraas VIII Remain.

The horseless age is long way OF.
1t is out of sight. and is likely to re-
main SO. notwithstanding the arrival
of the bicycle and the motor wagon.
When the reaper was invented pessi-
mists foretold the starvation OF the
agricultural laborer. The sewing ma
chine was bitterly fought by people
who saw nothing in store for the seam
stress. The world to-day knows the
results. It is true that electric street
railways have dispensed with the serv-
Ice of many thousand horses and that
the bicycle has decidedly injured the
livery business, and yet 1t is fact
that the export trade in American
horses is making giant strides forward.
The exports for 1895. just compiled,
are 100000 in value-about twice
that of 1894. Europe will keep on
buying American horses, and the
equine which at home has survived
the competition OF the steam railroad
and the trolley line will hold its own
with the bike" and the horseless
wagon. Horses will be cheaper, just
as watches are cheaper now than for
merly, that is all.-New York Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-16

over the sea clin yonder the hous,
nearest the sea.
His name? All! she forgot thost
strange names. He was tall and hand
some. He had been here. of and on
many months. He was hereto. bu'
kind TO the poor people. What did he
do with himself In this desolate place
All, she knew not. True. young Jean
old Pierre's son. said that the gentle
man shut himself for hours and hours
writing. and the cure. who knew MN
said he was learned man.
It was he! My journey had not been
In vain. ! longed to ask the girl II q
lady lived with him. but forced the
question back. When ] had hnished
with Eustace Grant. could then think
OF Viola.
Where was he to be found? Was he
at the farm now? She thought not.
She had not seen him for some days.
Most days he came down the hill. and
walked along tho coast-far. far alons
the coast. II monsieur wished to meet
with him, hc would surely find him
there.
Yes: the coas, was very fine. Some
times artists came to paint 1t. Per-
haps monsieur was an artist?
She glanced at me. No doubt my
coming had created curiosity. The
question suggested an excuse for my
staying at such place as st. Seurin.
Yes: she had guessed right. l was
an artist. had come to draw pic
lures of the coast. She seemed pleased
Mt having guessed the nature OF my oc-
cupation. and quickly left me. no doubt
to make her discovery known to all
who were interested in the matter. I
needed her NO longer. / had learned
enough.
Fate seemed shaping everything to
my hand. I had learned that Grant
was almost within stones throw; that
nearly every day he took a solitary
walk along the coast. 1t was on the
coast, far away from fear or interrupt
tion. that would arrange for our meet
Ing to take place. All now wished to
guard against was premature discov-
cry Of my presence.
The next morning I stepped out and
surveyed the scene Of action. Far, far
away as eye could see was the stretch
of smooth yellow sand running from The
edge OF the glorious sea to the tall.
rugged cliffs. in break OF which the
tiny village nestled.
l climbed the hill. and rom the top.
looking across the valley, could see the
small farmhouse In which the object OF
my hatred lived. dared not so near
It. l turned and regained the sea-
coast, and walked along under the
cliff, picturing with savage rapture the
moment when, utterly unsuspecting OF
our contiguity. Eustace Grant would
find himself confronted by me, and
called upon to reckon up the cost OF his
foul treachery.
;1v NE coNrINuEp.p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-16
ESCAPED FROM CHILL.
THE DANGEROUS ADVENTURE
OF DETECTIVE w. M. LVOO.
compelIed to Cross the Mountains on
MuisbAck - TIksn Sick During Ae
Journey.

From, the San Francisco Examiner.
-Four years ago. at the time OF the
trouble between the United states .ma ,N,a
sailors OF the United States Stcamnnip
/, baltimore. In the streets OF Chiuah
city, many Americans were Obliged 70
leave the country for safety. Among
them was W. NJ. Lrss. the private de-
tective and collector. whose office 10 IN
tho crocker building. San Francisco.
Cal. Whom Mr.. Lugg left chill he went
across the mountains into ArSenSpe'
travelling on mulebaci.
MIR. Lugg says that the trip Is a g.,
lIChtful one In point OF beautifui
scenery and perfect weather. but many
people dislike 10 undertake II on nc-
count OF the unhealthful stagnant
water which they are compelled TO
drlnl; along the way. .
II fell n victim to the Injurious
Qualities OF the water" said Mr.. Luss.
':It affected my Kidneys to nn alarming
degree When l got over into ArGen-
zine thought the trouble would gradu-
uily leave me. but instead OF that II
terribly from pains In the region OF
my kidneys. ! was en- route TO Ghi-
tngo. and was determined to reach
my destination before the complaint
should grow SO scrious as to connne
me TO my bed. Upon reaching Chi
saeo / ut once consulted a physician.
who told me my kidneys had been AZ
Sccted by drinking polluted water. He
treated me for some time for that COM
plaint, but I grew steadily worse. ana
new aiinents were added 70 my n,
fave neuralgia palms in my head. my
spine was affected with shooting palms
and I had no control over the urinary
orcans, 1t was next to impossible for
me to get any sleep. l lay awake
n.
tense pains. and the physician unable
tn relieve them.
"But relief came at last. One day
one Of my friends came to my room
aad handed me a box of williams' Pink
pills. OF course I laughed at him for
daring to think that any patent medi-
cine could aid me when my physician
had failed. took the pills. however.
20 obiige my friend more than FOR any
faith I had in them. and l was treated
when l realized that ! was being re-
llcvcd OF my pains. First the peculiar
mains along my spine ceased, and then
my neuralgia trouble began to grow
less. and finally left me entirely. 1t
took a good while to improve the con-
taken a number OF boxes of the pills l
knew that they had done their work
successfully. for then / had regained
control OF the urinary organs and the
action OF my kidneys was strong and
STEADY.
when thought I was out Of all can-
ger l quit taking the pills. The relief
they had afforded was permanent.
however, and have never since felt a
recurrence Of the complaints. hardly
know how to praise Williams Pink
Pills as they should be praised"
DIR. williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are for
sale by all druggists. or may be had
by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady. n. Y. for 50
cents per box. or six boxes for $3.50.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-16
ITO BE coSrISuEp.p
Nothing to DO.

Sensible men who have been hard
workers are always talking about the
time when they can retire from busi-
ness. They have kept regular hours
and had busy lives, full OF interests
and cares and they imagine they want
to lay these aside and rest. They do
not know they have lost the ability
to enjoy rest and that the great pleas
ure of life Is in work, not in idleness.
Frequently men carry out their plans.
They go out OF business. They have
nothing to do and they find out for the
first time how interminably long day
can be that has no duties in 1t and
they wear themselves out trying to
have a good time. Generally a man
then makes the discovery that he has
a liver, or the gout, or some ailment
that he can nurse into disease. He
sits with his fingers on his pulse be-
cause he has nothing else to do: he
undertakes to teach his wife how to
keep house and makes himself q nui-
sance to his friends because he has
nothing else to occupy his mind. 1t Is
reported that Bismarck. when he had
the reins of power taken from him.
chafed at inaction and said that 1t was
a curious feeling to wake up in the
morning and feel that the only thing
he had to do was to wind up his
watch. That may be enough occupa-
tion for hair-brained chappie, but a
man who has led busy and useful
life wants something better to do II
he is to keep healthy in mind and
body.-New Orleans Picayun:.