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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
CHAPTER XIV.
THE DAGGER THAT KILLED AaArl

THE DAGGER THAT KILLED AGATHA
WEBB.
COMPOUNDED by this check and filed
with an anger that was nigh to dan
gerous, he fell back and then imme-
diately sprang forward.
What are you doing here" he cried.
Don't you know that it is IL o'clock
and that my father requires the house
to be closed at that hour?"
"And you" was her sole retort
what are you doing here? Are you
searching for flowers in the woods.
and is that valise you carry the re-
ceptacle in which you hope to put your
botanical specimens"
With a savage gesture he dropped
the valiSe and took her iercely by each
shoulder.
where have you hidden my mon
eyY he Missed. Tell me orr
"Or whatY she asked, smiling into
his face in a way that made him lose
his grip.
"Or-or, 1 cannot answer for myself"
he went on. stammering. DO you
think 1 can endure everything from
you because you are a woman? No; 1
will have those bills, every one OF
them, or show myself your master.
Where are they. you incarnate fiendr'
1t was an unwiSe word to use, but
she did not seem to heed it.
.Ah," she said softly and with a lin
gering accent, as if his grasp of her
had been n caress to which she was not
entirely averse, 81 did not think you
would discover it's loss so soon. When
did you go to the woods. Frederick. and
was Miss Halliday with you?"
He had a disposition to strike her.
but controlled himself. Blows would
not avail against the softness of this
suaye yet merciless being. Only will
rs strong as her own could hope to
cope with this smiling fury, whom he
was more than ever determined never
to marry.
"a man does not need to wait long to
miss his own" said he. "And if you
have taken this money, which you do
not deny, you have shown yourself
very shortsighted, for danger lies clos
er to the person holding the money
than to the one you may vilify by your
threats. This you will find, Amabel,
when you come to make use Of the
weapon with which you have thought
to arm yourself"
Tut, tuti' was her coutemptuous re-
ply. do you consider me a child? Do
1 look like a babbling infant, Freder-
lex ~
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09

I and begin tn think il does. But lis
ten. Sutherland Something has hap
| pened to you. y week 30 you would
| have put bullet through my head be
| fore you would have been willing to
have so compromised yourself. ! think
l know what that something is. To
save yourself from being thought
guilty OF a big crime you are willing to
| incur suspicion of a small one. It's O
wise move, my boy, but look Quit No
tricks with me or my friendship may
not hold. Meantime 1 cash this check
| tomorrow" And he swung away
through the night with a grand opera
selection on his lips.
Frederick looked like a man thor
oughly exhausted when the final echo
of this hateful voice died away on the
hillside. For the last 90 hours he had
been the prey of one narrowing emo
ton after another, and human nature
could endure no more, but demanded
rest
But rest would not come. The posi-
ton in which he found himself be-
tween Amabel and the man who had
Just left was of too threatening a na
ture for him to dwell upon any thought
save how TO avoid the doom menacing
him. Hiding himself in his room, he
sought a way of escape. But one pre-
sented itself 1t was n cowardly one,
but anything was better than to stand
his ground against two such merciless
antagonists as had arisen in his path.
So he resolved upon fight.
Packing up Il few necessaries and
writing a letter, which he left on his
table to be given to his father in the
morning he made his way down the
stairs of the now darkened house to q
door opening upon the garden. To his
establishment he found it unlocked, but
giving little heed to this in his excite
ment he opened it with caution and,
with a parting sigh for the sheltering
home he was about to leave forever,
stepped from the house he no longer
felt worthy to inhabit-
His intention was to take the train
at Dorchester. and that he might
reach that place without inconvenient
encounters he had decided to make
use as far as possible of the path
through the fields. This led him north
and along the ridge that overlooks the
road running around the base of the
hills.
But he did not think of this or indeed
of anything but to step on quickly.
for it was too desirable for him to
leave on the early morning train for
him to forfeit this chance of doing this
by any unnecessary tagging. But he
was not destined to take that or any
other train out of Dorchester at pres
ent, for when he reached the fence
dividing Mr.. Sntherland's grounds
from those of his adjoining neighbor
he saw drawn up in the moonlight just
Mt the point where he had intended to
leap the fence the form of a woman
with one hand held out to stop. him.
1t was Amabel.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
CHAPTER XIV.
TWO CORPSES.

Gentlemen, we lave reached the
conclusion of this business sooner than
expected" announced Knapp. IF
you will give me just ten minutes,
will endeavor to find that large remain
der Of money which we have every rea-
son to think is hidden away in this
house,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09

(To be Continued Next saturaay:1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09

PENNSYLVANIA coal is the cheapest.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-02-09
The Mystery of Agatha Webb.
BY Anna Katharine Green.


Cqrgtl By M 8
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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

yield per acre is further obtained from
reports regularly received from very
large number OF individual producers,
each of whom reports for his own farm
only. The whole number of those who
help TO make the government crop re-
ports what they are thus reaches the
enormous total OF two hundred and tifty
thousand.
The frequency, the attention to de-
tails and the accuracy OF these reports
make them OF Immense Importance. To
the Intelligent producer Of wheat or
corn or cotton or live stock they are q
barometer of probable prices, and q
gage of his income. TO the trader they
furnish data ON which TO buy or sell
and To banks, railroads and indeed u
all sorts of interests they serve AS her
aids OF general prosperity On of hare
time. Companion.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
CROP REPORTS.
panion.

Once each month in the year except
February printed card Is tackled up in
rural postoffices all over the country,
on which appears u statement Of the
conditions and prospects Of the impor-
,ant crops Of the United States.
The method by which these crop
statistics are gathered is good exam
pie OF the wide-reacbing activity and
painstaking effort Of the government 10
serve the people. Three main sources,
each independent Of the Others, furnish
the information and insure the greatest
possible accuracy.
First come the county correspond
ents, Of whom there are about twenty
seven hundred, one in each county Of
considerable agricultural importance
These men, with their assistants, form
the best estimate they can Of the con-
ditions IN their own fields, and forward
their conclusions TO the state statistical
agent.
Next ARE the township correspond
ents. Of whom there are from six Ia
fifteen 10 each county. These men send
their own independent estimates direct
to the state stittistciau.
Lastly, there is special force en-.
! plOyed by the statisticIan himself. nun.
herring from twenty 10 six hundred
men, according 10 the agricultural con-
ditinns 81 The state, and supplement
tary body Of special field agents who
systematically traverse the producing
portions OF the country. procure all the
data possible aud annlyze tile situation,
j Information 10 relard TO the fiual
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
INSURANCE FOR TEEToTALERs.

One of the great life insurance com
panies is about to begin an experiment
which Is already in operation in Eng
land, and will be watched with unusual
interest in its results in this country.
Hereafter, all applicants for insurance
in that company who are total alb
stainers" will be placed in class by
themselves. III, rs is maintained, the
death-rate among teet0talers il less
than the death-rate among the users OF
malt and spirituous liquors, the expense
of insurance will, of course, be less, aud
the total abstainers will receive the
benefit in lower premiums or larger
dividends.
The company has been Influenced 10
this course largely by "a petition signed
by Senator Frye. of Maine, John Wan
amaker, Edward Everett Hale aud
other men Of note III various fields.
The usual system, it is asserted, works
an injustice. The cost of insurance il
very carefully fixed in accordance with
the death-rate per thousand, as deter
mined by years Of experience aud sys-
dramatically kept tables. Anything
which prolongs life aud lowers the
death-rate also lowers the cost Of insur
ance. II, then, the teetotaler live
i longer than his less careful brother
there is less risk In insuring his life
and he should have the benefit Of hi
good habits.
The results OF this interesting exper
imeut must, of course, remain unknown
for years. Definite proof can com,
only from comparison Of the actua
death-rate among total abstainers witt
the average death-rate of all classes
and this will take time. IL Is q Signifi
cant fact, however. that in England
where the separate classification ha
been in use for some years, the death
rate among total abstainers Is reporte
by one company TO be only one-half q
: that among the users Of liquors, and i
? another company as three-f0urth-
e The experience OF the first company IS
J tends over "a period of sixteen year.
: that Of the second company over u pc,
iod Of twenty-five years Youth Con
Danion,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
UNEQUALED SERVICE VIA
GREAT SALT LAKE ROUTE.

The favorite route to the east = ~"
Salt Lake City and Denver over the ~
Grande Western railway, IN eonnee'ion
with either the Denver \ Rio Grsnoe
or Colorado Midland railroads, on
win end it a pleasant way TO travel
coupling as itdoes the most remarkaole
scenic ride 10 America with an ansur.
passed train service. Three fast through
trans.continental trains daily. carry lns
NH classes OF equipment, inclnding fnIl'
man Palace aud Ordinary or TOURIST
sleepers TO Chicago and - Louis win
out change, Free Reclining Chair cars
Observation cars and ii perfect Dln'ns
Car service. Send fur folder aud othe'
information to W. c. Mcbride, y 2
Broadway. Butte; or Geo, W. Hethl1
General Passenger Agent, salt laN'
CITY.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Too Realistic.

'.Look here, " said Suffolk farmer
to friend, "I'm going to kill my pig,
hut owe so much pork 20 my neigh
bors that shall have none left for my
self il | pay it all back. What would
you do?n
Quite easy to trick EN-" said the
friend. XIII your pig, aud leave II
hanging outside until late at night, SOS
every one can see it. Then take IL In,
and say some one stole it, Stick to the
tale, and you'll be all right.
The farmer followed instructions, and
the kind friend watched his chance and
stole the pig. The poor farmer came
round next morning TO tell what had
happened.
Somebody's stolen my pis!p he
cried.
Good" said the friend. "Stick to
it, and the neighbors II believe you
sure enough
"But il was stolen, tell yon.'
Excellent" quoth the friend. just
you stick to that tale
.'Yon cohfonnded asst yelled The
farmer. Don't you understand i
was really stolen.r
superb" laughed the delighte'
friend. you ought 10 have been a.
actor, so you ought
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
ALIAS SUMMONS.
cial District. County or Bingham,
State OF Idaho.

stephen A. ArchambauIt,
Plaintiff,
Cora Martel Archambault,
Defendant.
The state Of Idaho Sends Greeting:
To Cora Martel Arcbambault, defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
appear In an action brought against yOu by
the above named plaintiff In the District Court
Of the Fifth judicial District of the State ~
idaho. IN and for the county ~ Bingham aud
To answer tire complaint filed therein within
ten days texclnsive Of the day Of service
after the service on You ~ this summons. n
served within this county; or II served out Of
this county, but in this district. within twenty
days;or II served elsewhere, within forty
days.
The said action Il brought 10 obtain judg-
mcnt and decree Of this court dlssolvlnR tho
bonds Of matFinony between plaintiff ana you
| aud for the costs OF this action.
| IL II alleged In the complaint rs grounds for
this action that on or about the 18th day of
September 1893, you wilfuIiy and Without
cause deserted and abandoned plaintiff and
ever since have and still continues so to- vii.
fully and without cause desert and abandon
plaintiff and live separate and apart from
\ plaintiff without sufficient cause or reason
and against his will and without his consent
All Of which more fully appears from said
plaintiffs complaint on Ale herein copy oi
which IL served herewith aud made part
hereof
/ And sou are hereby notified that ii yon fai
/ 70 appear and answer the said complaint 4.
above required. the said plaintlH will apply
4 to the court for the RELIEF demanded IN pIaitit
ir's complaint filed IN this action.
| Witness my hand and the senl Of the Dis
trict Court Of the Fifih Judicial District or IN,
State OF Idaho. in and for the County Of Bling
ham this 18th day OF July. 1901.
lsEALl GEo. r. GAGOs. Clerk.
J Lewis, Atty. FOR Pin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
AS To THE COMMANDMENTS.

The question as to whether it is hon
orable to break faith even with thief
is raised in the recent robbery Of gold
bullion from the Shelby smelling works
in California. Jack Winters, the man
who was arrested for the crime, con-
fessed to the detectives where the
treasure was concealed upon the prom
Use that he would not be punished and
would also receive $4,000 out of the
100000 recovered. Instead OF u re-
ward and immunity he got fifteen years,
or course, on strictly moral grounds, a
robber is entitled to- no consideration
whatever. But does this fact Justify
officers of the law in making promises
they have no intention uf fulfilling? In
other words, il 1t any worse to violate
the eighth commandment than it is to
violate the ninth commandment? Both
were handed down on Sinai at the same
time, by the same hand. to the same
person. and in common with other,
which were supposed to be equally in
violate until human society began II
make distinctions between them undei
the guise OF statute law. Miner.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

When the quantity Of food taken 4
tno large or the quality too rich, heart,
burn l. likely To fuliow, and especially
- II the digestion hts hyeu weakened
by constipation Eat slowly aud nuG
too freely ~ easily digo.tcd fus+l.
Masttcate the food thoroughly. itrt is
hours elap-c between meals aud ahvu
sou feel . fuliuyr. and weight il the
region Of the stomach after eating iu-
dicating that yeu nave snfru to1 much,
take one of Chamberlain, ssamAgh
ana Liver Tablet, and the heartburn
may hc avoided. For sale by Scott 4
Co, druggists.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
A SMALL POTATO.

Mr.. Scott, the multI-millionaires ship,
builder, OF San Francisco, who enter
talned Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley during
their Tisit TO that city last spring, 20
report says, put in bill to the local ex-
pense committee for $1,000 for enter.
tanning the illustrions guests.
There are such things ~ small pota-
toes and such things As rotten potatoes,
Mr. Seutt's action 10 this matter smells
81 the class OF the drcayed vegetable.
Mr. scott got All the glory at the time
and II does seem 10 THE NEWS that
the glorious returns Of such an honor
1onld cover every outlay Of expanse
while the president and wife were un.
aep his roof
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
A REPENTANCE that prevents a sin
is better than repentance that follows
q sin.

WHATEVER may be said of the Re-
publican party there IL one thing for
which it may be praised more than the
Democratic party, and that is its plan of
sticking together. 1t will stick to-
gether and what il has to give away in
offices it gives to its own members.
Tammany's great strength is in its So
lidity--in it's adhesiyeness and eohe-
siveness like the solid south. That
the way TO win.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

II sou are troubled with that most
uncomfortable disease called ptles,
don't neglect IL. Don't let the com.
plain. get firm hold, Every day the
disease Is neglected il grows worse.
Commence ut once to use TAtiLEts' )
BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT, the
relief i. immediate, aud cure guialIible.
Price. 80 ccuts in bottles, Tubes, -
cents III scott & Cos.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
HEAD FEELS LIKE BURSTING.

Maybe you were ont lat. last ntahts
n YOU had taken IA krause', Headache
Capsule before retiring, your bead
would be cool and clear this morning
Take one now and YOU will be all right
ia an half hour, Price Zoe, sold ny
Scott 4 Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

The talk OF Governor Stone, Of Mis-
souri,, for the nomination for president
on the Democratic ticket in 1904 Is AZ
Idle a. the winds. The south will not
consent to the nomination OF southern
man at this time. Later it will make
its demands. II is almost sure thing
that Governor Stone will he the next
United States senator from Missouri.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Many women iail to digest their food
aud so become pale. saIlow, thin and
weak, while the brightness, freshness
and beauty Of the skin and complexion
departs. Remedy this BY taking HER.
BlNE after each meal, to digest what
you have eaten. Price, 80 cents at
Scott Il Go.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

THE Cleveland Democrats cannot win
= national election alone and the Bryan
Democrats cannot win alone. but the
two combined can lick anything that
may come before them.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

What most people want il something
mild and gentle, when in need of Is
physic. Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets fill the bill to dot.
They are easy to take and pleasant in
effect. For sale by Scott & Go.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
IANeLla6 NERVES.

Are YOU irritable? DO you sleep badly
l. is hard to concentrate your thong htss
+ your appetite poor? Do you feel tired
restless and despondeut2 Try Ltchty ;
Celery Nerve Company. II will do you
more good than anything you have ever
tried. Sold by Scott & Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

THE great strike is still on but news
from Pittsburg says peace negotiations
may be reopened. That sounds like
the war is over in South Africa with
fighting all along the lines.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
Pan-Amsrican Exposition Rates.

BIackfoot to Buffalo, y, T. and re-
turn via Standard lines, $500
Via Differential l!ues $3.50.
Tickets will be on sale first and third
Tuesdays OF each month, june TO oet0-
ber inclusive, limited 10 ten days 10
each direction, with final limit ~ day ;
from date u sale.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

GENERALS STEYN and DeWet have
written Gen. Kitchener that they will
continue fighting If 1t takes all the
summer. Yesterdays reports say the
Beers had captured officers and o.
British soldiers.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

A DARKEy saying is: "Heven amt
So fur of when you tries to climb to it
on de ladder OF love" A Democratic
victory is not so hard to win il the
party as unit will pull for it with
every member doing his best.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Mothers who would keep their ehli'
dreu in good health should watch iot
the first symptoms Of worms ana re-
move them with WHITES CREAM
VERMlFUGE. Price p cents, at Scott
& Co
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

If the Democrats ia the state are in
troubie-there are others. Wien the
Republicans get through with their
federal recommendation and appoint
ments there will be some unpleasant
buzzings in their hive too. Something
will be heard from the capital city
soon
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
a pocke, Cold Cure.

Krausd'z Cold Cure /. prepared in
capsule form and will cure cold ia the
head, throat, chest or any portion Of
the body 10 a hours. You don't have
TO stop work either. Price 25c. Sold
by Scott Il Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

ALL young politicians, irrespective
Of party, should be proud OF the declar-
ntiou Of old Virginia Democracy In
convention last week it said: Give
the boys chance" Kentucky and
Virginia will lead with young govern
DPS,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
The Roll Call.

Whats Bill a-doin' of"
"Hoein' cotton.
''An' Dick whar's he?'
..Spllttin' rails
''An' whar's Mandy?'
''Milkin' the COWS.
We'll, whar'S yer daday?'
"StraddIe o. the fence. a.talkin' poll
tics, an a-doin' 81 uothin'." Attauu'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

WHEN the Republicans of the state
pass under the searchlight with their
soming troubles over federal Office re-
movals, new appointments and other
matters, ours, for the time. will be for
gotten.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

1T must be confessed that the Demo
Gratis have often been cast down but not
discouraged, and that they have some
times laughed last and longest. 1t is u
sure thing they will laugh again.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

LET your communication be yea,
yea, nay. nay" is wholesome bible
teaching. and it would often be doubIy
wholesome in some political talks and
teachings
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

THE rainbow of promise shows
brightest on the blacklist cloud for a
background. 1t may be that way in
the sky of Democratic politics.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
A Cure for Cholera mfantum.

Last May" says Mrs. Curtis Baker.
Of Bookwaltcr, Ohio, ian infant child
of our neighbour WAS suffering from
cholera infautum. The doctor had given
all hopes Of recovery. took bottle
Of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy to the house, telling
them felt sure 1t would do good il
used according 10 directions, In two
days time the child had fully recovered
and is now NEARLY u year since a Wig.
orous. healthy girl. have recon.
mended this Remedy frequently and
have never known ii TO fail iu any Ain
gle instance. For sale by Scott 4 Go.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28
BLAckFooT. IDAHO. AUGUST ~ 1901.

PURE Democracy like pure water is
wholesome. 1t is the mixed that gives
the chills.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

HISTORY tells that 'Pauls" have been
specially troublesome fellows to crown
ed heads, rulers aud others in author
ity.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

IDAHO turns deaf ear to the appeals
OF Utah 10 continue our deaf ami dumb
children at her school. For satisfac-
tory reasons they go to Colorado.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Nearly every person aess'
medicine at this time o. "
up and inyigorut. the net'p n
To cleanse the towels, lises
ney.. HERBENEis the ees' Y, I. II
remedy 10 do this. ~ y Wy I
sttpatiUn, regulate thr hssf "
the blood Price 80 cents =
Neuralgia pains. rhenn's MI I
haeo and sciactic palnf' ,,l
penetrating influence q ~ Ii
SNOW LfNlMEET. Price
cents at scott s. CO.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

SOME OF the most earnest prayers
ever offered were for deliverance
from professed friends.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

New stock Of eating cards just re-.
ceiyed at NEWS Office.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Old papers for sale at this Office Ia
any quantity to suit purchaser.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-08-28

Advertise and increase your business.