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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Rev. j. A. Parkerhas been appoint
ed IA pastor oi the ColfAx church.
The appointments by the Methodist
for the Alexandria district
are as follows: y. T.. snyder, presid-
ting elder; Alexandria, N. IF. Joiner;
West Alexandria. j. W. Booth: Boyce,
b. H. sheppard; Bunkie and White
chapel. p. N. Brown; Chicot, b. b.
ThOmasson; Columbia. H. o. White;
C0liax, j. A. Parker; Glenmora, A. X.
Hoffpnuir: Jena. l.. l.. Roberts;
Jonnesville. N. F. Hoffpauir: Le-
compile. N. j. Roberts; Montgomery,
supplied by J. w. Elliot; Natchitoch-
es, NJ. C. Holt; Opelousas. A. c. Hold
err: Ola. w. X. Whatley. supply: Pine
willie, W. 4. Akin; Pollock. X. H. Harp
err; Simmesport. l.. N. HOffpauir;
Agent for Orphanage. &. c. Wier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
DIED..


PRINCE.-At her home near Stay.
Grant parish. La, Mt 6 o'clock In the
evening. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 1906,
Mrs. Emma Eliza Prince, born in
Washington Co., North Carolina.
February q, 1875, departed this life
aged 50 years, 10 months, and Is
days.
The deceased was married three
times. First to August Ballio. Au-
gust u, 1913. by whom she had four
children. only one Of which IL now
living, MIR. w. W. BalliO. a well known
citizen of this parish. Her second
husband was James NJ. Rummell.
whom she married April q, 1859, and
her third husband was Ira H. Prince.
to whom she was married Nov. 5.
1877. by neither OF the last marriages
we believe she left any children. She
was the sister Of Alfred c. Lewis, de-
ceased, one Of the old time citizens Of
Grant parish. Mrs. Prince Joined the
Methodist Protestant church at Mt.
Zion In 1875. and for many years lived
near Montgomery. Grant parish,
where she was noted for her piety
and christian living. On the day oi
her death she had moved OH her home
etead. aud was apparently well all
day until stricken with heart failure
In the evening, when she died In = few
minutes, before her son and granu'
children who were in the house even
thought she was seriously Ill. She
leaves one living son, eleven grand
children and one great-grand-child
Her remains were laid to rest In th(
Bethel graveyard about noon or
their last sad respects. All OF her dc
pendants were at her burial except
Gustavius N. Ballio. who IL serving
In the q. 5. Marine Corps. now In tn
Mediterranean Sea on the ship Mime
ep0lis. Weep not for the departed
but may VS. all meet her IL that bet
Ter laCd.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Attorney General Guion has rem
dered an opinion to Slate SuPerin-
tendent of Education Aswell on
the question Of payment for notice
that the law requires shall be gwen
when a special election for levying
an additional school tax is held,
the opinion stating that the police
Jury from which the notice OF the
election eliminates must pay for
the cost of printing the notice 80
days. The Attorney General holds
that the law of the State provides
that such notices for special cleo
ton should be paid for by the po-
lice jury.-Picayune, Dec. 81.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
Notices Of Final Proof
Land Office at New Orleans. La.

Land Office at New Orleans, La,
November q, 1905.
Nutcie is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before Clerk Court at Colfax, La,
on Jan. 30, 1906, viz:
ALBERT CHELETTE,
H. E. No. 22190. for the hf sw Or, sec. 30
tp n, r 3 W, La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: W. Z.
Chelette, f. B. Chellette, VIM. Sharbino.
JEFF rhom pson, all OF ViIas, La.
WALTER L. COHEN.
Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. v. r. Boyett sends rs q vigor-
Gus and timely comment on the Wills
XIV question. The point that he
makes, that licensing the sale OF
whisky will not stop bookkeeping"
10 well taken. They have license In
DeSoto parish, and vet there are at
this very time more prosecutions for
"bOotlegging'' now pending In De
Soto parish than there are In Grant
Darfah
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
a N0odern MIracje,

sTruIy miraculous seemed The recov-
cry Of Mrs. Mollie Holt OF this place"
writes. :. o. R Hooper. Woodford, Tenn,
ssbe wes % wssted BY coughing up pus
from her lungs. Doctors declared her
End 20 near that her family had watched
by her bedside for forty-eight hours;
when. It my urgent request DR.. kiugs
New Discovery Was given bsr. With the
ssfouisl ing result that imprcveuOs
hecao. and continued until finally eom-
nlete;y recovered. and is healthy wo-
r.er s-.aev. Guaranteed cure for colds
,.,s,l coughs 90 and sl.O a bottle az
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
ANORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE
To levy q general license upon al persons en-
gagged in al profsesiOns, businesses. etc., which
may be conducted within the corporate limits
Of Collar, Louisiana, n1der the laws OF Louisi-
BE it erscted by the Mayor and Board Of Alder
men Of the town of C0lfax Grant parish. Lou
isians, in regular session convened:
Section 1. That a license tax equal in amount
to the license tax imposed by the Police Jury Of
the Parish Of Grant for par0chial purposes, and
AZ set forth in the list Oh such trsdes and profes
sions and businesses ~ are named IN the Act
No. Ill of the Acts of LouisinDa for the year 1885,
and acts amendstory thsre0f, be and the same
are hereby levied ON all such trades businesses
and professions as are named in the ordinances
Of the Police jury at Grant Psrish and said act
and acts amondatury thereof. and In case the
Police jury has failed To levy license tax on
s.me trade. calling, business or profession; ncm-
ed in ssid act. then such license shall be for the
amount hxed in said act and acts amendHtory
apply to any trade, calling, business Of profess
sion a. il now prohibited BY the laws of LOUISE
ana or the ordinances Of the Town OF Colfrx.
That this 0rdinan6e shall go into effect for the
year 1906 and for each year subsequent thereto,
uniees repealed.
BE it further enacted. etc.:
section 2. That all ordinances or parts of Or
dinencss in conflict with tho provisions Ut this
act be and the sumo ara hereby repealed.
introduced By ]. w. Duncan. Alderman and
passed BY vote of yeas ~ NO nays, on Jan. 2.
J.P.L LEWIS,
C. N. CARNAHAN. Mayor.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

We understand that an injunc-
ton has been filed in the District
Court prohibiting the town author-
tiles of Marksville and MansIra
from issuing licenses to persons
contemplating engaging in the sale
of intoxicating liquors. These
cases will command public atten-
ton to a great degree. -Marksville
Enterprise, Dec. 30.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Prof. A. B. Kelly, the teacher Of
penmanship, well known to many Of
the citizens Of Grant parish, died at
the home Of his parents in Winfield,
Dec. 81, 1905. He was the son Of
Hon. Geo. A. Kelly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mrs. T. X. Fauntleroy desires us to
return heartfelt thanks to the citi-
Gems OF C0liax for their helpfulness
and kindness to Bro. Fauntleroy.
herself and the family. during their
distress and sickness In our midst.
She requests us to say that these acts
will always he remembered with
gratitude by the entire family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The editor and his wife attended
the funeral of Mrs. Il. e. Prince mt
Bethel church last Monday. and had
n tight time getting through the mud
between Colfax and the DarrO bridge.
We met about sixty 0f the citizens Oi
that section, and enjoyed the hOspi-
tally Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lewis for
the dinner hour.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Master Jack Cameron was six years
old last Monday, and, being a men,
her OF the Loyal Temperance League,
he gave a party to which ell the lit
tie I,eaguers were invited. Each one
was requested to bring one cent for
the number of years old he or she
might be, and the fund raised in this
way footed up the sum OF ~ ~.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

COlfax. La, Jan. 10, 1905.
I am now prepared to Issue both
State and Parish Licenses for the year
1906. All dealers and others subject
to pay license are hereby notified to
come forward at once and settle the
same. NJ. f. SWAFFORD.
Sheriff and Elk -OfiiciO Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Rev. Bruce Benton held services In
the Methodist church last Sunday,
and delivered a timely and eloquent
talk against the open saloon. His
statement Of the terrible conditions
In Alexandria from this evil were sui
ficient to cause any self-respecting
community to forever oppose licen-
sing the whisky traffic.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

We understand that the promoters
III the new saw mill have leased the
farm Of Mr.. +. 4. Layssard, three
miles south OF Colfax. and the mill In
TO he located at that point. instead
OF In this town. "a MAS hoped.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. f. NJ. Nye. of Chicago. a broth
er to Mr.. At. Nye. deceased. arrived
IN COlfax last Tuesday. and had his
brothers remains exhumed for the
purpose Of taking them to Lancaster.
Wis, his old home. He will leave
this (Saturday) morning, accOmpa-
MED by Mrs. A. r. Nye and children.
and her mother. Mrs. Campbell, who
will make their home at Lancaster.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

All members. of the knights ol
Honor are earnestly requested tn
meet at the Lodge Hall on the Sd
Of January, att p. m, II
being the 18th day Of the month.
L. ID. LACkOIX.
I'm. EVANS, Commander.
VICE Commander.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The parish school board met last
Saturday, and transacted a large
amount Of business, but Supt. War
ner having some extensive reports to
make. has delayed publishing the
proceedings OF the board until the
next issue of the Chronicle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The train from WINFIELD to Alex
andria was put on last Monday to
run every day regularly. going down
In the morning and returning In the
evening. on the same schedule m
heretofore. which will I've found In the
time table In this paper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

We are glad to learn that our friend
]. T.. Morintine will remain with the
Colfux Mercantile Co. for this year.
He went 20 Oakdale to accept a situ-
alton there. but found the conditions
uns,it lafuctOry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Rev. Father Menard arrived In Col
fax last Saturday. holding services In
the Catholic church that evening,
mass Sunday morning, christening
three children In the afternoon, and
occurring Sunday evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
Land Office at New Orleans, La, !
December 8, 1905.

HouU OhHCC W Nc" y. ~1T
December q, 1905. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ung.named settler has filed notice of bis
intention to make final proof in support
OF bis clam, ard that said proof will be
made before w. w. Wilmington, Jr.
U. s. Com. at Alexandria, Ia. on Jan. g,
1906, viz: H. f, No. 1889
HENRY HUNT,
for the sc Or ne or and ne Or 90 Or. sec. 2,
tp 9 n. ". La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz: Allen Nu-
gent, WIN. H. Baokshear, NJ. G. Clarys
j. w. Capps, an Of Grant parish.
WALTER L. COHEN.
Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. Jasper Spencer, OF verda. call-
ed by last Monday to pay his respects
to the Chronicle and have his name
added to our subscription list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. VIM. 8. Hadnot, mayor OF To
ga, was pleasant caller ut the
Chronicle Office last Saturday, and
had his name added to our subscrip-
ton list.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

\ Judges Recommsndatlen
II have used Browne Iron Bitters In
NY family for dyspepsia, nervousness and
sleepiessness with most satisfactory re-
suits. Itimproved digestion. quieted the
nerves, promoted sleep very promptly
aud efYectually.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Our coolest weather IL yet to come,
and you should prepare yourself for
its coming by calling on j. h. NC
Neely and getting some Of the winter
goods he In Offering at reduced price,.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The street committee has been at
work this week. making some needed
Improvement in the sidew alks and
esrpcts Of the town.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Hyou favor morality, and are OPP
posed to drunkenness and debauchery
be sure to 60 to the polls Feb. 10Th
and vote against licensing the sale Of
liQuOr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

FoR sALE-Farmn work stock. Ap-
ply to J. H. McNeely, Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The Big Pine Lumber Co. has the
ngency for the Excelsior Steam Laun-
dry, xt Shreveport, and sOlicits your
laundry.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The contractor h at work putting
In the sewerage In the new Jail. The
water main 10 being laid IN "E'
street. south Of the court house, and
down Second street to u point near
the. steamboat landing, where 1t will
leaL into Red river.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The best line Of ladies' and gentle
mems furnishings can be found at Nc
Ntely's. Call and get some OF the fine
bargains now being offered.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The Colfax Cotton OIL Company Ia
carrying q limited supply OF meal and
Ing prices: Meal in sacks. s1.25 per
hundred pounds. Hulls. 30 cents per
hundred pounds. Terms. cash. Prl.es
subject to change without notice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Miss Ethel Smith, Of Verda, was
among the ladies attending the teach
ere NEE ling In Colfax last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

]. H. AlcNeely In Offering some fine
work stock for sale. and 1t will he to
your interest to see him before buying
your teams for spring blowing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Don't forget the free ride to Shreve-
port, and the splendid bargains at
the hig salvage sale. See ad. on
fourth page for particulars.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mali the World wonders.
bow the other halt lives. Those who use
Bucklens Arnica Salve never wonders
II it can cure cuts, wounds. burns, sores
and all skim eruptions; they know II will.
Mrs. Grant Shy, 1130 E. Reynolds ST..
Springfield, ILL.,, says: II regard It one Of
the absolute necessities III housekeep-
ing" Guaranteed by Crescent drug
store. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Miss Gladys Dunn will leave this
morning, to spend a couple OF days
ut her home near Montgomery.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Montgomery. La. Dec. q. 1905.
Notice il hereby gwen that the annual
meeting Of The stockholders Of the Bank
of Montgomery, Montgomery La, will
be held at their banking house ut D. N.
on Thursday. Feb. l. 1898. for the pur-
POSE of exciting board OF directors Ia
serve tor the ensuing year.
L. d. WARDLOW, Cashier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

sheriff Swafford In notifying delin-
quent taxpayers to settle up ana
avoid costs. tf
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Rev. J. A. Parker writes Mr.. j. H.
McNeely that himself and wis will
arrive In Coliax OH Wednesday night,
January 18th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. r. r. Jeter, deputy Assessor
has started In to make the assess
nlent for 1905.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

DIR. il. woodali, Of Montgomery.
was a visitor to this town last Tues-
day.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. M. A. WILSON. Of JonesborO.
La. Was the 9nest at his brother.
Mr.. w. J. vinson, last Saturday and
sunday. N7
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

An eREnog party ut the home OF
Ny. H. y. Farnldo was enjoyed by a
number OF the young folks last Mon
day night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

A dance was enjoyed by a gOodly
number at the home of Mr.. X. H.
Wells, Tuesday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

We were pleased to receive call on
Yesterday from Mr.. J. ID. Kitterlin, OF
Pollock, here on business.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The Coliax Cotton oil mill started
up l,sst Monday, and has been run
ming all the week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

For bargains in ladies and gentle
mems furnishings call on ). II. NC
Nicely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

We were pleased to receive a call
from our old friend. Mr.. 8. Q. Curry,
last Saturday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Mr.. ]. H. Swafford IL building q
house on his lot next to the Catnoiic
church.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

The wedding of a couple Of promi-
nent COlfax young folks ID said To Oe
near.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13
LOCAL DOTS:

Mr.. and Mrs. F. 4. Layssard attend
ed church In COlfax last sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

White WyandOtte Chickens for
Sale.
A few fine healthy birds, rich yellow
legs. prices low. Eggs. 81 per setting
Of Is. Mrs. e. G. RICHARDSON,
ja13-3m COlfax. La.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-08

| apprehension of the moment, no sound
escaped them. Loder, resOlutely cross
| ing the landing knew nothing of the
| silent appeal.
For a second she stood hesitating.
then her own weakness, her own
shrinking dismay. We're submerged in
the interest of his movements. Slowly
mounting the remaining steps. she fol
lowed him as if fascinated toward the
door that showed dinghy conspicuous
in the light of an unshaded gas jet
Almost at the moment that she reach
ed his side he extended his hand to-
ward the door The action was deci-
sive and hurried. as though he feared
to trust himself
For space he fumbled with the
lock. And Eve. standing close behind
him, heard the handle creak and turn
under his pressure. Then he shook the
door.
At last, slowly, almost reluctantly.
he turned round. I'm afraid things
aren't qui..-quite right" he said in
low voice. The door is locked, and I
can see no light"
She raised her eyes quickly. But
you have key?' she whispered.
Haven't you got a key" 1t was OBJ
vious that to both the unexpected check
to their designs was fraught with dam
ger
Yes, but He looked toward the
door. Yes, have key. Yes, you're
right" he added quickly. I'll use it
Wait while l go inside
Filled with a new nervousness. OPP
Ia ell
about her, Eve drew back obediently-
The sense of mystery conveyed by the
closed door weighed upon her. Her
susceptibilities were tensely alert as
she watched Loder search for his key
and insert It in the lock. With min
gled dread and curiosity she saw the
door yield and cape open like black
cash in the dingy wall, and with sud-
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-08

| den sense of desertion she saw him
pass through the aperture and heard
him strike Il match.
The wait that followed seemed ex-
traordinarily long. Listening intently.
room 10 the other. And at last. to her
acutely nervous susceptibilities. it
seemed that he paused in absolute ST.
lence In the intensity of listening
she heard her own faint, irregular
breathing. and the sound filed her with
panic. The quiet. the solitude. the
vague. instructive apprehension. be-
came suddenly uncomfortable. Then all
at once the tension was relieved. Loder
reappeared.
He paused for a second in the shad-
owy doorway; then he turned unsteadi-
". drew the door 10 ana locked it.
Eve stepped forward Her glimpse
of him had been momentary-and she
had not heard his voi-e-yet the con
seriousness of his bearing filled her with
instructive alarm. Abruptly and with
out reason her hands turned cold, her
heart began to beat violently. john
she said below her breath.
For answer he moved toward her
His face was bereft of color; there was
q look of CONSERVATION in his eyes.
Come" he said. Come at once. |
must take you home lie spoke in a
shaken. uneven voice.
Eve, looking up at him, caught his
hand why? Why" she questioned.
Her tone was low and scared.
Without replying he drew her i'm
peratively toward the stairs. Go very
softly" he commanded. mo one must
see you here"
In the first moment she obeyed him
instinctiyely; then. reaching the head
of the stairs, she stopped With one
hand still clasping his. the other cling
ing nervously to the banister, she re-
fused to descend. John" she whis-
pered. I'm not a child. What is it?
What has happened? 1 must know"
For moment Loder looked at her
uncertainty; then, reading the express
sion in her eyes, he yielded TO her de-
mand.
Hes dead" he said in a very low
voice. "Chilcote is dead"
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-08
CHAPTER XNNIII.

~1OR awhile there was silence
III then Loder, bitterly aware thai
IL he had conquered, poignantly
~ conscious of the appeal thai
Ewes attitude made, found further Ell
durance impossible. Gently freeing his
hand, he moved away from her to the
fireplace. taking up the position that
she had first occupied.
Eve" he said slowly, Il haven't
finished yet. I haven't said everything
I'm going to tax your courage further y
With Il touch of panied alarm. Eve
lifted her head Further" she said.
Loder shrank from the expression on
her face. Yes" he said with difficulty.
there's still another point to be faced.
The matter doesn't end with my going
pack. To have the situation fully saved
Chilcote must return-Chilcote must be
brought to realize his responsibilities"
Ewes lips parted in dumb dismay.
1T must be DONE he went on hur-
riedly. and we have got to do it-you
and l." He turned and looked at her
81? I could do nothing. What could
1 do?" Her voice failed.
Everything" he said. you could do
everything. He s Snorally weak, but
lie has one sensitive point-the fear of
& public exposure. Once make it plain
y him that You know his secret and
fou can compel him to whatever carrse
bf action yon. select 1t was to ask you
to do this-to beg you TO do this-that
l came to you tonight. / know that it's
demanding more than a woman's reso-
than a woman's strength.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-08
CHAPTER XXNIV.

@fO fully appreciate a great an
nouncement we must have time
at orr disposal. At the mo-
. ment OF Loder's disclosure time
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-08

address to DIR. kilnler
81 Co., Binghaniton,
n. Y. The regular
hfty-cent and one