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MOSIER
Fruit Lands.

in large or small tracts. Some very good
land at low prices at present. Good
growing community. Six miles east of
Hood River. Also homesteads and re-
linquishments. Parties wishing to buy
will do well to write or see
GEO. CHAMBERLAIN,
Mosier, Oregon
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10
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SAFE AND RELIABLE.

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For constipation, the true, scientific
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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

yonder II was lying on the floor OF the
inner room. almost under Batsy's
skirts. Curious sort of flower. / won
der where she got itT'
The intruder betrayed at once an un-
accounta bic emotion. There was n
strange glitter in his light green eyes
that made Abel shift rather uneasily
on his feet. WAS that before the pref
~ mink you have just let out came in
here with Mr. Sutherland?
"Oh. yes: before any one had started
FOR the hill at all. Why. what has this
young lady got to do with a flower
dropped by Batsy?"
"She? Nothing. Only-and have
never given you bad advice. Abel
don't let that thing hang any longer
from your buttonhole. Put it into an
envelope and keep it. and if you don't
hear from me again in regard to it
write me out fool and forget we were
ever chums when little shavers."
The man called Abel smiled, took out
the flower and went to cover up the
grass as DR.. Talbot had requested. The
stranger took his place at the gate to-
ward which the coroner and Mr.. Suth-
erland were now advancing with an air
which showed his great anxiety to
speak with them. He was IL 1T one of
the FIVE musicians whom we saw Sc
cretly entering the last mentioned gen
tleman's house after the departure of
the last servant
AS the coroner paused before him he
spoke. DIR. Talbot" said he. dropping
his eyes. which were apt to betray his
thoughts too plainly, you have often
promised that you would give me a job
If any matter came up where nice de-
tective work was wanted. Don't you
think the time has come to remember
me?"
"You, Sweetwater? I'm afraid the
affair is too deep for an inexperienced
mans first effort. I shall have to send
to Boston for an expert Another time.
Sweetwater. when the complications
are less serious"
The young fellow, with face white
as milk. was turning away.
But you'll let me stay around here"
he pleaded, pausing and giving the 9th
er an imploring look.
"Oh. yes" answered the good natur-
ed coroner. "l'enton will have work
enough for you and half dozen 9th
ers. Go and tell him | sent YOU"
THANK YOU" returned the other, his
face suddenly losing its aspect of acute
disappointment Now l shall see
where that hower fell" he murmured.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10
CHAPTER VII.
A CHOICE RETwEEN wEpLocK AND THE
GALLONS.

A CHOICE BETWEEN wEDLocK AND THE
GALLONS.
"Wait a moment. 1 must speak to
you
1t was Amabei who was holding
Frederick back. She had caught him
by the arm as he was about leaving
the room with his father. and he felt
himself obliged to stop and listen.
Il start for Springfield today" she
announced. Il have another relative
there living at the - house. When
shall 1 have the pleasure of seeing you
in my new homer"
Never" 1t was said regretfully and
yet with a certain brusquepess ocea-
stoned perhaps by overexcited feeling.
Hard as it is for me TO say it. ANA
bel, it is but just for me to tell you that
after our parting here today we will
meet only as strangers. Friendship
between us would be mockery and any
closer relationship has become impos-
sible.-
1t had cost him an immense effort TO
say these words. and he expected. fond
ly expected. / must admit. to see her
color change and her head droop. But
instead of this she looked at him stead
lily for moment. then slipped her
hand down his arm till she reached his
palm. which she pressed with sudden
warmth. drawing him into the room as
she did 50 and shutting: the door behind
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

my mind to forego for your sake one OF
the dearest wishes of my heart. Fa-
ther"-he hesitated before he spoke the
word. but spoke it firmly at last-.am |
right in thinking you would not like
Miss Page for a daughter"
Like my housekeeper's niece TO take
the place in this house once occupied
by Marietta Sutherland? Frederick. 1
have always thought too we'll of you
to believe you would carry your forget
fulness of me so far as that. even when
| saw that you were influenced by her
attractions"
"You did not do justice TO my selfish
ness, father | did mean 10 marry her.
but | have given up living solely for
myself. and she could never help me to
live for others. Father. Amabel Page
must not remain in this house To cause
division between you and me-.
II have already intimated 10 her the
ACCESSIBILITY Of her quitting home
where she is no longer respected the
old gentleman declared. .She leaves on
the 1916 train. Her conduct this morn
ing at the house of Mrs Webb-who.
perhaps. you do not know was most
cruelty and foully murdered last night
was such as to cause comment and
make her an undesirable adjunct TO
any gentleman's family"
Frederick paled. Something in these
words had caused him a great shock
Mr.. Sutherland was fond enough to be-
lieve that 1t was the news of this ex-
traordinary woman's death. But his
sons words. as soon as he could find
any, showed that his mind was running
on Amabel. whom he perhaps had
found ii difficult to connect even in the
remotest way with crime.
"She at this place of death? How
could that be? Who would take a
young girl there?'
The father, experiencing perhaps
more compa ssion for this soon to be
disllusionized lover than he thought il
incumbent upon him to show, answer
ed shortly, but without any eompro
mise of the unhappy truth:
"She went. She was not taken. No
one. not even myself could keep her
back after she had heard that murder
had been committed In the town. She
even intruded into the house and when
ordered out of the room of death took
up her stand in the yard In front,
where she remained until she bad the
opportunitg of pointing out TO us
stain of blood on the grass which might
otherwise have escaped our attention"
Tmpossiblev' Frederick's eye was
staring He looked like man struck
dumb by surprise or fear. ''Amabel
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

"Impossiblei Amabel do thisf You are
rlOchiilg me, sir"
do this? You are hooking me. sir. or
may be dreaming, which may the good
God grant"
His father, who had not looked for
so much emotion, eyed his sou in sur
prise. which rapidly changed to alarm
as the young man faltered and fell
back against the wall.
You are ill, Frederick. You are
really i'll. Let me call down Mrs.
Harcourt. But no, cannot summon
her. She is this girls aunt"
Frederick made an effort and stood
up.
do not call anybody" he entreated.
II expect TO suffer some in casting
this fascinating girl out of my heart.
But ! will conquer the weakness ulti-
mately. Indeed / will. AS for her in
terest in Mrs. Webb's dea th''-how low
his voice sank. and how he trembled-
"she may have been better friends
with her than we had any reason TO
suppose. l can think of no other mo-
tive for her conduct Admiration for
Mrs. Webb and horror
Breakfast is served, gentlemen"
cried thrilling voice behind them.
Amabel Page stood smiling in the door
way.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

muring his manner Can the tiger smart
one moment and COO the next?
Frederick, l have a final word II
say, last farewell. Up 10 this hour I
have endured your attentions, or lef
us say. accepted them. for l always
found you handsome and agreeable, if
not the master OF my heart. But now.
now il is love that I feel. love. And
love with me is no fancy. but a pas
sion Do you hear?' A passion which
viii make life heaven or hell for the
man who has inspired IL. You should
have thought of this when you opposed
me-"
And with look in which was blend
ed something of the light and dark
ness OF the two alternatives she had
promised him she bent anc imprinted
a kiss upon his forehead. The next
moment she wss gone.
Or so he thought. But when. after
an interval of uameless recoil. he rose
and attempted 10 stagger from the
place. he discovered that she had been
detained in the hall by two or three
men who had just come in by the front
door.
lis this Miss Page?" they were ask
ing.
YES, am Miss Page-Amabel
Page" she replied. with suave polite
ness. IF you have any business with
me. state il quickly. for l am about to
leave town"
THAT is what we wish to prevent"
declared tall. thin young man who
seemed to take the lead. Until the
INQUEST has been held over the remains
of Mrs. Webb. Coroner Talbot wishes
you TO regard yourself as a possible
witness"
''MeT' she cried. with an admirable
gesture OF surprise and a wide opening
Of her brown eyes. that made her look
Ike an astonished child. What have
/ got TO do with itT
You pointed out certain spot Of
blood on the grass. and-well. the coro-
ner's orders have TO be obeyed. miss.
You cannot leave the town without
running the risk Of arrest"
Then i will stay In it, she smiled.
81 have no liking for arrests" and the
CLINT Of her eye rested for a moment on
Frederick. Mr.. Sutherland" she con-
tinued as that gentleman appeared at
the dining room door. Il shall have to
impose upon your hospitality for few
days longer. These men here inform
me that my innocent interest in point
ing out to you that spot Of blood on
Mrs. Webb's lawn has awakened some
curiosity and that l am wanted as q
witness by the coroner"
Mt. Sutherland with a quick stride
lessened the distance between himself
and these unwelcome intruders. THE
coroner's wishes are paramount just
now" said be. but the look he gave his
son was not soon forgotten by the spec
tators.
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li,e 1.o,.noad aiadiun Thursday January TO, 1907

him. but he did not take bis eyes from
her face.
1T was long time before you came
OUT she went on. but before that
time the shade Of certain window
was thrust aside and
Hush he commanded. in uneon-
troilable passio1- pressing his hand
with impuisive energy against her
mouth. Not another word OF that or
| shall forget you are n woman or that
/ have ever loved YOU
Her eyes. which were all she had re-
naming to plead with. took on a pecul-
lar look of quiet satisfaction and pow
for the first time began TO regard her
with anything but a lovers eyes.
II was the only person in sight at
that time" she continued. You have
nothing 10 fear from the world at
large"
'Fear:"
The word made its own echo. She
had no need to emphasize it even by a
smile. But she watched him as IL
sunk into his consciousness with an
intentness it took all his strength to
sustain. Suddenly her bearing and ex-
preston changed. The few remains of
sweetness in her face vanished. and
even the allurement which often lasts
when the sweetness is gone disappear
ed 10 the energy which now took pos
session of her whole threatening and
infiexible personality.
Marry me- she cried, cor l will
proclaim you TO be the murderer of
Agatha Webb
She had seen the death of love in
his eyes.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10
CHAPTER VIII.
THE HOLLOW TREE.


Frederick Sutherland was a man of
finer mental balance than he himself
perhaps had ever realized. After the
first few moments of stupefaction fol-
lowing the astounding alternative
which had been given him he broke
out with the last sentence she probably
expected to hear.
What do you hope from a marriage
with me that to attain your wishes you
thus sacrifice every womanly instinct 2"
She met him on bis own ground.
what do | hope:'' She actually
glowed with the force of her secret de-
sire. Can you ask poor girl like me.
born In tenement house. but with
tastes and ambitions such as are usual
ly only given to those who can crafty
theml ! want to be the rich Mr.. Suth-
erland's daughter. acknowledged or un-
acknowledged the wife of one who can
enter any house in Boston as an equal
With a position like that | can rise to
anything. | feel that | have the natu-
raj power and aptitude. | have felt 1t
since | was a small child
And for that he began.
"And for that" she broke in. 'I am
on your record. Confident that you will
never repeat the risk of last night. l
am ready to share the burden of your
secret through life. If you treat me
we'll, l am sure l can make 1T light for
YOU"
With quick flush. an increase of
self assertion she had probably not an
ticipated. he faced her with a desper-
ate resolution that showed how hand
some he could be If his soul once got
control of his body.
woman" he cried. "they were right.
You are little less than devil"
! Did she regard it as a compliment?
Her smile would seem to say SO.
"A devil that understands men," she
answered with that slow dip of her
dimples that made her smile SO danger
Gus. You will not hesitate long over
this matter; week perhaps"
81 shall not hesitate at all. Seeing
you as you are makes my course easy.
You will never share any burden with
me as my wife"
Still she was not abashed.
sit is. pity she whispered. "it
c"or.Sy nave sayed you sucn unEecessa-
~ struggle. But week is not long to
wait. l am certain of you then. This
day week at II o'clock, Frederick"
He seized her by the arm and. lost to
everything but his. rage. shook her with
a desperate hand.
do you mean it? he cried, a sudden
horror showing itself in his face, not
withstanding his efforts to conceal it.
Il mean it so much" she assured
him. that before | came home just
now paid visit to the eopse over the
way A certain hollow tree where
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10
CHAPTER vi.
RENUNCIATiON.


Mr.. Sutherland returned home. As
he entered the broad hall he met his
son Frederick. There was look on
the young mans face such as he had
not seen there in years.
Father" faltered the youth. may
l have few words with your
The father nodded kindly. though 1t
is likely he would have much prefer
red his breakfast, and the young man
led him into little sitting room litter
ed with the faded garlands and other
tokens of the preceding nights festivi-
ties.
~ have an apology to make" Fred
erick began. ''or rather | have your
forgiveness to ask. For years" he
went on. stumbling over his words.
though he gave no evidence of wish
TO restrain them. for years ! have
gone contrariwise to your wishes and
caused my mothers heart 10 ache and
you TO wish | had never been born to
be a curse 10 you and her."
He bad emphasized the word mother
and spoke altogether with force and
deep Intensity. Mr. Sutherland stood
petrihed He had long ago given up
this lad as lost
I'll wish TO change. | wish to be as
great a pride to you as have been a
shame and dishonor. l may not sue
coed ut once but | am in earnest, and
If you will give me your hand
The old mans arms were around the
young mans shoulders at once.
"Frederick.' he cried. my Freder-
ickv
"Do not make me too much asham-
ed" murmured the youth, very pale
and strangely discomposed. with no
excuse for my past, l suffer intolera-
BE apprehension in regard to my flu
ture. lest my good intentions should
fail or my self control not hold out
But the knowledge that you are ac-
Quainted with my resolve and regard
it with an undeserved sympathy may
suffice to sustain me. and should GER
tain1y be a base poltroon IL I should
disappoint you or her twice"
He paused, drew himself from his ia
theirs arms and glanced almost solemn
ly out of the window. Il swear that l
will henceforth act as if she were still
alive and watching me-
There was strange intensity in his
manner. Mr.. Sutherland regarded him
with amazement. He had seen him in
every mood natural TO reckless man,
but never in so serious one, never
with a look of awe or purpose in his
face. 1t gave him quite a new idea of
Frederick.
Yes" the young man went on, rails
ing his right hand, but not removing
his eyes from the distant prospect on
which they We're fixed: Il swear that l
will henceforth do nothing TO discredit
her memory. Outwardly and inwardly
1 will act as though her eye was still
upon me and she could again suffer-
grief at my failure or thrill at my sue
cess.
A portrait of Mrs. Sutherland paint
ed when Frederick was a lad of 10
hung within few feet OF him as he
spoke. He did not glance at it. but Mr..
Sutherland did and with a look as if he
expected TO behold responsive light
beam from those pathetic features.
.'She loved you very dearly" was the
slow and earnest comment. I'VE have
both loved you much more deeply than
you have ever seemed to realize. Fred
erick.''
Il believe it, responded the youne
man, turning with an expression 6.
calm resolve to meet his fathers eye
LAS proof that l am no longer insensi
bic 70 your AFFECTION ! have made u
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"WonGri, they srere right. you are little
Tess than q deUflp
you and 1 have held more than one
tryst conceals within its depths pack
age containing over $1,000. Frederick.
/ hold your life in my hands,"
The grasp with which he held her re-
Taxed. A mortal despair settled upon
his features. and recognizing the I'M
possibility Of further concealing the ef
feet of her words upon him. he sank in
to a chair and covered his face with
his hands Sic viewed him with an air
of triumph. which brought back some
Of her beauty. When she spoke. it was
TO say:
"If you wish to join me In Springfield
before the time / have set. well and
good am willing that the time Of our
separation should be shortened. but 1t
must not be heightened by SO much as
a day. Now, IL you will excuse me. /
will go and pack my trunks"
He shuddered. Her voice seemed to
cut through him like a knife.
Drawing herself I'D. she looked down
on him with a strange mixture Of pas
sion and elation-
you need fear no indiscretion on my
pert so long as our armisrice lasts"
said She NO one can drag the truth
from me while any hone remains Of
your doing your duty by me in the
way / have suggested"
And still be did not move
Frederick
Was Il lsz< loloe-taat-H as.thus nur
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

I would like 10 explain before any
further measures are taken how
came to know that Agatha Webb had
money In her house." said Mr.. Suther-
land as they stepped back into the 9th
er room. Two days ago was sitting
with my family at dinner. Old gossip
Judy came In. Had Mrs. Sutherland
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10
(To Be Continued

Now Is the time to start Savings
Account with Dickinson Trust Com
pany. Begin with the New Year. 31-tf
Use artificial gas for light and heat
lott
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-10

! The Mystery of Agatha Webb.
j eIeavsv sIans"H Hand
BY Anna Katharine Green.
Case,D Lost Mans Lane,r Hand and r.

Copyright 1900, by Anna Katharine Green
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

District III will comprise all territory
south east and west in Los Angeles
county, California.
District II Will comprise Orange and
Riverside counties, California.
District j will comprise San Diego
county, California.
District X will comprise San Bernar-
dino and Kern counties California
District l. will comprise Ventura ana
Santa Barbara counties, California.
District NJ will comprise San Luis
Obispo. Monterey, King and Tulare
counties, California
District N will comprise Searchlight,
Las vegas, Caliente and the Bullfrog
district In Nevada.
District will comprise Goldfeld and
Tonopah, Nevada.
District p will comprise Yuma, Mo-
have and Coconino counties, Arizona.
District q will comprise Maricopa and
Yavapai counties, Arizona.
District II will comprise Pima, Santa
Cruz and Cochise counties. ARIZONA.
District will comprise Graham and
District n will comprise ella. Navajo
and Apache counties. Arizona.
NOTICE TO CAND1DATES--The ar
rangement Of districts makes twenty in
all. While all candidates have the
privilege Of securing votes any place
in the United States, competition in one
district has no bearing whatever upon
the competition in other districts.
Write for sample copies of The Her
old to distribute among your friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

There will be twenty districts in all
from which candidates Will come and
they will be divided as follows:
DISTRICTS IN Los ANGELES
District A will consist of all terri
tory between the following boundary
lines: On the north by First street,
south. by Pico street, east and west by
the city limits. '.
District will consist of all territory
between the following boundary lines:
On the north by city limits, south by
First street east by Los Angeles river
nnd west by city limits.
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between the following boundary lines:
North by Pico street, south by Jeffer-
son street, east by Southern Pacific
railway and west by city limits.
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stephenson avenue, east by city limits
and west by Los Angeles river.
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between the following boundary lines:
North by Jefferson street, south by
Manchester avenue, east by city lin
its and west by city limits.
DISTRICTS OUTSIDE LOS ANGELES
District f will include the city of
Pasadena, Cal.
District G will comprise all territory
north, east and west of Los Angeles In
Los Angeles county outside of Pasa-
dera Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-23

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$4,000 in Prizes Given to Twenty Young Ladies


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