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Show ?& ? "V ka .h ' & w . & THE RICH COUNTY NEWS, RANDOLPH. UTAH .. uiialinm gazing with n chal.viige in tl e r dcp.l-n, very Htnfude p'qued me a roused in. I to defense. desired to hold her re peei, her interest; nolhing she might say, or do, served to lower her in tnj estimation to the hideous lev! of i Yet wlmt else political conspirator. could she he? How could 1 account for her presence In this place on any other theory except that she came at a representative of Chilean Intrigue! As the trusted messenger of that 8 cret conspiracy at Santiago, under orders of the revolutionary Junta at Washington? I had heard her words spoken boldly to this band of plotters, words of authority demands they dare not Ignore. No, there was no doubt as to who she was. or what she was. Ip spite of her face, her pleasing manner, her attractiveness of person, she was a dangerous enemy to this government which protected her, a despicable snake crawling through the dark to strike down a victim a thing to be crushMl without mercy The very softness, womanliness, only made her five more to be feared, sthe should cast no spell over me. I would harden my heart, and forget all except the duty I owed my country, and that neutral nation to the south with whom we were at peace. frankly, I do not know what to think, I answered at last. Your mission here tonight, as I understand ft, somehow does not fit in with my natural conception of you as a woman. She laughed, but so low as to be in audible to those beyond the closed -- j "MISS CONRAD Synopsis. In a New York jewelry store Philip Severn, tinted States consular agent, notices a small box which attracts him. He purchases it. I .liter he discovers in a se.iet compartment a writing giving a clew to a revolutionary movement In this country seeking to overthrow the Chilean government The writing mentions a rendezvous, and Severn decides to Investigate. Finding the place menl'cned in the writing apparently deserted, Severn visits a saloon In the vicinity. A woman in the place is met by a man, seemingly by appointment, and Severn, his suspicions aioused, follows them. They go to the designated meeting place, an abandoned iron foundry. At the rendezvous Severn is accepted as one of the conspiratois and admitted. He meets a stranger who addresses him as Harry Daly. The incident plays into Severns hands and he accepts It. His new acquaintance Is a notorious thief, "Gentleman George" Harris. Concealed, Severn hears the girl he had followed address tlie conspirators. She urges them to hasten the work of revolution. CHAPTER IV 6 Continued The agent? Oh, you mean 10S? What about that arrangement, Mr. Horner? 1 recognized Harris In the reply, his voice perfectly calm and confident. In nil probability he lied, but It was done most convincingly. Those were my positive instructions in London, he said coolly. The hanldng house there was not to be involved in the slightest degree; no trace of the transaction was to appear on their books. But why has the money not been drawn and used? That Is for Alva to say. I tried to get him to act, but he refused without another authorization from Mendez, and special instructions . You never received these, Senor Alva? , No. I asked by code; I supposed he would answer by messenger. There was a pause, a silence. I Imagined I could understand something of what Harris was endeavoring to accomplish in this delay, this getting the entire sum transferred into currency in private hands. It was one more step in his intricate scheme of robbery, but so cautiously concealed as to arouse no suspicion. What else had he done to this end already? To achieve delay, and thus gain opportunity, had he intercepted, or even changed, the code message sent by Alva to Washington? All this was possible enough, yet it was evident that the woman accepted , the explanation as satisfactory. I do not know how true all this is. I was told she said at last, slowly. the money was already being used. I do not believe there is any necessity of any further indorsement, as Senor Alva Is working under direct commission from the Junta, with full authority to act. However, I will verify this tomorrow. I am going to retire now, senors, and leave you alone to discuss the matters I have presented. Above all It Is recessary that I should know at once who you select for the important work, and when we may expect results. This information I must positively take back with 'me. When do you return? I have On the midnight train. three hours yet. He siepped back, partial ly closing the door, while she turned, her own hand on the latch, facing jne. Her eyes stared directly into mine, her face whitening under the ight, her teeth shutting dou n close against the red lips as though to repress a scream. She was startled almost beyond control, yet mastered the fright instantly. She glanced about at the partially open door, and silently closed it tightly. What what are you doing here? she gasped in English, her voice trembling. Listening? I lied, seeing but one posNo, sible means of escape, and hoping thus to prevent her sounding an im- I was waiting for a mediate alarm. friend who is inside. I just came Into this room. You actually belong' here, then? You are one of these men? I Not exactly, I had to admit. know one of them very well, and he stationed me out here. She appeared puzzled, doubtful, yet to my surprise still held the door tightly closed, her eyes searching my face. Who is the man you know your particular friend? I hesitated an instant, the name es- caping me. Horner. Oh, indeed; you were not very prompt to answer." "Well, I said, and managed to smile, as though it was of little consequence, you see I have not always known him by that name. There are times when names need to be changed occasionally. Do True, she admitted soberly. you mind gratifying the curiosity of a X CHAPTER V. ' A Strange Appointment I must have failed to grasp the fufi meaning of what she said, or else it never occurred to me that her retirement would he made through this particular door. At least she had pushed It wide open before I realized the necessity of retreat, and I was hemmed in behind Its barrier, fortunately securely hidden from the eyes of those In the larger apartment. Some one Alva, no doubt, from his words and yolee was beside her as she emerged, and, Indeed, It might have been his hacd that swung the door back against me. I stood there startled, unable to move, afraid that' my very breathing might be overheard. "You leave at midnight, you say, he protested in Spanish ; senorita, "but surely you intend to remain at present?" "Until you reach some final decision yes ; that Is my mission. I shall se to that at once ; we will this draw lots. You can wait either inPromroom, or another just beyond. ise you will not go until I see and talk with you again. "I promise that so you are not too must make that train. Jong. "You shftll make it. My car is only two blocks away, ind I pledge myself to hate yov there on time. in Ail this half an hupincss can he attonde.l to hour. door. You even please amuse me. Cannot a woman a womanly woman, If you love her country and be will- ing to sacrifice In its behalf? Not to the extent of treachery and deceit; not to the end that innocent men and .women suffer, I returned hotly, forgetting caution. And is that my purpose here, you think? Is it not? This is a neutral land, yet what else can this conspiracy con template but cowardly destruction? I refuse to answer here and now, at least. Nor dc I know 'why you should ask. Why are you here, and how? Do you realize the ease with which I could open this door, and give you over to the mercy of those men in there? After what you have just said, why do you suppose I fall to do so? Because I am such a womanly . woman, perhaps. Bather because you have no reason to so act. I may denounce your connection with this'affair, believing it no fit work for any true woman to be engaged in, and yet myself be no traitor to the cause. You still hold me a true woman then ? Yes; I may be blind, but I retain Are You Powder for the Feet! More than One Million five hundred thousand pounds of Powder for the Feet were used by our Army and Navy during the war. The reason is this: Incasing and confining the feet m Leather or Canvas Shoes is bound to create friction, more or less. 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Carlisle correspondSo could I, if I had the Daughter will happen. ence Baltimore News. dirt ! Are You Human? littlo baby. A little child. Dont they appeal to yon? Doesnt your heart yearn to pick them up, to cuddle them close to you, to shield them from all harm? sure it does else youre not human. Being human yon love them. Their very helplessness makes you reach out in all your strength to aid them. In health theres no flower so beautiful. In illness theres no night so - . black. That is good yet do not trust too much in any woman. What is your name? f Harry Daly. You seem to have some difficulty tonight in remembering names. Does this mean jou also possess a ? Save them then. Use every precaution Take no chance. VWhen sickness comes, as sickness will, remember its just a baby, just a child .pnd if the Physician isnt at hand dont try some remedy that you may have around the house for your own use. . Fletchers Castoria was made especially for babies ills and yon can use it with perfect safety as any doctor will tell you. Keep it in the house. variety? J She stopped, listening intently, her head tilted back so as to better hear what was occurring behind the closed door. Be quiet, she whispered, one hand held forth in swift' warning. They are through in there, I think, and Atva w ill be out in a moment. Now listen I Dont ask any questions, but listen. Will you pledge yourself to do what- Children Cry For ever I say? Within any reasonable Interest Me. as to what his real You Did woman name might be? I could not, If I so desired. Ever since I knew him be has been called Harris, That is all I can say. Harris ! Then he is not Chilean, and never before pretended to be. I thought that from the first. Is the man American, English or Irish? I shook my head. You wont answer. That may be ignorance or it may be pretense. Never mind. I recognize your face now. You were the man eating in the saloon an hour or so ago. Were you- - waiting for this Horner alias Harris then? We met later. Her lips smiled a little, and her , eyes. Did I merely dream that you appeared somewhat interested in me at the time, or was it true? It was true. I answered honestly You did interest me. You didnt appear the sort to be making a rendezvous out of a saloon, however respectable it might be. The proprietor even volunteered the Information that you were his niece." Did he, indeed? That was very nice of him, wasnt It? Bather odd, is it not, that you should later drop in What do here, and find me again. you think of me now? I looked at her for a moment before I answered, unable to frame my words What did she to any satisfaction. mean? What exactly was she driving at? Her whole manner puzzled me exWas she playing me for a ceedingly. fool? Was she attempting to lead me on for some secret purpose of her own? Did she believe my explanation? and, if not, why did she fail to throw open that door, and denounce me at once as a spy? There, in- that soft light, she appeared more attractive than ever, and so peculiarly womanly as to seem utterly out of place In this scene of plot and crime. It was a young face, bright, animated, which free tod me, the dark eyes smiling and- - limits-y-es. Dont talk limits, You say you are blind, but retain faith. Act on that faith blindly. I cannot speak here; there is no time, no opportunity. Tomorrow at two oclock, come to 247 Le Compte street. Will you? Yes. Ask Do not mistake the number. for Miss Conrad. Now go back there and wait for Horner. Quick they are coming." I plunged hastily into the passage and groped my way back between walls to .the secluded room in the rear. I was too confused, too startled, to even think clearly. My conception of this woman, her nature and her purpose, had been changed a dozen times during this brief conversation. 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This new fad is a very eosliy one, as the flowers are all handmade by a clever artist, who keeps the mystery of her craft a profound secret lenilier Paluled impa-tientiy- . X UngtheStomaAsandBowekoL iivFAvrsTCHilDREjft; DlestiQf-Cheerfulne- Thereby Promoting and Rest.Cotitaus Morphlne nw neither Opium, Mineral. NotNakcotic, 5s lifti ertn& tochellt Sdt9 Jinist kM irKig' IF Mi I AhelpfuiRemedyfor Constipationand marry, nnd Feverishness OF SLEEP fypgidtinilherefrom-inifflRe-Simil- e 1 Signature.0 trust? It must be either that, or treachery 247 of the foulest type. I could not recall the Do yon know why you are asked to call for Fletchers Castoria when you want a childs remedy: why you must insist on Fletchers? For years wo have been explaining how the popularity of Fletchers Castoria has brought out innumerable imitations, substitutes aiid counterfeits. 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