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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26
RAILROAD starts a Hatchery.

SAN FRANCISCO, June %. The San
Francisco and North Pacific railroad has
established a hatchery for trout in Glib
son canon, neal Ukiah. The hatchery
has a capacity for several million eggs.
This is said to be the first instance of a
railroad resorting to this method Of
increasing their travel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

Pierre dispatch, p: A number OF tire
companies are sending III requests to the
state insurance department asking what
sums will be due the different compan-
les from the state tax. In this they are
rather early, AS the amounts will be
made up after the new COMMISSIONS
takes up the work. and cannot be
learned for several weeks yet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26
Plague of ~Caterpillars.

SHIELDsvILLE, Mimi, June 25.-The
country about here is suffering from a
plague of caterpillars. They have
caused great havoc to trees for miles
about Shieldsville, and thousands of
acres of forest trees are almost complete
ly denuded Of foliage, so that many of
the trees will undoubtedly die, they be-
ing as bare as in winter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

w. b. Johnson. Newark, O.. says, Zone
Minute Cough Cure saved my only child
from dying by Group" It has saved
thousands Of others suffering from Group,
pneumonia. bronchitis and other serious
throat and lung troubles.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

MANKATo, Mimi, June 25.-Another
disastrous failure has been precipitated
in Mankato, the large department store
of Longini & Thoms, known as "Glass
Block" having been closed. Liabili-
ties are estimated at near 1000, with
assets of from $4,000 to $4,000.
Most of the creditors are supposed to be
Chicago parties, but little of their paper
being held by Mankato banks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

A large delegation of prominent resi-
dents Of the Black Hills and G. Boyd
Barrett, Aberdeen, Henry Schetzel,
A.lcester, Will Colvin, Pierre. and G. II.
Freeman, Elk Point, have been appoint
ed by Gov. Lee to attend the gold
miners convention at Denver, Colo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

Gov. Lee it is said will appoint W. Nj
Bruce, of Iankton, state surveyor IN
10 place of Byron +. Lovejoy, of Red
field. The appointment will be made
within d few days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26
Fremen of SOnth Dakota.

MADISON, S. D., June 2~5.-Volunteer
fi-emen from all over the state are here
at the annual tournament. Over 500
fremen were in the parade, which was
the largest in the history Of the associa.
tinn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

non't Tobacco Spit and SMOKE Io1r Lite away
If you want 10 quit tobacco using easlt'
and forever. be made well, strong. magnet"
tuli of new life aud vigor, d No-1o-BaC
the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten DAYS
Over 400 $50 cured. Buy No.T0-Bac OF your
druggist. under guarantee to cure, SOC or
sl.u0. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co, Ci.ta-" OF New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

..Thev are dandies' sad Thos. Boxers,
Of the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, while
writing about DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers, the famous little pills for sick
headache and disorders Of the stomach
and liver.
ED,SE SnJTu
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26
Rejected Mr.. Jones Motion.

WASHINGTON, June Boy 81 to IS,
the senate rejected Mr.. Jones' motion
to suspend the operation Of the wool
duties for one year..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26
The DAILY
SATURDAY, JUNE %. 1897.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION


THK DAILY LEADER makes a special feature OF
fJ-uishlr Information concsrning the advantages
and resou rces OF the city of Madison and Of the
s.l:e at large emitting II TO the patronage ofad-
~Tartl-ers OF every class.
J.. STAHL. Proprietor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken. weaker or grippe.
loo
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

Don't neglect a cough becau: o the
weather is pleasant; before the mex,
storm rolls arouid it may develop into q
serious difficulty beyond repair. One
Minute Cough Cure is easy to take anC
will do what it's name implies.
| FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25.-Accordlng
to advices received per the steamer
Glcnshiel, under date Of May II, the
war in the Philippines is practically at
an end, as only three outlying districts
remain to be conquered by the Spanish
trOODs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-26

FRANK SMITH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
DROrosALS EOR srPPLIEs.-Ofce PnhIic

d Buildings and Grounds. War Department. Washing
ton. D. C.. April 10 ls97.-Seaed proposals IN duplicate
viii be received until o'clock p. m MAY TO- 1875
FOR furnishing supplies required from time time durns
year ending June 80. s.s follows. Glass l. hor
supplies: Class . flower class 3. paints oils
glass Sc Class 4 hardware. class ) Agricultural in
pernents class G. electric battery supplies tIass
Train pipe and plumbers supplies; Class stationery
lass . MANURE. class 10 sand and gravel class II
IL Class 49, lime and cement. Class ~
brick Class Is sod Class G fuel Class II. lumber anc
sash. Class -. Il teams. No bids Will Dee accepted
Until Congress shall have made the necessary appropra
Separate proposal for each class = desired Each
Envelope should be iniorse indica,e for which
nclosed proposal made Preference VIII be given
articles n domestic manufacture conditions or quality
Gncung In the price ~ foregn productions 90
The duty thereon being equal Aelton Is
Invited n Congress approved FEBRUARY 20 is
and February %. 1851. vol - page 332 and vol ~
pagr IA statutes Large Right reserved reject
any and proposals. Information can be obtained here
rIfEO A blNGHAM COLONEL. I. ;. Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
Wrean Gteamers.

NORTB G[SRG0AN ll1OVlWo
FAST EXPRESS SERVICE.
PLYMOUTH. LONDON. BREMEN ,o "
Trave. Tu. April -. 10 AN Saale .Tu. May - ~ ~
Lain. Tu., May 10 An Trsve .Tu.. May 20 J" :,
Have. Tu., Nav n ~ AN I.shu.. .Tu. June J. 10 AN
CHERBOURG. PARIS. BREMEN . ~
Allcr sat MAY IL. ~ AN Spree sat Wv -. ~ @'.
TWTN-SCREW PASSENGER SERVnE
Koenirln I.uise - Thurs.ay May ~. noon
Friedrich der Crosse ~ Thursday. June 3. noon
GIBRALTAR. NAPLES. GENOA . =,
Kaiser May q 10 A. VI Fulda May ~ ~ =. ~
Ems. May i5 10 A. NJ Kaiser. June ~ ~ :, :,
Werra. NAV % IN " Fmr. lure ~ W = VI
OELRICHS & co. 9 BOWLING GREEN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
Deposits IN Ma
tio1al banks. 10. $500 10 I32 III Dec 1I2 23s
Ava latle cash so4l. 634 Toa so,oeoos9 Dec ssACIl
Minor liabilities. is 1dT sG7 IA 3oa 800 Dec g. sG5

Act cash bal s223 o62 s226GsII4 Inc ST. go SIC
THE WEEKLY RANGE.
The following is the usual table giving the
hummer OF shares of all stocks dealt in last week.
the highest. lowest and final prices of the week.
together with the final prices Of week ago,
prenxed by the average price Of April ~. 1896
RAILWAY STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
OFFICE OF
The Atlantic Coast Line.

Wilmington y. C.. April 81 1897
Holiers OF TIE Sinking Fund Gold Mortgage e Bonds
OF the wilmington Weldon Railroad Company matur-
ing May LIST hereby notified that the principal
OF their bonds. the coupons thereon
ing MAY is 1897 paid that Gate upon pr.sen-
tation OF the sad bonds and coupons the Office Of
Messrs BROWN BROTHERS & Co. No 80 Wall Street
y Y. CITY. - - -
and Treasurer
THE WILMINGTON & WELDON r. r co
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
nROPOSALs FOR CONSTRUCTING 4 HOT

1 BLAST STEAM HEATING AND YENTILATING
tPPARATus For WESTEiR;N,, HIGH SCHOOL 81 LII
nlssioners D. C. Washington. u. e., April 22nd. lseI-
sealed proposals. will received az this Office until u NJ
n NAV lar 1897. for constructing Hot Blast steam
Heating and Ventiatine Apparatus Western High Scho9
District OF Columbia Blank Forms ~ Proposals
necessary Information. can Dc obtained
pon application therefor the Office II The Inspector ~
Bd ngs OF the District n Columbia ana bids upon
sorns My considered The right reserved 20
lect anv or all bids Proposals be incosei
envelope sealed and endorsed the outside 'Proposa
'or constructing Hot Blast steam Heating and Ven
.latinr Apparatus for Western High School Building
John W ROSS. GEORGE TRUEsDELL. WM.
gr.ACK commissioners. D. C..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
Ocean Steamers.


NCHOR LINE. L. = MAIL STEAMERS
n GLASGOW VIA LONDONDERRY.
From Pier 81 North River foot Of West 24th-st.
C-casla April -. Furnessia MAY u. noon
NAV Ethiopia. MAY -. noon
CITY OF ROME June and July 3.
Cabin city II Rome. $40 Other steamers $50.
Second Cabin
Rome s42 20 Furnessa $3T.5 Other Strs s35
Steerag e Passag-
Rome $3.50 Furness.a. s2I.5o. Other Strs.. $3.50
For new illustrated Book ~ Tours apply 70
HENDERSON BROTHERS Agts.. Bowling Green.
EUROPE HOLY LAND ROUND THE
"A. WORLD Parties leave May s June z 10 July 3
for Europe $3.50 and up sept II, Round World
CIARK'S AN TOURIST AGENCY. Ill Broadway y. I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
CUNARD LINE.

a. TO LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN
r-rhra Nav l. 100 r VI. CampaniaJunc TO- 900 AN
Tncanla. Nav : go AN. Umhria June &C. 100 7 NJ
Etrura. May IS 200 Pm Iucania. July J. 500 AM
Campaa May - 1890 An. Etruria July 10 800 p NJ
f-mbra MAY 20 600 p NJ. Campania. July H. : An
Iucanla June g. $50 AN. Aurana July ~ moor
Etrtlria June ~ ! 90 y NJ -
EXTRA SAILING
esrv,a Nav IT, 90 N servia. o.. June G II 40 A. NJ
AuranIa NAV 81 ~ r VI Aursnta June %,
Servia. July g. 1000 A. "
Cabin passage fI5 and upwards according 70 steamer
and accommodation
BOWLING GREEN NEW YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
FRENCH LINE.
GENERALE TransatlantlQue

NOMPAGNIE GE\ERALE TransatlantlQue
LA GASCOGNE. Baudelcn sat May |, 10 e.
"A TOr'RATNE Sanielli sat. May \. 10
Rate. of passage. First class y Y 70 Paris sos and
UPWARDS By all excspt Ia lorraine. including
railway fare 10 Parts landing charges Parlor
scot during GUNNER season. Second class Il
a. FORGET General Agent, Bowling Green. y. 7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
Oipi0cn0 Notices.


NEW YORK CENTRAL AND HUDSON RIVER RAIL.
ROAD COMPANY
Office OF the Treasurer. New York April oGth. 1897.
A DIVIDEND of one and One-quarter per cent
~ on the capital stock ~ the ROME WATERTOWN
AND OGDENSBIRG RAILROAD COMPANY VIII he pa
Nv the New York Central ard Hudson River Railroal
company under the provisions % the contract be
tween the two complnie) this office and after MAY
Is 1897 stockholders 81 record AZ the closing OF thu
'A'S'e' "0'"' va F. Y " RcSsITER Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

Pacific Bank, 40 Broadway,
New-Yo:S. April 30 1891.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS have this day
declared quarterly dividend Of per payable
on and after May next The transfer books VIII De
closed Ma l. 1897. :. c. MERWIN. Cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY.
Intended steamship saIlinss from vancouver.
TO oDAPAM AND GHlNA7
EMPRESS OF CHINA. May TO- July - sept. 10
EMPRESS OF INDfA,...........Ma MAJ a. Aug. oct. II
EMPRESS OF JAPAN......... June q. Aus. % Nov :
HONOLULU, FlJl AND AUSTRALIA.
MiOWERA. ..........M MAY hORANGI...........J June
"a Cabin accommodations very low rates -
For tickets and freight apply 353 Broadway For
fregh. rates only s. WaI-st Y. Y.
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LINE.
CHARLESTON. s. C..
the South AND SOUTHWEST
rrROPEAN tours personally condncted S25C

N ' L
II upward Long tour including England. scotland. Ire
al Wales France. Holland Hegium. Rhine Germany
,usria Switzerland Rally Flank Baker % Nassau y Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

April Actual sales. April April No.
-. High Low -. Il. shares
lSgG es. est. Final. 1897. sold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
financial Meftlnas.


Ofice OF THE LAKE SHOKE N MICHIGAN SOUTHERN
RAILWAY co.
CI.EN OHIO. March nth 1891
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

s'i'0 c.-h
r@e-.ss -. s2a4 sss7s. Sc. 2s7,sSs Dec sSs2t4s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings OF
sixtv-two railroads for the second week In
April. OF these twenty-nine return gains OF
S2S3. O34. or 1O7 per cent and thrty-three re-
turn losses Of $3.50 300, or 104 per cent The
whole shows a loss OF Sj6146 or l per cent
Six railroads for the third week IN AprlI snow
loss OF S14 1856 or "a per cent
Second week In April - ,,-.-o.. u
~ C47 1877 5000 231 Inc. SIS 034 10I
"a companies 49,. 3259. 1Ol 29lS%l Dec o5'Z" lo4
Total &c co.'s. s5eoe,cos IS, ls2 Dec s5e1os 10
Third week in April- .-oo ~, -. .-.-sa q ,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
LINE

i L FOR ROTTERDAM AND AMSTERDAM
VIA BOCLOGNE- JR-MER
yrENDAM................ Saturday. May !. 10 A. m
4 : SPAARNDAM. ......... saturday Nav : 10 A.
FIRST cabin s72 80 and upwards second cabin $50
-eerage 500. Apply 20 Netherlands American steam
Navigation CO.. 80 B'way. y. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

GRANT PARADE
OBSERvaT ALTON STAND, North cor. RIVERSIDE
most sOLIDLY BIILT and THoROIGHLY
Eat UrED STAND on the DRIVE. deserved
Chairs for sale at
NELLER's THEATRE TICKET OFFICE.
QII1ABLE BUILDING. I2o BROADWAY.
stand Grounds. and
TIS0N'S. 9TH AVE. HOTEL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26

UNILSTED STOCKS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
The TRUE STORY OF BLUEBEARD.

Everybody who has heard the story
of Bluebeard, the cruel husband whose,
pleasure seems to have been to cut off
the heads of his wives, will be grateful
to Professor Wilson for telling the true
story of this man who has made US
shudder. Professor Wilson says that
the real Bluebeard lived in Brittany,
before Brittany became part of
France. His father died when he was
young. In Brittany, at that time, it
was not thought that mothers knew
how to bring up their sons. The boy
was given to the care of his mothers
father. 1t was the custom in that
country at that time, about 1920, for
boys to marry young, so Giles de Rails
married at sixteen years of age, his
wife having been selected by his grand
father. His wife lived many years
after him, and never complained of
cruelty from her husband. Giles de
Rails went to war shortly after he was
married. Brittany was at war with
England. He was a brave soldier, and
advanced rapidly. He became dean
of the mobiles, and was sent to see the
King of France, Charles VII. 1t is
said that Giles de Rails was one of the
body guards of Joan of Arc. He be-
came a Marshal of France, but re-
turned to Brittany, where he had
several castles. He was extrayagant
and at last used UP all his money, and
became a poor miser. He sought the
philosophers stone, that was supposed
to bring great wealth to the finder.
He met priest who was an alchemist.
Together the priest and Giles worked,
day and night in one of Bluebeard's
gloomy castles to find the magic stone.'
The priest at last said they must have
the blood of innocent young men and
women. Then Giles became the mys-
terious monster whosgsve rise to the
famous tale, and men and women dis
appeared in his castle. The people
were reused, and the guilt of Blue
beard, an assistant, and the priest was
proven. They were executed, and at
this day the peasants show the place.
There were no newspapers to print the
story at that time, so people told it one
to the other. Probably some unwise
parents made it even more terrible in
order to frighten little children. 1t
was in this telling from one to the
other that the story was changed.
Professor Wilson has studied the sto-
ries of that olden time, called folk
lore, until he has found the true stories
as people of that far-away time told
them.-The Outlook.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13

"Oh, don't send her GlCdy, Aalnt PheHy''
iff full fedged after the next election.
1t delighted him no little to find Miss
Rob McGregor, whom he knew very
slightly indeed, thus social and friendly.
"This feller was sent up fer horse
stealth, I'm sorry ter say, he went on
"fust offense, though. Thar was some
thought he wasn't really guilty, but
others said be was one er the gang, an
so he had ter go'-
II see. A case of poor Tray-whipped
because of bad company, Rob returned,
smiling pleasantly at the deputy, who
meandered on:
"Ef we ketch him, Miss Rob, mayby
he can help us erbout that last matter
er yours. 1t does seem ter me no man
ner men couldn't er took off anything
so we'll known as your old mare ner SO
handsome as that high steppin colt er
hers 'thout somebody a-seein 'em, at
least somewhar's. Thar oughter been
bills out an er reward offered'-
eyes, dare say" Rob broke in.
"But, you see, Mr.. Reed, l have not
any bad money to throw away after good
horses. believe you legal gentlemen
have fiction that all money is bad. "
cit does make most er the trouble in
the world, either havin it er losin it er
lackin it," Mr.. Reed said profoundly,
and mentally patted himself on the back
for having spoken SO we'll. "Of co'se
you amt seen, but jest fer forms sake
we must ask you-you an Aunt Phemy
EFF you've saw any long, danglin fel-
Ter, lean as er houn, with black eyes an
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
Copyright, 1896. by the Author.

SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS lNsTALLMENTS.
In order that new readers of THE En-
orIIRER may begin with the following in !
stallment of this story, and understand !!
lust the same as though they had read II
ali from the beginning, we here give q
SYNOPSIS of that portion OF it which mas
already been published
CHAPTER Life in Walnut Creek, IN
Tennessee. centers around Topmark,
store. Magnolia Tubbs, q mysterious
newcomer in the neighborhood, not with
out attractions of a coarse type, is noe
turnal caller on Topmark.
CHAPTER II.-Mrs. Topmark dies from
the poison of herbs brought to the store
by charm working Negress, ostensloly
to kill mice. Gossips and a managing
mamma are trying to bring aoouG "a . maicn sIJ
between Topmark,s niece, Alice w lnfold,
and aristocratic Colonel Talbot's son Jack.
But spirited Rob McGregor. heiress OF
Roscoe, has been before jacks eyes from
childhood.
CHAPTER III.-Topmark covets the
Roscoe acres, which are heavily. mort
gagged and adjoin his own. Rob is the
mainstay and comfort of ker widowed
and blind father.
CHApTERIV.-Jack Talbot is frequent
caller at Roscoe. So is the newly maze
widower Topmark. Jack proposes 70
Rob and meets with good humored re-
pulse.
CHAPTER v.-Magnolia Tubbs holds
mysterious land claim of value, and Top
mark seeks to control it.
CHAPTER VI.-Alice Wintold places a
stumbling block in the path OF true love
by telling Rob that Jack has proposed 10
CHAPTER VII.-Mrs. Talbot prevails
upon Jack to act as the escort OF Alice
Winfold. He does so reluctantly, but
ends in trifiing with her while his heart is
set upon Rob McGregor.
CHAPTER VILLA series of mysterl-
GUS prosecutions Of the people of Roscoe
inaugurated by the theft Of 'Rob's favor
ite saddle horse, Lightlady.
CHAPTER IX.-Jack drives Alice WIN
fold to the great annual church meeting.
Rob is there in the company Of Topmark,
having arranged it to spite Jack Talbot
for his supposed double dealing. She be-
lieves Alice Winfold's story. :.
CHAPTER Kali the gossips have II
that Jack Talbot and Alice Winfold are
engaged, but Jack again proposes to Roo:
She cleverly evades the question. -.
CHAPTER XI.-Jack Talbot and MS
mother, ride horseback TO church at
night. Mrs. Talbot tells Jack of her de-
sire to see him happily married. Ihey
are Joined by Miss Winfield and Nina
and later by Rob and Topmark. Jack
overhears an interesting conversation be-
tween Rob and the widower.
CHAPTERS XII and XIII.-Bethel ex-
periences great revival in which Teddy
Barton. among others, processes conver,,
sion. Topmark calls on Magnolia and
leaves few gauds and gewgaws. NJ rs.
Winfold gives quilting party to which
Teddy is not invited because Topmark
objects.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-13
A TRADING DOG.

I was going down little side street
In the French quarter in New Or
leans yesterday morning, when Isaw
dog-apparently cross-bred setter
that had come down in the world
trotting gayly along the banquette in
front of me, carrying quail in his
mouth. Presently he came to queer
little bakershop letting upon an old
time court. Stopping before the shop
window the dog reared up on his
hind legs and tapped with his fore paws
upon the closed pane, whereupon the
baker came and raised the window.
"Bon jour, monsier," said the man,
quite cherrily, as if he were speaking
to an old acquaintance. At the same
time he took a small round loaf of
bread from the shelf and put it down
on the sill.
The dog, wagging his tail, the while,
deposited his bird on the window ledge,
picked up the loaf and trotted back.
the way he came.
"You are wondering at my queer
customer ?" asked the baker, seeing
my astonishment at the transaction.
"Well, all can tell you," he went on,
lis that the dog has been trading with
me for nearly year now. Where he
comes from and to whom he belongs I
know not. I think it is more than
likely that he is stray, making his
own living. I have fancied sometimes
that he must rob the stalls in the
French market for the things be brings
me. But I do not know and nobody
complains. Sometimes he brings a
bird, as you see sometimes fish or
crab now and then only a potato or
sprig of parsley or thyme. Now and
then, although very rarely, he comes
without anything at all. Then I
know, poor fellow, he has had a hard
day, so he gets his loaf just the same.
Why not? Even dog must live, and
often he overpays, anyhow, so it all
comes right in the end"
"It is queer, though" the man con-
tinued, she always must have the same
sort of bread; no other will he take.
See, keep his loaf here always, and
if start to get one from another shelf,
he barks, you don't know how, and
will not put down whatever he has
brought till I get the right bread. Oh,
he is sharp, that dog" added the little
baker, and I think most people will
agree with him.