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Come, gentlemen, ALL" said Thiel,
now bustling amongst them with
huge platter. Your suppers are
ready"
Neither Laro nor the others paid
any further heed to the soldier, who,
seated apart from them, ate his sup
per with an appetite that bore witness
to previous fasting. But at odd mo-
ments. when unnoticed, his eyes, with
a smiling warning in them, met those
OF the two boys; and once, while Jean
was staring at him, he laid a finger
upon his lips with swift cautioning
gesture of silence.
His supper finished, Jean strolled
back to the fire, before which Grcloire
had seated himself, while the others
remained at the tables, some still eat.
ing, and all of them discussing mat.
ters pertaining to the siege.
Leaning carelessly against the fire.
place, after quick glance about, to
make sure he was not observed, the
boy looked at the soldier with a world
of inquiry in his dark eyes. Greloire
replied with comprehending smile.
but again laid his finger against his
lips, as If impressing silence, and then
turned to the fire.
He had picked up his long cloak,
and was putting it on. And no one
noticed the suggestive motion of the
head and hand, as, with slightly
arched eyebrows, he looked once moro
toward Jean, who was still standing
beside the fireplace. But the boy was
quick to see these, and understood
that he might expect to find Greloire
outside.
Allowing what he felt to be a proper
amount of time to pass after the latter
had closed the door behind him, Jean
put on his cap, and having motioned
to Pierre, they both followed, regard
less of Laro's declaration that 1t was
earlier than usual, and not yet time
for them TO start for home.
The two boys, with occasional sharp
glances around, passed along the al,
most deserted street Presently
Pierre, after quick look over his
shoulder, gripped Jeans arm.
There is man who looks like
Greloire coming on just behind u.s."
He had scarcely spoken when a
swift but cautious football came close
behind him, and n hand caught his
shoulder, while Grelore said in a care
fully lowered voice. ITEMS! My quick
wltted comrade, how are your"
LAS you see, or might, were 1t not
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onym of what was utterly detestable.
Her fears were realized when the
surrender was accomplished, and the
English ships sailed triumphantly
into port, landing five thousand of
their own troops and eight thousand
Spaniards.
This proceeding was regarded with
the greatest alarm and indignation by
the Revolutionists, who. considering
the surrender an act of treachery, re-
solved to retake Toulon, and drive the
allies from the soil Of France. Two
armies were marched upon Toulon;
and siege was begun which for three
months made but little apparent prog
ress.
Affairs within the city became un.
settled, and were soon almost demor-
allied; and Pere Huot having fallen
seriously i'll, Margot's heart grew
heavy. as Jean, seeming to throw off
all restraint, wandered day after day
about the streets, associating with
soldiers and rough characters.
Margot had not dared to communi-
cate much Of her misgivings from the
day, now several weeks past, when,
after demonstrating warmly as to
some offense he had committed, she
bade him ask himself if his father
would have approved the act, and
started back, as from mans threat
ened attack, when the boy turned
tiercely upon her.
'Never name him to me again." he
cried, with heaving breast and fash
ing eyes Il have no father. Do you
know my name here in Toulon? 1t is
the same as Pierres. He is Pierre
Lafitte, and | am his brother, Jean
Lafitte. And, be | saint or devil, to
the end of my life am Jean Lafitte!"
He looked so big and terrible in his
rage that Margot, silent and fright
ened felt that he was almost
stranger to her-this boy she had car.
ried in her arms, and whom she had
loved and watched over for so many
years.
II was the last night of November,
when darkness fell early over the city,
and Margot was preparing her lonely
evening meal. Where Jean and
Pierre were, she knew not. but pre-.
sumed that, as was often their habit,
they would sup with some of their
soldier acquaintances.
Although the evening was cold, the
usual number of pedestrians were
abroad, these being mostly soldiers,
who were seeking excitement and gos-
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ILLS OF TELEPHONE GIRLS.
Customary SaIutation Constantly
Rings In Their Ears.


Rings In Their Ears.
When central operator hears
somebody crying Hello to her on the
street, nine times out of ten she ls'
nores the greeting" said telephon'
expert. why? Because she takes the
salute to be a delusion.
"A girl who, day after day, hears
Hello, hello, dinned into her ears
and who is constantly responding
with Hello, hello, hello In time
grows to hear and repeat the WORD
mechanically; and when she leaves
her work that word is still ringing
in her ears. She can hear people say
ing Hello to her on all sides, bu'
the greeting of the real thing is SO
confused with the ghosts OF dead lH
Dor that she seldom notices the hrs'
salutation of friend.
And did you ever know, by ths
way, that nine out of ten persons
who habitually use the telephone have
what we call telephone ear? In H'
first stage the telephone ear becomes
acute and sensitive; but after lons
use the hearing becomes more or less
blunted, and half the complains
against poor telephone service may
be attributed rightly to the tele'
phone ear. Try it some time. II you
habitually use the right ear, next
time use the left and see If 1t isn't
twice as satisfactory. 1t is a goou
plan for those who use the telephone
much to frequently switch ears. TINS
keeps the hearing equally balanced
and might ward of a permanent dear
uasan
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WEIGHING THE MAILS.
Special Employees Computing Price to
Be Paid the Railroads.

San Francisco.--Four hundred spe-
cial employees began the task Oh
weighing the mails carried in Cali
fornia. Idaho, Washington. Oregon,
Utah and the territories of Alaska
and Hawaii for the purpose of fixing
the compensation to be paid the rail-
roads and steamship companies for
the service. In this division the South
ern Pacific company collects about
$1,300,000 annually for this service.
The work Of weighing will consume
about 105 DAYS.
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HOPE FOR AGREEMENT.
Belief That Conference May Even
tually Solve the Problem.

Algeciras, Spain.-Although the
Franco-German deadlock remains un-
broken the opinion of the delegates
TO the Moroccan conference fluctuates
as to the results, the view being
rather more hopeful that some solu,
tion is possible, This is due largely
to the German attitude that an ad-
justment eventually will be reached.
The American delegates also con-
tinue confident despite the French
and British pessimism.
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TAFT TALKS OF CHINA.
Admits $1,000 Reinforcements Have
Been Sent to Far East.

Chicago of War Taft
was the guest here Wednesday night
at dinner given by Yale clubs, and
In discussing the situation in the far
east revealed some little government
nneasiness as to the outcome. He did
not deny that the detachment Of 49,
600 troops dispatched to the Philip
pines may be needed in China in the
near future.
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Must Die for Murder.

Springfield, Ill.-Governor Deneen,
acting upon the recommendation OF
the state board of pardons, Wednes-
day denied Johann Hoch's petition for
a Communication of his sentence to life
Imprisonment.
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STRANGE MANIA OF WOMAN.
Mrs. Carpenter of Ttfin Under Arrest
for Train Wreckine.

Tinn, O.-Mrs. Cora Carpenter was
arrested here accused of wrecking a
Pennsylvania freight train a week ago
Wednesday night and attempting to
wreck a fast passenger train on that
night and the night following.
Mrs. Carpenter is member OF a
prominent family. She is supposed to
have a mania for causing and witness.
ing wrecks.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-03-01
GRoSVENoR DEFEATED.
Falls to Secure denomination After
Twenty Years in Congress.

Lancaster, O.-Alfred Douglas waA
nominated for congress over General
Grosvenor on the first ballot by 70 to
20. The man who defeated General
Grosvenor is So years old and a law.
yer at Chillicothe. He graduated at
Kenyon college in 1872. and at the
Harvard law school in 1874. Mr..
Grosvenor has been in congress for
twenty years.
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recommend your tailor to me!
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to get some one elao to recommen'
YOU to my tailor.
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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
RATE Law REQUIRES
SHIPPERS TO use CARE

Seattle, Aug. 30.-Shippers as we'll
as railroad companies must be cautious
in their observance of the federal rate
law in order to keep out of trouble. A
penalty of not to exceed S., 900 finea nd
not more than two years in prison
stares any shipper in the face who is
found guilty of misl epresenting the
character of freight consignment and
receives a rate other than that which
should be applied to the shipment he
is forwarding.
A letter has been received at the Sc
attic offices of the Northern Pacific
from Henry Blakeley, general West
ern freight agent, instructing agents
of the freight department to caution
shippers that they must give careful
attention to securing shipping receipts
which will show the exact description
of property offered for transportation.
The character of the freight, and
the weights, if given, must be correct.
According to the law, there must be
no question about the quantity OF diff
ferent kinds of commodity included.
Violation of this part of the rate law
is classified as fraud with the penalties
above given.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
STATE EQUALIZATION BOARD

Sessions to Begin At Olympia September
Railroad Dates.
Olympia, Aug. 29.-The state board
OF equalization will begin its annual
session for this year September 4.
Dates for hearing the railroad repre-
sentatives and the representatives of
the several counties, have been an
nounced by state auditor Claussen al
follows:
September 4-Spokane, Douglas, Ste
VEINS, Chelan. Ferry, Kititas and Okla
hogan.
September 5-Asotin, Whitman.
Garfield, Yakima, Franklin, Walla
Walla, Benton. Lincoln, Columbia,
Klickitat and Adams.
September 6-Snohomish, Skama-
mia, Skagit, King, Whatcom and San
Juan.
September CLARKE, Jefferson.
Cowlitz, Island, Wahkiakum, Clallam.
Kitsap and Chehalis.
September 8-Pierce, Lewis, Thurs
ton. Mason and Pacific.
September 15-All railroad repre-.
sentatives.
The rules adopted by the board last
year will govern at this meeting.
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for the work of some artist of note.
This signal honor this year was award
ed to M. Gustave Colin. The majority
of his canvases for this exhibit were
former works lent him for the purpose
by their purchasers.
As an illustration of the widening of
the realm Of electrical science applied
to the practical needs of civilization, II
is noted that the giant turbine steam
ship Mauritania, which the Cunard
company is building, will have two cleo
trio passenger elevators, two for bag
gage and six smaller electric elevators
for mails and other light work.
The British vice consul at Jaffa Ia
ments that all the efforts made by a
Liverpool firm to promote the cultiva-
ton Of cotton In Palestine have been
fruitless, even though labor costs only
Is cents day and land Is tenth the
price of Egyptian land. The chief cause
Of the failure Is said by the consul to
be the incapacity and laziness Of the
natives.
The royal family of England has al
ways been very keen on animals of
every kind, and among its various men,
bers 1t probably owns the finest collec-
ton of dogs and cats in England.
Princess Victoria Of schleswig- H9lstein,
the elder daughter Of Prince Christian,
has recently had erected at Cumberland
Lodge, her home at Windsor, a beauti-
full little house for her famous Persian
cats.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
STANDARD OIL WANTS
DISTlLLING PLANTS

Chicago, Aug. 28.-The Standard
Oil Company has taken steps toward
acquiring ownership Of all the princi-
pal distilling plants in the United
States, according to special dispatch
to the Tribune from Peoria. Ills.
A conference was held Friday last
in Chicago between representatives Of
the distilling interestsAand the Stand
ard Oil Company. A price has been
set on every distillery in Peoria and
indications are deal will be effected
and the plants will pass into the hands
of the Standard Oil Company soon.
The price asked, it is said, was con-
sideyed too high by the Standard Oil
people. and the latter threatened, if
suitable terms could not be reached,
they would build distilling houses of
their own.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
War Department to Help

Olympia, Aug. 3O.-The war depart
ment has made prompt response and
has taken action. as Gov. Mead re-
quested, to help fight the Hessian fly
pest. The governor has received a
letter in which it is stated that the
chief quartermaster, department of
Colubmia, has been informed that it
will be the policy of the government
to cooperate with the state authori-
ties in the matter. He will also be
directed to request contractors for the
two posts in question to procure their
supplies from the eastern portion OF
the state, also to reject any straw COM
ing from localities where the fly ex-
lists, and to make proper contract pro-
visions in this respect at future let
tings.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
Whites Crowd indiana.

There are estimated to be 100000
people in Indian Territory, only one
quarter of whom are Indians, says
NJ. G. Cunnif In the Worlds Work.
As one travels through the territories
this proportion Is borne out by ones
experience. One might ride through
Oklahoma, stopping off at town after
town without ever seeing an Indian.
In Indian Territory an Indian shack or
tepee Is occasionally visible from the
railroad, with its jewellers loaflng
about; but you recognize no Indians in
the towns, and you do not see Indians
loafing about the railroad stations.
II you do see one in town you have
to be told that he is an Indian, for
he is probably half-breed or a quar-
ter-breed, we'll dressed and competent
looking, not. distinguishable from the
white men with whom he m!ngles.
Indian Territory" said business
man In Tulsa, l. T., lis not peopled
by Indians. There are fewer than
100000 Indians owning the land, and
there are probably 100000 white men
in the town and scattered through the
territory"
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Strike Breakers for Frisco

San Francisco, Aug. 29.-The prin-
cipal developments in the street rail
way strike yesterday were the receipt
of q report that Thomas NJ. Farley,
professional strike breaker, had left
New York with 700 nonunion men
the statement of Thornwall Mutually,
assistant to President Calhoun, de-
claring that the United Railroads was
finding no difficulty in engaging men
to fill the places of the strikers, and
the meeting of ten unions connected
with the electric and cable roads, In
Guiding ironworkers and teamsters'
who decided to fully support one an
other in the present controversy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
Fraud in Mining Patents

Conconully, Aug. pa number of
placer claims that have been patented
within the last six years, along San
Poll creek and the Columbia river,
wcill have to ba vacated. These are
some of the finest orchards in the dis
trict, and Capt. Webster, Indian agent
for the Colville reservation, has been
busy, at the request of the department
of the interior, securing the evidence
of fraud in the proving. He has stated
that he finds in number of instances
work in digging irrigation bitches has
been sworn to as assessment work on q
mining claim, and steps will be taken
by the government to rescind the pat
ents and punish the offenders.
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~qf|E

"Sure I've no patience wild the likes
Of her." said Mr.. Gallagher. rolling
her brawny arms In her apron and toss
ing her head. "She may be a good
neighbor, 90 she may, but I'd as lief
neighbor wild the Chink heather, an
that's sayin' strong words. P'lite!
Bless ye, butter wouldn't melt In her
mouth no more'n In my ice box, but
to perdition wild her p'liteness, heaven
forgive me!
II went knockin' to her dure on
Thursda mornin' to get her to lind me
the loan Of kittle to bile up a mess
O. bacon and cabbage for me mans
dinner an when she opened the dure
an seen who Is was, oh, but she was
the pleased woman entirely. 1t was
An is 1t you. Mrs. Gallagher an
Sure, the sight Of you is good for sore
eyes, an Come right in an set down.
an It's grand ye're lookin' this morn
in, ma'am.'
"'I'll not stay I says, 'thankin' We
kindly, but If yell be SO accommydatin'
az to lind me the loan Of your iron
kittle I'll be obliged to you, ma'am,' I
says. Me own has sprung leak, bad
cess to it, just as I got the victuals
ready to put In 1t. l hate to be
troublin' you,' says.
"An' wild that her ould fiddle face
got longer than ever, but she cracked
a smile acrost it an she says, Sure,
It's proud I'd be to lind We the kittle,
but mebbe it wuddent be big enough
to hould what ye'd want to put into it.
It amt much of a kittle, she says,
though for the matter of that It's a
good one, barrin' it's wore thin wild
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
INTERVENTION REGARDED
AS REMOTE POSSIBILITY

Havana, Aug. 25.-Font Sterling,
secretary of the treasury, denied that
the Cuban government had asked the
United States for eight rapid-fire guns
manned by American artillerymen to
be used in the suppression Of the in
surrectiOn.
He said that the government had
ordered from an American arms man.
ufacturing company, -four rapid fire
guns and these pieces will be manned
by former members of the artillery
branch of the American arms, now
here.
The subject of American interven-
ton is not much discussed here and
is regarded as a remote possibility,
there being general confidence that the
government will be able to restore or
der in short time.
Public opinion appears to vary &C.
cording to locality, from enthusiastic
adherence to the government to open
rebellion. In this city the general
attitude is one of loyalty.
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the scourin' of 1t, me bein' turr'ble
petlclar on account Of 1t bein' 20 long
In the family she says. Me grand
mother had that kittle,' she says, AN
she set sight O. store by it an she
wuddent have lint 1t to Queen victory.
that was, IL she'd come askin' for II
on her Bonded knees an promised to
bring 1t back AZ good as ever the next
day; which Is asy promised. but amt
done 80 often.
I'm as free as most wimmen IA
Wild their beIongin's', she says. But
twas only last week that Mrs. Null
cahy come around here an borried a
datiron. She's one Of your borriers.
too. An haven't seen a sight Of that
f1atiron liver since, an it's like l niver
will. not to speak Of the chances Of 1t
comm back roosty or scratched. Sure,
the life Is bothered out O. me with peo-
pie borryin'. Not that you amt free
an welcome to take tn little iron kit
tie. l was a-thinkin' O. bilin' some
spinach in it myself she says, but /
guess the spinach II keep, an If 1t
don't twill be no great loss, though
It's hard to get good spinach green's
this time O. the year. Do ye think twill
be large enough, MIRA Gallagher,
ma'amY
I do not, ma'am,' says. TITS my
opinion it's some sizes too small an
don't know how large it is at that. But
things has to be in kapin', ma'am,'
says, an If it amt no bigger than a
thimble twill hould all the dacency
liver your family had an room to spare,
an good mornin' to We. Thank the
Lord l amt polite meself, but l speak
me mind plain Chicago Daily News
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Vancouver. B. c., Aug. 27.-Owing
to the restriction of Chinese immigra-
tion into Canada during the past few
years, large numbers Of Hindus have
been coming into this port and secur-
ing work as laborers in mills and
mines. r. q. MACPHERSON, NJ. p,
has announced in behalf Of the gov
eminent that this immigration will
now be checked on the score that such
immigrants are undesirable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
Valdez Island Forests Burn

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 2s.-One
of the largest forest fires which has
occurred up the coast this season is
raging on Valdez island. Steamers
arriving here were somewhat delayed
by the dense smoke and passengers say
that in the vicinity of the scene of the
fire massive clouds of dark smoke en-
tirely obliterate all view of the flames.
Valdez island is covered with a mag
nif1cent growth of first class timber.
Rain is badly needed along the coast.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-09-01
GUERRERO CAPTURES
town OF San Juan

Havana, Aug. 25.-The insurgent
forces commanded by Pine Guerrero
nave captured San Juan de Martinez,
Tue terminus of the Western railroad.
aud have occupied the town and rail-
road station.
There was no bloodshed at the occu-
pa'lon of San Juan de Martinez, &C
sOtolng to reports received. The small
.Oree of rural guards which held the
.OWn fed at the approach of the insur-
gents
uuerrera wired Manager Livesey,
VI a1e Western railroad, saying:
T. am In possession of your station.
M any more troops are sent over the
hey mes'en railroad, will blow up, the
Iuse and destroy your property"
.o nater, Guerrero again wired to Man
s W, LlVesey, saying:
II, Il you send any more troops over
ra western railroad will blow up
anu sOat bridges and burn your stations
tsr. property, irrespective Of any in
con National complications or any other
'oaslderation."
roo., Alvesey carried the message d.
NY 10 the secretary of the interior.
tbar ue railway paid no attention to
tros eigram, but interference with
'I n, is anticipated.
nsnt, uers nave been issued to perma-
two: guard every railway bridge be-
Ma: rlnar del Rio and San Juan de
pos;. tlnez and to erect breastworks OPP
the 49, eacn bridge to be occupied by
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Campaign for Two-cent Fare

Los Angeles, Aug. so-An organized
movement has started here to bring
before the state conventions OF Repub-
licans and Democrats demand for q
2-cent railroad fare. Leaders OF the
movement propose to make 1t state
campaign issue similar to the success.
ful effort in Ohio. It is believed It
will be the leading issue in the legis-
latiye as we'll as in the governorahlp
contest,