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Poured Every Drop Into the Bowl"

ing. She recognized the Arab to be GER
tain Ali Dubh living in the neighborhood,
who was accustomed to purchase a loaf
from her every morning. Perhaps he had
forgotten his money, madame thought.
When the afternoon was half over he en-
tered again, running as If fiends were at
his heels. In the center of the room he
paused. slapped his forehead despairingly
with both palms and said in a wailing
voice:
They're after met
Next moment he dashed away at full
speed, even forgetting to close the door: so
madame came from behind the counter and
did 1t herself. She delayed a moment to
gaze at the figure of Ali Dubh racing up
the street. Then he turned the corner Of
an alley and disappeared from view.
Things did not startle madame easily, but
the Arabs queer behavior aroused in her
mild curiosity, and while sne stood look
ing through the glass of the door aud Won
derfng what had excited the man, she saw
two strange forms gltie past shop with
a stealthy motion and proceed In the same
direction All Dubh had taken.
They were also Arabs, without doubt;
for although their forms were muff1ed in
long cloaks, the turbans they wore and
the CLINT of their dark, beady eyes pro-
claimed them children of the desert.
When they came to the alley where Ali
Dubh had disappeared, the two strangers
were Joined by third. who crept up to
them with the SLY cat-like tread madame
had noted, and seemed to confer with them.
AfterWard one turned to the east a second,
continued up the street. and the third stole
into the alley.
Yes" thought madame, they are after
Ali Dubh, sure enough. But if they move
so slowly they not likely to catch the
poor fellow at ALL"
Now madame knew very little of her
queer customer; for although he ma l. u
daily visit to the bakery for loaf and
few cakes, he of gloomy disposition
and never stopped for a chat or bit of gos-
SID 1t his custom to silently make his
simple purchases and then steal softly
away.
Therefore his excited actions upon this
eventful day We're really remarkable, and
the good lady was puzzled how to xplan
them.
She sat late in the shop that eveling
burning a dingy oil lamp that swung in the
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Of another surprise visit from the terrible
the limits of an article the Sensational do.
ings of M Clemenceau during the short
period he has held the portfolio of the
interior.
1t began with Courrieres The awful min
ing catastrophe. by which more than a
thousand lives were sacrificed, occurred as
will be remembered in March, almost inn
mediately after the formation of the Sar-
rien ministry Between sixty and seventy
thousand miners under the influence of
revolutionary agitators struck work and for
time the situation was extremely grave.
M Clemenceau went post haste to Lens.
me headquarters OF the Basly, and Brout-
choux syndicates, the latter being OPENLY
revolutionary. The minister first of all in
terviewed the Baslyites, whose leader is
the mayor and parliamentary representative
project. mayor, police and all officialdom.
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myself There are no converts in Cali
fornia. but l could join the Third Order OF
the Francscans, and wear the gray habit,
and be set aside by the world as one that
only lived to make it little better. To
forget oneself! That. after all, may be
the secret of happiness. envy none OF my
friends that are married. They nave the
dear children, it is true. But the children
grow UP and go away, and then one is lat
and eats many dulces and the siesta grows
longer and longer and the face very brown
That is life in California. l should prefer
to work and pray and''-with a flash of in
sight that made her drop her work again
and stare through the rose vines-'to dream
always of some beautiful thing that youth
promised but never gave and that given
might have ended in dull routine and a
brain too choked with nothing, for
memories. ~,
But. Concha," cried Sturgis eagerly, Il
could give you far better than that L
could take you away from hereto Boston,
to Europe You should see-live your life
in the great cities you have dreamed or
that you hardly believe ln.were MADE 70
enjoy. l have told you of the theater, the
opera-you should go to the finest In the
world. You should wear the most beauti-
full gowns and jewels, go to courts, see the
great works of art-I am not trying TO
bribe you" he stammered, flushing miser-
ably. God forbid that 1 should stoop to
ANYTHING as mean as that. But II all rushed
upon me suddenly that | could give you SO
much that you were made for with this
worthless money of mine. And what hap
piness to be in Europe with you-what-
what
His voice trembled and broke. and he
dared not look at her. Again she stared
through the vines. A splendid and thrilling
panorama rose beyond them, her bosom
heayed, her lips parted. She herself
in it. and not alone. And not, alas, with
the honest youth whose words had inspired
it, In a moment she shook her head and
turned her kind eyes on the flushed averted
face of her sutton.
Il shall never see Europe" she said gen.
tly, land shall never marry"
Not If this Russian asks your cried
Sturgis in his jea Gus misery.
But Conchas anger did not rise again
He had no intention of asking a little
California girl to share the honors of one
of the most brilliant careers in Europe"
she said calmly. Set your mind at rest.
due my position the daughter of the
comandante, and perhaps of La Favorita-
II frt a little and he firts in response,
that Is nothing Is he not then a man?
But he will forget me In a month. This
world, his world. is full of pretty girls"
"A week ago you would not have said
that" said Sturgis shrewdly. There has
been nothing In your life to make you so
humble"
Il cannot explain, but he seems to have
brought the great world with him. 1 know,
understand so many things that / had
not dreamed of a week ago. A week! Mad
re de Dios!"
And Sturgis. who, after all, was a gallant
gentleman, made no comment
(To be continued next Saturday,
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official being required to append his sigma
ture.
1t was then that astonishing abuses came
to light. 1t was discovered that one func-
tionary had never set foot in the minisArS
except to draw his salary He had been
earning 5000 francs a year ($1,S 500 as an
inspector of the Pari Mutuel the only form
of public betting allowed by law, and, of
course had no time to devote to his minis
terial duties. He was promptly dismissed
and accepted his misfortune without MUIR
muir. Another truant only escaped SINH
lar fate by proving that his chief had
begged him to stay away, "as there was
nothing for him to do"
That NJ. Clemenceau is not insensible to
the humorous side of the situation is ap-
parent from a little incident which hap
pened the other day. The terrible minister
suddenly walked into one of the offices and
surprised an attache fast asleep.
The culprit's colleagues FASTENED to rouse
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was more painful than usual, and she
dreaded to go to bed and waken Monsieur
Jules with her meanings, The good man
was siumbering peacefully upstairs-she
could hear his lusty snores even where she
sat-and it was a shame to disturb him
when he must rise early.
So she sat in her little room at the end
of the counter trying to knit by the light
of Pickering candle, and rocking back and
forth in her chair with a monotonoJs ILo-
ton.
Suddenly the little bell tinkled and a gust
of air entered the shop sending the min
gled odors of baked stuff whirlirfg and sour
rying about the room In most fragrant
manner. Then the door closed and madame
laid down her knitting and turned TO greet
the newcomer
To her establishment 1t proved to be Ali
Dubh. His brown cheeks were flushed and
his glittering black eyes roamed swiftly over
the shop before they turned full upon the
madame's calm face.
"Good! he exclaimed. you are alone"
ut is too late for trade. 1 I'm going to
bed presently" said madame.
II am in great trouble, and you must
help me-" returned the Arab hastily. Lock
your door and come with me into your little
room, so that no one can see us through
the street Windows"
Madame hesitated. The request was I'M
usual. and she knew nothing of the Arab s
history. But she reflected that If the man
attempted robbery or other mischief she
could summon Monsieur Jules with q cry.
Also, her interest had been aroused by Ali
Dubh's queer behavior during the day.
While she thought the matter over the
Arab himself locked the street door and
hurried into the little room, where madame
composedly Joined him moment later.
How can help you?" she asked, picking
up her knitting again.
'Listen!' said the Arab II must tell
you all. You must know the TRUTH" He
put his hand in a pocket of his loose robe
and drew out small flask. 1t was no big
ger than two fingers and was made of pure
| gold. upon which strange characters had
been richly engraved.
"This,' said the Arab. in low, impress
sive voice, "is the Great Elixir!"
What does that mean?" asked madame,
glancing at the flask doubtfully.
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behind the mirror and put the gold one in
her pocket. Afterward she picked up the
lamp and walked as silently possible
through the short passage that led to Mon
sieur Jules Darkroom.
The big place was still and dark. and the
little lamp only frightened a small part of
IT. But madame did not care for that
Those pains were getting extremely hard
to bear and she had even ceased to care
whether or not she had selected the right
flask.
Taking a brown bowl from the shelf she
drew IL nearly full Of water and then placed
IL upon a corner of the long. white mixing
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door was yet unlocked. So she trotted out
into the shop. bolted the door securely,
drew down the curtains and put out the
dim light that had burned over the counter.
Then madame returned to the little room
and looked at the two TASKS again.
Aside from her rheumatism the good lady
had one other physical weakness; she was
color blind. That is. she could seldom dis
tinguish one color from another, and was
quite liable to think was green and
green was yellow. Many people have this
trouble with their eyes; but it never had
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struck a brass bell suspended from the
ceiling and made it tinkle merrily. Hear
ing the sound, Madame Leontine Gro
gande would come from her little room
back of the shop and stand behind the
counter and ask you what you would like
TO purchase.
Madame Leontine-or Madame Tina, as
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3 o'clock every morning and so he went
to bed about shutdown.
On certain forenoon the door of the
shop opened so abruptly that the little
brass bell made a furious juggling.
An Arab dashed into the room, stopped
short. looked around with bewidered air
and then rushed away again and banged
the door after him.
Madame looked surprised, but said moth
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the last six months he has had the oppor-
tunity of revealing some of his greatest
qualities to the world. His enemies say
that he is i'll and old-he is on the shady
side of sixty-five-and, therefore, In
hurry If that is so the republic would be
all the better for few more ''invalids"
spurred on by age and debility.
r. +. TATE.
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a weather-worn sign
that read: Jules
Grogande. Baker In
one of the windows.
painted upon a sheet
of cardboard, was an
other sign: Home
made Bread by the
Best Modern Machin-
cry" There was a
third sign In the win
dow beyond the door
way, and this was
marked upon a bit of
writing paper, a n d
said: Fresh Ginger
bread Every Day"
When you opened
the door the top of 1t
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The General Diagnosis.
|, Baltimore American

From the Baltimore American.
The messenger boy looked with pride on
his new official suit.
This" he murmured, as he paused for
the sixteenth time in his mad flight OF
block and a half. ''s the real fatigue
uniform"
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''The Great Elixir? All. it is the Essence
of Vitality, the Water of Life-the greatest
thing in all the world
81 don't understand" said madame.
Not understand? Why, drop of the
priceless liquid which this golden flask con-
tains if placed upon your tongue would send
life coursing through your veins. 1t
would give you power, strength, vitality,
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variety of goods required by his patrons,
and he prided himself on the fact that
his edibles were fresh-made each day. In
order to have the bread and rolls ready at
breakfast time he was obliged to get up at
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the children called her-was quite short
and quite fat; and she had a round. pleas
ant face that was good to look upon. She
moved somewhat slowly. for the rheuma-
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Copyright. 1906, by L. Frank Baum)
Published by Permission OF the Reilly Britton Co.
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CONTINUED from Sixth Page)
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CLEMENCEAU REFORMS
FRENCH CIVIL LIST

Copyright the United by Curtis Brown All Re
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THE TWO FLASKS.
Presently she remembered that the front
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YER the door appeared
n u-anth MORN SiDn
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PARIS. October 4, 1906.
7 is rather an odd coincidence that on
either side of the English channel at
present an iron-handed masterful man
u is earning the admiration of taxpayers
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The wedding Of Miss N. Lola Sanders,
daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. W. n. Sanders,
10 MIR. Francis S. Barnes, announcement
of which was made in the INDEPENDENT
Of last week, took place at St. Patrick's
Church, Washington. D. c., at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, on Tuesday. Rev. d. }. Stafford
performed the ceremony, which was
witnessed by a number Of friends Of the
contracting parties. The bride was
tastetully attired in travelling suit of
blue broad cloth, with hat to match, and
carried prayer book, gift Of the groom.
The groom wore conventional black.
After the ceremonya wedding breakfast
was served at the Ebbitt House, few
Of those present at the occasion joining
them, after which they left for short
wedding trip. They will spend the
winter at the New Wills Hotel, La
Plata.
The groom lisa representative of one
of the divisions of the International
Harvester Company, this County being
a part of the territory over which he has
charge
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ncDonough Notes.


The Med. 1. boarding boys, under di-
rection of the teachers, are building a
house on the hill back of Sycamore
Glen.
We regret the loss of two boys this
term, Arthur Richmond on account of
poor health, and Charles Richmond who
expects to get work in Washington.
Both boys are popular, and the one we
hope to be so much improved that he
can return to us next term-the other
we wish success in the work he under
takes.
The term reports have been mailed.
After this monthly reports will be sent.
Miss Hobach spent the Thanksgiving
holiday at Boys Hall, as the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stull
The Med. 1. Trustees will be in SEES
sion tomorrow.
The members of the household de-
. .,S.o."'""ts are engaged in butchering
Rosabelle and Lemuel Garner are en-.
rolled at the Institute.
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Waldorf Items.

The debate between the Country side
and the City side, held at Waldorf
School on Tuesday evening Of last week
proved to be quite an interesting event
as well as an exciting one. The City
side spoke Of all their advantages
they had, but the Country side was
not to be outdone and won the contest.
DR.. G. o. Monroe, Messrs. James Ryon
and Arthur Thompson we're the judges.
The school room was we'll filled with
patrons and friends. The teacher, Miss
Louise Jameson, in her usual sweet and
pleasant way, entertained them nicely
with her pupils school work.
Mr.. Bob Edwards has sold out and ex-
poets to return to Washington shortly.
lie moved to the County few years
ago and built quite pretty little home
near Waldorf. Mr.. Edwards deserves
much credit for his industry, as he has
greatly improved his place by his own
work.
Harry and Bill left Waldorf for Wash
ingtou on Monday of last week. The
latest heard from them they were seen
in tears trying to console each other.
Boys, "a fool and his moaey soon part. y
Don't you know you were not trifliug
with La Plata sports
There is a certain gentleman in our
village who drives up and down the
public road nearly every day about noon
to catch just one glimpse Of the school
house. s., be very careful, take
your time.
There seems to be very great attrac-
tion in our village, but two bachelors
seem to be in the lead. One comes
a long distance twice a week only to
find his opponent sitting by her side tel
ling her fortune when he arrives. He
says faint heart never won fair lady and
he will still continue to come and will
not let the Waldorf bachelor get ahead
of him. The two bachelors don't know
it all. There is a widower who comes
up pretty often, and before they get
through telling fortunes and are ready
to propose he will have the bird and be
gone.
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The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with Judges Marbury, Gray, and Carlin
present. The following business was
transacted:
Last will and testament of Charles A
Boswell filed.
Application made by Walter ]. Mitch
ell aud Anne Q. Boswell for letters tes-
tamentary upon the estate of Charles A.
Boswell bond gxed at $1,000 letters
issued warrant to appraise the person
al property issued to Harry B. Barnes
and Henry F. Robey notice to credi-
tors ordered published.
Application by Adrian Posey for let
tiers upon the estate of Susan R. Harri-
son, he representing creditors of said
deceased.
Application made by W. J. Mitchell
for letters of administration upon the
estate of William Il. Digges.
Report of the sale of the real estate Of
Mamie Hawkins was filed by H. II.
Bowie, Trustee.
Adjourned to meet on the 18th inst.
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Transfers of Property.

Mortgages-A. B. Gardiner ct uI to
Alice NJ. Cox, Executrix and Trustee,
on land in Sixth ristrist q 500; Same
to B. NJ. Edelen, el land in Sixth Dis
trict, $500.
Deeds. W. Wsring TO F. E. Mat
tingly, Part of CORVALLIS Neck, "
5000; c. C. Wilcox ct ux to A. B. Gard
liner, land in Sixth District, q, 900; John
Dorsey to Isaac Simms, land ia First
District, $500.
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Letter to Santa Claus.
Pisgah, Maryland.

Pisgah, Maryland.
November -, 1906.
My dear Santa Claus
hang my my stocking on the chin
ney and would like you to- put the
things mentioned below in it would
appreciate it very much. 1 would like
to have horn, little toy hen, pack
age of firecrackers, Roman candle,
popgun, a spinning top, and some kind
of music box, oranges and bananas,
candy and nuts.
will be good boy.
Your little boy,
ELMER L. COMPTON.
Pisgah, Md.
Our little friend is early, but there is
nothing like being in time, so we pub
lish his letter.-ED.
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County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners
met at their office on Tuesday with
full Board present. Road accounts were
passed. Bond of j. t. Delozier, consta-
BILE for the Second District, was received
and approved. The Board will meet
again on December 18th.
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Destructive Fire.

A barn of Mrs. W. F. Bowling, near
Bryantown, with all its contents, was
destroyed by fire on Monday last. The
fire occurred early in the morning and
the cause cannot be assigned. No one
was known to have been near the build
ing at any time just before the fire. Mr..
Reed Posey, son-in-law of Mr.. Bowling,
had large lot of corn, new wagon and
lot of farming implements in the
building. The building was insured but
the contents were not.
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Our line of Xmas presents, Toys,
Fruits, Nuts, Candies, &c., will be COM
plete and on sale on and after Tuesday,
December 18th.
JAS. NJ. BOWLING & CO.,
HughesviIle. Md.
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This Time Table shows the time at
which trains may be exp
at and depart from the sta,
but their arrival or departuF.
time stated is not guaranteed, nor does
the Company hold itself responsible for
any delay or any consequences arising
therefrom.
PAUL Y. WATER. Gen. Mgr.
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For SALE.

THREE fine, large 2-year-old Heifers,
out of fine, large Holstein Tristan Cows
fine milkers) sired by thoroughbred
Red Pole Bull. The cross bred is in
keeping with all purposes.
Also, large, fine Thoroughbred Hol-
stein Tristan Bull Calves, At months old.
Sire and Dam are registered.
For further particulars apply to
VIVIAN II. NEALE,
Tompkinsville, Chas. Co., Md,
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Christ Church Re-opeusd.


Christ Episcopal Church, in this town,
built upon the ruins of the old church
which was destroyed by fire on March
25th Of this year, Aas re-opened on Fri
day of last week by an impressive cere-
mony at which Bishop Satterlee, Of this
diocese, was present. He administered
confirmation to a class Of 20, and also
made short address. The orchestra
and choir, in caps and gowns, rendered
the music. Venerable George @. Ora
ham, rector Of the church, was gospeler,
and Rev. W. j. Thomas, epistler. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. Alfred
Harding, of Washington. Other visiting
clergymen were Rev. Henry c. Perk-
man, Joseph Kirkpatrick, Walter A.
Mitchell, Francis E. McManus, George
S. Dudley, Arthur S. Johns, Clement c.
NJ. Brown, N. II. Brown, DR.. Pettis, W.
j. Wright, NJ. Ashway, William Bray
shaw and Mr.. Dice.
Many handsome memorials in the
church have been given by members of
the congregation.
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NOTICE.

The County Commissioners will meet at
their office In La Plata on
TUESDAY, DEC. 18th, 1906,
for the transaction of miscellaneous bus
mess.
By order of tbs Board,
HARRY R. BOWLING, President
b. +. DEMENT,,
Clerk,
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Chesapeake Beach Railway.
Schedule q Local PASSENGER trains

Effective Sunday, Oct. 8, 1905. Subject
to change without notice.
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-Four sbaps's allowed TO yearly advertisers
wi,host additional charge.
All Advertisements due and payable after
the erst insertion.
Obituaries and Personal communication
will be inserted at ten cents per line.
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GA 9To7EA.
Bears the ,Iha Kind You Have klKsys Bought
"''s''" &M2zzEx
Religious Notice.

Preaching at the Port Tobacco s~.-
fist Church on Sunday, at IL A. NJ.
REV. j. r. THOMAS.