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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

I will not see him."
 "Mademoiselle is very wise," he an swered. Indeed, it Is better not. There remains now a question which I have come to ask" "Well?"
 "Mademoiselle did not by chance while waiting for her brother think of examining his luggage?" She nodded.
 T did look through it." she admitted.
 "There was paper there, which is missing now-a sheet of paper with writing on it-in German. It is not possible that mademoiselle took pos session of ity he demanded eagerly.
 She nodded.
 "That is just what I did do." she said T could read few words, and I could not understand how it came to be in his bag. It seemed to be part of an official agreement between two countries"
 "You have it now?" he cried eagerly. You have it in your possession?"
 She shook her head.
 q gave it to some one to take care of," she said, "when I was over in England. I got frightened when we were nearly caught at Runton, and l did not want it to be found upon me"
 "To whom?' he cried.
 "To Sir George Duncombew Tha r,oo,,, fx, xryo ciIa,< for O y,,opoonf
 "You believe" he asked, that Sir George Duncombe would guard it care fullyT"
 "I am sure he would," she answered.
 "Mademoiselle," he said, this is very important. Your brothers luggage has been searched, and we came to the con clusion that the paper had been taken by those who had followed him here and may possibly be aware that he has 1t. If we can get possession of 1t 1t will be very much to the advantage of your country and mine. scarcely dare say more. Will you give me a letter to Sir George instructing him to deliver it up to me?''
 She leaned little forward and look ed steadily into his eyes.
 "M. le Vicomte," she said, T do not know you very well, and it is very hard indeed for me to tell who are my friends here Can I trust you?"
 "Mademoiselle." he answered, T will not say like your brother for it is q relationship I have no wish to bear. Let me say like the person to whom your welfare is dearer even than his own"
 Phyllis felt her lips curve into a smile. Despite his youth and manner, which seemed to her little affected, there was nevertheless undoubted ear nestness in the admiration which he took no pains to conceal.
 "very well, M. le vicomte,' she said q will give you the letter."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
Dividing the R.,pen.IhIIl,y.

Early in Baron Huddlestonis career st the bar he shared rooms with an- other barrister. Bodkin went one evening to take tea and wine with the future baron. and he particularly mo- ticed the dirty. slovenly appearance of the clerk who waited upon them. and of whom the host had for the nonce assumed exclusive possessicn. Bodkin strongly advised Hutdiestozl to insist on change in the treatment of the youngster's person and appear ance. and said 1t was scarcely decent to have a person in that dingy condi- ton about him T do not much like to intsrfers." was the reply. he looks upon Mir. T.. as his master. and at the utmost cannot claim more than half of him" Then said Bodkin. T would. st all events. make him wash my haf of his facs.--Bench and Bar,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

"AndreiD," he sdtd, grdsptng him bp the
 arm. "I must speak trtth you alone.n came the chance possessor of an im- portant state secret He was followed to France by spies from that country we will call 1t Germany-and the young lady who awaits you so impa- tientiy is, If not one of them, at least one of their friends. At the Cafe Montmartre he gave his secret away to people who are in some measure allied with the secret service police of France. He was Kidnapped by .hem and induced to remain hidden by a trick. Meanwhile diplomacy makes use of his information. and foreign spies look for him in vain. His sister. when she came to search for him, was simply an inconvenience which these people had not contemplated. She was worked upon by fears concerning her brothers safety to go into hiding. Both have been well cared for. and the re- port of Guys death Is. I firmly believe. nothing but an attempt to Hull the anx- -ieties of the spies who are searching for him. This young woman here may be able to tell you Into whose hands be has fallen. but you may take my word for 1t that she is greater in need of information than you are and that she Is an exceedingly dangerous per son for you to discuss the Poyntons with. These are the crude facts have only known them c few hours myself. and there is . good deal which I cannot explain. But this honestly and firmly believe. Neither you nov nor Mr. Lloyd here can do the slight est good by interfering In this matter. For myself. sn leaving for England tonight
 Duncoube. Ike most honest men, ex- pected to be believed If be had enter tained the slightest doubt about It bs would not have dared to open his mouth Tbe silence that followed he could undsrstand. No doubt they were as amazed as be had been But t was . different thing when he saw the ex- preston on Anirsv's face ss hs turned to bis ceup.nion-
 what do you think of this Eoydr he ssked.
 T am sfrrid- slr.H tks nan ansveret. that scue cf fhs clever ones have been imposing upea Str csorsa ft rsrwzIly furrs opt e when snstscrs tzekie q tsp The hia"
 DurcuEbe fooket Et hin tn sstpzish-
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further trouble I am going to break confidence which has been reposed In me, and to give you the benefit of my own surmises. In the first place, MT. Lloyd is mistaken in supposing that the French police have been in the least puzzled by this double disappear ance. On the contrary, they are per fectly we'll aware of all the facts of the case and could have produced Miss Poynton or her brother at any mo ment. They are working not for US, but against usy'
 "Indeedw Mir. Lloyd said in tone of disbelief. "And their object?
 Here is as much of the truth as I dare tell you,' Duncombe said. Guy Poynton while on the continent be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
By E. PHILLIPS OPpENHEIM.
Let me think for a moment"
Author of The Master Mummer "A Prince sinner"
 Sabin" "Anns the Adventures" Etc.

Let me think Tor moment.
 "You are naturally anxious" the vicomte continued, ''to see your broth CT. Before very long, mademoiselle, l trust that it may be my pleasure to bring you together, but when I tell you that you are watched continually in the hope that through you your brothers hiding place may be found you will understand the wisdom which for the present keeps you apart"
 T suppose so," she answered dubi- ously. But now that his death is re- ported?"
 Exactly, mademoiselle The affair has been arranged so that the search for your brother be abandoned and the espionage on you removed. If the story of his doings in Paris and the tragic sequel to them be believed by those whom we wish to believe it, then they will also assume that his secret has died with him and that their schemes move on toward success. You understandw
 "Yes, NJ. le vicomte, I understand" {" she answered slowly. What then. do you wish me to doT'
 "AIademoiselle, the vicomte answer ed, fixing his dark eyes impresslvely upon her, flor you there remains the hardest of all tasks-inaction. Believe me that when I came here 1t was not my intention to put the truth of the matter so plainly before you. Neither was 1t the will of those whose orders carry out. But I, mademolselle. before all things I believe in inspiration. find in maiemoiselle"-he bowed once more-"qualities which alter the situ- ation. Ia judge of faces, as I ven ture to believe myself-have looked into yours. and many things have hap pened."
 She laughed delightfully."-. Her eyes were lit with humor.
 "Ah, monsieurr' she protested.
 "With you, mademoiselle," he con tinued. 'reposes now secret of great importance to your country and mine. I ask for no pledge of discretion, but I rely upon 1t And especially. mademoi- selle, may I warn you against your friends"
 T understand" she answered. "You wish me to share this confidence with no one-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
IN TOM pAlNE's MAGAZINE.
Declaration of Indspendenee" Wac
 First Given Publicity.

In the columns of the Pennsylvania, Magazine. where 1t occupies something less than two pages. the Declaration of Independence was first published toI the world. The issue was the number for July. 177s. the last number to be
 published. At that time the magazine
 was edited by Tom Paine. sometimesl called the infamous. and by . curious
 anomaly the periodical was published by Robert Aitken. the publisher of thel first Bible in English to make its ap-l pearance in this country. No attempt was made by the magazine to inter- rupt tho even tenor of It's way in intro ducing this most important state pal per. The historic document Is made, to take the place under the general heading. Monthly Intelligence" al-
 though there 1t holds the place of hon. or. being followed by the constitutionsi of several of the independent colonies.
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ment

ment.
 Do you mean to say that you don't believe mew he exclaimed.
 q wouldn't put it like that sir" the man answered, with a deprecating smile. T think you have been misled by those who did not wish you to dis cover the truth"
 Duncombe turned sharply on bis heel.
 "And you, Andrewr
 ''I wish to do you justice." Andrew answered coldly, 'and am willing to believe that you have faith yourself In the extraordinary story you have just told us. But. frankly. I think that you have been too credulous."
 Duncombe lost his temper. He turn ed on his heel and walked back into the hotel.
 "You can go to the devil your own way" he declared.
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Phyllis entered tho room and came to-
 t1drd them.
 with no one" the vicomte repeated impressiyely. Not even, mademoiselle. if may venture to mention a name, with your very persistent admirer. Sir George Duncombe, whom I saw here a few moments since"
 She sighed. and the vicomte's face became one of pale anxiety.
 ''I have not been permitted to see him." she answered. He was here a few minutes ago"
 "It Is wiser so. mademolselle." the vicomte said. 'I wonder" be added, 'whether mademoiselle will pardon the impertinence of a purely personal ques- tiong"
 ''I will try" she answered demurely.
 This Engllshman. Sir George Dun combe-are you perhaps-how you say, betrothed to himT'
 A certain bluntness in the question and the real or affected anxiety of the young mans tone brought the color streaming Into her cheeks.
 Monsieur" she exclaimed. you real ly must not
 sAh. but, mademoiselle." be inter rupted. ESQ much depends upon your answer"
 "Absurir she murnuct. T really do not see why I should answer such a question at all"
 "You Will be merciful." he begged. lowering bis tone.
 T wiIi.- she answered. T hope you will appreciate my confidence. I am not engaged to Sir George Dunconbe- = His sigh of relief was marvellous. She found t harder thsn ever to keep the laughter from her eyes-
 "MadenolssIIe.- be declared, 'It makes me happy to have you say this"
 Really. vicoute-- she protested
 me situation. too be s..d. "oe- comes Iess conpIex. We can Tcry eas- Ily deal with him now. He shall annoy you no Eore-
 "But he doesn't annoy me- she a1 svered czlzIy. -Oa the contrary. I should Ike to see him very nuch If were permitted
 -Madenoiseile viII u-de-stani vel the indisc-etIo1.- ke said earnestly.
 She slzsea q little yearly.
 ~I am afrzSd-- she said. -thaf fnd 1t q HttIe hard to ua1erstznd anything clesriy. but yo1 see that I trust yoa
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(To Be ContinuedJ.
Irish Art.

Every nation must have its own art, as distinct and separate from that of other countries as its language; and If ever Ireland is to find her soul and found her own school of art, 1t can only be done for her by her own ar lists. A teacher from England or abroad would be a most dangerous experiment.-J. B. Yeats. R. H. A.. in The Shanachie.
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nall or the GranQ nOtel. Oun' combe had just returned from his call upon the marquise. Andrew was leaning upon the arm of dark. smooth shaven man and had | apparently just descended from the lift At the sound of Duncombe's lit tie exclamation they both stopped short. Andrew turned his heavily spectacled eyes fin Duncombe's direc- ton, but it was obvious that he saw nothing.
 You here. Andrew"
 "Yes! Why notr'
 The tone was curt. almost diseour- teous Duncombe understood at once.
 "Let us sit down somewhere and talk for few minutes" he said. T did not expect you. You should have let me know that you were coming"
 Andrew laughed little bitterly.
 q scarcely see why" he said. ITO tell you the truth, I see no advantage to either ot us in any intercourse"
 Dunconbe took him by the arm and led him toward the smoking room.
 Andrew" he said, perhaps I have behaved badly--at least from your point of view. but remember that warned you. Let us sit down here. Who is your friend?"
 'Never mind," Andrew answered. You can say what you have to before him. He is in my confidence"
 Duncombe glanced around. The man had taken the chair next to them and was evidently prepared to listen to all that was said. His clothes and bear ing and quiet, unobtrusive manners all seemed to suggest truthfully enough his possible identity-an English de. tective from an advertised of1ce Dun- combe smiled as he realized the almost pitiful inadequacy of such methods.
 Come. Andrew" he sid. turning to his friend. you have q small griey- ance against me. and you think you have a great one"
 "A small grievance" Andrew mur- mured softly. Thank you, Dun combe."
 "Go on, then. State 1t" Duncombe declared. Let me hear what is In your mind"
 Andrew raised his brows slowly. Twice he seemed to speak. but at the last moment remained silent He was obviously struggling to control himself
 There Is this In my mind against you, Duncombe.- be said finally: T sent for you as friend. You accept cd a charge from me as my friend. and you betrayed me"
 Duncombs shook his head.
 Listen. Andrew" he said. T want to remind you again of what I said just now. I warned you. No. don't h. terrupt It may have sounded like non sense to you. I meant every word I said honestly tried to make you un- derstand I came here. I risked many things. failed. I returned to Eng land Cp tiIl then you had nothing to complain of. Then. heaven knows why. but the very girl whom I had gone to Paris to seek came to Runtoa in the guise at least of an adven- turess"
 Andrew lifted bis head quickly.
 ~You admit it at last. thenf" ke cried
 ~Yes. I admit 1t nov.- Duncoube agreed
 ~You lied to ne th-e-to ne vho bad 10 eyex. vho trusted you What was that but betrayal rank. inexcus- able befrzyaIT7
 sLlsten- Andrew" Duncoube said. She told nc tt.t she vas not PhyIlis Poynton- It was s1ozsh for ua disrsgzrced yay coavscroaa Her word vzs uy Ds5 shs ssk that sse VI.
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Electric Bath.

An electric bath In which the pa- tient is deluged with electric sparks . foot long is announced to work won ders by celebrated French scientists. Hardening of the arteries. cerebral hemorrhsge and heart lesions are de- clared to yield to tho treatment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
Mrs. sIddon. a. Bargain Counter.

Mrs. slddons at Bargain Counter.
 Mrs. Siddons was buying some ma terial to make into dress when, glo- riously forgetting time and place. she suddenly exclaimed in fearful voice: But will 1t wash?" making the startled shopman. who thought be must be dealing with a dangerous mad-yoman. drop his wares in a panic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
Deaf Mute, sre.cb ., promI,.

What is believed to be the first breach of promise case in which both parties are deaf and dumb is down for hearing before the Johannesburg high court The plaintiff is pretty Boer girl and the defendant is the son of the proprietor of the Grand Station hotel, Jeppestown.-Londoz Expres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
HsN'
In the Cyclone Belt.

A Delta county farmer found a feather bed in his yard Tuesday morn ing. Not knowing whence 1t came he began an investigation and found that the bed belonged to man who lived in Hopkins county. whose home was destroyed the evening before by a cyclone.-Honey Grove Signal.
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A csnln. secret.

You can always tell the people vho are unhappy from the look of their faees.- said the tired woman. but if you look out of the window of . norn- ing you never can tell which dog it is that has cried sii nisht ard kspt you awake."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
Where Army RsQuIatIon, s,op,

While the army regulations pre- scribe certain physical requirements for entry Into the service. there is no provision which prevents an enlisted man or an oficer, when once In. from getting as thin. e fat or ss tall ss nature shah direct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
YaIparsIpe lt.rbar sh.II.u.d.

According to Mir. H. D. Curtis. says the Army and Navy cssstss. the har. Dor of Valparaiso is nov ten feet less deep than < vss before the earth euaks of Aurust is. 1908; the Ecve meat seems to have hesa mainly yer. teal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
AustrsIIsr. gsna uf nr,l.

Austrsiisns are tns nc.. t-uiy Eusicsi peop,s o1 ffe earth Thers is 70 rvn e sst,is-.szt however out of ks vsf e rczE1. wkers fhs coz- mrnfty toss not Co itx tsst t1 es rsio2 Ioc<i Esz,czl tzi<zt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
psnqsrovs Battle Sea,

The wreck record of the Baltic ses fs Ereater thsa hat of sny other p.rt of the world The average h ons a dsy throughout the ysar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
Ansntlr. hu.b..d

Ny husosnt is really very attsa- tive. fssssrtxy hs boaxnt ne q cosen veils.-Nsgrs1sorfsr Bisefter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
L,rss rrrx.,. En

AHEht ef o-e c.ntls psrsr is pkss- iy risfc1s st ons rziie and ons of tkres <xn<is power ct two nl1<x
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CHAPTER xxx.

~HE marquise made wry face at his departing figure. which
 changed swiftly into smile as she turned to the young
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speak as Ieeis
 "Leave me out of the question. It is Phyllis Poynton you will harm. I sec that your friend is listening and mademoiseIIe is impatient Make your excuses for ten minutes. Andrew. You will never regret 1t"
 The detective. who had evidently overheard every thing. stepped back to them.
 You will excuse my interfering. sir" be said, but If this case Is to remain in my hands at all it is neces- sary for me to hear all that Str George Duncombe has to say. The young lady will wait for c moment Thls case is dinicult enough as it is. what with the jealousy of the French police. wno naturally don't want us to find out what they can't If Sir George Dun combe has any information to give now" the man added with emphasis. which be withheld q fev minutes ago. I think that 1 ought to bear t from hIs ovn Hps-
 T agree entirely vifh what Nr. Lloyd has said." Andrsv dscisrsd-
 Dunconbs shrugged his shouherx He Iooked srocuf hin czrtously. but they were h s corner of the eufresol and 70 oos vss within hesrng dis- tarcsL
 "vu vsl- hs ssst. -Te are ysg troz dsnr<r fnf -4ns Er7z<pz tr1c
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CHAPTER xxx.

Y\HEY came face to face in the hall of the Grand hotel. Dun combe had just returned from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

S105-Monday we place on sale limited number of pairs of white silk Hose guaran- teed every thread pure silk and value equal to any $150 hose in Town. Heel and toe rein forced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
White Hose

Plain white gauge lisle Hose in very good qualities for the money-25c, 35c and 50c 75c-Fne white, mercerized lise Hose; also beautiful lace boot styles in entirely new effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

about eight or nine feet long. On going deeper they found the head of the dog wedged in between some stones.
 Bessie was still alive after being 2a days in that cofinlilSe place without food, without water and without any room to turn.
 The animal was tenderly lifted out of the hole and 1t was then seen what a change had come over her. Fat as a young pig" before she went in, she now appeared to be nothing but skin and bone her ribs projecting painfully under her black and tan coat. Carefully she was taken Into the house and fed on warm milk and water. quickly recovering, even attempting later on to playfuy Deg some meat from her mistress hands. The effort was too much and she fell over.
 A little later, however the ruling in- stinct again proved too strong and she was off after a mouse in the conserva- tory, but that effort also was little too ambitious. The dog had actually lived on It's own fat.-it was a. put fourteen pounds lighter after its entombment-but, as its owner proudly remarked Perhaps race tells"
 Bessie has revisited the spot since, but showed no fear of the place.
 
 Try the Gawk Tor haif-tone and IIna iustrations. Ane "eraid 7ulIdina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
THE GREAT ENDURANCE OF DOG
Found Alive After Being Entomed for
 Twenty-slx Days.
From the London Times.

From the London Times
 An extraordinary instance of a dogs wonderful endurance comes from Gull ord, in Surray. Bessie, the dog in ques- ton, is a valuable one and her delightful mistress regards her escape from death as something like a miracle. The dog Is little the worse for the adventure.
 Bessie thought she would go on a little sporting expedition of her own in the ex- tensive grounds which adjoin the house and chased rabbit down big hole.
 That was the last that was seen or heard Of her until 26 days later, when her mistress happened to pass in the direc- ton of the burrow, heard faint whines proceeding from it. Another dog, notic- ing the sounds, made for the rabbit hole immediately.
 There his evident excitement made 1t apparent that he had discovered some thing extraordinary. The lady herself hardly dared to hope that the lost Bessie had been found--imagining that she had been stolen-but immediately ran back to the house and ordered the warren to be dug up.
 Two men were quickly on the spot and with pick and shovel dug open a trench
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

New York or Chicago business man and his family at one of the famous old
 springs where water and rest undo the
 harm wrought by the too active life of
 our cities. From the northernmost wa
 tering place of the district, the Warm
 Springs, southward through the Virginia
 Hot Springs with It's palatial new Home-
 stead hotel of modern construction and
 up-to date cuisine, making the waters of
 Magnesia, Boiler and Healing Springs beneficial to thousands of guests, and thence to historic White Sulphur Springs, Sweet Springs, Sweet Chalybeate, Salt Sulphur Springs and Red Sulphur Springs, no portion of the south is so well known
 to all classes of Americans, not even ex- cepting the east coast of Florida or the pineclad plains at the foot of the North Carolina mountains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
What Brought the Home Down.

From Puck.
 Cecil Motorton (the villian)-Pardon me, Miss, but won't you allow me to take you to your home in my automobile?
 Helen, the Harassed Hairdresser- Neverl You gasoline scented curl I'd rather cling to strap from the Battery to Harlem than lounge in the most luxurious Limousine car that ever ran over a poor working manl