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The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
CHAPTER XVI.
The pay Of peace.

Ten minutes, perhaps. had elapsed
when Pierre, who had thoughtfully
wandered away down the tunnel, reap
peared with warning "Ahem!"
Holton, exalted to the seventh
heaven of happiness. glanced at
Pierre. and then striding to the Cuban,
he seized him by the arm and led him
forcibly into the tunnel again.
Nov then. Pierre" he laughed.
you stay here until call, or I'll set
you down on some Of this dynamite
and press the button"
So saying, he returned to Miss La
Tossa and gave such an account Of
himself as young man very much in
love with beautiful young woman
may be expected to give.
A little later they made their way
out of the building. Her pony was still
standing where she had hitched 1t, but
Cesnola and his horse were gone. At
least, Holton assumed that Cesnola
had gone from the fact that his horse
mad departed.
Az they walked to the girls pony
though, Holton, with sudden excla
nation. leaned forward. There, al
most at his feet, lay the body Of a
man. Ths girl saw It almost at the
same instant.
What is it," she asked tremulous
ly.
"A man." was the solemn reply.
Holton lighted a match and bent
over the body. Then he Strengthened
up as though he had been struck ID
the face.
ut Is Cesnola!" he whispered
hroathlessly.
sCesnola!" She bent down until he,
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SYNOPSIS.

iieutenant Holton Is detached from n his
.,"n,inand In the navy at the outset OF ne
sSporssne sserst service any Wsis din
lag at a Warrington hotel he detects 2
,-aiter-in the act of robbing a beautiful
Ice asd give. her .as nans as 1 Miss 81 Ia ~ rosss
"a Cuban patriot Later he meets her At
a tall A secret service man warns Hoi-
issyes for her home IN cuba. Hoiton is
ocdered to follow her. They meet on the
TAMPA train. Miss La Tossa tells Holton
regarding the sincerity Of the United
States. Holton IL ordered to remain at
Tampa to guard the troop transports.
at the hands of dynan,iters and reports
20 Admiral Sampson for further duty.
Holton is cent to General Garcia's conf
respondent to Investigate Cuban plots
against the American troops and to learn
the plans OF the Spanish navy. He de
at fomenting trouble among the Cubans
tn tho interests Of the Spaniards. Holton
IL seized by friends OF the spy and later
ordered executed as spy He escapes
and saves the American troops from fall
ing into II Spanish ambush. He learns
from General Garcia that the spy is Jose
IeSnola one OF the most trusted leaders.
4toIton takes part In the battle at San
Juan. Disguised as Spanish soldier he
Eaters sa,n.tias9, goes at night to the
hears a discussion of the Spanish plans
by leading army and navy Commanders.
lie learns that the Spanish feet Will leave
the harbor at Santiago on July .. Holton
escapes and arrives In sight of tho Alneri-
can fleet in time to see the adnlirafs nag
ship sail away. After frantic signaling
ne is answered by the Brooklyn. He
warns Schley Of the Intentions of tho
Spanish fleet and witnesses the destruc-
uon and capture OF the enemy's vessels.
a messagc from President Mckinley de-
ciaring that the war was instituted for
the sole purpose of freeing Cuba. He
learns that meeting OF dissatisfied Gu.
against the American army. He gives
silss La Tossa the presidents message.
nola attempt to infiame the Cubans
sgainst the Americans. Miss La Tossa
denounces Cesnola and reads McKinley's
Esessage. Garcia and his soldiers place
Jesnoia under arrest. Later he ID or
aered executed. The Spanish forces sur
reader and Shafter enters Santiago.
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face was close . De leaS nnn. a41
her hand. reaching out. came In COS
tact with Q knife. This she Withdrew.
and, standing up. tfembiinL she held
it toward Holton.
"You must get rid OF this!" she
cried.
"Rid Of 1t. Why?"
Because 1t is Pierre's knife"
In nash Holton saw it all. Pierre.
coming out had seen the spy waiting
for the explosion. Filled with hatred
for the man who had led his beloved
Rance into this situation. he had
promptly paid OF the score.
"Giye me the knife" Holton
wrapped the thing In his handkerchief.
and In good season contrived to place
1t where 1t would never be found.
which is getting a bit ahead Of the
story.
In the meantime the two wended
their way toward headquarters, Hcl-
ton leading the horse. the girl walk
ing very close to his side. The recent
ordeal. coupled with the discovery Of
the body OF Cesnola, had unnerved her,
and occasionally a dry sob broke from
her lips.
Holton decided that. more than any
thing else, she needed lights. good
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
CHAPTER XVI.
A FriahtfuI Revelation.

Friohtful Revelation.
Holtons ride back to the city was
tho most forlorn he had ever taken.
In the flash OF hand he had been low
cred from the heights OF ecstasy to
the depths of despair. A beautiful
dream had been lived out, and the bit
Ter realities OF waking had come.
AS he sat before his tent thinking,
Man paused In front Of him, holding
his broad sombrero In his hand. As
Hoiton glanced at him curiously his
face lighted with recognition.
"Pierre!" he cried, rising. What
do you want?"
The Cuban nodded to him gravely.
Can you come with me. Lieutenant
Hotton? 1t is very important"
Hoiton. without replying. accom-
panied the Cuban
The two hurried along until at
length the Cuban stopped In front Of
a long. rambling. one-story building,
evidently used at one time as bar
racks for the Spanish soldiers. He
leaned down and took of his shoes,
snotioning Holton to do likewise.
Realizing that the situation was rife
with Importance. the American sat
down and complied without word.
Then. rising In his stocking feet
Pierre took from his pocket key. un-
locked the door. and entered. motion
tug Holtop to follow. After they were
both inside, the Cuban closed the door
and locked 1t. Withdrawing the key
and placing 1t in his pocket again.
She has not arrived yet." remarked
Pierre. II am happy. feared II
would be too late"
"Too late for what? Who did you
expect to find here?" whispered Hol
ton. almost irritably.
For answer Pierre squeezed his arm
aud silently pointed out into the night
Following the mans finger. Holton
saw the form Of q woman alightins
from pony. Az his eyes strained
he recognised Miss La Tossa.
BY her side was a man and, as his
face turned toward the building, Hol
ion gasped and whispered hoarsely to
his companion:
Give me that key!"
The Cuban's hand tlghtened on his
arm like wise.
"No-come. am certain now the
way 10 clear. feared he was below
1t is all right Come"
Something in the fellows manner
made Holton's obedience implicit
Without word he followed the man
Tho Cuban had lighted q candle. Fol
lowing the light, Holton could see {
long tunnel opening before him. L
tho apartment itself were several elso
tfical appliances. and puslI-buttor
.was In the we'll.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18

The only sure thing about a sure
cure for anything is that 1t isn't.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Instant Alarm.

What made you turn around and
walk out of that hotel?" asked the
man who was carrying the big valise.
ITO expensive" replied his com.
panion.
How do you know? You never
once asked for the rates"
Didn't have to. Didn't you see the
potato they had on the desk to stick
the pens int"
''Of course seen It,"
well, that's enough fur me. Any
landlord that kin afford to throw po.
tatoes around that way has too ex.
travagant ideas fur u.s."
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His Bones Gave Way.

Eighteen hours under rs feet of
stone and dirt proved too much fd4
the bones Of William Chapman of
Wheat sheaf, Pa. the other day. Chap
man was caught near the bottom Of
the well he was cleaning out on his
place. when the walls collapsed when
he started to climb out. The stones
arched over his head and held back
the dirt. He was able to talk with
his rescuers through the pump log.
He conversed with his wife and chill.
dren through the tube. but when the
last earth was taken from his head
and the men started pumping oxygen
into his lungs, he collapsed. 1t was
found his bones had given way under
the strain.
The only sure thing about sure
cure for apythinp Ia thof ~ fan,t
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-
cheer, and good food. So they went
to the Venus restaurant, and there,
amid all the brilliancy of its military
patrons, the bushes returned to the
girls cheeks and the laughter to her
lips.
After their meal Holton and the girl
set out for the La Tossa estate, the
girl on her pony and Holton ON q
horse he borrowed from one of the
generals aides.
When they reached the estate 1t was
nearly midnight. Rance was delight
ed to find awaiting her a message
from her father in Havana, assuring
her that he was we'll. and that through
force of circumstances he would re-
main In that city until the result of
the present campaign was determined.
The girl wept over the letter as she
handed 1t to Holton.
"Poor, dear father!" she cried. II
trust he is happy-as happy as-as !"
Holton crushed her to his breast.
AS to the war, but little remained.
The feet Of Cervera had been wiped
out, and thus shorn of sea power.
there was really little use In resist.
ance on land. So 1t came about that
peace was agreed upon by commits
sioners of the two countries.
1t was on this day that Holton, with
long leave Of absence, and many nat
tering official papers in his luggage,
stood on the deck of a great transat-
lantic liner, looking down upon the
crowd assembled on pier and bulkhead
to wave farewell and Godspeed to
friends and relatives who were hurry
ing to the continent to spend the last
brilliant days of the waning summer
away from the scenes of bloodshed
and disease.
Close by his side, with her arm
tightly locked In his, was a girl 30
radiant that she attracted the atten.
tion Of everyone who passed the lit.
tie group. She had just kissed her IA.
ther gced-by and he was turning to
leave the ship.
| And you. Thomas" he said, will
/ not be selfish. You will let my daugh.
ter come to me on the estate ire.
quently."
As frequently as she wishes. .
laughed Holton. when 1 am doing my
two years sea sssVfce."
The father laughed and waved good
by. But Just before the ship sailed
they made out his figure dashinR to
the end Of the bulkhead.
"Father!" cried the girl, what 1,
IL" :
Senior La Tossa held aloft an eve
ming newspaper.
"Peace!" he cried. Peace has been
declared"
"She turned to Holton.
Peace" she smiled.
Holton pressed her arm.
WAS there ever anything but peace
anywhere in all the world," b.
whispered
tTHN NNDl
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= have come 70 save yUu from your
self. You are in the grip of 4 great
misunderstanding"
Before Holton's steady, compassion
ate gaze. the girls eyes fell. 1t was as
though some message from the Ameri-
cans heart had reached her. At any
rate. her voice became more gentle.
You must leave me. Lieutenant
Holton." she resumed. IT,"
She paused. realizing what 1t would
mean to have Holton leave her to per
form her deadly task Of shattering the
thought caused her to reel.
Then. n though with the flashing
swiftness OF lightning. she sprang to-
ward the oficer and threw one arm
around his neck. the other reaching
over and touching the electric button.
Nov. Mr.. Holton." she cried. III
you move l shall press"
Before ahe could complete her sen
tence Holton raised his shoulder ever
70 slightly and her finger was thus re-
moved at least an inch out OF reach
Of the little knob. She tried to spring
away from him, but Holton held her.
Miss La Tossa," he began. Il came
here because love you-that ID my
only thought. love you. ! have
loved you since I nrst saw you. !
have spoken to you concerning the
Americans ~ man would speak to
the woman he loves. with the whole
truth In my heart have talked,
since ! saw you this morning, with
scores of high ohicers. and l can tell
you that what have already said to
you is the whole truth.
Cuba IL certainly and surely to be
left to the Cubans. England, France.
Germany, Italy-all great countries
have been officially assured by the
state department that 1t IL to be. But
first, order must be restored here and
the wheels Of government set going.
To that end General Wood is to be ap-
pointed military governor. and in good
time every single American soldier
will leave this island. There is NO
doubt about that. All. Miss La Tossa,
believe me! For, as God is my Judge.
1 have spoken only the truth.
"One moment" as she essayed to
speak. Losing you ID price too
great for me to pay-even when 1t In
wolves saving my countrymen. No. l
cannot lose you-and live. / do not
wish to live. And so-you have not
believed me. Every look. every word
Of yours tells me you regard me az
liar. So be It,"
He moved away from the push-but-
ton and folded his arms.
"You are now at perfect liberty to
press that button. shall not inter
fere. l shall stay here and die with
you. That II my wish. Life means
nothing now for me-"
A cry OF horror broke from the girl.
She stood swayine, surveying the two
with staring eyes. Her gaze at, length
fastened upon Holton, standing there,
his arms folded. his broad shoulders
heaving. his dark, handsome face
turned to her with an expression OF
great tenderness.
Something in his eyes, something
magnetic, the power Of his great love
for her, the intensity Of his emotions
rivited her gaze to his face.
Slowly, in spite Of herself. she crept
toward him, fascinated.
Rance! How my arms have ached
for you. How my heart has bled for
you! Rance! Come"
With low cry the girl sprang to
him. In his powerful arms he caught
her. She looked up at him and kissed
her. Her hands caressed his face.
She drew his head down once more to
her lips.
And thus in the darkness. with po-
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
The Horrors Of War.

Il have Just been reading q story
of hardship and suffering endured by
British soldier that drew tears
from my eyes"
Tell me what happened to the poor
fellow"
For three days he was cut OF from
his comrades without SO much ~ q
grain of tobacco"
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soft yellow glow filled the place. And
now Holton. peering through . crack
between two casks. saw her.
Holton arose silently and stole - Q
position directly in front Of the switeh
key. When she returned she found
him there with arms folded, standing
as immobile as statue.
She did not scream. Her lips parted
and she stood still, staring at him with
dilated eyes. So they stood for the
space Of a minute. To Holton It
seemed an eternity. Then she spoke.
"You!" Her voice was deep. but sx-
pfsssionless.
1T is I. Miss La Tossa." responded
Holton.
"why-why havs you come harss.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
II All nspends.

Il see by the papers." remarked Miss
Gidygurl. that pugilists fight In a ring.
What kind of ring Is IT."
For sparring an enkagement ring IL
used" explained the old bachelor,
but when it is to be . fight to iin-
ish a wedding ring is used. believe"
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
And six feet OF bathtub makes most
OF US equal

II you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue. At al
good grocers. Adv.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10
CLASSIFIED Adpertising&
i 3 =

FOR RENT-Front half OF store,
21S South Florida avenue 2167
FURNISHED OR UNFINISHED
ROOMS-For light housekeeping;
reasonable. Apply III w. Lemon
street. 2l7S
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

HAVE THREE CARS for public
service at any and all hours. My
machines are Caddilacs and | am
therefore fully equipped to give
my patrons the best service OBJ
tainable. Day phone No. So;
night, 313 Black. Fern ROGUE
more. 1915
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10
READ THIS

| must have some cash at once and
am offering my home for sale at a
sacrifice. Located on North Tennes-
see avenue, house of six rooms,
large lot with few fruit trees, city
water, stables, etc. A bargain. Call
at my grocery on Main street or at
home, 7O9 North Tennessee avenue.
Phone 144 or 67 Black.
2147 E. P. HICKSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

fancy homemade candies-sea-
foam, carcmel, taffiies, divinity
and plain fudge, peanut and cocoa
nut brittle. Special attention to
orders for church suppers. Phone
949 Rcd 2069
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished
rooms, also suite for housekeep-
ing. Phone PIT Blue. SIG e.
Orange st. 2160
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

FOR TEN DAYS will make unusual
ly attractive prices and terms on
vacant residence property to par
ties who want to improve same.
See, phone or write D. H. Sloan,
owner. 1892
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR RENT-One 5-room
bungalow. Will take a good auto
mobile in trade. Nichols & War
ing. Pip
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

ROOMS-For light housekeeping,
UNFINISHED. LOT West Orange
avenue. 22O3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

FOR RENT-Six-room, two-story
house, all modern improvements,
located South Missouri avenue.
Florida and Georgia Land Co.
2010
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-03-10

FOR RENT-Lower floor Of my res
idence with all modern convent
ences. See Mrs. j. A.. Cannon,
sol South Missouri Ave. Phone
1912. PIT
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25

ham, Smith.
Sacrifice hit-Gonzales.
Stolen Bcrghamncr.
/ Double plays-Grak to Graham
Berghamncr to Grak to Graham.
Left on bascs-Cincinnati 6, Bos'
ton 0.
First has on Cincinnati |,
Boston /.
First on balls-on Benton 4, off
Fittery /, off Rudolph 2.
Struck out-by Benton l, by Fit
terry /, by Rudolph {.
Hits apprehension Benton Z In
5 innings, of Fittcry 3 in 3 Innings.
Passed baIls-Blackson.
Umpires-Quigley and Eason.
Time-1:50.
Second Game.
At Boston X II u
Cincinnati ~. 100 900 01-2-7 ]
Boston ..... 101 900 00-2 !
! Batteries: Snider and Gonzales,
Krutcher and Gowdy. Empires,
'Quiglcy and Eason. Called end
OF eighth inning, darkness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25
BIG BRIDGE RUN.
Fairmont, Rt. No. 2.

we arc having real summer wealth
or here now.
Misses Pearl and Opal Metz spent
Sunday Afternoon in Fafrmont.
Mr. Lester Powell, of Fairmont,
was calling on friends at this place
Sunday evening.
MIR. jess Tctty, Clifford and Gin
ion Mortified were aFirmont visitors
Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Heflin spent Tues
day ut Jessie ,Fctty's.
Miss Arlena Satterficld. of RiVes-
willie, was calling on her aunt, Mrs.
e. A. Mcrrificld, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Eliza Adams was Wis
iting at E. D. Satterficld's one day
last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Glenn Hawkinber"y
end little son, Charles. OF Barnstowh
vas calling on Mrs. Phoebe Hawkia-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25
|Jllrist Broke
b mis- I Owe
Says Woman
JUDGE PERRY NICELY OF PARK.
ERSBURG. W. va. SUED FOR
$4,000 HEART BALM.
pARKERsBURG, w. va. Sept. %

PARKERSDURG, w. Va. Sept. %.
Judge Perry Nicely, president
judfe OF the county court, has been
sued for alleged breach of promise
by Miss Eta Shrewsbury of this; city.
Miss Shrewsbury asks for $4,000
heart balm. Judge Nicely was mar
ried last Sunday to Mrs. Florence
May Soule of East Liverpool, O..
Miss Shrewsbury, who is IS years
old and employed in the office of a
local physician, says that Judge
Nicely paid marked attention to her
since 1905 and that they were en-
gagged to be married, but that Nicely
postponed the wedding on various oc-
casions, saying he did not desire to
wed until his first wife, from whom
lie has been separated, died. The
first Mrs. Nicely died about q yea
ago in indianapolis.
Miss Shrewsbury alleges the judge
continued his suit from that time I'M
til July of this year, when his attcn
lions suddenly ceased and it was not
until she saw the announcement in q
newspaper Monday Of the marriage
or Judge Nicely to Mrs. Florence
Soulc of East Liverpool that she
know he did not intend to marrYher.
She alleges that at the urgent re-
quest of the judge she turned down
several suitors, mentioning one III
particular but not by name.
Judge Nicely is serving his second
term of six years as president of the
county court His term expires next
January. He was formerly mem
Der of the state legislature and for
many years was engaged in the cattle
business. Nicely, who is aged IS,
still conducts cattle business with
his son.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25
Dokies To Haze
Their Turn
BIG CEREMONIAL SESSION WILL
BE HELD-W0RK BY CLARKS-
BURG TEAM.

Today is the Dokies day of the
Grand Lodge meeting. This after"
noon a big ceremonial session of the
Knights OF Khorasson is being haIa.
The degree work of the session Is be-
ing given by the Clarksburg team.
members OF Tau Temple No. 1G9.
The degree team has been work
ling hard to perfect the initiatory
work and has scared the services OF
c. o. Joachim, Of Charleston, as royal
y:zicr and c. B. ';lGEcs and ]. l.
nciZrr, Of Shiraz temple, who viii
assume the characters OF satrap and
Nahct!i, respectively. With thcS"
.,CGi IONS to the team Tau Tcn;nlc
| las as fine tcA:a rs 1t would he
pccihlc to get toGethe" in the state
a large class is bong introduced 10
the mysteries OF the order and i
:, ure without saying that tonight III
E'airnlont will be an interesting one
so Tar as the "DoAie9" arc conccrnr /.
I'll. following y tho team which
is cxcmplifying he work:
Soyal vi2ier-:' q. joachim.
Grand cmir-W. a. Fletcher.
shs:k-A. Rutl,crtr,d.
M.thedi-J. l.. tTeizel.
Satiap-C. B. Cakes.
sallib-Ioc Burkncl.
srr-ctGry-W. =. Stm cher.
lrcasurcr-Jamr5 ". Robinson.
JIc--W. Franz stout.
>IuFanna-A. Rutherford.
i.,.ort-J. H. burlington.
Iscort-Joe GLbb.
rrigands-A. ]. Simmons, ]. z.
Knowles, j. C. Jc.Eias, L. A. Miller,
Lon Iudkins, Hug St"ut, D. L. Davis,
C. Is. Scott, j. R. Riddle, I. Scott, !.
.. Moon and H. G. Lynch.
The team together with mcmtrs
of Tau Temple arrl''ed at 2 O'Clock
and will leave Immediately after the
s,.zsfln closes toAi.li
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25
Standing of the Clubs.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

II Boston, S; st. Louis, 1.
\ Washington, 5; Cleveland, ..
Washington, s; Cleveland, 0.
Philadelphia, 5; Chicago, 4.
Y Other games postponed, rain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-25
. Sabbath OF
Solemn Rest
HOLIEST DAY IN JEWISH CAL
ENDAR COMES THIS YEAR
ON SEPTEMBER 80.

The Day of Atonement, Yom Kip
pur, the hottest day in the Jewish
calendar, falls this year on the thir-
ticth day of September. The He
brew date IS the tenth OF Tislri. The
festival is ordained in Lcviticus %VI,
1884 and XXll1. 1882. In both
passages it is styled "a Sabbath of
Solemn Rest"
The purpose of the Day Of Atone
ment is clearly indicated by its
mamc. It is intended to complete and
crown the work of the penttential
season, begun on the first of T:shri
New Ycar). by finally reconciling
the soul with the Almighty. Implfc-
lilly trusting in the Divine forgive
mess, the Israelite believes that his
contrition, if it be, really sincere, will
atone for him, will make him "a;
one" once more with his Heavenly
Father. The day, then, is devoted to
4 supreme effort of penitence, to a
mighty endeavor after communion
with the Almighty. 1t is spent in
prayer and meditation.
1t is kept, too, rs fast, in obedi-
cncc to the command given in each
of the two passages above cited where
the expression "afflict his soul" must
be understood, in accordance with
the traditional Interpretation, as
synonymous with fasting.
The chief, the real aim OF the