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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-10

article upon THE Architecture of the
st. Louis Fair" The text by Mr.. Schuy-
Ter describes the buildings of the fair and
comments In an interesting vein on its
character as 1t is and as it Is likely to be.
The Illustrations, which were made for
Scribner's by Mr.. Guerin. four of which
are in colors, are of extraordinary beauty
and distinction. Robert Grants serinl
NOVELETTE, Undercurrent" gathered in
terest as 1t develops, and is considered by
many among the most important serials
of the year. The April installment Of
Captain Mahans history in the War Of
1872 covers the Niagara campaign. The
authors eminence as a writer gives to
those chapters a value and interest that
finds scarcely an equal in magazine publ
cations for the year.
"Play-going in London" is an interest
ing picture of the manners and customs
of the theatres there by Mr.. Corbin who
knows the life he describes intimately.
He treats with special tact the habits of
first nighters." There are also num-
Der of noteworthy poems by Marguerite
Merington, James Jeffrey Roche and
others.
1.-THE Deiverance," Miss Ellen Glas'
COWS last published story, Is having q
phenomenal success and is pronounced by
many cFlutS W De The btNi anu otioh,
est novel of human character produced IN
America of late years. Miss Glasgow Is
a young Virginian and an exceedingly
clever and talented writer.
1t is said that when Wilderness was
King" a new novel of the past month,
will be sure to be one of the popular
novels of the spring. The heroine IS
especially pleasing and the love story of
two high spirited young people Is worked
out against a dramatic background of
frontier courage and savage cruelty. Mr..
Orcutt in "Robert Callies" has found an
inspiring theme in the career Of La Sale.
The dramatic events of the explorer 9
life have been woven into varid and
beautiful romance. The story has color
illustrations and will be out the first
week Of the present month.
How to Know Oriental Rugs Is a
popular trettise on the subject by Mary
Beach Langdon. The numerous illustra-
tion and maps of the rug districts illu-
minate the subject most satisfactorily.
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WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida. Nassau
and Cuba.

southern railway will have on sale daf,v
NTH April 80. round trip winter excursion
tickets TO principal resorts in Florida.
Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced
rates. Final limit May 81. 1904. Through
pullman sleeping car birmingham to
jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled
winter Homes in Summer Lands"
For reservation, detailed information.
etc, apply passenger office Morris hotel
building. Telephone @i.
j. c. LUSK,
i1-8tf District Passenger Agent
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On the Menu.

From Town Topics.
cannibal King-That Missionary made
an awful fuss. didn't he?
Head Chief-Terrible, sir His strug-
giles were frightful.
Cannibal King-Wel, serve him as a
piece de resistance
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Quite the Contrary,

From the Philadelphia Press.
you misjudge me-" said the hypocrite,
reproachfully. IT admit / am a poor,
weak mortal, but lying is not one of my
failings."
ut certainly is not" agreed the hard
headed man. 1T is one of your sue
cesses."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-10

A New York drummer who buys his
clothes on Fifth Avenue, was in the other
day, and talking of clothes, said he paid
only SIS for the very attractive suit he was
then wearing counted it cheap at SIS.
fIn our workroom we had Just finished
practically the same suit-but for $50.
TIA judge of fine clothes, he honestly
granted our suit at $50 was the equal of
his. Since he could get here for $50
suit that costs him SIS in New York, he
showed his good judgment by doing so.
And volunteered to send his friends, too
fBy the way, that's the way the business
grew-particular men sending their partic-
lar friends
KLOTZ & GOLDMAN,
Nineteen Eleven First Avenue.
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Then He Left.

Eyes. I'm disappointed in these shoes"
said Borem. Its queer nowadays how
ones things wear out before one knows
it."
Yes" replied Miss Patience, suppress
ing a yawn, especially ones welcome"
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-10

Merit and faitnfulness
should be rewarded and en-
dorsed. This is what Judge
Stiles is asking for in his
candidacy for reelection as
Judge of Probate.
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Be sure in fixing your
ticket to mark s. E. Greene
for Probate Judge.
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Praying in Philadelphia.

From the Philadelphia Evening Tsie-
graph.
While pretending 10 kneel in prayer
at Chrst's Protestant Episcopal church,
thief attempted to pry the lid off col
lection box. This means that in the flu
ture everybody in this village will do
their praying with one eye OPEN
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Pure
Candies
Cheap.

We say cheap that is the finest
and pureSt candies here for 60c and
Doc pound instead of the dollar,
and dollar and half the same candies
cost in New York, Washington,
Philadelphia and other large cities.
Our candy department has grown so,
and we have added so many new
things "home made remember
that we here print list for
YOUR convenience.
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1.-THE Dayspring" by DR.. William Barry:
Dodd, Mead and Co.

1.-THE Dayspring by Or. William barry
Dodd, Mead and Co.
Paris with the many phases OF its
variable history seems to be a prolifc
theme for fiction writers and especially
American authors DR.. William Barry Is
a Congregational minister of Chicago VINO
has written number of books on re-
ligious subjects and several pieces OF nc
ton which have gained some popularity.
He also seeks In Paris the inspiration Tor
his new story "The Dayspring. The
scenes are laid during the troublous days
of the Commune, the events of which
even in the most prosaic recital ever APP
pear like the fanciful ina ginings of dis
torted brain. The Dayspring' In the
mind of Henry Guiron, the hero, is to be
the dawn of new liberty. lie is native
of ireland but is compelled to leave home
on account of chain of pitiless circum-
stances He finds swift oblivion in Paris
and friends who make for HIM new
home
Guiron, like so many others with per
sonal grievance at heart, is a willing ally
TO the socialistic movement which culml l.
mated in the atrocious scenes OF the
Paris Commune. Henceforth complex
story of love. intrigue and political strife
and amuter manouvres follows, ex-
ceedingly complicated and weighted by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-10

"a Broken Rosary" by Edward Peple:
Published by John Lane
Another southern writer has entered the
lists and with his first story "A Broken
Rosary bids fair to gain immediate sue
cess.
1t is related of by Mr.. Peple, who by the
way is a native of Richmond, Virginia,
that for the first five or six years he has
been at work writing and has as steadily
burned the fruits of his labor until his
mastery satisfied him. Being his own
best critic, the result was that when he
finally attained to the completed and per-
feet story 1t was Immediately accepted,
not only by the publisher. but dramatic
manager as well, each convinced, 1t is
said, that he has discovered a treasure.
The book was published in February in
attractive binding with colored illustra-
Jtions by Scotson Clark. The dramatic
version will be produced the coming sea-
son.
"a Broken Rosary as its name sug
gests, deals with the deepest and most in
tense emotions of the human heart The
scene is laid in Paris, where alone Of all
places possibly, such d sloly couiu NC ~
tingly enacted. The motif of the story
is most unusual. and while the conception
is extraordinary the sequence Of events Is
SO natural and persuasive that the read
er's attention In never allowed to flag.
The ingenuity of the author is at once APP
parent and the many strong dramatic
situations as we'll as the crisp, clever
dialogue give promise of success, es-
pecially as drama. The author treats IN
a daring way with questionable charac-
tiers and methods, but all are made sub
servient to the passionate portrayal of
love between human hearts II would
not be permissible in the reviewer to
give even a suggestion of the motif Of
the story, but certain it is that not even
the most callus reader could peruse the
story without being deeply stirred.
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The April scribner's contains timely
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-06-10
prisoner escaped"

! and my prisoner escaped"
"Trur," said Olga. "And now the
other. You were with Jansky and the
governor when they visited him. You
know where he is"
81 know not" grumbled Itzig.
"That is false. | heard them speak
Of you to Unsgcthop. Will you guide
me to his dungeon? Open the door"
81 cannot. The key is with Jansky.
1t is never out of his hands,"
"Oh, heaven" cried Olga. "IIave l
made this terrible mistake"
"Thc key is Jansky's," said Itzig.
mo one goes to the dungeon save by
his orders"
Break down the door"
'Impossible! 1t is heavy oak. I
have no AK
She turned from him and fled to the
stairs.
Lieutenant"
The young officer, with visions Of
mines and the knout and wondering
where this complication would end,
answered her.
Come here" size said. 81 want this
door opened"
He looked at the door and ut ItZig.
"JanSky has the key. and he is gone"
said ltZig.
Eve must open it. If the princess
says So" said the officer
What, You disloyal to Ncslerov?"
The officer smiled and looked at Olga.
1--WE must take off the hinges" he
said. Il will get the tools"
He was gone but moment, and
when he returned he attacked the
screws that held the great iron hinges.
Il will alarm the governor" cried It.
zig leaping upon him.
Stand back! Keep your hands off"
ordered Olga. aiming her revolver at
him. Il have commanded. and | will
be obcycd!"
"You have no authority" said Itzig,
covering before the pistol.
81 have this"
She showed him the paper. His face
grew white. and he sank shivering to
the floor.
"Thc seal of the car. Oh. princess.
l didno know! obey! will do any
thing
Help 5pen .hc door"
The hinges were soon off and the
door was opened. The iron gate re-
sisted the united efforts of the two, but
they sawed out the lock.
Take the lantern." commanded the
princess.
Trembling in every fiber. ltzig light
ed lantern.
Lead the way 10 the dungeon where
Vladimir is concealed"
II obey"
"And | will guard you. princess"
said the officer.
Thus they descended the stairs, Itzig
leading with the lantern. Olga follow
ing and the officer close behind her
ready to protect her Potent was the
seal of the car.
They found the giant blacksmith in
his chains. The hunger he felt had not
-et sapped his strength. The key the
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-06-10

princess nau taken from us peg soon
released him.
Come she said.
But who are you. and what does
this mean?" he demanded.
"Comc. We have no time to waste
with words. Tonight you have the
work Of your life to do. Come"
The four ascended. and Itzig extin-
guished his lantern. The eyes of Nlad-
imir blnkcd as he entered the great
hall, which was kept lighted all night
You are vladimir" said the prin-
cess. II am Olga of the Neslerovs. Do
you know the story of the plcture!'
"The little picture" cried Vladimir
eagerly-"the little one that Papa Paul
poff said he found? Yes; he told 1t to
me and to the American one day in the
hut at Tivoloffsky."
Then you know the truth The
American was to go to Perm and start
the Investigation"
Yes, but he was brought here"
81 released him last night He went
from here TO Tivoloffsky to bring Papa
Paulpoif to tell his story before the
governor general, who has not yet ar
rived. Jansky. the superintendent OF
police, and Unsgethop have gone to
fetch him. They will kill him; they
will not risk taking him alive, lt Is
your duty to ride TO Tivololrsky-ride
as for your own life-and save the
American and Papa Paulpof. Bring
them here. DO you understand"
Yes; but II horse"
Lieutenant. In the name Of the cZar,
the feetest horse in the stables for
Vladimir"
II obey-.the fleetest horse"
You must be famished," said Olga.
"Will you eat?'
Eat. With the American and Papa
Paulpoff in danger! No; but n drink Of
wine"
He watched her as she stepped into
Neslerov's room. He saw the governor.
"Neslerov." he said. rs he dead!'
mo. drugged his liquor. Here is
wine. 1t is not drugged. drank of 1t
myself"
He drained the glass. and the officer
entered
"The horse is Mt the door. princess. |
woke no one ut the stables. saddled
the steed myself"
Good. You will be captain tomor-
row. Now. Vladimir, co.
He mounted and was off. He fol-
lowed the line OF the new railway and
could not lose his way. His horse was
fast, the best horse in NeSlCrov's sta
BILE.
For tue American, For Frances,
For the honor of Graslov." muttered
Vladimir as he strove to increase his
horses speed.
He passed through villages asleep
under the bright stars. The hoofs of
his horse :ang out on the pebbles of
one road or sank into the mud of an.
other. But on he went. Tivoloffsky,
like all the other villages. was asleep,
Its quiet WAS rudely disturbed by the
hammering of the iron shoes as the
horse bore him through the silent
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1904-06-10

streets. Right well ne knew the way
to the hut where Mamma Paulpoff was
murdered. Two horses stood before
the door. His own dashed up and
whnnied. They were from the gov
ernor's stables. Like madman he
lcaped from the saddle to the ground.
He heard shouts, Il pistol shot.
IT was something like n demon that
.Iansky and Unsgcthop saw coming in
like II whrlwind. In corner crouch
ed Papa Paulpoff. trembling and white
with terror. On the floor lay Denton.
unconscious. with the mark of bullet
in his forehead and the blood stream
ing over his upturned face. Jansky
was bending over him.
"Who is this?" cried Unsgethop as
Vladimir entered.
The blazing eyes Of the nvenger took
In the whole scene. A small lantern
stood on the floor.
IL am your master!" cried the black
smith. and the words were as If roared
by lion.
With leap he landed between the
two. Jansky's pistol and Unfsrhop's
knife were drawn. Vladimih.S right
hand closed on UnsGethop's neck. His
left shot toward Iansky, and the super
intendent Of police was powerless In
that terrible grasp.
Now pray to heaven" cried Vladi-
MR. for this hour is to be your last!
In this house you killed that poor old
woman who had loved me- Here you
have come to kill the American and
Papa Paulpoff Die like the dogs of
take this. And this"'
With his muscles of iron he brought
their heads together with crash.
"And this.' repeated Vladimir. swing
ing them apart and then together
again.
Flnging Jansky from him with a
curse, he stopped quickly, seized Uns-
gethop by the legs and swung him in
the air. He brought his head against
the rude wooden wall. and the blood
spurted from his mouth. Jansky, with
chattering teeth, tried to get his pistol
aimt the giants head. but Vladimir
caug. - round the waist and sent
him. as an Indian throws Il spear. into
the corner of the room. where he lay
motionless with broken neck.
"Come. Papa Paulpoff." ordered Vlad-
imr. You are not injured You are
needed ut Tomsk at once. But first
must get this poor fellow to a priest
81, L.
conscious Denton and set off with him
to nearby cottage. The priest admit
ted him. knowing his voice.
What Is your burden?" cried the
priest. What terrible thing has been
done in Tivoloffsky tonight?'
Nothing much" said Vladimir calm
ly. Il have killed two wolves"
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Out lntO the DOItle or iiquOr IRON Wnicn
Neslerov drank.
Il think | will retire." said the prin-
cess. 1T is late, and perhaps ! can
sleep now"
81 hope you will find rest" he said.
She went out. NeslerOv watched her
with dark, saturnine face. What did
she mean? He poured out liberal
dose of liquor. The wine was too weak
for him. He needed something to
steady his shaken nerves. He drank
it. In five minutes he was staring
blankly at himself in glass.
"Whats is this-this feeling" he
muttered. THAT she devil! | am poi
soned! What trick is this? Help!
Guard! Lieutenant Of the guard"
The young officer heard, and ran to
him.
"Your eycellency called" he said.
'Yes-Quick-I am poisoned-l am
drowsy-bring Princess Olga-quick"
The lieutenant. wild with apprehen-
sion, rushed to Olgas room.
His excellency the governor wants
you he painted. "IIe is poisoned"
"He is not poisoned" answered Olga
calmly. "He is merely going to sleep.
l want you to stay away from him.
and l want you to keep quiet"
The officer stared.
"What do you mean? He is i'll. The
governor called me and sent for you"
81 am going to him, but you must
not"
But must. 1t is my duty"
"Whom do you obey?"
"Neslerov. governor of Tomsk."
"Then from this moment you obey
me- Read this!'
per she had shown Dermsky. his fellow
officer. His eyes started from his head.
"The seal of the car" lie cried, and
he. like Dermsky. fell to his knees. Il
Obey-command me-" he exclaimed.
Remain quiet. did not comT to
Tomsk for nothing. This night WI
mean much to Russia. Work will be
done that will right terrible wrong
All you need do is to remain quiet and
do not attempt to Interfere
II dare not" he said. You have the
seal of the czar. 1t commands all to
obey you! | obey!"
She left him, staring and wondering,
and went to Neslerov. The governor
was dropping. He opened his eyes as
she entered.
Your he Kissed as he tried to regain
his strength. He would have killed
her.
"Yes, L." she answered quietly. "You
will sleep. It will not be long
What will you doI' he asked, with
a curse.
"My work." she answered. II shall
release him-Vladimir."
He made tremendous effort to rise
and smite her. hut fell with groan to
the floor. Quickly Olga taking pistol
from her pocket, ran across the hall to
Itzig.
You" he cried as she entered. You
brought NE wine that was drugged
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ready weary with the little I nave
done"
Better leave it alone. 1t is a busi-
ness for men, not princesseS," said Ne
slerov.
"The study has made me wakeful.
Bring me some wine"
He opened 4 bottle.
"It has puzzled me why you do not
marry he said, trying to hide his
fear of her as he poured out glass of
wine.
"Why should 2" she asked. ~ have
not yet found among the mobiles Of
Russia the man | would marry"
What sort of man must he be to
please you. cousin?
He was sparring for time. Any hour
might bring Jansky back with Denton.
Then he could play his part in safety.
But with Denton at liberty he dared
not act.
oh" said Olga. "to please me man
must be honorable, strong and wise.
He must not be bound by custom, nor
vet must he scorn it, There are ways
in the world we live in there are ways
of being great without being eccentric
and without following the lead of 9th
ers. A man whom love must be pa
tient and must not use his strength
against the weak"
A sarcastic smile crossed his lips.
"You must look outside of Russia"
he said
Perhaps" she answered. But you
have not pledged me. Must l drink
alone"
His eyes snapped with the remem-
brance that Jansky and Itzig had been
drugged But she was so handsome. so
smiling, that no sign of evil intent was
in her face.
"Trom your hand" he answered, with
show of gallantry.
She poured him a glass Of wine, and
they drank. For moment he waited.
as If half expecting to fall asleep. But
the wine had no i'll effect. and they
chatted on. But Neslerov grew more
impatient as the night wore on. Why
did this girl persist in staying up and
talking to him? What was in her
mind? Was there another plot? He
paced to and fro in the room as he
spoke. When his back was turned. she
made a quick movement and dropped
something into the wine bottle.
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CHAPTER XVI.
MAMMA PAULPOFF AVENGED.

MAMMA PAULPOFF ANENGED.
YT was midnight in Tomsk. and the
palace of the governor was still.
Jansky and Unsgethop had ridden
away to overtake Denton at Two
loffsky, Itzig was at his post in the
guardhouse and the new lieutenant Of
the palace guard paced his measures
through the deserted corridors.
But Neslerov was not asleep. Fever.
ish and impatient, he sat in his room,
awaiting the return of his police with
the American, whose liberty was
menace to the life of Neslerov. He
drank deeply from time to time from a
bottle that stood on his table. If he
spoke, he did it with loud voice, but
no one was near. His thoughts were
spoken thus, as with man half mad
with fear.
"Heavensr' he said as he drank
again. "If he reaches Perm, and the
truth is known, l shall-what will be-
come of me?
He started as light footstep sound
ed on the hard floor, and his haggard
face grew paler as Princess Olga en-
tered.
"Why are you awake?" he asked
harshly. He was too excited to think
of phrases.
81 could not sleep, and l knew you
were not in bed" she answered. Il
came to talk"
He stared at her. In his eyes she
was as beautiful even as Frances Cor
don, but his danger made him think
her a tigress seeking to devour him.
Yet he dared not show it.
"Why are you alone:" asked Olga.
"You usually have Jansky. the super
intendent of police, with you"
"Jansky : away. a noted prisoner
has escaped and the superintendent
has gone to retake him."
81 heard commotion. l supposed it
was something of that kind. Was 1t
n Russian?'
"Yes-a nihilist."
al hope they will capture him."
"They will! They must" said Ne
serov tiercely.
Olga's eyes were veiled-they did
not betray her thoughts.
"Thcre is much concerning this sys-
tenn that is new to me, and 1t will take
Ious for me to learn it all. ! am al
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