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Don't Begin IN ths Cold Plunge habit4
s. " "a II ~ This aaaaaSa sas 2aSs

Ss, Hi9a -
Don't ssoln M Inc Cold Plunge llabit
4 gs at This season. N IN
"The reason most persons Who try3
to take cold baths IN the winter take
cold" said . man who takes his bath
straight from the Croton reservoir, via
the tap. every morning, "is that they
don't know how to 60 about Il. They
don't begin early enough. Il d no use
for 9 man who feels the invigorating
effect Of . cold plunge when he goes toi
. Turkish bath about this time to-
make up his mind that cold water 10
good enough for him the rest Of the
winter. He should have begun to
think, Of that in October, taking q cold
plunge. shower or sitz' every morning
that he was able to get out Of bed.
IT q man has given up cold baths
for . week or two It IL little use for
him to take It up again this winter.
Better start in next spring and per-
sist. Then by next winter he will
probably not take cold, no matter how
much exposed. He is the man you will
fnd riding on the outside platforms Of
the elevated cars in the coolest wealth
er, and who always rides near the door
In the trolley cars."-New York Press.
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CHILDHOOD AND MURDER.

How Chsrlsa Dickens Pilates Then In
"our Mutual Fris.d..'
It is in the passage Of childhood
veritable childhood, in which the IA
nous Little Nell seems to me to have
no part-that Dickens writes those
words of perception Of which literature
would do we'll to be proud. Take the
passages Of several Of the novels in
which the heart of child is uttered
by the humorist in whose heart moth
Ing ceases to live. These pages are
too full for citation. But here, in the
last word Of the phrase, Is a most
characteristic stroke of authorship.
Pip" in Great Expectations" as ev-
eryone knows, has taken food for his
convict. and he goes to church on
Christmas morning: Under the
weight of my wicked secret I pom
dered whether the church would be
powerful enough to shield me from the
vengeance Of the terrible young man,
If divulged to that establishment"
Another word of precision Is this:
"Trabb's boy, when l had entered, was
sweeping the shop, and he had sweet
ened his labors by sweeping over me.
Here is another, and it repeats the eff
feet of Mr.. Vohles' sleeve, in a child's
apprehension: "Miss Murdstone, who
was busy at her writing desk, gave me
her cold finger nails" "A sobbing gas
light" MRS. Wilfer's "darkling
state" and "lurid indications of the
better marriages she might have
made" (wherewith she celebrates her
silver wedding)-these serve to remind
a reader of the thousands of their ad-
mirable kind. cannot think that the
telling of a violent accident (most Diff
ficult achievement of narrative writ
ing) could be done more dramatically
than it is done in the passage that
tells the murder in Martin Chuzzle-
wit" So with the half-told murder in
Edwin Brood" AS by strong drama
tic drawing in a picture, the thing is
held. These passages of extreme &C
ton are never without dignity. Lit
erary dignity is rarer in the pathetic
mood, but it is frequent in landscape:
"All beyond his figure was vast dark
curtain in solemn movement toward
one quarter of the heavens" It seems
to me that the word Curtain is COM
mon, and that it would have spoiled
the phrase of many writer's as it fails
to spoil that of Dickens.-Collier'
Weekly.
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cratitude weII Expressed.

0T0StSu0o "0tV 6NpCS000Qs
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Feb. Sth.-
Mr.. G. L. Smith, painter and decora-
tor, whose home is at 300 Anne street,
this city, makes the following state
ment:
II was laid up with some kind Of
pains. Some said it was Lumbago,
others Sciatica, and others again
Rheumatism. A few Of my friends
suggested that it was lead poison,
but whatever it was it gave me a
great deal of pain, in fact, almost
completely crippled me. I had to use
two canes to walk about and even
then it was very painful task.
"A friend advised me to try Dodd's
Kidney Pills and began the treat
ment. After had used the first box
l was able to throw away one Of the
canes and was considerably improv-
ed. The second box strengthened me
up 80 that could go about free from
pain without any assistance and very
soon after was completely cured,
we'll and happy, without pain or an
ache. Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to
60 right to the spot in my case and
they will always have my greatest
praise"
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D. u f45 $50 Il f,E
. Rob. whose senses werS rendered
more acute BY the danger no ~ in.
saw ut once that starne had created Z
feeling against himself. He was Suick
to take advantage Of It.
Every man who sticks TO me VIII
be rewarded by my uncle!" he called
out What II this man does XIII me
Does he think that the letter he r.
ceived was the only one wrote? BE-
fore q week has passed this gang Of
plotters will be in prison. Where win
you be. then, II you follow himf But
II you stand by me, my uncle viii help
you. and everyone will 90 free n
At this there was rising sound Of
approval in the crowd.
Ito be continued.) @
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Rob 6l6V6rddl6'S ndVenbure., !:
ny oA,a,@ra ~. E1opsxins. +
= ~ Bcnners Soma


CHAPTER xIv.-(continued.)
The boat which had brought Torrevo
to shore was there, with two of the
crew.
"Where Ell Capitan!" asked one.
II have not seen him." said Rob.
lis he ashore?"
"Him 60 far. HIM leave at night.
Where him go?"
Hell come back all right" said Rob.
Take me on board, will you? I have
run away from Elvin, and they may
come after me. I want to hide"
Hide from Senior Elvin! Ho! Him
got sharp eye!"
"He can't see down in the hold OF
the Black Cat, said Rob.
During the voyage to Brazil and back
many of the crew had grown fond OF
Robin their own savage sort Of fond
ness. They all feared Elvin, but none
loved him.
"Come!" said the one who was do
ing the talking.
Rob stepped into the boat. they
showed of, and in few minutes Rob
was on board. The situation was at
once explained by Rob, and the crew
promised to help him. He was snug
ly hidden in the hold. and his last
words were:
IF anybody comes after me, don't
say am here. But tell Torrevo when
he comes"
Rob remained for sometime hidden
there, and wondered what kept Torrevo
30 long. He could see nothing, hea,
nothing. He could feel the motion OF
the schooner, and knew she was still a,
anchor.
At last he heard the sound of the
anchor chain. They were getting un.
der way.
"Torrevo has come back" said Rob
exultingly. "Now / am all right"
He still remained hidden for a time
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Starne, growing more and more ugly
all the time, and scarcely able to main
tain the composure he had assumed.
He wished to taunt and torture the
young American before he killed him.
The dusky, swarthy crew. seeing that
something unusual was happening, left
their work on board, those who could,
and gathered round the two. Rob stood
like q young gladiator, defying the
greater strength, Of the other.
"You crossed my path when you de-
cfded to come to Buenos Ayres," said
Starne, "and l resolved to get rid OF
you. You know how we'll I succeeded
but for that fool Of Torrevo, you
would long ago have been food for the
fishes in this river. Well, Torrevo is
dead. shot him last night. Oh! It
was pretty game. We met him going
to the house to look for you. His
nephew, he said. Ha! ha! his prec-
ious nephew will join him soon
enough, fancy"
What do you mean, you towards"
demanded Rob. "You will not kill me
now that am here alone and in your
power?"
"Will not?" chuckled starne.
That's just what am going to do
and pretty quick at that. What do you
think I am going to do? Let you go
free and get shot myself? Why, you
would have the soldiers of the govern
ment after us in no time. Oh, no! You
played your game and lost. l play to
win. And I could not expect to win
with prying cub like you around.
So, say your prayers. If you want to-
Your time is come.''
There was murmur among the
crew. These dark-skinned fellows were
not all murderers because they were
smugglers. They had liked Torrevo,
and they bore Starne no love for kill
ing him. They liked Rob, and while
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Used by Two Smooth Mon to Beat .
Pawnbroker.
The impression that pawnbrokers
cannot be worked" has been exploded
by some cunning swindlers. Some
months ago there came to Philadelphia
two musicians who had been stranded
with theatrical company in a neigh
boring New jersey town. They needed
mc1ey badly, so they put their wits to
work and succeeded in raising nice
little stake. This is the way they
worked it: One of them, who may be
called John Bow, took his violin
which was cheap instrument, worth
at the utmost s25-to Market street
pawn shop and gave the proprietor
long essay on the rarity of the instru-;
ment. To prove that it was an old
Cremona, he played for the pawnbrok-
er, and finally succeeded in getting
SIS loan on it for two weeks. Before
he left he urged the money lender to
De very careful of the violin, as he
would not lose it for hundreds Of dol
lars. The pawnbroker placed the fid-
die in his safe and instructed his as
sistants to be very careful of it. A
week later a man entered the place
who said he was a collector of rare
violins, and wanted to know If there
were any in the shop that he might
fancy. The boss showed him num-
Der, but the fancier did not see any
to his liking. Finally Bows violin was
brought out, and when the fancier
drew the bow over it he became enthu-
siastic and said he would give $40O for
it. The broker replied that he was
sorry, but the violin could not be sold.
The stranger then became anxious and
left SIS deposit, and asked that they
try to get the fiddle. A few days aft
erward the owner, Bow, came in, and
when the proprietor learned that he
wanted an additional $40 on the fiddle
he offered him 500 cash more for the
instrument. At first Bow would not
listen to it, but finally he took the
additional 500 and left with sorrow
full face. The pawnbroker chuckled
over such an easy way of making over
5000. He waited anxiously for the
fancier, but as it is now over three
months since he said he would come
back, the broker thinks 1t was a put up
job. He had the violin valued last
week, and 1t was pronounced worth, at
the highest, s25.-Philadelphia Record.
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DESTROYING Mail Boxes.

Winona, Mimi, Feb. IL. Henry
Johnson Of Blooming Prairie lie
charged with having destroyed two
mail boxes on rural route and he is
now In the county jail here. He was
bound over to the next term Of the
United States court by Court Commits
sioner A. o. Eberhart Of Owatonna,
and his bond fixed at $500, which he
has been unable to furnish. It is
charged that last April Johnson de-
stroyed the rural mail boxes belong
ing to Frank Pavek and Frank Vayra
of Blooming Prairie.
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wondering why Torrevo did not call

wondering why Torrevo did not call
him.
"He is waiting for me to come up"
said Rob to himself again. Il will go
now. We must be a good distance
away from the bay by now
He crawled out from his hiding
place, and, finding the hatchway left
partly open for him, clambered out OF
the hold and went on deck. The "Black
Cat" was speeding down the river. The
crew were working as they never
worked for Torrevo.
Rob took a turn or two on deck,
looking for Torrevo, and suddenly
came face to face with-Lemuel Starne.
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they were not the kind to mourn if
they heard of his death somewhere
else. they were not quite ready to have
him killed under their very noses.
Rob heard the murmur, and in
stinctively knew that some of the men
were friendly to him, and opposed to
Starne's brutality. He quickly turned
and addressed them.
Men, have sailed with you!" he
said. "Torrevo was your friend and
mine. Will you let this man kill me?"
There was no answer from the crew.
They looked at each other with dark.
questioning glances.
will they let met" yelled Starne,
now beside himself with murderous
rage. "Ill show you and them what /
care for their let.''
He drew pistol from his belt. AS
he raised it to aim at Rob, the boy
suddenly felt giant arm on his, and
he was swung round behind powerful
fellow who took his place before
Starne
mo shoot!" said the dusky giant
Starne, who had now lost all con-
troll of himself, and had no caution in
him, turned white to the lips at this
unexpected interruption.
Get out of the way!" he yelled. do
you know that boy is a traitor?"
mo shoot" said the man, stolidly.
He must die!" said Starne. "He Is
placing us all in danger. He knows all
our secrets. He is the nephew of Hor-
ton, of Buenos Ayres, and knows that
we have arms stored in the cave;
knows that we are planning to over
throw the government, and knows
who the men are who are with us. II
he lives and escapes from this schoon-
er, he will have US all shot. He did
write letter to his uncle, but got it.
tell you he must die"
giant, with face that was impassive.
mo KILL" now came from someone
in the crowd.
HE berry good boy. What for he
must die?" asked one, who had heard
every word Of starne's explanation.
ITO save your life and mine!" said
Starne. Then, with an angry glance
around, he added, "And because I say
30. I will not only shoot him, but
every man who interferes. as WE'LL
Quick looks Of anger greeted this
speech. starne was not aiding his
cause any by rousing the anger Of such
men - these. Il
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CHAPTER XIV.

A look of demoniac hate came into
the face of Lemuel Starne.
ooh, ho!" he cried. $50 you are on
board, Ell! Well, really, this is quite
q pleasure, Mr.. Rob Cleverdale.
Rob stared in amazement, and felt a
thrill of terror. Then Starne had
learned who he was.
This is quite bit of masquerad-
Ing" continued Starne, pointing to
his Spanish clothes. "A gift from your
dear uncle, suppose. Your Uncle Ter
revo, mean"
He laughed exultantly, and his fam
ing eyes showed Rob that no mercy
could be expected from this terrible
foe.
"Allow me to present you this, with
the compliments Of Mr.. David Horton"
said Starne. He took from his pocket
Rob's own letter, and handed it to him.
1T will scarcely do us any harm now -
How did you get this?" demanded
Rob. did my uncle see it,"
"Ha! ha! Well, should say not.
fortunately, your uncle trusts me, and
read his letters. You played a sharp
game, but fate was too strong for you .
4 II played no game but what was
right" said Rob. you and your faith
or are two villains
Indeed! Well, keep civil tongue
IN your head. You are dealing with me
now, and not with my father. You
cannot pull the wool over my eyes.
am too sharp for you, Master Clever
dale. Torrevo and Horton"
oh, you are sharp enough" said
Rob, resolved not to let this arrant
Sboaster rec how much afraid he really
waa sBut when the government seizes
you and Your gang, then we'll see.
xou5wiil never $50 that time" said
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PATENTS.

List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Godfrey Arpin, Clark, s. D., casket
holder; Albert Fox, Brazil, N. D.,
stove; William Gillard, Minneapolis,
Mimi, depth scale; August Groenig,
Holloway, Mimi, power hammer; Oil
yer Hulback, Crookston, Mimi, roll
note book; Hugh G. Macmillan, sus-
penders: Mathews Sawyer, Rapid City,
8. D., pipe or nut wrench.
Lothrop & johnson, patent lawyers, sll
and 912 Pioneer Press Bldg, st. Paul.
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In Boston,.

Mother-Emerson, am ashamed
that you have been engaged in vulgar
fisticuffs.
Emerson-But, mother, he insisted
on maintaining that the Shake
spearean dramas were in reality the
work of Bacon-New York Sun.
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BAD FIRE At sLAYToN.

Slayton, Mimi, Feb. 13.-Fire here
yesterday destroyed the Streator no
tel, Hegstad's saloon and Nelson
Bros store. Aggregate loss, $4,000.
The fire originated from a gas ex-
plosion. julius Mickelsen was badly
burned.
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An Ep,tom. Of /. century. prox..,

Professor-"M Miss Flavilla, mention a
few Of the most wonderful scientific
inventions Of the nineteenth century"
Miss Flavilla Yes, sir; the tele-
phone. photograph button, golf capes.
and ice cream soda"
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4 OF all virtues, magnanimity is the
rarest; there are hundred persons
Of merit for one who willingly &C.
knowledges It in another.
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Settled.

she-l viii never marry q man
whose fortune has not at least I'VE
ciphers In It.
HeOh, darling! Then we viii b
married tomorrow. Mine is all ciphers.
Chicago News.
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Real Ghost story.

N',tress (returning)-Any one to
see me, Mary?
Mary-Yes, mem. An insanitary
specter.-Punch.
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PERKINS, PILE SPECIFIC.
The Internal Remedy that will cure
absolutely any case Of Piles. Insist
on getting it from your Druggist.
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There are glances that have more
wit than clever speeches.
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Friendship long in the making is
long in the taking.
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The clever woman reads her novels
not in books, but in people.
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Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds-N. W. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove. N. J.. Feb. II. 1900
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A woman would rather be idolized
than understood.
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Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces h
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The absurd person is the perso.
who never changes.
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To Cure q Gold in One day.
drugRists refund money IL fails cure. 25o
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FIBROID TUMORS CURED.

| FlBROlD TUMORS CURED. U
Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal.
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Helps
"DEAR MRS. P1NKHAM have been
under Boston doctors treatment for .
long time without any relief. They
tell me have 6broid tumor. cam
not sit down without great pain, and
the soreness extends up my spine.
have bearing-down pains both back
and front. My abdomen is swollen,
and 1 have had flowing spells for three
years. My appetite is not good. Ican-
not walk or be on my feet for any
length of time.
''The symptoms Of Fibroid Tumor
given in your little book accurately
describe my case, so write to you for
advice. (Signed) Mrs. E. F. HAYEs,
ss2 Dudley St (Roxbury), Boston, Masa
Mrs. Hayes Second Letter: q
"DEAR Mrs. Observation-Disclosures
ago I wrote to you describing my symp-
toms and asked your advice. You ro-
piled, and followed all your direc-
lions carefully, and to-day / am well
woman.
"The use Of Lydia e. Pinkham,s
vegetable Compound entirely e1-
PEELED the tumor and strengthened my
whole system. ] can walk miles now.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is worth five dol.
lars q drop. I advise all women who
are afflicted with tumors or female
trouble Of any kind to give It faithful
trial" - Signed) Mrs. E. +. HAYHs,
252 Dudley St (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
5000 forfeit y original Of ahops letters peesiao
9esktasnsss cannot b psocueea
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PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color
more goods, per package, than others.
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It is always wrong not to be loved
says the connoisseur.
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Strong Is the man who knows his
weakness.
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CHEAP VIOLIN

Used by Two Smooth Men to Beat .
PaWnbrOker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-07
Mrs. J. w. Deacy.

Mrs. J. w. Deacy died yesterday morn- ing at her residence, No. 620 Emma ave- nue, Smithfield, from stroke of paraly- sis received Friday April 29. Death came peacefully, the good woman being sur at the time by her husband and sorrowing family of children. After she was stricken last week she did not speak, though everything possible was done to revive her. She was a estimable lady kind, generous and lovable of character. Her husband survives her as well as the following children: D. J. Deacy, of Tus- caloosa; James c. Deacy Mrs. Thomas F. Bowling of Trussville; Mrs. John E. An derson, Mrs. ]. E. Chestnutt' and Misses Anna and Verna Deacy of Birmingham
 Mrs. Deacy came to Birmingham with her husband and family in 1884, and since then formed large acquaintance The funeral will take place this morning at la:30 a. m. from St. Pauls church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Father OReilly. The in- terment will be In the Oak Hil ceme- tery. The pall-bearers will be w. II. Stan-
 ley, Hugh McGeever John Bowling, B. II. Chestnut, John W. O'Neill and P. II. Llnnehan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-07
RESIGNS AS MAJOR IF THIRD REGIMENT J. H. Bankhead, Jr, Leaves the
 National Guard
HADN'T TIME FOR DUTIES
It Is Said Captain Ledbetter Is Slated for Bankhead's Place-Thought That Old Regimental Troub-
 les Will Be Composed.

Major J. II. Bankhead, Jr., commander of one of the battalions of the Third regiment, A. N C.. has rendered his resg- nation and it has been accepted. The resignation was sent to Lieutenant Col onel Mcconnell, commander of the regi- ment, several days ago and through the governor and was accepted.
 Last night Major Bankhead was called phone and asked regarding his resigna tion. He said
 T resigned because l did not feel that l had the time to devote to the office. l attempted to resign several months ago, but friends asked me not to do 90 service. The resignation was sent in about ten days ago and I understand It has been accepted. l have not heard any one mentioned as my successor"
 Rumor has 1t that Charles l.. Ledbetter, who resigned several days ago as cap tain and commander of the Birmingham Rifles. Is slated to succeed Major Bank head Captain Ledbetter Is one of the best known and most popular military men in the state, and many will be glad to see him in command of one of the ba.- talions of the Third regiment He has been connected with the service for years and was the senior captain of the battal- ion when he resigned.
 The resignation will have, 1t is said a marked effect on the political troubles in the regiment. as Major Bankhead was the recognized leader of one of the fac- tions, known as the anti-IIigdon fac- tion.
 It is thought now that both parties will be more willing to have peace confer enee.
 The battle between the Kyle and Hig- don factions has grown out of the old troubles which are well known. Ever since the courtmartla was held, nearly three years ago. there has been no peace in the regiment, one-half of which has been with Colonel IIigdon, who was re- lieved from command by Governor Jelks, and the other half with the Kyle faction
 It is understood that the recent nspoc- ton by United States officers, as re- qulred by the Dick bill, has resulted in an adverse report on a large portion of the regiment. and that mention was made of this Higdon-Kyle fight and it's result on the regiment.
 It is now thought that the end of the fight is at hand, and that only a few more weeks will pass before a settlement is reached.