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what BrenthInE Amounts To.

In each respiration an average adult
inhaIes one pint of air. man respires
sixteen to twenty times a minute. and
a young child about twenty-five to
thirty-dve times. While In a standing
posture the number OF aspirations is
greater than when lying down. A man
takes only thirteen breaths OF air to the
minute while reclining. The superficial
surface of the lungs is 200 square
yards The amount OF air inspired by
an adult in twenty four hours is about
10000 quarts. The least amount of air
needed by an adult in one hour is $50
quarts. The heart sends through the
lungs 5000 gallons of blood daily.
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q PATERNAL IcIsM.
n 7-Ien-- rrVIll-I's CorIlllll-l'l . I7Il
49,, I-..,a.l,, iIIrIrii H.

ii. Henri IrVfnH'S COnanleElt On 4AAs
Sonsa Early lLllillet-
4 B. irving. son Of SIR Henry Iry-
ing was not educated primarily for the
stage. Studying for the T. ssion Of
barrfster. while he was ska IA college
he took part IA amateur theatricals-
An amusing story is told of one Of his
earlier Interpretations Of the dtmeuit
role of FIamiet. on this particular and
early occasion. however Sir Henry
Wis i.out in front" and after the per.
f,rmance several ipcluGing his son.
crowded about him for an expression
OF opinion
ioniusT' asked one
GOOD. very good" murmured Sir
Henry in his quiet, kindly way.
..And Miss Blank as Opheiia -
"Good. very good" again murmured
Sir Henry.
GOOD. very goOds repeated Sir
Henry.
And Thomas as Horatio
GOOD. very good" came the answer.
So the entire cast was gone through
with the exception OF the principal
character, and each received the same
precise. neat criticism, good, very
s,ood - Then there. was a slight pause.
an awkward pause. after which the
son. who had been waiting eagerly and
anxiously for his fathers opinion about
his acting. managed to pluck up
enough courage to stammer. But ia
therSwhat did you think of-the rest
of the cast2'
Sir Henry looked bIandly at his son
and then remarked dryly, Are you
sure that you want to be an actor. my
son ?r-Bohemian magazine
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HOUSE GOWN
Be.Ias. assaE AtttrsstIys 8 4. -

Tieaidsn EaGmrs AttEneselgo II = = -
So many girls spend all their ayafia-
l,Ie money for street and party clothes,
.ouite content to look shabby and IN
eroomedIw while about their own Home
ANY cast on piece Of hnery or an ante
diIuvlan walking skirt Is sufficiently
good for around the house"
This idea Is Indicative Ola frivolous
nature and sIovenIIness and should
be avoided by all self respecting young
women. An attractive appearance
when about the house is greatly TO be
desired, and Il Is a real saving Of mon
ey. too, to have a decided change OF
clothing for indoor wear.
The real economy Is to provide one
self with a house dress of some sort
1t IS worth the EFFORT and the few min
utes to change ones dress as soon as
one comes into the house. Street boots
are exchanged for light sllppers--a
erent saving on feet, stockings. shoes,
carpets and nerves-and the boots are
put away with trees. Boot trees are
necessary indulgence In the economical
ZirI's scheme. Boots viii last twice as
long with their help.
Any girl who can hold needle can
make herself 'neGlIEee" more or less
elaborate. but always dainty. She
should also be able to make herself
shirt waist suit OF some lightweight
durable stun-pongee. foulard. cash
mere-that with the aid of fresh col
lars and cuffs win always look at
tractIve in the house. Boston Traveller
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n1oat nirds Love TO-.

Most birds love toys. The pIaythings
help to while away the time and pre-
vent them from tearing their plumage.
Parrots are especially devoted to play
things and can be trained to do simple
tricks with the objects specially fan
cied. A soft billed bird will amuse it
self for an hour with peanut which 1t
cannot break, a tiny bell or a mirror
just big enough to reflect Its own head.
Mary Dawson In st. Nicholas
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II you like coffee but dare not
drink it, try Dr. Shops Health Cot
fee. 1t is true that real coffee does
disturb the stomach, heart and kid
neys. But DR.. Shops Health COT
fee has not a grain of true coffee in
it. Being made from parched grains
malt, etc, it forms wholesome
Sood-lilke drink. yet having the true
flavor of Old Java and Mocha cot'
tee. Made In a minute" Call al
our store for a. free sample. Sold
by all dealers.
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Old Doctor-What are those white
objects see In the distance, my dear2
Miss Pert-Those are signs advertising
your profession, sir. Old Doctor-Ah.
/ thought they might be tombstones
Miss Pert-so they are
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The ~cw Pure rood and Drug La,

Inc Now Pure rood and Drug I4W'
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not AFFECT
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug Law as # contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we
recommend It as a safe remedy for
children and adults.
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Jones-So the price OF that 'oId mas
ter Is 5000. 1t doesn't look to be
worth $40.
Art Dealer-Yes. but remember It
was painted in 124e. Just think what
$40 at compound interest would
amount to for that length OF time!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
OLD MAN CROWDED OUT.
Plant of Old Darkey Who Wanted
Job as NV atcherman."

An old-time southern darkey called
1t the office Of Engineer Commission
er Biddle the other day. Opening the
door just enough to allow his body to
| squeeze through, and leaning heavily
On a stick, he hobbled up to the desk
Of Secretary Garges. bowling p~rofuse-
Iy at every step.
81 hope I sees you-all well" was
his salutation. SIS lookin' FOR a job
as a watcherman, an | wuz tole dat
dis is de place to cum"
Take a seat, uncle" said the sec
rotary, "and tell me of your quail
i~cations to fill that somewhat oner-
Gus position"
Say dat agin, boss" said he,
scratching his head.
Il mean what experience have you
had in that line"
"Oh. yassir, Use had 'sperience all
rite. Vas indeedy. Use wukked in
the bitches for thirty year or mo,
but de boss dun discharged me coz
cayn't handle de pick as fas' as dem
yung buck niggahs on de job, an he
saws Use too ole. Vas, sub, hits a fac
dat | am ole, but yit has to live, an
dom wonter go to the po' house.
Seems dat dey amt much use in dis
worl' fob an ole man no moh. Dem
young niggahs cum outen de school
wifi DER book larnin', can writ delr
name an such like, an takes de
bread outen de mouf of us po' ole
folks dat nevah had dem 'vantagesl
Befo' de wah l wuz a han in de cotl
ton fields an Use been a had wukker
all my lif'."
"Au right, uncle, I'll take your
name and address, and you shall have
the first watchman's job that becomes
vacant" said Mr.. Garges.
"Thankee, boss, thankee-de Lawd
TAX cyar Of yeh"-and he hobbled out
again.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
THE SECOND
DANDY CHATTER

BY Tom Gallon.

| stood at his elbow, and dashed II
| straight at the light; the room was in
darkness in a moment. He heard the
men falling about and stumbling over
the chairs as he darted through the
doorway and plunged down the stairs,
with the captain almost in his arms
for that gentleman had waited for him.
Rightly guessing that no attempt
would be made to pursue them in the
open street, Philip and his companion,
after doubling round n or two cor
ners, came to a halt.
"This comes of gettin' into bad com
pany. Phil" said the captain, drearily,
when he had recovered his breath.
"A 'at-bought off a Jew gentleman,
with nice manners, only last week; a
brush and comb-the brush a bit bald
and the comb wantin' a new set OF
teeth; to say nothing Of a night gar
ment, 'emmed by the missis. and mark
ed with a anchor on the boosum
all lost at The Three Watermen.'"
I'm very sorry" replied Philip,
but I think we got off pretty cheaply
as it was. But l don't think we had
better be seen in company; those fell
lows only saw you for a moment, and
will scarcely be likely to recognize you,
should you meet them"
81 don't want to meet EN-" said the
captain. Il saw that Shady chap In
the bar, and thought q was on the
lookout for me again-so l chivvied of
i'm upstairs"
They parted for the time, after Phil
ip Chatter had impressed his address
upon the captains mind, with many in
functions to talk about him as little as
possible. Philip. after walking for
nearly an hour, found a quiet hotel,
and gladly got to bed. At the last mo
ment, before his eyes closed, he re-
membere6 the two packets which had
been given him, together with the
piece Of paper the sandy-haired man
had tossed to him, and which latter he
had thrust into his pocket. He jumped
out of bed, re-lit the gas, and took
them from the pockets Of his clothing.
The first packet, when he broke 1t,
he found contained bank notes-for
small and large amounts-to the total
Of G3,5OO; the second packet held the
same amount. Dropping these hastily,
he caught up the scrap Of paper n
hurriedly unfolded 1t.
It was a roughly-drawn plan OF GER
tain roads and paths, together with
two little squares-one at the top
r%ight-hand corner and one at the top
~left-hand corner. The square at the
right was marked "Dandy's house
easily seer from village street" The
other square was marked "The Cot
tage." III
And the address penciled upon 1t
was "The Cottage, Bramberton."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
WANTED TO SEE PRESIDENT.
Young MaryIander's Hallueinations
Cause His Arrest.

Policeman Hopkins. of the Sixth
precinct, was standing at the corner
of Pennsylvania avenue and Third
street northwest when he was accost-
ed by a young man who wanted to
know the way to the White House.
Il want to see the president" said
the young man. ito show him the dew
IFS confession"
Policeman Hopkins took him to po'
lice headquarters and introduced him
to Sanitary Officer Sroufe.
MY name" said the stranger, lis
James Nathaniel Edmund Combs, and
I'm from Great Mills, st. Mary county,
Maryland.
He told the sanitary officer that the
Lord had appeared to him and told
him of the confession made by the
devil. He had labored upon the writ
ing of the confession for about a year
he stated. and the amount of writing
he had done convinced the sanitary
officer that he had not o~verstated the
time he had been engaged upon the
work.
The police surgeons passed upon
him as being harmless, and suggested
that he return home. Combs agreed
to return, and said the president could
destroy the manuscript If he read II
and thought 1t was not worth publish
ing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
One Subject Barred.

In taking testimony in the Cotton
will case in Washington, a quick-wit'
ted old lady had been on the stand for
some time on behalf of the proponents
Of the will. She had testified, among
other things, that she was the editor
of the Book Of Lineage of the Daugh'
ters Of the Revolution-of which the
late Mrs. Cotton had been a member.
Joe Redding took her under cross-ex,
animation and he commenced in q
casual way:
Il suppose, my dear madam, that
you and Mrs. Cotton may have com
pared your respective ages in some of
your conversational"
Never" replied the old lady: 81
never asked her age. I would not dare
take such a liberty even with myself
Mr.. Redding made one more effort.
"Ah!" said the attorney, "but / can
find out both of your ages in the Book
of Lineage of the Daughters of the
Revolution?"
mo, you cannot" replied the dame
TT is against the constitution to men.
ton any members age; 1t would break
up the society"
And Joe gave up in despair.-Ex
change.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
CURIOUS PEASANT SUPERSTITION
Horses Ridden by the Spirits-Winds
That Watt Thanks of the Dead.

Horses Ridden by the Spirits-Winos
That Watt Thanks of the Dead.
1t was formerly almost universally
believed that on All Saints day the
dead were permitted to leave their
tombs and to roam abroad, says the
London Tribune. In some parts OF
Britanny, and in other places. the
peasants ven now are careful to lock
up their horses in the stables lest the
dead, rising from their graves in the
early morning, should seize them and
ride f~uriously to some distant spot
they may have frequented in life.
In the Northern departments people
refrain from slamming doors sharply
on this day lest they should hurt an
invisible spirit entering, and the chill
dren are forbidden to throw stones
into the hedges or trees for fear that
the missiles should wound the soul OF
some departed relation or friend how
ering about in them.
In Alsace little lamps. lanterns and
glimmering tapers arranged in tho
form Of a cross are cen burning all
night long close to the ground in many
a cemetery. They are destined to re-
joice the souls as they rise from their
graves.
Perhaps the most common Of all
superstitions concerning the dead Is
that about moo on All Saints day
there comes a gentle gust of wind
The peasants in the fields raise their
heads in the hope and expectation OF
feeling 1t, for it is the dead waiting
their thanks to the living for their
prayers and remembrance OF them.
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CHAPTER VII.
Master and Servant.

For a long time Philip Chatter sat
staring in a stupeied fashion, at the
packets Of bank notes and at the paper
he held in his hand. He was at first
utterly at a loss to understand why
such a sum Of money should have been
paid into his hands, together with a
similar sum for the mysterious man,
mis- cousin, known as the count.
Gradually, however, a light began to
dawn upo him; remembering the talk
about diamonds and about the young
girl who was to receive no hurt, the
horrible business began to piece itself
together n his mind. bit by bit. Once
again he seemed to be looking into the
evil faces In that upstairs room in the
low public house at woolwich; saw
that the giving of the packets-one for
himself and one for his cousin-had
been but a dividing of the spells Of
some successful robbery. More than
that, the paper seemed to point to the
fact that another robbery was planned
at the house Of Madge Branshaw.
Everything seemed to point to this.
| The affair had evidently been ar-ang-
| ed by this same mysterious man. Ogle-
don; and that he was a frequent visi-
tor to Bamberton was obvious from
the mention made Of him by Mrs. Dol
man. the housekeeper, on the day of
Philips first Journey TO Chatter hall.
Again, the mention of the young girl
who was not to be hurt-of the fact
that they only expected to have to
deal with women-all pointed robbery.
to which possible violence was at
tached.
MY world" whispered Philip to
himself, in an awed voice; tive land.
ed straight into the midst of some ire
mendous conspiracy. Dandy Chatter
the squire. the gentleman; yet Dandy
Chatter. the associate Of thieves and
footpads. Dandy Chatter, PROCESSING
love for tbs sweetest woman in the
world, yet mixed up with scoundrels
who are plotting to rob her! And In
the meantime. where in the world Is
this precious cousin OF mine-Ogle
don? Did Dandy Chatter meet his
death at that mans hands. and Is thai
the reason the fellow kept out Of
sight? Well. two things are clear: In
the first place. ! have In my possession
notes. which I believe to be stolen. t.
the extent Of seven thousand pounds;
and. in the second place, the gani
from whom I escaped tonight are :,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
FILLING UP rHs CANADIAN wgsr.
The American settler 10 Wsicomed
70 Canada.

A number of the leading Eewspa-
pers on this side Of the line have been
noticing the growth of the Canadian
West In recent years, and draw atten-
ton to the fact that there seems to be
no abatement Of the influx of settlers
to that great grain-growing country.
The Buffalo Express thus refers to the
subject:
Canada West continues to grow.
There were 4.174 homestcads entries
there IN July of this year, as against
3,571 In July. 1905. Canada plumes
herself over this fact, with becoming
pride. But what appears to make
neighbors happiest Is the statement
that OF these ALA homesteaders,
1912 were from this side of the line.
Little Is said about the 81 Canadians
who recrossed the border to take up
homes In Canada West, or of the sos
from Great Britain, or of the 1926
from non-British countries. 1t APP
pears that the item in this July report
this OF the 1912 American farmers
who decided to try their fortunes in
Canada West.
THE compliment is deserved. The
1,212 were mostly from Dakota and
other farming states, and go into
Canada fitted better than any other
class OF immigrants for developing the
new country. They take capital with
them, too. say Canadian papers proud
ly. In every way, they are welcome
over there"
AS the Express well says, the
the reasons given are sufficient to in
yite the welcome. The American
farmer knows thoroughly the farming
conditions that prevail In the Cana
dian prairie provinces, and Is aware
Of every phase OF agricultural devel-
opment In recent years.
In practical knowledge OF what Is
wanted to get the largest return for
labor and investment he Is by long
odds superior to any European set
tier. He knews what Is required to
bring success, and he is able and will
ing to do 1t, and his future causes nc
apprehension to the successful Cana
dian farmer. The agent OF the Cana
dian Government, whose address ap-
pears elsewhere, says that the differ
ence between the and GUS
toms OF the farmer from Dakota, Ore
gon or Minnesota and the farmer from
Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta
Is not nearly SO marked as that be-
tween the farmer OF the Maritime
provinces and the Ontario tiller OF the
soil. Hence the welcome 70 the free
homesteads OF the Canadian West,
and there are hundreds Of thousands
OF them left. that Is extended to the
settler from the Western States.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
Tatar Holy Well.

A holy well, OK spring. away up On 2
hillside near Kazan and overlooking
the river. is believed by the TataT
villagers to possess extraordinary
healing properties. The spring flows
into q rocky basin about ten feel
square and three feet deep.
The water Is a pure, clear crystal,
sparkling in the sunshine, and the
marvellous thing is that the bottom OF
the well Is thickly covered with silver
coins thrown In by sufferers who
come to be cured by the water, to pro.
pitiate the spirit of the well. Although
the tank is only three feet deep and
no watch is kept on the spot, no one
has ever been known to touch or At
tempt to take any Of the coins.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
Worth Knowing About.

If you need a first-class laxative.
there is nothing better o safer than
that old family remedy, Brandreth's
Pills. Each pill contains n grain
of solid extract Of sarsaparilla, which,
with other valuable vegetable prod.
ucts, make 1t a blood purifier Of tx
cellent character. If you are troubled
with constipation, one pill at night
will afford great relief.
Brandreth's Pills are the same fina
laxative tonic pill your grandparents
used. They have been in use for over
a century, and are for sale every.
where, either plain or sugar-coated-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
NO NE DictNE e.
But Change Of Food Gave Final Relief.

Most diseases start In the aliment-
airy canal-stomach and bowels.
A great deal o: stomach and
bowel troubles come from eating too
much starchy and greasy food.
The stomach does not digest any OF
the starchy food we eat-white bread,
pastry. potatoes. oats. etc.-these
things are digested in the small intes-
tines, and II we eat too much. as most
Of us do, the organs that should d.
gest this kind Of food are overcome
by excess of work. so that fermenta-
ton, indigestion, and a long train
Of ais result
Too much fat also is hard to digest
and this is changed into acids, sour
stomach, belching gas, and a bloaty,
heavy feeling.
In these conditions a change from
i~ndigestible foods to Grape-Nuts win
work wonders In not only relieving
the distress but In building up .
strong digestion, clear brain and
steady nerves. A Wash. woman
writes:
about nve years ago I suffered with
bad acknowledgement, indigestion,
constipation-caused, I know now,
from eating starchy and greasy food.
II doctored for two years without
any benefit. The doctor told me there
was no cure for me. / could not eat
anything without suffering severe
pain in my back and sides, and I be-
came discouraged.
"A friend recommended Grape-Nuts
and ! began to use 1t. In less than
two weeks ] began to feel better, and
inside of two months I was a well
woman and have been ever since.
Il can eat anything I wish with
pleasure. We eat Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast, and are very
fond Of It." Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Greek. Mich. Read the
little book "The Road to wsEyi;;sy~
h pkyA there's a reason"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
Anad Goose Hunter.

The oldest man to take out . license
last year, and probably the Oldest VINO
will take out one this year In the State
of Kansas, is Joseph Kirmeye., one
Of the old-time goose hunters. aged ~
years.
It is doubtful is there lives a goose
hunter in the State of Kansas who has
brought down more geese and one SO
old who still retains his shooting eye
as Joe. He obtained his license, and
on the card was the notation: Joseph
Kirmeyer, aged Is years, Leaven-
worth. ITO pounds. s feet 2 inches In
height"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
Willing to Pay.

In a suit recently tried In a Vir-
Einia town a young lawyer of limited
experience was addressing a jury on
q point OF law when, good naturally,
he turned to opposing counsel, a man
Of much more experience than him.
self. and asked: That's right, I be-
lieve, Colonel Hopkins"
Whereupon. Hopkins, with a smile
OF conscious superiority, replied:
''Sir, I have an Office In Richmond
wherein I shall be delighted to en-
tighten you on any point Of law for
. consideration"
The youthful attorney, not in the
least abashed. took from his pocket
q half dollar piece. which he offered
Col. Hopkins with this remark: mo
time like the present. Take this, sir,
tell us what you know. and give me
the change"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
carelessness In Sending Money.

Carelessness In sending mon
through the mails is commented upon
in a bulletin just issued by the post
Office department. One case Is given
where the dead letter office received
a letter from abroad. which had been
addressed to a missionary in Africa.
His name was given, but no post of.
flee address. The letter had been
handled in various post Offices there,
as well as Europe, and then returned
to the United States. 1t was opened
by the dead letter Office, and found to
contain $500 in gold certificates. The
department has learned the sending
Office, and believes the money will be
restored to the sender. The post of.
fee department says the letter is
signed by a woman, but her name and
address will not be made public.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13

The Press Agent-Take it from me.
old man, our star has made some
rapid strides In his profession during
the past year.
The Dramatic Editor-Oh, I heard
that story of his walking from Tona-
wanda to Batavia In ten hours and
fifteen minutes, but you'll have to
show me affidavits!-Puck.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1906-12-13
PATENTS.

kist Of Patents issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Reported by Lothrop & Johnson,
patent lawyers. oil Pioneer Press
building. st. Paul, Mimi: William r.
Ball, st. Thomas. N. d., tie-plate;
Frank Il. Coulter, Sioux Falls, s. D.,
ear drum; John G. Dangerfield, East
fsrand Forks. mimi. ire escape,
Charles Elofson, Minneapolis. Mimi.
milk pasteurizer; Paul Hanson, st.
Paul, Mimi. moving machine; Maurice
III. H~artsough, Minneapolis. Mimi,
loading apparatus; John s. Upper,
Park River. N, d.. halter tie.