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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06
Modern Miracle.

The patient was a man n years old,
with 4 cataract of eight years stand
ing While at work in his garden one
day the patient had occasion 10 rub
his right eye several times on account
of sweat which had trickled into il.
He awoke next morning TO find that
the sight OF his right eye was re-
stored. His wife and neighbors also
remarked that his eye no longer look
ed gray On examination by doc
tor FIVE days later nothing was TO be
seen of the lens till the patient looked
down, when ii was seen as gray,
shining body floating in the vitreous
numor at the bottom OF the eye.
where it moved with the movements
OF the eye.-The Lancet.
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CHAPTER V.-(Continued.l

Harry. | have a bat that you have
wanted for the last two seasons-a
bat made OF Cuban hardwood, and one
that can't be broken. You have a
bali that the great Delehanty gave you
the week before he died. III risk that
bat against that ball that Mickey
turns up somewhere along the road,
and makes good on all be said. Is 1t
a bet?"
Il can use that bat" answered
Brockett. and that seems an easy
way to get 1t. All right-consider the
bet made"
Mrs. Brockett-Bertha," cried So
lano. Il soemnly book you as my wit
nesses. You are TO see that Harry
pays up, and that he hands over the
genuine bail, not something he buys
downtown and palms off TO save his
treasures"
Discussion OF the route to be fol-
lowed and OF the outfits needful for
the trip occupied the youngsters till
late into the night 1t was promptly
agreed that the greater part OF what
ever might be required for Mexican
1ourneyings could be bought near the
border, and that It would be foolish to
carry heavy bulk of any kind during
the earlier stages OF the trip. The
packet OF yellow backed bills. of
course. was counted up, and found to
amount 10 rather more money than
Brockett had ever handled, even in his
family's more affluent days. There
was $1,000 in the packet. and Brock
EFT attempted TO make an equitable
division. only to be negativcd by the
Cuban.
Keep 1t ALL" said Solano. Il will
take as much with me. Remember.
this is my vacation, my summer holt
day. Your government cannot pay
my expenses. No. no | won't take
It."
Have your own way Brockett an
swered. Il know ! cannot make you
accept anything when you are so anx-
tous to spend your own money. Don't
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CHAPTER VII.

Solano must have conspired Will
the sun. for he appeared at Brock
ett's home the next morning before
the day had fairly dawned. The Gu.
ban was unable to surprise his friend,
however-Harry had been stirring for
an hour, and was fully equipped for
the journey when Ramon's ring wse
heard. Farewells were quickly said,
Mrs. Brockett and Rertha bravely
struggling to keep back the tears that
insisted on coming to the surface. and
the youngsters were soon upon their
Nay-messengers of peace or war,
guardians OF a nations secret dOcu-
ments, and keepers OF cipher that
was destined to bewilder the ablest
interpreters Of Germany and OF Japan.
Brockett had figured on catching the
earliest morning train TO New York.
and the boys further agreed that in
stead OF riding clear through to the
new terminals IN the metropolis, they
would drop off in Jersey City, spend
an hour in circling round that busy
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HAIR CAME OUT IN BUNCHES

8l3 f. Second ST, Muncie, Ind.-"My
little girl had bad breaking out On
the scalp. 1t was little white Jumps.
The pimples would break out as large
as a common plnhead all over her
head. They would break and run yell
low matter. She suffered nearly a year
with itching and burning. 1t was sore
and itched all the time. The matter
that ran from her head was very thick.
did not comb her hair very often, her
head was too sore to comb it, and
when | did comb it came out in
buncnes. Some nights her head itched
SO bad she could not sleep.
Il tried several different soaps and
ointments, also patent medicine, but
nothing could get to stop it. l began
using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment this summer after | sent for
the free samples. l used them and
they did SO much good bought cake
Of Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura
Ointment. l washed her head with
Cuticura Soap and rubbed the Cuticura
Ointment in the Ccalp every two
weeks. A week after | had washed her
head three times you could not tell she
ever had a breaking out on her head.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment also made
tho hair grow beautifully" (SignedD
Mrs Emma Patterson, Dec. %, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv
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vaylaid him CLOSE by his horhe. So?
ISIS i'd nod correct? But dis young
man iss adletic--ha ha! Und he hass
treIts also, vot de Americans call
husky, CLOSE by hand Und de young
man, und his frents. dey beat de very
life from aus de brilliant young Chap
anese und de ambitchus Vilibino, but
dey do not haf de bolice dake a hand
'o" manifesd reasons Haf | nod brob-
erly displayed de bicture? Ha ha ha-
beg off you, bardon de laughings!"
Mr. Iazimoto's amiabiity remained
unrufiled, although Senor Aguilar
seemed decidedly irritated.
The Herr Baron" smiled Mr.. YAH
mCtO, might have even been honor
ably present, it is with such correct
ness Of description that he speaks. IL
was not the admirable fortune of Herr
Baron, however. TO have participation
in the notable combat. and Of conse
quence there was not the fascination
OF seeing one honorable elephant Noll
upon the much-annoying pavement. Ii
is Of deep regret, most truthfuly."
The huge German laughed again.
the same beef-shaking quake OF the
interior departments
1T ISIS veil dot you, und |, are OF
de few vot haf de real abbreciation OF
comedy. Our Vilibino frent-ach, hui
NOR lss dehchient in his gombosichun.
All. vell-vorget it. Led us TO bitz-
ness be attentif. chudge dot you haf
agomblished nodings nit de young
man? Haf you any babers, documents.
goot news Of any kind for de days
laborings?"
Exhibit One" said Mr.. Yazimoto
drawing a few folds OF paper from an
iGside pocket, is carbon-copy OF
most curious sentences. written by the
honorable youth at his employment
place. and for me secured by the most
excellent Miss Lawson. After exam
ination of exceeding briefness | am
force TO think this only Joke, and not
Importance in the least of measure"
The German glanced over the first
exhibit" and confirmed his colleague
verdict with an emphatic nod.
DE poy iss wise as veil as forci-
ble," he commented "Vot else?"
"A copy of an insignificant message
sent TO Cuba by the friend OF the
young Mr. Brockett. II Is Of no ap-
parent value, excepting TO show that
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WOMEN SHOULD NEVER
USE HARSH PHYSICS

Women are especially susceptible to
constipation and their more delicate
organisms rebel at the violence OF
cathartics and purgatives. Drastic
medicines like salts, mineral waters,
pills and powders may afford tempo
rary relief, but their violent action on
the stomach and bowels tends to up
set the entire system.
A mild laxative is far preferable arA
more effective. The combination OF
simple laxative herbs with pepsin pre-
scribed by DR.. w. B. Caldwell, and
sold in drug stores under the name OF
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is ideal
for women, being gentle in action, pos,
tive in effect and pleasant to the
taste. A spoonful Of Syrup Pepsin at
night will bring natural relief next
morning and, used regularly for
brief period, will SO strengthen and
tone the muscles Of the stomach and
bowels that there will be little, if any,
further need for medicine.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can be
procured in any drug store. Your
name and address on a postal to DR..
w. B. Caldwell, 2O3 West St, Monti.
cello ILL.,. will bring free trial bot
tie by return mail. ADV.
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burg, and then take one OF the fer.
ries TO Manhattan. thus battling any
enemies who might be tipped to await
them at the great railroad station
They were blocking out additional
plans, when they We're suddenly in
tercepted by a huge man of rather
more than middle age-a gigantic
German, white of mustache and
shaggy as to brows-a Bismarck come
to life. and doubled in his bulky power
The immense German came loiter-
ing down the street, almost deserted
at this early hour, and almost collided
with Solano. The Cuban respectfully
sidestepped to permit the old gentle
mans passage, and the massive Ger
man, walking painfully. uncertainty.
as though troubled with rebellious
feet, staggered almost into the gut
ter Regaining his balance, he beamed
upon the youngsters, who had ad-
vanced with ready hands to aid him.
and leaned for an instant upon Brock
ett's shoulder
Il tank you, young man, for dc
help" spoke the German. "Ach, but
it iss bad ven you grow oldt, und de
abbroach OF age tells on de bones!
Son, belief mein tie ISIS disarrauched.
Viii you atchust it?"
Brockett promptly began a process
Of first aid to the injured tie, when
the huge German, seizing him with
hand whose grip showed no trace Of
feeble age, emitted a loud below OF
"Bolice, Bolice. Robbers, robbers!"
The astounded Brockett strove TO
break loose from the old mans grasp,
but the Germans clutch was one OF
steel Strong men, athletes of re-
noWn, had tried that deadly wrestle
in old days in the Fatherland. The
Baron Zollern had been a man OF
might in Prussia and round the camp
fires of the German army they still
tell stories Of his tremendous deeds.
Brockett was a powerful youngster,
and an athlete in good training, but
in that bearlike clutch he was like
child. SOlano rushed TO the assist
ance of his captured friend; the baron
of his disengagod hand and once more
that hoarse yell of '"Bolice, Bolice,"
rang out upon the morning air.
A whistle blew in the distance, and
there came the gathering sound OF
heavy feet coming upon the rapid run.
\ stalwart officer rushed up, took in
the apparent situation at glance,
and laid a OBTAINING hand on Brock
ett's shoulder.
What's the trouble, sir?" the PO-
liceman queried.
wv" answered Baron Zollern, dis
young man attempted TO rob me. lie
tried to seize de diamond pin in my
tie, und he snatched a bocketbook
from out my coat. See. here it iss!"
\TO BE CONTINUEDD
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our route. Question before the house:
How TO reach the Nogal Ranch within
eight days. and yet to cover as large
an extent OF country as possible, and
IN as criss- intricate q fashion
as We can"
Why not go to New York;" sug-
gested Mrs Brockett. You could
throw almost any pursuer off your
track in the mazes OF Manhattan. and
then take your choice of an immense
number of trains when you wished TO
resume your journey"
The idea is excellent" said Solano.
we could give even your esteemed
chief the slip in New York. believe.
Then go north into Canada, west to
Chicago. and keep turning on our
tracks-with due regard to the pass
age Of time-and so regulate our trav-
els as TO arrive on the Mexican border
one day inside the time limit. Doesn't
that seem feasible?"
Entirely" Brockett acquiesced
I'VE Will make New York the real
starting place Of our adventures, then.
How early can you get up tomorrow
Il will rout you out of bed at six,
asserted the Cuban. Better set the
alarm so that won't frighten you all
10 death when | begin to ring"
And, with a few CHEEKY bits of non
sense as parting sallies, Solano start
ed home, leaving Brockett TO a rnal
study Of the cipher-penned instruc-
tiOns.
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CHAPTE VI.

Mr.. Yazimoto. carefully busting his
clothes till hardly trace of the re-
cent fray was visible, walked away in
the darkness, while his companion,
limping in fashion that showed how
badly he had been battered IL the
fight, went painfully beside him. The
Filipino was evidently sore Of mind as
well as body. and occasionally NUT
tered oOjurgations in Spanish, Ia
galog, and curiously mingled dialects
OF the far east. Mr.. YaZimoto, how
ever, was philosophical. The little
Japanese bore a swollen lip and one
of his eyes was almost closed, but he
grinned almost cheerfully as the ex-
ecrations of his friend came sputter-
ing TO his ears.
Patience, my dear Senor Aguilar,"
remarked Mr.. Yazimoto, In the gen.
honorable necessity. In the life OF the
man who follows the admirable pur-
suit of trade, patience must be of a
minglins commensurate with great
Judgment Should not the man who
makes transactions in the honorable
affairs Of nations be restrain doubly
his emotions and his notable adjec-
tivesc
Senior Aguilar's somewhat irritated
reply seemed to indicate that he was
almost wholly lacking in the desirable
quality so strongly advocated by his
,.nf,> hts
sentiments as they paced along, and
only intermitted his remarks when
they turned into side street and
stepped quickly into the basement
areaway Of a substantial browrstone
house Mr.. Yazimoto knocked lightly
twice; the door opened without noise
or the preliminary rattle of bolts. and
the Orientals passed inside.
A black man ushered them into a
small room. sparsely furnished with a
few chairs and a mission table, strewn
with maps and plans. Beside the ta-
BILE. his huge frame resting at ease in
a gigantic morris chair, sat noun
tain OF mana portly German, so
vast in every measurement that hts
seated figure seemed to tower above
the stocky Asiatics rs they paused be-
fore him. Bushy gray eyebrows. a
thick white mustache. and bald head
OF enormous brain capacity made up
the impressive total-a mammoth OF
q man and a deep thinker. such as
those who serve the War-lord hsvo to
be.
The big German surveyed the bat
tered Asiatics grimly and half quiz
zically. My vrendts." he chuckied
"chudging by der ocular efdencs. you
haf had a stormy efenins. Und from
de EXPRESSIONS by your faces, also
chudge YOU haf accomplished q larch
and gons oicuous failure"
THE judgment of the honorable
| Herr" purred Mr.. Yazimoto, lis
equalled by nothing except the un
wortLiness of his regretful associates
| He gives most admirable judgings-
we have, as he so intellectually speaks
accomplished failure"
The great German laughed. sound
lessly, interiorly, his vast form quiv
ering like a succession Of jellywaves
Wait. vait." he commanded, wher
the tempest of mirth had passed. "Al
low me dot bicture to you und tc
mineself de efents Of de choyous efen
ing. You virsdt attempted de setuc
I tions of fvinance. So? Und de young
man repuffed you. so? Und den. sub
bosing dot he would ha. documents q
= vslue concealed nboE his berson, -,
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chupea. ha ha. Har l read Cherlock
Holmes for nodings?"
There was faint tapping upon the
door: the negro attendant stepped ST.
lently to his post, and Miss Lawson
the stenographer of the secret service
ohlce-was admitted.
"Goot efening. Mees Lawson" the
German greeted her We are re-
choiced dot We now again beholt you.
Hat you goot news for us?"
Was the carbon copy that | gave
Mr Yazimoto OF any value? No? That
Young Brockett Is shrewder than |
thought Here is a bit OF intorma-
ton. though that may be worth your
time: young Brockett goes away from
Washington tomorrow. on some sort
OF secret mission. and one of consid-
erable Importance. should Judge. He
takes with him certain messages in a
new cipher-a cipher that the chief
thinks will be absolutely incapable CT
translation by anyone unprovided with
a key"
"Und dot key, my dear Mees Law
SOM"
That. Baron Zollern is something
that will be hard to obtain"
Undoubtedly, Mees Lawson. But
de remunerachun- dot will be worth
de drouble."
Il sincerely hope so, Baron.
wouldn't care to take long chances
otherwise"
Have you obtained knowledge OF
real accuracy, Miss Lawson spoke
up Mr.. YaZimoto, of the time when
the so trustworthy Mr.. Brockett goes
away, or of the route over which he
is with orders to make the journey
ing?"
No, Mr.. Yaz!moto. excepting that
he will go early tomorrow morning,
that he will have Mr.. Ramon SOlano
as his travelling companion. and that
he will have secret documents in the
new cipher in his possession"
DE knowledge iss amply shuffi-
chent," said Baron Zollern. 1T iss
imberatife und essenchul dot We bOs-
sess oursellufs of de cipher und de
messages derein. De fate OF nachuns
-ein, zwei, drei-ach, Gott. mohr as
dot-de fate Of half de world may be
by dose messages involved. Tomor-
row, We must watch and follow dis
young man und his frent-und by de
efening after, We must haf de cipher"
How do you expect-by what
means-how can you trap him"
queried Miss Lawson, wonderingly.
The huge German grinned amiably,
but the quizzical good humor was fad
ing from his face
Dot shall be OF small ifIiculty,
my dear Mees Lawson. We will get
him. und We cannot be particular as to
de way. 1t may be radder sefere for
him und his trent Senor SOlano, but
necessity knows no daintiress."
And the Filipino. Aguilar, still nurs-
ing his bruises, smiled venomously as
the baron spoke Mr.. Yazimoto hesi-
tated. seemed about to speak. and then
subsidized as Miss Lawson opened a lit
tie silver mesh-bag.
Il almost forgot something. baron.
This little scrap of paper, | think,
must contain a bit OF the cipher,
though il is probably too small to be
of actual value found it near Chief
wilkins desk"
Baron Zollern took the bit OF paper
and stared at 1t with wrinkled brows,
while Aguilar and Yazimoto bent over
his shoulders.
"A SH L l. Pos 2BH SH TIC + BIB
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gou think We should, at least. arm
ourselves before starting? We can
get horses and heavy weapons in
Texas or New Mexico, but how about
u small revolver, or something OF the
sort, TO carry when We leave here?
We may not have seen the last OF
Mr.. Yazimoto and his Filipino friend"
Exactly assented Solano. Il
think have just what We need. l.
happen to own two curious little
French pistols. They are fourshot
guns. perfectly nat-half an inch At
the thickest part. Instead OF having q
revolving cylinder. they have four
barrel device, one above another. and
Il automatically rises as eacn shot Is
fred, bringing fresh cartridge In
line with the muzzle. They throw a
s6-caliber, steel-jaeketed pall-small,
OF course, but with plenty of pepe-
trating poser. II seems to me that
those are about what We need-any.
tow: Pr bring them over Ia the
morning"
Sounds great - me" said Brocks0
VeN. then. ;&x's saturn 70 'asenaeaAo
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this other young man, one Solano,
goes with the honorably youthful
Brockett where he may be command
cd"
Dis Solano-he ISIS"
"Of the Cuban nation, Herr Baron.
lie is Of richness. remarkably much"
"Und Id vas dis Soiano dot berson-
ally attend to de shastizipgs OF our
trent. Senor Aguiiar. How [ know
dot! By de annoyed und boisopous
EXPRESSION dot come ubon de face Of
ssnor Aguilar vsn dc pane iss NEE
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SYNOPSIS.

Secret Service Chief wilkins puzzled
over the theft OF the governments cipher.
calls 10 his aid Detective PinkWeh They
think they have discovered a new cipher
when the office boy. Brockett. tells them
It's THE Diamond Cipher" and starts for
the ball park. Brockett. Chula Lon Kan
a Siamese; Ramon Solano a Cuban, tOl
gether with some twenty other youngsters
practice baseball, playing until dark. one
OF wilkins stenographers is seen 10 pass
paper TO "a mysterious stranger. As
outcome OF BTockett's cipher the ball
player and Solano are engaged by gov
ernment for mysterious mission. Yazi-
moto, mysterious Jap. calls on Brockett
Brockett falls into Yazlmoto's trap, a
fight follows Brockett coming out on
top. Messenger McKane coming to the
rescue. Mckane was bearer OF the mys-
terious cipher; Is also a ball player.
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Pos WP w SH l. Fin PO TO l. Pos
+ HB HR TIC Fin l. PO WP Pos BIB
Pos HR TO SH BH"
The great German scowled till his
thick white eyebrows almost Joined
together. Il haf seen many ciphers.
Und many addempts at ciphers. Aber
dis ist de master of dem all. My
frents. it matters nod how de ting iss
done-ve musd haf do cipher dot iss
In do possession OF dis young man.
und de messaches he carries, irresbee-
t.fs of de Ways upd neana!"
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His 6ucCe sSor.

Il suppose you expect your son to
step into your shoes when you retire"
mo. | hardly expect that; but he
has already taken my seat in the front
row"
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TIRED BLOOD
STARVES THE TISSUES

Copyright lc2 by tho Tonit vsS Coz
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from the effects OF over-work. Toni
tives are especially recommended.
75c. per box OF dealers or by mail.
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Ha Had Another Guess.

"Yop are seen with Miss Wbifiietree
a good deal -.... ......
ives: it's just VILE harmless~aiSta-
ton"
rs It? She has asked me to be one
Of her bridesmaids"
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A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In TIN age or r"s"nrch nd De taent N naturs
is ransae ked by the sccni c nd ha n
Phessoi man science I'm indeed made giant RI rides
ih Tue past century. and among te-by M means
least important discoveries IN mcdicina Is tbnt az
Iherhplun winch hhs been used proat i'm
rgcncn hospilhls and that ti worthy the attention
VI tnoe VINO shu"f from kidney. bladder nervous
ulscsitcs chronlf wrnkuVsroa ulcers ions
ph &C There ~ bp dpub IL fnct ~ seems Nv i,fent
rur E ~" p.E sIt cinhlrd amongst specialists that
shpse Yuesuonabl" remedies trst formerly Tho
sible to tell Yunerrra ali Ne ahuid ke In toll ,k,,
~ IN .n's snoit aulels, but tviss who would like To
snow NOR" about this remedy ,hat has crocted so
many we might almost shy mirucnlous cores
sno.h sn nenh nhdretasd enyelop, Tor FaEE book to
of.i"tl.ru Med Go. itaysrstD,k ito,d IInmtetead
nnauon, Nns ana dtoli. Tor themselves whether tho
N'w rrrh'h t~""dy y"TNEHAptON" No l. No
.n ,wfn an,I[S-sGT ~ InsrrY suffering IN hrsl,6
NJ NJ ps,'sptv'"Fs fbsfspi16 - s0id by drupgsis or
"'o'i Wv" f"ug"rn To, W Beck uan a., Now York
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No man can stand in his own light
without casting a shadow.
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CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbosalve stops itching and makes
he skin smooth. All druggists. 25 and SOC. Adv
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Mrs. Newpop-I can't persuade the
baby to take his medicine.
Mr.. Newpop-I guess he thinks it's
something to put him asleep.