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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FAILED.
n. E. Pratt, Patient Of DR.. Simonson,
Becomes Insane.

A dispatch to the New York Herald from
New Haven, Conn.,, Tuesday, says: AL
though Christian Scientists have been boast
ing that they had cured Henry E. Pratt of
Brooklyn, he was today sent to the Middle
town Asylum for the Insane upon the APP
plication Of his relatives
This has been one of the cases on which
the members of the cult in this city have
been basing their claims to popularity and
suffrage, and they are considerably cha
erined over the turn affairs have taken.
Mr.. Pratt was until three years ago a
wealthy and successful paper merchant,
living at No. SSS Greene street, Brooklyn.
His mind became affected at that time and
his creditors, learning of the fact, pressed
him for payment of current obligations.
He saw his fortune swept away, his mind
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Miss CARRIE SPRECHER, of
Mount Morris, Ms, aerrtes Doctor
r. y. Pierce as folioUs:
III was back in my old home
when your letter came. / will
try and explain regarding the
good l received from your medi-
cines. For over one year 7 suf-
fered from what my physician
pronounced womb trouble. Had
doctored with doctors in the east
and also in the west but found
only temporary relief. The next
time of my sickness l found my
self no better, and in that way it
kept going on from time to time
until I became discouraged. l
finally resolved to write you for
advice. 1 purchased two bottles
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, two walls of his Pleas
ant Pellets and by using only
that small quantity 1 have found
wonderful relief. I say to all
who are suffering from troubles
similar to mine that it is unnec-
essary to be sick when one can
use DR.. Pierce's remedies.
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but as I left the room I felt that was
trembling in every limb.
Outside the door 1 could laugh at my
fears. Robinson's card party was a lucky
incident. 1 would go up and ask two OF
the players to act witnesses. First let
me get that codicl signed and attested;
after that could learn how Mr.. Brownlow
managed to reach my house.
Robinson and his friends raised a shout
Of welcome when 1 entered the room
knew nearly every man there, and among
the party were two solicitors OF my &C
Quaintance.
Il am sorry to disturb you," said apollo
getically, but would two Of you come down
and witness a will? Perhaps Thomas and
Hicks'-my legal friends-"will spare me a
minute"
Thomas and Hicks laid down their cards
and followed me to the door. Then a sud-
den thought occurred to me. The circum-
stances Of the case were so unparalleled; a
man leaving what was said to be his death
bed late at night to make a serious altera-
ton in his will. If he died tomorrow, or in
the course of few days, this codicii would
most certainly be disputed Here were nine
men, Let them all witness it. Such testi-
mony might defy anything. So l turned
and said:
ION second thoughts, as litigation is sure
to come out of this, may 1 ask all of you
to come DOWN."
Cant be too careful" said Hicks ap-
provingly. as the whole party rose and
trooped after me.
IT'S old Brownlowr" 1 heard Thomas
whisper as we entered the room.
so it is,'' replied Hicks. They told me
the poor old boy was dying"
I handed my client pen. AS did SO our
hands met. His touch sent an icy-cold
SILVER through me. He signed his name
pretty firmly. His signature was duly at
tested by Thomas and Hicks, while the
other men looked over their shoulders with
great curiosity.
Mr.. Brownlow bowed to them politely.
while thanked them for their services and
apologiZed for the trouble had given them.
After wishing us goodnight they went back
then turned to question my client.
But the words dieu on my lips as met his
eyes. and once more saw. in them the same
mysterious indescribable look which had
before so strangely affected me- Again l
trembled from head TO foot
Il must go back" he said rising like one
wearied by some great exertion.
Let me fetch a cab, 1 said, recovering
as before when / heard his voice.
He shook his head, walked to the door.
opened 1t and passed through. / followed
him. On the threshold he turned, and for
the last time his eyes met mine. sank
on a chair powerless, and, save for the
throbbing of my heart, motionless. The
clock struck IL.
In few seconds by great effort.
forced myself to rise and go in pursuit OF
him. One way only led to his house
ran along the road as fast as / could, but
saw no sign of him. Thinking | must have
passed him. / retraced my steps. He was
nowhere in sight. 1 turned once more and
ran on and on until l reached Vine Cottage:
rang the bell. The door was soon opened
1t was evident that the inmates no longer
feared assault. A maio With her apron be-
fore her eyes stood at the door.
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rack every duck ground and feeding marsh
in Maryland The cowardly degenerate
now snares the ducks by nets. These nets
have meshes into and through which the
tired duck dives for his food. The ground
is first sown with corn. When the duck
redives for the surface his head and neck
pointing upward, comes with all his
force and finds himself entanged in the
meshes of the net, which close. The duck
misses the opening into and through which
he first plunged. Before the break of day
the duck degenerate fishes the net, and
thousands upon thousands of these cap
tiyes go to the northern markets Seldom
are they seen in our markets.
THE naphtha launch fiend does not stand
upon a much higher plane than his brother
degenerate. He sails noiselessly upon the
feeding rick, so screened that he cannot
be seen, and when in range pours his
deadly volley into the quietly feeding brood
Is it strange that the wild duck deserts his
favorite famous Maryland feeding grounds?'
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became unbalanced and he was finally
taken to an asylum.
Physicians and specialists by whom he
was examined pronounced his case hopeless
and predicted his death within a few years
at the most 1t was at this time, the Chris
tan Scientists have declared that they
came to his aid, and by their treatment re-
stored his reason. He was even taken into
the home of Leverin E. Simonson, first
reader of the Christian Science Church OF
this city, about a year ago, and spent the
summer at Guilford.
Christian Science has done what materia
medica was not able 10 accomplish" Mr..
Simonson declared few days ago. but
with the present apparently serious condi-
ton of Mr. Pratt and his incarcera ton in
the Middletown Asylum Mr.. Simonson anu
other Christian Scientists here are silent.
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AGED VETERAN IN TROUBLE.
Charged With Violating Garbage Law
and Placed Under Arrest.

Gerald Dupont, an ex-Union soldier,
seventy-three years old, was brought to
the police station IN Anacostia yesterday
by Mounted Officer Green, who arrested
him on a court attachment. Dupont is the
proprietor of a swine farm in Prince
Georges county, Md, below Anacostia and
recently he became involved in legal pro
ceedings with the District authorities over
the conveying of garbage to his place from
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suffer in silence rather than subject
themselves to the abhorrent and hu-
initiating examinations and local
treatment so uniformly insisted upon
by physicians,
vFemale weakness" can be cured
surely, speedily - without exposure,
with slight without leaving
your own home. Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will cure any disorder or
disease of the organs distinctly femi-
nine. Perhaps its greatest usefulness
is in preparing women for the ordeal
of childbirth. Taken during the ex-
pectant period 1t practically elimi-
mates pain and danger at the time of
parturition.
Write DIR. Pierce for advice and you
will receive an immediate answer and
without cost to you. All correspond
ence strictly confidential.
We also advise all women who suf-
fer great pain at each recurring period
to take good vegetable laxative, such
as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, lust
previous to this time, as constipation
Is usually all aggravating feature of
the trouble.
Don't allow the druggist to sell Won
something "just as good" because
it's cheaper. The cheap kind has not
the thousands of cures to its credit
that DR.. Pierce's medicine has.
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Make a cod1ciI" he said. Leave NV
pretty girl all-leave her ALL"
Not all, surely!' :! said. surprised.
He relapsed into his familiar hesitation
and uncertainty Of purpose.
Mono" he said, mot all. They have
been good daughters. No; leave my dating
girl. my poor Dicks child. f6, OOo"
II will draw up codicil at once" said,
looking round for pen and paper His pro-
crastinating habit still chung to him
mo, not now" he said II am better.
Perhaps l shall get well. But bring it to-
morrow morning, that l may sign it, and
make sure"
had no intention of letting death fore
stall me, 80, without needing his words, 1
began to write Before had finished two
lines l saw that my old client had tainted.
I tried. without success to revive him.
With heavy heart 1 went for help Mrs.
Wrench was In the passage. Her ear, I
Her sister stood just behind her The
looks they gave me showed what they
thought of my proceedings.
We carried Mr.. Brownlow to his bed The
servant ran for the doctor, and I left TO
prepare the codicil, praying the while that
Mr.. Brownlow might find strength of mind
and body enough to insist upon seeing me
In the morning.
Vine Cottage and was not at all surprised
when l was curtly refused admittance l
waited until the doctor paid his visit ac-
costed MIN before he entered, and begged
Il
know that l was outside. He would prom
Use nothing, and his manner told me that
the account he had received of last even
ing's events prejudiced me in his ewes No
doubt more Les were told him on this visit.
for when he came out of the house he was
good enough to inform me that he thought
such unprofessionaf conduct as mine must
damage any young solicitor I kept nv
temper, and endeavored to make him under
stand the facts Of the case. He refused to
listen to me. q.1
AT least you will tell me how YOU find
Mr.. Brownlow this morning" said
LAS bad as can be- He has but few
hours to live" tf
Then" 1 said. rby refusing to aid me
you doom the one he loved best in the
world to utter poverty"
II have nothing to do with family dis
putes." he said coldiy, as he closed the
door of his brougham and drove away.
left the house, but returned there sew
eral times during the day. Each time I was
denied entrance. 1 was at my wits end.
Bribery and corruption of servants was out
Of the question, as the door was always
opened by Mrs. Wrench or her sister. No
legal process would enable me to enter,
and forcible invasion for such purpose
matter came to litigation.
At last / grew sick and weary of the
whole thing. l went home determined to try
again tomorrow, although l knew 1t would
be useless unless Mr.. Brownlow rallied in
some unexpected manner. and grew strong
enough to insist upon my being sent to him.
CHAPTER w.
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to stomach, liver, heart or nervous
trouble. A woman in this condition
should consult some eminent and
skilful specialist who has had a wide
experience. DR.. R. v. Pierce, for
thirty years chief consulting physi-
clan to the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y, has,
with the assistance of staff of able
physicians, prescribed for many thou
sands of women. He used most
frequently a wonderful medicine for
ailing women, which he afterward
put up in ready to use form and
called it DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. 1t has stood the test for
thirty years. It acts directly on the
delicate and important organs con-
cerned in wifehood aud motherhood,
making them strong and we'll. It
allays Inflammation, heals liberation,
soothes pain and tones and builds
up the nerves. It transforms weak,
nervous women into healthy, happy
wives and mothers.
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Disciplinary measures instead of orders will
correct abuse. The division commander
feels that officers and men have the service
enough at heart to use every endeavor 10
make 1t the pride Of every American and a
model for imitation"
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II was an invalid for over a
year with change of life," writes
Mrs. c. Smith, of Orr, Cascade
Co., Mont. "Had pains across
the pit of my stomach and such
extreme weakness I could hard
ly walk. I took one bottle of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and five of his 'Fa-
vorite Prescription and am en-
tirely WE'LL"
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THEFT OF VALUED SOUVENIR.
Assistant Secretary Of State Loses 6
KeepSake

Mr.. Herbert H. d. Peirce, third assistant
secretary Of state. reported to the police
last night the theft of silver medal which
was presented to him at ST. Petersburg,
Russia. and which is a souvenir in COM
mem"ration Of the coronation of the czar.
He missed the medal yesterday. He does
not know when 1t was taken from his
home. 1921 N street northwest. The medal
was a personal gift from the car and Mr.
Peirce Is anxious to recover II.
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Hon. to brsse,Ue healh and beauty
are told in DR.. Reyre's Common
Sense Medical AdWser. II is free.
For a paper cooered copy send 9T
ons-1ent stamps, TO co VE x
MAILING ON y. cloth 6indfne,
81 stamps. address DR.. x. Z.
Pierce, Buffalo, ". y.
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the District. The higher court having de-
cided against his contention the attachment
was issued in connection with the early
trial IN the Police Court. Dupont had no
money about him when taken to the sta
ton, where he related the fact that his
wife, his son and himself had spent several
years In the Union army. He considered
his lot a hard one, but he was not locked
up, as Mr. j. w. Tolson Of Anacostia came
forward with the necessary sum for his re-
lease, which amounted to $50
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feet health ever since,
and renaiA a firm
friend of your VIA
vorite Prescription"
Yours very truly,
Miss EMMA WELLER.
(Ftom letter 10 Dr. Rsyee.)

The woman who suf-
fers from weakness and
disease of the distinctly
feminine organs, whether
she realizes it or not, Is
being slowly but surely
tortured to death. She
suffers almost continu-
ally with sick headache.
She has pains In the
back, what she calls
ustitches" in the side
and shooting pains ev-
where. She experiences
burning and dragging
down sensations. She
becomes weak, nervous
and respondent. If she
consults the average ply
sician, there is not one
chance in ten that he will
hit upon the real cause of
her trouble. He will at
tribute her bad feelings
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Synopsis.

young london solicitor has as his first Client an
old man. who charges him with a trust for the
education of his grandchud. The client, Mr.
Brownlow, lives with two daughters. who are
strongly opposed to the benefcence. The grand
father indicates his desire to draw codicll to
his will, leaving a fortune to the child, but
has postponed the action.
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A million Of suffering women cry
with uplifted hands for some relief
from the pains and tortures of diseases
peculiar to their sex. A million more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-03

Passengers who have arrival at Panama
from Nicaragua say that numerous earth
Quakes were felt there recently.
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CHAPTER w.

I lived at some distance from Vine Cot
tage. There were other dodgers In the
house, the rooms over mine being occupied
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teeth AND FOOD
A Help in Time of Need.

Sometimes bad teeth cause illness, par
ticularly when they are rot fit to masti
cate food A man in Ada, Ohio, had all
of his teeth drawn. He was sick with in
digestion and lack Of vitality and his teeth
were in bad condition. He expected,
with new complete set of teeth to re-
gain his health by thoroughly chewing his
food, hut he lad an experience that is
we'll worth knowing of.
Instead of imp owl ing I continued to
lose strength" he says, until I was
mere moving skeleton. l tried number
of prepared foods but none of them helped
me until I got Grape Nuts. The flavor
pleased my palate at once. l soaked the
food in cream and got along with 1t nice
ly. Within few days I noticed that
was not so tired and jaded Gradually
I grew stronger. SO l left off all other
foods and took only Grape Nuts.
My old time rigor came back and IT
two months l gained seventeen pounds
This was remarkable for l am of spare
build. Now / sleep and feel wonderfully
we'll.
Inasmuch as l am doing so nicely with
out teeth / have concluded to wait until
nv gums have finished shrinking before
having a set made. l don't believe
could have gone through the drain on my
system had it not been for Grape-Nuts.
There is no doubt about the lige-glvlng
and nerve building force of that food. !
talk Grape Nuts to all of my friends
Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich
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ENGLAND'S TURN TODAY
She Prevented q Concert of Powers
to Force United States Out
Of Orient.
Neao York sam Special Se,.cioo

Washington, Feb. IA new feature of
the international controversy over the
conduct OF the powers toward the United
States in the war with Spain has become
public. Great Britain now claims credit
for having prevented proposed concert
of the powers which had for its object
forcing the United States out of the ORR
ent. 1t is declared that soon after the
battle Of Manila, when it was evident that
the possession of the Philippines by the
United States meant e. permanent foot
hold for this country in the orient, en-
attempt was made to secure the co-opera-
ton of the bowers to force the United
States to abandon permanent occupation
OF the Philippine archioelago. -.
1t IS further said that London was the
scene of this antiAmerican activity. Eff
forts were made to get the British gov
eminent to agree to a line of action
which would amount to protest against
the permanent possession of the Philip
pines by the United States, and it was
proposed that Joint note of the powers
be sent to the United States to the effect
that it's continued OCCUPATION of Manila
and the acquisition of the archipelago of
the Philippines would not ccme within the
scope of the cause of the war with Spain,
which was primarily the securing of indie
pendence for Cuba. The powers taking
the initiative in this step insisted that the
United States should be satisfied, with Sc
curing the independence of Cuba and
should not attempt to secure possession
of territory in the far east. 1t is as
serted by British diplomats that Great
Britain prevented this proposed concert
Of the powers.
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PRIEST FOR SOCIALISM
Catholics and Socialists Are Stirred
Up in Chicago.

Catholics and Socialists Are Stirred
Up in Chicago.
Ne,v York sam Special Servtcs 49,. -.
Chicago, Feb. 15.-Announcement made
that Rev. Thomas McGrady, pastor of the
Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic church
in Bellevue, KY, will lecture in Chicago
next Wednesday night upon the subject of
Socialism has stirred both the Roman
Catholic and socialist circles in Chicago.
The lecture is scheduled to take place at
the North Side turner hall and the So
cialist leaders of this city believe that it
will be a master stroke in their behalf
against the anti-socialist propaganda
societies of Illinois. together with the
Bohemian Catholic societies of Illinois,
and in the West Side Jesuit parishes, have
been carrying on for months past.
This priest. who is decided by the So
cialists of this city to be strong cham
pion of socialism, and who is said to have
no sympathy with the cry against it, is to
discuss two important features of the
question as to where a Roman Catholic
should stand on the question. The posi-
ton Of the Roman Catholics who have led
in the anti-socialist movement, has been
that socialism is q series of fallacious
teachings and that Pope Leo VIII. in his
several encyclicals on the labor question
and on socialism, has expressly pointed
out that it was antagcnisIc to and con-
fiicting with the teacEiEgs of the church.
Catholics are interested in the coming lee
ture and in determining how he can lee
ture in its favor and be in line with the
authoritative church utteTances upon the
subjects.
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consideration upon said motion or otherwise
and the house of representatives is hereby
respectfully, requested to return said bill to
the senate for such purpose.
1t is said the determination to recon
slider was brought about by state official
who called the attention of several sena-
tors to certain facts not generally known,
which may change the complexion OF
matters.
More General Legislation.
II. f. 10 legalizing and confirming viii
lage ordinances, contracts and grants OF
franchises for waterworks gas, electric
light, heat and power plants in certain
cases, was passed under suspension.
Senator MCGOWAN introduced consti-
tut1onal amendment fixing the personal
property tax exemption on household fur-
n1ture and wearing apparel at $500. 1t
Went to the Judiciary committee.
Senator Sivright introduced a bin re-
peallng last years dog tax bill, and Sen
ator Larson presented a bill providing
that in cases of change of venue in GRIM
inal trials the county in which the crime
was committed must pay all expenses;
the case however, is to be tried in every
other respect as though the crime had
been committed in the county to which 1T
is sent.
Senator Snyder introduced a bill pro-
VluluS tnat all SalarlGd county OFFICIALS III
heLnepln county must report and pay
all receipts into the county treasury
monthly.
The senate adjourned until 2 p. N. Mon
day.
New Senate Bills.
S. r. 2S, Z. z. Smith--To amend section q
OF chapter ia Of the General Laws of 1895,
relating to insurance.
S. f. 30 Larson-To amend section 1914,
general statutes of 1894 relating to change
of venue in criminal cases.
+ S. +. so, SnyderRequring all county Off
Gals who are paid a salary, in all counties
having a population of 100000 or over, to
make a monthly statement OF all moneys re-
ceived by them during the month and re-
curing the payment Of such moneys into the
county treasury.
S. f, 81, McGowan-To amend section 8,
chapter 10, General Laws 1895, and chapter
30 of the General Laws of 1899, relating to the
railroad and warehouse commission of the
state Of Minnesota, and providing for the
appointment of the members Of such COM
mission.
S. +. 81, Ives-To amend section Of chap
ter 1874 of the General Laws of the year 1S99
relating to salaries of district judges.
S. F. SO, McGowan-Proposing an amend
nont to section B. article 9, of the consti-
tuition of the state of Minnesota, relating to
taxation and exemption.
S. F. 81, Sivright-Repealng chapter 1S1
Of General Laws of the state of Minnesota
for 1901