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CURTAINS CATCH FIRE,
Friction Caused Gasoline Used AS a
Cleaner to Ignite.


st. Louis. Mo-. Aug. 20. - Mrs. Ida
spathe aged AZ years and her daugh-
ter, Edith, aged 10, were burned on
the face and hands yesterday by the
explosion of gasoline with which they
were cleaning curtains at their home,
2919 South Compton avenue. Their con
dition is not considered serious. The
friction caused by the vigorous rub
bling of the lace against glass wash
board is supposed to have ignited the
gasoline.
The burning liquid was thrown over
the dress of mother and daughter, their
clothing catching fire. Each assisted
the other and together they managed
to extinguish the flames which envel-
oped them. Neighbors who heard the
screams of the women turned in a fire
alarm. The home was damaged to the
extent of $780, The property is owned
by Charles kratz.
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FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

who has charge also of the state board
of health archaeological laboratory
established by an act of the last legis-
lature. has been employed by the city
council to make tests Of the city wat
er as 1t comes from the remodeled fl.
tiers OF the water company. A TEN.
porary laboratory has been fitted up at
tho water company's plant and hourly
tests will be made for a week or ten
days, the object being to learn wheth-
er the water with the new improve.
ments made contain any typhoid and
other harmful germs, and thus protect
the citizens from repetition OF last
winters epidemic. In the meantime
the contract for the sinking of an ar.
tesisn we'll has been let to Mfnneap.
oils firm, work to be begun at once.
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e. Philip Grafton left the Rose
Of the Rohans in tears, and
a thousand leagues of ocean
now divided him from the old Breton
tower; five years filled with high en-
deavor and honorable enterprise. He
had risen to the rank Of post-captain
some years since and had been sue
cessfully engaged in his profession in
many seas. His father had died mean
while and he was alone in the world.
To no woman among the many who
had looked love in his eyes had he
given his affection, and his friends re-
garded him as a confirmed bachelor.
Was he still dreaming of Anne? 1t
Is enough to say he had not forgorren
her-perhaps that is ALL
1t was evening on the 18th of Sep
TENDER, 1853, clear though moonless
night. The wind fell as the sun set,
and the ships slowly drifted UP the
river with the heavy food-tide. On
the shore to the left lay the camp Of
Bougainville. The white tents of the
soldiery on the heights of Cap-Rouge
could be dimly detected in the soft IL
Elimination from the irradiating stars
overhead. Lights twinkled here and
there on the heights, or moved along
on the crest of the bluffs, showing
that, as usual, the French were on
the alert and watchful.
There was much unwonted but sub
dued hustle on the English fleet as
well. Men were being paraded and
mustered on the decks, arms and
equipments looked to, ammunition
pouches filled to repletion, and the
haversacks and canteens of the men
provided with food and water for 1t
was hardly known when and where
they would get anything to eat after
they left the ships.
Far down the river the distant lights
on Cape Diamond were almost hidden
in clouds of smoke, and the muffied
yet continuous roaring of the heavy
guns from Admiral Saunders ships
OF the line and the batteries at Point
Lewis, with the answer of the French
from the works at BEAUFORT and the
citadel of Quebec, told tale of furious
cannonade. The admiral was certainly
doing his part. AS he had promised
he would keep them busy at the END
of the line.
Four bells in the first night watch
had just been struck on the 50-gun
ship Sutherland, carrying the flag Of
Admiral Holmes, commanding the
squadron of Cap-Rouge, when a boat
was seen making it's way through the
water approaching the starboard gang
way Of the ship. Halls passed between
the Sutherland and the approaching
| cutter.
Boat ahoy!"
"The Porcupine!" promptly an
swered rather small man in the
stern-sheets of the boat, Swing the
name " the vessel he commanded
and follo~ing his reply with the sharp
command, "Way enough! In bows!"
AS ne spoke he motioned to a mid
shipman who sat beside him. Follow.
ing his officers direction, the helm
was put over and the boat swept gent.
ly alongside the gangway, the men
nnshipping the. oars at the same time
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Leave q keeper in the boat and let
the men go aboard the ship" con-
tinued the officer, rising, then have
the boat dropped astern. You will
follow me on deck. Mr.. Robson" he
added, as he seized the manropes and
ran rapidly up the battens to the gang
way.
Good evening, Capt Grafton" said
the officer of the deck. removing his
cap and bowling low to the newcomer
as ne stepped aboard. THE general
has been asking for you"
All. good evening, Hatfield! You
say the general is waiting for me?
Where is her"
In the cabin yonder, sir"
That's well. Will you have me- an
nounced?"
Mr.. Giles" said Hatfield, turning to
his midshipman, present my compli-
ments to the general and say that
Capt. Grafton is here to see him.
"Ay, ay, sir!" replied the boy, touch
Ing his cap and springing aft toward
the cabin.
otis fine night, Hatfield" re-
marked Grafton, as they stood wait
ing.
Indeed yes, SIR"
"And a good time for our enterprise.
believe 1t is set finally for this even
Ing"
Il believe so, sir. The orders have
been sent around to all the ships"
And time enough" responded Graf
ton. I'VE cannot stay in this cursed
river much longer. Winter will soon
be on u.s."
81 ne generals compliments to Mr..
Hatfield. and will Capt Grafton please
come below in the cabin?" interrupted
the midshipman.
"By the way, Hatfield" said Graf
ton, as he turned to follow the mid
shipman, where are Capt. Rous and
the admiral?"
Below sir, in the admiral's cabin,
supervising the details for the even
ing Do you go with them, captain?"
II believe that am to have charge
of the debarkation." answered Grafton
heartily; would you like to go?"
Indeed I would, SIR"
very well, I'll speak to Capt. Rous.
shall doubtless see you again in a
few moments"
Presently Grafton entered the cabin.
"Ah, Grafton, glad to see you'll" said
tall, thin man seated at table, who
appeared to be very i'll. Prompt as
usual, see."
you said nine o'clock, general, and
you know we sailors can be quite as
punctual as you gentlemen of the ar
my-wind and tide permitting, OF
course"
We'll, captain, I--but stay! You
will excuse us, Moncl.ton, and gentle
men all, am sure" said the general,
turning to his most trusted subor-
dinate and three or four staff officers
with whom he had been in consulta-
ton, Il have something of private
nature to say to Capt. Grafton, and
with your permission-no, no, keep
your seats!" he added, as he saw
them rising, 1--WE will withdraw to the
inner cabin. You see, have two
rooms, Grafton, by the courtesy OF
Capt. Rous, luxurious quarters for a
soldier in the course of an active cam
paign."
The two men, bowling to the officers,
who returned their salutations with
elaborate courtesy, withdrew into the
inner cabin. Motioning the sailor to
seat the general sank down on a
transom, rested his elbow on the post
sill, leaned his head upon his hand
and gazed through the open port to-
ward Cap-Rouge. Grafton did not
presume to break the silence.
Philip" he said at last, turning
about and leaning forward toward his
friend, 1--WE try it tonight
Eyes, James"
"And you are to have charge of the
boats"
(To be continued Saturday,
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Mrs. Kate Chopin Dead.

st. Louis, Aug. 22.--Mrs. Kate Chop
in, well-known as On author. and es-
peciaily as a writer of stories OF Gre
ole life in Louisiana, died today at her
home in this city from hemorrhage OF
the brain. -.
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WATERLOO is WATcHFUL.

Making Strenuous Efforts to Prevent
Second Siege Of Typhoid.
Waterloo, Aug. 23.-Dr. Henry AL.
bert, professor OF pathology and bac.
teriology at the state university, and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-25

Many a man talks about the crop
prospects who couldn't tell field of
oats from a COW pasture.
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CHAPTER TX.
THE GENERALS HEART.

I'VE years had elapsed since
e. Philip Grafton left the Rose
Of the Rohans in tears, and
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JANUARY %, 1904 PART
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-14
WELL TOLD
Doctor Explains Feeding Without Med.
icine,

1T is well substantiated fact" says
Maine physician, that a very large per
cent of the ailments OF humanity are due
to errors in diet causing indigestion and
the myriad affections following in its
train. 1t was Or. Alternately, l believe.
who said 'One-fourth of what we eat
keeps US the other three-fourths we keep
at our peril
Loss of flesh from whatever immedi-
ate cause IS due primarily to nutritional
disturbances involving defective assimi-
lation With these predatory remarks
wish TO relate briefly case Of mine. mot
the only one by any means in which
Grape-Nuts was the connecting link be
tween disease and health
1T was case Of chronic gast-itis
where the patient had seen the rounds Of
much steraotyped treatment and where
there was much depression caused by
long persistence Of distress at the stom-
ach.-paiu. gas and burning soon after
eating.
Though / had been regulating the diet
considerably while giving medicine. it
occurred 10 ne that I would try regulat-
ing il without medicine. and in looking
Grare- Nuts was the best adapted 20 my
purpose. Starting in with Grape-Nuts
alone. I allowed my patient to take il first
with hot water and a very little sugar
al intervals Of three hours. After few
days ! instructed the patient 10 use II
with warm milk. cit should have been
served with cream on the start
Improvement was marked from the
first. The quotations Of gas were az once
greatly diminished and the terri bic burn
ing and distress ware lesscned in proper
ton while the spirits frightened At the
eud az two weeks my patient had 50 IA
improved that she was allowed some
chicken broth. which digested perfectly.
X has been over TWO months and she has
gradually increased her diet IN variety
until il nov includes ali that IS needed
70 avoid rnouotcuy and maintain relish
'-tfrspe-Nuts. however. stL holds a
prominent place or her table. as il wfil
continue - do FOR she realizes that q = a
sheet anchor Name Of the physician
given by Postum Co. Battle Greek. Mich
Look in each package for the famous
little book, The Road 10 WeAviIle'
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PLEASANT, SOOTHING AND HEALING.

this they offer full Ten Days Trial
Treatment absolutely free to every man
sending name and address to DR.. Stevens
q Co., Box f649. Columbus Ohio. You
apply ii locally to the seat of the trouble
and il quickly finds il way to the desired
spot, charging the muscles, increasing
the nerve force, and giving the neces-
sary vim and energy. The world Of
science and medicine thoroughly in
dorses it.
1t cures in wonderfully quick time in
your own home. lost vitality, emaciatiOu.
prematurity, varicocele. structure, I'M
natural irritation and enlargement of the
prostate gland and all bladder and
urinary disorders of men. IL is the
only method known to science that will
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create vigor. warmth and force, and all
stomach. If others tell you nothing can
be done for YOU this will surely cure YOU
Write to DR.. Stevens & Co. Columbus.
Ohio Box 1649. They offer Ten Days
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we trust every gentleman reader of this
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-14

Selous tonic. is known to me alone. II is
mine 10 give TO whom l will ana my
works so before me. Doubt notl / ask
no man 70 believe ne but l give to every
wesk man free enough of this priceless
soen 10 convince him 1t Will restore hin
instantly 20 the strength and powerful
Sisor Of youth With his marvellous.
mysterious compeund which I have DIS
covered only after q lifetime devoted to
search through all the realms OF science
and the archives Of the ancients. Il is
Posslple TOY every weak man &c have for
els own he gionoCs manly power the
entiring vtgor and the long life pf the
pauteTchs Of Bible times. with this
mysterious compound 70 weak man will
ever again be troubled with impotence.
vital losses, nightly emissions spsruia-
sorrhes. Varicocele. prsmsturitv. defect
I've power Or lack OF vital energy
Send me no meney. Il is my duty,
this Marvellous Secret-it Is my mission
on esrth-ruy life work-to Eft up the
fallen. heal the weak. and cure the
manned and undeyeloped: ana TO every
man who has lost his vital power or
nndS II waning. ! send nay message Of
ieve and peace and health I can save
him and ! viii save him and restore him
70 ms1y wears cf happiness and the TN
petuoGS vitality and vigorous manhood OF
peIIect heslth and youth
Hemet-ber, i matters not how old YOU
are: II matters not how you loSt your
Ea0ao2l Qr ~h hen YOU lost H. /; matters
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No oro'n2rv druE ,r stimulating method
OF treatment. bun il is the Vital Spark or
LIE Itself. and iC matters ret how IA ~
remedies and doctors have failed I have
re''ea teddy renewed the youthful vitality
and Visoc Of Cld men. Nv scorer com
pound never fails. l have often !ustlled
INTO 1slet me- new vitality health and
sireEEth- For wcrU-cut men I have oft
tSineleo. and 10 stay the Dsrklirg en-
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All about VoJir case. M private address
IS br c :. Ferris. % StrasT Building
Cleveland. Ohio ard I Urra ever, weak
man 10 come 70 me Tor Z Viii send MIN
free enough ~ this Marvellous Vital lie
E1uld to prove 10 him us mysterious
power in restoring untyiag strength thA
supreme Soy and happiness of rerf--t
manliness Ny woudr0Us discovery has
startled The world bv its miraculous rf-
iects. vet ! seek rot fame nor glory Il
euffices me II NAV b. the humble in
stru0ent Of Natures Creates power IN
bringing All C1eu into the endowment Of
their true manlineSs- II the time allotted
20 ne here on esrlh I shall 80 all that IN
nv power lies 10 give ny fellow men the
beneflt Of this great sccr~t aud nv re-
ward shah be n the ka0Nledse that I
have done unto others IS / would that
eskers should - ppto Eas,
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At the teller.

The population OF "SpotlesS Town" IS
usually forty-five persons but when this
incompatible and stupendous production
of that name opens at the Toler Audi
forum next Tuesday February 10, the
census Will be the capacity Of the popu-
lar To.er. Whenever the piece has been
presented the familiar characters: the
butcher. the mayor the maid. the doe
tor, and the policeman have been ac-
corded hearty welcome. We know them
well. We have not seen them every day
on our trips TO and from business? The
countenance of the policeman has star
ed at us so often we almost feel that
he is going to arrest US for being care
less in our appearance. So when con-
templating a visit to "SpOtIess Town. ."
We will certainly spruce up bit" There
are many others in the play besides
those people We know. There are two
imprisoned for wearing Spots" on their
clothing; dancers. singers and many
comedy and vaudeville favorites. who are
weIl-known TO local theatre-goers.
ScenicaHy the production is all that
the commodious Toler can safely hold.
The mechanical effects have been pre-
pared on an elaborate scale. No expense
has been spared to make this entertain
ment the leader of its kind \ delight
full Interpolation which meets with dis
tinct favor, are the newest songs. as
sung by the inhabitants of "Spotless
Town"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-14

A mothers worries are many She
sometimes forgets her own bodily dis
comforts because of her overpowaTing
love for the child She becomes broken
down, sleepless, nervous, irritable and
feels tired fronp morning until night
Many mothers of experience can tell you
that at such time they have been re-
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put into proper health BY taking pre-
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them was the only wouan's tonic TO be
taken at such times. DR.. Pierce's Fa-
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able reputation for over a third Of a cen
tury. In all that time II has sold more
largely in the United States than any
other tonic for wouian's needs, and to-
dav its sales are greater than ever. DR..
Pierce made up this prescription from
roots and herbs without the Use of a
particle OF alcohol or narcotic and for
the single purpose of curing those dis
eases peculiar TO women and when there
is a lack of wouauly strength 10 bear
the burdens of maternal duty. How
few women come TO this critical time
with adequate strength. The reason
why so MANY women sink under the
strain of motherhood IS because they
are unprepared. is preparation then re-
quired for motherhood? asks the young
woman And every experienced mother
answers-vYes.n RI unhesitatingly adj
wise expectant mothers 10 use Or. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription" writes Hrs. J. "
c. Stephens, of Mia, Va. The reason for
this advice is that DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the best preparatiye for
the maternal function. No matter how
healthy and strong a woman may be, she
cannot use rFavorite Prescription " as a
preparative for maternity without gain
OF health and comfort But II is the
women who are not strong who best ap-
preciate the great benefits received from
the use of uFavorite Prescription" For
one thing its use makes the bsby's
advent practically painless. II has IN
many cases reduced DAYS OK suffering TO
a few brief hours. II has changed the
period of anxiety and struggle into a
time OF ease and comfort
DUTY WOMEN OWE THRM5RLvEs.
Good actions speak louder than
Words so, too, does the testimony Of