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zered that she failed to secure the
door, thinking perhaps other mem
bers Of the household were staying
out later than she.
Wit hthe same unerring instinct
for woman's presence, the maniac
ran quickly up the first flight of
stairs and into the first room at
the top. 1t was Miss Florence
Fowlers, a girl of twenty-four,
employed in the Ordnance Depart
ment.
Had a Flashlight.
She declares that the intruder
had a flash1ight and it was the
light in her room which first
awakened her. She no sooner
realized there was a man in the
room than she uttered scream after
scream which are described as
enough to make ones blood curdle.
The maniac gripped her by the
throat, but she fought him off with
all the strength born of sudden fear
and desperation.
Miss Fowler is slightly deaf and
although she remembers that the
man kept saying things into her ear,
she could not understand a word he
said. This is what probably saved
her from destruction, because she
continued to yell until other roomers,
both men and women came rushing
to her assistance.
Arrived at her door, they found
her out Of bed, standing at the open
window, yelling murder, murder!"
at the top Of her lungs.
Her assailant had fled down the
dark hallway, leaving the door wide
open.
Miss Fowler escaped the easiest of
any of the mans victims up to date.
Although unnerved by the experi-
enee, she went to her work this
morning. She is aVirginia girl and
came to Washington to do war work.
The next call in the marauder's
footsteps proved to be the most
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though only he knows how many
securely fastened doors he tried as
he made his wild flight through
Washington streets in the dim light
of approaching dawn.
With equal uncanny luck, as
though guided by some diabolical
power, he entered strange houses
and went directly to the rooms of
women. Never once did he even by
accident stumble into the chamber
of a man.
He walked into the houses and into
the women's rooms as though he
were a hsbitue of each place, al
though he had probably never seen
any of the houses before, did not
know any of the women, and prob
ably had no sane reason for wishing
their destruction.
Strikes a Match.
Probably the first house he entered
was the beautiful home Of Miss Mar
garet Geagan, 1912 Connecticut
avenue, two doors from the mansion
of Mrs. Edison Bradley. His pres
ence first became known when Miss
Martha Geagan, a sister, was awak-
ened from a sound sleep by the sound
of a match being struck. She called
out sleepily:
"Who is it,"
'It's me-" came a mans voice in
reply.
The husky voice galvanized Miss
Geaagn into an upright, sitting po-
sition. At that moment the intruder
struck another match.
The thoroughly startled woman
had a swift vision that stamped it.
self indelibly on her memory. She
saw a white man of medium height,
rather stout, wearing a derby hat
and a three-quarter overcoat. The
next moment her sight wac obscured
BY him bearing down upon her.
She uttered a yell that could be
heard all over the house. Her sister
and cousin, sleeping in a connecting
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noise Of the report caused the
woman to weaken her hold and the
mailman, now intent only on escape,
made a dash for the window, drag
ging the still desperately fighting
woman along with. him.
As they hung on the window
ledge in their unequal struggle,
Miss Hood declares she tore the
mans clothes.
A moment later the attaeker and
the attacked were sprawIing in the
back yard several feet below. By
this time windows were going up all
over the house, which is a large
boarding and rOoming house, run by
Miss Nellie o'Keefe, 1887 L street
and known as The Embassy.
One rOOmer, Martin Roth, looking
down into the yard from his window
saw the encounter, and as he looked
on helpless and Mortified from an
upper story saw the man turn and
fre three shots, one after the other
at che woman as she lay helpless on
the ground. None of these took eff
feet, however.
Empties Revolver.
They were the last bullets in the
revolver without a doubt and as he
fired the last the man took the wo-
man by the shoulder and dragged
her into a little corner where one
portion Of the house juts out from
the other. He then fled.
"As he started away" Martin !
Roth testifes, che ran into a clothes
line and his hat was knocked off. He
did not even stop to pick it up, but
disappeared. 1t was still dark and I I,
could not even tell which direction he I,
took.
OF the dozens of roomers in the
house, few knew just how horrible
a tragedy was being enacted within
sound Of their very ears. MANY
thought the screaming and revol-
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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

After winter of vOiuminOus wraps
and a great showing Of ample capes
for spring, some trim and very prac-
teal coats have appeared among new
arrivals in outer garments. These pur-
poseful and husineSslike wraps have
no superfluous fullncSs. To see one IS
to begrudge its Wcarer the joys IT
suggests-Sea voyages, motor tours,
trampS afield. all sorts of outdoor ac-
tivities, to be enjoyed without fear Of
wind or weather. And they are more
than presentable They have n good
style all their own.
An example of smartiess in good
coat for general wear is pictured
above. 1t is dOuble-brcaSted. with panel
front, full enough to be comfortable,
no matter what the demands upon it.
1t is of heavy cheviot in a gray mix
ture, and has everything to recon-
mend ii to the active, outdoor woman.
In point Of style, its neatnesS and fine
adjustment place 1t at the head of its
class. 1t is cut cleverly and on orig
inal lines, and it is faultlessly finished.
A moderately wide belt is tackled TO
the coat apd fastens with big bone
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Tujie for the Slender.

1t is somewhat OF gift to know
ones limitations, but if you happen to
be stout, don't try to look like a rose
or a butterfly. Use a little will power
and cut tulle and airy materials out of
your wardrobe. Have you ever seen a
stout woman sailing along the street
with wind-inflated silk dress? From
a distance she looks like circus bal
loon that has landed IN the wrong
place. Flowing military capes should
also be debarred from the stout wOm-
ans wardrobe. These garments are
hard to wear and none save tall, slen-
der women, with beautifully graceful
carriages. and young Red Riding Hood
types OF girls look well in them.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on in years Keep your
body in good condition and you can be a.
hale and hearty in your old days as yor
were when kid, and every one will bt
glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causei
of senile Affections. Keep them clean ano
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations: Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodlcat
ly and you will find that the system VIII
always be in perfect working order Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life, fresh strength and health VIE
come as you continue this treatment, When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking capsule or two each
day. They will keep you in condition and
prevent a return Of your troubles.
There is onlv one guaranteed brand OF
HARLEM Oil >aapsules, GOLD MEDAL
There are mani fakes on the market. Be
sure you get II Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported Haar EN- Oil Capsules; They are
the only reliably For sale by all first ciass
druggists-Adv
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation of Danderine you can not find
single trace of dandruff OF falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
will please you most will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair, fine
and downy at first-yes-but really
new hair-growing all over the scalp
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty of your hair. No din
ference how dull. faded. brittle and
scraggy, just moisten cloth with Dan
derine and carefully draw it through
your hair, taking one small strand at a
time. The effect is amazing-yOur hair
will be light, fluffy and wavy, and have
an appearance Of abundance; an in-
comparable lustre, softness and luxu-
rance.
Get small bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine for q few cents at any drug
store or toilet counter, and prove that
your hair is as pretty and soft az any
that it has been neglected or injured
by careless observation-disclosures ali-you
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
of it If you win just try little Dan
derine-Ady
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

If It were not for ever varying
blouses, that lend the spice of variety
to the tailored suit, we might finally
grow tired Of that mainstay of the
American woman'S wardrobe. But
with the incoming of each new sea-
son comes y glorious company of new
Dlouses anG each time we are con-
WINGED that they are the lovliest ever
seen. The business of selecting ones
new suit is settled. once and for all,
and this out of the way, the matter
of selecting blOuses begins, and is
never settled once and for all. We
gather them in at short intervals,
month after month. and part company
with some Of them reluctantly after
they have seen long service.
Handmade blouseS. elegantly de-
signed and beautifully finished, never
loose their charm for gentlewomen.
And they are among her prerOgativeS,
be she rich or not for she can learn
to make them for herself. Even when
bought In the shops the simplest ones
are not very high priced. But blouses
run through a wide range of materi-
ais and prices: all the way from filmy
georgette and fine batiste to wash silk
and satins, with prices varying as
much as materials.
In materials, georgette crepe has
won, and held for some time, first
Mace in the esteem of women. 1t is
incomparably dainty, and more beau
tiful fabric has not vet been imagined.
II is too durable to be claSsed among
the luxuries; nothing stands the test
of constant wear better. Here are
two new georgette blouses. among
many others, that have Characters
tics that are just now demanded OF
Dlouses. They are patterned after the
slip-over style, they button in the
back. are long-sieeved, have round
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

button 1T the left of the center, bal
anccd by 4 sister hutton at the right.
The cost fastenS with two of these
large buttons. and two smaller ones
give good account of themselves ON
the coy. convertible collar, where
they do duty in fastening il up about
the neck when needed. There are two
Setln pockets, one at each side.
Coats of this kind are from four to
six inches shorter than the dress I'M
der them. They are equal to several
seasons wear, and are therefore con
Servative in style. They do not vary
much frcm year to year, but bear com
parison with more fanciful garments
without disadvantage to themselves.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

NV local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by a constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
thronrh fhe Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the system. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an inf1amed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
when this tube is inflamed you have q
rnmbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when ii is entirely closed. Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to Its nor,
mai Condition. hearing may be destroyed
forever. Many cases Of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an infiameo
condition Of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATAHHH
MEDICINE.
An Druggists I5c; Circulars rec rec
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Made With Deep Hens.

Many of the new Organdie and other
sheer frocks are made with hens so
deep as to meet midway from the
ankles to the waistline. This makes
WISE because of the added weight at
the lower half of the skirt, and also
renders skirt made Of transparent
material less transparent.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
When Off Duty.

Nervous girls, even in the comfor-
table corsetS and loose one-piece
dresses that are the style now, are apt
TO feel restrained in street clothes.
However, about the house there is a
chance to relax and every Opportun~
ity to do so should be taken. Loose
Smocks. middieS or even negligees
should he INDUCED in, particularly by
the business girl when "off duty"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

SO I can do my house work without any
difficulty. l advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and it will do as much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 142l 5th
ST., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tons where hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
80 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
to avoid an operation snGu1a g give s,c ],
trying ordeal ;.
IF complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by q disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation OF
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is a gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
Give it q trial.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

necks and are simply trimmed with
bead and silk embroidery. The blouse
at the left achieves an individual touch
by its novel neck finish Of square tabs,
and that at the right has q little SET
in chemiSette in cream color that
makes lovely contrast with blue or
apricot or orchid pink or whatever col
or is chosen. The beads used il. the
odd embroidered designs are dark in
color
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Not That Kind of a Worm.

Mrs. Knags-Yes, if yer wasn't Sich
a hide, hinsigniticant, miserable Ut
tie worm, you'd be givin' me turn WI
this mangle.
Knags-WelI. dearest, | hadmitS as
'ow I'm worm; but, you see, I'm not
one o. them sort what turns. -EGln-
hurSh Scotsman.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
A Difference.

GeraIdine-Let us sit nearer the
music.
GeraId-But you said that song was
the most tiresome thing you ever
heard.
Geraldine-But that was before you
began talking.-Judge.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half p mt of water add OF. Bay Kun,
. small box of Barbo Compound, and 4
q. Of glycerine. Any druggist can put this
up or you can mix it at home at very LIT,
tIs cost. Full directions for making and
use come in each box of Barbo Compound:
II win gradually darken streaked. faded
gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. 1t
viii not color the scalp, is NOT sticky or
greasy, and does not rub of.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Cold Neglect.

81 suppose you think you could tell
the peace delegates at Paris exactly
what to do
eyes" answered the man who nj
ways speaks In q discouraged tohe'
"but they probably wouldn't do It,"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
HOW MRS, BOYD
AVOIDED An
OPERATION
Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from q
female trouble which caused me much

- oy
doctors decided
that / would have
to 60 through an
operation before /
could get we'll.
." My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
fro-, r,x, fro,1b1oa
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
cuticura Soap for the Complexion.

cutieura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then az
needed to make the complexion clear.
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Tr.o.-Ady.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
Sure Prophecy.

Fortune Teller see loss OF
money.
Customer-N1e, too. have paid
you in advance.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

Cure pimples. headache. bad breath By taking
May Apple, Aloe. Jalap rolled into tiny sugar
mi caied Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. ADV.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
NOTED OFFICIAL
PRAISES THE new
STOMACH RELIEF
Hon. C.. p. Grandfield's Testimonial
Endorsing EATONIC Is Evidence
Of Its Real Worth

Not often does Postal
Service Official put himself
on record in this way. And
that no less a parsonage
than Hon. c. P. Grandfield,
the first Assistant Post
master under Taft, Is the
one who testifies TO the value
Of EATONIC and its beneficial
results, places + A T o " l O
above the ordinary so-called
stomach cures and indicates
that here, at last, is some
thing that win relieve all
forms Of stomach misery
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
To Soften Paint Brushes.

If paint brushes have been allowed
to get dry and hard, they can be soft
ened in the following manner: Heat
some vinegar to boiling point and al
low the brushes to simmer in it for
about ten minutes. Then wash them
well in strong soapsuds.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

No man is so wise that he can't
learn from a fool.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

Self-csteeni is about a., Tie Satis-
faction some men get out Of life.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

And an awful lot Of argument can
come out of little mouth.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

burn sour, acid gassy stomach. The letter,
devoid of all unnecessary words is printed be-
low. 1t hits the nail squarely on the head.
Every sufferer from stomach misery should do
what he tells them.
Washington. D. G.
'"roo much praise cannot be given
EATONIC. Its beneficial results are
unqualified.
Very truly yours,
@. p. GRANUFIELD."
Here's the secret: EATONIC takes up the
excess acidity drives the gas out of the body
and the Bioat Goes With It! 1t fs guaranteed
to bring relief or you get your money PACK!
Costs only a cent or two day to use It. Get
box today from your druggist.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12
lronorfanf 70 Mothore
Up Against 1t.

There never was a philosopher YET
who could endure the tocthache pa
tiently.'
And that's tough, for the average
professional philosopher hasn't enough
money to go to dentist. '--iouisvlile
COurier-JOurnal.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

The occasional use of Roman Eye Balsam
at night upon retiring will prevent and re-
teve tired, watery eyes. and eye strain Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-04-12

The fellow who is bent on getting
married is generally broke afterward.
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An idle brain Is the devils scheme
factory
The Nenana daily news., 1919-03-29
DIVISIONS. WITH
 WAR RECORDS ID
 BE PERPEIUA|EO

WASHINGTON, Mar. 29.-Gen- eral March, chief of staff of the American army, announced today that the government of the United States had decided to retain the names of fourteen National Guard divisions and National Army divis- ions with brilliant war records, in permanent military establishments, for the purpose of preserving their traditions.
 The Ninety-First Army division, composed of Westerners, is to be stationed permanently at Camp Lewis; the Forty-Second or Rainbow division is to be the cavalry division in the New American army; the Seventh division Is to be divided and stationed in gaTisons in Alaska. the Philippines and the Mexican border
The Nenana daily news., 1919-03-29
JUDGE DILLON |S
 LAD AT REST IN
 FAIRBANKS TODAY

As a mark of respect to the memory of the late Judge John F. Dillon, former U. S. commissioner at Fairbanks, the district court session was adjourned this morning. It convened again at two o'clock this afternoon.
 Funeral services over the re- mains of Judge Dillon were held at 9;30 o'clock this morning at the Fairbanks Catholic church, Father Monroe officiating.
 At the conclusion of the services, the funeral cortege formed outside the church and wended it's way to the Fairbanks cemetery, where the interment took place. The hearse was followd by large number of nourners.
 The pallbearears were Cecil H. Clegg, L. R. Gillette, Reed Heilig, E. T. Wolcott, NJ. o. Carlson and John 4. Clark.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-03-29
STAGE BRINGING MANY ALASKANS
 DUE TOMORROW

The steamer Alameda which sailed from Seattle March 17th and arrived at Cordova recently, car ried among many others, the follow ing people for Interior Alaska: Arthur G. Bell, Miss Edith Bell, Mrs. w W. Sherrard, Mrs. J. Cleve- land, A. J. Pauli, Jr., Fred Pauli, C. W Thrift, Harry Wagner, Mrs. E. Mellish, Dr@P S. Whitney and Dan Kennedy.
 Most of these people are said to be on board the Brewer stage due to arrive in Fairbanks tomorrow night.
 Mrs. Mellish, Miss Edith Bell and Arthur c. Bell will probably arrive in Nenana in few days.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-03-29
TIME CHANGES
 TOMORROW MORN

In accordance with the provisions of the Daylight Saving law, and in keeping with the regulations there under, all clocks will be set ahead one hour at two o'clock tomorrow morning, March 30th.
 Instructions have been issued by the enginer in charge of this divi- sion of the A. E. C. regarding the change and all camps of the A. E.. C. have been duly notified The instructions issued by MT. Browne are contained in the following cir cular
 Department of the Interior Alaskan Engineering Commission
 Circular No. 106
 Nenana, March 24, 1919 To All Concerned:
 In accordance with federal regu- lations, all Commission clocks will be set ahead one hour at a. m, Sunday, March 30th.
 FRED'K. D. BROWNE,
 Engineer in Charge.
The Nenana daily news., 1919-03-29
CLAIMS
 ARE PRESENTED
 ID CONFERENCE

PARIS, Mar. 29.-The French government presented its claims against Germany to the Inter-Allied Peace Conference today, and the matter is now being considered by that hody.
 France asks for the restorati of her boundaries as fixed by the treaty of Paris of 1914. She asks that the basin of the Saar river including the town of Saarbrucken be made a portion of the French republic, and demands that the Rhine be Frances natural frontier on the frontier of Alsace and Lor- raine.
 The request is also made that the Germans on the left bank of the Rhine, where it is used as a bound ary line between Germany and France, be prohibited from estab- fishing Notifications or occupying such territory with armed forces, or controlling the railroads in such ter ritory