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300 PERISH IH FIRE
HUNDREDS of charred bodies
IN THE WAKE OF FOREST
FIRES.
four towns destroyed
Tornado of Fire Struck Minnesota
Towns and Reduced Every
Building to Ashes.
Warroad, Minn Beaudette, Spoon
or, Pitt and Graceton, Minn., were
wiped off the map by a forest fire,
the bodies of 75 settlers have been
located and it is thought the death
roll among the settlers will be up
wards of 300.
Wagon loads of human bodies are
being brought into the railway sta
tion at Beaudette.
It is reported that many settlers,
crazed with grief at tae loss of fami
lies and property, are roaming the
woods and searching parties are con
stantly going out looking for the in
jured, the dead and the demented.
One family of nine, one of seven
and one of five were destroyed.
A tornado of fire struck Beau
dette and Spooner and within three
minutes after the first alarm every
building was ablaze, and within an
hour they were heaps of ashes. The
people of these two towns had just
sufficient time to get out of their
aomes with what they had on their
backs. They were loaded onto a pas
senger train that was standing at the
depot and taken to Rainy river, Ont.
The people of Beaudette and Spoon
er and tl% settlers all through the
north control part of the state nave
lost everything. Five thousand are
homeless, and the greater part of
them absolutely destitute. Help must
reach them in the next day or two,
and that in a substantial way, as the
greater part of them are but half
clad.
It will be impossible to get details
and names of the dead and the In
jured until later, and some of the dead
will not be found until spring. It will
be impossible to estimate the dam
ages or casualties until later, but the
pioneers of northern Minnesota must
have help.
STANDARD CUTS OIL PRICES.
Reductions Made in Europe and the
Far East in Campaign to Increase
Use of Kerosene.
New York.—J. I. C. Clarke, through
whom the Standard Oil company
makes its official announcements to
the public, has issued a statement to
the effect that the company has en
tered on a thoroughly mapped out
campaign to increase the consumption
of kerosene in European countries
and the lands of the Orient. The first
move in this campaign is the reduc
tion of the prices of oil in those coun
tries. Mr. Clarke’s announcement
says, in part:
“The Standard Oil company has in
augurated a campaign to increase the
world’s consumption of refined oil.
The level of prices for refined oil to
day in the United Stares is lower than
at any time during recent years, and
as a direct result of these prices the
consumption of refined oil in this
country is increasing. The same pol
icy is now being actively pursued
abroad.’’
As indicated by this statement, the
Standard company began trying out
the policy of lower prices in the
United States, though without an
nouncing that it had in view a cam
paign that would cover the world. In
August the price of refined oil in
tanks was reduced from 6 1-2 to 5 1-2
cents a gallon, and the price of re
fined oii in barrels at the refinery was
cut 1 cent, from 9 3-4 to 8 3-4 cents a
gallon.
A Real Democrat.
Corpus Christi, Texas.—Jap Skein,
who 30 years ago made a wager that
he would not have his hair cut until
the state of Maine again went Demo
cratic and kept the wager, has at last
had the pleasure of squaring the bet.
Skein was so sure Maine would re
main in the column when
that party win
ago that he mad|H| wager. At the
reception of recent elec
tion, Skein a barber shop
and had his hair cut.
52 Killed in Mine Explosion.
Starkville, Colo.—Entombed by an
explosion in the Starkville mine of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company
at least 52 men are the objects of
heroic efforts of rescuers, who work
ed trying to pentrate the black depths
of the mine in the hope that some,
or probably all, of the imprisoned min
ers might be rescued alive. The
presence of black damp, which inva
riably follows in the wake of coal
mine explosions, made the work of
the rescuers extremely hazardous and
difficult
PAST HELP
SHE THOUGHT
Hopeless Condition of One Oklaho*
ma Lady, Who Tells How
Cardui Brought Back
Her Health and
Strength.
Chandler, Okla.—“l hardly know,’*
writes Mrs. Ella Flowers, of this place,
“how to thank you for the good that
Cardui has done me. When I first
wrote, I thought I was past help, but
Cardui relieved me at once. I gained
at least 10 pounds, and everybody
says I look so much better. lam still
Improving greatly. I owe you sin
cere thanks for your Cardui.”
There are many women, completely
worn-out and discouraged, on account
of some form of womanly illness. Are
you? Have you tried Cardui? If not,
why?
Thousands have written to tell of
the wonderful benefit Cardui has been
to them. Cardui has a record of over
half a century, as a successful remedy
for women. During this time, ovdr a
million women have found relief in
Cardui. Why not you?
Asa general female tonic, to build
up your strength, and bring back rosy
cheeks, nothing you can find, will
do so much for you, as Cardui, the
woman’s tonic.
A trial will convince you that Car
dui is just what you need.
For sale by all druggists.
N. B.— Write to: Ladles’ Advisory Dept.,
Chattanooga Medicine Cos., Chattanooga,
Tenn., for Stecial Instructions , and 64-
page book, “Home Treatment for Wom
en,’’ sent In plain wrapper on request.
FAIRLY WARNED.
I
Mickey—Say, four eyes, if youse
don’t quite braggin’ around dat youse
knows me I’ll break every pane of
glass In yer face! See?
She Has Changed Her Opinion.
“I hear your maiden aunt is visiting
you.”
"Yes. Came yesterday.”
"How long does she expect to stay?”
“Oh, I don’t know—probably for
some time.”
"I feel sorry for your wife. I be
lieve I heard her say not long ago
that she despised the old lady.”
“She used to, but she has changed
her opinion—in fact, has great re
spect for her now. Aunt Hetty brought
three trunks, two of them filled with
things she smuggled in from Europe.”
Simple Expedient.
An American student at a German
university tells of a professor who
was reading aloud in a classroom pa
pers on a celebrated living German
novelist, which had been written by
the members of the class. After read
ing one he commented upon its ex
cellence. “You show an exact com
prehension of the matter,” he said,
addressing the student who had writ
ten the paper; “tell us what method
you used.” “Oh,” replied the student,
“I just wrote to X , stating what I
wanted to know, and that was what
he sent back.”
Experience Teaches.
“Sure, and Oi t’ink it pays to be
honest, afther all,” said Pat. “Oi
troied thot. phoneyweight business in
my grocery sthore lasht year, and Oi
losht money by ut.”
“How' so? Did you get found out?”
asked his friend.
“No, sorr,” returned Pat. “Oi made
the mistake of fillin’ me wqights wld
lead, so thot ivery mon thot come to
me for wan pound of sugar got twinty
three ounces to the pound.”—Harper’s
Weekly.
If in search of a close friend select
one with a close mouth.
You Look Prematurely Old
SAID BY THE YOUNGSTERS
Some Bright Remarks Worth Pre
serving, That Have Fallen From
Childish Lips.
A little girl, after listening to the
hymn, "In heaven there stands an
ever open door,’’.remarked that there
must be two heavens, “ ’cause grand
ma'd never had any open door where
she Is.” And a dear little country
laddie, visiting a city Sunday school
and hearing about the ‘‘many man
sions” of the better land, later ex
plained that they had been “studying
all about ‘Paradise Flats.’ ”
Ecclesiastical modes and matters
frequently are puzzling to the little
ones. A small Chicago citizen was ta
ken to a fine church, where the music,
windows, furnishings, and all acces
sories were as Impressive as the build
ing. The minister, living up to his
enviable reputation as an orator, in
dulged In a brilliant rhetorical flight.
“I know,” he declared, “who gilds
the sun and silvers the stars and
paints the flowers and tints the sky
and lends to the rivers their beauty,
to the ocean Its glory, to the skies
their perfect light," and so on through
long and effective periods. Finally
came the Interrogatory climax: “Who
Is It, my friends, who performs all
these wonders? Who Is It? Who?”
From the front pew' where the baby
listener had been all eager attention
came a shrill, disappointed pipe:
“You said you knew!”
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY
for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn’t
Smart —Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 25c,
50c, SI.OO. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, 25c, SI.OO. Eye Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Cos., Chicago.
Telephonic Reply.
The elderly stranger, by Invitation
of the superintendent, was addressing
the Sunday school.
“How many can tell me,” he asked
“which is the longest chapter in the
Bible?”
Many hands went up.
“This little boy may answer,” he
said, pointing his finger at an urchin
in one of the seats near the front.
“Which is the longest chapter in the
Bible?”
“Psalm double one nine!” shouted
Tommy Tucker.
DISTEMPER
In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOIIN’S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed! Over 600.000
bottles sold last year $.50 and SI.OO. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Cos., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Editorial Favor.
“A month ago you rejected a story
of mine.”
“I remember. Thought It was rot
ten.”
“I had offered it for $7, and you
turned It down.”
“So I did.”
“Well, I sold that story for S4O.
Here’s another story. May* I ask the
favor of one more rejection? It seems
to help.”
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
m and build up the system
‘h’' Old Standard UROVK'S TASTBLKSa
CHILL IONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on *Tfrv |>ot-t.le
showing It is simply Quinine and Iron in*a taste
less form. The Quinine drives out the malaria
and tne Iron builds up the system. Sold by all
dealers for 30 years. Price 60 cents.
Cheerfulness should be the gift of
the sunlight, the air should suffice for
inspiration, and radiance of wisdom
is the lonely waste of the pine woods,
naking us dance and run about hap
pily like children.—Emerson.
For COLDS *nd GRIP
Hicks’ Capltjink is the best remedy—re
lieves the aching- and feverishness—cures the
Cold and restores normal conditions. It’s
liquid—effects immediatly. 10c., 25c., and 50c.
At drug stores.
Not Responsible.
Nurse—What’s that dirty mark_on
your leg, Master Frank?
Frank —Harold kicked me.
Nurse—Well, go at once and wash
it off.
Frank —Why? It wasn’t me w r hat
did it!—Punch.
For HEADACHE—Hicks* CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It’s liquid—pleasant to take—acts immedi
ately. Try it. 10c., 25c., and 50 cents at drug
stores.
A Kansas woman wants a divorce
because her husband throws bricks at
her. No man has a right to throw
anything at his wife but bouquets and
hot air.
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gumS, reduces Inflamma
tion, allays pain, cures wind colic, 25c a bottle.
Some men try to save money by not
paying their debts.
Beoause of those ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use “LA CREOLE” HAIR RESTORER. PRICE, SI.OO, retail.
V
THE MALARIA MONSTER
If the mosquito were as big as it is had, it would darken
the air like a gigantic death-breathing dragon. Each sting
of a mosquito sows the germs of malaria. These germs
multiply with wonderful rapidity. Then come chills and
fever with other forms of malaria that undermine the health
and sap the strength.
OXIDINE
—a bottle proves.
It is the modem malaria medicine and the one sure
antidote for malaria poisoning. It kills the chills. It
quenches the fever fires. It stamps out the cause and
consequences of the disease. That’s only the beginning of
helpful healing work of OXIDINE. It builds up the body,
revitalizes the system, enriches the blood, tones up the
stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys. OXIDINE puts the
body on a fighting footing of superb health.
The tonic qualities of OXIDINE make it the best
medicine for all weak, run down, thin, pale persons. It is
the best body-building tonic money can buy.
50c at Your Dealer's
PATTCN-WORSHAM DRUG CO., Mfrs., Dalla*. Texa*.
Temporary Heat Quickly
Did you ever stop to think of the many ways in which a
perfect oil heater is of value ? If you want to sleep with your win
dow open in winter, you can get sufficient heat from an oil her -
while you undress at night, and then turn it off. Apply a match
ln the morning, when you get out of
bed, and you have heat while you dress,
Those who have to eat an early
breakfast before the stove is radiating
heat can get immediate warmth from
an oil heater, and then turn it off.
The girl who practices on the piano
in a cold room in the morning can
have warmth from an oil heater while
she plays, and then turn it off.
The member of the family who
has to walk the floor on a cold win
ter’s night with-a restless baby can get
temporary heat with an oil heater, and
then turn it off. The
Absolutely smokeless and odorless
is invaluable in its capacity of quickly giving heat. Apply a match and it is im
mediately at work. It will burn for nine hours without refilling. It is safe,
smokeless and odorless. It has a damper top and a cool handle. An indicator
always shows the amount of oil in the font.
It has an au,tomatlc-locklng flame spreader which prevents the
wick from being turned high enough to smoke, and is easy to remove and drop
back so that the wick can be cleaned in an instant.
The burner body or gallery cannot become wedged, and can be quickly
unscrewed for rewicking. Finished in Japan or nickel, strong, durable, well*
made, built for service, and yet light and ornamental.
Dealers Everywhere. If not at yours, write for descriptive circular _
to the nearest agency of the
jfW Standard Oil Company TV
oW w (Incorporated) ~ *
WINTERSMITH’S
K Tonic; for Malaria and Debility.
reneral tonic; 40 years’ succesa. Contains
or other poisons. Unlike quinine, It I eaves
bad effects. Take no substitute. FREE
book of puzzles sent to any address.
IRTHC R rKTIR a CO., (In’llpiU,
LOUISVtLLS, SV.
Tonic
W. L. DOUGLAS
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WOMEN'S $2.50, $3,53.50, $4
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SOUR STOMACH
“I used Cascarets and feel like anew
man. I have been a sufferer from dys
pepsia and sour stomach for the last two
years. I have been taking medicine and
other drugs, but could find no relief only
for a 6hort time. I will recommend
Cascarets to my friends as the only thing
for indigestion and sour stomach and to
keep the bowels in good condition.
They are very nice to eat.”
Harry Stuck ley, Mauch Chunk, Pa.
Pleasant, Palatable. Potent, Taste Good,
I)o Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe.
10c. 25c. 50c. Never sold In bulk. The gen
uine tablet stamped CC C. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 929
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