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“'ALKISII MADE FIRST MATCH. But the Druggist‘s Invention “’as Not a Success. In the nineteenth centuryâ€"the cen- tury in which so many wonderful things were doneâ€"the fourth step in the development of the match was taken. In 18:27 John Walker, a drug- gist in a small English town, tipped a Splint with sulphur, chlorate of potain and sulphid of antimony and rubbed it on sandpaper and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction chemiâ€" cal, because it is made by mixing cer- tain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker‘s match did not require the bottle of acid, it never- theless was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all direc- tions. In a few years, however,, phosphor- ous was substituted on the tip for an- timony, and the change worked won- ders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any surface, and there was no longer any sputtering match, the match with which we are so fa‘ miliar. After the invention of the easily light- ed phosphorous match there was no longer use for the dip-splint or the strike-a-light. The old methods of get- ting a blaze were gradually laid aside ‘and forgotten. The first phosphorous matches were sold at 25 cents a blockâ€" a block containing 1M. matchesâ€" and they were used by but few. Now a hundred matches bought for a cent. It is said that in the United States about 150,000,000,000 matches are used a year. This, on an average, is about five matches a day for every person. __+.__ THE SPAN OF ANIMAL LIFE. The span of human life seems oft late to have been extending under favorable conditions, and it exceeds that of most animals. Camels live, for forty or fifty years, cattle, at most, thirty, sheep eight or nine, and dogs about fourteen. Instances are on record in which elephants have' lived 150 years in captivity, which} were of unknown age at that time of their capture, and it is believed that they may reach 300 yearsl Whales have, it is thought, a. stiil‘i longer span, and there is the well-l known instance of longeVity in thei tortoise which was captured in 1693? and was killed by an accident in 1753. Among birds the eagle and the swan seem to enjoy the longest spell of active life, and among fish the record seems to be held by carp, which have been known by authentic‘i records to live 200 years. Pike and river trout may attain respectively 'to ninety and fifty years. â€"_.+___ Mrs. Littlewit (proudly): “Only just think! Charles has gone to address a public gathering." Friend: “I didn’t know he was a speechmaker.” Mrs. Littlewit: "Nor I; but he has been called upon to make a statement before a meeting of his creditors.” ._.__.+_‘ INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION. can be How Food [leaded off iseasc. the Insidious The happy wife of a good old-fasT- toned Mich. farmer says: “In the spring of 1902, l was taken lickâ€"a general breaking down. as it were. I was excessively nervous, could not sleep well at night, my food seem- ;i to do me no good, and I was so weak I could scarcely walk across the room. “The doctor said my condition was flue to overwork and close confinement and that he very much feared that con~ mmption would set in. For several months I took one. kind of medicine after mother, but with no effectâ€"in fact, I seemed to grow worse. “Then I determined to quit all medi- eineS, give up coffeeiand see what Grape- Nuts food would dolfor me. I beganlo eat Grape-Nuts with sugar and cream and bread and butter three times a day. “The effect was surprising! I began to gain flesh and strength forthwith, my nerves quieted down and grew nor- mally steady and sound, sweet sleep came back to me. In six weeks' time i discharged the hired girl and commenc- Eu to do my own housework for a fam- ily of six. This was two years ago. and I am doing it still. and enjoy it." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creelt,l\tich. There's a reason. Read the little book, “The Road to Wellville,” in pkgs. Sunlight Soap is better than other soaps, but is best when used in the Sunlight Way. To appreciate the simplicity and ease of washing with Sunlight Soap in the Sunlight way you should Follow directions. After rubbing on the soap, roll up each piece, immerse in the water, and go away. will do its work in thirty to sixty minutes. Your clothes will be cleaner and whiter than if washed in the old/Fashioned way with boiler and hard rubbing. Equally good with hard or soft water. Lover Brothoro Limited. Toronto HATES TO GO IIO.\‘lE. 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One application will give comfort in a few minutes, and three to sr; days’ application according to direc- tions will cure chronic cases. It re- lieves all itching and burning skin dis- eases in a day. 35 centsâ€"79 A queer-looking customer inserted his gravely at the knight of inquired, “Can-I bid, sir?” “Certainly,” replied the auctioneer, “you can bid.” “Well, then," said the wag, walking off, “I bid you good-night.” the hammer, To Those of Sedentary Occupationâ€" Men who follow sedentary: occupations. which deprive them of fresh air and ex- ercise, are more prone to disorders of the liver and kidneys than those who lead active, outdoor lives. The forincr will find in Parmelee's Vegetable Pills n restorative without question ‘.l’\6 most efficacious on the market. Thu-v are easily procurahle, easily taken. act: (x peditiously, and they are surprisingly cheap considering their excellen:o. _.___..+_.__. DEATH TRAPPINGS STOP “"EDDING Bridegroom Regarded Them as Augury of Bad Luck. A funeral, a wedding that was to be, and a broken engagement are the principal features of an extraordinary lawsuit which will shortly be tried in the Paris courts. In the will of Mme. Marris, an eccen~ tric old woman who died not long ago, was a proviso to the effect that $1-i.000 should be spent on her funeral. The heirs spent all they could, but found when they had concluded the arrange- ments that they had a few dollars still in hand. To get rid of this they gave orders that the black and silver drap- eries put up over the door of the house on the occasion of the funeral should be left for five days. Another resident of the house, whose daughter‘s nuptials were to be celebrat- ed. objected to the trappings of woe, and asked the concierge to remove them, and when the prospective bride- groom saw the funeral signs he saw, too, he said, an omen of ill-luck, and broke off the engagement. The father of the disappointed bride has now begun an action against the landlord. holding him liable for the conciergc's action in not removing the draperies. ._._+_._ AND THEN IIE \VENT. Little Brother (to sister who is sitting with her fiancelâ€"“Do you know what I think?” Sisterâ€"“No, what is it?” “I think it I were not in the room Mr. Jones would kiss you.” ' “You impudent boy! instantly." Leave the room at I r STRANGE. “I don't suppose he meant anything unkind." said the young woman. “but it was a very startling coincidenCe.” “What do you mean?” “Just before Harold and I got married his friends persuaded ‘don‘t worry club.’ ” him to join a SMART-TURNER MACHINE 00.. «96 HAMILTON, ONTI fie: “Did I ask you to marry me last night at the dance?“ She: “Good gra- cious, no! Why?” “He: “Wellâ€"erâ€" you know, I got excited, and I often do silly things when I’m like that.” The Poisoned Spring.â€"-As in nature so in man, pollute the spring and disease and waste are bound to follow â€" the stomach and nerves out of killer means poison in the spring. South American Nervine is a good purifier. cures indi- gestion, Dyspepsia, and tonesthc nerves. The best evidence of its efficacy is the unsolicited testimony of thousands of cured onesâ€"’76 One of the most wonderful things in the world is the amount of good advice we can get along without taking. There Is no turnlug a windmill with a. air of hollows and there is no turning in your e an- if you have lumbago or lame back, but it would be quite ezmy if you had "The D &L” Menthol Plaster on your back- â€"-â€"*â€"o IIE HAD. . Life Insurance Agentâ€"My dear sir, have you made any provision for those who come after you? 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