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Mine-r211 Water and Sodium Make a Bad Combination. In nine hundred and ninety-nine wanes out of a thousand, water, if applied in sufficient quantity, will eventually quench any fire. But the thousandth case, when water not only provns ineffectual, but ac- tually kindles and nourishes the fire, is a perfectly possible occur- rence. The Boston Herald prints an account of an extra-ordinary fire at sea. that shown how helpless is man in fighting the flames when deâ€" sorted by his/ally, water. fl'vnvv“ a," n-“ “.73, 7 When the fi'eighter Handy steamâ€" ed out of Le Tm rt, France, she carried, besides t a mineral water in her hold, a. number of small wooden sodium.” ‘ The Channel was rough. The vesael rolled and pitched violently. The captain saw that the ship was listing to port, and suspecting that the cargo was shifting, sent a boatâ€" swain below to investigate. As the boatswain entered the hold, he saw that; eeverml cases of mineral water had broken, and that the water was awishing about in the hold. Then suddenly he saw one of the wooden bases marked “sodium” burst into flame. ".4.-. - . Immediately he gave,the alarm, and the crew rushed to their fire stations. The captain dire-chad the mm to play the hose into the hold. As the first stream of water struck the burning case,there were aeveral explosions, as package after packâ€" age within the case caught fire. By this time two other-cases of sodium had broken open, and their conâ€" tents, as they came in contact with #7116 water from the hose, burst into flames, The crew could not believe their pye‘s. The more water they poured ‘pn the fire, the more intense grew 'the confiagration. Then suddenly (two cases flew into the air, crashed Lugainst the overhead beams, and spread out in sheets of fire, the lsmuller pieces dropping hawk only Eow’lgflo‘unr-cénénd d‘a‘ncev about, hot {balls of flame, in the half-swamped bold. Panicâ€"stricken, the crew dropped the hose lines and fled above decks. {gut the captain ordered the cargo ung into the sea, and led his men back into the hold. They succeedâ€" ed in throwing several of the cases bverboard. But :15 each case hit the waves, it, rebounded into the air, a, flaming ball. The superstitious crew was fast becoming unmanageable, and the captain saw that, in any case, he ‘must abandon the ship. He orderâ€" ‘ed the crew to the boats not one Moment too soon, for as the boats rowed away from the blazing hulk, several loud explosions came from the hold. Then there was one mighty detonation; the freighter broke in two, and plunged out of sight. AN INFLAMMABLE CARGO. FOR THE HAIR Restores the color, strength, beauty and softness to Gray Hair and is not a dye. At a" Drugglsts. 500. 3 Bot. This Company invites you to open a with it on which it will pay you Interest at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. a. year. Compound- ed QUARTERLY. 11?; Union Trust Company, Limlted Tomplo‘ Bulidlng, Toronto. Total Assets over $13,000,000. Savings Account cases marked ‘ ‘metallic The origin of the fire was, of course, in the ‘eodium. Sodium is a peculiar metal, which oxydizea raâ€" Eidly when water touches it, and amen as soon as the water becomes warm. According to the Chemist’s classification, it is the second mem- ber of the alkali group th’at inâ€" cludes lithium, tansium, rubidium ‘and caesium. A1 of these elements have the same characteristics as lsodium in greater or less degree. ‘The sedium should have been ship- ped in hermetically sealed tin cans enclosed. in wooden cases. But the rolling of the ship and the careless showing of the cargo broke open some of these cases, and the Eodiâ€" um, which was not properly packed, was liberated. Gladdens Those Who Regain New Health and Strength When the glow of health comes back to sallow cheeks; when lanâ€" guid weakness gives place to vigor; when you notice some pale, exâ€" hausted invalid restored to active healthâ€"enquire. More than likely you will find the cure to have been yet another of the thousands al- ready wrought by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Headache and neural- gia, St. Vitus dance and twitch- ing of the limbs, indigestion and rheumatism, eczema and disfigur- ing eruptions, and the ailments of growing girls and Women all dis- appear when the veins are filled with the new, rich blood Dr. Wil- liams’ Pink Pills actually, make. Here is one instance among thous- ands; Mr. F. Ashford, Haileybury, Ont., says: “Some years ago I com- pleted a lengthy term of service in India, the last- thrce years being spent in the beautiful but treacher- ous Poshawar Valley. Ague and dengue fever were rife, and al- though I was fortunate enough to escape a severe attack of either, on my return home it soon became apparent that the enervating cli- matic conditions had left their ravages on my constitution. In short the reaction had set in, and inexhorable nature was exacting a severe toll from years of strenuous labor. My first warning of the im- pending breakdown were severe pains in the back of the head and eyes, insomnia, irritability, a gen-‘ eral anaemic condition and an in- defina‘ble nervousness. Life had lost its zest, work became impos- sible and companionship intoler- able. It really seemed that I was swiftly passing to that stage where nervousness ends and insanity be- gins, when by chance I read an advertisement of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. I confess I Was skepti- cal of them doing what doctors had failed to do, but concluded that the cost was small, and perhaps, the chance in their favor, and so decided to try them. To my joy there was soon an improvement, and a continuance of the treat- ment effected a complete cure. I was now as fit and healthy as any man and am grateful that the lucky perusal of an advertisement brought to my notice the wonderful curative properties of Dr. Wil- liams’ Pink Pills.” Sold by all medicine dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Wil- liams’ Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. BLUEJACKETS AS “HORSES.” Draw Bridal Carriage at Wedding of British Navy Lieutenant. A bride and bridegroom in full wedding regalia driving in an open carriage drawn by bluejackets proâ€" Vided an unusual spectacle last; week in Victoria Street, London, England. The occasion was the wedding of Lieut. Frederick A. Buckley, R.N., H.M.S. Excellent, week in Victoria Street, London, England. The occasion was the wedding of Lieut. Frederick A. Buckley, R.N., H.M.S. Excellent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, of Crouch End, and Miss Eva Gods- kescn, only daughter of the late Dr. ‘Godskesen and Mrs. Godsâ€"‘ kesen of Copenhagen, and the cere~ mony had been performed at St. Margaret’s, in Westminster. While the wedding was proceede ing in the church a dozen bluejack- ets, looking very smart in their sailor blue with White straw hats and gay buttonholes, quickly un- horsed the bridal carriage and lin- ed up four abreast to draw the couple to the hotel, where the re- ception was held. Bluejackets from the bridegroom’s ship also formed uuu N--..- an archwayfibf hono‘r with their cutlasses from St. Margaret’s to the carriage. Her Father (sternly)â€"â€"â€"Young man, can you support my daughter in the style she’s been accustomed? Lover (‘brisk1y)â€"<I can, but I’d be ashamed to. LlFE’S SUNSHINE Martin Woolf, the member of the Alberta. Legislature for Cardston, is making his influence felt in the Provincial Parliament. Last year Mr. Woolf was honored with the Premier’s request that he second the speech at the opening of the session. This year the Ca-rdeton member made grave charges against an employe of the Dominion Government in one of the Western Provinces, and Western papers are reporting that his Speeches are the most brilliant that have been heard in the house. At, home Mr. Woolf is a farmer, having a; large tract of land south of Curdston, the Temple City of Canada“ In religion he is a Morâ€" mon, and because of his religious belie-f, grave fears for the future of the Province have been ex- preased. Contrary to general be- lief, Mr.‘ Woolf is not a polygamist, ulthough he believes in the prinqi- p10 of polygamy. He is the only Mormon in the Alberta. Legislature, but the time cannot be far distant when a, redistribution must be made to take in another large tract setâ€" tled by Mormons, and in all probaâ€" bility another Mormon will have a seat in the House. lfigfiwuaw H: mm] One frequently reads distressing ac- counts of amidenhs b0 chL‘dl‘en, accident: which seem unnedessary and preventable. There was an item just the other day con- cerning 51.li_tt,le fpur-ypar-old. \‘vhoLclLiglbeq mu 1. n1 ALnuLolAy. All_ these measures will go into effect prowde they are indoried by a majority of the electors in the forthcoming appeal to the country, and of that, there is sald not to be the slightest doubt. The on- coming wave of popular rule has washed the shore: of Denmark and is likely to wet, the feet of standpat Danes. Raolal Butt of Rudeness. A11 races are oaricatured upqn the stage. The comic Englishman is qmte as much food for laughter as the comic Jew or the comic German. None of it is _a very hikh form of wit: and none of it 1e any form of art, at. all. A more refined taste on the part, 0( the audxexlcee} wou}d sweep the whola “slapstick” bnsmesa mm the dust- THE M OBMON MEMBER. Tragedies of Disobedience. Mr. Martin Woolf. heap. But when many people find them-‘ selves wounded by this sort of thing, then we cannot. wait, for the elevation of tastewwe must not, more directly and quickly. To permi‘t, the playhouse to be made a scene of discomfort for any con- siderable section of phe community is not onl' Door busmeseâ€"lb ia a low grade 0f oiv lization. Roads Will Be Numbered and Named. In France a now system of road desig- nation for the convenience of tourists has been adopted. Every road in the country will be given a. name and a number and these designations will be painged upon dlrection posts at the road oroesmgs and the 100~meter she along the roads. The hlghwa‘ya of rance are classified as na- tional loads, depgrtment goggle, and so on. ,, ___“L.‘..A muuwi Luann), uuyuu um»... Lyn--. .0... -- The roads in each case will be numbered.‘ The direction poet, will state the class of‘ highway and the number of the road. The tourist atarbin on a journey will. need only a strip 0 figures. and he Will be able to find his way anywhere. Capitallzod An Idea. Thomas A. Sperry, the inventor of trad- ing sun 9. died recently, leaving an estate va ued at $10,000,000. Young men who are discount ed because they lack capital to estab ish great enterprises hould consider the case of Thomas Sperry and take heart. He capitalized an original idea and made it worth $10,- 000,000. The world has places of honor and dis- tinction for men who can think. who can lift their minds out of the endlesq oirqle of aimless thinking and give definite dir- ection to gheir thopghts.‘ J‘AA -_‘_LA‘. AG col/nun w um“ ut‘vueuw. Thomas Sperry observed the custom of some merchants to give their customers what the French 0311 "la niappe" and the 8 aniah call “pelon.” e conceived the i es. of systematizing the practice and making it a magnet to dmw trade. The trad ng vamp was the result and for- tune smied o_n huh. , n ,n LL- _.‘“1{ [lulu BLUAIW uu u“... Ppogreee is but. the result of the appli. camon of new ideas to old w ya 01 doln ghipgs. .A rpan’s mind is his eat capita “0.; ALnL Innnnnunn an :4 nut-“u. n u”... - .._..._ ,V v , , It is a bank account that increasea as it, is drawn upon. ' In this land of opportumty no man i3 poor who has an unclouded mind an the 611625: to work to translate his plans into de . It is report-ed unofiicially that the new battleship Queen Mary made a record speed of 557 kuotq on her trials. It. is impossible Ito realms exactly What this a 904! gigmfles without taking into con- slderauon the bane size of the veeseL The vessel was built at Jarrow and is fitted with Pareona tutbmea. Her contract, speed was 28 knots. She is armed with exght 13.6-inch guns. unless these have been changed to 14-imh as was suggestâ€" ed. In appearancg she is much the same as the battle cruiser New Zealand, only she is 106 feet longer and has nine fact more beam. Her indicated horsepower is 46,394. But even the Queen Mary will have to play second fiddle to the Tiger, a battle cruiser of 28,000 tons to the Queen Mary's . 27,000. 1 he Tiger has 25,000 L-..,.....M..m- Hm“ fhn nary a n,,uw. “w H.-- , , , , more intimated horsepower than the Queen Mary, and although her contract speed is only 28 knots, it, will be interest. Britain's Navy is Growing. “I shi ped n car of flags to hogs on t c market that ay. my 64 heads, I received 25¢. per Hogs all around my pen said at gay z‘L‘nd week. Say, I sure {ct iro’od", MEWS LYE Makes The gs to South Ognaha about 10 days ago. There were 7,500 ,ay. I had given mine International Stock Food. For :. per hundred pounds more than any of the other sellers. )1d at 25¢. per 100 lbs. less, so I topped the market for the re felt proud. I I?! it all to 115mg International Stock JOB. WELLS, HARVARD, Nebraska. International Stock Food keeps the brood sows well and strong- they give more milkâ€"and raise more and stronger pigs. It's just what the “fall” pigs need to keep them fat and vigorous all winter and have them ready to market when yrice 'u 43.. .4“ The Standard we of Canada. Has many Imitation: but no equal Big Money For flog Breeders ing to watch her trials. Besides these mo superb vessels. Great Britain will soon be putting into the first. line the bat,- tleships Queen Elizabeth, Wars no and- Vallant, each of 27,500 tons (lisp acement. As a. squadron these batvtleehigs a d bab- tle cruisers would be diet,in 1y a er- ous. Their speed alone would make 1, em unpleasant customers to any fleet the least bit, slower and their )1 Ming power being so temfiflc they possibly would be better to avoui titan engage. I‘hp trouble is th‘atult would be extremely dlmcult. to Evo-ia' them. Arnold Bonnet Thinks All That Is Needed Is To Try. Is Arnold Bennett 3 happy man! The question may seem superfluous and even impertinent, but it is prompted by a, little book called “The Plain Man and His Wife” which he has just published. He points out that the plain man tends to make his life all means and no end; to become too busy to examine the treasures of his soul; to grind away doggedly without experienc- ing the joys of consciousness. n n_. Aug) wllw JV_}.. -_ _V,, We do not clap our friends often” enough on the back, or if we do it becomes just a habit which annoys them and gives us no satisfaction; there are those among us who spring out of our beds shouting Hurrah! but after a time this be- comes as mubh a part of the routine as shaving. Mr. Bennet asks whether there is not a remedy, and though his own principles would not permit him to go so far, he tells us that his plain man will presently beoo-m'e explo- sive and even relinquish his forti~ tudes in favor of a little fun. 0! course there is not a. simple remedy, but we are invited to acquire some kind of self-knowled e and to de- termine which things 'eally interest and which bore us. It may be ob- jected that one cann’ot be happy by trying, but it is Mr. Bennett’s point) HOW TO BE REALLY HAPPY that you can being right. 0|) own, We W1” 1‘ 3.000, smock Ilpuk1 . ,A ééifié‘o'lé" f 6% n‘mmmomi «can #060 co. LIMITED. manure. I 2’ .-. K. Sold by «has everywhere. I ,5 mu write and tell us how many 11" flock you Gym, \an 3111‘ {onward to with”; out camjuilid he has a way of