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The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
Use of the Same Wood Blocks.

Instances of the same wood blocks be- ing used over and over again, to repre- sent different events, scenes and persons in the same volume, are so many 1n early printed books that it might be supposed that every one who felt inter est in books knew of such. "Vitas Pa trum," by Wynkyn de Worde, 1495, is striking example, most, if not all, of the cuts being repeated many times, some of them six or eight, and they are about the most absurd and grotesque ever seen, although the book is so beau tifully printed that there need be no hesitation in saying it has never been excelled, and rarely equaled, either by the "Kelmscott" or any other press, ex- cept perhaps by Whittingham, in his fine folio Victoria Prayer Book, which he printed for the elder Pickering.
 An extremely fine copy of the "Vitas Patrum," measuring nearly 1OA inches by 8 inches, quite sound, and almost as clean as the day it left the printers, IS one of the principal ornaments of my modest collection. It has the title, 8 leaf of table and last leaf of text in fac simile. Coverdale's, Cranmer's and other early Bibles have such repetitions, and Holinshed's Chronicles" are full | of them.
 There was another way of handling woodcuts which has not been alluded to-viz, dividing blocks into two parts and mixing up the halves so as to form many varieties. Examples of these mixed blocks may be seen in the Stras burg Horace" and "Terence" printed about 1490 In the beautiful edition o1 Tyndales New Testament, printed by Jugge, 1552, are many of these divided and mixed blocks, which are shuffiet about in the most ingenious manner So many handbooks and "near cuts" tt knowledge as we now have, it is a won der these mixed or composite block have escaped notice - Notes ant Ouaries
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
Glasgow In the Last Century.

Though still only quiet, but pic turesque old place, nestllng about the cathedral and the college, and two fine but sleepy streets, in which carriers build their haystacks out before thelr doors, it was carrying on trade which was even then cosmopolitan. The ships of Glasgow were in all the waters or the world, and its merchants had won the lead in at least one important branch of commerce, the West India tobacco trade, and were founding industries every year. Before the middle of the century the Clyde had become the chief Euro mean emporium for American tobacco, which foreign countries were not then allowed to import directly, and three fourths of the tobacco was immediately on arrival transhipped by the Glasgow merchants for the seaports of the Medl- Serranean, the Baltic and the North sea-
 As they widened their connections abroad they naturally developed their industries at home. They founded the Smithfield Iron works, and imported iron from Russia and Sweden to make hoes and spades for the negroes of Mary land. They founded the Glasgow tan nery in I742, which Pennant thought m amazing sight, and where they en- ployed 300 men making saddles and shoes for the plantations. They opened the Pollokshaws linen print field II 1742, copper and tin works in 1747r the Delfield pottery ill 174S. They be- gan to manufacture. carpets and crapt in 1759, silk in 1759 and leather gloves in 176S. They opened the first Glasgow bank-the Ship-in 17oO, and the sec ond-the Arms-in 1752. They frs began to improve the navigation of thu Clyde by the act of 1759. They built dry dock at their harbor of Port Glas gow in 1762, while in 176S they deep ened the Clyde up to the city, and be gan the canal to the Forth for thel trade with the Baltic. It was obviou therefore that this was a period O unique commercial expansion.-"Llt of Adam smith," by John Rae.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
vii, r-v to Improve the Law.

The Twentieth Century club of Wash ington city has been discussing the Legal Status of Women In the District of Columbia. As the common law prevails there with regard to women, it was not difficult to point to many instances of great hardship. Mrs. Enoch Totten, president, said that widow could not control property acquired through gifts of her husband. The club voted to cooperate with the Federation of Women's Clubs and other organlza- tions interested in the matter in petl- tion to congress to codify the laws of the District of Columbia. The board ot trade of Washington has the matter ln charge and has engaged legal talent to prepare a proper bill for congress. Women organizations have been re- quested by the board of trade to formu- late their bill, so that it may be 1ncor- porated and presented in the general petition. .-Washington Letter.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

years of life and great deal of happi- ness. realize it now as l compare my feelings and my condition with that of year ago. when l was to- bacco saturated cigarette tiend.
 "Many and many time did l try to quit smoking myself into eternity, but could not put through day without suffering extreme nervous tor ture, which would increase hour by hour till finally. to save myself as 1t seemed from almost flying to pieces, l had to light the little white pipe-stick and swallow the smoke.
 cone day I read in my paper Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away, just what was doing: 1t came to me like the warning of the man who waves the red flag of danger at the railroad crossing, and said that Mo- To. Bac was an absolutely guaranteed relief from tobacco slavery.
 "I did not believe it, but like drowning man graspiDg at straw, commenced taking No-To-Bac.
 'The effects were magical; it de- stroyed the nerve craving and desire for cigarettes. Two boxes, would you believe it? made me we'll and strong.
 "I have gained mentally. physically in vigor and manhood. and with the brain free from the nicotine and a breath DO longer befouled with tobacco smoke, I am so happy today to write No-To-Bac did it all a year ago, so the cure is time.t tested and tried, not only in my own case, but several of my friends who have also been cured.
 "We have baby boy now.
 "My wife and I feel that all this happiness started from the time when l first used No-To-Bac, and in evidence of our appreciation. and in order that the memory of the happiness may be perpetuated iu living form, we want to name our baby boy after the mar who wrote the line Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away
 "No.To-Bac is popular here and al our druggists sell it. Hardly day passes but somebody asks me about No-To- Bac, so I don't want you tC hesitate to use these lines in any way that you think will make known tC suffering humanity the happiness that there is in No-To-Bac for the many men with nicotinized brains anC weakened resolutions, if they will only make up their mind to save tht waste of vital power-to say nothing of the money-now going up into smoke and out in tobacco spit. Y"
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
A Unique Occupation.

A unioue occupation taken up by cer- tain enterprising young women ill need of a little extra money is that of "gray hair pullers. {" The day the first gray hair makes its appearance is one of sor- row to many fashionable women, and the hair is generally pulled out. regard. less of the old saying that dozen will come to its funeral Soon afterward the gray hair puller is summoned and en' gagged to come at regular intervals. She takes down her patrons hair, combs Ii gently and carefully removes every hail which has departed from its origina hue and pins up the locks again. New York Letter.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
FRIGATE CONSTITUTION.
The old Defender Enjoying Desuetude lin
 Q Deserted Navy Yard.

The venerable old frigate Constitu- tion, of glorious memory, now lies, stark and gaunt, at the dock in the al- most deserted navy yard at Kittery, Me. She is housed in, and with her old fashioned lines, her sides 'tumbling home," as it is said when they incline inward, her stern gallery, in which her captains were wont to take the air and their pipes and barrxck in pleasant weather, she presents a quaint sight Of the original ship only small sec- tion of the deck and few iron stan chions remain.
 But she was rebuilt much upon her original lines in 1848 and 1876, first by the son and again by the grandson of Hart, her original builder, so that she is practically the same ship which outsailed Admiral Brooke's squadron and outfought everything at which she backed her topsails. The Portsmouth people regard her as their own individ- ual property and raise an awful howl every time it is proposed to take her away. It was, however, mere accident that she happened to go out of commis- sion at Kittery navy yard about 15 years ago, and the navy then being in the chaotic state which preceded the creation of the new navy she simply was allowed to remain there. Her guns were of no use and of no historic value, as those with which she had walloped the Guerriere, the Java, the Cyane and the Levant had long gone the way of destruction So her armament was re- moved and everything else of value. She was housed in and left to her fate. Her planking is decaying, but as long as her stout timbers stay in the water they will keep as hard as iron.
 It is thought that some time in the next few years the Constitution will be refitted like the Constellation and made into training ship for boys also. Like the Constellation, she has never had steam in her, but when she has been rigged with great square sails and given & spread of canvas worthy of her she has been known to leg it at IA knot gait during the best part of a cruise. These two frigates are the sole survival of the great frigates of the 'poetiC age'' of the navy, and not all the stee battleships going can altogether deprive them of their usefulness. The Kittery navy yard is as dead as Hector for tht present The people grumble at 1t ant complain because the modern steel ship are not built or even repaired there.- Lewiston Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
Women and Economics.

A cultivated Gotham woman urges in published letter that newspapers do more to commend economics to women in order that it may form part of the tuition of a home whose intelligence leavens all the after life and affects the interests of its children. She asks, "Why not have column devoted to economies for women, or rather to attract women, or, if that be not feasible, why not in- tersperse the fashion column with economic doctrines"
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
WIND SWEPT.

Were it not for the intervening mountain
 ranges, this country, from Northwest to Southeast, would at times ill winter be swept by devastating tornadoes. Blizzards seem plains. Gaining strength and volume over a wide expanse, their force is arrested by the battlements of big hills. Sometimes they rise above the barriers and sweep the Middle States with fury. There you enjoy one day a mean temperature, and the next may be far below freezing It is like anlce water bath on a warm day. and the shock to muscles, nerves and circulation IS the cause of sudden neuralgia and rheumatic attacks. both violent and acute. Those pre- disposed to such should have the master cure, St. Jacobs Oil. always ready. Its prompt use prevents the chronic stage, and in the chronic stage it is prompt, sure cure
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
UUNSUMFIIUN UUnhU.
An Elixir of Life.
T. 4. sIocum Offers to Send Two Bottles Free of His Remedy to Cure Con-
 sumption and all Lung

sumption and all Lung
 Troubles.
 Nothing could be fairer, more philan- thropic or carry more joy iD its wake than the offer of T. A. SlVeum, NJ. C., of lSS Pearl Street. New York. Perfectly conf- dent that he has an absolute remedy for the cure of consumption and all pulmonary complaints, he offers through this paper to send two bottles free to any reader who is suffering from lung trouble or cOnsump- tiOn, also loss of fle and all conditions of wasting. He invites those desirous of ob- taining this remedy to send their express and pOst-office address, aud to receive in return the two bottles free, which will arrest the approach of death. Already this rem- edy, by its timely use, has permanently cured thousands of cases which were given up, and death was looked upon as an early visitor.
 Knowing his remedy as he does, and being so proOf-positive of Its benehcent re- suits, Dr. Slocum considers it his religious duty, duty which he owes to humanity, to donate his infalhble remedy where 1t will assault the enemy in its citadel. and, by it's inherent potency. stay the current of dlsso- lution, bringing joy to homes over which | the shadow of the grave has been gradually growing more strongly defined, causing | fond hearts to grieve. The cheapness of the remedy-otfered freely-apart from its in nerenL strength, IS enougA tO COHimenu 1s, and more so is the perfect confidence of the great chemist making the offer, who holds out life to those already becoming ema- , ciated, and says: Be cured"
 The invitation is certainly worthy of the consideration of the afflicted, who, for years, have been taking nauseous nostIums without effect; who have ostracised em- selves from home and friends to live in m re salubrious chmes, where the atmos- phere is more congenial to weakened lungs, and who have fought against death with all the weapons and strength in their hands. There will be no mistake in sending for these free bottls s-the mistake will be in passing the invitation by.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 FJ CHENEY & CO.,, Props, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F.J.Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and fin ancially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.
 West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle Sold by all drugzisls Testimonials free.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
After A Lion.

"Who is this Dean Swift they are talking about?" whispered a society lady to Lady Bulwer at party. "I should so like to invite him to one of my receptions.
 "Alas, madam, the dean has done something that has shut him out of so- ciety."
 "Dear me, you don't say so? What a dreadful thingr" said the lady in a breath. "And what was it!' she added.
 "Well, about 100 years ago he died " london World
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
Ianan,s Empress.

The Empress of Japan is described as g little woman, who almost disappears in the long trained dresses of western civilization in which she now appears at court ceremonies Even ln hlgn heeled boots she appears almost dwarf in the eyes of Europeans. She has, how ever. an expression of dignity in the face that is described as very impressive.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
NOTICE.

Drs. H. H. Green & Sons of Atlanta, Ga., are the greatest dropsy specialists in the world. Cure more patients than the entire army of physicians scattered over this beautiful land of ours. A valuable discov cry outside any medical hook or published opinion. A purely vegetable preparation Removes all dropsical symptoms rapidly Ten'days' treatment mailed to every sufferer. See advertisement in other column.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
A FAMOUS ARTIST.

Lord Leighton Was One of the Worlds
 Great Painters.
 In the death of Sir Frederick Leigh ton. recently created Lord Leighton by the Queen, president of the Royal Acad- emy, which occurred in London, there has passed away not only one of the great painters of England, but of the world. Deceased was born in 1880 and when still young displayed a remarka- ble talent for art, literature and music. He studied art in Italy, France and Germany. His first important picture,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching Piles, One box has cured the worst cases of ten yesrs standing. No one need suffer ten minutes aftc, using Kirk's German Pile Ointment. It absorbs tumcrS, allays the itching, acts as poultice gives relief. Dr. Kirk's German Pile Ointment is preI a-ed only for Piles and itching of ths private parts, and nothing else. Every box ], warranted. ..................-.....
 Sold by druggists snd sent by mail on receip of price, .00 per box. J.J. Mack & Co, Whole sale Agents, San Francisco.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
VERY AWKWARD INDEEU.

This is precisely the kind of mistake a man makes if he turns Out'' on the wrong side of the road when a vehicle comes toward him. takes drastic medicines to relieve his liver. That organ is on the right side and the road to it's relief is Hostetter's Stomach BigteIs, medi- cine also adapted 10 the relief of dyspepsia, constipation, kidney and rheumatic ailments and malaria.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

It is semi officially announced that there is good reason to believe Vene zuela is prepared to enter inso friend ly discussion with Great Britain on the subject of the Uruan arrests and the incidents connected with them.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
GOT A BABY BOY NOW.
Happiness in a Southern Mans
 Home.
Heed the Red Flag of Danger at the Railroad Crossing. warning
 to America's Men.

"For twenty six years l have used tobacco in great quantities,
 and of late years took to cigarette smoking'' writes MT. W. E. Simp- son. of l. 6 Compte, La. "I want to go on record that to- bacco has robbed me of ID a D y
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

"I must go tell her that her dog is dead" Don't tell it abruptly" ''No; I'll begin by saying it's her husband"
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

use Piso's Cure for Consumption botl in my family and practice.-DR. C.. w PATTERSON, Inkster, Mich., Nov. 3, 1894.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

FITS.-An Fits stopped free by Dr. kline's Great Nerve RestOrer No Fits after the first days Mar vicious cures. Treatise and S200 trial bottle free Fit Send to Dr. Klne 931 Arch St., Phila, Pa
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

F.M Peter. leading costumer, theatrical, mas ouerade costumes, wigs and play-bOoks. Country masquerade balls speciality. 729 Market St., $. F.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
Nervous

People wonderwhy their nerves are so weak why they get tired so easily; why they do not sleep naturally; why they have ire quent headaches, indigestion and
 Nervous Dyspepsia. The explanation is slmple 1t is tound Tn that impure blood feeding the nerves on refuse instead of the elements ot strength and vigor. Opiate and nerve comp unds simply deaden and do not cure. Hoods Sarsa- parilla feeds the nerves pure. rich blood |: gives natural sleep, perfe di estlon, is
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

A receiving teller-a gossipping woman.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11

Try Germea for Breakfast.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-04-11
MARRIED LADIEsl
REIN ALDO

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-20
THE SOUTH EDUCATING.

The Baltimore Sun notes that while
the South in the last twenty years has
increased 81 per cent. in popu,ati ton, it
has increased 100 per cent. in its school
enrolment. This is certainly crafty
ing and indicates that The Southern
people are advancing to the front along
the line of proper education. From the
same source 1t is also learned that the
value of school property increased in
the South between 1874 and 1894 from
$l6,0OO,OO0 to s51.5O0,O0O. The average
value of q schoolhouse had risen in that
time from S373 TO SGi3 While in 1874
the Southern college students in South
ern colleges numbered IL, 103. in 1894 the
number was 25,304. In the eighteen
years preceding 1894 there was spent
from public taxes on the school $500, 900
600.
The fact is the educational facilities
Of the South are becoming better and
better each year. and the time is not far
distant when they will equal in every
respect those of the more populOus
North and Feast. AS 1t is, some Of the
best schools and colleges in the Union
are located in the Southern country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-20
wEYLER-s INHuMAsIrY.

Captain General Weyler has Issued an
order that all the rural population. of the
Province OF Pinar del bio shall move
into the fortified towns. and all who fail
to do sowill be treated as rebel sympa-
thizers. The inhumanity of this decree
can be appfeciated5when.i 1t Il. understood
that itineans starvation to these people
when they go into the crowded towns
With absolutely no means of support. If.
however. they disobey Weylers order,
death is their portion. Famine already
sits at the table Of many of the people
who haze been compelled to abandon
their means OF support in the country
as the Government has already declared
Its inab:lity..o give them assistance. The
people OF the United States have cried
out aloud agaist the outrages in Arme-
MA. and yet there Is an Armenia in
almost every province in the island of
Cuba-aimost within gun shot OF our
doors
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-20
WHAT OUR soLD1Ens SAVE.

The army of the Unt.ed States num-
bers abou. $4,000 men, and the cost OF
maintaining it last year was q little over
SlG,O00,000. or about $G40 per man. This is
very much in excess of the cos. of main
tanning soldiers in Europe, but then
there are good reasons for the difference
Our soldiers are better clothed, better
fed, and Better housed, and the cost OF
transportation over territory of many
thousands of miles-say u country of
5000 miles wide and something like $500
miles from North to South, is greater.
Besides 1.-THE pay which our soldiers re-
ceive isGlarger than that paid in Eu-
rope. Speaking Of our little army,
there Is one thing connected with 1t
which Is not known TO the general pub
lie, and that 1t the amount of money
which the men deposit with the pay
masters for safc-kceping. The amount
deposited during the year is said to be
s420,3SS, This is showing an economy
which speaks well for the soldiers of the
Union;. economy too in a class of men
whom the world has believed saved
nothing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-20
YES longer and is happier While he

lives longer and is happier whHes he
does live. gsr !
lie enjoys better health. rs more JIM,
dependent and is free FRONT temptation,
and yet. despite all this The rush to
the cities continues. sThele are hum
dreds OF men who. haying left the farm,
to; try their fortunes in the city have
wished thousands or times that they
were back again on the old place. hut
generally the feeling comes at time
when the opportunity of making life
on the farm 4 success has passed. To
the average man q dollar Is as easy to
obtain in. the. country as in the city,
and the scramble is much the less, but
unfortunately all do not believe So
Experience. however. is better teach
or and some have learned it too we'll TO
forget it in lifetime.