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The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
The Knitted yyaistcoa.,.

The new silks lately introduced for crocheting and knitting fashionable waistcoats forcibly recall the simmer ing ones donned by our great-grand- mothers and most likely worked by themselves in faint imitation of the gorgeous articles worn by men during several centuries. The modern knitter will probably shrink from wing with the patient skill of the women of for mer age, but we may depend on the hand knitting machines and manufac- turers' frames to revive the idea and produce marvellous adaptations of the once gaudy craze.
 Here is an example of a showy waist coat lost in 1712 by Mrs. Beale and described by "Malcolm" as knitted with green silk and gold and silver flowers all over it, further enhanced with about 14 yards of gold and silver thick lace. This smart fashion was probably first introduced from Italy, the country of gold and silver weaving. In fact, there is at the South Kensington museum a coat of Italian origin belonging to the seventeenth century and similar to a cardigan without pockets. It is knitted in pale blue stocking web, set of in front and at the back with wide bands of flowers and scrolls wrought entirely in gold and silver, but whether knitted with the silk or grafted on the webbing is not easy to ascertain through the bad light and glass door. These designs ex !. tend about two inches from the shoulder seams down to three inches from the edge, which is knitted with three sets of dice pattern. The somewhat full sleeves are headed with several rows of garter stitch and finished off with gaunt- let cuffs displaying the fancy device. Blue silk binds the neck and the fronts, over which are either worked close but tonholes or sewed blue and tinsel but tons surrounded with the Greek pattern in chain stitch.-London Queen.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Rural Italian Peasants.

We have been seeing the agricul- tural side of this peoples life in quiet, little known valleys of northern Italy, and more and more have they impressed us by their industry and amiability. For friendliness perhaps they have no equals except the Irish peasantry, and for indefatigable labor of the most arduous and detailed and menial kind surely they cannot be surpassed. Every available foot of land, sometimes re- claimed from the barren rock, some times, as here, lying along the river bank in flats drained by little canals cut deep in the soil, bears witness, in its perfect neatness of cultivation, to the patient labor of this people. Women were to be seen every day in the Val Molenco, not far from Bormio, carrying on their backs huge baskets of manure for fields hundreds of feet above the val leys, up steep zigzag paths. Every few yards rest is necessary, and the weight is temporarily removed by resting the baskets upon the low stone walls, against which the tired bearers themselves lean. Thus they gradually, but always cheerfully, get their burdens up the mountain sides. In other places. these baskets may be seen full of earth, which is to cover some rocky plateau few yards square, and make it ready fol planting, in the south with olive ol fruit trees in the north with flax or grass.-New York Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
coaidn.s Do It Himself.

4 famous English physician, Sir James Crichton Brown, has risen up as an opponent of the higher education of women. Two years ago, he says, he met high school girl who was reading "Lucretius for recreation, but she failed lamentably when he asked her to boil potato. Quite possibly Sir James would have been equally unfortunate had he been asked to boil the potato himself, or, to cite more masculine employment, to hitch up his own horse. It is impossible for one person, whether man or woman. to acquire all the ac- complishments, but if a woman suc- ceeds with her higher education, as many of them have succeeded, she can afford to pay for having her potatoes boiled. This is now so we'll understood and conceded that the opposition to woman's advancement is confined all most exclusively to the ultra conserva- tives, of whom Sir James Crichton Brown appears to be type. e.-Philadel- phia Ledger.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
THE GOODLY SWORD.
The Egyptians Gave 1t the Name Fl
 Centuries Ago.

The Egyptians Gave It the Name Fifty
 Centuries Ago.
 Half hundred centuries ago the Egyptians gave to the sword its name. Since those old days the history of the trenchant blade, stained with blood and defaced by the scars of battle though it is, holds much of the glory, the poetry and the chivalry of the cruel game of war.
 A friend whose fidelity never wavered and whose power never failed, it is not surprising that men endowed the sword not only with human attributes, but with the might and majesty of the gods themselves. The old legends abound in tales of it's magical powers. How the divine armorers strove continually to excel some rival in the forging of a blade of a temper so delicate that it might cut a thread with the same ease with which it struck head from the body, or hewed through heavy metal armor, was favorite subject of the old Teutonic and viking tales.
 These legendary blades bore charac- teristic names, by which they were in- variably known: Graysteel, Wader Through Sorrow and Millstone Bitter were swords of wide renown, and we all remember how Arthur of the Round Table took "Excalibur, the sword that rose from out the bosom of the lake. '" Cesar's sword was called Crocca Mors i; Charlemagne's Joyeuse played no small part in the setting up of the great Frank ish empire. Many bold captain went down before Fl Tizona, wielded by the relentless hand of the Gid.
 The Japanese, whose civilization was old before ours began, have produced beautiful examples of the swordmaker's s art. The Japanese nobleman carried his swords as the insignia of his rank. He wore one on each side, thrust into the folds of his sash.
 These swords have been handed down as heirlooms from father to son. and 1t was not unusual for families of ancient lineage to have as many as 1,5OO of them-marvels of costly and artistic workmanship-in their possession. The scabbards are richly lacquered and bound about with silken cord in curious pattern. The blade is curved, and the round guard is pierced to car " small dagger. This guard, called a tsuba, is decorated with curious de- signs, and so great is the ingenuity of the Japanese metal workers that among the thousands of swords they have pro- duced it is impossible to find two guards exactly alike. They are prized so highly by collectors that large sums of money have been paid frequently for an an- tique sword, only that it might be ruth lessly torn apart to secure the guard Mary Stuart Mckinney in St. Nicholas.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
THE ADVANCED WOMAN.

She may stand upon tho corner in her bloom CTS if she chooses; She can smoke cigarette in public, too; She may think up shocking thoughts and ded- icate them to the museS- In fact, do anything that's truly new.
 But do not yet repine.
 Oh, creatures masculine, Nor think creation s altered in its plan,
 For she always wants to do
 Things she's not expected to, And she doesn't care to do them when she can. foremost place in politics-she'll have it if she pleases; She'll worry over bargains in appropriation bills And decorate the gayel which untutored man now seiZes With gilt and pretty ribbons till with joy the eye it fills.
 She may do it all in style
 For very little while, But the ultimate result we calmly scan,
 For she always wants to do
 Things she's not expected to, And she doesn't care to do them when she can.
 Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
A PLUCKY WOMAN.
Mrs. Willis Will Establish Bakery In
 Circle City.

Mrs. Willis Will Establish Q Bakery In
 Circle City.
 Mrs. Willis of Tacoma, the first white woman to attempt journey through the widest and most dangerous part of Alaska, left the other day on the steam CT Willapa for Circle City, situated on Yukon river, just inside the arctic rim.
 She made the journey last year and found an admirable opening for bakery, and returned for the necessary supplies. She takes two sleds, heavily loaded, which will be hauled over the snow a thousand miles by dogs. With her own hands she will fell trees and build two canoes in which to cross Lake Linder- man and go down two rivers to Circle City. River navigation is exceedingly dangerous, and in several places 1t is necessary to carry the canoes around high waterfalls. Speaking of the venture she said
 "Yes, it is quite an undertaking, but there is no real danger. Hundreds of weak men successfully accomplished the same journey. All it requires is pluck, energy and plenty of nerve. Dogs afford me ample protection from wild animals. I see no reason why woman should not brave the perils of short journey like this to make stake.
 "My husband is an invalid, and the opportunity for the establishment of a bakery at Circle City is good. Any hon. est, persevering woman can engage in a profitable and respectable business there and return in few years with thousands of dollars.'
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Iagal1s In Q Fuss.

Speaking of lawyers fussing il' court" said Chief of Police Seip, ''one of the most violent affairs can remem Der occurred about 20 years ago, and John J. Ingalls, and Judge c. G. Foster were the principals. Twas sheriff at the time, and a man was being tried OH some kind of criminal charge. Foster was acting as county attorney, and h. gals represented the prisoner. Ingalls, and Foster became involved in an argu- ment about some point of evidence, and, after jawing each other for some time, Ingalls, finally called Foster liar. Eos ter was at one end of long table and Ingalls, at the other. Foster grabbed a huge ink fountain and threw it at h. gals, hitting him in the the breast and spattering ink all over judge, jury and all kinds of legal papers. The late Ma than Price was judge, and he fined them $50 each. They apologized next morn ing, and their fines were remitted. - Atchisop Globe.
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pared With Precious stones,

William Niven, miEeralogist of New York, has recently found several thou sand dollars worth of minerals in the roadbed of the new speedway along the Harlem river. His latest discovery was that of tourmaline crystal, believed to be the largest in the world. This crystal has been bought for the American Mu- scum of Natural History, for $250, by Morris K Jesup and is now on exhi- bition in the mineral hall of the muse um. Mir. Niven has found many rich mineralogical specimens along the speed way. Among his discoveries were large number of xenotimes, worth from $10 to G20 each.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Mrs. Cleveland.

In evening dress Mrs. Cleveland is the handsomest woman today ill Wash ington. She has beautiful neck and we'll rounded shoulders, and with the sparkle of her jewels makes picture of a White House mistress which is simply regal. Her smile is contagious, for her manners are always agreeably gracious.
 Mrs. Cleveland is seen on the street occasionally, walking in the mornings or driving around among the shops. She is the most devoted of mothers, and is never away from the children at night. This has done away with the little shop ping jaunts to New York which used to give her so much pleasure during her first residence here.-New York Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23

 dent Coleman of the cycle board of trade and President Elliott of the League of American Wheelmen indi- cates that the latter is determined to take immediate steps to seek closer cooperation between these two bodies, which he says he feels will be beneficial to the best interests of cycling.
 Road improvement, increased mem bership and the protection of wheel mems rights will be President Elliott's s chief objects this year. He is planning to inaugurate more aggressive policy in every division, so that the work of the organization will be carried on on a more uniform system, that will bear greater results than have ever been ob- tained before. New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
She Built a Church.

Mrs. Althia Hultz of Artimus, Ky, has built church through her own efforts alone. A year ago she made up her mind that Q church was a need. She asked help from the miners. but they were poor to man. Nothing daunted, she set to work. She gathered berries, tramped across the mountains and sold them. She raised pig and calf and donated them both. In every way in her power she toiled for the good end. Last fall she begged of the miners again, but this time for work. She met with a ready response. A tract of land was bequeathed. Lumber was given. The little store of savings did the rest. The church is now under roof. Little more has been done, but it is church which one day will be complete, and Mrs. Hultz has her reward.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
FROM GOAT TO BOAT.

Even the festive goat Tn this vernal sea- son has his field sport on the common with a tin can or the butt of log. From the sport Of the goat in the spring to the varied sports of the early and late summer, what a world of amusement and what a scene of muscular activity. In all these, ever so helpful, from the bat in the ball field to the oar of the boat and the chatter of the turf, there comes in large amount of penalty in the shape of serious sprains and trouble some bruises, but no man is good athlete, nor does he develop well from such exer- cises without his full share of both. It is a good thing, therefore, that there is pro- Vided something which, if always Kept ready. is always ready to cure promptly these sudden and painful mishaps. St. Jacobs Oil, without question, passes among all sportsmen ss the thing to have, par ex- cellence, in all kinds of sports. It has gained its best reputation from its best cures of this nature, and the man who would enjoy freely the summer sports would be almost foolish not to keep bottle about him.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
TO BOOM THE l.. A. w.
PRESIDENT ELLIOTT AIMS TO IN- CREASE MEMBERSHIP TO 6o,ooo.

His Election Was Popular-Likeiy Now
 That Professional Riders Will Have
 Greater Opportunities Dissatisfaction
 Because of Reduced Value of Prizes.
 The affairs of the League of American Wheelmen, guided by new officers, will be conducted on broad and radical lines this year. The election of Sterling El- liott of Massachusetts to the presidency gives universal satisfaction, and while from some sections opposition developed against bis election there is feeling that his administration will be active and progressive.
 As a result of the changes made in the constitution of the league, the af- fairs of the organization will be carried on in a more conservative way this season.
 This fact will be particularly notice able in racing matters The action of the national assembly in abolishing
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
A NARROW ESCAPE.
How Ex-Senator Spooner of Wisconsin
 Squashed His Presidential Boom.


 Squashed His Presidential Boom.
 Ex-Senator Spooner of Wisconsin mar rowly escaped becoming presidential possibility recently. He was in the east on political business and was at the Waldorf hotel, New York. While he was absent plan was quietly matched up to present his name at the St. Louis convention, with the solid Wisconsin delegation behind it. and to try to get votes outside. Mir. Spooner was in bliss ful ignorance of the scheme.
 The news reached him, and he sud denly started west. Now it is said that he effectually quashed his own boom. Some of the Wisconsin leaders seemed bent on dragging him forth as favorite son, and MT. Spooner said that he had no desire to be stool pigeon or decoy duck for some other candidate. He ex- plained simply to his friends that his only ambition was to succeed Villas in the senate. He was assured of hearty support in this ambition, and his "boom" has been side tracked. New York Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Hi. and Miss Mind Reading.

It is told of Q young man in this city that he called on his best girl the other evening. As conversation became dull they sat on the sofa at opposite ends, and, after silence of considerable du- ration, evidently spent by both in hard thought, she mustered up courage enough to ask him what he was thinking about He, hoping to please her, replied:
 1T was thinking of the same thing you were. l."
 She, turning around. answered quicker than lightning. "I'll slap your mouth if you try iti''-Exchange.
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When Life Will Be worth Living.

A New York college professor says the day will come when coal will be found nowhere in cities except ill min eralogical cabinets. Electricity from a distance will take its place, and country air may then be enjoyed in all the en- terprising towns. - St. Lonls Globe Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
GeneraI Grant's Prediction.

"Though I have been trained as a soldier and have participated in many battles, there never was time when in my opinion some way could not have been found of preventing the drawing of the sword. I look forward to an epoch when a court recognized by all nations will settle international differ ences instead of keeping large standing armies, as they do in Europe"
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
An 1mpo..lbilitx Accomplished.

From time to time a good deal has been said by orators and writers about the impossibility of damming Niagara. Yet it has been done. Nature accom- plished that feat recently, and just above the American fall, according to reports, ono might have comfortably waded that usually tremendous torrent. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS EFOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will sutely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on pre- scriptions from reputable physic ans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney x CO, Tol- edo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken in- formally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Ca.arrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney X Co. Testimonials free.
 ES- Sold by Druggists price 75c. per bottle.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Her Title. .

If that Wyoming woman is nominated and elected, will she be the governor or governess of that state?-Atlanta Constitution.
 We are afraid she will be governor. As the case stands now, when woman is chosen to preside over meeting of women, she is called the Chairman" and is addressed as Mrs. Chairman off, tener than otherwise. New York Sun.
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RALEIeH's LANDING.
IL Ts Proposed to Erect Monument on
 or Near the Spot.

or NeaF Lno bp0ts
 Representative Skinner of North Car olina has introduced a measure in the house which is of sentimental and his torical interest even beyond the borders of the United States. It is bill to pro- vide for the commemoration of the land ing of the first British American colony on Roanoke island. N. C., on or about July 4, 1584.
 The preamble states that "It is meet and proper that this remarkable event in the history of our race upon this conti- nent should be fitly commemorated and honor done to the names of those whose enterprise and courage achieved it..
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
BETTER THAN REFINED GOLD

Is bodily comfort. This unspeakable boon is denied to many unfortunates for whose ail- ments Hostetters Stomach Btters is promptly helpful remedy. The dyspeptic, the rheumatic or chills and fever, should lose O time in avail ing themselves of this comprehensive and genial medicine. It promotes appetite and nightly slumber.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23

Edward E. Phelps, M.D., u. D., of Dartmouth college, first prescribed what is now known the world over as Paiue's celery compound, a pos itive cure for dyspepsia, biliousneSs liver com plaint, neuralgia. rheu- matism, and kidn ey troubles. For the latter Paine's celery com pound h a s succeeded again and again where
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23

everything else has failed.
 Sufferers from neuralgia. neuralgia head aches and rheumatism should stop short their morphine, quinine and such pain kil ing drugs. No cure can te hoped for from these temporizers. There is one way of getting rid forever of the canses Cf all this suffering; that is by taking Paine's celery compound. In this great modern remedy the real means to health is attended to; sleep is made sound and re- freshing, the appetite improves and the nerves stop complaining, because they get is the fundamental, rational way that Paire's celery compound takes to be able to cope successfully with diseases of the liver. kidneys and stomach. and to guarantee compete return of SC und sleep, good di- gestion and quiet, well regulated nervous system.
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The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23
Assay, Essayer, Tasters.

"Cups of assay" and "tasters" were alike in this, that they were both en- ployed for assaying or testing the wine, but in form, weight and value they were different. A cup of assay was a small cup, into which the wine from the hanap, or standing cup, was poured Sometimes the cover of the standing cup served for the same purpose. The cups of assay used at the coronation of Anne Boleyn were of standard gold, but gen. orally they were of silver, and appear to have been from six to nine ounces Tn weight. A taster was small. shallow, circular bowl, with flat handle, weigh ing about three ounces.-Notes and Que ries.
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MAKES PEOPLE WELL. Most Remark; bIe Remedy in
 the World. Far Superior t0 Ordinary SaTSdparillaS,
 NGrVinGS or BiltGTS. The True Medicine for Lost
 Nervous Strength. Without an Equal in Purifying and
 ElTiChing the Blood. Great Cures Effected by Paine's
 Celery Compound. What Scientific Research Has
 Accomplished. Proved by Success Where All Else Has Failed.
Without all Equal in Purifying and
 EnriGhing the Blood.
Great Cures Effected by Paine's
 Celery Compound.
What Scientific Research Has
 Accomplished.
Proved by Success Where All Else
 Has Failed.

There is one true specific for diseases arls- ing from facilitated nervous system, and that is the Paine's celery compound SO gen erally prescribed by physicians. It is the most remarkable remedy that the scientific research of this country has produced. Prof.
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she-Don't you find that the best time 10 ap- proach man is after hearty meal. He-NOt necessarily If you come before, he may invite you to join him.
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ing is positive proof of thin, weak, inn pure blood; for, if the blood is rich, red, vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life and energy to every nerve, organ and tissue of the body. The necessity of taking Hoods Ssrsaparilla for that tired feeling is, therefore, apparent to every one, and the good it will do you is equally beyond question. Remember that
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Tea Garden Drips is Best Sugar Syrup for table use ever offered to the public. Makes delicious tafy candy. First-class dealers sell it.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-05-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only cough medicine used in my house.-D. C.. Albright, Miffiinburg, Pa., Dec. Il, '95.
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Extreme tired feeling affiicts nearly every body at this season. The nustlers cease to push, the tireless grow weary, the ener- getic become enervated. You know just what we mean. Some men and women
 endeavor temporarily to overcome that
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FITs.-An Fits stopped free by Dr. kIine's Great Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after first days Mar vicious cures. Treatise and $200 trial bottle free to
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Feeling by great force of will. But this is unsafe, as it pulls powerfully upon the nervous system, which will not long stand
 such strain. Too many people "work on their nerves,' and the result is seen in un- fortunate wrecks marked nervous pros tration," in every direction. That tired