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The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
LIFE IN THE POLAR SEAS.
Plenty of Bears, Birds and Narwhals
 Millions of Fiddlers and FIeas.

Plenty of Bears, Birds and Narwhals.
 Millions of Fiddlers and Pleas.
 It Is evident, according to Nansen, that the waters of the polar seas are far from being deserted by living creatures. Wherever the sea is open or partially so seals, parwhals and birds abound, and on the heaps of ice near the edge of the water the bears are numerous. Under the ice marine animals are not wanting. The explorers found in abundance little crustaceans. whose discovery was the result Lf Gu accident.
 One day ,ue cook 5Uuk a piece Ci naa5 in So hole which he had cut iu the ice with view ci thawiug it out. That is a method often resortcd to for the purpose of sparing the fuel Forty eight hours afterward, while taking out the meat, the cook was astonished to find an immense number of little animals that dropped upon the surface of the ice and commenced to jump about like feas. Nansen, who is a professor of zoology, had no trouble in recognizing those little crustaceans, which may be seen jumping in the sand, and which are called sand fleas. He was delighted at the discovery, because the creatures are good to eat, although they contain but little nourlshment,
 A few months later on, when in 78 or 80 degrees north latitude, in Octo- ber--that is to say, at the beginning of the long winter night-he fshed up in a little net with close meshes a quantity of little crustaceans. This proves that life IS by no means suspended under the ice; on the contrary, it is very active. In the mud of the bottom. where the water is shallow, there arc numerous starfish, mollusks, worms, sponges and several species of crustacea. Journal des Dehats.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Labor Rewarded.

The dreamy eyed inventor looked up suddenly and slapped his hand down on the desk with vigor.
 "What have you thought of now?' asked his wife.
 'I'Ye got an idea that fills a long felt want. It is cyclometer that sticks extra distance on the record when a man climbs a hill, ,"-Cincinnati En- quirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put to- gether. and untilthe last few years was sup Dosed to be incurable For a great many years doctors pronounced it local disease and prescribed local remedies, and by con- stantly failing to cure with local treatment Dronounced it incuroble. Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional dls- ease. and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, manutac- tured by F. J. Cheney x Co., Toledo, Ohlo' is the only constitutional cure on the mar ket. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys- tenn. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
CIover as Fertililor.

piul1 i,4s utIdG4 ,+ 7ou1 c.lt4 - scarlet al6ver Is equivalent to twenty tons of stable manure per acre. They recOm- mend that all lands from which crops have been harvested in the summer be sown in scarlet clover for this purpose. It may be sown among corn, tomatoes, tJrnips, etc. at time of last hOeing, or after potatoes, melons, cVeumbers, have been harvested, or on grain stubble and narrowed in. When sown in July and early in August it has proved hardy as far north as Michigan and Canada. In the latitude of New York time of sow ing may extend from July 15 to Sep tember 1, and farther south even later.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
No Ind cations,

MT. Figg-There is no telling how boy may grow up. There is Tommy, for example. Who knows what he may turn out to be?
 Mrs. Figg-He won't be a civil ser vice reformer, if present indications count. When he found I had locked up the pie he cried for two hours.-In- dianapOliS Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
"GoOdnesS knoMsI"
Then Re Dodged.

''TOo bad about the coolness between Banglewunk and his wife"
 Dear me! l hadn't heard of it."
 'Yes. l saw them sitting in a res taurant last night with a couple O plates of ice cream between them."- Cleveland Plaindealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
kaVers

Steersman (during exciting yacht race)-"Man overheard! Shall we stop or let him drOwnW
 Captain (promptly)-"We must stop and pick him up. It's against the rules to drop any ballast during a race."- New York Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
EnYiOuS.

"I." said the daughter of a newly plu- tocratic sire, twas caught in the rain yesterday and ruined a $50 suit"
 And" said the girl who was poor but proud. ga SIP complexion. ."-Indianap o,is Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF
 VARIOUS HUMORlSTS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer full to Old or YOung Funny Selections that You Will Enjoy.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Practical Work for MSS.

Assistant-"Here Is an article from a contributor on the subject of temper ance"
 Editor-'Try 1t on the waste basket. It Is always getting full."-Ohio State Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Of the Old Regime.

''Paw, what is a gentleman of the old school?"
 ''Er-ah-he is enc of these fine, smooth-shaven old gentlemen who think it awful that a woman should know how to repair a punctured tire, but just perfectly lovely for her to know how to fix a sewing machine."- Indianapolis Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
TOPICS FOR FARMERS
A DEPARTMENT PREPAREDtFOR
 OUR RURAL FRIENDS.
Sow the Kind of Wheat that Is Best Adapted to the Soil-Advice\ About Clipping Horses = Removing the Corn TaaaelS.
Selecting Seed Wheat.

It is found that a change of feed, even that from an adjoining farm, is an advantage. Wheat grown upon strong limestone soils in cool climate has more vitality and will yield more to the acre than when sown in a warm CT climate. For this reason a change of seed every few years is desirable. If homegrown seed is to be used, se- lect the very best, and then run it through the mill several times to get only the largest and most perfect grains. There are two leading varie- ties of wheat, the white and the red. The white wheats make the best ouaI- ity of flour. They require good soil. thorough preparation of the ground and early seeding. The usual yield is from twenty-five to thirty bushels to the acre. The red Wheats are more taroy and are most in demand. The '1aLing kinds ars Fultz, mediterranean s--d Fulcasior, -<lsr seaaIng wheat growers SOW mostly the Fultz and the red Mediterranean. The Fultz has short. stiff straw, that stands up well. The improved Mediterranean is g very valuable wheat, especially for rich clay soils that have recently been lined. On such soils crops have been grown the past season averaging forty bushels to the acre, upon fields of twen- ty acres in extent, The editor would ad- wise each farmer to SOW that wheat that best suits his soil. Have plump, clean seed; seed six pecks to the acre, and take the month of August to get the wheat ground in proper condition for drilling early in September.-The American. .xs-~2------..c- .:4a.-2xx<---.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

make the late oats rust and tthe late peas mildew so that they cannot be saved for grain. But if there is more of them than can be fed green. the corn and peas make excellent silage if put up just as the grain is beginning to fOrm.-Cultivator.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
He Had Failed.

My friend" solamnly remarked the man in black, "you don't know how hard it is to lose your wife. U
 "Hard?" he echoed. My dear sir, 1t is simply impossible. '-Chicago Times Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Pretty Good Evidence.

Borgess. has untold wealth" HOW do you knOw?" T just saw the tax assessor coming from his house. Cleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
4 Diafincfinn.

Wickwire-''That is a rocky looking umbrella you are carrying, Nudge. Is 1t the best yOn could buy?
 'fr3 '1t fs The best could rot."- iudianapOltS Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
He Liked the Family.

''Dick proposed to me last night" ''What did you tell him?"
 CT said he had better ask mamma; and what do you think the wretch said"
 Goodness knowsp'
 ''He said he had asked her already and she wouldn't have him. .''-BOstOn Beacon.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Then He Makes Tin

"Er lazy man," said Uncle Eben. "fohgits bout how tired he's gwinter git when de time foh excuse maxim comes eround. Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Among the great gold mines of Ari- zona is the Commonwealth, twenty-four miles east of Tom bstone. Some cattle men named Pearce discovered it in look ing for lost cattle. One picke up piece of quartz full of free gold. Expending less than 5000, it netted them $l5, ,000 at depth of 90 feet. An offer of $275, GOO from Senator Penrose and others of Philadelphia for the property was ac- eepted. The new owners pushed ahead and took out q monthly average of s250,00l.
 "PeThaps no State in the Union af- s--.ia. ''-- efr-'ont nfo~o ,ieiigltiui field for mineralogizing tEaH does southern California" writes k. Harris of San Ja- cInto, an enthusiastic 'Gineraiogist. "From the pebble lined beach to tne apex of the Sierra Madre, from the apex of the Sierra Madre to the center of the sunken desert, his pick may be kept busy unearthing interesting speci- mems. In San Diego county, close to Pala, there is rubellite mine. With in four miles of it can be found twenty six different minerals. How that be- nanza would tickle the professor of min eralogy in an eastern college" ]"
 The Arizona King, in Yuma county, 45 miles north of Mohawk Summit, is now regarded as the richest gold mine in the territory. It was discovered by prospectors in the $. H mountains, and from the grass roots paid about 5000 per ton. It is owned by Epis Ran dolph, superintendent of the $. P road at Tucson, his assistant, A. F. Siebert, and others of Yuma. MT. Randolph went to see the find in his special car. He met the owners on the ground, driv- ing bargain for quarter interest with a stranger. Randolph, in his rich Ken lucky accent, said: "Look heah, sah, I'il give you $2O,000 for one quatah in teEest, |" I'll take it friend," replied the owner. "Jump into my caar, sah, and go te Los Angeles, and get youh money" They both prospered, and that mine has made all concerned, rich.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Medical EinesRe

"Well, doctor, how's everything? E your business good? 2"
 Not specially; hut can always boom it by good fishing; all my patients get 7~9
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Oneer Mra. RrnaIr.

''That was 8 bad break Mrs. Brusk made"
 "What did she dol?
 "Why, her husband gets S1, POO year and she said she wouldn't give even a dime to help send our $5,000 clergyman to the seashore. e."-Louisville Courier Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Do you belong to the bridal party ?" asked the hotel clerk
 No, I'm only the groom" m."-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Tho veruugntaF.

Don't you think he puts on too much s.de?"
 "Yes. and a good deal of front; but don't think it has any backing."-In- dianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

MT. Grocer: there are thousands of people who want good tea (many don't drink tea now, because 1t has been either costly or bad) and here is .SchdzllMg's Bea good tea at a fair price, Don't YOU want to sell ioi7-,5iz iz,,.ch tea, and money back 1t if your customers don't like it?
 A SchiiiaS & Comp uy
 SAE EasJs>.sS~ @0
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
So Embarrassing, You Know.
"VVhat's tho mattnr7

cIaID.
 'N0. Hue directly ! gc+ info lhe sea L. 4ov uaJIl-s--reas oArunA Lp d. most to nothing, and now daren't get outl Isn't 1t awful!'
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
NaturaISe Selection.

'I don't know what's going to be- come of that boy of mine He WIS never known to get anything right"
 Make Q weather prophet of him, ,"- Detroit Free Press
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Toboggan Maple syrup is absolutely pure and rich in flavor. Recommended by Physicians.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

I believe Piso's Cure is the only medi- cine that will cure consumptiOn.-Anna NJ. Ross, Williamsport, Pa., Nov. F, 95.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Other PeopIe Enjoyed IT.

Hicks-Have a good time out riding this evening?
 Wicks (neophyte)-Not so good time as the people who were watching me. Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Alfalfa Replacing Corn.

It is not likely that alfalfa, the clover which has succeeded so we'll in Cali fornia, will ever become plentiful in the East. Our wet winters will rot the roots or at least decrease their vigor. On very dry. sandy or grayelly soil it night succeed here. But it seems to be especially adapted to hot and dry eli mates, and hence its success in the arid regions of the far West. As its roCt often goes several feet deep it is likely to change the character of the climate. for wherever alfalfa roots have gone water will also go. The alfalfa retains it's greenness during the severest droughts. Of course it must be all the time evaporating moisture, and this also will have some effect in changing the climate. Hence in localities too dry for corn, alfalfa is taking it's place as a feed for ali kinds of stock. It is at the same time fitting the soil for growing corn and other crops.-American Cuid- NdlOF,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
More Suitable.

"Let's go to the mountains"
 "But have nothing to wear" ''Then I suppose we'll have to go tt the seashore. ."-Cntcago Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

First Populist-wouidn't you like to see the railroads carroin' us all free? Second POpulist T dunno think the millionaries ought to be made to pay their fare.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
An ExcusabIe Crime.

"I have just taken life to save my own"
 What do you mean?"
 'If I hadn't taken that Life of Grant the woman book agent would have talked me to death. Cleveland PlAin Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09


 Tong, one of the greatest Of aar gener- als who, having suppressed the Moham- medan rebellion in TurkesCan, had ao qUlxed for the Celestial empire territory about half as large as China itself. The emperor, who held him in high esteem, wished to see him and sent a special summons calling him to an audience at Peking.
 When on his coming to the city the chung -wen-men, or gatekeeper, de- manded 80, 900 tael, he refused to pay anything. But even he was not officially reported, and after he had remained several months in Pekin, waiting for an audience, the emperor issued another edict, asking why he had never come Tso-Tchung-Tong responded by telling the whole story, adding that, having spent all his own and his family's mon- ey on the support of soldiers during the war, he had no means with which to pay such bribe. He appealed to the emperor gTaciously to relieve him Of the imposition. In reply the emperor said: "Thls [the fleeing of the gatekeeperl is general and ancient usage, and the viceroy and generalissimo must submit to it like another. " And as Tso- Tchung- Tong really had not the money, his friends raised subscription, the dow ager empress herself contributing half the required sum. Review.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Alsikn cIaxer. ss.F


 It is no wonder that alsike clover so often proves disappointment to farm. CTS who SOW it, thinking that 1t will, like other clover, at least remain in the ground two full years. Alsike clo- yer seeds, with it's first crop, Then, unless the clover has been cut before It fairly got into blossom, the root will not sprout again, and the farmer is left with bare stpbble the remainder of the summer. Some permanent grass should always be sOwn with alSike clover. Timothy is one of the best, as 1t is patient grass, growing a little be- heath the clover early in the season. and then shooting up quickly and coming into head when the ground is cleared off for it to do so. The alsike roots, being dead, begin at once to de cay in the soil, They are so rich in plant food that timothy sown with al- sike always makes a better sod, and will last longer than when it is grown 04CDC-
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
PURE FOOD

Tea Garden Drips is pure sugar product. The sweetest and best favored table syrup ever made
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Let him who neglects to raise the fallen fear lest when he falls no one will stretch out his hand to lift him up.-Saadi
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
What Did She MearT

Miss Antique-I have been in two centuries.
 Miss Guy-If you live until 1900 you will have been in three.-St. Louis Post t-DiSDatc
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

We have never yet seen a girl Weal ing a shirt waist and look ol conI dence and content at the same ume'
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

The sportsman starts at early dawn,
 With shining gun and trappings avn, Returns at evening all forlawn,
 With one or more of his fingers gawn.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
A Fatal Break,

Farmer BaEe-ira- tLe. uev hired man.
 [--. .#1t- hlmg
 Farmer Rake-He's gone an had his chill while he Wuz drivin' the city folks over to our health farm.-Philadeipbia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
The Lungs Work

A man breathes about twenty time in a minute, or 1,200 times an hour.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
A Tar.Heel Obituary.

A North Carolina obituary is said to read as follows: He left ten children and a wife
 When death, the tyrant. sought him; Made moonshine liquor all his life,
 And the Government never caught him! Atlanta Constitution.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

'h Inter Carnations.
 If carnations are wanted fo- winter blooming in the dwelling or green house, they must be carefully cuIuYat- ed now. Plants raised from cuttings this spring must have the flower buds nipped of as soon as they show them selves, Follow this treatment all through the summer. Keep the earth around the plants loose, mellow and free from weeds. By fall strong, stout, stocky plants will be had, and. with proper management, a handsome dis play of choice flowers may be had all through the winter. The last of Sep tember they should be potted, taking large mass of earth up with the roots. After they are nicely potted water freely and set the pots in par tially shaded place until they finally recover. The earth must be kept moist, but not wet, in the pots. They thrive best in cool temperature-from forty-five to fifty degrees. They grow nicely in well-protected cold frame.- The American. s.s;S7-4.s ;7.:'' Ssg. Sss-: ::55s4Sa,.z,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
CHINESE SQUEEZES.
Official Promotions Go Hand In Ha,
 With Enormous Bribes.

Official Promotions Go Hand In Hand With Enormous Bribes.
 Prior to each promotion the official
 has to be received in audience by the
 emperor. But this is very costly af-
 fair, for no one's presence in the can
 ltal city is recognized until he has
 brlbed the gatekeeper to register his
 name as having passed into the city
 and duly report his advent. That Lii
 Hung Chang had to pay an enormous sum In tips and bribes-over q. GOO. GOO -on his last visit to Peking is a matter of common knowledge, but the narration of two instances that have come directly under my notice may per haps serve to make the English reader realize even more vividly how inexora- ble and how shamelessly open is the systematic corruption.
 The governor of Kiang-su province, who was an intimate friend of Prince hung, thought to take advantage of his great influence by coming into the city without bribing the gatekeeper. When he called upon his royal friend, Prince Kung exclaimed: "When did you comeP cannot possibly recognize your pres ence, for have not seen your name in the chung-wen-men report" and he had to return and nav douhie the usual
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
Humility.

It is not every great man who carries his honors as meekly as the mayor of Inverness, who rebuked an adniring crowd i'll the words, "Frens, I'm just a mortal man like yersels ' Sir Wilfri6 Lawson tells the following story: "A woman was once pursuing her fugitive cow '--- 'r--- -r-'--- -' --7'-' -r-t A, s9-l- .-..a, .sl., Jgru Ily cow. --s- -..s. took uJ notice and flowed ---o ~,s. l.-.1z- s,H-l sue came up, she said, Man, why did you not turn my COW" He replied, Woman, I am not man; I am a magistrate %
 Let him who negIects to raise the
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Mother-Why didn't you bring them pigs feet? Hasn't the butcher got 'em?
 Son-How could I tell when he kept his shoes on all the time?-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09

Must Have a Taste. ''They tell me, Judge, that the wine at this hotel is particularly fine" You should know by this time, sir. that I never accept hearsay evidence" Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-10-09
PIPE Foon

Sold by br fs-~ lfs- Hali-s Family Fills are the best
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-09-03
Probate Court.

On Sept. 20, application for appoint
ment of an administrator of the estate of
Eunice B. Wheeler, deceased, to be heard.
A. A. Harper, administrator of the es-
tate of Helen M. Pitcher, deceased, asks
for the appointment of commissioners on
claims in said estate. Hearing, Sept 20.
Walter S. Harrison, executor of the
will of Elizabeth Burdell, deceased, prays
for license to sell real estate to pay debts.
Hearing Sept. 20.
Application made by Ella M. Nichols
for the appointment ofan administrator
de bonis non of the estate of Albert T.
Nichols, deceased. Hearing Tuesday,
Sept. 81.
John j. Gannsley, administrator of the
estate of Catherine Ganssley, prays that
he be allowed to sell real estate of said
deceased at private sale for the purpose
of paying debts. Hearing Monday, Sept.
81.
KATHERINE E. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-09-03

Although very busy man, DIR. r. v.
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, has found time In
which to write great book of over thous-
and pages entitled The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser, In Plain English, or
Medicine Simplited. Few books printed
In the English language have reached so
great sale as has this popular work, over
$50, 900 copies having been sold at $l.50 each
The profits on this enormous sale having re-
paid its author for the great amount of labor
and money expended on its production he
has now decided to give away, absolutely
free, 500, 900 copies of this valuable book,
the recipient only being required to mail to
the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
OF Buffalo, n. Y, of which company he Is
president, tSenty-one (2I one-ceDt stamps,
to cover cost or mailing only, and the book
will be sent postpaid. 1t is veritable
medical library, complete In one volume.
1t contains zoos large pages, and over 800
illustra' ions, some Of them In colors. The
Free Edition is precisely the same as that
sold nL 81. so except only that the books are
bon Il In strong MANILA paper covers, in
ste of cloth. 1t is not often that our
re- .ers have an opportunity to obtain O
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W. predict that few will miss availng them
selves of the unusual and liberal offer to
which we have called their attention.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-09-03
CHILDREN'S PHOTOGRAPHS

Do not scold the child II 1t Is restless. A
tear stained face often takes long time to
smile.
Never take child to the photographers
at time which interferes with its meals
or sleep.
Dark dresses are best used on bright
days. Dark velvets should be especially
avoided at such times.
Do not dress up the child. Its everyday
clothes are more oomfortab BILE and are more
likely to induce pleasant expression.
As the photographer aim Is always to
secure the best result, leave the final pos
ing to him. He will usually be guided,
however, by your wishes.
Do not bring all your friends and rela-
tives to watch the photographing opera
lions. The fewer people TO attract atten-
ton In the studio the more likelihood Is
there of the result being perfect.