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The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Enlarged Joints, From Rheu
 matiSm.

Such Condition Indicates a Chalky
 Deposit and is Seldom Cured-There
 is Hope in Some Cases, However,
 From an Enriching of the Blood.
 From the Record and Union, Rochester, Mtan.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Mir. John Pratt, one of the oldest settlers in Olmstead County, Minnesota, for many years has been painfully afflicted with rheumatism ill its most aggrava- ting and inconvenient form. Mrs. Pratt is well known in the vicinity of Viola, having during one administra- tion held the responsible position of postmistress. She tells the tale of her affliction and subsequent restoration to health, which is printed in order that others similarly suffering may read and adopt the same remedy she did.
 Viola, Olmstead Co.,, Minn.,
 August A, 1896.
 "A little over ten years ago l dis covered that the joints of my fingers were enlarging, and very sore. con- suited many physicians, with some slight relief at times from pain, but the joints grew larger and larger, and my neck, shoulders and limbs were so stiff that I could not move them with out great pain. My toes, too. were swollen out of all shape, and my fin gers were so drawn, and the muscles so had given up all hope of cure, when my attention was called about three years ago to the wonderful cures effected by the use of pr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and I pro- cured a supply.
 It was not long after 1 began talk ing them before 1 experienced consid- erable relief, and I continued using them according to directions until have taken altogether about three dozen boxes. My fingers are now straight and flexible. and the joints re- duced to their normal size, the rheu- matic pains are almost gone, and now. though always keep Piuk Pills by me, never use them unless catch cold, or get wet through. l am will ing that this testimonial shall be pub- lished, in order that the extraordinary curative powers of Dr. Williams med icine may be known to rheumatic suf- ferers.
 (Signed) Mrs. k. A. Pratt"
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are also a specific for troubles peculiar to females, such as expressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood, and restore the glow of health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, over work or excesses of whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk at 90 cents box or six boxes for $2.5O, and may be had of all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Not Plagiarism,

Spats-Hackley Is being accused of plagiarism in his last book.
 Socratoots-I would not say that. He was merely collecting his thoughts Pittsburg News.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Horsefiesh in London.

The meat inspectors of London have discovered that not only is horse1esh served to unsuspecting customers in the metropolis as beef, but also that goatfesh masquerades as venison at many restaurants.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Casus Bel1i.

"Why does Mrs. Van Meter hate Mrs. McMasters so cordially"
 Somebody told her they looked enough alike to be sisters. ."-Detroit News.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Not Hard.

Sillicus-Is your pugilistic friend a hard hitter?
 Cynicus-Ive never known him to strike anybody for more than fifty at a time.-Philadelphi Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Had It All to Himself.

Hdu It MI tU IIIHsSITs "Had a whole seat in the car to my self coming up tonight" "How was that?" Carried a cake of limburger in my Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
When tO Stop.

Ted-Do you think it right to teach a young fellow to play poker?
 Ned-Certainly 1 do. But be sure to stop playing with him as soon as he be- gins to understand it-New York Jour- nal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
 THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World dOver-Sayings that Are Cheer ful to Old or Youug-Funny Selec' tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
No Opportunity to Observe.

Mrs. Gaskett-Is Mrs. Shopper much of a talker?
 Mrs. Ricketts-I don't know, Pm sure; I've never sat in the same box with her at the opera or been with her in whist game.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
ThorouRhIy Cured.

George, I hope our boy will never smoke"
 ''I don't think he ever will. I guess I've thoroughly cured him of all liking for cigars"
 'HOw did you do it?"
 "1 kept him in the room while l smoked one of those cigars you gave me Christmas" ."-Plain Dealer,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Teacher-Tell me few or the most important things existing to-day which did not exist a hundred years ago. Tommy-Us
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
His Little Weakness.

Inquiring Tourist Gin Oklahoma)- What kind of man is your pastor, the Rev. Jack Jonks?
 Alkali Ike-Finest kind of a feller! Hain't got but one fault in the world he's so danged quarrelsome when he is drunk.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

When your liver is inactive, when you are dull and drowsy by day and restless at night, take Lash's Kidney and Liver BitteTs.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Her Weakness.

She-You took the words right out of my mouth.
 He-You musn't talk while I'm kiss ing you.-New York Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
How Could Her

She surveyed her lord and master as he lay snoring in the stupOr of intoxica- tion. She wrung her hands.
 "Oh, how can he drink so? she walled.
 How can he?" she continued. "Es- pecially when l don't allow him more than dollar a week out of his salary for spending money. y."-Indianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
On the Vestibule Limited.

Mrs. Slowboy-Say, Mister Conduc. tor, don't this train stop at Plunktown? Conductor-NO, madam. It doesn't even hesitate.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
A Contradiction fin Terms.

JOhnny-What is civilized warfare, papa?
 Papa-Well, Johnny, a great many people think there isn't any such thing. -TWinkles.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
More Fun.

Mother-Instead of beating the cat, Willie, wish you would amuse your self with your doll.
 Willie-Yes; but when 1 beat the cat he howls, and the doll dOesn't.-Boston Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

ington, n,D.C., ,says: l was for a long time under treat
 ment of two oi the best plysi- clans of this city, for a severe case of blood poison, but my condition grew worse all the while, not withstanding the fact that they charged me three hundred dollars. My mouth was
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

LashS Kidney and Liver Bitters act as a mild csthartic, removing all undigested and refuse matter from the stomach and bowels, and cures constipation.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

know that my life was saved by Piso's Cure for Consum .tion.-John A. Miller, Au Sable, Michigan, April q, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
TEA GARDEN DRIPs.

Try 1t, and you will find it better and sweetel syrup than you ever tasted before.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
lob for Ex.Presidents,

What shall we do with our ex-Presi- dents? Why, set them to minding the baby.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
TEA GARDEN DRIPs.

Sweetest and richest favored table syrup ever made. Try it.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Tenant-Our house is in a frightful condition, Mir. Quarterday. One of the walls has bulged out three or four inches
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
\. ". GLEASON.
. SEAL

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucuuus surfaces of the system. Send for testimo- nialS free
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

1 CHILDREN TEETHiNC.'
 MRS. WINSLoW'S 8 SOOTHING SYRUP should always be . used for children teething It soothes the child soft ems the gums allays all pain wind collie, ard the best remedy for dlarrhoea Twenty five cents \ bottle 1t IS the best Of all.
 A A aIE 5s. suk
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

One hundred and twenty firemen are required to feed the furnaces of first class Atlantic steamer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHE HEY x Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK ]. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D.,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
RI EDICAL.

DIR. RECORDS Restorative Pills, the great nerve tonic and specific for exhausted vita ,ity: phys
 ical debility, wasted forces. etc; approved by G. STEELE, 63j Market St.. a'ac;- Hotel S. F.
 Price. OK of 90, $I 9; 100 S1 of 200 8 jO of 400, SC; preparatory pills, g. Send for circular.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Lssh's Kidney and Liver Bitters cleauSes and rPnovateS the vital fluid tor bloodl and heslth- fully stimulates every bodily function.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Eliphalet-Uncle Ephrim, if yo' kin meek flow shirts outen three yahds, how many shirts kin yO' git from one yahd?
 Uncle Ephrim-Well, honey hit de, pends on whose yahd yo's in.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Between the Lines.
What lines 7"

''She says she's 9, but she's 35. l can read it between the lines"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
GIudness Comes

NIith a better understanding of the w transient nature of the many phys ical ills which vanish before proper ef- forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all whc value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness, without facilitating the organs on which it acts. ltis therefore all important. in order to get its bene- fcial effects, to note wheIl you pTr- chase, that you have the genuine article, which is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go. only, and sold by all rep utable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, then laxa- tives or other remedies are not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillfuI physicians, but if in need of a laxative, then one should have the best, and with the well-informed every where, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely usedand gives most general satisfaction.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

DUPTURE and PILES cured; no pay A until cured; send for book. DRs. MANSFIELD PORTERFIELD, S38 Market St., San Francesca.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
On the Hin.

''Those on her face. e."-Harper's Ba- gar.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22

Landlord-Ha! Then the house Is larger and I shall have to raise your rent.-Philadelphia Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-05-22
Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been az propriately called the curse of mankind It is the one disease that physicians car not cure; their mercurial aud potas remedies only bottle up the poison i the system, to surely break forth i'll more virulent form, resulting in total wreck of the system.
 MT. Frank B. Martin, a prominent ieWeler at e26 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash
The herald., 1897-12-24
LETTER G. ARMOUR
May Pool Issues and Lift the Price of
Wheat

CHICAGO, Dec 23. - The possibility
that Letter and Armour will pool their
interests to corner May wheat is STIR
ring up the traders on change. The Post
says: George French operating for the
Letter crowd. has piled up line of at
least 100000 bushels of May wheat,
according to reports from the floor.
Armour's radical change of front in bull
ing May wheat is common knowledge.
1t is equally we'll known that Armour
has pyramid of May wheat bought
which is supposed to come close to the
Letter holding. AS if to emphasize the
bull talk, both Armours and Letters
men bought wheat today. Armours
movements are closely guarded, but
Letters engineers make no secret of
their dealings in May wheat. Already
that option is regarded as being as dan
gerous to handle as hot stove-lid."
May wheat is a longshot," is the
answer given by commission men when
approached by customers The winter
wheat crop in this country is not har-
vested until July, and according to the
forecasters on change, the situation has
never been so favorable for a corner in
May wheat as it will be this season.
Everywhere the price of May wheat is
on the rise, and the difference between
May wheat and December wheat is be-
ing rapidly narrowed.
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Prous RASCAL
A Brooklyn Lawyer Betrays All His
Clients

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. = William H.
Kent, the well-known lawyer of Brook
lyn, a prominent member of Plymouth
Church, in the Sunday school of which
he is a teacher. and the organizer of the
Penny Savings Bank, connected with
the Bethel Mission Sunday School, a
branch of Plymouth, is in Jail in Brook
lyn, having been arrested on warrant
charging him with forgery. Kent is ac-
cused by Mrs. Mary H. McCord of Brook
lyn of falsely certifying and acknowledge
ing satisfaction of mortgage.
Mrs. McCord, who is a wealthy wo-
man, declared that her name, which ap-
peared on the satisfaction, was not put
there by her hand or with her consent
She further charged Kent with falsely
certifying and acknowledging the salts
faction of the mortgage. knowing that
her signature was not genuine
1t is alleged by Mrs. McCord that Kent
has betrayed the trust reposed in him
by herself, and that he has not only ap-
the s1100 charged in the war;
rant but that he has allowed taxes on
the property to accumulate and has used
money belonging to Mrs. McCord's niece
and her servant. an elderly. frugal wo-
man, who had been advised that Kent
could be trusted.
Assistant District Attorney Caldwell
stated that Kent had taken no less than
$4,000 from his clients. Kent is also in
volved in a difficulty over the estate of
William Anderson, who was a member
of Plymouth Church. He left an estate
valued at about $4,000. and in his will
left Kent $4,000 and made him sole exec
utor. The heirs-at-law endeavored to
get an accounting from Kent and. fail
ing, they began civil action in the Su-
preme Court. Former Judge Nathan
Clement was appointed referee by Judge
Gaynor, and the case is still pending.
The referees Investigations resulted in
finding that Kent's affairs were in con-
fused condition.
The herald., 1897-12-24
The Elk Banquet

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 23.-The BEN
evolent protective order of Ellls gave a
banquet at the California Hotel last
night in honor of Grand Exalted Ruler
Meade d. Detweiler.
Exalted Ruler J. r. Rowell of San
Francisco Lodge acted as toastmaster
and about 200 gentlemen gathered
around the board.
Governor Budd paid a high compli-
ment to the ElkS.
Mr.. Detweiler spoke of the history of
the Elks and said the order had no lodge
superior to the one in San Francisco
Mayor Phelan made a short talk, say
ing he was proud to be an Elk.
George E. De Cola of Oakland Su
pericr Judge W. L. Pierce of San Diego,
Adjutant General a. W. Barrett and j.
NJ Gassaway of New orleans also spoke
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Social SIGN

CHICAGO, Dec. pa special to the
Tribune from Washington says: 1t is
practically settled that A. A. Wilson,
who was appointed to his position as
Marshal of the District of Columbia by
President Cleveland. will be succeeded,
as soon as Congress reconvenes by
Aulick Palmer, who alternates between
the capital and Newport, r. l.. having
residences at both places. This deter
mination on the part of the President is
construed to mean return to social
functions at the White House, such as
marked the administrations of Arthur
and Harrison.
The herald., 1897-12-24
The Great Coal Trust

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-1t has devel-
oped that the big coal-selling combina-
ton of the anthracite railroads. where
by that product is to be doled out by
a supreme head. is only part of a vast
project for the control of the entire in
dustry Of the East. j. PierpOnt Morgan's
plan involves the creation of central
selling agency to cover each of the great
bituminous coal districts, and uniform
working arrangement between them
that shall put stop to rate-cutting and
decentralization of the trade
The herald., 1897-12-24
Wholesale Swindling

NEW YORK, Dec. est is said that
warrants will be sworn out today for the
arrest of ten men and three women on
charges of grand larceny and conspiracy
to defraud. The persons to be arrested
We're interested in the f. S. Dean Com
pany swndles. and it is claimed that the
gang secured 100000 before it was
broken up. The company sought money
for investment through seductive offers
of 400 per cent per annum. Dividends
We're promised every two weeks, but
We're never paid.
The herald., 1897-12-24
MURDERED FOR MONEY
But the Criminals Left No Clues Be-
hind Them

r ST. LOUIS, Dec. PA post mortem
was held yesterday on the body of Jacon
Weinand, who was found dead in his
kitchen Tuesday evening, having been
gagged and bound and murdered AT
the time a towel was found tightly
twisted about his throat. but the post
mortem revealed peculiarly liendish
method the murderer had resorted to.
Far down in the dead mans throat.
tightly embedded In the bronchial tubes.
was wad of thick cloth, which had
been wrapped with horse hair. Fingers
could not have reached that far, and a
stick was probably used to ram the wad
down. The old man had been garroted
with the towel.
In 1893 soldier at Jefferson Barracks.
who had saved about $1,000, which he car
The herald., 1897-12-24
A Presidential Pardon

ST. LOUIS, Dec 23.-William f. Burr,
Jr., ex-cashier of the St. Louis National
Bank, now serving a sentence of five
years at the Jefferson City State peni-
tentiary for the embeZzlement of $20,0 900
has been pardoned by President McKin-
ley. The pardon, it is said. was issued
on the recommendation of Attorney
General McKenna. who received petit
tions of clemency from the National Re-
publican Committeeman, Kerrens. the
two Democratic Senators from Missouri
and many other influential people of the
The herald., 1897-12-24
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Sale of Personal Property
by Public Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
by Frank M Kelsey, public admlnistra-
tor, that he will sell at public AUCTION, on
the 4th day of January, 1898. at 10 o'clock
a. M. at the place Of business formerly oc-
cupied by q. Norman, in the city Of San
Pedro. county of Los Angeles. state Of
California, ali Of the certain stock OF drugs
and notions now situate In said store, to-
gether with everything appertalning to
said business including the goodwill
thereof, and also a small quantity OF
household furniture, bed clothing and per-
sonal effects, consisting of clothing. ETC.
The undersigned will also sell at the
auction rooms of Thomas b. Clark. No.
232 West First street. In the city OF Los
Angeles and county of Los Angeles, state
of California. at 10 o'clock a. m. on the 9Th
day OF January. 1885, one iron safe.
Terms of sale-Cash, gold coin of the
United States.
For forther particulars as to said sale.
apply at the drug store lately conducted
by said f.. Norman at San Pedro or to tho
undersigned. administrator, at his office,
rooms 220-222 Wilcox building. In the city
of Los Angeles.
FRANK NJ. KELSEY.
Public Administrator, administrator OF
FLINT & BARKER, Attorneys for Ad-
ministrator. e-o-d-1-6
The herald., 1897-12-24
Chicago Bonds Sold

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Comptroller Wal
Ter made the best bond sale ever made
by the city of Chicago. He opened in
bids for 100000 worth of Chicago re-
funding bonds. bearing Sl2 per cent in
terest, issued to take up like amour.
of Z per cent bonds which fall due Jan
uary / next. The best bid was that OF
C. ]. Blair, for the Merchants National
Bank, and the award will be made to it
tomorrow.
This bid was s10366 for the entire is
sue, or premium of 3 2-3 above par
This would make the interest to be paid
by the city during the twenty years the
bonds have to run just "a per cent
The herald., 1897-12-24
COWARDLY CRIME
An Attempt to Wreck a Burlington
Train

Train
THAYER. Ia, Dec. 23-An attempt
was made between here and Murray last
night to throw from the track Burling-
ton train No. 2. from Omaha Whether
for the purpose of robbery or from NAL
iciousness is not known at present
About half past nine o'clock, as the train
was approaching the foot of Murray
Hill. the engine left the track For
tunately no particular damage was done
to it or to the train, nor was anyone on
board injured.
Upon examination it was found that
the track had been tampered with and
footprints of men were seen on the hill
leading away from the roadbed. The
spikes had been pulled out of the ties
for three rails. the work being done with
a wrench and pinch bar which had been
stolen from car house at Thayer The
railroad company has offered a reward
Of $500 for the arrest of the implicated
men.
The herald., 1897-12-24

ried in his pocket. was found murdered
in his room. He had been bound, wad
of cloth and horse hair pushed down
his throat and choked to death with Il
towel The similarity of the murder Of
Tuesday with that of the soldier OF
four years ago has caused excitement
in police circles. Every effort is being
put forth to discover Weinand's mur-
derers supposed to have been two. but
the only clue found is button and
piece of cloth torn from the coat of one
of them.
The herald., 1897-12-24
a WealthY Lllnatic

SAN JOSE, Dec. 23.-Samuel Johnson,
the refined and educated-appearin old
man and stranger, who was sent to
Agnews few days ago is dead there
He had deposit certificates for $1,000 cash
in the Bank of Victoria, Victoria. b. c..
$50 cash in his pockets and some jewelry.
Public Administrator Secord has filed a
petition for letters. 1t is believed he has
sister in Ontario, Canada. He was
found here in weak and demented con-
dition and sent to a sanitarium.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Sent to an Asvlum

LONDON, Dec 23.-On the advice OF
police surgeons, Charles Hembold, son
of the late DR.. Helmbold of New York
who was arrested here on Tuesday last
charged with having threatened to kill
United States Consul General Osborne
was today taken to an insane asylum. Ii
has been discovered that Helmbold had
already been confined six weeks in an
asylum under the assumed name of F.
c. Evans.
The herald., 1897-12-24
Lady Millias Dead

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Lady Millais. the
widow of Sir John Millais, the late Pres
ident of the Royal Academy. is dead.
Lady Millais was the divorced wife of
John Ruskin. who voluntarily gave her
up when it was evident that she loved
Millais. Ruskin stood by in the church
While, in 1855. she was married to Mil
lais.
The herald., 1897-12-24
WANTED-MAlE HELP
FIVE CENTS A LINE
HCMMEL BROS. & CO.,
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS.
California Bank Building.
So0-302 w. Second ST.. in basement.
Telephone 500

MEMS DEPARTMENT.
(W. Z. King call.) Ranch blacksmith.
s95 etc: ranch hand. 500 etc. stonemason.
So ETC.: grocery clerk, Southern Califor-
mia references $40 month: experienced
milk wagon driver. $50 etc.
MEMS HOTEL DEPARTMENT.
D!shwasher, country. SIS month; sec
ond cook. country. $40 month: fry cock,
$l3 week; waiter. s. week, country; .
walters. country. s. week: waiter. $50
month: bakers helper. 81 etc.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT..
Cook. S25: cook. y day : housegirls.
S20: French cook. $50 to S25; housekeeper.
$50: housegir,s. Ventura. Holbrook. Los
Alamitos. Alhambra, Banning $50; house
girl. SIS: Santa Paula. SIS: Corona. SIG:
girl assist. Pasadena. SIS: second girl, sl5:
housegirls. Corona, Alhambra. SIS; 6
houseg:rls. sl5. so to sl2.
LADIES' HOTEL. DEPARTMENT.
Pastry cook. delicacy store. $35; starch
ironers. city, 81 week: waitress. do cham
berwork. $50: waitress. $50: ranch cook.
$50: waitress Riverside, $50; u extra
Mattresses, 80 cents meal. city and coun-
try.
HJrMMEI. BROS & co.