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The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Farmers in JaDan.

Japan is one vast garden, and as you look over the fields you can imagine that they are covered with toy farms where the children are playing with the laws of nature and raising samples of different kinds of vegetables and grains, Everything Is on a diminutive scale, and the work is as fine and ac- curate as that applied to Cloisonne vase. What would an Illinois or an Iowa farmer think of planting his corn. wheat, oats and barley in punches and then, when 1t Is three or four inches high, transplanting every spear of ii In rows about as far apart as you can stretch your fingers? A Japanese far mer weeds his wheat fields just as 8 Connecticut farmer weeds his onion bed, and cultivates his potatoes and barley with as much care as Long Island farmer bestows on his aspara. gus and mushrooms or his flowers.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Going Visiting with the Baby.

Unless the conditions at the place to be visited are well understood, 1t is often hazardous undertaking to go on visit with a child.
 If one is not on sufficiently good terms with the people who are visited, 30 that the necessary hints and sugges- tons as to the care and diet of baby will be received, the proceeding is ex- tremely dangerous.
 Difficulties arise, not only from the change in surroundings, etc., but in the fact that in many households no suita- ble diet Is placed on the table for a child, and, in fact, none is to be had in the house. If the child depends upon milk, 1t Is often impossible to procure ] that which is fresh or good.
 An ordinary lunch of cold meat, bread and butter, pickles, preserves, and old, stale milk, is very far from being adapted to the child of one and one-half or two years. This is the kind of food which a mother recently found spread for her self and child on a visit to a friend, and as a natural result the baby had collie.
 At breakfast the following morning there were pancakes, followed by sau- sages, fried potatoes, hot rolls and cof- fee; not much of this was suited to a child of two years.
 Simple things, like warm, fresh milk, with good bread and little plain sauce, should be provided for the small people when they go on a visit.
 Toasted bread and simple cereals, with hot or sterilized milk, will make the child thrifty, happy, and content ed, avoid the danger of collie, and make the visit pleasure to all concerned Healthy Home.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
KEEP IN. SHAPE.

From the largest cities down to tine smallest towns this is the month for the beginning of outdoor sports of all kinds:
 and also the beginning of the season when sprains, bruises, hurts and mishaps are as plentiful as huckleberries. Every Spring this is a common experience, and the com mon experience has settled down to this, that the best thing to do is to be provided with supply of St. Jacobs Oil for emer- gencies of the kind as an especially sure cure for the worst sprain or the blackest bruise. SpOrtsmen, athletes, ball players aud oarsmen have known this for many, many seasons, and reference to it Is now only a reminder to get your supplies. Hard strains and over-work of the muscles will bring pains and aches and sportsmen know what's best and are never without the surest cure in the use Of the great remedy.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
WALKED 800 MILES FOR A JOB.
Experience of Young Walter Forward
 Looking for Work.

Looking TOT W Orks
 When Walter Forward-then 16- was working on his fathers clearing iu Ohio, an odd volume of Blackstone fell in his way. He pored over it at night. and resolved at whatever cost to be come a lawyer But how? He was in the wilderness. He knew the name O1 but one lawyer in the world, certain Henry Baldwin, who lived in the vii lage of Pittsburg, 300 miles distant.
 With $2 in his pocket and his volume of Blackstone in a bundle hung on q stick over his shoulder, he started on foot to find him. He had but one shirt and only the clothes on his back. On his way he found an old horseshoe. which he put in the bundle for good luck.
 Before he reached Pittsburg his mon ey was gone. He could not pay fol crossing the ferry to the town. The ferryman at last agreed to take the horseshoe as fare. Forward, on reach ing the village, walked up the street, reading the signs. A man who was mounting a horse asked him what he was looking for.
 "A lawyer named Henry Baldwin" !" he answered.
 'T am he. What can I do for you, my lad?" Baldwin said kindly.
 The boy told his story. Baldwin look ed at him, and then handed him the key of his office and told him to take possession of 1t until his return. He remained with Mir. Baldwin twelve years.
 Baldwin in time became judge of the Supreme Court and Forward one of the foremost jurists in the country. He was Secretary of the Treasury under Tyler, and later minister to Denmark.
 Such stories as this illustrate the hard daily struggles of most of the men of that time. They knew nothing of the advantages which are now con- mon and free as air to every American citizen. The son of the richest man then could in no way gain the training and the knowledge which are offered now in this country without cost to the poorest boy in the land. There were no public libraries. Franklin and his fel- low mechanics rejoiced when they had bought and begged forty volumes. Washington and his colleagues had no advantages of foreign travel. Almost all that they saw of the world was gained in jogging along muddy roads through uncleared forest, between the little towns of New York and Phila- delphia.
 Yet there were giants in the land In those days.-New York Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Nasal Notes.

There are fourteen bones in the nose.
 The sense of smell Is probably more acute in the dog than in any animal.
 Some physiologists assert that the Ol- factory nerves are destitute of the pow CT of sensation otherwise than to detect odors.
 "Nosology" is not, as some might suppose, the science of noses. The term comes from two Greek words and sig nifies the scientific classification of dis eases.
 In the fnny tribe there is no commu- nication between the nasal cavities and the mouth. Fish do not use their noses in breathing, but breathe through their gills, so no communication is necessary.
 Lobsters can smell as we'll as animals that live upon the land. A piece of de cayed meat suspended in the water in the locality where Holsters are abun- dant will soon be completely surround. ed by greedy, fighting crowd.
 The swordfish uses his nose as a weapon of offense and defense This member is often several feet long and armed on each side with strong horns.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
The Sleep of Butterflies.

The same observer has watched the sleep of butterflies. and thinks that some of them are rendered secure from their enemies at night by their peculiar cOlors and markings. Thus large red and brown butterflies, with silVery spots on the under side of their wings which are conspicuous by day, can hardly be distinguished at night when sleeping on goldenrods and other flow CTS that form their favorite resorts. Al such times their bright wing colors blend with the hues of the flowers while the silvery spots "glisten like the dewdrops around them"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Chance to See Mercury.

It is only once in a while that this planet is easily visible, and perhaps the readers of the Companion will be glad to know that they will have an excellent opportunity to see it on April P, and for two or three days before and after. It will not set until nearly two hours after the sun goes down, and will be fairly conspicuous in the western twi- light as a ruddy star of the first magni- tude, rather brighter than Aldebaran, and a little south and east of the Plei- ades. Not great deal is known about Mercury except that 1t Is the nearest to the sun of all the planets, and the smallest of all except the asteroids, be- ing only 5000 miles in diameter; that 1t shows phases like the moon, and-a comparatively recent discovery-that it behaves like the moon in its diurnal rotation, turning on its axis only once while 1t makes a complete revolution in its orbit. Venus probably acts in the same way.-Youth's Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
The Sources of Platinum.

Most of the worlds supply of plati- mum comes from the southern part of the Ural Mountains in Russia. Accord ing to the report of the Russian minis try of finance, the increased demand for the metal in 1895 raised the price for the raw material to nearly $500 a pound, and yet only 9,70O pounds of it were produced during the year. In fact, the production fell off largely from that of the preceding year. Platinum is also found in California, in South America and in Borneo. It was first heard of in Europe in 17S5, when Ulloa, Spanish explorer, carried home specimens from Peru.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
A SCIENTIST SAVED. President Bamahy of RasviIs College Survives Serious Illness Through the
 aid of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
From the Republican. Columbus. Ind.


 | Brethren Church at small place in Kent County, Mich. Being of an ambitious na- ture, applied myself diligently to my work and studies. In time l noticed that my health was failing. My trouble was indi- gestiOn, and this with other troubles brought on nervousness.
 My physician prescribed for me for some time, and advised me to take change of climate. did as he requested and was some improved. Soon after, I came here as pro- lessor in physics and chemistry, and later was financial agent of this college. The change agreed with me, and for d while my health was better, but my duties were heavy, and again l found my trouble returning. This time 1t was more severe and in the winter became completely ,prostrated. tried various medicines and different phySi- clans. Finally, I was able to return to my duties. Last spring was elected president Of the college. Again l had considerable work and the trouble, which had not been entirely cured, began to affect me, and last fall collapsed. Ihad different doctors, but none did me any good. Professor Bowman, who Is professor of natural science, told me Of his experience with Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and urged me to give them trial, because they had benefited him in similar case, and 1 concluded to try them.
 1.-The first box helped me, and the second gave great relief, such as l had never ex- perienced from the treatment of any physi- elan. After using six boxes of the medicine was entirely cured. To-day am perfectly we'll. 1 feel better and stronger than for years. l certainly recommend this medi- cine"
 To allay all doubt Prof Barnaby cheer fully made an affidavit before
 LYMAN J. SCUDDER, Nttary PubIic.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt of price, 50 cents box or bulk, or by the 10O) by addressing Dr. Viii liam,' Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
A STORY OF VOORHEES,.
The Tall Sycamore ard His One Legged
 Boy In Blue.

The Tall Sycamore ard His One Legged
 Boy In Blue.
 During the war the late Senator Voor- hees of Indiana was not an ardent SUD- porter of the Federal programme of hos tilities, and this fact strongly initiated against him when the war was over and he was candidate for reelection to congress. The cry of his political Oppo- nents was that he had not been right on the war question, and combating this allegation and placating the veteran clement were two of his hardest tasks on the stump. About this time occurred an incident that he often related years later with a great deal of enjoyment.
 One day when he was speaking in his own behalf he noticed that his most en- thusiastic auditor was one legged man clad in the familiar army blue. When ever he made telling point in his speech this one legged individual cheer ed, waved his hands and enthusiastic ally pounded on inc floor of the hall with his crutch. Voorhees, was natural ly pleased, ard pausing ill his speech cordially invited ''his friend, the battle scared veteran, ' to honor him by talk ing a seat on the stage.
 The one legged man stumped forward noisily and tcok a chair beside Voor- hees, who continued his speech, win ming, as before, the boisteTous plaudits of his new found admirer.
 A few minutes later Voorhees, deftly worked around to the main issue of the campaign and paid his respects to the people whowere criticising his war rec ord. He warmed to his work with his celebrated eloqCence, and whenever he paused for breath s the one legged man fairly splintcred the stage in his out bursts of cTutch enthusiasm.
 ''They say," cried Voorhees,, "that was not right on the war and that am not loyal to the veteran, but my friend in blue here-my friend who left leg on the field of battle-knows better than that He knows where I stood and where I stand today, fellow citizens. By the way, my friend, the Tall Syca- more continued, "in what battle did you lose your leg?"
 "Battlel" cried the one legged man. "I didn't lose that leg in battle. l lost it in a sawmill. '"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
LOVE AND A PARSON.
A Romantic Marriage Which Seemed Pre-
 arranged by Providence.

A Romantic Marriage Which Seemed Pre-
 arranged by Providence.
 A young attorney of Parkersburg. w. Va, procured marriage license and left for Limestone Hill, Wirt county, for the purpose of bringing his intend ed bride to Parkersburg to be married. The couple started from the residence of the girls parents and were overtaken by a violent storm, which caused them to seek shelter in farmhouse on the road side.
 Shortly after they were under cover another traveller arrived and asked per mission to remain until the storm sub sided. In a short talk it developed that he was the Rev. MT. Stephens, on his way to a church on his circuit, which discovery so impressed the young cou- pie that they concluded that the storm was especially designed by Providence for their benefit and concluded to get married on the spot, which they did, returning to the home of the brides family the same evening. g.-Exchange
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
HARMONY IN STRIPES.
Two Great Musical Organs Rein
 Built by a Man in Sing Sing.

Built by Man in Sing Sing.
 In the State prison at Sing Sing a convict is engaged in building two large organs for the two chapels-one Protestant, the other Catholic-which will occupy the first floor of the new administrative building. This man was an organ builder by profession before he entered the prison, understanding every detail of the instrument from it's designing to making its most delicate part. He learned the trade In Canada. and has worked at every branch of the business there, in England and in this country. He seems to be an enthusiast in his profession, is perfect encyclo- pedia of infOrmatian concerning all the great organs of the world and Is particularly we'll acquainted, from personal experience, with every joint and pipe of the great organ of St. Paups Cathedral in London.
 Warden Sage does not care to have the names of the inmates of the insti. tuition under his charge made public in cases like this of the organ builder. The man Is skllfully and industriously performing valuable piece of work for the State, and it is proper to re- spect his desire not to have his identity and present unfortunate circumstances advertised. Sufficient to say that he is working out in prison another of those wonderful specimens of ingenuity and talent on the part of a prisoner of which there are so many on record.
 Upon being conducted by a prison officer into the little workshop located in the annex to the big administration building, the visitor is met by the organ builder, who, guessing that he has to deal with reporter, proceeds at once to explain willingly and clearly the meaning and use of the various parts of the organs that occupy every availa- ble spot in the apartment
 It is estimated that 1t would have cost the State $3,10O to have had the organ for the Catholic chapel built in the ordinary way. The cost to the State for raw material to build both in struments will amount to about $26O. The saving on both instruments will be about $500, that being the difference In cost of similar ones if built for its use at an outside manufactOry. The organ for the Protestant chapel will be completed in September next; that for the Catholic chapel In July, 1898. There is no fear that the builder will be una ble to complete both instruments, so far as his time is concerned, for, he says, he could build an organ for each of the other two prisons of the State before him term of imprisonment expires, that date being October, 1900.
 The work on these instruments is en- tirely done by this one man; he has a helper, another prisoner, who, he says, Is handy fellow, but he is not an or gan builder, consequently everything, from the original designs down to the smallest detail of the thousand and one articles that go to make an organ, all are originated, developed and executed by the brains and hands of this man, who certainly must have come within the dark shadow of prison life through some strange chain of adverse circum. stances.-New York Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

A reporter recently called at this famous seat of learning and was shown into the room of the President, Prof Alvin P. Barnaby When last seen by the reporter Prof. Barn. aby was in delicate health. To-day he was apparently in the best of health. In re- spOnse to an inquiry the professor said:
 "Oh, yes, I am much better than for some recovery was brought about in rather a peculiar way"
 ''Tell me about it." said the reporter
 "Well, 10 begin at the beginning" said the professor, 'I studied too hard when at school, endeavorlng to educate myself for the professions. After completing the com mon course came here, and graduated from the theological course. 1 entered the min istry, and accepted the charge of United
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Longevity and Sleeping by Compass


 A Magdeburg physician, according tc the Lyon Medical, who died recently al lne age of 109, attributed his remark able longevity to his constant practice of sleeping with his head to the north and his feet to the south. He consider ed this position most favorable to the magnetic currents which run constant ly toward the north pole, and increase the energy of the vital principle. 4 correspondent of pr. Felix Bremond found that a kind of nervous irrita tion to which he was subject ceased when he placed the head of his bed a little east of north. This position ot the head of the bed brought him moro sound and peaceful slumber, and witf such regularity that when he wished to rise earlier than usual in the morn ing, all he had to do was to change tho direction of the head of his bed, wher his sleep became lighter and of shorter duration. Dr. BremOnd himself. how ever, found that the direction of his body made no difference to the sound ness of his slumbers, provided he went to sleep In comfortable bed, at the usual hour and at the end of day ot active wOrk."-Boston Medical anC Surgical Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
The Legion of Honor Limited

Of all French institutions, perhaps only one of any national importance is a monument to the consulate. That one Is the Legion of Honor, which Napol- con organized while that most transi- tional of governments was in existence. It appealed strongly to French in- stincts, has survived all the changes through which France has passed since that time. and it's bit of red rib bon is still considered a sufficient re- ward for most important services to
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Aabestoa in Shoes.

Ithas lately been proposed to use thin sheets of waterproofed asbestos in place of the usual spongy material en- ployed for the inner sole of shoes. Not only would dampness thus be exclud- ed, but it is said the natural tempera- ture of the foot would be better retain ed, because asbestos is poor conduc- for of heat
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Bees' Brains,

The brain of the honey-bee has re- gently been studied by pr. Kenyon, of Clark University, more thoroughly, 1t is said, than ever before. It Is thought that the source of a bees power to adapt itself intelligently to its sur roundings has been discovered in cer- tain peculiar objects in its brain, called the mushroom bodies"
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

The Hartsyille College, situated at Harts
 vile, Indiana. was founded years ago in the interest of the United Brethren Church, when the State was mostly a wilderness, and colleges were scarce. The college is we'll known throughout the country, former stu dents having gone into all parts of the world.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
CouIdn't Help It.

Trivvet-How did Joysmith get the reputation of being such a liar?
 Dicer-He used to be the United States weather forecaster here.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Didn't Know It.

Doctor (to page boy)-Who was the gentleman who called just now? Page Boy-Smith, sir.
 Doctor-What's that! You should say MT. Smith.
 Page Boy-Please, sir, I didn't know he was married.-Judy.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Portueal,s Fifty Paper;.

There are fewer than fifty newspa- pers published in the entire kingdom of Portugal, the population of which is nearly 5,OOO0O0, or about the same as that of Pennsylvania, in which the to- tai number of newspapers published is
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
ROCKED ON THE CREST OF THE
 WAVES,

The landsman, tourist or commercial traveller speedily begins, and not only begins, but con tinues, to feel the extreme of human misery during the transit across the tempestuou' Atlantic. But if, with wise prescie nee, he has provided himself with a supply of HoStetter'S Stomach BitteIs, his bangs are promptly miti gated. and then cease ere the good ship agaiT drops her anchor. This is worth knowing and thousands of our yGehtsman, summer voy ages, tourists and business men do know it.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
Wnraa than Crima

Fuddy-Football was q crime in En. gland in the reign of Henry VIII."
 Duddy-The way they play it now Is a blunder, which Is worse than crime Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

James E. Johnson of Columbia, Mo-, claims to be the oldest saddler living, having worked continuously at the bench for 75 years. He is 90 now.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

In church at Grulich, Bohemia, the pastor recently united ill marriage at the same hour four couples, of which one of the bridegrooms and three of the brides were brothers and sisters.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

Oranges have been grown in Lyons Kan, the owner of tree having pluckeC three this season.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

She-You are the first American ever heard say that be liked London better than Paris whydo you? He-They understand my French better in London than in Paris.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

Lashs Kidney and Liver Bitters tones the stomach and digestive org ms; cures dyspepsia, biliousness, sick headache, and all ills produced by a disordered stomach.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me large doctor bils.-C. l.. Baker, 422S Regent Sq., Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 8, 1895,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, O.

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDo, ..
 LUCAS COUNTY.
 FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHE NEY 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 J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed ill my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D., f, 1856.
 SEAL A. w. GLEASON, t-7|-' Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucuous surfaces of the system. Send for testimo- nials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY dE CO.,, Toledo, O Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 llalPs Family Pills are the best. Pimples blOtches, boils, blaC heads, moth ratG ha aud 0nr,,f1lnIS SnrnS di>0nnno- 'nv"- 1~
The St. Johns herald., 1897-06-12

It is a rare husband and wife who can look at each other without feeling ashamed about something