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The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Cur;ous Conper-Niuyuc

The United States Consul at Santi- ago de Cuba reports that about nine miles from that town there are copper mines, having shafts from 300 to 1,2G0 feet deep, which were regularly work ed until 1867, since which time they have been abandoned and have become filled with water, all but 300 feet of their depth being below sea level. But In later years copper was obtained from the drowned mines In an interest ing manner. The water with which they are filled holds considerable quantity of copper in solution, and this water was pumped out into tanks. Scraps of iron were then thrown into It, and the dissolved copper became deposited on the iron. When the de posit grew sufficiently thick 1t was broken off, and the iron was thrown back into the water to gather a fresh jncrustation of the red metal.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Varying Power of x-Rays.

At a recent meeting of the Royal So- ciety in London a description was giv- en of the change that occurs in the penetrative power of the X-rays in pro- portion as the air Is more and more completely exhausted from the vacu- um tube In which the rays are pro- duced. At certain degree of exhaus- ton the rays penetrate the flesh and show the bones of human hand in shadow. With a greater exhaustion of air the flesh becomes almost perfectly transparent, while the bones remain opaque. With a still higher degree of exhaustion the rays begin to penetrate the bones; and with the highest Yacu- um through which the electric dis- charge will pass, the bones them selves become almost as transparent -~ the ~ees. Sad&ar vGr.acigne jn pom -.-ft' -. ....- -.u "a H"nIr.el =. .-- creasing or decreasing the power of the current, or by varying the electri- cal resistance of the tube.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Great Heat in Tunnels.

One of the most difficult problems connected with the construction of the proposed tunnel under the Simplon range in the Alps is that of keeping down the temperature. The deeper we go under the surface of the earth the greater the heat bcomes, and since the new tunnel will run not much less than 1000 feet beneath the summit of Monte Leone, it is anticipated that the temperature will be as high as 1O4 de- grees Fahrenheit. During the digging of the St GOthard tunnel the tempera- ture rose to SS degrees. The heat af- fected the health of the workmen, more than half of whom were attack cd by disease. The still more intense heat to be encountered in the simplon tunnel can only be reduced by care full system of ventilation.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

which is made possible by this con. centraton of wealth in the hands ot individuals.
 Not long ago Columbia University made an appeal for fenr million dollars to erect new buildings. The responses were such as to show that the loyalty and the resources of the friends of the institution had not been OyereStimated. The University of Chicago, but a few years old, has received gifts to ths amount of twelve millions. Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other old institu- tIons record from year to year benefac- tions running up into the hundreds of thousands. President Eliot, in recent report, states that within three years Harvard has received nearly six hun dred thousand dollars, but that within the same period at least five other unl- versailles have had their endowments increased by much larger sums.
 The endowment of universities is. of course, but one of the forms which prt- vate munifcence takes. It is how ever, in one respect particularly wise form. The common schools may depend for their support upon the general feel. ing that they are necessary. No com munity can afford to be without them. But ;he value to the average man of the university is not so palpable. Tn. higher learning is the possession of a few; It's benefits reach the great ma tority indirectly through the advance of science and the increase Of knowi- edge.
 The uIi verslcy, therefore, cannot count upon an effective popular sup port. In all ages it has had to rely very largely on the patronage Of the very rich. The great English universities have owed their strength to kings and earls and bishops. In America the place of these titled givers Is taken by the successful merchant or manufactur. CT or railroad builder-Youth's Com. panion.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
GIohuIar Lightning.

Lightning balls" are comparatively rare phenomena, although there are many recorded instances of their ap- pearance during thunder storms. The cause of their formation Is more or less 8 mystery, but some light has been thrown upon 1t recently by the experl- ments of Signor Righi at Bologna. He has succeeded in producing artificial lightning balls with powerful Hotz electric machine and a battery of Ley den jars, and has made photographs of them In various stages of their exist euce. The conditions under which he produces his nim.c lightning are. high resistance in fha discharging circuit great capacity fu the condenser. and 8 rarefaction of the air through which the discharge takes place.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Expensive Good Fortune.

The following story of great find" "a five-dOllar bill-and its greater con- sequences is reprinted from the New York World. It bears very plainly the marks of eXaggeration, but there must be many of our readers who will know by their own experience that it is based on one of the facts of human nature.
 Paxton found five-dOllar bill on the sidewalk the other day, and if he should find another 1t would probably bring him to the poorhOuse.
 "Hooray! he said, as he damned the bill into his vest pocket. "Now I'll get that derby hat I've wanted so long. saw one yesterday that this bill will just pay for"
 The bill did pay for the hat, but not for the two-dollar pair of gloves that went with 1t.
 When he went home to dinner he laid a twO-pound box of Huyler's best can dy on his wife's lap, and said, with kiss such as he had not given her since the days of their honeymoon:
 Guess what found today"
 q couldn't. my dear"
 "No, don't suppose you could. We'll, found five-dollar bill, and I thought could afford to be little extravagant on the strength of 1t. paid two dollars for that candy, box included. Then I got two of the best seats for the thea ter tonight, and couldn't we afford 8 little supper afterward? Bought me an elegant uew s ire s,i- Tecl,.ie and he cutast and neatest little pearl pin, and If you want new pair of evening gloves you may have them. Il ls1. every day find fye-dollar bill"
 "No, thank heaven, 1t isn't" said his wife to herself, and she said still more fervently when he added:
 ''I bought the lovellest bit of bric7a' brac at an auction sale happened to run into. It was big bargain at five dollars. I'd had to pay at least eight dollars for 1t at a regular sale. found that five dollars just in time."
 "How did you happen to buy that lit tie sewing-chair you sent home to- day."
 "Oh, that? Well, heard you say the other day that you wanted one when we could afford 1t, and when saw that in a window to-day with card on 1t saying that it was only five dollars, l thought if we couldn't afford 1t when I'd just found five dollars we never could afford it, so ran in and bought it."
 And when he had bought ninety three dollars and sixty-four cents worth of things with that five dollars, his anxious wife brought him to halt by saying one evening:
 Where did you find that fve-dollar bill, George?"
 'On K street"
 "Well, here's an advertisement in the evening paper stating that poor wid- ow lost five dollars on K street Tues day morning. 1 haven't doubt that the bill you found was hers, and the poor woman must have it back again"
 And she got it, to Paxton's disgust.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

Naturalists consider 1t wonderfui fact that the Bermuda Islands nave only seven native species of land Dirds, while no less than a hundred ana twenty other species pay visits to the islands. Many of these visitors are birds which pass the summer Ill the United States, and utilize the Der nuda Islands as a convenient winter resort, thus initiating some of their nu- man compatriots. Even some Amerl- can bats follow the example Of the birds by wintering in the Bermudas.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Seeing by Night.

Nocturnal creatures assume night activity for some other reason than that they cannot see by day or that they see better by night. The bat sees admirably in the brightest sunlight, as any one knows who has ever leased one by poking stick at 1t. It will open it's mouth and make an angry grab at the stick, when 1t is several inches dis tant from it. Prof. Bolles says it is the same with the owl. They see perfectly in bright sunlight, and better at night than most creatures.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
horped Her Mother's Name.

Ellen Cadman, the l5-year-old daugh- ter of Mrs. l.. A. Cadman of Chattanoo ga, was arrested recently at the instance of her mother on a charge of forgery. The young lady had cashed checks to the amount of $50 purporting to have been signed by her mother. A friend of the girl, in order to save her from spend ing the night in the city jail, made up the amount, and she was released. The girl is very handsome aud unusually bright for one of her age. The mother and daughter were later reconciled.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
HoW's THIS?

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 Halls family Pills are lhe best.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Says Priests May Marry Soon.

A French ecclesiastic has written to the London Times saying that the next great change in the Roman Catholic church will be the repeal of the law of clerical celibacy. The movement, he thinks, might we'll start in this country, under the lead of Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland, but will take time The present pope will hardly indorse it, nor can the French ecclesiastics take it up just now. When it does come, how ever, the writer prophecies a large exo- dus of Anglican clergymen to join the church of Rome
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
CHEAP IRRIGATION.

The Hercules Gas Engine Works of San Francisco, Cal, the largest builders of gas, gasoline and oil engines on the Coast, are making extensive preparations for the seasons business.
 They are filling several orders for large lrrigating plants and as this line of their business increases each season, it is safe to say the farmers throughout the State are ap- preciating the advantages of irrigation with water pumped by this cheap power.
 The Hercules Works are at present build ing an 80 H. P. engine for Geo. F. Packer, COlusa, which will raise 60O0 gallons per minute from the river and distribute it over his land. This will be the largest gasoline pumping plant in existence.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Cliffs to Universities.

The rapid accumulation of large pri- vate fortunes Is nowhere else so com
 mon as in America, because nowhere else ace enterprises of such yastness so constantly undertaken from private in itiative. The dangers and disadvan- tages of this tendency have been ire Quently set forth. The pr1ncipa1 com- pensation lies in the occasional exam ples of philanthropy on g large scale
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MRS. PINKHAArs STANDING
INVITATION.

Women suffering from any form of female weakness reinvited dtopromptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. All letters are re- ceived, opened, read, and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman. Thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinl1ham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely nywoman, rich or poor, very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

The Bridegroom Has Lived Seventy-eight
 Years and Yet Is Swift of Foot and Full
 of vigor-His Wife Is Only Few Years
 Younger.
 There was much wonder in St. Az nes' Roman Catholic church, Paterson, N. J., at the principal service on a re- cent Sunday morning, when aged Will liam Hill walked down the center aisle with venerable Katharine McGinty, a widow of some means, and it became known that they had been married on the preceding day.
 Hill admits that he is 78 years old, and although he claims that his bride is dozen years younger her crown of snow white hair makes her seem the older of the pair. He is tall and erect, although not in the most robust of health, while she is short and inclined to stoutness.
 Hill has been a widower for about two years. He spent all his life's sav- ings in trying to Iurse his wife and their daughter back to health. Their deaths left him poor and almost friend less. without a relative ID the Cnited States. He has since managed to make ends meet, although bis age prevented him from working at bis trade of elsi- neer and locomotive blacksmith.
 Occasionally be was engaged to do little work by aged Widow McGinty, who owned some property and was, like himself, without children or relatives. They had known each other for nearly half century, and the similarity ill the lonely circumstances of their old age seemed to draw them together. The friendship was noticed by the widow 8 neighbors and there were some who shrewdly guessed the truth when the couple started out arm in arm and ar rayed in their best clothes. They pro- ceeded to the rectory of St. Agnes Ro- man Catholic church and gave the pas tor, Rev. Father Corrigan, a surprise when they asked to be married.
 But both were in earnest, and their requests had to be granted. They had brought no witnesses or bridal party, and the clergyman called in his house. keeper. The latter was determined to have the ceremony conducted with all proper formality, so she brought the butcher from over the way to attend the bridegroom while she acted as brides maid. Both of the contracting parties had been married before, and all went smoothly. They left the rectory as hus band and wife.
 Hill, when seen at his new home, was surprised to learn that his marriage had been much discussed, as he saw lit tie to remark about it. He declared that he was easily sprier than most men of 60 and was willing to run foot race to prove it. He talked freely of the reasons for the union, Iemarking that, of course, marriage at his age was different from weddings of youth. His wife and he would be companions for each other, and that was what they wanted. Besides, each had some of this worlds goods, ard now that tl;cir possessions are joined both can live in comfort. Mrs. MCGinty needed a protector, he a companion, and now both needs are filled Then they could take care of each other in the event CI sickness.
 And those are some Of the reasons why We hitched up, concluded Nr. Hill.
 The couple have unusual mental and physical vigor for such advanced age, and no one could talk with them with out realizing the wisdom of their union Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
CHANGING PLATES DAYLIGHT.
Bag in Which the Amateur Ph hotog-
 raDher Can Work

Bag in Which the Amateur PhotoG-
 rapher Can Work.
 A splendid new accessory for amateur photographers is bag for changing plates in broad daylight, which allows he operator to see what he is doing. The dry plates and plate holders are first placed within the bag, the eye piece is then adjusted around the face. md by unfastening a button part of the black material composing the bag is apped over, revealing a double layer of ed translucent material, which admits dght enough to see by, but keeps ouI
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
wise i'm His Generation.

A certain Paris photographer never says to q certain lady customer: NOW, look pleasant, madam, if you please. He knows q formula infinitely better than that. In the most natural manner In the world he remarks: Tt is un- necessary to ask madam to look pleas ant. she could not look otherwise" Then click goes the camera. and the re- ,,,I+ ia never in dOubt.-LOndOn Morn
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
An Absurd PrOiect,

"CoIoneI, we are intending 10 erect an artistic drinking place in the center of the park, and thought perhaps you might subscribe a small"
 ''The project is sheer nonsense. sir. Do you imagine fo' an instant that the city will grant a license:"-lnd!anapO- lis Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
cowcatcher Caught Her.

Mary Donohue, years old, of Mount Vernon street, Camden, \. J., was struck by West Jersey express train one night recently.
 She was caught by the pilot on tEe engine and no bones were broken, and tlo child was apparently unhurt.
 The engineer olo=ca his eyes to sha. out the supposed horrcr. The child smiled when the doctor came. .-Ex- change.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
A I0W TriCN-

First Student-How did it happen that you failed again?
 Second Student-Why, that wretched examiner asked me the same questions that could not answer last year.-Tid- Bits,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

1 Treatment.-JuSta as the treatment of The physician must be regulated by the character of the patient, so must diff terent methods Of treatment be used in attempts at fostering the religious de- Velopment.-Dr. D. s. Jordan. Unita- ctan, Oakland, Cal.
 Purpose In Lfe.-We must have A distinct purpose in living and we can aot put that purpose too high. A man only becomes what he makes himself, and We rarely reach the goal without exertAng every energy-Bishop Whit aker, EpiscopaIan, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Punishment-God has said that as surely as we die in a state of sin we shall be condemned to eternal punish ment. This alone Is enough to make one shldder, and, therefore, many re- )ect the words, allowing fear to blind 'ne1r reason.-Rev. NJ. Otis, Catholic, san IaLclSco, Cal
 Duty The climax of a h1-a- career s reached not necessarily when Q4at she world calls success comes. but when, in the presence of probable de feat and surrender, the resolve Is made to walk alone, if need be, and do ones 1uty.-ReV. F. A. LLnkeley, Lutheran, Philadelphia, Pa.
 War.-War Is terrible from any stand point, and when carried on for the per sonal qualification of pride or avarice In the whole catalogue of human crimes there is none blacker But there are times when war Is grand and when Gods sanction rests upon it.-Rev. S. 6. WeiSkOtten, Lutheran, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Duty of Lfe.-To do good to others, to relieve suffering, to nurse the sick, to save young lives by education, and all similar efforts carry their rewards with them, and may be practiced for the pure enjoyment which they afford; then they are defensible on rational yrounds.-Rev. G. Gottheil, Hebrew, New York City.
 The Book of BOoks.-I lean upon the old book. and I challenge those who 1oubt its words to show me where its words are wrong. The word is right, interpret 1t as you may It is Gods word, unchangeable, unaIerable. It is his work. and shall stand from ever lasting until everlasting.-Rev. William Ramsay, Methodist, Philadelphia, Pa.
 Sense.-Our bodily senses are the aXleS on which character turns to and fro. A man with no senses Is a man without sense, actual or possible. Each man will be judged by what his eye saw or refused to see; by what his ear heard or refused to hear; by fhat his sense did or refused to do.-Rev. G. D. Boardman, Baptist, Philadelphia, Pa
 The Old and the New.-There has al- ways been change and evolution Tn re igiOn and religious c1rcles. Nothing can remain stationary. The Old wine skins must allow the new to have place fn the preservation a71a UtstrIbu- liOu of tbe wine Of life All that Is true n the old endWes. Truth cannot die, FeIsehoo7 whether oi3 1r ncw. cannot die too soon.-Rev. H. T. Shepard, Con- gregationalist, San Francisco, Cal.
 Gods Giving.-God is the source of good. His nature is to give. OutpOur ng, bestowing, making better and more blessed-that Is the way love, his be- Ing, expresses itself. And he is the only source of good. Every gift that s worth having, every true joy, every uplifting influence, every helpful pos session Is ours, not through our earn Ing, but from his giving.-Rev. c. A. Millar, Lutheran, New York City.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
Stop! Women,

And consider that in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you are confding your private ills to woman-a woman whose eX- perience in treating woman's diseases is greater than that of any living phy- sician, male or female.
 You can talk freely 10 Q woman when it is revolting to relate your private troubles to g man; besides, n man does ---- -.--- ----.--' 2. '--l ,.-e.l.-u ,,.s is .-
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
HO1TT's SCHOOL.

Nowhere are boys better cared for and more thoroughly taught than at HOItt's school, Burlingame, San Mateo County, Cal In charge of Ira G. Hoitt, Ph. D., reopens August 11th.-San FranciseO ChronacIe.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
TWO MrGHrY CONTINENTS,

North and South America, beside Guatemala' the WeSt Indies. Australia, and even Europe, are the fields of usefulness in which Hostel terSs stomsch Bitters has demonstrated US value as an an.idote to malaria, ana as a remedy for dyspepsia, constipation, rheuma, tispn r1eurslRia bfliousness, nervou ness, ana loss of appetite and sleep. The inhaoitsnts, the medical men of these countries, nave .,' eeicscy of the great household remedy
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

A man never knows how miill? friends he has until he comes honIl from a successful fishing trip.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

she-Why do you suppose Little Blu 'tereup m m xed those babies up in 'Pinafore? He Wanted change of heir, sup9ose.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07

s.you beIoug to the Order of New Women; s.,,, .-o-T W3ss Riggst- ssYes; but don't call ms that. The new woman won't stand being
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Ffrhtiur 8icrcIes,

Captain Gerard, of the French army, has formed an experimental company of sixty men riding bicycles, and in- tended for a fighting corps on wheels. The captain has invented special form of bicycle for his men. The cross bar is hinged, so that the machine can be folded and carried on the back, when ground impracticable for wheel ing has to be crossed. It is thought that companies trained to maneuVer on wheels may be very useful in light skirmishing and scouting. Each rider carries Lebel rife and bayonet
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WINE PRESSES FOR SALE Below Cost. Different Sizes. Also Stem mers and Seeiers.
 Address, O. N. OWENS,
 215 Bay St., San Francisco, Cal
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believe my prompt use of Pisos Cure prevented quick cOnsumption.-Mrs. Lucy
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,he white rays absolutely. Since this Dag can be folded into very small space it Is a great convenience to carry ,long particularly when travelling.
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Clyde Ketchum, not yet 2I, has been elected justice of the peace at Dowagiac, Mich.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-08-07
The March of Mechanical Science.

The March of Mechanical Science.
 When the Simplon tunnel is com pleted the Alps will possess three enor- nous perforations, each representing stage in the swift advance of mechanl- cal science. The Mont Cenis tunnel, nearly eight miles long, was construct ed about thirty years ago, at the rate or une kilometerLO.62 of mlle-per year, and each kilometer cost $1, 200, GOO. The St. Gotthard tunnel, nine and quarter miles long, was constructed about ten years later than the Mont Cenis, at the rate of two kilometers year, and cost $SO0,O0O per kilometer. The Simplon tunnel, twelve and a quarter miles long, will, according to the contract, go forward at the rate Of four kilometers year, and will cost only $600,0O0 per kilometer.