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The St. Johns herald., 1897-04-24
Spring has come.

Spring has come.
 It is time for all persons to think serious ly oftheir health.
 But that doesn't mean taking the first spring remedy that happens to be offered
 Persons who make it their business to get the most effective remedy to be had are sure to carry home Paines celery com pound. No other remedy is capable of cleansing the blood, nourishing the nerves and regulating the bowels and digestive organs like Paine's celery compound.
 Ifyou are troubled at all by rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches or sleeplessness, even if these attacks come only now and then, now is the time to purify the system of them. Don't procrastinate and daily till frightened into doing something when you find the task of getting well has assumed desperate proportions.
 Paine's celery compound will cure kidney trouble, heart palpitatiOn and disordered liver accurately, intelligently and perma- nentIy when other remedies only raise hopes that are never fulfilled.
 Paine's celery compound, which owes it's origin to the most distinguished physician and investigator this cnuntry ever produced, Prof. Edward E. Phelps, MD, LID, of Dartmouth college, has been publicly in. dOTSed among medical experts as the only spring remedy in any sense entitled to that name.
 -o,v, t- .--fI --i.A-.,t 4-,.-.- --,-t.-- 7- ton slaJ no other remedy can truthtuly refer t0 men aHd women SO respOnsi ble, sC trustworthy. go convincing, because CI their straightforward enthusiastic and
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SIOO REWARD s1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires 8 constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly Cpon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda- strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in its cura- tive powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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HUNTING THE KANGAROO.
Exciting Sport for the Sportsmen of
 the Australian Island Continent.

ExcitinG Sport for the Sportsmen of the Australian Island Continent. There are two ways of hunting kan- garoos in Australia, one followed by native hunters and the other by white men. The natives surround a herd of the animals, narrow the circle and then. when the kangaroOs dash at them in wild efforts to escape. kill them with short spears and clubs, commonly called waddies. It is lively work for the native. The kangaroo uses it's hind legs yiciously and with great judgment. and dogs, horses and men have been torn open by the nails of its hind feet.
 The white men prefer to follow the Kangaroo with dogs. Every herd of kangarooS has a leader, known as the old man or boomer, which warns its followers of the approach of danger by stamping the ground with its hind feet, making booming sound that starts all the kangaroOs in hearing on a run. A scared herd will run over twenty or thirty miles at times, or until 1t reaches safety. A male weighs from 100 to 115 pounds and is seven or eight feet long. The English make up parties of hunters and follow the kangaroo with dogs somewhat like fox hounds, but of great CT size and strength. Women and men join in the sport, riding to tLa hounds on good horses.
 Riding to the place where q herd pr the beasts had been seen the day before by bushmen," q Sportsman's AFaGa7'ne writer says. "We came to the bush, growth Of ubiquitous trees and tree ferns, ljt to brush one off his horse. Quiet was the word or caution passed when we came near the sparsely grown ground beyond the bush where the kan garoos had been seen. The dogs were called in and then We rode from the bush into view of the herds sentinel, and then away went the kangarOOs, fol lowed by the dogs. The kangarOos could not run, but, folding their fore legs across their breasts, they sat down. Then, with tail and hind legs. away they went by hops, no hop being less than twenty feet long and others being more than thirty feet. They cleared shrubs twelve feet high.
 Cautiously enough, the kangaroo travels faster up hill than down, the dogs catching up on the down slopes. The beast sometimes breaks its neck while running down hill by going head over heels. The does began to throw their young out of their pouches, and We knew they were hard pressed. They turned suddenly for the water. We found the dogs at water hole with two boomers at bay. We diSmounted and, drawing our knives, waited an op- portunity to run in and hamstring them. A dog rushed in and was caught by the hind leg of boomer and pressed under water. where it was quickly drowned. Then dog got one of the beasts by the back and threw it, where upon my cousin quickly hamstrung it, while 1 rapped 1t on the nose with my 1 whip, killing it. We had kangaroo tail soup and steaks for dinner for several days. New York Sun.
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A Rays and Diamonds.

One exec lent Use to which the new ' rays can be put should interest women. It seems that by their aid one can read fly determine whether diamonds are real Or false. for the rays pass quite through real diamonds. l-- lug shem transparent and not at all through false one. \ real parure when photographed would show only the mounting, but in a false one all the stones would turn out black. Strangely enough, the X rays will rot penetrate glass. Eyeglasses, if photographed, come out black. This proved useful in the case of a Vienna glassworker who got bit of glass into his finger. By the aid of the rays it wsG discovered, extracted and the workman cured. St. James Gazette.
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The Force of Habit.

Brooklyn contains more people who look to see that which does not exist, and which they know does not exist, than any city in the world. And it is simply because of habit. Nearly y all the railroads in that city. in the older part of the city, or Brooklyn as it was before Williamsburg was annexed and assiml- lated, converge at the city hall, and until two or three years ago the town clock was i'll the cupola of that building. During the many years that it announc- ed the time by bell. and indicated it on its four dials 10 the Brooklynites every person who passed "the hall" looked to see what time it was. The habit became an instinct to most Brooklynites, and today, although they know that fire de. stroyed the cupola, clock and all, there is hardly person who steps from car at the City Hall square or passes the building who does not look inquiringly toward the spot where the clock was but is not. New York Times
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wagon, ignorant of this little game of puss ill the corner and supposing Harry was carrying out the campaign he had sketched her. Her mind was uncommon- ly preoccupied with plans for the subju- gation of the colonel, who had been showing of late cOquetry unbecoming 2 gentleman and soliGer, particularly one so rheumatic.
 Harry saw Charley depart in q bitter ness of soul too deep to be profaned by the pen of such light minded character as myself Then, his feet carrying him as if with a vOlition of their own, Ee started to walk through the woods to Harkins', the place where he could look upon her once more There was no req son to suppose that ill any case he would not see her frequently for years to come. but he did not think about that. He felt as if that night bounded life.
 As Harry came out of the primitive forest upon the wood pile that occupied Art Harkins' front yard he could see through the door of the log house, by the light of the little festal fire burning in the big fireplace, the newly arrived guests as they greeted Mrs. Harkins and the white gowned, red armed bride Mrs HarkiDs, in her purple calico, met the occasion with the true mountain eer's unspoilcd, easy cOrdiality, blessed Iy unconscious of any real social dis finctions between white folks. Dade showed an assurance Of q different na- ture. There was a something in her hearty welcome that might be attribut- ad to a tolerable understanding of the business or the coal company, but sImi- larly fortifying knowledge failed to con- fer the same ease up0n her father. He shifted uneasily ab0nt the room, wear ing, sure enough, his broad hat upon his head, but touching it politely when any of the ladies spoke to him, and be- hind him, when he could get there, kept the sbamefaced groom elect, sunk in that peculiarly painful misery which apes delight and marks the man in his position the world over.
 Harry watched Charley as she gently insisted upon speaking to him and bent her tact to Tightening his sufferings for an instant. Then as she disappeared from his view he came on, as if pulled by string, and after speaking to his hostess stationed himself where, from across the room, he could best see her.
 Besides the hotel party only the white haired old circuit riding preacher and few of the Harkins' kinspeople were present, but these, with the family, were enough to establish their own rigid rule of etiquette upon the company. Every one was forced 10 feel that the least gayety or relaxation would be grave indecorum, and the occasion was mark ed by much the same manners as pre- vail at funerals When the company were all seated, the young couple left the room, and three minutes passed. during which silence prevailed or was broken only by whispers. Before they knew it Harry and Charley caught them-
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Justifiable Elation.

The Washington Star chronicles the fact that a somewhat elderly gentle man entered his own house one day last autumn with such 8 look of self satis- Tacle4 upon l-s y5uul-uuUce that h.s wife was at once struck by lt; and like d faithful spouse, she proceeded to put him on his guard
 Richard" she said, "I hope you have not forgotten that pride goeth before fall"
 ''A1y dear" was the reply. Il am perfectly familiar with that admoni- ton. And have reason to fear that in my case it applies in literal as well as in a fguratlve sense. But l can't help it."
 "You are not usually this way"
 ''I know it. When I was graduated at the head of my class in college l was as meek and modest as the last man on the list. When l was elected to office and ran away ahead of my ticket. I could have defed anybody to accuse me of showing the least elation. When I won my first big lawsuit, l endeavored to bear success with the same philosophy which should have felt was proper in defeat. When got my picture in the paper as a leading citizen in my community, could have defed any of my Old-time friends to detect the slightest difference In my behavior.
 "But this case is different. hope you'Il bear with me, but I've just rid den my bicycle three times round the block without falling off, and Just can't help putting on airs"
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(To BE CONTINUED
A Philadelphia Street Car Idy1.

The old Callowhill street horse cars, relics of the antetrolley days, were never remarkable for great speed. A lady and gentleman boarded one of these cars the other night about 10:30 o'clock and after jogging along for several blocks the car came to standstill. Then the front door opened and the drivers head appeared. Say, Bill" it called back to the conductor, ''wOn't you run over to the drug store and buy me a stamp? I've got to write to my girl tonight. y Nothing loath, Bill did as requested and, after q short chat with the clerk, saun- tered leisurely back to his car. At Six teenth street the ladv and gentleman alighted, expecting Co take north hound car, but none was in sight. Turn ing to the conductor inc gentleman re- --.-kcL .--tingly You kept Us waiting while you got your stamp. Why not wait here until our car comes?" Bill motioned to the driver, who was watch ing him, and said: ''Jim, this gent wants me to wait here until their car comes. Can't we do it?'' "Wby, cert, !" replied Jim. The Sixteenth street cars were blocked, and it was ten minutes before one came along. Good night, Y" called Bill as his two passengers alight- ed. ''See youse again" Philadelphia Record.
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CREASE AND INCREASE.

An elephant wears more creases 10 his trousers than any other animal. They seem 10 be sort of kilt pleat with bias S,oPe. He is not very fashionable, but is up to date in taking care of himself Some sudden, violent pains crease, twist or contract le the muscles or tendons, and thls ls me aIae naauae off "a had sprain. If neglected, the creases increase- and SO does the pam, until some times it is very difficult to straighten them ont but by the prompt use ofSt Jacobs Oil, ibe friction or rubbing in its application and the curative qualities of the oil Will smooth out the worst twist or crease ana get the muscle in natural shape, where It will remain, restored, strengthened, cuIeu Promptness in using it insures prompt cure. and when the sprain IS cured, It IS cured for good.
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The AtIantic's Depth.

The depth of the Atlantic between the Canary Islands and the West h. dies is something awful. 4 pretty lev al bottom runs right away from the African islands to the American ones, gradually deepening to nearly 19,00O feet. At this spot we might sink the highest point of the Alps and still have nearly half a mile of sea water cover. inp it
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Been a Boy Himself.

Practical Father-I want to buy a watch for my boy-the cheapest you have.
 Honest Dealer-I'm afraid I can't warrant the cheap ones to keep very good time.
 Practical Father-Oh, that doesn't matter Just make it so he can open the back of the case Strand Magazine.
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selves in the act of exchanging glance such a glance as for awhile had made such world of intimate companiOnship for them
 When the bridal pair entered and the preacher took his position before them, two young me-, sons of the house, un- seen before, came sloughing in by back door, staying near it. and with sullen shamefacedness ignoring the presence of the guests. After the ceremony the cloud still did not lift. The guests from the hotel, the bride and groom and the preacher were immediately ushered into another room and seated at long sup per table Mrs. Harkins tried to get Art to take his place at its head, but Art pulled his hat farther down on his head and went out of doors without word.
 (To BE CONTINUED
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G. Scotto. an Italian peanut Vender of Santa Monica, has just discovered his heirship to fortune of eS, ,OOO. .OoO' which has for some time awaiteds him iu his native land
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Malaria and Grip positively cured, also ali other Medical and Surgical cases guaranteed a cure or no charge. Reasonable terms; call or write; confidential. DR. CRAIG & O., Medi- cal Institute, 1346 Market St. San Francisco, Cal.
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Why She Wavered.

It would be another victory for woIn- an.
 And a feather in your cap," argued the world.
 She wavered. For 1t was as yet q matter of doubt whether feathers would be worn, or wings or whole birds or aigrettes merely.-Detroit Journal.
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MT. Grocer: there are thousands of people who want good tea (many don't drink tea now, because it hasbeen either costlyor bad) and here is Schi2liNg's BeSt good tea at a fair price.
 Don't you want to sell lots of such tea, and money back 1t if your customers don't like 1t.
 A ScLiing & Company
 San Francisco 2S
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believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure prevented quick consumptiOn.-Mrs. Lucy Wallace, Marquette, Kans., Dec. F, '95.
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Past Tense of Love.

The Teacher (to girls high-schoo class)-Now, what's the past tense oi love? .,s ag
 The Class Gin chorus)-Diyorce- Pick-Me-Up.
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Lasns Kidney and Liver Bitters act as mild cafhartlC, removing al undigested aud refuse matter from the stomach and bowels and cures constipation
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Lssh's Kidney and Liver Bitters eleanSes sit' H1u reDovates the vital fluid for bloool ana health fully stimulates every bodily function.
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When your liver is inactive, when yo9 gre dull and drowsy by day and restless at nIsn'' take Lash's Kidney and Liver BltteTs
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TEA GARDEN DRIPs.

Try it, and you will find it better and sweeIer syrrp than you ever tasted before
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her father to let her go for a visit across the mountain to the Alpine House. a much larger and more fashionable cara vansary. He paid small attention to her and put her off with saying he'd see about it after the wedding; that he must take her to that.
 Harry cursed himself for fool and carried himself bravely, with sinking heart, but quite without that self seek ing, domineering spirit of pursuit that women love in lovers. He had heard, it is true, of coquetries, retreats and fenc- ing en tie part of women i'll love affairs, and on these traditions he tried to hang slender hope.
 What in the world would ever become of sincere lovers, handicapped by the belpless simplicities and duplicities of youth, in a society where they are left to work out their own salvation, if it were not for the faint guidance offered bv the literature of love stories!
 But already the ring had been sent for. Three days passed, and the wedding was at hand. Nearly all his guests from tine hotel were to make the journey to Art Earkins' in "a big wagon,' sitting upon straw piled in its bed
 Harry had given up the hope of the buggy ride with Charley. He was afraid to propose it lest lie should be refused, but under the encouragement of her smiles the same idea had entered the brain of the other young man. He en. gagged the buggy and engaged Charley | to ride in it.
 So lightly did Mrs. Peytee carry her duties that she climbed into the big
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TEA GARDEN DRIPs.

Sweetest and richest favored table syrup ever made. Try 1t.
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table, and one thousand dollars reward is offered for proof to the contrary. It never fails to cure Contagious Blood Poison, Scrofula, Eczema, Rheumatism, Cancer, or any other disease of the blood. If you have a blood disease, take a remedy which will not iujure you. Beware of mercury; don't do violence to your system. Don't get bottled up 1!
 Our book sent free to any address, Swift Specific Co.,, AHsuta, Ca.
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oh. we'll Ar Noneyb8gs. Y.v ln. .u.t what ever you wish" But, doctor, don't you think thal's just 8 little too dear 2'
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ON TIME.

And very eMly too. That's what any one should be in treating ones self for inaction of the kidneys and bladder The diuTetic which experience indicates as supplying the requisite s-f'-'-i i7t'~-- -- -h" ~~~~-r- yvi+N0T-- ~-~'-'-~ them, is H0stetteT's StOmaC. 8..Lp.1. D0u. . delay, kidney iuactiOn and diseases are not far apart For fever aH1 ague, dyspepsia, Constl- patton, rhcGsan-ssm and nervous debility, also r-. the hit-ers
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Bottled UD!

Whether III the form or pIlI powder or liquid. the doctors prescription for blood diseases Is always the same u.ercrry or potash. These drugs bottle up the poison and dry It up ID Ine system. but they also dry up the marrow in the bones at the same time.
 The suppleness and elasticity of the joints give way va to stiffness e the rack fo., gradually bends, tue bones ache, while decrepitude and helplessness prema. turely take possession of the body, and it Is but short step to a pair oi crutches. Then comes falling oi the hair and decay of tue bones,-a con. 1ition truly horrible.
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DUPTURE and PILES cured; no pay ng until cured; send for book. DRs. MANSFIELD < PoRTERFIELD, SSS Market St.. San Francisco
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Contagious Blood
 Poison-the curse
 of mankind-is the most horrible of all
 diseases, and has al- avs b allied the doctors. Their pot a s h a nd mercury bottle up the poison, but it always breaks 1 forth again attack ing some delicate organ, frequently 1 the mouth and throat, filling them with eating sores. l S.S.S., Is the only known cure for this } disease. It is guar anteed purely vege-
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MEDICAL.

DR. RECORDS Restorative Pills. the great nerve :tonic and specific for exhausted vitality; phys
 teal debility, wasted forces, etc; approved by
 G. STEELE, 635 Market st., Palace Hotel. s. F.
 Price, box of 70, $l 25: of 1CO $ of 2C0 8 50 of 400, $6; preparatory pills, g Send for circular.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-16
BOOKER r. WASHINGTON
The Greatest Negro Of HIS Day
was Born a Slave.

\ short sketch of his early life, as
told by himself:
was born slave on plantation in
Virginia-in 1857 or 1858, think. My
first memory Of life is that Of Il one-room
log calin, with dirt floor and hole in
the center that served as = winter home
for sweet potatoes. Wrapped in a few
rags. on this dirt floor l spent my nights,
and clad in a single garment, about the
plantation, often spent my days. The
morning of freedom came. and, though
child. l vlvidly recall my appearance,
with that OF forty or fifty slaves, before
the veranda of the "big house," to hear
read the documents that made us men in-
stead Of property. With the long prayed
for freedom in actual possession, each
started out in the world to find new
friends and new homes. My mother de-
cided to locate ir West Virginia, and,
after many days and nights Of weary
travel, we found ourselves among the salt
furnaces OF West Virginia. Soon after
reaching that region began working in
the mines for the support Of my mother.
While doing this, heard of Hampton'
and made up my mind that in some way
was going to find my way to that instltu-
lion. saved every nicklc, and at length,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-16
General Drake.- Candidate for denomination.

On resumipg civil life, General
Drake engaged in the practice Of
law, in which lie was eminently
successful, for a period of three
years, when he entered the rail-
road business, organizing and
building what is now known as the
keokuk & Western Railroad. lIe
resumed his law practice for ano'h.
er period Of three years, associated
with Gen A. j. Baker, who be
came attorney general Of the state,
when he again entered upon the
railroad business, and has organs
lied and built by his own efforts,
over four hundred miles ofrailroad,
a large part Of which he still con-
trolls, being president Of the 1ndi-
ana, Illinois Il Iowa, Abba & Gen.
terville, and director in the Iowa
Central and keokuk & Western
Railroads. lie has been success
tul as a banker, and is President
of the Centervillc National bank.
His material interests have not
prevented him from taking an ac-
tive interests in educational mat