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The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
THE CLEkNlY ISLANDS.
4 Region Where the Very Dust Is of a
 Cleansing Nature.

Fortunate islands, the ancients called them. What measure of good fortune they associated with cleanliness is in- deed uncertain. From the duration and elaboration of their baths one might presume that the Romans-not the holy, but the pagan Romans-placed it at least a degree above godliness. Yet some influence surely must have tray ersed the law of heredity, for they scarcely seem to have transmitted this disposition to their posterity.
 Whether, however, the title of For tunate, given to these islands, had or had not a reference to this quality, which we place proverbially only next to godliness, the quality itself Is strik- ingly conspicuous The islands had oth- TT names. The Hesperides is the most familiar of them, and in Tenerife the original dragon" tree may be seen be- heath which that sleepless dragon coiled himself who acted as watchdog for the maidens guarding the golden apples. Today we call "golden apples" oranges in the language of the country, na- rangas. We have changed the name of the islands, too, and call them the Ca naries. No canary birds seem to live in them, however, and there Is a notion that the name is derived ultimately '.g-1 ''------. '' -Lo r1~c,r nernoia1Iv those lt tte Island Cf Lanzergtc. the most easterly, being famous. The fora Of t.- islands are eulucniCai. with palms is not the chief town of the Grand Canary Las Palmas:), bananas, eucalyp- tus, cactus and the aforesaid golden apples" Luxuriant vegetation is the glory of Tenerife; climate wonder fully equable is common to them all, but Grand Canary is especially blessed in its dryness and freshness.
 At Orotava are more grandeur of gar. dens and spacious hotels. At Las Palmas, facing the northeast trade winds, are the constant fresh breeze off the sea, accommodation as comfortable as could be desired and the quality of cleanliness in it's superlative degree. Where all is so dry it is difficult to be dirty and positive triumph of innate instincts over circumstances on the part of the proletariat that so many of them continue to be filthy. The Englishman may even Ee astonished at the dirt, as he will be astonished at his own cleanliness The astonishment is the greater because the place is pervaded by a fine dust, but the very dust is of a cleanly, almost of a cleansing, nature. It lies in powder on the banana groves and palm trees. After country drive it may make dark coat look as if its wearer's profession had to do with a four mill, but a shUwer of rain sweeps it off the foliage, and shake and a brush of the garment, and they are all more spotless than they were before- Pall Mall Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Reading to Small Purpose.

An English paper prints what pur- ports to be conversation between a man and his wife. It is not to De sup posed that such a scene could ever have occurred, even in England, but readers may find it amusing, and at pinch instructive.
 James, dear, will you bring me up a scuttle of coals from the cellar?" said a busy wife.
 That's just the way with you" said James, with frOwn, as he put down his book and rose from the armchair.
 Just the way with mel"
 "Yesv he snapped. "As soon as you see me enjoying myself you have some thing or other for me to do. Didn't you see I was absorbed in my real ing"
 "Well, dear, will do it myself"
 "Yes, and tell everybody-you moth CT especially-that you have to bring your own coal up from the cellar. No I'll do it. Let me mark my place."
 So he marked the place in the book at which he has ceased reading, and when he had gone down cellar, grum bling all the way, she picked up tde volume, and found 1t was love story, and that the passage that he had been absorbed in was as follows:
 Ny darling, when you are mE wife ] will shield and protect you from ev- c., y..c. 1-u winds or heaven shall not visit your face too roughly; those pretty hands shall never be soilcd by menial tasks; your wish shall be my law; your happiness"
 Just then he reappeared, and drop ping the scuttle upon the floor, said:
 "Theres your coal, give me the hook "
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
AVOIDANCE OF COLDS
Some Practical Hints as to How Not to
 Catch Them.

A German professor once wrote l long treatise with a learned title on how to avoid catching cold. After tracing the history of colds from the earliest ages, studying their causes and symptoms, and cataloguing the reme- dies which have been used by the most eminent physicians of all times, he con- cluded with short chapter on proven ton.
 His plan was to inure the back of the neck to drafts by having some one dl- rect current of air upon it from a bel lows three times a day.
 The writer had the correct idea, all though its practical application was clumsy, and he was a long time In reaching it. The best and only way to escape colds is to meet the causes that produce them, and not to run from them. Let the body be hardened by cold sponge bath, or even cold plunge, followed by a brisk rubbing with a "scratchy" towel, every morn ing. Let the clothing be adapted to the season, though always as light as possible, but keep the neck uncovered no turned-up coat collar, no muller, no boa. Never let the temperature i'll :he house rise above 70 degrees in the winter. Air every room Systematical- lv every day. no matter what the out ,eoT temperature may 8". Always have fresh air I1 rbe bedroom, there IS nothing poisonous .u "uiglt air" pop ular belief to the contrary notwith- standing.
 Tn a word, don't always De afraid of catching cold; don't coddle. but meet cold and wet and changes of tenn perature like a manor rather, like q horse, and you will then run better chance of being as strong as horse.
 Of course, you must strengthen your armOr where it is weak, but if you recognize in yourself a weak place, "cold spot" don't cover it up with more clothes, but tougher it, and tougher your entire body until it is one homogeneous resistant whOle.- Youths Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Comin' Through the Rye."

Bismarck has had to pay for "comin' through the rye," says the Westmin- ster Gazette. It Is a harvest custom in the duchy of Lauenburg when a person passes through a field where the corn is being cut, for the workers to stop, bind a few ears to his arm and then de- mand money for his ransom.
 The old statesman and his son, Count Herbert, were driving a few days ago through the cornfields of Bismarck's s Schonau estate, and they stopped to look at the men who were cutting the rye.
 Hereupon the men threw down their scythes, took up some stalks of the rye, and going up to the two Bismarcks, courteously but resolutely fastened a small bundle of the rye to the arms of the visitors. The man of blood and iron, who has a conservative reverence tor old German customs, cheerfulIy paid for the ransom of himself and his son with two gold coins.
 Bismarck insisted on retaining ths signs of his bondage upon his arm un- til he got home.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Won,lerfuI Taitooine.

Tattooing extraordinary has been practised in the case of a young French soldier. who has lately excited much interest la the military hospital at Her5oeuv. His notr .a. been almost entirely covered wltn tautoO-mar6s. Be side sundry commonplace scenes and devices, there is large and elaborate reproduction, extending right down the back from the shoulder blades to the Joins, of picture in a French illustrat ed paper showing the degradation of Capt. Dreyfus. The young soldiers well-meant patriotic enthusiasm must, in this instance, have caused him con- siderable pain.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
4 WEAK SPOT.

A weak spot in piece of timber may en- danger a whole building, and certain it is that the men who suffer with Lumbago lets down the whole framework of his anatomy. Ins case of the building it is shored up andmade strong, and just so St. Jacobs Oil shores up the muscles of the back, strengthens the muscular frame and in a very short time the sufferer is restored to his native strength. Why then will a man go about on crutches for months and years, when the stimulation of good linl- ment like St. Jacobs Oil will in so short a time send him back to business and to the bosom of his family strong and healthy man.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
EsANH

A lot of girls imagine that when their young man holds their hands it's proof of love. But in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred it's simply to keep them from playing the pianO.-Ally Sloppr.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
cArARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca tarrh is blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take inter nal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescrip- ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood puri- fiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces The perfect combination of the two ingre- dents is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testi- monials, free.
 x. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to tht
 exclusive use of the word " "CASTOKIA," and PITCHERS cAsToRIA," as our Trade Mark. I, pr. Samuel Pitcher. Of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of PITCHERS CASroRIA," |" the same that has borne and does now bear the fac siinile signature of cHAS. II. FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the original " PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years. Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is Ghe kind yoH haVe GEyay5 6Ongkt, and has the signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the wrapper. No one has authority from me to use my name except The Centaur Company of which Chas H. Fletcher IS President.
 Ma,oh 6. 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, MD.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
the Alaska Mining Journal.

A book of receipts for all kinds of cookery, which is specially valuable for use upon the trail or in the camp, is published by the Royal Beking Powder Company, of New York. The receipts are thoroughly practical and the meth ods are carefully explained, so that the inexperienced may, with its aid readily prepare everything requisite for good, wholesome meal, or even dainties if he has the necessary materials. The mat ter is in compact though durable form, the whole book weighing but two ounces. Under special arrangement, this book will be sent free to miners or others who may desire it. We would recommend that every one going to the KlOndike procure copy. Address the Royal Bak ing Powder Co.,, New York.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

Groece's national hymn, taken from
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
They Worked in the DarI

He-Then they are more deceitful than I had supposed them to be.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

You probably have yet to see the wo- man who would care to compliment
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
German T-a,ieswomen,

The German woman proclaims her emancipation not only by going for academic degrees ill competition with the men. but by engaging in all sorts of trades in like rivalry. A recent official report shows that there are in Germany 8 women employed as chimney sweeps, 35 as skaters. as gunsmiths, 147 as coppersmiths, 379 as farriers and nail CTS, 309 as masons, as stonecutters and 2,000 in marble, slate and stone quarries.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of cOrns and bunions, It's the greatest comfort discov- cry of the age. Aliens FoOt-Ease makes tight-fghtiIg ornew shoes feel easy. It isa certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp, cauus and hot, tired, aching feet We have over 10.0oo testimonials of oares. Try t to-day Sold by ali druggists and shoe stores. Bs- mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address Allen $. .Olmstsd Ie Roy, New York
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Carrying 1t to Extremes.

Ue-DO women ever kiss another when there are no men arOund2
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
A Rriohf Row

A boy being asked to describe kit ten said: "A kitten is remarkable Tor rushing like mad at nothing whatever and stopping before it gets there" II must lave been the same boy who thus defined scandal: "It is when nobody ain't done nothing, and somebody goes and tells" ."-Tit-Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
The Si~u.

Extract from letter written from college: ''I am much rejOiced, dearest uncle, that you are coming to visit me next Monday. I will be at the station to meet the train. AS we haven't seen each other for long time, that may easily recognize you, hold f10 note in your right hand."-Tit-Bits
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
His Guess

Little Robert-Papa, do you know who is was invented the phrase Weighed and found wanting?'
 Papa-NO; I don't remember his name, but I guess it was some fellow who put his goods on the scales after he got them home from the grocery.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
NEWS FROM THE wHEELMEN.

The League of American Wheelmen numbers nearly 2OOO below the 100000 mark within the last few weeks. In spite of this startling dim mutton, the maximum of helth may be attained by those who use the comforting and thorough tonic HOstetteT's Stomach Bitters, which pro- notes digestion, healthy flow of bile regular ity of the bowels, and counteracts kidney trouble. It is, moreover, a remedy for and pre- yentiye of malaria and rheumatism.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
A WORD OF ADVICE
To Those Coming to Alaska or the
 Klondike Gold Fields.

Klondike Gold Fields.
 One thing should be impressed upon every miner, prospector or trader com ing to Alaska, to the Klondike, or the Yukon country, and that is the neces- sity for providing an adequate and proper food supply. Whether procured in the States, in the Dominion, or at the supply stores here or further on, this must be his primary concern. Upon the manner in which the miner has observed or neglected this precau- tion more than upon any other one thing will his success or failure depend.
 These supplies must be healthful and should be concentrated. but the most careful attention in the selection of foods that will keep unimpaired in- definitely under all the conditions which they will have to encounter is imperative. For instance, as bread raised with bak ing powder must be relied upon for the chief part of every meal, imagine the helplessness of a miner with a can of spoiled baking powder. Buy only the very best flour; it is the cheapest in the end. Experience has shown the Royal Baking Powder to be the most reliable. and the trading companies now uniform ly supply this brand, as others will not keep in this climate. Be sure that the bacon is sweet, sound and thoroughly cured. These are the absolute n1co-=i- tics upon which all must place a chief reliance, and can under no circumstan- crs be beneglecteo;. 1iilsy -.sly, 0i course, be supplemented by as many comforts or dehcacios as the prospector may be able to pack or desire to pay for.-From
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Self-EVident.

Jenny-DO you believe that there is marrying in heaven?
 Johnny-Certainly not. Isn't it heaV- en?-New York World.
 The Dream that Failed. 'I dreamed a beautiful dream last night" The bashful young man said; "And wonder if you can guess it aright." And he blushed rosy red. "Dreams are things 1 never could guess," The beautiful maid did reply. q dreamed to a question you answered
 yes,"
 He said, with a deep-drawn sigh. "Well, you are aware, no doubt" said she, '"That dreams by cOntraries go; So, should you that question ask of me, My answer will surely be mo-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

Twenty years ago England had II, ,6l6 male and 14,901 female schoolteachers. Last year there were 66, 310 female and only 26, 270 male teachers.
 Helmets in the fourteenth century were surmounted by extravagant orna- ments. Feathers. flowers, images of dragons, birds, beasts, the figures of women and occasionally the bust of the knight himself adorned the crest.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Time Doesn't FIy.

She-And once you said you would love me forever and day.
 He-It seems to me as if I did.-In. dianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

'So burglars got into your house, did they? You don't seem to mind it much. Didn't they get anything"
 "Oh, yes; they took a lot of things, but they were all Christmas toys that the children had used for week."
 By jove, old man, you always were a lucky dog"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
The Modern Asnostic.

We look at our churches with their congregations, growing in numbers and dwindling i'll faith, says H. c. Chap man in The Atlantic, and we ask our selves: In all these buildings, cheap or costly, what real prayers rise, and of those that rise do any get above the roof? What God hears them and has there ever been an answered prayer? We look at the face of the dead and repeat burial service. If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Epbe- sus, what advantageth it me If the dead rise not? And as we say the words We ask ourselves, Do tho dead rise?" And E any oae is found who lelaye- these
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
The SnhinX,s Riddle.

Johnny-What is "the riddle of the sphinx"
 Papa (with a meaning glance at mamma)-The riddle of the sphinx is this: How can she, being at least part woman, sit there year after year and century after century without ever say ing word? An, my boy, guess it'll never be answered either!-Cleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
E,, ,,,,.rd of Trade s.yIe.

Clara (excitedly)-Well, papa, did the count ask you for me today?
 Mr. Millyuns-Ask me for you? Nav! !! He told me if wanted to put up mar gins enough he'd talk business Chi caeo NeWF
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
{ ANONYMOUS.

"Can you let me have a five-spot for a few days| asked the New Yorker of his Boston friend; 'I'm dead broke"
 Sorry" was the !Bostonian's reply; Il also suffer from a fatal fracture"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Pleasing the Public.

Critic-You are not maintaining the high standard which you set at your theater when the season opened.
 Manager-NO; I've stopped encourag- ing art to give the people what they want.-Philadelphia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Tncn He FFurned -.

She-And you say you loved me the first time you saw me?
 He-Yes. What did you think of me? She-The same thing that am think ing now.
 He-Well, what was 1t?
 She-That you didn't know what to do with your hands.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

The most wonderful wine cellars in the world are underneath nobleman s palace at Warsaw. They have been used for storing wines for over 400 years, and the whole place is one mass of fungi and stalactites.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Before and After.

Hix-Did you know your wife long before you married her?
 DiX-NOt for a minute-but I was foolish enough to think l had known her for years.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Thomas Not to Blame

"Gossam claims to be a Jeffersonian Democrat, I believe"
 "Yes; but if you'll take the trouble to read up on the subject you'll find that Jefferson was really pretty de- cent sort of a fellow"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Abnormal.

"What is your idea of strong mind cd womanY
 Well, she is woman who can look at photograph of a baby without say. ing 'Oh!-how cutep "-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

Adelina Patti has superb collection of jewels, her diamonds alone being valued at $375, 900. She has sung be- fore most of the royalties, most all of whom have made her presents of jew elry.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Not So Warm.

Mattie-Why do you always refuse to skate with young SOftleigh?
 Helen-Oh, he doesn't cut any ice with me.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
4 Lucky Man.

BuXton-'T don't understand how it is that woman can content herself talk. ing about dress all the time."
 Harkins-My dear fellow, let me con. graduate you.
 BuXton-What for?
 Harkins-I am led to conclude from what you say that your wife doesn't paint on china.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO.
 INGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelets that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Born-Sayings. and Doings that Are Odd. Curious and Laughable-Thew Weeks Humor.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Truth Crushed to Earth.

Guest-What a splendid dinner! don't often get as good a meal as this. Little Willie (son of the hos t)-We don't, either.-Boston Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
A Safe Venture.

"And do you love me for myself Myself alOne?" she cried. 'I dO-your fortunes in your name, Your daddy cannot lose the same," He candidly replied.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Secret of the Art.

Skinner-What makes Col. Burlington so successful as a conversationalist?
 Babel-He's so taciturn-gives the others lots or chance to talk.-Philadel- phia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
She Preferred a Mar

q must offer you an apology, Miss Willing" said young Dudeleigh, land 1 hope"
 "Never mind about it now," interrupt ed Miss Willing; "I expect proposal from a man tomorrow evening, but st ould he fail to propose an apology will be considered.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
IT'S NOT EXTENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN DRIPs, TOBOGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN LOUISIANA MOLAssEs. For said by first-class grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation See that the manufacturers name is litho-
 THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
A Modern Instance.

Arthur-Has she given you any req son to hope?
 Chester-Yes; she told me last night that I reminded her of the only hus- band she had ever really loved.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
The Other Fellow.

"SO you think Agnes is a Dig-headed fool, eh? What has given you that opinion of him|
 We talked for half an hour this morning and couldn't agree el q single point"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

AFTER being Swindled by all others, send us stamp for particulars of King SOlomOn's Treas ure, the ONLY renewer of manly strength, MASON CHEMICAL CO.,, P. O. BOX 747. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
And a RhYSician.

Englishman-I have no time to waste fighting a duel.
 Frenchman-It only requires two sec Onds
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous lIlS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Send for FREE $2 80
 trial bottle and treatise DR. R. H. KLINE Ltd. 930 Arch St Philadelphia Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

The Rev. Saintly-Ah, we'll, the paths of glory, you know, lead but to the grave.
 Rising Embellishments. The paths of glory lead to the lecture platform.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

maid I III going a-DlKInS, ST., she said. "There's no bell on your wheel, though, my pretty maid." When mnnnt there will be one, sir," she said.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
UniuSt.

MT. Sparks-I have a terrible pain in my-aw-head.
 Miss Sniffers-There! I knew Sallie Miffkins had wronged you.
 MT. Sparks-Aw, beg pardon. What did she say about me?
 Miss Sniffkins-She said your head had nothing in it.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

whit or an atom, and these two can hit on no universe that shall satisfy both, nor can one be poet to the other.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Toif vs. Toilet.

Mabei wears fine silken hose
 Purchased with her papa's rocks; But the old man always goes
 Around in 10-cent cotton socks.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
An Interrupted Proposa1.

"I have no store of wealth." he sighed,
 But I've something better far-'' Well, keep it for yourself" she cried,
 And stop right where you are."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

Did you enjoy Scribley's last booEf' Enjoy i5f Great Scout. My glass eye stayed up and read 1t after I'd gone to bed."-Judge.