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The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

In time like the present, when the ties that bind nations in friendship are often stretched to dangerous tension. good will are not without influence in preserving unbroken relations. How much more potent and impressive then 1 must have been that scene in the Pic pas Cemetery on Memorial Day when the American colony In Paris gathered about the tomb of Lafayette, garlanded 1t with flowers and listened to the eu- logy of that unselfish patriot delivered by the American ambassador. Upon whichever side may be the sympathies of the French people in the Spanish American war, they cannot be insensi- ble to such an exhibition of loving re- gard for the great Frenchman who gave his services to the cause of Amer ican freedom. The honor done the mem ory of Lafayette was also expressive of the gratitude and regard in which America has ever held the French na- ton, and out of which have been form ed those unbreakable ties between the two peoples" so feelingly alluded to by Ambassador Porter. The custom of celebrating Memorial Day should be come as firmly established among American colonies in foreign cities where there are honored dead as 1t Is in the United States. Americans should never miss an opportunity to show that the nation remembers its brave defend CTS of other lands as well as those among It's own citizens. Especially should 1t do such honor to the memory of Lafayette, whose patriotism was of the loftiest order. He had no selfish purpose to serve. He had no possessions here to defend. This was neither his native land nor his home His sole in- spiration was the love of liberty Each succeeding Memorial Day should find his tomb strewn with fowers-fragrant tributes of American dwellers in his na- tive land.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
No Alliance fnr Him

Tired Treadwell-Wot, an alliance wid England? Not any fer me! I'm agin 1t, first, last and all de time.
 Weary WatsOn-Ain't yet got no pride in yer country? Tink how We could swipe de rest of de powers. Wed be de whole ting If we had dat kind of a combination.
 Tired Treadwell-Dat's all right, but l seen an item in a paper dat dey use 4OO,OOO,OOO pounds of soap every year in England.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Three hundred towns and cities of the United States, moved by more than three hundred tragedies of juvenile crime, have recently ordained that chill dren shall come home at night at the signal Of a so-called curfew bell, at s o'clock In winter; at In summer. The ancient curfew applied to old and young alike; the modern curfew has only the poetic remembrance of being an even bell Government Is the co-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Strengthening the Growing Bod

Strengthening the Growing Body.
 It Is pleasure to note that the people of America are rapidly becoming alive to the pernicious effects of developing the mind at the expense of the body, says the Medical Record. The more rational mode of educating the young would appear to be that of so training the body and mind that both advance as far as possible at an equal rate. In- valids should be studied separately, and children should not be Jumped to- gether in a body and put through the same course without regard to their different temperaments, dispositions and constitutions. It Is now about ten years since German gymnastics were introduced into public schools of this country; since then physical training has held place in the curriculum of almost all the large cities of the East.
 The report of the Director of Physical Training in the public schools of Wash ington has lately been published. Ac- cOrding to this report the beneficial re- suits of systematic daily exercise have been marked; but 1t Is impossible to test the full measures of success or failure of these efforts. It is in the re- mote future, with schooldays long pass ed, that the lasting Influence of such work will be felt by the individual child. However, one thing seems cer- tain, viz, that the introduction of phys ical training into the public schools of America is a step in the right direc- ton, and If intelligently carried out should result in producing a stronger race mentally and physically. The fact should not be forgotten, though, that physical training may be abused. Gym nastics should not be permitted to take the place of play, but rather the two should go hand in hand.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Esteemed contemporaries that per sist in talking of "the old veteran" can keep right on. After the close of the present war we shall have another army of veterans that will have to be distinguished in some way from the survivors of the civil war. We can call them veterans and refer to the heroes of the eos as "old veterans"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Costs of a Great War.

According to recent French statistics France lost 1S6, 900 men by death through wounds, sickness or accidents 421 men were disabled on the field of battle. Germany's losses were 79, 155 dead and IS, 543 wounded. The mOne- tary loss is more evenly divided, that for France being 12, ,666, 487, ,522 francs and that for Germany being 8, 900. 0OO,- 900 francs.
 An Inconvenient Parrot.
 Young Hankinson (making a coll)- You have had that parrot long time, Miss Laura?
 Miss Laura-Yes. we have had him several years.
 "Quite intelligent, is he not?"
 "Very. He can initiate almost any thing
 They have a remarkably clever par. rot over at the Casterlins, Miss Laura. It can initiate the sound of kiss ta perfection. IS that among the accom- plishments of our feathered friend here in the corner?"
 Miss Laura (indignantly)-No sir. He does not attempt an imitation of sound he is not accustomed to hear, Mir. Hankinson.
 The Parrot-Wait, George, dear, till I take this bird out of the room
 There are about 2.000 persons in France who are set down as anarchists and are under the constant watch of the police of the various European Ooun- tries.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

The Boston Herald asserts: "The Dewey cocktail Is composed of red raspberry juice. white maraschino and blue creme yvette. A rather queer concoction, but the colors appear to be all right" But what If color blind ness should follow drinking?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

There are seventy active volcanoes on the Philippine Islands, and earth Quakes have yearly play spells in hop ping from one 70 the other and gayly shaking up the inhabitants. There is probably no nvelier land on the foot stool
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Great Moses of aconia.

Herr Dusen, German traveller who has recently explored the west coast of Patagonia, says that mosses of all spe cies are developed there to an extraor- dinary degree. They grow In immense heaps, in which the explorer sank up to his arm-pits.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Paris press hostilei Americans boy Paris. Men milliners and dressmakers see the point and likewise see business managers of Paris papers. Paris pa- pers gradually assuming a more friend lv tone
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Wasn't He Mean?

She-Yes, dearest, made this cake all alone.
 He-I can't believe that Somebody must, at least, have helped you lift N out of the oven.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Not Used to Fragile Ware.

Mrs. Housewife Bridget, that is the seventh piece of china that you have broken within the past two days.
 Bridget-I know it, mum. At the last place where worked the folks never ate off annything but goold and silver. -SOmerville Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

A new York paper has discovered that the bastile was on the whole comfortable place. Now let the "Black Hole" of Calcutta be given clean bill of health.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
A LIFE FOR A LIFE.
How the Slayer Captain Saved His
 Mate from a Shark.

Some time in the sos, when I was living in Highland-on-the-H Hudson, there came man in the village, who, it was said, had been a sailor. He seemed to be rather reticent, but somehow, he chose to make a confidant of me, and, drawing me aside one evening, while we were in a store, related the follow ing incident of his seafaring life in an undertOne that savored of apprehen- sion, either for himself or the captain of the vessel in which he sailed:
 He said that while on the way to America with a cargo of slaves-men, women and children-the vessel one day was becalmed, not a zephyr ruff fling the surface of the sea. The weather was excessively hot, and the decks fairly blistered the feet. The mate, being a good swimmer, and, with al, very fond of bath, concluded to ''ceol off," and forthwith plunged into the sea and swan a considerable dis tance from the ship. It so happened that the captain glanced in the direc- tion of the man, when, to his horror, he discerned the fin of a "man-eater" cleaving the water at some distance be- yond, and surely marking the mate for his prey.
 But the captains presence of mind did not forsake him, and, with wonder full self-control and decision born of the occasion, he turned to his crew, and, with a terrible meaning in every linea- ment of his face, exclaimed: Let no man dare to open his mouth" If do not forget he had drawn and displayed his pistol. In the next instant he called loudly to the mate, not, however, to ap- prise him of his danger, for that would have so paralyzed him with fear as to deprive him, in all probability, of his strength; hence his command to the crew to maintain silence. Taking out his watch and holding 1t aloft, he shouted: "Jim (so we will call him), if you will reach the ship in two minutes I will give you this gold watch. Now" At once, with a mighty effort, he start ed to gain the prize. With bated breath and countenances aghast with intense emotion the crew now saw the occa- sion of the captains stern command to them. It was an unequal race, for the shark gains rapidly. Will the sea dem- on close his terrible jaws upon the man, or will he reach the ship in time to es- cape? No, the shark is within a few lengths of him, and Is turning over to grasp the prey. He's lostw No, a dark object rushes through the air and strikes the water with ringing splash between the man and fish. The shark with vicious plunge seizes 1t, and the dark sea is the grave of another human being. The captain had picked up a negro child that stood near him and cast 1t into the sea, and thus the mate was saved.-Forest and Stream.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Hearf-Flreakins-

Trembling Suitor-Ah, # I only dared to tell you what is in my heart! Can't you see? Can't you guess what 1t Is I would say 10 yout
 Beautiful Wid0w-Yes, think can read your thoughts. But pray do not speak the words that are trembling up- on your lips. Let IS respect the dead. I have decided not to marry again for at least six months.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

4 scientific exchange says: Artificial legs are to be made with pneumatic feet, to lessen the jar on the body when walking" After this, lovers will not have a monopoly of walking on air."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

There is one column of the daily pa- pers that, even In wartime, Is never printed in large type-yet the mar ried" announcements look large to the Juna hridpG
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

France is in a dilemma. The pesetas that have gone incline 1t to Spain and the dollars that are not coming incline it to America.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
The OnIr safr war.

''The waite brought me a cup of cof. fee with fy in 1t, and I made him take 1t ava! and bring me another."
 You did wrong. You should have made him bring you another one and take the ol5 one away. ncinnatl Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
An Artful Man.

"Your husband Is so amiable."
 "Yes, he acts that way in public, so people will think the baby takes after me."-ChicagO Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

A Chicago mule run against by scorcher kicked him into hospital. This animal is not going to see himself knocked out of the way by the bicycle without a protest.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
When to Buy Shoes.

To get comfortably fitting shoes buy them in the afternoon, when the exer- else of the day has spread the muscles of the feet to their largest extent.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
His Remedy.

q thought your doctor told you that you'd have to get out of this climate" |"
 "He did, but couldn't arrange my business affairs so as to be able to get away. so I had to change my doctor"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

No matter whether the United States is represented at the Paris exposition of 1900 or not if Paris gets up good show Uncle Sam will see it.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

The Lonoke CTenn.) Democrat says the girls of that town now wear star spangled shirt waists. Bound to make the boys see stars, evidently.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Wind on the Grampian Hills.

The violence of the wind on the Grampian hills Is so great that on sev- eral occasions It has brought to stand still trains travelling from Perth to the north.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
In Love.

'They seem to be very devoted cou- pie"
 'T should say so. They've been mar ried three years and still ride tandem. Boston Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO-
 INGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and JokeIets that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Born-sayinss and Doings that Are odd Curious ana Laughable-Tae Weeks Humor.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Proof

Minnie-Vhat frauds these beggars are! I met a "blind" man, who said: Please give me a penny, beautiful lady"
 Mamie Yes; he said that to make you think he really was blind.-ln- dianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
BeIgians Disc ,yere,i Co.,

The Belgians claim to be the first people to have discovered coal, In the year 104.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
It's Truc Meaning.

Little Bennie-Papa, what does re- pentance mean?
 Papa-Repentance Is the sorrowful feeling that comes to person after he gets caught at it.-ChicagO News.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
She Knew Too Much.

Albert-I haven't seen anything in the papers lately about the dangers of kissing.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Pockets in ladies' dresses first appear ed in England during the reign of Ed ward ILL
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Those who are working for a new national anthem might enroll them eelyes as a branch fresh air society.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
An Impossibllity.

"Did you ever sleep in the next berth to a snoring person ln a sleeping carp "No, but I've often tried to."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
He Can't Re Shared

Mrs. Highfy-Has your husband gone to the war?
 Mrs. StrOngminde-No,I can't afford to hire a nurse for the children.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

The reIgning styles of moral raiment in Madrid do not appear to include the mantle of truth.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Premature

'sThat young Ridgeford hasn't a bit of business sense
 "H0w do you know3"
 "Why, he tried to borrow money of papa before he proposed to me. -Cin- cinnau EnQuoEeE.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Manager-Can you pitch good ball?
 ','s '"h good ball? Why, l pitched I1. -A>..Ana one season, and every time curved the ball in 1 killed a SDaniard.-Denver News.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Whist In the Church.

And that's what's the matter with Emporia-too much whist. The paint ed china set is married to cards Women
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
A Biz Price.

Little Sister-Does a body get into heaven free?
 Little Brother-No. You have to be good
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Natural Enough

Filmore-WOnder what has come over Nell' Handel? A week ago she wouldn't look at Nat Tyres, and now she is always with him.
 Hilton-Yes; he swapped off his wheel for one the same make as hers. Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
COruered.

Mamma Never say you can't There's no such word as can't.
 TOmmy-There always seems to be such word when ] ask if can have more jelly.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY

An exchange says: Machine guns are deadly on boarders." So is hash.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
4 Snrr Tas4.

"It's all right" sad Senator Sorg hum, gleefuIy; I'm getting 0n."
 What do you meanY Inquired his wife.
 'T am being formally recognized as one of the great men Of the era. They are beginning to circulate last cen tury's anecdotes with my name attach ed to 'em." Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Drnnnirc Him Hnrd.

He-Ah, yes, l know I'm my own worst enemy,
 She-Oh, you egotistl
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Warm.
Flim-Brown has a typical mother-in-

Flam-I should say she was a tropical one. She makes 1t pretty hot for him sometimes.-Cleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Incredible.

"I thought you were going to the war"
 "So I was: but the heartless recruit ing officer wouldn't allow me to take my bicycle along g"-Philadelphia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Probably He Waa shy.

Phipps-He's the most bashful man I ever met
 Quipps-Quite true. I've known him to decline to meet a note when it was due.-TOWI Topics.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Twas Better Thus.

Moneyba gs-So you lost your refer ences. HoW careless!
 Boy-NOt at au, sir. / wanted to lose 'em.-Chicag0 Inter ocean.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
NEnfla - Ira.e

"Paw," asked the little boy, didn't you say in your speech that you expect ed the map of the world to be changed SOonT
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Explained.

Angry Bard-What did you mean, sir, by printing my war poem In your joke column?
 Editor-I put 1t there because I thought it was about time we printed something really funny ln the joke col umn.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

was nothing in those stories.
 And now she wonders why he Is so cold and distant.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Bennet-D1d you say ItOckenrlgn nau a stroke of paralysis last night?
 Nearpass-No; said he was par alyZed.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
What Jonah Needed.

S. S. Teacher lseeking to impress the necessity of faithl-And what was the one thing Jonah needed to make him safe?
 Bright Scholsr-The earth.--Harlem Life.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Manager-YOu ran over a man this

morning.
 MotOrman-But he was a Spaniard.
 Manager-Oh, that's different. We'll increase your salary.-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
Tn Actors- Pnradisa.

Booth Kean-They say eggs are worth about 20 cents apiece in Havana
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

"I think did said the orator.
 ''Then what's the use of my studyin' jographyr-lndianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
The Price of Tnexperience.

Lady-But it seems to me you ask very high wages wAen you acknOwl- edge that you haYeut had uIch expe- rience.
 Bridget-Sure, marm, aint 1t harder for me when 1 don't know how?-Tid- Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13
4 phrunrte

Its remarkable" said Senator Sorghum, "how differently people are affected by the same thing"
 Have you been reading medicineY'
 'NO. 1 was thinking of my speech. It kept me awake four nights, and put everybody who heard It to sleep."- Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-08-13

Irvington Barrett-Ah, what a glo- rious place that would be for the first production Of our new play.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
SUCCOR FOR THE HUNGRY.
Relief Train Of FL Cara Leave Kansas City
for Cuba-Over 100000 Pounds Of
Precious Freight.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, March 2l.-Special
trains left Kansas City within the last
few days for the seacoast and for Cuba
Those to the coast carried artillery
men, whose guns may soon be trained
on Spaniards. That which went tc
Cuba bore the sweetest mission that
any messenger can bear, charity for
those most needing 1t. Perhaps not
before has there been such scene in
the west as when, yesterday afternoon
at one o'clock, there left the Grand ave.
nue. depot a train Of 81 cars, bound
for the starving Cubans, the result
of an appeal made by the Kansas
City Star to the generous people OF the
west. Flour for Cuba, Bullets for
SPAIN" was the legend writ on one
of those cars, and it could we'll be used
to bracket the special trains from Fort
Riley and that which had its origin
here. Those 81 cars yesterday car
ried over 100000 pounds of food to
the famshed Cubans The cost OF
the freight would not fall far short
Of $4,000. To have paid transporta-
ton charges on it to the coast would
have required $1,000 or more. 1t did
not cost dollar. The Kansas City,
Fort Scott & Memphis railroad people,
with the utmost promptness, proffered
the use of cars, locomotives, crews and
all else, and not content with that,
themselves had their connections lend
their lines to carry the relief train on
its way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
ITS THEORY ABANDONED.


New York, March "A dispatch to
the Tribune from Havana says: The
Spanish inquiry into the Maine dis
aster has gone to pieces in seeking to
establish the accident theory. This
admission is privately made in govern
ment circles The nature OF the boards
report will not be changed. The ex-
plosion would be charged to unknown
causes, but the Spanish finding will be
with q view of making case to be
passed on by third party. The work
of their divers has not been thorough,
yet apparently they have found so lit
tie evidence on which theory of in.
ternal explosion can be based that the
Spanish cortes is not willing to stand
unequivocally on the theory OF &C.
cident, which it set out to maintain.
These facts have been known for three
or four days They may account for
statements from Madrid that the Maine
incident will not be cause Of war be-
tween the two countries and also for
hints at arbitrating the disputed ques
ton OF fact.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

CHICAGO, March 80. "A special from
Washington says: Large posters with
flaming headlines and magnificent por-
traits OF two battleships were ISSUED
from the navy department to-day.
These will be sent through the coun-
try and the work OF enlistment will
follow, The age required Is IS TO y
years, the pay ranging from slS psr
month &c $40,
To Give Their Comrades Proper BurisL
TOPEKA, Kan, March %. The Sol
diers' and Sailors Burial and Monu'
ment association Of Cowley county,
chartered yesterday, Is the first Of
what Is intended to be an extensive
organization to bury veterans OF thu
late war. The purpose is to pay burial
expenses where the friends are poor
and place monuments over the graves
OF all the old soldiers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
HEARING FROM HOME.
Congress men Must Reflect Sentiment Of
Their Constituents In Cuban Matter
oY Retire to Private Life.

WASHINGTON, March %. There will
be stirring times when the central
point OF interest in the Cuban crisis Is
shifted from Havana harbor to the
congress of the United States. In a
day or two now the destruction OF the
Maine, SPANS responsibility therefor,
the war in Cuba, the question OF indie
pendence, or the greater question OF
intervention. will be presented to con-
gress. Every member OF congress is
hearing from home In these days OF
excitement and all the messages are
alike. The member must re-
fleet the sentiment Of the Amer
lean people at this time and do his
best TO end the war IN Cuba and give
independence to the island or he will
be retired to private life in the fall
Warnings Of this character have been
received by democratic and republican
members alike. Congress, therefore,
is expected to dispose Of the Cuban
question without unnecessary delay
once it comes fairly before that body.