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The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
OLD AND MODERN GLOVE,
First Was a Mitten, Most wondrousIy
 COlored and Jeweled.

COIored and JeweIed.
 Before the tenth century English ladies wore long sleeves with pointed flaps that rested on the backs of their hands, or when they went forth In win ter drew the loose drapery of their outer garment over their hands. The first glove had only a thumb and no fingers, says the Pittsburg Dispatch, like the mittens of the present day. They were so proud of them that they emphasized them by bright colOrs, such as violetS, reds and blues. They were wOndrOusly embroidered and starred with jewels.
 No gloves were finer than those of the clergy. They were mostly of white silk or linen. cunningIy embroidered and sometimes fringed with pearls. One ecClesiastic had 9 red silk pain. with the sacred monogram worked on the back. surrounded with a golden glory; and later on they had gloves to match their different vestments. In fact, gloves had departed from the primary idea of utility and become a decoration They were too magnificent for common wear, and In cotemporary pictures the mo- bility seemed to have carried them rather in their hands or in their girders than on their fingers.
 The knights mailed glove sheltered hls hand; it became a sign of power, and when a gracious lord meant to sig nifty his intention to protect a town he sent his glove as a sign of his willing ness. The glove, too, was a token of defiance when one knight declared war against another; and at the same time, as if to mark the difference between the strong right hand of man and the dain- tier hand of woman, he bound his mis- tress' delicate glove to his helmet by way of showing his fealty. By the six teenth century gloves were common wear, together with farthingales, cor. sets and low gowns.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A Spin on an Ice Yacht.

The wind is strong and steady, and the boat glides faster and faster. Sharp exclamations of pleasure testify that the passengers aEo enjoying 1t. The speed increases. Before lies 8 field smooth as plate glass and level as a billiard table. For two miles it extends without a flaw. At its farther edge lies tremen- dous crack filled with ground up ice and heaving black water. The full pow ar of the wind strikes the white wings as the smoothest ice is reached, and the craft darts away at tremendous pace. Faster, faster, she flies, till she is trav- cling faster than the wind that drives her. The air seems to be full of electric sparks; frosty haze blurs the view; ev- cry nearer is throbbing with delight at the wild, free speed of it all. Before one has had time to think the crack seems to be rushing at the boat. A mo- ment of intense anxiety, catching of breaths wild pumping of hearts, then a shriek of excited joy. The good boat has flown the gap as hunter clears his fence, has flung it behind her with never a rap, and is tearing away over another good bit as though she had no need to touch anything more solid than the cold, sweet air.-Outing.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Reform In Ancient stuttgart.

The question of the nightly illumi- nation of the old city was always a con- tested one, and fiercely waged the war fare between the dukes and the town authorities It was Eberhard Ludwig who finally defied the doughty magis- trates and ordered that number of Ian terms should be supplied. The lanterns were provided, but the magistrates would not allow them to be lighted. A hot contest followed between the duke and the chief magistrate The latter had but one response for all the angry remonstrances of the duke, "Wben people should be brought into view be- fore the eyes of night thieves, how easy it would be for them to drag their vic tins to a dark place, plunder and kill theml'' Eberhard was obliged to give up his project.
 Duke Carl insisted that the streets should be lighted and carried lis point, put no sooner had be removed his resi- dence to LLdwigsburg than complete darkness once more nightly settled over the streets of Stuttgart Iron pillars, to which shallow pans were attached, were stationed at regular intervals along the streets When, on extraordi. nary occasions, illumination was allow ed, rosin and pitch were lighted in these pans, and the fickering flames only added weirdness to the darkness that they were intended to dissipate.
 As late as ITO lanterns hung in the places designated by Duke Carl, but they burned not The security of the citizens was above all else. "Stutt- gart," by Elise J. Allen, in Harper's Magazine.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A Chestnut,

Ralph Waldo Emerson once told h good story of a friend who always car ried i'll his pocket horse chestnut as a protection against rheumatism, just the same as other people wear shields and other specifics. Emerson thus testifies to the results m his friend s case: {" Ht has never had the rheumatism since he began to carry 1t, and indeed It appears to have had a retrospective operation for he never had ii before ''
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

A car conductor who wished to assist a very stout, middle aged lady to board and enter the car felt utterly abashed and rebuked when she said acridly:
 "Keep your hands off'n my back, will you? If you ain't got no manners, I'll see if 1 can't learn you some"
 And as she walked unsteadily to a vacant seat she said for the benefit ot the other passengers:
 ''It makes me so mad to have these here conductors callin me lady an be- in so familiar ev'ry way, an 1 guess I've learned one of 'em q lesson P'-De- trCit Free Press
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The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A Hint From the KInndike.

Joseph Ladue, the famous trapper and miner and the present owner of Dawson City, and for many years the agent of the Alaska Commercial Company, gives a hint to persons going to Masks, and pays great compliment to we'll known ar ticle. He writes:
 'I have always used the Royal Baking Powder in Alaska and Northwest Terri tory, as no other gave equal satisfaction in that harsh climate l also found my customers always insisted on having that brand"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
st0O REWARD sf0O

ss,rhe readers of this paper will be pleased Co learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able tO cure in all its srages and that is Catarrh. Halls tHtaTrh Cure !. the only positive cure known Co thc medical fraternity. Catarrh being a consututlonai dls- ease requires a constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, hereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative 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.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Winner Either Way.

Young man. said the mul5imillioD- a4Eo .agIlIy, Aow 4...o you eos u-- gagged without my knowledge and to an actress?''
 "Such a matter, sir, is one in which l do not think that even a father should be absolute. I"
 "But you never earned a penny in your life. Supposing publicly renounce you?"
 "All right. sir. The more you pub licly renounce me the more you adver- tise my wife. "-Strand Magazine.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A CbeaU Trick.

To manufacture a cheap kalsomine, stuck on the wall with glue, claiming it to be.the "same thing, !" or ''just asgood," |" as the Durable Alabastine, or to buy and sell such goods on such representations, would seem a cheap trick. Some resort to it. To be safe, buy Alabastine Onlyin packages and properly labeled.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
4 Convincing Example.

The other day south side teacher was discoursing to her pupils about the evils of becoming addicted to slang, when she paused and asked them to give her an example of slang phrase The school went into convulsions when 8 youngster in knee pants yelled promptly:
 'You re not so hot There are other babies on the pile. ''
 The teacher did not call for any more examples indianapolis Sentinel
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Love Will Find a Way.

George-But, Mabel, dear, marriage is out of the question just now. You seem to have forgotten that Pm but a poor clerk on a meager salary.
 Mabel-Oh, George; don't let poverty interfere with our happiness. We can manage to live on one meal a day if necessary.
 George-But you know nothing of household duties, sweetheart; why, you can't even cook,
 Mabel-Inleed, I can, love. l have kept 1t a secret from you, but the time h8s come for my confession. George dear, graduated from a cooking school three months ago.
 George-My darling, come to my arms; 1t shall be as you wish-one meal a day will be more than enough.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Didn't Think It Necessary.

George. dear," said the young wife, with a deep-drawn sigh, "why is it you never talk sweet nonsense and fatter me like you did before our marriage"
 ''Oh, then it was purely a matter of business" replied George. "My em- ployer always told me it was a waste of time to praise the goods after the sale had been made"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

o-rFu the yvHtrf.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
SAVE YOUR CROP.

The best and cheapest irrigating plant, from to POO H. P., is the Hercules Gasoline Enging and Pumping Plant, built exclusively by the Hercules Gas Engine Works, 405 SansOme Street San Francisco, the largest builders in the west
 Write for circulars and information concern. ing their Special 212 H. P. Engine and Pumping Plant. Hundreds sold this year; just the plant for prompt, efficient and economical irrigating service A plant of this kind may save your crop.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
GREAT BENEYuLENCEs.

In the large cities of the United States the condition of the metropolitan poor is constantly being ameliorated by the grand benevolences of wealthy people. Sanitary reforms !are ire quently suggested and carried out with earnest ness and intelligence Among sanitary reforms those produced by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in dyspeptic stomach, disordered liver, bowels or nervous system are very conspicuous
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Justice.

"Ah, we'll" the poet sighed, "the world may neglect me now, but pos terity will do me justice"
 ''No," the cruel publisher answered, "you are mistaken. Posterlty will hard Iy take the trouble to lynch a dead man."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
New York Babies.

There are 9G, 900 babies born in the city of New York every year. They number 250 a day, or one each six min utes. Take them out together for an air ing, and the row of baby carriages would extend up the Hudson to Albany, 150 miles. Current Literature.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN DRIPs, ToBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN LOUISIANA MoLAssEs. For said by first class groeers 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., 1898-05-07
PriYna Facie.

"The new boarder. said the sweetest girl, "must know good deal about women. He has been married four times
 "A man who was fool enough for that" said the savage bachelor, "never knew anything about women. That plain. "--Cincinnati Enquirer
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
How Are You
 This Spring?
Tired, nervous :?
 Can't get rested?

Tired, nervous?
 Can't get rested?
 Tortured with bOils, humOrs?
 That is not strange. Impurities have been accommodating in your blood during winter and it has become impoverished. This is the experience of most people. Therefore they take Hoods Sarsaparilla to purify their blood in spring. Mrs. k. Cheesman of Jamul California, says: II was afflicted with tired feeling and my blood was in such condition that every little scratch would develop into a sore. I tried several medicines but did not feel satisfied with the result until I began taking Hoods Sarsapanlla. am now we'll and strong, and weigh more than I ever did in my life..'
 If you have.decided to take Hoods Sarsa- parilla do not be induced to buy any other instead
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
His Idea of It.

He tat church)-I wonder why those two pretty girls across the aisle look so sad?
 She-Oh it's because each has a new bonnet, I suppose.
 He-I don't see why that should be productive of such melancholy.
 She-Why, each thinks the other has the prettiest.
 He-Then why don't they exchange and be happy?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

A number of pumps are being put in along the Santa Ynez river, and in many parts of the Lompoc valley wells are being sunk for irrigating purposes The ditch system, which is in process of construction, will not be far enough along to afford relief this season. It IS said that the various pumping systems will be able to irrigate about two thousand acres.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Wide Open.

"But she married with her eyes open, did she not?"
 "Well, she knows who all were at her wedding and how they were dressed" Detroit Journal.
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work that a river can be put to IrIga- tiOn is, l think, the most useful. But isn't that queer way for the Missouri to wander about underneath the ground?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

than my lips.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Didn't Recognize It.

Smlth-Brown is getting to be quite absent-minded of late, isn't he?
 JOnes-Why, I haven't noticed it.
 Smith-Well, he is. The other day he happened to look in a mirror at home and he asked his wife what she was doing with that fellows picture in the house.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
An Appropriate Name.

Shopper-Show me some Rip Van Wrinkle rugs. please.
 Clerk-Pardon me. but I don't think l exactly understand?
 Shopper-Oh, something with an un- usually long nap.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

q am going to search for the north pole," said a man.
 "Alasv' cried his friend, "yOu are a fool. You may never get back"
 Nay" said the explorer, "l intend to lecture about it before I start"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
The Light that Failed.

Maud-Papa came clustering into the drawing-room last evening and inter- rupted the sweetest little proposal speech-just cause the gas wasn't lit! I think 1t was too mean for anything, don't you?
 May-Certainly, and so uncalled for, when vou ware iuet poino tn strike
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
-.r End fn E.cr-

The father actually wept Young man, said be, you are asking ne to part with my dearest treasure"
 CT say" said the young man, eff you really feel so bad over 1t I am willing to compromise by taking the dowry and letting you keep the girl."- ."-MOdern So- ciefV
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tenn efectually, dispels colds, head aches and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of it's kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- !ceptable to the stom ach, prompt iii it's action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may.not have 1t on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. xy NEW YORK. NY
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
The Test.

Miss Millward-You say you love me, but you must prove it. Make some great sacrifice for me and I will then believe you.
 MT. Helmwood-By love, I'll do itI I'll limit myself to three packages of cigarettes tomorrow for your sakeI
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Row He Did IL.

And so Arlington has made a repu- tation with his pen! never knew that he had a taste for literature"
 He hasn't. His hogs took all the prizes at the fat-stock show.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

Cholly Addlepate-Aw, doctah, I have wecently been afflicted with fear ful headaches
 Doctor-I see. Some of those aching voids we read about.-Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Right on the Solar PIexus.

Softleigh-Yaws, they used to tell me that dwinking coffee made felah fool ish, doncher know.
 Miss Cutting-Well, why didn't you heed good advice and let coffee alone?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
BELLIES OF BYGONE DAYS.
Their Pose Was to Appear the Opposite
 of Our Modern Women.


 A brigh old lady, a relative of mine, who had lived long enough to see the gradu9l progress of woman from inane imbecility to strong, self-reliant wom- anhood, has told me many amusing anecdotes of her youth, says a writer in the Ladies' World. She, by the way, has never been of the Lydia Languish type, for she had a strong intellect, had been a careful reader, a student, one might say, of history and literature, and always, to the day of her death, had taken a lively interest in the topics or the day. When this relative was a young girl to be cOnsumptive was to be interesting, and young women were delighted to look delicate and to have a cough and be supposed to be fading away! To further this idea concerning their ethereal nature they wore kid slippers and thin white dresses in the depth of winter, and winters then were very severe and people depended on wood fires for warmth. Many times young women had their arms froStbit- ten from wrist to shoulder coming home from parties lightly clad.
 'My heart and lute are all the store
 That 1 can bring to thee"
 sung the Old-time lover to the delicate maiden who looked as if she cared for nothing heartier in the way of diet than love and sweet sounds. This reminds
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A Familiar Subject.

Biggs-So the widow Lushington is going to try featuring, eh? What is to be her subject?
 Diggs-Tights, believe.
 Biggs-Tights! Why, what in the world does she know about such things? DIggs-Why, it was the periodical tights of her husband that made her a widow
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SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
 THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer ful to Old or Young-Funny Selec- tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
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Ouite Proficient.
Philadelphl

Helen-Kate is always using slang isn't she?
 Mattie-Yes; she's quite familiar with the English language.
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Away UD.

Uncle Bob-I hope you stand we'll in school, Petey?
 Petey-Yassur-at the frunt of de class, in a corner next to teacher.- Philadelphia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

Many men who go to war fall in bat tie and are lost; others fall in love and are lost in the matrimonial shuttle.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

The man with money 10 burn usually spends part of his life sitting In ashes. Polite untruths from trusted friends make stone bruises on the heel of faith.-RuSh City Post
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
After Many Weeks.

AIbert-If I were to kiss you what would you say?
 Maud-I wouldn't say anything. I'd be stricken dumb.
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CircuEss.nrIaI Evidence.

Sherlock Holmes tat the theater)- That woman in front of us has remark ably pretty teeth.
 Dr. Cubebs-How do you know? You haven't seen her face.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
Queer Trade.

One of the most curious trades extant Is that of man in Berlin, who gets a living by breeding rats for yivisectioD purposes.
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But He Survived.

Howell-Did you ever get tangled up in one of those Western cyclones?
 Rowell-Yes, once.
 Howell-Tell me about it.
 Rowell-Oh, there isn't much to tell. She was the widow of Kansas real estate boomer and-she married me.
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Tine Gift of Equilibrium.

Aunt Emeline, what Is being well balanced?"
 Well balanced? Well, It is having sense enough to make more friends than enemies. ."-Detroit Free Press.
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Sherlock Eolmes-B Butsls las laugh ed necessarily ever since the curtain went up.-Chicago News
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Dixon-I don't believe It's true that the earth goes around.
 HiXon-Why not?
 Dixon-Because I never got my share
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

AFTER being Swindled by all others, send us stamp for particulars of King SOlemOn's Treas ure, the ONLY renewer of manly strength, MASON CHEMICAL CO.,. P. O. BOX TAT. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

My doctor said I would die, but Piso's Cure for Consumption cured me.--Amos Kelner, Cherry Valley Ills, Nov. 23, '95.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous I1IS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Send for FREE S2 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. H. KLINE Ltd. 93O Arch St Philadelphia. Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07
A Lady

tried ScAilkfng's 5 Best tea and did not like 1t.
 She tried it again and made it according to direc- tions.
 It's her only tea now.
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Jack-Captain Jones has married the widow.
 Florrie-Yes, so I heard. Bad for him. though.
 Jack-Why?
 Florrie-He's second mate now.- West End Review.
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An alimony of S20 a month is worth more to a woman than the average husband.
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Rather Pointed.

Smith-Every time call find you with pen in your hand. You must be very fond of writing.
 Brown-Oh, yes-regular pen-holder, as it were
 Smith-Isn't 1t wonderful how many sticks are converted into pen-holders?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-05-07

said when she was girl a youth, the son of q well-to-dO gentleman. ran away with a damsel of his acquaint- ance and married her.
 The first time the irate father met him after the elopement he said very sternly to him: What are you going to live on now? I shall give you noth- ing" "Oh," said the young benedict, "I shall live on love and kisses of my dear Angelina" "A very poor diet" grunted the father.
 There are still callow youths and maidens, who marry with the idea of living on love and kisses, but not in definitely; one of them generally has money in view, mothers or fathers money, be 1t known, so both agree to risk everything and win parental for giyeneSs later on. When the enact ment to make the taking out of li- cense obligatory becomes a law 1t will not be so easy for minors to make nasty and imprudent marriages as 1t Is nowadays. Silly folk, especially silly young folk, we shall always have with us, but they will not be the fashion, only the exception.
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A Dilemma.

Wallace-Great Scott; didn't know 1t was so late. And it will take me an hour to walk home. My wife will wonder what kept me.
 Hargreaves-Why don't you take a hack?
 Wallace She'd wonder worse than ever before.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Northwestern Philosophy.

n A great many people go through life trying to pop corn on a cold stove.
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HOODS sa,ss5 ss+;,,.

Is America's Greatest Medicine. Sold by all Druggists S1 ;isix for s. Be sure to get Hoods
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Why Adam Loved Eve

She-Do you think that Adam really loved Eve?
 He-Certainly! You see, there were no other women around!-Judy.