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The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting In the courts our right to the
 exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA," and
 PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark. 1, Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of |" PITCHER'S CASToRIA," the same that has borne and does now bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. H. 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 he Hind yOH have alzVays bought, and has the signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the wrapper. No one has authority from me to use ny name except The Centaur Company of which Ghas. II. Fletcher ls 1lesuent
 lfaynh s. 1897. 6AMUEL, PITCHER. MD
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THE Moopus NOISES.
Peculiar Subterranean Noises Heard
 Near Mount Tom, Conn.

Near Mount Tom, Conn.
 Those famous and mysterious dis. turbances of the Lower Connecticut Valley, the "Moodus noises," are being heard again. After a silence of twelve years they have broken forth once more in a manner similar to that in which they first fell upon the white mans ear 200 years ago. The phe nomenon has manifested itself at East Haddam, a pretty village which stands near Mount Tom and not far from the village of Moodus. The mountain which has been the scene of these sing ular noises as far back as the Indian traditions run is lofty, sugar-loaf sbaned eminence near the east bank of the Connecticut River. Those latest manifestation astonished the East Haddam people one afternoon about 4 o'clock, when what was at first thought to be a clap of thunder was heard Then came roar like the echoes of A distant cataract, increasing and dying away from time to time. The sounds came directly from Mount Tom, and the good people of East Haddam were not long in guessing what they were. After a period of about two hours the noises died away, only to return again next morning between and 4 o'clock At this time there was the crashing of heavy muffied thunder, mingled -'tl a roaring sound not unlike the wind ln a tempest. The ground was shaken. causing houses to trembl7 aud crOckery and glassware to rattle, as though in all earthquake Prolonged under ground rumblings seemed to accom- pany the disturbance and occasionally there would be short, sharp shock. The groaningS of Mount Tom are mat ters of history, but the cause of the phenomenon no one seems able to ex- plain. All the noises emanate from the mountain, which the red men called "Mach-i- i-MoOdus-"th place of noise" The Indians held that the MooduS noises were the mutterings of the anger of the great spirit in consequence of the white mans having entered the red mans domain. For twenty years, up to 1729, the Moodus villagers heard these noises almost continually, and during that time the sounds seem to have been more remarkable than those that have followed since. After the great earthquake at Lisbon these mani festations went away until one Sunday in 1852. They came again in 1885, when they attracted considerable at teion. Scientific men have attempted to call the noises little earthquakes, but no reason is given as to why they occur nowhere else in the Connecticut valley save at MOodus.
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him with a tender force, which he could not resist, to the mothers chair.
 Papa and mamma" she said, as she held the hand of each, 'I want to live with both of you. I must have you both."
 The weeping mother looked up. The eyes of the father met them, and he threw his arms around her neck. Fold ed in each others arms, the whole three were in tears, which smiles of joy soon banished.
 "There, there now," said the judge, as he wiped his eyes; "whom God has joined together, let no man put asun- der."-HousehoId.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
German ThOroughness

As an instance of the thoroughness with which musketry practice is taught ln the German army may be mentioned a device which has recently been intro duced with good results. The peter to accustom the men to the interferences with sight in battle, clouds of smoke are produced by burning furze and wet grass, or by other means, between the marksman and his aim.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
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 staken internally, and acts directly Cn the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one kthe best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescrip- tion. It 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- dients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testi- mOnials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY < CO. Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
CAUSE FOR COMPLAINT.
Why the Newly Married Man Returned
 the Sandwich.

Why the Newly Married Man Returned
 the Sand wich.
 The young man with a very high turn-down collar and small mustache walked up to the lunch counter in the railway station and indignantly laid a small parcel on the counter.
 What's in itT' asked the attendant.
 "One of your sandwiches. I don't want you to take 1t back he hastened 10 add, as a forbiddiug expression crossed the other lace. But it's of no use to me, and don't care to throw it away. So return it into your keep ing without making any reproaches or .....aa- aU. apotOgirs.
 Didn't the sandwich suit yOuY iu- quired the attendant as he tore away the paper.
 Tt certainly did not. I don't know when have been more disappointed"
 Look herew came the indignant re- monstrance. You have no business running down this sandwich in that manner. You haven't even tried It."
 That remark implies reflection on my veracity," was the response in om- inous accents.
 You don't mean to say that you have tried it.
 "Yes, sir; do mean to say just that"
 But there isn't any piece bitten out of it."
 Il didn't say that had tried to eat it. Neither did I say that you were re- sponsible for the manner in which l had been deceived"
 What is your objection to the sand wich, may inquirer
 T have nothing to say about the phenomenal thickness or the undoubt- ed delicacy of the ham which it con- tained. But when I found that the bread was fresh and light, 1 gave up. am on my wedding tour, and my wife found a protruding nail in her shoe was hurting her foot. tried in vain to find something to hammer it out with. We had been reading the comic papers, and she suggested that rail way ham sandwich would be just the thing. l hurried here to get one, and you can imagine my disappointment when l found that so far as any practi cal use was concerned 1 might as well have taken piece of the wedding cake. l don't blame you, but do say that there ought to be some means of pro tecttng the public from misrepresenta- tiOn."-Detroit Free Press
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
A Problem Play

'T believe you describe your new piece as a problem play?" said the friend.
 Yes" replied the theatrical mana ger, that's what the author said 1t was going to be and for once he knew what he was talking about. Making the re- ceipts cover the railway and hotel bills keeps me doing arithmetic twenty-four hours a day."-WaShington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Stop! Women,

And consider that in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you eonfding your private ills to woman-a woman whose ex- perience in treating woman's diseases is greater than that of any living phy- sician, male or female.
 You can talk freely to woman when it is revolting to relate your private troubles to a man; besides, man does not understand, simply because he isa man.
 MRS. PINKHAM'S STANDING
 INVITATION.
 Women suffering from any form of female weakness areinvited topromptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkhan, at Lynn, Mass. All letters are re- ceived, opened, read, and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman. Thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible Shat she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing ,- -ot----, a~"o->+ vow cco1 VIII. --11 her advice has relieved thousands. Surely anywoman, rich or poor, is syery foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
How the Judge Divorced Them.
 rszr. nj NDII F,rs

The following lHcldenJ, aS t0lu DY Eli Perkins, happily Illustrates the truth-"A little child shall lead them"
 They used to be a loving couple. They were really lovers yer in their frozen their affection. So they resolved to separate. It was a sad day, the day they separated. There was little Eva, five years old, and which parent was to take herG
 It was decided by the court that little Eva should choose whom she would liv with.
 Eva" said the kind-hearted judge, as he took the child from its weeping mother, your papa and mamma are not going to live together any more. They are going to separate and go far away from each other. They can't be happy in the same house. Now, my child, you must choose whom you will live with You must decide between papa and mamma"
 'Oh, l can't give up either One," said Eva, her eyes filling with tears. II love papa and mamma just alike; want both of them," and then she looked pleadingly at her father, who sat with bowed head, while passionate sobs came from her mother.
 Papa, don't you love Eva any moreY' and then the child put her arms around his neck.
 "YeS, baby" sobbed the father, clasp ing her in his arms and kissing her convulsively, "and you will come with mel"
 Ine mother covered her face and wept as if her heart would break.
 Then, with tears in her eyes, the lit tie child took her fathers hand and led
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Devoted to Her Flowers,

"Perkins, your wife seems very de, voted to her flowers
 Devoted! Well, sir, many an Octo Der night that woman has dragged the blankets off the bed to keep those weaz- ened little geraniums from getting froSt-bitten. ."-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
More than 2,00O obelisks, in position or fallen, are known to exist in Egypt
HAWAII AND JAPAN.

Dispatches from Washington state that there are about to be important developments in the JsnaneSe imbrOgilO with the gOverment nt he tararD Islands. However this may ue, certain ;. .s r.at the disturbance of -ue stomach caused by --. pie ind EeS-isu will develop into chronic dyspepsia unless ChgcbmaJed al the start, The finest st0maChiC is HOstetter's StOm. ach Bitters, which prOmply rectifies gastric trouble, and does away with irregularity of the bowels and liver
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

Tow Browning Read Political Matter.
 ao,o Tea6 -Ae new wspap pcrs only through Roberts eyes. He reads them in q room sacred from the foot of wom an. And this Is not always satisfactory, as whenever Robert falls into state of disgust with any political party he ,---.F- --, .t->4- suLJtc- over -.eIy now and then he ignores France alto gcther, and l, who ann more tolerant ana more curious, ind myself suspend td over hiatus. l ask about Thiers speech ''Thiers IS a rascal, he says "l make a Eoint of not reading a word of Thiers. M PrudhOn, then? "Prud- hon is a madman. Who cares for Prud- hon|' The president? "The president is all ass not worth thinking of " And so we treat of politics Letters of Eliz- abeth Barrett Browning
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Too Slow for Him

Passenger-Is this an accommodation train?
 COnductor-NO, sir; it's the limited. Passenger-Well, the company ought to raise the limit,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
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 frst-class grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation See that the manufacturers name Is hthO- graphed on every can.
 THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

About the year B. c. 22O edible ser pents were sold at a penny each -- t4, Egyptian markets. They were shipped to Rome. Italian vipers were cheaper costing about half penny each.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
Truthful Witness.

Judge-Do you mean to swear that you were the last person to play on the old opera house stage?
 Witness-Yes, your honor. I'm pipe man in a hose company.-Detroit Free Press
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 -ler reply that tLe aunl has been a poor one and that they have secured but few trophies Of their chase.
 Gradually more and more peItries are produced, and soon the entire seasons hunt is disposed of, immediate use be- ing made of the goods obtained in ex- change, with no regard for future necessities. Nominally, these Indians are Christians, but practically they live in the groSseSt immortality. Father Laniel In his last trip persuaded five couple to pass through the ceremony of matrimony, and other missionaries testify to the difficulty which they ex- perience in preventing polygamy and in inducing some of the leading men of the tribe to put aside their superflu Ous wives. These Indians are exceed ingly superstitious, and the killing of bear is the occasion of a remarkable festival among them. The bears head is placed upon a pole with q piece of tobacco in the mouth. While some contend that this Is simply to show other Indians that bears have been found there, or to, keep the skull be- yOnd the reach of dogs, others say that it is to honor the animal and propiti ate the spirit of its kind. At times many bears skulls may be seen upon the same pole. Occasionally the skulls of beavers are treated thus. But this season beavers have been exceedingly rare, and but few have been killed, and now the animal is to be protected by law until 1900.
 Apart from the skulls, the bones Of animals killed in the chase are buried in the ground, thrown into deep water or consumed with fire. The painted skin of bear cub forms an essential part of the outfit of the cOnjurers or medicine men. One of the Indians met by Father Laniel Killed five bears in one month. These animals are now re- ported to be very plentiful. The moose, the red deer and the caribou are plen- tiful in the country hunted over by these Indians, who are consequently more fortunate than those whose hunt ing grounds are ll the interior of Lab rad0r Immense fish are taken in the Grand Lake Victoria and other waters over which these Indians paddle their birch bark canoes, including sturgeon weighing up to fifty pounds each. Pike and lake trout are caught up to forty pounds each.-New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

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 TAI. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
BIG GAME PLENTIFUL.
Gear, Moose and Caribou Numerous at
 the Upper Ottawa's Sources.

Gear, Moose and Carbon Numerous at
 the Upper Ottawa's Sources.
 An Indian missionary, Rev. Father Laniel of the Oblat order, has recently returned to civilization from the long sst trip yet made by any of his order to minister to the aboriginal inhabit- ants of the wild and little known coun- try watered by the sources of the up- per Ottawa river. From the outer con- fines of civilization at Mattawa the missionary travelled no less than 800 miles through this rough north coun- try, the greater part of his journey be- ing made in a birch bark canoe. He passed by the headwaters of the Gatineau, the Desert, the Coulonge, the Damoine and Lake Keepewa, visit ing also the Indians of the posts of Barriere, Grand Lake Victoria and Grassy lake. At Barriere the mission ary found 150 Indians congregated to trade with the factor of the Hudson Bay Company. Their method of bart ering with the company is quite ingeni- Ous. For the first day or two after their appearance at the post they say nothing of their hunt and make no offer to sell anything to the factor. Finally their discretion is overcome by their want of tobacco or four or trinkets, and they cautiously advance with a few skins, which they dispose OF For TTI4 UE -r-nlIEFDU their
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believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. 12, '95.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

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- tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and levers and cures habituaI constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the omach, prompt iii its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it 10 all and have made it inc most popular remelv known.
 syrup of Figs is for sale in 30 cent bottles by ail 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. Donot accept any substitute.
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
 L0UI8HiiLE. KK. NEW YORK, RY
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

A beer in the hand Is worth two ID the keg,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
RULES FOR CANDY MAKING.
Mrs. ROrer Tells How Confections May Be
 Made at Home.

Made at Home.
 Mrs. s. T. Rorer tells how to make
 candies at home in The Ladies' Home
 Journal and gives the following rules,
 which insure the success of the work: Never stir the sugar and water after
 the sugar has dissolved. Wipe down constantly the granules forming on the side of the saucepan. Do not shake or move the saucepan while the sirup is boiling. As soon as the sugar begins to boil watch it carefully, having in your hand bowl of ice water, so that you may try the sirup almost constantly. Have everything in readiness before be- ginning. If the sugar grains, use it for old fashioned cream candy or sugar tatfy. It cannot be used for fondant. Use only the best granulated sugar for boiling and confectioners' XXX for kneading. If your fondant grains with out apparent cause, you may have boil cd it little too long. A few drops of lemon juice e little cream of tartar will prevent this Pendant is the soft mixture which forms both the inside of the French candies and the material in which they are dipped, and it is to ob- tain this that the sugar is boiled.
 After the sugar has reached the soft ball, a semihard condition, it must be poured carefully into large la.t r'.ja o- oI . rl5~''- -'7'- TH0 rot scraEe tho saucepan CT you will EIaau- late Uha srup Make your fondant one day anu make 1t up into candy the next. Never melt fOndant by placing the saucepan immediately on the stove. PEevent the danger of scorching by standing the pan containing it in q ba- sin of water. If the melted fondant is too thick, add water most cautiously, a drop at Q time. A half teaspoonful more than is necessary will ruin the whole. To cool candy place it in a cool, dry place. To keep candy put it between layers of waxed paper in tin boxes. If the day is bright and clear, the sugar loses its stickiness quickly; therefore select fine day for your candy mak- ing"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

A mother who will deliberately admit , that some other baby is as smart as hers Is not to be trusted,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26

nnnn for tracing and locating Gold or Silver KILN Ore lost or buried treasures. M. ID.
 IUDU FOWLER, Box 337. .Souteington, Conn
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A serial by James Whitcomb Riley, which he calls "The Rubaiyat of Doc Sifers," is printed in the November and December issues of the Century Mag azine. Mrs. Burton Harrison has writ ten a novel of New York life which will
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It IS estimated that as many as 50, 900 farmers and others in France make their living by the manufacture of koquefort cheese.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-26
NAMES OF PEARLS.

days, which ln view Of her later tine she wished to obliterate.
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over which these Indians paddle their birch bark canoes, including sturgeon weighing up to fifty pounds each. Pike and lake trout are caught up to forty pounds each.-New York Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

The defensive strength of our war
establishment must always depend on
the navy. Our geographical location
renders invasion by military force yir-
tually impossible, but to ward eff
naval attacks and prevent the lombard
ment of our great sea coast cities we
must have coast defenses and battle
ships. In the future the United States
will not be able to maintain the isolated
position which up to this year has been
a tradition. Its varied commercial and
social interests, while its greatest pride,
are also its greatest danger, and may
lead to complications with any one of
the powers OF Europe whose aggressive
attitude may imperil American inter
csts or American honor.
The table given herewith, showing
the relative strength of the nayies of
the world, indicates that we still have
much to do in the line of shipbuilding
before we shall be among the first naval
powers, but a fair beginning has been
made and no one can doubt that wa
shall in time occupy the place rightful.
ly ours.
While our regular army is a small
body-numbering but 27,000-our mill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
BLOCKADE RUNNER.

Hattie could be seen, but not missile
struck, and she arrived safely at her
wharf. This was marvellous, consider
ing that the steamer ran so close that
she could hear the orders given on the
monitor.
charleston was being bombarded,
many of the business houses closed, and
all could see that the end was drawing
near. The Hattie was in as much dan
ger lying at her wharf as she would be
outside, and a cargo was made up for
her as quickly as possible and she was
made ready for her last trip. Just be-
fore dark the sentinels on Fort Sumter
counted &c federal blockaders off
Charleston harbor, and yet the Hattie
cooiy made her preparations to run
out. A short time before midnight,
with starlight night and smooth sea,
the little craft picked her way through
all that fleet without being hailed or
gun fired, and she was at Nassau when
the news of Lees surrender was re-
ceived."- Y. Sun.