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The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Pearls.

Pearls, the costly product of the pearl fish of the Persian gulf, are obtained from the bed of the sea by divers, who bring up as many of the oysterlike shells as they can and then place them in heaps on the shore covered with sand. They are left for several days while the fish decay and the shells open, after which the sand is sifted and the pearls found. They are then cleansed and pol ished. The value of the pearl depends on its size, roundness, color and bright ness. The most renowned pearls were the two which formed Cleopatra s ear rings, one of which she dissolved in a goblet of vinegar and drank to the health of her guest, Mark Antony.
 The remaining pearl became the prop erty of the Emperor Augustus, who had it cut in two for earrings for his daugh- ter Julia. Another historic pearl records 0 similar act of extravaganza nearer our own time. It is said that at a banquet given to Queen Elizabeth on the open- ing of the Royal Exchange Sir Thomas Gresham ground a precious pearl to powder and drank it in goblet of wine to the health of his royal guest Chi oorsr N1.ry1
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they retired and purchased their pres ent home at Bath Beach.
 The two children were sent to first class school in Brooklyn, from which they recently graduated with marked credit. From their earliest childhood they were carefully trained by MT. Austin, his object being to develop their frames so as to make them healthy and hearty young women. In this he has been entirely successful, but the training the girls received in the spacious gymnasium at Bath Beach also developed the love for such exer- else, which they inherited from their parents, and last fall they obtained per mission to prepare themselves for pub lie appearance. Now they show daily in a daring trapeze act and also as ceiling walkers. The latter perform ance is especially thrilling.
 The girls make a charming modest picture when seen together dressed for their act. Aimee the elder girl, has a great mass of chestnut hair, beautiful ...a-gIay eyes, and an exceedingly dainty appearance. Marie, the younger, a real beauty, was born in Vienna. Her eyes are dark and she wears her haiP pOnpadoured over her face. The girls are attended by their father at all per fOrmances and are at present attract ing much attention by their tOpsy- turvy feats.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17

whole making a stiff dough. The dough is kneaded by being passed between iron rollers a number of times, and 1t is then taken to a table, where 1t is made into short cylinders four or five inches in thickness and containing from eight to ten pounds of material each.
 Four of these cylinders are placed in strong iron retort which has changeable nozzle so that the size of the pencils may be regulated. In the retort the material is subjected to great hydraulic pressure and is thus pushed through the nozzle in the shape of long cord. AS the cord comes through the nozzle is passes over knife and is cut into the desired lengths The lengths are laid on boards to dry and are then placed on sheets of corrugated zinc, the corrugation preventing the pencils from warping during the bak- ing process. The baking is done in a kiln which superheated steam is passed through pipes.
 The pencils go from the kiln to the finishing and packing room, where the ends are held for an instant under a rapidly revolving emery wheel, which neatly points them.
 Finally they are packed in paste board boxes, 100 pencils in each box, then 100 of the pasteboard boxes are packed in wooden box, and they are ready for shipment. - Philadelphia Tfmnc
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
"FOr ValOr,"

A little story that appeared not long ago in Spanish comic paper is sent to us by correspondent to show how Span iards thought of their navy before the present events. A Spanish admiral touching at some foreign port in the natural course of events calls on the governor of the local fort, and on the return call the governor sees the one lit tie gun of the Spanish man-of-war run out to fire a return salute, but at the critical moment the Spanish admiral rushes up and throws the gun, carriage and all, into the sea.
 "Whatl' exclaims the distinguished visitor. "Why do you throw your gov ernment's guns overboard?"
 Because, replies the admiral, eff the gun had gone off, it would have blown this whole ship to piecesl That means another decoration for me!'
 Flows that?''
 ''For my courage in saving this shir from destruction. ''-London News.
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ton were frequent, and my hearts action became increased. I left my farm and retired to city life, for I was a con- firmed invilid, and the doctors said I would never be we'll again.
 ''Soon after I happened to use four boxes of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and since then have been free from all pain, headache and dys- pepsia. eat heartily and have no ap- petite for strong drink or tea or coffee, and feel twenty years younger.
 ''My weight has increased 4S pounds. cannot say too much for Dr. Williams Pink Pills and claim that they have cured me. John B. Cook"
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this sixteenth day of February, 1897.
 A. P. Baker, Notary Public
 To people run down in health from whatever cause-drink or disease-the above interview will be of interest. The truth ofitis undOubted, as the statement is sworn to, and we reproduce the oath here For any further facts concerning this medicine write to Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
 The name and address of the subject of above interview is John B. Cook, of POS South 9th Street, Lyon, Iowa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
BEAUTY AND THE BEAU.
The Show of GalIantry Rebuked b,
 Geuuiue Courtesy.

l The Show of GalIantry Rebuked by Geuuiue Courtesy.
 The cAr was crowded It happened that only men were standing, with the 1 exception of a cOlored woman In the middle of the car But at a corner a woman dressed Tn the top of the mode got on. She stood next the door, and plainly here was a chance for some masculine person to be gallant. An | old beau, who was seated near the cen ter, was obviously fascinated by the appearance of this beauteous female, and bobbed his head to catch her eye. Finally succeeding he arose, beckoned to her, and murmured:
 Wont you take my seat, madam?"
 The cOlored woman, standing direct ly in front of him, heard this, and, turning, thanked him gratefully as she made a movement toward the vacant space. With indignation wrinkling his tinted nose, and spelling for a moment the gracious air which he had assumed, he pushed her back, with both hands at her elbows, as he exclaimed:
 "Oh, no; not for you, ma'am!'
 His adjustment of expression was rapid as he turned once more to her of the handsome face and fashionable clothes and made way. Then, with smile at his neighbors which plainly said, Didn't I manage that well?' he leaned comfortably on his stick.
 The favored one had not noticed the little play which had been enacted for her benefit, but young girl who sat in the next seat was an observer, and saw the warm red deeply flush under the black skin of the other woman and the tears come in the dark eyes. She saw the mouth quivering, and her own eyes snapped. With a glance at His Complacency," unmistakably express i've of her scorn and indignation, she quickly rose, touched the woman on the arm, and gently said:
 Take my seat; Pm getting out at the next corner"
 Then flashing look at the man, un- der which his expression of seIf-con- graduation rapidly changed to some thing near to sheepishness, she passed out of the car; and more than one man there would have bet that she had not intended to get off at that corner.- New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
How Mines Are Exploded.

There are several methods by which mines and torpedoes anchored in har- bors may be detected, but it is very dan gerous and difficult work, and its suc- cess depends largely upon the circum- stances and the condition of the water and the bottom of the bay in which they are placed. Sometimes they are discov- cred by dragging with kedge Some times they can be seen when the water is clear, and in order to assist the natu- ral vision canvas telescope is rigged which drops upon the water and shuts out the light from the eyes of the ob- server so that he can have better view of the bottom. There are other methods also known to sailors and frequently practiced. The most effective is called "countermining"-that is, the explo- sion of torpedoes i'll the water, which by their detonation cause the mines to explode Chicago Record
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
THEY WALK ON THE CEILING.
Two Actresses with Inherited Love
 for Gymnastics.

TWO increases W1In inherited Love
 for Gymnastics.
 Perhaps the most daring perform ance to be seen in all the many places of entertainment at COney Island. New York, is that given by two girls, who seem to be altogether out of harmony with their surroundings. These are the Austin sisters. each of them re- fined, we'll educated and of charming personality in every way. Their home is a beautiful place at Bath Beach, l.. l., where their parents live. The latter are persons of good manners and easy department, many years of travel in all parts of the world having given them the indefinable polish which your stay-at-hOme can never hope to attain. MT. and Mrs. Austin were trapeze per formers since early childhood. In the course of their professional journet ings they met and married, travelling and performing together for years. Un- like many others in the same business, they took care of their earnings, in- creasing the same handsomely by sev- eral judicious investments. When their two daughters were still little girls
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Chat of the War.

Spain has 50,000 Gypsies.
 Patti made her rebut in Cuba. Frisco to Manila-6,60O miles.
 Cadiz to New York-2,SOO miles.
 Key West to Havana-ninety miles. Spain has 2S,922, ,6O9 inhabitants.
 Russia's common soldier gets $2.25 a year.
 Our daily output of powder is 16,OOO tons.
 Cuba has 16,OOO,OOO acres of virgin forest.
 War has doubled the price of army horses.
 Frisco Chinese are making soldiers clothes.
 During our civil war there were 3,125 battles.
 Italy's war department utilizes $45,- 100000 year.
 Cuba has 1,631, ,0O0 inhabitants; Phil adelphia 1,350,0O0.
 Prior to the war the annual net rev enue of Cuba was $SO,OOO,OOO.
 Every Spaniard is liable to be called to military service on attaining 20 years of age.
 Policemen in Boston have been in structed to salute the flag whenever It Is carried past them in a parade.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
CROPS AND MARKETS.

Peaches are now being canned. The -crop is very short, and few will be dried, as the canners are buying up all the first-class fruit available. Good clings are bringing from $30 to $40 ton. The good prices paid will con- pensate, in a measure, for the short ness of the crop.
 Some pears are being dried. but only such pears as are not suitable for can ning The crop of thIs fruit will also De snort. Pruues are said to be look ing we'll but the crop will not be over half the average. Good fruit is now bringing about S20 a ton. Prune dry ing has commenced.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Not a Temperance Country.

A story was told relating to Scotch hospitality, as explaining Scotland's reputation as a drinking nation. Some years ago a Scotchman residing in the interior, who had accumulated a for tune in America, paid a visit to his old home. Before leaving a fellow coun- tryman asked him to take in his pocket a notebook, and to make a note of every visit he made with an observation as to whether or not he was offered liq- uor. During a two months absence he paid ninety-two visits in Scotland and was asked to take liquor at eighty-sev- en of the houses he visited.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications as they cannot reach the way to cure deafness, and that is by eonstitu- tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachain Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh which is nothing but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir culars, free.
 F.. J. CHENEY & CO, Props. Toledo, O Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
ENLISTED AS A PRIVATE.
Louis H. Carpenter Has Now Risen to
 Brigadier General.

One of the most striking examples of the democracy of the United States army is presented by the career of Louis H. Carpenter, who entered the army as private and has risen to be a brigadier general. Carpenter was at the University of Pennsylvania in 1861, when he was seized with the war fever and enlisted in the regular cavalry.
 Within six months his soldierly quail ties won him a commission as second
 lieutenant in the regular cavalry. Be fore the civil war closed he was repeat
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
The Famous Damascus sword.

IL is but seldom that a real gooo specimen of the Damascus sword car be obtained, for the art oI working and engraving this kind of steel is dead These swords are made of alternate lay CTS of iron and steel, so finely tempered that ihe blade would hend to the bilt without breaking. The weapons had edges sO Keen that no coat oi mail could resist them and surfaces so highly pol ished that when a Moslem wished to rearrange his turban he used his sword for looking glass.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Plea for Beer on Sundavs

An extraordinary argument for Sun- day opening was quoted by one of the speakers recently at temperance con ventiOn. He related that at public meeting once held in Coventry, En gland, an orator urged that public houses should be opened at noon on Sunday, in order that workingmen should have an opportunity of discuss ing together the sermons they had heard in the morning.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
How Slate Pencils Are Made.

Slate pencils undergo a number of processes before they are ready for use, and In making them nearly all of the manual labor is done by boys. First broken pieces of slate are put into a mortar run by steam and are crushed to a powder, which Is then bolted in a machine such as is used in Touring mills. A fine slate four results, which is thoroughly mixed in a large tub with steatite flour and other materials, the
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.
Regularitvis a matter of importance

 however. endured iu the belict .Ls., is is necessary and not alarming, when in truth it is all wrong and indicates derangement that may cause serious trouble
 Excessive monthly pain itself will unsettle the nerves and make women old before their time.
 The foundation of woman's health is perfectly normal and regular per formance of natures function. The statement we print from Miss GER TRUDE SYKES, o1 EIdre3, pa. is echoed in every city, town and hamlet in this country. Read what she says:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel like a new person since following your ad- vice, and think it is my duty to let the public know the good your remedies have done me. My troub bIes were pain ful meustruati0n and leucorrhea- I was nervous and had spells of being confused. Before using your remedies I never had any faith in patent medi- cines. I now wish to say that never had anything do me so much good for painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound; also would say that your Sanative Wash has cured me of leucorrhea. l hope these few words may help suffering women"
 The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi- ence in treating female ills is unpara1- leled, for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and for sometime past has had sole charge of the correspondence department of her great business, treating by letter as many as hundred thousand ailing women during single year.
 All suffering women are invited to write freely to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, for advice about their health.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
THE BIGGEST BICYCLE IN THE
 WORLD.

A German has just completed bicycle that has one wheel nine feet in diameter. Two people ride It.-One on each side of the monster wheel IL luns as easily as a smaller bicycle because of its scientific construction. The scientific formula of HOstetter's Stomach Bit ters is the reason of its great virtues in mak- ing the weak strong, and in curing most Of the everyday ailments of men and women. If your health is poor, try bottle.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17

in. Already on the Isle of
 Wight they have wireless telegraphy plant. Messages leap from pole like this one at Alum bay, fourteen miles space, to BournemOuth. A man named Marconi is responsible for the wireless system of telegraphy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Dead and Dyed.

''I noticed that Miss Sere's curls are of two colors-brown and gray"
 "You remember that her father is a safe manufacturer
 "What has that to do with it?'' 'Her curls are conah;uatior lock.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
4 Receptive Pupil.

Mistress-Bridget, these are ewers. l hope you'll not call them jugs any more.
 Bridget-Thank yez, mum. Sure, and is these others mine too?-Jewelers Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
TELEGRAPH WITHOUT WIRE.

Time Is Coming When Messages Will
 Leap Through Space.
 This Is the way the telegraph pole of the future will look. Moreover, there will not be lines of telegraph wires stretching across country and making the distant sky look like music chart. Wireless telegraphy is
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17

Send for Free Circular showing how to get BIG DISCOUNTS on Prices of any San Fran cisco or Pacific Coast Cash Store or Supply Company. We are reliable, been in business in San Francisco thirty years, and can save you money D8 everything you buy. Address IiL- EEET CT EHEETs SONS ITS California stree5 San Treu-frar Ca.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17

Tiso's Cure for Consumption has been GOd-serd .o me.-Nll. B. Mcclellan, Chester, Florida, Sept. Y, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
HE WAS A HUM8UG.
Ills Wife Was Disgusted when She Learn
 ea tha Author of the Article.

Ills Wife Was Disgusted When She Learn.
 ed the Author of Che Article.
 Scribbler had como home from the office in the evening quite played out, '' because of the outpUc-Cf his pen and brain that day. He was lying on the couch in the sitting room after supper, when Ms ScribbIeT, who had DeeB reading magazine, said:
 "See here, George Scribbler, here is something that fits you to a T, and ] want you to read it..
 What's it about?''
 "It's about these funny kind of men who must have everything just so in their homes, no matter how hard it makes it for others. You know that you are one of the funniest men alive. Every rug and chair and book must be exactly in its place, and little dust sets you to scolding. You must have a clean napkin every meal, and you cannot eat if there is tiny spot on the tablecloth, and everything must be served just ex- actly so or you get grumpy. Now, is not that true?'
 "A man likes to see things in order in his own house., said Scribbler.
 "Of course he does, and try to keer things in order, but I defy any woman to maintain the degree of order you ex- pect with four or five children in the house. Now. this article refers to just such unreasonable, fussv mlu as you are, and it is not one bit too severe even when it says that tlev lr- small spirit e3 and lacking iL ,lue s4l--. ness. ] d. wish that you would read tho article. ''
 "I don't need to, '' replied Scribbler, sitting up to stretch and groan.
 ''I'd like to know why you do not need to read it, George Scribbler?"
 "Because-well, the fact is, my dear, I wrote that article myself. Denver Post.
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Try schilling's Best tea and baking powder

EITC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous ilAS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Resterer, Send for FREE S2. .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. Fl. KLINE, Ltd s30 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
Gained FOry=eiglt Pounds.

''I had a strong appetite for liquor which was tEe beginning of the break ing down of my health was also a slave to tea and coffee drinking. ] took the geld cure, but 1t did not help me"
 This is portion of an interview clipped from the Daily Herald, of Clin ton, Iowa. It might we'll be taken for lhe subject of a temperance lecture, but that is not our object in publishing 1t. It IS to show how system, run down by drink and disease, may be restored. We cannot do better than quote further from the same:
 ''For years was unable to dom work. 1 could not sleep nights or rest days on account of continuous pains in my stom- lch and back. 1 was unable to digest my food. Headaches and painful urina-
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Almost 100000 persons draw pen

Almost 1,000,00O persons draw pen sions from the United States govern ment. According to the report of H. Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions, the net increase of pensioners in the last year is 17,70O. This brings the list up to 3.714. There were dropped from the rolls during the year on ac- count of deaths 33691 and for remar- riage or other causes, 12,96O persons were discontinued. Altogether there were added to the rolls last year 64,- 351 names.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-17
yT0UTn UrVJTn Is it Wrong7 NHlk HVFK Get it Right.
 VON AA AN Keep it Right.

Moore's Revealed Remedy will do it. Three doses will make you feel better. Get it from your druggist or any wholesale drug house, or from Stewart & Holmes Drug Co.,. Seattle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-17

Grafton: was interrupted until 8 o'clock
in. the. evening, when the report was
taken, up. again.. and after three hours
debate, covering wide range Of sub
jects and conversational features, it
was. voted upon and adopted-154 to,
107. The election measure will be-
disposed Of to-day Immediately after
the meeting Of the house. Mr. Pierce
of Tennessee made a vigorous attack
upon the prosecution of the war and
the alleged unwarranted delay in send
ing relief to Cubans. A sensational
feature was the clash between Mr..
Grosvenor and Mr.. Swanson of Nir>
ginia. growing out of the formers at
tack upon the latter's speech in a crit
icisln. Of the revenue bill. The Ha-
waiian annexatfonists made strong
fglit to get the election bill out Of the
way TO prevent its going over as priv
iieged. and Likely to postpone another
day their efforts to secure considega-
tion. of the annexation resolution.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-17
SURRENDER TO DEWEY.
Tho Ox3y Alter nrtivc Left to Spain
as Regards the Philippines.

Tho 0Msy Alter nrtivc Left to Spain
as Regards the Philippines.
London, June 1.-THE Madrid CORE
respondent of the Daily News says the
message to the government from Capt.
Gen. August as to the situation at
Manila was held back and it is alleged
was greatly toned down for publica-
ton. 1t has aroused the national
anger, for the Spanish cling in
stinctively to the Philippines, though
they are ready enough to abandon
Cuba, which is regarded as a monster
that yearly devours the youth Of
Spain. Clearly there is no alternative
but surrender to Admiral Dewey.
The government seems unable to take
resolution, but drifts and hopes
something will turn up. There is a
feeling Of anxiety over the possibility
of an American attack upon some
Spanish ports. Spanish begin to talk
of Santiago as a naval station.