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The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
PURPLE SCALE.

The ravages Of the purple scale have been increasing in this section, and horticulturists are much concerned about finding some parsite that will destroy the scale, as spraying has not hitherto proved satisfactory. As the pas PTS have mentioned, parasite for the purple scale, known as Chilocorus circumdatus, which was discovered by Prof. Albert Koeble in China, and in- troduced in the orange grove, cf the Hawiian islands. is reported to hays proved successful in ridding the trees of the pest. The Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles county is considering the question of sending an experienced man to try and secure some of the par asites. It has been suggested that it would be less expensive to have some one now in tn islands collect the par asite and forward it by mail This, the State Board of Horticulture and the County Board of Horticultural Com missioners have been trying to do for more than year, but have not suc- ceeded. Those who have attempted 10 find them, say that if a tree could be discovered that is still infested with the scale, they would then probably find this lady bird, but this they have not yet succeeded in doing. In a letter recently by the County Board of Hor- ticultural Commissioners from Byron O. Clark, formerly of Pasadena, now in charge of the agricultural department of the islands, he recommends the sending of man from Los Angeles.
 It may appear strange that we should have to send a man to the is- lands for the express purpose of secur- ing few of these parasites, but it is not so remarkable when we remember how plentiful the Vedalia cardenal- is was In Southern California at one time, and how, soon after, the white scale gave out, it was difficult to find any of them. Yet they arc here, and can be found by those who have kept track of their habits
 The scarcity of infested trees in tho Hawaiian islands is certainly a strong recommendation of the efficiency of the purple-scale parasite. About four months ago, Prof. Koeble wrote to Mr. Craw, of the State Board of Hortl- culture that he had some of the Chil- ocorus located, and promising to send some by the next steamer, should he still be on the islands when the steam CT left Nothing has since been heard of him, however, except that he had been sent to some other country In search of parasites.
 Another fact to be remembered Is that great care must be taken in send ing new parasites to this country, as there is always great dangAi cf in- troducing a secondary parasite.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Pets of a Learned Man.

Sir Henry Rawlinson, the great au- thority on Persian inscriptions, wrote his Memoir in a summer house over hanging the Tigris, where the outside heat of one hundred and twenty de grees was reduced to ninety degrees by the action of water wheel which pour ed a continuous stream of water over the roof.
 For recreation while writing his book, Rawlinson indulged in betting wild an- imaIs. He had tame leopard named Fahad which he brought to England and presented to the Geological Gar denS at Clifton, near Bristol When ever Rawlinson was In England he would visit Fahad. As soon as the beast heard his cry, "Fahad. Paiad. ii would rise from the floor of Its cage, approach the bars, and then, rolling on the floor, extend its head to be scratch ed.
 Once the keeper, who did not know Sir Henry, on seeing him batting the leopard, exclaimed:
 "Take your hand out of the cage! The animals very savage, and will bite your'
 Do you think so?" said Sir Henry. 'T don't think he'll bite me. Will you, FahadY' and the beast answered by a purr, and would hardly let the hand be withdrawn.
 He also had at Bagdad pet lion, which had been found when kitten on the bank of the Tigris-its mother hay ing been shot-and brought to Sir Hen- ". He alone fed 1t, and the lion when grown would follow him about like dog. One hot day the lion moped and rejected its food. It paced about the masters room, and he, being very busy, called two servants to take the lion away.
 The lion would not go with them, but drew near its master, and at last sat down under his chair with Its head be- tween his knees.
 "Oh," said he, If he won't go let him bide."
 The servants went out, and Sir Hen- " wrote on. The lion sank from sit ting position into that of ''lion cou- chant" All was quiet for several hours save the scratching of a pen. When his work was over the master put down his hand to pat the pet. The Hon was dead.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A DueI of RIanket.

A returned missionary from south eastern Alaska tells in The Midland Christian Advocate of a strange custom among the Indians of that region:
 When a difference arises between two of them, and friendly settlement seems impossible, one of them threatens the other with 3iston0T. To will cover tine face of his foe with shame He ex- ecutes his threat by tearing up a certain number of his own blankets The only way his antagonist can get even with him is by tearing up a greater number ot his own.
 If the contest is prolonged, it results in the destruction of all the blankets they have, each Indian destroying his own. The one who destroys the greater number is regarded as having won the fight.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Horse nacIns and Socialism.

h the Militar Wocbenblatt, leading German military organ, Herr Von Ploetz recommends horse racing as a panacea for socialism. He says that the reason why there is no socialism ill England is that they encourage horse racing there and that the love Of the sport is the connecting link between all classes of men, enabling the poor to comprehend the necessity for difference of fortune. !"
 Following out Herr Ploetz's idea, it is said that gambling on horse racing is increasing in Germany at tremendous rate, though so far no diminuticn of socialism has been noticed.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
COMPETITION FROM CHILE.

It looks as if California fruit grow CTS would soon have to contend with a new competitor In the dried and canned fruit market. A dispatch from Philadelphia states that Senor A. Thompson Ref, Commissioner of the government of Chile, is now in this country, with the object of stimulat- ing an increase of commerce between the United States and Chile. Senor Ref was sent by his government to make special investigations with ref erence to dried and evaporated fruits and the machinery suited for it's prep- aration, as we'll as to make u general examination of tho traia bNtwoan the two countries. H4 Is very enthusiastic in his desire to sea Ike UnIied States strongly represented in export trade with Chile. The dispatch above le- ferred to, which is a special from Phil atdelphia to the New York Commer- cial goes on to say:
 This is not the first visit of Senor Rei 10 the United o.a.gs A. he CU- lumbian Exposition he represented the wine growers of his gOuntry. and th9 fact that after the most careful test ue carried away foureen medals for Chilean wines shows that they equal any in the world. Senor Ref, in an interview, said: I believe that tho fine wines of Chile, especially the rec wines, can be imported into the United States, pay the duties required, and still be sold at much cheaper rates than California wines. While the prices are much lower, the wines are as good, if not better, than those sold in California" Senor Ref thinks that the efforts made to extend American commerce, especially the Congress which was assembled here in opening the museums in June, 1897, will have a practical effect in case the United States government does its part in lending its aid in these directions.
 "Senor Refs mission has been to study especially the fruit industry of California, and it's canning and dry ing processes. In Fresno, San Jose and San Francisco he purchased new and improved machinery for drying fruits, prune-dripping, raisin grading, raisin seeding, etc In Philadelphia he is looking for glass jars for canning, and in Baltimore he purchased complete machinery for fruit canning establish ments. He hopes that the coming fruit season in Chile will be devoted to dry ing and canning fruit and preparing samples for the Paris Exposition in 1900, where it will have as competit- ors especially the California fruit. In case Chile should make as good dis play as California, California ought to feel proud of her scholars"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
A KENTUCKY scHoLAR.
He Had an Opinion About What His
 Teacher Would Do.

He Had an Opinion About What His
 Teacher Would Do.
 His name wasn't Col. Bourbon, but lei him be called that for the sake of this Kentucky chronicle, says the Washing ton Star.
 That he was a little bit of a chap could not be gainsaid by any one who looked at him; neither could it be de nied that he was interested In educa. ton and was a school trustee, or visi- tor, or whatever 1t is prominent citi- zen becomes when he is interested in the public instruction of his county.
 Not long ago he visited school in the country taught by strapping six-foot- CT, and he was asked by the teacher to make a speech-an invitation the colonel never refuses-and the same may be said of another, not to be men, toned here.
 A leading feature of the coloners ad- dress was mutual confidence between scholar and teacher, and he sought to make 1t plain by example.
 Now, children" said the colonel in the course of his lucid exegesis, point mg through the window toward the railroad, which passed quite near the little log schoolhouse, what is that we see out there crossing the creek on 8 bridge"
 "A railroad" answered all the school, with vociferous unanimity.
 "Ah! And how do you know 1t is railroadT
 Because we can see It."
 ''Yery good" smiled the colonel ''Now, what railroad is ltY'
 The L. S N."
 How 60 you know it is? You can't see L. & N written on it anywhere, can yOu?"
 No, sir; the teacher told us"
 There was great unanimity on this point, much to the coloners delight, but he wasn't through yet.
 "YOu believe what the teacher tells you, do you?" he asked.
 "Yes, sir" yelled the school
 "Now"-and the colonel became very abstruse in his tones-"you don't know me as we'll as you know your teacher, and what would you think if were to tell you he was lying to you?"
 This was poser, and the children at 1t for a minute or two. Finally a tow-headed youngster. with a scratch on his snub nose and one of his front teeth gone, held up his hand. "Well, my boyY and the colonel smiled encouragingly. The boy looked critically at the little colonel lined up alongside of the six foot school teacher, and then ran his eye up the teacher from foot to head. ''Pd think" he said in the most mat 1 ter-of-fact tone, "that he'd wallop the waddin' outen yer in about two shakes uv a sheep's tail."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Jack Tar at a Christening.

A sailor went up to the font to have his baby baptized Sailors as class claim little stock in babies, and, nat urally enough, this one presented the infant feet foremost.
 "The other way" said the minister, and, accordingly, Jack turned the in fant upside down.
 Excuse me-" said the clergyman, 1T mean the other way" So back came the embryo foretopman to the first po- sition, to the Encouragement of every body.
 "Wind it, Jack" said the nautical assistant, and with an Aye, aye, sir, " Jack promptly turned the baby end for end, and it was duly christened head first. -"On Man-nf war
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Acting for the War Department In

Acting for the War Department In- vestigation Commission, Colonel Den by has taken the testimony of General Lawton, who was in command of the second division of the Fifth corps in the Santiago campaign, and who has but recently been relieved of the com mand of the Department of Santiago. His narration began with the embark ation of the troops at Tampa. He said the transports were furnished as ,woll as could be expected, as they were not troop-ships. The medical commissary supplies were sufficient to prevent ab- sOlute discomfort. There was some confusion, owing to misunder- standing of orders, but the General did not believe that any real hard ships had been occasioned thereby.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Verdict.

The Atlanta Constitution tells Of 6 curious verdict rendered by Georgia jury i'll case where the guilt of the prisoner was clearly established. It was not thought the jury would be ten minutes in recommending him for the penitentiary, but three hours elapsed before the twelve men filed into court again, when a verdict of Not guilty" was read, to the astonishment of all.
 How could you bring in such a yer dict after the evidence" asked the judge.
 Well, jedge," replied the foreman, "he's man of large family, and lost one leg and two sons in the war"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
sIOO REWARD sIoO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least che dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis ease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tue the disease, and giving the petient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dol ars for any case that it 'ails to cure. Send for list of testimonials
 Address, F. J. CHENEY x O., Toledo, O.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Head Wheels and TaiIrace.

An answer recently filed by the learned "council' foI the defendant in a New York court contains the follow ing: "The defendant denyes that the description of a contemplated tailrace of about one rod and four inches across defendants land is contained in aney water right to run or flow water, but is put in plaintiffs complaint from wheels in plaintiffs head. '-Case and Com ment.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Comfort on Sea and Land.

A German has invented an apparatus to 'increase the comfort" of persons in railway carriages and on board ships, consisting of a back rest sup ported by strap, with loops for the arms and net for the head, the whole being suspended from the ceiling by SDrinQS
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The San Juan correspondent of tho Philadelphia Times says: "The re- modelling of the currency and banking system is among the most serious Porto Rican problems confronting the United States. The attempt of the mill itary authorities to establish ex- changes on the basis of two Porto Ri- can dollars to one American has com pletely failed. An arbitrary change from the existing silver basis to the United States currency would restrict production in every branch of indus try and create much discontent among the inhabitants"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The Novosti, St. Petersburg paper, commenting upon the United States determination to claim the Philippine Islands, says: "The great powers can, like Spain, protest against the pro- posed cession, as several of them are directly interested in the, maintenance of the status quo. In an extreme case the question should be arbitrated."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Cubans Use Many Gestures.

A private who was with the regulars at Santiago says of the language of the islanders: "You should watch the na. tives talk, for you can learn to under stand their gestures easier than to speak their language. They have a gesture for everything, and with prac- tice you can read them like a book"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Frigate Bird.

Many sailors believe that the frigate bird can start at daybreak with the trade winds from the coast of Africa and roost the same night upon the American shore. Whether this is fact or not has yet to be determined, but it is certain that the bird is the swiftest of winged creatures and is able to fly, un- der favorable conditions, 200 miles an
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

When coming to San Francisco go to Brooklyn Hotel, 208-212 Bush Street. Am erican or European plan. Room and board S1.00 to S1.50 per day; rooms 90 cents to $1.OO per day; single meals 9 cents. Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A negro called at residence in Bev- erly, Mass, and asked for assistance and food, and told the lady who assisted him the remarkable fact that he was 75 years of age and was born 80 years ago in Boston. n.-Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
It's Your Own Fault.

How long have you had lame back? It's your own fault. St. Jacobs Oil would have cured it promptly and will cure it now, no matter how long it has remained neglected.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
The Best Time.

No autumn or winter is so good but may be bad for rheumatism. The worst time for it is the best time to buy and use St. Jacobs Oil to cure it., because it cures promptly.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Hoods Ps%ffih thf Tcod SRdIy Pls PRalsapafs tS ffhs

For refusing to keep it's streets in order a village in the district of Smeinsk, Siberia, has been depopulat- ed temporarily and 1400 of its inhabi- tsnts sent to iail. Russia can give us points on street cleaning comments the Boston Globe.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Tender FIesh.

The more tender the flesh, the blacker the bruise. The sooner you use St. Jacobs Oil, the quicker will be the cure of any brnise, and any bruise will disappear promptly under the treatment of the great remedy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

HTC Permanently Cured No its or nervous tiAS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Send for FREE 82 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. H. KLINE, Ltd. 80 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

San Francisco bank clearings in Oc- tober were $75, ,602, ,917, against$74. .231, = 337 in October, 1897. For the first ten months of the year they are $667, ,043,- 330. against $6O4, ,2S3, 751 for the same time in 1897.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A small steamer line has been or ganized to ply between San Francisco and San Pedro. They will carry both freight and passengers.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

I believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy Wallace, Marquette, Kan. Dec. 12, '95.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
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The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
q DO MY OWN WORK"
So Says Mrs. Mary Rochiette of Linden, New Jersey, in this
 Letter to Mrs. Pinkham.

"I was bothered with flow which would be quite annoying at times, and at others would almost stop.
 "I used prescriptions given me by my
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

No household is complete without a bottle of the famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. It is pure and wholesome stimulant receommened by all physicians. Don't neglect this necessity.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

The return to Philadelphia of G. w.. Marsh, the fugitive president of Ihe Keystone National bank, will probably have an interesting effect on state pol itics, as John Wanamaker has been publicly accused by Senator ~PenrOse of knowledge of the inside affairs of the bank and of Marsh's whereabouts. This Wanamaker publicly denied, of- fering to advance money for Marsh's s return to endeavor to secure light sen- tence and to establish him in business if he would come back. Marsh says Wanamaker's speech induced him 10 return.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

If a man wants to think thing, don't present him evidence to the contrary; nraiudice is stronger than evidence.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Had Lived n Slow Life.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. 4 Druggists refund money fl it fails to cure, 2.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
Fish In Icebound Waters.

Fish do not breathe air, but the life supporting constituent of air-oxygen gas-which is soluble in water to the extent of threo volumes in 100 at ordi- nary temperatures and four in 100 at freezing point.
 The water containing the dissolved oxygen is made to pass over the gills, where it is separated from the blood only by a very thin membrane. through which the gas is abie to pass.
 Fish ill icebound rivers have to de- pend entirely upon this store of oxygen for their respiration, and if it becomes exhausted they are suffocated just as we should be if deprived of oxygen.
 It rarely happens, however, that any considerable area of water is entirely covered with ice, especially in the case Of rivers Holes and cracks are almost sure to occur here and there, by which tho oxygen or the air can reach the wa ter and become dissolved in it. During ! long frost fish may always be found congregated beneath air holes in large numbers. They arc there to breathe.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19
SHALL WE KEEP THE PHILIPPINES?

While public opinion is divided asto the wisdom of keeping the Philippines, it is 1, however, all one way in regard to the wis dom of everybody keeping their health. For this purpose Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is widley used. This medicine IS both preve- ntive and cure for Malarial levers and stomach disorders.
 He-Here 1t tells Of g doctor who says impo- liteness is 8 disease. She-So it is. And in the
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

cine, and have certainly been greatly benefited by it's use.
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 am now able to do my own work, thanks toyour wonderful medicine. I was as near death believe as I could be, so weak thatmy pulse scarcely beat and my heart had almost given out. I could not have stood it one week more, I am sure. never thought I would be so grateful to any medicine.
 ''I shall use my influence with any one suffering as 1 did, to have them use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
 Every woman that is puzzled about her condition should secure the sympa- thetic advice of woman who under stands. Write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills
The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

A
 same state of affairs continued.
 !" After a time 1 was taken with a flooding, that l was obliged to keepmybed. Finally, in deSDair ' gave up my tor, and b