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The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
HEAT KILLS PLANTS.
Furnaces Mean Destruction to Almost
All Kinds Of Our Ordinary
House Flowers.

The ordinary furnace-heated house
is bad place in which to grow plants.
The air seems to have had all the damp
mess removed, and that moist condition
so conducive to good growth in plants
is not found. This may in measure
be overcome by means Of evaporation,
Mhich, while not supplying great
amount Of moisture, should DO some
thing toward relieving the bad condi-
tion Of the atmosphere. Place jars or
pans Of water in, around or about the
furnace, hang buckets OF water down
inside the furnace pipes, below the
registers, or place them anywhere that
rapid evaporation may be induced.
Keep all the plants in light, airy loca.
tons. bun away from draughts. Never
consigu a wellgrown specimen pllm
TO a corner of the room, though il may
look better there. Its beautiful APP
pearahce will last short time only in
tie dark, close place. Ii may seem
strange 10 some, but the very best
place in The house, if the temperature
can there be maintained at an even
roiri, is the kitchen, because of the
&C Hstant evaporation Of the water as it
pufs forth from The spout of the tea
Kettle.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

braid. The skirt hugs the hips closely
and is guiltless Of either gathers or
plaits, the seams being gored until they
are the measure of the belt.
A black silk collar finishes the neck
of the waist, which, it may be said,
fits skin tight all around the figure.
Baby wears a perfectly plain slip of
pink dotted lawn trimmed with hem
stitching and the little girl is allowed
to have wrapper made grown up ike
mammals" while the oldest, lad Of
four, wears lounsing robe of striped
flannel TO initiate the one owned by his
father.
Nothing makes children happier than
this sort of amusement and the gar
ments can be gotten up at little or no
cost. In fact the little girls wrapper
may be made from one which has done
he mother service.
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destined TO BE Great.

The shipping clerk kept his rubber stamps
in a big, deep box on shell near HIM,
"where they are handy" he said. But the
errand boy was looking for an opportunity
to make himself invaluable, so at noon, while
he was in charge OF the works. he drove
small nails into the Partition in such man
Eer that each rubber stamp could be hung
separately on two nails, An impression OF
the stamp was then made upon a small slip
of paper, and this slip was pasted above eaeh
stamp. The appreciation of the shipping
clerk was shown when he said this arrange
ment saved him at least sn hours work
every day. Some day that errand boy VIII
be the proprietor OF business so systema,t
lied that he will not grow prematurely Ole
with worry.--Furniture journal.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
BLANKET STITCH.

from the corner and the same depth.
lake the next stitch a quarter of an
inch from this, and continue. The po-
sition OF the needle will show exactly
low the stitches are taken. Some
times a row of these stitches nre taken
three-quarters OF an inch from the
edge, second row is taken below this,
catching into the edge of the other,
and then third, catching into and thus
reaching and finishing the edge. This
il.terlaced stitch is for ornament, and
may be made any depth by using suf-
tieieDt rows. This stitch may also be
varied by taking il in different depths
10 form groups OF stitches, and making
space between the groups. This is a
very simple stitch and the best way TO
finish blanket or the edge Of com
Portable. Where wellwashed wool can
Le obtained, the best comfortables are
made Of this material. They should be
covered with "A sheer cotton or wool
goods. that will not add too much
weigh, TO the comfortable. A comforta.
BILE Of this kind is as light and warm as
q pair Of blankets, and can be easily
washed md made over. II is therefore
rs wholesome bed covering as blan-
lcts of pure wool.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
AN HOUR WITH BABY.
Two simple Gowns for Mamma Rn'
Her Youngest Pet TO Wear
Until Afternoon.

A very fashionable matron of New
York city makes IL rule to spend al
least an hour each day in amusing heI
children. just before midday is the
hour devoted to the youngsters, for
they are not yet old enough to attend
school-and mother and little ones
have simple morning dresses.
The mother wears a gown of dark
red cashmere trimmed with black
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
AccredItcd TO a Woman.

According to the Boston Transcript
II was a woman who was the means Of
having definite day 10 the year set
apart for The national observance Of
Thanksgiving. Mrs. Sarah Josepha
Hale, Boston woman and editor OF the
first womans magazine published in
this country. worked for 20 years 10
accomplish this end. Time did not
Gaunt her courage, bat rather increased
her insistence. She wrote TO governors
Of states and 10 the president of the
United States. AT last President Lin
coin adopted her suggestion in 1SG4.
when there was reason TO rejoice over
the success Of the north in restoring
the nuion.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Often in hanging pictures the great
est difficulty is experienced in getting
the screw to fasten securely into the
plaster. Here is a simple remedy which
many professional picture hangers fol-
low in the coarse Of days work. The
hole made by the screw is enlarged and
the edges Of the plaster are thoroughly
moistened with water. Then the space
is filed with plaster af paris atd the
screw pressed into the soft plaster.
When the plaster hecomes hardened
tue screw will be found 10 hold seIE
firmly
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

"Strange what a little thing will turn the
whole current Of mans life,
whats the matter now, lonesE
"Up to so days ago the young lady OF my
choice was taking my attentions seriously,
and our marriage seemed a foregone con-
cuson. Then | met her on the avenue,
lifted my hat, made my best bow and
dropped through coal hole. Now she can t
keep her face straight minute while we're
together. Detroit Free Press.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
Shall Porto Rico BE q slater

Our public men are trying to decide what
action should be taken regarding the status
Of Porto Rico. We have never before had to
deal with a similar condition where nearly
million people Of foreign tongue have been
annexed. Neither have we ever had before
such reliable medicine for malaria, fever
and ague as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. II
drives the poisoHS out Of the system and es-
tablishes strength to resist future attacks.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
GREAT HEAD.
A Small salenlady WkO knows q
ThlnE or Two About ManIp-
uiating stock.

Il vas just before New Years dag, ard
Mamie and Sadie were having a friendly
chat over the counter. Mamie was a dimin-
utive sslesgirl, not much older than Sadie,
WHOSE daily attention was gwen theoTet-
icaliy to the CRY OF 'Cahsh,"
Say, Mamie" remarked Sadie. did ys
zee thsm calendars on the table two rooms
over
(which ones!'
~Them 25eenf ones
s'Did | see 'emsr with peculiar emphasis
from Mamie as she pulled open drawer
and pointed triumphantly 10 two specimens
Of the said calendars.
"You bought two Of 'em!' in awe
struck tones from Sadie.
"Well, | amt bought 'em yet. Just
picked out two Of EN- aud put 'em away
They'll mark the ones that's left down to
five cents pretty soon. Then III put these
here back and buy EN-, quick. See.
Sadie saw, and her mouth fell open in ad-
miring awe. Then she recovered herself.
Say! will We save one for me-
"Sure.n
Sadie rushed OF, and inside Of two min
utes a third calendar was in the drawer
waiting for drop in priees.-N. \. Sun.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

A Russian peasant having gone to the
town to buy himself pair Of new boots,
fell asleep by the roadside on his way home,
and was stripped Of his cherished boots by
light-fngered tramp, but his sleep re.
NAMED unbroken till passing wagner, see
ing him lying half across the track, shouted
to him to "take his legs out of the way"
my legs?" echoed the half-aroused sleeper,
rubbing his eyes. "Those legs amt mine.
Mine had new boots on!"-Saturday Even
ing Post
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
In Old Missouri.

Mrs. Olive-It is rumored among the
neighbors that your husband beat you last
night. Is it true?
Mrs. Poplar-There isn't a word Of truth
in the report. He struck at me several
times, but failed to hit me. You know, he
played with the st. Louis nine last sea.
son.'-Chcago Evening News.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
l.e the ,e.t Means az Hand.

Having no jail at jerome, 4. J the
police bsndcuG the arms OF The prison.
ers around telegraph poles. The law.
breakers can stand sit or lie down but
can escape huggiEg the pole.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
Oh Tint DeIic,ou, CoGeeI

Costs but lc per ID. to grow. Salzcr has the
seed German Coffee Berry, pkg. l5c; Java
Coffee pkg. l5c. Salzer's New American
Chicory ljc. Gut this out and send l5c for
any Of above packages or send S0c and get
all pkgs. and great Catalogue free to JOHN
A. SALZER SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. TX. !
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

After a man has taken Girl to theater
as often as six times, and called upon her
with chocolate in his pocket, she begins to
see a resemblance in him to her favorte
hero in a novel.-Atchison Globe.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
History.

Teacher Of the Future-Who can tell me
who was IIobson?
One of the Countless Generation as Yet
Unborn-Please, be was the hero of the
merry smack. k.-Indianapolis journal.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

at seems to me, doctor, that your prices
are rather steep"
'Well, YOU must bear IN mind that i is
not nv own health for which am running
a sahitarium. indianapolis Journal.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Employer (irascibly)-"Confound that
boy! He's never around when he is want
ed" Clerk-"I think it must be hereditary
with him, sir. His father is policeman. =
Golden DaYs
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Said the youth: "Er--ah-I-is there any
reason why you and should not wed?"
"What has reason TO do with the case?"
asked the young woman. Then be knew that
love alone ruled her actons.-CinciDnati En-.
Ouirer
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

be a serious problem. Their tavorlte
remedy is Pe-ru-na. DR.. Hartman re-
Gently received the following letter
from them:
ST. VINcENT's ORPHAN ASYLUM
East Main St., Cor. Rose Ave,
Columbus, Ohio.
DIR. S. II. Hartman: Some years ago
a friend of our institution recommended
to us DR.. Hartman's 'Pe-ru-na' as an
excellent remedy for Ia grippe, of which
we then had several cases which threat
ened to be of serious character.
I'VE began to use it and experienced
sueh wonderful results that since then
Pe-ru-na has become our favorite medl-
cine for la grippe, catarrh, coughs,
colds and bronchitis.
"SIsTERs OF ST. FRANCIS,
st. Vineent's Orphan Asylum"
For DR.. Hartman's latest book on ca
tarrh. entitled winter Catarrh," ad-
dress The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing
Company, Columbus, Ohio
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

aAa = - = = Al =
find the prev
alence Of Ia
grippe very dis
astrous TO their
work. The Sis
tiers Of St. Fran
els have q large
number Of char
ity subjects
under tn cir
charge. These
good sisters
find grippe to
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Natural Selection-"I don't know what's
going to become Of that boy of mine He
was never known TO get anything right"
Make a weather prophet Of him."-Tit-
Bits.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Hojaek-"Callowhill is always trying to
borrow money from me. | wish | knew
how to get rid of him." Tomdick-"Lend
him some." - Melbourne Weekly Times.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Il used Tetterine for tetter, which had
been running FIVE years. One box made
final cure Mrs. 5. Z. Hart, Gross lralls,
Ala. SOC at druggists, or by mail for cash or
stamps. j. l. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Bad Models TO Follow.-He--"A A self.made
man is common enough, but we never hear
Of a self-made woman" Considering
the kind Of article the men turn out W ho are
in the self-making business, you can hardly
blame the women for not taking up the oc-
cupation. Boston Transcript
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

While some cows were passing the house
one Of them lowed. "0h, mamma" ex
claimed little Clara, zone OF the horns blew!
Which one was it?"-Goldeu Days.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

There is more Catsrrh in this section o.
the country than ell other diseases put to-
cether. and until the last few years was
Supposed to be incurable. For great many
wears doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
eatarrh to be a constitutional disease, ana
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. =.
Cheney / Co., Toledo, Ohio IS the only
constifutional cure on the market. 1t IS
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
tesspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case It
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address F. j. Cheney 4 Co, 10
ledo. o. Sold BY Druggists, I5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Here" shouted the bailiff, you can't
gun here. These are private grounds" ."
"But thought this was the open season for
game" protested the sportsman.-Philadel.
phia North American.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Every woman has vague idea that all her
husband does every day to open his office,
read, smoke, and count his money.-Atch'
ison Globe
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS
Tell the People of Their FaEOr-
ite Remedy for La Grippe.

La Grippe is everywhere, Everybody
either has it or knows someone else who
has it. All charity workers and hu-
mauffarfana
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24
To Cure a Cold in One Day

The moth is not a society favorite, even
if it does frequently appear in dress suit.
Chicago Daily News.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

A woman thinks it is all right in her own
case to marry a man younger than herself,
but how she howls 20 years later when some
woman older than her son wants to marry
him!-Atchison Globe.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

On visiting Niagara for the first time one
is apt to carry away falls Impression
Harlem Life
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

could not get along without Piso 3 Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.--Mrs.
E. G. Moulton, Needham, Mass, Oct. q, '94.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

The man who does his own thinking be-
comes a focus for all the renectors.-Ram
Horn.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

The man who always says exactly what
he means is more numerous than popular
Chicago Daily News.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

The lead pencil is sometimes hard pushed
to make re-marks.-Chicago Daily News.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

It is not the best man at wedding who
gets better half.-N 0. Picayune.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Actors, Nocalsts, Public Speakers praisel
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothacbe Drops Cure in one minute.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

A captured ostrich ALWAYS means feather
in somebody's cap.-Chicago Daily News.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Even a bear story may not be the naked
truth.-L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

The little daughter Of q local eiaIEy llan -l
has reached the age where aig WoE1s -
snt 70 floor her, and where 51e e ven ss-
Eitive 10 the remarks Of an cider ofo.neIl. {
Not long ago she came running 70 hsE
father. v,-.H
aW6y. what did George say!
"Oh, said the little girl Eith strong 81 81
preston Of disgust he sag y pla1'ieeN
what preached. don Il do IT
well, my child, = sr,u -.
but | don't, do ], papa! / don Any
more than you DO, do nj
And then the rector choked up. hgt he
took half hour from his sermon ana eA'
plained the meaning q the obnoxious ss - e
preston to the best Of he ability'-CleTe'
land Plain Dealer.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

Take Laxative Bromo Quinnc Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c.
The Southern herald., 1899-02-24

" Hair Restarer is Perfect Dressing and Restorer
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See our prices for JOB work.
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NEW NOTES-We have some
of the new notes in stock which
We sell at so cts per hundred, in
pads. They are printed on good
paper, and of q desirable size.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds. Group whooping cough
and influenza. It has become famous
for its cures OF these diseases. over q
large part Of the civilized world The
most flattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts Of its good
works; Of the aggravating and persis-
tent coughs it has cured; Of S6vere colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects, and Of the dangerous attacks
Of Group 1t has cured, often saving the
the life Of the child. The extensive use
of it for whoopinR eongh has shown that
it rods that disease Of all dangerous con-
sequences. 1t is especially priced by
mothers for their children, as il never
fails to effect speedy cure. and because
they have found that there is not the
least danger in giving It. even to babies.
as it contains nothing iDjuriouo. Sold
BY T. j. Liable.
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The Menace of Trusts.
Shreveport journal.

Trusts are forming in all the
| great manufacturing Industries, as
we'll as dealings in every actual
necessity for human life and COM
fort. The capital stock Of these
huge combines mount into the
tens and hundred of millions.
The government officials are too
supine, designing or ambitious to
seize with the iron grasp of the
law these robber concerns and
strangle them. Their agents in-
wade, under the name of lobbyists,
the halls of legislatures and Con-
gress, and smirch, stain and be-
foul the names of those interested
with the welfare and sacred rights
of the people. They virtually die
tate, by purchase or corruption.
the legislation of the land. It is
barter and trade, buy and sell.
The results are seen in disgrace
full scandals; in unprecedented
prodigality and extravaganza; in
the indifference of the lawmakers
to the public veal; in the mad
scramble of politicians, for place,
preference and power; in the in
creasing tide of corruption inva-
ding the ranks of the masses and
teaching dishonor, robbery and
theft; in the despoliation of the
ballot-boxes in burroughs, villages,
towns, cities and States, In the
younger generations being taught
that virtue, truth and manhood,
integrity and fairness are lost
traits of human character when
dealing with politics or political,
methods. 'a"
These trusts and combines are
concentrating the tremendous
power of accumulated wealth in
debating prices, even of the sheer
necessities of life; in controlling
supply to increase demand; in sb-
sorbing the business of, or dictat-
ing to every retail dealer and pur-
chaser their buying rates.
1t is terrible menace to free
institutions, this insatiate greed OF
gold. 1t is a deadly anaconda
that is enfolding honest industry
in order to feast on its iife-blood
and make slaves of its devotees.
They will eventually turn on the
powerful serpent and rend and
tear it with the frenzy of despair.
The States and the National 60
vernment should destroy this insis
dious foe to liberty, before it
reaches the pinnacle of imperial
ism. New York, Chicago and New
Jersey are the hot-beds that give
birth to it's increasing power. ~
NEW NOTES-We have some
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-03

Blank, to arouse my curiosity. And what
do you think. girls?' she said, turning to
the crowd. HE heard something nice
about me and won't tell who said It"
Eyes, did hear that she was the most
charming debutante Of the season." spoke
up Mr.. Blank.
"who told you. please?" spoke up the
girl in last effort to get the name Of her
admirer.
"Your mother" answered the young
man, and now they never speak as they
pass.--Memphis Scimitar.
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Didr,t value Mothers opi.ion.

, Didr't Value Mothers Opinfon.
It was at one Of the recent receptions.
All society was there and It was bril-
liant occasion. One young man who has
reputation for brightness and repartee.
began throwing bouquets at one OF the
fair young ladies. II heard somebody
say you were the most charming debut
tante Of the season." he whispered to her.
"Oh, who was 1t, Mr.. Blank7" she asked
expectantly.
IT can't tell now" he replied. "put I
will tell you some time
"Oh, please do" she replied.
He was obdurate. and she was persist
ent, and soon the other girls were attract
ed to where the couple stood.
II think 1t IL real mean Of you, Mr..
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keS and JingIcS 5rcm Jolly Testers.

day said the nrst
,eaker, - that I
once broke my arm
upon that day, and
since then my arm RI
ways pains me upon
that day
I" What birthday
was it?' asked the
second man, in q
strange voice.
I" My seventh an.
swered the FIRST man.
Gen . m Q NJ
shouted the second
man, : I broke my
arm on my seventh
birthday, and ever
since upon that day
my arm has panied
me-
"'I have had the
same experience re-
turned the third man.
I" And I Also said
the fourth man.
+" I fell from q hay
now said the first
man.
" 80 did T. came
from the three in
one voice.
I" Gentlemen said
the first speaker, It
lacks but one thing
to complete this
strange coincidence.
Upon my birthday I
always ind myself
unable to speak the
truth
I" It's tho same
way with me-
promptly returned
the second man.
" Here, too said
the third.
And the fourth
man broke the spell
by asking what II
would be-" - New
York Sun.
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corsc1DnScEs.
-Four Men VINO
Lied By instinct.

AhGo ~
20 p . q X I n & Of
strange coinciden-
ces," said the talka-
tive man. II ran
across one this after
noon that I do not
think has ever been
duplicated. I was
taking lunch In a
down town cafe to-
day. and at the ia
bic next to me were
seated four men.
They were strangers
TO one another, but
under the spell OF
what the walter had
set before them were
talking like old
friends.
/" BY Jove,' said
one of them sudden.
ly. this Is my birth
day.
I" why. exclaimed
another. so 1t Is
minel'
+" Mine. too said
the third.
And mine. too
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Getting Around It.

Mother, there's boy in our school who
swears something AWFUL
IT am sorry to hear that dear" rs
''Shall / tell you the naughty words he
says?'
"Oh, no; for then you will be as bad as
he Is"
(After' a pause.) well, then, mother, you
say all the swear words you know, and
I'll nod when you say the right ones."-
Judy.
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Feline.

''what are You doing with papa's coat.
Ethel?"
''Tse yus' lootin, { see 4 Kin fin any fur
on papa's coat"
''well. for goodness sake, what do you
mean?'
''Why, heard papa tell Mr.. Potts that
he held the kitty last night, an I wanted t
see what color It was."-Omaha World
Herald.
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Tn this article" said Mr.. Biilua. 90
writer says more colds are caused ~ CO..
feet than any other one thing"
THAT has been my experience for nea1As
ly twenty years." remarked Mr.. BiiluA W1lM|
q wheeze.
And then. to the surprise Of al preoon1E
Mrs Billus became furiously angry.-Chaena5
60 Tribune. II