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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.
The Growing Fondness For Rural
 Life a Good Sign.

The Growing FOndness For Rural Life a Good Sign.
 In The Ladies' Home Journal Edward Box, with much satisfaction, notes the strong tendency to country living and believes that ''it is one of the best signs of the times. Nothing in the world can keep man or woman so young and day with the perpetual freshness and youth of nature. Suburban life means more out of door living, and that is what we Americans all need. We want more exercise, and suburban living makes that easier. We want our inter- est in things kept fresh, and that nature does for us as nothing else can.
 "The more our busy men see of na- ture's restful ways the more restful will they become. The closer we keep our children to the soil the healthier will they be physically and the stronger will they develop mentally. The more our girls breathe in the pure air which God intended for all, but which man in the cities pollutes, the better women we shall have, the fewer worried mothers we shall see The more our young men see of out of door sports the more clear ly will they realize the greatness of splendid physical health.
 ''The more the tired housewife sees of flowers and plants and trees the closer Skil become her interest in all things natural and simple, and, as she sees the simplicity with which nature works un- consciously, will the lesson be forced up- on her and enter into her own methods. We all agree that there is no teacher like nature herself. Let us all, then, get as close to her as possible. Whatever she teaches is wholesome to the mind and uplifting to the soul and strength ening to the body. In the very act of studying her wonderful ways there is health"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
TrnEic.
Scene-A railway carriage.

Scene-A railway carriage.
 First Artist-Children don't seem to me to sell now as they used.
 Second Artist Gin hoarse whisper) Well. l was at Stodges yesterday He had just knocked off three little girls heads. horrid raw things, when a dealer came in, sir, bought 'em direct ly, took 'em away wet as they were on the stretcher and wanted Stodge to let him have some more next week.
 Old Lady Quitting her head out of the window and shrieking) = Guard, stop the train and let me out, or I'll be murdered l-London Tit Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
HOW HE GAINED COURAGE.

General Chaffee's Way of Giving q Recruit Confidence.
 A youth of IS who was in the trench. es at Fl Caney carrying a gu s Sc badly frightened under fire that he went flat on his face and was roundly kicked by his companions. General Chaffee came along and called to him, "Well, you re fine soldier" Then he looked at the boyish face of the kid, and his face softened. "I suppose you can't help it," he said "It amt SC much your fault. I'd like to get hold of the fellow that took you into the ar my" By and by he put his hand on the boys shoulder. "There isn't SC much danger as you think for. :" said the general "Now, you get up and take your gun and fight. and I'll stand here by you.
 The boy got up. shaking like leaf and fired his first shUt pretty near straight into the air.
 That's pretty high," said the gen. eral. "Keep cool and try it again"
 In three minutes that kid was fight ing like veteran and cool as cucum- Der, and when he saw it the general started on.
 You're all right now, my boy" he said. You'll make good soldier.
 "God bless you, sir, said the young ster. "You saved me from worse than death." And he was pretty close to cry ing when he said it.
 After a while the order came to re- tire from the trench, and soldiers had to collar that kid and haul him away by the neck to get him to retreat with his company. And at that he'd got a bullet through the fleshy part of his shoulder an hour before In the rest of the fights there wasn't better soldier in the company.-Chicago Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
OUR POLICY uF TERRITORIAL FIX
 pANSION.

Extreme annexationists are advocating the addition of Canada to this country, and think it can be accomplished Ill a peaceful manner without excitinga quarrel with England. Such grave questions call for the wisest statesmanship, just as dys- pepsia, constipation, liver and kidney diseases and malaria call TOT a Thoroughly reliable remedy like Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters. No ex- perimenting should be done with untried medicines when an old established prepa- ration is to be had.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
AtI..et,c Ali.s..,nnrIc..

Two English hon missionary work CTS were recently introduced by the Rev. A. J. Robinson to a Birmingham audience in these words:
 of athletics, and quite right too. T two missionaries are both old athlete, you will he interested to learn. One, an old chum of mine, was in the Cam bridge eight, and the other was famous among his fellows as a jumper. He could jump as high as his head. Lily arDool Mercury
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is a blood constitutional disease, and in order to cure il you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucuous surfaces Halls prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescrip- tion. It is composed of the best tOnics known cdmbined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Ca tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY, & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
South America.. Suicide Wind.


 In Brazil and other parts of South America the natives know and fear a certain condition of the air which they call "suicide wind.
 It is not superstition, but an actual condition of the atmosphere which seems to drive the people to madness. and during it's continuance self inf1iot- ed deaths are numerous
 Oriminologists and scientists all over the world are interested in this peculiar atmospheric influence. which is indi- cated by soft, moist, warm air that settles heavily on the earth.
 The climatic condition known as the "suioide wind" is greatly dreaded in that part of the country.
 Statistics prove that suicides and oth- CT crimes occur together or in waves as they are described.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
SHADOWS ON THE WALL.

When the room is tidy Toys are put away, Eyes are growing sleepy. Skies are turning gray. Comes the children's clamor As they round me throue. Fairy lore's exhausted, Sung each nursery song. In the mellow lamplight Flushed their voices all, Whilst they watch me making Shadows on the wallI Through the happy silence Rings their laughter low As upon the wall there Shadows come and go. Nurse, unseen, unheeded, Watches from the door, Whilst the children's voices Plead for just one morel One by one they leave me, Till l sit alone, Seeing in the twilight Shadows of my own, Long forgotten fancies, Dreams in olden guise. Till from heart to eyelids Tears, unbidden, rise. Happy, happy childrenI Time has joys for all: Only some are deeting Shadows on the wallI
 London Mail
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Sfnnned the DueI.

This happened in Brazil: Felix Bo- cayuva and one Zuccharini of Sac Paulo are both journalists. the latter an ltal- ian. Zuccharini challenged Bocayuva to a duel Certainly" replied the Brazilian in effect, 'if you are good enough to fight with gentleman. Get a certificate of character from your con- sul and I'll meet you" So Zucoharini applied to the Italian consul in Rio for a certificate of character. Learning the purpose, the consul refused, and one duel was off
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
TRY ALIENS FOor-EAsE

A powder to be shaken in the shoes. At this season of the year your feet feel swollen, nervous and uncomfortable. Ii you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens FoOt-Ease. It rests and comforts makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Re ieves corns and bunions of all pain and is acertain cure for hilblains, Sweating damp or frosted feet. Wehave over thirty thous- and testimonials. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olm- Sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Napoleon in L., ergrcen.

The great Napoleon, done in ever green, is the unique statue that stands in the garden of NJ. d'Aguilleres, in the suburbs of Paris. The statue is perfect model of the "little corporal in char acteristio attitude, wearing a cooked hat and sword and snuffbox in hand. The features are very lifelike.
 The greatest care is necessary in order to preserve the likeness, and the artist gardener spends considerable time in clipping off dead leaves and cutting away an occasional branch. The sigma ture of Napoleon is reproduced at the foot of the statue in flowers. Paris Letter.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
ALABAS INE
CHURCHES AND sCHOOLHOUsEs.

The interior walls of churches, school houses and all public halls should never be coated with anything but the durable and pure Alabastine. So evident has this fact become, that hundreds of tons are used annually for this work. The genu- inc Alabastine does not rub or scale off. It is cleanly during the long period of its usefulness. Every owner of building should use it. Ask your paint dealer or druggist for card of tints, and write for free copy of our paper, Alabastine Era, to Alabastine Co.,, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
WHAT "KALsOMINEs" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary nrenaratiOns manufactured from whiting, chalks, clays, etc. They are stuck on the walls with decaying animal glue. Alabas- tine is not a kalsomine. It is rock-base cement. which sets, and it hardens with age. It can be re-coated. and re-decorated without having to wash and scrape off it's old coats, Beware of a large four-pound package of light kalsomine, sold to deal CTS for four pounds and offered to custo- mers as five-pound package.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
REJECT THE "JUsT AS coon" i"

The dealer who tells you that he can sell you the "same thing" as Alabastine or something just as good" either is not posted or is trying to deceive you. In of fering something he has bought cheap and is trying to sell on Alabastine's de- mands, he may not realize the danger to himself as we'll as to you. Beware of all new substitutes. Dealers risk a suit for damages by selling and consumers by using an infringement. Alabastine Co. own the right to make and sell wall coat ings adapted to mix with cold water.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Missed the Combination.

He is one of those gushing old beaus who think fattery the key to favor with the gentler sex. The other evening he was at a reception with his wife and they met the handsome Miss Blank, at whom he fired a whole battery of compliments. Then turning to his wife he said. "It's a good thing l didn't meet her before married you, my dear
 "Indeed it is. ;" she smiled sweetly, 'for her congratulate Miss Blank.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
WHAT ALABAsTINE IS.

Alabastine is the original and only dur able wall coating on the market. It ii entirely different from all kalsomint preparations. Alabastine is made ready for use in white or twelve beautiful tints by the addition of cold water. It is put packages, m h @ With full directions direct on on every package. It takes the place of scaling kalsomines, wall paper and paint for walls Alabastine can be used on plaster, brick wood or canvas, and child can brusl it on:
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
The Real Reason.

Here is juvenile story picked up by the Chicago News: What bright eyes you haver' said the visitor to 5-year-old Tommy. "You must get plenty of sleep"
 "Yes'R," he answered. My man. ma makes me go to bed every night at o'clock.
 "That's to keep you healthy" said the visitor.
 "No, it ain't," replied the youngster. "It's so she can mend my clothes.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

Green is the color most beneficial to the eye in diffused light and reds and pinks the most harmful In strong direct light, however, blue and neutral tints are the best for the eyes and pure white the most harmful, as is proved by the phenomenon snow blindness.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
waist pain.

ed me terribly. I could not sleep for the pain. Plasters would help for 8 while, but as soon as taken of, the pain would be just as bad as ever. Doctors prescribed medicine, but it gave me no relief
 Now I feel so well and strong, have no more headaches, and no pain in side, and it is all owing to your Compound. I cannot praise it enough. It is a wonderful medicine. I recommend it to every woman l know"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
FOR MEN ONLY. DR. FOOTE & STAFF


 Men requiring unsurpassed treatment should consult personally or by letter Gree" with the pioneer and only exclusive mems special iStS in United States. Diseases of men made the study of life time. Unfortunates every where should immediately communicate with pr. Foote of Chicago. Everything confidential. Remedies sent everywhere in sealed packages and letters in plain envelopes. Correspondence solicited. Latest Surgical, Medical and Electrical methods adopted. Deluging the stomach with drugs abandoned. Avoid drugs recommended by the unauthorized and self styled specialists in western towns; few genuine specialists locate Outsidefof New York or Chi cagO In these cities your private affairs are safe. Unequaled treatment for all diseases and weaknesses of the GenitO-Urinary, Sexual. Re productive and Nervous Systems. Impedi- ments to marriage removed. "SyPhala" positively purifies the blood, cures syphilis and removes all white ulcers in throat or mouth, copper-colored spots on body and eruptiOns on skin, also catarrh and rheumatism. "VigO- rala," the only permanent restorer and invig- orator, gives vigOr to vital organs and nerves, prevents and cares grip. $l per bottle, 6 for s Trial bottles, either remedy, half price.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

"How much does your position payf" asked the rural relative.
 ''I don't know as could figure it up ofhand. answered Senator Sorghum "You surely know your own salaryr "Yes, but that isn't what you asked me. "-Washington Star
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moist ure like precipitation, causing intense itching when warm. This form as we'll as Blind, Bleeding or Protruding, yield at once to Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts directly on parts affected. absorbs tumors, allays itch ing and effects 6 permanent cure. 50 cts. Druggists or mail. Circulars free. Dr. Bosanko, Philadelphia, Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
His OppOrtunity.

"I'd like something to eat" said the frazzled pilgrim at the kitchen door. "I'm that tired and hungry I don't know which way to turn" "I'll show you how to do that, encouragingly re- piled Farmer Haycraft, picking up a dull ax and leading him in the direc- tim of the OriDdStOno
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Don't Have fn Wait.

We don't have to wait for cold, sore ness and stiffness will come on from excessive exercise, but it will go im- mediately after using St. Jacobs Oil to soften and strengthen the strained Nmuscles.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

When coming to San Francisco go to Brooklyn Hotel, 2OS--212 Bush Street. Am erican or European plan. Room and board S1.00 to $1.50 per day; rooms 30 cents to s1.00 per day; single meals 9 cents. Free 'oach. Chas. Montgomery.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

No household is complete without bottle of she famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. It is pure and wholesome stimulant reeeommened by all physicians. Don't neglect this necessity.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Every One Knows.

Why trifle with a sprain when every one knows that St. Jacobs Oil used in the worst case will so strengthen the injured muscle as to make it the best remedy for this dreaded pain.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Go to Work.

Go to work on Lumbago as if you intended to cure it, and with the use of St. Jacobs Oil it can be cured very promptly and surely. Rub hard for penetration. <
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Great Catalogue of Birds,

Begun twenty-five years ago, the British museum catalogue of birds has just been completed in twenty-seven large volumes. It attempts to give a list of every kind of bird known at the time of publication, and describes Ill., GA species, belonging to 2,255 genera and PA families; 100000 specimens, 85O,OOO of which are in the British mu- scum collection, are referred to in the work.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

It is said that so difficult is the art of cutting gloves that most of the prin- cipal cutters are known to the trade by name and by fame.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

EITC Permanently Cured. RoHts9r nervous iIAS ness after first days use of Dr. Klines Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE &2 .OO trial bottle and treatise. DR. K. H. KLINE, Ltd. 93O Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

The steamer Admiral Dewey has sunk off the Massachusetts coast, but the real thing is still on top in Ma nila
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

The first thing a volunteer does on returning, is to get weighed. If he has lost an ounce, his mother sub scribes for a yellow newspaper.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
Cutters CarbOlatG of Iodine.

Guaranteed Cure for Grip, Catarrh and Con sumption. All Druggists, $1.0O. W. H. Smith, Buffalo, N. Y., sole proprietor.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

The quorum which ratified the United States constitution for Pennsylvania was secured by abduction and held be- hind locked doors.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best of all cough cures.-George w. Lotz, Fa- bucher, La., August 26, 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
TO MRS. PINKHAM
From Mrs. Walter B. Budd, of Pat
 chogue, New York.

Mrs. BUDD, in the following letter, tells familiar story of weakness and suffering, and thanks Mrs. Pinkham for complete relief:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I think it is
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-18
To Cure a Cold fin One Day.

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-04-11
Two Large Fires

There were two destructive fires in the
neighborhood of Marlton on Thursday
morning. One was on the farm of Robert
Wills, on the road to Medford. 1t broke
out in the cow-barn and in an hour all the
large barns and cribhouses were totally
consumed. Mr.. Wills was not at home
when the fire occurred and when he ar
rived a mass of ruins met his gaze.
Thomas Hewlings, Iof Evesboro, was the
first to discover the fire. He was at the
place ON an errand and as he came out of
the house noticed smoke issuing from the
roof of the COW barn. The Marlton fire
department promptly responded to the
alarm, but had not enough hose to reach
the place. A bucket brigade was formed
and did good work but could not save all
the buildings. Two calves and 300 pig
cons persisted in the flames. The heavy
machinery and the balance of the live
stock were saved. The small tools on the
farm, a large lot of seeds and several hun
bred bushels of corn were destroyed,
There was an insurance of 1926 on the
buildings in the Burlington County In
surance Company, but that amount does
not cover the loss. How the fire original
ed is not known.
The other fire was on the farm of Alfred
Davis, on the road from Evesboro tc
Moorestown. Mr.. Davis was awakened
about four o'clock in the morning by a
bright light which he soon discovered
came from the barns which were in a
blaze. The fire started in the COW barn,
where there were 33 cows. Such head
way had the fire gained that all the COWS
but six were destroyed, together with the
crops stored in the barns. The horses
and the majority of the implements and
wagons were saved. The insurance on
these buildings was also in the Burlington
County Company, and amounted to 5000,
which will cover the loss. The stock, i'm
plements and crops were not insured.
The fire was undoubtedly of incendiary
origin.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-04-11

Miss Stella White has been visiting her
uncle, George Parker, Sr.
Mrs. Florrie Powell is i'll at her home
on Chestnut street with typhoid fever.
johnson Oatman and wife left yester-
day for National Park, where they have
charge of a large boarding house.
The Enterprise Shoe Company has re-
ceived an order for rs dozens of their
shoes. 1t is hoped this order may be fol
lowed by others.
At the annual election of officers for the
NJ. E. Sunday school the following were
chosen: Superintendent, Eli Parker; sec
rotary, Clifton Shinnj treasurer, May An
derson; librarian, Leslie Clayberger; as
sistant librarian, Daniel Wells; organist
Daniel Wells.
The funeral of Mrs. Maude Mann took
place on Wednesday and a large circle o.
friends paid their last tribute of respect
Mrs. Mann was confined to her bed for
long time. She was very patient unde
her sutferings which were quite severe
Her husband and three children have tn
sympathy OF the entire community.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-04-11
Bordentown.

Mrs. Jennie Stephenson, wife of Rev.
r. B. Stephenson, D. D., pastor of Trinity
NJ. E. Church, died Friday, a few hours
after she had undergone a surgical oper-
alton.
B~ordentown City Council Tuesday night
granted hotel licenses to the following ap-
%plicants: Mrs. Emma Davis, Mrs. Richard
jacques, Patrick Kane, Fletcher l.. Beatty.
The fee was fixed at $500.
Thomas Wood, of Duck Island, built a
fire on Thursday, to burn up some trash
and left it. Some dry grass took fire and
the flames spread to the Toulouse, which
was completely destroyed, with its con
tents.
Howard Brelsford was sentenced to two
months in the Moyamensing Prison, Phil
adelphia, on Tuesday, for embezzling
money belonging to Thomas S. Burton
agent at Market street wharf, for TIN
Adams Express Company. Some tim,
ago Brelsford was arrested in this city
He was defended by lawyer Augusta
Ashton, formerly of Bordentown. AL
the parties are well known here.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-04-11
Wedding.

On Wednesday, at 'tMillbrook," the
home of the brides parents, occurred the
wedding of Miss Naomi Mather, daughter
of Charles L. and Naomi P. Mather to
Clarence Walter Loveland. The marriage
was solemnized at noon in the parlor,
which had been profusely and beautifully
decorated with flowers and plants. Rev.
Martin Aigner, rector of Trinity Church,
Mount Holly, officiated. After the cere-
mony there was a wedding breakfast and
a reception. The bride and groom left in
the afternoon for an extended trip west.
The following guests were present: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles L.. Mather, Mr.. and Mrs.
James T. Loveland, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Stokes, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gibson McIlvain,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh McIlvain, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cooper, Mrs. Boldin, Miss
Hunt, Mrs. ]. L. Rosers, Mrs. Howard
Watkin, Mrs. Samuel Woolman, Mrs.
Nathan Sellers, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Jus
tice, Mr.. and Mrs. Wildwood Justice, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Justice, Miss Florence
W. Crugan, Mrs. John McIlvain, Miss
Laura Rogers, Rev. and Mrs. Martin Aig-
ner, Mrs. George Bunting, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Sidney
Mather, Miss Edith McIlvain, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. A. Tomlinson, Mrs. James Nell
vain, Mrs. Henry Biddle, Miss Susan
Mather, the Misses Kneisel.