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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
The Guns of the Future.

We have become familiar with smOkelesS guGpOwder, in idea at least. and we are aware that 1t makes not nearly so much noise as the old--fash- toned sort. But silent cannon, which emit scarcely flash, are still a novelty not a welcome one either to soldiers. Colonel Humbert of the French army has invented this boon and patented 1t. The experiments carried out by the HOtchkiss company are said to be most promising. In some wonderful man. her he contrives that the mouth of the gun shall shut automatically the in- stant It's missile has emerged. Thus the flame and the report are bottled up. The announcement may probably be true-One does not venture to doubt any marvel of the ingenuity alleged now adays. This also would make for the extinction of war. It is remarkable that the latest improvements tend, force, rather than the asSailants. Re beating rifles and smOkeless powder. machine guns and balloons, all strengthen the hands of those who have to repel an attack, themselves more or less under cover. But if the art of war, in its highest flights, be intuitive, what very exceptional men the great generals of the future must be! With out smoke or flash, or even sound to in- dicate the position of a battery which decimateS his troops at A distance to be reckoned in miles, an ordinary mortal would be distracted. Doubtless, if this invention prove to answer, it will be applied to small arms also. The French are agitating now for the abolition of universal compulsory service, upon the ground that Germany will never attack them. In . few years, apparently, no nation will dare to invade anOther.- London Standard.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Major Lavr,e and the spiaer

Major Lawrie is the hero of an inter esting superstition. Before Atbara he discovered in the ventilator of his hel. met an energetic spider, which came out in the evening and, having had his supper on flies, returned to his hiding place. Perhaps, remembering the story of Bruce and he spider, the major left his new friend unmolested and went into the Atbara fight with him. Men were killed all round, but Major Lawrie escaped without scratch. At Omdur- man he commanded battery and again was unwounded. Meanwhile the spider slumbered in the helmet, waiting for the ridiculous human commotion to cease that he might come out and kill flies for supper:
 When the hurly burly was over, Major Lawrie packed various articles to be sent home and among them the helmet and the spider. Too late, he re- membered that he had sent, his little friend on long voyage without any larder. In great tribulation he hastened to London, opened the helmet box, ex- pecting to find the spider a corpse, and was rejoiced to see him alive, and even vigorous. Stranger still, on the way to England he (we beg pardon--she) had produced two young spiders Public ODinion
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
On His Native Nerve.

''That was a strange experience" ad- mitted the travelling man when some one had recalled the incident to him. ''I'll tell you on the level that 1t con- verted me to the theory that there is a destiny that shapes our end and that the fellow who is willing to drift Is not such a chump after all.
 "As the boys say, was on my up pers. No one questioned my ability on the road. I could sell goods to men who had no real use for them, and you'll admit that to be the supreme test of a drummer. If I had one forte above another, 1t was that of selling stoves. I could get rid of a hard-coal burner in & sOft-cOal district, and could place a consignment of wood stoves in the middle of a prairie dis trict.
 "One morning walked up in the mod ern Troy of New York, without a cent and without a job. To most men the situation would have been as cold as a polar expedition, but, as intimated, I'm V ldlf11ISI. hLCC1 JO4ly lAC Odl for a patriotic cocktail and the barber for a shave, went to the nearest stove factory. The clock struck 12 just as entered the place. Before the hand some young man at the desk could say a word 1 had told him that l was on time. I think the remark was the in- spiration of an extremity.
 wen not stop to discuss terms at this time,' he said. You have an hour in which to catch a train. Here's your expense money. It Is a new route, but 1t will serve to try you out I was knocked daffy, but took the money, caught the train, and sold stoves right and left. In a week I had letter from the house asking who in the world was and where I came from. The oth- CT fellow, for whom I was mistaken, had shown up and claimed the job. But they told me to fire away, and they raised my salary. I'm with lem yet."- Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
A Shining Mark.

A lady, grievously tormented with a corn on her toe, was advised by one of her friends to anoint it with phosphorus, which in weak moment she did, but forgot to tell her husband before retir- ing at night. It had just turned 12 when the husband awoke, and was star tied to see something sparkling at the foot of the bed.
 He had never heard of firefly in the locality, nor did he ever remember sec ing such a terrible looking object as the toe presented. Reaching carefully out of bed tiH he found one of his slip pers he raised it high in the air and brought it down with great force upon the mysterious light.
 A shriek and an avalanche of bed clothes, and all was over. When at last he released himself from the bedclothes, he discovered his wife groaning in 8 corner of the bedroom, but she had not got that phosphorated oorn.'
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
INSISTED ON PAYING.
A Man Who Wouldn't Accept Legal
 Advice For Nothing.

A Man Who wouIdn't Accept Legal
 Advice For Nothing.
 The other day an old fellow slouched into Attorney Oscar Kahn's office, on Legal row, and introduced himself as MT. Smith, Jones, Brown, or something, of a neighboring county. He said he wanted to consult a lawyer and was ao- corded seat and one of the attorney g sweetest smiles.
 He then explained that while he was away from home the sheriff or some deputy had attached his wife's sewing machine and bureau for taxes. He did not propose to tolerate such imposition, he declared.
 "What is the amount of taxes?" in- quired the lawyer.
 "Lemme see-$1. 2S, " was the reply
 The lawyer could not conceal smile but hastened to say: Well, MT. Smith, if you want my advice, it is to go back and settle that small amount. It looks like the easiest and best way out of it. |"
 The old fellow thought a moment and replied that he believed he would. Answering, he asked, "How much do l owe your"
 "Oh, nothing, sir," was the reply. "I won't charge you anything for lit tie advice like that.
 "But allus pays fer whut I git and want ter pay yer jes' the same."
 "Oh, that's all right; come in again some time when you need advice on something more important, and we'll square it then"
 "Naw, I want ter pay it now. Jes' squeal out. Eff it's 25 cents, I'll pay it. Eff ye want 50, there it isl' And he threw down a half dollar and left Paducah (Ky.) Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
When Gunpovvder Was New.


 A curious feature about this evolu- tion in methods of hunting was the hesitation with which gunpowder was taken up by the great nobles Not only did it take quite century to familiar ize hunters with it, but the evidence that has come down to us shows that the humble classes were the first to use it for shooting game. Maximilian, ar dent sportsman that he was, tells us himself that he could shoot farther and with greater accuracy with his crossbow than his keeper could with the fire tube. To prove this he tells us the we'll known story of certain chamois stand ing at distance of 200 fathoms, which, after being pronounced as too far off by his henchman, who was armed with one of the first sporting firearms men tioned ill print. comes tumbling down, pierced at the first attempt, by the em perOr's bolt.
 From other sources we learn of strict measures being adopted to prevent poachers and "wood loafers" using fire arms, and this at a period when princes still used the cumbrous crossbow and spear. It was only i'll the last quarter of the sixteenth century that firearms had busted other weapons for certain forms of the chase, the deer battue be ing among the latter
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularity is matter of importance in every woman's life. Much pain is, however, endured in the belief that it 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 a perfectly normal and regular per formance of natures function. The statement. we print from Miss GER TRUDE SYKES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed in every city, town and hamlet in this country. Read what she says:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel like 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 troubles were pain ful menstruation and leucorrhea. 1 was nervous and had spells of being confused. Before using your remedies never had any faith in patent medi- cines. I now wish to say that l 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. I hope these few words may help suffering women"
 The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi-
 1o 1e Sc l.. 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., 1899-03-04
LEGAL EXAMINATION.
How One Lawyer Was Admitted to
 the Bar.

HOW One Lawyer Was Admitted to
 the Bar.
 Counsellor Bill Brien tells the fol lowing story of how he passed his ex- animation as counselor at law and ob- tained his license:
 'I had my papers filled out and walk ed over to Judge Joe c. Gill to pass my examination and have my papers sign ed. It was in the afternoon, and Judge Gill, as everybody who knew was aware, was an ardent and successful turfman. At that time he had Orphan Girl in training for the Maxwell Hotel Stakes, to be run at Nashville, and Brakeman, who was thought to have a pretty good chance of winning the Mer- chants Stakes at St. Louis, both races being set down for the same day.
 "I walked into his office with my papers in my hand, and looking up pleasantly the Judge greeted me as fol- lows:
 'Good-morning, William. 1 under stand you want to pass your examina- ton and be a lawyer?
 Yes, sir; that's what I'm here for this morning.
 Were you out on the track this morning to see the horses workY
 "'Yes, sir
 Did you see that Kentucky crack, Lelox, and my mare, Orphan Girl, WOrkY
 :" Yes, sir, they both went mile, and you know this track was a bit slow. Orphan Girl finished up strong and swinging all through the last furlong in O:47, and Lelox was all out, and had the boy kicking him in O:4711a.'
 " I reckon my mare has a pretty good chance for the Maxwell.
 " It looks like a certainty. Lelox is all she has to beat, and he's ss good as done already
 What kind of plan wosld it be to send Alcock to St. Louis with Brake man for the Merchants StakesY
 The horse is good now, ahd he has nothing to beat over there. Land him in St. Louis all right, and it's as good as a walkover.'
 I think I'll send him. Let me see ah! l thought I was forgetting some thing; we forgot all about the examina- tion; hand me your papers, William, and see me sign them.'"
 Counselor Bill' walked out with his duly attested license, and short time later Judge Gill won the Maxwell House Stakes and the Merchants Stakes with Orphan Girl and Brake man.-New Orleans Times Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Car,yie uear.-Dicken. Read.

April 29. 1863. Carlyle wrote thus of one of Dickens readings. says O. T Copeland in The Atlantic: "I had to go yesterday to Dickens reading D. m., Hanover rooms, to the complete upset ting of my evening habitudes and spir- itual composure. Dickens does do it capitally, such as it is; acts better than any Macready in the world; whole tragic, comic, heroic theater visible, performing under one hat and keeping us laughing-in sorry way, some of us thought-the whole night He is good creature, too, and makes $50 or e60 by each of the readings."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

A new and scientific treatment of all dis eases of the Genito-Urinary organs, at once thorough, qmck and sure, is that of Dr. Foote and Staff, of 161 Adams Street, Chicago. The doctors believe in. prescrib- ing as little medicine as is consistent with certain cure. They are old practitioners and years of experience in their speciality has taught them the needs of every indi- vidual case and how best to treat it to eff feet complete eradication of the disease germ. pr. Foote's Syphalais awell known and efficaciOus one for all blood diseases, while his NlgOrala stands foremost among restoratives and inyigOratOrs of the ner- VOuS system.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Sweethearfs.

MT. A. Ballard, B. A., IL. B., sends us the following from Oxford: "Your tale of the Italian prelate reminds me of the negro student who at one of our great missionary colleges was conduct ing family prayers, and in an outburst of enthusiasm prayed, Give us all pure hearts, give us all clean hearts, give us all sweet hearts, to which all the con- gregation replied. Amen. '''-London Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
A SHARP RAP GIVEN.
The Thought of Chicago Councilmen
 Staggered MT. GilkesGn.

Chicago Councilmen have received a sharp rap from B. F. Gilkeson of New York, Secretary of the National League of American Municipalities, who called on Mayor Harrison to in- vite him to send delegates to a con- vention of mayors and aldermen of Illinois cities and townsy to be held at Peoria on March 1 and 2.
 The Mayor received the invitation fayorably and said he,would send it to the Council with the recommendation that the sending of delegates will be authorized. 'Ill appoint them and that is all there will be to it."
 'I won't have thing to do with the Council" reiterated the municipal reformer. Tt shall not pass on this invitation-not a Council like that on a proposition to reform cities. I'll see it further first" said Mir. Gilkeson, as he withdrew his invitation.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Golden Silence.

A man who once met Ralph Waldo Emerson at the house of friend tells of the characteristic way in which the Concord philosopher blunted the edge of a compliment.
 "Oh. Mir. Emerson" said a young woman of the party. ''it must be so de lightful to know that people all over the country are grateful for the things you have saidr'
 Thank you," said Emerson, slowly; "but 1t Is for some of the things I have not said that I feel most grateful''
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
FOR MEN ONLY. DR. FOOTE & STAFF 161 aDAMS SIT. CHICAGO.

Men requiring unsurpassed treatment should consult personally or by letter 'Free" 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 Dr. 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 outside of 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 yigor to vital organs and nerves, prevents and cures grip. $1 per bottle, 6 for 8. Trial bottles, either remedy, half price
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
TRy AIIEN,s FooT.EAsE

A powder to be shaken in the shoes. At this season of the year your feet feel swollen. nervous and uncomfortable. If 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 Iieves corns and buniOns of all pain and is a acertain cure for Chilblains, Sweating damp or frosted feet. Wehave over thirty thOus- and testimonials. Try today Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

COST OF NICARAGUA CANAL.

The estimates as to the cost of construct
 ing the Nicaragua Canal vary from s115,- 000,0O0 to SLj0,0O0,090. How different are the estimates of the people as to the value of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for stomach, liver, blood and kidney diseases. It is surpassed for indigestion, biliOusness, constipation, nervousness and sleepless- ness. It is such an agreeable medicine to take. It tastes good as well as does good.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Hard Luck Story from Kansas.

When the Kirby bank failed In Abi- Iene Santa Fe conductor had in 1t $2,OOO, which represented the savings of many years. In the course of time he received $1,O0O in dividends from the bank receiver, and this sum he de- posted in the Cross bank at Emporia, which in turn failed.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Fad ,fodeIr 10 FoIIo,y.

He-A self made man is common enough. but we never hear of a self made woman.
 She-Considering the kind of arti- cles the men turn out who are in the selfmaking business, you can hardly blame the women for not taking up ths occupation. n.-Beston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

Dealer-I'm afraid I cannot recon mend this parrot. madam. He swears like sailor.
 Mrs. Ferry-oh, how delightful "Shiver my toplightsP' "Stow my mainsaiIsr' and all that. 1 suppose?
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
 TTcAS (snnNTW { sS.

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath :hat he is the senior partner Of the firm of F. J. CHENEY G Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
 FRANK J CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. lSS6 ( ~N~l A. w. GLEASON { SEAL Notary Public Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials free
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 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

In the British House of Commons. after a long debate, the amendment to the address to the throne, relating to "the lawlessness of the church," which was proposed by Samuel Smith, Liberal member for Flintshire, was rejected by 2221 votes against 70.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Why. of Course.

five called to tell you, sir, that the photographs you took of us the other day are not at all satisfactory. Why, my husband looks like an ape" "WeiL, madam, you should have thought of that before you had him taken. ''- Household Words
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

When coming to San Francisco go to Brooklyn Hotel, 20S--212 Bush Street. Am erican or European plan. Room and board $1.0O to $l.5O per day; rooms 50 cents to $l.OO per day; single meals % cents. Free coach. Chas. Montgomery,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Something Very Soothing.

There is something very soothing in the use of St. Jacobs Oil for the cure of Neuralgia. It soothes the pain, while it strengthens and restores the weak nerves to a natural condition. It is prOmnt and sure
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

"What is your notion of an ideal womau?'
 "One who can look like princess in a $3 suit. ."-Indianapolis Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Length nnd Rreod,h

Mrs Billus-Well, I'm glad we went. Foreign travel does broaden one's mind sol
 Mir. Billus-And shortens his bank account.-Chicago Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
And MInInferinI Too.

The Bachelor-Well, how did your battle with the coquette come outf
 The Newly Made Benedict-It was tie.-Syracuse Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Strikes In.

The chill of frost strikes in and car ries with it aches and pains. St. Jacobs Oil will follow close behind and drive them out of the system. It will search and cure.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nervous iiIS ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE &2 co trial bottle and treatise. DR. R. II. KLINE, Ltd 9S0 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
q HandfCnn.

Oorson-Do you think trained nurses should be pretty?
 Hilletzand-Not if they are expected to follow their calling permanently.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
Loaded Down.

The air is loaded down with pains and aches, and some systems take them in like sponge. St. Jacobs Oil rubbed in will take the pain away and leave a cure
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

No household is complete without 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., 1899-03-04

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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the only cough medicine used In my house.-D. c. Albright, Miffiinburg, Pa., Dec. II, 1895
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day.
Yhere ldenl. Are Chcap.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 25c
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-04

The woman who always wears a smile Is faultlessly dressed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
PARNELL DEMONSTRATION.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Marched at the Head
of the Procession That Visited the
Grave of Parnell.

DUBLIN, Oct. 9.-Daniel Talon. the
LORD mayor, Sunday marched at the
head of procession which this year
replaced the usual demonstration at
the grave of Charles Stewart Parnell in
Glasnevin cemetery and subsequently
laid the cornerstone of the Parncll
statue at the head of Sackville street
A large crowd was present at the
ceremony, great percentage of which
was made up of persons in favor of the
proposed memorial to Wolf Tone, and
heard during the proceedings.
John and William Redmond deliver
ed addresses in support of the pro- Boer
resolutions and hearty cheers were
given for gallant old Kruger"