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The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

The Preacher Was Glad She SwOre
 The daughter of a we'll known clergy man in Washington had a severe at tack of scarlet fever when she was 3 years old which resulted in deafness. Up to that time she had been regular little chatterbox. doing her infantile best to carry out the prOverbial: Being a woman, she'll talk foreverl Upon her recovery her parents were nearly heartbroken to find that she had not only lost her hearing. but the pow ar of speech as well. Whether she had really forgotten how to talk or whether 1t was obstinacy or lack of confidence they could not determine, but despite all efforts of the best tutors the child remained mute.
 One day when she was nearly 10 years of age she was playing with cat, and with as much cruelty as though she were of the sterner sex she used its tail as q handle with which to pick it up. The poor animal, not appre- ciating the economic use of the afOre- said tail, inflicted a deep scratch across the chubby little hand.
 Damn that catw she said, fiinging it down.
 And her father, devout clergyman as he was, clasped his hands and, raising his eyes to heaven, exclaimed:
 ''Thank God, that child has spoken at t2st.'1Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
April 23rd. 1899.

April 23rd, 1899. Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Go. Columbus, O.: Gentlcmen-I find Pe-ru-na to be an excellent remedy for the catarrhal af- fections of spring and summer, and those who suffer from depression from the heat of the summer win find no remedy the equal of Pe-ru-na.
 Judson W. Lyons. No man is better known in the financial world than JudsOn w. Lyons. His name on every piece of money of recent date, makes his signature one of the most familiar ones in the United States. Hon. Lyons address is Augusta, Ga He is a member of the National Republican Committee, and is a prom inent and influential politician.
 Hon. Judson w. Lyons recommends Pe-ru-na for spring catarrh.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
WAS THIN
PATIENT TREATED FOR HEART DS-
 EASE AND CONSUMPTION
But the Diagnosis Was Wrong-Whep the Bio }d Was Enriched the Symptoms
 Disappeared
From the Presbyterian Journal, PhHa Pa.

From the Presbyterian Journal, PhHa Pa.
 After many years of patient and in tense suffering, Miss Gertrude Gilbert, of 32O1 Dauphin street, Philadelphia, Pa. has recovered her lost health. and is today a rosy and blooming specimen of young womanhood. To a reporter sbn cave the following account of her case:
 .T had been sick for a long time, when a friend urged me to try Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Previous to this three doctors had treated me. They diagnosed my trouhlo as heart disease, together with consumption, and prescribed accord inoIv All this medical treatment did moi benefit me in the least. I was in terrible condition. There was scarcely any blood left in my body. My chief trouble was weakness, and after laborious efforts to get up stairs I almost went into faint and on sev- eral occasions thought I was going to die.
 "So little blood had I that my ears were almost transparent, and my com pIexicn was as white as a sheet. I can scarcely describe my sensations. but after repeated treatment by my physi- clans I became thoroughly discouraged.
 "It was at this time that Dr. Will liams' Pink Pills were recommended to me- and I procured a box. Before l had finished it began to feel the bene-
 fit to my health. This gave me en- couragement, and I began systematic course according to directions. At the end of the seventh or eighth box, in addition to having sufficient qlan- tity and a better quality of blood in my veins I was relieved of that short ness of breath and quick heart action which had been my chief trouble. My appetite returned, and I was enabled to do my daily duties with cheer fitness which 1 had never before eX- perienced. I always, as preventive, keep a box of Dr. Williams Pink Pills in my room. They are all they are represented to be, and to them, and to them alone, do I owe my restoration to health"
 Signed GERTRUDE GILBERT.
 At all druggists CT direct from Dr. Williams Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, N. Y. Price, 50 cents per box; boxes, $2.5O.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
klsSES.

With little kisses shut your eyes; would not have them seeing and wisA For, could choose, would have you be Blind ever, as now, when you look on met A wreath of kisses to crown your head. mat the whole worlds crown should sdu1 b.
 stead, 10 Keep your thought of me ever kind. AS now' when your darling eyes are blind. In each of your hands shut a kiss Do you feel how soft and little it isf So hold it gently that it may live, Lest your hands ask more than my hands ean vt,a A kiss for an earring in each dear ear, And now when speak you can only hear The heart of my hearts heart laugh and c-y, Not the foolish words it Is stifed by. A kiss on your mouth, and 1t bears no charm To bring you to good, to keep you from harm; It has no mission, yet let it be; The rest were for you, but this is for mel
 Pail Mall Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be dured by Halls CatarTh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY X CO.,, Props, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney fG' the last 15 years, and believe thm perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by tn air firm.
 WEST &TRUAx, WholesaIe Druggists, Toledo, o. NALDIEG KINNAN tE MARVIN, Wholesale Drug sists, To4edc, O.
 HaI''s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act tug irectly upon the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all dr uggists. Testimonials free.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
LIQUID INSECT CATCHER.

The increased destruction of city trees by insects during the past few years has caused the inventor to design a number of devices to prevent the pests from crawling up the tree trunk and depositing eggs in the branches as well as eating the leaves. Hitherto the guards have consisted of bands of loose fabric, cotton wadding. etc, being gen orally treated with a chemical and bound tightly on the tree trunk. His
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

s. s. $. has been before the public for many years ; from a small begin ming, 1t has steadily worked its way to
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Hent of the Stars.

Experiments al the Yerkes observato, ry have led to certain results on the heat of the stars that may be summa- rized as follows: The apparatus em plOyed was sensitive enough to register the heat received from candle r. miles distant The heat received from received from candle at a distance ot about six miles
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Wanted to Go to One of His We'd
 LIiucS

EsE Ea
 The Rev IEr. -. a prominent cler, gyman. relates with much gusto the following story about himself. His present wife. ny the way. is not the wife of his youth nor yet of his early manhood. but the lady of lis third choice. and as consequence the doc tors set of olive branches spring from divers maternal ancestry.
 Such a condition of affairs" said the doctor. might at times become embarrassing except for the thorough suitability of all concerned. I confess, however. to a slightly disconcerted feeling when shortly before my third marriage I was approached by one of my daughters. girl of and one who called my second wife mother, with the question: Papa. will you let me go to see you married? 1 have never been at any of your weddings Fun.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
RecinrocaI Devotion.

'She says I still owe her a nickel"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Proof to Her.

'T am quite certain that poor man has seen better times," said Mrs. Gag gam after giving breakfast to a tramp
 ''NO doubt" added MT. Gazzam dry ly. "They all have"
 "But this poor fellow didn't ask mo for broken victuals. He said it grieved him to be obliged to apply for cola tion." ."-Dptrcit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
To Mothers of Large Families

In this workaday world few women are so placed that physical exertioon is not constantly demanded of them ln their daily life.
 We make special appeal to mothers of large families whose work IS never done, and many of whom suffer, anc suffer for lack of intelligent aid.
 To women, young or old, rich or poor, we extend an invitation to accept free advice. Oh, women do not let
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

your lives be sacrificed when a word of advice at tl.e first approach of weak ness, may fill your future years with healthy joy. Address letter to Mrs. Pinkham's Laboratory, Lynn Mass, and you will not be disappointed.
 When l began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound l was fered terribly at time of menstruation. Several doctors told me they could do nothing for me. Thanks to the Pink ham advice and medicine 1 an now well. and can do the work for eight in the family.
 ''I would recommend Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound to all mothers with large families. "- Mas CARRIE REILEvH.LE, Ludington. Mict
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
They Male the Crowj

"What's all that crowd of women over there at Bargen's?"
 shoppers who read Bargen's 'ad.'" But that's an unusually large crowd for so early III the morning."
 'I know, but the 'ad' said: Come early and avoid the crowdr'- Catholic Standard and Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
A Dude of TITO.

From a newspaper printed in. the year ITO is the following description of q dandy: "A few days ago a mac aroni made his appearance in the as- sembly rooms at Whitehaven. dressed in a mixed silk coat. pink satin waist coat and brooches, covered with an elegant silk net. white silk stockings with pink clocks. pink satin shoes and llrge pearl buttons: a mushroom col Ored stock. covered with fine point lace: hair dressed remarkably high and stuck full of pearl pins."
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
DiSillu sinneI.

Cholly Smasher-COme, dearest, leave the stage and intrust your sweet young life to me.
 Miss Makeup-Thank you, my boy; have a good home with my married daughter.-O State Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO- INGS HERE AND THERE
Jokes and Joke1ets that Are Supposed to Have Been Recently Born-Sayings and DOings that Are Old, Curious and LaughabIe-The Weeks HumOr.

Judy and 1 got into a terrible tangle shopping today" "HOW?'
 'I owed her 10 cents, and borrowed 3 cents and then 50 cents."
 "WelI?'
 "Then I paid her 30 cents for some thing she bought"
 "Yes?"
 And she paid 40 cents for something I bought, and then we treated each other to ice-cream soda"
 "Well?'
 'She says I still owe her a nickel"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Hoods Jdrsdpdriiia

For the quickest results.
 But whenever taken, this great medicine thoroughly cleanses the sys- tem, gets into all its hooks and cor ners, removes all humOrs and all unhealthy accumulations.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is an excellent blood purifier. We had little boy with us whose hands and face were broken out with sores. We gave him Hoods Sarsapa- rilla and the sores soon disappeared" JOHN ScHwAB, Nipomo, Cal.
 Accept No Substitute.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Glenn SYdnRx

In Sydney the streets are thoroughly cleaned every night, and any one throwing refuse or waste material of any sort on the street is arrested and fined. All the Kitchens in the larger residences are on the top floor, and all the clothes are dried on the roof.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
A Difficulty Removed.

"Dicket, when you divided those five caramels with little sister did you give her three?
 No, ma. I guessed they wouldn't come out even-so I ct one fore 1 be- gun to divide. Puck
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
True fEC0uony.

Friend-Why do you wear those fear fully Old-fashioned collars?
 Winkers Ga man of affairs)-Because when the washerwOman sends them to anybody else they send them back New York Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

The last 12 numbers of Camera Craft contained over 1000 pages of photo graphic instruction and magnificent pictures The next 12 numbers will cost $50. Camera Craft, $50 Sutter St.. $. F.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
The Truth Forced Home.

"Fm afraid" she sighed, that Pm getting old"
 'Why?" he asked.
 When go to the grocery now. the clerks don't nearly break their necks trying to beat one another in getting my orders" s"-Chicago Times Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

This story of yours" said the ed itor, ''I would call "A poor Relation. "
 But" said the author, there is no such character in it.''
 No; but that's the character of the story itself. Philadelphia Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
He Didn't Notice.

First Burglar-How many rooms wuz dey in dat house you cracked?
 Second Burglar-I dunno. 1 wuz only interested in the haul.-BaltimOre American.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Garfield Tea is the most used, the best liked and is the original herb tea for the cure of constipation and sick headache. It strengthens the digestive
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Not Yet Transformed.

Nell-She's blonde, isn't she?
 Belle-NOt yet, but she's just dying to be one.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Active man by large Manufacturing House; $360O in cash paid for 12 days trial; promotion and permanent posi- tion if satisfactory. Address G. B. P. Co.,, 723 Chestnut St., Philada.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Accept No Substitute.
LOfa Cf COmUanV,

Stranger-You must find it very lone ly on these hills.
 Shepherd-Lonely! No, don't. Why, there was man an 'oss passed yes terday, an there's you today.-Punch.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

"He is accused of using money In his political campaign" Nonsense" an- swered Senator Sorghum, scornfulIy; ''he didn't use money; he just wasted t."-Exchange.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Sterling Remedy.

ChOlly Cityfeller Gin country, with balky livery horse)--Beg pardon, sir. but what do you do when yOuah horse balks?
 The Farmer-Trade him. Git up, Billi-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

There is no law 10 prevent a woman from planting herself in front of mil liners show window and wishing she had hank account of her oWn.-Chi- cagO News.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Source of Anguish.

Huh! I wouldn't cry S hard jes' 'cause teacher licked me-"
 ''I ain't cryin' cause teacher licked me; Pm cryin' cause ain't big enough to lick him.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
How She Knew.

'That hOrrid Maud has been gossip ing about me-"
 "Why, how do you knOw?"
 "She kissed me twice when we met to-day. y."-FIiegende Blaetter.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
A Mean Scheme.

Hicks-Can you change twenty dol lar bill?
 Wicks (thOughtlessly)-I guess so. Hicks-Then lend me five.-Sommer- vile Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01


 He-Mrs. CaShley has all the money, yet she and her husband seem to be perfectly in harmony. She-They are, too. He's watching all the time to get a chance to spend her money, and she's watching him all the time to keep him from it."
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Der of matches which, added to those taken by "B," makes four, and as twenty-five is one in excess of multi pie of four "B" cannot help losing.
 But the latter does not know it, plays again, loses again, and makes A be- gin. "A" begins:
 A / Z l o
 ID
 This makes twenty-four, and "B" loses. "A" simply operates so that as soon as possible the number of matches from which "B" has to take shows one in addition to a multiple of four, and from then on again takes away a num- Der, which, added to those taken by B." makes four. Of course, the total number of matches is not restricted to twenty-five. It may be %, 37, 73, 101, etc, but must almost be one in excess of multiple of four.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Good Health comes to those who take the great herb blood purifier, Garfield Tea; it cleanses the system and cures digestive disorders. All druggists sell it.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Miss Bridesoon-What is your idea Of the ideal lover?
 Miss Yellowleaf-The one who mar ries-Smart Set
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Anfinuafn
NV cnwnsrn hn cried

"MOre new gowns" he cried.
 "Why, yes," she answered sweetly "All of mine are last century style"- Philadelphia North American.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

am sure Piso's Cure for Consump- tion saved my life three years ago. Mrs. THOS. ROBBINS, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. F. 1900.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
The Best Prescription for Malaria.

Chills and fever is a bottle of Grove'ss-+ast9- less Chil Tonic 1t is simply iron and qninine in q tasteless form. No cure-no pay, Price toc
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for tts3ir children during the teething period.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

A good way to do reform work is to lead such a clean, useful, sober life that others will try to follow your ex ample.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Wragson Tatters-Dat's funny sign yer got up der, boss.
 MT. Housetop-What? Look out for the dogs?"
 Wragon Tatters- Yes. Dat dogs big enough an ugly enough ter look out for hisself-Philadelp Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed every bottle showing that Is is simply Iron and Qui-
 inc in a tasteless form. No. Cure. No pay. 5oc
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Develop and print your own pictures. Complete outfits for printing and de- veloping 319x31s to 4x5 pictures, $1.50 and $2.5O. Kirk, Geary & Co.,, S3O Sut- ter St., San Francisco, Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Nodd-Is your new home finished. Todd-Not quite. My friends haven't disapproved of it yet.-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Eat Them Like Candy.

Dainty, fragrant ablets of confection-Cas- carets Candy Cathartic, the medicine of today Pills and liquids are ont of date. All Druggists lOc 25c, soc.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

The PrOfessOr-If you please! Wake up-vake up!
 Voice from Next Room (sleepily)- What'n thunder's matter?
 The Professor-It is mine wish dot ven yod schnore, you would schnore in der same key vat der key is vat I play in. You vas schnOring in G flat und it spells mine music, by golly, alretty!
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

'Kitefying time has arrived, re- marked the Observant Boarder. But the kites do not keep up with Eyed Boarder.
 Flows that?"
 ''I have seen no stringless kites yet"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

ETC Permanently Cured No fits or nervousness FiIG after first days of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Send for FREE S2. % trial bottle and treat
 se DR. R. H. KLINE, Ltd 9Sl Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
How He Descended.

MT, Hod O'Hooly-Shure an Pm dis cindid from some of tn greatest houses in Ireland.
 Widow Bid Brady-Shure ye have on a laddher.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
@ MAvr

Laxative BrOmO=Qu Tablets the remedy that cures a cold in one day
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
Stops the Cough
and Works off the
The Preacher was Glad She swore

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure colo none day. No cure, No pay. Price % cents
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Standing in His Own Light. "I'll never give you up, Miss Per kins-never."
 That's it, MT. Hopkins; I'd be afraid to marry such a determined, obstinate man as you are"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
4 NEW TRICK WITH MATCHES

Here is a match trick which just now is puzzling a good many people in En- gland, says the New York Herald:
 "A" says to "B": Here are twenty five matches. Now let each of us take away, in rotation, not more than three at time. You may begin. Whoever gets the last match loses."
 "All right" says 'B. T'Il begin"
 And now they take them away as
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
\ Protective Disclaimer.

"Well, my man, I suppose you will saw little wood to pay for your din- ner?'
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01

Nom. I'm no wood-sawyer, mum; trimmin' trees-rubber trees, mum, is my trade"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-01
REGISTER OF TREASURY.

Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the United States Treasury in a letter from Washington D. C., says:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-31
NEW ENGLAND.

Friday Portland at lIavfrhill. Lewiston
nj Lowell Augusta at Nashua
Saturday Portland at lfaverhili. Lewis
ton mt Lowell. Bangor at Manchester. Au
gasta at Nashua.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-31
NELSON'S GAME WORK
Wins Him 25.Nils Motor Paced Race from
McEachern and Champion.

Boston. May 3O.-At Charles River
park. this afternoon. Johnnie Nelson
did some brilliant bicycle riding, de-
feating Albert Champion on even mile
and Archie McEachern by two and
one third miles. In the 25-mile motor
paced race. his time being 39.Os 3-5
Eachern's, 44.5 3-5.
Champion added TO the excitement OF
1000 people by falling. and only the aid
OF a spare motor tandem saved second
place for HIM when McEachern's sole
available meteor had gone wrong.
McEnchern was the favorite, for he
rode mile after mile without pace
cheered to the echo. and when finally
taken up by one Of Champions motors
rode better than ever.
The cause Of Champions fall was an
insecure plug. closing the electrical cir
cult. 1t fen out. broke the circuit. the
motor tandem slowed suddenly
Champion ran into II before he could
save himself and went TO the cement,
badly scraping his shoulder and right
arm.
1t Is very doubtful II Champion could
have done better than finish second
for Nelson was going fast and incide NJ,
ally lowered the track record for the
distunc. formerly held by himself.
Mcitacherns motor went wrong just
after the 18th mile and II was NJ thia
time that he rod. two miles unpacrd
Ia the delight OF the grand stand ana
bIea hers.
Nelson finished three laps ahead Of
Nc Ea hcrn.
The short distance races We're well
contested by the amateurs. The sum
mares:
Mile open. amateur-Won by g. l..
How land. BOSTON. Time. 22s 81.
Mile handicap. amateur-Won by f..
". IiobrDok. South Boston 100 yaris)
Time. Eli.
Three men team pursuit rato-Won
by Metropolitan Wheelmen. Time.
1906 IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-31
SPLENDID BALL
By All New England Teams on
Memorial Day.
Augusta Wins from Haverhi|l, 6 to 2
Loses, 4 to 8.
Portland Beats Lewiston Two Games. The Other
Teams Break Even.

Haverhill. Mass. May 3o.-Haverhill de-
feated Augusta, this morning. In one OF
the hottest games played on the local dia-
mond. Both teams put up very fast ball
and the excitement of the crowd was kept
at fever heat At the end of the 9th inn
ing the score stood to 2. In the first
half of the 10th Augusta batted out a run
and the rooters gave up the day as lost.
Flaherty and Cassidy in the last half Of
the 10th enabled the home team to win
out by one score Manager Leighton tried
three new players. today. in today's game
in McIntire, left field. Haggerty. Sd base.
and Doe, second base. The first two
showed up very strongly. They are evil
IDENTIFY fast players and will greatly
strengthen Manager Leighton's aggrega-
ton. Doe did not show so strongly as
Ring and will doubtless not be signed.
The changes with the addition of Lew
Cross to the pitching corps has made Au-
gIsta one of the strongest teams In the
league. The score: