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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-02-19
Aeros. the Atlantic I'm a balloon.

According to the New York Slsa,
an aeronaut by the name Of Donald
son is now constructing a series Of
balloons with which be proposes 10
cross the Atlantic next summer. start
ing from Union Square, this city. He
claims that a flying machine is with
in the range Of possibility, and is not
discouraged BY the many failures in
this field His theory is plausible.
He remarks tha. when Fulton built
the steamboat to run in water be did
not initiate the action of the fish, and
then he expresses the opinion that 20
navigate the air is not necessary
to comply too closely with
the movements of birds The fving
bird represents aerial locomotion in
its primitive state. The idea is to
improve upon this, just as the steam
engine is an improvement on the
power and speed Of the horse. Hav-
ing bad large experience in balloon
ing, Mr.. Donaldson is earnest in the
belief that he can travel from the set
ting sun at all times, ''for ar certain
height, say two and a half miles.
there is constant current Of air
blowing toward the East By as
cending to the required altitude. be Is
confident that this strong current viii
safely bear his ship from New York
to the shores Of England. He Is also
of the opinion that, when on the 9TH
er side, be viii find another current
which viii wait him home again. We
may pronounce the attempt to cross
the ocean in a balloon foOlhardv, but
let Us not forget that such 'foolhardy'
efforts heretofore have led to the most
important discoveries. Science re-
quiEes her sacrifices. If we never
ventured oct Of the old grooves we
would make no progress. If we ever
succeed in constructing machines
which viii nayigate the air, Il viii be
through that spirit Of daring which
snimates bosom Of Mr.. Donaldson
If he attempts the proposed feat and
perishes in the undertaking, we hope
that his failure Will not deter others
from making dangerous experiments
in the same direction--1urf. Field
and Farm.
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Death or E.-corernor eear5.

HARRIsBURG, Feb. S.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Geary returned home from New
York last evening, in apparently good
health At about nine O'Clock this
morning, while at breakfast with his
family, and in the act Of helping bis
little son to something on the table,
his head suddenly fell back. and. by
the tine his wife could get to bis side,
and before medical aid could be sum
moned be was dead.
1t is supposed that heart disease or
apoplexy was the cause Of his death.
The city is excited, and much sorrow
is expressed.
Governor Hartranft has just issued
the following:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, HARRIs-
BUEG, Pa, Feb. 8.-With profound
regret the announcement is made to
the people of the Commonwealth that
ex-Governor John ". Gearv died
suddenly at his home in Harrisburg
this morning.
In the midst Of the sadness and
gloom prevailing at the capital, brief
mention can only be made at this time
Of the eminent services ofthe deceased
as civil officer in early life in Cal
ifornia and Kansas, as a brave and
disciplined officer Of the army in the
Mexican war, and during the entire
rebellion, and his faithful performance
Of the arduous duties Of the Chief
Executive Of this State for SIX years.
In this sudden removal Of one oc-
cupying high position in the land,
and who looked forward to years Of
usefulness and the enjoyment Of rest
after a long life of public service.
from which he had 50 lately retired,
we are again reminded that death Is
no respecter Of persons. Ia respect
TO his memory the following orders
are hereby issued:
First Upon receipt OF this order
the Adjutant General will cause
fifteen minute guns 10 be fred a.
meridian of this day, and on the day
of the funeral half-hour guns viii be
fred from sunrise to the time Of tie
moving Of the funeral procession
Second The Capitol buildings to be
draped, and flags TO be displayed at
half-mast.
Third. The public Offices viii be
suitably draped in mourning, and VIII
be closed on the dsy Of the funeral
JOHN T. HARTRANTT.
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Location OF Houses.

Science Of Health has some sensi-
bic suggestions on this topic, which
are appropriate here:
Houses should be built on upland
ground, with exposure to sunlight on
every side During epidemies, it has
been noted by physicians that deaths
occur more frequently on the shaded
sides of the street, than on the sunny
side, and in hospitals physicians have
testified to the readiness with which
diseases have yielded to treatment in
sunny rooms. while in shaded rooms
they have proved intraetable.
Let there be no bogs, no marshes,
no stagnant water in the neighbOr-
hood. Then let the cellars be thor
oughly drained. Inattention TO this
subject has caused the death of many
a person. No father or mother should
rest one moment in peace while their
innocent babes are sleeping in rooms
over damp and mouldy cellars. Gel
lars should not only be drained, but
thoroughly ventilated, otherwise the
house must be unwholesome.
Let the drains be also constructed
for the eOnduction Of slops and sew
age of al kinds to q acommon reservoir,
at a distance from the dwelling, to be
used for fertilizing purposes.
Door yards should be kept clean
and dry, composed largely Of green
sward, on which the children may
romp and play This should be their
play ground, rather than the carpeted
room. They are entitled to 1t, that
the breath Of Nature, and of Natures
God, as it filters down through the
blue sky, may fan their rosy cheeks,
and fill their souls with joy and their
bodies with health
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KING rRosr.s MASTERPIECES.

On. paint wi b bold lni mIsteriy han3.
And bow 70 no rival throughout the broadlana.
Net Raphael OF Titan can vie with my skill.
Or image the hues that frame at my will
dip my brush IN the sparkling wave.
1 leave my touch on the forest cave,
Neyer 4 mortal such traccry drew.
As on fringed lake beneath ny pencil grew.
take the foam from Niagara's brow.
Where the torrent il raging and plunging nov;
And hang her c-es; with such pendants Ger,
As no sculptor or artist could equal before.
But the noblest work for many day,
As over the earth have taken my way.
Was the painting with scarlet and golden sheen,
The whole extent Of the forest green
Twas a moonlit night, and the shadows fell
With waving light, on mountain and dell,
The leaves fell asleep In a sonoer dress,
But aEoke in gorgeous ioyeliness-
Oh the sun rose bright on that autumn day.
And glorious sight brUugt, the morning ray;
For the forest trees, all witherei AMI old,
Wore regal robes with a crown Of gold:
And over the earth was . soffening light,
roseate hue. yet 40 clear and bright.
That II cas-: CLEAN on the shadiest spot.
Where eTen the sunbcams had entered not.
And the purple glow on the dis,sn, hills
And the sparkling Of pearly. gushing rills.
For my picture so rare was a setting meet:
What painter shall dare with NY skill compete
And when fruu the eayerns there came the s3
breeze,
To kiss the red lips Of the blushing trees.
There fell such a shower from the dropping stern'
That the air secnel full Of the ruby gems.
Then above the green turf was carpet more rare
Than the Gobelin weh, so costly and rare;
More tasteful AMI gorgeous the bleaiing appear
Than mortals e5ull weave in q thoaslni years.
So yield to no artist under the sun.
breathe on my eanyas-the painting is done;
At once into life such splendors do spring
As neone paint On earth, save the old Fross Kim
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ed his presence Of mind from frst to
last, stroye hard to put an end TO the
panic, and did hfs duty brayelvtothe
end. lie was at the last moment GO
ing across the deck IN the hope Of en-
abling some Of the crowd rushing
around the boats on that side to get
away from the ship. The survivors
say other boats GOT adrifi when the
ship sunk, and express the belief that
if the passengers had allowed them
to be lowered properly. at least oEe
hundred more lives would have been
saved. Unfortunately the women
could not climb the masts. although
we did all in our power to help them,
consequently all the women and chill
dren, with the exception Of the cap
tain's wife and another, and two chil-
drep were drowned.
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Happening TO be in Queenstown
Ireland, one evening in July last, ]
was invited to attend a grand ball ]
had been doing some of the interior
districts of Ireland, and was so tired
that at first / was rather inclined to
excuse myself But before deciding,
| asked a question or two: rs it a
big thing :"
Never saw anything SO grand in
town. "
What class of women 2"
The first class from Queenstown,
/ Cork-in fact, the most beautiful wo-
men in the world
/ ! knew how the common women OF
Ireland looked. | had seen hundreds
of them about Killarney selling
mountain dew and goats milk, >" and
in fact for some time bad seen almost
nothing else But | had seen the
common class only-the servants,
pedlsrs, and peasants | had not
seen the aristocracy. | made up my
mind to 90. | thanked the gentle
man, and began at once on nv hair
and clothes
The number of ladies was about
one hundred and fifty. Their dress
was like that of American ladies on
similar occasions, only trifie more
so-sleeves little shorter, corsage a
little lower. The ladies were remark.
ably selfpossessed, quiet, and grace
ful, and think on the whole averaged
prettier than have ever seen for the
number on such an occasion
Some of our naval officers were
present in their stunning uniforms,
and were honored with marked atten-
ton and the sweetest smiles.
! | have written all this rigmarole in
order to say something about the
physical development of those Irish
ladies.
The Irish girls we have seen in
America have full chests, large fine
arms, and are altogether plump ald
vital. When an American lady has
shown me her arms-candledips, No.
Sand has asked, How can | get
such arms as Bridget's ?" and have
said, Work-,cork as she does, and
you will have her arms" she has
generally said. "Oh, that is not work,
that comes from climate. / tell you
if had been brought up in Bridset's
climate. should have had her fine
bust, but this terrible dry American
air ,kes the juices out of US"
I NV curiosity was on tip-toe to see
how Irish ladies, brought up in this
moist, even climate, but without work,
would look
| have said there were one hundred
and fifty ladies present. They were
certainly very pretty and very prettily
dressed but now, taking the witness
stand, / testify that l have never id
America seen one hundred and fifty
young women together with arms so
small and chests so fat and thin.
They belonged to the idle class, and
all the world over women of The idle
class have spindle arms and thin
chests, unless they become merely fat,
which with their weak muscles is a
sad embarrassment
Elegance, education, rank. aspira-
ton, ambition, prayer,-these will
not produce a strong. full, muscular
body. They are not appointed means.
Exercise, exercise , ,cork, rorl' ! this
produces strong muscles, full chests,
and physical beauty Work is the
appointed means.-Dio Le,ris, in
To-Day
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No. Sc.

the eve to rest upon where none is de-
sirsble. Dark grounds in papers rem
der rooms not fully lighted darker
stiIl, and give a somber effect which
is very depressing; while open cham
bers with white hangings have a cold
and chilly aspect which is equally de-
sirable to avoid. No rules can be
given for selecting papers: what
seems desirable in one case or to one
person is Objectionable to others, and
every one will Of course suit them
selves in this respeet-ScieHtifc
dmeric1n-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-02-19

A Chinaman, who had become
snow-blind while working on the Gen.
tral Pacific railroad. recently applied
for Official permission to have himself
shot.
A Chinese high priest in San Fran
cisco claims be can knock the devil
out of any Chinaman in ten minutes
by the aid Of q fre-crscker be has IN
vented.
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could no longer brook hum-drum
existence in the wild home of the for

:. His was an uncommon mould Of mind.
But made for action, III or good;
Cast In another land and Scene,
His reckless restless will had been
curse or blessing 10 bis kind
One day he quietly went up to bis
dusky mate and told her be was going
on a visit to his friends in Siskiyou.
Tears stood in her great dark eyes,
as the announcement fell upon her
ears, for something within seemed to
say:
SO here my last day has it close,
And here 1t ends.'
She gazed long and earnestly into
the deep blue eyes before her, but
could get no comfort from them, for
they were as cold as stone, and as
unimDassioned as the rocky crags be-
hind her wigwam. So, with a mute
appeal for mercy, she threw her arms
wildly around him and sobbed as if
her heart would break. But it made
no difference, Miller was determined
to go, and kissing her brow, he gent
" put hes away from him, and giving
only one look at his dusky daughter,
be strobe out into the sunlight and
wended his way towards the North
/ RETRIBUTIoN
That, so far as is known, was the
last that joaquin Miller ever saw Of
his tawny, forest bride He met,
welded and deserted the lady whose
letter in recital of her wrongs has
made her as famous in literature as
the poet himself; but he never again
acknowledged the Indian woman,
who out of the depth of her great
love, had borne him child Not q
great while ago that little child. born
in the forest gloom, came into his pos
session. How, exactly when or
where. does not appear. but it is liv-
ing and calls Joaquin Miller father"
She is now fifteen yeras old and is
living in San Francisco, supported
from the poets purse. She is de-
scribed as strikingly beautiful. She
has her mothers deep dark eyes, and
wealth of raven hair, and her fathers
clear Caucasian skin. Her neigh
bors call her the beautiful Spanish
girl, for they know not her romantic
history but to her immediate friends
she is known as the poets gifted
child. 1t is but just to Miller to say
that he is exceedingly fond of her,
and does everything in his power TO
make her comfortable and happy. He
has provided for her education, and
she already shows traces of that geni-
US which has made her father famous,
and herself proud and happy to be
called his, though the child Of love
only.
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Which lssast becoming universal fzTorite ;hro5
cut ihe country.

This Iron contributes It's !uI share towards econ
ruy IA domestic life. end is well worth the aftcG-
lion of every hoasekeePe- Il Il heated simply by
a FIRE inside like an ordinary stSve. They are q
different sizes weighing from five TO eight pounds.
II sa.e ofiefhir the tinc-Gn ir0niag a done with
much les fafigre-nO dang.y of shutting the
clothes AID when iron6e they have rluch better
nnish.
II lends 20 the irBneT a great degree 0f comfors.
since by the use of II hoi rO0ms avoided, and
the person Is no; s1sleeed "a the almos; insuncra-
bic beat Of a stove OF furnace In warm weather.
A sufficient prof Of the satisfscfian which Il
gives an1 the favor with which Il is received i the
already large and stili Increasing demand for IL.
and which tells how fast II II coming into general
use throughout the country.
Not only are the virtues u the iron appreciated
Al home lt the true worth Of it il becoming ST
fearesst everyhere. that thousands q them now
being sold 10 various farcign eountries-
Such Is the confidence oi the manufacturers IN
the exoeileDcy uf this i7on that they say u only
nsds trial 70 prove itself valuable 70 every house
keeper and warrant them 10 give satisfaction Il
the directions fully observed.
RENO chaage Of Iron IL reqaiTs6.-DSE J. being
all that il necessary for family. ss II can he KEPT
eosianily hot yhiis il use. and only requiring
0Es CEi's Worth Of chlTCal for a lrullfg.
sIwouId not he wisbou this iron for 81 q sould
not get another" i the exclamation of those who
use the iiiele wonder
TRY IT, TRY IT,
eS-FsH sirecfiozs eHoloses n eeek iron.
For sale by
FRANK H. SUFALI-
Somerset. Pa
INV. DEyyISoS.
Harnedsvilie, So--erset county, Pa
August 2Slh. ISL
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THE LAST TAscuAsTAs.

OF her mother nothing is known.
The child herself has but little recol-
lection of her, and says the only pie
tnre she can recall of her early years
is the memory of o sad, sad face, and
a weary, desolaie home in a hut on
the banks of the Sacramento.
wrinklei AMI brown as bag Of leather,
> A squaw sits meaning long and low;
Yesterday the was a wife and mother,
To-day she rocked her TO and fro,
desoiate widow IN weeds and woe
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G1or FOR RICH PHSELED SOLID
rf~o WALNUT CASE ORGAN. with s0a
stors. perfectly new. Factory price. sl75. Also
number Of Second hand Meiodeons and organs
ranging In prize from ss5 and upwards or for rent
st moderate prices Cal and examine al the mu-
sic rooms q
CHARLOTTE BLUME.
Ne. Is Sixth Avenus Pittsturg Pa
Sole Agen. fsr Prince Co.'S Organs
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THE SEPARATION.

And now Joaquin became still
more desirous of putting an end to
the romance Of the past year and re-
turn once more to the scenes of his
former life. His was restless, row.
ing, dissatisfied disposition, and the
sentiment of his passion gone, it
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NOAH CASEBEER.

Agent for the Company n; Somerset.
uec4
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pITY-rHEN LOVE.

The maiden sawthe captive ant
straightway her heart weHt out ir
sympathy for his sufferings. She at
tended him, dressed his wounds, and
pleaded with her father for his safety
Her efforts were not in vain. For
days and days she was unremitting
in her attention and kindness in q
month Miller's wound was entirely
healed, and he be,hous sht him of his
future. The tribe through the inter.
cession of the girl, offered him a safe
conduct back to the cattle herds, but
some strange invisible power seemed
to hold him, and weeks went by, find
ing him at their close still guest 81
the Taschastas. He knew the girl
loved him wildly, and he knew also
that to leave her would cost him a
bitter pang. so he fingered on, even
against his better judgment
THE PATERNAL SANCTION.
The old chief watched the progress
of events with calm serenity and
stole indifference worthy of statue
He gave no hint that palefaced SON.
in-law would be acceptable or dis
tasteful, fact which Miller viewed
with q great deal of inner satisfaction.
The love of the two ripcned rapidly
hers faster than his-for in her wild
imaginings she looked upon him as her
God, and worshipped him according
IL. She taught him dialect by
which they could exchange their
thoughts, and give expression to the
heart warnings which overwhelmed
them. He taught be- few snatch
es of his first love songs, and instruct
ed her in the first rudiments of the
English tongue. He filed her mind
with glowing pictures of civilization,
far beyond the mighty ranges of
snow covered mountains in the East I;
and she listened with absorbing inter-
est to all he told her of the great
x,-.-IJ &c ,rb;ch eho rparr 81 i;t.ia a N a
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-10-16
FOR SHERIFF.

Mr. Edltcr--Yoa are requested 70 Announce
JAS. u. ALVEY ~ a candidate for the NEXT
Shcrifalty aud yOu viii please say that he
will be Warmly supported by the business In
ieresi Of the county and bT be
Jan Z. 1879. PEoPLR.
Mr.. Etfor-please announce Capt BENJA
MIN FuXW ELL, Of I.eonardtown district. ne
a candidate for sheriff, and say that lie will
be generally aud warmly supported by white
and colored Voters Of the
Jan 30, 1878. Republican Party.
Messrs. Rliiors--P Please announce X
N EDWARDS - a suitable candidate
for the Bexi Shcridalty. and sag. that be
will be warmly supported by the voters
Of Sc Mary's cnnnty.
march n. 1878 The PEOPLE
Mr. jos o TAYLOR. Of st Inigocs'
district. is respectfully presented 10 the
voters Of Sc Mwy's hshhe Hamosked Re-
publican candidate rISberia
April 10. 1873 Sc 1nigocs'
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NEW GOODS.

: subscriber has just returned
II from Baltimore with a new aud
complete assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
BOOTS,
SHOES.
HATS.
GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS,
etc.. etc and GROCERIES of all kinds
mt tho old stand, fO' rly occupied by
Mrs. Hammett. Particular attention is
called to my stock Of Ready -m1 Id Cloth.
lug which can sell lower than any 9th.
or merchant in the county. the quality
and make o: the goods being considered.
A large and carefully selected assortmc mt
of CASS1MERES, also, on hand. Per-
bous wishing clothing made to order eau
be accommodated and can supply them
with all necessary trimmings. have
determined to sell all classes Of goods as
LOW AS THEY CAN BE BOUGHT
Of any merchant in the county. Call and
examine my stock before purchasing else
where.
j. SlMMS FENWICK,
LconardtowD, Nd.
May 90, 1S73-t:.
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Capt. JAMES NAY, of St. Inigoas'
district, Gan honorary member of the
Grand Army of the Republic" Gen A
Il Burnside, Comman ler-in-chief,) is
presented to the voters Of the county for
Commissioner.
may 8, 1873 Railroaders.
JAMES j ALVEY, of CT aptico di :
trict, is announced VS. candidate for lhe
position of County Commissioner at tile
ensuing election and will receive an earn
est support from the Taxpayers Of the
county and voters generally.
June B, 1873. Public Interest.
A. r. FENNICK, of Lconarltown
district, IL named as candidate for the
Commissioners Court at the ensuil q
election and will be supported by
July "a, 1873. Many Friends
Mcssrs. Il lito's:-P!caso announce
JOHN II BUCkLER. Of Paiuxent dis
rrici. as candidtts { r a seat 10 the
COMMISSIONER Court at tie ensuing
r'ec and say he will be support 4 by
Chapiieo and Charlotte Hall d i icts, aud
1blige Many Voters.
Aug %. 1873.
1 DR. j FEI TX MORGAN will con-
sent to serve as County Commissioner,
he will be- warmly supported for that po-
siii"n, Mt the ensuing election. by the
Spf 4, 1873 People.
Mcs'r- Il litors- Please announce j 4
DORSEY. Of Charlotte Hall distr C as
a candidate FOR be Commissioners Court
at The ensuing election, ADD say, he
euti'l,d 10 the earnest support Of tie PEG
pie Of The O unity
sep, A. 1873 Many Friends
Mr. Elitor--Plcase nnnounc, HENRY
O GRAVES rs q candidate for the Com
mis-, toner's Court, and say, that he will
be warmly supported by he free aud
independent voters Of st Mays couaiy
irrespective Of parties.
Sept rs. 1873
Messrs Eliors-PIease announce @ Il
p TAYLOR Is the Republican candidate
for County commissioner, and say he
will Ne warmly supported ty the entire
r. publican party OF St Mary's county.
Oct 2, SI3. Justice.
M. Edifor.~-Piease announce PHILIP II |
DORSEY as y candidate for County Commits |
sioner nj the ensuing election. and say that he !
will be warmly SUPPORTED by the voters Of he
Oct. 9th,--isT3' Factory District