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St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05

a merry type. The appellation the
jolly landlord" was proverbial. Not so
now. The burden of responsibilities
weighs heavily upon him. and the rule Is
that ne is the meekest man about the
establishment.
In striking contrast stands the modern
clerk. With him meeknesS would be a
weakness that would tempt him to self
slaughter. if he has the courage to stare
eternity in the face. The clerk is a self
reliant individual, shrewd. pert and pa
tient. and obliging. OF course there are
striking exceptions to the rule l am lay
ing down, but the exceptions are so rare
that they emphasize the reliability of
the rule. There are stupid and dis
Obliging clerks clerks that are impu-
dent and bound up in self-cOnceit, and
clerks that would condemn themselves
for breach of discipline should they
give a stranger civil answer. But those
that l have in mind are of
very different variety of the
species clerk. They are good
hearted, accommodating and untiring
in their attention to the comforts OF
their guests. They are animated ell
cyclopedias, city directories and rail-
road cars persOnified. They are never
at a loss for an answer to any of the
thousand and one questions asked every
day, and it is given politely, and usually
correctly. If he is asked something
that he really knows nothing about, he
quickly makes a strong bluff at an an
swer. a shrewd guesser is the hotel
clerk. and he seldom goes very wide of
the mark. He must be reader of
faces. He must know about what
priced room man wants the very in
slant his John Hancock adOrns the reg
ister. The clerk is man of policy.
He knows human nature like book,
and he knows that guest never likes
to call for cheap quarters. The clerk is
fond of practical joke, and he takes
particular delight in playing them on
such as will stand it. 1t contributes to
his popularity. and that is the thing
that makes him Indispensable to the
proprietor.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
COMO.

The picnic held by the st. Vincent's parish
at the Como club grounds. was attended by q
very large crowd of people. bent on having a
glorious good time on the Fourth. The pro
gTamme of entertainment was all that could
be desired, and was thoroughly enjoyed and
appreciated. The untiriug efforts of Father
Cosgrove. the popular pastor. was manifest
All who attended St Vincent's picnic voted
il grand success. A large sum was realized.
The course Of entertainments given at ST
Agnes church. on Lafond street, have been
largely attended. The music and speaking
by local talent were excellent. and two much
credit cannot be given the sisters. who had
the matter in charge, on the able and eff
cient way in which the little ones took their
respective parts. The war of the roses was
especiallY beantiful and well rendered
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
BIG DAY AT La CROSSE.
Stirring Times in the Busy Wis
cOnsin Town.
SPECIAL to The Globe.

SPECIAL TO the Globe.
Ia CROSSE. Wis. July 4.-The COM
blned bridge dedication, laying Of the
corner stone of the city hall and the
Fourth OF July celebration has been
very great success. At the bridge the
address was made by Gov. Peck of
Wisconsin. and ex-GOv. Yale of Mime
sofa. The corner stone was laid with
masonic ceremonies. In the regular
celebration programme, the speeches
were made by Gov. Peek, Gov. Yale,
Hon. J. N. Morrow, Congressman Har-
ries, of Minnesota, Col. Bryant and
j. UlTich. The parade was three miles
long and comprised of military COM
panles, besides numerous uniformed
societies. There were about one hun
dred wagons and floats in the industrial
display. There was fine display of
fireworks in the evening and no acci-
dent or unpleasant events OF any ma
tuTe. There were fully 10000 visitors
from the country and adjacent towns.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Two Picnics at Mitchell.

Special TO the Globe.
MITCHELL. s. D., July4.-The Fourth
was celebrated by citizens OF Mitchell
and vicinity by a large picnic, under the
auspices Of the Mitchell iremen on the
James river, where the usual races and
other attractions were held. Rev. j. 5.
Williams was the orator of the day. The
Farmers Alliance ran an opposition
picnic for political effect, which was
addressed by T. Ii. Ayers, Of Vermill-
ion. and others,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Addressed bY KYLE.

Special 10 the Globe.
ELK POINT. ). D., July 4.-The Fourth
was fittingly celebrated here to-day,
fully 1900 people participating. United
States Senator Kyle, OF South Dakota.
delivered a DOn-pOlitical, nOn-cOmmittal
Grafton touching upon immigration, the
labor problem and other important Ques-
lions of the day. His address was a
mastery effort. Among other nOtables
Senators Jolly and Stewart were pres
pnt
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Child Fatally Burned.

SptClal 70 Llt ULODt.
WINONA, MINI, July 4.-Gracie Gran
dali, aged four years. was fatally burned
this afternoon with her sister. She was
PLAYING with matches and fire crackers.
when tIracie's dress caught fire and the
poor child was terribly burned before
rescued. She is still alive. but cannot
live. Her mother was away from home
at the time. Her father, William Gran
dali. is in Minneapolis and was notified
of the sad affair tonight.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Fireworks at Dickinson.

Special TO the Globe.
DICKINSON. y. D.. July 4.-People
have flocked in from the hamlets near
Dickinson to-day to celebrate. The
races have been excellent, the finest
ever witnessed in this section of the
state. Owing 10 the rain, part or the
afternoon exercises were cut short
There was a fine display of fireworks
this evening,
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Smashed the Record.

Special 70 the GI0be.
NEW ULM, Mimi, July 4.-In the
prize hose contest here to-day, New
Ulm Hose Company No. 8 made a CON-
plete 25O feet in twenty-eight seconds.
and Hose Company No. in twenty
eight and a half seconds, both breaking
the worlds record.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Two Internally Injured.

Special to the Globe.
GARY, S. D., July 4.-The judges
stand at the races fell. In dropping,
the judges fell fully twelve feet. A.
Harkins, one-armed soldier, and n.
Gray, known through the Northwest as
an auctioneer, were hurt internally and
their injuries may prove fatal. Two
others had bones broken.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Addressed by Ireland.

Special 10 the Globe.
FULDA. Mimi. July 4. 4.-Archbishop
Ireland delivered the Grafton here to
day, and will hold services in the Cath
Ole church tomorrow. There is an i'm
mense crowd here to-day to celebrate
and hear the Grafton.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Lots of Sport at Pipestone.

special 10 the GlOue-
PIPEsTONE, Minn., July six thou
sand people celebrated here to-day.
The base ball in the morning resulted:
Sioux Falls. 13: Marshall, 20. After
noon. Sioux Fails. 20; Rock Rapids, :.
The hook and ladder race was won by
Luverne in 81 10 seconds; Rock Rapids
second in % So. Tie free-fOr-all hose
race was won by Sioux Falls in 81 %
seconds. The 100-yard foot race was
won by Ashenwall. Of Sioux Falls.
over one hundred visiting fremen were
present. The fireworks this evening
were the finest ever seen in Southwest
prn Minnesota
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05

Frank Gaienne. president of the st.
Louis Merchants exchange, is said to
be double of Jay Gould. 1t is doubt
full, however, if as many people have
been fooled by this resemblance as by
Mr.. Gould, for example.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05
Residence Burned.

Special 10 the Globe.
ABERDEEN, S. D.. July 4.-The resi-
dence of Farmer Lighthouse. two miles
east, burned to-day. Total loss, 81, 800.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05

Perspiration has the drop on the pub
lie at large.-Washington Post.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05


Toward o'clock he was again in his
Office. irresoIute. All the honesty in
him was fighting this terrible project.
MaiIre Lance entered. ran over some
papers, and then said to Georges:
II am going to Chateauroux to try the
DellevauX case. shall be absent three
day. Adieu."
Half an hour afterward Georges was
alone; no witness to fear, and the safe
tempted him more and more with
the promise of deliverance. "Was
it a robbery? No, loan. That was
allIn a loan to be paid back the next
day sure, and which Maitre Lance
would never suspect!
He carefully closed the door, leaving
the key in the lock in order not to be
surprised by an indiscreet eye. He
drew the curtains of the windows. He
was ready. No one was there. The
boy was out on an errand. He had
taken care TO send him away Quickly
he verified the combination of the safe
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-07-05

-702. His hands trembled, his heart
no longer beat. Huge drops of sweat
mOisten his forehead. His sight grew
clouded. When the heavy door opened
he started back. because he imagined he
saw behind him the thin and yellow
face of his dying father, which looked
kindly upon him, and because he
thought he heard a word uttered by a
voice which death had silenced:
''Consciencer'
He wiped his forehead and began to
laugh His twitchIng fingers grasped
thirty notes of thousand francs each.
The safe was closed. The window cur
tains were reOpened and the sunlight
flooded his Office. Below the omnibuses
rolled, the prOmenaders passed and all
noisy Paris gave itself up to pleasure.
Nothing had changed. There was only
one thief more.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
Why She Blushed.

1t was a crowded Madison street car
going west. Among the passengers were
two pretty girls, with complications that
were refreshment to look on, and eyes
and lips that moved with all IL vivacity
of youth and Joy of life. They were ar
rayed in-well, they were eminently
correct" They had been te. ling each
other in playful, faneiful sol { Of way
what sort of dresses they wou'd d like to
be married in. The other pa ssengers
didn't hear that part of the conversation
because of the roar and elink Of IN cable.
By one of those curious, sudden fnsRks of
chance that no one can account for, the
rattle and clatter stopped for Eew sec
onds as the car sped on, long 'sneugh to
let words fall from the lips so th at all he
car heard it q am going TO be MARI I'd
in"
"May" shouted the conductcr at that
moment, announcing the name of the
next street. And then every one in the
car Uttered, while the girl who was going
to be married in May blushed so that the
red roses on her breast seemed only 4
dim pink color-Chicago Tribune
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
He Took Too Much.

One day a smart young fellow with
shiny shoes, new hat and checker-bard
trousers boarded street car in western
city, and stepped to the front platform
He pulled out twist Of paper and light
ed it, and began putting a concentrated
essence Of vile odOrs into the faces OF
those who were obliged to ride upon the
platform ifthey rode at all. One, plain
old farmer, couldn't stand it, and stepped
off to wait for the next car. When he
reached the station the young fellow was
there before him, and it happened that
they met at the restaurant counter
SCOT any sandwiches ?" called the
young man to the waiter. Here, gim-
me one" and he tossed out a nickel, and
then proceeded to pick up and pull apart
every one Of the half-dozen sandwiches
on the plate before he found one to suit
him.
The farmer, who had been waiting for
his turn, drew back in disgust. Finally
he found something which the fingers of
another had not fouled, and presently
followed the loud young man to the car.
He found every seat occupied, including
the half of one on which was piled the
Young mans grip-sack and overcoat.
"Is this seat taken ?" he ventured to
inquire.
"Seat's engaged" was the curt answer,
with a look meant to squelch the old
farmer, who went into the smoking
car.
That afternoon the same young man
walked into the office of the Governor Of
the State, armed with recommendation
and endorsements, an applicant for a PO-
sition under the State government. He
was confronted by the same plain old far
mer, who recognized his travelling COM
panion of the morning without the least
trouble.
Glancing over his papers, the Govern
or said:
HIM, yes you want me 10 appoint
you to so-and-so. If should, 1 guess 1
might write my own resignation at the
same time"
a"Wh-, So" stammered the young
fellow.
Because 1 saw you pay for street car
ride this morning, and you took up the
car, driving other people of with your
vile cigarette. You bought a sandwich,
and spoiled the plateful by lingering all
of them. You paid for one seat in the
train, and took mine, too and i'll should
give you this place, how do know that
you would not take the whole admins
tration?
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
kArIE,s ANSWER.

Och me KatIes rogue. IT is thrue.
But her eyes, Ike the skies, are 80 blue,
An her dinples sOswate,
An her ankles 50 nate,
shure she dazed an she bothered me. too.
TIL one mOrnin' we Eini for ride,
whin, demure a. bride, by my side
Like a darlint she sat,
With the Wickedest hat
Meath purity girls chin liver tied.
An ne heart, arrah, thin. how it batei
For me Kate looked 50 temptin' an swate,
Wild cheeks like the roses
An all the red posies
You'd see in her garden 50 nate.
But sat Jist as mute as the dead,
TIL she said. with toss OF her head.
''If I'D known that to-day
You'd have nothing to say,
I'd have gone with my cousin instead
Thin fit myself grow very bowld,
For knew she'd not scold av towld
Uv the love eft me heart,
That 'ud niVer depart,
Though lived to be wrinkled and ovid.
An said 'av dared to do 50.
I'd let go Of the haste an I'd throw
Both me arms round yer waist,
An be stslin' taste
Nv them lips that are eoaxin' me So
Thin she blushed more illigant red,
An she said, without rsisin' her head.
An her eyes lOokin' down
Meath their lashes 80 brown,
''Would ye like me 10 dhrive, Misther Ted.'
-CizeiHRati Commercial GGssfte.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
A Thieving Fowl.

Some time ago the household Of a
gentleman well known in commercial
circles of Gravenhurst, Ont, was very
much upset by the loss Of valuable dia-
mond ring belonging TO guest, lady
from New York. Suspicion at once fell
on servant, who was employed as a
housenaid, but upon her continued and
earnest denial of the theft she was retain
ed, as the gentleman, from sense of
justice, did not wish to discharge her on
mere suspicion. A few days after the
ring disappeared it was found under the
lsdy's window, with the solitaire stone.
however, missing, having been pried out
Of the setting. 1t was supposed that the
thief had removed the diamond to keep
it from being identified. The mystery
was solved, however, recently in a most
unexpected manner, for in cleaning chick
ems for dinner the cook discovered a
small round object in its crsw, which, on
being cleaned, was found to be the mis-
sing diamond. The supposition now is
that the ring fell from the lady's hand
while she was in bed, and the clothes
being shaken next morning it fell from
them into the yard, where it was found
by the hen, which pecked the stone from
the setting and swallowed it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
The Lieutenant Lost His Beer.

How is it, lieutenant" asked young
man Of a gray-mustached officer, that
with your many years Of sea life, involy-
ing, no doubt, some strange adventures,
one never hears you relate your expert
enees Of the sea?"
Well, was the answer, I" l viii relate
to you a little instance of misplaced con-
fidence. Some years sgo 1 was attached
to ship on the China station. One night
it was my turn to take the midwatch- I
settled myself on the starboard bridge
rail.
In few moments noticed a commO-
ton in the water close to the ship there
appeared not more than g half-esble
length from where was standing most
gigantic serpent. had often read of
such things, but had never believed in
them, but could not doubt the evidence
of my own eyes. In q moment it vanish
ed, to reappear the next instant almost
under our bow. The moon was shining
brightly, and l got good look at it. The
monsters head was full as large as an or
dinary flour barrel, and it was at least y
feet above the water.
1t disappeared in few Imonents.
The next morning at breakfast related
my experience to my brother officers and
soon after turned into my bunk. Just be-
fore lunch felt like drinking glass of
beer, and, ringing for the boy, ordered
him to bring me bottle. The rascal
didn't appear in a reasonable time, and
rang for him again.
whats the matter with the beer,
Jim ?" l asked.
"' Nuthin' de matter wild de beer, Mr..
Bobstay.'
Then why don't you bring il ?"
Cant do it, Mr.. Bobstay. De doctor
done stopped your beer. Says dat pus-
son dat sees such snakes as you was
talkin' about dis mornin' orn't to hab no
more beer
and that's the reason don't like to
tell remarkable stories'"-N. 7. Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
After the Battle.

An ex confederate officer relates that
after the battle Of Fort Donaldson, it was
decided after a hot fight to withdraw
from the fort Upon looking around for
Cesar, his colored cook, he was nowhere
TO be seen. lie shouted to him Sc everal
times, and by and by was ans Eers d in
such faint tones that he knew his servant
was inside Of the log on which he was
standing.
Come out ofthere!7 commanded the
officer.
@Can't do it," he shouted in reply.
"But you must. The fight is all over
"But can't-dar's TO- white men in
dis log behind me-"
And when the officer investigated he
found that c-sh was the fact They
crawfshed out, one after the other, each
having an excuse to urge, and finally the
darkey appeared. The officer was about
TO open on him, but Cesar protested
"Doan' say one word. Dis ar de fust
time ebber got ahead Of q white man,
an its gwin to be the very last, De
mex fout we have Ize gwin to let de white
man have de hull log to himself, an III
look for a hole in the ground ~
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19

A clean shaven, erect, elderly man
with clerical sir, stepped into the count
ing room ola man whs had advertised
for an accountant and confidential clerk.
The advertisement was worded
wanted-Young man must have good
references.
That was all it said, but the merchant
expected him to have all the cardinal
virtues thrown in.
Il have A No. references for the Po-
sition," said the applicant, producing his
papers
"How does ii happen that you are out
of situation ?" asked the merchant, as
he ran his eye over the papers.
an health; was in the hospital for
year; am as well now as 1 ever WAS, and
better fitted 70 do good work"
Him may be 50; but We want young
neutrality-suspicious., in fact, who can
get there every time. We've no use for
old men. Plain speaking, but business
is business"
Then experience and lifetime ofin-
tegrity go for nothing2"
unless you are at the head ofa bust
ness. Good boys we want-boys-eyery
time"
"All right. Good day, sir. It's hard
lines, but, as you say, business is busi-
ness
In about six months the elderly man
again made his appearance at the count
ing room. He was lacOnic in speech and
less deferential than he had been before.
Il see your cashier has skipped out.
Taken pile, hasn't he? I'm Detective
Blank, Of the merchant police, and l
think / can get track of him for YOU"
The merchant did not recognize his
former applicant
Come into my private Office, he said,
and led the way.
ale was a bang-up, sleek sort ofa fel-
low, wasn't he, with heap of style?"
Just so"
Smoked cigarretts and called the city
town -
Exactly"
"was hustler, and got there every
time?7
Il should say So"
Used black silk pockethandkerchisfs
scented with white rose ~
''Then you know him ?"
%Oh, yes-bunches Of them! But they
seldom get away with anything but
themselves. III pick him up without
any trouble one ofthese days. Good
day, sir"
Good wonder where I've seen that
man before ?" said the merchant 10 him
self. But he gave it up and sat down to
write another advertisement for hust-
ler.-Dstr0a FREE Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
Figs and Thistles.
Large size SOC and 81.

People live for what they hope for
How easy it is to feel big in the pres
e1ce Of dwarf.
tits the cowardly dog who is always
showing his teeth.
When there is q giraffe in the pulpit
how the lambs do suffer.
The people who need you prayers
most are those you don't like.
The less man who wont pay his
debts prays in church the bette-.
Ifyou are praying for a reviva don't
60 to church with your gloves on
The love that never speaks ustil it
does 50 on a gravestone doesn { mean
much
You can't tell how m1ch relig on peo-
pie have by the sizs Of their fAl nily BIZ
BE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
A Story of Col. IngersoIl.

gentleman from Peoria, ILL.,, at one
time the home of Bob Ingersoll, relates
the following
You know Bob Ingersoll used to live
in our town. Bob at one time had taken
into his Office young fellow, and, taking
liking to him, had done all he could
to advance the interests of his protege.
The young mans name was Puterbaugh.
He developed rare abilities, and finally.
with Bob's help, secured the nomination,
and was subsequently elected to the
bench.
II came to pass that Ingersoll had a
case before Judge Puterbaugh. One Of
Bob's clerks, for a trihing offense, had
been fined ten dollars for contempt Of
court during the trial ofthe case and Bob
arose to protest. He intimated that the
court had taken a petty view Of the Of
fense. This made Judge Puterbaugh hot
and ne gave Mr.. Ingersoll a sharp repre-
mand. Nothing daunted, Bob scored
the court numerically, and when he
finished Judge Puterbaugh declared the
attorney in contempt, and assessed fine
Of ten dollars.
During all Of the argument Bob kept
within the rules Of the court 50 far as ad-
dressing the judge as Your Honor"
etc. Upon being fined, however, Bob
went through his pockets, and not find
ing the requisite eagle paralyzed every
body by stepping up to the bench, and,
holding out his hand, said :
Lend me ten, old man."
The judge was dumbfounded for mo-
ment Then his features relaxed, and
turning to the clerk, he said
Remit the fine, Mr. Clerk. The peo-
pie of this county can better afford 10
lose ten dollars than can"
Then the laugh was on Bob.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
Guaranteed Cure for Lac ripps.

We authorize our advertised druggist
70 sell you Dr. Kings New Disco cry for
consumption, coughs and colds, uI on this
condition : If you are afflicted " tn Ia
Grippe, and will use this remedy ecord-
ing to directions, giving it fair tri i aad
experience no benefit, you can retu. n tbs
bottle and have your money refG uded.
We make this offer because Of the won
derfui success Of DIR. Kings New d scoy-
cry during last seasons epidemic. Try
il Trial bottles free at
John y. Snyder's Drug Store, Son erset,
Pa.
Large size SOC and 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
If Sufferers from Consump-
ton

Coughs and colds will try Pan-Tina
cough and consumption cure, they will
find quick relief and permanent benefit.
The medical profession declare it rem
edy Of the highest value. Try it. Price
% and 80 cents. Trial bottles free.
A large proportion of the diseases
which cause human suffering result from
arrangement Of the stomach, bowels and
liver DR.. Lees Liver Regulator removes
all these troubles.
Trial bottles free at G. W. Benford's
Drug store.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19
pULE TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE.

To Sophia Livingston, intermzrried with Neff
Lohr. Sadie R Livingston, intermarried with
JOSiGh D. Blough. both Of JohnStoWn. Cam
brfs County. Pa, Hiram r. Livingston. Of
FneepOrt, Kent County, Michigan, and sam1
r. Livingston. Of Panne Rock Barton COun-
u Kansas
You are hereby notified 20 appear at an Orph-
ans Court 70 be held Al Somerset on Monday,
the 2s1h day Of September next, 20 accept OF re-
fuse to take the real estate Of Tobias Livingston
deceased, st the appraised valuation, or show
cause Whv the same should not be sold
sherfffs Once. ISAIAH GOOD,
Somerset, 6l2l Sheriff.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-08-19

Il won't help your own crop any TO sit
on the fence and count the weeds in
your neighbor's field.