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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

one Of the Hardest Worked and Least APP
preeiated of Employees
It is doubtful If there is a man on tha
train who is less appreciated than the
fireman. The public shakes hands with
the conductor who has charge Of the
train, thanks the brakeman for many lit
tie courtesies, bows TO the baggage mas
ter who looks sfter its luggage in transit
perhaps, If ii is q masculine public,
swears at him-trnsts its valuables with
the express messenger and talks long and
loud If the brave engineer. but the
6reman-he who bends TO his work and
feeds the FIRE that makes the sieaIn-is
never mentioned. Sometimes purse i
made mp for the engineer. No One ever
heard of the fireman getting apurse, but
the records show that he has performed
as many deeds of valor as the engineer.
Again, if the train leaves the track OF
goes into another train, the fireman has
fewer chances to escape than any man
on the train, except perhaps the mail
clerk. shut up like rat IN a cage.
When the fireman is az work, and that
is nearly all the time when the wheels
are turning, he stands stopped over,
shoFeling IN the fuel or rsking the Goals
in the frebox. His view ahead IS OBJ
structed, and he cannot see the danger
that may be dashing upon him. The rat
tie and roar of the machinery may drown
the engineers warning Gala crash--the
tender pins him TO the boiler head. and ne
dies a horrible death. Standing in the
narrow gangway peering ahead. sudden
lurch around a curve may throw him off.
Instances have been known when the
coupling between the engine and the
tank parted, and the fireman dropped be
tween them to be ground tOpieces- The
records show that more firemen than en-
gineers are killed in railroad wrecks.
About the only time the hremen has a
little leisure is when the train is running
down grade. Then "she is shut OF. }"
steam is saved, and the knight Of the
shovel climbs up TO cushion seat and
takes a breathing spell. But even then
one eve is ahead, his hand on the bell
cord and the other eve fastened ON the
steam gauge. whose little black hands,
fuctuating back and forth, guage his
labor as well as the steam. There Is
science in feeding an engine that isnOt
understood by one not in the business.
There is a way 10 throw in the coal and
10 empty the shovel and close the fur
mace door at the same time. Il requires
nice calculation that tells how many
.'scooploads" are needed 10 send the
hands on the gauge to the proper figure;
deft handling TO keep the deck Of the
cab clean, and a hundred other little
things that go to make skillful FIRE
man-One that saves money for the CON-
pany by outstanding the coal.
In the old days the fireman on wood
burners had hard time Of il and GER
tainly earned the small money he re-
ceiyed for his services. but he had sine
cure compared with the man in blue
overalls and jumper who ''stokes up
one of the huge ''moguls" or hogs of
the present day. These engines haul
freights and eat up coal as if it were
CREASED paper The fireman is at work
continuously, and about the only time
he has to rest is when his train takes
siding" TO let a more aristocratic passen-
ger train pass.-Indisnapolis News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

We learn that the nose Of Socrates was
not Greek, bat such as Greek artists
usually assigned TO satyrs. Occasional
". as in beautiful group Of 4 saty1
playing dice with a nymph ON a bronze
mirror, they gave satyrs another kind OF
nose. The noses Of the ladies IN the
Tanagra terra Gotta are of all agreeable
orders of nose, not necessarily Greek.
The chances are that the Greeks varied
as much as we do in their noses, while
the tradition of their art preferred thu
conventional straight nose. In the SAINT
way the kind of Romans who had their
portraits done ON coins and gems were
Just the sort of energetic. eonquering
people who have Roman noses every
where, ike William Of Orange and the
Duke of Wellington Saturday
Review.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
rne FIr.t AmerIcan nibIe.

In 1868 the first Bible printed in Amer
ica was published in Cambridge. 1t was
unlawful TO print an English version OF
the Scriptures. that right being a mo-
nopoly enjoyed by privilege and patent
in England. The one printed in Massa-
chusetts was Eliot's famous 'Indian BIZ
ble," and although 1900 copies were
struck off they are quite rare. and
s'sealed books" as the tongue IN which
they are written is literally dead Ian
guage," the tribe and all who had a
knowledge of the dialect being long ex-
tinct.
Eliot's work is unique, being at once a
monument TO his piety, perseverance and
learning. Its literary successor was New
mans Concordance of the scriptures. !"
This was compiled by the light Of pine
knots in log cabin in one Of the frontier
settlements of Massachusetts Ii was
the first of its kind, and for more than a
century was admitted to be the most
perfect, holding its place in public es-
TEEN until superseded by Cruden's, which
it suggested.-Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
Methoa. For secr,t corrc.prndence.

At trial in France il was shown that
the chemist Turpin, who is undergoing
five years imprisonment for treason,
made arrangements with friend to carry
on secret correspondence. \ letter from
the prisoner, giving the necessary direc-
lions 10 his friend, was read in court. An
official inquiry was made and some In
teresting information supplied by the
convicts. from which it was shown that
when private news is 10 be supplied 10 8
prisoner formal letter. apparently con-
tanning nothing of importance. is sent.
This. being read 10y the governor, would
be passed on to the prisoner. who, under
standing the missive. and that 1t was
only necessary TO read between the lines
written in milk. he could make this per-
fectly decipl-erable by rubbing it over
with a dirty finger or an old slipper. An
other ingenious form Of secret correspond
ence consisted in leaving letters out of
words. "a # the writer were illiterate.
The omitted letters put together formed
the requisite words and sertences.-Lon-
don Public Opinion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
meaning Of the word ..EIlher.. !.

The legal meaning OF the word ''either'
has been gravely argued in an English
court of record. a certain testator had
left property, the disposition Of which
was affected by the death Of either Of
two persons. One lawyer insisted that
"either" meant both, and in support Of
his views he quoted Richardson, Web
ster, Chaucer, Dryden, Southey. the
story of the crucifxion and a passage
from Revelation. The judge suggested
that there was a song in The Beggar's
Opera" which took another view, ''How
happy l could be with either, were t'Other
dear charlner away
In pronouncing judgment the court
ruled that ''either' meant one Of two.
and did not mean both. He said that it
might have that meaning occasionally in
poetry, but never in an English court of
record.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
cremated In a Running Train.

A tale of horror comes from Russia. A
train loaded with troops was speeding
from SlatOusk to Samara, when the for
ward car caught fire. The draft caused
by the motion of the train was so great
that in few moments the whole train
was in blaze. The engineer did not no.
tice the catastrophe and ran on for some
time before ne checked his engine. As
many of them as could jumped out Of the
windows and doors, some Of them land
ing uninjured in the snow and some Of
them suffering severe injuries in falling.
The train was entirely consumed, and
when the roll was called after the catas-
trophe it was found that 40 were dead
and 20 badly burned and otherwise in
jured.-Paris Letter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

fzo fraveiers started On = tour
With trust and knoE ledge laden;
Ono Eas a man with mighty brain.
And one gentle maiden
They Joined their hands and vowed 70 %
COMPANIONS for se3son-
The gentle maidea's name Was fAith,
Tie mighty mans was Reason
He sought all knoxledee from this world
And every world a-near il;
All matter and al mind were his.
But hers was only spirit.
II any stars were missed from heaven
His telescope could 1no them.
Bet while he only found the sfsrs
She found tho God behind theu-
He sought for truth above. heiesF.
All hiddea things revealing.
She oniy sought i U0InanNise.
And found Il II her feeling
be said. This cAritrs q rolling bal.
And 50 doth -cicEce prove il.
He but discovered that IL moves.
She found the strings that move Il
lie reads with geologic eye
The record of file ages;
Unfolding strata. he translates
FRrth's wonder written pages
He dies around a mountain base
And measures with plummei.
She lcsps il with single bound
And stands upon the summit
He brings % light the secref force
In natures labyrinth lurking
And binds IL % his onward car
To do his mighty working
He sends his message Der the earth
And down where sea gems glistens
She sendeth hers 90 God himself.
Who bends his ear 10 hsten-
All things in science. beauty, art,
In common they inherit;
But he has only elasped the FORM
While she has elasped the spirit
He tries from earth 10 forge s key
To oYe the gate u heaven.
That key Is in the msiden's heart
And back its bolts arc driven
They part, Without her al : dark.
His knowledge vain and hollow,
For Faith has entered in with God.
Where Reason may not follow.
izabeth York Case in Home and Country.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
How to rake a TurkIsh Bath.

1t is not unusual 10 hear complaints
that the Turkish bath has induced con-
siderable depression, OF even exhaustion,
lasting perhaps several days. but the
eause of this is that proper precautions
have not been taken by the bather. The
baths must be adapted to the strength OF
the patient. The bather should not stay
too long in the hot chamber, and the
bracing process should be applied only a
few seconds with water not very cold.
Twenty minutes is long enough for most
persons TO remain in the hot chamber,
and a safe rule is 10 leave at the first
symptoms of faintness or fatigue.-Ex-
change.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
Tn. oIdes, Pear Tree In New England,

The will of the late William Endicott,
who died IN Salem, Mass, July last,
which was probated in London, has been
filed in Salem for reference. The be
quests are all private, but the famous
old orchard at Danvers is bequeathed to
w. c. Endicott, Jr. The farm is widely
known ON account of a pear tree. now in
a fairly vigorous condition, which was
planted by Governor Endicott in 1880.
Over one bushel of fruit was harvested
from the tree last year. OF all the host
of thrifty trees, the pride of the govern
or's heart, whose number gave 10 the
manor of 800 acres the name Of Orchard
Farm" two centuries or molN ago, this
venerable tree alone remains. It is I'M
dopbtedly the Oldest pear tree in New
England, and it is doubtful if it has a
rival in the United States.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Perorationsare Mr.. GladstOne's strong
est point. He may confuse ms audience
with figures, o6erwhelm them with
words, but when ne time comes for him
TO round of his speech, and when his
voice, dropping in volume, takes ON the
magnetic thrill that has helped TO make
its owner a power in England, then the
audience mentally rises 10 meet the or
ator. to the outgoing thrill comes back
an echoing answer Of emotion, and the
great master of words sits down amid a
storm Of applause.-St. James Gazette.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
Good For InraIids.

The weather man has been very good
to invalids When thin ghost Of a
maid gets so blue that the air looks
azure, the nurse can bundle her up in a
big shawl, deposit her in big rocking
chair and roll her to the window, where
she can watch pedestrians go through
gymnastic performances on a small piece
of ice in front of the house. Her droop-
ing spirits rise as fast as people tumble
down. and the little invalid who hasn't
been out of the house for weeks and
weeks declares the weather man TO be n
jolly good fellow.-Chicago News-Rec-
ord
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

The shores of the picturesque basin of
Minas, made famous 10y Longfellow's
poem ''Evangeline, furnish many fine
specimens of the amethy yst. After the
frosts of winter have broken and scaled
the face of the bluffs, then is the most
favorable time to hunt not only for the
amethyst. but for other minerals, such
as chalcedOny. agate, malachite. calcite,
anolcine, apatite, natrOlite, etc, found
there in the debris at the foot of the
cliffs.-Minerals.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
Anrnsxplorable French Pit.

The wonderful pit of Creus de Souci
in France is situated in a sheet Of recent
basalt on the south side Of the Puy de
Montchal. The opening is 50 feet in di-
ameter and IS feet deep, but at that
depth hole about 10 feet wide commu-
nicates with hollow 20 feet deep, at
the bottom Of which is n stagnant pool
overladen with carbonic acid, which for
bids access 10 the water surface. The
interior is a vast hollow. apparently
formed in the basalt when semifiuid, by
an explosion of volcanic gas. The tenn
perature falls from "a degrees Fshren-
heit in the open air TO 81 degrees near
the water.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
ANev.n,nerIIhr,rx

There is at Aix-ia-Chapelle curious
museum library containing thousands Of
newspapers. 1t was founded seven or
eight years ago by Oscar Forkenbeck,
who collected newspapers rs other peo-
pie collect stamps or autographs. He
Epent his entire income for 40 years on
the dailies published all over the world
and printed in 30 different languages.
Finding himself the happy owner Of TO-
900 files. he founded the museum. ap-
pealed TO the newspaper world TO assist
him, and now occupies his own time and
that of three assistants indexing and ar
ranging the rapidly increasing oollec-
tion.-New York Sun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Spain's infant king may help President
Cleveland set the machinery Of the
Worlds fair in motion on May 1. 1t has
been proposed to connect the Atlantic
cable with the electrical apparatus at
Jackson park, and at a given moment
have President Cleveland, standing in
full view of the audience at the exposi-
ton grounds, and King Alfonso, sur
rounded by the royal family at Madrid.
press the electric button simultaneously.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

An inmate Of the poorhouse at Peru,
Ind. who died short time ago, was
about 45 years old and was born, it is
said, with almost every peculiarity of a
sea hon. She is stated to have had pierc-
ing cry like that animal and moved her
head from one side to the other almost
continually. 1t is further reported that
she was never able 10 walk.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

There was recently destroyed in De
troit a tree made famous as the point
where culmiaated the battle Of Bloody
Run, fought in the fall of 1853 between
a big force Of Indians under Pontiac and
q handful Of British soldiers. After a
terrible battle the Britishers were wiped
out, and the old tree bore the marks of
countless bullets Many years ago the
old tree began to decay and was finally
cut of 80 feet from the ground. The
march Of improvements made it neees-
sary to remove the body. and its owners
had planned TO send it TO the Worlds
fair, but the old relic was so rotten that
it fell to pieces.-Exchanger
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Ee was a weary faced travelling man
who had been the vicsin Of every boom
,owner whom he had met
He entered the Office Of 4 ticket agent
the other day, and purchasing a through
ticket for the east said:
i have At least made one good invest
meet since have been in this part Of
the country"
"HOw's that asked the sympathetic
agent.
i came out even. replied the eastern
man as ne walked toward the door,
New York Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

According TO the census figures, the
silk manufacturing industry in this coun-
try grew wonderfully in 10 years. In
1890 goods 10 the value of SIS, 900. 900
were turned ont as against S34. 500. zoe
IN 1880 The number of hands employee
mere also increased from about 81 GOO :
81 900. and the number of spindles ha'
expanded from 50s.lS7 TO 1.254.7ss
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
oeeapatIon. of Leri,laior..

According 10 poll taken a few days
ago, there are IN the house Of the West
Virginia legislature So farmers, 10 law
yers, G merchants, physicians, edi-
tors. miners. manufacturer. con-
Svzetnr. miller. clerk. teacher. In
the senate there are II farmers. law
yeEs, capitalist. lverymsn, grain
dealer and ! manufacturer. - Chicago
Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

In cave in the Pantheon. the guide,
by striking the flaps Of his coat, makes
noise equal to that produced by firing
l2-pound cannon In the cave of Smell
lin, near Niborg. Finland, a stone thrown
down certain abyss makes reverber-
ating echo which sounds like the diving
wall Of some Wild animal. al.-Exchange.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Adorer tanxiouslyl-Whst did your
father say?
Sweet Girl-Oh, he got so angry was
afraid TO stay and listen. He's in per
fectly terrible rage. Go in and appease
him.-New York Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

The soil Of the state Of Colorado in the
irrigahle parts is largely of disiategrated
rock which is a perfect powder. highly
susceptible 10 any vegetation it comes in
rontact with when heat and moisture
IRE suf6cieat TO insure the absortiOn Of
fertilizers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
APnhlIn rrirrole serrine.

An enthusiastic wheelman proposes to
establish an extensive line of tricycles for
passenger service in the city Of London.
A man in uniform would be responsible
for the propulsion and guidance of each
tricycle., and the seat occupied by the
passenger would be suitably covered in.
1t is calculated that tariff of 6 cents
per mile viii make the project remuner-
ative.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
Successful Operations.

Grover Cleveland went back to the
White House much richer man than
when he left it. His profits in Wal
street in Consolidated Gas. Chicago Gas
and Sugar are estimated at nearly s., ,O00,-
000.-Wall Street News
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Teacher-What is the meaning Of self
control.
BOy-It's wen q teacher gets mad and
feels like giving boy blacl, mark and
doesn't Good News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
His Dnucht.r,.I.Il.r.

Dear father. we are al well and hap
ny. The baby has grown ever so much
and has great deal more sense than he
used TO have. Hoping the same OF You.
I remain your daughter Molly
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

a belt IS in use at large elevator out
west which, 1t is claimed. has surface
speed OF nearly 1850 feet per minute, the
driving pulley being of is feet diameter
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

The PrusSian government has decided
TO introduce the use of the centigTade
thermometer instead of that of Reau-
mur, which is still in use in some parts
of the kingdom.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
We TELL YOU

nothing new wien We state -lai y. -.
IA I permanent. in0s- hcr.iiE -,-i f-.-s. VS..
n-ss. that returns q prnG- l1r ever ~, ass
such Is the business wr oacr tle N',-f- So
We teach them how 90 maze molt -i.as
guarantee every ONE nue follow. %. +h
faithfully the making 1i sSOO-oo 49, -. 81
livery one who take. iiaii nov ll4 W. ,ts.s
surely and speedily Increase ileir t-.- r-s
car be no question about i.s 1-nrr- ~ .-a-
are doing l.. and you. -rlte-, can p. ~. .lrt
Fhis Is the brsr ratina bl-ilc.s 'a-- ---s-s .
ever ii,isl slr ciiancc .a .eclrr. l"i ~. ..-
grave mistake if rou lali -o give i . ~. r1
II YOU grasp the situation, ana -i- .-ae-.-s
vii dIrr-;ls ind vours-is in q NOS r- l-s
business. - Wlica vou can s'iFri ~. -
iarse SUMS of money lle r-ll, T.. .r.--,
houF,' wu-k uil otttu eq'i-- ,-.-rl.l. :
" hftilpr rou ar- oll or r1uu-, Hl ~
ili.ll.rs ra tiiarfeura. - do l- Hr .'- 81 10
cess wH uscet rou ai ihe veu s.ll. II, ls-z
experience or cauirgi ucee-s-ifl- ~. d. u .lf
far us are rewarded. WHr not .l.1 cO.
full particulars, frre 4. e. ALLi.n : 10
I:ox No 4eO, Auga''''
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

1t is reported that a measure prohibit
ing wakes at funerals in England win be
included in the omnibus bill Of the gov
ernment at the present session Of parlia-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

The foundation was started at New
port, K /, recently for a monument to
William Ellery Channing. the Unita-
nan.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05

Ferdinand de Lesseps is said to have
lost his whole fortune in the Panam..
canal project. He has nothing left bus
an irscome from Suez canal funds.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
SOUTHWARK

NaH-Johus;awn rs a. n. Hooversvilie ssl
stoyestown S-i5, Somerset s.l6, ROekwood
s'ie
Ezpress-Johnst0wn $50 ?. m EoOversviIie AIS
stoyestown $50 somerset Sol, lockwood
SEHddU OEiE-Johnstowi $50 a. m HOoveryviIIe
$40 a. ~, Stoye stOwn $50 a m. SolncrSet
l0.l a. m Redwood 1925 a. IN.
SHHday coalH.oda,ion-somersst sci D. m.
lockwood SO NJ,
sDsily.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-04-05
CONDENSED TIME TABLES.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Somerset and Cambria Branch
NORTHWARD

Joh,s,0Irn fG7 ErDrfss. lockwood $50 a. m
somerset 40, sloyestoWn l,5a, HOoversville
sos. JOhnst0wu. c.lc.
SchHaalcn MrH ErFrcss-Rockwood 1Isi A. m
somerset lls5s. otOyest0wn l.-25, HOoverSyiue
l2.5s, J0hnstOgn l.3O p. m.
"J0hrst0lrR Acc0mn0,icfion-ROck ckwooi 5-sn D. m d.
Somerset SOS p. NJ, stoyesl own C:3I D. m
Hooyersyille 6.i2 p "a, Johnstown 7:s.5 D. m
Siolddy mmedcfi0H-ROckwood II.s5 a. m.
Somerset, 1l:5s.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-03-02
WILL ADVOCATE FREE TRADE.
shesrmaa's Idea Of fabiic Letters In.
doHaed by Mr.. Cleveland.

New YoRK, Msr,h Thomas q,
Shearman, the well kaown free trader
and political economist, some weeks
ago addressed letter TO Presidents
elect Cleveland on the subject al
tariff reform. Mr., Shearmau said the
people had stated in an emphatio
manner that they desired the tariff
reformed on radical lines, as de.
elared IN the Chicago platform,
He had been led to believe from what
Mr.. Cleveland had frequently stated To
him that Mr.. Cleveland would be glad
10 receive suggestions as to the best
methods of reducing the tariff He
(Shearman) therefore proposed to write
series of letters on the subject adj
dressed to Mr.. Cleveland, With Mr..
Cleveland's permission these letters
would bc made public on the day they
were sent to the Prcsidcnt-clcct.
In reply Mr., Cleveland suid that il
was his desire to receive suggestions
from such n good authority as Mr.,
Sherman and he would give due con-
sideration. lie agreed to the plan for
publishing the letters, saying II would
no doubt stimulate thought among the
people. As Mr.. Sherman will take
the ground that the tariff ought 10 be
abolished altogether the Endorsement
of his plan by the prcsident.clect is
regarded significant.