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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12
departments. A stationary steam boile

departments. A stationary steam boiler
at the engine house is now generally
connected with the boiler Of the engine,
and keeps the water in this hot, so that
steam sufficient for pumping can be
raised in from three to ten minutes af-
ter the tines are lighted and while the
engine Is running to the fire. All the
engines are supplied with the necessary
flexible suction pipe to connect the
pumps to the water plugs, but the dis
charge hose is. in most cases, carried
by separate tender or hose carriage.
The larger engines have a capacity of
from 800 to 1000 gallons Of water per
minute, discharging through from two
to four outlets, the discharge hose be-
ing generally fitted with ~ to TX inch
nozzles. Some extra large engines have
a capacity even beyond this The
weight of these engines varies from
$500 to 1900 pounds, and they are gem
orally from 22to % feet long, from to
91a feet high, and about 6 feet wide.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12
mr. FIGHTING FIRES.
,,T,ON OF THE MODERN
STEAM ENGINE.
,,+ English Concern, and an
.;oue German Continuance that
,,od ~, Rockers Like a Cradle
ming Water Through a Squirt.
Came Very Early Devices.

L y
Probably no other natural force or
.inant has caused more destruction
H. fire Although various extin-
'aa,inc agents are, and have been,
Nd wafer has always been and will
~t;oua for some time to be the prin-
na simplest and most easily applica-
IL rure for a contiagration of any
Magnitude.
Among the earliest apparatus for ap-
IEriug water to fires was large squirt,
syringe, consisting of tube, filled
in water from a tub, which was
,sDdly elected by means of a
,Innser operated by hand. This, in
[srous forms, continued in use for a
ons time. What is, perhaps, the old
u known fire engine for pumping wat
|, Is mentioned in -he Spiritualia of
usro about $50 b. c. From the de-
Erntion there given this engine had
kro single-acting pumps, the plungers
(which were worked by a single beam,
Divotpd between the two. The streams
United in a single discharge pipe, pass
ns IN trunk in which was an air
khamber, and out at nozzle which
|0ud be turned in any direction. This
pscription might stand for great
many forms of hand fire engines used
kyen to the present day.
Something like the more modern fire
Rnsine appears to have been brought
but in the sixteenth century, and is
described as a water syringe" This
HAS mounted on wheels and was work
ID by levers. Fire engines of this kind
here apparently much used in Ger
|nany In England, during the latter
part OF the sixteenth century, large
rass syringes were employed, holding
eyeml quarts of water, and operated
three men, two holding the syringe
each side with one hand and direct
BE- the nozzle with the other, and the
bird operating the plunger. After
aying discharged the water, the syr-
np was refilled from cistern or a
bell near the fire, or from buckets.
later these water squirts were fitted
portable cisterns or tanks.
The First Engine.
In the latter part of the seventeenth
entury a portable fire engine, with a
Glble cylinder pump, mounted on a
stern or tank. from which water was
lawn, was introduced in England
NewSham. This engine was, in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12

The piston speed varies from 200 feet
to 800 feet per minute. The boilers
have large heating surface, and gen
orally from % to % feet long, from 8 to
In the modern steam fire engine it is
safe to say that from three to four
times as much coal is burned under the
boiler per indicated horse power as
would be consumed by good, every
day stationary steam plant of similar
capacity, say from SO to 100 horse pow
err. However, the steam fire engine is
built for speed and rapid duty, and not
for economy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12
1BE F1Rsr EAe1nE no REspoNp ar cHIcAGos BIG FIRE

in 1913. The first steam ire engine
onerated in the United States. however.
was built by p. r. Hodge, at New
york This engine was elf-propelllng,
and the boiler. engine and pumps were
placed horizontally. When 1t was nee
essary to operate the pumps, the drlv-
inc wheels were raised clear OF the
ground. as the same engine was used
for driving and pumping. This engine
was operated at the expense OF the m
surance company, but continually met
with opposftion from the volunteer nre-
men. Finally. when playing at nre IN
Doyar street. the machine did such ex-
cellent work that the firemen utterly
refused to allow it to be used 1nereai-
ter. and it was stored away ana New
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12

auy respects, similar to the modern
'aa flre engine. and con tinued in use
england up to 1882. The improved
s !, engine was operated by side
N.Y. and for the portable cistern a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12
A Novel Raft

In the valley of Bengal curious
means of travel is resorted to during the
periodical rains. This is raft con-
structed by tying together bamboo
poles and supporting them on four or
more pitchers, which are kept in place
by cords These pitchers are of earth
enware or copper, spherical in form,
with short necks and funnel tops, and
are in general use for drawing water
from the rivers and ponds
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12
Cubans Take Another Tack,

81 see,'' said Woodby Whites patient
wife, '.rhat the Cuban insurgents have
decided to take another tack Have
they?' was the response, with self
satisfied litter 'tThatH make it hard
er than ever for Spain to sit down on
them. won't it Washington Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12

the first successful fire engine, and
really was the pioneer of the modern,
manually operated engine. The pumps
were of various sizes and designs, and
were, in most cases, operated by levers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-12-12

'SWhy do they keep on saying that
The villain still pursued her?' "You
see, he was Philadelphia villain and
has never caught up. Truth.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Commander to call our comrade. Col.
w. H. Glenn, from the army militant
to the army triumphant, from labor to
reward, from the society of surviving
friends and fellow soldiers here to the
ranks of the vast majority who have
answered the roll call above, It is but
fitting that we shall place upon record
some expression however inadequate of
our deep sorrow therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Col.
Glenn. John M. Barrere Post, No. 2O4,
has suffered an inexpressible and IRE.
parable loss. AS he was courageous in
battle so was he conscientious, wise
and clear in counsel He was the soul
of honor and ho.esty. His grand quail.
ties as comrade and citizen had won
FOR him the love of all. We who know
him best know that he was worthy all
the grand tributes that have been paid
to his character.
Resolved, That the hall of John NJ.
Barrere Post. g A R.. be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That we tender our sin ere
and heartfelt sympathy to the widow
and relatives of the deceased in their
bitter bereavement.
GEO. w. BARRERE,
DAWSON NAYLoR,
Committee.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
Poor "BOb" IngersOll.

Here is another remarkable specimen
of the intimate acquaintance that many
Englishmen have of American affairs:
Speaking of Col. Ingersoll's recent
trouble with the ministers of New Jer.
sey, the Poulterer's Herald, of Manches.
ter, England, says: Ex-senator Inger.
soil, of Kansas, who, it will be remem.
bered, ran against Mr.. Blaine for Presi.
dent in 1884 and derisively bestowed
upon him the title OF 'Plumed knight,
has recently been experiencing great
difficulty in delivering his lecture on the
Bible. Mr.. Ingersoll is known as an
authority on theological matters, but
owing to the fact that he would take no
part in the Worlds Fair festivities at
Chicago, upon the ground that the en-
tire affair had an immoral tendency, the
American people have turned against
him, and now no opportunity to perse.
cute him is neglected"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06


Turned to stone was large Bartlett
pear, shown by M. H. Glany, of Jackson
township, in this Office on Saturday.
The pear-was perfect in shape, and the
place where the stem had been was
found of different stone from that of the
body of the pear, which appeared to be
of lime stone, and was formed in lime
stone soil. The stony fruit had been
picked up by little girl who broke it
open to ascertain its contents. The in.
side has a small pocket in which the
seeds were once contained, and these
were found to have turned to a kind oi
brickish dust. For the rest the pea,
was solid stone, and was found in the
ground where pear tree had stood
some thirty years ago on the old J. M.
Hutchinson farm in Jackson township
near Blowville, now owned by Mr.
Glany. The pear is perfect in forma
tion, and one side is tinged with the
copperlike hue always noted on this
variety when ripening. The meat pre-
sents the mealy, creamy, granulatet
aspect of the ripened fruit, and alto
gether is one of the most perfect petre
facations ever coming to notice.-Cler
mont Courier,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

The Farm and Field gives the follow.
ing as never failing cure for balky
horse: "When the horse refuses to 70
take the front foot at the fetlock and
bend the leg at the knee joint. Hold it
thus for three minutes, and let it down,
and the horse will go. The only way in
which l can account for this effective
mystery of the horse is that he can think
of only one thing at time, and having
made up his mind not to 60, my theory
is that the bending of the leg takes his
mind from the original thought.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
judging Japanese Brides.

It appears that in Jo?an one factor
entering into the problem Of the choice
of q daughter-in-law is her skill in rails
ing silkworms. The thread spun by
the sillxworm is said to be regular and
even In proportion as the worm has
been regularly and carefully fed. The
prospective mother-in-lawc carefully and
minutely examines the evenness Of the
silk thread In the material of the gar
ments worn by the young lady before
giving her assent to the betrothal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Scribner's Magazine for June opens
with dramatic presentation of the three
epochs in the history of Chicago-Before
the Fire, After the Fire, and To day.
The author, Melville E. Stone, has long
been associated with the growth of
Chicago as the owner and editor OF a
great newspaper, and he writes with the
fullest knowledge of the men and
material conditions that have made the
new Chicago The illustrations, which
on facing pages show Chicago as it was
before the fire and is now, are from
exactly the same points of view, and
give in the most striking manner vivid
idea of what the growth of Chicago has
been. The illustrations OF to-day are
from original paintings and not from
photographs. They represent Chicago
as it never before las been pictured.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
CARE OF A WATCH.
Trihing Attentions q Time Piece
Demands.

Probably number of boys and girls
who read this, have got a watch. Now
in order TO make the watch keep as per.
feet time as possible it must be treated
with the utmost regularity, that is, it
must be wound up at the same time OF
day and when it is not in use must be
either hung up or laid down, for watches
run differently according to the way in
which they are placed. In watches
having double case, that over the
watch glass should never be left open.
An attentive observer will find that If
such watch is left open even for one
night thu glass is covered with thin
film of dn~t, which will gradually enter
the works, even through the tiniest
openings in the case, and thus cause
disturbances. People should wind up
their watches in the morning, not only
because they generally rise more regu.
larly than they 60 to rest, but also
because spring fully wound up will
more readily overcome the disturbances
which affect the correct going of q
watch during the movement occasioned
in wearing it. Springs will not break
so easily if the watch is carefully wound
up, and is not placed directly out OF the
warm pocket against a cold wall or on
a still colder marble slab; and for that
reason protective mat is desirable.
A watch should be cleaned every two
or, at most every three years, if it is
desired to preserve it. In time the oil
decomposes, gets mixed with the partic.
less of dust which enter the works of
even the best closing watch, begins to
act as grinding material and wears
out the working parts. The best watch
will be spoiled in this way, and will
never keep such good time as before.
1t frequently happens that a watch
requires cleaning in less time than two
years, according as it closes badly or is
exposed to much dust or dirt. Any one
having the misfortune to drop his watch
into water or any other liquid should
take 1t at once to the matchmaker to
have it taken to pieces and cleaned, TO,
delay of even an hour might spoil the
watch Observation-Disclosures Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

A good joke is told on two young men
from this city who were passengers on a
G. & o. train, returning from the city.
They were unaccustomed to railway
travel, and were constantly on the watch
for some accident. Every few minutes
they would raise the window and look
out. Presently, as the train came around
a curve, one OF them saw fence which
he seemed to suppose crossed the track.
Jerking his head in, he said in a fright.
ened tone, loud enough to be heard by
every one in the car: "Hold on tight,
Billie, she's going to jump fence r'-
Ripley Bee.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
SINKING SPRING.

May oath, 1895.
Miss Stella Templin is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Taylor, at Rarden, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trump, OF New Martins.
burg, O., visited their daughter. Mrs.
Oswald, the past week.
Mrs. J. N. Gall entertained the past
week, Mrs. Jessie McGreger, of Chicago,
Miss Clara Compston, of Portsmouth,
and her daughter, Mrs. Ashton Swiss.
helm, of PEBBLES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards, of near Hills.
boro, were recent visitors at their
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mcclure.
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, of Greenfield,
with her little niece, Grace Jones, spent
a week with her mother, Mrs. Gillian.
DR.. L F. House was in Cincinnati last
Sunday.
Miss Eva Belleson and Miss Emma
Johnson are attending Prof. Calls Nor.
NAL at Marshall, o.
Mr.. Robinson, of Pricetown, candidate
for County Treasurer, was here Thurs.
day making acquaintance and fixing
his fence as to the Republican primary.
Mrs. L. F. House, accompanied by
Miss Kate Kissling, spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Houses parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. W. Wisecup, at Bainbridge,
Miss Genetta Patton is visiting hel
brother, William, at st. Joe, Mo.
Mrs. Matte Gall has returned after 9
months visit with her sister, Mrs. Nc
Clure, at Portsmouth.
Mrs. Mary ]. East has returned aftel
a weeks visit with her daughter ant
family, Mrs. Mana Moore, of Greenfield
j. H. Keech, who is favorably men
toned as candidate for Legislativ,
honors, is native OF this, Brushcreel
township, and the people of the town
ship always delight in honoring him
He was soldier in the late war. H,
afterwards educated himself and was TO
twenty years one of our most efficien
and best educated teachers in the countr,
and village schools. He was afterward
elected county Recorder and reelected
and then served two terms as count,
Clerk In all these stations he has con
Quoted himself as an honest conscien
tious gentleman, and no person, man
woman or child, white or black, can sa,
that he did not secure proper and polit
attention whenever and wherever b.
approached Mr.. Keech.
So much 80 has this been the case
that it has often been remarked tina
"John Keech isalways friendly, whethe
he be candidate for Office or not" MI
Keech is an ardent Republican, an,
always does efficient work for the R.
publican cause, whether he be candi
date for Office or not, an officer of it
committee or private in its ranks
Nobody ever asks where Mr.. Keec
stands. He will gladly vote for High
lands brilliant son, Governor Joseph B
Foraker, for United States Senator
While Brushcreeh will be solid for tn
nominee for the next House of Repre-
sentatives, sine can do and will do NOR
for Mr.. Keech than for anybody else.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Any we'll regulated newspaper desir.
ing carefully prepared editorial headed
"The Triumph of Judge Nash." written
in advance of the balloting at GAINESVILLE,
can be accommodated by applying at the
Stale Journal editorial rooms. Circum
stances over which the result demon.
strated we had not the least control
make its use inopportune at this time.
However, it will keep. There will be
other conventions Ohio State Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Travellers find safe companion in De.
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. A
change in drinking water and in diet,
often causes severe and dangerous com.
plants. This medicine always cures
them. w. R. Smith & Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
sarades OF Gold.

Twenty-four-karat gold is all gold;
twenty-two-karat gold has twenty-five
parts Of gold, one Of silver and one of
copper; eighteen-karat gold has eight
cen parts Of pure gold and three parts
each Of silver and copper In its compo-
sition; twelve-larst gold u half gold.
the remainder being made up Of three
and one-half perts Of silver and eight
and oue-half parts Of copper.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Sometime ago I was troubled with an
attack of rheumatism. l use Chamber
lsin's Pain Balm and was completely
cured. I have since advised many OF
my friends and customers to try the
remedy and all speak highly OF it,
Simon Goldbaum, San Luis Rey, Gal
For sale by W R Smith & Co., No. II
East Main street.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

T. F. Anthony, ex.postmaster of
Promise City, Iowa, says: II bought
one bottle OF Mystic Cure for rheum.
atism and two doses of it did me more
good than all the medicine ever took"
Sold by w. R. Smith & Co., Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

The Ohio was 80 called from an Iro.
quois word Oheo, meaning beautiful" !"
II appears on various early maps as the
Alhacha, Cubach, 90, Ochio, Sabogun.
go, Cansisseppione, Kitonocape, Ghui'
p4skhanna. Ohni, Opeek, Alliwege S-pe,
Oheezub, Hohio, and Yonshioaheny.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Mrs. Wiggles-That little Watkyns
boy was over here playing with the
children today land he had four differ.
ent kinds of buttons on his coat.
Mr.. Wiggles- Yes; his father takes up
the contribution at the church.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

A Bismark schoolma'am, who had
been telling the story of David, ended
it with: "And all this, over three
thousand years ago." A little cherub,
his blue eyes wide open with wonder,
said, after a moments thought: ooh,
my, what a memory you've pot"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

English SPAWN Linlment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and blen.
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, STILES,
sprains, all swoolen throats, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever
known. Sold by w. R. Smith & Co.,
druggists. Hillsboro, Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

"What are the things that touch us
most as We look back through the
years?" asked lady lecturer impressive.
ly. There was moments awful pause,
and then small boy in the audience
answered: sour clothes"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

When occasion demands its use, try
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is cool.
ing to eburns, stops pain instantly,
cleanses, perfect healer for scalds or
skin eruptions. Always cures piles. w.
r. Smith & Co.
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Rheumat tism Cured in q Day.-"Mys

Rheumatism Cured in q Day.-"Mys.
tic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in to 8 days. Its
action upon the system is remarkable
and mysterious. 1t removes at once the
cause and'the disease Immediately dis.
appears. The first dose greatly benefits.
IS cents. Sold by w. r. Smith & Co.,
druggists, Hillsboro, o.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
When Casey slueged the BAN.

The following bit Of poetry is popular
and is described by 80 great an authorit,
~ the New York Sun az being one o
the gems Of literature. However tina
may be it is excellently and lucidly des
criptive of American heroics, and will b.
read with pleasure by such of our read
ers. and they are very many, who ar
in the National game:
Oh, you oil have heard Of Mudville,
Heard Of mighty Casey, too;
OF the groans amid the bleachers
AZ the ball thrice past him few;
But you haven't heard the story,
The best one of them oil,
OF the day In happy Mudville
When great Casey slugged the ball.
Twas the day they played "the Giants"
And the score stood ten TO eight
Two men we're on the bases,
And great Casey at the plate.
"bwtpe her, Casey" yelled the rooters,
And the hero doffed his cap;
Three to win and two to tie
And Casey at the bat.
Mid hush Of expectation
Now the ball flies past head
Great Casey grins sickly grin;
"Htrike one," the umpire said.
Again the pitcher raised his arm,
Again the horsehide flew;
Great Casey spat upon the ground
And the umpire said, ''Strike two."
'1t's roast" came from the grand stand,
HE Is bought without doubt"
"He is rotten ~ roared the bleachers,
Throw the daylight robber out !"
'Tll break your face" says Casey,
That wan wint below me knee
II miss the next, ye blackguard,
Ye won't live long to see."
The next one came like lightning,
And the umpire held his breath,
For well he knew IL Casey missed
Twould surely mean his death
But Casey swung to meet It,
Backed by his nerve and gall
On, II you had but heard the yell
As Casey smashed the ball
he caught the pigskin on the nose,
1t cleared the big town lot,
1t sailed above the high church tower,
In vain the tielders sought;
And Casey didn't even run,
He stopped awhile to talk,
And then amid the desfening cheers
He came round in walk.
And now be keeps beer saloon.
He is mayor OF the town,
The people flock to meet him,
From all the country round
And you need not look for Mudville
On the map upon the wall,
Because the towns called Caseyville
Since Casey slugged the ball.
Mat Wright, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06
School Examiners.

TIME Board Of School Examiners Of High.
tlons Of Appiicants for Certificates will take
place in The Hilisboro Main street school
buildtne On the nrst Saturday OF every
third. Saturday Of January, February,
March, August and September. on the
second Saturday Of April, May and June,
Examipation Zee prescribed by law is 80
cents. a
J.A.sHANNoN. Clsrk.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-06-06

Harry-Clara, dearest, you are the
only woman I ever really and truly
loved.
Clara Dearest-You said that very
same thing only last week to May Bios.
ON. She told me so herself.
Harry-True; but that was only a
dress rehearsal; this is the first perform.
ance.