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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
Human nature In the sseerage.

Fl. Phelps Nhitmarsh writes OF The
Steerage of Today" in The Century.
Mr.. Whitmarsh, who crossed the ocean
in the steerage himself, says: To me
the most noticeable thing about the life
was the ease with which the yoke Of
civilization was thrown of. If condi-
tions be favorable, ! opine that large
proportion Of the steerage passengers
throw back TO their Darwinian ancestry
about the third day out. Away from
home, country and religions influences,
uarestrained by custom and convention
ality, bound by no laws Of action and
separated from all that force Of opinion
SO strong in the world ashore. they let
themselves go and allow their bGser na-
lures TO run not No sooner has the sea-
sickness left them than they growi and
snarl over their food like dogs. scTam-
bling for the choice pieces and running
OF to their bunks with them; they
grow ouarrelsome; their talk is iewd
and insulting; brute strength is III the
ascendant, and, without shame, both
sexes show the animal side Of their na-
lures But most apparent and obnoxious
are the filthy habits into which many
Of them fall. The sea seems utterly TO
demoralize them. Some Of them will
remain for days in their berths, where,
without changing their clothes, they
eat. sleep and are sick with the utmost
impartiality and without the blessing
of soap and water. Hence the steerage
as a whole, the married quarter"
(where there were children) in particu-
lar, was i'll smelling and otherwise OBJ
jectionable.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
The Two Eavies.
From the New world.

From the New World.
Spain's navy is numerically stronger
than ours. But discarding all warships
projected and bnilding, all antiquated and
practically useless wooden and iron yes-
sells, the two navies compare in respect of
large warships as follows:
Bsttleships /; United States, Z.
Sesgoing coast defense ships-Spain.
none; United States, G. Non sesgOing
eoast-defenders-Spai 2; United States,
IA. Armored cruisers-Spain, Z, all of
old types and far less formidable than
States, 2 and those the new and most for
midable New York and Brooklyn. Pro-
teeted and partly protected cruisers
Spain Of steel and 10 of iron; United
States, 10, all steel.
Spain makes a far better showing in
the smaller craft, torpedo boats and tor
pedo destroyers. But her boats of this
type are far from our shores. They are
divided into two fIotillas, one at Cadiz,
the other in a crippled condition at the
Cape Verde islands.
Indeed, Spain has very little near our
coasts besides the Oquendo aud the Viz
eaya, and many of her best ships are in
dry docks or on their way there. We, on
the other hand. have at Key West alone
powerful fleet of Is war vessels-two
battleshps, an armored cruiser, moni-
tor: three protected cruisers. two gun
boats and six torpedo beats. And they,
like all our fleet, like our superb flying
squadron at Hampton Roads. are ready
to enter action the instant the word is
given.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
Very Successful Work Of Rev A. ]. Beale,
of franklin.

The Oil City Derrick Of recent date con-
tains this complimentary notice OF for
mer Somerset pastor:
What is perhaps the most successful
religious revival ever conducted by one
church in Franklin is now in progress at
the United Evangelical, conducted by the
pastor-Rev. A. J. Beale. The meetings
have been in progress since the last week
in December, and the interest. instead of
diminishing as time passes. increases
with each meeting. The church is pack
ed TO its doors each evening, and Rev.
Mr.. Beale has declared that the meetings
will continue as long as this interest is
shown, and the number of converts in
creases. To date two hundred and .forty
conversions have been made and one
hundred and twenty eight of these have
united with the United Evangelical
Church, others having joined other
churches"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
Political Notes.

f. a. Van Yalkenberg. manager of
john Wsnamaker's Gubernatorial cam
paign, shows a great deal of brag and
bluster in his press work. He is the same
fellow who had some very shady con-
nection with the great merchants Sena-
torial campaign. Wanamaker's agents
are as unreliable as the former is uncer-
tain in his oses.-Connellsville News.
Dauphin county Democrats tabled a
resolution to indorse Pattison for gov
ernor.
The Republican conferrees of the 9th
congressional district, composed Of the
counties of Warren. MeKean, Vensngo
and Cameron. whose present representa-
tive is Hon. c. W. Stone. met to nominate
a candidate for congress. but decided to
wait until after the state convention.
Should Mr.. Stone not be nominated for
governor, he will be named again for con-
gress. II is an usual tribute TO man
that he can be kept 50 long in congress
in a county district composed of several
counties where the claims of rotation are
strong.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
IODINE ON FINGERS.
Treatment Of the Hands of Pianoforte
Pupils Who Practice.

Treatment Of the Hands of Pianoforte
Pupils Who Practice.
A mOdest appearing young woman
entered a drug store on Madison avenue
one morning recently, and, walking to
the end Of the counter nearest the pre-
scription department, mntely held ont
both hands toward a clerk who chanced
10 be Standing in that particular place.
Ike clerk. equally mute, reached be-
hind screen and brought out blue
glass bottle, from which brush han
die protrnded. After stirring the con-
tents of the bottle with the brush for
few seconds the clerk daintily brushed
the tips Of the young woman's fingers
with the mixture, leaving dark stain
around the top Of each finger nail. With
a pleasant ned of her head and low
murmuring thanks the young woman
quickly withdrew from the store and
the blue glass bottle was put back in its
hiding place.
Observing puzzled expression On the
face Of an old patron of the store who
had come in to get cigar, the clerk
said, Iodine. :"
''What fcr:r asked the smoker.
Prevents the fingers flom getting
sore, " replied the clerk. ''She is from
the musical conservatory, where she
practices on the piano three CT four
hours q dry. In order to prevent the
finger nails from coming in contact with
the ivCIy Keys she has them cut very
short, and We apply iodine TO take the
soreness out of the ends of tho fingers
after they have been subjected to three
CT four hcUrs Of pounding. Most piano
players, you viii observe, have their
finger nails cut to the quick, so that no
clicking sound is emitted when they
strike the keys. We keep bottle of To-
dine and a brush fer the special use of
the pianoforte pupils of The conserva-
tory. They come in here for treatment
two or three times week and pay By
the month. New York Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
Cows and constables.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Among the host of unimportant decis
ions rendered by the Bench there ap-
pears at rare intervals one which the
legal profession at once recognizes as a
leading case and lays its principles to
heart. Judge Woodward. of Luzerne
county, has Just handed down such de-
eision. The full text is too long for our
columns with the present pressure of war
news, but the very lucid syllabus given
in the current number of the Legal In
telligencer covers all the points of the
case and is herewith transcribed for the
benefit Of lawyers and laymen, COW own
ers, cOnstables and policemen:-
MATTHEWS VS.. SCHMIDT.
Justice of the Peaee-Publie officers
Constable vs.. policeman-Confiiet of au
thority.
When a COW, city bred and country
sold, dissenting from its changed environ
ment, and disregarding the right of its
purchaser, returns TO the city and con-
ducts herself upon the highway in a man
ner prejudicial to little children, and
repngnant TO municipal ordinances, a
constable who recognizes her as an old
acquaintance and extends the friendly
shelter of his barn, being assisted there
in by policeman, is not guilty of OBJ
struciing the latter in the performance
Of duty by subsequent refusal TO surrend-
er possession without evidence upon the
record showing special authority in the
policeman from the Mayor under the or
dinance involved, because, in the absence
thereof, neither officer had exclusive
right, and hence the constable, being
prior in tempore was potion in jure.
Semble, a case which involves, upon
csrtiorari, the juridical relation of COW
TO a constable and of both to a police
man demands more elaborate considera-
ton than courts usually bestow upon
litigation originating before Justices of
the Peace.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
sonthcrn Komen,. Clnb.-

When a southern woman becomes
awakened to a need, she is very much
awake, and women's clubs in the south
are doing some good work. The Knox
vile women have been among the latest
TO become inoculated with the clubhouse
germ. The Knoxville building at the
Centennial last year prepared the way
for the germs. 1t was put up with the
idea that it might some time be taken
down and put up elsewhere. The wom-
CT who have formed themselves into a
Centennial Building association have
secured the building, obtained lease Of
an old courthouse lot for ten years from
the city, and as soon as they can obtain
the money for the removal of the build
ing they will have their clubhouse de-
livered to them bodily and in good or
der. 1t is to be permanent structure,
where all the women's organizations of
the city can meet-New York Times.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
Postal Cards.

Many thousands of postal cards now in
the possession Of business houses cad
their correspondents all over the country
have been made valueless by a recent de
cision Of the postoflice department at
Washington.
Il is the custom Of many firms to pur-
chase large quantities Of postal cards. on
the backs of which they have printed
blank forms for orders. on the face
many of them have printed the address,
consisting of the name of the firm, fol
lowed by the business It is engaged in,
and in another line the street, number
and city. 1t is the designation of bust
ness that is objected to. The postofIice
department has decided that it eonsti-
tutes an advertisement, and that postal
cards addressed i'm such manner are
subject to letter rates. In accordance
with the decision an order has been is
sued TO collect letter postage on all such
postal cards. If the cards bearing the oh
jectionable wording are mailed they will
he delivered and the postage collected
from the addresses. Thus the postal
cards are rendered valueless, for blank
cards might be used as well.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
TO ENJOY A CIGAR.
But Few Men Ever Get the yerr Best Poe
sihIa ResuItA-


Personal observation has taught
me - said a Cuban cigar dealer to a
Star reporter, that not oBe person in
hundred knows how TO smoke a cigar
70 enjoy il thoroughly. For instance,
most men, after buying their cigars,
stick them between their teeth and
cnaw the ends of recklessly, thereby
tearing and loosening the wrapper
Then they light their cigars ana puff
a.zav as if their very lives depended
mon finishing them in a hurry. Thus
treated the finest cigar viii lsurn irreg-
ularly. and the smoker viii, niBe times
out Of ten, lay the blame On the cigar.
The cigar may be 10 blame but IN most
cases TIE fault lies in the way II has
been handled.
after a cigar has been bought the
end should be cut smoothly OF by
clipper CT sharp knife. The reverse end
should then be placed in the mouth and
the cigar blown through. This removes
All the little particles Of dust which
cannot be avoided in the ma tlfacture
and prevents them from being inhaled
into the throat and from producing
coughing. The cigar should then be
lighted, and particular attention should
be paid to its being thoroughly ignited
all over the surface Of the end Then
instead Of putting away like a steam en-
cine the smoker viii find that three OF
four puffs every minute make the best
way to enjoy the cigar. The smoke
should be kept in the mouth a short
time in order 10 appreciate the favor CT
the tobacco. Then it should be emitted
slowly.
'In case one side Of the cigar should
burn and leave a ragged edge on the
other side it is not necessary to relignt
il, as often see many people do A
gentle blow through the cigar toward
the lighted end viii ignite the ragged
side, and it win burn regularly. Smok-
ing this way is pleasure. 1t frets me
TO sec a man smoking cigar who does
not know how to enjoy it, and / often
feel like giving him few words Of ad-
vice and would do so were 1t not for
the fear Of offending him. Wishing
ton Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

4 washington Jehu whs Sees All sort--
weary If the Jay with Bride.

4 washington Jehu Who Gees All Scrta
Weary If the Jay with n Bride.
s'But Of all married couples the old
iay with the Young wife makes me most
tired. The cid duffer tres 10 put On
disrifcd air when many people are
around. Int wait until he gets chance
10 smile at his young iride- It's awful.
Tie slaile is that Of possum which has
been treed and knows there is no escape.
/ mean that it's sickly. Half Of them
may te putting on with the innocent
riri. Three days ago had enc Ct these
CID JAYS Ia tow. What do yen suppose
he said to bis wife: was taking them
from the White House to she treasury
and nasscd BY the fountain which con-
tains so many pretty goldfish. 'Oh, look
at the beautiful little things he said,
with a grin at his wife. 'You are pret-
tier than any fish in that pond. She
said, 'ObP Well, I wanted 10 throw
him in, but of course was looking out
for the coin.
Here comes a newly married couple.
Anybody could tell that. You see, he
has his wife by the arm and is looking
down into her face with an air Of con-
tentm5nt that is enough to make my
blues leave me TO see. / noticed that
couple coming up Pennsylvania avenue
20 minutes sgo. He was holding her
am then. he viii stick 10 the job until
thfy reach their hotel this afternoon.
Ee is rct afraid she will escape, hut he
thinks that is part Of a new groom's
business. You see, he helps her up the
STEPS and points out things 70 her. He
tells Ecr that is 50 and so. Nine chances
out Of ten it is something else he feels
that he is boUnd TO say something. l
have seen many Of these young know
alls point out the Corcoran Art gallery
as the Iatent cffice and pass the state,
war and navy building of as the resi-
donce Ct General Miles OF as the new
city postcfioe. The innocent bride stares
in wondcr and thinks it's so. She be-
lieves her darling Henry knows all
about it.
Its very different with the man
vino has been married several years He
and his wife see for themselves he
stops and looks at thing which inter
osts him. She goes On and stops 20 look
at something which into ests her. They
are generally 20 yards apart If he tells
her that building is such and such, she
disputes the poi-f snd thinks it's some
thing else Washington Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
It wa. onl, the Ola ons.

A rough, awkward handed Lanca-
shire girl was broken in by benevolent
lady. Who tried 70 do a good turn for
everybody, and in an evil moment she
was given 70 clean two very ancient
openwork silver salt cellars with those
rich and rare cid royal blue glass re-
cciyers inside One was ever 100 years
cid, the other had been broken and re-
Gently patched. Of which fact the girl
was aware She broke the other old one,
and when she told her mistress she said
she was -giad as how il was only the
cid Tn"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Lord Sandhurst. governor of Bombay,
is strong believer in women doctors
and at the recent opening of hospital,
which is in charge of a woman, he said
that those who made fun OF the new
woman's desire to follow the medical
profession could have no idea what a
blessing such women were to the unfor-
tunate Of their sex.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Among the coming fashions, just
whispered about as yet, are the follow
ing: Short pad bustles, long skirt bus
ties. panniers, high heels, small, very
close fitting sleeves, devoid of even the
saving grace Of a frill or puff at the top,
and short, bunchy curls dangling at the
back Of ,ho head. The passing Of the
awful picture hat' of the winter is
also announced.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Sandwich women" have just made
their appearance in London. They are
young and good looking and wear pic
turesque costumes of white, with white
hats. Their faces. however. are general
ly red ON account of the insulting re-
marks which are made to them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

wife-Richard. l am afraid We must
part
Husband = Good graciousl What
ior.'
Wife tcalmly)-Your hair in the mid.
die hereafter. Yon are getting bald
London Fun.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Tho chameleon is little lizard who
possesses the wonderful power of chang
ing his eolcr to snit his own conyen-
ience- Florida produces several species
Of these lizards in abundance. This is
tie process by which the little lizard
effects his changes:
Certain oolors through the medium of
the optic nerve produce a contraction or
expansion q the pigment CT color cells
The result is protective tint or one
which resembles that upon which the
animal is resting. The eye receives the
stimulus or impression, which passes
ircnl the optic nerve to the sympathetic
nerve, 80 reaching the various series of
the lizard s little color cells under the
skin.
The pigment cells are distributed all
over the body with mere or less regular
ity. and upon their contraction and ex-
pansion depends the prevailing color of
the animal
The scientist discovered this by bind
folding lizard and found that when it
ooCfd Eot see the color of the surround
iag foliage it ceased 70 change its own
color.-St Louis Republic
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The newest imported models, says a
New York fashion writer, furnish va
riety in skirts that is at least note
worthy as an exhibition of the dress de-
signer's ingenuity, but whether or not
they will on this side the water banish
the plain sheath fronted skirt, minus
all decorations, from all but the several
styles of tailor gown remains to be
found out later on, when dressmakers
begin to busy themselves in earnest with
spring gowns. One of the very old styles
revived is the demitrained evening
dress. finished with long. slender pep
lum points, the skirt of one rich ma
terial. the long points Of another. These
two fabrics are repeated ON the bodice 20
complete the double effect. silk braid
put ON cloth skirts ca wide trellis pat
terms, this trimming covering more than
half the depth Of the skirt, is a very
popular garniture.. This elaborate and
stylish effect is carried out on the full
blouse waist often front and back, or
the crossing hraids appear only ON the
front CT full blouse vest worn beneath
an open jacket made Of the cloth.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The lwo-year-old son of w. L. Fur
gason, of Bolton, Miss, had whooping
cough. "After several physicians had
prescribed for him, without giving re-
lief" writes Mr.. Furgasor, 81 persuad-
ed my wife 10 try a "A cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
first dose had the desired effect, and in
orty-eiglt hours he was entirely FIRE
from all cough. consider your reme-
dy the best in the market, especially
for children and recommend it at all
times" The . and so cents sizes for
sale by all druggists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The Lend Hand club is an organiza-
tion formed by body of Baltimore wo-
men, Its object is TO promote any just
and good cause in the state. 4 commit
tee of the club has been appointed 70
visit New York and study the policy
and methods Of metropolitan clubs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The Mexican torch thistle, growing
10 a height of 90 CT 60 feet. looks more
like candelabrum than tree. Another
variety Of the same species has long
gray bristles, which give it the appear
snce Of the bead Of an old gray haired
r.len
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The brewers are worried over the pos
sibiIity Of a war tax on beer, but the
disiiilers are more philosophical They
say that war creates talk, and talk ere
ates Il inst; and the rest goes without
:aNIng.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

No sooner was La Fronde started in
Paris with women for compositors and
printers than the government interfered
with it for violating the law prohibiting
night work for girls, recently passed at
The instance of the advocates Of wom-
an's rights.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Professor Leo Reinesch, the distin-
suished oriental scholar. signalized bis
refinement from the rectorship of the
University Of Vienna by taking strong
grounds in favor Of higher female edu-
cation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Bodily pain loses its terror ifyou've
a bottle OF DIR. Thomas Eelectric Oil
in the house. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, sprains, accident of any
sort.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

The English parliament has met on
Sunday II times. the FIRST in the reign
Of Edward III. the last st the death Of
George IL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Fruit growers viii derive but little
benefit from laws enacted in their be-
half unless they mutually cooperate
to keep in subsection diseases and in
sects. The difficulty is that the laws
are not strictly enforced, and much de
pends Oh individual effort and united
u-otk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
TREAsURER's SALE
Unseated Lands.

Agrefably to the provisions Of an Act Of
Assembly OF Pennsylvania, directing the
mode of selling unseated lands for taxes
passed the 18th day OF March. A. ID. Isl5 and
the several supplements thereto, the Treasur-
er SOmerset county hereby gives notice
TIN unless the school, County, Building and
Road Taxes due on The following unseafed
lands are paid before the day OF sale, the
whole or such part OF snch tract or parcel OF
land as will pay the taxes an costs. will be
sold at the Courthouse, In Somerset borough,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20

Tablecloths are now being made Of
silk and have gained considerable popu-
larity among those who can afford them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
BuckIen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and sll Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price > cents per box. For sale at J
n. Snyder's Drug Store. Somerset, Pa,
or G. w. Brallier's Drug Store, Ber-
in Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-04-20
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
EASTERN STANDARD r,zE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER %, 1897.
oOSDENsKD SCHEDULE.


Trains arrive and depart nom the station al
JohnstOwn IS loilOws:
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CONDENSED TIME TABLES.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Somerset and Cambria Branch.
NoKrHwARp.

Johnstown Man Exprcss.-ROckwoOd 10 a
m, somerset $50, StOyestOwn s.s3, Hoov-
ersvilie 1000. JohnstOwn II.I0
Johnstown Mail ENpress.-ROckwood II.an a
m, somerset ll:i5 s;tOyestOwn i2.lS. HOov-
erssiiie lz;ai, Johnstown lilo p. m.
'Johnstown modatiOn.-Rockwooa 5.s0
p ni-s somerset 5.t5 St0yeStogntj-is FIooy--
ersyiilc6.2f, Johnsio5gn 705.
aOUTHvARD.
fMaiL-Johnstown $50 am. .Hooversv f.te
stoyestown s.SS, SOmeret le.2 Rockwood
I0s2o
xPress--JOhnstown Ia p. m, HooverSviue
-, sioyestown rs, Somerset So, Rock
wood 3.f5.
sDaiiy.
D. B. MARTIN,
Manager OF Passenger TrssiIie.