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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
The SPLIT INFlNITIvE.
G. Bernard Shaw Says the CIamOr About
IL L. All Nonsense.

@. Bernard Shaw Says the CIamor About
IL L. All Nonsense.
In letter to the editor of the London
Chronicle G. Brnard Shaw writes:
should have thought, now that we
havoGn academy Of letters. that it might
rescue Is from tine gentlemen who occa-
sionGlly write TO you to explain how
English should be written. Some time
ago you let loose an unhappy cieature
to whom some competent person had
iucautioGsly pointed ont common
blunder in tie use Of "and which. "
Not understanding the matter, he began
accusing every writer in whose works
he could discover "and which" Of
writing had English With your per-
mission. have extinGuished him, and
he has not since been heard Of There
was some excuse for that poor wretch,
because there Unqucstiouahlo IS wrong
way Of using ''and which, but for the
"split infnitive" pest thero IS no excuSe
at all. There is nothing whatrver to
hislead him except his own nature II
any man were to object TO split indie
atiys such as 81 greatly regret. or
q split subjunctive such as Il should
greatly prefer. or n split imperative
snch Us "come slowly up. wha. news
paper would waste an inch CT sIace On
his foolish ignorance: And yet this split
iniinitive nonsense is taken quite seri-
ously by editors who are sufficiently
good writers TO repeatedly use it them
selves.
The infnitive is mood in which the
position of the adverb cannot possibly
produce ambiguity; consequently the
order of the words is not a matter of
grammar, but of style, of which the ear
is the only arbiter. The ear often de.
mands the split inhnitive and will have
it in spite of all the silly people who do
not know what style means.
When these infinite insects are dis
posed of, you will no doubt be attacked
in due course by the even more impu-
dent impostors who, though they pro-
nOunce the word "colOr" SO as to rhyme
with 'duller. and never hear it and
never have heard it and never will hear
it pronounced in any other way, from
time to time pretend TO be shocked
when it is spelt without Gu" / trust
you viii always insist ON these nui-
sances definitely stating whether they
pronounce it or "honor" OF ''neighbor'
or "favor" or behavior" so as to
rhyme with "our" or ''poor," as the
case may be, or whether they are merely
bogus etymologists-century belated
Johnsons
In either case you will be justified in
recommending them to the care of their
relatives and suppressing their bab-
blings.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
AstOrs Battery Accepted.

NEW YORK. May 26.-The battery Of
fered to the United States Government
by John Jacob Astor when hostilities first
broke out was accepted to-day, in a tele-
gram to II. b. Ely, Mr.. Astor's represent
ative in this city. from Lieut.. c. March,
of the 5th United States artillery. Lieu
tenant March has been detailed by the
authorities at Washington TO command
the battery. II. B. Ely said to day:
''rhe new battery viii he on the order
Of what is called in England mountain
battery. the distinction lying in that It can
be used in mountainous regions or In jun
giles, where a field battery would be of
little use. The gun-earriages and guns
are detachable and are packed on the
backs of mules for transportation from
place to place.
"The battery will be made mp of six
HotchkiSs rspid-iire guns. and the men
will carry the customary side arms. A
recruiting station will be opened o-mor-
raw. Applications have already been re-
ceived from Columbia and Harvard men,
and also from a number of 9th regiment
men. and, judging from the number al
ready received, we will be able te muster
in the battery within twenty four hours"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
Will Make a Large Army.

WAsHINGTON, May 2I.-The opinion
of the President and advisers that the
needs of the war against Spain will soon
require the services of a larger military
force than provided for by the first call,
which resulted in a proclamation this
afternoon calling for 5000 volunteers,
was the result Of certainty that large
number of soldiers will be needed in the
Philippines, and that very large force
will be required for the occupation of both
Cuba and Porto Rico. tits also the desire
Of the government that European powers
be given an example OF prompt action in
the campaign against Spain such as will
be afforded by large and fully equipped
army ready for service in the West Indies
and the far East. Adjutant General Cor
bin states that with the second call the
army will number rs. 500 men. The gov
ernment is confident that this force will
be adequate II will allow the sending
Of 10000 soldiers 10 Cuba, 5000 10 the
Philippines, and 2o,OOO 10 Porto Rico, still
leaving more than l2j.OO0 in the United
States,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
cro.sIng sword. In the nen.e.

Away back in the seventies, during
the famous deadlock fight ON the civil
rights bill, the question of the adjourn
ment of congress was under discussion
one Saturday afternoon. Ben Butler,
that born wit, had stepped over to Sam
Randall's desk for a private consulta.
tion. Butler favored o Sunday session,
while Randall opposed it vigorously.
Bad as | am, have some respect
for Gods day. . said the famous high
tariff champion, ''and / don't think it
right to hold session on the Sabbath. &"
"Oh, pshawr' responded Butler.
Doesn't the Bible say that il is lawful
to pull your OK or ass out of the pit on
the Sabbath day? You have 73 asses on
your side of this house that | want to
get out Of this ditch tomorrow, and l
think | am engaged in a holy work. ="
Dent do it. Butler" pleaded Ran
dali Il have some respect for you that
don't want to lose. expect some day
to meet you in a better world"
"But you'll be there, as you are
here, " retorted the sly Benjamin, quick
as a flash, "a member Of the lower
house louisville Courier-Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
RumOrs With a Purpose.

WASHINGTON, May IA rumor,
which was revived to day with some de
gree Of plausibility, related to attempts
by Representatives of European powers
20 secure peace through direct represent
ations to the United States government.
It meets with absolute denial at the State
department The frequent repetition of
this story is believed 10y the officials to be
the execution of a policy of inquiry, TO
sound public sentiment as 10 terms of
peace that would be acceptable. The con-
ditions mentioned in these s,ories-the
T tention by Spain of Il Philippines al d
Porto Rico in return for the release of
the very minimum offer
that might be expected from the Spanish
side. bat, as most peace treaties are in the
nature of compromise barg aims. it cannot
be supposed that this is the maximum
price Spain expects to pay for her indul-
etnce in losing war.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
The Pony In Franz-Jo.ef Land.

At an early stage in our journey our
difficulties began. The pony broke loose
the second night out, and, unfortunate.
ly, gorged herself with dried vegetables
These. together with dog biscuits and q
few pounds Of oats saved from the pro,
yious sledging. were her usual fodder
owing to the lack of legitimate horse
food, which had quite run out more
than l2 months before. AS expected,
the surfeit of dried vegetables brought
on serious illness. to remedy which
Armitage and l dubbed together the
small supply Of pills which we had
with US. He produced. think, two va
rieties Of pills, and had a number Of
podophyllin; so we made up a dose Of
22 in all, which administered TO our
invalid pony. mixed up in some frozen
fat from our frying pan This, am
glad to say, had the desired effect of at
all events partly restoring her to health.
Biographical Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

President Mckinley. Secretary Long
and Secretary Alger are demonstrating
the possibility of keeping the movements
Of our army and navy absolutely secret.
Other officials in beth the war and navy
departments know Of some Of the move
ments and contemplated movements, but
all OF them are known only 10 these three
men. They are not known even 10 the
other members of the cabinet, they have
themselves requested that the knowledge
be kept from them. Although this poll
cy and the rigid censorship Of all tele-
graph matter sent from points where in
formation of contemplated movements
may be obtained has only been fully in
efiec. for a week, its good effects are so
apparent that there is no doubt OF lis be-
ing maintained throughout the war. In
formation OF anything accomplished. or
any battle on land or water will be
promptly given out; ii is only news that
would indicate contemplated movements
that is withheld.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
sOhley Sights the Spanish Squadron

WAsHINuTON, May 30-At 1890 o'clock
this monday morning the navy depart
ment received dispatch from COmmo-
dore Schley announcing definitely that he
had located Admiral Cervera's squadron
in the bay of Santiago de Cuba. The com
modOre states that he has seen and recog-
nized the vessels of the Spanish fleet.
While the naval officials have been NOR
ally certain for several days that Cervera's
squadron was in the harbor Of Santiago,
the official announcement from Commo-
dore Schley was received by the officers
on duty at the department with intense
satisfaction. Assurance is now doubly
sure that the Spanish fleet is bottled up
and that the cork is in the bottle.
II is not believed that Admiral Cervera
will attempt 10 escape from the predica-
ment into which he now finds himself, as
such a course would surely result in the
destruction of his vessels and the loss OF
many precious lives To Spain. The sug-
gestion is made, however, that the Span
lard may blow up his ships rather than
have them fall into the hands of Schley,
as they certainly will if they remain in
the harbor.
The deiniteness OF Commodore Schley's
dispatch would indicate that he has effect
ed landing near Santiago and made a
persona, investigation of the harbor. 1t
would be impossible from the entrance
of the bay definitely to see and recognize
the Spanish vessels, but by effecting
landing at some point on either side Of
the entrance a vantage point could be
gained, very likely from which the entire
harbOr could be examined. In all prOba-
bility CommOdOre Schley or one Of his
trusted officers has successfully perform
ed this hazardous undertaking in order
to gain the valuable information contain
ed in his dispatch.
1t Is impossible, owing to the lateness
of the hour, TO obtain any official expires
sion upon the news from Commodore
Schley. What effect the certainty that
Cervera is practically helpless will have
upon the plans of the administration with
reference to the invasion of Cuba can on
ly be conjectured. The transportation of
land forces to the island, it is understood,
was delayed because of the uncertainty
concerning ths location OF the Spanish
squadron. If that understanding is cor
rect the probability of an early invasion
of Cuba is strong.
sgHLEY OFF SANTIAGO.
WAsHISGTOS, May 29.-rhe navy de-
partment resolved a dispatch from Com
mOdore Sahley late to-day. His squadron
is of Santiago de Cuba. Advices did not
contain absolutely definite information
that Csryera is in the harbor, but such is
believed to be the case.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

WHEN General Joe Wheeler was APP
pointed Major-General, a hundred thou
sand gallant Alabama troops were 10
follow him to the field at once. Up to
the present date the first regiment from
Alabama has yet to be mustered in.
When Fitzhugh Lee was given the
double stars of Major-General, the
Southern press went into mysteries and
said that thousands Of Nirginians would
tumble over each other Ia follow him.
There is no record in the War depart
ment that Virginia has sent its first
regiment TO the front. There is a good
bit of hoOray that is all talk aud wind.
Talks cheap, but ii takes men to make
up armies and fight battles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

The annual political battle between
the opposing Republican factions IN
this county came off last Saturday, and
from reports received from the various
districts hostiIities opened with the
polls and ceased when the last vote
had been cast, and not before.
The Wanamaker people won out on
nearly the entire ticket. the only can
didate saved by the organization forces
being ]. ]. HOblitzell, for State Sena-
tor. while the Stone delegates were de
feated by meagre msjorities; and it was
not until the last return, that Of Ogie
township, was received, that it was
definitely settled that Edward Hoover
had been defeated by majority of 70
votes.
William II. KoOntz, who lead the
original holt from the organization and
has since been identified with "a num-
Der Of bolts from the regular ticket, is
one Of the Republican nominees for the
Legislature, and 5. A. Kendall, his
running mate, wins by a majority Of
2l5.
jeremiah Maurer was cruelty slaugh-
tered by the Wanamaker faction in a
number of districts, whereas, had they
remained true to him, the probabilities
are that Senator Quay would not re-
eeive the vote from this Senatorial dis
trict when he comes up for reelection.
Aaron +. Dickey has handsome
majority for Associate Judge, and Ru-
fus f. Meyers defeats A. c. HOlbert for
District Attorney by 4S3 votes.
The Straightouts continue in control
of the county organization, their can
didates for committeeman having been
successful in a majority of the election
districts.
It is unnecessary TO state what all of
the residents of the county know 10 be
fact, that the contest was one of the
most animated ever witnessed in the
county, but the organization people
were unable to cope with the 'abhor-
rent and forbidden fOrces' supplied by
the friends Of the Philadelphia million
aine merchant who is seeking to secure
the nomination for Governor. Money
flowed as freely as water from the local
Wanamaker headquarters.
The StrsightOuts are not kickers or
squealers, and they will take defeat as
is becoming true and loyal Republicans,
giving free and full support to all Of the
candidates nominated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
SIistool the Mule.

Deacon Jackson was a very pious but
very determined old colored citizen Of
Owl Creek valley. He had a young
mule which his boys We're unable 70
ride, and their failure to break the ami
NAL so exasperated the old man that he
determined to ride it himself. He was
however. no sooner located ON its back
than he was thrown into an adjoining
lot, where he was picked up with both
legs broken and his neck badly sprained.
what on etrth did such an old man
as yon mean 10y trying 10 ride a wild
young mule like that9' asked the doctor
"Waal, sub, said Deacon jackson,
~ never does undertake TO do nuthiR
widout fust consultin ov de Iawd an
seein whut he dun thunk erbOur hit. /
axed him ef orter ride dat mule what
my trifiin no ercount boys couldn't ride,
an de Lawd he sed, 'Yessah, jes' ez
plain ez am talkin to you.
"Well, but ne seems TO have given
you bad advice. "
..No, doctor. his judgment was all
right, fer de kawd knows dis ole uiggC
never seed de day when he>was aieered
to straddle anything from circular saw
up to er elephant, but dis time / think
do Lawd was jes' mistoOken in de
mule. Atlanta Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
RInck and White Eneots.

Black and white effects again figure
largely in the domain of both fashion,
able dress and millinery. Black and
white silks, satins and brocades Just
brought from over the sea are set forth
by leading importers. Black and white
taffetas, surahs, failles and other fancy
silks and liberty textiles appear. Black
and white checks and plaids are being
formed into stylish spring costumes
By the fashionable dressmakers, and
Frenchwomen are now wearing black
and white satin brocade shirt waists with
their stylish black cloth skirts. Waists
Of black and white or gray and white
stripes or dots are always good style,
whether made in the manner Of the cot.
ton shirt waists or with full fronts
turned back with white reyers over q
tucked chemisette of fabric to match.
4 full blouse of cream white silk OF
satin, covered everywhere with a dra-
perry OF yelling merely of jetted black
net often proves the most becoming of
all waists slender woman of indiffer-
ent complexion can select. Sometimes
cream ribbons matching the blouse are
the most satisfactory additions she can
make to the waist; again, a bow of
soft pink or brilliant cerise satin works
wonders of improvement. New York
Post
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
STATE TROOPS.
A Glance Over the Different Camps Of
Pennsylvania Soldiers.

Governor Hastings has drawn warrants
on the State Treasurer for the payment Of
$4,000 to the Pennsylvania regiments
whose rolls have been revised and cor
rected in the Adjufant Generals Depart
ment. Warrants are ordinarily drawn
hv the Auditor General, but under the
military act Of 1857 the Governor is in
vested with power in emergencies like
the one which called out the National
Guard Of this State. No portion of the
expense incident To the recent calling
OF the Guard into service viii be paid out
of the 500, 900 appropriated for the main
tenance Of the militia for two years, and
the National Government is expected 10
refund ultimately the States disburse-
ments now in progress.
The Adjutant General of the army be-
lieves the Government has sufficient
number Of officers 10 take care Of all the
troops called for, and would much prefer
that the men secured under the second
call should be assigned TO regiments al
ready in the field. What is most needed
just now is enlisted men, not commits
stoned officers. The law provides that
in time of war, at the discretion of the
President, each company of infantry
shall consist Of six sergeants, twelve cor
porals, two musicians, one artifieer, one
WAGNER and seventy-eight privates,
making total Of 100 enlisted men. Each
troop Of cavalry is to consist of total Of
100 enlisted men; each battery of field
artillery total Of La. and each battery
of heavy artillery a total of 200. Under
the first call the authorities were con-
strained to accept regiments with the
minimum number of enlisted men, and
ia certain cases, as that of the National
Guard Of Pennsylvania, greater num-
Der of regimental organizations than
were actually required. 1t is the perpose
Of the military authorities to adhere
more strictly to the requirements of the
law and the necessities of the service in
accepting organizations uuder the call
for 5000 men recently made, and an
earnest effort will be made TO obtain men
to fill up the regiments already in the
field. Those who offer regiments ap-
pruXimating the maximum are likely to
be accepted, but when 600 men only are
offered as a regiment, the probability is
that recognition will be given only to
that character of organization which the
numerical strength warrants. Officers of
volunteer regiments already in the SER
vice are anxious to have their commands
recruited to the full strength and are
likely to make special efforts to induce
men contemplating enlisting under the
second call to join the regiments already
in the field.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01
She Could Get the Answer. but stnI She
Wondered.

She Could Get the Answer. but stm She
Wondered.
A dear little woman up on Capitol
hill married and went TO housekeeping
in the most determined manner She
set to work to keep an exact account Of
her expenditures. balancing her books
regularly once a month. One of her
earliest purchases was an ice ticket for
the season. II cost, l believe, $40.
A month later. in making mp her 40
cGants. it occurred TO her that that $40
should be divided proportionately among
the several months mentioned on the
ticket in order TO give TO each days &C.
count only the amount of money actual
ly expended ON that day. Also she
wished to calculate and set down the
pumber of pounds Of ice used each day.
The problem had several ramifcations
which have forgotten but, at any rate,
it was exceedingly difficult, and the
housewife covered sheet after sheet of
paper with her calculation. The ar.
rival Of her husband found her disheveI-
ed and in a state of evident distress.
What in the world is the mattcrf''
he asked The wife explained.
We'll, can't you get any answer
without that figuring?" he asked. The
wife eyes began to blink rapidly and
she shifted suspiciously.
"Oh. can get an answer. she said,
swallowing hard-"I can get lovely
answer, but | can't put it in my book
because l can't tell can { tell wheth-
er it's days or ice or money. Wash
ington Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

The Prohibition State convention
met in Harrisburg last week, and was
largely attended, about 100 delegates
being present, and the result was the
nomination of DR.. Swallow, of Harris
burg, for Governor. 1t is stated that
Chairman Dickie, of the National COM
mittee, has promised to furnish $4,000
TO conduct the coming campaign, and
that the candidate will at once open
his campaign, expecting to cover every
county in the State before the election
takes place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

IT Is somewhat extraordinary that
the four candidates who figured in the
last Congressional conference are again
pitted against one another. Hicks has
carried Blair, Thropp has carried Bed
ford, Kooser has carried Somerset, and
it is generally conceded that Evans will
carry Cambria The outcome Of the
conference will be watched with inter
est throughout the State. For the sake
of the party we hope that the scenes
which characterized the last conference
will not be repeated.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

SECRETARY OF the Commonwealth
David Martin announced in Philadel-
phia on Friday last that he would vote
for John Wanamaker for Governor and
stated that all OF the Philadelphia del
egates who have confidence in his
judgment will vote the same way. He
also stated that Senator Magee, oS Pitts
burg, and his friends would support
the K-POstmaster-Gener
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

THE feminine babies of patriotic pa
rents born in these war times have one
sad phase of the future before them.
They will find themselves always dated
by their names. A small Philadelphia
maiden has been burdened for life with
che name of Dewey Manila This seems
20 come within the scope Of societies for
the protection Of children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

WE ARE getting the real news from
the Klondike now, As the stragglers
begin 10 come down from the north,
and mingled with the stories of great
finds Of gold are sad tales of loss of
life, murders, sickness, and work that
l. ill-paid and earns scarcely sufficient
10 keep body and soul together. The
man who did not go to the Klondike is
In luck.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

THERE are at present in the United
States Senate twelve Senators who
served in the Union Army and twelve
who served in the Confederate Army.
There are fifty seven Representatives
who served in the Union Army and
thirty who are ex-Confederates.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

RELIABLE reports from the State of
q G.orgia are to the effect that the fast
maturing peach crop viii be the great
est ever gathered, the orchards fairly
breaking down with the fruit that will
be ready for market in June and July.
Arrangements are being made to dis
tribute this popular fruit through every
Northern State, and low prices for the
same are eXpected.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-06-01

TWENTY thousand men are enlisted
in the United States navy, and the
number will go TO 5000 if the war
continues. Spain has about :, 200 sail
ors on this side and they wish they
were home.