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The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
A NEW YORK HEROINE.
EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD GIRL BAT
TIES WITH FLAMES.
Miss MinsIe swarts Honorsd by the
Men She Nobly Assisted in Fire
That Saved Two Firemen From the
DsvourlnG Elements.
(New York Lottery


Miss Minnie Swarts, 18 years old,
who lives with her parents at GAL East
Ninth street. Is the heroine of New
and 80 West Fifty-ninth street she
saved two firemen from slipping into a
cellar where they might have lost their
lives. and she revived number who
were overcome with smoke, with hot
milk which she secured from a nearby
drug store. She went into the burn
ing building and helped the firemen in
every way that she could. She placed
q handkerchief over the mouth Of one
of the firemen who was being over
come with smoke and helped him
from the building. She continued to
help those who were overcome with
smoke until she. too. was overcome
and had to be led away. Since then
Fire Chief Croker and all of his men
have been praising her noble work.
Fire Commissioner Scannell heard the
praises of the firemen and sent for tho
young lady. When she reached the
commissioners office Fire Chief Croker
happened to be present. He immedi-
ately recognized her and holding out
his hands said, why. here is our
heroine! We are glad to see you"
Commissioner Scannell then said to
her: at is very unusual for us to
send for anyone to thank them for
public service We are deeply sensible
of the disinterested work you did at
the fire. Every man in the department
is praisng your heroic conduct. We
all feel that we are deeply indebted to
you for your kindness and sacrifice.
AS for the men you assisted and whose
lives you were instrumental in saving,
nothing we can say or do can reward
you for what you have done for them"
Commissioner 6cannell then opened
drawer in his desk and took out
purse that appeared to be stuffed with
bank notes. He handed it to Miss
Swarts, saying: I'VE hope you will
accept this small token of our regard.
and we wish that it was good deal
larger" Tears came to the eyes OF
Miss Swarts. Several times she tried
to speak, but failed. She placed her
handkerchief to her eyes. and then
said, with considerable emotion: mo,
no; l cannot take the money. I sim
ply did what l thought. was my duty
to do. want clerical work. but can
not take money for that"
Miss Swarts. noticing look Of dis
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
OUR BUDGET OF FUN
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
A Variety of QuIps, Gibss and Ironles
to Cause Smile - Fiotsam ana
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Recipes.

Recipes.
The windows are gay with new novels
that shine
In bindings of wonderful hue:
They are wondrously fair they stand
there In line
To tempt any who may view.
There are books about fairies
And big dictionaries
And histories grave and the rest
Yet of all the wise prints,
Tales of practical hints.
My grandmother's cook book seems
best.
When stone bruises came to my juvenile
1t told how to conquer the pain.
And how to make soap or apply lemon
peel
To remove some insidious stain.
What to do, 1t portrayed.
For a drowning mans aid,
And how to make blackberry wine.
And how to clean paint
And cure people who faint
My grandmother's cook book was fine.
No frivolous poems! No fiction to I'LL
Our lives with Il vague discomfort!
No long, prosy essays! Twas written
with skill:
OF cooking. tbs true,
What my grandmother knew.
Twas beyond any volume to state.
But for hot drops and such.
When we'd eaten too much.
My grandmother's cook book was great.
-Philander Johnson in Washington Star.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
USING THE REFERENDUM.


Swiss Invoke 1t to Veto Unnecessary Lsgis-
lAtion.
Fully 10000 citizens of Switzerland
have invoked the use of the referendum
in the matter Of the projected leglsla-
tion concerning insurance against acci-
dent and sickness. If the law went into
effect as proposed it would entail an
enormous Increase in the number of
state employees, and 1t is felt that there
are already too many functionuries in
the pay of the government. Many ap-
prove the principle of the Inv, but they
feel that the measure would cause the
ruin of the private and free mutual as
sociations. They affirm that the hest
solution of the question would be to
modify the law so as to provide for u
national subvention of the free 1850
Citations already established for insur-
ance purposes. A the same time, the
federal law can be made to compel all
Swiss or foreigners here to belong to
some mutual association which can
support the members of their families
during their own sickness. The oppO-
sitiOn to the measure as now proposed
is strongest in the canton of Naud. The
present project undoubtedly will be re-
jected when the ballots are taken on
May 10Th.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
Shoe. with rnoumntlc so,es.

1t is not Yankee but an Italian in
ventor, Signor Pablo.who has designed
an ingenious sole for mems shoes, on
the pneumatic principle. Under the
ball OF the foot and attached to the sole
is placed tube of India rubber, some
what stiff, in horseshoe shape. with
three openings, one at each end and
one in the middle. These openings
connect with the outside air by means
OF a channel leading from the horse
shoe tube to the heel. When the foot
is lifted. as in marching the tube fills
with air and when it is placed on the
ground 1t rests on a species of air
cushion. This furnishes diminution
of shock and thus a perceptible relief
from the fatigue of long march. In
England they have for some time made
pneumatic boots for runners on race
track. At the tip of the boot is the
air chamber. and the foot rests on a
sack above.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

alls as respectfully as to the president
of the United States. His charities are
unostentatious-ind his paying for
the education of two young colored
men, as a recent instance, was known
not even to all his relatives. He is not
rich. His scrupulous regard for hon
orable dealings in his public office is
widely known. A few years ago. in
railroad trip from New York to Wash
ington he occupied seat with one of
the great railroad managers. When
the conductor came along Senator
Hoar presented the regulation ticket
to be punched, to the surprise of his
companion, who promised to send him
a pass at once. The pass was sent, but
returned to the giver with a note of
thanks.
II Senator Hoar had magnetic and
graceful presence and the voice of
Webster. he would be without rival
in congress. Neither his voice nor his
manner of delivery is impressive. The
wit OF the man is deep and searching.
II one were to specify that quality of
the senior senator which endears him
to the old members of his party and
compels the admiration and deep SYM
pathy of the young men. he would
name his humor. His wit is never
boisterous nor comic nor that of
buffoon, but delicate and clean. found
ed on standard comparisons and last
ing beyond the ileeting moment.
Senator Hoar has wonderful mem
ory. He can recall Cicero from mem
ory by the page. He is extremely fond
of history. and hardly a man in the
country is more extensively or more
accurately informed en- the political
history of the country. He can give
names and dates and quotations from
standard authors off-hand with won
derfnl facility. Senator Hoar has many
----' - --,s,,o~ritiae ora
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
wh.-. nu.lin Learned Enr,.a.

The book which begot English prose
still remains its supreme type. The
English Bible is the true school of
English literature. 1t possesses every
quality of our language in its supreme
form-except for scientific precision.
practical affairs and philosophic an
alysis. II you care to know the best
that our literature can give in simple,
noble prose. mark, learn and inwardly
digest the Holy Scriptures in the Eng
lish tongue. Ruskin as a precocious
boy of five began reading with his
mother the Bible through from begin
ming to end and over and over again,
and got from 1t his marvellous instinct
and faculty for noble. vital. always
expression.-FromF Frederic
rr---'--r's "I itararv Estimates"
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

appointment on the faces of Commis-
sioner Scannell and Chief Croker. said:
Il beg of you, do not be offended. 1
do not mean to be rude in refusing
your kindness, but really l cannot take
money for that"
Miss Swarts was asked if she would
accept an engrossed resolution OF
thanks, and she signitied her willing
ness. handsome affair will be pre-
sented to her. Miss Swarts was offered
a cab to take her home, but she re-
fused this and went away in street
car. The men gave her cheer as she
left the building.
Miss Swarts is brunette and ener-
getic in her manner. On the morning
of the fire she was on her way to an
swer an advertisement relative to cler-
ical work. She is very modest and de-
clined to say anything about herself,
farther than that she needed work and
desired a clerical position II she could
get one.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
AMID BONES OF cAPUcHINS.
One of the Unusual Sights of tho City
NestlIng on Seven HILLS.


NestlinE on Seven Hills.
The labors of the Capuchin monks
in the Catholic church are well
known. The order was one of the
strongest of the auxiliary branches of
the church. though its field lay in a
different direction from that Of the
Jesuits. The latter were the agrees
sive arm in battling the world; the
former was given to the quiet of mo-
nastic life far from the turmoil OF
men. The Capuchins were very large
ly recruited from the families of the
rich and well-to-do, and found In re-
tirement the opportunity they craved
for. giving themselves entirely over
to saving their souls. The Capuchin
church In Rome has been served by
this order for centuries. In its cham
bers are the bones of 5000 monks fas-
tened to the walls and ceiling to make
effective and striking groups of death.
Skulls are employed in the chamber
almost entirely. while the cross-bones
and other imperishable parts Of the
anatomy make up the receiving rooms
given over to this extraordinary col
lection. The entrance to this base
ment is on a level with the ground and
at no place are the chambers more
than two feet below the surface of the
earth. The spectacle of skulls by
the thousands suddenly confronting
the visitor does not produce that grue-
some feeling that one would imagine,
and no one shortens an inspection of
the anatomical array because he Is in
a consecr&ed charnel house. The
surroundings of this old church and re-
pository for the bones of its goodly
friars are squalid and unattractive.
The entrance to the chamber of the
dead is through the yard of a livery
stable, dirty to the last degree, but
that does not deter visitors from wit
Messing this unique collection.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
Ex-MlN,srER JOHN BARRETT.

John Barrett, former United States
minister to Siam. who charges Senator
Hoar with being responsible for the
Filipino rebellion. is a young man with
remarkable qualities. He is native
of Grafton, VT. and graduate Of Dart
mouth College, where he was distin-
guished as a young man for his essays
on politics and economics. He travelled
extensively through Europe and Asia
and in 1894 was appointed minister to
Siam. He was then only 81 years old,
but his wisdom was more than his
years. He studied the subject of Amer
lean trade with the Orient and found
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
TWO LITTLE GIRLS.

I'm twins, I guess. cause my Ma say
I'm two little girls. An one o. me
Is Good little girl; an tn other n she
Is Bad little girl as she can be.
An Ma say So most ever day
An she's the funniest Ma! Cause when
My Doll won't mind. an l ist cry,
wy men my Ma she sob an sigh.
An say. Dear Good little girl. good-bv!
Bad little girls coined here aKain!
Last time at Ma act that away,
cried all to myself awhile
Out on the steps, an men l smile.
An get my Doll all fix In style.
An go to where Mas at. an say:
Morning to you. Mommy dear
Where's that Bad little girl wuz he<e?
Bad little girls gone clean away.
An Good little girls coined back to
stay"
James whitcomb Riley. in February
Century,
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
THE MILITARY spy.
A Courageous Soldier Who 10 Indispsns.
able In War.

A CouraReous Soldier Who 10 Indispens.
able In War.
In time of warfare spies are. OF
course. plentiful. The main part of
his business Is. under n personal dis
guise. which disguises could often put
those of the smartest detectives quite
in the shade. to extract information
from unsuspecting scouts and outposts.
Some outposts have been known to ac-
cept bribes, money or presents. from
military spies without knowing who
the latter really were, In which case
they were not greatly to blame. al
though their doing so. whether inno-
Gently or otherwise. put them on the
footing of traitors, and consequently
merited traitors death.
The old Prussian monarchy once ran
the risk of being crushed like an egg
shell but for the spy Mentzel. whose
daring deed not only saved Prussia,
but also the life of the king. Austria
and Saxony, with three other countries,
planned to overthrow Prussia. Their
combined forces could easily have
numbered 100000, to about 100000 OF
thC 1TubSldu hluS $. oul lIieAuly
spy warned the king, who Immediately
set about preparing for the advance OF
the powerful foe. He sent emissaries
into every large city in Europe, partic-
ularly the capitals Of France. Austria
and Russia. Mentzel, than whom no
greater spy lived, went to the foreign
ONCE of the latter powers. and actu-
ally succeeded in bribing the respective
otncial at each who had charge of the
papers in connection with the proposed
project to raid Prussia, and copied the
whole plan of campaign. Mentzels
mission being discovered, the officials
fed for their lives; one was caught
and shot Mentzel escaped death, but
being caught red-handed by one of the
powers, he was thrown into a dun
geon, where he fingered for twenty
five years. During all that time the
Prussian monarch took no steps to try
to liberate the man, although Mentzel
undoubtedly saved his majesty and his
country from total humiliation.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
.NATOR G. F. HOAR.
IS A MUCH TALKED OF MAN
JUST NOW.
Served Thirty Years In Congress and
nd Wit - His Career at Washing

M 10 name is more frequently seen in
newspapers these days than that
Senator George F. Hoar, of Massa-
usetts. He has for years been
der OF the Republican party, and
ough a man of fearless expression.
generally been in accord with his
rty, but from the beginning he has
posed the Philippine policy, on the
ound that 1t is unjust and contrary
\ the principles of the American con-
tuition as he interprsts 1t.
Senator Hoar is one of the oldest
Eembers of the senate He has spent
se last 80 years of his life in congress
I'D has always exerted commanding
,fiuence He is regarded as the ablest
wyer and the most profound scholar
the upper house. Senator Hoar Is
years of age. He was born at his
oric Concord. Mass. and graduated
-om Harvard College at the age OF 70.
.fter being admitted to the bar he be-
an the practice of law at Worcester,
nd soon ranked as leader in his pro-
ession. Naturally he took an interest
II politics and the Republicans made
iim city solicitor. Next they sent him
o the legislature. In 1868 he was
elected to congress and served four
.erms, during which he made a reputa-
ion for statesmanship which gave him
l place on the Hayes electoral commits
sion. In 1877 he succeeded George S.
Boutwell, in the senate. and has since
,een fixture there. He is chairman
If the judiciary committee.
Senator Hoar's personality is in
eresting. He is one of the most kind
nd generous of men. His lack of
with even old acquaint-
noes, often attributed to GOODNESS and
is owing to a natural shy
less which has clung to him through
ife. The extent of his willingness to
blige friends is unlimited. He has alb
olutely no reserve due to pride, vanity
IT even aristocracy of family. He
would talk to street laborer in over
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
The Ruling Passion.

lector of souvenirs l ever saw. When
he was abroad he gathered trunks full.
Some he bought. some he took when
nobody was looking. Did you hear
about his backing out when he had a
chance to kiss the Queen of Italy's
hand?"
What frightened him?"
He couldn't trust himself. He was
afraid he'd be tempted to pull off one
of her fingers"
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

it full of vast possibilities. He has
written many articles on this matter
and since his return in 1898 has been
an enthusiastic advocate of expansion.
AT a meeting in Chicago recently. Mr.
Barrett said that an anti-eXpanSion
speech made last winter by Senator
Hoar was cablea to Hong Kong,
whence copies of it were sent to the
Filipinos and the insurrection was the
result.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

The liberal offer made by the T. NJ.
Roberts Supply House of Minneapolis.
Mimi, should be OF interest to all our
readers. In addition to the best bar
gain ever offered in seeds they give q
high grade knife free of charge with
each purchase. The firm Is thorough
ly reliable.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

an overseer of Harvard, Is president OF
its alumni president of several an
tiquarian, historical and geographical
societies. and academies. William
and Mary. Amherst. Yale and Harvard
all conferred degrees upon him.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
They Sized Him Up.

A very simple statement proved very
unfortunate to savings institution in
the rural district recently An editor
in writing of the institution in his pa
per said:
THE president is very tall man;
the cashier Is short
And in less than an hour the excited
depositors were asking, How much
how much ?"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
PLAYING Mother,

Little Johnnie-Mamma. let's play |
am your mother and you are my little
boy. Mamma-Very well. dear, how
shall We play it? Little Johnnie-Im
tell you; you start to do something
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

CLARA, you don't accomplish any
thing because you waste so much
time" Il don't waste time. but there
is always something l would rather do
than do something else"
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
Wouldn.t Take onen.e.

Clerk-"You can't get a room for
him here. He's drunk.
Wytte Supporting his weary
friend)-"I know he is. What of that?"
Clerk (scornfully)-"This is a tenn
perance hotel.'
Wytte-"Well, he's too drunk tc
know the difference. e.''-Philadelphia
Press.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
Helm For the Forr.tru,.

illuminated letter boxes are a new
invention"
81 wish somebody would get up let
ter boxes that would ring bell every
time a married man goes by with a
letter in his pocket."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

PAR What. jimmy" "If George
Washington was President before Lin
coin. what do we celebrate his birth
day last for?"
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
ELIZA h. PARKER.

"A burglar got into our house last
night Did he take anything?' The
children are all sick, and we hope he
got the Measles
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
a
Million
Women

have been relieved Of
female troubles by Mrs.
Pinkl,asss,s advice and
7sedIcfn0.
The Ieffers of q few arc
printed regularly In this
papors
If any one doubts the
efficiency and saoredyy
confidential character Of
Mrs. Pissltlsas,s,s methods.
write for q book she has
recently published wlskols
contains leffers from the
mayor of Lynn, the post
master, and 0flsess Of her
oify who have made oaro-
fuf Investigation, and who
verify all of Mrs. Pink
hams sta fensonfs ana
claims.
Tho Px7lll,ass claims are
sweeping. Investigate
them.
THIRTY YEARS OF CURES
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
SUCCESS FOR THE DAIRY.

To secure the best results in the care Of
milk and butter, attention must be given
details. The milking must be properly
DONE and all vessels used must be kept
scrupulously clean by washing morning
and night in hot water with Ivory Soap,
then rinsng well in cold water and setting
out to air and sun.
ELIZA X. PARKER.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
Limited,

Mrs. Myer-"I suppose you trust
your husband implicitly?"
Mrs. Geyer-"Yes-to a certain ex-
tent."-Chicago News.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23
New Tanning Tree.

of the acacia tree, which will grow in
almost any soil. is an excellent tan
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

"Fritzie. what are you going to be
when you grow up?"
"A policeman"
"Why?"
Because then can chase other peo-
pie away whenever there is anything
to ee."-Meggendorfers Blaetter.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-23

II have no money. Miss Irma-my
wit is my fortune"
Don't you care-poverty is no
crime."-Fliegende Blatter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-17
a MARRIAGE THAT FAILED.
Courted Twenty-Five Years and
Welded Six Months.

READING, Pa, Aug. 17.-After twenty
TWO years Of courtship a breach OF prom
Use suit and six months of married life,
Daniel Mayer and his wife have been part
ed by the act Of the latter. who. in the
husbands temporary absence. left his
home and took all the furniture with her
The story Of Mayors matrimonial trou
bles and trials is far stranger than fiction
For twenty-five years he courted SOPHIA
Gehring, but he did rot marry her. He
put off the Gay, whenever it was alluded
to, until his mother should die This was
q little hard on Sophia, but she bravely
waited for many years When at last the
mother died Daniel refused 10 entertain
the idea of marriage. He did not want TO
now. he said. So Sophia, angered and
heartbroken. sued him for $50 G00. That
was tive years ago It was a famous case
The jury rendered a verdict in her favor
for $3.50. Then Sophia went to live with
her sister on Moss Street.
One day, about six months ago, the we'd
ding Of Sophia Gehring to Daniel Mayer
was announced II came of very quietly
The Pair gave as their reasons for mar
rying that they had known each other so
long that they might as well marry and
satisfy their friends. But, once married
troubles undreamed of began.
i ne sharpness OF VII gained during q
breach Of promise suit. coupled with a
caustie way Of expressing herself to her
spouse. were not calculated 10 smooth
their domestic path and in six short
months their twenty-five years dream of
bliss was found TO be a WtlI-U' thew sp.
Mr.. Mayer is baker and conducts a shop
at his residence. He has a team and
drives about en- a profitable route He
stays away from early morning until noon,
during which time Sophia had the house
to herself.
Yesterday morning while the lately
weGaeu spouse was on his trip she or
dered a team, and in an lnca,culabIy
short time had most Of the furniture
removed to Yocum's stogehouse. The
furniture gone she beteok hersef to her
sisters. on Moss Street eNThsn Daniel
came home, about noon, hungry and II ed
and discovered the empty rooms, dinner
less and furnitureless. he was furious.
But his fury SO abated He realized
that he must have someone about The
house while he was away. So he sent
for Clement Shatz. an old friend in Phil
adelphia, who came as soon as he could
to help him out.
To cap the climax Mrs Mayer issued
warrant for Daniel for iesertion Mir
Mayer says he, viii fight this to the hit
ter end. In retaliation he ISSUED an
attachment on the furniture in the sto--
as house.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-17
Last OF the straw hats.

the later reports have been comparatively
optimistic. That for the middle OF July
is interpreted by the Bulletin ies HalIes''
as indicating a crop Of 300, AS. coo bushels,
against 366, 079 coo bushels last year and
an average of 3Os, AGO coo bushels for the
ten years from 1889 to 1898 inclusive. That
is, the last official report, as thus inter
preted indicates q crop slightly above the
average for the ten-year period just nam
ed 1t is. however, conceded that numeri-
cal estimates made before threshings have
shown the actual character of the yield
can be regarded only very rough ap-
ordinations. Moreover, the weather since
the official report was made has been ex-
tremely hot. and grain not matuTed al the
time has probably suffered TO some extent
from that cause The actual outturn may,
therefore. be z little smaller than the con
dition of the crop Indicated at the time
of the report