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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
SHORT LIVED COMPLIMENT.
Archibald Forbes Experiences with
m CoIored Cnbman

-
There is "A delightfully."- human story
which Archibald Forbes, the famous
war correspondent, told. rather ct his
own expense, of his grati1cat' " at
the apparent desire of the man and
brother" for higher intellectual cul-
ture. On arriving at the station at
West Chester. Pa. where he was 30
lecture, a colored cabman. it is said,
offered his services to convey him TO
his hotel When he got there, Mr..
Forbes asked the extent of remunera-
ton expected for the journey. The
darky replied:
"Well. sab. if you'd jes' give me a
ticket to de lectur', sab, should be
right glad"
This unusual request from n cabman
struck him not only as singular and
laudable, but as quite complimentary
to him. so he said:
Certainly. And haven't you got Il
missisT'
ooh. yes, sab; Use got a missis,''
'Well, you shall have one for her"
And he requested his agent to hand
to the knowledge seeker the requisite
passes for the entertainment. On
reaching the lecture room he cast a
glance over the audience to see his col
ored friend. but he had not arrived,
nor did he put in an appearance. Next
morning. on getting into the same
mans vehicle to go to the station. Mr..
Forbes said:
81 didn't see you at the lecture last
night"
''No. sab; we not dar."
"But. you know. | gave you tickets
for yourself and wife"
''Yes. sab: know that. sab. but you
see. sab. jes' sold dem tickets for 81,
sab, cause I'd rather hab de cash.
ah."-Philadelphia Call.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
Goodby 20 Kissing HabIt.

One OF the most significant proofs Of
the Increase Of dignity and Common
sense among women Is the fact that
they are rapidly abolishing the kissing
habit. says the New Orleans Plcayune.
Time was. and no. so long ago. either.
when two women on meeting were ex-
pected to fan on each Others neck as q
matter Of course and exchange q kiss
without regard TO time or place or any
condition of sentiment, and when a
baby was handed around for visitors,
male and female alike. 20 kiss as II 1t
were bundle Of sweetmeats OF which
everybody was expected to partake.
Not TO have done so was to call down
the severest censure on your head, and
his ability to kiss innumerable babies
was reckOned as one Of the most i'm
portanf electioDeering qualities Of q
politician.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
HIa Rounanhout Way.

A man was going home TO his wife
and family. 1t was growing dark His
road from the station was a lonely
one. and he was getting along as fast
as he could when he suddenly suspect
ed that 4 man behind him was follow
ing him purposely. The faster he went
the faster the man went until they
came TO graveyard.
Now" he said to himself, "I'll find
If he's after me-" And he entered the
churchyard
The man followed him. Vague visions
Of revOlvers and garroters grew upon
him. He made a detour of splendid
mausoleun. still the man was after
him. round aid round.
At last he turned and faced the Eel
low and asked: What the dickens dc
you want? What are you following
me for?"
We'll. sir, do you always go home
like this? | am going up to Mr.
Browns house with a parcel and the
porter at the station told me that il I'D
follow you I should find the place. as
you live next door, Are you going
home at all onight?p-Columbian
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
SETTING TIRES.
The Old Why of Shrinking Them on
and the Modern Way.

The Old Wny of Shrinking Them on
md the Modern Way.
The old way OF putting a tire on n
wheel was TO shrink it on. The tire
was made just trife smaller than the
wheel and then heated, with the result
of expanding il slightly. When thus
heated it was crowded down over the
riE of the wheel and then cooled with
water to keep it from burning the
wheel and also to contract it. Cool
ing. 1t was shrunk on to bind the wheel
tightly. The modern way of putting a
tire on n wheel is with q hydraulic
tire setting press.
By this method the tire is made Just
n trifie larger than the wheel. so that
it will go over the rim freely. The
bed of this press. upon which the
wheel Hes horizontally. with an open
ing at the center for the hub. is com
posed Of is sections. radiating from
the center and in shape like the spaces
between the spokes of a wheel The
outer end Of each section is turned up
ward. the turned up ends making
continuous fiange, or collar. all around
the bed Of the press. Each one of the
sections has under it a hydraulic cylin-
der. and the sections are all arranged
to work TO a common center. In use
the wheel is laid on the press with the
cold tire around it within that turned
up collar. or flange. around the edge.
When the press is set in operation. the
collar. or Aange. is irresistibly contract
ed. When il comes In contact with the
tire around the wheel. it does not bring
up against il. but keeps on contracting
just the same. now contracting the
tire as well and setting ii upon the
wheei the pressure being continued
until the wheel itself has been brought
TO the requisite degree OF dishing.-
New York Sun
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
A BABY GIRLS LONG TRIP.
Rasamsnd Parsons Ride OF 500 niles
oxer eaoxx and Zee.

Rornmsnd Parsons Ride OF 500 Niles
over Snow and Ice
Rosamond Parsons. the 3-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Par
suns. has arrived in Chicago from the
KlondIke and is said to Ee the youn-
eest child that ever made the tripacross
the ice from Dawson to Skaguay- Lst-
tie Miss Parsons had her own sled, just
like the other members OF the party.
and seemed TO enjoy the ride Of 500
miles with quite the same spirit that
Chicago children enjoy shedding on
smaller scale during the winter months
MIR. and Mrs. Parsons are visiting at
the heme of Mrs. Parsons brother. f.
L. Webster, 0ie Garfield boulevard.
aud the much travelled Miss Rosamond
Is envied by all the children of the
nelghborhood The Parsonses intend 10
return to the Klondike soon and viii
take their little daughter back with
them to their home in Dawson City.
Mrs. Parsons took her daughter to the
Klondike little over year ago. Dur
ing their rcsidence there the little girl
never had days sickness. e I'd the
mother never had occasion to use the
medicines she had taken with her IN
til they had get back to this country.
Rosamond is astired in the picture in
the clothes she wore during the trip
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
rhotosraplea by Earth Light

Everybody who loves to watch the
heavenly bodies has frequently no.
ticed. when the crescent Of the new
moor appears in the west. the phe-
nomenon called "the old moon i'm the
young ones arms" Partly embraced
by the horns OF the crescent Is seen
the whole round orb of the moon.
glimmering with a pale. ashy light.
The cause Of the appearance is that
the earth light upon that part of the
moon not reached by the sunshine is
sufficiently brilliant 10 render ii faint
ly Visible 70 our eyes. Successful at
tenpts have been made, particularly
In France. TO photograph this phe-
nomenon. and the pictures thus pro-
duced are very Interestingly Youths
Companion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
sFNnRA RnsA ARREn.

riches and culture and a bearing that
would compel homage al any European
court she is Cuban-Cuban from the
10 the tip of her pearl incrusted No. 2
slipper
Cuba Libre" was her motto long be
fore the guns OF Morro thEndered
harmlessiy at Yankee war craft She
saw Uncle sam in the character Of the
Cid. her favorite parsonage in Spanish
legend. the faUltless knight who res
cued damsels from dragons and Moors.
''Americanos." she said in continu-
tion of the remark quoted above. have
brains. I adore brains. They have
force. adore force. They are always
doing th'ngs-new things. bold things
They viii own the world some day.
But our men. what can they do?
Oh. they are good walters. and they
can sigh and look languishing and play
the guitar; via tout" (For sometimes
the sonora drops into Frenchl
Sonora Abreu lives In Palatino. on
the outskirts OF Cerro. a fashionable
suburb Of Havana. Her Sunday after
moons are famous throughout the West
Indies.
There is something European about
this salon Of hers. The elite OF Cuba
form the backbone of her visiting list,
and foreign visitors Of distinction
would feel sadly neglected IL they did
not receive cards.
Americans OF the official world are
foremost in paying homage to the beau
riful widow. Officers Of the army and
navy vie with one another in the con-
stancy Of their attendance. and the
splender Of their uniforms helps tc
give her sason something Of the atmos-
phere Of a court.
Perhaps one OF these debonair young
officers was In her mind when she ut
tered her eulogy CT American men.
Who knows?
Over this interesting aggregation Of
humanity. which always includes ev-
erything worth while" in art and ILL.,
eratufe that Havana holds at the time.
rresides the Sonora Rosa Abreu. gown
ed by the most famous dressmakers of
Paris. ablaze with rubies. the rich
blood mantling under her skin. which
has the tone and the peculiar velvety
quality Of a damask rose petaL-New
York World.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
Main shIrt OF a pervish warrior


The shirt is made of rings. every ring
from q piece OF steel wire Ia inches
long and about one-sixteenth OF an
inch thick The ends OF the piece of
wire are nattened out. holes are punch
ed through them. one end Is turned Oh
to the other. and they are fastened to-
gether by a small riyet. Every ring
connects four others. The wire differs
somewhat in thickness, not by design
seemingly so as to soake one part OF
the shirt stronger than another. but
from material OF uniform thickness
running short. In parts where the
rings are free TO jingle together they
are worn very thin Round the neck
is a band OF three tbieknesses of red
leather, stiff like the stock worn for
merly In our army. 1t Is 25s inches
high and on the outside Is decorated
with ornamental lines like toOlings
made by q bookbinder. - Notes and
Queries
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
The Propcr Word.

The up to date girl Is considerably
toned down-that is. in the, matter OF
language. She is now a creature OF
moderation She has worked her ad.
jectives threadbare, and so she has
very wisely concluded II is not good
form any longer to use such exfrava.
CANT forms OF speech, and she has tax
en- to herself one well behared word
Things are no longer gorgeous" OF
lovely" or too exquisite for any.
thing" They are simply good look
ing" hat Is good looking. no matter
how-weIL exquisite-it really is. 4
window display Is good looking. So Il
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
Egg szperstltions.
This Is the first Of Aprile;
Hunt the goEs another mile.

There are many superstitions about
the egg. In Scotland and Ireland chill
dren are taught by their nurses TO
crush the shell after eating an egg OF
to push the spoon through the bottom
in the form of 4 cross, showing a lin
gering relic Of the once general super
stitious belief that witches liYel IN
eggshells and made boats q them.
casting spells upon the household.
In Italy il was belic I'D that an egg
laid bv q white he5 an a new nest on
Easter day weaid cure pains in the
head or stomach; that broken in q
vineyard it would prevent its suffering
from hail or similarly would save a
field from frost, and its possession
gave one the power TO see witches. 1t
was also believed that an egg laid on
Good Friday. thrown on the fire. would
extinguish it. while the devil would be
killed If shot with an egg laid Cd
Christmas.-Self Culture Magazine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
surprised the Congregation

Two little folks went to church alone.
IL was only around the corner froEl
their home. and their mamma knew
they would be safe.
During the long sermon they got
tired, and the older one. supposing that
school rules held good in church, led
his sister mp in front Of the pulpit and
said. ''Please may we go homer
Much surprised. the clergyman gaZed
at them over his spectacles. Then be
understood and said:
Certainly. my children" And the
two toddled out. while the congrega-
ton smiled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
Table decorations For wedding
Fensts.

The usual decorations for all we'd
ding feasts are white and green. Bride
roses are always preferable. Where
they are not obtainable any white
lowers may be used In these days
the many varieties of trailing aspara-
gus lend themselves TO table and room
decorations White violets with smi-
lax are exceedingly beautiful. and II
must not be forgotten that just now
baskets are much used-open baskets
with high handles and small square
and round baskets with flowers peep
ing out of the half open lids On the
center OF the lid is usually placed a
bunch OF white ribbon Maidenhair
fern is always dainty and appropriate
Where a chandelier is Immediately
over the table white ribbons may be
festooned from the chandelier to the
corners Of the table. The ribbons may
be plain or laden with flowers. Candle
labrl. either of silver or glass, with
dainty silk or paper shades, are also
attractive. When possible. the color Of
the flowers should be repeated in the
china.-Ladies' Home Journal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
FIowery Phrases

Professor Walter Raleigh. who has
published a rather clever book on
style" likes making phrases. '-The
poetry OF Catullus," he said In col
lege address. the other day. has sur
vived the ps ssing Of a religion and an
empire; the tiary Of Mr.. Samuel Pepys
VIII be as fresh as at the day OF its
birth, when the Forth bridge is oxide
OF iron and London is q geological pan
cake OF brick dust"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Children's breathing especially is
greatly neglected SO many are afiict-
ed with catarrh and throat diseases in
consequence II ! had my wag. II
should be a punishable ofense for any
mother TO aIIow her child 10 breathe
through the mouth. for that halat is
the source Of many diseases. to say
nothing OF snoring. which is an offense
against ones neighbor.-New York
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

nnger,e or candy or even a uizn. Auy
more ecssatic term IS regarded with Sc
rere disapproTal and frowned upon as
showing a depIorable lack Of good
form
Do not Imagine that this term de-
notes faint praise. It really expresses
the superiatiye. the ne plus ultra Of
appreciation. according TO the modern
maids ideas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Rose weddings. where both the
bridesmaids costumes and the church
decorations carry a pink color tone,
wiz be much favored this spring
Marguerite weddings are conspicuous
by their absence of color. for the gold
OF the Marguerite centers is the only
thing that breaks the ronotony Of the
white
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
WoMAN's WORLD.
ARlcH AND BEAUTIFUL CUBAN WIZ
ow WHO LIKES AMERICANS.

Herosnes Of Authors - GoOdby ts
Kfsssne percriticaI Maid
en--woman's Debt TO the bicycle
A Feminine Failing.
Behold tie richest woman in Uncl'
SANS new dependencies and determine
# you can whether she is richer In golC
or beauty;
The former may oe expressed in ar
ifhmetical terms thus: Two million dol
las.
The Iatter can be adequately express
ell only in terms Of poetry. but Th'
Sunday Worlds portrait Of the lady in
dicates. so far as photography can
some of the charms that mere prost
would fan far short Of describing
And now for an important fact con
cerning the Sonora Rosa Abreu. foi
that Is ber name.
She is a widow
Therefore TO be won," as Shakes
pcare says
Almost equally important, she Il
within few hours sail of Key West
Most important Of all she likes
Americans. and she is coming 20 New
York on visit.
Quite as important as anything else
she is not in love with widowhood.
Neither is she in love with any indt
ridual nan.
For the don, by the way, the senora
has small regard, for in spite Cf hel
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Now that our dresses are made TO fit
so tightly around the hips well fitting
underclothing is a necessity. The lat
rst Parisian idea is to have cbemIse
and petticoat made in one. The upper
.art is cut to tit the figure without the
least vestige Of fullness. and then be
low the hips ii widens out into an ordi-
nary skirt These garments have SIM
ply a strip of lace or ribbon TO support
them on the shoulders and fasten down
the center of the front to just below
the waist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
BosAxoSD AND HER "PARKE SUIT. /"

HOsAHOAD AND HE-s A1'n UT
from Dawson TO Skaguay. 1t Is a one
piece garment called 4 "parke suit
and is made from the skin of young
reindeer. The hood is made so that 1t
can be drawn tightly over the face and
is the most perfect protection from
Klondike weather that can be made.
Throughout the entire trip the little
lady insisted on keeping the hood open.
although the thermometer was from
40 10 60 degrees below zero, so that she
might see what was going on around
her.-Chicag0 Times-Herald-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Did that man ever write anything
that attracted attention.
-Oh. yes" answered Miss Cayenne
Il know some people who have cfices
near him He composes Oh z type
writer. and Il is one OF the noisiest ma
chimes ever constructed. Anything be
writes attracts the attention OF the en-.
tire building. Washington Star.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

1t was Cecil Rhodes who made it the
fashion In South Africa to use Dutch
furniture. and be bought up all the
good specimens which were to be
found in old BOer houses. Every piece
Of furniture in his house is pure Dutch
and antique.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

At the Allegheny observatory re
Gently Prof WadswoIth made a phos
tograph on curved plate, including
the whole constellation of Orion and
adjacent regions Of the sky, covering
in all more than 1000 square degrees.
1t is estimated that the, plate con-
tains the images of more than $1,000
stars whose position can be measured.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

A white season is predicted. This
means that the white materials viii be
used In the accessories OF dress TO a
great extent. White decorations for
the cotton goods and white laces FOR
the heavier materials viii be as popu-
lar as ever.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
Neyve.t vIsItinr cards.

Have you seen these? Script is no
longer as fashionable as Of yore.
though it is always In good taste. and
instead Of the square Itoman letter the
old English letter is now being used
exclusively by particular people, and
very elegant cards they are.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Apropos of fouIards. the newest blue
for these fabrics as well as for India
silks is the royal marine. Having in ii
& shade more Of green than the royal
blue. which was so popular last sea
son. It is said to be less trying to the
complexion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

The first skates were made out Of
the bones Of animals. Sometimes chill
dren would sit on the jawbone OF a
horss or COW and propel themselves
along tie Ice by means OF iron slaves
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
a WOMAN MINER.


Prominent socially and well known
In the cities about the bay. Mrs L NJ.
Austin OF East Oakland has made up
her mind TO cut all soclal affairs. swell
teas and evening parties for the time
and join the army OF treasure seekers
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
The Oldest Table.

A wealthy man was once exhibiting
proudly to a younger acquaintance a
table which he had bought. He said it
was 500 years old.
THAT is nothing" remarked his
young visitor. Il have in my possession
a table which is more than 1900 years
old"
Three thousand years oldr' said the
host THAT is impossible. Where was
it madey'
Probably in India"
In India! What kind of table Is
It?"
ssThe multiDlicafiOn table"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

When one woman has a secret to tell
another. It always makes her mad to
discover that the other knew 1. first
Chicago News.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
THE multiplication table. /"
when You Hear the Robin Cali.

You may read il May" on the calendar.
You may tx your heart on spring.
But until you hear the robins song
You will find it's no such thing.
For he's sure Just when the snow flies,
And be knows springs secrets all.
You may be quite sure it's Maytime
When you hear the robin call,
They'll tell you the winters ended;
You Will hear il everywhere
Just for little sunshine
And breath Of April air.
But you may be sure Of one thing
As sure as that rain viii iail-
II is really. truly spTingtime
When you hear the robin ealli
Agnes Lewis Mitchell in ST. Nicholas.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30

Thrre is no fun In playing cards for
fun. and II Is dangerous to bet.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-05-30
CONDENSED TIME TABLES.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Somerset and Cambria Branch.

NoKrBWAKD.
Johnstown Mail Express.--ROekwood Has a
m, Somerset i2.CT. SfOvestown 1913. Hoov-
ersv.lle 1898. JohnstOvn l:s0 D. m
sJohnstown Aecommodation.-Rock 40
p. M, Somerset 5;02 Stoyestown 5ssl. Hoov-
ersville s:f2, JohDsfoWn $50.
SOUTHWARK.
sMail.-Johnstown SD am, ,HooveTSVfile 9.Os
Stoyestown s.-3, Someret 9.52 lockwood
l0.l5.
Express.-Johnstovn 80 p. m. HooversviDs
2s5. StOyestOwn IA, Somerset S;i5. Rock
wood $40.
sDaily.
F. D. UNDERWOOD.
D. B. MARTIN. GeneIal Manager.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-13
RETURNED ITO WINDSOR.
Oueen Inspects Guardsmen in Bnck-
ingham Palace Grounds.

London, March 10.-6:35 p. m.-QueeI
Victoria brought her visit to London to {
close this evening and returned to Wind
sor after an inspection of two battalion:
of the guards. Throughout the day vast
crowds gathered outside Buckingham
palace and along the advertised route tC
the railroad station, and when the roya
carriage finally started for hyde PARK
on its way TO Paddington, the enthusiasm
broke out into cheers which were un
broken until the train departed.
Previous to leaving the palace there
was Il brief but interesting ceremony IL
the grounds. where 1000 khaki-clat
guardsmen. in full marching order, were
drawn up for the final inspection of hel
majesty before their departure for Soutl
Africa on Wednesday. Real Queens
weather enlivened the scene. with bright
sunshine and the temperature as mild a,
May. The Queen, accompanied by
the Prince and Princess CT
Wales, the Duke and Duchess OF
York. Princess Christian of Schleswig
Holstein, and Princess Beatrice, droy,
along the line. The Duke of Cambridge
was present as honorary colonel. Her
majesty expressed admiration for the
splendid appearance Of the men. THREE
cheers for the Queen were called for anG
were given by the soldiers waving theil
helmets on the points Of their bayonets
The general public was excluded, but tho
Queen especially invited the wives ant
children of officers now in South Africa