Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Men, too, may shine on sea and main, But ah ! likethee, fair Moon, to wane. 2 THE SPECTATOR The Vandal BY HERBERT GRAHAM, '10 T was the golden days of Greece, when Athens was at the height of her glory and the strength of her position was made even greater by the brilliancy of he-r rival Sparta. Beneath the protection of these two powers the smaller Greek states dwelt in security, cultivated their fields and sacrificed to their gods in safety. Among the latter was the beautiful little island of Nlelos, one of those many beauty spots that dot the blue shores of the Aegean. The people of Nlelos were little disturbed by the troubles that distracted the political life of the larger states. Generation succeeded generation, each following the placid way of its ancestors. To cultivate their Helds, to sacrifice to their gods, and to recognize the beauty of the nature and art that lay around them-these were their duties. The last of these was by no means neglected. Nature had out- done herself in this little isle and the people grew up real- izing it. They tried to bring up their children not only to appreciate what was tangible about them, but to see the aesthetic side of it as well. So each generation increased in skill in sculpture and painting and architecture until their little island became famous even in Greece for the beauty of its buildings and works of art. At last there was born into one of the principal families a baby boy, who, as he matured, showed especial promise of artistic development. As a lad Phidias studied and played with equal earnestness. ln his play Glaucon was his companion. Glaucon, a youth of godlike form, was his constant playmate. Phidias himself was not unusually handsome, yet there was about him a peculiar charm of manner that drew one to him immediately. Between these two there grew up a friendship such as could have existed only between two Greek men. Even when they became older and when they both came to love the same maiden they were still friends. Tho Glaucon did not possess the manual skill of Phidias, yet he was much interested in his friend's development. The young woman who was so fortunate as to be the THE SPECTATOR 3 object of their affection was a maiden of the name Actia. She was very beautiful, in a classic way. Her features were regular and clearly cut, her body was slender and graceful. Besides being so beautiful, she had many accom- plishments, and it was small wonder that she had many suitors. Of these Glaucon and Phidias soon came to be thought the most successful. Tho these two saw the inev- itable issue, yet neither spoke of the matter, each tacitly agreeing to let it go as long as possible. Matters stood thus when a messenger came to Melos to speak with Phidias. By this time the fame of Phidias had gone out all over Greece. This messenger was a repre- sentative of the board of men in charge of the public art works of Athens. They proposed that Phidias should come to their city, where they would give him a good position. They wished him, however, to carve first some statues to be sent to Athens for the critical judgment of the Athenians. . The young man was delighted with this proposal on account of the advancement it offered, and his friend rejoiced with him. ln spite of his friend's protests, Phidias decreed that Glaucon should not see the statue until it was altogether hnished. The people of the island became inter- ested in the affair and helped him in any way possible. Phidias was allowed to work in a buildihg on the sacred hill. This was a slight eminence covered by olive trees, which was used somewhat as a pleasure park as well as for religious purposes. Here Phidias toiled unceasingly. At length the statue was completed. Many rumors had gone out about the beauty of the carving, and Phidias had con- sented to unveil the statue publicly the next day. Early on the preceding evening Phidias took his friend Glaucon to see the statue. For a moment after his first glimpse of the carving Glaucon stood there torn by the conflicting emotions of anger and admiration. Well might he admire, for the statue excelled all others he had ever seen in beauty and grace! It represented, according to the artist's conception, the ideal womanhood. It was indeed a noble statueg but the woman-it was Actia in marble! This was the cause of Glaucon's anger. With an effort, however, he controlled his feelings and praised the statue 4 THE SPECTATOR in terms that it really merited. As soon as he well could, he turned away and walked thru the olive grove. He had to walk, or do something to quiet his excited feelings. How had his friend dared to commit such an overt act? His suit must be prospering well, indeed. Glaucon himself had noticed no change in Actia's cordial man-ner toward himself. Suddenly an idea came to himg he would bring matters to a head before she had seen the statue. He would declare his love to her that very night. He turned away and walked down the hill toward her home. lt was almost darkg here and there thru the olive groves groups of people were strolling along enjoying the quiet peace. Suddenly Glaucon stopped as tho some one had struck him. He heard the voice of his friend mur- muring words of burning love. With whom could be his companion? Who but Actia? Glaucon listened for a mo- ment, and then came Actia's sweet voice, tenderly assuring Phidias that she was already his. With a suppressed cry of rage, Glaucon turned on his heel and strode up the hill, his heart torn by hate, envy, and anger. He was hardly conscious of where he was going, but at last he found himself before the statue of the one to whom he had just been about to declare his love. In one wild, mad moment of rage he seized a mallet, and, with a few quick strokes, he partly mutilated one of the most beautiful pieces of sculpture ever produced. In a moment he was seized with remorse at what he had done, but it was too late to repair the mischief. The next morning Phidias found that he had sustained a double lossg both his friend and his statue had disap- peared. The centuries roll by. Our three friends are long since dead and buried. Two are forgotten, but one has earned himself fame eternal. A laborer digging a well on the little Greek island of Melos discovered a partly mutil- ated piece of sculpture that the world immediately pro- claimed a masterpiece-the Venus di Nlilo. THE SPECTATOR 5 Two Victorief .BY H. J. R., o9 'wESTTOWN HIGH SCHOOL had organized no base- ball team for about five years. The school was too small to support both baseball and track athletics, and the coach favored the latter. ln the midwinter of the year 1907, the school became divided as to whether a track team or a baseball team was to be supported. lt was decided that the matter be determined at the next meeting of the Athletic Association. The leader of the baseball faction, John Auburn, was one of the best football and basketball players in the school. As he was greatly flattered, he became conceited. He thought he did not have to train to make the basketball team. Only after having criticised him severely did the coach put him on the team. At that time, the basketball team without him at center was deplorably weak, and Auburn knew it. Once, before a game, he broke training. For this he was severely censured by the coach in the presence of the team. He then began to think that the coach had a spite against him and that he had put him on the team because he was forced to do it. The coach's opposition to baseball was also resented by Auburn. Accordingly, at the coming A. A. meeting, which was to be held a week before the basketball game with the bitter rivals of High School-Westtown Preparatory School-Auburn determined to urge his friends to defeat track athletics. But the coach, in a speech, clearly showed the A. A. the advantages of track and the disadvantages of baseball. When the vote was counted it was found that the school had again decided to support track athletics. Auburn, greatly incensed, thought that the coach had taken this stand just to spite him. He planned revenge. At first he thought he would stop playing basketball imme- diately. After considering the matter he decided that it would be a severer blow to the coach to practice regularly with the team and quit the night of the game, not affording the coach time to train another man for his position. Ac- cordingly, he practiced hard the next week and obeyed all 6 THE SPQECTATOR instructions. The coach jubilantly thought his wilful pupil had reformed. The night of the game had come. On the way to the game Auburn met the coach and told him to go to blazes and get someone else to play center. The coach was so dumbfounded that all he could do was to turn and walk away. Auburn, however, went to the game, taking an inconspicuous place behind a row of girls where he would not likely be recognized. Then came the game. To be brief, High School were played off their feet in the Hrst half, and, despite the Hne work of the guards, the score stood eighteen to six in favor of Prep. At the end of the half Auburn saw the look of despair on the coach's face and felt sorry for his conduct. Upon hearing a girl near him say, lf John Auburn were in the game we should win yet, he began to think, and decided that perhaps she was right. Then quietly leaving his seat, he slipped into the dressing room. . As the second half was just about to start, Auburn, in his basketball suit, walked from the dressing room across the floor to where the coach stood and in a frank voice said to him, I played you about as dirty a trick as a fellow could, but I'm sorry for it. If you'll let me play, l'll go in and play my best. But his request was drowned by the pleading of his teammates, and the coach consented. In the half that followed Auburn played the game of his life. He had his opponent completely up in the air. Everywhere was he to be found. Even the far-famed Prep. guards could not stop him. With a minute to play, High School tied the score, and a well-thrown basket by Allison, a High School forward, won such a game as had never before been played on that floor. John Auburn had won two games that night. ...,.,X.LLQQ!.:f..,., ' 4f0J'fB5N ' THE SPECTATOR 7 Our Pet Kittenf BY MARIE WEITZ, '09 WHILE sitting by my window reading I chanced to look out toward the garden, where I had just planted some pansies. There I saw Tom and Dick having the gayest kind of frolic among my plants. Nly Hrst im- pulse was to chase them off, but l could not help pausing a moment to watch them in their sport. Tom and Dick are two pet kittens belonging to our household. They receive as much attention as if they were persons. They are exactly alike, being of a light yellow color with white spots on their paws and faces. When I tell you that they are only two months old you can judge their size. They are as playful as only two kittens can be. While they romp about they appear like two balls of light yellow wool. They always play together and never quarrel. As I was loath to see my pansy stalks broken by their frolic, I chased the rogues away. Off they scampered over the grass and were soon enjoying a game of rough and tumble on the lawn. An Old Welsh Story BY BRUCE C. WILLIAMS - 66 ND the hrst man that gets a sheep will take it to the haunted churchyard and wait for the other. But I don't like that haunted graveyard. You know they tell strange tales about it, and- Oh, don't be afraid of a lot of old women's stories. I guess the gravestones won't hurt you. l'm not afraid. I guess l'm as brave as anybody else around here. Well, then, show it, and go to the graveyard as soon as you have your sheep. Very well, theng have it your own way. Thus did these two wicked Welsh sheep thieves ap- point their place of meeting. A safe meeting place it was. 8 THE SPECTATOR For, since the churchyard was haunted, and haunted by ghouls-horrible monsters who ate the flesh of men-it was not visited by many people after nightfall. ' - The sheep thieves parted, and went off in search of plunder. The timid one had good luck, and was the Hrst to secure a sheep. Then, according to agreement, he car- ried his sheep to the graveyard. He was a very brave man. When he arrived at the churchyard he went directly to the church, where he hid behind the church steps, and waited. He had to wait for a long time, for his partner did not come. It was dark. The moon and stars were clouded over. lt was cold. He shivered, and crouched nearer the warm body of the sheep which he had stolen. His partner evidently had been obliged to travel far for his sheep. But at last he heard some one coming. lt must be his partner. He peered out cautiously. ln the darkness he could see dimly the Hgure of a man approaching. This man carried something large and heavy on his back. Surely it was his partner. For who else would come to this haunted churchyard in the dead of night, with a heavy burden on his back? , Still, caution is best. So he waited until the approaching figure was within ten feet of the church steps. Then he rose up and spoke. as in an 4 ' One of the deacons of the church with which the haunted graveyard was connected was a paralytic. He could not walk. But he had a trusty servant who carried him about. This deacon was also very stubborn, and ac- customed to have his own way. On the very same evening on which the sheep thieves made their expedition the deacon suddenly remembered that there was in the church a certain book that he wanted, and wanted badly. So he called his servant to him, gave him the key to the church, and instructed him to make haste to the church and--. But he gave no further direc- tions. The servant interrupted and said that he would not go alone to that church after dark, for the churchyard was haunted. The deacon raved. He reproached his servant with THE SPECTATOR 9 cowardice. But the man was determined. He would not go alone to that church in the night. Would he go if the deacon went with him? Yes, he would do that, very well. And so they started-the servant. who could go alone, but wouldn't, carrying on his back his masterg the deacon, who would go alone, but couldn't. While on the journey the deacon horrified his servant by telling him tales of the things the ghouls which haunted the churchyard had done in the past and might be expected to do in the future. But when they neared the graveyard the deacon became silent. For, to tell the truth, he was frightened by his own stories. When they reached the graveyard, however, he had enough courage to tell his ser- vant to cheer up, as the ghouls would probably take him, the master, and spare the servant, out of gratitude to the latter for bringing them the deacon. Bnt he immediately reversed this, and stated that, after all, the ghouls would probably take the servant, as he was the fatter of the two, and it was well known that the ghouls preferred fat men td lean ones. When they entered the graveyard the deacon again became quiet. They crossed the 'graveyard in silence. They neared the church. They approached the steps be- hind which, unknown to them, crouched the waiting sheep thief. Suddenly, when they were not more than ten feet from the steps, there arose against the white church a large black figure, which asked in a hollow, hungry voice: ls he a fat one? I' I' -I -I As soon as he recovered from his fright, the servant dropped his master, and started 'cross country for home. He made the journey in record-breaking time. But, not- withstanding his speed, he found his master, the one-time paralytic, arrived there ahead of him. I0 THE SPECTATOR Dick BY JANE S. BOYER Dick was a big, heavy, brown mule, as balky and obstinate as mules usually are. For many years he and his friend Tom hauled a large bread wagon to town, and at night slept in a stable near the bakery. Tom was gentle and friendly, but Dick was constantly watching for an opportunity to run off, kick some one, or cause John, his driver, any amount of trouble. Several years ago their stable was being repaired, and John got permission from my father to keep the mules in our stable. lt is often said that a mule shows his obstinacy most when he is being taken into a strange stable, and Dick was no exception to this rule. The driver took him by the halter and led him to the door. Dick set one foot inside the stable door, threw back his head, and looked around the large stall, the floor of which was covered with fresh straw, and then refused to move another step. Neither coaxing nor whipping could induce him to go any further. John was about ready to give up, when a man who was watching him said, Tie something over his eyes. Then he will go in. So Dick was turned around and led away from the stable. After tying a large handkerchief over his eyes, John again turned him around, led him into the stable, and tied him with a strong strap. When Dick saw that he was defeated, he tried in many different ways to get loose, but did not succed. Finally he gave up, and for a few days was as mild and gentle as a mule could be. One night about a week later lwas awakened by a strange sound. lt was a clear, moonlight night. Whenl went to the window l distinctly saw Dick on our lawn playing and dancing around, then rolling from one side to the other. By the time father got down stairs Dick had run around the house several times, each time tearing up the flower beds, making large holes in the soft ground, and destroying everything he possibly could. On one trip he ran into a small plum tree with such force that he bent it almost to the ground. After considerable trouble, father caught him and took him to the stable. There he found THE SPECTATOR I1 that the driver had left the outside door open because the weather was very warm. Dick had pulled and chewed at the halter strap until it gave way, and then he had gone out by the open door. After that Dick was more securely tied, and was just as obstinate as ever, until one night the stable was struck by lightning. Tom was killed and Dick was severely stunned. He was taken back to his old home at the bakery, and although he was tenderly cared for, he never fully recovered from the shock. About four months later the bakery and stables burned to the ground and Dick perished in the flames. Hymn to the Night BY V. R. P., '10 AIN would I leave the light of day, To Wander in thy shade, O Night! To hear thy voices chant a lay, Thru all thy hours with fervent might. I love the katydid's crisp song, Singing and calling thru the trees, With one accord the Whole night long, While branches sway them in the breeze. The crickets make this heart rejoice, Whene're they ope their happy straing Telling me with one chirping voice Of kings, methinks, that are to reign. The Wind of night, how soft it blows O'er meadows wide, and tree, and rushg And now o'er hill and vale it goes With never a sign of lower hush. O Night! What glories thou hast concealed Beneath thy canopy on highg To keep them safe, forever sealed Is thine: 'tis ours to reason why. 12 THE SPECTATOR A Bear Joke ' BY ASED, '09 EREMIAH KIMMELDORFER was the habitual joker of our class. While on a camping tour last summer four of us got even with Jerry one day in the following manner: On the morning of the day set two of us started off for the forest before Jerry had ceased to emit those soul-rending snorts of which we were all so weary. A bearskin, secured for us by one of the men, we carried wrapped in an oilcloth, while Tiny, the camp dog, followed at our heels, occasion- ally lifting his nose to sniff the air or giving a low grunt which Jerry had dubbed a silent bark. The other two in the game remained behind to conduct the unsuspecting Jerry to the spot where we had decided to have him en- counter a fake bear. This spot was a partly cleared place in what was called The Bottom, plainly visible from any of the adjoining hills. We had chosen this location for two reasons, that we might point him out to Tiny from one of the hills, and that we might see the fun from this point of. vantage. After reaching a suitable place on the hillside we dressed Tiny in the bearskin. We made him into a fairly present- able bear. This done, we sat down to wait for Jerry and his companions to appear. It was fully an hour before they came sauntering out from among the thick trees and sat down on a log. But soon our fellow-conspirators, on a pretense of going back to camp for something, left ,Jerry and in about ten minutes came hastening up to us. Now all was in readiness. Thru the trees we allowed the dog to catch sight of Jerry, and then told him to go. With quickly beating hearts we now watched and awaited developments. This time we did not have long to wait. ln an incred- ably short space of time we saw the bear swing out from among the trees behind the log on which Jerry was sitting. We now expected to see Tiny rush up and play- fully knock Jerry off the log. Instead, he came toward Jerry a way, then stopped and raised his nose, apparently snifhng the air. ' THE SPECTATOR 13 Suddenly aware of the bear's presence, Jerry jumped from the log and wheeled about. But he did not, as we had anticipated, make a mad dash for camp. Instead, we saw him grab his gun, level it at theranimal, and a puff of smoke shot forth, followed by the crack, for we were some distance away. No, the bear did not roll over dead, and thus put an end to our joke, besides getting us into a lot of trouble. With a rush it made straight at Jerry, who, apparently too scared to move, stood as if petrined. But it nf ver reached him. At this instant there shot into the clearing another bear. Yet its run was unmistakably that of a dog, and it was then that we realized in horror that it was a real bear with which Jerry had Hrst to deal, and that the newcomer was Tiny. All this flashed thru our minds as the hound in his bearskin sprang at Jerry's assailant. As the two animals came together we saw Jerry make off thru the trees and knew that he was safe, at least. During the battle which ensued we could do nothing but sit in awe and watch. At our distance dog and beast were as one, so that when finally one great form rolled over and lay still we knew not whether. to laugh or cry. What we did do, however, was to cock our guns and rush madly down the hill toward the clearing. lt seemed hours before we got there, but when we did arrive and found Jerry sitting onthe ground with Tiny's head in his lap Qlre had torn off the bearskinj and the bear motionless beside him, we laughed and cried for joy, But when he raised his hand warningly, and, pointing to the dog, motioned us to come to him, our spirits fell, for we knew that something was wrong. As we drew near Tiny raised his head a little, reveal- ing a great gash in his neck from which the blood was slowly oozing. He looked up wistfully at us, then at Jerry, and whined softly. His head fell back limply, his eyes began to glaze, a shudder passed over him, and he lay still. Tiny was dead. 14 THE SPECTATOR Imprisoned in a Boiler ' BY ALAN M., WEAVER, '09. 46 ET'S Hnish up and go home, said Clyde Carnes, the inspector. It was his duty at the Morgan Plane Company to inspect all the machinery in general. We had Hnished up the engines, valves, gears, and bear- ings, so all remaining was three boilers, which were not in use. .It was my duty to accompany Clyde and take notes. At that time I was sixteen, and yet earned good money on jobs like this. Carnes, the inspector, was a short, heavy- set man, with dark eyes and black hair, and a black mous- tache. He was a good worker and a careful inspector, and also a congenial man to work with, but on account of his heavy build he seldom ventured into dangerous places. This time, however, he decided to go into the last boiler. I said, Clyde, I am thinner than you and yet I can scarcely get in at one of those small doors, It is folly for you to try, when it is of no special beneiit, as I can tell you. Come on, boy, he said, I have not worked around machinery all my life for nothing. Bring me the little ladder and I will show you. All right, said I, knowing it was useless to argue with my superior. Mounting the ladder I had brought, he started in head tirst. His head went in easily, as did his shoulders, but when he got to his waist, which was rather large, he stuck as in a vice. I was standing below, I thought he was taking a rest, but soon he began to kick, and getting as close as possible to the door, I heard him yell something about my pulling him out. It was then I realized his position. He was half in and half out. His clothing held him from coming out, while he was too large to get entirely in. He completely filled the door, cutting off the air and light. At first I was speechless and as weak as a rag. The perspiration came out on me like beads when I thought of Clyde held tight and suffering. As soon as I could collect my senses I started to pull his feet, but with my whole strength I could not move him an inch. Realizing this, I - THE SPECTATOR 15 ran and called several oilers. We pulled and pushed for nearly half an hour, altho it seemed like days. He never uttered a sound, and I began to fear his death from the pressure on his stomach. Finally he slipped out, pale and limp. We carried him to the air and threw water in his face. When he revived we gave him brandy and soon, with assistance, he was able to walk to a rig. He did not appear for nearly a week, and then he walked slowly and with the aid of a cane. He afterward told me that he suffered terrible pain and had smothering sensations, but outside of being bruised and sore, he was well. l was afraid he had hurt himself internally. It was fortunate that l was along with him, for had he ventured in by himself he would have suffered for some time in this black dungeon. At any rate he always lets me crawl into boilers and dangerous places, while he simply looks from the outside. A Midnight Separation BY ELMER H. SMITH. 66 OOD evening, Nlr. Tom. Howdi, Miss Tabby. These greetings marked the beginning of a midnight escapade on the back fence of Nlr. Sleepless. Miss Tabby was a beautiful animal, having on different occasions taken the beauty prize at the Show of Felines. Her general appearance showed evidence of good treat- ment. Her abundant white and grey fur was soft and fine. Her eyes were clear and brlght, while her mouth and whiskers showed no signs of rat struggles. She held her tail in rigid fashion and moved around with the strut of a peacock. Nlr. Thomas Cat was the direct opposite in appearance of his fair partner. He was very black. Little do we wonder at the many invisible medals he had received from the Night Prowlers on account of his resemblance to the darkness. Tom was the picture of hard luck and 16 THE SPQECTATOR misuse. His fur was rough and shaggy and showed signs of recent compulsory baths. His face wore an expression of pain, his body betrayed no signs of a milk diet or other dainties. His tail, at one time long and rigid, was broken and disfigured. This unfortunate creature was living the life of a dog, instead of one of the nine lives to which he was entitled. . On this particular night, for such occasions were fre- quent, our two friends were seated in perfect comfort discussing the future election, when an argument arose as to which Tom would be elected. This debate, however, grew uninteresting, and soon our backyard musicians engaged in more humane and friendly conversation. lf lwere as beautiful as you, l'd go on the stage, said Tom, with a serious air. ' And if l had your appearance I would allow some old maid to adopt me, returned Tabby. Thus these catland lovers sang each other's praises. After more wasted compliments and empty titles we hear Tabby uttering the following foolish yet serious lament: But when some other cat comes along you will throw me down, and we will part forever. A - Forever, never, cries Tom, nothing but the hand of one above shall part us. Suddenly from the upper window of the Sleepless house a bootjack came sailing through the air and crashed down upon the fence, thus conhrming Tom's statement. The hand from above had parted them. ' A Novel Introduction BY FERN BAER, '09, RIX, the pet dog of Mamie Lavelle, was a clever little white animal. Mamie was scrupulously tidy about her personal belongings. She had a place for everything, and put everything in its.place. In the training of Trix she was careful to instill this principle of feminine neatness in his youthful mind. When she gave him a ball of cotton 'rr-is SPECTATOR H 17 or a skein of floss she expected him to take it at once to her sewing basket. lf she sent him up-stairs with her freshly-ironed kerchiefs or with ribbons, he would put the articles with others of the same kind. Not far from the Lavelle residence a young Dr. Steele had recently opened an office. One afternoon, as he was passing the Lavelle residence, he noticed a dainty bit of cambric and lace on the street just outside the curb. He picked it up, and it proved to be a kerchief. He put it into his pocket and went to his office. . He sat down at his desk, and, thinking there might be an initial on the kerchief, he took it from his pocket again. There was an odd scratching at the door, and, looking up, he saw a little white dog pawing at the screen, as if begging to be let in. It was Trix, who had come to call on his new neighbor. Dr. Steele dropped the kerchief on his desk and opened the door for his caller. Soon a patient called upon the doctor and Trix was left alone to make a tour of inspection. It wasn't long until he discovered the kerchief, and recognized it as belonging to his mistress. He didn't take it. No doubt he thought this was a new place to keep Mamie's kerchiefs. At any rate he thought it about time to go, and so he pushed open the door and went pattering down the street. A half hour later the doctor was surprised to see Trix at the door again, this time with a kerchief in his mouth. He placed it on the desk beside the other one and hurried away. Again and again he came during that evening and the next day, until the doctor had a collection of seven dainty little handkerchiefs. By this time Dr. Steele knew who the owner of the kerchiefs was, for he had watched Trix on one of his return trips and saw him run in across the lawn at Lavelle's. The last kerchief brought by Trix had the name Mamie neatly embroidered in one corner. This time Dr. Steele sent one of his own kerchiefs, with a large F in the corner, home with Trix. The next day Mamie received a note in the afternoon mail signed by Fred Harrison Steele in which he said he was grateful to the dog for having introdnced them, and begged to be allowed to return the kerchiefs. I8 THE SPECTATOR A Familiar Tale Done in Rhyme. BY KATHARINE TAGGERT, '12 OUR-year-old Robbie had been quite ill, But was up and about by the doctor's Will. His dear little hands were tired and weak, So he dropped his toys, his mother to seek. He leaned his tired head against her side, Then opened his blue eyes big and Wide, He gazed into her care-worn face And fumbled his hand in her sewing case. Mother, I feel like an old, broken toy, Wearily sighed the Weak little boy. She gathered him close in her tender arms As tho she would shield him from all harms. Mother's boy, she cood, sit on mother's knee, And let me hold you close to meg Ah! darling boy, there, do not weep, And mother will sing you fast asleep. How Thora Saw the King BY JAMES ADAMS, '12, BOUT ten miles from the City of Stockholm there lived an honest peasant and his family. They lived on a little farm of about twenty acres. There was one girl and Hve boys in the family. The girl, whose name was Thora, helped her mother keep house and milk the goats. The boys helped their father in the helds and tended to the flocks of goats and sheep. Several times a month the father or the eldest son took their products of butter and cheese to town and brought home clothing and other articles in exchange. Thora had been to Stockholm but once or twice, and then only for a short time. So it was with great eagerness she looked toward the coming of the national holiday, when she and her eldest brother, Olin, were going to Stockholm. THE SPECTATOR 19. At last the day came. Thora arose early and dressed in her very best clothes. She then got into the cart and she and her brother drove to Stockholm. They arrived at the capital about IO o'clock and immediately went to the market place to sell their butter' and cheeses before the shops closed. Thora sat on the seat and looked about her. She was a very pretty girl, with light hair, blue eyes, and a fair and rosy complexion. She wore a red skirt, gathered very full, a black velvet bodice laced in back and front, and a bright yellow waist. After her brother had sold the cheeses and butter, he drove to the main street and left Thora there to see the king pass, while he drove to the wharves to buy some fish. A large crowd had already gathered along the sides of the street. Thora could not rind standing room in the front row. As more people came, she was gradually pushed backward until she was far from the street. She heard a band play the national hymn, heard the people cheer, and heard horses prance by. ln vain she tried to look over the crowd. But through her blinding tears she saw only the buildings on the opposite side of the street. At last all had passed and the crowd began to disperse. Thora sat on the curbstone and cried bitterly. She had not seen the king. While she was sitting there, a hand was laid gently on her shoulder. Looking up, she saw a kindly face smiling down at her. Why are you sitting here? asked the stranger. l came to see the king pass by, when all the people shout and cry, 'Long live the king', replied Thora. Why do you cry? asked the stranger. Because, said Thora, I am so small that when the king came riding by I could not see. l Then stop your crying, pretty maid, and look at me, for I am the king, said the stranger. m , ' WETSN 20 THE SPECTATOR A Bit qf Pleasantry BY RALPH A. DE FREHN, '09. UST after President McKinley made his call for volun- teers, at the outbreak of the Spanish American War, there were hundreds of men travelling eastward in response to the call. At a certain railway station in Pennsylvania a regiment of raw recruits stood in front of the station waiting for the train. They were lined up abreast in four or five lines, each line about one fourth of a mile long. For some reason or other they were in good spirits that morning and had planned among themselves to have some fun. They were going to play a joke on the Hrst important personage that came along. ' They didn't have to wait long for a victim, either, for soon they saw a very portly gentleman strutting along in front of the lines. Almost instantly all the men in the lines knew, by the nudge that he recieved from his neighbor that here was their victim. Just as the stranger came to about the middle of the lines one of the soldiers stepped forward and said, Stranger, will you please tell me what time it is? With an air of importance and pleasure the person ad- dressed reached in his pocket, pulled out his watch, looked at the time, snapped the front shut, and placed the watch into his pocket again before he said anything. Then he said, lt is now just about twenty-two minutes after nine. The soldier stepped back to his place in the line, and with that as a signal every man in the whole regiment, at the same instant, made a low bow and with no uncertain force said, Thank-you-sir, Thank-you-sir, Thank- you-sir. ' The Child's Surprise BY HERMAN Ro'1'H '12, HE people of Hanover, Germany, were excited. They lined up along the roadside waiting for the emperor to pass. Soon they cheered and shouted, Hoch! der kaiser. THE SPECTATOR 21 That was a sign that the king was coming. What a fine personage he was! He wore a helmet of silver, with a gold vulcan on the front. He wore a white suit, embroidered with gold, the kind of suits that the national gaurds of Ger- many wear. On his feet was a pair of tan riding boots with silver spurs on them. After the king arrived and the excitement passed over, the king and some of his attend- ants took a walk along the road. They hadn't walked far before they saw a little girl sitting on the side of the road, crying. What are you crying for? asked the king. She was amazed to see such a fine-looking man. l'm crying because when the king passed by, I was so small that I could not look over the heads of the people to see him, replied the child. ' Well, is that what you are crying for? asked the king. Yes, replied the child. ' Well, just you look at me from head to foot, and as long as you like, for the king stands before you now. I am the king, said he. 22 THE SPECTATOR he 'llsligb Sc bool Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., SEPTEMBER, 1908. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Eottorial ano Business Stafff Edltor-ln-Chlef, FRANK M. BRENISER 19o9. Associate Edltor, DORE W. GRAZIER 1909. Literary Editors. ' School News Edltors, GRACE COCHRAN IQOQ BRUCE C. WILLIAMS 1909, FLORENCE SAGERSON 1909. BERTHA O. STAMMLER IQII, Exchange Editor' CHARLES HORAN I9I2. CLAIRE MCNEELIS 1909. Athletic Editor, Society Editors. 1 HARRY F' RAAB moo' HELEN YOUNG 1909, General News Editor, MARY MILLER 1009. ALBERT WALTERS 1910. Chief Business Manager, H ALAN M. WEAVER 1909. Associate Business Manager, WALTER LENHART 1909, Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909, CARL GLOCK 1910, IRA DENIPSEY 1910, HARRY GRIFFITH 1910. WALDO WRIGHT 1911 THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, Hlgh School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial HE eleventh volume of THE SPECTATOR begins with this, the September, issue. The aim of our school paper is to truthfully present the literary accomplishments of the pupils of the Johnstown High School. How far we have succeeded in past years is evidenced by the high place awarded our journal by contemporary school publica- tions. How far we shall succeed in maintaining this high THE SPECTATOR 23 standard during the coming year lies in the hands of t-he live hundred pupils enrolled in High School. Among a number of such size, literary talent must and does exist. We need the earnest support and encouragement of the student body and the faculty. it 96 it ii' We extend in the name of the school a hearty welcome to the new members of the Faculty. Nlay our relations with you be fruitful and happy and our friendships lasting and of pleasant memory. -it it it -it The business depression, the enormous expenditure of money and labor entailed by the quadrennially recurring presidential elections, have often led people to believe that some other manner of choosing our chief executive should be resorted to. The French people elect their president every seven years, and, in view of this fact, some have declared that this system should be adopted in our country. Others maintain that the theory of succession, or the estab- lishment of a royal family would help matters. Such a plan would be excellent if all the rulers were fit to rule, which, however, is not always the case. The four year system, with all its difhculties, seems to be the only plaus- ible way to the American people for electing their chief executive, and let us place confidence in their sound judg- ment and common sense. K 'X 'I I The Hrst of October will usher in the new two-cent postal rate between Great Britain and America. Altho it was brought about by such wonderful minds as those of G. V. L. Meyer, W. T. Stead, Sydney Buxton, Henniker Heaton, and Sir Rowland Hill, still it looms up as a monu- ment to the Learned Blacksmith, Elihu Burritt. Thru Nlr. Burritt's lecturing in the fifties, the postage rate was reduced from twenty-four cents to tive cents. This wise man's plea was that intercommunication strengthens the ties of friendship, and hence promotes peace. When we 24 THE SPECTATOR read of the new postal rate, let us not forget the earnest endeavors of the humorous, shrewd, self-educated, self- made Yankee, Elihu Burritt. W I 'K ' I Athletics in High School! What does that call to your mind? lt may be eleven sturdy men, every muscle strained, every Hbre tense, waiting for a signal to carry a ball to victoryg it may be tive clean-cut fellows playing with the precision and rapidity of a machineg it may be speeding, white-clad runners coming down the home stretch with the determination that wins on their faces. Hitherto, athletics in High School have meant success. This year we mean to emulate our previous examples and win new laurels. To do this resolves itself upon the boys and girls of the Johnstown High School. Come out for the teams, come to practice and encourage the players, join the Ath- letic Association, and, if you can't play, show your school spirit and cheer the wearers and defenders of the black and pale blue to victory ! . Statement of Lecture Course, 1907-08 1 RECEIPTS Course Tickets ...... .......... S 972 85 Reserved seats fseasonj ............ 104 50 Admission to individual entertainments .... 304 00 Lecture, The Evangeline Country ...... 75 35 61,456 70 EXPENDITURES Talent ..... . . . . . . . .... . 51,125 00 Advertising . . . .... .... . . 105 82 Proceeds . . . --S 225 88 THB SPECTATOR 25 Mr. Long's Resignation On September 15th Nlr. William F. Long, who has been principal of Johnstown High School for eleven years, handed his resignation to the School Board. He goes to Pittsburg to fill the position of instructor in geometry and German in the Central High School of that city. X I .Nlff X all VN - - l - N kg , XX' ' - -iz., x .1 . t in - 2 . ' Q We greet you, Exchanges, with sincere wishes for a successful year. May your staffs maintain the high stand- ard of former years. Nlay the volume of your paper for 1908-9 be the best ever! We welcome back our old exchanges, among them, the Ogontz Nlosaicg the Pittsburg High School Journalg The Owl, Wellsville, N. Y., the Red and Black, Reading, Pa. The first exchange to arrive this term was The Purple and White, Phoenixville, Pa. 26 THE SPECTATOR f 'Y Zff j NJ-v. ..,- - Lv, jk! Kr IX 51' Rei .lfl ,iff .K Q Q5 y . 1 C . gy -' , sourrr f NX' Q ,I 5 ' A-, 'fl -J ff ',,Y Nu-u .ir The preliminary meeting of the T. K. E. Society was called together by Vice-President Breniser, on September 4th, As the object of the meeting was to elect ofhcers, the following were chosen unanimously: Frank Breniser, pres- identg Walter Statler, vice-president, Henrietta Ott, secre- taryg John Rodgers, critic. After the new ofhcers had been duly installed, the society, at Nlr. Long's suggestion, adopt- ed a new plan of initiating the new members. The meet- ing then adjourned. At the first regular meeting of the T. K. E. Society, held in the auditorium on September 11th, the names of forty-nine Junior applicants for membership were read and accepted. Vice-President Statler, with a committee, invi- ted the members of the Junior class into the society, where they were initiated. The following program was then ren- dered: Talk-The Democratic Convention and its Nominees, Claire NlcNeelis. Talk- The Republican Convention and its nominees, Bruce Williams. Talk-The Automobile Race from New York to Paris, Nathan Head. Owing to a lack of time, two talks and a declamation were deferred un- til the next meeting. The Emerson Literary Society held its Hrst meeting in the auditorium, on September 4th, The result of the elec- THB SPECTATOR 27 tion, for which the meeting was held, was: Peter White, presidentg Harry Raab, vice-president, Marie Weitz, secre- taryg Richard Wolle, treasurerg Dore Grazier, critic, James Dolan, sergeant-at-arms. Miss Woodring was appointed faculty-representative and received the welcome of the so- ciety. Mr. Long spoke a few words of encouragement to the nineteen members present, wishing them success in their endeavors to make the coming year the best in the history of the society. The second meeting of the Emerson Literary Society was held in the study hall, on September 11th. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and ap- proved, the names of the new members from the Junior class were proposed and accepted. As the sergeant-at- arms ushered in the new members, the former members arose to receive them. The constitution and by-laws were read by the secretary, and the new members formally pro- fessed their desire to join the society. The following pro- gram was rendered : Talk - The Republican Convention and its Nominees, Jennie Boyer. Talk-The Democratic Convention and its Nominees, Grace Cochran. Talk-The Olympic Games, James Dolan. The meeting then adjourned. Current Events ITH the opening of the present school term on Au- gust ZISI, Eve hundred students were enrolled, the largest number in the history of High School. Over half of this number are Freshmen, the largest class to enter. This large attendance ought to mean increased spirit in all High School affairs. Students, give what help you can to the societies, athletics, and the SPECTATOR. June I6-19th the Republican National Convention was held at Chicago. The convention was a Roosevelt con- vention, but as the President declined renomination, Wil- liam H. Taft, of Ohio,- was nominated for President of the 28 THE SPECTATOR United States, since Roosevelt policies were his policies. When Nlr. Taft's nomination was announced the cheering for him in the convention hall lasted fully twenty-Hve min- utes. The nominee for Vice President was James School- craft Sherman, of New York. On Friday, July 10th, William Jennings Bryan, 'of Nebraska, was unanimously nominated for President by the Democratic National Convention at Denver. Twelve thousand people were present and they cheered for Nlr. Bryan-the longest cheer on record, its duration was eighty-eightminutes, The nomination of John Worth Kern, of Indiana, for Vice President, followed later in the day. As the Republican convention was a Roosevelt con- vention, the Democratic convention was purely a Bryan convention, and Nlr. Bryan's choice of the candidates for Vice President was decided upon. When Grover Cleveland died on June 24th at Prince- ton, N. J., the nation lost one of her greatest men. With Mr. Cleveland the list of ex-presidents passed away. Mr. Cleveland had been mayor of Buffalo, governor of New York, and twice president of the nation. His two adminis- trations as president were among the best our country has known. But his mingling in politics did not destroy his private character. Henry Van Dyke says of him: He was great because he had the best qualities of common manhood to an extraordinary degree. He represented the best type of a plain American raised to power. ln the recent Olympic games held in London, over twenty-Hve hundred athletes from twenty different coun- tries participated. The Stadium, built for the occasion, seated sixty-three thousand people and had standing-room for twenty-three thousand more. Nevertheless the attend- ance was very poor. Americans were chiefly concerned in field and track events. ln spite of the early lead taken by the British, America finally won out. The feature of the games was the Marathon race of about twenty-six miles, won by an American, John J. Hays. The speed, strength, and skill of the participants was tried in the following events: Swimming, javelin throwing, shot putting, discus ' 'rr-is sPEc'1'A'roR 29 hurling, pole vaulting, walking and running races, high and broad jumps, bicycling, water polo, gymnastic exercises, and ritie shooting. After some wrangling, the managers decided not to award any general international champion- ships. One of the most interesting of automobile races was the New York to Paris race, started early in February and ending the last part of July. Six contestants, from several countries, started from New York on what was to be a twenty-thousand-mile race, but when the difhculty of going up into Alaska and Siberia was realized, the racers crossed the Pacihc by steamer after a hard ride across the conti- nent. The German Protos car arrived in Paris first, but but was not declared the winner, for the car had a long train ride in Japan. The judges decided that if a car arrived thirty days after the German car it would be declared the winner. By game driving throughout the entire race, drivers Shuster and Miller sent the American Thomas car into Paris on July 31, three days after the Protos car arrived, the Thomas was at once declared the winner of the Hrst round-the-world automobile race. Advice to Freshmen Qfrom one of the old boysjz When you are in High School be diplomatic. Don't know too much. For instance, don't correct a teacher when he says something like the following: Now, I don't want you to use two words in the same sentence that mean one and the same thing. 30 THE SPECTATOR ALUMNI -- ' ai, M? i f4i.--4... -,. -4...,.f. ii., Harry Hager '04 and Earl Glock ex.'09, are taking the Agricultural Course at State College. After a year of preparatory work at Exeter, Fritz Krebs '07 will enter Cornell this year. At preliminary football practice at the University of Pittsburg, John Lindsey ,O7 astonished those present by his punting. He is considered as a likely candidate for the varsity. Roy Leventry '07, who played a fine game at end on the Cornell Freshmen eleven, will again resume his studies at that institution. Don Lindsey '05 will enter a school of engraving at Philadelphia, this fall. We were grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Blake Mapledoram '83, who died during the summer. Clara Thomas '06 will enter Junior life at Wellesley this year. Nlay Shrock '08 successfully passed faculty and state board examinations at the California Normal School. She was commended for her Hne answers to the library exam. 'rr-IE SPECTATOR 31 Newton D. Swank '07 will enter the mysteries of Sophomore life at Gettysburg. Dee will make quite an aggressive Soph. Francis Wolle '07 ran the two-mile for the Penn Fresh- men last year. I-Iere's hoping you make the varsity, Fran- cis. As Webster Saylor '07 easily made the F. Sz Nl. foot- ball team last fall, great things are expected of him this season. James A. Henderson ex-'09 will enter the upper-mid- dle class at Exeter this year. Nlaurice Rothstein '08, the previous editor-in-chief of the Spectator, will take a Cor- nell preparatory course at the same institution. - Ross D. Breniser '99 is successfully engaged in the ad- vertising business in the Quaker City. Elda Ankeny '03 and Mary Whitney Clark '08, will enter Smith College this fall. Roy Reese '05 is studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. I Robert Entwisle '06 and Todd Cochran '07 are revel- ing in the joys of Princeton life. Herbert Wertz ex-'11 and Elbert Wertz ex-'11 will en- ter either Kiski or W. 8z J. Academy. Anna Hoerle ex-11 will take up her studies this year at St. Xavier's. Ethel Kuntz ex-'09 will matriculate at the Irving Insti- tute, where she will study music. Daniel Jones '07 is now spending his second year in Berlin, Germany, where he is making a specialty of music. Jessie Tomb ex-'09 expects to take a course at Wilson College. 32 THE SPECTATOR mi ttee l ,tile l , , V . B ITH the opening of the school term interest has once more turned to Athletics. Seldom before have the indications for a most successful season been more promis- ing. Only a few experts in football, basketball, and track were graduated in June. Many veterans remain in school. But the teams alone cannot bring success to High School. They must have the support of the student body. Since the school is larger this year than it ever has been, there should be more school spirit, which will do wonders. The outlook for the football team is most encouraging. At Coach Cramer's call for candidates, thirty-two men reported, among whom are the veterans, Capt. Replogle, Rodgers, White, Sharkey, Dolan, Suppes, Louther, Cham- berlain, Keller, Long, Geisel, and Weir. Altho the men are light, there will be an excellent team, if they have spirit. This year Nlanager Breniser will arrange several trips for the scrub team. Uniforms will be bought for them. Thus those who do not make the 'varsity will have oppor- tunity to show their metal. They can get much valuable experience for following years by bucking up against the 'varsity. I . Expenses will be very large, and to help meet them every student in the school should buy a season ticket. The boys' tickets will cost one dollar, which gives them membership to the Athletic Association. The girls' tickets will cost seventy-tive cents. ln view of the fact that there are seven games scheduled at home, these offers are great , THE SPECTATOR 33 bargains. Altho many have taken advantage-of this low rate, more should buy tickets. The schedule for tne football season is about complete. Manager Breniser says that there will be no games with teams like Bellwood or Mt. Pleasant High School, who get cold feet at the last minute. The teams scheduled to come here may be relied upon to appear. Indeed, nearly every game will be a championship game. 19-SCHEDULE-08 September 26th ........ Derry High School October 3d .... . . Wilkinsburg High School October 10th. . . . . Greensburg High School October 17th ........ Shadyside Academy October 24th ...... Connellsville High School October 31st ...... Washington High School November 7th. . .tatj . . Pittsburg High School November 14th ....... Altoona High School Nov. 26th fThanksgivingj . Steelton High School THE W. U. P. MEET On May 23d Coach Cramer took six members of the track team to Pittsburg to compete in the interscholastic meet held by the W. U. P. Mr. Cramer was much pleased with the work of the boys. East Liverpool sprang a great surprise, taking almost everything in which they were entered and scoring 59 points. One of their runners 'broke the interscholastic mile record of Western Pennsylvania by doing the distance in 4:48. Indiana Normal School was second, scoring 44 points. Johnstown was third with I4 points. Chamberlain scored eight of the points made by the locals by taking second in the high jump, third in both hurdles, and fourth in the broad jump. ,James took second in the pole vault, Henderson third in the mile run, and Statler fourth in the half-mile run. THE W. P. I. A. LEAGUE MEET. The second annual meet of the W. P. I. A. L. was held in Pittsburg on June 2nd, With but eight men entered, Johnstown High was no match for Pittsburg, which had a walkover, scoring Q42 points, nearly three times as much as its nearest competitor, Shadyside, which scored 282 points. Johnstown was third with 242, and Allegheny Prep. fourth with 62 points. 34 THB SPECTATOR Gass was the individual star, scoring 27 points. Pipes scored 14. For Johnstown, James scored 7, Chamberlain 62, Henderson 3, Statler 2, Sharkey 2, and Zipf 2. Johns- town finished third in the mile relay. The results were as follows: Pole vault-Won by James, Johnstown, second, tie between Brady, Pittsburg, and Cellar, Prep, third, Schmertz, Pittsburg. Heig t, 8 feet 25 inches. , Putting 12-pound shot-Won by Gass, Pittsburg, second, Ha- gan, Shadyside, third, Cellar, Prep, fourth, Uptegraf, Shadyside. Distance, 41 feet 3 inches. 100-cyard dash-Won by Schmidt, Pittsburg, second, Duff, Shadysi e, third, Sherrett, Shadyside, fourth, Sharkey, Johns- town. Time, 111. High jump-Tie between Pipes, Pittsburg, and Gass, Pitts- burg, second, tie between Fagan, Shadyside, and Chamberlain, Johnstown. Height, 5 feet. Throwing 12-pound hammer-Won by Gass, Pittsburg, second, Frankel, Pittsburg, third, Zipf, Johnstown, fourth, Hagan, Shady- side. Distance, 132 feet 5 inches. Half-mile run-Won by Lambing, Pittsburg, sccond, Scholl, Pittsburg, third, Statler, Johnstown, fourth, J. Wright, Pitts- burg. Time, 2:13. 120-yard high hurdles-Won by Gass, Pittsburg, second, Cham- berlain, Johnstown, third, Pipes, Pittsburg, fourth, James, Johns- town. Time, :18 1-5. 440-yard dash-Won bly Schmidt, Pittsburg, second, Schultz, Shadyside, third, McFall, ittsburg, fourth, J. Wright, Pittsburg. Time, :54 4-5. Running broad jump-Won by Pipes, Pittsburg, second, Glick, Shadyside, third, Crawford, Pittsburg, fourth, Sharkey, Johns- town. Distance, 20 feet 4 inches. ' Mile run-Won by Lambing, Pittsburg, second, Henderson, Johnstown, third, Craig, Pittsburg, fourth, Crookston, Pittsburg. Time. 5:12. Discus throw-Won by Hagan, Shadyside, second, Gass, Pitts- burg, third, Walters, Pittsburg, fourth, Stephenson, Prep. Dis- tance, 92 feet 1 inch. , 220-yard dash-Won by Epping, Pittsburg, second, Schmidt, Pittsburg, third, Sherrett, Shadyside, fourth, Duif, Shadyside. Time, 154 4-5. 220-yard low hurdles-Won by Gass, Pittsburg, second, Pi es, Pittsburg, third, Chamberlain, Johnstown, fourth, James, Johns- town. Time, :29 1-5. Mile relay-Won by Pittsburg fMcFall, Crawford, J. Wright, Lambingjg second, Shadyside fHerron, Glick, Hagan, Schultzl, third, Johnstown QStat1er. Henderson, Chamberlain, Brackenj, fourth, Prep. QDwyer, Atwood, Gold, Cellarj. Time, 3:50. Instructor in Alebra: How many of you have thirty feet? 'ri-:E SPECTATOR ' as H-S-Nuns ' f ii e :lif fltbvlq ll 414' :ij ' . 'iffgj-is' iz -'if 2 . 'T'i L lo The number of pupils in High School this year is larger than ever before. From the following table, which classi- fies the pupils by the number of years they have been in High School, it may be seen that the Freshman class out- numbers the other three classes combined : , Girls Boys Total First Year .......... ....... 1 42 116 258 Second Year.. .... ....... 6 1 39 100 Third Year ...... ...... 6 2 43 105 Fourth Year ....... ...... 2 4 18 42 Total. ..... ......... ......... 2 8 9 216 505 Changes Noted About High School The most noticeable change about the building is that in the Auditorium. This room has been frescoed through- out. The hall on the second floor has been covered with carpet, which deadens the noise of the many feet and makes the entire building quieter. ' ln the second floor hall has been placed a large gong to serve for a Ere-alarm and a signal for tire drills. This is a safeguard with which every school building should be pro- vided and which may be the means of saving lives. 36 1 THE SPECTATOR Class Elections SENIORS- The Seniors met on September ISt and elected the fol- lowing ofncers for the year: President, Harry Raabg Vice President, -Richard Wolleg Secretary, Grace Cochran, Treasurer, Herbert Long. JUNIORS- On September 8th the Juniors held their Hrst meeting of the term and elected the following ofhcers: President, Carl Glockg Vice President, Ira Dempsey, Secretary, Amanda Mary Taylor, Treasurer, Walter Suppes. SOPHOMORES- The ofncers of the Sophomore class for the present year are as follows: President, John Cover, Vice Presi- dent, William Thomasg Secretary, Gussie Schulzg Treas- urer, Ruth Nlasters. Yes, Nlr. Cramer, we are economical. We will attend all of the football games at once. Instructor in Virgil Cexplaining description of ship- wreckj, Translate the expression laxis laterum as 'yawn- ing,chinks. ' Anxious Inquirer: What have sleepy Chinamen to do with this affair? J We have it on good authority that a certain Junior who is much interested in horticulture attended a dance the other night and did not pay a particle of attention to the wall-flowers. Freshman: 1 hate to make excuses. Soph: Let me sellyou a lot of ready-made ones? Another case of kidnapping. A Freshman went to sleep the other day. Professor Cdiscussing mythologyj: How many of you have ever seen a representation of I-Iebe? Smart pupil: l see almost all of her whenever I go into the study hall. Instructor: Can anybody tell me what an 'oboe' is? Rodgers: lt's the English way of saying 'hobo.' THE SPECTATOR 37 Heard at football practice: Enthusiastic candidate fdigging sod out of his eyes and spitting gravelj: Anyway, this is the real groundwork of my edu-cation. Girl with Merry Widow hat: What do you think of my new hat? Young man: lt's pretty nifty. l-low much did it cost an acre? Professor Qseizing frisky Freshman by the shoulderj: Young man, I believe Satan has hold of you. F. F. Qquicklyj: I think so, too. No, Freshie, when a Senior says he will respond to the call to arms he does not mean that a war has broken out suddenly. He means that he is going to accept an invita- tion to a dance. On the morning of September 16th we were addressed in Chapel by Nlr. Chas. Shovanek, of Cleveland, O., who is in the' city to improve the writing of the pupils in our schools. ln his address Nlr. Shovanek stated that the proper education consists of the symmetrical development of mind, body, and morals. Rensselaer 2,9 6Z,0,l9oIytechnicfff?PQ 4'w,jj5,,p, Institute, 'VG roy! ' I ' I N Y Local examinations provided for. Send for n. catalogue. l R Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry, go to C. A. Lindsey, the oldest established jeweler in the city. C. A. LINDS EY Jeweler and Pawn Broker, 230 Bedford St. 38 THB SPECTATOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? Howe Q College IS THE PLACE Shorthand that can be read. like print : Bookkeeping : Touch Typewriting : English : : O ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewriting, a Fin- ishing Course 'in Letter-filing, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press, Graduates assisted to positions. School open all the year ........................... Students enrolled at any time FOR RATES, wR1TE To-DAY OR, BETTER STILL, CALL College Clothes lifillfgiiipaleap TOTALLY DIFFERENT - of the nifty kind for your survey, only in Johnstown at The Clothes Specialists GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own cookiug THE SPECTATOR 39 ' ' ' ' I We Wish to call your atten- O7 Dignlfied Senior ' tion to our swell and snag- W1 a e ne o1n s o O Statel Junior' PYtliHe1fihFa2Smf 'ra 2 Y , Y 0 fesltiion. Olin' gnegof Fur- 1S in n a ear 1 O7 0 izlhe mist iomplefte :nd up? O Fresh ' to-date in the city. 1 o I. MARX Main Street PORCH BROS., Inc. The recognized leaders in Artistic Pianos and Player Pianos of the world's best makers, at the busy corner of Vine and Franklin streets. Q PoRcH BROS., im. Complzments of the T. K. E. 506123131 The Speilator from the PRESS of Q14 . CDIX 'TITTLE Printer Er Publfslaer 215 Franklin Street, 'Phone 801 jqhnstown, 'Pa. 40 THE SPECTATOR l9o1 1908 BAR N EY Nl cVEY'S Private IQlancingAnar1emu HAN NAN BLOCK Franklin Street Advanced Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Friday Night High School Class, every Friday evening. Private lessons given Tuesdays and Thursdays, afternoon and evening. Thursday Night High School Class, every Thursday. Private lessons any afternoon, upon request. Residence Phone 576 A Hall' Phone 11-55 FISHER a Company Wholesale Wines or Lxiquorvs Evsnvfi-:ING TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. First National Bank 446 MAIN STRBBT The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ............................ ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources ....................................................... . 4,700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits THE SPECTATOR 41 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bullding. R S. MURPHY at BRUCE H. CAMPBELL - ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, Dlbert Bulldlng. J WALLACE PAUL, ' LAWYER, Suppes Bulldlng. DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. FRANK P. MARTIN, JAMES M. WALTERS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Building. Alma Hall. H W. STOREY. DR. C. A. MATTHEWS. ' ATPORNEY-AT-LAW. SURGEON DENTIST, Suppes Bullding. 546 Mah, st ALVIN SHERBINE, R EDGAR LEAHEY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. - ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suvpes Bulldlns- . Woolf Block. 1 l - I 1 C. T. WILLIAMS Dealer in Fancy Groceries mo Produce Cor. Market and Vine Sts. END your prescriptions to Young's Pharmacyg they 1 will be carefully filled by registered and experienced pharmacists. We also carry a full line of Kodaks and necessary supplies. CHARLES YOUNG PH. G. Prescription Druggist Phone 502 Dibert Building, next to Tribune Office, Johnstown, Pa. Updegraves Get you, 138-140 Market St. h F Extend an invitation to atc - Obs all the school girls and t boys to visit their store a during their fall open- ing, which will be an- ,Leflhaftys nounced in the Tribune. 42 THE SPECTATOR 112011 'llfligh School Girls find sgecial beauty and attraction in our Junior Line of Fall uits. It includes the most fashionable outfits for misses, ranging in price from 3515 to S40 the suit. ' i e . lk. lklme 5 Where Quality Counts 45c for these 51.50 Books Lavendar and Old Lace The Other Fellow Double Trouble Son of the Wolf Delda Dameron Colonel of Red Huzzars Franklin Wm. B. Waters G. Bro. Smal School Shoes F '.?5,,,. Good, Strong, Sturdy Kind. 2132.00 'Ones are Marching Out Lively to the Tune of 31.60 a Pair N entire section of our Shoe Store is devoted to the display and sale of Chil- dren's Footwear. Great care is taken in selecting good wearing, well sewed. strictly solid leather shoes, such as we can guarantee to give satis- faction, All our Childrenis Shoes are made over specially constructed, nature shaped lasts that meet all the requirements of the growing foot, Parents who bring their children here to be fitted, will realize the many advantages of this well equipped department when they see how well prepared we are to fill their needs. Boys' Solid Leather Box Calf Shoes in sizes 12 to ESM, heavy soles, good, strong, well sewed uppers, regularly worth, and always sold for S2 a pair Very special, for - - --.-.-.'4----.----A.-, T I 6 O Girls' Fine Kid Shoes in lace or button styles, sizes 9 to 2, neat shapes, regularly worth and always sold for 31.85 a pair, on sale, special, 1 3 5 the pair ....... ........................ , gllain Sfreel, opp. 'Park C9 Q' W. ,.., 0 ,... ... -I.. vu. THE SPECTATOR 43 .. ' .WPI-113. -f, f::5s555,f5 '-:-Q . -1-:r:1:r-'srl 1:1115 5:3513 ' 1 55553-1' -' fg' gfizfl U., 55' 'va' - covvmsr-lr 1 908. uv 4. . W a, enos 2:55 . 'g svnouse 7 ' G ll ' l Nr ' A X x F: ra Q 3. V Q' ,,,.- st , .,. r F'i'f..1.-.555 ,. . s l i P Ji All X we gigs z K S N ve 2 N 2 ' 4 3? 'E X QQ he Q x , Rl:- ,. , tiff? le ss' Y i i W X it sg' S 4 'N 5 5 1 -c 5 3 Y 5 . BALTIMORI lllll lllllllg MHlI'5 BllSlllES5 We want it because we are equipped for il T is not an easy task to sell to young I men in this community. They are well informed as to style, critical as to fit, and demand the best. But we are it on Young Men's Clothing when it comes to styles, patterns, value and assortment. Our suits for young men are not cut over men's pat- terns and then scaled. They are drafted by special designers, who apply themselves exclusively to young men's apparel. The new browns, fawns, smokes, greens, etc., at 510, S12.50, 515, and 318. Come see the U. of P. Hats. All shades, at 52.50. ulllllll ll'IUIlIH5 G SIJIIS FELLOWS! The Y. M. C. A. is making especial efforts on lines which will interest Johns- town High School fellows. Basket BEIII Ulllflllllll Elllll llllllllll' 5Dlll'lS Swllllllllllg PIIIJI Ellll 3llUWEI'5-- Our Drawing Cards Membership Tickets, 54.00 under 18 years and over 15 Others belong, why not you? COM PASSES 51: Illc 151: 25r: STUDENTS you will find here a full line of compasses, drawing instru- ments, and pencils. The celebrated Clover Leaf and Holly brands o f pocket knives. 5Gl5SllI'S fill' ll'IB YUUHQ l.i.lIll85 Safety Razors-prices ranging from S1 to S5 Swank Hardware Ilumpang 44 THQE SPECTATOR Call on us for Fine Stationery Visiting Cards . y A Tally and Dinner Cards Cfalg S Pictures and Picture Framing. Barber We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department Get your next haircut at on Haynes Street, and H' A' Hefshbefgef notice the difference Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main St. The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P.A.'EJ' If S O11r Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .o.o'o.o' Franklin all ',',' sn. O There's a Difference in COBI TRY OURS SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone I0-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city ' DR. S. A. HALL u Osfeopafh 544 MAIN STREET Telephone I60 THE SPECTATO,R 45 SUNDAES AND SODAS ' We handle all of the best crushed fruit for Sundaes, and a perfect class of syrup for the Sodas. Try one, at W. I-I. KREDEUS 0pp.City Hall. Phone l The Best for Your Shoe Money nfllausm a Hum CORRECT FOOTWEAR 507 MAIN STREET Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. BETWEEN V. M. C. A. AND TRANSFER STATION, OPP. THE PARK ' Football Season is Here We have just received a new line of sweaters, shoes, Yants, head, nose, and shin guards. ll A better ine of High School pennants was never displayed. 545 I Horarfs 'Book Store THE SPECTATOR .H Quartet of Reasons .feel We enjoy the confidence of the public bicause we The aways give t em just - izqvhat their ask for. We N ew styles ln ave ma e it a rule to sicure the best goods '-Fhoes for o tainable in our line. Weffofnsider nothing too and goo or our oustomers. - Vllfe gre fizaed to conduct winter t e rug usiness as it should b e conducted. wear We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls at on. We don't stand still Chal L. Berry Z as 401 Franklin .ftreet ainn 's Store Ladies, Misses, and Children fitted out with Suits, Coats, and Dresses, Fur Sets, Muis, and Fur Coats, Kid Gloves, Fancy Neckwear, Millinery, and Waists. Let us develop and print Your Kodak Films Go where the crowd goes X Main Jtreet L. G. Hornick The Photographer THE SPECTATOVR 47 Good Teeth Good Digestion Good Digestion Good Health DR. COCK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building Johnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, SB2 to S3 per day :: American Plan UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw 3100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, S200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Kodak and Camera Supplies SCHRADER BROS. Main and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR Young Fellows' Clothes They're made along different lines than those for their elders - that is, the clothes for Young Fellows that WE sell, are. The styles for the Fall Sea- son are new and striking. You're in- vited to look. muulf3kllrg11ulB.'a,Zlnn l9lllpUI'3l'U 5llll'E l'IEXl MEPCHHHIS HUIBI Clothes That Satisfy s it not so? When you think of purchasing a Watch, a Diamond, or Jewelry of any descrip- - tion, it's but natural that this store, with its big assortments of superior merchan- dise, should be part of the same thought. ROTI'IS'I'EIN'S ' 'fr In w 1 l I Tsw 1 '- R . , . 1 , . fe. ,w-r . we ,fl Qi: , .Q rd, 'fi 0 . v - , av. -,J I Q l v ! fn :- X . .,- ring 'vp 'ff 'ix ,I X. v. .f r .' ,m5vL5.1.A...af ..Qa....t . j- , , 4 A, I 'N J x - -1 1 V' it Qagfsjif 1 Yllfkl r rf'-f' 532 ' 1 69 I ...,.. I' gr., -- . -.-4- -, -1 -A1, , . -:gpqw , , .. . f w . W, 4 , , 1 ifigsilii f gf: , ie A A, x. K .-fl., 1 ,Ia . '15 --ku F r, ' l ' A--ahh . - fimlfftg I . 1. 'x Lx , 1 -FF ri- . M .1 ua- ' 1 Muni- . .. 1. .4 1:.AC?QRkL -4 Pu u, Ip., , 'CS Gbilnhvr IHIIH Contents Page The Forest Fire ....... . . 1 A Day On an Alaska Glacier . . . 2 Loch Katrine ....... . . 5 Why? . . . . . . 5 Lake Lucerne ..... . . . 6 The Coming of Autumn .........,.... . . 7 Dangerous Waters ............... . . 7 Remembrances of Washington in Lower New York . . . 8 Trowbridge House .................,.. 9 The Baby Explains . . . . 10 How to Catch Crabs ..... ............. 1 0 The Snowsheds in the Rocky Mountains ......... 11 Personal Recollections of a Trip Thru the Beautiful and Picturesque Watkins Glen ........,..... 12 ' ' 13 Picket Pins ......... . . The Smithsonian Institute . . . . 13 The Day We Landed . . . . . 14 Sally in Our Alley .... . . 15 Traveling Companions. . . . . 15 The Lion of Lucerne , . . . . 16 On the American Desert . . . . 17 Current Events ...... . . 18 Editorial .... . .20 Exchanges . . . . . 23 Society ...... . .24 Agassiz Association . . . . 26 Athletics ..... . . 27 H. S. Notes. . . . .31 Advertisements . . . .34 be igb cbool pectator 'Uzres acqu1'rz't e1mdo. VoL. XI. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. N0. 2. , , , .f f , f ' A ' l- ' , , f ' 'W' ff f' it if ffl! 225 s.-'fs - f , 'f' f 1 vf . tflfwh-g, V ,J 1 M f , f ,Agua llQJ:J,f f sf ,V ,f Y ' l ly I7 f V' 'C Jr Qx I rr. ff ,G .Lf yjif, ' l . t gf .. a i ! ll mi N is 3 f 'Q ,ff f Q. ga-frfihfif l Q 1 9 All if ,, X, ld 1 5 - f' 1 1 , . f f XX X 5 , ?4g,'Z,-?ff', fl N X D J X! 1 W 'QM liffff ,Z V , ,Q 1 ' 7 X , f I N f N f 1 f HJNPT 1! , rf ?r4'2 , Egfr li X Xxxiffyyf X W Wg! 4, K. ', H s 4-flin X X. it it Xl Q X X . 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W E 1' f f l K ,E ' ,A 4fJL3'4, 1 f,'f:fvf .- '0' V , .N-x :U fa, V ' 'P WY f liii K ' W ll' QQ r ef? ' l j:Sj'vf,fi, ,n J -4 gr ' 'V ' .' '-' kv -5- ..- '.f.,j:,5.f!55, . ,ff'-- 2 THE SPBCTATOR A Day on an Alaska Glacier BY ALBERT W. WALTERS, '10. HE SPOKANE steamed into Taku Inlet, Southern Alas- ka, on a fair day in July. Going on deck early that morning, everyone was greeted with the sight of two mag- niicent glaciers, Windham and Taku. Taku, the beautiful, came down to the very water's edge, throwing off huge ice- bergs. The deep blue of the crevassed and pinnacled ice of this glazier made a wonderful picture. This blueness is is caused by the air being pressed out owing to the com- pactness of the ice. To the left loomed Windham, a re- treating glacier, called by the Alaskan, a dead glacier, be- cause its supply of ice is no longer sufhcient to force it to the waters edge. The terminal moraine separated it from the water. Windham had more sediment on its ice than Taku. It caused excitement among the passengers to think of landing on Windham Glacier. Many declined to go. So not one half of the passengers of the steamer stepped into the lowered life-boats to be rowed to Windham's terminal moraine. The name and place of residence of each person was taken as he stepped into one of the life-boats. During the row of one mile we passed small icebergs, which looked, however, very large to us when we were rowed past them. It was difficult to land for the shore sloped very gradually. Suddenly our boat stuck fast in sand washed from the mor- aine. The sailors, standing in the water up to their knees, pushed and tugged but could not drag the heavy load of about fifteen people to shore. Then real fun began,for the sailors said that we would have to be carried the remainingfew feet. Some -took the passengers on their backs, others formed a chair with their hands and carried them in that way. It was a ridiculous sight, now a small sailor stumbling and splashing thru the water with a pufhng stout man clinging to him as for his life, then a tall sailor carrying a small woman with ease. A few lost their courage and would not budge from the life-boat, these were then rowed back to the steamer. g While we were on the steamer, the glacier had looked THE SPECTATOR 3 very near the water. Now we found it to be about one half mile away. The walking to it was difficult, for the moraine consisted of blueish clay, sand, pebbles, and granite bowlders thru which flowed little streams of water from a glacier. All this sediment had been brought down by the crushing force of the huge river of ice. At last we reached the foot. There the magnificent glacier stood, a mountain of ice over one half mile wide and hundreds of feet high. The slope was steep, resembling our hills. By this time the party had formed into groups for the trip up the glacier. The steepness, together with the slip- peryness of the ice, which somewhat resembled frozen slush, made the climb a hard one. Some of our glacier climbers had spiked shoes, but the majority had not thought far enough ahead to provide spikes. The rule for a' time was, therefore, a few steps backward. ln places the aid of a kodak strap or cane was needed to haul some up, Walk- ing was much easier where a thin line of sediment was deposited. Picking up the small stones on the glacier, we found them to be sharp-edged, while those below on the terminal moraine were worn smooth. This smoothing of the edges was caused by the rolling and wearing while being brought down by the slowly moving ice of the glacier. The lines of sediment at the sides of glaciers, called lateral moraines, consist of earth and bowlders which the ice has torn away from the sides of a mountain. The confluence of two lateral moraines, forming a single one, is called a medial moraine. Several of these were on Windham. From a distance at sea the lateral moraines on one of the glaciers looked like sleigh tracks up a steep hill. Crevasses, moulins, and dust-wells in turn attracted our attention. Some of the crevasses are merely long splits in the sheet of ice, due to some irregularity of the bed. Smaller ones seemed to be forming by the melting of the ice under a line of thin sediment. Stones and sand retain the heat of the sun and gradually melt a long deep crack in the ice. The crevasses range in length from a few to over a hundred feet, are seldom over a few feet wide, and vary in depth according to the size of the glacier, they are usually several hundred feet deep. Crawling up to one on hands 4 1 THB SPBCTATOR and knees, and lying down to peer over its edge we were stirred with fear of the awfulness of the yawning gap, while the music of the running water beneath brought with it a sense of peace. When we threw down a pebble, the weird, hollow clatter as the stone hit the sides echoed back up to our ears. lt would indeed be a task to pull a man out of such a crevasse. The dust-wells, small rounded hollows in the ice, and the moulins, larger depressions thru which the surface water trickled, are also formed by the melting of the ice under a little sediment. After a good long climb up the icy way, we made a halt. Looking down several hundred feet, up, and up to a seemingly endless mass of ice, and across to both distant sides we were again nlled with awe. We viewed a grand sight, there on Windham Glacier, the sun showing the glistening of the ice, the deep blue of the crevasses, and the steamer, anchored far below among the strangely shaped icebergs. A picture not to be soon forgotten! The decent was of course quickerthan the long upward climb, but just as difncult. To stand upright and walk down easily was almost impossible. The best way would really have been to have sat and shot down the icy slope. But as this was not practicable, altho every now and then we were forced to take a hasty seat, we slipped and slid down the best we could. Some formed into chains of four or five and by pulling back and holding managed to help each other not a little, After much fun and some real scares we reached the foot again in safety. At the waiting life-boats we put on coats and other wraps which we could not use in climbing. The air was just cold enough for a sweater to feel good. The row back to the steamer seemed short. Climbing up on the deck of the steamer we were at once surrounded by tne less venturesome passengers, who were eager to hear of the adventures of the day. lt was a wonderful day, that day in Taku Inlet. THB SPBCTATOR 5 Loch Katrine BY FLORENCE DAY '11 NE lovely summer morning I visited Loch Katrine. The scenery, surrounded by bushes and trees, was beau- tiful, and in looking at a distance lcould see gray moun- tains rising, one back of another until they were like mere outlines against the purple-tinted sky. As I looked for- ward,I saw the clear, blue water of the loch amid the green hills. How peaceful and quiet it was! All that could be heard was the singing of birds. I could not help think- ing of the history of the lake as I gazed upon it. I left The Silver Strand, in a rowboat, accompanied by a guide, who was a Scotch laddie. In leaving the strand I looked back and saw the smooth, white beach. It was like a fair expanse of snow-white pebbles, which seemed to quite agree with the name of The Silver Strand that Scott had given it. This is the place, as de- scribed in The Lattv of the Lake, where Fitz James and Ellen met. On reaching Ellen's Isle, I could not but notice the sce- nery and the peaceful quietness of the place. I was quite alone except for the Scotch guide, and I thought that this was the beautiful Isle of Paradise where Ellen once reigned supreme. The mountain breeze broke the smiling surface of the lake into a thousand dimplesg' the songs of the awak- ening birds, and the fragrance of the pines gave a romantic atmosphere to the whole surrounding country. After I left Loch Katrine I could not forget the lonely lake, set among the mountains and made famous by the great poet. Why ? YULA MORRIS N WHY is the day so new and lightg Why is the night so dark and old, Why life so beautiful and bright, Ah, why is death 'so bitter cold ? 6 THE SPECTATOR Lake Lucerne BY FRANK G. SCHARMANN AKE LUCERNE is to the Swiss as the Rhine is to the Germans. It is held in reverence, for it was here that their great na'tional hero, William Tell, lived. lt was here that the early battles for freedom were fought. Should any country try to capture Lucerne, the Swiss would die to the last man in defense of it. Lake Lucerne is the most beautiful spot in the world. lt is surrounded by the Alps in all their splendor and glory. Their snowy tops gleam in the morning sunshine like dia- monds, and their brown sides give one a feeling of desola- tion. The largest of these mountains is the Rigi, which stands not far from Lucerne. lt stands a giant compared to the others. lt is sixty-one hundred feet high, and its top is always covered with snow. This mountain is ascended by a railroad. When a traveler reaches the top, what a sight greets the eye. To the left stand Pilatus and Nlatter- horn, tothe right is Jungfrau, and directly in front stands Finsterhorn, over twelve thousand feet high. Not far from the Rigi is Tell's Chapel, which was erected to the memory of the great Swiss hero, by the Swiss. The chapel is a one-story building, the entire front wall of which is taken away. Within the chapel is a shrine, above the shrine are four pictures which represent the principal events of Tell's life. The Hrst picture shows the governor asking Tell why he had concealed two arrows. Tell assures the governor that if he had killed his own son, Tell would have killed the governor. The second shows the escape of Tell from the tyrant governor. The next shows Tell killing the governor. The fourth picture de- picts a scene on the Rigi where Tell and two other patriots swear to free Switzerland. lt matters not how many scholars shake their wise heads and assert that tales of Tell are legendary, among the common people William Tell is revered as their national hero and as the deliverer of Switzerland. THE SPECTATOR 7 The Coming Qf Autumn BY W. W. M. '09 'GHE wind howls drearg the tall trees sighg Up in the heavens the moon shines bright, Deep on the ground the dead leaves lie - Autumn has come, like a thief in the night. Dangerous Waterf BY PHILIP W. WOLLE '11 ANOEING on quiet water is interesting and enjoyable, yet, after a time, it becomes monotonous. A river with many rapids makes real pleasure. When nearing rapids you are made aware of them by the roarg a foreboding of a rather superfluous bath for the unlucky traveler who happens to turn turtle in their midst. On coming closer you can see the white water, the spray, as the water is dashed upon the rocks. When this is visi- ble, the stern man stands erect and picks out the smoothest water. Paddling ceases as he reconnoiters. Indians usu- ally land above the rapids and trace out minutely the whole channel. This is a wise precaution when your canoe is heavily laden, but if you are running light it is more sport to take chances and, if you are upset, consider that part of the game. When the stern man has satisfied himself as to the course he shall follow, he resumes his seat and the canoe is urged forward with the greatest possible speed. With a good headway it is easier to swing the canoe sharply to left or rightg this is essential in shooting rapids. You enter the rapids. You are in a seething, boiling cauldron. The spray is thrown all about you. Waves wash up against the side of your craft and break, drenching you. The canoe is partly filled with water. You are swerved from side to side by the dangerous cross-currents. A large rock, covered with broken water, looms up before you. You ply your paddle desperately and in a second you 8 THE SPECTATOR are whirled past, missing by a scant three inches a wet, bruised, and probably a partly broken body. Suddenly you are caught by a strong side-current. You are thrown near- ly broadside to the stream, you work Hercelyg you are dashed onward. Then suddenly the boat stopsg there is a splintering of wood, and you have struck a rock. The an- gry waters pile up behind you and you are washed onward and over the obstruction. You manage to throw the boat around and then, suddenly, you are swirled our of the white water, you leave behind the treacherous rocks, the dangers of broken bones and baths, and you float out on the quiet water below. You peacefully light up your corncob and, looking backward, say: Whew! but that was a close shave. Remembrances Qf Washington in Lower New York BY FRANK CRAMER '10 MID the towering skyscrapers of lower New York City there are several buildings associated with the life of Washington. At the corner of Nassau and Wall streets, in the center of one of the greatest banking districts of our country, with Morgan and Company's large banking house and the New York Stock Exchange as near neighbors, stands a United States Sub-treasury building on the spot where Washington was inaugurated our first president. ln comparison with its higher and more extensive neighbors, the Doric treasury building looks insignincant. lt is, how- ever, rich in memories. lt occupies the site of the Old Dutch City Hall and of subsequent federal buildings. The broad flight of steps in front of the present structure is bro- ken by J. Q. A. Warn's colossal bronze statue of Washing- ton taking the oath of ofhce. On Broadway, between Fulton and Vesey streets, and nearly opposite the post-office, stands St. Paul's Church, where Washington used to worship. The choir end is on Broadway. As you enter the church by the west door, THE SPECTATOR 9 Washington's pew is on your left at about the middle of the church. This church is, in reality, only a chapel of Trinity parish. The edihce was built in 1764-66, and although the third in order of its foundation, is now the oldest church building in the city. Its architecture is of the Gothic style and its interior is a good example of the ecclesiastical fash- ion of 150 years ago. Its venerable walls have seen many memorable ceremonies, and in the churchyard are resting the bones of many famous men and women. In the wall facing Broadway is a memorial tablet to General Richard Montgomery, the hero of Quebec, while in the churchyard are monuments to many of our earlier patriots. A third landmark of the city, which our Hrst president frequented, is Fraunces' Tavern, where, in December, I783, Washington took leave of his fellow-ofhcers. The building stands on Pearl Street, amid the shipping offices, the drug and tobacco houses and the factories. This build- ing had fallen into decay, but several years ago an enter- prising citizen restored it to its former appearance. The building is a square, brick structure, two stories high, marked by a metal tablet in front, which states that this building was a frequent resort of Washington. Within is a restaurant. In the Long Room, where Washington bade his men farewell, hangs a picture of the scene. Trowbridge House BY N. S. UROWBRIDGE HOUSE is in Astoria, Long Island, The house is one hundred and sixty years old. lt is a historic place, for there James Fenimore Cooper wrote his Last of the Mohicfms. Trowbridge House stands in the center of four acres of beautifully kept lawns and gardens. The house is built of stone. From its outside appearance the visitor would think it small, but on entering the house he is much surprised to see how very spacious it is. A hall runs through the mid- dle. On the left hand side, as one enters the hall, is a sitting room. A small library adjoins the sitting room. In I0 THE SPECTATOR this library Cooper wrote his Last of the Mohicrms. Of course this room has been remodeled since his day. ln spite of the changes, however, the visitor canvalmost see Cooper seated at his desk between two windows penning the story every boy or girl loves. On looking out at the windows one sees a beautiful view of garden and water. ln front of Trowbridge house is East River on which all sorts of craft, ferry-boats, launches, and yachts, pass up and down. The Baby Explainf BY H. G. Lf 'umHY art thou dimpled, baby dear, Why do thy blue eyes shine ? To showgthe beauty of God's love Transformed into mine. How to Catch Crabf BY MARY DRISCOLL, '10. 'El-IE ARTICLES necessary for crabbing are a stout twine about fifteen feet long, which should be neatly wrapped around a piece of wood, an old door hinge to serve for a weight, a net, a basket, and some decayed meat. With these articles Patsy, Bob, andl started for the beach, one morning about half past eight. The best time to catch crabs is when the tide is in. A wrecked schooner was lying upon the beach, the end of it, which extended far over the water, served as an excellent place to catch crabs. We all climbed upon the boat, and after each one had se- cured a good position, settled down for some fun. Q Tleing our bait to one end of the line to which the weight had already been fastened, we threw the line as far as possible out into the water. A jerk of the line indicated that a crab was biting. Slowly and steadily I pulled in the line until it was near enough for Bob to dip the net under THE SPECTATOR li it. We were very careful not to pull the crab near enough to the surface of the water for the light to frighten it before we slipped the net under it. We threw our crab into a basket which we suspended in the water until we had caught as many as we wanted. Another delightful way to catch crabs is to row in a boat to a suitable spot for casting the line. When the tide is high about dusk, crabs might be caught on shore. To do this take a net and slip it quietly under some sea weeds or grasses growing at the brink of the water. If carefully done, this 'method is successful, for many crabs go to the shore for the night. These methods of crab catching are used only by people who fish for sport. Men who catch crabs for a livingguse large nets which they set in the water. 'Dre Snowsheds in the 'Rocky Mountains BY HELEN KLEINSCHMIDT Aboard the California Limited Dec. 17, 1907. Dear G: ' We have just passed through seventy-five miles of dark, smoky snowsheds, and are glad to be out of them. They are a necessary evil. If it were not for their use, the snow, sliding down from higher slopes of the mountains, would lodge on the track and stop the trains af- ter every snowstorm. Snowsheds are long, large sheds, roughly built, and blackened with smoke, wide enough for two tracks, board- ed in on both sides and the top. Spaces are left between the boards for the escape of smoke, though, as a matter of course, very little of it really does escape. Instead, it re- mains in the shed, filtering through every crack and crevice in cars, and, as these western engines are oil burners, the smoke, though not so thick, is more unpleasant than that from eastern engines. I2 THB SPECTATOR In the summer the sides of the snowsheds are taken entirely off to give a view of the beautiful scenery. Even in the winter, openings are left here and there, which are broad enough to give glimpses of this scenery. But they are only glimpses long enough to make one wish to see more. As the train darts around the side of the mountain one sees for a minute, far below, in the depths of a hidden valley, a quiet lake mirroring in its depths the surrounding mountains. Then the snowsheds close in'again while one longs for another look. ' On the whole the snowsheds are very unpleasant, and l was overjoyed when the train, after darting through a long tunnel, emerged on the western side of the mountains in California, high above the clouds, and left snowsheds far behind. Now we are passing between groves of orange trees, on the descent. All the windows are open and the clear air and bright sunshine form a great contrast to the gloomy, smoky snowsheds. l will mail this letter at some small stopping place and write again from San Francisco. Your friend, E. Personal Recollections of a Trip Thru the Beautiful an? Picturesque Watkinf Glen BY L. F. B., '11 FTER enjoying a week of Hshing in New York State, on Lake Keuka, the waters of which are so clear, that at a depth of ten to twelve feet all the objects onthe bottom are clearly discernible. We left Penn Yan, a small town, with a very queer name, which, according to legend, was derived from the two words, Pennsylvania Yankee, and proceeded home, stopping at Watkins Station. Watkins is ths seat of Schuyler County, where is sit- uated Glens Springs Sanitarium, a famous salt plant. Leaving the town we visited the famous Glen or Ravine. THE SPECTATOR 13 On entering this we were almost immediately shut in by high precipitous walls of sandstone and slate. Thru the center of this ravine runs a small and beautiful stream. We walked along this stream climbing over rocks and at intervals climbing perpendicular steps, each flight running into hundreds of steps, a constant climb but one never to be forgotten, for the beauty and picturesqueness of the scenery. The stream's constantly changing from rapids and cascades to beautiful, limpid pools, and the color of the water varying according to the depth of the bed on which it lay. One pool, of a beautiful turquoise color looked so inviting that we stopped to allay our thirst with the cool water. The gorge was sculptured by glacial ice in the Pleis- toane Period, thru Devonian shale and sandstone. On all sides are the roughly cut rocks, of fantastic shapes. Before reaching the upper end of the ravine we passed under a number of over-hanging rocks, over which the water flows like a veil, and where the sun shining upon the mist forms beautiful rainbows. A Picket Pina' BY ROBERT KLEINSCHMIDT, '12 wN OUR WAY from Pueblo to Ogden we saw several gopher towns. Gophers or prairie dogs are small animals about as big as a large rat, They have a habit of sitting up very straight on their hind legs. In this position they look just like a wooden picket pin stuck in the ground. As they often fool the cowboys, they are called in the West, Picket Pin Gophers. The Smithsonian Institute BY VERONICA WHITE '12 'EHE Smithsonian Institute is in our National Capitol, on Washington Avenue and Tenth Street. The square is called Smithsonian Park. 14 THB SPECTATOR The institute was founded by James Smithson, who gave for the purpose several thousand dollars. lt is a mu- seum. The building is Roman in style. It is built of red sandstone quarried near the city. Of the many rooms,l remember two best-the one containing things used by our forefathers and the room of natural science. In the former was a stagecoach of Washington's time. lt was somewhat like Hoffman's 'bus, but larger. The big, ark-shaped, can- vas-covered caravan wagon interested me more, for I thought that perhaps my ancestors came from Mount Sav- age to Cambria County in a similar wagon. ln the room of natural science were displayed different kinds of rocks and stones. Some rocks bore prints of leaves. There were some beautiful crystals. As soon as l have a chance I shall go again to the Smithsonian Institute. 'Dre Day We Landed BY HERMANN Ro'rH, '12. T WAS seven o'clock of the day we were to land in New York. The steamer was far out in the ocean for we were not to land before noon, Eager to see land most of the passengers were on the hurricane deck. About eight o'clock some one sighted land, and all the people peered eagerly into the distance. I looked through a pair of field glasses. All I could see was a dull gray line along the horizon. - As time passed I saw outlines of the skyscrapers. Soon we saw the statue of Liberty. Then we passed the statue. Crafts of every kind flocked about us. Then the large engine of our steamer stopped and Hve or six small, but powerful tugs began their work. Some pulled, and others with large pads on their prows, pushed. lt-was a beautiful sight, all the people waiting at the docks to greet their friends, some with large bunches of flowersg and others with small American flags. Some criedg others laughed. l was so happy I didn't know what to do. I could hardly wait till l placed my foot once more on good old American soil. THE SPECTATOR 15 Sally in Our Alley BY H. O., '09. SALLIE in our alley With her dirty little face, Was playing with her brother Who wished to run a race. Said Sallie in our alley To her little brother Bill I'll bet you all my pennies I can beat you down the hill To Sallie in our alley The little boy replied You're bigger than me Sally And he sat down and cried. Then Sally in our alley Half her pennies she did loan And together they came down the hill Each eating an ice-cream cone. Travelling Companionf BY MARIE WERTZ, '09. E TRAVELLED from Bremen to Hanover one night in a first-class coach. When we entered our com- partment, it contained only two passengers, a dainty French girl of about.eighteen and her travelling companion, a very dignified old lady, probably her aunt. We seated ourselves opposite to them. At the next station the guard unlocked the door of our apartment and ushered in a portly gentle- man of about thirty years. He was of the dandy typeg yet his black mustache and vandyke gave him a distinguished air. He sat beside the French maiden somewhat to her dismay for she was not used to the society of men. Her chaperon looked on disapproving but silent. By this time it was so late that everyone was beginning to nod. The little French maid leaned her head back against the cushions and soon fell fast asleep. So did the chaperon. Then slowly the eyes of the man became dull and soon he too slept. Now by some strange chance his I6 THE SPECTATOR head was not inclined forward as is usual when one is sleep- ing in a sitting posture, but it gradually drooped to the side and as the train gave a sudden lurch it landed snugly on the girl's shoulder. As both were fast asleep, of course they did not notice it. lt was an amusing picture. There sat the demure young lady who perhaps had never been intro- duced to a man, there was an utter stranger sound asleep beside her with his head comfortably pillowed on her shoulder. Our amusement grew when the man's heavy breathing turned to a snore that woke the chaperon. Rais- ing her head to see what noise disturbed her, she too saw the picture. She was shocked beyond expression. Seizing the girl's arm she shook her awake. Mademoiselle awoke with a start that roused monsieur. Both were so embar- rassed when they learned what had happened that they knew not what to do. Blushing furiously the man apolo- gized to the girl who blushed in turn. During the remain- der of the night none of the three closed an eye. The Lion gf Lucerne BY BERTHA E. SCHARMANN, '12. Lucerne, Switzerland, July 31, IQO8. My dear Mary: l have just bought for you a little model of the Lion of Lucerne. It is the chief figure in a memorial of the Swiss guards of Louis XVI. During the French Revolution in 1792 they laid dewn their arms by order of the King and so fell victims to a terrible mob as they retreated into the Tuileries. To form the monument a large cave is cut in the natural rock. Here rests a dying lion of gigantic form cut out of rock. His face wears a beautiful and sorrowful expression. His body is pierced by a spear. The noble animal has broken down, and still protects, tho dying, the Bourbon emblem, the fleur-de-lis. l read above the Hgure Latin words meaning To the fidelity and bravery of the Swiss, and below this the names of twenty-six generals who fell on that terrible day. Thorwaldsen designed the Lion and L. Ahorn cut it from the rock. THE SPECTAITOR 17 Lucerne is one of the most interesting cities we have visited. Around the city we see the Alps. The tops of some of the peaks are hidden by clouds. This morning the top of one peak called Pilatus is visible. We expect to ascend Pilatus by train this morning. Sincerely yours, B. On the American Desert BY LILLIAN MURDOCK '10 n our recent automobile trip from Passadena across the continent, we descended one morning, at half-past eight, through a narrow canyon, to Death Valley, on the east of which, Funeral Range rises three thousand feet above the floor of the valley. The range was named from the great loss of life there at the time gold was discovered in California. One hundred and three of the Forty- niners perished of thirst and hunger, just where we crossed. With nothing in sight but brush, sand, and sand hills varying in height from tive feet to one hundred feet, we traveled a distance of eighteen miles south-east, across the end of the valley. Our engine having consumed thirty gallons of gasoline, we emerged from Death Valley at four o'clock that afternoon. That drive of eighteen miles was one continued plough, strain, and struggle. The car sank to the hubs at almost every stop. Several times we gave up, tried to find another way of driving out,failed, and plunged forward again. We saw no indications of a road ever having ex- isted, nor any other evidence of the presence of man. We neither felt or saw any moisture, no vegetation except the low, desert brush. Nothing but heat, sand, desolation, and discouragement. After leaving that terrible, lifeless plain, we stuck in the sand a short distance beyond the mining camp of Crack- erjack. For two long hours we toiled before emerging from the drifts. With passengers out of the car, with ropes around the wheels, with canvas spread over the sand, or paths for the wheels shoveled through it, with all power 18 THE. SPECTATOR turned on the engine, the machine was forced into sand drifts, stuck, was backed, and was moved forward again, a car's length at a time. At last we conquered the drifts. Not long afterwards we arrived at Resting Springs, a plot of green grass and green trees-truly an oasis in the desert. This estate is owned and occupied by an old white settler, who is married to an Indian squaw. After a restful Sunday here, amid bountiful supplies of food and drink, we resumed our journey across the continent. . Current Events ln the Maine state election last month, the Republican plurality was only 8,ooo. This seems to show Maine strongly in favor of Mr. Bryan's election in November. How- ever, Hon. Bert Nl. Fernald was elected on September I4 by the Republicans for Governor. The Republican plurality in Vermont was somewhat more than in Maine, being 29,ooo. On September 1, the Hon. George H. Prouty was elected Governor of Vermont. - By the renomination at Saratoga on September IS of Mr. Charles Evans Hughes as the Republican candidate for Governor of New York, the power of public opinion was clearly shown. Out of 1,005 delegates, Mr. Hughes re- ceived the votes of 827. The wonderful thing about this renomination was that no one was authorized to speak for Mr. Hughes, nor did he have headquarters at Saratoga. The convention opened with several enemies of the Gov- ernor' denouncing in sarcastic speeches his administration and him as a Republican. These men no doubt were .opposed to Mr. Hughes on account of his active work in the abolishing of bookmaker's stand at horse races. Yet this admirable man was renominated without any work what- ever on his own part. While the Republicans were still in session at Saratoga, the Democratic State Convention met at Rochester. Mr. Lewis S. Chanler, the present Lieutenant-Governor, was nominated for Governor. He repeatedly declared he would THE SPECTATOR 19 not run against Nlr. Hughes, but undoubtedly changed his mind when the time of nomination drew near. Last month a serious accident occured at Fort Myer, Virginia, with the aeroplane of Orville Wright, which caused many to think the former successful experiments were due to mere luck. Mr. Wright had with him in the machine Lieutenant Selfridge of the United States Signal Corps. While in the air at the height of seventy-tive feet, a propeller snapped. The machine pitched on her side and was hurled with great force to the ground, killing Lieutenant Selfridge and seriously injuring inventor Wright. Previous to this, Nlr. Wright's record flight was one hour, fourteen minutes and twenty-four seconds, made on September 12. But his brother, Wilbur Wright, was yet to show that the machine invented by the brothers would fly. Undaunted by his brother's mishap, he continued making flights at Le Mans, France, hoping the French government would buy his machine. At last on September 21, he made the record flight of one hour, thirty-one minutss, and fifty-one seconds. Round and round, says the account, he went with the regularity of clockwork and the steadiness of a railroad train. Since then he has won many prizes offered for aeroplane flights. The French government have seen the value of the machine and ordered fifty aeroplanes of the Wright type. Thus did Wilbur Wright bring success to the Wright aeroplane, out of the ruins of his brother's serious accident. After hard work on the part of a few prominent Re- pnblicans, the fact was proved that Gov. Charles N. Has- kell, of Oklahoma, treasurer of the National Democratic Campaign Committee, was guilty of working in the inter- ests of the Standard Oil Company, in his state. President Roosevelt openly denounced Mr. Haskell in the newspa- pers. The governor at once made a feeble attempt at an- swering, but failed. Of course, he was at once made to re- sign as treasurer of the National Democratic Campaign Committee. Nlr. Herman Ridder, editor of the New York Staatz Zeitung, was appointed his successor. 20 THE SPECTATOR be ilaligb Sc bool Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., OCTOBER, 1908. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 15 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS- Eottorial ano :Business Staff. Edltor-In-Chlef. FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Assoclate Edltor, DORE W. GRAZIER mcg. Literary Edltors, School News Edltors, GRACE COCHRAN xgog BRUCE C. WILLIAMS 1909, FLORENCE SAGERSON xgoq. BERTHA O. STAMMLER rgn, Exchange Editor, CHARLES HORAN 1911. CLAIRE MCNEELIS xqoq. Athletlc Edltor, Society Editors. HARRY F' RMB 'WJ' HELEN YOUNG xgoq. General News Edltor, MARY MILLER moo. ALBERT WALTERS rgxo. Chlef Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER zqog. Associate Business Manager, WALTER LENHART 1909. Assistants. HERBERT LONG 1909, CARL GLOCK xgm, IRA DEMPSEY zgzo, HARRY GRIFFITH rqzo. WALDO WRIGHT :gn THE SPECTATOR Is published monthly during the school term. Address all communlcatlons to THE SPECTATOR, Hlgh School Bulldlng, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoflice, Johnstown, Pa.. as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publication In the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed In to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial HE SUNNY DAYS and cool nights of October bring to the reminiscent student memories of the jolly days of vacation. Pleasures enjoyed at home and abroad pass in happy review before eyes which turn in reverie from the printed page. Not a few interesting experiences must have befallen our many fellow students during the past summers, and, in view of this fact, we have made this, the October THE SPECTATOR 2l issue of the Spectator a travel number. lt is our desire to show how the pupils of the Johnstown High School can relate their observations and with what knowledge and insight they have observed. I 'I' I 'F 'I The present period of drought has brought a new foe with which the outlying hamlets have been obliged to con- tend for their very existence. In the mountainous and wooded district about us, the match or cigar dropped by the careless hunter or pleasure seeker is all that is needed to set ablaze the fallen leaves and twigs thoroly dried by the steady glow of the sun for three months. When it has once gained headway, the forest ire consumes all before it, licking up the village in its path with the same voracity as it destroys the thousands of feet of timber stored in the lum- ber camps. But can it not be stopped in its destructive course? Must we wait until the gentle rain from heaven overpowers it? Indeed it seems that we must. Yet the prohibition of careless handling of fire should be strictly enforced, and the hunter or picnicer should realize that in the ashes of his abandoned tire lies the source of destruction not only of the rapidly thinning monarchs of the forest, but also of the homes and possessions of his fellow-men. -I -I -I I Parades, exhibitions and water pageants marked the hundred and fiftieth birthday of the western metropolis of Pennsylvania. The begrimed and bustling Pittsburger has had stirred within him civic pride. The descendants of the worthy founder have expressed by their presence the exist- ence of the bond of fellow feeling between the two great English speaking nations. The bringing together of relics has fostered a regard for the historic. Yet what remains of this celebration except its memory? ls there a permanent reminder of this venerable occasion to which the citizens may point with pride? If the vast amount expended for fast fleeting display had been converted into a lasting memorial, what credit would the city have brought upon itself in the years to come! The propensity for show has 22 THE SPECTATOR been manifested not only in Pittsburg, but also in Phila- delphia, and in a somewhat lesser degree by our own city last fall. It is atendency which the American people should throw aside, replacing it. with one to create objects of per- manence. rl H I I The mastery of the air has been won. Now is it pos- sible for man to rise and soar above in the heavens, leaving the earth and its smoky pall far below. American pluck and ingenuity have again triumphed. With the steamboat of Fulton and the telegraph of Morse must be ranked the aeroplane of the Wright brothers. From its wreckage in Virginia, it rose to surpass all foreign rivals on the fields of France. The importance of this invention can hardly be realized. The fact that it emanated from the brains of Americans makes it all the more important to us, for its value to the United States Government will be unlimited. Like all great inventions, it is the result of hard labor and careful scientific investigation, the honor brought upon the inventors being highly deserved. When the disadvantage accompanying rising has been done away with, it will be well nigh perfect. Our earnest wishes for a speedy recov- ery are with the unfortunate brother, while our heartiest congratulations are extended to the undaunted Carolinian who wrested success out of seeming failure. l' 'I l I The streaming pennants, the encouraging cheers, the shrill voice of the quarterback, the thud of the charging lines, all proclaim that the football season is here. Con- trary to conditions during the past two years, there is an excess rather than a dearth of experienced material. We expect a team of the championship class. Whether our hopes will be realized or not depends upon the men them- selves. Our opening games have been wonderfully suc- cessful and have led us to believe that at the end of the season we may be able to tell with pride of the great show- ing made by the defenders of the honor of Johnstown High. Yet thru thick and thin let us all stand by the old team, drowning the memory of its misplays with cheers for its THE SPECTATOR 23 brilliant work. And on that critical November afternoon, may the eleven dirt-stained wearers of the black and pale blue leave the strange field with the disgrace of past defeat wiped out on their faces the glow of victory. x iff fekf QLQQH A M5455 P X7 ,exile JMX Qgeg l X -few.. ,Zm Pl' -' C llWi ' The exchange editor is in a predicament this month, for few exchanges have been received. What is the cause of the tardiness, exchanges? A noticeable fault of many exchanges is the tendency to place advertisements before, or on the same pages with literary matter. I By confining advertisements to the back part of their books, M. P. S., Orange and Black, Argus, Karux, and many others would improve their form. Why does not the Nl. P. S., of Bethlehem, have a few short stories? Every school paper should have a depart- ment for school notes. Where is yours, M. P, S.? The Freshmen number of the Argus, Harrisburg H. S., differs entirely from most freshmen numbers. This number should contain the literary work of the freshmen class, but yours does not. Your cuts are fine and your 'Observa- tions' are great. The Owl, Wellsvile, N. Y., is one of our best exchan- ges. The September issue indicates that they have an in- terested and industrious student-body, which is the life and spirit of a school paper. We have received several numbers of the ever wel- 24 THE SPECTATOR come Dickinsonian. This paper is eagerly looked for ev- ery week, and is read with greatest interest by our stu- dents. The State Collegian is another weekly which arouses the interest of our pupils by its accounts of life at State. Among our exchanges this month is the Advance, for June, a paper published yearly by the students of the Ar- cata High School, Cal. We are only sorry that we cannot receive it oftener than once a year. The literary matter is, indeed, worthy of mention. Late, but more than welcomed, is the Orange and Black, Spokane, Wash., for June. The cover design for a Senior number is very appropriate. The 'Societiesf and 'Athletics' are so well written as to arouse our interest in them, even tho we are far away. On the whole, the num- ber comes close to being a model publication, for a school, except for one defect. You know what that is, Orange and Blackg have you no remedy? The Herald, Holyoke High School, is our most interest- ing exchange for this month. 1' 1' 'i fff ii g .dx jbwf X S scum . be gf -- I ' fsj'-Q. W- K ' 1: - f- .,. M. L 7. My 'FTF' The T. K. E. Society held its second meeting Septem- ber 25th. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following program was then rendered: THE SPECTATOR 25 The Philadelphia Tea Party, Carl Glock, Gulliver's Visit to Lilliput, Ira Dempsey, The Olympian Games, Herbert Long, The Olympian Games of 1908, Clay Replogle, Reci- tation, Mary Jones. After the critic's report, the meeting adjourned. President Breniser called to order the meeting of the T. K. E. Society on October 2d. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and approved, the follow- ing program was carried out: Grover CIeveland's Strength, Wm. Byron, The Quebec Ter-Centenary -Celebration, Frank Englebach, The Happy Warrior, Mabel Davis, The Notice Board, Frank Cramer, Music, preceded by a brief account of the composer of the selection, Elsie Hinchman, James Whitcomb Riley, Louise Gardner, Poem by Riley, Helen James. After the report of the critic, the meeting adjourned. On October 9th, the regular meeting of the T. K. E. Society was called to order by the- president. After the minutes had been read and approved, the following unusu- ally well prepared program was rendered: Eugene Debs, Seward Davis, Industrial Training for the Prisoner, Louis Gottdiener, Napoleon fsketch of his lifej, Emil Allendor- fer, Napoleon QAn Appreciationj, Margaret Hughes, The Best Story I Have Ever Heard, Mabel Kring, Incident of the French Camp, Elsie Kistler. Carl Glock, Walter Lenhart, and the president occupied the time that remained with clear-cut, impromptu speeches. Their talks were admira- ble. The meeting of the Emerson Literary Society for Sep- tember 18, 1908, was held in the auditorium. It was partly a business meeting, in which the assessment of each mem- ber was Hxed. The following program was then rendered: The Philadelphia Tea Party, Louis Ginsberg, Dick Whit- tington and His Cat, Mary Miller, Cornet Solo with piano accompaniment, Earl Geisel and Edna Vinton, Jean Bart's Pipe, Herbert Graham, Gulliver's Visit to Lilliput, Harry Raab, Declamation, Fern Baer. After the critic's report had been read, the meeting adjourned. , The Emerson Society held its regular weekly meeting in study hall, on September 25, 1908. A glee club was en- thusiastically organized bythe boys. The following pro- Q 26 THE SPECTATOR gram was carried out: Talk, The Quebec Ter-Centenary Celebration, Arthur Benshoffg talk, Grover Cleveland's Strength, William Alwineg recitation, The Happy Warrior, Myrtle Butler, story, The Notice Board, Carl Baumerg talk, James Whitcomb Riley, Myrtle Cooper, readings from Riley, Edna Bowman. The critic's report was then heard, after which the meeting adjourned in the usual man- ner. The Emersonians held their last meeting in the audito- rium, October 2, 1908. No business was brought before the society, and, after an excellent talk by Harvey Griffith, the remaining time was pleasantly spent in singing, under the direction of Miss Krumme. The meeting then ad- journed. Agassiz Association BY THE SECRETARY To you, who like to breathe the fresh air of the open country, who like to study the wondrous books which na- ture has placed about you in the fields and forests, we, the the Agassiz Association, cordially extend an invitation to join us. The Agassiz Association exists for the 'purpose of mak- ing a union for all lovers of nature. It is to help you to hear, see, and feel Sermons in stones, Books in the running brooks, . And good in every thing. Those persons wishing to join the association may hand their names to the president, Miss Matilda Krebs. THE SPECTATOR 27 Q 7 ,....-- Q1 L+.-5. rtrrrtgrio r . , The football season is now in full blast. The showing of the team, thus far has been very good. The team should make one of the best records in the history of High School Athletics. But this fine showing of the team in the first three games was marred by lack ot school spirit on the part of the student body. The rooting squad, which should be composed of at least seventy-Hve or a hundred fellows is made up of just about ten or fifteen loyal sports. lt would not be so bad if the students would attend the games, but few do even that. The expenses this year are very heavy. Every stud- ent in the school should be a walking advertisement for the games. Get out and sell more tickets. This does not mean that you should go down to the gate and sell tickets. The gate receipts are needed for immediate expenses. Manager Breniser wishes to announce that the posters and tickets will be ready for distribution on the Monday before every game. THE FIRST GAME On Saturday, September 26th the season was opened. Derry High School was to have played but left the held when Coach Cramer refused to allow Lawson, who is a professianal, to play for Derry. Last year Lawson played with the Latrobe professionals. ln order not to altogether disappoint the crowd Coach Cramer lined the scrubs against 28 THE SPECTATOR the 'Varsity. The scrubs, of course were beaten but they put up a game fight. The score was 38-o. The teams lined up as follows: V 'VARSITY SRUBS Sharkey ..... left end .... Allendorfer Geisel ...... left tackle ...... Saylor Replogle. ..... left guard . . . . . Ludwig Dolan . . . . .center . . . . . . Bell Butler. . . .right guard .... Ginsberg Rodgers ..... right tackle .... Widmann Suppes, . . . . right end . . . . .Mayer Weir ...... quarterback . . . .Aschom Long ...... left halfback. . . . . Hallet Chamberlain . . right halfback .... Thomas Keller ...,... fullback ....... Davis THE WILKINSBURG GAME The second game of the season was played on the fol lowing Saturday, Oct 3, with Wilkinsburg High. The vis- itors were outclassed completely and defeated S2-O. This game was the real beginning of the season. Wilkinsburg played poorly in the Hrst half. High school simply ran them off their feet. The game opened when Butler kicked off to their 20-yard line. ln about three minutes High School had rushed the ball over the line for a touchdown. ln three more minutes, two more touch- downs were made. The whole Hrst half seemed nothing but a repetition of touchdowns and goals for High School. At the end of the half the score stood 34-O. The second half was much the same as the first half. Wilkinsburg rallied for a time but could not stop the fierce rushes of the locals. Touchdown after touchdown was made. When the game ended the score was 52-O. This was one of the largest scores a High School team ever rolled up. The whole team played very well, Rodgers and Kellar in particular. The lineup is as follows: WILKINSBURG JOHNSTOWN Paternell. . . . .left end ...... Sharkey Stewart. . . . .left tackle . . . . Geisel W. Allen . . . .left guard ..... Replogle Parvin . . . . center . . . . .Dolan THE SPECTATOR 29 Piper. . . . right guard . . . . . Butler Wills . . . . right tackle . . . Rodgers ' McQuown .... right end ...... Suppes Harris . . .quarterback ...... Weir Bunker . . . .left halfback ...... Long Miles . . . . . right halfback . . Chamberlain Edwards .... fullback ...... Kellar Referee, George Raabg Umpire, Prof. Graham, of Wilkins- burgg Field Judge, Merrill Bakery Head Linesman, W. A. Kennedy. Touchdowns-Kellar 4. Rodgers, Chamberlain, Long, Nelson, Butler. Goals from field-Rodgers 7. Substitutions-R. Suppes for W. Suppes, Nelson for Chamberlain, Aschom for Geisel, Reich- ard for Bunker, Bunker for Harris, C. Allen for W. Allen. As a Preliminary game the scrubs played and the Windber High School team 5-o. Windber was completely outclassed by the husky scrubs. The ball was almost en- tirely in Windber's territory. The visitors lacked a knowl- edge ofthe Hne points of the game. White, Louther, and Thomas starred for the scrubs. The lineup: JOHNSTOWN SCRUBS Allendorfer .... left end ..... Saylor ...... left tackle . . Ludwig . Bell. . . Ginsberg . . Widmann. . Mayer . . White . Haller . . . . left guard . . center . . . . right guard . . right tackle . right end . . quarterback left halfback Louther ..... right halfback .... Davis ....... fullback . WINDBER Redpath Wrye . . Reed Hoffman . . Seese . . Olson . Breth Schrum Peightal Rodgers . Crubbs Referee, George Raabg Umpire, Albutg Field Judge, Head Linesman, Kennedyg Time of halves, 20 and fifteen Substitutions, Thomas for Haller, Sagerson for Widmann, Haller for Allendorfer, McKendrick for Olson. Murphy for Wrye. THE GREENSBURG GAME The Hrst hard game of the season was played on Sat- urday. Greensburg High came up with the determination of holding Johnstown to a o-o score. But the onslaughts of the locals together with some successful forward passes were too much for them. Baker g minutes. 30 THE SPECTATOR Greensburg had a very limited knowledge of the rules and made the game very tiresome by their senseless kick- ing. In the nrst half High School scored one touchdown, in about the last four minutes of play. Greensburg seemed to be lying for Rodgers, who was unable to make his usual large gains. The back field was weakened considerable by the absence of two regulars. ln the second half High School outplayed Greensburg. Several pretty forward passes and onside kicks were worked netting big gains. For Johnstown Suppes's playing and his handling of forward passes and Sharkey's all round playing were the bright features. The lineup: White . . J. H. S.-I6 G. H. S,--O Sharkey . . . left end . R. Waldron Louther ..... left tackle . Loughrey W. Replogle . left guard . . . . Royer Dolan. . . . . center . . Weshbesher Butler . . . . .right guard . . . .Cope Rodgers . . . . right tackle . D. Welty W. Suppes . . right end . . . . . Perru Weir ....... quarterback . . .Drury . . . left halfback .... B. Welty Nelson ..... right halfback . . .MeHardy Long ....... fullback .... D. Waldron Referee, Raab QDickinsonj Umpire, Hammers fGreensburg.J Field Judge, Baker fDickinson.1 Head linesman, Kennedy QLe- .high.J Time of halves, 20 minutes. Substitutions, Griffith for W. Replogleg Chamberlain for Nelsong Kellar for Longg Ashcom for Suppesg Geisle for Griffith, Bell for Dolan. Touchdowns, Kellar, Sharkey, Chamberlain. Goals from field, Rodgers. Wg: CNW' O 6 THE SPECTATOR 31 sth' xv? ' H 53-Y' VL V llpfl' dfghlly 'f ik ,L L' X my 1 ii -5 Nia.,-,:g1u 2 -- ? 'e -1.3 r '-2. SKIPPING The study period's over, The bell has clinged its clangg And for his Latin lesson, Bill doesn't care a hang. With stealthly tread he quickly Slips down and out the door, No danger of his being caught He's played the game before. But as he turns a corner, Who should he chance to meet But J. N. M. Go back, M. says, Go back and take your seat. A CATASTROPHE BY EARL GEISEL, '09. Sarah had a little rat Its hair was very black, And ev'rywhere that Sarah Went The rat was in her track. 'Twas on her Way to school one day, A large cat left its lair, It followed on quite close to chase The rat tucked in her hair. 32 THE SPECTATOR Each class now attends chapel but three times a week, instead of every morning, as formerly. On Mondays and Wednesdays the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores meet, on Tuesdays and Thursdays the Freshmen meet, on Friday mornings the entire school assembles. l-low time does fly! T h e twelfth of this month fOctoberj was the date of the discovery of this continent. When this fact was brought to our attention, we found, upon making calculations, that this great event took place four hundred and sixteen years ago. We must say that it has not seemed that long to us. Pupil: ftranslating ? Germany He opened his ears and saw a cow. Senior: treading Chaucerj l-le had long curly hair of medium size and great strength. Music Teacher: Qto smart Freshmanj l have not- iced that, when we sing the musical syllables, you call them all do, and sing them all in the same tone. Why do you do this? Freshman: I sing them all do because dough is the most important of all things. Nl. T.: But why do you sing them all in the same tone? Freshman: Because l don't want to have anything to do with a fluctuating currency. Extract from a Soph's story, l looked around and saw that l was the only boat on the lake. Small Freshman: This isn't my book. It belongs to one of the other kids. Heard in Caesar Class: The Helvetains made a voyage thru the Helds of the Gauls. They built a wall nineteen miles high, Instructor: Qin Soph English Classy Give a defini- tion of Rhetoric. Pupil Qafter much cojitationj Rhetoric is second year English, THE SPECTATOR 33 IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE Mother: Qseverlyj Haven't I told you never to go automobile riding with that Grazier boy? Daughter fa High School girlj Why mother, I never- Y Mother: Yes you did. And while you were riding with him the machine broke down and he had to repair it. And after he had repaired it he put his arm around it and hugged-- Daughter: O mother, how dare you say such a- Mother: And to-morrow morningl want you to get the gasoline can and see if you can't clean those oily finger marks from your shirtwaist. The Johnstown Democrat is printing a series of por- traits of the football squad, the coach, and the managers. The appearance of these pictures is gratifying to the student body, and especially so to the individuals portrayed. The pupils in chapel on the morning of Sept. 30 were addressed by Rev. Lewis Bookwalter. Mr. Bookwalter is president of Otterbein University, of Westerville, Ohio. He spoke of the value of efhciency, and used several strik- ing illustrations during the course of his talk. On Friday, October 2nd, the school was addressed by Rabbi Emanuel Jacubowitz, who spoke forcibly concerning the faults of the colleges of the present day. Advice from Brother Williams: When you have a grievance to nurse, hire a trained nurse at thirty dollars per week, and you will soon get over it. Soft Fresh: I wonder what the Indian children play with. Fresh Soph: With their war-hoops, of course. ln physics: Work is wasted energy. Pupil: fin American History classy Washington crossed the Delaware filled with ice. Johnny: Aren't you going to school? Tommy: Naw,I don't have to: the candidate said he 54 THE SPECTATOR never seen a more intelligent audience and l was one of 'em. -N. Y. Sun, via Literary Dijest. Master: l'm sorry to hear, Pat, that your wife is dead. Patrick: Faith and 'tisa sad day for us all, sir! The hand that rocked the cradle has kicked the bucket.-Life, via Literary Dijest. Teacherf Johnny, what was Washington's farewell address? Johnny: Heaven. Re QR lllli lllllllllilllllllill UUPPESDUFIEIBHGE SEHUUIS Is doing more than making skilled, trained workers to direct industries. Its representatives are Working ev- erywhere, inducing men to give up idleness and spend spare time in study. It takes the careless off the street and out of the saloon. By preventing waste of money on drink and useless pleasures, the I. C. S. puts clothing on the backs, and food in the mouths of wives and children. It inspires to self-denial, concentration, self-reliance, and makes forceful men who do things. Free circular on any of the 208 courses, given, by call- ing at our Johnstown, Pa. office, 417 Franklin Street. XC' 15'TnggL'E: E Representatives A. G. CASSELBERRY, Division Superintendent. THE SPECTATOR 35 Rensselaer '99 . 0 6Z,00Po I yte c h n wwe, 62r4f0z or lh S'tI1:U'lIe, T , N I Y I Local examinations p vided for. Bend for a. catalogue. i' Compliments of fha T. K. E. Soazkzzjf R Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry, go to C. A Lindsey, the oldest established jeweler in the city. C. A. LIN DS EY Jeweler and Pawn Broker, 230 Bedford St. Fashionable Clofhes Are what the High School man is looking for. Something with snap and classy effect. Our models have that distinctiveness and nobby ap- pearance. A trial is convincing. I. MARX, Main St Sb THE SPECTATOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? Wowe 4, Qollege IS THE PLACE Shorthand that can be read like print : Bookkeeping : Touch Typewriting : English : : ACQUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewriting, a Fin- ishing Course in Letter-filing, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press, Graduates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. We prepare students for civil service examination FOR RATES, VVRITE TO-DAY OR, BETTER STILL, CALL are not to be found in ev- Fads for the Lads erydshop. You mgsg 5112 ' a istinctive MAN'S SHOP for the new and chic things. 6Ve're up to every move on fashion's board. No sooner is an idea hatched than we adopt it. Anything we present is as fresh as a morning roll from the oven. Unordinary things -in these We excelh Qxcliflsive fakifics-vge Yledge them. Correctness of cut-t at s W at you' get. ty e's y latest whispersg we'Ve lent ear to them S u l GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking THE SPECTATOR 37 Barney McVau's Private llancinglcademu Advanced Classes, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. High School Classes, Thursday and Friday evenings. Scholars can secure private lessons from 4 to 6 any afte1'no0n. Residence Phone 516A Academy Phone 11-55 o n 1 I. IE'-I ' A G . Q C6 0 sq U 'uf -H U Q , 0 v,. -o i' '- il ' X T f' -T 4 fl 1 A . 2. A Q, Q 0 0 5 .1 . 5 L i ' T T r K 'Ex il ' l.. T' bqillv Azlz 1 . F Q lr . 15 :,1 'P' f 11a2 mf a gain: X ' f - , In ,A Tiff -ff1 'i1f -S 2 'll ff ff' y R STORE HAS arpets and ugs, THE LATEST Cheerful and brlght, EFFECTS 55 Bought at our store They are bound to be right. ,? 'c- N THE NEW SHOPPING CENTER, Johnstown, Pa. 38 THE SPECTATOR PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. J WALLACE PAUL. - LAWYER, Suppes Building. R S. MURPHY at BRUCE H. CAMPBELL - ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. Dlbert Building. FRANK P. MARTIN. DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-M'-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. JAMES M. WALTERS. A'l'I'ORNEY-AT-LAW, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. Alma.Hall. H W. STOREY, DR. S. A. HALL, ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, OSTEOPATH, Suppes Building. 544 Main Street. ALVIN SHERBINE. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Suppes Bulldlng. R EDGAR LEAH EY. ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. - Woolf Block. C. T. WILLIAMS Dealer in Fancy Groceries N Produce Cor. Market and Vine Sts. END your prescriptions to Young's Pharmacyg they will be carefully filled by registered and experienced pharmacists. We also carry a full line of Kodaks and necessary supplies. CHARLES YOUNG PH. G. Prescription Druggist Phone 502 Dibert Building, next to Tribune Office, Johnstown, Pa. Our Hats Get your Excite the admiration of everybody-WHY if WafCh,F0bS Because they are not extreme, but beauti- t ful and practical. a i E. L. an T. Lenhart s UPDEGRAVE THE SPECTATOR 39 Call on us for Fine avtionery Get your next haircut at Visiting Cards , 7 Tally and Dinner Cards Craig S Pictures and Picture Framing. Barber We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department ' H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main St. on Haynes Street, and notice the difference The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PA. U IIS Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'o'e'e'o' Franklin all 'ff St. I There's a Dll:fCfCDCC in Coal TRY ouks SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city The Spefiator from the l PRESS of P QA. fDlX 'TITTLE Prmlfer 63- Publzklyer 215 Franklin Street, 'Phone 801 , johnstown, Ta. 40 THE SPECTATOR ,:- aw fa 'iv sqft -5 1 - corvmawr- . ..fifi irggf rsoa. lv ggggg -if s'rr-nous: . 4 an .ax oe. - BALTIMOII i I r .f n 1 t flllilhdfita wer - -i 1 it S. .sg 1 .. - . I'S:'E E : :fi- 1i'fE?f'? f 'f -. '4 . 5552 ' A ::::E5E:E:E5fi' 3-'Af' 'I A - 'Q S . . 5 f z- fin? Q lllll YUUIIQ lllEIlI'5 BUSHIESS we want It because WB EPB equrpped for rt T is not an easy task to sell to young men in this community. They are well informed as to style, critical as to Fit, and demand the best. But we are it on Young Men's Clothing when it comes to styles, patterns value and assortment. Our suits for young men are not cut over men's pat- terns and then scaled, They are drafted by special designers. who apply themselves exclusively to young men's apparel. The new browns, fawns, smoke, greens, etc.. at 5810, 812.510, 5515, and SS18- Come see the U. of P. Hats. All shades, at 82.50. ulllllll lllllIllilS 5 SUHS FELLOWS! The Y. M. C. A. is making especial efforts on lines which will interest Johns- town High School fellows. Basket Ball Suidoor and Indoor Sports Swimming Pool and Showers ---- Our Drawing Cards Membership iiokets, S4.lld under 18 years and over 15 Others belong, why not you? CONI PASSES So ron we S25 STUDENTS you will find here a full line of compasses, drawing instru- ments, and pencils. The celebrated Clover Leaf and Holly brands 0 f pocket knives. Scissors for the Young Ladies Safety Razors-prices ranging from S1 to S5 Swank Hardware Sompanu THE SPECTATOR 41 .H Quartet .Feel of Reasons We enjoy the conlidence of the public bicause we The aways give t ern just - ylvhat they ask for. We New styles ln ave made it a rule to sicure the best goods shoes for o tainabe in our live. We cfcinsider nothing too Fall and goo or our oustomers. - Vge gre tinged to conduct winter t e rug usiness as it should b e Conducted. weaf We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls at on. We don't stand still Chal L. Berry Z 1 401 Franklin .ftreet S uinn 's Store Ladies, Misses, and Children fitted out with Suits, Coats, and Dresses, Fur Sets, Muffs, and Fur Coats, Kid Gloves, Fancy Neckwear, Millinery, and Waists. Let us develop and print Your Kodak Films Go where the crowd goes .Main .ftreet L. G. Hornick The Photographer 42 THE SPECTATOR SUNDAES AND SODAS We handle all of the best crushed fruit for L Sundaes, and a perfect class of syrup for the Sodas. Try one, at l W. H. KREDEIJS Opp. City Hall. Phone The Best for Your Shoe Money 'llausmallue C M connzc-r roofwun rr 507 MAIN STREET PORCH BROS., Inc. The recognized leaders in Artistic Pianos and Player Pianos of the world's best makers, at the busy corner of Vine and Franklin streets. PORCH BROS., Inc. ' Don't Forget that our line of High School Pennants has never been equaled in this city. All prices. A full line of football and basketball supplies. Main B 545 Shar H0ran's ook Store THE SPECTATOR 43 I lpou 'ilsllgh School Girls find s ecial beauty and attraction in our Junior Line of Fall suits. It includes the most fashionable outfits for misses, ranging in price from S15 to S40 the suit. eo. 'lk. 'lklinos Where Quality Counts Wm. B. Waters Gt Bro. Simi heading Book and Stationery Store All the best books and magazines. Picture framing a specialty FISHER at GOMPANY Wholesale Wines on Lxiquorfs Evanvru-:ING TO nnnux Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. Firfst ational Bank 446 MAIN STREET The Lxarfgest: in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ............................ ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources ..................................,....,..,............ . 4,700,000.00 4 Pen Gent. Intenest Paid on Savings Deposits 44 THE SPECTATOR The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town DR. COOK ' The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown and Bridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth Johnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to 353 per day :: American Plan UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts Sl opens an account. Withdraw S5100 Without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 3S200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 ' Nothing superior for Benzom Cream 15c Chappedhandswwface Aeee - MA AT - AA Ate -D A SCHRADER BROS. We have it ' Main and Franklin Streets Young Fellows' Clothes They're made along different lines than those for their elders-that is, the clothes for Young Fellows that WE sell, are. The styles for the Fall Sea- son are new and striking. 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SQgf:4-Q'l.m9qTg, ,,W4,3Q'Qi,, J' -- anti gi .25 111 U ' ' ' Tm v-',,fL-Z,.1','7'-' ffxif1:f ' 'N ' - 1 Q A ,fi',Ww,,1Qxw pm- v Win ,SIM , -5 ,inf . :f 'HL.F'1-my 5111 4 . be igb cbool pectator 'Uzres afquz'M't eundof' VOL. XI. HIGH ScHooL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 4. ,ff 'till if-4 ' T gi !.,, eU ggv l V235 L, , 72 W fr'f53 f Q: --f ' 7 .4 5 'ii X 'rx 5513251 51' 'N '-'- 'i - Q , 1 f . ' fifih' ,, ' , - 4. f 33' 'A i i .L 3 -1Zft,,,9f1 2 ff-A .j31 Cr f O- '-- ' B if f- n 5 52' il - e ii' LT . A-.3 ,lf . :ZH J , ,E ,,,,,,,, V, X. fx , A Christmaf Collect BY FRANK Mc M. BRENISER '09 BLMIGHTY GOD, who, on this blessed day, Didst give to us thy one begotten Son, Born of a virgin pure, oh holy One! To Thee, with thankful hearts, we tune our lay. Thine only Son became our mortal clay That we, thy erring children, might be won From dark regen'rate ways, and in the sun Of thy great glory dwell secure for aye. Oh may thy holy Spirit enter in Each heart, this morn, swelling the glad refrain, And daily help us victories to win, Mindful of Him of life without a stain, Who now triumphant, dealing death to Sin, With Thee and Spirit blest on high doth reign. 2 THE SPECTATOR The Midnight Mass BY FLORENCE SAGERSON '09 NE of the solemn services of the Catholic Church is the Celebration of the Midnight Mass, which may- be said at Christmas to celebrate Christ's birth. Like other masses the Midnight Mass is said in Latin, a dead language. This was adopted by the church to preserve uniformity. On account of certain abuses on part of the laity, a rule was enacted forbidding the offering of mass before daybreak where these abuses existed. Hence in many lands to-day mass is not said before sunriseg Midnight Mass has been abolished. The holy midnight service was last performed in our country when we entered upon the twentieth century. At a celebration of Midnight Mass the beauty of the ritual, accentuated by the quietness of the world and the sgllness of the night, makes a lasting impression on the worshipper. Many lighted candles adorn the altar, signfi- cant of Christ who is the light that enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world, many beautiful flowers and green palms decorate the church, indicative of the adornment of the bride for her husband, Christ, sweet incense bears thi prayers to heaven. Everything is solemn and reveren- tia . And the music! how exquisite ' 'To hear the pealing organ blow, To the full-voiced quire below, In service high and anthems clean' The joyous sound of the organ and the happy voices of the choir as they sing the Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the Highest! How the words thrill us and the peace of the new light steals over us! Another hymn, 'Uenite Ador- emus, is always sung at Christmastideg its burden, the adoration paid by the shepherds to their infant King. Truly the celebration of the Midnight Mass with its solemn ritual and exquisite music brings clearly before us the solemn feast of Christmas and the glory of Him who was born to redeem us. THE SPECTATOR 3 'Dre Holy Mother an? the Christ Childg BY VERONICA WHITE, '12 m HOLY Mother Mary! Who art to me most fair, , Watch o'er thy tender babe in arms With the most loving care. Cast down, O Mother Mary! From thy great throne above, On me, thy child, for J esus' sake, One tender glance of love. 'Dre Holy Mother an? Child BY HENRIETTA OTT '09 One of my favorite pictures suggestive of Christmas is Raphael's Madonna ofthe Chair. This is a picture of a woman seated in a straight backed chair, her arms encircling a child, who nestles close to her tenderly pressing his face to hers just as babies do. Close beside them a little child kneels with folded hands looking up at the child on the mothers lap: The child in her arms is Christ: The kneeling child as we know by his reed cross, is John. A scarf of brown and white is thrown over the woman's head, hiding her dark brown hair everywhere but just above her forehead where I can see the parting. A green shawl with red border design wraps about her shoulders and falls away from her rounded white throat. Her bodice is red which is shown by the sleeve of the right arm that encircles the childg her skirt is a blue. The Nladonna's' face is a strong sweet motherly face. Her large eyes are very dark brown. Her forehead is rather high and broadg her brows are slightly arched. Her nose is long and narrow and shapely. ' Her mouth is very sweet and her pointed chin is dainty. The reason why I like the Madonna of the Chair better than any other of Raphael's Madonnas that I know, is be- cause the woman seems more motherly and lifelike, as well as more beautiful than the others. I think Raphael 4 THE SPECTATOR painted the .picture as an act of piety. Instead of bearing gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh to the infant Christ, Raphael expressed his devotion in this holy picture. A Christmaf Wish BY GRACE COCHRAN '09 On presenting T. with a cushion on which is embroidered the Princeton Tiger mY wish for you this Christmas Day, Which brings to all good cheer, Is that this tawny tiger may Defend you through the yearg May Princeton ne'er your honor lackg Revere the Orange and the Black. Of Christmaf BY R. W. '09 EOPLE have many different sentiments about Christ- mas. The spirit in which the Germans observe the day is a very Hoe one. They always have the Christmas trees in their homes and as a rule decorate on a larger scale than the Americans. To them giving and receiving of pres- ents is not the main object of the day. A certain fine spirit is there, hard to describe, indeed, but one will always feel it when he steps into a German household on the twenty-fifth of December. Michael's Mistake BY J. A. R. '09 O J. MICHAEL MURPHY, as Christmas drew near, there came an unconquerable feeling of loneliness. With all his mighty mills and money the demon loneliness could not be appeased. A few days before Christmas the Club contained him and a few other men lacking cheerful THE SPECTATOR 5 homes. They seemed to him, as he termed them, Stupid fops and four flushers. Home, home, something within him called. His great racing machine whirled him to his excuse of a home on Fifth Avenue. Disrobed by the butler, his overfed, fatty, frame reposed most comfortably spread upon a huge arm chair. Still his mind was ill at ease, for the same call of Home, h.mme taunted him. Going to a book case, he drew forth a number of photographs and carried them over to the arm chair. At the first picture, tl at of a boy of hve or six, J. Michael was a picture of perfect satis- faction, his expression gradually changed until at the last picture, that of a young man in a track suit, he was the grim, cold mountain of flesh, known tothe hnanciers ofthe Street. That last picture fascinated him, gazing thereon he spoke aloud: ' I see him now as clearly as tho it had happened but yesterday, the great multitude of Yale rooters coupling the name of Murphy and Yale together as Richard Murphy '01 stormed down the finish of the fastest f4'4OJ quarter-mile they had ever witnessed. That day Dick's magnihcent victory set the blue of Yale high above the Harvard crimson. But- the old man hardened his tones, he lowered my colors when he married a Scotch heathen Nora Douglass, instead of Pat Mullen's daughter Julia. To this day l have never heard of him for he followed the law and my club harbors no vagabondsf' That ending seemed to give him little satisfaction and he remarked wearily I wonder where my boy is to-night. Sir, I will see in a moment, was the answer of the butler, who hadlinterrupted his master's reverie, and he dis- appeared quickly, tho J. Michael thundered, Fool, l do not want him. Soon the butler, who had not heard the epithet, re- appeared, this time with the evening papers,for this English butler believed that every happening in the world is chron- icled in the American newspapers. Sir, the newsie said 'Dick Murphy was it in all the papers.' the butler remarked, handing the papers to his master. Richard Murphy Opens Graft War blazed forth from 6 THE SPECTATOR the front page of one, and the others expressed it more strongly. J. Michael knew the contents well, for had not Pat Mullen told him that a certain Yale lawyer was pushing Pat? Mullen laid great stress on the word certain, men- tioning no name. Why the clubmen had seemed so stupid was plain to J. Michael now. Richard Murphy, who had built up a law firm that could not be bribed, was forcing the grafters to fight for their money and for freedom. J. Michael retired late, having read and reread of his son's legal career. His sleep was full of Richard Murphy, the successful lawyer. Next morning he took his usual walk. When passing what he considered one of the coziest homes he had ever seen, he observed a little boy of five or six years playing with his sled. J. Michael had never before noticed this child, tho he prided himself on being an observing man. He walked very slowly as he neared the youngster. Rather hard work, Dick, said he, attempting to be pleasant. Yes sir, but my name is M. Douglass, not Dick, answered this bit of a man. After showing the boy how to give the sled a push and then jump on, J. Michael was forced to rest. Next he pulled the boy along on the sled over the icy pavement and back to the place where they first met. Come now, Douglass, a voice called softly from the porch, and J. Michael felt ill at ease when he saw the woman, even more gentle than her voice. May the man come too, Mother? was the innocent query of Douglass. Bring your friend so that your father may meet him, answered the lady. The boy deserted his sled to escort his playmate, J. Michael, to his father. When they reached the library where his mother had said his father would meet them, the father was not there. Well, Mr. Douglass, father is not here at present, the old man spoke Hrst. Sir, you do mix my name oddly. Once you called me Dick, now Mr. Douglass. Dick is my father and Mr. Doug- lass is my uncle- My name is Michael Douglass Murphy. THE SPIECTATOIR 7 The last two words were lost as J. Michael thundered, What? Michael Douglass Murphy, to be sure,' came a duet from the doorway as Dick Murphy and his wife entered. lt was Michael's blunder, said the mother. Which Michael's? quickly asked the grandfather willing to take all the blame, for his Christmas Day would never be lonely again. J. Michael seemed to have lost a score of years as he romped with his namesake. I On Seeing a Picture Madonna .Hdoring Child BY FERN BAER '09 'GHE sweet-faced mother bends o'er Christ With prayer to God aboveg A prayer of thankfulness and joy From depths of mother love - A prayer for lost and fallen man Whom Christ has come to save, By cruel death upon a cross, And triumph o'er the grave. She knows as none but Mary can, The anguish of her son, And the agony he shall endure Ere our atonement Won. An Interrupted Mission BY DORE W. GRAZIER H ELLOWS, come here. Ralph Connor spoke, and in an instant we six Juniors, forced, on account of the great distance to aur homes, to spend Christmas in the big, quiet halls and dormitories, listened with more than or- dinary attention to what he might have to say. 8 ' THE SPECTATOR Jack, he began, where did you say Crowly lives? - On Twelfth, almost to Market, came the answer. Well, here's what l'd thought of doing. You know he's not one of the race suicide type, and that bunch o' kids of his'll be expecting great things day after to-morrow. Now, Crowly's not down on the pay roll as a twenty-five hundred man, and it won't be the easiest thing in the world for him to make things go' the way they ought to up there. Now, l'm not going to make a plea for a missionary fund, so don't worry, but this loating's getting on my nerves, and for the sake of having something to break up the monotony, and at the same time, make those kids feel as if they were in their seventh heaven, let's work up some kind of a Santa Claus graft. We gave voice and also a great deal of expression to our approval by slapping Ralph on the back, yelling in his ear, kicking over chairs, and shying a copy of John Milton thru the glass panel of one of the study hall doors. Things soon cooled down, however, and we listened for details of the plan. Spending a little dough needn't worry any of us, Ralph went on, after he had got the kinks out of his back, and the excitement and the pleasure we'll give that bunch will make it more than worth while. Crowly showed in 3 th ,r the letters they'd written for presents the other day, and he was pretty proud of them, too, but l could see by the way he talked that there was a question just how many of the desired articles would be forthcoming. Oh, forget the poetry, and go on with the story, yelled someone. ' - Ralph grinned, threw up his arm as if to ward off imag- inary blows, and continued: Well, we'll tell Crowly what we've.decided to do, and ask him for a list of what the youngsters want. With this we'll make our purchases, and to-morrow night, at the ghostly hour of twelve, we'll skip out, go up to Crowly's house, climb in at some win- dow he'Il be posted to leave open, and do the Kris Kingle act up in fine style. If we wish, we can have Crowly see to it that the kids catch sight of one of us dressed like Santa Claus just as he goes out of the window. THE SPECTATOR 9 Now you've got the whole plan. lf you like it, and will act on the suggestion, say so. lf you don't like it- well, save the lemons till it's warmer! With this Ralph jumped down from the table and started toward the door, while the rest of us unanimously accepted the plan as it was outlined. As apledge and guarantee of good faith, we all agreed to swallow ten grammes of mercury if we should be found wanting. Hav- ing made and signed this agreement in chalk on the study table, we betook ourselves to the office to Hnd Instructor Crowly. I i 1 'V We walked out into a bright, moonlight night on that Christmas eve, everyone loaded down with toys and pres- ents. Millions of stars gleamed overhead, and our shadows fell ghostlike on the unbroken, sparkling snow. The only audible sound as we walked from our dormitory across the campus was the crunch of the snow beneath our feet, the crisp, spicy air sent the blood tingling thru our veins till we fairly bubbled over with the joy of our mission. Having left the campus, we struck across a field for the car, which took us within a block of our destination. We decided to approach the house from the rear, to avoid being observed. We drew lots to determine which of us should put on the Santa Claus suit. This it fell my lot to do, and we stopped in the alley behind the house Jack pointed out as Crowly's for me to array myself as old Saint Nick. After many silent impre- cations, and others not so silent, Icrawled into the hot, stuffy costume, and adjusted the white whiskers on my face and chin. This done, we set about our task in earnest. Quietly we dropped over the board fence and stole up under the shadow of the house to the window. Crowly, true to his word, had left it unfastenedg it took us but a minute to clamber over the casement with our bundles. This ought to be the pantry, if any of you remember what that is, remarked Ralph, throwing the bright rays of an electric flash light about him. On the instant his state- ment was verified, for a pile of tinware, accidentally dis- odged by one of us, fell to the floor with an audible clatter. I0 THE SPECTATOR What in all- whispered Jack, but Ralph cut him short. Hold it in, he admonished. Don't forget that Crowly's not in the Profanity League. We waited a few minutes until we were sure of not being surprised by a youthful exploring expedition, and then, by the aid of the search light, tiptoed our way into the study. By the dying embers of a grate tire we could discern a sparsely decorated pine tree fastened to a stand in one corner. Substituting a low candle-power bulb for one in the chandelier, l obtained a dim, even light thruout the room. After drawing the shades, we set to work. That we might have the use of the table, l laid the cover in the doorway placing theron a silver smoking set and several other articles. Just as l was putting down the last piece, a little gold paper knife, I was struck a blow on the temple which knocked me completely over. Scrambling to my feet,l looked about for the source of the blow. What I saw was, not a fallen curtain pole, not a door blown shut, but a man! a pajama-clad man, who held in his right hand a shining revolver. He swung it slowly from left to right, keeping us all in range, for by this time the others were also aware of the intruder's presence. l brushed my hand over my eyes to make sure that it was not Crowly. Even as I did so the figure in the doorway cried out: Yes, put 'em up, both of them-all of you, I mean, and twelve hands were raised beseechingly toward heaven. No, there was no longer room for doubt. The be- whiskered, low-browed man behind the gun was not our clean-shaven, jolly pedagogue. There must have been a blunder. We had entered the wrong house and were being taken for burglars! Before we had time to explain our errand, the man in pajamas walked to the mantel, and still keeping us covered with the revolver, took down the receiver from a telephone which stood there. Hello, give me police headquarters, please, we heard him say. THE SPECTATOR ii ls this the station? Send the wagon and a couple of good, husky men up to 2269 Eleventh, will you? What, burglars? Yes, six of them. With this he hung up, and again addressed us. Well, boys, he said, you may as well make your- selves comfortable till your coach arrives. It may not be here for some time, you know. But sir, l broke in, we're not burglars! Oh! you're not, eh? he interrupted. Then what's the meaning of that stuff laid so neatly in the doorway all ready to be bundled. And what are those boxes and bas- kets for? When you've answered that maybe you can tell me what you mean by breaking into a man's house at mid- night and making yourselves at home. But, l spoke up again, we simply got in the wrong house. We were to have decorated a tree and arranged the presents we have in those boxes- Hands up! he cried, as I pointed toward the boxes stacked on the floor. At the house of a friend, I concluded, resuming, with more haste than dignity, my former supplicating positlon. That, together with your makeup, seems a likely story, remarked our Captor sneeringly. Might do to fool a farmer, but it doesn't go with a bank president. I I've dealt with your kind before. At this we opened our eyes in astonishment, and for the first time noticed how elegant was the appointment of this room, not what we might expect to Hnd at Instructor Crowly's. But l'm telling you the truth, l remonstrated. Shut up! he roared, and l could see his Hnger twitch on the trigger. You'll have a chance to tell that story later on. For the present-hold your tongue. Needless to say, we thought such treatment outrag- eous, and all manner of plans for escape tlitted thru our brains. But the sinister aspect of that gun, pointed contin- ually in our direction, threw a pall over our spirits, and no one spoke till the patrol rattled up to the door some ten minutes later. When the officers entered and the handcuffs were pro- duced, it was to much for us, aud we all flatly refused to 12 THE SPECTATOR submit to that indignity. But the arm of the law is strong, and soon we were linked together and enjoying a ride thru the main streets of the city on our way to the lockup. ln spite of our protests and petitions for a preliminary hearing, we were hustled off to a cell to await trial in the morning. lt was not such a bad place, after all, as I had imagined, and l was half willing to spend the rest of the night there, if only for the novelty of the thing. But Ralph was too proud to undergo further disgraceg at the Hrst opportunity he bribed the guard to telephone to Crowly the plight we were in. ln about an hour Crowly appeared, and the chief knew it was Crowly. So, after our story had been told and veri- fied, and after the Hon. Bank President, who lived back of Crowly on Eleventh Street, had been notified of proceed- ings and had made his apologies with due deference, we were set free, our indignant instructor leading the way to his home. No, it did not all turn out just as we had plannedjfor, after we had secured our presents again and had been con- ducted to the cottage on Twelfth Street, we were confronted by all the little Crowly's and their mother in a fever of anticipation. Nothing would satisfy them but that we stay and make merry with them, only after l had played Santa Claus till l could scarcely stand ffor in the excitement l had forgotten to remove my costumej Crowly was able to pack them off to bed. Then we had a chance to arrange the presents. Realizing the crowded condition of the Crowly house- hold, we went back to school as soon as we had finished, arriving there just as the chapel clock struck six. Well! ejaculated Ralph, as we sank down in his room, exhausted but happy. We've certainly had the excitementg but just think what it means if the school gets hold of it! And that was just what happened, for as we tiled out of chapel on the first morning after vacation, the following parody, started somewhere in the rear of the hall and taken up by the whole school, sent the blood rushing to our ears: You're in the right block But in the wrong house, THE SPECTATOR 13 You're in the right neighborhood, that's true, You passed the right street, and what's more, Got in the wrong house, but cn the right floor, Now when you'r out late, get the place straight, Before you attempt to call: You got the wrong house, an then you got pinched, That's a-a-a-a-a-ll ! To My Mother On presenting her with a pin I had painted. BY YULA MORRIS 'GHIS FACE, I know not where I've seen, Came to my fancy in a dream, So beautiful, so free from sing My thoughts I've limned upon this pin. Accept the present with my love, Which came to me from God above, It is for thee and for no other My dearest friend on earth, my mother. OU 02 . eu ff 0 Q5 IQ C C9 g Q QQ5 E-DG UTL,'lo , i4 THE SPECTATOR The Play of the Shepherds BY CLAIRE MCNEELIS '09 'EHE ENGLISH DRAMA had its origin in religion. ln order more clearly to reveal the teachings of the Bible to their unlearned people, the priests of the early Church gave dramatic representations of Biblical truths. This custom gave rise to the Mystery plays. A cycle was a series of Mystery plays that dealt either with incidents foreshadowing the life of Christ, orwith events of His life. In these cycles are found many plays relative to Christmas. The most important are: The Shepherds, The .Adoration of the Ubfagi, The Massacre of the Innocents, and Herod. There are extant two plays of The Shepherds. In the Play of the Shepherds of the Towneley cycle, ap- peared the first English comedy worthy of the name. While the shepherds were watching their flocks, a neighbor Mak, not noted for honesty, came to them. Lying down in their circle, he pretended to go to sleep, but when he saw the herdsmen fast asleep, he arose, stole a sheep, and hur- ried home with his booty. His wife put the sheep into the cradle, and purposed to tell the shepherds that her child lay in the cradle. Mak hastened back to take his place among the shepherds. When they awoke and found Mak still sleeping, they aroused him. After he had gone home, they missed the stolen sheep. Suspecting Mak, the shepherds searched the house, but finding no trace of the sheep, they went away. Wishing to make amends for their suspicions, they returned to give Mak's child a present. As they pulled the cover from the cradle, they discovered their sheep, Mak and his wife declared that an elf had changed their child into a sheep. But the shepherds threw Mak into a canvas and tossed him in the air until they were ex- hausted. They lay down to rest and were awakened by the song of the angels announcing the birth of Christ. Then they sought the manger at Bethlehem, where they presented their gifts to the infant Christ. THE SPECTATOR 15 An Annunciation BY FLORENCE MCCAUSLAND '12 GHRISTMAS turns our thoughts to the time when the Virgin Mary received word that she was to be the mother of the Christ Child. Artists love to paint this subject. I have a print of an Annunciation that I prize very highly. The angel and Mary are in a very plain room. Mary is kneeling as in prayer, her hands are clasped upon her breast and her head is bowed. The angel kneels before Mary, in his hand he holds a bunch of lilies. The Jewish law, at one time, compelled all people to pray three times a day, at morning, at noon, and at night, thus, I think, Mary was praying in her room when the an- gel Gabriel came. He gave her a branch of white lilies, the emblem of purity, then he said: Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women. ' Mary was so meek and modest that she could not im- agine what manner of salutation this might be. Instead of being pleased and proud, she was troubled and afraid, thus the angel had to soothe, and comfort her. He said: Fear not, Mary, thou hast found favor with God. He then announced to her that she was to be the moth- er of Jesus Christ. The Messiah 'iIalAENDEL'S Uvfessiczh was heard by an English audi- ence for the Hrst time, in 1742. Like all oratorios, The Uvfessiah is made up of recitatives, arias, and choruses. There are fifty-seven parts in all. Haendel drew the theme for his glorious work from those parts of the Holy Scriptures that deal with the birth and life of Christ, selecting verses from Isaiah, Malachi, Haggai, Psalms, Job, Lamentations, Matthew, Luke, John, I Corinthians, Ro- mans, Hebrews, and Revelations. Turning over the score of the oratorio to-day, l felt I6 THE SPECTATOR how great and glorious the singing of the oratorio must be. A soprano solo often sung is l Know That My Redeemer Liveth. The bass solo Why Do the Nations so Furi- ously Rage Together is very noble. When the contralto solo He was Despised and Rejected of Men is sung the andience feel as if they are being lifted to the very gates of heaven. One of the most noted choruses is For Unto Us a Child is Born. The most sublime chorus is the Hallelujah, The work is concluded by the chorus 'Worthy is the Lamb. My dearest wish for Christmas is that l may hear some choral society render the Ullessiah. It is sung ln many cities of Christmastide and will be given in Carnegie Music Hall on the afternoon of Friday, December 25th. The Hallelujah Chorus of the Messiah BY EDNA VINTON '09 EHE W6SS1'db was Hrst rendered in Dublin in 1742 to a large and enthusiastic English audience. So wonder- ful is this chorus that when the audience heard it they all rose to their feet, even the King. Ever since then every- body in the music hall rises when the chorus is sung. The Hallelujah is a magnificent religious chorusg it is the wonderful climax of the Messiah and is the most beautiful Christmas music ever sung. After Haendel, the composer of this chorus, died, a commemoration service was held in his honor at Westmin- ster Abbey, where a chorus that rendered the Hallelujah was composed of 275 voices, accompanied by 250 pieces in the orchestra. The burden of the magnificent Hallelujah runs like this : Hallelujah! For th.e Lord God omnipotent reigneth, The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christg And he shall reign forever and ever, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! THE SPECTATOR 17 In reading over this chorus the words sound so beauti- ful and magnificent that l imagine the music of the singing vould- Dissolve me into ecstasies Andjbring all:Heaven1before mine eyes. A Christmas Roundel BYIFERNE DAVIS 4 4 EACE ON EARTH, the angels sing, For Christ, the Lord, is born 5 Come salute this glorious morn, Andlworship Christ, ouri king. ' ' Then heavenly light the angels fling, The hills with gold adorn 3 Peace on earth, the angels sing, For Christ, the1Lord, is born. And clear the sparkling lyres ring, In this first Christmas morn, All earth the heavenly light doth orn To greet the new born king. Peace on earth, the angels sing, For Christ, the Lord, is born. 'Dre Fall Migration gf Birds BY VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 O THE STUDENT .f bird life spring and autumn are the most interesting seasons of the year. in spring he may learn the names, habits, and characteristics of some birds that do not belong to his lists of preceding years. ln fall, however, every eager student is sometimes taxed to recognize his spring acquaintances, for their ranks were ,renewed during the summer by a new generation whose markings have not developed so plainly as the marks of their parents. To classify these affords the bird lover genuine study. Almost every fall brings with it some l8 THE SPECTATOR species different from that of the day preceding. To-day, perhaps, we meet our old friend, the robing on the morrow he may have left for the sunny south. With the departure of the robin is also heard in the trees the last strain of the bluebird's warble, for he, too, migrates southward. That these friends leave us, we know, and we are sure there must be a just cause for their migration. Upon Hrst thought we say that birds migrate on ac- count of the change of seasons. This seems probable, for our summer is hot, our fall grows colder, and our winter is the coldest season of the year. No wonder the birds leave to escape the dangers of our winter! But this explanation is not true to nature. Even on the coldest days robins and other birds are often found in sheltered dells that are well supplied with food. Lack of food seems to be the true cause of their leaving. ln summer cherry trees furnish them cherries, bushes furnish numerous varieties of small berries and seeds. By the time fall is over and winter has come, the supply of this kind of food is exhausted. ln winter the supply is not renewed, and so the birds that live on this sort of food must seek a place where food adapted to their use abounds. Another class must leave because of the freezing of rivers and streams. In spring, summer, and autumn waterways abound in fish-food of this earth's first hunter, the king- fisher-and also in water insects and slugs, the delight of the patient hunters, the sandpipers, and of other shore birds. Winter freezes the source of food supply of these birds, and they also seek a land where fishing is better and hunting more extensive. Worms, abundant in summer and fall, provide food for a third class of birds. Cabbage produces cabbage worms, food of robins and birds of like nature. In the ground the same birds can find angle worms, another dainty. In late fall the ground freezesg the worms disappear. So, our bird neighbors depart for a region of bountiful supply. In the summer the trees teem with insects. There are plant lice for the virets and wood warblers. Beneath the bark of trees are insects which delight the woodpeckers. As the trees abound in insects, so does the air swarm full of flies, food of peewees, swal- lows, nighthawks, and whippoorwills. Thruout the sum- THE SPBCTATOR 19 mer the birds are busy destroying these insect pests, but in the fall the insects are rendered numb by the cold, and so these birds seek a region well supplied with dainties in which they delight. But most scientists cherish another theory of the cause of the departure of birds, which is this: They go because nesting season is over. Consideration of this necessitates inquiring the cause of their nesting in our country. The cause is nothing more than the universal law of seeking safety for their young. Safety seeking can be seen in the common hen. If allowed to have her will, she seeks a place to hide her nest. This nest is concealed in some box, perhaps, or under some bush for safety. We see, yearly, a marked example in the Canada goose resorting to the islands in the Arctic Ocean to breed. Here in the silence, almost unbroken by the sound of man or animal, they findsafety. Likewise many sea birds-auks, gulls, and petrels-seek some rocky island for breeding purposes. The cause of bird migrations considered, our attention is attracted to the manner in which they leave. We shall find that the manner has several problems of its own. At times we see a group of timid, weak-winged birds, which either are afraid to journey southward by day or would lack food if they should go by day. So they leave by night. On moonlight nights we can see them as they' cross over the face of the moon. These night migrations are made by wrens, by all thrushes, except the robins, and by the insect eaters, warblers and vireos. Again we see birds of stronger wing, which are usually bold and restless, migrating very freely by day. Since their food is easily found in tields or open woods, they need to stop only where food is so abundant that a supply is quickly procured. But in case of crossing lakes or barren regions, even these may travel by night. ln this class belongs robins, blackbirds, and orioles. Other birds fly exclusively by day. These are swallows, the swift and certain hawks, all of which are noted for their strong, tireless wings, that glide easily as they fly. Their food can be secured while on the wing. Accordingly they need not change any of their usual habits of living when they migrate. The usual mode of migration is of flying high over 20 THE SPECTATOR mountains, valleys, and cities. Often in the fall we hear a cry from the sky above us, a cry which we ought to rec- ognize, but cannot. It is the note of one of our bird friends from the north passing over us in its southward flight. Altho birds usually fly high, yet in stormy weather they fly low, as if seeking some landmark. It frequently hap- pens that birds flying low are attracted by the light from a lighthouse, and a great number are killed by striking against the sides of the house. Since it is mainly by sight that they are able to guide their course, for identifying places they are forced to fly low in stormy weather. Altho sight is the main guide, hearing is also important. At night large flocks fly over, containing many birds, both young and old. The old birds are able to tell the route easily by the light from cities and villages. The young birds, never having made the trip south, do not know the route and must rely upon hearing the wing beats of their relatives for guidance. Migrations present one very important peculiarity, they follow certain paths, as rivers and mountain ranges. Therefore, in spring and fall we find one place by a stream well populated by the feathery tribe. Another place, which seems to us as good, does not have a single bird of the species found in the other place. The times of departure are very regular, varying yearly by only a few days. For years birds may leave on a certain day. Then next year they may go two or three days earlier. The dates of leaving of the most common birds may vary by a few days either way. Between the Ioth and 20th of September the Baltimore oriole will leave, about ten days later the humming bird, and the sylvan mystery, the veery, fly south. Between the Ist and 15th of October the swallows, the scarlet tanager, and the swift leave. A week later follow brown thrashers and catbirds. Sometime in November leave the sparrows, except the house-sparrowg blackbirds, and robins. ln very mild weather the last named birds may stay into December. We have dealt in this essay with migratory birds. There is another class which are not with us all the time, tho they cannot be called migratory. They may be gone for months. or they may disappear for only a few weeks. THE SPECTATOR 21 They are the wanderers searching for happier hunting grounds. To this group belong the beautiful cardinals, the saucy jays, and the courteous waxwings. Thus as September, October, and November passed we were in the busy season of bird migration, a time when the sincere student likes to be aneld noting the birds as they pass on their journeys. He ponders the cause, ob- serves the manner in which they leave, sees peculiarities, and records the time of leaving. lt is in autumn that the birds leave. Thruout the winter we miss them. lt is then that we wish them back again. But they have migrated to a sunny home, leaving us a promise that we may well remember. ltis- They'll come again to the apple tree- Robin and all the rest- When the orchard branches are fair to see ln the snow of blossoms dressed, And the prettiest thing in the world will be The building of the nest. G' 'tl' 4 F355 22 THE SPECTATOR -ne viilanelle . BY HULDA NATHAN '12 WHILE walking thru the Woods one day I saw a bird high on a tree, And this is what he seemed to say: Why are you sad ? You should be gay g This is the time for mirth and glee, While walking in the wood to-day. Oh, come, on this bright holiday And swing beneath my maple tree. Yesg just the words I heard him say. Far higher up a jaunty jay With cocked head winked an eye at me, While walking in the wood one day. He chattered loudg he chattered gayg I ne'er heard bird so blithe as he, And this is what he seemed to say : You saucy bird, so bold and Wee, Should not dictate to maids, you see. Now this is what I heard them say While walking in the wood one day. .l- .. Hugmanae and New Year's Day Spent in Scotland BY FLORENCE DAY '11 HE people of Scotland do not celebrate Christmas as we Americans do. They merely recognize it as the day of the birth of Christ and hold the day like a Sunday. Their festival day is New Year's day and the eve before. Hugmanae is observed by every person in Scotland. For this feast most every family mixes a cake and has it baked at the baker's, for they do not have ovens in the family house. The cake, or currant bun, is similar to our fruit cake, but it is much richer and tastes better. On THE SPECTATOR 23 Hugmanae night the people hold festivals, receptions, and dances. Some people form in groups and go to each house and sing their Scotch song for Hugmanae : Get up, auld wife, an' shake yer feath ersg Ye ne-ed na think that we are beggars, If ye dinna gie us our hugmanae We'll sit an' cry at yer door a' day. These singers pass from door to door until I2 o'clock. Then they all rush into the house in front of which they are singing at that moment, and they are served with hugmanae cake and short bread, the older folk receive wine or toddy, a drink made of water, sugar, and whiskey. They spend the rest of the time before morning in telling stories, playing games, singing Scotch songs, and dancing. The old saying of Hugmanae night is Eat, drink, and be merry. On New Year's day a family is careful that the first- foot is not that of a light-haired man, for they cherish a superstition that if a light-haired man is the first to put his foot inside the door the Hrst of the year, the family will have bad luck the year 'round. New Year's day is held very much as we hold Christmas, by giving small presents as remembrances. The Scotch are always very happy after Hugmanae and New Year's day as we are happy after Christmas. Father's Happiest Christmas BY BERTHA SCHARMANN '12 GERMANY was father's boyhood home. About two days before Christmas father, whose name is Otto, and other boys went into the forest for the Tannenbaum, which they could cut only by permission of the keeper of the forest. While they were dragging their fir trees home, Otto expressed a wish for a pair of skates for Christmas. He was sure, however, that he would not receive them, for his father believed in buying some more practical gift. On Christmas Eve the tree had been decorated with 24 THB SPECTATOR Apples, cakes, gilded nuts, and many other ornaments. Kris Kringle handed out the presents, and when father 'mdid his package he found a pair of shoes. He was so much disappointed that he cried, for he was sure his play- mates would get skates. Just as Kris Kringle was about to leave there was a rap at the door. When it was opened, there stood a little boy. He said: Here is a gift for Otto. Fan'cy father's delight when he found in this package a pair of skates. On Christmas morning he joined the boys with a glad heart as they went from house to house, all crying at once Fmehlich Weihnachtenf' Alan's Race BY VVALTER LENHART ELAN was upon the barn floor thinking of those dear old boyhood days. He heard the sound of voices and the stamping of horses' feet in the barn below. He tiptoed to the hay chute, where he distinguished the voices of his employer and his wife. He heard his mistress ex- claim, l wonder where Alan can be? Ah, never mind, my dear, he is not far away. There's many a farmer who would like to have him, but what's the use for them to try to get him. You know he's just like one of the family. In the meanwhile Nlrs. Morrison had broken into the conversation with loud sobs, and vihen questioned by her husband, she said: lf we didn't have that 33,000 mort- gage on this place, then all would be well. Oh! l wish l was as I used to beg strong and ruddy. . Yes, and l was like I used to be, answered her husband. Then there was a long pause. Believe if l was you, l'd write to Archie and Tom anyway, suggested his wife. Well, l did write to Archie. And did he answer you? THE SPECTATOR 25 Yes. What did he say? Said Tom had went a hunting and he couldn't spare nothing, livin' cost so high in town. Well, all that is left to do is to go to the court to morrow and try to stave off the mortgage. Alan heard no more except a few sobs. He knew the nature of old Crooks, who held the mortgage. He stole away from the hay Chute to a hay rack, where he lay down to think how he could help the master. Three thousand dollars! Holy turnips, cried Alan. And I ain't got enough money to buy a green punkin. But this place must not change hands. Pacing up and down the barn Hoor, he tried to think of a money-making scheme. At last his face brightened. Taking a gnaw off his plug, he left the stable loft. I D U 'I Plenty of people were thereg thousands of them. Since daybreak they had been pouring in, for this was the great day at the State Fair. The fair grounds were throngedg fakirs were busy parting the people and their moneyg rigs were rushing in and out at the gates, and everything was full of happiness. But who is the person entering the gates with that sorrel filly? Why, it is Alan! The quaint horseman fwithin the groundsj quickly freed himself from the crowd and started off at a smart canter. He passed the string of whitewashed racing stables without a pause. Then he wheeled the filly and cantered back, closely scanning the faces of horse owners and jockeys as he went. Halloa Alan! Alan abruptly stopped. Out of a stable had stepped a man in shirt sleeves, a man who wore the expression of a racehorseman. Travelin', Alan, or goin' to some place? Alan slid from the filly and stepped close up to Rabby Jackson, the greatest horseman in the country. Rabby, he said, speaking low, we air in trouble at the farmg you know ole Crooks? Rabby nodded. 26 THB SPECTATOR You've heard about the mortgage, I reckon? Again Rabby nodded. Well, Alan pointed toward the big building, which was the court house, he's goin' to be over there to-day and foreclose. The mortgage is for three thousand, you know. Tidy sum, Alan. Well, l reckon it is, Rabby, and l want you to help me. Rabby was stunned. l want you to get me in the Gran' Special free-for-all for three-year-olds, you know. I've been reading about it in the country papers. With what, Alan? With this sorrel. Why Alan, laughed Rabby, that filly can't win the Gran' Special! l ain't even entered my own three-year- olds, who are bred and trained to the track, and they are good ones, too. There is only one prize to-day, and that is five thousand, and the best runners in the country are here. Dewdrop will win that race, hands down. Git me in it, anyway, Rabby. I want to try for it. Pay my entrance fee, and l'll make Dewdrop look like rain. Go on, Rabbyg l'll pay you back some day. Rabby looked the Elly over and, turning to Alan, asked, Can she run? Hates a hitching post, Rabby, why she is made of tire and steel springs, say, she can run like lightning. Put me in the race, Rabby. But, Alan, you never rode in a race, neither does the horse know the game. Why those jockeys will make you eat the fence, for they won't let you have any of the track with your filly. l can ride anywhere, Rabby. l ain't broke colts and worked with horses all these twenty years for nothin'. She's a sorrel and a little skittish, but she's got lots of sense. Remember, Rabby, she's a mare and she's game. Put us in the race, we might win, Rabby. When the Grand Special race was called, a big Held of runners, well groomed and active, came bouncing on the track. Alan's entry had come late, but he was allowed to THB SPECTATOR 27 enter. The starter announced from the judge's stand that at the last moment Sorrel Top, a filly owned by Billy Morrison, had been entered in the Grand Special. She would be ridden by Alan Cober under the familiar racing colors-black and orange--of Rabby Jackson. The Hrst on the track was Dewdrop, a horse full of action and chuck full of ginger. All the bets were on him, the odds being 5o to 1. After him came Clovertop, The Wolf, Black Boy, Sapolilo, Lady Bird, and three others, all receiving cheers as they came upon the track. Near the end came Sapolilog everybody thought he should make a clean sweep. At the end of the string came Sorrel Top, with Alan up. For a moment the crowd was silent, then they fell into a Ht of laughter. Alan sat on the horse's shoulders huddled up in a small bundle, while the other riders were in the middle of their horses' backs and leaning over their horses' necks waiting for the word to score down. ln the meantime the crowd was passing remarks about Alan. ls it a monkey or a man? rang from the grandstand. That filly might win if she had a hair cut, cried one of the grooms. But these remarks did not bother Alan, he only. talked to the filly and waited for the start. The time of the preliminary warming up seemed to Alan like a year, but at last he heard the starter's voice cry out, Riders up, score down once and watch your pole horse. . These orders were obeyed by all except Alan, who was busy patting the filly and talking to her. Then the starter cried, Get ready for the word. They were off in a bunch, they all held their position till they had passed under the wire. Go, cried the starter. Sorrel Top got away bad because she had not been trained to the racetrack, and because Alan did not want to break her heart at the beginning. Lady Bird, in the getaway, beat Dewdrop for positiong at the quarter all were in a bunchg at the three-eighths turn Dewdrop was walking away from them all except za 'r'1-is SPECTATOR Alan, who was coaxing his filly to win. There was yet three-fourths of a mile to go and Alan knew that the filly had a bunch of reserve speed, but he did not push her. The runners were now spreading out, Dewdrop leading with Lady Bird a close second. The crowd had stopped cheering, for Sorrel Top now looked like a sure second. She was chasing Lady Bird hard. Out on the track, well round on the last lap, Alan was riding the race of his life, Sorrel Top was fast eating up the ground between her and Lady Bird, for Alan knew that if he passed Lady Bird he might worry Dewdrop and win., They were on the last quarter, Sorrel Top passing Lady Bird on the turn. Crit, Top, git! The filly was burning up the turf. Git, Top, git! Alan was still coaxing her with his kind words. Go to it, Sorrel Top, shouted Alan. The little Elly was run- ning as smooth as a hardwood floor. Git, Sorrel Top, git! With only a short distance to go, Sorrel Top was pour- ing out strength, while Dewdrop was weakening. Within a short distance of the wire Sorrel Top was seen to nose ahead of Dewdrop. At this the crowd went wild. Directly under the wire was Rabby Jackson, whose eyes were stretched under the wire. All he saw was two bulging, blood-red nostrils glowing like headlights. One was half a nose length in front of the other. And out of Rabby's throat broke a deafening yell. . Far down the track he pulled Alan out of a mass of lather and pressed back to the' judge's stand with Alan on his shoulders. Up went the result of the race: Sorrel Top, first. Time, 2:4IM. The crowd in the grandstand went wild with excite- ment, and they all rushed to the track to congratulate Alan. 'F if -I I When Alan and Rabby Jackson hurried into the court room at 2:15 Billy and his wife, old Crooks and his law- yers, and the judge were there. Alan and Rabby had been at the bank, and on the table before old Crooks they THE SPECTATOR 29 counted out three thousand dollars, principal, and three hundred dollars interest. BilIy's goin' to keep the farm, Mr. Crooks, f said Alan. Rabby, asked the judge when the mortgage was paid, how did it happen? Your honor, replied Rabby, Alan won the Grand Special to-day at the track. l'll tell you, l've seen many a race, but none that could beat Alan's race. Then turning to Billy, Rabby said: Billy, l want to tell you that you will never be poor again, for you own a filly that is worth twenty thousand dollars, and is the 'Queen of the Turf.' A Christmas Sonnet BY W. W. M. '09 Go Thee, O Father, on this happy morn, Our minds and voices frame this Christmas hymn : We thank Thee for the mortal birth of Him Who, sent from heav'n, on this day was born, Who came, all mortals weary and forlorn To snatch from death, so fear'd and so grim, To everlasting life above with him, Whom angels as celestial King adorn. Grant that we then may meet Him face to face With record clean and with sure confidence, By true contrition, lowly penitence, That we all sins and errors may efface. Rejoice ye, that His heav'nly reign above Is everlasting glory, honor, love . 1-,J 50 THE SPECTATOR be igb Scboolipectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., DECEMBER, 1908. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 15 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Ebttorial ano :Business Staff. Edltor-ln-Chlef, FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Assoclate Editor, DORE W. GRAZIER moo. ' Llternry Edltors, School News Edltors, GRACE COCHRAN 1909 BRUCE C. WILLIAMS xgoq, FLORENCE SAGERSON 1909. BERTHA O. STAMMLER 1911, Exchange Editor. CHARLES HORAN 1912. CLAIRE MCNEELIS 19o9. Athletlc Edltor, Socloty Edltors. HARRY F' RMB woo' HELEN YOUNG xgoq. General News Editor, MARY MILLER mag. ALBERT WALTERS rgxo. Chlef Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER 1909. Associate Buslness Manager, WALTER LENHART 1909, Assistants, HERBERT LONG 19o9, CARL GLOCK 1910, IRA DENIPSEY 1910, HARRY GRIFFITH 1910. WALDO WRIGHT 1911 THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Bullding, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoftice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon ln the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed In to the edltor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial MERRY CHRISTMAS! This was the cry that greeted us not many years ago, when we hastily tumbled out of bed to examine the mysteriously bulging stocking that hung from the mantel-ledge. What a wealth of hidden treasure did that stocking conceal ! Then, awe-struck, we gazed at the Hreplace by which the king of our childish realm had entered with his pack, and through which he THE SPECTATOR 51 had, perhaps, softly called to the impatient reindeer. A Merry Christmas! and we were ushered into the presence of the wonderful Christmas Tree, sparkling with tinsel and gilt and lighted tapers. Beneath its shade, Noah's family, followed by the animals, marched in solemn procession into a capacious ark. A company of pewter rough-riders val- iantly charged up a miniature San Juan Hill, whose crest was defended by white-coated Spaniards. Puffing hysteri- cally, a steam engine was turning grindstone, buzz saw and drill. How wonderful it all seemed! Plum pudding and mince pie were abandoned for the pleasure of feasting our eyes upon the beautiful tree. But, now, all that is over: Christmas means something more to us. Yet, it seems to us that our real Christmas was that of ten or twelve years ago, for the advent of which we longed with an anticipation we shall never again experience. ln preparing for Christmas, the editor, of course, read lrving's essay, Christmas Time, in the Sketch 'Book. The incident of the parson's rebuking the sexton for having used mistletoe among the Christmas decorations of the church, because the ancient Druids had used it in their mystic and, as he thought, heathen rites, called to his mind several practices in vogue nowadays during the Christmas season, that bear the same relation to its holy signihcance as did the profane mistletoe to sacred usage. The Christmas Tree has degenerated from a religious symbol into a vulgar orna- ment. To the Germans, the Christmas Tree stands for the Tree of Life, all its ornaments being adapted to this sacred interpretation. But, what does the gaudily decorated tree we often see, mean, other than that the home in which it stands is one of affluence? Probably the most abused Christmas habit is that of gift-giving. This custom, which sprung from the events of that night at Bethlehem, has be- come the bane of almost everyone's existence during Christmastime. The sentiment is forgotten, and the value of the gift stands paramount. We realize the evil, but seem to be unable or unwilling to overcome it. Let us hope, however, that these abuses of the spirit of Christ- mas may, in time, be finally and completely remedied, and let us observe Christmas in the spirit of Christ. 32 THB SPBCTATOR During this, the Christmas season, we should think of the immense importance of the wonderful event which is at this time commemorated. It is the centre of all history. Everything has happened either before Christ or after Christ. When the inhdel or atheist writes 1908, he invol- untarily recognizes this season, nineteen hundred and eight years ago, as the turning point of history. The day did not come unheralded. Isaiah stood on the mountain top and foretold its dawning. Choirs of angels, filled with awe the poor shepherds on the plains near Bethlehem. After it came, what mighty changes took place! The little baby in the manger has become the centre about which all things move. The divinities of Troy and Argos have been hurled from their seats. Jove no longer wields his thunderbolts, nor does Nlars fill the earth with bloody carnage. With the child came peace, peace to all nations. lt has taken nine- teen hundred years to bring about even a semblance of a recognition of this fact. The light is slowly dawning upon the nations, after they have drunk the bitter cup of ruth- less and devastating war. May the song of the celestial choruses be caught up on all sides. Nlay the descendants of Cxaul, Teuton, Greek, and Roman join in the noble refrain: On earth peace, good will towards men. With shouts of victory ringing on all sides,the football season came to a close on Thanksgiving Day. What a sea- son! From the first game to the last, the result has been victory. A record has been made that may be equaled, but never be surpassed. With surprising regularity, the best schools in the state were forced to lower their colors to the all-conquering black and pale blue. The defeats of past years have been atoned for, and the enemies have been overcome in their own territory. The men who de- fended the honor of Johnstown High, have proved faithful to their trust. To their excellent teamwork and headwork, is due our wonderful successes. Well do they merit the praise awarded them. And, behind it all was a guiding hand that pointed out the way to victory. Too much credit cannot be given Coach Cramer for the excellent results he obtained from the material he found, and turned intoa championship team. The best wishes we can give to the SUPPLEMENT-DEC., 1908 he I ight cbool Spectator H 'Umzs acquirzl mazda. VOL. XI. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 4. ySa.nta's Mishaps V BY ALAN M. WEAVER 'HN the Vandergrift family, of Scottdale, a small town near Pittsburg, there were two children-Rose, aged eight, and William, commonly known as Bill, aged six. Mr. Vandergrift, a clever mechanic, had for some years worked in the Standard garage, and, being a skilled work- man, was made the head of the mechanical shop. Elec- tricity was as yet not perfected. The big batteries had enough power, but were too heavy for common use. Rose and Bill were Hrm believers in Santa, and many weeks before Christmas had sent wireless messages to him. SO when Christmas finally came their nerves were very highly strung. Against their will, they were made to go to their rooms very early. After donning their night apparel and saying their prayers, they were tucked into two neat little beds. Turning out the lights, the nurse left them to their dreams of Santa and the good things to come. But dreams were impossible, lt was a clear night, and the moonbeams shone thru the curtains. Bill, who perhaps was the more wakeful, counted the little beams of light. He figured out the fres- coed designs of the wall paperg in fact, he used all sleep- inducing plans he could think of. But, try as they would, neither Rose nor Bill could sleep. Both the little tots seemed afraid to move. Finally Bill said, I don't care if nursey did say I' was to go to sleep, I am going to stay awake and see Santa Claus. - 1 don't care if you do, replied Rose, I am going to sleepg 'cause Santa won't come if you stay awake. No, sir, replied Bill, 1 want to see, so l'll be sure and get that funny horse l want. 1 1 A So the conversation drifted on until they fell asleep. Bill, however, slept lightly and awakened several times. At an early hour in the morning he was awakened by the whir of Santa's motor as he lit on the roof. Santa this year had been forced to give up his reindeer and take to his new enterprise-thc Midnight Sun -a beautiful airship. lt had 159 h.p. and could attain a speed of 120 miles an hour. He resorted to this, as no snow had fallen, this having been a very dry summer and fallg so sleighing would be impossible. Bill awakened Rose with a whisper, and the two lay perfectly still. Oh! l wonder if he will be fat and jolly, like he is on my story books, said Rose. You better keep quiet, or he won't come at all. Even as he spoke, Santa came down the chimney into the room. With a hasty look around, he drew from his bundle the treasures of Toyland and filled the little stock- ings with candies and nuts. He was exceedingly deft in spite of his heavy build. The children, who were thoroly scared, only caught a glimpse of red and white as he flew up the chimney. They heard him get into the airship and give orders for the next stop. But as he crawled back to his seat the engines stopped- QLet us now go to the roof, where we can better see Santa and his troublesj. Santa, with disgusted grunts, got out from his seat, at the same time casting hastyepithets at Jones, the wind- mill on our barn, presumably. Well, Jones, said Santa, what's the matter with it. Nothing broke on the propellers or shafts? No, sir, replied Jones, she simply stopped. l can try to find out, but l don't know her as well as'Metzinger does, and he is up home. I oiled her up and she has been working like a clock till now. ' Well, can't anybody see that? retorted Santa, don't stand there like a blinking idiot. Get out and look around. So poor Jones got out. Everything seemed perfect. His fan and pumps were all right. His transmission was perfect. His carburetor was exactly adjusted. He had ten pounds of pressure-fully enough. It was sparking per- fectly. Finally Jones had a bright idea. Was the gasoline coming from her tank? But his hopes were dashed to the ground when he found a perfect flow from his tank. After much fuss he started weakly, but soon his prize was as quiet as a bird on a roof. Then Santa was disgusted. Jones, he roared, get in there, hand me that directoryg then go and sit down and keep quiet. Don't say one word. Securing the directory, Santa looked for me- chanics, One of the first he saw was H. A. Vandergrift, head mechanic, Standard factory, residence, Believu, Scottdale. Why,this is where we are nowg l'll go down and see if I can rouse the good man, said Santa. So Santa went down, but it took a great amount of coaxing to persuade Bill to move. Finally Bill called his father, and Mr. Van- dergrift went to Santa's rescue. My dear Mr. Vandergrift, he said, you know what a stuck motor is, and if you can get me going I will be grateful to you. Well, replied Mr. Vandergrift, I am not acquainted with your species, but I think I can probably fix you up. Tucking Bill in bed, they went to the roof, where the big bird was lodged, the only sign of life being the monster searchlight which pierced the darkness. Mr. Vandergrift looked at it a minute. Was the gasoline getting to the mixing chamber? He saw the little needle valve near the carburetor. Opening this, he found a speck of dirt on the needle-just what he had expected. The valve replaced, it was a simple matter to start the engines. Santa, overjoyed, ohpped in, and was off, leaving Mr. Vandergrift an odor of burnt gasoline. I But he smiled as he thought of Santa and his troubles. Christmas in 'Dre Philippines BY WALTER STATLER '09 RIVATE MOORE was a dissatisfied soldier in the Philippines, On Christmas morning, at the sound of the bugle, he slowly arose from his cot and shook slum- ber from him. Merry Christmas! remarked one of his companions. Aw, merry nuthin', answered Moore, bitterly. With that feeling, he went thru the tiresome routine of the morn- ing. He was tired of the Philippines. He was tired of the discipline of the army and of the indifference of his com- panions. As he strode about in best dress for the day, he struggled within himself to find some way to escape the re- maining years of his service. But his mind was not an in- ventive one. It was easier for him to drift into the Christ- mas feeling of Manila, than to complete his plans. When he had loafed and betted for half the day, he strolled out to a native hut that he knew. It was built like all other huts, with bamboo walls. In it, in the center of the floor, sat the chief attraction of the place, a girl, whose dark eyes and smiles were very alluring. It seemed to Pri- vate Moore that to-day she locked upon him with especial favor, and he was half inclined to ask her to marry him, and help him become a deserter. She would know how to hide him from the ofncers. And she was so very different from the steel-eyed Helen, back in Johnstown, whose de- mand that he make a man of himself, had driven Moore into the ranks. He was tired trying to make a man of him- self, and he thought that Juanita would lay no such propo- sition before him. Juanita was seated, as usual, with a stringed instru- ment in her hands, as she played some of the Christmas carols of her people. There was something in the girl and music that made plain duty and routine, contemptible and unworthy. He stretched his hand out to bid Juanita be si- lent until he could lay before her his intention. But Juanita was in a teasing mood. Wait, she said, wait, I play you an English song. Her Hngers played over the strings. Jingle bells, jingle bells, was the trickling tune that they produced. Private Moore heard, in quicklimagination, the jingle of the sleigh- bells and the laughter of the girls and boys he had known, snowballing one another. He felt the frosty bite of the air, and saw the lights shine thru the windows of many comfor- table homes. Jingle bells, jingle bells -the girl slayed the melody louder. Private Moore arose hastily. Good-night, he said. He hurried from the hut in the direction ofhis post. lt's only two years more, he told himself. THE SPIECTATOR 33 team of next season are, that it may maintain the high standard set by the team of 1908, and that it may also gain the championship of the Western Pennsylvania lnterscho- lastic Athletic League and the scholastic championship of Western Pennsylvania. ' A Beautiful Object BY HELENE REINEMAN '12 F YOU enter the Cambria Library from the door nearer to Walnut street you will see, as soon as you enter, a beautiful statue-an lndian mounted on a pony. lt is a plaster cast ofa statue by Dallin. He called it The Medicine Man. Thc medicine man wears only a girdle, moccasins, and a string of teeth. His head is decorated with buffalo horns and feathers: The feathers extend- to his waist. One hand is uplifted, while the other rests on his hip. His face wears a scowl. The pony is very life- like. His ears prick up as if he is listening. His eyes seem to be watching some distant object. All the children in the city enjoy seeing the statue. -They are glad that the ladies of the Art League placed it in the Library. One little boy was heard to remark: He looks just as if he was casting a spell. ffftkk ,,-'N Nxt-ry! T-tx 4 34 THE SPECTATOR o ,I X . X l'f,l' 45 ,,-Nli4f - 2,7 'NPT R WW Liz' t i . Lev-Z ' ' 1 ' ..nm,,,, To all Exchanges, The Spectator extends best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year. During this joyous season, Exchanges, let us pause to re- view the achievements of the past year, then we may go on with renewed vigor and encouragement. The Orange and Black, Spokane, Wash., has earned a high place in our esteem. Several good stories appeared in the football number. The Red and Black, Wendell Phillips High School, and the Red and White, Lake View High, both of Chicago, are two of our best exchanges. They are cleverly arranged and well edited. Mingling advertisements with the reading matter, de- tracts from the excellence of the Purple and Gold, Colville, Wash. This is a fault of The High School World, Topeka, Kansas. The football number of the Dickinsonian was full of interest to our boys. We extend a warm welcome to The Mountaineer, Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md., which came to us this month for the first time. Evidently, special efforts were exerted in publishing the Centennial number. The addresses delivered at the Centennial exercises, were both interesting and instructive. 'rr-un svscrrroiz as The Prisoner's Vision, in The Mirror, West Hobo- ken, N. J., gives evidence of imaginative power. The lack of literary matter in the Red and Black, Bethlehem, Pa., shows little interest on the part of the stu- dent body. The Helios, Grand Rapids, Mich., is a neat and well arranged paper. The cover design is artistic. The small cuts on every page, add to the attractiveness of the paper. Everything about the Cascadillian, lthaca, N. Y., re- flects credit upon the school. The cover, cuts, arrange- ment and, above all, the literary matter, deserve mention. The exchange column of the Purple and White, Phoe- nixville, Pa., is interesting. The Trail of the Muchwash Moose, in The Pen- nant, Meriden, Conn., is a well written story. The Trident, Santa Cruz, Cal., is one of the best ar- ranged exchanges we have received. The essay, Listening Ears, in the High School Journal, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was worthy of a prize in the gold medal contest. The Worth of Dreams is original. The prize-winning story, The Thanksgiving Supper, in the High School Journal, Pittsburg, Pa., is amusing and cleverly written. The cover design is original and appro- priate. With thanks, we acknowledge the following exchanges: The Messenger, Wachita, Kansas, Amygdaloid, Houghton, Mich., The Monitor, New Castle, Pa., The School Life, Boston, Mass., The Hesperian, Oregon City, Ore., The Owl, Wellsville, N. Y., The Karux, Phillipsburg, N. J., The Palmetto and Pine, St. Petersburg, Fla., The Tripod, Boston, Mass., The Academy Student, St. Johnsbury, Vt., The Spectrum, Chester, Pa., Juniata Echo, Huntingdon, Pa., The Argus, Harrisburg, Pa., The Hall Boy,iNazareth, Pa., Dictum Est, Red Bluff, Cal., The Mirror, Waltham, Mass., The Register, Burlington, Vt., Somerville Radiator, Somerville, Mass., The State Collegian, The F. 8z M. Weekly, Clarion, Salem, Ore., The Interlude, South 36 THE SPECTATOR Bend, Ind., The Herald, Holyoke, Mass., The High School Register, Omaha, Neb.g M. P. S., Bethlehem, Pa., Ogontz Mosaic, Ogontz, Pa., The Campus, Rochester, N. Y., Oak Leaves, Vassalboro, Maine, 7 L il a t L '- . , eng , x K l x I i . if-pp Ig rg, X. . l , i , lr, i , . . . .ll 'll ', . -..lr f lu 'tl s wi il ,. fe tr ia . we F- we 'l'. ' ' li Q' - , l 1 ,f i..,Hl'? lf! ' f ,.V' . 452.5 it 'pf--A' Hfl' l l E el' l 1 '-f'- ,- - . '. .1 ' fl ' QA, g lli l l 1 .lil tj ' 1 Mlralf 46K?Ht1.olcI5-xllf The Emersonians held their meeting of November 13, 1908, in the auditorium. As no special business was brought up, the following program was ably carried out: Talks, by Herbert Graham, Peter White, Mary Sorber, Owen Sharkey, and Harry Chamberlain. Declamation by Bertha Green. Current Events, by George Cooper. Af- ter the critic's report, the meeting adjourned. On November 20, 1908, the Emerson Society meeting was held in study hall. It was decided to discontinue the calling of the roll and that, hereafter, the faculty represen- tative should make a list of those absent. After the elec- tion of officers for the ensuing six weeks, the following pro- gram was renderedz' Brief sketch of Dickens's life, Ethel Park, Novels of Dickens, James Dolan, reading, Cora Thomas, The Dickens Cult in Canada, Mary Hay, Read- ings from Dickens, Mary Williams. After the critic's re- port had been read, the meeting adjourned. THB SPECTATOR 57 During the past month the following members of the T. K. E. Society were elected officers: President, Clay Replogleg vice-president, Walter Statler, secretary, Marga- ret Krebsg critic, Walter R. Suppes. The subjects treated, were the poet, Hawthorne and American history. Partic- ularly good literary numbers, were, the declamation by Henrietta Ott and the oration by Ira Dempsey. These members spoke with the true T. K. Efspirit. The two literary societies held a joint meeting, Decem- ber 4, 1908, in the auditorium. The following program was excellently carried out: Admiral Sperry's Farewell Ad- dress, Albert Waltersg Regulus's Address, Carl Clock, Mrs. Roosevelt's Farewell Address to the Ladies of the Cabinet, Margaret Krebs, the Address of Join of Arc, Lil- lie Parksg song, Row, Boatmen, Row, Glee Club. The ora- tions were inspired by classroom work on Washington's Farewell fflddress. We cannot commend too highly the thoughtful composition and pleasing delivery of these maid- en speeches. During the past month, the Agassiz Association has held no meetings. The study of insects has been taken up in a systematic way. The first order was the Hemiptera studies. This order comprises the Bugs, Lice, and Aphids. Several very interesting bugs were studied. At the next meeting, the order of Coleoptera was investigated. This order is composed of Beetles. Some of the largest and most beautiful of the beetles found in this locality, were studied. The Searcher fcalosoma scrufalorj, a predaceous beetle, and one of the largest, was discussed at length. His shimmering green elytm Cwing coversj and the beauti- ful blues and golds of his thorax, send a thrill to the heart of all nature lovers, for he is but occasionally found, and is a precious prize. The cloaked knottyhorn fDesmoce1'us pal- liatuasj was discussed, lt is rather common in this locality. Later in the year, the association expects to study trees and the forest conditions of this vicinity. This will be a fine study, and will help members to understand why our forests need protection. There is nothing at present so vital to human welfare. We hope that the school will join- us in our study, for it is something that every true American citizen should know about the very foundations of our 38 THE SPECTATOR country are being shaken with the ever sounding blows of the careless woodsman. Current Events 'EHE principal event in the automobile world this season was the Grand Prize Race which was held Thanks- giving Day at Savannah, Georgia. The fastest time for the 402 miles was 370 minutes and SI seconds, made by Louis Wagner driving a Fiat, ltaly. This remarkable time broke all previous records, even Robertson's time in the Vanderbilt race. A German car, the Benz, driven by Victor Hemery, Hnished second. The small car race was run on November 25th, resulting in the victory of Hilliard in the Lancia, ltaly. His time was 221 minutes and 33 seconds, second place went to a Buick, America. With the fleeing of President Nord Alexis, of Hayti, to a French war vessel, the revolutionists are divided as to his successor. General Simon is the selection of many, as he is the leader of the insurrectionists and has ruled in a creditable manner for a number of years in southern Hayti. The man hrst thought of, however, was General Legitime. ln spite of the fact that Port-au-Prince is in the hands of the revolutionists, the Haytian government is hurrying troops there in hopes of regaining the city and crushing the rebellion. The many attempts made at the life of President Aleus before he fled shows the strong feel- ing of the people against him and his government. The record of the numerous disasters of the past month is the following: Nov. 6. Steamer Taish was sunk in a storm off coast of Hokkaido, causing the loss of one hundred and fifty lives. Nov. 12. Three hundred and thirty-nine miners killed in mine explosion near Hamm, Westphalia, Germany. Nov. 11. Eleven persons killed in a railroad wreck near New Orleansg eleven killed in wreck near Borie, Wyo. THB SPBCTATOR 59 Nov. 25. British steamer Sardinia burned near Valetta, Nlatta, causing the loss of one hundred lives. Nov. 26. Steamer Finance struck in fog in New York Harbor, sinking with four persons. Nov. 28. Mine explosion at Marianna, Washington County, Pa. One hundred and thirty-seven miners killed. Dec. 6. Steamer D. Nl. Clemson, of Detroit, was sunk with her crew of twenty-five in Lake Superior. An interview between the German Emperor and the Imperial Chancellor Von Buelou took place at Potsdam Pal- ace on November 17. At its close Emperor William made a formal promise to his subjects that he would not act in the future except thru the advice of his ministers. As the sin- cerity of the Emperor is doubted by many of the people, the Chancellor and the Reichstag will not let the matter rest until all bitterness between William and his subjects dis- appears. The deaths last month of the Emperor of China, Kuang- hsi, and his aunt, the Empress Dowager, Tsi-hsi, were hailed with delight by the Chinese. The rule of Tsi-hsi was one of harshness and cruelty, earning for the Empress Dowager the name of China's terrible old woman. Two edicts were issued before the announcement of these deaths, one making Prince Chun regent of the Empire, the other appointing his son, Pu-yi, heir to the dragon throne. Three- year-old Pu-yi was crowned December 2. The country will go into mourning for one hundred days in honor of the dead Soverigns. ln the Cuban election of November 14, the Liberals were overwhelmingly successful. General Jose Nl. Gomez and Dr. Alfredo Zayas were elected President and Vice- President, respectively. The plurality of General Gomez is estimated at about 7o,ooo. This national election is the Hrst in Cuba since American intervention of two years ago. lt also marks the victory of the party that revolted in 1906. The resignation of Dr. Charles W. Eliot as President of Harvard University was announced November 4. Beginning with March 5, 1909, President Roosevelt will be special Contributing Editor of The Outlook. 40 THE SPBCTATOR Books Lately Placed in Our High School Library American Literature ............. American Literature ........ . ..... 1 U Life of Paine. ................. . Shakspere's Predecessors in the English Drama Life of Lowell ................. Long Will ................... Life of Hawthorne ..... In the Days of Shakspere . . In the Days of Scott .... Morte d'Arthur ....... . The Binding of the Strong . . . Browning Cyclopedia ...... Poems .............. Two Dramatizations from Virgil . . Euphues ............. Ralph Royster Doyster. . . . Everyman ..... . . . . . . . .Tyler . .Richardson . . .Conway . .Symonds . . . Scudder onverse James Jenks Jenks Malory Mason . . . Berdoe Lanier Miller .....Lyly ..C .....Udall , , Moses' Edition Poems ........ . . . Longfellow Story of Aeneas . . ..... Clarke Story of Ulysses . . . . Story of Troy . . . ..... . . Story of Caesar ...... . . . . . . . HISTORICAL Heroes of the Nations Series- Wellington ........... ..... M orris Sidney ......... . . Fox-Bourne Nelson ........ . . Russell Alexander the Great . . .... Wheeler Lorenzo de Medici ....... . . . Armstrong History of Greece ........... . . . CI1rtiSS Critical Periods in American History . . . ....... Fiske Napoleon ................ ....... J ohnston Napoleon ......... . . . . Cambridge History History of Germany .... ..... H enderson Builders of United Italy . . ...... Holland Life of Ancient Greeks. . . . . . Gulick Private Life of Romanz ......... . . J0hHBt0Y1 NATURE BOOKS Study of Nature . . .......... . . . Schmucker The Shell Book ....... .... R ogers The Frog Book ........ . - DiCk01'S0U Mosses and Lichens ....... . . Mal'Sl'lB1l De Amicitia, De Senectute . . Cipel? Georgics, 1, 2, 3, 4. .... . YWE11 De Officiis ........ . Cicero Metamorphosis . . . . Ovid THE SPECTATOR 41 Athletics N A FIELD covered with four inches of snow and large flakes falling briskly, Johnstown High School de- feated Altoona High School by the score of 2 to o. Altoona walked on the field conhdent of victory and therefore took defeat very hard. They were accompanied by at least fifty rooters who made considerably more noise than -the little contingent of loyal Johnstown rooters. The battle opened when Rodgers, kicking from the north, sent the ball to Altoona's twenty-tive yard line. Altoona was held for downs, but Johnstown fumbled. Al- toona then punted, and High School, after failing to gain, repeated the trick. The snow was responsible for this failure to gain ground. The entire half was almost a rep- etition of punts. Occasionally Chamberlain would gain on a short run. Altoona made it irksome for the spectators by incessantly arguing against the decisions of the officials. The half ended with the score 0 to o and the ball in Johns- town's possession. ln the second half the visitors played a strong defen- sive game, but in the offense were unable to get the ball past the middle of the field. Chamberlain's playing for Johnstown was the feature of the half. Owing in large measure to his gains Johnstown was able to put the ball on Altoona's three-yard line, where the locals were held for downs. But Suppes tackled Corboy before he was able to punt and downed him behind their goal line. Referee 42 THE. SPECTATOR Raab declared that it was a safety, and the locals scored the only two points of the game. The teams lined up as follows: High School Position Altoona Sharkey .... left end . . . . .... Ginder Louther .... left tackle. ..... .Sholler Geisel . . . . left guard. . . .H. Brennecke Dolan. ..... center . . . . . . F. Plummer Ashcom. L . . right guard ...... Hite Rodgers, Capt. . right tackle . . . Hutchinson W. Suppes . . . right end ..... Williams Weir ...... quarterback. . . .J . Plummer White ..... left halfback . W. Brennecke Chamberlain . .right halfback. . . .McGough Keller ..... fullback ....... Corboy Referee, Raab fDickinsonJg Umpire, Dr. Howell fLafayettejg Field Judge, Merrill G. Baker fDickinsonJg Linesman, D. Gamble fDickinsonjg Timers, F. Baumer and Fraser. Time, 20 and 15- minute halves. Altoona was entirely dissatisfied with the result. They did not take the defeat as true sportsmen. Instead they went back to Altoona with tales of unfair treatment cries' that they were robbed of the game. A few days later President Suppes, of the Athletic Association, received a letter signed by the Superintendent of Schools of Altoona, the Principal, the Director of Athletics, and other ofhcials of the Altoona High School. ln this letter they openly accused Johnstown of giving them unfair treatment, hailed the referee as a robber, and made cries about severing athletic relations. Mr. Kraybill immediately replied with a letter in which he answered Altoona's charges and also brought all athletic relations between the two schools to an end. Henceforth there will be no athletie contests between the High Schools of the two cities. THE THANKSGIVING GAME On Thanksgiving High School met and defeated the strong team from Steelton High School. The game was played before a crowd of 1,500 people. It was a spectac- ular contest in which clean tackling and long end runs played a prominent part. Trick plays, long forward passes, and onside kicks were used to great advantage by both THE SPECTATOR 43 teams. Another feature of the game was the high, long punts of Captain Rodgers. All his kicks went at least forty yards. The game was hard fought, only by the dint of hard work did the locals come out victorious by the score of I2 to o. The game opened when Rodgers kicked off to the vis- itors' 35-yard line. After Walters had gained twenty yards Long broke through the line and blocked the punt, Louther getting the ball. Chamberlain gained five yards, but White was thrown for a loss. Rodgers then attempted to kick a field goal, but failed. Steelton was held and punted. Chamberlain and White carried the ball to the five-yard line whence Keller carried it over the line for a touchdown. Rodgers kicked the goal. . The visitors kicked to our 35-yard line. Rodgers gained ten yards. Johnstown then gained considerable ground, which was lost by penalties. Occasionally Wal- ters gained a great deal of ground by an end run. Many exchanges of punts took place throughout the half. White, Keller, and Chamberlain were able to gain much on line plunges. Onside kicks and fakes in which the delayed pass was used also added much ground. However, the visitors had a very strong defense, one against which the forward pass could not be used successfully. The half ended with the ball in Johnstown's possession and the score 6 to 0 in the locals' favor. Steelton came back strong in the second half. After they had made several illegal forward passes, the punting game was resorted to for a while. After this exchange of punts Steelton made an unsuccessful attempt at the for- ward pass, Sharkey securing the ball. Chamberlain and White gained considerable ground when Keller took the ball to the visitors' zo-yard line. From here Sharkey carried the ball over the line for a touchdown on a trick play. Rodgers kicked the goal. Score, I2 to o. Steelton kicked to the locals. The remainder of the half was nothing more than exchanges of punts. For Johnstown, Louther, D. Suppes, and Chamberlain played exceptionally good games. The line-up is as follows: J ohnstown, 12 Steelton, 0 Sharkey . . . . left end ....... Dailey 44 THE SPECTATOR Louther . . . . . left tackle. . . . . Dayhoif Geisel . . . . . left guard. . . . . . Regan Dolan.. . . . .center.. . . . . . ...Boyd Long... . . . . Rodgers, Capt. . W. Suppes . . . Weir ...... White ..... Chamberlain . . Keller . . . . . right guard. . . . . . right tackle. . . right end ., . Marks L. Eppinger . . . J. Morrison quarterback. . . . .McCauley left halfback . . . . . Seiders right halfback. . . . Walters fullback . . . . . Capt. Black Referee. Raab fDickinsonJg Umpire, Baker fDickinsonJg Field Judge, Taggart fRochesterJg Head Linesman, Franke, fJohnstownJ. Time, 25-minute halves. Touchdowns, Keller, Sharkey. Goals from touchdowns, Rodgers 2. Substitutions, Ashcom for W. Suppes, D. Suppes for Ashcom. THE SEASON The season just ended has been the most successful in the history of High School athletics. Never before has a Johnstown High School team gone through a season with- out a defeat. Not only has this yea,r's team not been defeated, but their goal line has not been crossed. This is indeed a record to be proud of. Few teame have accomp- lished this feat. High praise is due the team. Although one of the lightest, it was the fastest team that High School ever had. The following are the players who com- posed the squad : Capt. John Rodgers '09, r. t. James Dolan '09, c. Earl Geisel '09, r. g. Herbert Long '09, l. g. Peter White '09, l. h. b. Harry Chamberlain '10, r. h. b. Andre Ashcom '12, sub. Charles Butler '12, sub. Miller Bell '1 1, sub. Owen Sharkey 'IO, l. e. Walter Suppes JIO, r. e. Alex. Louther '10, l. t. John Weir '10, q. b, Frank Keller 'I2, f. b. Clerc Nelson '12, sub. Richard Suppes '12, sub. W. J. Replogle '12, sub. Charles Griffith, sub. John Thomas '10, sub. At a meeting of the squad Owen Sharkey was chosen Captain for 1909. THE SPECTATOR wishes him a team as successful as the team of I908. The following players have earned their letter: Rod- gers, Sharkey, Chamberlain, Long, Cxeiscl, White, Dolan, THE SPECTATOR 45 Ashcom, Butler, Suppes, Louther, Weir, Keller, Replogle, and Griffith. Below is the record of the team: J. H. S. 39 ...... ...... R eserves 0 J. H. S. 52 . . Wilkinsburg H. S. 0 J. H. S. 16. . .... Greensburg H. S. 0 J. H. S. 11. . . .Shadyside Academy 0 J. H. S. 36 . . . . Connellsville H. S. 0 J. H. S. 18. . . Washington H. S. 0 J. H. S. 4 . . . Pittsburg H. S. 0 J. H. S. 2 . . .Altoona H. S. 0 J. H. S. 12. . . ...... .Steelton H. S. 0 CONCERNING BASKET BALL The basket ball team is practicing. Indications point to a very good team. Five veterans, Alwine, Replogle, Sharkey, Louther, and Capt. White, reported for practice. Nlay we have one of the best basket ball teams in our history. But bright as are the prospects for an eflicient team, they are overshadowed by the fact that we are beset by financial difficulties. The games will be played in the Auditorium, which must be rented at a high price. lf the fellows in school get at and boom we can make the season a success. Let .every fellow in school get at and work to the best of his ability. The following schedule has been arranged: December 30th .............. Alumni January 15th .L . . Januar 22d . . At Steelton High School . .... Sharon High School y . January 23d . January 30th February 12th February 19th . . February 26th March 5th . . March 6th . . March 12th . . O . . . . At Allegheny Prep. . . . At DuBois High School . . . . DuBois High School . ...... Allegheny Prep. . . . . Pittsburg High School . . At Pittsburg High School . . At Sharon High School . . . Steelton High School - .-....,-e., 'ESX 46 THE SPBCTATOR 4 , , T, fi 1 K' sc ,-r 1-as . ,, r 9 . , , fnl '9,g. gl li ig iixwlf. iQf'.f?, . if l ty T64 'iffy ,,,,,fsf1,,,-7, ' S nl , 5 l ' Lf +5Q??iit1e ' I fb A 351 A2549 all Aff?-'s-232, '3' w- 4 'I' 1 ' Mfg 1-:lg-Fi-if af , 5521?- T V, 54, .Q Q . ' , f ' 'WT ' , ' iitgisif-:Q nal? -1-l , '1 -- - 'L-- af, ' 5 Y- 5 ' g2Lv3f2,? q,, Q g E!! -l Q i L14 ul, NE U, -'1K , f'5,j.f S24 4. Ed, A , 4 ix -S 4 A I ff Zig gl 7 -A WV T24 3 ,ff 'if f 'gl 03219 I SJ:l1L, 'L,,Q',7l'-, - 2 - - W u --1 'rf ' f f ,g ,pw 1-fjg -: N .f. W ' , C if-'11 it- ' i : Wa f x- N 'T iff I lvl -JT' F Q fwf T 'T -x 3, 15211- ?f'W QE ' , . , 'BznvN:10S1'nv1nLKw1i The Christmas number of The School Arts Book, a magazine for those interested in drawing, which is edited by Nlr. Henry Turner Bailey, who recently delivered a lecture in 'this city on Beauty in Common Things, con- tains, among others, reproductions of three pages-those designed by Miss Elizabeth Ellenberger '08, Nliss Elsie Hinchman '10, and Miss Bertha O. Stammler '11-of the Johnstown High School Calendar for 1908. The note which accompanies these reproductions, states that they are pages from the best school calendars which came to the office of that magazine in 1908. The selection of these pages by the editor of this magazine is a compliment to the Johnstown High School, to the students who designed the calendars, and to the instructors under whose guidance the work was done. The calendar designed for the Grammar schools by Carl Ludwig, now a High School student, re- ceived like notice. f The drawing classes are busy on Christmas work, the upper classes being engaged in leather tooling, the Sopho- mores in decorating fans, and the Freshmen in making post-card books. THE SPBCTATOR 47 The cover design of our Christmas number was adapt- ed by Elsie Hinchman. Do not neglect the High School Lecture Course. It is very fine. Mr. A. T. Church, teacher of manual training in our High School, and Miss Anna Belle Watson, formerly a teacher in the Cypress Avenue School, were married on Wednesday, November 25th, in the United Presbyte- rian Church, Franklin Street, South Side, this city, by the Rev. F. B. Foster, pastor of that church. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends of the couple, After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Church took a honeymoon journey thru the east, and are now at home, 513 Somerset Street, South Side. We note, with pleasure, that Miss Walter and Mr. Meyer, members of our faculty, who have been ill for the past month, are now able to resume their duties in the classroom. V Pupil ftranslating Virgilj- Thrice I strove to cast my arms about her neck, and-and that's all the further l got. Instructor-Well, I think that's far enough. A precedent has been broken. The opportunity was at hand in the Virgil class for re-cracking the above moss- grown veteran, and it was not cracked. Thoro research proves that this is the first time since Charlemagne con- vulsed the court by perpetrating the above, that it was not dragged out by the hair and made to do duty at every pos- sible and impossible opportunity. Replogle '09-I think that this is the best drawingl ever made. Teacher-Don't let that discourage you. Caruso? Why, l've heard him sing, said Weaver 109. Where? On our graphophonef' Teacher-Have you read the book? Shallenberger '11-l've read it all, from ibex to appen- dicitis. 48 THE SPECTATOR Horan '12 flooking at low marks on his report cardj- I am a martyr to scientific investigation. How's that? Horan- l'm trying to see how little work will get me thru High School. A New Year's resolution that Wolle '09 intends to make: Resolved, that in future I will not let my studies in- terfere so much with my High:School career. You may think This is poetry, but It isn't. The printer just Set it up this way to Fool you.-Ex. German translations? The house w.as all in blazes. Two of them are dead and have gone to America. The following is an extract from a lately discovered MSS., which is thought, by high authorities, to be in the handwriting of the great Geoffrey Chaucer, himself. This extract is from the prologue, and is published here for the first time : Anothere Manne ther wasse, a Grociers. He hadde bigge feete and eke the reddest hairs. Hisse nose wasse likeunto a Kollieflower 8: booze he had ydrinken bi the howre. A Grocerie shoppe he hadde ykeppen long And sure he wolde notte sellen for a songe. Ye sugar thatte he solde wasse muchly sand 81 bate a bass-drum inn a Dutche Brasse-band. T He wered a frocke-coate and stove-pippe hate 8: sikerly uponn a bike he satte, Ypedelen did he aile ye longe daye, And singen songes to drive dulle kare awaye. TThlsllnelsastrlklng example of Chaucers artlessness. B. C. W. 'OQ. THE SPECTATOR 49 Congratulations To Woolf Sz Reynolds, Inc., one of Johnstown's fore- most and most aggressive mercantile establishments, the Spectator extends its congratulations for past accomp- lishments, and its best wishes for a no less brilliant future. Now housed in its imposing new home, and equipped with every arrangement and device that makes for modern mer- chandising, this popular clothing firm occupies quarters that are a pride, not only to the various members of the firm and its employes, but to the entire city. From Exchanges Q.-What ground have you for thinking Caesar had an Irish sweetheart? A.-He went to the Rhine and proposed to Bridget. Definitions.- J. H. S. Spectator: A school paper to which one per cent. of the pupils contribute and QQ per cent. knock. College-bred: Afour-years' loaf. Retribu- tion: What will overtake other people. When you see a bumble bee Bumbling o'er the lea, The thing that you had better do Is to let that bumblebee. Never let a wine-glass touch your lips, My Pa has made this law, l cannot disobey him, so Bartender, add a straw. Willie had a little tack, He stuck it into Johnnie's back, Willie said, when John objected, Don't be scared, it's disinfectedf' I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to the earth, I knew not where, Until the man on whom it fell, Came around and gave me 1 the information. THE SPECTATOR Caesar's dead and buried, And so is Cicerog And where these two old gents have gone l wish their works would go. ODE TO LATIN All dead who wrote itg All dead who spoke itg All die to learn itg Blessed death -they earn it. He who inside his watchlid wears His sweetheart's pretty face, la sure to have a time, for there's A woman in the case. , Si QN' lgicll 1 U Rensselaer 'Q-Z, 46. Polytechnlcbifsfb 6' 0 . Woof Institute 669, 0,0 , 46- Troy? N.Y. L00nlexam,11:1L.o!tsp' -vided for. Send for a tutalugue. THE SPECTATOR 51 Holiday Shoppers Will Find Wonderful Savings Here in Sensible Gift Things UR preparations for this glad season of gift-giving have been made on a more extensive scale this year than ever before-more complete, more practical, and more satisfy- ing. In recent years the trend of gift-giving has been toward more sensible, useful gifts, and, in selecting our holiday stocks, we were guided by that fact. As a result, you'll find the store brimful of appropriate gift things that will be sure to please not only because of their beauty, but also because of their useful- ness and worth. SCHWARTZ BROS. The Low-Price Leaders The College Fellow Kind of Clothes If you are a young man you are, no doubt, a trifle more exacting about your clothes than you have ever been, or ever will be. When you come to us with all this knowledge at your finger tips, you put us on our rnettle and, rather than you should ask us for something we are unable to show, we have gathered for the Fall and Winter seaon an array of the new things which you will fmd in no other store in Central Pennsylva- nia. Everything new in the Clothing line, including the new pockets, lapels, cuff treatment, vest shape, and the trousers. In this way we meet your ever possible requirement, and we ask you to come and see them now ....,....,.. ' ' made either with plain or fancy sleeves and Young Men s Suits and pockets' semi, peg trousers in the new shades, stone, tan, 0 brown, green and gray, are priced from .... Penn Traffic Co. The Store for the Dressy Young Man 52 THB SPECTATOR Get Your Cushion Leathers At LENI-lART'S We have them in any color- Old Gold, Red, White, Blue, Brown, Tan, Yellow and Green. L o o K T H E M o v E. R W F or the Prettiest Chnstmas Novelties in Johnstown, go sfgf' to ee! at Updegrave's 'VV'E.'Y NCT send them a High School Pennant? This makes a beautiful gift. A better line of Christmas Book never seen in this city We have all kinds of Xmas presents. A fine line of framed and unframed pictures. Stop in and see us Reza, HokXN's lisa, THB SPECTATOR 53 1901 1908 BARNEY McvAY's Dancing Academy HANNAN LBLOCK Advanced classes, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Beginners' nights, Tues ay and Thursday. cholars can engage private lessons any afternoon, from 4 to 6, on request. Friday Night High School Class, strictly private, every Friday night. Christmas dance for Friday Night High School Class, Christmas afternoon, from 2:30 to 5:30. Christmas dance for advanced classes, Christmas night, from 8:30 till 1. New Year's dance for Friday Night High School Class, New Year's night, from 8:30 till 1. Special music engaged for this occasion. Phones-Hall 1155, residence 576 1, be Christmas Gifts for Young Men W f X' 'J The very things that men and boys want, are 1,7 3 here in ajliaundancg. Sexgilele. in tgoight mad , em nee. om,a,n - , Svegigflshirts, uljmderwear, hosigry, umbrelfxs, ' traveling goods. fancy vests. beautiful house- , coats, bathrobes, military brushes, toilet sets. Z Q traveling sets. ' k Headquarters for ' oi Sensible Gifts MILLER S GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking 54 THB SPECTATOR Eau, Fellows! WHY NOT HAVE A CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF A MEMBERSHIP TICKET IN THE YMCA 'P Suggest it. Talk it up - it'll work. A good thing for a live young man Go to lIJlIlllEI 5 Up-tu-Hale Fnnlwear PE Ynzla IN XQN.. . EXTRA mm BLADES HRP 254 Have XVUXRIG I SAVING Ill SIIAVIII It s nomhlng more or less than extravs. gance to pay a. blg price iota. safety razor The only part that counts for anythmg' Warrant the prxce usually demanded for the razor The bmgc t part of what you pay or the re ular safety razor 19 for the frame and the box KIGKBJIQ that don't figure at all 1n the razor s value Prove this for yourself OUR GUARANTEE Money Back If You Want It Shrp Shavr Razor Co New York N Y Small .ooLC0,wu X 7 . I ---- l :'f. ' I '.' n , I I 3 5 l' xo' Q is the blade. But good blades--even the best of blades--dowt ' 'V Y S . ' f - ' -9 Q n . Other good safety razors we sell, include the famous Gillette, Star, Ward, Etc. - Every one the very best quality and fully warranted. SWEIIIK HHl'llWilI'E'. En THE SPECTATOR 55 The Lladies' Specialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS WM. 1-IEm.iER at BROS. CONRHD BUII-KDING Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklin and Vine Streets Fill Books of F111 Publisherfs fOr, at least all that are worth having? The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin St. WM . B. WATERS 61. BRO. FISHER a COMPANY Wholesale Wines is Lxiquorvs EVERYTHING TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. First National Bank 446 MAIN STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ....,....................... . ...... 5 580,000.00 Total Resources ........................................................ 4, 700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits 56 THE SPECTATOR flfllfiig Box of Christmas Candy? Stop in and see our assortment. Fine, all prices. We also handle the finest grade of crushed fruits and syrups for sodas and sundaes. WM. KREDEL, Druggist Opp. City Hall. Phone The Christmas Slipper Store Mfllaushtaliuen- Sggsanlsigll-ffgr'lvPiEET Diamonds, Watches, Clocks Silverware and Jewelry I Credit SI PER WEEK PAYMENTS C. A. LINDSEY, 230 Bedford St. 'TBS EEE., Ta For Sale nnlg at PUHIIH BHUS., Inc., Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR 57 Call on us for F4122 Sfat10nCfY Craig, the Barber Vlsltmg Cards Tally and Dinner Cards i-iiifiispiilning. Haynes Street We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger Nuf Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main St. - 1 The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PA.UL'S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'l.O.l.O. Franklin all ',',' st. O Th ' CTC S 8 Difference in Coal TFY OURS SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone I0-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city i The Spebiaior from the l PRESS of Q-14. 'DIX TITTLEA. Prmier Er Pzzblzlsber i 215 Franklin Street, 'Phone 801 i l jobnstown, Ta. g I l 58 THE SPECTATOR .H ,Quartet of Reasons We enjoy the confidence of the public because we always give them just what they ask for. We have made it a rule to secure the best goods obtainable in our line. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it should b e conducted. We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls on. We don't stand still Chal L. Berry Society J' hoes? We have them- Young Men's Shoes of patent colt skin and dull calf skin - smart lasts, military heels, lace or button. Handsome Oxford Ties. 53, 53.50, 354, and S5 for exclusive ' 'swellness. ' ' Young Women's Shoes of patent colt and kid, in lace and button styles. The new- est creation-the new Low-cut Napoleon Button Boot, choice Oxfords and Ties, dainty Slip- pers in white kid, satin, etc. 32, S3, 34, up to 35, for elab- orateness. ' ' Zang's v For Ideal Christmas Presents .4 -H 2 -:w lv uinn 's Store sg... 401 Franklin Street e GO T0 Clinton Look Here ! 1 Doz. Photographs ......... 855.00 1 16x20 Bromide Enlargement .... 3.00 Total ..... ...... S5 8, 00 All of the above for S4 and this ad. any time before February 1. 1909 527 Main St. L. G. Hornick, Photographer THE SPECTATOR 59 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bullding. R S. MURPHY an BRUCE H. CAMPBELL ' ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. Dlbert Building. DAN L. PARSONS, - ATTORNEY-A1--LAW, Bank Bulldlng. JAMES M. WALTERS. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, . Alma Hall. FRANK P. MARTIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. DR. S. A. HALL. OSTEOPATH, 544 Main Street. H W. STOREY, ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. ALVIN SHERBINE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. R EDGAR LEAHEY. ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Woolf Block. C. T. WILLIAMS Dealer in Fancy Groceries we Produce Cor. Market and Vine Sts. Phone 502 You are invited to call at Young's Pharmacy and see the . Finest line of Xmas Candies In Johnstown Also headquarters for Kodaks, Fine Perfumery and Toilet Articles CHARLES YOUNG 205-207 Franklin St. Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park 60 THE SPECTATOR The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Eiztraction Crown and Bridge Work , Perfect Fitting Teeth Johnstown's First-Class Hotel ' The Capifal P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices,-S2 to S3 per day :: American Plan UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts - S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, S200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 885,000.00 When in doubt as to what to give for an A XMAS PRESENT Come and talk to us SCHRADER BROS. We have it Main and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR 61 SPECIALLY DESIGNED Clothes for Young Men A We cater to the up-toe mi Q date requirements of young men, in every line of Wearing ap- parel, and there isn't a new fad that's worth anything, that we do not have as soon as it becomeft popular in the larger citiesf Suits, Oveneoats Raineoats Topeoats S Shirts, Ties 1 s,..,:'::t Hats Sweaters f JESSE' - ' Fancy Hose f 1, , I ., , 1y,,.: l i h' '5311:s5s:2Q:- . S r . M fg: -,f gl .,.f'd , I , , 15 g.- , gf I .iltv FNV.-.-.:1,E .,,, .. '-ffleifzigffee l. 5, Z. 5:?:fffffgfft, : .15 '- , ' ft- . - If. .E t--V -. is -:F-' , 1,,j- 5 Q- 13:5 if 1' ' fermfi it 11 et . ..,ll....1.1.f::.. I . 5 'i f pf E COPY John homos oi Sons 62 THE SPECTATOR LCC NZ C SQ is The answer to all vexatious gift problems is found ' ! W eo. 1R. 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I5 19 . 21 . 22 . 26 . 28 be igb cbool pectator 'Uires acquirit eundo ' ' VOL. XI. HIGH -SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 7. f Jil' W' i 4 c he if 'dl X .. wi ,W 'W ll l liuM I uf- M '.l,l5'f N' M li A , ll k ', LM I ' L.-W 7 -7- -Y F h 4' g N, .F X vi Q LI TE,l2fi A 12 0 Y '16 History wil Goddess of the ancient scroll, to thee, Who dost inscribe thereon with mighty pen From age to age the doughty deeds of men, We sing our praise with deep humility. The shouts that rang at dread Thermopylae And Marathon, these were within thy keng And on thy pages read we oft again Of struggles fierce for dear-won liberty. Too often thou, the records of our land, Hast written with a pencil steeped in gore 5 Too frequent come the tales of terror's band 3 But may these dreadful writings be no more! May, in their places, peace and friendship standg Banished be strife and unrelenting war. 2 THE SPECTATOR How William Howard Taft Was Made President BY ARTHUR W. SHELLENBERGER '10 HE nomination and election of an American president is a very complicated and interesting matter. The nomination of candidates for the office of presi- dent is regulated by custom, not by law. Nlr. Taft was nominated by delegates to the national convention. To this convention every state is entitled to send twice as many delegates as it has senators and representatives in congress. Pennsylvania is entitled to sixty-eight delegates. Sixty-four of these were elected at the primaries on the second Saturday of April, 1908. The other four who are called delegates at large, were appointed by the state con- vention which meets every fourth year in Harrisburg. The national convention meets sometime in the months of June and July, between two dates determined upon by the national committee. The Republican national convention convened June 16, 1908, in Chicago. In company with the delegates went an equal number of alternates, who were for the purpose of substitution in case one of the regularly appointed men was not able to be present. After the formal opening of the convention, the first genuine business began with the roll call. The roll is called by states, every chairman answering for his dele- gation. The appointment of committees and like business was next transacted. Immediately following was the real business of the meeting, the nomination of candidates for the presidency and vice-presidency. Some good orator is chosen to make the nominations. When John R. Malloy, the secretary of the convention, called the roll, no response was made until Illinois was reached. Then Congressman Henry S. Boutell mounting the platform presented Speaker Cannon's name. Thru Governor J. Frank Hanly, Indiana presented her candidate, Vice-President Fairbanks. Gen- eral Stewart L. Woodford in a short speech presented Gov- ernor Hughes, of New York. The secretary went on down the list to Ohio. When Ohio was reached delegates and Y THE SPECTATOR 8 spectators were on their feet in an instant and for four minutes they applauded. Then Representative Theodore E. Burton presented the name of William Howard Taft. As he finished, the convention rising to its feet cheered for twenty-tive minutes. After the demonstration was over, matters were allowed to proceed. C. P. NlcCoy, of Ohio, presented Senator Forakerg Lieutenant Governor Murphy, of Pennsylvania, nominated Senator Knox, and Henry F. Cochem named Senator La Follette. The secre- tary then called the roll for votes, shouting to each state his inquiry thro a megaphone, receiving the answer in the same way, and passing it on to the tally-clerks. By the time he had reached Georgia, the noise subsided, and the crowd settled down to hear the result. By a coincidence Ohio had the honor of nominating her own candidate, and her vote added to the total just made up Taft's majority. The roll call over, the nomination was made unanimous on the motion of General Woodford. William Howard Taft was the Republican nominee for the presidency. The next step in the making of a president is the elec- tion, rigidly regulated by the constitution. At the presi- dential election, on Tuesday, November 3, 1908, the people voted for men called electors. Each state is entitled to as many electoral votes as it has men in congress. The nominations for the office of elector are usually made by the state convention when it meets to nominate state party tickets in the August or September preceding the Novem- ber presidential election. Each voter voted for the entire number of electors to which his state was entitled, naturally for the electors of his party. Therefore, the political party which received the greatest number of votes in a state, received as a rule the electoral votes of the state. A majority of Republican, electors was elected. On Monday, January 11, 1909, according to the con- stitution, the electors met at their state capitols, and cast their votes, separately, for president and vice-president. A list was made of the men voted for and the number of votes each received. Three of these lists were made out, certined to and signed by the electors. One was sent by special messenger to the president of the senate, another by mail to the same officer, and the third was deposited v 4 THE SPECTATOR with the United States district court judge of the district in which the college met. On the second Wednesday of February, 1909, the 10th, the votes were opened by the president of the senate, in the presence of the entire con- gress and counted. Nlr. Taft, who, of course, received the most electoral votes was declared elected president. j The last ceremony is the inauguration, the most noted of American civic festivals, which took place March 4, 1909. President Roosevelt and President-ElectTaft started from the White House at half past ten, reaching the capitol fifteen minutes later. The swearing in of the new presi- dent took place at 12:55, the ceremony taking place in the senate chamber. A hush fell on the assembly as the dark-gowned forms of the justices of the supreme court became visible with Chief Justice Fuller at their head. The sergeants-at-arms of the senate and house, the mar- shals of the District of Columbia, and the supreme court, escorted the justices to their places-the left of the presi- dent. The president and the president to be stepped into view arm-in-arm. In order after them came the diplomatic corps, the ministers, the charges d'affairs, the secretaries, and the attaches, both military and naval. Then came the new vice-president, the senators, Speaker Cannon and the members of the house, the heads of the executive depart- ments ofthe government, the governors of the states and territoriesg Admiral Dewey, Major-General J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff of the armyg and lastly a few invited guests and persons in possession of the much-coveted seats in the chamber. After all had been seated a hush fell upon the crowd. Chief Justice Fuller left his chair and advanced toward the places occupied by President Roose- velt and President-elect Taft. Nlr. Taft rose to his feet and met the white haired justice in the middle of the stage. James H. NlcKenney, clerk of the supreme court, advanced with a massive copy of the Bible and Mr. Taft took the oath of office by repeating slowly and distinctly after the chief justice, the oath provided by our constitution: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the constitu- tion of the United States. THE SPECTATOR 5 A second later the crowd saw Mr. Taft kiss the Holy Book. A signal was immediately flashed from the dome of the capitol to the navy yard, a mile away, and was an- swered by the booming of a gun and then by other cannon and by the sound of many steam whistles. Long before the naval gun had sounded the twenty-first time the people knew that a new administration had begun. This demon- stration concluded, Mr. Taft, our twenty-sixth president, delivered his inaugural address. A Letter from as. Crusader BY MARY RYAN '11 GOUNT RAYMOND to Mathilde, his sweet and most amiable wife, to his dear children, and to all his vas- sals-his greetings and blessings :- The messenger who brings this to you, my dearest wife, will also bring good tidings from the Crusaders, for we have at-last reached the gates of the Holy City. When the joy will be ours of entering the city, l can not tell, but let us hope that it may be soon. On leaving the vast and beautiful city of Constanti- nople, we marched Hrst through western Asia. Although we there encountered many hardships and trials, yet we were fortunate because we did not meet with ill treatment from the people. At last we reached the ancient country of Syria. The Syrians are a tall, well-built, swarthy peo- ple, with Herce black eyes and dark curly hair. They have little regard for Christians or for Christian things, it seems to be their delight to destroy sacred temples and images. But God has certainly blessed these heathen people with a beautiful and fruitful land. Everywhere there is a pro- fusion of flowers and fruits, many of which I have never seen before. Everywhere, too, they have beautiful and magnificent cities, Hlled with splendid houses more beauti- ful than our king's palace. Never have I seen the like of the commercial activity of Tyre, of the beauty and splen- dor of Damascus, and above all, of the strength and mas- siveness of the fortifications at Antioch. Yet, with the 5 THB SPECTATOR help of God and under the leadership of our noble Godfrey, we have captured and laid waste all these cities, 'til now after two years, we are at last at the gates of Jerusalem. My dear wife, I have told you here and in earlier letters only the pleasant things about our journey. Suffi- cient is it to say that sometimes we have been so weak from want of food and drink that we could scarcely travel onward to our goal. In hours of trial such as those long hours of Hghting before Tyre and Antioch, we have always trusted in Divine Providence to show us the way. We begin our attack on the Holy City to-morrow, and if all goes well, I hope soon to be at home with you and our dear children. I trust you will watch carefully over all our possessions, and treat well, as is your duty, the vassals that belong to us. Guard our children well and train them as is fitting for the Children of a noble lord and lady. Farewell. Written bryfore jerusalem, in the year 1099. 'Ure Pilgrim at San Yuste TRANSLATED Fnoivr THE GERMAN OF PLATEN BY HELEN JAMES '10 EIS NIGHT 3 about me storms incessant roar, O monks of Spain, l pray, unbar your door! I-Iere let me rest 'till waked by matin bell, Which frightens you to prayer from gloomy cell I All that your house can give, for me prepare, A grave of stone, a garb such as you wear. Grant me a cell, receive me as your own 5 Once half the world paid homage to my throne. The head I humbly suffer to be shorn, Full many a royal diadem has borne. These shoulders, which beneath the cowl are bowed, Once decked were they with kingly ermine proud. Now ere my death I'm numbered with the dead, My realm dismembered and my glory fled. THB SPECTATOR 7 Lost an? Found . BY Rosanna MATTHEWS '12 ADANY years ago, when the Indians still inhabited this part of the country, there lived, near the town of Cramer, a family by the name of Findley. As it was necessary that the family should have some flour, it was decided that the mother and the youngest son, Robert, should go for it to the nearest town twenty miles distant. Two girls, Helen and Laura, were left at home to prepare the meals for the father and two sons. All went well until the following day. When the noon meal was prepared, the girls went to the door and blew a large shell which served as a dinner bell. A half hour went byg the men did not come. By this time the girls became alarmed and decided to go in search of their father. They had only gone a few yards when Laura, in a hoarse whisper, cried, Helen, look there! pointing in the direction of the barn. Helen looked, and in that brief glance she saw and understood why the men had not come in from the Helds. There, peering around the corner of the barn, were several swarthy dark faces! With a quick start, Helen caught Laura's hand and they swiftly ran to the house. The loft was the last place where the Indians would search, so the girls quickly crawled the ladder to it. Oh! Helen, I am so glad we came up here. Perhaps we will be safe 'till the men come, said Laura. Helen made no response for she feared thatherfather and brothers would never return. Meanwhile, the Indians crept stealthily and cautiously towards the house. As they reached it and still no one came, they became braver and entered the door. After scouting through the lower floor, they began to partake of the food which lay ready on the table. All this time the girls had been watching the Indians through a knot-hole. When the Indians had finished eat- ing and had begun to plunder, Laura clasped Helen in her arms and in a voice all too loud sobbed, Oh ! Helen, what shall we do? What if the Indians come up here? Let's 6 TI-IETSPECITATOR crawl back in that corner and perhaps they won't see us, Hush! not so loud, replied Helen. The instant Laura began to speak one Indian had be- come on the alert and before she had ceased speaking had started up the ladder to the loft. Helen, they are coming! cried Laura. ' Maybe not, Laura. Don't cry and they might not see us. The Indians crawled to the loft and in a few minutes were peering into the darkness. Would they see the girls i' At hrst it seemed that they would not, but Laura moved a hand and that move proved their undoing. Instantly the Indians saw them. The girls were easily bound and car- ried into the yard. One Indian was left to guard the girls while the others set tire to the house and barn. How ter- rible it was for the girls to sit there and watch their old home burn! No wonder Laura sobbed and cried. When the buildings had burned to the ground the Indians led the girls down the road. After the remains of the barn were passed, the Indians made signs to Laura that if she didn't stop crying they would scalp her. She became quiet until they came to the farthest held. There, near the road, were the scalped and bleeding bodies of her father and brothers! Oh! Helen I cried Laura. Those were her last words, for without mercy one Indian immediately scalped her. It had been hard for Helen to bear up before, but the killing of her only sister was the last stroke, and with a sob she fainted. She knew no more until she came to just as the Indians were nearing their village. When Mrs. Findley and Robert returned to their home, they found nothing left but the ashes. The bodies of the father, two sons, and daughter were found and buried. A search was made for Helen but proved fruitless. Mrs. Findley did not altogether give up hope for she thought that perhaps Helen had been carried to the Indian village and that some time she would see her again. Many years passed. The French and Indian war had been fought and the country was again at peace. Mrs Findley and Robert, now a tall young man, were living in the very village where so long ago they had gone for flour. THE SPBCTATOR 9 One day Robert rushed into the house and cried, Mother, l hear that many captive white girls have been taken from the Indians and are now in E- Could we not go and see if Helen could be among them ? Nlrs. Findley readily acquiesced for she was ready to do anything to find her lost daughter. The town was reached, in vain, many hours were spent in going up and down the long lines of girls. Could that be her daughter? No! her hair was lighter. Oh! what agony the mother must have felt when many times she thought she had found her daughter but was dis- appointed, As the mother was giving up in despair, one of the guards asked her if she did not remember an old song that she had once sung to her daughter. After some thought, Mrs. Findley sang Abide With Me. At first her voice trembled and was full of anguish, but it soon grew stronger and stronger. When she began the second stanza one girl in the long lines gave a start, for she knew that somewhere and at some time she had heard that song before. Then she remembered, but was that her mother P That sad woman with the careworn face? Yes! it was. With one bound, Helen fell into the woman's arms crying, Mother! Johann Steinberg's Escape BY VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 EURING the century following the Reformation in Ger- many affairs were very unsettled in many of the states. The Religious Peace of Angsburg, 1555, attempted to better this condition by giving to the ruler in each dis- trict the right to choose for himself between Lutheranism and Catholicism, and then compelling all his subjects to embrace the same faith. This, howeyer, proved unsatis- factory since a succeeding ruler might choose a different religious creed from his predecessor. Little wonder was it then that some people outwardly worshipped as did their ruler, but secretly believed as they chose. This unfortunate condition of affairs prevailed in the principality of Weimar in the year 1615. Prince Ernest, I0 THE SPECTATOR to secure uniformity, issued orders-that all his subjects must espouse the Catholic faith or sufferethe penalty of death. Some hastened to obey this command, while others held out against it. To this latter class belonged Johann Steinberg, only surviving son in a family which had taken up l.uther's doctrines long before. News of Steinberg's disobedience was taken to the prince, who sent two of his most trusted servants to arrest the disloyal subject and bring him before the prince to answer for his disobedience and heresy. When they ar- rived at Steinberg's home they found him plowing in his field. Upon being assured that he was the man they sought, they seized him, bound him with chains, and took him to their prince. He spent the night in a dungeon, and the next morning was led before the prince, who com- manded him to say whether it was true that he had re- sisted the decree. To this Johann answered : So have I done, your majesty. Will you renounce the false doctrines that you now harbor ? cried the prince. No, never, unless l am convinced by some power higher than the power of man. To the dungeon with this man, said the prince to his subjects, and on the third day we will burn him at the stake unless he recants. So to the dungeon was Johann Steinberg again hur- ried. A place dark, damp and filthy was to be his abode for the next three days. Here let us notice how he spent his time. Not in lamenting his fate but in meditating for a while whether or not it might be best to surrender his re- ligious beliefs. Finally, he decided to keep steadfast to what he had believed, come what might. On the eve of the day which was to mark the end of his life he knelt down on the damp,' earthen floor of his prison and prayed. Such a prayer as he prayed is seldom heard. Then, rising and throwing back his arms, he cried out: Father, into Thy hands l commend my spirit. ln throwing back his hands he had struck the wall a mighty blow which drew blood from his knuckles. Could he believe it? The moment his hand struck the wall, a door opened on the other side of the dungeon. Not the THE SPECTATOR iii. door at which Johann himself had entered, but another. For a few minutes he could not believe that a way of es- cape seemed to open before him. At last it dawned upon him, andlwith an earnest prayer of thankfulness on his lips, he walked to the open door, stepped into, and walked down an underground passage. Soon he came to a second door which he opened without difficulty. Then he went on quickly till he came to a third door, here he searched a long time to find some way of opening it. Could it be that he had come so near escaping to be baffled atthelast P Again he tried. Oh, joy! he felt one stone give slightly. Push- ing with all his might he forced the door open. Through the passage he could see the stars shining down upon him through the vines that covered the entrance to the passage. Now, notice what he did: instead of making good his escape at once, he hastened back to the dungeon, got his Bible which he had left there, and then came out again quietly, closing each door after him. Then, seeing that his movements had not been discovered, he broke out through the vine-covered entry and disappeared, to be heard of no more at Weimar. -It l 'I I Next day the people came from miles around to see the burning of the heretic. Prince Ernest sent his servants to bring out the prisoner. When they came to the dungeon the door was locked, the prisoner gone, and nothing to show how he had made his escape. When they returned'and told these things to the prince, some one suggested, Per- haps he made his escape through a hidden door. No, said the prince, that .could not be. My father told me all about the castle, but he never mentioned any secret door from the dungeon. V I 'Others said : Providence must have delivered .him from our midst. THE SPECTATOR The Women of Winsperg TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF CHAMISSO BY F. M. B. '09 lRST of the Hohenstaufens, the brave King Konrad lay Before the town of Winsperg encamped for many adayg The Duke of Welf defeated, but in the little town The burghers were undaunted nor hauled their standard down. But famine came, ah famine, it is a piercing thorn, And now they sought for mercy, and now they found but scorn, ' Full many a noble warrior of mine ye here have slain, And tho your gates be opened, your blood our swords must stain. Then came the Winsperg women: So dread must our fate be ? Oh, grant us safe departure, from bloodshed we are free ! Before the humble suppliants the hero's anger fled, Into his heart soft pity stole unaware instead. Withdraw, then, may the women, and let each one have free What she may please to carry, what may her dearest be 3 And let them with their burdens pass by unhindered too, Proclaim the royal order, l'll keep my promise true. Before the sun had risen above the meadows green, From Konrad's broad encampment, a sight most strange was seen. The city gates swung open, that oft attack repelled, A stream of loyal women from out the portal welled. With heavy burdens laden, they staggered o'er the ground, For each her husband carried, in him her best she found. Hold! stop the cunning women ! cried many an angry wightg The chancellor spoke, Thy order has not been heard aright. THE SPBCTATOR I3 With merry laugh the monarch heard them the strange tale tell 5 Altho not such our purpose, yet have they acted well. A promise is a promise, the royal word shall stand, Nor twisted nor distorted by any chancellor's hand Thus was the crown of Konrad kept pure from hasty crime 5 The story echoes over from half-forgotten time, ln the year eleven forty, thus does the record stand, The royal word was sacred in the German Fatherland. Luther'.r Room in Wartburg Castle BY FRANK SCHARMANN '10 URING my recent travel abroad l was fortunate enough to visit Wartburg Castle. It was here that the friends of Luther, that great reformer, placed him in cap- tivity in order that he might escape the vengeance of the emperor. lt was here that Luther toiled night and day and gave to the world his translation of the Bible. To describe the castle fully would take many pages, so I will give only a description of the room in which Luther lived. It is situated in the second story in the left wing of the castle, and is reached by a dark flight of stairs leading up from the court-yard. When one enters the room, it gives one an impression of coldness and desolation. A heavy oaken table stands against the one wall. On this table Luther did all his work. Near the table stands Luther's chair, which also is of oak and is handsomely carved. Above the table is a small cupboard which con- tains Luther's signet ring, his communion cup and several other mementos. Above the cupboard hangs a large pic- ture of Luther. On either side of this picture are the pic- tures of his father and mother. Below these pictures are some of the papers of the original translation of the Bible. ln one corner of the room stands a green tile stove near which is Luther's bed. It is an old-fashioned bedstead with curtains. On the side of the wall nearest the bed, a I4 THE SPECTATOR piece of the wainscoting has been chipped out. This is where Luther is supposed to have thrown his inkstand at his enemy, the devil, and tourists eager to have some 'relic of the great reformer have chipped pieces out of the ,.wall. Howf Stamp Collecting Aida' the Study A of History H A BY DONALD CUSTER '12 EO the student of ancient history, the stamps of Egypt and Greece are of especial interest. Those of Egypt show the most characteristic objects that country possesses -the pyramids and the sphinx, which were built by Khufu in the fourth dynasty of Egyptian history. These stamps are oblong, having anoval in the center which contains the pyramid and the sphinx, recalling to us the long period- of history, dating from 5000 B. C., which lies hidden behind them. Egypt could not have selected a better design for her stamps, since these monuments are to her as the art of Greece is to that country. From our modern stamps we may learn that ,Alex- andria, that great commercial city built by Alexander the ,Great when he was conquering the world, now belongs to France, and in consequence uses stamps similar to those of France, and not Egyptian ones, as we should expect. , ,The Greek stamps, from 1861 to 1896, contain the head of Hermes, or Mercury, in various types. Greece went out of her regularnpath in 1896, when the Olympic games were revived. ln that year she issued an Olympic Series, in which the scenes were taken from the games or from historical objects of Greece. Stamps of the smaller denominations have representations of the statues The Wrestlers and the Discombolus by early Greek sculptors, the latter by Nlyron. Another of this same issue shows a chariot in one of the races. The Theatre of Diony- sus is shown on another, while still another of the same issue shows the Acropolis. ln 1906 Greece issued another Olympic series of different designs. The stamps of Greece ' THE SPECTATVOR 115 are a credit to the country and help to awaken an interest in its history. The history of the United States may be read, to a certain extent, from her issues of stamps. In 1893 an issue was published in commemoration of the discovery of America. These stamps contain views of Columbus with the Indians, his fleet, and many other of his adventures. In 1895 a Trans-Mississippi series was issued, portraying life on the western plains from the time of Marquette down to the time of prospecting for gold in California. In 1904 the government of our country issued stamps celebrating the purchase of Louisiana from France in 1803. On the ten-cent stamp of this issue a map of our country is shown, and what was then Louisiana is shaded brown. In 1898 revenue stamps were issued to raise revenue to conduct the Spanish-American War. These stamps have a picture of a battleship. In 1907 the United States issued a series in remembrance of the founding of Jamestown in 41607 by Capt. John Smith. In 1908 Canada issued a series in honor of the found- ing of Quebec by Champlain in 1608. These stamps show views of Quebec in colonial times, and portraits of Cartier and Champlain. On February 12, 1909, a Lincoln Centennial stamp was issued in honor of our martyred president. In the center, in a circle, is a profile of Lincoln from the St. Gaudens statue. This shows him with his head slightly bowed in a meditative mood. Babington's Plot BY ALBERT W. WALTERS '10 T was not dark this night in Windsor Forest. A full moon shot her brightest beams thru the woody depths, lighting up heretofore hidden nooks and crannies. The trees took on a ghost-like appearance, as the silver light shone on their mossy trunks. Yet, in this bright wood all was still. Not even did the owls screech, as they were wont to do in this part of the forest. In the distance a red I6 THB SPECTATOR light mingled with the silver, causing such a blending of color as only nature could produce. ' This red light came from a tire around which sat a band of outlaws. The Windsor Owls was their favor- ite name. As no direct charges could be brought against the many bands of outlaws of Queen Elizabeth's time, the gangs prospered. The Owls were no exception. Raymond, their leader, and the five others led a very easy life. This night they sat silently about the fire, evidently expecting some one, from the glances they gave into the woody retreats. One seemed particularly anxious, a mere boy, Beson by name. Suddenly Raymond broke the deep solitude. Boys, he said, this Babington swore he would be here this night at ten. These courtiers of Bess are always lying dogs, anyway. l prithee, Beson, look at yonder ghost-like tree. What vision do I see? a man? No, Babington, by St. Albans. Come in, Thomas 5 thou art late. Marry, I could not get here sooner, murmured Bab- ington, as he approached, but now to business, men. Do not breathe a word of what passes this night or by St. Dubric l'll cut ye all o'er the pate. Swear, all ye ? Aye, cried all-all except the boy Beson, but Bab- ington did not perceive it. Well, continued the courtier, l and tive others of Bess's court have made a plot, aye, a plot, for the release of Mary Stuart and the death of Elizabeth. All plans are made. We need but a man to do the deed, the easiest part. l, then, offer ,groo to the man who consents to do the murder ! I-me-ffloo, Sir Thomas. I-here, sir-here, arose the excited voices, till the old forest fairly rung. Again Beson opened his mouth, again did Babington not notice it. By Heaven, broke in Sir Thomas on the eager cries, ye are a goodly crowd. How can we decide, Ray- mond? Ha, ye shall draw straws. Agreed, assented Raymond. Accordingly, each man took his chance. They anx- -iously drew 3 Beson was last. He refused. THE SPECTATOR 17 Coward! Thou fool, draw or thy dumb block shall grace the dewy moss this night, threatened Babington. With such a threat in his ears, poor Beson slowly drew. To his horror, his grass seemed endless. It finally endedg it was the longest! He should do the deed! He should murder his queen! Come, knave. In a few days thou wilt show thy spirit, urged the wily courtier as he grasped the lad by the arm. Stupefied, Beson 'slowly followed. His companions waved a farewell. In a few minutes Babington led him to a clearing opening on the highway, where they found two saddled horses. Ordering the boy into saddle, Sir Thomas mounted, then together 'they clattered off into the night. I -I -I -I Early next morning found them well near Westmin- ster. During one night's ride neither had spoken a word. Poor Beson now brooded over his position.. What would his father in the army say ? He was at this point in his thoughts when Babington broke the silence by murmuring, H'm, this Thursday. The deed must be done by Satur- day. Would that this black business were over. lf only Lord Burleigh doesn't decide to stop the plot before the deed is accomplished. l was a fool to consent to let our correspondence pass through his hands. But he is a man-- Here his soliloquy was abruptly ended by them meet- ing a dusty rider at a bend in the road. He instantly recognized Sir Thomas by hailing him in loud voice. Sir Thomas, he called as he drew nearer, bad news! Burleigh hath gathered troops to thwart the scheme. Thou and l must flee, sir, now. But who is thy companion P Wait! The dog! Oh, Master Richard thwarted so soon P And this fellow consented to the deed, answered Babington in agitated tones. We must fleeg capture means death. With this the two courtiers wheeled their horses, then galloped in the direction from which Babington and Beson had come. But Beson had no notion of following. Boy S8 THE SPECTATOR that he was, he had been an outlaw long enough to take advantage of a means of escape such as this was. Slipping from the saddle he struck his steed a sharp blow, sending him loping after the fleeing courtiers. Babington hearing the beast coming, thought the boy was astride him, so paid no further attention to a thought of Beson. After striking the horse, the young brigand dived into bushes at the road's side. However, something made him look after the fleeing pair, as a sort of farewell. As he did so, he saw a troop of cavalry meet the cour- tiers at a far away turn of the highway. Seeing they were Burleigh's troops, he wondered if his father was there. What an escape! But now he saw the desperate efforts of Babington and his companion to wheel their horses and attempt another flight. The soldiers, on fresh horses, checked them at the start. He saw the pair draw their rapiers and vainly try to beat off the heavily-armed cavalry. Numbers counted. lt was a matter of child's play for the queen's men to waste time trying to capture them thus. A few well-directed blows and the guilty were safely cap- tured alive. The cavalcade then slowly started toward Westminster with their important prisoners and his steed. Ha! Hurrah for father's troops! the smiling lad cried. Well for the stupid dogs, trying to conduct a plot this way. Their heads wilt now have a chance to get ac- quainted with Elizabeth's axe. Ha, to think l'd murder our good Queen Bess! Butl must away to the 'Owls ' again. With the nimbleness of a deer bounding thru a wood, he was gone. , fd fi? Epi' .ll ' H fe .5 ' Q1 I THB SPECTATOR I9 'Gm liHigb5chooI Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., MARCH, 1909. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, 10 CENTS. EUITOITIRI BIIU JBIIBIUZSS Staff. Edltor-ln-Chief. FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Associate Edltor, CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Llterary Edltors. School News Edltors, LILLIAN MOSES xgxo, BRUCE C. WILLIAMS 19c9, MARY E. JONES 1910. BERTHA O. STAMMLER 1912, Exchange Editor. CHARLES HORAN 1912. MARY E. ROSE 191o. ' Athletlc Edltor, sockty Editors. SEWARD D. DAVIS 19:o. FERN W. BAER, 19o9, General News Edltor, SARA M. MILLER mro. HERBERT GRAHAM 191o. Chlef Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER 1909. Assoclate Business Manager, IRA W, DEMPSEY 1910 Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909. ALBERT W. WALTERS 1910. WALTER LENHART I909. FRITZ W. AMYER 1910, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910. WALTER SUPPES 1910, WALDO WRIGHT 1911. THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly durlng the school term. Address all communlcatlons to THE SPECTATOR, High School Bulldlng, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postotice, Johnstown. Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon ln the current lssue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the edltor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial HE March issue of the Spectator appears as a History number. The contributions have for their basis some historical personage or fact, and they are, in the main, the work of the students in the history classes. The copy of the Great Seal of Pennsylvania, which has often appeared on the cover of the Spectator, was deemed most appropriate for this number. 20 THE SPECTATOR On Nlarch the fourth William Howard Taft was in- augurated president, and James Schoolcraft Sherman vice- president of the United States in the senate chamber, while the outside world was held in the grip of a blizzard. This year has demonstrated once more that the sudden weather changes of early Nlarch make the present date unht for a celebration witnessed by so many expectant visitors. Two plans have been offered to remedy this. Nlany newspapers suggest that the inauguration take place in January, wholly indoors, thus bringing the induction to office nearer the election, and assuring personal comfort to the people in- volved. While the inauguration is not a ceremony that demands a vast crowd of public witnesses, yet our demo- cratic system and the great interest shown by the thousands who throng Washington every fourth year call for the popular celebration of the present. For this reason we favor the plan, already introduced in the senate, which would change the time of the inauguration from the fourth of March to a more Clement season, the last of April. Of all the forms of athletics, track work is the most benehcial. It is free from the liability to injury caused by its more strenuous brothers, basketball and football. It takes the athlete out into the fresh spring air after the hard grind of winter. Not to the track man alone, but also to football men and basketball men, is track work bene- ticial. The open manner in which football is played calls for fast men and it is track work that makes men fast and quick on their feet. For the basketball man it does the same, for speed and agility are everything in basketball. Not for several years have our track prospects been so bright as now. Indications of an early springinsure regular practice and a nucleus of veterans gives hope for a success- ful team. We urge all the boys to go to track practice for the exercise if for nothing else. The big men may take some first places, but the seconds and thirds are needed to swell the total score. The school that produced the foot- ball team that Johnstown High produced should be able to send to Philadelphia and Pittsburg teams that will carry the black and pale blue to .well-earned victory. THE SPECTATOR 21 i Exchangef We were very glad to welcome so many new ex- changes this month and we hope that in the future we shall receive them together with all our old ones. Helios, Grand Rapids, Mich., has very attractive cover, appropriate to February. As a whole the paper is excel- lent. The Karux, Philipsburg High, shows careful prepara- tion. It is one of our best exchanges. The Spectrum and The Mirror would be more attractive if some Cuts were added to them. The literary material of the Cascadillian is above the ordinary. Its long stories are interesting as well as un- usual in a school publication. The prize stories of The Register are very interesting. The plot of A Canoeing Trip is well worked out, and the local color in All's Well That Ends Well is excellent. We are always glad to see The Palmetto and The Pine. The material in The College Folio is well arranged and worth reading. Why do you not have a few more cuts, Folio ? The drawings of Washington and Lincoln on the cover of The Mercury show unusual skill. The stories are all well writtcn. We received The Spur for the Hrst time this month. lt would be improved if the material were logically arranged and not mixed with the advertisements. 22 THB SPBCTATOR We always welcome The Mountaineer with much pleasure. lt, is without doubt an excellent publication. The Masten Park Chronicle has advertisements scat- tered throughout it. Surely enough has been said against this tendency to make the different exchanges consider it. The cut with which The Purple and White introducesits sports column is worthy of mention. It shows genius and originality. The Somerville Radiator has our congratulations on its excellence. lf it continues this it is certain of success. The Amygdaloid would appear better if it had an index and an exchange column. We acknowledge with thanks a number of other ex- changes. Athleticf The 1908-09 basketball season is over and the team turned out by Coach Cramer has been one of which the school can be proud. We deplore the lack of enthusiasm which the pupils displayed in the four games played here. Only four games there were and yet the pupils managed to Hnd time to go to the theatres and to spend money in other places. The Athletic column of the school paper is not the place to criticize the habits of the students, but something ought to be done to stir up more interest. l-low can a scholastic team make any kind of success when there are no pupils to cheer them on ? This was the whole cause of our downfall in the basketball line. The only game in which the students turned out in any kind of numbers was the Pittsburg game. The enthusiasm in this game under Red was the best of the season and yet if the whole school had been there, the game would probably have been of another nature. But let by-gones be by-gones, for the school has undoubtedly learnt a lesson from the past season and will turn out better when the track team begins its work. Owing to the lack of space all the box-scores of the last six games will not be printed. The most important games since the last edition of the Spectator were the games THB SPBCTATOR 25 with Pittsburg and the game here with' Dubois. High School managed to take one of the games from P. H. S., but lost the other game on the local floor. The Dubois Game After winning one of the games from High School the Dubois team came to this city determined to win the other, for by losing this game Dubois could not have the cham- pionship. They fought hard throughout the game and were justly rewarded for their efforts. Dubois presented a team of experience, and being aided by considerable weight, they played a star game. But the local team played a tine game throughout, and with the exception of their shooting both from the line and the held, they put up a marvelous contest against their large opponents. The fast interference of the visitors made it almost impossible for J. H. S. to shoot any field goals. The line-up and summary : J ohnstown-2 Position Dubois-25 White . . . . . . .forward ..... R. Dunsmore Sharkey. . . . . forward' ' ' . .Hubbs Smith ......... center ,.... A. Dunsmore Louther ........ guard . . . . . Mauthe Replogle . ...... guard ..... Vosburg Substitution-GriHith for Louther. Field goals-Hubbs 35 R. Dunsmore, 2g Mauthe, 23 White, 13 Smith, 1. Foul goals- White, 73 A. Dunsmore, 10, R. Dunsmore, 1. Referee-Haggerty. ln a preliminary game to the above contest, the Scrubs downed the Berry second team by the score of 25 to 7. The Pittsburg Games The first game, which was played at the Smoky City, resulted in a victory for the local school by the score of 34 to 24. The team was in its best form of the season, and owing to the poor foul-shooting of the Pittsburgers, suc- ceeded in walking off with a victory hanging at their belts. The Pittsburg players played mostly under the baskets and so the Johnstown players simply shot over their heads, almost all their shots counting. Glick and Frishman starred for Pittsburg, while White and Replogle did the best for the Johnstown team. The line-up and summary: J ohnstown-34 Position Pittsburg-24 White . . . ..... forward. . . . . Frishman 24 THE SPECTATOR Louther . . . . . forward. . . . .Emery Smith. . . ..... center . . . . . . .Johnson Sharkey . ...... guard ....... Glick Replogle ....... guard ....... Broido Substitution-Griffith for Sharkey. Field goals-White, 5' Louther, 23 Smith, 2 g Replogle, 2, Griffith, 2, Frishman, 2: Emery, 2 g Johnson, 13 Broido, lg Sharkey, 1. Foul goals-White 65 Johnson, 12. Referee-Mould. The game with the Pittsburgers here, the last scholas- tic battle on the local floor, turned out to be a victory for the former team. The old trick of two years ago was again repeated, but since the local school has won seven out of the last nine games played with Pittsburg, the latter will have to win many more games to be even. The contest was without doubt the best scholastic game ever seen in this city, the way the both teams fought to the end was something great. The guarding on both sides was fine, but the shooting was not good. The quar- tet of field goals by Emery in the Hrst half put the Pittsburg team at a good pace ahead of the locals, the first half end- ing I5 to 5 in Pittsburg's favor. Owing to Capt. White's illness, Griffith was substituted for him. Then Kellar was put in for Replogle and went in to center when Smith was hurt. To End a man for Kellar's place took some time, but Frank Cramer was Hnally discovered, peacefully watching the game on the bleachers, and he was hustled into a suit. Johnstown tried hard to make a rally but the lack of time made it impossible. The line-up and summary: 7 7 J ohnstown-13 Position Pittsburg- 19 White .... . . forward . . . . Comensky Louther . . . . forward . . . . Emery Smith . . . . .... center , . . . . Johnson Sharkey . . . . . . . guard .... . .Broido Replogle . . . . . . guard ...... . Glick f Substitutions-Grifiith for White 5 Kellar for Replogleg Kellar for Smith, Cramer for Kellar. Field goals-White, lg Louther, 13 Sharkey, lg Griffith, lg Johnson, 1, Comensky, 2g Emery, 4. Foul goals-White, 13 Johnson, 5g Griffith, 4. Referee-Hag- gerty. One thing which did not escape the notice of the school was the Hne work of Haggerty, who refereed the home games during the season. Nlr. Haggerty's work was all that could be desired, and he undoubtedly gave satis- THE. SPBCTATOR 25 faction to every one who went to the games. His complete knowledge of the game enabled him to give the best results on both sides. lt is to be hoped that Nlr. Haggerty will be here next season to referee the scholastic games. The averages of the players are as follows : Player Field Goals White fCapt.J . . 21 Louther ..... 20 Sharkey ..... 11 Replogle ..... 11 Smith . . . . . 8 GriHith . . . . . 4 n.. .- The record for the team is as follows: J.H.S ..... ...18 J.H.S.. .....21 J.H.S. . ..22 J.H.S.. ..14 J.H.S.. ..15 J.H.S... ..27 J.H.S... ..11 J.H.S... ..15 J.H.S... ..34 J.H.S... ..13 J.H.S... ..24 Total. . . . . . 214 Fouls Points ....56......98 . . 0 . . . .40 . . 0 . . . .22 . . 0 . . . .22 . . 4 . . . . . . 20 .....4......12 Total 214 Alumni... ..34 AtSteelton . . . . . . 7 Allegheny Prep . . . . 23 Sharon . . ...,. . 9 At Dubois .... . . 29 Butler. . . . . 19 Dubois. . . . . .25 At Butler. . . . .40 At Pittsburg . . . .24 Pittsburg. . . . . 19 At Sharon . . . . . 40 Opponents' Total. . The Track Season The track season is but a short distance away and every boy in the school should turn out and either go out for the team or encourage the men on the tean. The team will be a fine one this year if the students show any kind of enthusiasm in their work. Manager Wolle has arranged so that every one can go out for the team and this alone should induce the students to go to the park and to hustle for the pale blue and black. The big relay race at Phila- delphia will come off soon and Johnstown High' desires to send there a team that will make a good showing if it does not bring home the relay honors. The following were awarded the basketball monogram this season : Capt. Peter White, Mgr. Harry Raab, Clay Replogle, Elmer Smith, Owen Sharkey, Alex Louther, and Harvey Griffith. T126 THB SPECTATVOR f gsfg, I .-fx. ' if' y Q - ,L ff: 7 so L r ,xiii ',' r ' A 9 W of '73'-A -vi l Y, gif 1 i , g igjll sf,f,e, . ff 7,1 i f U -'rfgjm-edkffy Qffli' if N f, ri' if fi, ' Nfl' it 1175 'ANN . . f fl K Mfr? , -'A 'fQ'F 'j 1 , arm- -1 if ff , H ' f-gag -ZW J V W I ,Q ,AP ,Vt s C gf ,I VJ, vfzfgffp may ,QA ., .S.e.- 3 ' 22- - - 9 ws 74 ,- 9 7 ' A 4-' 9? '7 - ,.,f,fAg'f7' --' P U' ,F-ELF? ' E5 4 'l7w5i , iii!-gm b ff , 1 . .-ffsaffiif x ,cf r w ' Zy ffif 1 A ,y mils !:,j,' ,f gg i, -ff---, 552, fwfr., j ' - ' ' fig '! ,Qt my far gan 45' , f , JM ,gm Q, .gl V,-' In-,r If 4 X i WG 'A , 4' 4 4 'f ,Z ilifl '4 P Q 2-. lui f-- - ' r inc. f A .AWA-ef., Aft: V - ?. ,34 1 N ' ' - EF -? 1?le f - -- -we ' 1 ag-j -4 . I E 'B:rv.1LN?i3S1'nv1Eili Lincoln Centenary Celebration Lincoln's birthday was observed by the school in exer- cises which were attended by Alumniand friends, during which the Alumni presented a large bust of Lincoln to the school. The program which follows was rendered in a praiseworthy manner : Song. . . ...... . . . . .School Sketch of Lincoln's Life . . . . . Frank Bast Lowell's Tribute to Lincoln .... Seniors and Juniors The Lincoln-Douglas Debates . . . Frank Cramer X . - Nomination of Lincoln . . . . . .Kenneth Ripple ,ri Gettysburg Address ........ Second and First Year Pupils Selection from Second Inaugural Address . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Wolle Death of Lincoln . . . . . . . . Lillie Park Old Glory ............. Miss Mary Krieger, '06 Violin Solo . . . ......... Nathan Aaron Three Woman Friends of Lincoln . Margaret Hughes Presentation of Bust of Lincoln . . Mr. Baker, '00 Speech of Acceptance ....... Edna Vinton Address . . . . . . .... . . . The Principal Song . . . ............ School On the evening of Wednesday, February 3, 1909, a Nlendelssohn Centenary Concert, the fourth number of the ' THE SPECTA'T'O'R Q7 High.School Lecture Course, was given in the High School Auditorium. The program consisted of a selection by the Germania Club, numbers by the Jean De Backer Festival Orchestra, piano solos by Mr. Charles Knauss, and num- bers. by Mr. Knauss and the orchestra, Mr. Charles Martin, of 'this city, conducted the orchestra. The entire concert was well applauded and encores were respondedto byall the performersf A ln place of chapel on February 4 the following Men- delssohn program was rendered by the pupils of the school : Song by school, Farewell to the Forest fMendelssohnJ g piano solo, Miss Edna Vinton CMendelssohnQ 5 piano solo, Traumerei CSchumannj, Miss Ina Fultong vocal solo, f' Flow Gently, Sweet Afton QBurnsJ, -Miss EffiecRep- logleg piano solo, Songs Without Words No. 1 CNlen- delssohnj, Roy Jones, song by school, Hunters' Fare- well fMendelssohnJ.e The school orchestra gave a num- ber of selections. The Kaltenborn Quartet, of New York, appeared- in the High School Auditorium on Friday, February 26, and gave a concert which was one of the most enjoyed events of the season. ' A A The class pins ordered by the Seniors have arrivedla Statistic blanks sent from Washington were filled out by members of the school on Monday, Feb. 8. After chapel on Thursday, March 4, Dr. Bertha Cahi- well, a member of the Board of School Controllers, adv dressed the girls of the school. ' ' ' A F Heard in School A A W A W Prof: All those who are absent will please come to my desk at once. Mr. Meyer Qrecording absenteesy : Sit down, all of you. How do you expect me to take a roll with all of you standing up ? , Instructor: What is a crater ? g Frice: f' A crater is the top of an earthquakejf 28 THB SPECTATOR Teacher Qto student who has said that Rome was built at nightj : Can you prove this statement P Student: Yes. Don't all the books say that Rome was not built in a day P Thomas Qreading unfinished compositionj : 'l then boarded the B. 81 O. train, ' and that's all the farther lgot. Moore Ctearing up a leaf of his Virgiljz So much of my lesson done. Demure Preceptress Cto turbulent pupils in study hallj : Do not let us forget that we are all gentlemen here-every one of us. Teacher : Where do the mermaids sleep ? Horan: The little ones are rocked in the cradle of the deep and the big ones sleep in the bed of the ocean. Theatre Party The teacher of Physical Geography had the class at the Globe the other day. Late Songs and Composers Humming Song ffrom the Apiaryj ..... By Prof. Wax, A. B. Spider's Spinning Song ....... . . By Weber Flys' Feast . . . . ..... . . . By Mabel Syrup Hunting Song . .... . . . . . By Gori Muskito The Spruce Tree's Song . . . . . By Gum Among the Leaves ..... . . By Cate Piller In the Summer Time . . . . . By Drought A Hot Day in India. . . . . By Ginger Rensselaer 2, 6ZScx!3oIytechnic'?f?Paf, Wagga! Institute, 46. Troy, N.Y. Localexnrnznutionspmvided for. Send for atntalogue. THE SPECTATOR 29 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown, Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 'Agent Knabe, Chickering for and thirty more of the World's best Pianos Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All ' the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department HE LATEST OUT is repre- sented in our Spring gathering of fashionalaly correct Clothes, Fur- nishings and Hats for the young men. We would be pleased to have you come around and see the goods we tall: so much about. JOHN THOMAS 6: SONS Young lVlen's Clothiers 30! THE SPECTATOR William l'l. Raala Sc Bro. Rulers BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Blnflas ,S t AYAAA J., .Z Printers If its Printing, the artistic kind, we do it: or, if you want your Spectator or magazines of any description, bound into a nice book, bring them to us. N ' WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR NEW QUARTERS - The Otlce Woolf Block Annex, Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third and fourth fioors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 1901 -- - 1909 BARNEY McVAY'S PRIVATE Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK . Franklin St. . ' To Advanced Class, Monday EastersRecept1ons --- even1ng,A19ri1 12th, 8:30 to 1 o'clock. o the Fortnightly Class, Thursday, April 15th, 8:30 to 12:30 o'clock. To Friday Night High School Class, Friday, April 16th, 8:30 to 12:30 o'clock. Advanced Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Friday Night High School Class. Every Friday evening. Private Lessons given Tuesdays. Engagements for any after- noon can be made by request, Fortnightly Private Class, every other Thursday evening. Opened January 7, 1909. ,-. -,-..B,esiden.QeLBl1one516A M Ha1LPho11e.l155BLA WA--.VA THE SPECTATOR 31 M. B. YOUNG Whokiilflm' BUTCHER, BEEF and PORK PACKER Phones-City 191, Bell 175. 224 Franklin Street Y Offers S UN USUALLY ATTRACTIVE Clothing Sale BARGAINS. Good Olotlgrngingcailziegnlcgegurnishings Cris GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET . For, ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking A QUESTION OF BEAUTY Clear the skin of cha , roughness and redness with our excellent SKIN CREAM. Apply it before going out, and it protects the skin against chaps. Trial size jar ........ FRANKE Franklin 8: Haynes Sts, 32 THE SPECTATOR , Don't forget Be sure to inspect our f 7 SPRING Lindsey s MILLINERY Jewelry Store E. L. Kz T. Updegrave 230 Bedford St. Get Your Cushion Leathers At LENI-lART'S We have them in any color- Old Rose, Red, White, Blue, Brown, Tan, Yellow and Green. LOOK THEM OVER Have Your Pictures Framed Here We have three hundred styles of moulding from which you can select a frame. Our framing de- partment is the best in the city. Maifgireet H 0 N , S Maiggireet igh School Girls You'll find great pleasure in inspecting our comprehensive lines of Spring Suits. They're distinctively girlish in style-a separate proposition with us from the regular line for women. Extra good values make buyers of those who investigate KLlNE'S Easter THB SPECTATOR 33 I .H Quartet An of Reasons We enjoy the confidence of the public becsuse We always give them just what they ask for. We have made it a rule to secure the best goods obtainable in our linc. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it should b e conducted. We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls on. We don't stand still Chal L. Berry J' hoe J' how worth seeing at I 401 Franklin Street Zang's SPRING MILLINERY AND WOMEN'S AND MISSES' I t Zllflfl S Call and see them SUITS NOW DISPLAYED Summer's coming - you'll be taking Kodak Picftures Let Us Finish Them for you L. G. Hornick 527 Main Street 34 THE SPECTATOR Call on us for W- Fine Stationery A Nice Haurcut fgliitlngdcglgier Cards with your Easter Suit will make you look fine. Get the haircut at C RAIG ' S . Jeweler and Stationer Haynes Street 536 Main St. a y an Pictures and Picture Framing. We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger The lFinest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at IE9.A.'U' L' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .O.l'l.0' Franklin all ',',' st. O There's a. Difference in Coal TRY mms SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city The Spetlator from the PRESS of Q14 . 'DIX 'TITTLE Prmter EB' Publislver 215 Franklin Street, 'Phone 801 johnstown, Ta. THE SPECTATOR 35 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. l'rELL. DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. N ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, SUPPES Bulldlnz- Bank Bnllalng. R S. MURPHY an BRUCE H. CAMPBELL I JAMES M. WALTERS, ' ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. l ATIORNEY-AT-LAW. Dlbert Bnllalng. i Alma Hall, , . FRANKPl.l1a:.Eu. Y DR-S-A' , - - . STEOPATH, E Bank Bulldlng. 544 Main Su-egg, H W. STOREY. ALVIN SHERBINE, ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, A1'1'0RNEy-A1--LAw, , Supves Bulldlnz- Suppes Bulldlng. R E. CRESSWELL, - ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Woolf Block. Oflice Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street . Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park NOW IS THE TIME T0 USE C. T. WILLIAMS - 9 Young s . D I 1 M' l Floral Cream Fancy Groceries IEEd113Egl:i5fi,5i3mtf,g21?,f:i2qg'j2L'fgit or s . 't ' - nn' Produce glfngefnfigfllpeil' slllnfn lce o use a er s. avmg. CHARLES YOUNG Cor. Market and Vine Sts. ' 205-207 Franklin St. Phone 502 Headquarters for fine perfumes, toilet articles, kodak supplies. Buy your BRICK ICE CREAM at SHREVEfS 451 Franklin Street ' I 86 THB SPECTATOR Stop in and Sec Us! Completely remodeled since the fire FRESH GOODS on Every Hand WM. KREDEL, Druggist Opp. City Hall. Phone Get the Shoes that Look Right and Wear Right Shoes That ARE Right 'llausllmllue I I r M connect roofwun 507 MAIN STREET CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S282,500.00 T H E United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings -I-- -'TPxe:- - - VEL30 T' FIJI' Sale UIIIU at PIIHUH BRIJS., Inc., Bur. Vine and Franklin 5lI'B8lS THB SPBCTATOR S7 04 c'Nathan's For the Easter Outfit Beautiful Spring Millinery Chic Tailored Suits and Coats Fashionable Suede Shoes fHigh and low cutsj Correct attire of the highest class - styles that ap- peal to particular dressers. School girls can be fitted out in the nobbiest of wearing apparel here, at prices anyone can afford to pay Complzments of the T. K. E. 500119131 C omplzments of the Emerson Litemmf 50612132 38 THE SPECTATOR The Lxadies' Speeialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS WM. Henman as BROS. , CONRAD BVU-'DING Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklin and Vine Streets 1 K All Books of H11 Publishers fOr, at least all that are worth having! The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin St- WM. B. WATERS de BRO. FISHER a COMPANY Wholesale Wines me Lxiquons EVERYTHING TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. Firfst National Bank 446 lvmm STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ...................,........ ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources .................................................... 4,700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits THE SPBCTATOR 39 The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown and Bridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth JohnstoWn's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to S3 per day :: American Plan UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 Without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 3200, 000. 00 Surplus and Profits, 585, 000. 00 Get Acquainteci Benzvfff mgream One application a day will keep the skin soft and Smooth. Not the least bit greasy. 15c a bottle We have it Schrader Bros. X 40 THB SPBCTATOR un, Ygys Kid! YMCA stands for something beside basketball, football, etc. These are all right, but the lillllll Fellowship is better. Better join us and see for yourself. 15 to 18 years... .... .. S4 I Over 18 years ,... .,.. , .. 5 Go to .l.lIlllllEl 5 UD-IU-UEIIB l:llUlWBEII' PIHU Ball! I rm,- Qi '4- 6 1. - H3 V e -.if 'KX af- It's the old, familiar cry we all like to hear, and it will soon be heard on all sides. If you would play among the top- notchers, you will find the right sort of a baseball outHt a big help in landing your team among the winners. We are prepared to supply every- thing of the best in the way of bats, balls, masks, gloves, catchers' mitts, breast protec- tors, etc. Devotees of tennis and fish- ing w1ll find this store an ideal place to supply their wants, and will be certain to save money on their purchases. SWEIHK Harn- ji, ware Bnmpanu Nobby Spring Headgear They are ready for you, young fellowsg the smartest line of Hats and Caps a new season ever brought us. Get un- der one, and you'll be in it. muulf 3fllrguul?lB,Jnn Clothes That Satisfy ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? Wowe Q Qohlege IS 'TI-IE PLACE Shorthand that can be read like print : Bookkeeping : Touch Typewriting : English : : ACTUAL OFFICE' PRACTICE 'in Sha-rth,a'nd and Ty1:ew7'iti11g, a Fin- ishing Course in Letter-fling, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press, Graduafcs assisted to positions. School open all the year. Sliudents enrolled at any time. 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Vkgy 35f5'1.g54-'v,-91. x mjfg-Q' g11,jI1i'11 - A,,Ei,,4v,g,Q Ag, 14,6-!w.f?5'g, .YI MW- ,13,,H,,,,11j-J, H. 21115, mm ai' Q ls. -h2Ums'Yi1'?lv'f?p..lFfve1Pau affix, 1.141 92595 151351, sri . 4.15 5?-PK? 21?-ii 1,6 T7?El'6fH-:T'f'3fKgKi3g flax'ffwguyaabivgi1iL'5E5A57HEgQ7:i3 in bel igb cbool pectator 'Uzres acquirzt eundof' VoL. XI. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 6. Winter BY WALDO WRIGHT I IIKE HOSTILE army rough old Winter dashes At night o'er lonely field and meadow sereg The glistening ice upon his helmet fiashesg His snowflakes sally g in his hand a spear. With mighty whirl North winds, his cavalry, Through valley dashing, bend the grasses back, Dry leaves they frisk, swing tops of stately tree, Preparing all for Winter's sharp attack. His puissant forces storm the tiny river, His tents are pitched over stubble fields, The dazzling bayonets of his army quiver, As through our Cambria hills his power he Awields. Zero BY W. M. T. ' ELL I remember the day! The wind blew a keen gale. Icicles hanging from roofs, windows frosted with fantastic shapes showed that Jack Frost was king. The mist from the Stony Creek fairly froze to my clothesg the snow screeched under my hurrying feet. The wheels of wagons jingled a chilly tuneg drivers with caps well drawn down over their ears stamped along beside their horses, swinging their arms and wrapping them about their bodies, men scurried along with chins thrust down into upturned collars, bidding friends a half-awake Good morningg a street car with frosted window panes rumbled along Franklin street trailing a stream of black smoke from the rousing fire in the dingy stove. Men looked at the thermometers and withl an icy shrug of their shoulders quickened their pace. 2 THE SPECTATOR Good Luck BY ANNA HALDEMAN OOD LUCK wandered aimlessly around the campus, moving invisibly among the school girls. When the gong rang the girls went into a large building, whither as Good Luck's curiosity was aroused, he followed them. This group of girls was met by two or three others. Some were talking and laughing, others were hurrying to and fro with books under their arms. As Good Luck had seen many of the former, and few of the latter, he followed the indus- triously inclined. - They entered a large class room, where a stern looking lady, wearing gold rimmed spectacles, sat at a desk. When the class was called, Good Luck noticed how reluctantly the girls closed their books, and filed up to recite. His glance wandered down the long line, resting at last on a pretty per- plexed face, the very last one. Then, the austere lady at the desk asked questions down along the line, Good Luck was amazed at the changes of expression on the girls faces, especially on that of the last one. The questions continued, and the girl became more perplexed looking as her turn came nearer. Good Luck suddenly decided to be bold, to help the girl, but how he did not know. Then a happy thought struck him. The bright bell on the wall attracted his attention. He placed his fingers on the shining object. A loud clang immediately sounded through the building. The perplexed look left the girl's face, and Good Luck felt repaid by her joyous smile, which the conceited little fellow thought was meant for him. Around Puerto Rico by Water BY LOUIS F. BERLIN. N THE SPECTATOR for February, IQO8 lgave my ' recollections of an overland drive from San Juan to Ponce, Porto Rico, by way of the government road, in this article l will write a synopsis of our return trip to San Juan THE SPECTATOR 3 by water. We lay at the city of Ponce three days, each day visiting the town, about two miles from the harbor, and approached by an electric road. Our ship, the Ponce lay some distance out in -the bay, and we had to row back and forth in native boats. Our ship was our hotel. One morning we steamed out of the harbor into the beaL1tiful waters of the Carribean, and coasted along the southern part of the island, stopping at Guanica. The town is situated in a land locked harbor not noticeable from the sea. It was at Guanica that our troops landed on the 25th. of July, 1898, during the Spanish War. While the sailors were unloading merchandise and loading sugar, we took advantage of the stop to walk into the interior and visit a sugar plantation. We were exceedingly interested in the operation of making sugar. The cane was cut and loaded in small cars, which were run down to the mill on tracks. At the mill large grappling chains lifted the entire contents of the car into a large crusher. From the first crusher it was sent to others and the juice was conveyed through troughs to vats. I By a boiling process it was converted into sugar. The fuel used atthe mill was light wood. We discovered that the agent in charge was a man from Nlissouri. Returning to the ship, we soon resumed our journey. We were then on the west coast of the island, we hoped to see the town of Mayaguez but it was night when we passed. The next morning we landed at Acquidilla on the west coast, at this place the ship lay out in the harbor andboth passengers and merchandise were carried ashore in large lighters. At Acquidilla, Sweet Waters, Columbus landed for water on his second voyage, a large and beautiful monu- ment marks the spot where his boat first touched. After breakfast we went ashore and took a dip in the surf, it was delightful but too warm to be exhilarating. Many pelicans darted around us while we bathed. On this shore we found beautiful shells of wonderful forms, all colors of the rainbow. We visited the spring of Sweet Water where Columbus re- plenished his supply of drinking water. The spring, which is about twenty feet wide and Hfty feetlong, is walledaboutg iron pipes run thru the wall so the natives can get water. A stream of water, at least twenty feet wide, tumbled into 4 THE SPECTATOR the spring constantly. Around the top of the wall is ar: iron picket fence with large concrete pillars, surmounted at each corner by statues. The next day we stopped at Arecibo, Rough Sea, where much sugar was taken aboard. The water was exceeding- ly rough, there being no harbor, and so we did not get ashore. The load of sugar, coffee, and cocoanuts was brought to the ship in lighters, big boats with large sails. The sea, which is always rough, is studded with large rocks. Tracing their way out thru these came the natives, tacking backward and forward with great skill, and upon nearingthe the ship they came for it with great speed, just when we expected their boats to strike the steamer, the sail dropped and the craft was anchored. After leaving Arecibo, we steamed back to San Juan, where we stayed three days. While in San Juan my friend and l took a camera and made a visitto Fort San Christobal. We managed to get in thru an old underground passageway. Inside the fort we visited the Haunted Sentry Box. It is said that every sentry ever placed in that box disappearedg whether that is true or not lcan't say. lnside the fort were many dry moats, at one time used as means of de- fense. Beside the grass covered moats were stone roads over which canon were hauled during the war. As we were leaving the sentry box, we heard shouting, and saw several armed soldiers hastening after us. Quickly hiding ou: camera under our coats, we ran to the passageway, thru which we had entered, and escaped. We were at the docks before we ceased running. A half hour later two bad- ly scared boys were seen hurrying up the gangway on the ship Ponce, The next day was Sunday, the sailors' holiday. All the crew went swimming, diving from all parts of the ves- sel. One of the bathers, the boatswain, swam some dis- tance out beyond his comrades. All at once I was startled by the horrified shriek of a woman who pointed excitedly at the boatswain. On looking out we descried the black tin ot a shark appearing above the water near him., He only laughed at our fears when he got on board the ship, saying that a shark would not attack anything as long as it was in motion. The next day I did some fishing and succeeded in THB SPECTATOR 5 landing several large skip jacks, fish weighing from ten to twenty pounds. Late in the afternoon the captain shot a shark measuring over eighteen feet. At twelve o'clock on Tuesday our ship hauled up her anchor and started on the journey back to New York. A Sudden Squall BY HELEN KLEINSCHMIDT N the afternoon when the city street is thronged with people, the sun is suddenly obscured by a dark, heavy bank of cloud, while the wind rises to a gale. People go hurrying along, casting a glance now and then at the dark sky. Women, their dresses blown out like the sails of ships, scurry along before the gale. A gust of wind catch- ing up a man's hat, whirls it down the street, its owner in hot pursuit. The flag on a public building flaps dismally. Suddenly a few big drops of rain patter down on the pavement, then more and more, until the rain seems to come down in sheets, driving againsts shop windows and filling glitters to overflowing. Umbrellas are opened. People seek refuge in doorways. Horses lay back their ears as the rain drives against their sides. A man hurries along the street, his coat buttoned close around him, his collar turned up, and the water running in streams from the rim of his hat. But the squall is soon over, it grows lighterg the rain stopsg the sun shines brightly on the dripping world, and life in the city street assumes its ordinary course. A Close Call BY WILLIAM THOMAS WO hunters, Bill and Pete, had been sent out for moose by an eastern millionaire who desired a couple of moose heads for his den. The hunters had reached their hunting grounds after two days of hard traveling. The 6 THB SPECTATOR whole of the third day was spent in Hxing up their camp. Early the next morning they both set out in different direc- tions from the camp. Pete carried his bark horn for moose- calling. After he had reached what looked to be a place frequented by some moose, he sat down on a rock behind a thicket and gave the call of a cow moose. After about an hour of patient waiting he heard a slight rustling in the bushes in front of him. The rustling came nearer and nearer, but as Pete was out for moose, and knew that a large animal could not move with so little noise, he turned indifferently away. He had not smoked since breakfast and so he pulled out his pipe and filled it. He searched his pockets, but to his dismay he found that he had only one precious match. He struck it carefully on his pipe bowl, but despite his caution the head ofthe match flew about three feet away. He leaned over to pick it up. but in doing so he lost his balance and fell sprawling on the ground. At that instant a rifle cracked and a bullet whizzed passed his head. Pete arose just in time to see his partner Bill step cautiously out of a nearby thicket, with his rifle ready to shoot again if necessary. Bill jumped quickly around with a start of surprise as Pete calmly said, Say, Bill, got a match? Altho the only one l had did save my life, still my pipe is not lit. The explanation to this is very simple. Bill had turned around somehow, and hearing Pete's call, began to stalk the supposed moose with the results mentioned. After this the partners always hunted together. Sister BY CHARLOTTE FENN T was a cold, dark, dreary day. Outside the wind blew loud and the rain fell in torrents. But inside a bright fire burned in the grate, and everything looked cosy and cheerful. Sister begged me to read hear a story. Although I had lessons to study, I could not resist the pleading look in her gray eyes. So we drew our large armchairs up closer to the Ere. Sister ran into the next room and brought two THE SPECTATOR 7 small footstoolsg together we moved the large library table over close to my chair so that the light from the table lamp would fall on the book. Although it was not yet four o'clock, we could scarcely see without a light. Sister listened intently while I read the first part of the story. But when I came to that part where the wicked fairy was about to take his revenge, sister became frighten- ed and asked permission to sit on the same chair with me. She said she wished to sit with me not because sheswas frightened but because she was cold. After she was cosily tucked in beside me l proceeded with the story. l read several pages before lagain looked at sister. l saw that she was fast asleep. Her tangled golden curls fell in lovely profusion around her small oval faceg her cheeks were deeply flushedg l was sure she was dreaming of the wicked fairy. The Snowflake BY MARGARET JONES JBORNE from heaven's gray clouds am Ig On Winter's icy breeze T fly Down to the earth so brown and bare And help to weave a blanket fair. The Dew Drop BY HELEN HINCHMAN 'GHROUGH all the night I gather fast From soft and scented air To cool some little flower's lips And keep it looking fair. 8 THE SPECTATOR My Visit to The Blue Grotto BY FLORENCE DAY I-IE day was beautiful. The May sun cast its warm I rays over the city of Naples, giving the people the feeling that summer was here to stay. As I stood gazing seaward the longing came to my heart to take a trip over the bay to the Capriot Cliffs. Capri is a villa on the top of the cliff over-hanging a great precipice of nearly one thousand feet above the sea. l had already visited Capri, and l wished to see The Blue Grotto, a cave under the cliff. In the afternoon of the same, day, accompanied by two friends, I set sail on a small steamer for Capri. The water was calm. lt was about one o'clock and very few steamers were on the bay. It did not take long to reach the small boats which came out to meet us for the steamer could not go the entire distance to the rocks. The entrance to the Grotto is very small and only a tiny boat can enter it. Only two people besides the boatman are allowed in one boat. The opening to the Grotto is so small that, unless the sea is calm and the wind favorable, even the tiny boats have not room to enter. As we neared the entrance,l could not see how we could enter without bumping our heads against the rock. We promptly obeyed the order of the boatsman to lie down. For a few minutes I looked up in to the clear blue skyg then l felt the boat rising on a wave and thought that we should be dashed against the rocksg then the boat suddenly shot forward, for an instant the rocks were but a short distance above me and it seemed as if the whole mountain would fall upon meg and then we were in Fairy Land. The roof, walls, and writer were of a color that no painter could produce. It did not look like water but like folds of shimmering blue satin moving in small waves. The oars of our boat looked like blades of sapphire, and when I put my hand to the water it gleamed like silver. Out towards the bay, the tiny exit, which is the only opening and the only place where light can enter, appeared like the sun emerging from a sea of turquoise. The place was very THE SPECTATOR 9 silent. Outside the waves may dash against the cliff and you within be ignorant to all. On nearing the exit we found to our amazement that the sea had become violent and barricaded the portal with a watery wall. lt was impossible to leave until the winds changed and the waves went down. It is not wise to re- main too long in the Grotto, but we had been so interested in the place and in the history that the boatman told us, that we had lingered long and found ourselves in a very bad predicament. Travelers who go to spend twenty minutes are sometimes detained twenty hours or more. ln doubtful weather the boatman usually carrys food with him. As it was fine weather when we went he thought it unnecessary. Here we were with no food and we did not know how long we would be kept in captivity. There was another boat, occupied by two men, who were in captivity. We were all frightened at our situation, but the six of us soon forgot our trouble and enjoyed the time we were there in playing games and having boat races. We were in imprisonment until nearly ten o'clock that night, when at last we went through the entrance and out to the bay. The sea was then calm and the full moon shown down on the water. Our sail from Capri to Naples by moonlight was very delightful. Everything was calm and peaceful and we did not think of the anxiety of our friends who were not in cap- tivity for seven or eight hours. The waves were caressing the sides of our boat. We waited for fifteen minutes for a steamer to take us back to Naples and when we boarded it we thought we were nearer there. Now and then a white winged vessel would glide past us on their way to Sicily. They were ghost-like in appearance as they passed the lsle of Capri and met the wavelets from the outer sea which gleamed in the moon-light as if they had been turned into molten silver by the moon. Before us rose the fire-crowned volcano of Vesuvius, emitting smoke and flames. l was so enraptured by the scene that l felt as if l could linger there forever. 10 THE SPECTATOR Who? BY RUTH SELLERS HEKNIGHT of Coeur-de-Leon's court, Of wondrous strength and grace, Who loved a Saxon maiden fair The noblest of her race. Rowena BYO.M.W. B MAIDEN, haughty, brave and fair, E',With dark blue eyes, and golden hair Worn in long braids to show that she, Proud Cedric's ward, was of high degree. ,l..-.1-1 A Waif of the Sea BY HAZEL MUELLER RECKLES was really not a bad boyg yet all trouble and disturbance in the village was blamed on him. He was the first about in the morning and the last seen at night. True he did play jokes on every one and did many things which he should not have done. When he was seen hurrying through the streets, hiding in alleys, or making a hasty departure for the woods, with a troop of young admirers at his heels, the good peo- ple of the village would wonder if some one's pigs had been dressed up, or if the deacon had missed his Sunday wig. But altho all the evils in the village were traced to Freckles he was a favorite with every one. Freckles had no home. He was a waif of the sea, having been rescued from a wrecked ship, by some fisher- men. The ship had foundered among the rocks along the coast of Maine. All on board were lost except Freck- les who was then only about two years old. When he was lirst rescued the fishermen thought he was dead but when they landed at the village they discovered that he breathed. No one knew who he was or where he came THE SPECTATOR ll from. The only mark of identification found was the name jack Lee carved on a gold locket fastened around his neck. So you see Freckles was only a nick name given him by the boys in the village but which he gradually came to be known by. This name did not suit him for there was no mark on his fair sunburned face that would not come off with soap and water. For about five years Freckles had been looked after by an old widow, but she had died and Freckles had become a sort of Vagabond. He would not stay anywhere long at a time. He was as wild and restless as the coast on which fate had left him. When Freckles was not in some sort of mischief, you could see him sitting on the rocks or the wharf looking dreamily out over the broad Atlantic thinking of no one knew what. He loved the sea, it seemed to cast a spell over him for he would sit for hours watching the restless motion of the waves. His tattered clothes and unkempt yellow hair blown by the ocean winds gave him a strange appearance as he sat as motionless as the rock itself and gazed out over the water. At such a time his large expressive blue eyes, in which fun and sadness mingled, would have a vacant melancholy stare as if he were lamenting his lonely life. Matters went worse in the villages as Freckles grew older. The house wives were afraid to hang out their clothes and the fishermen were afraid to leave their boatsg for they did not know what the mischievous boy might do. When he felt like it Freckles would help the women with their house work or aid the men with their nets. One day a ship appeared off the coast and the cap- tain with several of his men came ashore in a small boat. As they landed the captain noticed Freckles, who was sitting on the wharf, and inquired about him. Having heard the story of his life, he offered to take the little.fel- low away with him, but, in spite of all the troubles Freck- les gave them, the villagers would not consent to let him go into the hands of utter strangers. The captain told them that he was commander of a United States school ship and that he could train the restless wild spirited bov and make a man of him. After many persuasions the peo- ple finally consented to let him go, Freckles was Wild with joy at the offer and when the captain embarked he took the boy with him. Life at sea did not at first prove as happy as Freckles 12 THE SPECTATOR thought it would, for the officers were very strict and he was obliged to keep himself very clean. Then too, he had never before had to obey any one. But in spite of all these Freckles loved the sea better than ever. Many times he fell into trouble, or found himself in a tight place by trying to help some one else out of a scrape. The cap- tain loved the little boy he had undertaken to make a man of, and before Freckles was long on board, the love was returned. As Freckles grew to manhood the captain imposed greater duties upon him, and Freckles proved himself true to his trust. From place to place, and from country to country he went and every where he made friends. Years passed by and the people in the village had almost ceased to wonder what had become of the ragged little waif. But one day there anchored off the coast a large vessel floating the stars and stripes. When the com- mander landed they were astonished to discover that he knew them. But their astonishment grew to amazement when he told them that he was Freckles, now Colonel Lee of one of Uncle Sam's biggest men-of-war. Many times Colonel Lee visited the little village on the coast of Maine where he finally built a beautiful home. The good old folk of the village never cease to marvel how so wild p boy could turn out to be one of Uncle Sam's staunchest riends. ' Afternoon Adventures of a Tramp BY ANNA MILLER WE HAD been tramping and trudging along for nearly six hoursg now entirely exhausted with the heat and want of food he sank to the ground. He had been tramping along unmindful of the scenery but when he fell, he felt the soft, moist grass beneath him and looking around he saw that he was lying in the shade of a great oak tree. In front of him was a large boulder covered with moss. As he lay there dreaming, he heard a brook nearby and as it rushed down over stones it sounded to him like the sweetest music. He was startled out of his reverie by hearing the THE SPECTATOR 13 sound of music come from the large boulder and, upon looking in that direction he discovered to his amazement that the boulder had opened and there in front of him stood a fairy. She was the daintiest creature he had ever seen. She was dressed in pure white with a crown of white moss roses on her head. Her hair, which hung far below her waist, looked' like waves of gold as she stood there in the sun. She touched him with her wand and said in a sweet low voice, Follow me, and I will give you wealth or poverty at your bidding. Too astonished to refuse, he arose. All the weariness and ache had left him. He felt like a youngster who was eager to chase butterflies. She led him through a long, narrow hall lighted by jewels and a single candle in the center near the ceiling. .At the end of this he saw two other halls, one to the right, the other to the left. She said with her silvery voice choose which one it shall be, one leads to wealth and happiness: the other, to poverty and death. I dare not tell you which is which. Then he was puzzled and not caring to make a mis- take after he had come so far exulting in the future, he decided upon the one to the right. The fairy said come This hall was ringing with music from some distant place: indeed it sounded to him as if the gates of heaven had been opened for him. There was a light, as in the first hall, in the center, and the walls were brilliant from the jewels. At last they came to a curtain of beautiful red velvety and drawing this aside he saw-fairies of all sizes, dressed in brilliant colors with jewelled crowns to corre- spond with their gauzy dresses. It was the most beauti- ful scene he could ever think of. As the fairy, with him, lifted her wand, all these beautiful creatures danced, every one in order as if it were just one person. Presently a table filled with viands alluring to his appetite was spread in one corner near him and he was invited to eat. Each one of these fairies passed him while he was eating and laid a bag of gold on the floor beside him. When he had finished eating, he was wished all the good luck possible by all the happy creatures and was at last conducted, with all his gold back through the two beautiful halls. When they came to the entrance, the good fairy blessed him and disappeared from sight. As he turned i4 THE SPECTATOR around to say good-bye, the large boulder flew back into place with a crash and struck him on the arm. He opened his tired brown, eyes and looked around. There across his arm lay a dead limb from the tree above and nearby he heard rippling on the silvery brook. A Race with the Train BY BERTHA STAMMLER NE day my grandfather rode to East Conemaugh to transact some business. When he arrived there, he tied the horse to a post and went to the house. While he was gone, John, the old horse, became fright- ened at a passing train. Not knowing that he was per- fectly safe on the street, the foolish animal broke loose and ran onto the railroad tracks in front of the ap- proaching train. When my grandfather, looking out of the Window, saw the horse running down the track in front of the engine, he thought the horse would surely be killed. Grandfather took the next train for home. He was indeed surprised to find old john safe at home in the stable. The horse had run the whole distance from East Conemaugh to the depot in front of the engine, but at the depot had left the tracks and gone home. Have you ever heard of a horse that could beat an express train? -1.11.4 The Letter of the Law BY MARGARET JONES A ONE day I was disobedient and mother endeavored to impress upon my mind the necessity of obeying her implicitly. Soon after her talk was over she sent me to a fittle store on the next street. When I was leaving she cautioned me not to cross the street if I saw a horse. When I reached the corner I looked up and down as I had been instructed. There was no horse in sight and I crossed to the store. But when I came out, my diffi- culty arose. Away up the street I could see a horse. THE SPECTATOR I5 Mother would be angry at my disobedience if I crossed over I reasoned. I sat down on the curbstone with my little basket by my side to wait till the horse passed. A weary wait I had for the horse was standing tied, I sup- pose. Mother seeking me found me fast asleep. I caused mother more anxiety by my obedience than if I had dis- obeyed. ,iii- Home, Sweet Home BY EDWARD O'CONNLL 'ilN TI-IE spring of 1863, two great armies were en- camped on either side of the Rappahannock River, one dressed in blue, the other in gray. At sunset one day the bands of music on the Union side began to play, The Star Spangled Banner. The challenge was taken up by the Confederates, who responded with Way Down South in Dixie. After the strains of music on the Confederate side had died away, the soldiers on the Union side began to play, Home, Sweet Home. When they had finished, there was no challenge on the other side. The Confederates had taken up the air, and one chorus of the two great armies went up to God. When they had finished, there came a challenge from the boys in gray, Three cheers for homef' The two armies joined to- gether, and the cheers went resounding to the skies from both sides of the river. i..i - An Indian Bargain BY HELEN HINCHMAN QDANY years ago my great uncle, who was a soldier, was stationed in the Black Hills of Dakota which was then the Indian frontier. One day an Indian came to the fort with a large knife, the handle of which was made from the jaw bone of a bear and was beautifully carved. He met my uncle just outside the gate and by his signs he showed my uncle that he was very hungry and wished to trade the knife for something to eat. Instantly recog- 16 THE SPECTATOR nizing the handle of the knife as a fine specimen of Indian workmanship Uncle Charley 'soon struck a bargain with the Indian by giving him four loaves of bread for the knife. The Indian appeared satisfied with the bargain, he Went away with the bread. Several days later he was seen again hovering about the fort and the first time he met my uncle at the gate he demanded the knife. He be- came very angry when Uncle Charley refused to give up the weapon and, by his actions, threatened violence to himg my uncle took the precaution of staying in the fort for several days. One evening about dusk my uncle who had grown very restless by this time had gone but a short distance from the fort when he noticed something moving in the tall grass. Quickly taking aim with his gun he fired. With a sharp angry cry the dark form of the savage sprang to a neighboring tree. Shortly after this my uncle was transferred to a different post and never again encoun- tered the savage. The Three Reporters B R. D. SCHAD HEN it was known for certain that war was to break out in Africa, correspondents were sent there by the leading newspapers. So it happened, that three men found themselves on the same ship, bound for the same place, and so, decided to hang together. The three were Matthew Clark, working for the Times, Da- vid Ward, for the Sun, and Leo Collins for the Ameri- can. ' David and Leo were old hands at the business, but, this was Matthew's first trip, and he was anxious to make good. Before they reached their headquarters the three were firm friends. Though they were good friends, each would out-do the other in order to get a column in his paper about the war, while the other papers were blank. Matthew learned many things listening to their talk. As they were seated around the campfire, one even- ing shortly after their arrival, Matthew suggested that what news one got he should tell the others, and so put THE. SPECTATOR I7 them all on even terms. But they would not agree say- ing, that each man was for himself and the best man should win. ' Their thoughts drifted from their work and David told stories. He told a story, of how a camel had beaten a horse in a thirty mile race, as the horse had tired after the twentieth mile. This was voted as the best story. They had not been silent long, when the camp was at- tacked by Arabs. ' During the battle Matthew received a blow on the head rendering him unconsciousj He came to just in time to see David and Leo start off for the telegraph sta- tion thirty miles away, with the news of the first battle of the war. This made him sore. Then he happened to think of the story David had told. He went to the cap- tain, and asked if they had captured any of the Arab's camels. They had. Seizing one of them he started off to see if he could not beat his friends to the telegraph station. The telegraph operator was busy, sending his last message of the night, when a man staggered in, acting as if he were drunk. Have you. time to send a message to New York before four o'clock P Matthew asked, for it was our friend, who had reached here, after a fearful ride. just about, was the answer. That morning the Times had a big account of the first battle of the war, while the other papers were blank. A Reminiscence EIS I WALKED through a lonely forest, where the fallen leaves were thickly strewn on the ground, I thought that a talented painter would make the sight I beheld, the theme of a picture. A beautiful landscape lay before me which, if it could possibly be painted, would rank among the finest pieces of art ever produced. In the foreground a field of golden- rod, turned brown by the frost, was divided into two sec- tions by a narrow road or path, which led to an old barn. This barn was almost hidden from view by large I8 THELSPECTATOR trees oi oak and maple. It showed signs of perhaps fifty years of weathering, during which time it probably had received many harvests and protected hundreds of heads of stock. Leading from the barn to an old log cabin was a Hag' stone walk, cracked and broken in many places only to be cemented together by nat11re's work. This cabin was roofless, windowless, and scarcely were the four walls standing. In the background was a gradually slop- ing hill possibly an orchard at one time, but now having but four large trees on itg these trees seemed to be em- bedded in a thick growth of berry vines and common weeds of the field. At the left of the cabin and not far from it was an old cave dug into the hill, the front of which was built of stone, and having in the center of the front a rusty old iron door. The beauty of this little landscape cheers my vision on gloomy February days. - The Summer Girl BY VERA BARNHART GLOSE to the heart of nature, Through glowing summer days She dwells in realms of fancy, Wrapped in a golden haze. Into the mystic regions Her care-free spirit strays, Untrampled by the conventions Or thoughts of worldly ways. But soon the daylight shortens, Tints turn from gold to brown As from the naked hill-tops The chilling wind sweeps down. Then from the dreamland region, She hastens back to town Still dreaming-not of nature, But of her winter gown. THESPECTATOR 19 A Soldier's Fate ICHARD GIRARD, at the age of twenty-nine, was promoted to the rank of captain in the Union army. One night, while in camp, he received a message from his father, stating that his mother was dying, and had re- peatedly asked to see him. Young Girard immediately went to the officer in command, who, on account of an expected attack by the enemy, refused to grant him leave of absence. Finding that he could not see his mother fairly he decided to desert, go see his mother, and then return to the army. After surmounting many obstacles, he reached his home in time to receive his motliefs last blessing. fri i,,. While on his way back to the army, your1g,,Girard was captured by a squad of soldiers who hadftqeen sent after him. He was taken before his general, who had him imprisoned in the guard house until a court-martial could be summoned. When the officers comprising the court- martial were together, Girard was taken before them for trial. He well knew that the punishment for desertion is death, and he was not surprised when the court-martial returned the verdict that he was to be shot at dawn the next morning. That night a grave was dug. At the dawn of the next morning, Girard was led from his cell to a place be- side the grave. With eyes blindfolded, and arms tied be- hind his back, he awaited his doom. A squad of six men from his own company had been selected to do the shooting. These men were instructed to stand at a distance of twenty paces, from the prisoner, and, when the officer in command counted three, to fire. While the soldiers were being stationed in their places, an orderly rode up to the ofiicer in charge of the execution. He told him that, owing to the entreaties of the young man's father, the good service he had done in the army, and his human reason for deserting, the court martial had decreed to have blank cartridges instead of bullets used. Everything being ready, the officer, in a loud voice, 20 THE SPECTATOR counted one, two, three , at the word three six guns were fired. Young Girard fell back into the grave, but, upon ex- amination, it was found that he was untouched by the bullets. But the strain had been too great upon his mind, and he a raving maniac. L...l...i- A Deserter's Terrible Ordeal OR deserting his post of duty, a private in a cer- tain regiment was tried by a court-martial and, althougli' his previous records were excellent, he was found guilty and sentenced to be shot in the presence of the entlilelfarmy. The day for the execution, however, was, fcfiflslome unknown reason, deferred for sometime, thus keeping him in dreadful suspense. During the long interval between the day of the trial and that of the execution, he became wrought to such a state of mind that at the last moment, he utterly collapsed and was carried unconscious to his own execution. After the command Take aim had been given, but before the final one, Fire, a dust covered horseman, waving in the air a paper, which all knew to be a reprieve, was seen riding rapidly up the road. At the sight of the horseman with the paper, the entire body of soldiers began to shout, Reprieve! Reprieve for although the man Was a de- serter, he was a universal favorite through out the camp. When the word, reprieve, however, fell upon the poor soldier's ears, he fell back as if dead. The bandage was quickly removed, but the terrible strain had been too much for his reason and he became a hopeless maniac. The military authorities conveyed him home to his friends where he passed his remaining life in misery. His death had never really been intended but it was deemed necessary for the good order and discipline of the army to make a strong impression' of the sense of duty upon not only the man but also upon the entire army. For this purpose, all the forms of execution were regularly carried out in the presence of the five regiments and the reprieve, as was originally planned, arrived in good time. THE SPECTATOR 21 Billy By P. E. J. ILLY was a cat. He lived in our neighborhood, JB somewhere, no one knew exactly where. He was a large yellow cat, spotted with black. He lived by foraging in the ash cans or upon meat or milk left out over night by some unsuspecting housekeeper. He had but one friend in the whole town, Miss Grundy. She was an old maid who had lived for years in a little cottage on our street. She lived alone except for three large black cats which she kept about her all the time. On dark nights just about the time one had fallen asleep, we would often hear her cats, Billy, and recruits from all over town enjoying themselves in the vacant lot next door. These nocturnal visits became so annoying that my neighbors and I decided that something must be done to put an end to them. I was selected to carry out our plans. I procured a large barrel and, after much trouble, hinged the head of the barrel in such a way that it would swing inward but not outward. I then baited the trap with Hsh heads, which cats love, and then placed in the vacant lot. But Billy and his companions were too wise for such a bungling job. During the week that the barrel was in the vacant lot, they never came near. At the end of the week the fish heads, with which I had baited the trap, raised such a stench that, holding my nose with one hand, I was forced to roll the barrel over a neighboring bluff with the other. The next attempt on Billy's life was made by my friend, next door. He filled several small capsules with poison and then placed them in some fresh meat. The meat he threw in his ash can and then obligingly removed the lid. The next day three black cats lay stretched out in front of Miss Grundys door. I saw them before she was down at the door. The door opened - suddenly and Miss Grundy stepped out on the porch. At lirst she saw only the bottle of milk that had been left by the boy and she stooped over to pick it up. Then she saw her dead cats lying there. She gave a cry and straightened up sobbing. For a Week I saw but little of her-3 one day I spoke to her. All she would say of the matter was, If I only had Billy! If I only had Billy. - ' ' ' V 22 THB SPBCTATOR One cold morning I was awakened early by a scratch- ing at Miss Grundy's door. I looked out and there was a thin, dirty, yellow cat, spotted with black. It was Billy. He was a sad looking objectg he was thin, his fur was dirty and without glossg he looked half starved. Miss Grundy must have heard him, too, for soon her door opened and she looked out, when she saw Billy, she did not recognize him at first glance, then she stooped with a joyful cry and took him into her arms. ,...?.l.- A Blunder BY MARY LENHART OHUT WAS the day before Christmas. Jack came hur- rying home from the rink, where he had spent the afternoon playing basketball. He stopped on his way home to buy Virginia a bunch of violets at the Florist's, and to purchase his last gift, a present for Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob was a crusty old bachelor, who didn't read anything but heavy, dry works on science. Such treaties cost more than Jack could afford. What could he get him? All at once a brilliant thought struck him. Uncle Bob wore suspenders, of course he did, that was just what Jack would buy for him. He would have them done up in a holly decked box and they would be a dandy present from a loving young nephew. He arrived home at a later hour than he had expectefl and had to dress at once for the musical. His heart thumped when he thought of the musical, for wouldn'1: Virginia be there? He meant to write a little note to put into the box of flowers. He wrote not one, but about a dozen and ended in sending this: Say Kid, if you will wear these at the musical to- night I'll believe you like me better than Bill. Yours as ever, SPECKY. He looked at the clock: it was a quarter after seven: he was due at the hall at half past seven. So he called to Tommy, who was always hanging around, Say, Tommy, will you put those violets into onebox arid the THE SPECTATOR 23 suspenders into the other ? Tommy went off whistling to perform the task. Jack came home from the musical looking extremely glum for the night before Christmas, but why shouldn't he be sour for Virginia had whirled past him without so much as a look? Next morning Uncle Bob turned upg for once his face was brightened by a gring in his hand he had a box, opening it he gingerly picked therefrom a bunch of vio- lets, and turning to Jack he said, Look here, young man, were these for me P Poor Jack turned all colors of the rainbow, then looked around for Tommy. Tommy, luck- ily for him, was not present. Explanations followed, Jack apologized for the mis- take to Virginia. Alls well that ends well. A Favorite Nook BY INA MATTINGLY EARLY last summer I discovered one of the coziest nooks that one could wish for. Not far from the road- side was a seat of rocks. The back and arms of the seat were formed by large stones. The whole thing was over- grown with moss. The arms seemed to stretch forth to receive me. Near the seat was a spring, from which that water which is the delight of every thirsty traveler bub- bled. The large stone which formed the covering for the top of the spring was overgrown with mosses. Springing up from among the grasses and ferns were the dappled leaves of adder's-tongues. On the other side of the road daisies and buttercups grew. Tall pine trees surrounded the place, perfuming the air with their fragrance. The only sounds I heard were the bubbling of the water and the occasional song of a bird, or the distant tinkle of a cowbell. Far in the distance, I could see the top of a farmhouse. THE SPECTATOR Fireside Fancies BY LEONE RAAB sat before the open grate One blustering winter night, The bickering Hames that glowed within Made a pleasant, ruddy light. Up and about them seemed to leap As snowflakes when it stormed, And many pictures, strange and weird, In their confusion formed. In fancy I saw Indians Dancing round a campfire brightg Then suddenly the flames leaped up And swept them from my sight. Again I saw a vision clear Of a cavern damp and low, Where a hoary witch with magic wand Was hobbling to and fro. Then dragons with enormous claws And knights in armor dressed Came one by one in outline plain, And vanished with the rest. The face of one I dearly loved Grew plainer as it neared, But ere a moment fiitted by It, too, had disappeared. The winter evening quickly spedg The flames glowed feebler - diedq To dust and ashes fell my dream, The visions I had spied. ' ' Q THE SPECTATOR 25 The Morose Old Man BY FRANK BAST RIVEN by the rain to seek the nearest shelter I E knocked on the door of a cheerless looking cab: in in the pine barrens. A gloomy looking old man with ragged clothing and long unkempt hair and beard ad- mitted me. In our after supper talk he related to me, the cause of his solitary life. I was born, said he, in North Carolina where I grew to manhood and married a beautiful girl. I had one daughf ter whom I loved dearly. Soon after her birth het mother died, and she became my dearest treasure. I had incurred, in some way the bitter enmity of a band of law- less men, who made the woods near my home, their rendezvous. One dark night, while I was away on a journey, they broke into my house and took my daugkn ter away. I trailed them to their rendezvous in the forest. I came upon them unseen. Suddenly with a sharp crack, a twig broke under my feet. The band was aroused. They rushed to their arms. A ' I raised my rifle and fired upon the nearest. He fell but as he did so, I heard a scream from their midst, and knew that I had killed, or wounded my daughter. A madness seized upon meg I rushed forward and with clubbed musket put to flight the cowardly band. A still form lay upon the ground. Kneeling, I took the cold hand in mine and knew that she was dead, killed by my own hand. I tracked those men till vengeance was satis- fied and justice had been done, then I came home. The old man sat gazing into space with a calm that awed me. Reaching for m-y hat, I bade him good night, and silently withdrew. 1-.i-l. A 'The Vacant Lot i BY PETER HEFFLEY . ' , The vacant lot is to, boys and girls of the city, what the open fields are to country children. .There is a vacant I 26 THE sPEcrAToR lot not far from my home. At one end of the lot which faces the street is a large number of huge sewer pipes in- tended for the open ditch, which passes between the lot and the road. The smaller children amuse themselves by crawling through the pipes and playing hide and seek in them. Some of the more venturesorne of us used to stand on these pipes and endeavor to propel them backwards and forwards with .our feet. I have had manv a bad fall and a lame leg, as the result of trying to do this act. At the rear end of the lot are the charred remains of a large stump, around which I helped to roast many a potato. Scattered orer the lot in various stages of decay are a great number of tin cans and other refuse. We used to play many a stirring game of shinny with these tin cans. Sometimes one of the flying cans would strike one of the players and inflict a slight woundg but this only urged him on to further efforts and often to victory for his side. A .well worn path transvcrses the lot, made by the men who passthrough it on their way to and from work. There is a minature baseball field outlined on the lot which is kept in continual use by the young would be Caseys. The good citizen rejoices when he sees the men begin to dig and to place the foundations for a house on the vacant lotg but youngsters feel quite different, for it means destruction to their play field. .1.-11.1- My Garden BY RUTH S. SELLERS A radiant, fadeless Flower, Unfolding in loveliness hour by hour Like a wing-veiled seraph's face - HUS has the poet aptly described the flowers of my garden, for they are flowers that run and sing and laughg flowers to which God has given the power of speech wherewith to brighten their corner of the world. I know of nothing lovelier than the poppy, beautiful faces of my flowers as they skip and play inthe garden where they learn of God's love. THE SPECTATOR 29 be igh School Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., FEBRUARY, 1909. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Eoitortal ano :Business Staff. Edltor-ln-Chief. FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Associate Editor, CARL E, GLOCK Ioro. . Llterary Edltors. School News Editors. LILLIAN MOSES xoxo. BRUCE C. WILLIAMS zgoo, MARY E. JONES rqxo. BERTHA O. STAMMLER ign, Exchange Editor. CHAR'-E5 HORAN 191'- MARY E. ROSE xoxo. Athletlc Edltor, Society Editors' SEWARD D. DAVIS xgro. FERN W. BAER, xqoq. General News Edltor, SARA NI. MILLER mxo. HERBERT GRAHAM xgxo. Chlef Business Manager. ALAN M. WEAVER xqoq. Associate Buslness Manager, IRA W, DENIPSEY 1910 Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909, ALBERT W. WALTERS 1910. WALTER LENHART 1909, FRITZ W. AMYER xoxo, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910. WALTER SUPPES 1910, WALDO WRIGHT lou. THE SPECTATOR Is published monthly during the school term. Address all communlcatlons to THE SPECTATOR, High School Building. Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofflce, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. order to lnsure publication ln the current issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial HE CURRENT ISSUE of the Spectator has been dedicated tothe Sophomoreclass. The literary matter has been contributed by the pupils of the second year English classes, while the cover was designed by Ruth Sellers'. ' ' . wk at an if ' No higher incentive to patriotism and achievement so THE sPEc'rA'roR could have been placed before the students of High School, nor could any more fitting tribute have been paid to our great hero, than the presentation of the bust of Abraham Lincoln to High School by the Alumni Association. A notable feature of the cast is that Lincoln is dressed as a civilian, instead of in the usual toga. The simple, yet natural and characteristic features, with the strong and thoughtful face are said to be the best likeness of our Martyr-chief. The appreciation and sincere thanks of the student-body are tendered to the alumni for this fitting and kind gift. PF ik PF if The holding of national conventions last month for the investigation of child labor call attention to this ques- tion in our own state and locality. Under the present law in Pennsylvania, a child can legally be made fourteen years of age, merely by the parents' affidavit. In this way he evades the school law, and uanwlfully engages in work detrimental to health. Since careful investigation has proved this violation to be general, the present bill be- fore our legislature for the revision of the school laws con- tains a more rigid child labor provision. While this does not have much concern for our community, yet it is im- portant for many cities of like character with Johnstown. Several years ago there was much violation here also, but the vigilance of the school authorities in preventing chil- dren under age from leaving school has freed our city from trouble over child labor. With the petitions of or- ganizations throughout the state, and with the co-opera- tion of opinion among all public-spirited people, we eagerly await a favorable reception of the new child labor provision in our legislature. 'lf lk if ik The poem, To Dear Old Johnstown High, in the present number of the Spectator will doubtless be pleas- ing to the school, for this is the first attempt ever made here to write a High School song. Nothing fosters great- er respect, love, and loyalty for a school than just such a poem. The stirring words of Old Nassau fire every stu- dent of Princeton. The words of Yale touch every Eton graduate. This need for truly fitting songs has been felt not only in our colleges, but in the national government as well. In many colleges prizes are being offered for ef- THE SPECTATOR 31 forts to fill this need, while publications throughout the country are lamenting the lack of a representative national song. With all this in mind we commend the present poem, and hope for competitive efforts among the students for the authorship of the Johnstown High School song. lk Pk is 111 The fact that the basketball season is drawing to a close should not occasion a falling oil in spirit at the games. We have several of our most important contests to play and to win these, the team must have the encour- agement of the entire student body. The line showing that our men have made thus far ought to be thoroughly and enthusiastically appreciated by every student. Let every one turn out to these remaining games and cheer black and pale blue quintet to well merited victory. As it is now too late to buy season tickets, every student that l1asn't one is urged to buy a ticket for each game and to exert himself in selling at least one to outsiders. But donlt merely buy a ticket for the sake of helping the team along. By all means come to the games and root, for you ought to be glad that you have the privilege of cheer- ing the teams of Johnstown High to victory. 32 THE SPECTATOR 3 i Exchanges Qur january exchanges were full of interest. The arrangement of the literary portion and the originality of the cuts in the Trident, Santa Cruz High, California are all that could be desired. The Owl's jokes are capital, but they would be more appreciated if they were not scattered through the peri- odical. The High School Register, Omaha, has not yet taken the suggestion of putting all the advertisements at the back of the paper, the story If All Ends Well is inter- esting and Well written. The Red and Black, Wendell Philips High School, Chicago, for january, dedicated to the mid year class of 1909, deserves special consideration. The tributes to the class are worthy of mention. The Interlude, South Bend, Indiana, would be more attractive if it had an index. The literary matter is good. Itwould improve the High School Record, Lake Charles, Louisiana, if more space were given to literary material. The stories it now contains are goodg we should like more of them. THE SPECTATOR 33 The stories in the Argus, Harrisburg, Pa., are in- teresting, and the paper, as a whole, shows careful prep- aration. 7 The. Monroe High School Bugle and The Tiltonian, Tilton, N. H. would both be much improved by the addi- tion of an exchange column. I With the exception of the column Points, the Pen- nant, Meriden High School, is a Well wrtten paper. We were interested in The High School VVorld for December. It is a neat, up-to-date issue. We received, with pleasure, the following exchanges: The Purple and White, Phoenixville, Pap The Campus, Rochester, The Dickinsonian, Carlisle, Pa., Purple and Gold, Colville, Wash.g The Palmetto and The Pine, St. Petersburg High School, The School Life, Melroseg The Kiskiminetan, Saltsburg, Pa.g The Yeatman Life, St. Louis, Mo.g The F. 8: M. Weekly, Lancaster, Pa.g Helias, Grand Rapids, Michg The High School Student, The Karux, Philipsburg High School, High School Courantg The Red and Black, Bethlehem, Pa., The Mirror, The Tripod, The Herald, Holyoke High School, Mass., The Mercury, S. H. S. Review. Jil f, 34 THE SPECTATOR if ' Q 3 fin s al 'j ,.,. ' li ' , U W! .. im l,.f ,f i .l Q-A-1 tl Q ,fs ' , NXTWXX-ll F571 i ff - W1 'jill rg? PM ,Q' .,,-,jf-,-' mi H I if 'll N V15-'V 'Ll fa ' F-alll' M S all AHL- j A ll ' L eg g ' rife ' .elif l if . nggag ililllulf . ,ll 1+ ' ' ' , '!.1l2:fr-i.,j' - ll 5 1?Qf5f'42'1lf-l ' A The most interesting society event of the month was a joint debate between the T. K. E. and Emerson Socie- ties. Nathan Aaron, Mabel Davis, and Alan Weaver represented the T. K. E. Society on the affirmative side, while Elmer Smith, Grace Cochran, and Edna Vinton debated the negative side of the proposition resolved that Addison was responsible for the estrangement between him and Pope. The judges, Miss Walter, Frank Breniser, and Peter White rendered a decision in favor of the side that accused Pope of causing the quarrel. Both Societies are interested in the coming open meetings, that of the T. K. E. to be held on Washington's Birthday, that of the Emersonians at some date in April. The last meeting was held on Feb. 6, 1909. Most of the time was spent in summing up the past work. It was found that the chapter has studied twelve different fam- ilies of the coleoptera CBeetlesj and under each family at least one specie. The head of the Agassiz Association is at Stamford, Connecticut It is here that a nature university called THE SPECTATOR 35 Arcadia, is being established. This is made possible by a donation from a lover of nature to the association. The buildings will consist of: The Home of the Agassiz Association astronomical observatory. Photograph gallery, with equipments. Rooms for storage of nature study material. Biological aboratories. Insectary, with especial reference to honey bees. Green house. Chicken house and yard. Pigeon house and flying cage. Stock house and other minor buildings. This is an excellent thing for those interested in na- ture study. At the head of it and acting as the board of trustees for the Agassiz Association are some of the tin- est naturalists of the country. The new members of the board appointed this year are: Edward F. Bigelow, President of the A. A.g Harlan H. Ballard, fwho is a teacher and founder of the Agassiz Associationj, Personal Adviserg Hiram E. Deats, Busi- ness Adviserg Hon. Homer S. Cummings, Secretaryg Walter D. Daskam, Treasurerg Dr. David Starr Jordan, QPresident of Leland Stanford Junior Universityj, Dean of A. A. Councilg Dr. Leiand O. Howard, CChief of Bu- reau of Entomology of the U. S. department of agricul- turej, Naturalist Adviser g Rev. C. M. Addison, Dr. G. Sherrill. With such a group of men at its head the Agassiz Association can not help but have a prosperous year in 1909. H2 L6 as tri-ia sivncrrrox Current Comment The difficulties between Austria-Hungary and Turkey have been settled peacefully. Austria has agreed to pay an indemnity of 510,800,000 for the annexation of the Provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six of the night riders who took part in the lynching of Captain Rankin have been found guilty of murder in the first degree. Two others have been condemned in the second degree. This decision-was obtained from a jury who knew that an adverse verdict would endanger their lives, and was possible only through the evidence of witnesses who realized that in giving tesimonyv they were laying themselves and their families open to the vengeance of those lawless bands. The mere fact that this is so shows wha a degree of savagery these bands have reached. The Retail Lumber Dealer's Association of Western Pennsylvania met in Johnstown on January 29. The As- sociation strongly endorsed the resolution that the waste of young trees for Christmas should be stopped. This is in direct opposition to the statement of United States Forester Pinchot, who declares that trees are for use and that they can in no other way contribute so much to man- kind as by their use for Christmas trees. The famous case of Catherine Burns vs. Pennsylva- nia Railroad has been ended at last. On Feb. I Mrs. Burns received a check for 312,823.10 This sum included damages for the death of her husband and the total' costs of the six years legal fight. Diplomats think thgat China is falling back into her old ways since the death of the Emperor and Empress in November. On jan. 2 the grand councilor Yuan-Shih- Kai was dismissed on a mere pretext. This is sagnificant, for he favored liberal ideas and friendly intercourse with foreign nations. During the Boxer Rebellion he used his influence in favor of the foreigners. The present govern- ment, however, declares that his dismissal indicates no change in the foreign policy of China. During President Castrojs stay in Europe, where he went to have a serious surgical operation performed, the THE SPECTATOR 37 presidency of Venezuela was seized by Gomez. The peo- ple of enezuea seem to accept Gomez and it is doubtful whether Castro will make any attempt to regain his pow- er. Gomez announces himself friendly to the United States and on Ian. I diplomatic relations were resumed between the two countries. Gomez is also attempting to settle the difficulties between France and Holland and his own country. According to the report of the Bureau of Labor, 35,- ooo workingmen were killed in accidents in the United States during the year 1908. This is a terrible toll but 1909 bids fair to augment the record. The following dis- asters have already occurred since the first of the year: Jan. -o.-Twenty-six men were killed in a mine ex- plosion at Zeigler, Ill. Ian. IO.-F0fty people were killed by the collapse of an old church at Sion, Switzerland. Jan. 12.-Over one hundred men were entombed by an explosion in the Lick Branch Mine, W. Va. Nearly all were killed. jan. 13.-An explosion in a mine at Veszprin, Hun- gary, buried two hundred and forty men most of whom perished. Ian 15.-Twenty-0116 people were killed in a railroad wreck in Colorado. Jan. 17.-The schooner Swallow sank off the shore of Long Island with a crew of six men. jan. 17.-An earthquake in Turkey killed eight peo- ple. Ian. 20.-Fifty-three men were killed or burnt to death on a temporary crib in Lake Michigan near Chicago. Jan. 23.-Three people lost their lives in a rear-end collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Summerhill. Ian. 26.-A mine explosion at Boswell killed three miners. Feb. 2.-Seventeen miners were killed by a mine ex- plosion at Birmingham, Alabama. sa TZHE SPECTATOR ATHLETICS H -- ,-,l.---,,.,Y,-,. mm a n me Is High School going to have a championship Bas- ket ball team this year? Many followers of the fine indoor game are asking this question about High School's team. Ie behooves the students to answer this question. It is a shame for a school of about five hundred pupils to stand around and not attend the games. The season tickets were sold at a bargain never before heard of and if clean sport is to remain in the school, the students will have to respond better at the games. All the boys need is the en- thusiasm and support of the school. The coach says that he never had a better squad to work with. Nor one so full of championship blood. What more does a team want than that? Get out students and help the players along. Since the last number of the Spectator, the squad has played four games. Out of this quartet of contests High School has split even in the games. Three games were played on foreign floors, two of which were lost only through the small size of the floors. On these floors Johnstown was greatly handicapped in every wayg but the teamwork made it more than enjoyable for their oppon- ents. Steelton Game At Steelton on Jan. 15, the locals won their first real scholastic battle by the score of 21 to 5. In the first half Steelton led in the scoring, totaling 5 points to the locals' three. At the end of the second half the Steelton specta- tors were fully convinced that Coach Cramer would not THE SPECTATOR 39 let the score stand at that. The Johnstown players got on to the baskets and after that hands instinctively threw baskets. Steelton put up a very plucky fight but were un- able to overcome the lead. The Dauphin county boys were outclassed in every part of the game, scoring but a single basket in the last half of the contest. The team- work exhibited by the locals was classy throughoutg the members of the whole team being stars. The line-up and summary- Johnstown 2I Steelton 7. White ........ forward .... . Frier Sharkey ...... forward ...... Dayhoff Smith .... .... c enter ........ Dailey Louther ....... guard ....... .. Regan Replogle. ..... guard ..... McCauley Substitutions-Griffith for Smith. Field Goals-White, 43 Louther, 31 Dailey, 31 Shar- keyg Griffith, Dailey, Replogle. Fouls-White, Dailey. Referee-Whitmore. Sharon Game. The followers of High School basketball were given a fine exhibition of scholastic basketball on the evening of Jan. 22, when the local team defeated the fast Sharon five by the score of I4 to 9 in the first battle on the local floor. The support of the student body was an improvement over the Alumni game, but was not of the kind which High School is capable of giving. After the game the baskteball critics gave all sorts of praise to the team. Sharon started the scoring by making three points from the foul line. Then Lex Louther set the rooters wild with a fine shot from the middle of the floor. Pete White then tied the score iwth a foul. From this on High was never headed by its opponents. Johnstown took a brace in the final period, but the Sharon players hurried them so, that the many possible baskets went wild. The whole Johnstown team played a bang-up game, but their passing to the man under the basket was the only fault to be found. Flo Haggerty gave much satisfaction to both teams and his work was highly complimented. The line-up and summary- . Johnstown 14. Sharon 9, White . ....... forward ....... Nichols 40 THE SPECTATOR Sharkey ...... forward ....... . Fox.. Smith .... .. .center.. . McLaughrey Louther ..... guard ..... McFadden Replogle . .. .... guard .... .. . . Hannah Field Goals-White, Sharkey, Smith, Louther, Fix. Fouls-White, 6g Nichols, 3g McFadden, 4. Allegheny Prep. Game The boys went to Pittsburg the next morning, with a determination to give the Smiky City lads a run for mon- ey, and a hard run it was too. As the floor was not of the regulation size, the Johnstown players had a very hard time in locating the baskets. At the end of the first half Johnstown was in the lead by a score of I2 to 8, but the Prep boys made a decided improvement in the second period. VVhen the whistle blew at the end of the second half, both teams had scored the same number of points. This of course necessitated an extra period. White shot a foulg Dyer of Prep then made a fine field goal, and this ended the scoring on both sides. White and Dyer en- gaged in a foulshooting contest. The whole Johnstown team played the game of their lives, Louther especially starring with his long shots. The line-up and summary- Johnstown 22. Allegheny Prep. 23. White ........ forward ......... Dyer Sharkey ...... forward ......... Duff Smith ......... center. . . .... Voelp Louther ....... guard ..... . . . Gold Replogle .... . .guard ...... .. .. Wolfe Field Goals-Dyer, 2Q Wolfe, 21 Louther, 4g Duff, Smith, 2. Foul Goals-White, I2Q Dyer, 11. Referee- Flint. Timer-Prof. Andrew Kerr. ' On Jan. 30 High School received another defeat at the hands of the Dubois High team. The Dubois game meant much to the locals and they tried hard to win this contest, but were unsuccessful in the attempt. The game was fast and exciting throughout, but the Dubois team secured the lead at the start and were never headed. Johnstown shot in hard luck, but with their opponents it was just the reverse. Dubois had ragged teamwork, Johnstown outclassed them in this. Johnstown had very many hard luck shots, which partly accounted for their THE SPECTATOR 41 defeat. The school spirit displayed by the Dubois stu- dents was of the right kind. In proportion to the size of the school, their turnout was marvellous, and the result of the game was a fitting example which the local school should follow. The line-up and summary- johnstown I 5. Dubois 29. White ........ forward. R. Dunsmore Sharkey . .. .... forward. . . . . Hubbs Smith ......... center.. A. Dunsmore Louther ....... guard ....... . Mauthe Replogle .... .. .guard .... . Vosberg Substitutions-Griffith for Loutherg Burke for Mauthe g S. Dunsmore for R. Dunsmore. Field Goals-R. Dunsmore, SQ White, 4g A. Duns- more, 3g Louther, Mauthe, 4. Fouls-R. Dunsmore, 85 White, 5. Points Awarded-Mauthe. Referee--Gillung. Rensselaer 'YQ fzycfolytechnicw WXQO Institute, ffwy' .'i'r?'yf., NJ. A Q U ESTI O N O F B EA U TY Clear the skin of cha , roughness and redness with our excellent SKIN CREAM. Apply lt before going out, and it protects the skin against chaps. Trial size jar ........ FRANKE Franklin Sz Haynes Sts, 1 42 THE SPECTATOR Extraordinary Values for You in Qur Big Clean Up Sale ITH the one object in view-a decisive clearance of all win- ter goods and Wearables-we have cut and slashed prices to a lower point than ever before. It's an ironclad rule of the store that no goods will be carried over from one season to another, and in order to close out all winter stock We have cut our prices to one-half and less than half the regular values and you get the benefit of the grandest money-saving opportu- nity that has ever been known in Johnstown. In every section of this busy store of little prices, you'll find startling bargains that you cannot hope to equal elsewhere. Come and make the most of them while you may. Schwartz Bros. E are showing Young lVlen's Suits and Hats for this Spring. You know what it means to choose earlyg we are at your service any time. Call arouncl. JOHN Tl-IGMAS 8: SONS ' The Square Deal Store THE SPECTATOR 43 V 5 A Stop in and See Us! l Completely remodeled since the fire 3 FRESH GOODS on. Every Hand WM. KREDEL, Druggist Z Opp. City Hall. Phone What Time Will the Clock Stop? M9Nll'?!n5EH0EU C F00 Wiln 507 MAIN STREET THE CLOCK IN OUR WINDOW CAPITHL AND SURPLUS, S282,500.00 T H E United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings 'TBS Eligglfla' For Sale only at PIJHIIH BHIJS., Inc, Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR .H Quartet of Reasons at We enjoy the confidence of the public becsuse we always give them just what they ask for. We have made it a rule to secure the best goods obtainable in our linc. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it should b e conducted. We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls on. We don't stand still Chal L. Berry 401 Franklin Street .Ypring Styles .Y hoes and xfords are now on display Zang's ainn 'S Store Bargains in every department. Furs selling at about half of for- mer prices. Winter Suits and Coats for women, misses, and children, reduced about half. Women's Skirts reduced at about the same ratio. Women's, misses', children's Sweaters reduced the same. QUINN'S STORE YES I we Frame Pictures L. G. iHornick Photographer 527 Main Street THE SPECTATOR 45 Call on us for , , I' For all your Fine Stationery Visiting Cards ' Tally and Dinner Cards Bafberlng Pictures and 0 to Picture Framing. g . , Hlifnifiiiiiifiiitand Wes Cralg 5 H A. Hershber er A . Jeweler and Stationerg Haynes Street 536 Main St. The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PAUL'S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'l'l.O.l. Franklin all ..... St. I Th ' CYC S 3, Difference in Coal TRY OURS SUPPES COAL CC. Telephone 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city - I The Spedhztor j9'om the PRESS of Q-fl. 'DIX TITTLE Printer Sr Publisher 215 Franklin Slrcet, 'Phone 801 johnstown, 'Pa. 46 THE SPECTATOR 1901 -f ef- fdfee-----Pie 'ff We A 1909 BARNEY McVAY'S PRIVATE Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK Franklin St. Advanced Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Friday Night High School Class. Every Friday evening. Private Lessons given Tuesdays. Engagements for any afternoon can be made by request, U Fortnightly Private Class, every other Thursday even- mg. Opened January 7, 1909. Quakers' Private Class, every other Thursday evening. Opened January 14, 1909. Residence Phone 576A V Hall Phone 1155B 1VIILLLER'S Offers UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE Clothing Sale BARGAINS Good Clotlff-ifhiliicifleiirlfieliurnishings Millcr's GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET l For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking THE SPECTATOR 47 Get Your Cushion Leathers At LENHARTS We have them in any color- Old Rose, . Red, White, Blue, Brown, Tan, Yellow and Green. L O O K T H E M O V E R ' Q, U P D E G R A V E S Is the place to get the prettiest and most up-to- W date White Goods, Embroideries, and Laces, in Johnstown fn- - - ff fn- --fe l38-I40 MARKET STREET Have Your Xmas Pictures Framed We have three hundred styles of moulding from which you can select a frame. Our framing de- partment is the best in the city. Mainsgireet 'S' Maifgireet BARGAIN . 7 PRICES H NOW- Geo. K . KIIHC S BUT XJTCJQNGE Where Chality QUALITY Counts H 48 THE. SPECTATOR PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. R S. MURPHY ar BRUCE H. CAMPBELL ' ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, Dibert Building. FRANK P. MARTIN. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Building. H W. STOREY, ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. JAMES M. WALTERS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Alma Hall. DR. S. A. HALL, OSTEOPATH, 544 Main Street. ALVIN SH ERBIN E. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bullding. C. T. WILLIAMS Dealer in Fancy Groceries mf' Produce Cor. Market and Vine Sts. When in need of any prescrip- tions filled. send them to Young's Pharmacy Filiing prescriptions is an important part of our business. We fill many prescriptions. and our stock is always fresh and complete. If hinconvefliient t to sen to our s ore. p one, an we will call for and deliver the same. ' Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin St. Phone 502 Headquarters for Kodak supplies, toi- let articles. and Rexali preparations Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park Buy your BRICK ICE CREAM at SHREVEYS 451 Franklin Street THE SPECTATOK 49 READY AT NATI-lAN'S aunty Style Spring Suits for High School Girls Smart Style Suits that show beyond doubt they are meant for young girls, and are not merely a small size of wo- men's suits. Suits that are particularly youthful with their pretty trimmings of buttons, long, graceful lines and rich linings. They are the kind of suits that hold their shapeli- ness and look well through two - seasons' hard wear Prices range from S10 up to 5525 Complzmemfs of the T. K. E. Sociezfy Complzmems of the Emerson Lzimzmf Socieljf 50 THE SPECTATOR The Lxadies' Specialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS WM. Henman at amos. CONRAD BVU-'DWG Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklin and Vine Streets H11 Books of All Publisherfs COr. at least all that are worth havingb The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin Sf- WM. B. WATERS 64, BRO. FISHER as COMPANY Wholesale Wines nv Lriquorfs EVERY-rHuNo TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. g First National Bank 446 MAIN STREET The havgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Proits ............................ ....... 5 580,000.00 Total Resources ...................... ' .................................. 4,700,000.00 4 Perf Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits I THE SPECTATOR 51 The Cleanest and Best Equipped Denta1YOffice' in Town DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main andj,Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown andfZBridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth J ohnstown's FirstfClass Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to 353 per day :: American Plan UN1oN NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, SS200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Get Acquainted Benzvolhit ogream One application a day will keep the skin soft and Smooth. Not the least bit greasy. 15c a bottle We have it Schrader Bros. 52 THE SPECTATOR nn, Ylllln Kill! YMCA stands for' something beside basketball, football, etc. These are all right, but the lillutl Fellowship is better. Better join us and see for yourself. 15 to 18 years... ...,. . S? I Over 18 years ........... Go to lUlllllBl',5 up-m-nam l:lIlllWEEll' E55 NN., - . 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VOL XI. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA No 5 B, :. ,XA gif: 3 .f,fj,, 1 Q52 .. N '. 1 I A ,g 'i' g , , Egg X. - 'wa fagifi. Q Jn 'The New Year BY F. M. B. '09 'EHE mystic hour of twelve has rungg From belfry tall the tones have rolled The old year glides with harp unstrung Into the past. His tale is told. But now from ev'ry tower and hall Rings out a merry, Welcoming peal, And brazen tongues with vieing zeal The young and hopeful Year install. And on his strings new music makes What will he sing of ? Pain and woe, Suff'rings, discouragements and grief ? Or will his music softer grow And in sweet measures find relief From sadder strain ? Whate'er it be, Joy or pain or jollity, What of hope, what of fear, You and I must wait to hear. tv' i F' lj 2 THE SPECTATOR Yellow Rummies BY W. W. M, '09 SMALL COLLEGE stands in a dark valley of New England. Among the many class events and rival- ries is The President Capture. Sometime during the last two weeks of September or the early days of October, the president of the Sophomore Class is captured by the Freshmen, who attempt to hold him in captivity for twen- ty-four hours. Should they succeed, they are entitled to a banquet at the Sophomores' expense, should they fail, they must provide a feast for the Sophs. For seven years the Freshmen paid for the annual banquet, The class that entered in 1904, was immediately dubbed by the Sophomores, Rummies and Yello v. As the time for the President Capture drew near, the Freshmen betrayed no interest in the event. In fact, they seemed so ignorant of the custom that a committee of the upper class visited the Freshman president, to tell him about it. When the committee had concluded a lengthy harangue by intimating that they already tasted the ban- quet, the president bade them good-bye with the words: l'll have to tell my class at once. Exactly three hours after the committee's visit, the bell in college hall rang three sharp strokes, a signal that the Sophomore president was captured. The Sophs, taken by surprise, did not know which way to turn. lt was a beautiful moonlight night, with a light breeze from the lake. Suddenly, to the amazed ears of the Sophs gathered on the college steps to plan the rescue of the captive, there were wafted the strains of Farewell, followed by a rol- licking chorus, We won't be home till morning. For a few moments there was dead silence in the group at college hall. Then someone yelled: The lake, and, with a shout, the boys ran for the nearer bank, about one-fourth of a mile away. When the swiftest runner arrived there, he stopped in sheer amazement. He saw, about a hundred yards from the bank, a trim launch, lighted by electricity. ln the bow of the boat, on a raised platform, sat the captured president, decked out in THE SPECTATOR 3 the striped suit of a convict, his hair close cropped, and an iron ball chained to his feet. Surrounding him was the Freshman band, playing There's a Good Time Coming. In a towering rage at the audacity of their rivals, the Sophs quickly packed the only seven boats obtainable, all row-boats. So eager were all for pursuit, that two boats were swamped from overloading. As ten thoroly soaked and disgusted Sophs climbed ashore, the band played a slow and mournful march. By this time the other five boats had approached with- in thirty yards of the launch. As they drew near, the launch moved slowly, keeping at least thirty yards between it and the pursuing rowers. For a mile and a-half the race led up the lake. As the craft vanished from sight, the lower banks were lined with interested spectators from the entire neighborhood. Eagerly they awaited the return of the racers. Finally the launch hove into view, and there was an addition to it in the form of a scaffold erected in the stern. When it reached a point within the view of all, it stopped. The pursuers rushed after at full speed. Suddenly they were stopped in a surprising manner. Two large Hre hose were turned full upon them from the launch. Bravely they attempted to break thru to the launch, but were repulsed again and again until one boat was swamped. Two boats went under. Finally, all beat a hasty retreat, their ardor dampened considerably. While some of the Freshmen entertained the spectators with the hose, others assisted the captured president to the scaffold. He was forced to mount the steps, the black hood was drawn over his face, and the noose was adjusted, all to the mournful strains of the dead march. But the execu- tion went no further. A boat, bearing a flag of truce, ap- proached the launch. The vice-president of the Sopho- more class and the grand-martial of the scrap, together with the referees, awaited the pleasure of the victorious Freshmen. The vice-president, in behalf of his class, con- fessed the Sophs beaten within the short period of four and a-half hours. No more boats could be obtainedg pursuit was futile. Amid resounding cheers from the Spectators, the cap- 4 THE SPBCTATOR tured president descended from the scaffold, went below deck, and soon returned, again a free citizen. Never again were the class of IQO4 called Yellow Rummiesf' .gil-..- The Walking Purchase BY CARL GLOCK '10 'GHE sheriff of Bucks County strode up and down before the courthouse, with a troubled look. For several weeks he had been searching for three strong men to carry out a commission of the Proprietors of Pennsylvania, but only two men were willing to undertake the important charge. He was just about to dispatch a messenger to Philadelphia to tell the governor it was impossible to per- form the decree, when Edward Marshall, the famous hun- ter of the Lehigh, stepped lightly into the clearing before the courthouse. Just the man I've been looking for, Marshall, ex- claimed the sheriff. I want you to help make the Walk- ing Purchase. Yeates and Jennings will go, but I want one more man, you'll go, wont you? I've heard a deal about that purchase, but what's the particulars? answered Marshall. Well, you see, it's just this way, the sheriff replied, In 1686, Penn's agent, bought a strip of land from the Indians. The one boundary line is the Delaware, while the other is a line starting here at Wrightstown and run- ning northwest, parallel to the Delaware, as far as a man can walk in a day and a-half. We've never walked it, and the Indians understand that deed to extend to the Lehigh. Now, we need the land beyond that, and are going to walk out the deed, going way past the Lehigh. Five pounds and five hundred acres of land go to every walker. Will you do it? I never did like an Indian, muttered the hunter, and l'll show 'em that Marshall can outwalk the crowd. Well, then, said the sheriff, you be here under this elm before sunrise on the seventeenth of September, ready for your walk. THB SPECTATOR 5 True to his promise, Marshall arrived beneath the elm at the appointed time. Jennings and Yeates were there, a few Indian riders to see fair playg the sheriff and his depu- ties on horseback, and a crowd of curious persons. When the first sunbcams lit up the leaves overhead, the sheriff gave the signal to start. Yeates took the lead, Jennings followed, while at some distance to the rear, came Marshall, carelessly swinging along, twirling the strings of his tobac- co pouch in the air. One would not imagine endurance in that tall, thin, loose-jointed frame, yet, by the middle of the morning he was far in advance of everybody else. He followed a bee-line trail along the line of the deed, blazed some time before by the sheriff. At noon the walkers stopped one hour for dinner, but started out without one moment more of delay. By the side of a small stream, Jennings fell over from exhaustion, but the rest pushed on their way. When the walkers drew near the Lehigh Riv- er, the Indians complained of' unfairness, declaring that they could not keep up because the men were running. When that river came into view, the Indians quit the walk in disgust and anger, leaving the white men to conduct it as they pleased. Nevertheless, the walkers crossed the Le- high near the present site of Bethlehem, and continued on their way. At the twelfth hour of walking, just as it be- gan to grow dusk, the sheriff called a halt. Marshall fell upon a tree, clung to it for support and said: A few rods more, and I'd have dropped. The walkers had reached the north side of Blue Mountain. The next morning Yeates, too, dropped the walk. Mar- shall was the only one left. With superhuman endurance, he kept up the walk until the noon halt, completing the Walking Purchase to the second. He had walked sixty-one miles. 6 THB SPZECTALTOR Four Boyf vs. The Law BY Dons' W. GRAZIER H 9 OU FELLOWS like to hear some news, or do you know everything that is news already? Con- nor smiled down upon us from his perch on the headboard of my bed, and before we had time to profess either ignor- ance or knowledge, he went on: Charlie Bertram's got a new buzz-wagon in town, came yesterday, and I want to tell you this time he didn't spend four thousand for nothing. lt's an 'American', and it's as nifty a machine as ever chugged up Fifth. Fifty horse-power, four speeds, selective- Come on, Bud, interrupted Frank Devin, we don't care if she's got two hundred h. p. and a dozen speeds. Tell us, what's your game? . Well, l hadn't just thought of anything, Connor re- plied, slowly, but now you mention it, I wonder if we couldn't work some sort of a gag on Bertie. Tell you what let's do! he exclaimed suddenly, as if seized with an inspi- ration, Charlie's going to take his prospecrive wife to the Grand to-morrow night. Of course he'll take his new 'boat' and leave it in front of the theatre till he comes out. Now, it will be a cinch for us to appropriate the thing for our own use during the evening, and when we're thru, we can run it into the garage. Of course, Charlie won't be a bit sore when he escorts Nlrs. Bertie-to-be out and Ends his car gone. At this, we laughed uproariously, and set about mak- ing final arrangements for the following evening. Of course we had accepted Ralph's plan on the spot. We al- ways did that. By lights out everything had been arranged so that, for once, we were not obliged to break the rules of the school by burning the midnight oil. I ill , I I Eight o'clock next evening found the four of us on Fifth Street, a little beyond the Grand. We had stepped into a doorway, that we might not be recognized by Ber- THE SPECTATOR 7 tram when he should arrive. At 8:25 he had not put in an appearance, and we were about to abandon our project, when a car with a monster hood shot around the corner, and with screechng brakes, drew up alongside the curb. It was Bertie. We knew that the moment we saw him pull out the plug and jump to the sidewalk to assist his companion in alighting. With considerable haste and a certain amount of digni- ty, they both made a dash for the entrance, and in a few seconds had disappeared thru the door. As soon as they were out of sight, Connor drew a switch plug from his pocket, held it up in the light, winked at us, and without further ado, we made for the car. After tirst looking about him, Ralph inserted the plug, jiggled the spark lever, and the engine started off. Springing be- hind the wheel, he shifted gears with the ease of an ex- pert. Ijumped in behind him, the others clambered into the pony tonneau, and, with a light toot from the horn, we were off. But, before we were fairly under way, there came a hail from the corner we had just left and, looking over my shoulder, I saw a uniformed ofncer running after us. Open her up, Bud, I yelled, the cops have got the scent! ' Ralph opened her up, and we shot around the next corner at a tremendous rate. We continued at this pace for several blocksg then we slowed down again to enjoy our- selves, for we thought that by this time we had surely evaded the most persistent policemen. - Imagine our surprise when, about ten minutes later, we heard the siren whistle of the special police car behind us, and, looking back, perceived that its tive occupants were bent on overtaking us. At this time we were running along thru the suburbs at a fairly lively gait, but I told Ralph to speed up a little. This he did, and then what I had feared, happened: The explosions from the open cutout of the on- coming car became sharper, the gas lamps grew brighter, and they began to draw up on us. Guess we'll have to make a run for it, I said to Con- nor. They're after us hot and heavy, and they aren't more than two blocks behind. 8 THE SPECTATOR Gee! he ejaculated, We can't stand it to be pinched twice in a month. I-Iere, you take the car, he added, stripping off his fur gloves one at a time and hand- ing them to me. No, I said, you stick to her, you're better at it, and besides, I never drove an American in my life. Well, you're going to drive one now, he asserted, and, tho we were bowling along at about thirty miles per hour, he let go the wheel and stood up for me to take his place. To avert a disaster, I grasped the circle of wood and crawled over into the other seat. l soon located the pedals, and then felt for the throttle. As my fingers closed on the little lever and I threw it wide, I heard Ralph turn in his seat to look back. 'l'hey've got a Stearns car, he cried, and if they don't have guns in the back seat l'll give up my title right now. I saw 'em as they passed that arc light. In a moment his assertion was proved beyond a doubt. A shot rang out from the pursuing machine. Soon be time to call a muster, said Frank, gaily, but for the rest of us things had become a little too serious for joking. Paul, Ralph whispered in my ear, you know what we're up against, but make it if you have to burn her up and burst every tire. lt's up to you, now. In truth, I was aware of the odds against us. Not only was I unfamiliar with the car I was driving, but our pursu- ers had a machine which was the very embodiment of pow- er and speed. Still, I was thoroughly familiar with the country thru which we were traveling, and, as no more shots were fired and we seemed to be steadily gaining on our pursuers, plans for throwing them completely off the track, flitted thru my mind. Finally, l hit upon a scheme in which I trusted to the ignorance of the Stearns driver, for success. About a mile further on was a tollgate with an auto- matic arrangementjffor stopping the unwilling motorist, Two platforms, or traps, about two hundred feet from either side of the'gate, served to release a spring when they were passed over by a conveyance. This spring, in turn, pulled a heavy beam down across the road in front of the gate, THE SPECTATOR 9 thus effectually blocking the way until the necessary toll had been paid, and it had been drawn back to its former po- sition. As the platform did not extend entirely across the road, one could, and in fact, I often did, escape paying toll by running off to the side for a little way. As we approached the place, I decided to make the at- tempt, well knowing that if I should touch the trap the least bit, it would mean capture for us. I watched the familiar landmarks as they flew past, and then, at what I thought the proper time, I swerved off to the side and slid along in the gutter for a distance of possibly forty yards. With straining eyes I watched for the beam to fall. Ralph, too, appreciated our danger, and cautioned me to slow up a little. But the beam did not drop, and when we were within fifty feet of the house, Ijerked the car back to the road, and we shot past in safety. Not so with the other machine, however. As they reached the trap the beam-fell to its position across the road. We heard the angry screeching of brakes, and then, as we shot around a turn, they were lost from view. A little further on, a road branching off to the left, led to town by another direction. Into this road I turned the car, and once more we were on our way home. With carefully closed cutout and horn silent, we flew along the smooth, even road. Now that the reports from the 'special' were no longer audible behind us, we were able to breathe more freely, and it was then that I noticed for the first time the awful speed and power of the car I was driving. Such indeed, was it, that with throttle only half open, we cov- ered the six or seven miles to town in a little less than eleven minutes. As we ran in at the lower end of Market Street and headed for the garage, all our recovered spirits were sud- denly dashed to the ground. A bicycle cop rode up beside us and informed us, in his most polite manner, that we were under arrest, and that our presence was desired at the station immediately. Thither he kindly volunteered to con- duct us, and thither we allowed ourselves to be conducted. Back again? laughed Frank, as we drew up before the stone edifice in which we had had such an unpleasant IO THE SPECTATOR experience only a few weeks before. But all his good spi- rits could not keep us from seeing the difference in our sit- uation. This time there was no kind pedagogue to explain matters. No real justification for our actions. We were caught redhanded and had to make the best of it. This time, however, we were not taken directly to a cell, but were ushered into the presence of the chief, who wished to know if we could give him the name of the gen- tleman whose car we had stolen. We gave it readily, only asking him to refrain from advising the college authorities of the fact that he was keeping the car in town, for an au- tomobile is a forbidden luxury among the students. I-Ie promised to consider it, and, seeming loath to let the matter rest, suggested that Bertram be seen as quickly as possible. When I offered to go for him, under gaurd, in the machine, he readily acquiesced, and all tive of us set off for the theatre. The show was not over when we arrived, and we dispatched an usher to find Bertie. While we sat there in the car, waiting, he came out, jumping down the steps three at a time. What, he cried, you fellows back already! Why, it's only a quarter till ten, and I told you you wouldn't need to be around till quarter after. Taking the cliieffor a spin, too, I see, he ran on, as the astonished expressions on our faces began to change to those of understanding. Well, run around for half an hour yet, then come back here and wait for me, and he made as if to run back up the steps, but, at the sound of the chief's voice, he turned and came back to the side of the car. ' Mr, Bertram -the chief spoke dubiously- do I un- derstand that you lent your car to these young men for the evening? Wouldn't likely be cartin' you around in it if I hadn't, would they? queried Charlie irrelevantly. Well, I believe I've ridden far enough, and, if you gentlemen don't mind, I'll get out and attend to a little bus- iness I have up this way. With this, the head of the po- lice force got out and stalked off up the street, never once looking back. Then we looked at Charlie for an explanation. In an- THE SPECTATOR li swer, he drew from his pocket a slip of paper and held it out for us to read. All it said, was: ' Swiped your car. Got pinched. Pretend you lent it to us.-Connor. Then we looked at Ralph. Yes, he admitted, I managed to slip it to the usher as he rested his hand on the door here, without the old man catching on. I didn't quite know whether it would work, tho. And I want to tell you, Charlie, we're awfully sorry we took the car, and certainly appreciate the way you're acting about it. Oh, that's all right, said Bertie. l'm only afraid that old Brass Buttons has something up his sleeve, and it may not all be settled yet. It was not. In a few days I received the following bill: For Exceeding speed limit . . fl4.75 Running without license . 17.50 332.25 fSignedj j. H. Fisher, Chiry' of Police. Statue gf ,loan of Arc, by Chapu BY LILLIE PARKS '10 N I first looked at this statue of Joan of Arc, I saw only the picture of a beautiful kneeling fig- ure. However, as I continued to gaze upon the image, it revealed to me facts which pertained to the simple and pure life of the maiden portrayed. Her plain garment and bare feet are proofs of this simplicity. She is represented as kneeling with upturned face, see- ing a vision, or seeking divine aid. The beautiful arms of the maiden are outstretched and her hands clasped, as though she were gathering strength to endure some hard- ship or to perform an heroic deed. Moreover, all parts of the statue are so arranged as to express the action and sen- timents of the heroine thus represented. I2 THE SPECTATOR Of what the maid is thinking as she kneels, it is difficult to decide. Perhaps she is praying for guidance, perhaps she is listening to the heavenly voices which com- missioned her to deliver the French from the English, per- haps she is engaged in some pious contemplation. Again, she may be praying for her native village of Domremy, sit- uated in the valley of the Nleuse, as through the rich, green meadows the sluggish waters of the river flow, the low, gentle hillsg the narrow, crooked lanes, the stone houses with their thatched and tiled roofs. Perhaps all these scenes come back to the maid in one sweeping glance as she quietly thinks of her home. But, in whatever attitude the statue represents the he- roine, her face alone is especially worthy of attention. lt is angelic. ln it are portrayed those virtues which pertain to an ideal life. Humility, faith, hope, obedience, charity, purity, and love for all mankind are here shown. ln fact, the entire statue of the heroine is a model of purity. Not one blemish seems to appear in the maiden's character as the statue represents her. Although his model of Joan of Arc does not impress all in the same manner, to me the face of the maiden appeals most strongly. However, the entire model is worthy of close observation on account of the force of character in the pose. A Chest of Old Toyf BY KATHARINE TAGGART '12 HE dark shadows came noiselessly creeping across the sittingroom of a cozy little cottage, and the rays of the silver moon come peeping thru the windows. The new fallen snow, heaped against the buildings, shows all the signs of December weather. A tired little woman sits, cuddled up, in a big armchair before the cheerful Hreplace. A low sigh escapes her lips as she notes the signs of the coming night that means so much to her. Her thoughts take her back, far back into the past. THE SPBCTATOR I3 Ah! if she had only known! Tears blind her eyes and slowly Hnd their way down her pale cheeks. With an un- steady hand, she brushes them by, and impatiently leaves her resting place to seek a chest of old toys. Even tho all is dark save the gleam of the fire and the light of the moon, she knows just where to find them. The blocks, the kite, and the little tin soldiers have long been untouched by baby fingers, but often has this lonely little creature fondled these childish playthings. The shouts of childish joy ring in her ears, and call to her remembrance the happy little fellow that, with all his baby heart, enjoyed last year's Christmas tree. How his bright eyes beamed as each new plaything was discovered! Well, too, does she remember how the many damp footprints of rainy days were ever black enough to make her frown, and how often, when she was in a hurry, the many unnecessary childish questions tried her patience. Now is the time she misses the little elbow from her tired knee, and the bright eyes that made it easier for her to live better every day. Now she misses the little stam- mering tongue, and the sticky fingers that clung to her pretty gown. Now she would be willing to make a kite to reach the sky, and mend each broken cart. She was too slow to catch the sunshine until it had slipped away. The patter of those little restless feet is heard no more. The dainty pillow next her own is never rumpled by a curly head. It is now too late. Her singing birdling has flown from its nest. A flood of tears blind the eyes of this lonely little mother. Her golden head droops wearily into her hands, and sobs shake her tired little body. Sad is her heart and weary her mind as she falls asleep to dream of what might have been. The last cinder falls dead from the fire. All that is left her is the chest of old toys. f X f 'H 14 THB SPBCTATOR The Scotch Collie Dog BY MARY BERKEBILE 'GHE beautiful Scotch Collie Dog originated in Scotland, where it was formerly used for herding sheep in the mountains. There are collies of many different colors, among which are the blue merle, and the sable and white, but the tri-color, which is black, tan, and white, was the original color of the dog. I A good type of a collie is about twenty-four inches high, and weighs about fifty-five pounds. The head is long and wedge-shaped, with small ears set well upon the head, and small, brown, almond-shaped eyes. The outer coat, long and coarse, with a dense undercoat of a Hne and woolly nature, enables the dog to endure very wet and cold weather. The tail is long and bushy, with a slight out- ward curve at the end. The Collie is considered the most intelligent, also the most interesting, of all dogs in the world to-day. When the Collie is very young, its head is coarse and blunt, and it can scarcely be determined from any other common dog until it becomes about six or eight weeks old. A Collie pup, when in good condition, is very plump, with very soft and fluffy hair. .Vlany dog fanciers own dogs which they value at thousands of dollars. For instance, South Port Sculpture, Anfield Model, South Port Student, Parabold Picola, are all valued at five thousand dollars. re. J THB SPBCTATOR 15 The accompanying cut represents some leather work done in our High School Studio. Revival of the Art of Tooling Leather BY HAZEL L. LAMBERT, '10 EATHER has played a most important part in the his- tory of the world. In early times it was used by man for protection, for shelter, and for weapons of defense. In medieval times, too, man put it to many uses. ln the Homeric period, leather was used by the Greeks in making armor and the sandals which are represented in the remains of their sculpture. When the northern Greek tribes were coming into prominence, they also used leather for many purposes. At a later period, in the time of the energetic Charle- magne, the entire armor of the knights was made of leath- er. It was laced or bound by rings or plates of metal. Then, as learning progressed, leather was used to form the parchment pages and bindings of the great books used by scholars. 'The nobility also used leather in making chair coverings, belts, pouches, and numerous other arti- cles. The most beautifully decorated leather was produced during the period of the Renaissance of Venetian and Span- ish art, and it was at that time that the celebrated Cordo- I6 THE SPECTATOR van leather was produced. Then the art of leather work declined for over two hundred years. After this long pe- riod of decline, it is again being revived, and the many leather workers of to-day are trying to learn the methods of the Venetian and Cordovan artists. Since the revival of the art, many persons wish to learn it, for not only is tool- ing leather a very fascinating work, but it also offers many possibilities to those who like to use tools. This art repre- sents many stepsg from the tooling of a very simple object to the working out of a most elaborate and intricate design. His Babe BY C. M. '09 El-lE front door was hastily opened. A tall, well-built young man, with a hardened and dissipated expres- sion on his countenance, stepped in, hurriedly hung his overcoat upon the rack, and briskly entered the library. My, but it's cold and stormy out! he exclaimed, as approached the large, open tire-place, where a bright fire was slowly dying out. How nice and cozy everything seems here! Glad I didn't go with the fellows to-night. Getting sort o' tiresome. Same old- But, what was that? There, huddled up in her night- gown, in the capacious leather depths of the big arm-chair, and half asleep, was a fair haired little child of Hve years. Babe, you not in bed yet! he exclaimed. Oh, Dad, she cried gleefully, l'm so glad you came! I jus'- But, Babe, why not in bed? I jus prayed and prayed you'd come, she continued, not heeding the interruption, for I did want to see you so, Dad. Catching her up in his arms, he sat down in the chair before the fire. And, oh, Dad, won't you please tell me a story and sing me to sleep, like Mamma used to do? At these last words a pang of remorse pierced his heart, for he realized that, since the death of his fair young THE SPECTATOR 17 wife, eight months ago, he had been leading a dissipated lifeg he had entirely neglected this only little child of his. Well, then, my Babe, if Ising, will you go to bed? She cuddled down in the curve of his arm, her little tousled head resting on his chest. I was so glad you came 'cause I haven't seen you for so long. It jus' seems I never get to see you any more, so I jus' crept out of bed and came down here to wait for you. Now, please sing a song. That one, you know, that Mamma used to sing to us before,she went away to God's house. He had sung only a few lines until the little one was slowly dozed off into sleep. As he looked into her face and saw tha conndent expression on the tiny pink countenance, there came upon him the realization that he had a charge to keep, a child for whose happiness he was responsible. Clasping her tightly in his arms, he gently kissed the warm, flushed face, and softly said: Babe, my own Babe, don't let me wander away again. Dawn BY MARGARET BROWN '09 wUT of the Eastern sky There comes a faint light, Dim grow the atars on high, Banished the shades of night. The fiowers their heads are lifting To greet the morning bright. And golden light is is sitfting Making the heavens light. 18 THE SPECTATOR be 'ir-Iigb Sc bool Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., JANUARY, 1909. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE '15 CENTS. PER COPY' 19 CENTS- BDIIOEIXI HND Business Staff. Editor-ln-Chlef, FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Associate Editor, DORE W, GRAZIER moo. Literary Editors. School News Editors, GRACE COCHRAN 1909 BRUCE C. WILLIAMS 1909, FLORENCE SAGERSON 1909. BERTHA O. STAMMLER IQII, Exchange Editor' CHARLES HORAN 1912. CLAIRE MCNEELIS IQOQ. Athletic Edltor. Society Edltors. HARRY F' RMB woo' HELEN YOUNG 1909, General News Editor, MARY MILLER 1009. ALBERT WALTERS 191o. Chlef Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER 1909. Associate Business Manager, WALTER LENHART IQOQ, Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909, CARL GLOCK 1910, IRA DEMPSEY 1910, HARRY GRIFFITH 1910. WALDO WRIGHT 1911 THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. order to Insure publication In the current ls sue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the 3d of each month. Editorial , HEN the members of the Senior Class entered High School, 1909 seemed a long way off, but, with in- comprehensible rapidity, schooldays, examinations, and va- cations have sped by until we find ourselves on the thresh- old of a new year, the year that will terminate our High School life. ln the past year, enough history has been made to fill several volumes. Constitutions have been THB SPECTATOR 19 granted and have failed, kings have been shot down or have been curbed in the utterance of indiscreet state ments, temperance reform and anti-gambling laws have made great strides, the mastery of the air has been won, and so we might continue naming countless other happen- ings that made 1908 a year rich in history. Now we face a new year. What it may hold in store for the world at large, we know not. One thing, however, will make this year memorable to the Seniors. lt will mark the successful ac- complishment of their Hrst great effort in life. lt will be a year to which they will be able to look back with pride. Let every Senior devote himself to the task before him. Let him make the new year a profitable and a happy one, not merely by graduating, but by getting as much as he can from the remaining months of his High School life. On December 9, 1908, one of Gray's epigrams proved false, in the case of John Milton, the path of glory did not lead to the grave. On the contrary, three hundred years after he was born, he became one of the most discussed men in the literary world. Almost every magazine con- tained some memoir of the great Puritan. Countless facts of interest were laid open to the student. Not only did the periodicals notice this anniversary, but in England and the United States, public celebrations were held. The spectators were taken back to the seventeenth century as they beheld the revivals of Comm and Samson Agouistec. This was the second tercentenary anniversary celebrated in North America during the past year. Have these com- memorations been of any practical value? With the Que- bec tercentenary, an interest in the early history of our continent was excited. Brilliant pageants brought before the onlookers thrilling episodes of a past age, and in the na- val exhibition, the warships of England, France, and the United States, rode peacefully side by side. By the Milton tercentenary, interest of a different kind was stimulated. We were reminded that John Milton once lived, that he oc- cupies, with Shakspere, the highest seat in English litera- ture, that he is the author of the grandest poetry and the most virulent prose ever written. With this knowledge, we are led to explore his works and to enjoy the treasures I 20 THE SPECTATOR they contain. If these are the results tercentenary anni- versaries bring about, then tney are worth while. Many places, formerly unknown, have risen from ob- scurity thru a calamity: Nlartinique, thru its devastation by avolcanic eruption, Kingston, thru its earthquake, our own city, thru its terrible flood. In the earthquake which destroyed so many cities in southern Italy and Sicily, many monumentsxof the ancient civilization of Greece and Rome were irrevocably lost. ln the changing of the coast line, some historic locations lost their former identity, this is es- pecially true of the rocks of Scylla and Charybdis. In our ffneid, we read of the terrors of the whirlpools of Scylla and Charybdis. This was in the days of sails and oars, when the safety of life and property depended upon main strength. It is no wonder then, that the ancients feared the treacherous passage between these two rocks. ln time came steam vessels, and with them the horrors of the whirlpools disappeared. Thus Scylla and Charybdis came to mean very little to most people, only signihcant, per- haps, when used metaphorically. But, when the earth- quake changed the features of these ancient landmarks, the news was spread abroad and interest in the old myths connected with them, revived. So Scylla and Charybdis came into the notice of the world once again. We regret that, in their coming, a partial destruction of their features occurred. Eighteen years ago, the physical director of a New England college invented a game which he named basket- ball. For about twelve years, this game did not attract particular attention, and it was far from being a national sport. ln 1904, the first basketball team, representing Johnstown, was formed. This was the Johnstown High School Basketball Team. For tive years, the high school teams were the only ones representing Johnstown. A most enviable record was made. The best schools in the state were met and defeated. The halls were crowded by an en- thusiastic public. With hard times, the attendance at games fell off. Then came the professional team, and now we are face to face with the proposition: Shall we have THB. SPECTATOR 21 basketball in High School, or, shall we let it fail thru lack of support? There's no reason why the students of the Johnstomn High School should not be able to make the public realize that they have a team able to give as line an exhibition of basketball as any professional five. Is it sportsmanship to go to see ten men, who have no interest in the cities they represent, knock each other around, when there is a team in the same town that has at stake the rep- utation of its school, and the school that of the city? It behooves the students of the High School to make a success out of basketball. Buy a season ticket. Sell season tick- ets to those outside of High School. But, by all means, go out to every game and root and show the public that it has a High School basketball team which is a credit to the city, and of which it may be proud. Il r u'x I' ll' 1 N . I ll, : I 4 a. : X 5 X f'f!Qi2 5 lx ffl. f .',f I ' 1 I E x c h a n g e .r The Christmas issues of our exchanges exhibited both care in editing and also great literary activity. This, alone, was commendable. The Spectator hopes that the exchanges will persist in the energy displayed in the publication of the holiday numbers. It may not be out of place to mention here that, in spite of all that is said against it, and often as it is saidg many of our exchanges persist in placing ads before and zz 'rl-In sPzc'rA'roR among the reading matter. This is a common fault, and should be avoided. lf the exchanges could but realize how much more pleasing it is to examine a school paper that keeps all ads in the back, we feel that they would be great- ly benefited. Let those who are guilty, take heed. We were glad to note that it has been decided to reduce the Vox Studentis, Union City, Tenn., to a neater size, and add more pages with new cuts. This will be an un- doubted improvement. ln The Review, Galveston, Texas, the space devoted to the sketches in French and German, is well used. This idea is both instructive and helpful to those who study the languages. Again, we cannot lay aside the Red and Black, Wendell Phillips High School, Chicago, without a word of praise. lt is, indeed, laudable to publish, monthly, a book of such interest as this is. The Child and Annabel, is a delight- ful short story. The cover, depicting Santa Claus coming in an air-ship, is up-to-date. The essay, Anagrams, in the Windom Record, Mon- tevideo, Minn., descrves mention, as this is an interesting subject not often found in school papers. The exchanges are written in a novel, yet natural manner, in the form of a conversation between two girls. As we read the first few pages of The Yeatman Life, St. Louis, Mo., we were impressed by the neat arrange- ment. But the arrangement of the Society Notes, Seniors, and Exchanges, was not so pleasing. We think this was because of the ads among them. The illustrations accom- panying the essays made them lifelike, Altho The Mountaineer, Mt. St. Mary's College, Em- mitsburg, Md., has come to us only twice, it has already won a high place in our esteem. The lack of cuts, which tend to enliven a publication, is scarcely noticeable, because our interest is absorbed in the literary matter. The ex- change column, under the heading Our Contemporariesf' is, undoubtedly, the best of all our exchanges. The criti- cisms are keen and just. The Academy Student, St. Johnsbury, Vt., lacks good arrangement. The paper does not look a bit attractive. We almost missed the athletic and exchange columns THE SPBCTATOR 23 in The Clarion, Appleton, Wis., because they are placed among the ads. This is a fault that should be remedied. The literary department of the Herald, Westfield, Mass., is full of short, breezy sketches. lf larger print were used, the appearance of the paper would be greatly improved. The Christmas issue was the first number of the Mer- cury we have received this year. This issue is certainly up to the standard of former years. Each of the three prize stories deserve praise. But one suggestion! If the ads were all placed in the back of the book, and a table of contents inserted in the front, the paper would look better. We hope to receive the Mercury regularly. We acknowledge, with thanks, the following exchanges: The Argus, Harrrisburg, Pa., Review, Shamokin, Pa., The Interlude, South Bend, Ind., The Owl, Wellsville, N. Y., The Red and Black, Reading, Pa., Oak Leaves, Vas- salboro, Maine, The Indiana Normal Herald, The Hall Boy, Nazareth, Pa., Juniata Echo, Huntingdon, Pa., The Som- erset ldea, Somerset, Ky., The School Life, Boston, Mass., Biograph, Boonton, N. J., The Amygdaloid, Houghton, The White and Blue, Jenkintown, Pa., High School Regis- ter, Omaha, Neb., The Jar Darter, St. Helena, Cal., Red and Black, Bethlehem, Pa., Purple and White, Phoenix- ville, Pa., The Mirror, Waltham, Mass., The Masten Park Chronicle, Buffalo, N. Y., Courant, Bradford, Pa., M. P. S., Allentown, Pa.: The Herald, Holyoke, Mass., Trident, Santa Cruz, Cal., The Acorn, Ogden, Utah, The Educa- cator, Abingdon, Mass., The Bugle, Monroe, Mich., Whims, Seattle, Wash., Purple and Gold, Colville, Wash. 2' Jil 24 THE SPBCTATOR fr 'j a , ' J ig I K... VW.-i f Q M if , , l . W M it f M it fxmilzi .fs y, gr-M,.!,..? m Ifig,fgr.r.V'-. ' lV.t1A-,Mg 53 fn' lf Wi' 'll f gf- EX 'flxllg' ,iffy ,i, ff' im 5323, ffi'TlC.57ft ,3Xlr All , . 5 5 351 , ru , , l. ' w J-' -- T ' ---ff ' . Bin Y 1. .. , 4 4 , H l - Hifi ' I 1, if'.-C1t: 4x 1 il l T ,-Qlzg 7 rr Q I ,,'i V . l lt . l 'l .lp ' it I M L,,!l7'1'f--', ,- ii V'-qrifgltoils-Xia, As a Christmas celebration for the two Literary Socie- ties, an interesting meeting was held in the Auditorium, December 18, 1908. Miss Woodring presided. The meet- ing was a credit to all who participated. The joy of the Christmas giving was the theme of the program and the Christmas spirit was shown by the applause which greeted every part. The following program was rendered: Reci- tation of Luke llg Helen Byron. Selected Oration, The Ways to Keep Christmasg Richard Wolle. Violin Solog Elsie Kistler. Recitation, Milton's Hymn to Nativityg Fern Baer. Christmas Storyg Mabel Kring. Musicg Boy's Glee Club. Selected Oration, World's Christmas Treeg Frank Breniser. Roy Jones accompanied Miss Baer as she recited with a sympathetic piano number. The whole was very pleasing. THE AGASSIZ ASSOCIATION The next to the last meeting heldby the Agassiz As- sociation was Hlled with a trip thru the land of the micro- scope. Here is a land that scientists know little about. It is a land of the pioneer. There is not any other branch of Zoology or Botany any more interesting than this, and THE SPECTATOR 25 there is hardly any more beautiful. Look at that slimy green scum floating about on the surface of that pond, how repugnant, and disgusting! But as you once put that same slime under the microscope and look at it, and you see deli- cate beautiful plants. Close by you may Hnd a Rotifer or two. They are more commonly known as Wheel-Bearers on account of the resemblance their head bears to a pair of quickly rotating wheels. A few Desmids and Diatoms will probably be seen, if you look closely. The Rotifer Vulgaris was studied by the Association. Our roadside ponds abound with this species and there are few more wonderful creatures in existence. A species of Desmid, Euastrum was discussed. At the last meeting of the association the study of the Beetles was again taken up. The Rose Bug and June Bug were studied. The Bombadier, a very wonderful beetle that resembles a small cannon when attacked was discussed. This beetle belongs to the class of ground beetles, and may usually be found under stones and fragments of wood. The Tumble Bug, Scarabaeus, the sacred beetle of Egypt, was studied. This beetle is one of the most interesting which we have studied. All the beetles above mentioned except- ing the Bombadier belong to the Lamellicorn group. This name is given them from the lamellate form of the club of the antennae, the segments constituting it being greatly flattened and capable of being brought close together it is this character that suggests the name. Current Events HE charge made by the president, in his annual mes- sage, against congress, that the body had been gov- erned in some legislation by the fear of detectives, caused an uproar in the house for a time. However, both the house and the senate proceeded slowly, each calling upon the president for a detailed statement as to the employment of detectives. The house also called for any evidence con- necting any member of the sixtieth congress with corrupt action in his official capacity. Not finding the least evi- 26 THE SPECTATOR dence to the support of the president's statements, the special committee thinks he will fail to make good his char- ges. On January 6th, the senate received a brief reply, saying that legislative body should attend to its own busi- ness. This at once made the senators furious. Some con- gressmen wish the chief executive to be publicly arraigned, but the majority favor overlooking his action. ln the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, on December 23d, Presiding Judge Daniel H. E. Wright, sentenced to jail Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison, officers of the American Federation of La- bor. The defendants were found guilty of disobeying the injunction of Judge Gould, which enjoined them from pros- ecuting a boycott against the Bucks Stove and Range Com- pany, of St. Louis. For the contempt of court, Gompers will have one year to serve in jail, Mitchell, nine months, and Morrison, six months Qfor this contempt of courtj. President-elect Taft announced, on December 18th, the appointment of Unitcd States Senator Philander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, as Secretary of State in his cabi- net. This eliminates the feeling that Pennsylvania, with its assured Republican majority, is slighted in regard to recognition in the high councils of the party. Mr. Knox served as Attorney-General in the cabinet of McKinley. On December 15th, Donald Grant Mitchell, better known under his nom de plume of, Ik Marvel, died, aged eighty-six years. He is widely known as the author of Reveries of a Bachelor, Dream Lqie, and My Farm at Edge- wood. Henry A. Beers, professor of English literature at Yale, says of him: The death of Mr. Mitchell marks the passing of the only prominent literary man ever connected with New Haven. Mr. Mitchell, I think, may be called the last of the lrvingites, and next to Washington Irving, I think, he was the best of the authors of the school of grace and sentiment, of that old-fashioned delicacy 'we had in America. The three hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Milton was observed on December 9th, by many societies and cities. The Massachusetts Historical Society listened THE SPBCTATOR 27 to addresses, in New York there was a notable commemo- ration. The Hudson-Fulton Celebration Committe has lately informed the public that the celebration will commence September 25, 1909. Since the two events are so closely connected in the history of New York, the three hundredth anniversary of the exploration of Hudson River by Henry Hudson in I609, and the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful application of steam to navigation on the river by Robert Fulton in 1807, will be commemorated jointly. Foreign nations will send naval vessels to partici- pate. ' The year of 1908 ended with an appalling catastrophe. At about five o'clock on the morning of December 28th, Southern Italy, within a radius of seventy-Hve mlles, was violently shaken by'one of the worst earthquakes in the history of the world. The shocks lasted for only thirty- two seconds, yet, never before have so many human be- ings been killed by a single cause, as in that half minute. The dead are n imbered at near 200,000, with thousands wounded and dying. Rocked into heaps of ruins, the two cities of Nlessina, on the Sicilian, and Reggio, on the Cala- brian, shores of the Strait of Messina, present awful spectacles. Nlany smaller cities were razed. Great tidal waves and fire followed the shocks, bringing fresh distress. Among the Americans killed were the Amercan Consul, Arthur S. Cheney, his wife, and Vice-Consul Joseph Pierce and family. Thelack of food and shelter has added many more to the long list of dead. Valuable assistance was lent by the king and queen of Italy. Nations the world over, will send relief, the United States fleet will reach the scene of disaster about the second week of this month, Russian, German, and British ships were prompt in rendering aid. Athleticf fter the greatest season that a Johnstown High football team ever had, the athletic thoughts of the school are 28 THE SPECTATOR turned to basketball. The record of the football team is a good opening of the athletic year. It is the hope of every one that the basketball team may have a record as great as that of the football team. The indications for a championship basketball team were never brighter. Five veterans have reported for prac- tice together with almost all last year's scrubs. The men seem to be spurred on by the football team's record and are working hard. This is indeed very encouraging. The team is showing the spirit that promises to make a team superior to former basketball teams. But the team will never capture championship honors if it has not the support of the student body. The spirit shown at the basketball games last year was poor. It was poor at the football games this year. Yet the school is larger than it ever was. To what, then, can this lack of spirit be attributed? It cannot be attributed to teams for we have had two championship teams. The only thing that can be blamed is indifference and laziness. If the students are so indifferent and lazy that they cannot attend the games, they may well be called muckers and dubs. And this is a disgrace. Let everybody help to remove this disgrace by reviving the school spirit. ln short let everybody in school wake up. Another need of the basket-ball team is financial help. Everyone is aware of the high rental that must be paid for the use of the Auditorium in which to play our games. On the tirst game fifteen dollars were lost. This game is one of the least expensive ones at that. To raise money the management has decided to issue season tickets. These tickets will be good for the live games to be played on the home floor. The extremely low price of fifty cents will be charged students. To outsiders, the price of a season ticket is one dollar. To further the sale of these dollar tickets it has been decided to have a contest. To the boy and girl who sells the greatest number of these tickets a framed picture of the basket-ball team will be given. Every person in school should enter this contest and work to the best of his ability. At least he should purchase a student's season ticket. THE SPECTATOR 29 Too much cannot be said about our need of money. There seeems to be a feeling throughout the school that there is lots of money in the athletic association, and we can afford to lose some money. To correct this erroneous impression we will say that the sum in the treasury is away below what it should be, and instead of becoming greater, it is growing continually smaller. The outlook will be very blue for the track team if the basketball season is a failure. The school faces a crisis. There can be only one remedy, that everyone in school summons up some spirit and buys a student's season ticket and sells, at least, one one-dollar season ticket. To the Ffeshman class, we say: You are thelargest class that ever entered the school, yet you have the small- est amount of school spirit. You may have class splrit, but thatis sometimes a blight to the school in general. The sooner you find out that the big thing is the school and not the class, the better it will be for you. A large sum in the association will be more of a beneht to you than to fhe up- per classmen, who will soon leave the school. Perhaps, if we sang in chapel more frequently that song, 'Wake, Freshman, Wake,' you might be induced to come out from your trance and be real students of the'school. 'Dre Alumni Game Q On Wednesday, December 30th, the Alumni team de- feated the student five by the score of 34 to 18. The game was very rough, and questionable tactics were used by both teams. Inability to shoot accurately, was the cause of High School's defeat. On the other hand, the Alumni team found little difficulty in caging the ball, especially in the second half. At times the contest waxed very warm. To- wards the end of the first half the students rallied, and for atime it looked as though High School might win. High School was woefully weak in shooting fouls. From four- teen trials, not a foul was scored. On the other hand, hand, Hoerle made almost every foul called. The lineup and score follows: Alumni, 34 Position High School, 18 Hoerle . . . . . forward : . . . .White Reese . . . .forward . . . . Sharkey 30 THB SPECTATOR Lindsey . . . .center . . .Smith Barnett ...... gaurd . . . . . .Replogle Louther Field goals-Hoerle 4, Lindsey, Barnett 2, James 3, White, Sharkey, 4, Louther, Replogle 2. Foul goals- Hoerle 14. Refi eree, D. Lindsey. Nobody need become discouraged because of the loss of this game. The Alumni team was composed of men of much experience, three of whom are on the State College 'varsity squad. lt is hardly probable that High School will again, this season, meet a team as good as the Alumni team. After High School has developed more team- work, it should become one of the best scholastic teams in the western part of the state. James ....... gaurd ....... wfi'Qre,k JN, -fb' Y ., - Ac, 431530, ai as -Q' A' l . '- - .. .-Z'.':1z' ,,4-'J ei! . , i,51iS -yn 2359-M W' .5 A . 'A ggi I I F aieig ' - 754 'fill ll :ff '55 ' V fl ' A Hiygme iff ,,j?gg.1QZ t I N f 'TJ 55- 7 , iii ll l. ?'?15 fTT WNW 4 X rl X 7 V595 1 , :A Zqg..-E5 . kg- A., D , I f JM ,ah -, .- A, w, S 4 ' f' 'I fwa. -15, .asia fr a .. f i ag .f-Q5 jf' ?'L-an Q 'SJW 5,2 IVR ff.. . . QM f it It 4 W rv, i tf 'iff ik - 2 F, ' ' f' , 'f ' f 4,,, WI' f ' 1-ly, if X 1 ' ' F - . in 5 . aff.-.:-'ff f , ., ' 3:1 l t X 'W' -- A -H -1 -3 1 ggi K .4 .aa-133 jr? i no S ' A -' :C H . . 'Ban-rM:m0S1'nnv'El4 To every student of Johnstown High School: lt is your business to help the basket-ball team and management by your presenge and support at the games and by selling tickets. The annual Johnstown High School Athletic Associa- tion Dinner was held on the evening of January fourth in Crystal hall. After the edibles had been disposed of and THE SPECTATOR 31 songs, yells and poetryC?J had been let loose, Toastmaster Frank E. Krieger', 04, called the meetingto order and, open- ing the sevices in one of the funniest speeches ever, intro- duced the first speaker, John Rogers, '09, captain of this season's victorious football tearn. Captain Rogers, in re- sponding tothe toast The Team spoke personally of each member of the team and voiced the hope that, under the leadership of Captain Owen Sharkey '10, next year's team will do as well as this year's aggregation. Coach Harry Cramer being introduced, then told about Delivering the Goods. He also thanked the team, the scrubs, ths man- agement, and all those who in any way helped to make the season a success. Nlr. Cramer's response being made, the toastmaster introduced the principal of the High School, Nlr. Kraybill, who spoke on the subject My Impressions of High School Athletics. Nlr. Kraybill's address showed that High School Athletics had impressed him favorably, and was complimentary to coach, team and management. Nlr. Kraybill stated that he hoped to soon see the same sen- sible views held concerning the development of the mind as are now held concerning the development of the body. Mr. Kraybill having finished, the toastmaster introduced Dr. F. R. G. Schill '96, In introducing Dr. Schill Mr. Krieger dis- played an astonishing depth of medical knowledge. In fact, the nature and amount of the medical and surgical know- ledge displayed by Nlr. Kreiger seemed to astonish the doc- tor even more than it did the layman present. Dr. Schill who is a member of the city School Board, spoke on Ath- letics in the Public School. He spoke favorably of ath- letics, and promised as much support and co-operation as lay in his power. Then informal addressess were delivered by alumnae, the managers of the football and basketball teams, the leader of the rooting squad, and various mem- bers ofthe committee in charge of the banquet, This com- mittee was composed of the following, John F. Henderson, chairman, Anderson H. Walters, Ludwig Henning, Charles Meyer, Francis B. Hamilton, Thomas J. Nokes, James K. Boyd, Jr., Ernest J. Cohoe. Emil Frank, Louis Quigg. and Frank Breniser. To these persons the school hereby ex- tends thanks for the work they did in connection with this affair. I 32 THE SPECTATOR The lecture course has not been as well patronized as it should be. It is up to the students of the High School to boom this course and make it successful. . At the meeting on January 8th the T. K. E. Literary Society elected the following speakers for the open meeting, which will probably be held on February 19th: for orations, Frank M. Breniser, Carl Glock. and lra Dempseyg for dec- lamations, Mary Jones and Anna Paul: and for talks, Helen Young and Margaret Krebs. The following committee on arrangements has been namedg Alan Weaver, Hazel Lam- bert, Walter Kress, Carl Glock, and Bruce Williams. The editor urges the students to take more interest in the Agassiz association. Many are deterred from joining this organization by the belief that much scientific know- ledge is required. This belief is unfounded. The small amount of scientihc knowledge is easily acquired, andthe interesting nature of the subjects studied amply repay for the effort. The boys of this association meet at IO a. m. on alternate Saturdays and the girls at 3:30 p. m. on alter- nate Wednesdays. Those interested should speak to Albert Walters or John Cover. A The Freshmen celebrated Christmas and Milton's birth month by memorizing Milton's Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity. The Seniors have selected a design and placed their order for class pins. The T. K. E. Literary Society has also selected pins. We have been gratified by the sight of alumnae and ex-students in Chapel on several mornings since vacation. lt is heard that a Chinese Choir has been formed by members of this school. lt is known as the Sing-Sing Choral Society. Any pupil who does not have an ear for music is eligible for membership. Definition. The revival of learning: The Hrst school day after vacation. THB SPECTATOR 33 FROM EXCHANGES ' Teacher: Why is a three-legged stool stronger than a four.legged one? Pupil Ca sportjz Because three of a kind beat two pair. A fool can ask questions that the wisest man can't answer. This is probably the reason for the flunks in the recent exams. There was a young girl in Duquesne A niece of the famous Mark Twuesne She went to Marquette And I guess she's there yuette Unless she has come home aguesne ln what course does your son expect to graduate? asked the friend. ln course of time, by indications. answered the fond parent. Sherlock Holmes: I saw an automobile to-day that must have just completed a long, hard journey. Watson: How could you tell that? Holmes: Because the wheels were tired. Visitor Qto museum attendantj: See here, how is it that Shakespere's statue is on the pedestal marked Scott? Attendant fa base-ball fanjz l suppose he got his base on an error. -..,...b.QXQ-Q-4f.,.,.., ' WEN N THE SPECTATOR Rensselaer 4-ik I Q l Fzycfolytechnlc 1424, Gwfjgap Institute, 416. Troy, N.Y. L al examiuutiuusprovidedfur. Sand fur ai analogue- J551 ii ,U We cater to the tastes of -s signin Yuung Q gillli i Fellows In the matter of Clothing and Furnishings. Just now we are selling All Winter Suits at a Big Reduction All Overcoats have been reduced a third Jllhli TIIIJIIIHS 'E W J vr- A f , , W , - 95 if rf ffl' f N mir ' liz, 'yi iw. xl J .' 3' ' If W i. X uf wffnfvey. If ' iv . gi , - M 1 ., , 4,1 N ,Q f -5.15 ' 1 'i- ' EPD' 23111112 , 1 fi V Y. 1,-1 5:97 gg..-L,,,.-. 4,1 . I i gage, X -,jrgs ri, X 1: '41 . 21-L l Y Jr- 425. 'Lg -1-4-5.4 .3 l 'fg 111' -1111-YL ,. Qui QQQELA . ,aim l' 'f if ' tiff-:gzgeegggek 'll' 'SH' ' 1 7134- f?.1fC1Ej1'5-e' if . W ,: :1:-:f4-:w-ff:a.f- x ll'l l as 1 ' .-11: i-?-:-11: '-5.- - rf-..:f iam , Wil, 0 '-vg 7 'll . est! - ,iff'73Q' J.'IPe'!Z'f71i'35-:H'?5 I 1 - 5i:'fi35JI 1'f- 1-'z1.4-.1-'s.2hJ:g. I K - iifrgsis :. sa..-1.1, '..,.g...1:--3,-5. 51'-. Q. C' .tiibf 11 Q-gf: ' if,-.1-, -1215 5:1- . aaa ,iiig iif . ' . L1 X ,, 537 TCI ,. W- w ' 5 Y!! rigid? fr Sllns THE SPECTATOR 35 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bulldlng. DAN L. PARSONS. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bundlng. R S. MURPHY an BRUCE H. CAMPBELL - A'l'TORNEYS-AT- LAW. Dibert Building. JAMES M. WALTERS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Alma Hall. FRANK P. MARTIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Bank Bulldlng. DR. S. A. HALL, OSTEOPATH, 544 Maln Street. H W. STOREY. ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bulldlng. ALVIN SHERBINE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Building. C. T. WILLIAMS NOW IS THE TIME TO USE 9 Young s Dealer in oral Cream FMC? G 0Cef'ie-S 12?dilliiliilieigif3..E'.?5l?.I.iiqL1iZ3S5 it t' . ' 't ' . P99 Produce orvsialtagle foxqlellgmpecll sllinin Nice to use after shaving. CHARLES YOUNG Cor. Market and Vine Sts. 205-207 Franklin St. Phone 502 Headquarters for fine perfumes, toilet articles, kodak supplies. Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park 36 THE SPECTATOR 1901 1909 BARNEY McVAY'S PRIVATE Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK Franklin St. Advanced Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Friday Night High School Class. Every Friday evening. Private Lessons given Tuesdays. Engagements for any afternoon can be made by request, Fortnightly Private Class, every other Thursday even- ing. Opened January 7, 1909. Quakers' Private Class, every other Thursday evening. Opened January 14, 1909. Residence Phone 576A Hall Phone 1155B MILLLER'S Offers ing Sale UNUSUAEKEG A13'I1lI'IgRACTIVE GdClth'n,Hat, dF 'h' A 1 oo O dr? much Eiedldcedumls mgs Miller S GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking THE SPECTATOR 57 Get Your Cushion Leathers At LENI-IART'S We have them in any color- Old Rose, Red, White, Blue, Brown, Tan, Yellow and Green. L O O K T H E M O V E R UPDEG RAVE'S For the best bargains in Cut Glass, Brie-a-Brac, is :grid Cushions of all kinds, go to the Up-to-Date XXQV' ore - -Aff l38-l40 MARKET STREET Have Your Xmas Pictures Framed We have three hundred styles of moulding from which you can select a frame. Our framing de- partment is the best in the city. Maifgireet ,S Mailfgizreet BARGAIN , , PRICES H A NOW- Geo. K. Klme s BUT EQHTQQNGE Where Qiality QUALITY Counts H 38 THE SPECTATOR The Lradies' Specialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS wlvl. I-Isnnsn si Brzos. CONRAD BUII-IDING Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklin and Vine Streets All Books of Fill Publishers COP, at least all that are worth having! The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin St- WM. B. WATERS as BRO. FISHER si COMPANY' Wholesale Wines ov Lxiquorfs EVERYTHING TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. Firfst National Bank 446 MAIN srgssr The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ............................ ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources ........................................................ 4,700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interfest Paid on Savings Deposits THE SPECTATOR 39 Looking for a Box of Candy? Stop in and see our assortment. Fine, all prices. We also handle the finest grade of crushed fruits and Syrups for sodas and sundaes. WM. KREDEL, Druggist Opp. City Hall. Phone ' What Time Will the Clock Stop? Mfl!1'!3lf!f.H 2n OO EAR 507 MAIN STREET THE CLOCK IN OUR WINDOW MUST VACATE OUR STOREROOM March lst. Diamonds, Watches, and S Jewelry at greatly reduced prices C. A. LINDSEY, 230 Bedford St. 'T?xex N0. Fur Sale nnlg at PUHBH BHIIS., Inu, Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets 40 THE SPECTATOR Call on us for F ine Stationery Visiting Cards Tally and Dinner Cards Pictures and Picture Framing. We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer- 536 Main St. 1- I -- Hard study gives you wisdomg An artistic haircut gives you a manly appearance. Both are necessary for the haircut. Try Craig, the Barber Haynes Street The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PA. U IFS Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .O.l'l.l. Franklin an ',',' st. I There's a DiffCfCnCC in CO3l TRY OURS SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone i0-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city The Spezftator from the PRESS of 07. 'DIX 'TITTLE Printer 65- Publisher 215 Franklin Strut, 'Phone 801 johnslo-wn, 'Pa. THB SPECTATOR 4I The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown and Bridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth 1 I: l 1 l 3 l 1 Johnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, 352 to S3 per day :: American Plan 1 1 3 l 1 1 1 I l v I UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 3200, 000. 00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 , - - - - I - - G ' d wrm oun. et ACQUHIHTC Benzoin Cream One application a day will keep the skin soft and Smooth. Not the least bit greasy. 15c a bottle We have it Schrader Bros. THE SPECTATOR GOKS At Less Than Wholesale Prices In Nathan's Mill Remnant Sale Nathan's are closing out their Book De artment, it being their intention to handle books onl at holiday time, instead of devoting valuable floor space to this department the year 'round. Due to this conclusion regarding them, you can buy the latest popular copyrights, all sorts of gift books, beautifully bound, Bibles, books of ad- venture, poems, fiction, and so on, at less than their original wholesale cost. Complete sets of Shakespeare, worth 37, for S3 50 Books for graduation presents at trifling cost C omplimenis of the T. K. E. Sooiebf C omplimonlfs of the Emerson Litommf Sooiozfy THB SPECTATOR 43 .H Quartet All .ftyles of Reasons We enjoy the confidence of the public because We always give them just what they ask for. We have made it a rule to secure the best goods obtainable in our line. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it should b e conducted. We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls on. We don't stand still Of Basketball and Gymnasium .Yhoes at Ch l L. B ' a40l Frankigzyreet s ainn 's Sfore Bargains in every department. Furs selling at about half, of for- mer prices. Winter Suits and Coats for women, misses, and children, reduced about half. Women's Skirts reduced at about the same ratio. Women's, misses', children's Sweaters reduced the same. QUINN'S STORE YE! we Frame Pirftures L. G. Hornick Photographer 527 Main .ftreet un Yguq Kill' YMCA stands for something beside basketball football, etc. These are all right, but the Build Felltlwship is better. Better join us and see for yourself 15 to 18 years... I Over 18 years ........... Go to l.Ullllll?.I',S ' Y XX NQx 4 EXTRA mm BLADES HRP 254 umm l'-IIARK, A SAVING Ill SHIVIII It s notlnug more or less than extrava gance to pay a big price fora safety razor The only part that counts for anything is the blade. But good blades--even the best of blades--don t warrant the price usually demanded for the razor. The biggest part of what you pay for the regular safety-razor is for the frame and the box--details that don't figure at all in the razor s value. Prove this for yourself. 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A Rare Sight .............. My First Visit to the Dentist ..... A Visit to the Flagship Connecticut . A Natural Rock Cabin In Somerset County Leading Reflection . ......... . The Way of the North ...... . . My First Business Experience . . The Lincoln-Douglas Debates . . Editorial ........... Exchanges ......... Society ..... Current Events . . Athletics .... H. S. Notes . . Advertisements . . Page 1 2 3 4 ' 6 'I 8 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 20 21 23 26 28 30 33 36 37 39 40 42 44 be igb chool pectator 'Uzbzes acquirit eundo VOL. XI. HIGH SCHOOL, J 0HNSTOVlIN, Ph. No. 8. X fig .UML L ' .- if Nelly ls , Q3 llil U as ee vt l l l l f LI T 13,11 ' Y A Metamorphosif A Phenomenon of Spring BY M. W. 'll T first appears as a lowly grub As ugly as can beg Next in its little house of thread It hangs upon a treeg Lastly a wonderful change takes place, When the winter dreor is o'er, For it breaks te threads of its tiny home And fiutters to light once more- N ot as a worm to crawl on the ground But a creature fair to see. If you can guess what this mystery is I'd like you to solve it for me. 2 THE SPECTATOR What a Robin Told BY VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 OW eargerly did we exclaim and clasp our hands to- gether in our childhood when one day in early spring we heard the first robin sing his strain,-a sign of approach- ing summer! Now that we are of older growth, we still listen with intense joy to the robin's note on his arrival in the top of the apple tree. In our earlier days we heard nothing but a few disconnected notes. Now those same simple notes have a burden that we ever like to interpret. The robin seems a harbinger from a far off land, bearing a message that seems to run thusz- . I have come from the south where I spent the winter, sometimes flying in the shade of the magnoliasg at other times sporting on green, well-kept lawns, again I roamed over broad rice fields, or beneath the shade of live oak forests. You think I was happy there, but I was not. How could I be happy, when I did not know at what minutel should be killed? I remember, once,that when my brothers and I were searchingfor food, a man approached and shot at us. Nly brothers were killed. I heard the fellow exclaim as he picked them up, There, now, Ishall have a dainty morsel! Do you wonder that I have come back North? Here you appre- ciate us, yet even you do not rate us as we deserve. Our beauty does not move you as it should. True you have passed laws to protect our lives. It seems as if our beauty does move you in the right way. When I see girls going down the street upon whose heads are large hats trim- med with the wings or bodies of birds, then, I say, our beauty is misplaced. Think how much more lovely the landscape would be adorned with beautiful colors of more birds: more orioles flashing like living flames thru the green trees, more tanagers with bodies of red and wings of black in your sober colored woods, more rose hearted grosbeaks tlitting from tree to tree. How much more our songs would delight you, if we were more numerous. In early morning the thrush thrills you as you walk in the fields, the song sparrowfcheers you. When evening with its twilight comes, the vesper Sparrow THE SPECTATOR 5 sings to you an evening hymn. After darkness has fallen, the whig-poor-will reiterates his refrain. But beauty and song to please you are not all the ben- efits we bring. We will destroy more insects, that live upon the crops and trees, if we are more plentiful. I take the angle worm from your lawns, and pick the insects from your garden. Thru the air fly swallows catching, at every twist and turn, flies and other smaller insects. For this service you make us no return. You grudge us the small amount of food we need. We know some food we eat, and some we destroy, but it is insignificant in com- parison with the service we render you. lf you should take time to watch us a moment every day, you would learn many valuable lessons. The Chicka- dees, who have not yet left for the North, teach courage as they face the winter weather. Waxwings, passing cherries from one to other, teach politeness. Song sparrows, singing in the morning before they have yet eaten breakfast, teach cheerfulness. lf you do not aid us, see the result to you and to our- selves. We shall be exterminated, and insects increasing will destroy more of your crops. The more you try to help us, the faster we increase to assist you. We will serve you more and more every day, if you show that you prize us highly. If you will not appreciate us, then we must go some- where, where we are alone or are appeciated better. There are debts man cannot pay. What he owes the birds is one of these debts. lf you consider us friends, then there will be gain on you part, for every spring you will whisper one to another, The birds are come from the South and summer will soon be here. A Landslide in Rubeo Canyon BY LILLLAN MURDOCK A railroad man whom we met recently related the following incident NE stormy morning as l was performing the usual duties of a track-walker, the warmth and comfort of a small pavilion not far distant from the railroad appealed most strongly to me. 4 THE SPECTATOR This little house was situated just beneath a great shelf of land projecting out over the high mountain side. Here travelers were wont to stop for a cup of something hot to warm them during the long journey up the mountain. Here I stopped for a cup of coffee. After a lunch accomipanied by friendly conversation with the proprietor of the pavilion, I started over towards the tracks. When I had tramped a quarter of a mile through the driving rain, suddenly a great roaring noise startled me. I turned around. The sight that met my eyes I shall never forget. It looked as if the whole mountain were caving in. I saw a man with his wife and children, run from the house which I had just left. But the slide was too quick forthem. Rustling down upon the building, it swallowed all up. I ran back up the mountain to the scene of the castastrophe. With great difficulty I succeeded in dragging the man from under a large beam which had fallen on him. My next duty was to run down the mountain side to the nearest telephone to send for aid in saving the woman and children. The telephone was two miles distant at the foot of the mountain. Within hlf an hour after I had sent the message, relief arrived. It was only with the utmost difhculty that we res- cued the mother and her children from their awful prisons. Visit to the United States Senate BY CARLiGLOCK URING a visit to Washington it was my fortune to be present at a session of the United States Senate The chamber of the Senate is in the right wing of the Capitol. Having no ticket for admission to any of the private galleries, I had to wait my turn for entrance in the long line at the door of the men's public gallery. Here I learned thatjust enough people are admitted to fill all the seats and that none are allowed to stand. As each person came out of the Senate Chamber, a person in the line took his place, until finally i nmy turn, I found myselfin the great chamber. It is a rectangular room with about the dimensions of our High School auditorium. About two thirds way up THE SPECTATOR 5 the sides of the Chamber, and running entirely around the room, is a gallery forspectators. This is divided into sect- ions for the press, the foreign diplomats, the members families' and the public. The sidewalls are decorated in panels with a delicate golden tracing on a buff ground, while above the galleries are niches for the busts of our vice-presidents. The ceiling is paneled in square sky lights each decorated with some emblem as peace, an art, or an industry, The pit itself is entirely reserved for the use of the Senate. The President of Senate, who is the Vice- President of the United States, sits upon a raised platform in the middle of one side of the room, the clerks and official reporters are seated at a long desk lower than his in front of him. From this platform the senators' dark mahogany desks, which are built very much after the plan of our school desks, are arranged in concentric semi-circles, with each successive row raised slightly above the preceding. A brilliant green carpet dotted with yellow spots, covers the floor. a My first impression of the session was the apparent disorder and inattention of the members. Nlany of the Senators were absent, all present were walking in and out of the chamber, talking with one another, receiving cards and messages from the pages, and even conversing with the Vice-President. During the speaking he satin his big chair reading newspapers, documents, and Congressional Records, occasionally looking up to rap for order upon a small onyx block. Once or twice he even left the Senate-chamber, creating a minor clerk President of the' body during his absence. The running about of the pages heightened this impression of confusion. Ten or twelve of them, ranging in age from twelve to sixteen, sat on the edge ofthe platform, and when a Senator snapped his finger, each would jump as his turn came, and dart away to see what the Senator wanted. The method of proceeding, too, was a great surprise to me When I entered, a Senator from Missippi was discussing a change in our penal code. Whenever any Senator objected to a remark, he would rise, and address the President of the Senate who recognized him asking the Senator from Mississippi if he would yield the floor to the Senator from-. 6 THB SPBCTATIOR The orator was always very polite to yield. At a point like this there was always due attention, for reportee, brilliant remarks, and humor were certain to follow. All this was without bitterness, for the speakers were very polite to one another at all times. After little debates of this kind, outside matters were generally brought up with the consent of the speaker holding the floor. Thus once the Senator from Oklahoma requested a roll call to find out whether a quorum were present. After interruptions of this kind the speaking went on as before. Unfortunately l did not see a vote taken. l left the room after a two hours visit, with a deep feeling of respect for law makers in the Senate at Washing- ton. The Season of Lent BY ELEANOR WEITZ EENT, the season preceeding Easter, is the most solemn part of the Christian year. lt is not a fixed season, but begins on Ash Wednesday, forty days before Easter Sunday. Lent is kept in commemoration of the forty days fast of our Lord in the Garden before His Passion. The object of the church in establishing the fast of Lent is to instruct her children in the obligation of doing penance to prepare themselves tocelebrate the Resurrection of Christ, and partake in some degree the sufferings through which he passed. The ofnce of Ash Wednesday opens with the solemn ceremony which has given the day its name. The penitents appoach and kneel at the altar rails, and the priest puts ashes on the head of each, saying, - Remember, man, that dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return . The ashes are obtained by burning the blessed palms from the previous year. Ash Wednesday is more vigorously observed than any other day of Lent except the last four days of Holy Week. Holy Week begins the Monday after Palm Sunday, or the Sunday before Easter. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Holy Week, the office containing the laud THE SPECTATIOR 7 and matins is chanted. On Holy Thursday is commemor- ated the memory of our Lord's Last Supper. Only one Mass is said. During the Gloria , the bells are rung, after which they are silent until the same part of the Mass on Holy Saturday to honor the silence of our Lord during His Passion, and to mourn the death of Christ. The Blessed Sacrament is removed from the main altar which is deprived of the usual ornaments, to recall the destitution of our Saviour in his Passion. The Crucifixion of Christ is the great object of attention on Good Friday. The Passion is sung at the morning office and prayers are said for all sorts and conditions of men to show that no one is excluded from the sufferage of the church. On Holy Saturday the matins or lauds are consecrated to our Lord in the sepulchre. The altars that were deprived of their ornaments before lent are again clothed with them, the Paschal Candle and the Bap- tismal Font are blest, and Easter, the glorious celebration of our risen Lord is ushered in. - .i Impression ofa Chemistry Student BY HERBERT GRAHAM O the student who begins the study of chemistry an unexplored world is opened. He sees nature in a light, he would before believed impossible. He begins to think of table salt, not as table salt but as sodium chlorid. He realizes that what he hitherto thought of as one substance is really a compound of two radically different elements. lt interests him to know that these two elements always unite by the proportion of 23 to 35. In considering the un- changeable laws of definite proportions, he feels that his own nature is unstable and vacillating. He is awed by the fact that the nitrogen which he breathes and the chlorine which he eats as a part of table. salt, where combined in in due proportions, make up that terrific explosive, nitrogly- cerin. When the student has reached some degree of know- ledge concerning the laws of nature, he begins to wonder that man should know as much of natures wondeful scheme 8 THE SPECTATOR as he does. Then he realizes that modern science is the outgrowth of the study and research of many lives. He sees that if men like Scheele and Lavoisier had not fought against prejudice and existing circumstances, it would have been impossible for him to learn so easily the one-time hidden secrets of nature. No branch of history is more interesting, more instructive, or more inspiring than the history of science. The lives of such men as Davy, Lavoi- sier, Archimedes, and Lord Kelvin are more of an inspiration to the student than the lives of Tennyson, Hugo, Cicero, or Webster. The former dealt wiht realities, and natural man, being usually a materialist, reads of their work with sympathetic interest. Appreciably as the work of great scientists helps the modern student, yet he must do much of his investigation at first hand. By actual observa. tion he learns thefact that sulphuric acid liberates hydrogen by its action on zinc. No amount of explanation could in- form him as to the properties of the gas obtained in that experiment. The student must do more than observeg he must draw his own conclusion from observations made. There is ground for ethical reflection for a science student who wishes to moralize. He may say that a man's abilities are elements which nature has given him, he must then see that it is the misuse of these elements which cause disorder in this world. To any student who thinks, it must be apparent that guiding and controlling of all this wonder- fully exact, and, to finite minds, almost incomprehensible behavior of the elements there is some great and infinite hand. Thus the student comes to know nature and to reverence the God of nat ire. The Poetry of Chemistry BY WILLIAM HOTCHKISS ' NE of the attributes of the poetic mind is a universal sympathy with the works of nature. From the very beginning of poetry, nature has been the central theme in nine out of every ten compositions. lt is not to be won- dered at. Primeval man, being in close proximity to THB SPBCTATEOR 9 nature, and knowing naught of gods, naturally worshipped nature. He made obeisance to the sun, the moon, and was content. As time passed and culture and refinement in- creased, the savage observed phenomena more closely, and thought more deeply upon their origin. Finally as man became more intellectual, he tried to End some basis, some fundamental root, upon which to base future discoveries. This basis being laid, he progressed rapidly, finding pro- portion and intelligible method throughout all matter. That was the beginning of Chemistry. As the ele- ments were discovered and separated one by one, many of the secrets of nature were laid bare. Nor was the poet slow to take advantage of this knowledge, for he saw that instead of vague ideas and conjectures he had plain facts to weave into his theme. But the poet did not have to confine himself to cold facts, for there are several legends and myths connected with Chemistry. Probably the story of how Chemistry received its name is the most interesting of these tales. The Egyptians worshipped Khem, the god of generation, productiveness, and vegetation. To him was credited the control of the forces of nature, therefore he had to be rev- erenced above all. ln kindly mood he was supposed to bless the earth, but if angered in any way, he would cause earthquakes and the like. The Egyptians also believed that if they continued in worshipping Khem, he would teach them some of the secrets of the universe. As the Egypt- ians are known to have had some slight knowledge of Chemistry, and as they are the Hrst people of whom we know anything definite, what is more natural than that we should name Chemistry after their god Khem? Thus we have mythology brought into the many subjects which the science of Chemistry offers to the poet. Now what poet can resist the allurements of mythology, especially when combined with the subject of nature. There is a subtle fascination about Chemistry. It offers opportunity to see the workings of nature and to meet the elements face to face. Knowing nature, the student is more than ever inspired to sing its praises. He has seen and felt of the different elements, he has begun to realize the sim- I0 THE SPECTATOR plicity which exists in the seeming complexity of the uni- verse. ln the chemical laboratory as the student succeeds in wresting some new element from a stubborn mass, he learns to have increased respect for nature and to wonder at her innniteness. He is moved to reflect more and more upon the universe and its Creator. He sees the beauty of everything. He finds order and relation everywhere. What is then more natural than that he should strive to express his ideas poetically? A Miraculous Escape BY CALVIN SAYLOR wN a cool autumn evening, when the moon was high in the heavens and the stars were shining brightly, John Barns went to the stable to saddle his horse to ride to a neighboring village to see a sick friend. After arrange- ments were completed, he started on his journey. He trav- eled through woods, over bridges, and through meadows. His journey to town was without accident. On his return, however, he was to experience the most nerve-racking in- cident of his entire life. On his return he had to pass through a clump of woods near his home. While riding slowly and calmly along through this wood, he noticed, in a fence corner a few rods from him, a black object. Thinking this a log rolled in there, he paid no more attention to it, until suddenly his horse snorted, neighed, and gave a terrific leap forward, almost throwing the rider from his back. The horse jumped just in time to save Barns's life, for the black form of a pan- ther jumped across the rump of the horse, tearing ten long, bloody cuts. The horse made a mad dash up the road and into the barnyard. Barns jumped off and hastened into the house. He had no sooner latched the door thanehe heard a noise on the porch. The panther was trying to enter through the door. Barns ran upstairs for his rifle. While he was rummaging around for the rifle in a clethes-press, the panther became frightened at the dog, THE SPECTATOR ii which lay on the porch, and jumped upon the roof of the spring-house. The spring-house was built in the hillside, several feet from the porch. ln leaping upon the spring- house, the animal encountered some difnculty, as was indi- cated by marks in the snow, for it looked as if the panther slid off on the first attempt to mount it. Once on the spring-house, the leap to the porch roof was easy. When Barns found the rifle, to go downstairs he had to pass a window looking out on the porch roof. The window was hoisted and the two, the man and the panther, met face to face. Raising the rifle and without aiming, Barns Hred, hitting the panther in the right shoulder and scaring it away. Next morning Barns and the hands started to track the panther in the light snow. lt was tracked to a neighbor- ing wood and there killed. lt was the largest panther ever caught in that section. 'Die Indian Head BY BERTHA L. GREEN N early days the Fagan family lived close to the present city of Sunbury. Tne family consisted of father, mother, and one daughter. There had come to that section a band of lndians, who had camped some distance up the river, close to Northum- berland. Being full of caves, the hill made an excellent haunt for the lndians. Mr. Fagan, unaware of the lndians, had allowed his daughter the entire freedom of the forest. Among the band of the lndians were the proud old Chief Chicalimy and his son. The chief's son, being down the river one day, chanced to see Margaret Fagan and thought her the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. So the Indians planned to capture the girl. Late the follow- ing day the lndians caught, bound, and took the girl away. They had gone but a sliort distance from her home when they told her she must marry Chicalimy's son, or die. This she would do under no condition. 12 THE SPECTATOR After the moon came out that night, the Indians went to their village with the girl. The chief, his son, and the captive were in one canoe, while the rest came after in other canoes. The Indians rowed up the Susquehanna, past their usual landing place, and landed, thus making a a circle around the mountain. Suddenly the haughty old chief arose from his sitting position, and, with eyes glowing with a passion of inward tire and hands trembling, he pointed to the side of the mountain, for words could not ex- press what he saw there. Outlined against the side of the mountain was an exact likeness of the old chief, startling in its vividness and dignity, and cleft to the side of the mountain. The Indians were panic-stricken, thinking it was a threat of the Great Father against the old chief if aught should happen to the girl. Chicalimy calmly ordered the boats turned about, and with the usual obedienco to their chief, the Indians con- veyed the white girl slowly down the beautiful Susquehan- na to her home. Ending of a Successful Fishing Trip BY 'FRANK ENGLEBACH HAD waited patiently for the Hfteenth of April, the opening of the trout season. Cn that day I had planned to try my luck at fishing. Now the day before being come, Ispent the time in putting my hook and lines in good condition, and digging for fishing baits. I mused on the beautiful scenery I should see along Findley's Run, the stream I had decided to Hsh. That night I went to bed early, so that I could be up with the first tap of the alarm clock. I could not sleep soundly for I was thinking of nothing but fish. After being in bed for what I thought an hour, I heard the alarm go off, which I had set for three o'clock. l was soon dressed, and ready to start. Now there was a seven mile walk before I reached the proposed stream. When I reached the mouth of the stream, THE SPBCTATOR 13 day was just breaking. I realized that it was going to be a very hot day, and was much disappointed, for cloudy days are best for catching trout. If the sun is bright, the trout will see your shadow in the water, and will not bite. Yet despite the sunshine, l decided to try my luck. I had Hshed but several minutes, when there was a jerk at my line. Tha fish started down stream with the bait, I followed along the bank a short distance to give him a better hold, then with a sudden jerk I pulled the Hsh out. By the Hght that was going on at the end of the line, I thought I had a trout ten inches long. Gently taking him off the hook, Ifound him to be only Hve and seven-eighth inches long. The law requires trout to be six inches long before you can keep them. The temptation of keeping the fish was great. Maybe I should, and maybe I should not be searched by a Hsh warden, at last I decided not to run the risk of paying ten dollars fine, and threw Mr. Fish back into the stream. While walking up the stream letting my line trail along in the riffles, I felt a sudden jerk. Giving him a little time as before, I pulled. I saw at a glance this fellow was at least tifteen inches long. After measuring I found him to be fourteen inches long, the largest trout I ever caught in this county. U By noon I was ready to eat, for I had walked about fifteen miles, climbing rocks and wading streams. Count- ing my fish I found that I had one fourteen inches long, five between eight and ten inches, and six between six and eight. Fishing towards home after lunch, I had as good luck as in the forenoon, for after counting I found I had in all twenty-two speckled beauties. On the way home, a very lank, ofncious looking old man, came up to me, and commanded me to show him my fish. I knew him to be a Hsh-warden. Without hesitation I handed him my trout basket, for I was sure my catch were all above six inches. To my surprise he found three that were Hve and seven eighth inches long. He commanded me to pay ten dollars apiece for the Hsh. This I refused to do, saying, They all were above six inches when I caught them. 14 THE SPECTATOR The case was taken to court. When I was called to the stand to tell my story, l told how carefully l had meas- ured the hsh and found them all to be six incheslong. My only plea was that the hot sun had beat down on the Hsh all day, thus causing them to shrink one-eighth of an inch. When the iury brought in their verdict, they found me not guilty, and the costs were placed on the county. Thus my successful fishing trip ended. Timber, from lt s Cutting to It s Sawing ES WE LOOK at' the hundreds of pieces of lumber lying about a house in the course of erection, we can with little effort picture the lumber as it grew in the woods, but we seldom stop to think of the various stages it has passed thru, even before it, as a log, was rolled upon a truck and had an immense saw passed thru it. First in the manufacture, of course, occurs the cutting of the tree. This is done by men, divided into crews of at least three each. There may be more than this in a crew, but never fewer. Their only tools are axes, a large cross- cut saw, and a small instrument for peeling off the bark. When a crew cuts trees, they do not roam about cutting trees helter-skelter, but confine themselves to a particular kind of a tree. That is, if they are cutting pine, they cut only pine. lf they are cutting hemlock, or a few other trees whose bark is of value, they must skin them, that is, take their bark off. This is done in the woods as soon as the tree falls to the ground. The bark is immediately stacked, where it remains until it is collected and shipped to some tannery. When a rank tree is found, the men look about for a suitable spot for it to fall on. In choosing this, they are influenced by the nature of the ground, as well as by the young growth: they always endeavor to secure a spot for it to fall, where it will be easiest for the teams to get to it in order to haul it from the woodsg they also try to throw it Q THB SPECTATOR 15 where it will hit no young trees in its fall. lf it is not pos- sible to secure a clear spot, they throw it into the best spot. ln the case of having to throw it where there are young trees, I have seen great monarchs of the forest, as they came crashing downward, strike a tree as large as a telegraph pole, uprooting it as easily as a person does a weed. . Q When a spot is chosen, the lumbermen endeavor to make the tree fall on this spot. They have a peculiar method of cutting a tree, first making a groove or kerb on one side of the tree, then going around to the other side and sawing thru. The groove is made in the direction they wish the tree to fall, so that naturally the tree inclines toward the groove and thus falls in the intended direction. The judgment of these men becomes so exact, their skill in chopping and sawing so great that, whatever the natural inclination of the tree, they can usually make it fall within several feet of the chosen spot. As soon as the tree falls, its branches are chopped off. It is then sawed into pieces of from about eight to twenty-two feet in length. This ends the cutting crew's part, unless of course, the tree has to be skinned. The next operation is to convey it to the railroad track. This is usually done by teams. A team is hitched to the log and pulls it to the track. Many other logs are hauled to the same place, until thousands of them lie in one great heap. When there are enough logs in one spot to make it worth the while, the train and the log-loader are sent to the place. The fork of the log-loader is pitched on a log, the engine puffs, there is a quick jerk, and a massive log, rising from the midst of the heap, hangs suspended overhead like the sword of Damocles. The loader then quickly swings the pendent log over the car on which it is to be loaded. lt steadily descends until a man on the car shoves his peevy into it and guides it to a place on the car. The hook, ascending again, is whirled swiftly to the waiting man on the log heap, who, deftly grabbing it, throws it into another log. This process continues until the car is filled. Then a chain is passed around the whole car, tightly fastened there, and the car is considered loaded. When the entire train is loaded in a like manner, it begins its journey 16 THE SPECTATOIR to the mill probably miles away, down steep descents around sharp curves, and over skeleton-like bridges. At last, barring accidents, the load of valuable freight arrives at the mill and pulls alongside the pond. Nimble footed men pry and knock at the chains till they loosen. The huge logs thunder from the wagon and with a great' splash light in the pond, there to joyfully ride till they feel a pike pole gripping then, the.n a clutch, and they are carried into the mill, to be converted into building material. A Reflection BY RosA PEBLEY EVEN a severe illness is often accompanied by happi- ness. One of the Hrst thoughts that comes to us in illness is how kindly our friends and associates treat us. They bring us beautiful flowers, wait by our bedside, and make us feel as if our lives were of more importance in this world than we had realized them to be. When we are very sick, we are apt to become humbler, for our thoughts turn from this world, to things higher and better. We imagine ourselves to be great, and wonder what our friends would do without usg we think we should be greatly missed by them. We reflect upon our past lives realizing how often we have done wrong, we feel that if we could begin life anew, we should lead nobler lives. To the wicked, sickness and suffering must be a horrible thing, but to the good pain and distress in the end bring happiness. A little of the benefit a person derives from sickness is shown by this example of a clergyman. Dr. Philips had been very sick for three months or more with typhoid fever. One day one of the elders called upon him and said to him, Brother, 1 suppose it will be a long time before you will be able to collect enough material to preach again. But the minister laughing, replied that he had learned more during his period of sickness than he would have learned from his studies. If we suffer illness we should not become melancholy THE SPECTATOR . I7 and miserable, a burden to every one about usg on the con- trary, we should look on the bright side, for even the cloud of sickness has a silver lining. A Rare Sight BY HELEN M. BYRON T SUNRISE 'on an October morning I beheld a glorious sight in the east. Rising from behind the hills was a city. The sky above was radiant with prismatic colors under which gleamed the buildings of a large town. I saw houses, churches, and other buildings looming up to heaven. To my left I saw the tall spire of a church, to my right the gilded dome of some public building. The sight was touch- ing in its majesty. In the silver-misty morn towers, domes, theatres, and churches lay open to the fields and to the sky. It was a glorious sight. I wondered that I had not heard of this beautiful city before, for we had been visiting in that part of the country for several weeks. However, father explained that it was a mirage, an optical illusion. I had not seen this beautiful city at all for it was only an atmospheric phenomenon caused as I found by consulting the Century Dictionary by excessive bending of light-rays in traversing adjacent layers of air of widely different densities. Father explained an experiment to me which will illustrate the production of a mirage. I held a china bowl in front of me in which was a penny, but in such a position that I could not see the penny. Father poured in water and gradually the penny came into view. This was caused by the light striking the penny, which produced a refraction to the eye by the rays of llght passing from one transparent medium to another of different density. The appearance of the city was caused in a simi- lar way. S8 THE SPECTATOR My First Visit to the Dentist BY W. S. wHEN I was a youngster between eight and ten years of age, I had a desire to visit the dentist. Why it was l don't know, for of all things I now dislike, paying my respects to the dentist is the most disagreeable. The opportunity to make this much desired visit came one day, a few weeks after Christmas. During the holidays I had eaten some hard stick candy and while biting on it had loosened a tooth. lt was a Hrst tooth and hence was more in my favor than against it. Nly mother and the other members of the family immediately offered first aid to the injured. But I would not accept their proffers. I said the dentist was the proper man to consult and he was the gen- tleman l proposed to see. Father, being a man who liked to keep peace in the household, said I should go in to town with him after the noon meal. I was smiles the whole way to town and could not for thelife of me analyse the merry twinkle, which was very prominent in father's eyes. When we entered the dentist's office, I noticed three or four pale shaking forms seated on chairs, endeavoring to read or feel more comfortable. On a second glance I noticed that a portion of the room was screened off. Of course I understood it was the place where the dentist did his work, but why it was screened off I could not think. Surely going to the dentist was not so bad that he had to keep the place screened off so that his attendants could not see what he did! I heard a slight noise caused by the con- tact of iron against something, the dentist dropping his tools. The dentist appeared and in a rather kind voice recognized my presence and in a less kind voice inquired concerning my trouble. By this time I was thoroughly frightened, but father was not affected in the least. Winking at the dentist he said, The young man has a tooth to be pulled. No Sir, I don't want no tooths pulled. I sobbed forth, I have a tooth that is loosed and I want it carefully removed. The dentist nodded towards a chair and said he would be ready for me presently. Father left the room, saying that he would call for me in a couple of hours, if the dentist THB SPECTATOR 19 was through with me by that time. Talk about scares! I was scared out of my young wits. The dentist disposed of his patients who had been before me in order. But I had not forgotten the. awful yell that one woman let forth, or the groans that a big fat man allowed to escape him. I noticed above all else was the calm manner in which another little fellow about my own size walked behind that awful screen, the hushed silence while he remained there, and the coolness with which he stepped out. Before I knew it, I was calling myself a baby, a coward, and all the other rude names a person usually calls himself. In the middle of these thoughts that were runnlng thru my mind and the callings down I was giving myself, a gruff voice interrupted me. Looking up I saw the dentist beckoning me towards him. With a superhuman effort I got off my chair 5 with another effort almost as miraculous I walked over to the entrance behind that awful screen. Lo and behold, what a sight! A chair in a leaning position, a little sink into which water was running contin- ually, and a table piled with instruments. What kind of place had I come into! What was he going to do to mel Before this my idea had been that he would sit down beside me and by some magical flourish of the hand extract the tooth. I was trembling like a leaf when l sat in the chair. In a half hearted way I showed him the tooth to be pulled. He told me to open my mouth wide. Whew! what next? Putting two hngers into my mouth and jerking slightly he removed them again. I thought this was only a preliminary to see how loose the tooth was. I expected next some huge instrument to be inserted in my head, and, after great pain and much loss of blood, my tooth to be, pulled. Opening my mouth to protest against any more humiliation, I sud- denly noticed, held up between two Hngers, a tooth that resembled the one l wished to have removed. l then woke up, the tooth was out. With a jubilant yell I jumped from my seat and scooted out of that room as fast as I could- only to be a regular visitor some years later. 20 THE SPECTATOR A Visit to the Flagship Connecticut BY M. K. HT HAMPTON ROADS I paid a visit aboard the Con- necticut, the flagship of our fleet that recently com- pleted a trip around the world. On the same tug that took us from the wharf at Old Point Comfort, to the flagship, was the assistant engineer of the Georgia, one of the other ships of the fleet. He gave us an interesting bit of naval rule. As he was on a furlough and dressed in citizens clothes, he could not board the Georgia, for no sailor can board his own ship unless he is in uniform. The sailors on the Connecticut were very willing to show us the points of interest on the ship. The guns were first in importance. They were of four different sizes, those used only on saluting, and 12, 8, and 6-inch guns. These guns are so arranged as to have an upward and swinging movement. There is a place at each side for a man to stand, who sights the ship of the enemy. The fir- ing of the shot is usually done by electricity. Above, and in front of the gun is a colored. electric light, by means of which a signal to Hre is given by the man upon the deck to those below. After we had learned something about the guns, we asked our guide the use of the small black boxes that we noticed on shelves in different parts of the ship. He told us that they were the sailors' diddy boxes. Every sailor has one of these boxes, in which he keeps his writing materials, checkers, or other personal belongings. The Connecticut was fortunate in having several mascotsg in- deed the sailor told us that during the voyage they had had forty-four, most of which had died before they reached America. There was a fox terrier on board that had started from New York and made the whole trip. He had never once left the ship. Perfectly at home on deck were two goats that had been given to the men at Child. The sailors also had several different kinds of birds, and a mon- key, which' they amused themselves with by chasing him after people. THE SPECTATOR 21 We stopped to watch one of the sailors on the upper deck talking to a man on an other ship, or, as they would say, wig wagging. He stood with a flag in each hand, waving them in all sorts of directions, as if he were taking gymnastic exercises. All his movements were very quick and sharp. When he had finished his part of the conver- sation, he took up a spy-glass and watched the man on the other boat talking to him. The electrician of the ship told us that several changes are to be made in war vessels. Some of the derricks, used for raising and lowering lifeboats, are to be taken off per- manently. ln time of war these derricks, lifeboats, and in- deed all unnecessary things on the deck, are thrown over- board. All the ships of the navy are soon to be painted war color. After that we shall no longer have a white squadron. A Natural Rock Cabin In Somerset County. By A. W. S. N THE SUMMIT of the Allegheny Mountains, about one third the way between Sulphur Springs and Ligonier, is a small work of nature that might almost be called a secret work, for only Eve people know exactly where it is and how to find it. Two hours and a half of brisk walking on a high road will bring a party to the turning off place, a telepraph pole with a smear of white paint upon it and a heap of stones about the bottom. At this point a scarcely perceptible path leads down over a bank to a small, clear stream of water. The way crosses the stream and is lost about half-way up the opposite bank. From this point on the party must trust to the knowledge of the one in possession of the secret, for the way must be fought through a veritable jungle of dead logs, trees, bushes and briars. After twenty min- utes of such progress, suddenly breaking thru the bushes, you come upon the pipe-line, running over the mountains 22 THE SPECTATOR between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. lt appears just like an interminable lane, stretching away to the east and west as far as the eye can see. The path now follows the pipe-line for about a half mile, when it again turns abruptly off, the place being marked by a curious heap of stones. In about two minutes about half way up the side of the hill a natural rock cabin comes into view. Three sides of the room were built by nature out of three enormous rocks forming the back sides, and all the front except a space of about a foot, which is Hlled by a small wooden door. The roof is made of saplings laid crosswise and covered with earth, leaves and moss. ln- side it is just high enough to stand in without stoopingg altho dimly lighted it is comfortable. In one corner a bed has been built by driving stakes into the ground, nailing a framework to them, and covering the whole with spruce boughs. ln the middle of the back wall is the the fireplace, merely a tunnel out under the' rock and a hole for the fire. Two sticks driven into the ground on each side of the hole, support a third, on which laid along the top an iron kettle. Two rustic benches com- pleted the furniture. ln the corner beside the door is a small natural opening in which is stored pots, pans, an axe, a pick and a shovel. The entire outside, grown over with moss and lichens, has a picturesque appearance. Great rocks have been strewn about by nature. It is just the sort of a .place where one should expect to find groundhogs and rattle snakes, between the cabin and the pipeline is a small spring. The place is well worth vis- iting and I promise you, if you ever walk the twenty two miles between this and my cottage, you will enjoy your rest under its roof. 23: was THE SPECTATOR 23 Leading Reflection From an imagined Dedicatory Oration to Wagner's Bayreuth Theatre BY ROY JONES HAT has this man Wagner done to call together so large and so distinguished an assemblage? What has he done to arouse the peoples of the earth and to divide them for and against him? Has he created something new or discovered something unknown? No! He has merely corrected the errors of his predecessors. He has made and consistently carried out the perfectly logical idea that the ideal drama consists in the union of the best possible ways of satisfying the intellect and pleasing the senses of sight and hearing, that is, by combining, with equal importance to each and all, the best poetry and the best music and natural acting amid natural scenery. These are the great principles that have guided this man in his work. He has not taken, as in the old Italian Operas, flimsy plots, as flimsily written, and made them the only excuse for a troupe of singers to perform a weakjointed series of show-off pieces, generally inappropriate to the text, and in a certain traditional order of solos, duets, and trios, regardless of the exigencies of the plot.. He has burst the fetters of traditional custom and constructed music dramas on rational principals. He has written most powerful dramas that stand without the musie as masterpieces of literary epics. When to these he addcd Twin-born music, that follows every mood and reflects every sentiment, whose arias duets, and choruses, grow out of the requirements of the plot, he formed truly grand operas, worthy of the greatest audiences. Wagner has not placed all his music on the stage, for he has assigned to the orchestra a living, speaking role. He is not so narrow an opera composer as not to appreciate and use the great power of a symphonic orchestra as a medium of expression. He is perhaps the greatest master of orchestration since Beethoven. Who since the days of the master better understands the resources of every instrument and gains such wonderfully colored combinations? His orchestration 24 THE SPECTATOR with its solos, its mixtures and its full orchestra is little short of marvelous. ln it his strings whisper to the breeze, then bubble forth in a wordless throbbing song of love, they wail with a sob of sorrow, then sparkle in a song of joy, they scream for terror, then transport us to heaven on a streaming flood of ethereal harmonies, they are seized with a demoniac fury and the tympani muttering a distant thunder, roll up in a grand fortissimo crescendo and hang with threatening suspense above our heads. The brass breaks upon us in huge, stentorian peals of majesty, and we are whirled away in an irresistible cyclone of sound. And yet he knows how to unify the most variously colored polymelodious orchestrations with the words and vocal score, and so to create a wonderfully symmetrical produc- tion. Though to superficial thinkers, his use of the Leit motif, or orchestral strains characterizing the various per- sonages, or their state of mind, seems upon their first appearances an artificial innovation, yet a little observation shows it to be as distinctly a natural advantage of the music drama over the purely literary drama, as elocutionary read- ing-over mere word pronunciation. As an instance recall in his Siegfried how that fearless hero in the title role, is introduced with a magnmcent orchestral outburst, symbolic of the very essence of undaunted bravery. Recall how his life's object is to be gained only through entire ignorance of fear. Recall how, as the treacherous Mime, in an endeavor to teach him fear, sings of the terrors of a dream he must fight, simultaneously the orchestra does not sound a strain of fear, but ring out again the heroic theme. Thus through the Leitmotif we read the fearless thoughts of Siegfried. Then we read them in his gestures and the expression of his face: a moment later, when he bursts into a brave song, the three great mediums of expression, music, gesture and speech all unite in portraying the one idea of fear uncon- ceived. No! Wagner has not put the pedestal on the stage and the statue in the orchestra. He has left the statue in its proper place, but he has embellished the ped- estal with the most beautiful and appropriate bas reliefs. I-las the question ever arisen in your mind, how Wagner avoids those ludicrous situations so common in the Italian Opera, where trivial, thoroughly unpeotical THE SPBCTATOR 25 and unmusical occurences are forced to music or rather music is forced to them? You answer that it is possibly because his operas are great stories in the hands of a skilful poet-musician. This to a certain extent is a fact, but the statement must be qualiied somewhat before the entire truth is revealed. For even in the greatest stories based on human life, there are 'vapid occurences. What then is the answer? Wagner never chose for his drama a subject which a clever literary poet might not handle equally well as a spoken drama. Grand opera proper, he says deals with ideality. and the greatest place to find human emotions idealized, is in the supernatural myths of our ancestors. ln the presentation of such works great difficulties arise in portraying supernatural effects with means. The resources of the theatres were not adequate to such de- mands. Again the versatile genius of Wagner to dispel the difficulty. He is not the man to build an engine without knowing how to run it. Under his direction was planned a great theatre with most wonderful ingenious stage contrivances adequate to his every requirement. And under your support O faithful devotees of Art, was this music hall built. Thanks to your aid, we have now the first ideal place to present the ideal drama. With his characteristique consistency Wagner, has indiscriminately carried much needed reforms into every place where he felt their necessity. Not to mention that most convenient ampitheatrical seating arrangement and the absence of those marks of conspicuous vulgarity, the the boxes, his reforms on the other side of the pros- cenium go farther to fulhl the demands of theatre patrons than any other improvements in theatres in many dec- ades. Here are carried out his theories of natural scenic effects and natural actingg the former through his great mechanical genius, the latter through his wonderful abilty as an actor and a teacher of acting true.to life. ln this theatre singers will not use the unnatural custom of addressing the audience as though they were enrolled in the dramatic personal. Adding to the illusion of reality, besides having a very pleasing and refining acoustic effect is his device for the invisible orchestra below the audience 26 THE SPECTATOR and beneath the stage, and separated from the audience by a thin partition high enough to conceal the players. These are the most important features of Wagner's unusual edifice. This is the Bayreuth Theatre, wonderful in itself, but more wonderful as the Hrst home of this new art. The Way Qf the North BY ALBERT W. WALTERS It had been a long, hard day for Baptiste. The sun was setting in the west, the tracker's eyes were wearied from following the trail thru the snow, his hands were numb, yet he plodded deeper into the dark pine depths. The trail was that of an lndian, who the night before had killed a rash young Englishman in one of the many gam- bling shanties of the small Canadian town, Washaka. As Baptiste was employed as a guide and tracker by the Royal Mounted Police, and, as he was the only one connected with that body of men in the town at the time of the deed, it befell him to take up the trail alone. The Indian had the advantage of a few hours' start, but there were not many in the Washaka country faster on snow shoes than Baptiste, the wiry French Canadian. Aware that the Indian was making for a faraway Indian village, he made all possible haste in order to overtake him before he found safety with his people. With this in view, Baptiste plodded on. His hopes were quickened when he discovered a small ire some hun- dred yards in advance over which bent his man, the Indian. Baptiste was astonished at the lndian's apparent careless- ness, for his big Colt could be plainly seen lying some yards in the snow from him. Yet a pursued man must eat. Such a thrilling thing as being pursued by a guide of the hated mounted would never cause a red man to for- get his scanty evening meal. Untying his snow shoes, the French Canadian stealth- ily stalked his prey as a lynx stalks grouse. When but a few paces off, Baptiste reached for his trusty Colt. lt was gone. The belt clasp had loosed 3 had dropped with THE SPECTATOR 27 the revolver holster' noiselessly into the snow. Cursing under his breath, the undaunted tracker crept forward, re- solved to take his man alive with the aid of his knife and hand-cuffs. Slowly he crouched for the spring, then launched him- self at the unsuspecting Indian, who was eating with his back turned to him. Baptiste's body struck the red man's, his wiry arms pinioned those of the Indian to his side, and then, triumphant at his success, he tried to slip on the steel bracelets. Ugh ! was the only surprise shown by the Indian. Slowly turning his head, he caught the triumphant gleam of Baptiste's steely eyes. Ah got you, surrender ! greeted him. The small French Canadian began to grow excited at his antagonist's perfect calmness. For reply the Indian freed himself with a mighty twist and turn, then cooly faced the astonished tracker. Marie! shrieked Baptiste, closing with the huge frame of the red man. For several long minutes they bat- tled, each endeavoring vainly to reach the other's heart with his knife. The strength of the Indian in time began to tell on his small opponent. At last, with a mighty effort, the red man jumped aside and planted a crushing blow full in the face of the exhausted French-Canadian, sending him reeling into the snow. Ugh, sounded deep down in the Indian's throat as he bent over the prostrate form and took Baptiste's knife. He would have killed the tracker there, but no - he would wait till Baptiste opened his eyes. He would enjoy the writhing and looks of anguish of his prey. A wolfish snarl flitted across his face when he discovered blood oozing from a long gash made by Baptiste's knife, in his arm. I-Ie turned to take off his heavy coat and to bandage the deep wound feven though the thermometer hung just below ze- roj. In that brief space of time Baptiste opened his eyes. It did not take long for his whirling brain to subside, for his steely eyes to find the Indian's Colt lying near his arm. A snatch of the big revolver, a turning of the Indian as he heard the slight noise, and the Colt rang out. With a deep 28 THE ISPECTATOR furrow in his skull, and with shattered left wrist, the snarl- ing, cursing Indian sprang at the defenceless tracker. Rising to his knees, Baptiste met the body of his an- tagonist, cursing his shots and the Colt. . I-lis small body was snowed under by that of the raging Indian, Nota sound escaped the tracker's lips as the Indian drove his knife three times to the hilt in the quivering body., Ugh, de leetle Frenchman, ah, me show 'im, mocked the red man. With a few strokes of the snow-shoe, he had a long, shallow hole hollowed in the snow. With kicks of hatred, Baptiste's lifeless body fell into the grave, a few last strokes of the snow-shoe, and all was over. The Indian gathered up his few belongings with his sound arm, then disappeared among the dark pines. The last rays of the cold sun vanished behind the white horizon, a long howl of a wolf pack, and night closed over the north woods. My First Business Experience BY W. B. Y first business experience was with a New England company that sold all kinds of young plants. bush- es and trees. About live years ago, the company wrote to my father, asking him if he knew of any person they could get to deliver their stock. I was delighted when they re- plied that I might have the work. As I had to have a little wagon in which to deliver the trees, I asked a neighbor's boy, who had a little express wagon, to be my partner. One Saturday, just as I was eating dinner, the expressman drove up with the long-expected packages. With an air of great importance, I told him to take them down to the woodihouse. After dinner, the neighbor's boy and I start- ed out with the wagon piled full of plants and trees. At the Hrst few houses to which we delivered, everything went well. I received the money, gave the receipt, and left. One of the places we had to go to was Mrs. B's, on Sher- THB SPECTATOR 29 man Street. After having stopped several times to pick up packages that we lost, we arrived at our destination. I took out three rose bushes and two peach trees and mount- ed the steps, not the back steps, but the front steps. The trees had been first wrapped with wet straw and then with burlap. I did not notice that the burlap on one of the trees was loose and that the straw was coming out. Mrs. B came to the door, saw the straw strewn over her clean porch, stood stock still and looked at us for about two min- utes, and then expressed her opinion of us. Atter she had quite exhausted her vocabulary of condemnatory epithets, and nearly exhausted her wind, she called to her husband, whom she thought to be insider John, John, these two lit- tle devils have scattered straw all over the porch. Fortunately for us, John was missing. We had no more trouble except with one old lady, who thought her rose bushes were dead because they didn't have any leaves. Being too young to understand business, I thought we could keep all the money collected, but was not long in find- ing out my error. 30 THE SPECTATOR ' The Lincoln-Douglas Debates BY F. C. N 1858, a series of famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas occurred. Lincoln was at that time serving in the State Legislature. He, as you know, had risen from a lowly position. Step by step had he risen until now he was a lawyer. His voice was high-pitched and unpleasant, but he possessed the power of putting his thoughts in so logical a form, that even his op- ponent could not escape their force. Douglas, too, had risen from -an humble stage of life, from plowboy to carpenter, to schoolteacher, to statesman. At the time of the debates, he was serving as United States Senator from lllinois, and was recognized as the ablest speaker of that body. ln debate, he feared to meet none. His polished voice, his easy flow of words, gained him much fame. At the time of the debates, he was the recog- nized leader of the Democratic forces of the Union, and an- aspirant for the presidency. A short time previous to the debates, Douglas had fath ered the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, an act which annulled the Missouri Compromise and enabled the slave holder, legally, to carry his human property into the territories of the northwest. This action caused much ill-feeling against Douglas in the north. A condemnation of this bill was a plank in the Repub- lican platform, which nominated Lincoln for senator to op- pose the candidacy of Douglas in 1858. J The speech Lincoln delivered in acepting this nomina- tion, was one of the most logical ever delivered upon the subject of slavery. He based his discussion on the maxim, A house divided against itself cannot stand. He argued that this government could not continue half slave and half free, but in the near future had to be composed of either all slave states or of all free states. His advisors tried to pre- vent him from making this speech, fearing it would lessen his chance of election, but he replied: lf it is decreed that I shall go down because of this speech, let me go down linked with the truth, let me die in the advocacy of what is just and right. THE SPECTATOR 31 Lincoln's one thought seemed to be to carry out his be- lief. He longed to meet Douglas in open debate, so that his pet topic could be publicly discussed. He wanted to meet the great leader who seemed indifferent to the burn- ing question of the times. He even went so far as to chal- lenge him to a series of debates. lf Douglas should accept this challenge, the most stu- pendous task he had ever undertaken, would lie before Lincoln. He, who was scarcely known to the public, to de- bate with Stephen Douglas, a man of national fame, a man idolized by many, and the greatest orator of the senate. The challenge was accepted, articles were drawn up. They selected seven cities, representing the same number of congressional districts, in which the speeches were to be made. Each man was allowed an hour and a-half at each place. News of the coming oratorical conflict in the state of Illinois, aroused national enthusiasm. It was to be the bat- tle of two self-educated meng two men who had risen from obscurity, two men who had fought the battles of life, one of them had almost conquered, the other was still deep in the struggle. Douglas stood for worn out theories: Lincoln stood for freedom against human bondage. Lincoln, should he lose, would lose little, but, should he win, unbounded success was before him. Douglas, on the other hand, dare not fail, for should he fail, his popularity would diminish, his hopes for the presidency fade, but, should he win, his great hope fthe presidencyy might be realized. Their first meeting was at Ottawa. Douglas took the stand first. He asked Lincoln a series of questions to test the knowledge of Lincoln. His speech ended with a por- trayal of the negro as he would appear if placed on equal footing with the whites. This part of his speech was so carefully arranged that only the strong abolitionists could retain their ideas of freeing them. Lincoln replied. After correcting several mistakes Douglas had made he brought up the question, the answer which proved to be the theme of the debates, Is slavery wrong? Is the eternel struggle between two principles, right and wrong-thruout the world- the one is the com- mon right of kings. 'It is the same principal in whatever 32 THE SPECTATOR shape it develops itself. It is the same spirit that says: 'You work and toil, and earn bread, l'll eat it. His other speeches contain the same thought. Time after time, he appealed to that clause in the Declaration of lndependence, All men are created equal. This he insisted, meant ali men, and not simply white man- created equal not in mental endowments or in worldly station, but in their natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. - Perhaps his greatest effort in referring to this clause was the closing words of his speech at Beardstown: You may do anything with me you choose, if you will heed these sacred principals. You may not only defeat me for the Senate, but you may take me and put me to death. While pretending no indifference to earthly honors, I do claim to be actuated in this contest by something higher than anxiety for office. I charge you to drop every paltry and insignihcant thought for any man's success. It is nothing, I am nothing, Judge Douglas is nothing. But do not distroy that immortal emblem of humanity-the Dec- laration of American Independence. The result of the debates might be called a successful failure on the part of Lincoln. He was not elected Senator, but he recived national fame. In the North he was looked upon as a champion, a God fearing man, who stood for that which he thought was right. His popularity grew in leaps and bounds until in I86O his success was crowned with the greatest honor our free country could offer him-the presi- dency of the United States. 'Q' J 'W' I THB SPBCTATOR 33 be 'ileligb Sc bool Spectator. JOHNSTOWN, PA., APRIL, 1909. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. - PER COPY, I0 CENTS. ' Eottortal 'dnb IIBIIBIIICBS Staff. Editor-ln-Chlef, FRANK M. BRENISER 1909. Assoclate Edltor, CARL E. GLOCK mo. ' Llterary Edltors, School News Edltors, LILLIAN MOSES xoxo, BRUCE C. WILLIAMS xgog, MARY E. JONES lqxo. BERTHA O. STAMMLER 1911, Exchange Editor' CHARLES HORAN x9x2. MARY E. ROSE rgxo. Athletic Editor, Society Editors' SEWARD D. DAVIS xgxo. FERN W. BAER, xgoq, General News Edltor, SARA M. MILLER mxo. HERBERT GRAHAM xqxo. Chlef Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER xoog. Associate Business Manager, IRA W, DEMPSEY xgzo Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909, ALBERT W. WALTERS zgxo. WALTER LENHART 1909, W. FRITZ MAYER x91o, HARVEY GRIFFITH xgxu. WALTER SUPPES zgzo, WALDO WRIGHT xgn. THE SPECTATOR ls publlshed monthly durlng the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, Hlgh School Bulldlng, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publication ln the current lssue, all MSS. must be handed In to the editor not later than the 3d of each month. Editorial OR A SECOND TIME, an issue of the Spectator is dedicated to the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Ten. In the first number devoted to them, as Freshmen, the class gave evidence of the talent it contained, now, as juniors, the class shows the advancement made in two years, and its fitness to assume the responsibility of the Spectator next year. ' 34 THE SPECTATOR The words from Chaucer's Canterbumf Tales: Whan that Aprille with his showers sote The drohte of Marche hath perced to the rote, Than Longen folk to goon on pilgrimages, were never more true than to-day. Spring brings with it a stir, not only in nature, but in man also, to be up and do- ing. The increasing stream of immigrants to this country, and the rise in the flood of tourists'to England, both begin in the spring. To-day the pilgrimage most interesting to us is that of Col. Roosevelt thru Africa. lt is conceded by all that this is the wisest step our ex-president could have taken, both as a relaxation from affairs of state and as an interval to escape the demands of the American people. ln the great ovations Europe gave Nlr. Roosevelt at every stopping point, we read his world-wide fame, and the esteem of Eu- rope for the United States. We wish Mr. Roosevelt a suc- cessful hunt and a safe return. There are influences at work in this country tending to inspire an appreciation of art. The effort of our lawmakers to remove all duty on imported works of art, and the in- creasing number of art exhibits thruout the country, are both evidences of this. Great interest centers, especially, in the exhibit soon to be held at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg. That the recent exhibit here, thoughtfully planned by the ladies of our Civic Club, will be of benefit to the schol- ars or the city, is without a doubt. The great success of the-lower grades in procuring money for pictures, is encour- aging and praiseworthy, the gifts of the Freshmen, Sopho- more, and Junior classes to the High School, are to be ap- preciated, since High School, particularly, is in need of dec- oration and works of art. The way the students entered upon the task of procuring their own pictures is proof that this need was felt by the student-body. The second-year class showed true spirit in its efforts to procure the beauti- ful statue or Nlinerva, and is to be commended for it. Ab- bey's Castle of Maidens, presented by the Freshmen, and Whistler's portrait of Carlyle, the gift of the Juniors, THE SPECTATOR 35 are also appropriate and interesting. We hope that every new year may add other works of art to the High School. Spring athletics! Not for a long time have we had so bright an outlook nor seen such spirit and interest for track- work as now. With a number of fellows hard at practice every evening, and with sharp emulation, our track season is very promising. Heretofore, track and field work have been slighted by High School in comparison wtlh football and basketball. The competition, however, to make a trip on the team, either to Philadelphia or State College, has added much impetus to the work. Bright as prospects are, there are certainly more in the school who can come out for track. lf a student thinks he cannot make a place on the team, he never will make it. The only way is to come out and see what you can do. The great victory of High School in the Tribune Mara- thon Race, in taking first place, and in having five students among the ten winners, is a source of admiration and pride to all of us. One thing is evident in this, that muscle alone does not win a race, and that High Schooltraining and spirit stand for something. lt was spirit which brought our boys to victory, and which keeps on winning honors for High School. The cover appearing with this issue of the Spectator was designed by Karl Ludwig, of the Freshman class. Gomez, the new president of Venezuela, has forbidden Castro to return to his own country. He has taken this action, believing that Castro, even as a private citizen, would be a menace to the new government. Castro, how- ever, with his usual perseverance, has refused to abide by the decision of Gomez, and has boasted that he will again rule his country, even if a revolution is necessary to ac- complish his purpose. He is now on the island of Trinidad, where he is probably awaiting a favorable moment for an attack on the new government. 36 THE SPECTATOR Exchanger The cover design of The Echo shows originality as well as talent. The State Collegian is always welcome in that it gives us, weekly, the news from their college. The Art and Literary number, of Whims, is excellent. The pictures give the paper an attractive appearance, the plot of Enter the Ghost, is unique. The cuts in The High School Register, Omaha, are particularly good. Why not put your advertisements in the back, High School World? They almost obscure your literary mate- rial. The dffferent departments of the Conwayan show careful preparation, especially the exchange department. The Superlative, the Wa-Wa, and the Booster came to us this month for the first time. ' 4 A few more poems would improve your magazine, Dic- tum Est. The Red and Black, Reading, Pa., is good this month. Every department shows preparation. lt is among our best exchanges. An exchange column would greatly improve the Windom Record. The literary material of this paper is good. Oak Leaves is to be congratulated on its many inter- esting stories. 1 We acknowledge receipt of the customary other ex- changes. Man learns in two ways-by doing and by being done. 'rx-in sPsc'rA'ro1z 37 w if . X w ..v, Qu-, IJ . JKYEEL' . X V is . at.-x I 1 QW U :IQ l .l 1 if S rilwtylkii f 3' I, f , 'I ff: 1 et all 1-,Ag 'iff ff ll A-if?--,C-x.T f2.:.-YL4 iftfxw I !,',.f, u,. Ilily E5 -lah - xh I ff, xi . -1 y-' i lil? - fs . 1- e. Z':'ifTv iq!! I l-47 . 4 3, llil f-2. ' ,:viijZ-A-ft., Y - il gTiQ'3i9l'1.9 'i ' The program for March 12th, in the T. K. E. Society, was as follows: Declamation, Henrietta Ott. Selected Oration -Lafayette, Alex. Louther. Story the Fiddle Told, Sara Miller. Talk-Poe's Place in American Literature, Seward Davis. Talk-A Review of the Internal Relations of President Roosevelt's Administration, Walter Suppes. Story-The Quest of Soapy, Anna Neary. Selected Oration-Darwinism, Frank Scharmann. The meetings of the T. K. E. Society thruout the re- mainder of the month were up to the standard of the Soci- ety. A number of selections worthy of note, were: Declamation-Robert of Lincoln, Margaret Walters. Story-How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, Ethel Timminy. Dramatic Presentations, Helen Byron. A greater interest in the literary work was aroused in the society by an exceptionally well delivered story by Miss Wertz. The society was delighted, and would wel- come Miss Wertz's return. 38 THB SPECTATOR The open meeting of the Emerson Society on Friday evening, April 16th, was fine. The program, which dealt with Mendelssohn, was as follows: PART I Selection J. H. S. Mendelssohn Orchestra Talk Sketch of Mendelssohn's Life Harvey Griffith Piano Quartet, Battle March of the Priests jrom EMendelssolm's Jltlmlia Roy J' ones Mary E. Jones Edna Vinton Lillian Moses Talk Mendelssohn, his sister, Fannie Lillie Parks Piano S010 f a The Hunting Song Mendelssohn I lb The Flatterer Cbammade Edna Vinton Talk Mendelssohn and His Works Elmer Smith Cornet Solo, Spring Song Jlflmdelssohn Earl Geisel Reading, Hiawatha's Wooing Qwith Mendelssohn musicj Marie Weitz a Song Without Words No. 1 Piano Solo .Mendelssohn b Prestissimo from F minor Sonata 'Beethoven Roy Jones Oration A Nineteenth Century Orpheus Albert Walters Piano Quartet, Wedding March from A Mid- summer Night's Dream Mendelssohn Selection J. H. S. Mendelssohn Orchestra PART n Cantata The Village Blacksmith Emerson Society THE SPECTATOR 39 Current 'Events During the last week of March the whole country of France was isolated by a gigantic strike of the government telegraphers and postal clerks. According to the French system, the telegraph, telephone, and mail lines are all un- der government control. The strikers objected to discrimi- nation in promotions. which they maintain should be made from a stand-point of seniority, that is, by the length of a man's term of service, regardless of his efficiency. On March 15th the sixty-Hrst Congress met in special session, chiefly for the purpose of tariff revision. On the 17th Mr. S. E. Payne, Republication Representative from New York and Chairman of the Ways and Means Com- mittee, introduced a bill for the revision of the present tariff rates. This bill provides for an inheritance tax, an increased internal revenue tax and, in general, decreased tariff rates. The bill was referred back to the committee, without comment. Adverse sentiment is growing against the moving pic- ture shows. In Chicago, Elms relative to the kidnapping of Billy Whitla were confiscated by the police, and the manufacture of others prohibited. ln New York, Mayor McClelland issued an order forbidding children under six- teen to attend moving picture shows unless accompanied by a guardian. Mr. Roosevelt and his party left for Africa in an at- tempt to join scientific research and big-game-shooting. The party expects to spend two years in travel, the greater part of this in Africa. Despite the fact that Mr. Roosevelt has laid down all authority of the presidential chair, his personal popularity is greater than ever. He carries with him the best wishes and heartiest regards of eighty million people. Congress has connrmed President Taft's appointment of a commission to investigate conditions in Liberia and, if possible, to suggest some plan for their improvement. The commission is composed of Messrs. Robert C. Ogden of New York, W. Morgan Schuster, formerly collector of cus- toms in the Philippines, and Emmett J. Scott, private secre- tary to Booker T. Washington. 40 THE SPECTATOR ATHLETICS 'Le A Ly-s..,ff.tfYl.m Track athletics are in full blast. lt only remains for the students to exert themselves to the utmost in the mat- ter of making the season the best that was ever held in the local school Coach Cramer has put the boys to work early so that no time will be lost in putting the team in shape for the meets. Track athletics is a branch of school athletics which should arouse every boy in the school to get out and give himself some of the best possible exercise. It also devel- ops the mind as well as the body, and the student will not be sorry that he has expended a few hours each day in good open air exercise. Track athletics never received proper attention in the school, but this year promises to bring some results that will wake up our rivals to the fact that Johnstown has ex- cellent track material in its high school. The relay race under the auspices of the University of Pennsylvania, created much enthusiasm among the boys, and its results will be given in the next number of the Spec- tator. The meets to be held during the coming month will, undoubtedly, put track athletics on a basis equal to that of football. ln talking of a possible interscholastic meet to be held on the Point, Coach Cramer stated that this would be of greai benefit to the school and to the city. A five-lap track could be laid off, and the crowd could be accommo- dated much better than at Luna Park. ' The annual inter-class meet will be held the week after the relay-race at Philadelphia. An effort will be made to THE SPECTATOR 41 send a team to State College to take part in the athletic games to be held there when the new athletic Held is opened. There will probably be a dual meet with Indiana Normal School, at Indiana. These meets, together with the possible inter-scholastic meet to be held at the Point, will bring about a track season of unparalleled interest. Owing to the resignation of Track-manager Richard Wolle '09, Herbert J. Long 'og was elected to that position. Another election of interest to the school was that of Owen Sharkey to the basketball captaincy. Sharkey will also captain the football team next fall. THE TRIBUNE MARATHON RACE The Marathon race held by the Tribune was a great event in the history of amateur athletics in this city, and it was a great help to the many high school boys who entered inthe event. Out of those who entered, numbering six- teen, Eve healthy boys crossed the tinish line as prize win- ners. One of the tive had the best strength of all those in the race and captured first place. This was Arthur M. Stull, of the Sophomore class, who, without a doubt, ran a remarkable race. His headiness during the whole race was a ine piece of work. When he was about a quarter of a mile in the rear of the leading man, he kept his steady pace, caught up with the leader, and passed him at the start of the last mile. The other school winners were Hor- ace Bracken, Stewart Grumbling, Arthur Berkebile of the Freshman class, and John Weir of the Junior class. All these runners ran Hne races throughout and were in good condition at the end of the race. John Weir lost a higher place in the race by losing out only by a foot after a neck and neck sprint of nearly loo yards. This event gave the High School runners much needed practice and trained them well for the track season. Coach Cramer was greatly pleased with the result of the eight- mile jaunt. Five of the ten gold medals fell to the High students, including the Hrst prize. The medals are the finest we have ever seen offered for an athletic event. In value, they ranged from 825 to 84.25. The Spectator extends its heartiest congratulations to the student prize winners. 42 THE SPECTATOR , R. ff., at A 'f lew' A 'aiu if 1 fil l i'7 jf51l 2!55 G il ill Hnrrluknlig T' .S . i f , ' Q 7 K l my , , 1 l, r gg , 'Z,s: 4Ef.' .-4 9 , 'Q' ' H , 4 l .v, 4, ,f . ..,:::f -ff i.. fieaw is 'sg pa : S 'wi fwr fijy tzeeftf- 'f 4 0.66. 5 ' s-'-f'L.f--:- 'IZ '-ilr- sz Inset. ?,,,1in.v.'1M Lf 1 A ,3.L2 'iW ' , 'WX 4 , 2 -' - f fee as 2 f h,., 2'f Q, 4 X y ,! W a PPA., ff 1 . ll M A f 'f 53 7 if f lagrfifirux 4-'g,il'fv if - ga. vga ig 3 k -g lx r g Q, .5 e, e' c rf 1 g 4 J x.-- --t ti' C -Q-' l I S I I l '.B:n1'NAYD51'x.:TiU.-T K 0 I . T Qi .ii-' is An entertainment was given on the evening of .April 2d, in the High School Auditorium, for the purpose of pro- curing funds with which to run the track team for this year, especially to send a relay team to the meet at Phila- delphia. This entertainment more than fulnlled the expec- tations both of the financial managers Qas 5130 were clearedj, and of the audience, who showed by applause and comments that they much enjoyed the acts. lt can be said of every act that there was some class to it. The Athletic Association, especially the track team management, thank all who took part in the entertainment, whether, performer, audience, stage hand, or usher. ' The Civic Club, of this city, conducted an art exhibit in St. Nl1rk's Parish House, on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th of April, for the purpose of obtaining money with which to place pictures in the public schools. The evening of the 15th was High School Night, at which time the High School Orchestra rendered selections, together with vocal and instrumental numbers conducted by Miss Krumme. The pictures and statuary on exhibition were very interest- ing to all, especially to the pupils of the public schools. THE SPECTATOR 43 Special interest was taken in the statue of Minerva, which has been purchased, and will be presented to the High School by the Class of 1911. The Emerson Literary Society's Open Meeting, held the 16th of April, was very enjoyable. Especially note- worthy were the catnata, by the entire society, under the direction of Miss Nell Krumme, and the piano quartet num- bers. The statue of Minerva, presented to the school by the Class of IQII' portrays the goddess standing, with a large Serpent coiled about her feet. The presence of this reptile is, probably, what caused a youngster of the grade schools to believe that the statue represented St. Patrick. How about the Emerson Society's Pianophiends? Do not jump at conclusions. When you see the girls looking earnestly at the photographs of the High School Athletic Teams in the study hall, do not decide that it is be- cause the maidens are interested in athletics in general or in any one athlete in particular. lt may be only that the pictures are serving the girls as mirrors in telling whether their hats or hair are on straight. Vacation was given to the schools of the city during Holy Week. The Seniors are busy, working on their graduation theses. ln chapel, the other morning, while the orchestra was playing a fast march, it was suggested that the musicians were running a Marathon race. Instantly Burkhart scat- tered carnage and devastation by saying that in the race the drummer, John Cover, was beating. Another note- worthy example was as follows: Lenhart was telling of a way to preserve harnessg Suppes, a B. D. L. epicure, said that preserved harness might be wholesome, but that he did not want a bit in his mouth. Moore, another frequenter of the new frat. house, the other day said that solid gold soup was being served at that place. When an unwary lis- tener asked what the soup was made of, the heartless 44 THE SPECTATOR wretch said: Of 24 carrots, gave a mocking laugh and fled, leaving his victim senseless and prostrate on the floor. Transplanted from Exchanges Prof.: What makes the tower of Pisa lean ? Student: Perhaps it was built in a year of famine. Teacher: Is there anything you can do better than anybody else ? Pupil: Yes, I can read my own handwriting. Nlother: What did David do to Goliath ? Smart Child: He rocked him to sleep. Freshman Jokist: Why do you always sit down on my jokes? Joke Editor: There are no points to prevent it. Prof.: What are you doing! Are you learning any- thing? I Pupil: No, sir: I'm listening to you. HOW THEY SAY IT Freshman: l beg your pardon, sir, but I fear thatl did not understand you correctly. Sophomore: I didn't hear the question. Junior: What did you say? Senior: Huh? Teacher: Now, Willie, what month has 28 days? Willie: All of 'em. Rensselaer -gb 4, Polytechnucfwg 64, C9 . Wagga! Institute, W0 Troy, N.Y. L alexumxnatinnsprovided for. Se:d for a. 1 atalogue. THE SPECTATOR 45 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown, Pa. SUPPES BUILDING Cflgfnf Knabe, Chickering pw and thirty more of the world's best PlHl10S Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? OHRQWQ . Qolllege IS THE PLACE Shorthand that can.be read like print : Bookkeeping : Touch Typewriting : English : : ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewriting, a Fin- ishing Course in Letter-filing, Card-filing, Mirneographing, Letter Press, Graduates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. We prepare students for civil service examination FOR RATES, VVRITE TO-DAY OR, BETTER STILL, CALL 46 THE SPECTATOR PROFESSIONAL TH05--L ITEI-L. DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-AT4-AW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Suppes Eulldlng. Bank Building, R S. MURPHY at BRUCE H. CAMPBELL JAMES M. WALTERS, - ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Dlbert Bulldlng. Alma Hall, FRANK PAMSEJSFAT nw DR- S- A- 'ME' - - . STEOPATH, Bank Building. 544 Main Street. H W. STOREY. ALVIN SHERBINE. ' ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, SUPPCS Building- Suppes Bulldlng. R E. CRESSWELL, - ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, ' Woolf Block. Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park S ' ig here and now C. T. WILLIAMS Pfmg ls the time to hunt D,,1.,, in up your Kokak If you are in need of a new une. Fancy Gfocefres glliifliiuaiirdfii 11? 223232 . ' t no Produce 10'l-?.iZ.12'ii.mL'.-f1i.f'15f2i.aiii wig permit of. Prices, S1 and up. No trouble to show goods. Cor. Market and Vine Sts. - Q phone 502 - Young s Pharmacy I 205-207 Franklin St. Buy your BRICK ICE CREAM at SHREVE'S V 451 Franklin Street THE SPECTATOR 47 M. B. YOUNG Whoiiiliand BUTCHER, BEEF and PORK PACKER Phones-City 191, Bell 175. 224 Franklin Street MilIer's Clothes are jaunty but not freakish. They liven up your looks. They give you a well-dressed air without making people laugh. Wear a Miller Suit - start now, - 7 Reliable - Miller S Clothiers GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking A Q U EST I O N 1 OF BEAUTY Clear the skin of chap, roughness and redness with our excellent SKIN CREAM, Apply it before going out, and it protects the skin against c aps. Trial size jar ........ FRANKE PHARMACY Franklin 81: Haynes Sts, 48 THE SPECTATOR William l-l. Raab 8: Bro. Rulers BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Bmdefs L, r f: Aeee ., A r.-i Printers If its Printing, the artistic kind, we do it: or, if you want your Spectator or magazines of any description, bound into A nice book, bring them to us. N ' WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR NEW QUARTERS '- The Once Woolf Block Annex. Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third and fourth floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 1901 1909 BARNEY McVAY'S PRIVATE Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK Franklin St. NEW SPRING SUITS For Men, Young Men, and Boys-by far the largest showing in the city, and values not equaled anywhere for the price. For instance, our 512.50 and Sl5.00 Suits A whole page of argument would not be as effec- tive as a few minutes' inspection of the Suits we are showing at these prices, in proving to you that no other Johnstown store can equal them. jOHN THOMAS 8: SONS THE SPECTATOR 49 S0mef Tf New f9Caz'han's kings fo Ea! As 'well as Things to Wear The New Grocery in the Basement is gaining new friends every day. More now than ever. Does it pay to trade at N A T H A N ' S ? Complzmenlfs of fha T. K. E. 506233111 Complzmenls of the Emerson Lzfemmf 50622231 50 THB SPECTATOR Cnllon us for Fine Stationery A Nice Haircut Visiting Cards Tally and Dinner Cards Pictures and Picture Framing. with your Spring Suit will make you look fine. Get the haircut ggye the :Bight sxylesgznd prices at C ' S ionery epar men . I-I. ' A. I-Iershberger Jeweler and Sbationer Haynes Street 536 Main St. The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at II?.A.'U'L'S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'O'l.l.l. Franklin all ',',' St. O Th ' CYS S 3 Difference in Coal TRY mms SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city The Spezfiator from the PRESS of Q14 . CDIX 'TITTLE Prmier 5- Publisher a15 Franklin Strut, 'Phone 801 johnstown, 'Pa. THE SPBCTATDR 51 Special Sale of Fine Laces, Embroi- deries and White Goods at E L. li T. Updegrave's Get Your Cushion Leathers At LENHARTS We have them in any color- Old Roe, Red, White, Blue, Brown, Tan, Yellow and Green. L O O K T H E M O V E R BASE BALL GGODS We handle a complete line of Spalding, Reach, D. Sz M. and Peach Goods. Base Bal Suits to order. The famous Wagner Bats. Maifgireet ,S Maiftgreet Everything for the EVERQLQING Glrl Graduate AT K L I N E. ' S Where Quality Counts 52 THE SPECTATOR Stop in and Sec Usl Completely remodeled since the fire FRESH GOODS on Every Hand Ph WM. KREDEL, Druggist I Opp. City Hall. one I-IAYS W. MATTERN Fancy Croceries Only Best Goods Sold and Phone 169 All Guaranteed 214 FRANKLIN ST. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S282,500.00 T H E United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings '- -3rPQ1 EBT' PMNG. For Sale onlg at PUHBH BBUS., Inc., Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets THB SPECTATOR 53 The Lxadies' Specialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS wm. Henman at BROS. CONRHD BUII-KDING Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklm and Vme Streets - - I H11 Books of All Publisherfs fOr, at least all that are worth having? The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin St- WM. B. WATERS 61. BRO. FISHER a COMPANY Wholesale Wines on Lxiquorfs EVERYTHING TO DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and-611 Main St. Firfst National Bank 446 Maui s'rRHH'r The Lxavgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ............................ ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources ........................................................ 4,700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits 54 THE SPECTATOR A -Quartet lUe've just the of Reasons I We enjoy the confidence of the public because we always give them just what the ask for. We have madle it a rule to secure the best goods obtainable in our line. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it should b e conducted. We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls on. We don't stand still J' hoes for Graduf ation at Chal L. Berry ZLIIZSJS 401 Franklin .Ytreet 1 7 TORE - THE HOME OF S SGood Mllinery Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Dresses Ladies' Silk, Lace, and Batiste WH1StS Summer's coming -- you'll be taking Kodak Piciures Let Us Finish Them L. G. Hornick 527 Main Street THB SPBCTATOR 55 The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town . DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown and Bridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth 1 - r Johnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to 33 per day :: American Plan UNION .NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, S200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 885,000.00 Come and let us show you a few new O a S new ones the EASTMAN CO. has added to its list. You'll be interested SCHRADER BROS., Cor. Main and Franklin Streets 56 THB SPECTATOR GAMBHIA THEATRE MAY 11, '09 YMCA Mock Trial lllll HllUSlEI' UEISE R. R. Thomas, Pros. Alex. Wilson, Def. Case called at 8 p. m. Tick- ets, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, S1 Patronize Our Advertisers PIHU BEIII! 41' 1 ' '. -fi V e .L--at ls,,.1 It's the old, familiar cry we all like to hear, and it will soon be heard on all sides. If you would play among the top- notchers, you will find the right sort of a baseball outfit a big help in landing your team among the winners. We are prepared to supply every- thing of the best in the way of bats, balls, masks, gloves, catchers' mitts, breast protec- tors, etc. Devotees of tennis and fish- ing will find this store an ideal place to supply their wants, and will be certain to save money on their purchases. n Swak QQ' gi Harn- A, p WEIPE llnmpanu Graduate in a pair of Regal Pats. You can buy this custom-style shoe right h r ' J h to . Oth e em o ns wn, now er leathers also. Shoes and Oxfords at 53.50, S4, S5 Q ' . uulf9filrguulhs,Juf J ohnstown's Regal Agency 'Y . . y 'lbs va f Q A, - ,sv - H ser 's. I--1.1 I r s ' 1 a 1 'Q V Y1,. -v ' ng L v I.-, - r' .-:ff Fi,-51-4 . 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' ' 1.01, Qin. ha lim ml' fl 1-m.iu'-ffl 1 0 WILLIAM F. LONG, the memory of whose guidance during the iirst three years of our High School life we fondly cherish, this number of the Spectator is dedicated by the Class of 1909. n THESPE.CTATOR 3 literary g ' '1A -,--4534? - f -if-ff 3 7 , ili-'- f'155Y?E5--4-'29- '? ' ' -'ii 4 iieffae- f fl - i' - ' e ' -2-f F7'b 133 9. if f H 571 ' lrfg. 11 -:fait - f 'fi f sv Y 'V ---if-'E-Y-S-:mii e . U- 12- ' QTQE -5 - ... . -5 his 5-1. 1, ,Jim we ' f-if 'i':e1' ' v ic: E'.'j'f i ' -fj'l7f?f1.f'f-ici iii Ei ? if if-4 ,, v.g'4'- ---4 1 : :f , w1f '-,+ff- :git 2 3 7 ' I ':i?vel1'f' 1 U ' wi if l' - xl , . H Lf? B 'J f 'A' - ' , , -, --reef! F X i Q ' 4 ' i i R vi- ivk X Y Y- .1 :ntifi W i Westmont Hill in Winter BY FRANK BRENISER '09 WHEN biting Boreas doth blow, Howling and raving thru the night, When keenly cutting winter snow Covers the ground with mantle white, The noble hill that once shown green, Surmounted by a vernal crown, A peaceful covering, soft as down, Enfolds now with glittering sheen. The naked trees their branches bare Upturn to meet the bitter air. Liked sheeted ghosts or spectres dread They bend and groan before the windy The swift clouds scurry overhead And leave a trail of white behind. Is Nature dead? Life, has it blown? The poet asks, his heart a stoneg Nay, but prepare new joys to sing- The resurrection of the Spring! 4 THB SPECTATOR An Interrupted Dream BY ELMER SMITH El BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY! Just such weather as entices the hoe from the farmer's hand and replaces it with rod and reel, an ideal day for the urchin who pre- fers sleep to work, or pleasure to study. Name the principle rivers of North America, shouted the master of a little country school among the hills. The Ohio, Columbia, Colorado and Mississippi and Ouri. shouted the village cut-up musing over his joke and wondering whether they afforded any Hsh or contained any good swimming holes. As the lazy afternoon wore on, the teacher's efforts to keep the minds of his pupils from straying miles away became more and more futile. Nothing unusual happened until the middle of the geopraphy lesson when a climax was reached. Tim Bixby, the minister's son, fell into a deep sleep. No one noticed his peaceful slumber,for if this had been the case, their envy would have ruled their tongues and Tim's pleasure would have been spoiled. As it was, Tim remained undisturbed to travel far away and enjoy the blessings of a beautiful dream. He pictured himself starting out early in the morning with his rod over his shoulder and a delicious lunch under his arm. He followed the trail for several miles, then cros- sing a high stone fence, cut thru a newly planted corn field to the beautiful flower-clad meadows. James, cried the teacher, trace the Rocky Moun- tain Ranges. James answered in a drowsy manner. And Tim slept on. What cared he for mountain chains and river basins as long as he wandered in his paradise. From the meadows he climbed the low hills of Sunnyside and entered the bewitching valley of Irving Fame. Here he found a crystal stream laden with speckled trout. He heard the gentle breezes steal through the trees and felt the warm face of the sun beam down upon him. He noted by its position that it was nearly noon and, using t-he earth for a table, devoured his lunch, which to him, seemed a feast ht for a king. After his dinner he followed the brook THB SPECTATOR 5 until he came upon a solitary rock perched in the middle of a quiet pool. Here he decided to do his angling. Soon he was seated on his throne completely surrounded by the quiet water. A large trout glided toward him. He pictured playing him for many minutes and Hnally getting him securely fastened on his hook, but just as he was about to land him he heard the gruff voice of the teacher. Tim Bixby! What seas and countries surround our country? Tim awoke with a start. He just couldn't remember where he was, he could only think of the shining trout and his throne in the middle of the stream. By what are we surrounded? again roared the teacher. Tim rubbed his eyes, Completely surrounded by water, he shouted, still thinking of his position in the stream. Tim could not understand the roar of laughter that fol- lowed his answerg he could only wonder how much the trout would have measured had the teacher not interfered. - .. J at c k BY ALAN WEAVER mNE of the brightest and yet one of the most stupid exhibitions of animal nature I have ever seen is an action which Jack, one of our carriage horses performs every time he goes into his stall. Jack is a big dark bay horse who has the most intelli- gent and kindest face I have ever seen on an animal. One day, in going from the cement floor of the stable to his stall, he slipped and nearly fell. Now in addition to being kind and full of nosing inquisitiveness, Jack is possessed of a retentive memory. From that day on, a time of over a year, he has refused to enter his stall head forward. He comes out properly, but neither coaxing and sugar nor whipping can compel him to enter in the conventional manner. So we have been compelled to train him into a habit which he follows now without the slightest suggestion 6 THE SPECTATOR on our part. He walks into the stable and at his stall turns around, backs in, and then turns again. Having accom- plished this he looks around inquiringly as if to say, Why are you laughing? How Ticonderoga Was Taken BY Donn W. GRAZIER 'IIT happened in the year 1775, just after the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence had been sent to Congress. The story has been handed down thru the family from generation to generation, so that by this time the facts may have become somewhat distorted. However, l will try to describe the incident just as I have often heard it from my grandfather, who, as soon as notice was taken or mention made of the shining army sword above his chimneypiece, would launch out on the oft repeated tale of his boyhood days. Tho the real hero was his grandfather before him, he was always fond of relating it in the first person, and I will follow the same plan in giving it to you. I C 'I 'I It was on the Hfth day of Nlay that we country folk living in Shoreham, on Lake Champlain, first learned that, with the opening of the war at Lexington, the Americans had decided to capture the fortresses of Ticonderoga and Crown Point. At first the news caused great consternation among the surrounding inhabitants. Soon, however, fear turned to anger,.and anger in turn, to a predominant hatred of the red-coats. This made the restraint that had been put upon us by the garrison at Ticonderoga simply intoler- able. The spirit of liberty waxed hotter and hotter in our community, so that when we learned on the ninth of May that Col. Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain B.oys would reach there that evening, there was great commotion thruout the village. While the men took old flintlocks, bayonets and sabres, all of which bore evidence of recent polishings, from their covert resting places and gave them a final inspection, the housewives busied themselves in THB SPBCTATOR 7 preparing a warm meal for the little band of patriots that was soon to strike another blow for the cause of freedom. To us boys it was all intensely interesting. Here was war before our very eyes, and the only drawback to our complete enjoyment was our inability to bear a gun against the scornful and haughty invaders. Our family had moved to Shoreham only about nine months before, and the first boy with whom I came in con- tact was a lad named Nathan Beaman. We soon struck up a fast friendship, and at this time were sworn chums. It is with him that the story has largely to deal. About four o'clock on the afternoon on the day of which l speak, Nathan and I set out along the ,road leading to Castleton to meet the volunteers and accompany them into town. lt was about six o'clock when we first caught sight of them thru the trees, and I will never forget how our young hearts thrilled with boyish enthusiasm as the column marched quickly toward us. Several paces in front of the troops rode two men in uniform. The one, Col. Allen, was well known to both of us. While the other, whom we afterward learned was Benedict Arnold, we were unaquainted. Col. Allen stopped and smilingly shook hands with us, asking, as he did so, if the British at the fort had learned of his approach. Being assured to the contrary, for the ex- pedition had been kept a secret, he and his party proceeded towards town. Nathan and l fell in with the men, and about eight o'clock in the evening we all reached the village. The men snatched a hasty supper on the green in front of the schoolhouse, for it was Allen's intention to surprise the fort on the opposite shore that very night, and there was no time to lose. Then came the cry for boats, of which the village boasted but eleven, and these would serve for the transportation of only about fifty men. Allen was much put out at this turn of affairs, and almost decided to delay until more could be secured. As he and Arnold were debating with the men as to what course fit would be bestj to pursue, l felt a violent tug at my coat sleeve, and turning, was half dragged to the edge of the crowd by Nathan. ' B THE SPECTATOR Puggy, he whispered as we emerged from the crush, do you know what we're going to do? We're going to 'pig' that boat the 'reddies' brought over this morning. He pointed to a little peninsula about half a mile up the shore, on the other side of which we knew a small sail boat, with seating capacity for about thirty, to be moored. Several of the British garrison had crossed over in it that morning, bent on a foraging expedition inland. As these expeditions usually lasted for several days, we had little doubt but that the boat was still there. Without taking time to voice my acquiescence with the plan I dashed off down the deserted street and on into the Lake Road beyond, which wound along the shore. After a few minutes of rapid running we came to the inlet, and in the dim twilight we could see the object of our quest lying low in the water a few yards from the shore. Cautiously we tiptoed thru the brush, and were just about to step out on the bank when we were startled by seeing a light flash up in the boat, and the heads and shoulders of three men were silhouetted against the steady flame of a lighted lantern. So this was to be the end of our escape! Our project was to fall flat, and we should be unable to strike even a single blow for our country's freedom! Bitterly disap- pointed and sick at heart l was about to turn back when Nathan caught me by the shoulder and whispered in my ear. Are you willingto be shot at? he questioned hoarsely. Will l be hit? l asked in a voice as of the dead. Not likely, he answered quickly, but l'll take the same chances with you. We'll make a racket and get those fellows after us, then 'buckle' on 'em and get off in her. There's a good breeze. How many came over this morning, I temporized, for l still felt a little timorous concerning the scheme. Only four, he answered, and they're all there. Then without waiting for a reply, he began crashing about among the underbrush until it seemed as if half a dozen giant trees had fallen simultaneously, and ended up with a whoop that would have put a tribe of lndianslto shame. By this time l had grasped the situation, and for several THE SPECTATOR 9 seconds the woods in our immediate vicinity rang with our cries and the crash of the young stubble. Our demonstrations produced exactly the opposite effect from that for which they were intended. With a shout one of the men in the boat, having probably taken the noise for the approach of a band of patriots, leaped over the side and splashed away into the shadows along the bank. He was quickly followed by the remaining three, and in a trice they too had gained the shelter of the over- hanging branches. Now! cried Nathan, and together we sprang into the water and rushed for the boat. As he scrambled over the bulwark he grasped the anchor chain and drew up the large stone which served as an anchor, while I swung the boom around, drew up the sail, and, quickly snatching up a long pole, pushed desperately until we slid off from the shore. Everything was quiet along the edge of the water as the breeze caught and filled the little square canvas and we glided smoothly out into the open. The expected gunshots did not disturb the sleeping echoes, nor did even a hoarse shout break in upon the sudden stillness. Rapidly we approached the landing where the debate about crossing the lake that night was still on, and as the participants caught sight of our craft all eyes were turned towards us in wonder. Quickly furling the sail, I swung the tiller about and we drew up beside the wharf. Then what a series of con- gratulations began, and what an infinitesimal number of questions were asked! Col. Allen came up, and we ex- plained that the boat was at his service. Again shaking us each by the hand, he thanked us, and then spoke to his men. Boys, he said, these brave lads have decided the question for me. Tonight will see Ticonderoga in our hands, and, if they are willing, they shall help us win the day by sailing us across. Right gladly did we agree to do as he suggested, for all our inborn patriotism was now aroused to its highest pitch. Immediately all was hustle and bustle, and in an IO THB SPECTATOR incredibly short space of time eighty-one men, besides Allen and Arnold, were picked to cross on the first trip. We had the only sail in the party, and, after starting, it did not take us long to outdistance the rowboats. lt was a quarter past, eleven when we drew up at the shore a few hundred yards from the fortress, but by the time the last boatload had arrived it was all of twelve o'clock. lt soon became apparent that the boats could not re- turn and bring another load before daylight, but, nothing daunted, Allen soon announced his intention of surprising the fort with the force he now had with him. Nathan, who knew the stronghold like a book, and I were sent ahead to show them the way, and, feeling so vastly important with the weight of our responsibility that all thoughts of fear were unconsciously banished, we crept cautiously up the bank under the black-capped muzzles of the cannon to the sally port. As we came up over the bank the sentry, who appeared to have been half asleep, snapped his gun at us and then dashed thru the door into the fortress. Allen was close behind him, with Nathan and me at his heels. We made a rush for the parade ground, and as we reached it the sleep- ing garrison was rudely awakened by a mighty cheer from the throats of eighty-three as determined men as ever fol- lowed their leader to victory. Then, as the frightened English came running to the parade, they were made prisoners as soon as they appeared. Allen was an old acquaintance of Captain Delaplace, the commandant, and knew where to look for him. Running up the outside steps that led to the door of the officers' quarters, he knocked with the hilt of his sword. Nathan and l were still behind him as the door was thrown open and he was confronted by Delaplace in night dress, with his startled wife peeping over his shoulder. What is the meaning of all the hubbub? asked the astonished commandant, I order you to surrender at once, was Allen's only reply. By whose authority do you make the demand? par- ried Delaplace. ln the name of Jehovah and the Continental Con- THB SPBCTATOR H gress, cried Allen, who knew that that very day was the one appointed for the convening of Congress, in Phila- delphia. But the captain was in no hurry, and, suddenly catch- ing sight of us, he exclaimed, What, Nathan, you boys here too! and came forward as if to greet us. Allen, however, was too much in earnest to brook further delay, and checked him with a repetition of his order. Delaplace had no choice but to obey, and thus the fortress, with its garrison of Hfty men and its immensely valu- able stores came into the hands of the Americans without the loss of a single life. So enthusiastic were the men over our exploit and their ensuing victory that two of them unloosed their bucklers and strapped them about our waists. That is how I received the sword you have often seen on the mantle above the tireplace in my room. Two days later we learned of the capture of Crown Point, also without bloodshed, and with that the war in our part of the country was, for the time being, ended. -IP 914 H2 SC And that is how it came about that l now have the sword of a certain Jeremiah Furrier, a captain under Allen, hanging on the wall before me, with which, not to mention numerous historical records, I can fully attest the truth of my story. The Greatest Racel Have Ever Seen BY WALTER STATLER 'ilT WAS getting to be the habit of Nlichigan's relay teams to win the four mile college championship race. They had won it for six consecutive years. Penn's students were not very hopeful of scoring, but as the Penn runners came on the Held, they were cheered probably thru force of habit. At the crack of the pistol Penn's first man took the lead and kept it thruout. giving the second man a lead of thirty yards. Michigan's second man slowly but surely I2 THE SPECTATOR gained on his great rival and, besides getting even with him, gave his third man a start of thirty yards. To watch the race between the third men of each school was atorture. Michigan's man increased his lead from thirty to tifty yards. The last man for Pennsylvania, Paule by name, started after his opponent with a determination that again aroused the Penn rooting squad. Paule went the first quarter of his mile in fifty-five seconds. lt is no wonder he caught Mich- igan's man at the end of the Hrst half for he went the first half in two minutes and two seconds. Near the end of the third quarter, directly in front of the Penn bleachers, he passed his opponent and from this time on to the Hnish he gradually gained. The Penn students rushed across the field in a body and raised to their shoulders the man who had, atter six years, wrested from the Michigan team the four mile col- legiate championship. Headed by the Girard College Band playing a medley of popular airs they marched to the dress- ing rooms. This was a fitting climax to the greatest race I have ever seen. The Rag DolI's Lament BY FLORENCE SAGERSON NE DAY while I was playing ball with little Mary in her nursery, the ball rolled under a couch. When I reached under to get it, my hand came in contact with an object which felt like a roll of cloth. Upon pulling it from under the couch I discovered it to be a homely, torn rag doll. As I lifted it up to inspect it more closely, a plaintive sigh escaped the doll. Oh, l am so glad you took me from under the couch. That horrid old dog Jack dragged me there three days ago. I-Ie almost ruined me completely with his sharp teeth, sighed the poor little doll. Surely, I said, in surprise, little Mary doesn't play with you, you are too old and torn. It is time you were consigned to the rag bag. Alas, that is what everybody thinks. Mary throws me around, tramps on me, and gives me to the dog who THB SPECTATOR -I3 drags me all through the house. When I was young, I was not treated so. I am more than fifty years old. I Hrst belonged to Mary's grandma, who was a lovely little girl. What fine times we had together! How all the other little girls envied her because of her lovely doll! I was then con- sidered one ofthe handsomest dolls in the town. Mary's grandma never neglected me as Mary does. But you must remember that much prettier dolls have been invented since, and that Mary would rather play with them, I retorted, defending Mary. I guess you mean that proud wax doll, with the flaxen hair and expressionless face. True, it has beautiful clothes and looks prettier than I, but it is stiff and haughty. One could never love and caress it, as one would me. You have forgotten that big doll she got last Christ- mas, the one that talks and walks when you wind it up. You cannot hope to compare with that. The little rag doll sorrowfuly shook her head. Since I have been alive I have been watching the new styles of dolls that have been invented. True, many are more beau- tiful than I, but when one loves a doll, beauty doesn't count. Often Mary's grandma comes to the nursery just to see, and as she holds me in her arms, she thinks of her childhood days, and I make her happy. That is something to live for, added the little doll, happily. Just as Iwas about to reply, Mary saw me with the doll in my hand. Oh, throw that old rag down, she said scornfully. It is old and torn, and I don't like it. That old thing belonged to grandma. It may have been pretty then, but I have beautiful dolls to play with now. As I laid the poor old doll gently down on the couch, the superannuated creature uttered a sad little sigh. I4 THB SPECTATOR The Founding of Frankfort 1Translated from the German! BY MARIE WEITZ 'EHE best of all his heroes in Saxony lay deadg Then Charlemagne the Emperor in greatest peril fied: To cross the Main's deep waters a ford we here must find.' Alas, a fog hangs heavy, the foe is near behind! Now prayed the pious Monarch while kneeling by his spear, When lo! the mist divided and nearby passed a deer. Her offspring through the water she led and thus the Lord To the despairing army revealed the rescuing ford. Like Israel through the waters the Franks passed safely o'er, But in the mist the Saxons the ford delcried no more. Then with his spear the Emperor firmly struck the sand, The Ford of the Franks I name this new acquired land. Soon with a mighty army again the Emperor came To add the Saxon country unto the vast domain. Now by the Main's fair waters there stands a splendid townp For rich estates 'tis noted and men of fair renown. There many a noble monarch was crowned with karol's crown And there they sat in splendor in this historic town. There in the land of plenty sumptuous feasts were spreadg From every poor man's vintage there came the wine so red. Then the Monarch goblet was filled with nectar clearg The castle walls bore portraits of former masters dear. Thus were all the panels adorned in every space, l And there no room was left for any tyrant's faceg The first great German Monarch gave the town its name, And there her latest Monarch received his crown of fame. 7 A Study Hour BY MARY MILLER O A CASUAL OBSERVER, the deportment of pupils as they come and go through Study Hall must be amusing. At the ringing of the bell there is clatter and confusiong books are noisily gathered up, desk covers slam, the steady tramp of feet and hum of voices are heard for a few moments. Expeditious pupils hurry out, wedging their way through the incoming throng, fearful of being tardy at THE SPECTATOR 15 class, others less punctilious stroll leisurely forward heed- less of the master's reproving glance, or the warning sound of the tardy gong. Conscientious boys and girls of the in- coming throng seat themselves promptly and concentrate their minds at once on study, others more dilatory resort to all sorts of devices to delay their mental exercise: they borrow knives, they sharpen pencils, they replace pens in holders. A favorite expedition is the one to a dictionary or more important than that to the library. Finally silence reigns for a moment. Then a belated student enters, or Philip visits the library. Forty-five minutes are really a brief period of time. To the thoughtless student however, it seems interminably long. With book unnoticed before him, he watches the hands of the clock or reflects on the landscape. To the dili- gent student the time flies too swiftly, he would fain turn back the hand on the dial. At the ringing of the bell studi- ous and thoughtless alike troop away to the triumphs or failures of the recitation room. Sir Roger at a Football Game Et tuba commislos medio canit ngzere ludos -Virgil. Ermxn V, 113. ' BY F. MCM. B. Y FRIEND, Sir Roger, confided to me one fine autumn morning that he would like to see a football game, For, said the worthy knight, I have read so often of this sport that I feel l must not return to my estate without having seen it played. l told him that there was a game that very afternoon between two rival schools and that if he wished it, I would call for him at two o'clock. Sir Roger was pleased and said he would expect me. The knight's motor-car was already at the door when l called, and at my knock he stepped out accompanied by Captain Sentry and his butler. After Sir Roger had asked his chauffeur if everything about the car was in order and if he was sure of the way to the rield, we entered the car. The butler sat with the chauffeur and the captain and l 'And from the top of the mound the trumpet proclaims that the games have begun! I6 THB SPBCTATOR seated ourselves on either side of the old gentleman in the tonneau. In an instant the car was in motion and with a pleased look the knight whispered to me, A fine chauffeur, a very daredevil of an Irishman. He also confided to me that a drink of the Widow Trueby's water had put him into fine condition for the afternoon. By this time we had reached the gate where a student was selling tickets for the contest within. A nephew of Sir Andrew Freeport, l vouch, observed the knight with the nearest he could approach to a sarcastic smile. But now we were inside and the chauffeur ran the car to a place where there was an excellent view. Sir Roger forthwith stood up and looked about with a patronizing air. As he did so, the rooting squad gave a yell, concluding with Rodgers! Rodgers! Rodgers! The knight sat down smil- ing pleasantly and observing that he wondered how those boys knew him. I was attempting to explain the game to him when, at the blowing of the whistle, the teams lined up for the kickoff. Sir Roger remarked that if the game was what he thought it to be, the pads the players wore were surely excellent things. At the kickoff the visiting team returned the ball ten yards. As the players disengaged themselves from the pile, Sir Roger arose with blazing eyes. The villians, he cried, to jump upon one man! Just then the left half back ran out ten yards and stopped. lt was a forward pass and the end caught it safely. On my word, a pretty play, said the knight looking about for some one to agree with him. The next play there was a fumble. One of the home team picked up the ball and ran seventy-Eve yards for a touchdown. At the lusty cheer of the crowd Sir Roger, turning to me, remarked that it brought back to him the days of his youth when he was considered something of a runner. For the rest of the half he watched the referee, who, he said, by his officious manner, reminded him of Tom Touchy arraigning a tresspasser. Between halves the rooting-squad yelled with increased vigor whereupon the knight confided to me that the enthu- siasm of youth knew no bounds, if it could not let off its surplus in one channel, it would turn it into another. Then the second half began. THE SPECTATOR I7 The visiting team had advanced the ball to the center of the field when one of their halfbacks broke away with a clear field before him. We had not gone far, however, until the left end brought him down with a thud by a flying tackle. Sir Roger jumped up, Barbarous! barbarous! he cried. See to that young man, he is killed! Just then a wag behind us called out, What do you think they're playing, Croquet? The knight was about to chide him and it was with great difficulty that Capt. Sentry and l restrained him. As a crowd was gathering, l thought it best that we go. In a few minutes we were speeding homeward. The whole way the knight harrangued us about the degeneracy of our youth and the freedom of speech. At length we arrived at his lodgings where we all got out and escorted the worthy old gentleman to his chamber. b Miss Remington's Dream BY J ENNIE BOYER 'GHE DAY had been a long hard one for Miss Remington. The clerk had spilled ink in her desk, the office boy had taken her pencil, and her employer was suddenly called out of town, leaving her to take dictation from a fidgety, old assistant, who was constantly telling her not to write so slow, not to put her pencil into her mouth, not to erase so much, and a dozen other nots that made her anxious and nervous. lt was late in the afternoon. Inside the office all was calm and peaceful, the only sound being the solemn click of the typewriter as the tiny keys moved slowly up and down, for Miss Remington was very tired. The little clock on the desk merrily chimed five, and as the little bell on the typewriter announcing another line was finished, answered back, Miss Remington's Hngers moved faster. Instead of Hnishing the bill to Jones Manufacturing Com- pany, she found herself writing a letter to Andrew Carnegie, telling him how tired she was of the dingy, warm office in Johnstown, and asking him to let her come and work in his office, which she was sure was large, cool and beautiful. I8 THE SPBCTATOR As she kept on writing her heart grew lighter, her lingers did not ache so much, and her head was not so heavy. She was soothed by the noise of the typewriter, for instead of the monotonous click, click and a space, click, click and a space, there was now a low, even, musical sound. Every key she pushed down quickly came up and this is what she heard the machine whisper to her: Dear Miss Stenographer, I am just as tired every day as you are now, but I do not mind it any more. You have only been working for four short months, while I have been working for ten long years. I am getting worn and old, but I would rather stay here and be worked hard than go back to the factory where there are so many old, wornout machines. Better days are coming for you, Miss Steno- grapher. Mr. Carnegie will answer your letter soon and tell you to come and work for him. He will only make you work in the mornings and let you go for walks in the after- noons, and he will surely pay you two hundred dollars a month, for he has just lots and lots of money. Miss Remington's breath was almost taken away at the idea of two hundred dollars a month, for the most she had ever made was Hfty, and she had thought that Hne. But now she would get two hundred, and the machine was saying, Yes, you can save one hundred dollars every month, so you will soon become a rich and noted woman. Then instead of typewriting all day, you can read, sew, or do whatever you want to, and if he likes you, he might take you along to Scotland some day. Miss Remington's mind was dazzled by visions of par- ties, ine frocks, and going to Scotland, when quickly she started, for a hand was laid on her shoulder and she was suddenly awakened by the cheery voice of her employer, calling Out, Asleep at your post, Miss Remington? THB SPECTATOR I9 The Ghost of Palinurus Addresses Aeneas in Hades ZENEID VI: 355-an BY FRANK BRENISER 'GHREE wintry nights was I borne o'er mighty waves by the North Wind Blowing with boisterous haste and bearing me on thru the waters. But when the fourth day dawned, I saw from the crest of a billow, Italy. Little by little swam I then to the mainland. Safe I was and uninjured, but lo! a barbarous people Vainly thought me a prize and slew me as I was clinging Fast to the crags of a cliif with fingers bentg and my garments Dripping with brine of the sea hung close about as a hindrance. Now I am held in the deepg the winds waft me on to the shoreland. Thus, by the air of the heavens, by their pleasing light I beseech thee, Yea, by the parent and son, Julius, the hope of his father, Snatch me, invincible one, from evils dire that surround meg Or sprinkle a handful of earth upon me, for thou art ableg Seek the Velinian port, or if some better be given- For verily do I believe not without power from on high Thou dost prepare to stem such mighty and treacherous rivers And the awful Stygian lake give to thy wretched companion Only thy strong right hand and lead me safe along with thee. Over the dreadful Styx that at length in the land of the blessed I may rest calmly in death nor longer wonder in terror. College Training for Women BY MARGARET BROWN EAR F-ia You are foolish not to go to College if your father has offered to send you. Have you ever considered how much benefit you would receive by going? In the first place you will be much better fitted for life by college training. To say nothing of the intellectual acquisitions you will make there, you will gain by four year's study in college a certain power not attained else- where in a lifetime. A girl who has been graduated at 20 THE SPBCTATOR Vassar or Wellesley is more useful in her circle than her untrained sister. Look at it from another point of view. During your college life you will meet only refined and cultured people, you will hear noble traditions. The effect of these upon a girl's conduct and character are wonderful. Of course a girl can be sweet and charming without having heard of college, but it is much easier to be so there, dear F--. It is so easy to acquire the habits of those with whom we live. Four years of intercourse with earnest, ambitious girls and resourceful, noble instructors will give you splen- did culture. Again-and this is particularly true for one who lives as you do in atown with no music hall, no art museum, little but workshops of one sort or the other-college is, as Emerson would put it, a resource. A girl whose high school course is Hnished, who does not need to earn her livelihood, who is not essential at home-what shall she do? For such a girl college is a resource in the true sense of the word. You are tired of the restrictions of school life. Yes, for a moment. Soon you will long for regular duties. If you do not go to college, you will regret it all your life. Go by all means. 4 Of Trained Nursing BY LOUISE M. GARDNER RAINED NURSING is an ideal profession for a woman provided she puts her whole soul into the work. She must love her calling in order to do her best work, accom- plish results, and reap the great reward of well done. There are many disagreeable features in having to come in contact with the diseased and injured, and sometimes great weariness for the nurse, but it is to be remembered that every occupation of life has more or less of unpleasant features. Nursing has a bright side. When a nurse sees the sick and injured returning to health and strength through her faithful ministrations, there is a reward in such a sight as well as in the pecuniary returns. ln fact nursing THE SPECTATOR 21 is a natural calling for women, who, as a rule, are sympa- thetic with the sick and careful in ministering to them. While a trained nurse acts in a professional capacity, yet, as a rule, she shows more of helpful sympathetic interest in her patients than does the doctor who prescribes the medicine. The discipline that a nurse receives is almost military. She must be self-possessed in her manner, and must thor- oughly understand her duties. The physician gives direc- tions concerning the patient, she listens attentively, mak- ing no reply, and then obeys him immediately and exactly, even as the soldier when commanded by his superior officer. The following incident showing the self possession of a trained nurse is illustrative of the spirit common to many of her calling. A nre broke out in a large hospital in New York City. ln one of the wards on the third floor all the patients were able to help themselves except one man who was paralyzed, The nurse in charge of this ward, after seeing these patients to a place of safety, returned to the paralyzed man. Since no one had come to help him, she picked him up in her arms and carried him down three flights of stairs and out of the building, thereby saving his life. This training which teaches her to be obedient, exact, and careful is helpful to her in other affairs of life even as in her profession. lf, after completing her hospital studies and receiving her diploma a woman makes this calling a life work, there are usually large pecuniary returns-so large that she not only has enough for her ordinary expenses, but can lay aside a sufficient sum for advancing years of her life. ln the large cities there is what is known as Settle- ment Work one feature of which is that trained nurses are sent into the tenement districts to render assistance to and take care of the sick poor, many of whom would die or suffer long through need of proper attention were it not for such charitable assistance. The Henry Street Settlement in New York is a well known institution of this kind. Where a nurse's work is in connection with charitable insti- tutions, there is given her the opportunity of combining the work of a religious missionary with that of her calling. The vocation of a trained nurse is a noble one. 22 THE SPBCTATOIR Is Library Work Attractive? BY MABEL KRING HE MODERN LIBRARY is an invaluable supplement of the school. The librarians work is accompanied both by advantages and disadvantages. We readily acknowledge that library work is attractive because it keeps the librarian in touch with the intellectual life and the making of books. She is surrounded by books of the present and the past and is forced to know what is written on every subject. With books appropriate to the season, to Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving, she must be conversant. Her work brings her in contact with agree- able and gifted persons. She enjoys chatting with the scholar about Darwin's ideas, or chatting with clergymen and teachers about the lesson of the earthquake in Italy. The hours of a librarian are regular and comparatively short. Her business begins at nine o'cIock. She has at least a half day every week for recreation. Library work is almost ideal for the girl who can be content with routine work, moderate salary, and the opportunity to serve her fellowmen. Library work has its drawbacks. Nlany librarians have started out fresh and vigorous in their work, but in a few years became a nervous wreck and had to abandon it. This condition should be easily overcome by the librarian being considerate in her number of working hours, and using much of the free time for exercise and pleasure. Her annual vacation, which is generally about two weeks, is exceedingly short considering her regularity of work. She is forced to mingle with all kinds of people, educated and ignorant, clean and Hlthy, Americans and foreigners. Many times the children that visit the library are so rude and uncared for that they are oppressive, and it takes a strong will to treat them with the same sweetness and tenderness as one would show neat, clean, lovable children. There is not only a mental disturbance caused by coming in contact with different classes of people, but there is also a great danger connected with it, for the librarian must handle a book on receiving it, whether a person with disease has THE SPECTATOIR 23 just returned it or not. Skin diseases are very often con- tracted in this manner. In speaking with Miss Berkey, our city librarian, and Miss Perrine, librarian of Chicago Uni- versity, I have learned that the salaries of librarians are small. The fact that a majority in the profession are women may have something to do with it. The pleasant- ness of the work forms part of the compensation, at least they must content themselves with this. They are often so busy with preparing books for use that many do not take enough time for reading, and are content with the super- Hcial knowledge gained from mere handling of books. This branch of educational work is young and is grow- ing rapidly, has tremendous possibility, and is open to all sorts of dangers in the way of sentimentalism or fads, and in order to, avoid these, we must keep before us continually our dignity as custodians of literature, writes an eminent library worker. , Nec me meminisse pigebit aute actae' LIKE Vergil we think that some day it will be pleasant to recall the more important events of High School daya. With a view to this we publish the following ac- counts. In our Sophomore year the two lower classes gave a Christmas entertainment. Our class was represented by Frank Breniser. After the holidays we organized a literary society of our own to try our skill at debating. In our Hrst debate, Resolved, that Pope was to blame for the quarrel between him and Addison, the afhrmative speakers were Frank Breniser, Mabel Kring, and Nathan Head, the nega- tive, Bruce Williams, Earl Geisel and Bessie McDonald. To vary our meetings we presented several scenes from Shakespeare's Ullefchant cyf lfienice. The scene of the con- versation between Portia and Narissa was given by Lulu Burggraf and Mildred Barclay. In the casket scene the parts were carried out admirably. Edna Vinton represented Portia and her suitors, Frank Breniser, Prince of Moroccog Nathan Head, Prince of Arragong and Herbert Long, Bas- 24 THE SPBCTATOR sanio showed a great deal of spirit in the wooing of Portia. The following was the cast of characters in the trial scenes. Portia ...... ....... . . Claire McNeelis Narissa ..........,.... Mildred Barclay Antonio . . . . . Walter Moore Bassanio . . . . Herbert Long Gratiano .... . . ' ' ' Earl Geisel Shylock ..... . . . James Henderson Doge of Venice ............ John Rodgers As Juniors we made our appearance more frequently. On Whittier's birthday, December 17, 1907, the American Literature Class rendered a short program in chapel. Whittier's Life, Frank Breniser, In School Days, Finvola Retallicg Barbara Fritchie, Mary Jones. On Lincoln's birthday, February 12, the Juniors re- peated the Commemoration Ode, by Lowell. A de- lightful German entertainment, Eigensimm, was pre- sented on the evening of May 12, 1908. Frank Breniser and Earl Geisel, the two Junior actors reflected honor on the class by their excellent acting. On March 27 an inter-society debate, Resolved that further federal legislation in regard to trusts and in- dustrial corporations is desirable, was held. The Junior debaters were Frank Breniser, Richard Wolle and Bruce Williams. The Emerson open meeting, a Japanese pro- gram, was held May 1. 1908. Song, .... Water-lilies ...... Emerson Society Oration . . . Japan Awaking ..... . Dore' Grazier Declamation A Mysterious Portrait .... Fern Baer Song .... Pale in Amber West, Emerson Sextette Piano Solo . a, Scarf Dance .... . b, Canzonnetta ...... Edna Vinton Song .... The Japanese Maiden .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....EightEmersonGirls The T. K. E. Society held an open meeting February 28, 1908. The first part of the program included, Oration, Washington's Reasons for Accepting a Second Term, Frank Breniser, Recitation, The Battle of Bunker Hill, Mary Jones. 7 The second part of the program was a pretty little Greek play, Iole. Mabel Davis, Yula Morris, Henrietta , 'run RSPECTATOR as 0tt, Elsie Kistler, and a number of boys represented the Junior class. Our High School held a debate with Altoona High School in April. The debate, Resolved, that further fed- eral legislation in regard to trusts and industrial corpora- tions is desirable, was strongly upheld on the negative side by the Johnstown boys, two of whom, Frank Breni- ser and Richard Wolle, belong to the '09 class. The ma- jority of the Faculty and a large body of the students ac- companied the debaters. Although our boys did excel- lently, the debate was decided in favor of Altoona. ln the Junior-Senior reception, the '09 boys gave a very amusing minstrel show. ' Our first senior entertainment was the Hallowe'en en- tertainment which our boys presented in chapel on Hal- owe'en morning. lt consisted of a minstrel show and three football scenes. On Lincoln's birthday, a bust of Lincoln, which was presented to the school by the Alumni, was ac- cepted by Edna Vinton. Joint meetings ofthe societies have been of frequent occurrence this year. The Christ- mas celebration was good. Oration ................ Richard Wolle Milbon's Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity . . ' .......... Fern Baer Christmas Story . ........... Mabel Kring The World's Christmas Tree ..... Frank Breniser A debate, Resolved, that Pope was to blame for the quarrel between him and Addison, was held between the societies January 31st, The affirmative speakers were Elmer Smith, Grace Cochran, and Edna Vinton, the nega- tive, Nathan Head, Mabel Davis, and Alan Weaver, The affirmative side won, The Emerson meeting was held April 16th. Oration .... - ............ Elmer Smith Piano Solo ............... Edna Vinton Cornet Solo .............. Earl Geisel Oration ............... Frank Breniser The Village Blacksmith, a cantata .... The Society The T. K. E. Open Meeting on February 22d, was pa- triotic in tone. Frank Breniser delivered an oration on Washington, Helen Young told a charming story. The 26 THB SPECTATOR second half was a representation of Valley Forge, by the society. Special numbers were, a recitation by Mary Jones, and a solo by Effie Replogle. An entertainment was given for the benefit of the Athletic Association, in which many members of the '09 class took part. On April 22d, a number of pictures and several pieces of statuary were presented to the High School. A picture from the Art De- partment was presented by Helen Young, and another from the Girls' Athletic Association, by Grace Cochran. The honor students, who took part in the commencement pro- gram, were Frank Breniser, Walter Moore, Grace Cochran, Claire McNeelis, Elvira Thomas, Alan Weaver, Jennie Boyer, and Richard Wolle. Theses Fern Willard Baer : Dramatic Presentation of Twelfth Night. Jennie S. Boyer : Milton's Tractate on Education. Frank McMillen Breniser : The Huguenots in America. Mary Margaret Brown : Josephine. Samuel Earl Burkhart: Electricity in the Home. Grace Elizabeth Cochran : The Old Portage Road. Myrtle Stutzman Cooper: The Citrous Fruits of Florida. James Joseph Dolan : Manufacture of Pig Iron. Louise M. Gardner : Trained Nursing as a Profession. Earl Lanfear Geisel : Slavery in the United States. Dore W. Grazier : A Historical Tale. Nathan D. Head: Petroleum. Marguerite Stewart Hinchman: National Extrava- gance. Mabel M. Kring: Library Work. Herbert J. Long: Statecraft of Frederick the Great. Claire McNeelis: The Myths of Sicily. Mary Charlotte Miller : Colonial Women. Walter W. Moore: The Poetry of Poe. Anna May Neary: Dramatic Presentation of Othello, Henrietta Ott : :Drawings for Senior Spectator. , THE SPECTATOR 27 Harry Fred Raab: Early History of Geometrical Sci- ence. Effie Cathryn Replogle : Famous Woman Singers. Henry Clay Replogle: Military Life of Frederick the Great. John A. Rodgers: Natural Selection. Florence Helene Sagerson : The Philadelphia Mint. Elmer Henry Smith: The Journey of a Tree. Walter Herbert Statler : American Mural Painting. Elvira Thomas: Milton's Eikonoklastesf' Edna Vinton : Early English Fiction. Alan Morrett Weaver : Aerial Navigation. Delia May Weaver : Bridges of New York City. Marie Gertrude Weitz : The Cunard Steamship Com- pany. Peter J. White: Napoleon's Campaign of Italy. Bruce Williams: The Production of Fire. Richard Wolle: The Locomotive Engine. Helen Young: How Children Learn to Talk. Seniors Who Will Go to College ANK BRENISER will matriculate at the U. of P.3 Rich- ard Wolle will study at Cornell, Elmer Smith will go to Syracuse, Herbert Long, to the Ohio State University: James Dolan, Clay Replogle, and John Rodgers will enroll at State, Harry Raab, Alan Weaver, Peter White, and Dore Grazier, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Early Geisel at the Case Scientihc school. Walter Moore will represent the school at Amherst. Claire McNeelis and Marie Weitz have chosen Trinity College, Effie Replogle will go to Ashland, Mary Miller to Maryland College, Margaret Brown and Marguerite Hinch- man will study at Wells, Grace Cochran will go to Vassar. 28 Tl-IB SPECTATOR Farewell to the Seniors. BY A JUNIOR S the end of this school year approaches, it brings with with it both gladness and regret. Gladness that we are one step nearer to the goal toward which we are all striv- ing. Regret that the Seniors, who have reached that goal, are about to leave us. But Seniors, while you are thus on the point of leaving this school, the undergraduates, ever conscious of the value of your guidance, assure you firmly of their confidence in your future success either in business or college life. We send you forth with the proud satisfaction that you are graduates of the Johnstown High School. Your pleasant association with some of us for three long years, with others for two, and with many of our number for but one year, we will long cherish and remember. We send you out into the world with pride. A representative class is the Class of 1909. But however pleasant this parting may be, we who re- main behind must regret one thing. The loss to be incurred by the student body with the graduation of the present Senior class, .will be one that will be felt for several years. In athletics especially shall we miss your guidance. ln foot- ball a loss will be incurred which will be difncult to make up, even by the entrance of a larger Freshman class than the present one. In basketball as well as in track, will your absence be heavily felt. Likewise in society work, your guidance will be greatly missed. Even in the daily routine of school life we shall miss you. We praise the Class of 1909 for what it has proved to be, and we cling fondly to the memory of our happy associations with its members. Seniors, we bid you farewell, and, as you are about to embark upon the great ocean of human endeavor, we ask that you always remember Johnstown High School and its aspirants to knowledge. And now, before you leave us, take time once more to recall the joyful reminiscences of bygone days and the lasting friendships of your former schoolmates. Accept these, our parting words and our best wishes. ' THESPECTATOR A 29 Vale By W. W. M. '09 FTER four years, spent, we hope, in preparing our- selves for the great work of life before us, we, the Class of 1909, take our leave of the Johnstown High School. It is Htting that we give in farewell, a few thoughts by way of advice to the classes who will, in turn, reach this goal in their High School life. Freshmen, if it is your intention to pursue your studies at college, why not so plan your work that you can be pre- pared in three years? True, it will not be an easy task, bur consider the advantage you will gain, A dollar saved is a dollar earned. A year saved is a year earned. You will not merely finish your college course a year earlier, but you will save a year's expenses, and will be able to strike out for yourself in the world a year earlier. Send to the college you have in view for its latest catalogue, study the requirements for admission, and arrange your High School work accordingly. , Sophomores, you have lost the opportunity suggested to the Freshmen, for one year is scarceley time enough for preparation. Nevertheless, so plan your work that you will be able to enter college after graduation from High School. lt has been said that High School does not fully prepare a student for college-that a year at a preparatory school is required. This assertion is unjust. To any student who is willing to work, the Johnstown High School offers a course that will prepare him for any college in the United States. All that is required is real work' during his High School life. J Juniors, to your hands fall the management of the Spectator and the overseeing of athletics. May they both retain the high standard they have reached. We do not ask you to follow in our footsteps. Front, rather, by our experience. In what we have succeeded, emulate, in what we have failed, struggle to succeed. Aim higher. To Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: Strive to make the Johnstown High School a greater High School. Let mental training hold nrst place in your minds. Let all classes unite and work as a well oiled machine in good, 30 THB SPBCTATOR clean athletics and in the publication of the Spectator. Above all, let High School spirit be supreme-even above class spirit. We wish you success. ln conclusion, we thank the faculty for the interest and patience they have taken in our work. Each year of our college life has brought us into closer contact with them, and we will bear away with us pleasant recollections of a friendship that shall continue thru the years. To school- mates and faculty we bid an affectionate farewell. A R at c e BY JAMES DOLAN 'wHEN the class of 1909 entered High School in the Fall of 1905, it was composed of one hundred and fifty-nine, energetic, industrious, ambitious students whose intentions were the very best for graduation in 1909. But in the Marathon race towards the goal of graduation, many who entered their names to compete never even started. When the race began, only a few seemed in condition to start. Some of the students, who saw how hard the traveling was, wondered if it was not easier to work for the Cambria Steel Company, than to run such a race. Many of these changed their minds, however, when they began. Many of the runners finished one lap, some finished two, and fewer finished three, a few had trouble with the officials before the fourth lap, and thinking they were not getting a square deal, they dropped out. After the third lap, it was about decided as to the member who would reach the goal. On counting those who finished, it was found that less than fifty out of the one hundred and fifty nine apparently strong starters had reached the line. The Manuscript Book BY GRACE COCHRAN HE PAINTER of most interest to loyal Pennsylvanians, especially in the western part of the state, is John White Alexander, born at Allegheny fifty-one years ago. THE SPECTATOR 31 Although poor and unknown when a boy, Mr. Alexander has fought his way to the front rank of his profession through hard work and earnest cultivation of his natural gifts. To-day he is honored both in Europe and in America, wherever art is appreciated. He is an unusual artist. So great are the originality of his work and the charm of his vivid coloring that you are compelled to stop and examine it, even if at times the sub- ject does not please. Although Mr. Alexander has painted many beautiful landscapes, he is best known as a portrait painter. He paints youth and age equally well, getting the joyousness of the one and the dignity of the other, the vivacity of the former and the tranquility of the latter. To prove the strongly imaginative side of his art, turn to his poetical productions like Pandora or the Pot of 'Basil. All his paintings are characterized by perfect harmony of line and a mysterious effect of light and shade. One of Alexander's famous works is in the East Corri- dor of the Congressional Library at Washington. lt is a series of six paneis illustrating the Evolution of the Book. The subjects of the panels are: at the south end, The Cairn, Oral Tradition, Egyptian Hieroglyphies,' at the north end, Pieture Writing, The Manuscript Book, and The Printing Press. The Cairn is a company of primitive men raising a heap of stones on the shore for a memorial. Each succeed- ing panel represents a step in advance, the Arabian story- teller, the Egyptian, carving his hieroglyphicsg the pictoral writing of the American lndiang the work of the monk in the monastery: and finally the invention of the printing press. The hfth panel, The Manuscript Book, represents the bare stone interior of a convent cell. A monk seated in the feeble light of a small window, is laboriously illumin- ating the pages of a great folio book. ln the background are two of the monks, one seated at a table with the other bending over him. The picture illustrates the inestimable work which the monks did in preserving so many ancient writings which would otherwise have been lost. The Manuscript Book hangs above the desk in our library. 32 THB SPECTATOR S o u n d BY HENRY RAAB El FEW of the employees of the Watson Light, Heat and Power Company sat in the hall of the ofhce building idly gossiping away the noon hour. Their conversations lay along different lines but soon drifted to baseball. Hans Wagner, Ty Cobb, and other celebrities of the game, were discussed, praised and criticised. Bill Kenigan, who was the recognised authority on all baseball matters, here sur- prised the crowd by saying, Speaking of baseball, it might interest you to know that we have one of the best baseball players in the country working for this company. It's young Jimmie Johnson. I saw in the paper that he just refused an offer of 84,000 a year from the New York Nationals. He was the best college baseball player in the country three years ago and hasn't lost any of his ability for he practices every day and plays with different amateur teams. I tell you I think he is a fool, to work around here like a nigger for a measly one hundred a month when he could make on the average three hundred a month playing baseball for five months and taking life easy the other seven. He's a fool pure and simple. Well, piped in Johnny Jones, I don't know, but he has some odd ideas about things. I guess this is one of them. He has another queer idea that nearly cost the company the city contract. If you'll listen to me for a few minutes l'll tell you the story. This was Johnny's story: Johnson carries around with him a simple watch-fob with one word, Faithfulness, engraved on it. Being curi- ous to know what it meant, I asked him. He told me a string of words about Faithfulness and about his promise to his father and so on, but l took it that he carried the fob around to remind him to be faithful to whomever he served. Ithought this was a mighty funny idea, more than likely because I never heard of anything like it before. You know old man Watson had him elected councilman from the Eighth Ward. l guess he knew about Johnson's faithfulness and had Johnson elected to council to see that the interests of the company were well looked after. The THB SPBCTATOR 33 thought that Johnson might be faithful to the city's inter- ests l guess never entered his mind. Well, about three months later I happened to be sent to the old man's office. As l entered the ante-room l heard Watson and Johnson having it out hot and heavy. Johnson was saying in a loud voice, Now look here, Mr. Watson, you know very well that the company is charging the city too much for its light. Evidently when your company got the contract, the open arc was in use and you charged' the city for voltage for the open arc. Now you have replaced the open arcs by the closed arcs which require a lower amount of voltageg yet you continue to charge the city the same old prices. Well l am by oath bound to report this to the city. You know very well if council knew this, you would lose the contract and thus l would not be serving you faithfully but l believe that sooner or later some one will find this out and then you lose anyhow. Now you ought to reduce the price. lf you don't l'll report it to council. I believe it is better to be faithful to so many taxpayers than to be faithful to you. lf you report this l'll fire you, yelled Watson. Then l'll get a job somewhere else, you won't gain a thing, you'll have to come down whether you fire me or not. l'll think about it, said Watson. Well the prices for city light have suddenly been re- duced and Johnson still works for the company. Johnson's all right. 34 THE SPBCTATOR be igbicboolipectator. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. BOIIOIIHI M10 3511801698 5I8ff. Editor-ln-Chief, FRANK M. BRENISER zgoq. Associate Editor, CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Literary Editors, School News Editors, LILLIAN MOSES zgxo, BRUCE C. WILLIAMS 1909, MARY E. JONES xqlo. BERTHA O. STAMMLER 1911, Exchange Editor' CHARLES HORAN 1912. MARY E. ROSE !91o. Athletic EdIt0r. Society Editors. SEWARD D. DAVIS xgxo. FERN W. BAER, 1909, General News Editor, SARA M. MILLER mzo. HERBERT GRAHAM xoxo. Chief Business Manager, ALAN M. WEAVER 1909. Associate Business Manager, IRA W, DEMPSEY IQIQ Assistants, HERBERT LONG 1909, ALBERT W. WALTERS xqxo. WALTER LENHART 1909. W. FRITZ MAYER zqxo. HARVEY GRIFFITH xgxo. WALTER SUPPES xoxo, ' WALDO WRIGHT ron. THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. ' Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa.. as second-class mall matter. In order to insure publication in the current lssu'e, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial N THIS, the closing issue of the eleventh volume of the Spectator, the literary work of the Senior class appears exclusively. The cover design and all the cuts in this number are the work of Miss Henrietta Ott, 'o9. Another term is drawing to a close and the class of 1909 will leave the school forever. The four years which they THB SPECTATOR 35 have spent here have been eventful ones. During that time the enrollment has increased one hundred per cent. The Faculty has been augmented to meet this increase. Better classroom facilities are found now than when they entered in 1905. The laboratories and the manual-training department have been improved to such an extent that better and more accurate work can be accomplished. An effort has also been made to beautify the school by placing works of art in the assembly rooms and corridors. Improve- ments have been made in the building itself. The halls and the library have been rendered noise-proof, by a sound- deadening floor covering. The auditorium has been decora- ted. The formation of an orchestra has tended to lend spirit to the chapel exercise. As a Htting outcome of all this steady improvement, Johnstown High School has risen to the front rank among the high schools of Pennsylvania. The Spectator here takes the opportunity to thank all those who have in any way contributed toward its advance- ment during the past year. The retiring staff wishes its successor a fortunate-year and only hopes that the school may support the Spectator next year and in the years to come as firmly as it has done during the past term. To those of us who have experienced society work, the question arises, is it all worth while? Does the effort put forth bring appreciable results? There is to our mind but one answer to this query and that is yes. We are not all gifted with public speaking, but if we are endowed with this talent, society work will bring it out. The majority of us dislike to face an audienceg but society work, being compulsory, makes us throw off this dread and consequently we learn to rely on ourselves. Then, too, the parliamentary law learned in society work, altho meager, acquaints us with the essentials of the formal meeting. But the best feature of society work is the open-meeting. Without these to attend, the public would learn little of the accomplish- ments and work of the people in High School. It is in these meetings that society is given a chance to show its best talent. To be chosen for an open-meeting program is an honor coveted by all. If society work stirs its participants 36 THB SPECTATOR into such emulation, is it not worth while? The introduc- tion to the best works of literature and the encouragement of original composition are also to be added to the benents of society work. With such an array of beneficial results in view, we cannot see how anyone could assert that society work is a waste of time. With the suggestions made for a civic housecleaning day, many opportunities for the improvement of the condi- tions prevalent in our city are brought to mind. Foremost among these, the bill-board evil presents itself. No matter where we turn, these frightful objects strike the eye. On every available corner, on the walls of our buildings, and even on our beautiful hills, they boldly present themselves as destroyers of beauty and of decency. We are compelled to bow to the Columbia of the marketplace. There is certainly no order, no sense of beauty about them. Then, too, they offer excellent facilities for the concealment of rubbish thrown behind them, or, tottering and weather- beaten, they menace the public safety. No city can be or- derly and beautiful that harbors the bill-board. Europe has learned this. ls America so far behind? At the beginning of the present term there was some discussion relative to the withdrawing of athletics from High School. ln the success of the past year, this has been for- gotten. This was truly a glorious year in athletics. The victories over our bitterest rivals in football and basketball together with the unexpected showing of the relay team at Philadelphia combine to round out a noteworthy year. The interest manifested by the student body has been very en- couraging. Especially the enthusiasm shown over track work transcends our fondest hopes. The Spectator wishes to thank all who in any manner furthered the cause of ath- letics in High School during the past term. To those who will be in school next year we say- Remember you have a name to keep up. The black and pale blue has waved many times oftener in victory than in defeat. May the old High School fighting spirit live on! 'IOOHDS HDI!! NAAO-LSNH01' THB SPECTATOR 1, .J ji r Lage' . ' 1. .5 I -' , . K. I 1 'MSA f 95: , 'f ' W' f,vg1 lgaw W .,,, A a ,G x . f 1 Hang 5. 7'- - l. T 'K I -A-' ,-' L. ig ! m'i '4 i:if'!' .fVWUfMW ff' w w ' 4' L- ' g ,t.,zg,. l7A1'1J 5' , LL, J, '1 W1LiQugQi1w!!, jmpglwtxm Al X v 'JVQL-1HHN'mL,v wula- 5 5 Might-M Wlfmmftl ,uw:uMmwM X 4 I 'i 1m., N' i f:-5 ' - ying' A R r F X, Z I - 1- 1 - 'I xg' U 2 f s I ii? We ,p l n d I Y ' .5 ,N g..P'T:l3 .' .- TH f m A 95: ' Nw . ' - fl 2 X 'X I I fi. f ' 7 144 131 , '- , ay A 'K+ 'K mam. i afmfw 'Q X I I V4-N I Lg F. is ' ., il :M ' 1, p- e fi , ms- H WN E M! i fl' ji x Lf! ,fgf,Q1fj,wu:Q.'rguymQ'Q56,jf fwm1:f,5 ,7 fx, ' T 2 WY: fw7 W ' fW 'fq f f + 1 - N R '1w 'M W' 1' WQNW 1 I N --'. w5 , N . ' ' W 1' ' Y 1315-:v i 1i? .m1? Q Y. MM N I 17 . jf ' '3 55' fri? 9' Hg-1-',. ff as' - ll r E-1... S 88 THE SPECTATOR Exchanger The Cascadillian and the Mountaineer are among our best exchanges. Whims is an excellent publication. Its cover design is original, it even publishes a playlet among its literary material. The High School Junto is more than welcome. The poem The Shoemaker's Holiday is particularly pleasing. The Academy Student needs an exchange column. For a monthly paper it might contain more literary material. What it has is good. The Mercury has an excellent color scheme on its cover. It needs an index, the periodical is complete. . We acknowledge another number of Okanagan Lyceum. The drawing of the Junior Girl in The Echo shows talent. The Calendar has good literary material. Why not comment on your exchanges, Calendar? The Red and Black, Wendell Philips High School, Chi- cago, has a good athletic department. The Palmetto and the Pine contains an interesting article on Ireland the Downtroddenf' We always welcome the Campus. The State Col- legian, The Dickinsonian, and The F. and M. Weekly. The athletic cover design of The Helias is Hne. Our Reflector would be much more interesting if it con- tained more stories. The Blueiand White lacks an exchange column. The story, His Honor in the High School Argus has a unique plot. We acknowledge the following exchanges: High School Register, Windber Record, Montevideo, Minn., The Yeatman Life, The Karux, Philipsburg High School, The Mirror, Waltham High School, Purple and Gold, Colville, Wash., The Acorn, Purple and White, Pheonix- ville, Pa., The Red and Black, Bethlehem, Pa., The Critic, Lynchburg High School, The Hall Boy, The High School World, Topeka, Kansas, The Herald, Westfield High School, The Look Out, Derby High School, The Kiskiminetan, S. H. S. Review, Oak Leaves: Red and Black, Reading, Pa., THE SPECTATOR 39 The Biograph, Boonton High Schoolp Ogantz Mosaicg Res Academiaeg School Lifeg Monroe High School Bugleg The Juniata Echog The Somerset ldeag The Heraldg Holyoke High Schoolg The Somerville High School Radiatorg The Registerg The Clarion, Katsville, Ng Y. L fe f ix- E11.-Si!I5fi':?if QS' if swf- f Aria :fri Pt? 4-, ,,i, , Society N ote.r The following program was rendered in the T. K1 E. Society, April 16th: Talk-New York Subways for Waterg Alan Weaver. 40 THB SPBCTATOR Selection from Burke's Conciliation Speech, ' Nathan Head. Reading of Thesis. Electricity in the Homeg Earl Burkhart. Selection from Burke's Speechg Claire McNeelis. The regular meetings of the T. K. E. Society have been discontinued until next yearf A joint meeting of the T. K. E. and Emerson Societies was held in the Auditorium, April 16, presided over by Frank Mayor, president of the T. K. E. Society. The meeting opened with a song Hark! Hark! the Lark, fol- lowed by a reading of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, by Fern Baer. Scenes of Julius Caesar were then pre- sented by members of the Junior Class. May 7th the two societies met in the Auditorium for the last meeting of the year. The meeting was opened by Earl Geisel, president of the Emerson Society. Miss Krumme favored the societies with a vocal solo, after which Anna Neary presented scenes from Shakespeare's Othello, Miss Krumme sang again and was encored repeatedly. This was one of the most delightful programs of the term. Current Events HERBERT W. GRAHAM Relations between the United States and Portugal have become strained over Portugal's interference with American religious interests in the Portuguese colonies in Africa and the Madiera Islands. Schools and churches of the Methodist denomination have been closed and even burned by repre- sentatives of the Portuguese government. Bishop l-lartzell, head of the Methodist churches in Africa, has sailed for the Madiera lslands in an attempt to settle the matter peaceably. Government returns show that last year there were altogether five hundred and lifty-seven thousand aliens admitted to the United States, while Eve hundred and eighty-eight thousand departed. According to this there are thirty-one thousand less foreigners in this country than a year ago. THB SPECTATOR Ll These four cups were won one day, Down at Philadelphi-ay. High School has witnessed the greatest advancement in track athletics this year. Never before have the boys responded to the call of the manager for candidates at the beginning of the season, as they did this season. With the men out for practice it became necessary to get meets for them and the manager has not been idle in doing this. Three meets, two of which were interscholastic, and two relay races in other cities were arranged, and the men en- tered in these made a very creditable showing. The par- ticulars ofthe meets and races follow in order. THE U. OF P. RELAY RACE On Friday, April 23, the relay team journeyed to the City of Brotherly Love to contend in the races held the next afternoon on Franklin Field. The most hopeful of us thought that perhaps they might take third place, but the great majority had visions of cellar-championship. But the old High School righting spirit was there. With two green men, the wearers of the black and pale blue sprang one of the greatest surprises ever. They surpassed all our fondest hopes by taking second place and the demonstra- tion in chapel on the following Monday morning showed how we appreciated their excellent work. Capt. Statler, who covered the last quarter, did it in 54 seconds, which by the way is going some. 42 THB SPECTATOR Johnstown High ran against Altoona, Atlantic City, Harrisburg, Steelton and Reading in the second High School class apart from the National championship class. There were six of these classes, big schools like Pittsburgh High, Newark, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Baltimore City Col- lege, and New York High School of Commerce, being entered in the first class. Atlantic City High won the event, with Johnstown second, Reading, third, Steelton, fourth, Altoona, fifth, Harrisburg, sixth. Johnstown was about eighteen yards back of Atlantic City, and Reading twenty-five yards back of Johnstown. The time was 3:37 2-5, the fastest made in the six High School classes, and faster than that made by many of the college teams. The strength of Atlantic City High may be judged by their showing later in the afternoon in the National High School championship event, the seashore boys landing second place from such schools as Philadelphia Central High, Washington, Brooklyn Manual Training High School, Bos- ton, Worcester, Chicago Hyde Park, St. Louis and Masten Park High of Buffalo. The time in this race was 3:35 2-5, Brooklyn winning. Karl Ludwig ran first for Johnstown ending, his quarter in fourth place. Atlantic City led, as the team did throughout. Reading was second and Steelton was third. David Specht next ran for Johnstown and showed great strength. He passed the Steelton runner and caught up on even terms with the Reading runner. Harry Chamberlain took up the running next for Johnstown and ran neck and neck with the Reading man for the third quarter. Capt. Walter Statler took up the running last for Johnstown, twenty-tive yards behind the Atlantic City man. He soon drew away from the last Reading runner and began to cut down the lead of the Atlantic City flyer, 'finishing eighteen yards back of the winner and twenty-Eve yards ahead of the Reading man. Each of the runners received a handsome silver loving cup. A team will probably be sent again next spring to participate in these same races, so all quarter-milers are advised to work up. Taking everything into consideration, the result of this event was a Htting opening to what we THB SPBCTATOR 43 hope will be a most successful track season and it also was a great credit not only to High School but to Johnstown. INTER-CLASS MEET As was expected by many, the Freshmen won the inter-class meet with a walkover. They scored almost twice as many points at their nearest competitor, the Soph- omores. The Juniors were badly crippled by the loss of their star hurdler and jumper, Harry Chamberlain. The Seniors had but a few entries so that their scores was low. In the running events the Sophomores showed Hne form, while the Freshmen were also very good in the dashes, and ran some excellent races. ln the Held events, the features were the work of Charles Butler and Owen Sharkey, Butler had things his own way in the pole vault, shot put, and discus throw. The hammer throwing of Sharkey on the last afternoon of the meet was fine, he threw the leaden pellet a distance of 99 feet and 2 inches. He was closely followed by James Dolan whose best throw was 95 feet and 3 inches. All who took part in the meet were none the worse for their experience, especially W. Suppes who ran the mile in good style and shows the marks of a star. Every athlete who ran for his respective class, looks like a winner and should develop into such with the proper training which is not lacking in this school. The results of the meet in the scoring was as follows: Freshmen, 72, Sophomores,37, Juniors,28, Seniors,1o. The Summary of the meet was as follows: One hundred yard dash: Won by Ludwig, ,121 Speck, ,I2, second, Custer, '11, third, Sharkey, '10, fourth. Time, II 1-5 seconds. Half mile run: Won by Bracken, '12, Weir, '10, sec- ond, Nelson, '12, third, Staley, III, fourth. Time 2 minutes, 20 2-5 seconds. Two hundred and twenty yard dash: Won by Custer, '11, Cover, '11, second, Evans, '11, third, Edwards, '10, fourth, Time, 26 4-5 seconds. Mile run: Won by Stull, '11, Hotchkiss, '10, second, Berkibile, '12, third, Grumbling, '12, fourth. Time, 5 minutes, 28 1-5 seconds. 44 THE SPECTATOR Quarter mile run: Won by Speck, '12, Ludwig, '12, second, Custer, '11, third, Bracken, '12, fourth. Time 65 seconds. Discus throw: Won by Butler, '12, Wright, 'II, sec- ond, Dolan, '09, third, Sagerson, '11, fourth. Distance, 83 feet, 52 inches. Pole vault: Won by Butler, Weir, '10, second, Hoerle, '11, third, Benshoff, 'IO, fourth. Height, 7 feet, IO inches. Shot put: Won by Butler, '12, Replogle, '09, second, Wright, '11, third, Dolan, '09, fourth. Distance, 36 feet, 45 inches. One hundred and twenty yard low hurdles: Won by R. Suppes, '12, Cover, 'II, second, Weir, '10, third, Ben- shoff, '10, fourth. Time, 22 2-5 seconds. Eighty yard hurdles: Won by Butler, '12, Heffley, '12, second, Evans, '11, third, Wright, '11, fourth. Time, I3 2-5 seconds. High jump: Won by Butler, '12, Speck, '12, second, Heffley, '12, third, Wright, '11, fourth. Height, 4 feet, I0y2 inches. Broad jump: Won by Sharkey, '10, Heffley, 12, sec- ond, Butler, '12, third, Evans, III, fourth. Distance, 16 feet, IO inches. Hammer throw: Won by Sharkey, 10, Dolan, '09, second, Butler, '12, third, Wright, 'II, fourth. Distance, 99 feet, 2 inches. DUAL MEET AT INDIANA Ten men who showed the best form in the Inter-class meet were taken to Indiana on Nlay 8. As the Indiana team had the advantage over the local team in both size and time for training, the team from the city could not make a good showing and it was no trouble for lndiana's men to take the meet. Johnstown made three points against Indi- ana's 49. Two of our points were made by Ludwig, who took second place in the 100 and 200 yard dashes, the other point was made by Stull who came in second in the Mile run. The whole show of the meet was the wonderful work done by Don Castaneda, a Cuban who took many first places. He also broke the 100 yard dash record. THB SPECTATOR 45 The trip as a whole was of much benelit to the team and afforded them more experience. The school extends its heartiest thanks to the Indiana track managment for arranging the meet with the local school and we hope that we may have another meet next year and that we will pos- sibly be able to make a better showing. The summary of the events were as follows: Half-mile run : Smith fly, Bruce fly, Statler fJy, Bracken f.Iy. Time: 2:15 minutes. High jump: Castaneda fly, Myers fly, Specht fJy, Height: 5 feet 8 inches. Shot put: Castaneda fly, Sappit fly, Butler fJy. Distance: 40 feet 6 inches. . Mile run: lrwin fly, Stull fJy, Hotchkiss fJy, Time: 5:09 I-5 minutes. Ioo-yard dash: Castaneda fly, Ludwig fJy, McCul- lough fly. Time: IO I-5 seconds. Pole vault: Rinn fly, Piece fly, Weir f.ly. Height: 9 feet. Discus throw: Wiggins fly, Elkin fly, Butler fJy. Distance: 106 feet 4 1-2 inches. 120-yard hurdles: Myers fly, McLain fly, Sharkey fJy. Time: 16 4-5 seconds. 220-yard hurdles: Myers fly, McLain fly, Weir fJy. Times: 27 seconds. Hammer throw: Felger fly, Pierce fly. Distance: 106 feet. 220-yard dash: McCullough fly, Ludwig fJy. Time: 23 seconds. 440-yard dash: Castaneda fly, Bruce fly, Statler fJy. Time: 53 3-5 seconds. RELAY RACE AT ALTOONA On May I5'th the relay team was taken to Altoona to take part in the athletic meet held there by the Playground Association. The meet was not run off in a manner which was any too pleasing to the runners. The method for starting was by the clap of the hand after the pistol had failed to work. This did not interfere with the local run- ners and they got away in fine style. After a hot chase with Indiana Normal High School managed to come in 46 THB SPBCTATOR second. The team representing Altoona High School did very poor work and came in last. Horace Bracken who was taken along with the local team as a substitute was persuaded to go in the mile run against about Hfteen other runners. He ran a very good race and came home with first place and a fine cup as a prize. The relay race was very beneficial to the local run- ners, they will certainly show their real worth next year and expect to win many races. REVIEW OF THE SEASON This season of athletics in the High School has been a winner. In every branch of athletics the school has seen success but in football and track the seasons have been ex- cellent. We shall always remember the 1908-9 football team and its grand success. The record made by that ag- gregation was wonderful and if we can see a team like that one next year we ought to be proud of it. We hope we shall see its peer. ln Basketball, the support of the students was not given, nothing is more discouraging to a team than this. The team was a good one and deserved better support. The boys played better ball when they were on trips but seemed to be afraid to play good ball on the local floor. Nevertheless, the students will proht by the example they set in the basketball season and will attend better next year. In track, the school woke up. The causes of its awak- ening are not quite known, but it seems that the Tribune Marathon did something to help it along. At any rate, many boys who trained for that event are now on the track team. The Inter-class meet also brought out so many boys that we see a bright future ahead for the track team. While congratulating the teams we do well to remem- ber that behind the teams is what does the work. To Coach Harry Cramer we extend our highest thanks for the work and labor which he gave for the teams this year. Some people say that the Coach has a big cinch, but if they knew the work connected with that position they would soon back up. A team without a coach is worth little and the success of any team almost lies with that man. The managers of the various teams also deserve much THE SPECTATOR 47 credit. Their life while at the head of a team is not a sin- ecure. The 1909 class had three good managers who worked for the very best results of the teams and we hope to have managers next year who will do all they can to make the teams the best ever in the school. Those who won their letters in athletics this year are the following: In football, Andre Aschom, Charles Griffith, Herbert Long, Charles Butler, W. I. Replogle, John Rodgers: Earl Geisel, Alex Louther, James Dolan, Walter Suppes, Owen Sharkey, John Weir, Frank Kellar, Harry Cham- berlain, Peter White. In basketball, Harvey Griflith, El- mer Smith, Owen Sharkey, Alex Louther, Clay Replogle, Peter White. In track: David Speck, Karl Ludwig, Ar- thur Stull, Owen Sharkey, Walter Statler, Harry Cham- berlain and Horace Bracken. TO THE STUDENTS To the students we can say that we will be glad to see all coming back next year. There is no better means by which a team can make better strides toward a goal than by the cheering of the students. The teams next year will need your support, to the knockers we might suggest the following poem' which was clipped from one of the local newspapers: Drop your hammer-do some rootin'- Here, you discontented knocker, Growlin' 'bout the country's ills, Chloform yer dismal talkerg Take a course o' liver pills. Stog yer dem ki-o-tee howlin' C aw some sand an' git some grit. Don't sit in the dumps a-growlin', Jump the roost An' boost A bit! Fall in while the band's a-playin', Ketch the step an' march along- 'Stead o' pessimistic brayin' J ine the halleluyah song! Drop yer hammer-do some rootin'- Gra a horn, you cuss, and split Every echo wit yer tootin'g Jump the roost An' boost A bit! To Dear Old Johnstown High. Moderato. JoHN H. Govan, Feb., 1909. 'IL - i i l l ' 3 . . if I I 'IJ Q J 25 3 I 1. In the shad - ow of the mount-aiu, With the stream me - an - d'ring by, 2. From thy cha. - pel in the morn-ing Where our Mak-er's help is sought, 3. In ath - let - les as in stud- ies, Min - gles hon -- or of thy name, 4. So to thee, our in - spi - ra - tion, Lift We this, our song of praise, I mf-e ij!-JH-1 -sage. neges:-. fm M If-r P-W' In -? - if r I Iv If If I I I If V , -bs-. -4-.I I. 4 Q--s I J- . I s - - - --ly - 1 s QS L - ,. -1 I 3 . meg iii?-H-e ...Q Ris - es glo - rious Johns-town High School To the end of ev- 'ry ses - sion Which spursour men to vic - t'ry U While to thy most. faith - ful gun! - :mee 0'er sur-rounxl- ings tow ring high. Truth and stead-fast - ness j are taught. And makes thee known to fame. We will trust our fu ture days. ?K . e 9 e P P -In 1 - - . -P 7 - I ,,-V g , IQ? I- 5 te. E5 a--T r, I hifi V I I I I . I CHORF. I I .I I Iv - 4 I If- e 1 eq I, ,SI it - I - df X 5 :I .Qs . 1. I 1 H3 5 : ii 1: 10 lf -J-iii 2 Raise your voi -ces, waft the ech - oes Thru the val - loys, far a - Way, 3 -x QW FI! HE Fffgf f lv . I I -F -I, I m estoso. Vit. A ,- h Ig L- , , ,P .- I 4 e i y 'Ai I Y g H. J 1 5 e -sf -I ' j' ' g' E I V' Hoist the black and pale blue ban - ner, Wit-h our prais -es lot it sway. ' 53 1' X' F' ,Q I were Fgawrggg I ,s gif THE SPECTATOR 49 'XX 2 , r v, . - z? 1 -,A-75 fixs, EZ Q 1 I r iI 5iT'!K 1. . -- fg.-:-'Hfs'f, '-0:2 ,ZZ g?iES?iZE3 'fi 55 .525 , T - 'iiglii iq n ,rl IWW l ., s:-3, r i f-f 1 - gi:-J, r'- -A , au, 7r':i'. n 5 ,ki it as its-A L'?'Ff7T'3'oW lQfKQV 7.5.15 Y if 551611, 1 S V. f Emi' T: 5 , I l ' ' , . , . EV. E. 1- 1 ' We L? E' ?5iF1fE3Ei25 seegi t 52532 Q al uh . ' 91 :gf EH Z1 E -Ml '17 f 'Mil El! 'T' I fill Ea W nh, iq f I J ' , School 'iI2otes wN THE morn- ing of April 29, the pictures purchased by the different classes at the Art Exhibit held under the aus- pices of the Civic Club were formally presented to the school. Carl Glock, ' 10, made the open- ing address and pre- sented a portrait of Thomas Carlyle by Whistler in behalf of the Junior class. A ine cast of Mi- nerva was pre- sented by J o h n Cover, '11, for the Sophomore class. The Castle of Maidens and a cast of a section of Thorwaldsen's frieze, The Tri- u m p h of Ale x - ander, the gifts of theFreshman class, were presented by Mary Harris and Robert Klein- schmidt. For the Girls' Athletic As- sociation of the y e a r s 1907 and 1908, Grace Coch- ran, 'o9, presented one of the series of 50 THB SPECTATOR the artist Alexander's, The Making of the Book. Helen Young, '09, presented a reproduction of the painting, Santa Barbara, in behalf of the Art Department. This was a new step taken in procuring works of art to beautify our building and we hope that each year will add new treasures. The T. K. E. pins arrived at last. They are sterling silver with the society monogram on a blue background. The Seniors have decided to wear caps and gowns on commencement-UD. The- Junior party, on the evening of April 30 was a great success. The College Entrance Examination Board will hold its examinations in Johnstown in June. This is an advantage which should be taken by all prospective college students. John Kendrick Bangs closed the lecture course with one of the best talks ever heard in this city. The lecture course was fine and deserved better patronage. The Juniors demonstrated their dramatic ability in a highly creditable manner. Weir and -Louther held the au- dience spell-bound with their acting-UD. Bruce C. Williams, '09, was forced to leave school on account of sickness. He has gone to Philadelphia to consult ia specialist. The showing made by the Sophomores in the inter- class meet indicates that a decided improvement has taken place in that body since last year. On Nlay 5 the names of the eight honor pupils were read in the chapel in the order of their standing. They were: Frank Breniser, Walter Nloore, Grace Cochran, Claire McNeelis, Elvira Thomas, Alan Weaver, Jennie Boyer and Richard Wolle. With the present graduating class go out two football captains, a football manager, a basketball captain, a basket- ball manager, a track captain, and 'two track managers. THE SPECTATORQIITT' 51 James Henderson, football manager in 1907, was also a member of the class. The High School Mendelssohn Orchestra has proveda delightful success during this its initial year. We hope that it will be reorganized next September. The class of 1912 B. C. met in the Study Hall, May I. Much business of importance was transacted. Heard in the Class Room and Elsewhere In English-The dog had a long, bushy tail cut short. Teacher-What are the requirements to be President of our country? Pupil-He must be a naturalized born citizen of the United States. In History-The English wouldn't even let the colo- nists wear their own clothes. ln German-He saw her in the distance fighting with the bushes. Little Wesley Rose Sat upon a tackg Little Wesley Rose Fresh.-I'm writing on popular ignorance. Prof.-I know of no one better fitted. THE SAD STORY OF LITTLE JOHNNY AND HIS BOOK Johnnie had a little book, Its leaves were white as snowg He wrote his answers in it, So he'd be sure to know. He took the book to class with him, To help in an exam., The teacher stood behind him And it wasn't worth anything. Teacher fto Sophomorejz J-s, close your mouth, I wish to see you. F52 ' THB SPE-CTATOR A REFLECTION When all my thinks in vain are thunk, When all my winks in'vain are wunk, What saves me from an awful flunk? My pony. Instructor-What is genealogy? Bright Pupil-The study of stones. A QUATRAIN The Freshmen think school's wondrousg The Soph's think it's a larkg The Juniors don't know what to thinkg The Seniors keep it dark. Prof.-Where are the largest harbors found? Edwards-On the coast. Beck-Shut your eyes and look at this drawing. English Instructor-What can you say of Addison's fatal illness? Red -It caused his death. Prof.: Who is the father of our country? Rube Nelson: James J. Jeffries. Teacher: Will you speak louder in order to overcome the confusion in the next room? Weir Centering Study Hall with a pocket of chestnutsjz l've brought some more chestnuts. Cramer: l'm listening. First Brilliant Student: I saw Indian shoes made from the fibre of a banana tree. Second B. S.: They ought to slip on easily. TRANSLATIONS They shot a man on the left wing. l never heard such silence. She filled the lake with tears. l-le spoke with his folded hands. Approaching steps followed her. Speaking, I am silent. He died a wicked life. THE SPECTATOR 53 Moore fafter hearing the sentence: I should be glad if I were youj: That is a dependent clause. WANTED By the School in general: Good sense. CSeniors ex- ceptedj. Brain holders-by the Juniors. Keepers-by most of the Freshmen. Carfare-by H. J. Long. Nothing-by the Sophs. A new horn-Geisel. Everything in general-Weaver. Oh, you honor student, Alan! Stick around, we're going to open a bottle of glue. Did the dam bust? Ask Suppes for a highly descriptive narration. English Instructor: What do you know about Shelley. Long: Foist he was a policeman in Philadelphia, but now he's cornerman at Main and Franklin streets. By the great showing of Dolan and Replogle, the Seniors easily amassed a total of ten points in the interclass meet. Private Clubs and Organizations Much attention has been given of late to the fostering of club spirit. This is believed to have been brought about by the founding of that famous organization the Five O'Clock Club. Among the clubs now existing in the school, the following are worthiest of mention: The J. H. S. Ladies' Aid Society Beck Re logle ................. President John Waglace .............. Vice-President Phil Thomas . . . ...... Secretary Alan Weaver . . .... .... B ursar Walter Supgies, . . . . Calling Committee Harvey Gn th . . . .... Supt. Rural District Harry Chamberlain . . . . . Young olks' Committee James Dolan ..... . Missiona Committee Henry Clay Replogle . . . n. . . . . Merfiger at Large 54 THE SPECTATOR The Sons of Erin Sharkey O'Connor O'Shea Dolan 0'Connel1 Shadd . White Horan O'My Coat of Arms: On a chevron vert, a pig dressed proper. Crest: A head, Hibernian, winkant, ligpant, etween two hands, one holding a mace, the other a demiilo n, surmounting two shillalies laid saltierwise, environed with a alo of parties. Sup- porters: A policeman and an orator, rampant. Motto: Oireland forever and to - with the Dootch. The German Alliance Scharman Smith Breniser Glock Suppes Geisel Weaver Wolle Cramer Ke lar Raab Long Kress Mayer Englebach and a few others, including W. I. and H. C. Replogle. Coat of Arms: A stein fomant on a keg, sauerkrautish, be- tween two onions, peeled, smellant, environed with a halo of pretzels, varnished. Motto: Trinke dem Vaterland. The Luminous League Torchbearer ........... .... W alter Lenhart Aides .............. W. Sharkey and Sanford Directors of Fireworks ......... Wolle the Elder Red Fire ..................... Dolan Motto: Brighten up. The Students' Restful Association Founder .............. Harry Frederick Raab Charter Member ....... George3Washington Cooper Motto: Sleep on. The Convict Coterie First Martyr .................. Dempsey Second Victim .... , ....... . . . W. Thomas Third Felon ........ Alexander Hamilton Louther Motto : None. The Loyal Order of Fussen For lack of space, itgis impossible to do justice to this flourish- ing organization. THE SPECTATOR 55 '1 hcre's Some Class to our Young 1VIen's Suits HERE'S a style and finish to our Young Men's Suits that gets every young fel- low who admires class, a perfection oft tailoring and fit that is found in no other clothes. Particular young men will find here the smart, snappy styles they like to wear- both the extreme and the conserv- ative models. '1'hey're made of the best fabrics, right in tailoring, ht, and style of models: in a wide range of beautiful patterns and colors. You cannot buy suits like them ln any other store for less than 810, up to 820, and we wont you to see our ine at 56.90 38.87 3510.90 12.62 514.90 SCHWARTZ BROS. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? 'llliowe O Qolllego IS THE PLACE Shorthand that can be read like Q print : Bookkeeping : Touch Typewriting : English : : ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Tuzlewriting, a Fin- ishing Course in Letter-filing, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press, Graduates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. We prepare students for civil service examination FOR RATES, VVRITE TO-DAY OR, BETTER STILL, CALL 56 THB SPECTATOR DIAMGNDS we WATCHES at lowest prices. Try us and be convinced. C. A. LINDSEY JEVS'i56ii?Ef?ND Bedford Street C 'Tf ' , S. V. KUNKLE Fme Statmnery D,.,1,,.,. Visiting Cards , Tally and Dinner Cards Groceries and Pictures and Picture Framing. Provisions We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer 586 Main St. COOPER AVENUE b ilding a modern three-story b ck building on the avenue opposite Butler Street l I l IAS- D' ADAMS F. W. HANNAN General D d Merchandlse rugs an , Ice Cream and Confectionery 287 COOPER AVENUE 218 Franklin Street Coopersdale WILLIAM STRAUSS 5175 Franklin Street ' Paffgngge Fancy Oar Gr 093155 Adfverfisers City Phone 305 THE SPECTATOR 57 M. B. YOUNG Whoxsriam' , BUTCHER, BEEF and PoRK PACKER Phones-City 191, Bell 175. 224 Franklin Street MilIer's Clothes are jaunty but not freakish. They liven ug your looks. They give from a well-dresse air without making peop e laugh. Wear a e Miller's 352325, Miller Suit - start now, GET YOUR LUNCH Quick Service AT THE Regular 25c Dinner Buffalo Dairy Lunch Room 531 MAIN STREET For ladies and gentlemen. Open day and night. We do all of our own baking A QUESTION OF BEAUTY Clear the skin of cha , roughness and redness with our excellent SKIN CREAM. Apply it before goin out, and it protects the skin against ciaps. Trial size jar ........ FRANKE PHARMACY Franklin 8: Haynes Sta, 55 THB SPECTATOR W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manllel' J0hI1Bt0Wl'l, Pl: SUPPES BUILDING 'fq-'Jen' iKnabe, Chickering for and thirty more of the world's best Pianos Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department C omplimenls of fha T. K. E. Society C omplzmemfs of the Emerson Literary Socieyl THE SPE CTATOR E RIGHT for the Commencement by having all your barbering done at CRAIG'S, on Haynes Street. His barbers are proficient in all work. E. KUNKLE sf soN Dealers in Fancy Groceries and General Merchandise Visit our new 200 COOPER AVE Soda Fountain Phone 925 'Be honored hy weurzug your gruduuhbu shoes purchased ut LOUTHER19 The Rehuble Shoe House William H. Raab 8: Bro. Rulers BLANK BooK MANUFACTURERS Binflefs - . Printers If its Printing, the artistic kind, we do it: or, if you want your Spectator or magazines of any description, bound into I nice book, bring them to us. N ' WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR NEW QUARTERS - The Otlce Woolf Block Annex. Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third - und fourth doors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 60 THB SPECTATIOR PROFESSIONAL QE THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bulldlng. Bank Bulldlng. R S. MURPHY or BRUCE H. CAMPBELL JAMES M. WALTERS. ' A'rroRNsYs-AT-LAW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Dlbert Bulldlng. Alma Hall. FRANK P. MARTIN. DR. S. A. HALL. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, OSTEOPATH. Bank Bulldlng. 544 Msln Street. H W. STOREY, ALVIN SHERBINE. - A1'roRNsY-AT-LAW. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Suppes Bulldlng. Suppes Bulldlng. Office Hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street Johnstown, Pa. Between Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, Opp. the Park S ' is here and now C. T. WILLIAMS P0118 is the time to hunt K k k Denier ln up your O a If Koi: are in neecwafhs new one. I ' . Fancy Groceries ca a oung s. e ave s. com gletelline ofoliodaks and Kodak upp ies. r p 'ces ar t e P30 Produce lowest that a i-lelialille qualit? will permit of. Prices, S1 and up. No trouble to show goods. Cor. Market and Vine Sts. 1 Pm, 502 Young s Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin St. Buy your BRICK ICE CREAM at SHREVE'S 451 Franklin Street THE SPECTATOR 63 .H ,Quartet For Of Reasons Jammer We enjoy the confidence wear zfsssspsks bssasazzz 2:55625 Oxfvfds secure the best goods obtainable in our line. We consider nothing too good for our oustomers. We are fixed to conduct the drug business as it and Pumps all Black and 'fan should b e conducted. Leafhef-' We hope to be still bet- ter fixed as time rolls at on. We don't stand still Chai L. Berry Z ' 401 Franklin Street 1 7 STORE - THE HOME OF n S Good Mllinery Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Dresses' Ladies' Silk, Lace. and Batiste Waists Summer's coming - you'll be taking Kodak Pirflures Let Us Finish Them L. G. Hornick 527 Main Street 62 THE SPBCTATOR Rensselaer QQ, 64,0,!9olytechnic f932Q 6'hf01,,p Institute, 69 We Troy, N.Y. Local examinations provided for. Send for a catalogue. The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PAU L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'l.0.0.l. Franklin all ',',' sr. I There's a DiffCfCnCC in C031 TRY OURS SUPPES COAL CO. Telephone I0-54 A Prompt delivery to all parts of city The Spefiatof from the PRESS of U4. 'DIX TITTLE Printer Ea' Publisher 215 Franklin Street, 'Pham 801 johnstown, 'Pa. THE SPECTATOR 63 UPDEGRAVE'S M..l.if'5fi.t Is the right place to get the most dainty White Goods for summer dresses. Also the finest vari- ety of laces, embroideries, and all kinds of dress trimmings. COZY CORNERS Leather Cushions from l..enhart's CLINTON STREET We make all colors of cushions, just the thing you want Base Ball Goods We handle a complete line of A Spalding, Reach, D. 8x M. and Reach Goods. Baseball Suits to order. The famous Wag- ner Bats. M233 I-IORAN 'S Mfafssl. 64 THE SPECTATOR The Lladies' Specialty Store PERFECT FITTERS CLOAKS AND SUITS WM. I-IEI.xLxER 8: BROS. CONRAD BUII-KDING Johnstown, Pa. Cor. Franklin and Vine Streets H11 Books of All Publishers fOr, at least all that are worth havinzl The most complete stock in the city, of handsomely bound standard sets and dainty single volumes. A stock from which it is a joy to select gifts for persons of taste and culture. 217 Franklin St. WM. B. WATERS 89 BRO. FISHER a COMPANY Wholesale Wines at Lxiquorfs evsnvrn-uno. 'ro onunx Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611 Main St. Firfst National Bank 446 mmm srnssr The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ........................... . ....... S 580,000.00 Total Resources ......,................................................. 4, 700,000.00 4 Pen Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits THB SPECTATOR 65 Y., M. ffl. Pnnl P EILI HHH! 18 a great place for a swim - ev Yr Summer Rates ,' Q-F' ,A . l , in force from L , X KLA -.-'d Xe V ee July lst 1 -1 It's the old, familiar cry we all like to hear, and it will soon be heard on all sides. If you U R 1 2 C A would play among the to - nottchersf goubwillbfiild tie - 'gtsortoaasea out Good Thlng gl big help in landing your Hugh P. Mlllllln Plllll Hlllllll Elllll Billiards Seoond Floor Hannan Building team among the winxaers. We are repare to su p eve - thing of the best E1 ghe :fy of bats, balls, masks, gloves, catchers' mitts, breast protec- tors, etc. Devotees of tennis and lish- ing will find this store an ideal place to supply their wants, and will be certain to save money on their purchases. SWHIIK Hartl- ware wg , llumpanu 66 THB SPBCTATOR WM. H. KREDEL, Ph. G. Main Street, Opposite City Hall Phone 284 HAYS W. MATTERN Fancy Croceries Only Best Goods Sold and Phone 169 All Guaranteed 214 FRANKLIN ST. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 5282,500.00 T H E United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings 3525 fllf sill! 0IllU Bl llllllllll BHU5., IRG., BUY. will HIIU Flillkllll 5ll'8BlS THB SPECTATOR 67 The Cleanest and Best Equipped Dental Office in Town DR. COOK The Painless Dentist Title, Trust and Guarantee Building, Main and Clinton Sts. Johnstown, Pa. Painless Extraction Crown and,Bridge Work Perfect Fitting Teeth Johnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capital P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to 53 per day :: American Plan UNION NATIONAL BANK PER CENT. INTEREST PAID on Savings Accounts S1 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 5200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 new ones the EASTNYAN CO. has k Come and let us show ou a few new 0 a, S added to its list. You'll be interested SCHRADER BROS., Cor. Main and Franklin Streets 68 THB SPBCTATOR for the Graduating Suits Young Mm The Windsor Sack 132739 J di ri o Q lx A I U X . . X . 11, X I I n l I fd d i 1111 IQ The young man who wants to look manly on Class or Com- mencement D a y , should wear one of o u r Spring Model Suits. Our suits are invari- ably lively, full of originality, and spicy design. ashionable and built to resist wear under any con- dition. The Windsor Sack, illustrated, is youth- ful enough, and yet dignified enough to satisfy the wearer, and has eve late feature of style, de- sign, pattern a n d whims of cutting - Made in all sizes. Yours among them. They are priced at from S310 S35 Also 3 GUIIIIJIBIB Bild llll- IU-llalll IIIIB of HBHUWBIF flll' UIB UPUSSU Yllllllg Hill. Penn Traffic Company Market Street JOHNSTOWN, PA. ' Washington St. THE SPECTATOR Straw Time ET THE RIGHT ONE. It's here. We feature Straws for young' fellows. We show the kind that have lots of style and go to 'em. Lots of comfort in them, too - and satisfaction in knowing that the price you pay here buys more quality than it will buy elsewhere. oolf 19 Reynolds INCORPORATED HATS THAT SATISFY THB SPBCTATOR I 909 BARNEY McVAY'S Private Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK, Franklin St. Advanced Classes, Monday, Wednesday and Sat- urday. Friday Night High School Class, every Friday night. Fortnightly Private Class, every other Thurs- day evening. Private Lessons given Tuesdays, and every other Thursday. 1909 Commencement Reccgntion and Dance for Friday Night High chool Ciass, Friday night, June 11th, 8:30 to 12. Band for two- steps, and string orchestra for waltzes. Special Decoration Day Dance for Advanced Class, Monday night, May 31st, 8:30 to 12. RESIDENCE PHONE 576A HALL PHONE 1155B THE SPECTATOR We Cater to Young Men IN THE MATTER OF ATTIRE YOUNG MAN ought to be Well dressed from top to toe in a manner that beiits his youth. His hat, his suit, his tie, and his shoes should con- form to the newest styles, and the fit, in every case, should be perfect. Quality and price should be well considered, too. To be sure you will not get in wrong, buy your next outfit at Thomas' Johnlffhomas 81 Sons 72 THE SPECTATOR juk Congratulations i:'i,2i',,f.?'ff i'f' KLI N E 'J'