Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 596 of the 1910 volume:

Contents Page Autumn .... . , 1 At Donald Cut ........... . . 2 From Sunnyside to a Texas Ranch . . . . . 5 The Mystery ........... . . 6 A Page from My Summer Diary . . . . . . 11 Dress Parade at the Barracks . . . . . . 13 Mock Heroes .......... . . .15 A Diamond Stratagem . . . . . 16 Editorial ....... . . 18 Exchanges . . . . . 20 Society . . . . .22 Alumni ..... . . .23 Current Events . . . . . 25 Athletics . . . . . .26 Jest Nuts .... . . . 28 Advertisements . . . . . 34 be igb cbool Spectator 'Uires acquirit ezmdo VoL. XII. HIGH ScHooL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 1. Af S X - ly ' ff .. 'Sa f ,so , 151 f.i'Eqf' T 1 ! 4,l, i 15tjQ-,Q ,: V, , ,- 1: 41' F .- - ,Vg 3 r, 1, 1 ' 4 - 1 Esqfgill I f y iff TQ , Q a -c H -2 lg 'T.-, Autumn BY VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 BUTUMN, thy woods are turned a golden hue, Thy winding wayside lanes are all aglow With goldenrods' and asters' sweetest blow. Above these bends a sky of cloudless blue, And all thy portions are transformed anew With colors rich and rare, above, below g E'en yonder river's peaceful rippling flow, Now changed seems to catch thy golden clue. Soon will thy colors all, ruddy and gold, That now are glowing like to living flame- Dull shapes and faint they'1l go in winter's cold, Those visions rare by men not seen the same, To a land, decked in flame, I know not where But this I know, indeed, Thou dwellest there. I 2 THE SPECTATOR At Donald Cut By H. W. G. 'o9. U O, simple lateral bracing isn't strong enough in a case like this.,' At any rate a watchman or two should have been stationed in the cut to flag trains if an accident should occur. - The first speaker was George Mitchell, assistant en- gineer of construction on the C. P. railroadg his companion was Walter Campbell, foreman of the signal-crew on the Kootenai division of the same road. They were discussing the improvements being made at Donald Cut, at the west end of which they stood. At this point the Clearwater runs south between East and West Cariboo ridges. The railroad runs north along West Cariboo, crosses the Clearwater on a curving stone bridge,.and plunges thru Donald Cut in East Cariboo. The cut was being widened and the old stone bridge replaced by a wider steel oneto accomodate four tracks instead of three. A heavy lattice-work of huge beams had been erected along the sides of the cut to prevent the loosened earth and rock from falling to the tracks below. lt was to this lattice-work that Mitchell referred. The time was evening, the sun had just set behind a bank of dark clouds. Mitchell and Campbell had walked down from their camp a short distance up the river on a short tour of inspection. They passed thru the cut, and, reaching the east end, they sat on a boulder to talk of mat- ters of common interest. Great Scott, cried Campbell, a half hour later, in- terrupting a stream of reminiscences as he pulled out his watch, No. 2Q is late. No. 29 was the best train on the road, covering the dis- tance from terminal to terminal in an incredibly short time, and paying to every passenger a forfeit of one dollar for every hour lost on her schedule. Well, it's not our fault, said Mitchell. Let's go back to campy it's going to rain . By this time it had become quite dark, the wind had THE SPECTATOR 3 changed from a breeze to a gail while distant flashes oflight- ning and low rumble ofthunder showed the coming of a storm. The sighing of the wind through the firtrees on East Cariboo had increased to an ominous roaring. A quarter of a mile east the lights on the signal bridge gleamed through the darkness like small diamonds. As the two friends entered the cut the first scattering drops of rain fell. When they had reached the center of the cut, disaster began, a bolt of lighting struck ahuge fir standing near the edge of the cut. For a moment the old monarch tottered uncertainlyg then slowly but with quickly increasing speed it plunged over the edge of the cut to the tracks sixty feet below, carrying with it the bracing along the sides. Run cried Mitchell the moment he heard the fir be- gin to crackle. They were but a hundred yards from the west end of the cut, but the footing was uneven and danger- ous. Straining every muscle they had reached a point only a rod from the end of the cut, when Mitchell, who was a few steps in the rear, set his foot on a round piece of ballast and sprained his ankle. As he fell, he cried out but his call was drowned in the terrihc crashing and rending of the fal- ling mass behind him. A moment later a huge beam crashed down over him, pinning him into a slight hollow between two ties. - Are you hurt? cried Campbell, who came running back as soon as he discovered that he was alone. No more than the wind knocked out of me and an ankle sprained, answered Mitchell, vainly striving to re- lease himself. Campbell secured a heavy pry and endeav- ored to raise the beam, but even by almost superhuman effort, he was unable to extricate his friend Walt! sud- denly exclaimed Mitchell in intense excitement. No. 29 will come along any minute and butt into the other end of this pile. Change those signals. You can get me out of here any time, l'm not suffering any . To change the signals Campbell would have to run up a path to a shanty on top of the ridge. There, by electric con- nections he could change the signals to stop all trains,-but if an east-bound train should pass the signal bridge before he could reach the top of the ridge, he could not stop it from running into the cut and killing his friend. No. 29, being a 4 THE SPBCTATOR west-bound train would crash into the east end of the cut and so would not endanger his friend's life. Hurry, Walt! cried Nlitchell, seeing what was pas- sing in Campbell's mind. It is a sure loss of a hundred lives against the possible loss of one. Still Campbell hesitated. For God's sake, pleaded Mitchell, do vi hat is right. Go! Campbell went. By this time the rain was falling in sheets and the blinding flashes of lightning and deafening crashes of thunder all combined to make the situation more terrible. Thru the rain Campbell dashed up along the path that led to the sig- nal tower. Half way up the ridge a new sound forced itself upon his blurred senses. Unconsciously holding his breath, he turned to look behind him. A flash of lightning lit up the valley below. A fast freight, east-bound, had passed the signal bridge and was running at full speed toward the cut. He was too late to save his friend's life. But No. 29 might yet be stopped. With a groan he turned and ran on toward the top of the ridge. A hundred yards from the tower, he slipped on the wet clay and fell. Blind- ly he staggered to his feet and ran on. What if No. 2Q had already passed the signal on the other side of the ridge? Throwing open the door of the shanty he rushed to the electric switch that controlled the signals. A twist of the wrist and the lights on both east and west-bound sema- phores changed from white to red. Glancing from the east window he saw No. 29 with her two mighty engines and eleven long Pullmans slide to a stop beneath the semaphore arm, every wheel locked and a stream of sparks shooting from every brake-shoe. Turning again to the west side he looked down along the ridge. To his dying day that scene will remain as clear as a photograph in Campbell's mind. The lightning had become almost continuous and its wavering, blinding glare lighted up the whole mountain side, The rain-soaked, wind-lashed forest along the sides of the valley, the gray sheets of rain swirlingin the eddying gusts of the wind, the Clearwater foaming thru the piers and false-work of the bridge, the crowd of laborers and engineers, roused by the THB SPECTATOR - 5 fall of the bracing, running toward the cut, the long heavy train rushing swiftly on over the glistening rails, all lit up by the weird, white glare of the flashing sky,-nature could not have provided a hmore terrible setting for the last act in the assistant engineer's life. Nor was the scene silent. The droning of the rain on the roof of the shanty, the swish of the whirling wind as it lashed the dripping trees, the rumble of the on-rushing train, and above it all the uneven roar of thunder, punctuated by crashes so terrific in force that it seemed the earth itself must be shattered by the concussion, all the forces of nature joined in one wild pan- demonium of sound. Suddenly above the roar of the tempest there came the shrill cry ofthe engine-whistle and the scream of the brake- shoes. The engineer had seen the wreckage in the cut, but too late. No power on earth could have stopped that train then. ln the crash that followed the great stone bridge and even the mountains themselves trembled. And at the point where the train crashed into the wreckage, Mitchell lay. I did-what was right, groaned Campbell, as he sank into a chair before the operator's desk. Outside the tempest still raged, the open door banged in the force of the wind, and on the desk a telegraph sounder clattered unheeded. From Sunnyside to a Texas Ranch BY F. L. M. '10 ASHINGTON IRVING, if he should revisit this world to-day, would be greatly surprised to see the present surroundings of the furnishings of his home at Sunnyside. In order to find much of his silver and china- ware, he would have to travel from his seat on the Hudson, over miles and miles of Texas prairie owned in his day, not by the United States, but by Mexico. He would find himself not in the midst of culture and refinement, but with men of a much wilder and more restless nature. 6 THE SPECTATOR The change in the environment of household furnish- ings as well as many of Irving's personal effects, such as his smoking jacket, the sleeves of which tell tales of long pondering over his works, is due to the transference of Sunnyside from the direct heir to another more distant member of the Irving family. When this heir sold the New York estate, and moved to a great ranch in Texas, he car- ried with him as much as possible of the furnishings used at Sunnyside by his famous great-uncle. The Irving crested silver appears every day on the ranch-house table. The great writer would be amused to see a fortunate cowboy, who happens to be taking a meal at the ranch- house, pick up a fork, examine it closely, and say, What cattle-brand is this? Irving might be interested to know that his elegant china stands just above a shelf full of the commonest Mexican pottery. In fact, this luxurious silver and china contrasts so greatly with its present surroundings, that one can not help but feel that it is out of place in its new home on a Texas cattle-ranch. The Mystery BY ALBERT WALTERS '10 U UCK REED awoke from a troubled sleep with a start. At first he was greatly bewildered, his head swam, something caught in his throat, his eyes smarted. Yes, it was smoke, the dormitory was alire! The boy grew excited as this truth slowly dawned upon him. Something must be done, that quickly. ln a moment he had unlocked his door, was racing down the long corridor, knocking on the doors as he hur- ried by. Finally he reached the Hre alarm. He touched the electric button, the gong clamored. By the time he was making his way back to his room a score of wondering pajama-clads pounced upon him, asking where the fire could be. You idiots, in the dorm, of course. Waken up, isn't there smoke coming out of my door? he screamed at them. THE SPBCTATOR 7 No smoke from your door, started one wide-awake fellow, when up stepped Dobson, a master. Have you boys found the fire? he inquired. 1 turned in the alarm, sirg lam sure there is smoke in my room. Come and see for yourselves, answered Puck, a little miffed at not finding smoke in the corridor. Accordingly the white procession marched to Puck's room, where others from the floors below and above met them. A series of sniffing, sneezing, coughing, took place, That was all. Poor Puck's heart sank. To arouse the house on a fake alarm at one o'clock was beyond a mere joke. Dobson spoke up first. See here, Reed, this is no time for pranks. Report to the Doctor's ofnce at eight- thirty in the morning. Yes, sir, came the solemn answer. The procession then melted quickly away, leaving Puck to do the only thing that could be done at the time, go to sleep again. -I I 1 I It was but a half hour later that Puck leaped out of bed once more. Surely there was smoke in his room. He was suffocating, histeyes bulged and burned, he must do something quickly or- Groping his way to the wash- stand, he wet a towel, then tied it over his nose and mouth. He tried the electric light, but no illumination greeted him. ln his disgust he remembered that all connections were broken after eleven o'clock. Then he started toward the door, bumping and bruising himself on two chairs. lf he only had light, but the inky night shut out the faintest glimmer from his room. At last he found the door, then the knob. To his horror the key was not in the lock. After the first incident he had carelessly thrown it aside after locking. He searched for it in vain. Shortly his hands alighted on two heavy iron dumbells. A bright idea struck him. He would smash the door panels thru, That was the only escape out. He could not jump three stories to a concrete walk below, he would not lie there and die like a rat in a trap. What peculiar smoke it was! There was no crackling of flames beneath him, he felt no heat. But the horrible suffocating stuff still remained. s .THE SPECTATOR It was no time to meditate, it was the time for action. Up went one dumbell above his head, it shot thru the air in the direction of the door. Smash! Then came the tinkle of falling glass. He had missed the door and hit a large framed picture of the football team hanging on the wall. Once more he heaved the weight, this time a little to the left. Another crash, followed by the splintering of wood. The two lower panels had given way. lt did not take long to ,squeeze into the hall. There for the second time the white army met him, this time in- quiring if an earthquake had rendered the building useless. Two distinct shocks werefelt, they said, followed by the thunder of falling brick. Puck was in a rage. Earthquake? he yelled. You poor fools! There is tire, smoke, and plenty of it in my room. You dreamer, go home, your mamma wants you, darling, teased one Whimp Brown, l'll tix you, Whimp, in the morning, growled Puck. Down the corridor came the dignified Doctor, wearing riding trousers and a top-coat. The boys scattered, for he carried a lantern. Take me to your room, Reed. There is no Hre, Rob- son says. You are ill, boy, said the Doctor, very kindly. Then he saw the battered door. His tone changed at once. He snapped: Reed, the next time any such fool- ishness happens, into the intirmary you go- he pushed the lantern thru the opening and peered in- moreover, there is not a thing in your room beyond a nasty smell. Now all go to bed. You shall receive the penalty to-mor- row, Reed. The lantern glimmered far down the hall-way. Puck squeezed into his room, tearing his night clothes as he did so, tumbled into bed and slept for the third time that night. I I I I- Before and between the Ere incidents our friend Whimp Brown sat in his room, directly below Puck's, burning mid-night oil Ca four inch Christmas candle.J Poor Whimp, as usual, was in desperate financial straits. Hav- ing paid his last fiver for expressage on a mysterious box he had received that afternoon from his brother, an engineer THE SPECTATOR 9 in Arizona, he was now engaged in figuring how he could live until vacation on nothing. That mysterious box, clearly labeled Do not tease, contained nothing else but a small Gila monster, a venomous reptile-like animal of the desert. Why in theworld his brother should send such a dangerous, good-for-nothing brute by expensive expressage, the receiver did not know. As a result of the expressage, Whimp was forced to offer the connie two cents and three postage stamps for car fare on the way home from the village with his box, thereby finding himself very gently deposited on the track, to trudge two miles to school with an animal cage, just for fun, as he afterwards said. By one o'clock he had seen his way clear for two bucks ln disgust he picked up a baseball bat and dug the beast thru the crating of the box. A thick, smoky cloud issued thereupon from the animal's nostrils, floated toward the ceiling, and disappeared slowly. Nlost of it went thru a small secret passage thru the ceiling connect- ing Puck's and Whimp's rooms. The boys used it fre- quently to pass down or up eats, books, or matches. Soon he heard Puck jump from his bed and arouse the house. He himself ran out and joined the procession, all the time knowing what the trouble was. After the excite- ment of the first alarm had quieted down, the financier crept back to his room, lit the seventh candle of the even- ing, and started again on his accounts. But he could not compute an additional cent with all his figuring. After an- other half hour had elapsed, he again seized his ball bat, and viciously punched the defenceless Gila. The smoke act was repeated, this time the cloud being so large and dense that he himself had to run from his stuffy room to breathe. Hardly was he in the hall, when the shocks from the iron weights above came. Chuckling to himself, the highly elated animal trainer ran upstairs to join the second fun of the night. This the Doctor cut short, Whimp run- ning back to his room, bent on involving poor Puck deeper in trouble. But ten minutes later, the Gila was punched again. Whimp bounded up the stairs and waited. In asurprisingly short time, the now almost frantic Puck came loping down the hall like a pursued deer. Shouts of Fire! Fire! rang I0 THE SPECTATOR thru the building, the alarm clanged, Whimp rolled on the floor, convulsed with laughter. The Gila was worth the five dollars, after all. The Doctor soon quieted the boys, then ordered a search of the building. Dobson was sent to the second floor, while he imprisoned Puck in the inhrmary, or as Whimp called it, the medicine-factory. When that in- dividual saw Dobson coming, he slipped unseen to his room without waiting for further fun. The ever-watchful Dob- son, suspecting something, swiftly followed. Without ceremony he opened Whimp's door. As he entered he saw a boy in blue pajamas snuff a small candle, then dive head- long into bed. Dobson advanced three steps in the dark, stumbled, then fell over the Gila's box, knocking his shins smartly. As he arose his one hand slipped thru the crating, touching something rough, scaly, snake-like. With a loud exclama- tion, he jumped aside. Then a very tiny blue cloud en- shrouded him. Violent sneezing, coughing, and muttering followed. Whimp stuffed a good part of a pillow into his mouth. The master was thoroughly frightened, but he meant to stick to his duty, no matter what the cost might be. Brown, he shouted fall frightened people doj, light your candle quickly. There may be smoke or snakes or some such thing in your room. Quick! Yes-I-certainly-ha, ha-sure-just a minute, sir, answered Whimp as he jumped out of bed and seemingly proceeded to fumble for the candle with matches. In reality, he had made his way past the master and was pushing the box quietly along the floor towards his bed, a few feet away. Did you drop the candle on the floor? Hurry up, Brown, sure, came from the wondering Dobson. I have her now, answered Whimp just as he com- pleted the trip of the box under the bed. Luckily the animal did not again throw off smoke, Whimp was thanking his lucky stars that Puck's room was now vacated. Even while he thought of this he was act- ing, for it was no place nor time to be caught. lt was but the work of a second to overturn a chair and throw beneath THE SPECTATOR ll it his wash-cloth, snatched from the stand close by. Then he lit the candle, muttering about lost matches. Ha-ha! Look, Brown, nothing but a chair and wash-cloth. Nly hand slipped thru the rungs of the chair when I fell and touched the cloth. Next time have your room in better order. You should raise your windows and get this peculiar musty odor out of here. lt truly was a scare. But I came here to see-ah-er, why did you slip to your room so suddenly a few minutes ago? said the master. Well, the fun was over. And l didn't want to get mixed up in this Ere affair. Then Puck is a good friend, you know, I didn't want him to see me laughing at him, he is bigger than l am, answered Whimp, truthfully enough. Ali, to be sure, I am only searching on the Doctor's orders, you know. .Sorry I broke into your room this way. Good-night. Good-night. Long drawn out sigh of relief, as the last of Dobson's footsteps sounded far down the corridor. A Page from My Summer Diary BY DONALD CUSTER '12 ET nine o'clock we took a train from Belfast for the Giant's Causeway, via Port Rusk, the Atlantic'City of Northern Ireland. This city is beautifully situated on the north coast of Ireland, Here we took an electric train for the Causeway. The ride provided many fine examples of coast scenery, the route lying along the high bluffs of the sea for almost the entire eight miles, and presenting far-reaching sea-views. On a clear day Scotland is visible in the distance. Chalk cliffs, covered with lava and basalt, have been worn into fantastic shapes by the waves, some resembling giants' heads, others elephants' legs, The invigorating atmosphere of the trip made us very hungry, and we were glad for a lunch before engaging one of the many available guides to conduct us over this won- derful formation. Before going to the Causeway, we were conducted by I2 THE SPECTATOR our guide to a most interesting cave. Portcoon Cave can be approached by two entrances, one from the sea, the other from land if the tide is low. The sea was too rough for the oarsmen to venture to row us in, and so we climbed alonga very rough, narrow foot-path of smooth cobble- stones to the entrance. The cave was dark and damp. Our guide carried a lantern to give light. Along the roof is a Hne example of a slipping of layers of rocks, called a geological fault, The whole must have been produced by a tremendous upheaval. The roar of the waves inside is terrihc, and as we looked out thru the sea entrance, we could see the Irish Sea rolling its waves with much force along the cliffs. Leaving the cave we proceeded to the Causeway proper. From a distance it looked disappointing-more like a pile of cobble-stones than an elegant arrangement of verti- cal basaltic columns. More than forty thousand of these columns, composed of blocks which seem to be artificially placed one on top of the other, extend to an uncertain depth. Some of them are polygonal in shape, and range from three-sided formations to eight-sided ones. The key- stone is said to be the only octagonal stone in existence. The peculiar formations in various parts of the Cause- way have been given names suggested by their fantastic shapes. In one part is a depression, Hlled with water, called the Giant's Punchbowlg another, the Giant's Fan, formed by Hve pentagons surrounding a hexagon. In the Grand Causeway is Lord Antrim's Parlor, a number of large yellow stones which resembles a parlor in disorder the morning after a night of money-making. The entire Causeway is divided into three parts---the Little, Middle and Grand Causeway. The second is shaped like a honey-comb. One group of stones, the Wishing Chair, resembles a chair. We each sat in it and made three wishes, after which we proceeded to the Wishing Well, presided over by an old Irish peasant woman, who gave us each a drink of the sweet water with which to wash down our wishes, so that they may come to pass. Leaving the Causeway thru a gate-way of solid rock, known as the Giant's Gateway, we began a difhcult climb up the cliffs for several miles along the Irish Sea to the THE SPECTATOR I3 amphitheatre, passing the Giant's Pipe Organ, at which the musician sat who entertained His Majesty with his Hne playing. The coloring along the cliff is beautiful. The rich reds and salmons of the rocks, and the bright green of the grass harmonized perfectly with the cloudless blue of the sky and the tossing blue-green of the sea below. The vicinity of the region is rich in legends, among the most accepted of which is that of how a Scotch giant pre- pared to cross over to Ireland to settle a feud which had long existed between him and an lrish giant. When the latter's wife saw him crossing the Causeway, she devised a scheme by which she might save her husband. She hid her infant son, and in his stead placed her husband in the cradle. When the Scotch giant arrived and asked to see her husband, she replied: He is not at home, but you may see his three-month old baby if you wish. When he saw the size of the supposed infant, he became alarmed. He marveled, and wondered what the father could be like, if his son were of such large size. Thus the strife ended, and the Causeway fell into disuse. The regularity with which these columns are placed makes a tale of such an origin quite plausible. Dress Parade at the Barracks BY HAYDEN L. HEWS '12 WOUD and clear the notes of the bugle sounded on the cool morning air and dwindled away in the distance. lt was First call for dress parade. Instantly every one bestirred himself. The spectators all moved up to the edge of the parade ground, orderlies could be seen hurrying to and fro from the Ofhcers' Headquarters, and all the soldiers, who had been lounging around the park, went to- ward the headquarters, We could see, here and there about the various buildings, groups of men lining up to march to the parade ground. These soldiers belong to the regular standing army of the United States, the post being at Columbus, Ohio. We had gone to the barracks that morning with the hope that 14 THB SPECTATOR we should see the dress parade. We were not disappointed. At the second sound of the bugle, all the companies marched to the parade ground and lined up. The band came out, followed by two men bearing the flags. There are two flags carried with the parade, the stars and stripes and the flag of peace. Armed guards march at each side of the bearers and woe to him who attempts to harm them! The band fell into position and played while the sol- diers lined up in two long lines, each company being headed by the captain. The colonel advanced to the front and the officer of the day took his position, The captains ran their men thru the various drills, and at last all stood at atten- tion, The ofhcer of the day then received the reports from the captains and he, in return reported to the superior ofhcer. The colonel then advancing stated that Major - would be the ofhcer for the following day. The order for advancing was given and all the ofhcers came forward, saluted, and turned to face the men. The band struck up a tune and the parade began. lt was a beautiful sightg the men in their close-fitting khaki suits, the ofhcers' brilliant uniforms and flashing swords, and above all, Old Glory. The fhg was carried in the middleof the parade. As the line pissel the officers, they took off their hats and placed them reverently over their hearts until the flag had passed. The observance of this custom was required of all specta- tors. lt was an inspiring sight to see every man and boy on the grounds take his hat off as the flag passed. After the soldiers had marched around the parade ground a few times, they marched toward the main building. They were well drilled, each gun being held at exactly the same angle, every foot coming down at the same instant, as they marched up the walk. When they reached the headquarters they disbanded. The parade was over. THE SPECTATOR K5 Mock Heroes C. E. IG. '10 'IROT often does a person have an opportunity to save a a human life, but this summer while visiting a small town on the seashore, a friend and I almost had the chance to become applicants for hero medals. The whole incident took place on a lazy afternoon, when most of tne summer cottagers dozed away in their hammocks, chasing mosquitos and dreaming of home. We two heroes, humbly unconscious of the great events await- ing us, were bowling duck-pins in a little resort along the ocean board-walk. Now and then one of us would step out of the stuffy room to get a breath of fresh air, and to brace us for a change of luck. During one of these nerve treat- ments, my friend noticed a few excited people running down the beach, where only a few bathers were enjoying the surf in the afternoon lull. After spreading an alarm, he left the alley with me to find the cause of the disturbance. ln a minute, by straining our eyes over the sea, we descried a black speck bobbing up and down abouttwo hun- dred yards from shore. The tide had just reached its low- est point, and was beginning to flow, lf only the swimmer could hold out afew minutes longer the tide might help him in to shore. But now something must be done, and that on the moment, as the old captain of the life saving crew was not there, and as the boat lay 'way up on the beach, high and dry from the water, one of the younger life-savers, thinking it an easy rescue, dashed out through the breakers toward the helpless swimmer. A companion swam after, floating a life preserver before him. By this time the shore was lined with a helpless multi- tude. ln spite of their frantic arm waving and shouted directions, the life-saver could not locate the drowning person over the low waves. Just at intervals could the body be seen nowg the tide was advancing rapidly, the crowd despaired, but in one last hope my companion raised a cry for the boat, which had been forgotten- in the excite- ment. Finally when two young college fellows consented to row, a score of hands pushed the boat over the sand to 16 THB SPECTATOR the water's edge, but there all aid was sacrificed to new clothes. What! Quitters are you? shouted the volunteer oarsmen. The person might not be saved now, but at least the boat could pick him up. So my comrade and l, rushing into the water up to our knees, shoved the boat before us, when suddenly the keel stuck in the sand. We strained and tugged until at last the boat floated, we two marched out of the water, heroes already. In the meantime the life-savers were tiring, and also a complete story was circulating about the sea's victim. Yes, its Miss Brown, of Chicago. She went in by herself, when the undertow and ebb pulled her out to sea. The body could no longer be seen, but all hoped to have it found. At first the boat took the life-savers aboard and then cast about for the drowned person. After a few minutes reconnoitering, the boat suddenly headed for shore. Had they given up the search? lt so appeared to the indig- nant crowd until the boat grated on the pebbles, Then the mass quickly dissolved. The heroes, their new clothes dripping with salt water, with down-cast eyes and dejected hearts, slunk away thru the unused streets. That evening the Daily Reporter published the fol- lowing: TOP OF PILE MISTAKEN FOR DROWNING BATHER. This afternoon, during the lowest tide for weeks, an old log used for tying Hshermen's nets, appearing in the troughs of the waves, etc., etc. A Diamond Stratagem BY J oHN H. CovER, '11 ADR. CLUTCH, a retired business man and a lover of travel, lately related an interesting incident which happened during an extended journey in Africa. He was at the time visiting the Kimberley Diamond Mines which were in their infancy. A contention between two native tribes had made the route to Cape Town unsafe for the shipment of diamonds. THE SPECTATOR I7 A diamond of unusual size and quality had just been un- earthed. ln order that this diamond should reach Cape Town safely, as no guard would be sufficient to repel an at- tack ofthe savages, the company was obliged to resort to a stratagem. Being a friend of the mine foreman, Nlr. Clutch was admitted to the secret and permitted to help in its exec- ution. On the appointed day six armed men set out on foot to Durban. From Durban they could travel by rail to Cape- Town. One of these men carried a small box containing an exact model of this extraordinary diamond. Six hours later three men, equipped as tourists, andin- cluding Mr. Clutch, set out for Johannesburg on their way to Sofala on the eastern coast of Africa. All of this journey was made on foot and in the native chairs carried by negres. This party carried the real diamond which was apparently carelessly mixed with a large collection of shells and corals. The first party, as was anticipated, was attacked when but twenty-five miles from Kimberley and relieved of their burden by the natives. The second party reached Sofala af- ter four weeks of traveling, unmolested. Here they boar- ded a vessel and soon arrived in Cape Town with their treasure. g im 18 THE SPECTATOR he 'ileligb School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., SEPTEMBER, 1909 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 15 CENTS. PER COPY, X0 CENTS. BDIIOFIRI B110 1511501655 Staff. T EdIIOf-In-CI'lIef, CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Assoclate Edltor, - ALBERT W. WALTERS r91o Literary Edltors. School News Editors, MARGARET E. KREBS x9xo WILLIAM HOTCHKISS 1910 MARIE ITELL xoxo. FRANK CRAMER IQIO WALTER KRESS 'om Athletic Edltor, Exchmre Editors- SEWARD D. DAVIS mo. LILLIAN MOSES 1910 BLANCHE SNYDER IQIO Afffiltflu- N sochty Editors. ELSIE HI CH A xgxo MARY E. JONES 1910 General News EdII0l', MARY ROSE 1910 HERBERT GRAHAM 1910. Chlef Buslness Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY 1910 Assoclate Business Manager. WALTER SUPPES IQIO Assistants, HARVEY GRIFFITH IQIO JOHN H. COVER 1911 JOHN B. WEIR 191o WILLIAM THOMAS IQII GEORGE S. COOPER 19m W. FRITZ MAYER 1910 DONALD CUSTER XQI2 THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. Address all communlcatlons to THE SPECTATOR, Hlgh School Bulldlng, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa.. as second-class mall matter. In order to insure publication in the current lssue, all MSS. must be handed In to the edltor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial I R eleven years the Spectator has been published by the pupils of High School, each year with increasing success. Now, with more pupils in the school than ever before, and with such a brilliant record behind to spur onward, the twelfth volume of the Spectator is launched. The staff desires that the students of High School realize that the Spectator is their paper, and the representative of 1 THE SPECTATOR I9 our school throughout the city. ln other places also it is the standard by which the literary attainment of our school is judged. ln order to insure the success of the school publi- cation, both in the interest of the contributor and of the institution, every pupil owes his support to the Spectator. The Spectator is glad to welcome back to High School this term so many members of last year's faculty. lt hopes that their work this year may provea pleasure and satis- faction, and that their relations with the school may be pleasant and happy. To Miss Jennie Boyer, Nlr. Jamison, Nlr. Walbert, and Nlr. Levergood, the new members of our faculty. the Spec-p tator wishes success in their new positions. Our city is making constant progress in providing occupation and amusement for the younger children. First there was introduced into the public schools the Kinder- garten, which has become indispensable in the eyes of the people. The next step was taken by the Civic Club, which opened a summer school for the children two years ago. Here cooking, drawing and manual training are taught with wonderful success. The city, in providing the chil- dren with a public playground at the Point during the past summer, has supplied a long-felt need. To see the tots enjoying themselves on the swings and Flying Dutchmen sets aside all doubt as to the success of the plan. We hope, however, that this one playground may be only the first, and that our Councils, following the example of other com- munities, will scatter such places of amusement all over the city. Why have so many hundred men risked their lives during the last three centuries in polar exploration? Since at last the Pole has been discovered, the question of its im- portance is brought up with the host of others. Until re- peated failure proved its apparent futility, most of the early expeditions were made to discover a northwestern passage from Europe to Asia. Since then most of the attempts 20 THE SPECTATOR have been made out of scientihc curiosity, desire for fame, or love of adventure. In regard to scientihc results to be attained from polar observation, little can be brought forth. Beyond establishing several measurements, such as the polar diameter and the weight of the earth, not much can be gained except to geography and meteorology. With such small advantages to science in polar discovery, we can only assume that curiosity and adventure have been the great attractions at the poles. In many ways polar exploration is like the search for the Holy Grail, the chief result is gained by the man in quest of the longed-for goal tor the ideal. The man gains bravery, steadfastness and heroism. i Exchanger The Spectator is glad to greet again so many of its for- mer exchanges. It wishes them all success during the year, and hopes that they will maintain their high standard of last year. The exchange comments below are made upon the Commencement issue: The color design of the Messenger is exceptionally good. THE SPECTATOR 21 The Normal Herald would be much improved if it con- tained more ambitious stories. However, its general ap- pearance is good. The Commencement number of the Red and White shows that the school contains a great deal of talent both in drawing and writing. The literary material and the class pictures are appropriate for a Commencement number. The Power of the Cross, a poem in the Mountaineer, is especially worthy of mention. lt is very vivid, and shows careful preparation. We are glad to welcome back our old friends, the Dick- insonian and the Campus. The Commencement number of the Interlude is worthy of note. The original ideas carried out are excellent. The High School Student for May is a very interesting number. Altho the jokes are not original, they are well chosen. We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of the fol- lowing exchanges: The Dictum Est, Cascadillian, Pennant, Oak Leaves, Karux, Echo, Ogontz Mosaic, Radiator, Premier, Tattler, Purple and White, Yeatman Life, Talton- ian, State Collegian, High School Argus, Biograph, Hall Boy, F. and M. Weekly, Dickinsonian, Purple and Gold, Minor, Palmetto and the Pine, Herald, Windom Record, Critic, Amygdaloid, High School Record, M. P. S., Kiski- minetan, Academy Student, Junto, Masten Park Chronicle, and the M. H. S. Bugle. 22 THB SPECTATOR rr i ly eg: ef Q ly T i 3 .- Briss l X Vf Rx.,. . l :iii ..g1.Qg,QX- , ,Ui M lil'g:. f ll' Eli Nil rl ,. fl.. i 1 lu 5 'N -1: QM1 '1 '1,r - 1:5 ' ' ,YS 'T-wig l- gf , ?7 ' i' 'L P Ia? i A L 7 ' 'ills i I ! .-4 i , W '11 ' i' Ql .,,, t fiil eiz.-ff. if - xl ie:Gmlho1aS-all The first regular meeting of the T. K. E. Literary S0- ciety was held Friday, September the eighteenth. Most of the period was taken up by the reception of the new mem- bers and by the reading of the constitution. The following program was carried out: Declamation, Elizabeth Thomas, Talk, William Byron, Talk, Helen Byron. The next meet- ing was held at the two .o'clock period, on Friday, Septem- ber the twenty-Hfth, in the auditorium. The first meeting of the Emerson Literary Society, for the term of 1909-Io, was held Friday, September the eighteenth, in the auditorium. The new members were re- ceived into the society and the constitution read to them. The secretary then called the roll of old and new members, after which the following program was carried out: Current Events, Arthur Benshoffg Talk, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Eleanor Weitz, Declamation, The Chambered Nautilus, Edna Bowman. After the critic's report, Herbert Graham and John Wier were called on for impromptu talks, The meeting then adjourned. The Emerson Literary Society extends a cordial wel- come to all new members. We hope that they will realize the importance of society work and help to make the com- ing year the best in the history of the society. THE SPECTATOR 23 .RLU Nl ' ' 2 Y-'-1-' W 1, ----.. QT- . ., Fred Smith '06, former editor of the Spectator, will be graduated from Syracuse next spring. His brother, Elmer Smith, is now a full fledged Freshman. Miss Florence Glenn '08, and Miss Thackray '08, are again enrolled at Bryn Mawr. Fritz Krebs '07, will enter upon the mysteries of soph- omore life at Cornell this year. One of his freshman friends will be Richard Wolle '09. Frank Aaron '07, Francis Wolle '07, Harry Raab '09, and Frank Breniser, last year's editor of tne Spectator, will be found among the students of the Universityaof Pennsyl- vania. Roy Reese '05, will be graduated from that institu- tion this year. Dan Jones '07, is continuing his musical study in Ber- lin, Germany. Miss Nellie Trent '08, has returned to Westchester Normal School. At Princeton University are Todd Cochran'07, and Robert Entwisle '06. Miss Grace Cochran '09, has entered Vassar. Douglass Storey '07, former business manager of the Spectator, and George Weaver are again enrolled at Wash- ington and Jefferson. One of the Freshmen of Amherst is Walter Moore' 09. At Rensselaer this term are Allan Weaver '09, last 24 THB SPECTATOR years business manager of the Spectator, and Austin Moore, Ex-'09. Elsie Canan has received high commendation at the University of Chicago for excellence in mathematics. William Dempsey Ex-'09, will return to Mercersburg this year. Claire McNeelis intends to enter Trinity College, Washington, D. C., this fall. James Henderson will complete Exeter this year. The Freshman class of Cornell will claim Maurice Rothstein, the editor of the Spectator during the term of '07 and '08. Miss Winifred Walters '08, will continue her course the coming year at Wells College. . Miss Marguerite Hinchman '09, will enter Swarthmore this fall as a freshman. Dee Swank '09, will again represent High School at Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg. State College will claim many former High School students this fall. The following will be enrolled: Frank Hoerle '07, Ralph Butler '04, Arthur James '08, Robert Gocher '08, Harry Shryock '07, Bryant ltell '08, Chester Horner Ex-'10, John Rogers ,OQ, James Dolan '09, Earl Glock Ex-'09, Frank Mayer ,OQ, Charles Kunkle, Earl Burkhart 'O9. Miss Clara Thomas will be a Senior at Wellesley the coming year. The following are at Indiana Normal this fall: Misses Elizabeth Crocker '08, Anna Ryan '08, Eleanor Scanlon Ex-'10, Elizabeth and Eva Robertson Ex-'10, Anna Neary '09, Mary Miller '09, Louise E. Gardner '09, Grace Craig Ex-'10, Florence Sagerson '09, Jennie Barnett '07 and Pauline Wesner EX-,II. THE SPECTATOR 25 Current Eventf On September Ist, Dr. Frederick Albert Cook, of Brooklyn, startled the world by cabling from Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands, that he had discovered the North Pole. Accompanied by two Esquimaux, he had reached the Pole on April 21, 1908, and had planted the United States Flag on that point. Robert Edwin Peary, of Cresson, Pennsylvania, on September 16th, announced by wireless from lndian Har- bor, Newfoundland, that he had reached the Pole on April 6th, 1909, a few days less than a year after Cook claimed to have reached it. Peary also made the statement, which he claims to be able to prove, that Dr. Cook never reached the Pole. Cambria County is proud that R. E. Peary, and J. R. Bradley, who financed Dr. Cook's expedition, were both born within her bounds. Nlr. Bradley is a native of Johns- town. The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle, is proving itself to be one of the most successful expositions ever held, not only in satisfying the public, but also in be- ing a financial success. It marks the wonderfui progress, and records the achievements in the Northern Pacific re- gion, which is not much more than fifty years old. The whole undertaking is strictly characteristic of north-west- ern enterprise. The results of the aeroplane meet at Rhuins held during the week ending Sept. 4th show that the Americans are the most successful in aeroplane navigation. Mr. Glenn H. Curtis, the only American competitor, won the International Cup of Aviation by making two rounds of the course, about twelve miles, in a little less than sixteen minutes, or at a speed of 45 miles an hour. Mr. Farman, an Englishman, won for himself the Grand Prize.of the meet by remaining in the air over three hours and by covering in that time a distance of one hundred and eighteen miles. Altho we may safely say that Americans are the fore- most exponents of the heavier-than-air machines, yet to Count Zeppelin of Germany fall the laurels the achieve- ments with lighter-than-air machines. His latest feat is a 26 THE SPECTATOR flight from Lake Constance to Berlin, a journey of three hundred and fifty miles, made in the Zeppelin Ill carying nine men and provisions. When two hundred and seventy miles of the journey had been completed, a propeller broke. The damage was repaired. During the past four months the nation has lost some of its greatest citizens. It grieves over the deaths of Henry H. Rogers, the oil magnate, Edward Everett Hale, our intel- lectual hero, Simon Newcomb, our greatest astronomer, and Edward H. Harriman, the railroad king. President William Howard Taft in now engaged in an extended tour covering many states of the Union. Many of his opponents regard this journey as imperialistic, and charge the President with neglecting his office duties and with spending government money on an early and veiled campaign for the next election. The country as a whole, stands with the president, and he should know the country in which he lives. As every visit is marked by demonstra- tions of friendship, such journeys of the President foster patriotism and are well worth while. O W 'if' K rrrirrztgtrrcs i Wi W 1- ' 1.. --3 B FOOTBALL 1 The opening of school brings back to our minds foot- ball, with thoughts upon the laurels won in former years by High School, and with speculation upon the outlook for the coming season. THB SPECTATOR 27 In looking back over our past records on the football field, we feel proud that the school to which we belong is represented by so many columns of victories. With es- pecial pride do we view the magnificent record of last year's team, and the place awarded it in the Ofhcial Guide of 1909. When a writer, reviewing the football season of such a vast Held as the middle states, places Johnstown High School in a class with the champion preparatory colleges, and especially commends its success, we can reasonably assume that our team was of extraordinary merit. Such is the magnihcent record behind us. Can this year pro- long it? From present indications, we can certainly continue our success. With nine veteran letter men, the entire back field and half the line, and with at least half a dozen eager and earnest candidates Hghting for each doubtful position, a winning team is forecast. If experience counts, we cer- tainly have a most cheering outlook. The business management however, is much dissa- pointed at the poor call for season tickets, for without money the team cannot be properly equipped. Every ticket sold is more than a bargain to the purchaser. It is a help to the team. Girls' season tickets can be obtained for the exceedingly low sum of Hfty cents, the boys' season tickets, which also entitle to annual membership in the Athletic Association, cost a dollar. Even with this low cost, and with such great numbers in High School, fewer have pro- cured tickets than three years ago. Get awake and show your spirit. I THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG MEET I, On the twenty-second of last May, Johnstown High School was engaged in a large track meet at Pittsburg, held by the University of Pittsburg. Altho the local team only scored four points, yet it made a good showing in the relay race, winning second place. With Johnstown's team fol- lowing close upon the leaders, the scholastic relay record was broken. The meet was won by Indiana Normal with 502 points. Pittsburg High School came second with 34 points. Those who ran for Johnstown High in the relay race were Ludwig, Speck, Chamberlain, and Statler. The 28 THE SPECTATOR winners of Pittsburg High School were Nlaisch, Bebout, Rosenthal, and Lambing. Roy Leventry is the only veteran tackle of the football team at Cornell this fall. The captain of the Franklin and Marshall eleven this year is Webster O. Saylor, ,O7. Thomas Pinder '07, is Vice-Commodore of the Syra- cuse Crew. The University of Pittsburg's football team will again be strengthened with John Lindsey '07, on end. Dolan and Rogers have reported for football practice at State. Luck to Buck and Jim, MWKK N32 I f MLB! X N Embalmed wit resuscitated and served with trimmings a la up to date. Don't shoot the jestersg they're doing their best. The North Pole has been Cooked, but it was a Peary- less job. Soup 'I0. Say, Art, how do you get money? Shallen fetc., to be continued in our next.J Just pull dad's leg for tive dollars. THE SPECTATOR Z9 Soup. Huh! Yourcould pull my old man's leg clear off and then only get 50 cents. The new Senior gag: Aw, sew a button on that. Mr. Kraybill Qcoming to Room Nl at 9:15.J Miss W--, how many people are there in this room? W. Suppes Qbutting in.J Twenty-three and one girl. At last we know why Lincoln's head is on the new penny. But we ain't going to tell. As the 5 O'clock Club has not had its initial meeting for the year IQOQ'IO, we have not had time to become ac- quainted with the new members. We hope to have better luck next time since one of the funny men is a victim. ' Oh, you Kindergarten! Talk about your system. Well, I guess. Teacher in English class: Prepositions are bad words to end sentences with. Who says that Latin isn't practical? Adams was caught in a grocery store this summer labeling cabbages 5 cents per capita. Teacher: Name the bones of the skull, George. Chic: I have them all in my head, but can't think of them just now, Junior: Do you wear those flashy socks every day? Brilliant Senior: No, just off and on. From Freshman essay: The natives are slick at climbing trees. Sara Nliller is nominally the class grind. Tickets, tickets, calledLConductor Jacobs, as Gins- berg slept on, but 'twas of no use, for the place of changing cars was already past. The lesson rolled on and on. A Freshie girl describing her ideal, He had curly teeth and large, even hair. Anew CPD Senior discovery: When you call on a 30 K THYE SPECTATOR , girl, cabl on a German. Also see that she translates the next day's lesson. R. Jones- in English: She fed her dogs angel food. A dog biscuit for Roy. What would Carrie Nation say if she knew that Ginn and Company was the source of our knowledge? He---How would you get down from a donkey? lt---Climb down, of course. He---I wouldn't, l'd get down off a goose. Why, Oh, why, my heart this sadness? QFrom a favorite poem.j l'm in the 5 O'clock' Club, of course. After Kellar got his, Oh, what a face, what a face, what a face, golly, what a face he made. Hotty to Grifhth in chapel: The funny part of it was that- Mr. J-- Ccuttinginq Aw, live heard that joke before, the ofhce for yours. After the class fight: Mama, mama, Jakie's in trouble again. The shanty of the Five O'clock Club. We're here because we had to come. We stay because we can't get out. We hoped we wouldn't meet to-night, But a quorum brought the thing about. Chorus: Glory, glory, hallelujah, etc. In Trig.---Professor: John W- what is the sign of afHnity? John: A tumble-down eight. Right you are, Roger---ahem. The evil men do lives after them. The Senior Glee Club has reorganized. Vincent has evidently lost interest in the robins. At least we have had no recent effusions from him upon that subject. THE SPECTATQR Sl When will Mr. Kraybill be in the room? inquired the visitor. Soon as we make a noise, replied the witty stude. Yes, Mr. Fruhlinger, the Dictionary may be consulted, To graduate now isfnot as hard as it looks. QEch- oed from the chapeI.J No! Its harder! Some of the ways the Freshmen spell it: Meyer, Myer, Meir, Myra, Mire. Q 'Tis good business, said the cinder, As the train went whizzing by, To seek every opportunity To get in the public eye. -SWIPED. Miss WE- notice in Study Hall originally read: Seniors will make a polished translation of lines I-IOO in the Chaucer. A simple twist of the wrist and it read: Seniors will make a Polish translation of lines 1-loo in the Chaucer. By looking over the records we find that a few more students have become members of the Criminal Coterie. A new dance has been suggested by Prof. Kraybill, namely, a three-step: Directions---Ist step out of line. 2nd step to the ofhce. 3rd ditto to the 5 O'clock Club. Notice: You will be given slips in a day or two. -rPhysics may be taken any period of the morning. Aha! a poet on the faculty. S-s-sh, listen. While giving out books the other day, a certain teacher composed the following: - There are some without a date, Those belong to nineteen eight. DEFINITIONS IN PHYSICS 1. Education---A mix-up of trouble. 2. A Point---The ghost of a departed quantity. 32 T!-HE SPECTATOR Rube Nelson is simply horrid. While discussing abstract nouns the other day, the teacher asked the Rube if he had ever seen beauty. After eyeing up the female department, the mean thing answered No. Another riddle propounded by Rameses I. Why is a crow a crow? CAWS. lzzy Burlap, the High School Detective, has been ap- pointed inspector ofthe marching to and from the auditor- ium. We would have appointed him inspector of talking in chapel, but that job is already overcrowded. Shallenberger is daft on music. He has even set words Q----J to the clatter of his alarm clock in the morning. Problem in Algebra: lf you pawn your watch for three dollars' what must you pawn in order to raise enough money to redeem it? Answer: X-ceedingly much. Where is the German Fatherland? Room D, ofcourse. Query from a Nloxham girl: lf you flirt with the street car conductor, will he forget to take your fare? Senior: Why is a Freshman like an egg? Junior: He has a yellow streak. Soph: He's chicken hearted. Fresh: You're all the time a-picking at me.' O skwum! A wicked expression popular with the girls. Saylor' Io, gazing at three pennies in his hand, Beat it, small change, before I spend you . Several studes, Beck among them, think that San- ta Gloria's have got Santa Claus faded a mile. John Weir was the first to wear yellow skis this term. W. Suppes and Alexander Hamilton Louther are favorites for second honors. Fresh at a candy store, Gimme a cents worth of chocolates . Clerk. What kind? THE SPECTATOR 33 .1 Fresh. Oh, mixed of course. For the benefit of the newcomers. lf you must bring limberger in your lunch check the lunch with Bigoty . Johnstown Pa. is noted for its famous soldiers. Among the most prominent are General Blacksmith, General Mer- chandise and General Cussedness. Miss- Harvey, verstehen Sie Deutsch. Griffith Nein. ' Every year finds an increased number of students in High School, this year surpassing all others with 576 schol- ars. A glance at the following table, which has the pupils arranged by classes, shows that the present senior class almost doubles the number of any former graduating class. The class of IQI2 is decreased by nearly one-half. The Freshman class brings a very large aggregation to the school. Girls Boys Total Seniors- 44 33 77 Post Graduate- 1 1 Juniors- 44 25 69 Sophomores- 87 K 58 145 Freshmen- 152 132 284 327 249 576 1 The students of High School join in thanking the school board for providing the building with.distilled water. Everyone in High School is glad to find the orchestra back in its place this term. The music adds very much to the order of marchihg to and from chapel, and greatly enhances the morning exercises. The members deserve credit. The increased interest shown by the students in the German department is very pleasing and encouraging. With two senior, two junior, and nve sophomore classes, it has become necessary to have an assistant German teacher. As the work includes five recitations a week, the course is to be more extensive and thorough. This new is a welcome intimation of the work being accomplisthedgiiigpur German department. - 34 THE SPECTATOR The three upper classes met and organized early this term. On the Hrst day the Seniors met in Study Hall, electing the following officers: President, Albert W. Wal- tersg Vice-President, Walter R. Suppesg Secretary, Miss Lillian Mosesg Treasurer, Harvey Griffith. Shortly after, on the tenth, the Juniors elected these officers: President, Newton Hoerleg Vice-President, Waldo Wrightg Secretary, Miss Mary Ryang Treasurer, William Thomas, Class Historian, Miss Ruth Sellers. Rensselaer to . Q 6Z.0,,Polytechnlc 14339 674001 Institute 42' Op , 413. . roy, N. . 4' T Y Local examinations provided for. Send for a. catalogue. PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL.l DAN L. PARSONS. Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-at-LEW. A l Suppes Building. Bank Bulldlng R S. MURPHYA BRUCE H.CAMPBELL DR. S. A. HALL. ' Attorneys-at-Law Osteopafh I Dibert Building. 544 Maln Street. FRANK P. MARTIN, ALVIN SHERBINE. Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law . I Bank Building. Suppes Buxldmg. H W. STOREY, DR. B. F. MARDIS, I - -L , De tlSt ' AttorneyS?1:ppclWBuilding. n 179 Fairield Ave. DR. A. S. FICHTNRR. , 119 F Street, Gxtyf A. DIX TITTLE :: PRINTER THE SPECTATOR 35 SWANK HARDWARE CO. S 1 G of high quality can be bought to best advantage here. Our line is very com- plete. Try us. FOOT BALLS, all the approved makes, at prices ranging S1 to S5. Basket Balls, Nose Masks, Shin Guards, Head Helmets, Wrist Supporters, Striking Bags and Boxing Gloves. 1901 1909 BARNEY McVAY'S Private Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK, Franklin sl. '09 - SEASON - 'I0 Advanced Classes, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Friday Night High School Class, every Friday night. Junior High School Class, every Thursday evening. Private Lessons given Monday and Wednesday even- ings, 7-30 to 9, and Monday, Wednesday and Satur- day afternoons. Tuesday, at Gallitzin. Thursday, at Stoyestown. Orchestra can be engaged for all occasions. RESIDENCE PHONE 276A HALL PHONE 1152B 36 S The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in th ty t PAUL 'S f C0000 S S There's a Difference in Coal TRY oURs SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10 54 arts of city. Headquarters 545 for Main St. BASKETBALL 86 FOOTBALL SUPPLIES Mfiim HORANPS THE SPBCTATOR 37 A Great Saving Chance in Boys' School Suits HE AVERAGE SCHOOL-BOY IS A TERROR on clothes-and he wouldn't be a normal, healthy boy if he wasn't, That fact, however, doesn't need to worry Johnstown parents, for we've just bought up a a well known maker's entire stock of Boys' School Suits at a price that easily solves the problem of clothing the boy smartly and well for very little money. These suits are made in smart. nobby styles. and they're built especially to stand the rough wear of school days. They come in Worsteds, Serges, Cassimeres and Cheviots, in plain colors and in all the fancy mix- tures. in sizes from 4 to 14 years, Bought in the regular way. they would have to sell at S2 up to 58.50 each. We offer them 87c, 51.39, 51.87, 52.39, 52.87, 53.90, 54.39 SCHWARTZ BROS. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? vo c . Ilcg c S. H. Issmaanc, Pa. D.. PRINCIPAL Teaches SHORTHAND, BOOKKEEPING TOUCH TYPEWRITING, ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewriting, a Finishing Course in Letterfiling, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press. Gradu- ates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. ' For Rates, Write to-day or, better still, call 38 THE SPECTATOR Young Men Going to College You need snappy clothes. You will find them here. Fall clothes to pleas youug men who want something more gingery than those worn by their elders. Snappy, but not freakish or minstrel-like. fSfZSfi1fi,t3ii?2hi... lVllLLER'S Main st. OUR EDUCATION will not be complete unless you learn to save. We pay 4 per cent. on savings. The J OHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital S200,000, Surplus S200,000 What Everybody should know is that our service, methods, and care for your comfort, make this store particularly inviting for your trade. All our customers know that they get greater satisfac- tion here than is usual. Trade here and you'Il know, too. Coilifffffggfnd Franke Pharmacy George S. Gore, 517 Main Street, has the Shoes YOU Want to buy THE SPECTATOR 39 Buy your pure, home- T- E- MORGAN made candles High Grade at SHREVES PIANOS Musical Merchandise ,45l Franklin Street Q,fofL f,lffgSt'eet C. T. WILLIAMS 0mc'h0 's'8a'm'i1E5i.3XeNano Dealer in Fancy Groceries DR. OWEN MORGAN P99 Pf001I1C6 DENTIST Cor. Market and Vine sts. Jordan Building, Main Street, be- Phone 502 tween cghanlgiaglransfer Decidedly New Ideas ' S 't 9 for High School Girls:?...T.f S Where Qfaligv C0unis William H. Raab Sc Bro. Rulefs BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Bimim ?:.. ee,e,,:ee is 4 Pnnfefs 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 floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 40 THE SPECTATOR WIZARD'S H. D. FOX C0111 SOlVC1'1t SANITARY . Prepared by KREDEL an DARRELL Paflgfs v Druggists N Johnstown Trust Company Johnstown, Pa- B ilding, Room 509 DIAMONDS at WATCHES at lowest prices. Try us and be convinced. C. A. LINDSEY JEVZELOEEEQND Bedford Street R, 3, BROCIOUS Citizens Mdse C0 GROCERIES AND I Tf'L1gglSf GENERAL MERCHANDISE 151 Fairfield Avenue ' 79 Fairfield Avenue, City B ll Phone 905 .City Ph 218A For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Carpets and Furniture Clinton, Near Main THE SPECTAT-OR 48 Cn your way to school remember the best sodas and candies in the city are at Conracfs Drug Lilligg, M. 'Ringsdorf Store 'vocal Sfudio 301 405 Swank Bids., Res. Phone 635A, FRANKLIN STREET will open for the season on October First Call on us for Fine Stationery F' W' HANNAN Visiting Cards g?:1f.,z2g.?amefCafdS Drugs and icture ramin ' I g Candies the r'ght styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main Street 218 Franklin Street S. V. KUNKLE Dealer in Groceries so Provisions 211 Cooper Avenue Start School Right A by having your barbering done at CRAlG'S 42 THE SPECTATOR 1' NT i C. A. A l-leaclis U for Athletes JOIN - NUFF CED Roth's Pharmacy Efffftftf DRUGS Agents for Guth's World's Famous Candy Opposite Cambria Theatre Farrell or Kreclel Drugs, Medicines - Chemicals, Cigars 64 Fairfield Avenue DR. F. E. NICHOLS Expert Speclallst for Blood Poisoning, Special and Private diseases of men and women Consultation tree and confidential Office 544 Main Street Iohnstown Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 is almost here. and now is the time for Autumn Pictures. If you are in k need of a Koda call at YOUNG'S. We have a com- plete line of Kodak's and Supplies. Our prices are the lowest that a relia- ble quality will permit of - S1 and up. No trouble to show goods. Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street THE SPECTATOR 43 First National Bank 446 Mmm STREET The Lxaifgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ......... ............................ S 580,000.00 Total Resources .......................................... ............. 4 ,700,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits FISHER 8: COMPANY Wholesale Wines so Lxiquorfs nvsnvruinc T0 DRINK Telephone 175 - 147 Clinton St. and 611lVlain St. S. A. SNOOK Hardware and Builders' Supplies 509 MAIN STREET Sporting Goods a Specialty H. I-l. CUPP, Grfoeenies Dry Goods, Flour and Feed Piano given away free. 80 Fairfield Ave. Ask for ticket Phone 761 THE SPECTATOR IT PAYS TO BUY YOUR Groceries az' c7lCaz'han's Where everything sold is absolutely pure. Where just weights, full meas- ures and moderate prices go hand in hand. Try shopping here for a week and see how much you have cut down your living expenses. We place like glfatlzarfs for Groceries CDocfrine of The Fall This is not theology. It has nothing to do with Adam, unless that hap ens to be your name. The doctrine of the lgall is to dress in harmony with the seasong you must, to be correct. You're a busy man. You don't keep track of the fashion columns. Very well, we do. That's what We're here for-at your service. You don't have to bother about Fall Toggery. We have thought of everything. Think of us. KREDEL'S Furnishers to Men Who Know 543 Main St, Open Evenings THE SPECTATOR 45 Get your .Yee the many new snappy Kodak and J' hoes for Fall and Kodak winter .Supplies at at Berry's Zang's AUTUMN of 1909 Come here Hrst uinn 'S ' Store fully prepared for the in- crease in trade promised by better times. Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Coats, Trimmed Hats and Fine Millinery, Neck- wear, Laces, Belts, Gloves, and Hosiery. Furs in fashionable styles. Clinton Street or look the Whole town over, then come here and get what you want. Young men, try it. The .Yurprise J' tore I59 Clinton .Ytreet Clothing, Shoes, and Furnishings 46 THE SPBCTATOR For Social Functions Let us supply your invitations, announcements, calling cards, etc. We represent an engraver noted the country over for first-class work. His samples are here for your in- spection any time. New Writing Paper for Fall ready Franklin Sr. Wm. B. Wafers 5 Bro. J ohnstown's First-Class Hotel The Capifal P. L. CARPENTER Remodeled, and furnished throughout with the best Popular prices, S2 to S3 per day 1: 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. 4 Capital, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Belle Meade Sweets HE CANDY OF QUALITY-Costs no more, and always fresh at..... Schrader Bro.'s Drug Stores Tl-IE SPECTATOR Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange 560-562'564-566-568 Vine Street J. C. PENDER CBesf Lifvery IN THE CITY Fancy Driving aio Draught Horses PIT MULES A SPECIALTY nl 'l'. Come in and look around WE ARE ' Piano Tuning PROUD of our stock of Repairing n and Refinishing BOYER 81. CO. I33 Fairfield Avenue With Boyer 8a Co. Phone 2362A 48 THE SPECTATOR PERFUMES SACHET POWDERS TOILET WATER WM. H. KREDEL, Ph. G. Phone 284 MAIN STREET opp. city Hall Our Sodas and Sundaes are acknowledged the best ! 547 S Main Street SELL THE FAMOUS Just Wright Shoe CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S282,500.00 THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFF ICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings NCQ FUI' SBIR UIIIU at PUHIIH BHIJS., Inc., Cllr. Vine and Franklin Streets 1 THE SPECTATOR You Young Fellows WE WANT TO SEE YOU on the new clothes proposition. We want to show you Fall Suits with more snap and dash and go to 'em than was ever sewed into garments before. Not freakish, however, but well within the bounds of good taste. And we're strong on values. Regal Shoes for fall ready, too. Woolf 8t Reynolds, Inc. CLOTHES THAT SATISFY E. KUNKLE 8: SON General Merchandise We have just completed a fine Meat Market. Best goods at lowest prices. Bar- gains one day a week Visit our Soda Fountain. Best Soda in theuiglty 50 THB SPECTATOR W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 04922: Knalae, Chickering 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 omplzmemfs of the , T. K. E. 50612231 Compliments of the Emerson Liiafamz Socieyf 5 John T THB SPECTATOR omas st Sons f the Right Sort Clothes o F V X . 133 I I ff? , 44 S1ll0lISl B BRO I BALUMODI HE YOUNG CHAP who knows how to dresss, is sure to ap- preciate the smart, natty effects he finds in every suit we show for autumn wear. They're Made with All The Style Kinks of the season, and have the snap and go that gives distinction. The prices are less than you imagine. Come see S, 2-V2.2 . 1 A -SM' , -' 'Ia 'f i f 1 'uf' ff f Er f vafisfim V g 2 4.2: . it 4 ,Qi v ' , Wzgw T :wa saga? iff M15 W A Hg, y ,.,4, .1 Q w uw- . gi an fmfgzs, 54.,.a mf- ttf 'T Qiah? if ig, gg f-if wi gif ff? 'if Nunn ' ,u 1, if gb . Q V Ei , Ill! :ay U JOHN THOMAS 8: SONS, MAIN STREET 52 THE SPECTATOR Conserwiism IS THE KEYNOTE OF STYLE FOR FALL Sz WINTER OF 1909 81: 1910 1 Q U' T for , 3 Win ln X' -:: io,'f'7 I , 3 on I 4' X X H no f l 1 my ' - . OW to make clothes conservative, yet distinctive, is diffi- cult, yet, has been accomplished by the makers of the clothes we sell. There are enough stylish patterns represented for you to make a satisfactory selection of your preferred color and design. The styles will please you, we are sure, and the fit and wear will satisfy you beyond meas- ure Suits and Overcoats from .510 to S50 Clothing Section no Sooonrl Floor PEN 9 D 9 9 fe JOHNSTQWN5 GREATEST STORE - .I 1'-vw , , If 'TL 1. TA. ,. .,r 15 I. g. U F V' 1 I L R w. ,Q K. .5 fl . l . x,. I mt ' ' p I . 1 ,gps 1w' S., x A . 1 :F rr fi' E.. 'Pr n J, Af' x T I le, ' gn,-auf. My 515, . A 'Mm 15'-.W fm 1,.-A ,X lx 'R+ .41 n r s. ' I l ' w I f I 4 Ebe Spectator T. 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' ' Eg iMmwwi21+k q,?,,: ,i:' QM rg- is A .. be igb cbool pectator 'Uzhs acquirit eundo VoL. XII. Hxcn ScHooL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 2. UE. lb, v YP - A AS.. .. w ig? 46 , 1 MWV Q 1.7517 Ei flffgii- 'f fig.. .J E542 ll PJ, --e 15:1 - fmt rss--it . fl 4 fe? eip l Fffwif e .2 ggi? . si: 1 f 0 4 - . N- ., L ,..- -W w,-, 'nw' :aff ir- 2 y-- .. - :.: 'l' -. ja' 1 exp' 5-VV, - ., -4 :--. -e , .gii.L,. ef xY,?'.1 'f-fy, Away, Away ! JENNIE LONGWELL '10 WAY, away, to the chestnut tree! What will we find in the woods? what see? The burrs Jack Frost apart has burst, The chestnuts brown the burrs have nursed. Ho, ho, to the chestnut tree! Away, away, to the wild grapevine! 'Tis there all fairies live and dineg Sweet grapes they eat, their nectar sip, 'Neath rustic bowers they dance and skip. Ho, ho, to the wild grapevine. Then up, away, to the woods so gay? Nature is dressed in smart arrayg The leaves and trees, in brightest sheen Of colors fit to array a queen. Ho, ho, to the woods away! 2 THB SPBCTATOR The Operator at AO Tower BY HERBERT W. GRAHAM '10 HEAVY freight train thundered past, the engineer in the cab waved a friendly greeting to the telegraph operator in the dimly lighted tower. The green lights on the caboose curved across the bridge, disappearing in the cut beyond, and silence settled down upon the scene. The only sounds were the clatter of the telegraph instruments and the swish of the river behind the tower. The operator changed the signal after the freight had passed and sat before his desk. A moment later the door opened. A man in a dark suit and a slouch hat entered. Tho he was not prepossessing in appearance, yet he was a visitor, and any diversion is welcomed by an operator in a lonely tower. Without saying a word the man crossed the room and looked at the train sheet. First I7 passed here two minutes ago, when is second due? the stranger inquired tersely. ln three mintues, replied the operator. Which track? I don't know, she isn't reported yet, answered the operator, wondering at the meaning of this strange cate- chism. The stranger seated himself in silence, not offering any explanation for his curious behavior. The operator was about to speak when the east sounder began to clatter. ' AO, AO, AO, NlP. Second I7 on three, The operator made the entry in his train sheet, and then looked at his visitor. The expression on the man's face showed that he had read the message. The sounder again spoke, this time from the west: AO, AO, AO, SX. Division Superintendent's Special on two. The operator entered this report and turned again to his visitor, only to find himself looking into the muzzle of a 45-calibre revolver. Say! what the-, exclaimed the startled operator. That's iust what I am going to tell you, answered the man with the revolver, his voice tense with excitement. You are going to stop second I7 at the distance signal, THB SPECTATOR 3 halfa mile east. You will give that special signal for a clear track straight thru on track two, but you will throw the switches here so that she gets a cross-over on to three. As soon as the special passes the distance signal a half mile west, you will give second I7 a white block. The special will come tearing up, expecting a straight track like the signals show. She will be going too fast to take the switch, and she'll spill right on the cross-over. Thirty seconds later second I7 will plow into the special and there will be head-lines in to-morrow's papers. Do you understand? Sit down, or l'll blow your brains out! l am at the place where a man doesn't hesitate for such tritles as a human life. Set those signals and switches as l told youg then l'll tell you why l am doing this. As in a dream the operator pulled the levers and set the signals. A glance showed him that he was no match for the muscular form of the would-be train-wrecker. When he resumed his seat the man continued: Twelve years ago George McPherson was chief dis- patcher on the Western Division and I was his first as- sistant. Ever hear of McPherson? Division superin- tendent now, isn't he? He and I were in love with the same girl, but she liked me better than she liked him, I was more popular among the office force, toog and he became jealous of me. One night when l had my back turned, he juggled my train sheet. I can't prove it, but l know he did it. Well, there was a wreck, twenty lives were lost, l got ten years in the pen for criminal negligence. He married the girl. lmade up my mind to get my revenge and nowtl am going to get it. He and his wife and little girl are on that special. On the wall a bell rang, showing that a train had passed the west distance signal. At this the stranger drop- ped down below the window-sill. Give second I7 a white block, he criedg and the op- erator obeyed. A moment later the special swung around the curve on track two. The crouching man nerved himself for the shockg but no shock came. The one coach train roared across the bridge and thru the cut beyond, still on track two.jhThe operator had changed the signals but not the 4 THE SPECTATOR switches. The roar of the special had not died away when second I7 with its string of Pullmans flashed by on track three. You -, cried the man with the revolver, as he sprang to his feet. Thirty minutes later the conductor of third I7 came storming up the stairway, wanting to know why that signal had persistently remained red so long. l-le found the life- less body of the operator lying on the floor, a revolver with one chamber empty clenched in his right hand and blood oozing from a bullet hole in his temple. A Day With Lowell BY MARIE C. ITELL '10 NSPIRED by reading Cambridge Thirty Years Ago, we, in imagination, took a trip to the scene of Lowell's childhood. Approaching from the west, we paused on the brow of Symond's' Hill to view the village of our poet. Although it is now a city, we heard not its noise, but saw just a village, as Lowell saw it fifty years ago. ln front of us it lay singularly quiet and placid, tufted with elms, lin- dens, and horsechestnuts so old that they had seen Massa- chusetts a colony. Among and over them rose the belfry of the college, the square, brown tower of the church, and the slim spire of the meeting house. On our right, the Charles glided slowly and stealthily along through green and purple meadows, to our left the Old Road with its half dozen dignified houses of Colonial time wended its way. As we followed the course of the Charles, I thought I could see Lowell and Longfellow watching the waterfowls skimming over the silvery bed of the river. My mind's eye saw them as they gazed from the softly dipping wil- lows to the distant meadows and gently rounded hills fading from blue to grey, in short, as they got the inspiration for their touching nature poems. Who would not be inspired at such a sight? We went a few steps farther, and saw Lowell busied around the large square house in the shade of stately elms and drooping willows. THE SPECTIATOR 5 Again we proceeded, and saw our friend coming down Nlain Street with William Wells, his beloved schoolmaster. He stopped at the blacksmith's shop and at the white- washer's, whose own fresh gleaming cottage peeping out through grapevine and creeper was his only advertisement. Lowell bought some apples at the Deacon's grocery, Everybody knew him as he passed down the street, and from these he learnt the news of the day. At the close of the day he was settled in cozy Elm- wood listening to tales and folklore, dreaming and musing over the beauty about him. When on departing we paused once more on Symond's Hill to say our Sanssouci, I wondered not that Lowell in later life said, I have but one home and that is the place where l was born. The Sheriffs Capture BY A. W. S. '10 EWG small, black figures, preceded by a team of dogs, toiled laboriously over a great, barren waste of snow. The front Hgure plodded along despondently, as if pe had nothing to live for, the man behind seemed to walk mgtmphantly as if some great obiect had been attained. And so it had. Tom Harris, the sheriff, had at last rounded up Jim Welsh, Alaska's famous bad man, and was taking him to Barrel Point, a two days' journey from the scene of cap- ture. This was the evening of the first day and they had traveled half the distance. The sheriff Hnally decided to stop for the night at a small clump of trees about a quarter of a mile further on, where firewood could be obtained. Accordingly when they reached the spot the two men andthe team of dogs halted. Harris, rejoicing in his cap- ture, was in no bad humor against his captive, and so he said, Take a seat in the Sledge, Jim, while I unharness the dogs and rustle up some firewood. l'd let you do it and get warmed up, but I hate t' trust you without the bracelets. You might git nervous. 6 THB SPECTATOR As the sheriff turned to loose the dogs, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. What's that 'ere? he questioned. A long-drawn-out mournful cry echoed over the snow hills, chilling their blood in their veins. lt was the hunting- cry of a wolf-pack. Looks like l'll have t' loose you, Jim, remarked Harris. I can't Hght a pack of wolves by myself. So he unlocked the handcuffs and Welsh was free. The two men unharnessed the dogs, and began to cut off dead limbs of the trees for Hrewood. As the sheriff bent down to pick up a large branch, something inexprcssible caused him to glance over his shoulder. Welsh was standing over him with a huge club ready to knock his brains out. They grappled in an instant, one with the strength of despair, the other angered by the treacherous attack. Back and forth the struggle raged, but the sheriff proved the stronger, soon forcing the des- perado's arms around atree, then handcuffing him. Just as he did so, the Hrst of the wolves appeared on the horizon. Welsh, his blood warmed by his vain attempt to es- cape, addressed the sheriff in a somewhat sulphurous speech. Harris retaliated with a slight slap on the cheek. lt was all that was needed. The captive lashed out with one foot, striking the sheriff squarely in the abdomen. Harris dropped in his tracks with a loud gasp. Nearer drew the wolves. Welsh became nervous. He was nearly frozen and he could but dimly see the savage brutes ap- proaching. He shuddered as he thought what was to be his fate. Finally a single oath came from his lips. But the sheriff did not respond. It was almost darkg the wolves seemed outlined in flame to the dim eyes of the despairing figure bound to the tree. At last they had reached the prostrate form on the snow. Instantly it was buried in a snarling, raging mass of demons. But not all stopped there. The leaders turned, the pack followed. The first one sprang at the quivering Welsh. There came a final cry of triumph from the wolves,a scream of agony from the man, then the long northern night fell. THE SPECTATOR A Ballad of the Spanish Armada BY HELEN KLINSCHMIDT '11 HE Great Armada, fair to see, Gathered in Lisbon harbor lies, And Airoudly floating over all The ag of Spanish Philip Hies. They sail from out the S anish port, Great tow'ring ships, with streamers gay, Rowed by two thousand galley slaves 5 So sail they out of Lisbon bay. Now England's sons are all astir, Gath'ring to meet that great arrayg Forgotten is the strife of creeds, For all are Englishmen to-day. A wide-spread crescent far at sea Off England's coast they now descryg On every hill a beacon gleams To tell that Spanish foes are nigh. From Plymouth harbor four-score ships Come skimming out before the breeze, All manned by English sailors bold, The bravest men that sail the seas. These restless swallows of the tide, Darting before now, now behind, Attack the Spanish sailing on In a long line before the wind. And so they chase the Spanish ships, More boats ,put out from everv bay, Hotter and otter grows the fight Along the channel's narrow way. Onward the Great Armada moves, But many of the ships are lost When into Calais Roads it sails To wait the Duke of Parma's host, The sea grows blackg the thunder rollsg The storm-clouds hide the moon from sightg And all is darkg when suddenly A ruddy brightness fills the night. Six blazing fire-boats appearg Nearer they drift 3 and in their fright Spain's ships cut cable hurriedly And crash together in the night. A crippled host, at dawn they sail To meet the English where t ey wait, And hot and furious is the fight, Fought just outside of Dover strait. 8 THB SPBCTATOR With riddled hulks and shatter'd masts At last the Spanish shi s retreat Into the North Sea, still pursued By the victorious English fleet. The wind is rising to a gale, The sky is darkly overcastg And o'er the doorn'd Spanish fleet A furious tempest breaks at last. The Scottish and the Irish shores Are strewn with wrecks made by that galeg And few and shattered are the ships That straggling back to Lisbon sail. All Eng1and's shore with joy resounds For humbled is proud Spain, and free Floats England's flag o'er England's soil. England is mistress of the sea. A New Triumph qf Concrete BY WM. HOTCHKISS '10 FEW years ago, when increase of business demanded a new building material, an obscure engineer sug- gested that concrete, then almost unknown, be given sev- eral exhaustive tests. At Hrst the public was skeptical of the merits of the artincial stone. Finally, however, two bridges were built of this material, one in New York and another in Chicago, and both proved to be Hrmer and stronger than the original iron bridges they displaced. From this time the popularity of concrete increased until now it is used on bridges as much as any other building material. But it was not only as a material for bridge building that concrete made such a hit, for we have concrete houses, telegraph poles, chimneys, retaining walls, and a host of other objects. A unique use to which concrete has been put is the construction of boats. The idea originated in the mind of an Italian engineer, Signor Gabellini, of Rome. After being applied successfully in a great number of cases, his system has been ofhcially sanctioned by the Italian gov- ernment, which has decided to adopt it for its navy. As concrete, on coming in ocntact with water is known to acquire increased strength, this material would seem to X THE SPECTATOR 9 be especially adapted for the building of boats. A per- manently smooth surface and correspondingly reduced skin- friction proves to be an additional advantage. The cost of maintaining such structures would be practically nothing and they would last indefinitely. The construction of these vessels is simple. After the iron skeleton has been mount- ed, it is shaped according to the desired pattern, and is then covered with metal mesh which greatly resembles the wires used in fencing in a chicken yard. Concrete is finally applied until the desired thickness is obtained. After the setting of the concrete, the structure is launched in order to be completed on the water. The launching of these boats is especially interesting. Instead of being built, like other floating structures, on slanting slips at the water's edge, they are constructed in ordinary floating docks, which are likewise of iron concrete. As we all know, these floating docks are supported upon pontoons or floats, which serve to keep the dead weight of the iron and concrete above the surface of the water. As soon as everything is ready for launching, the pontoons at one end of the dock are Hlled with water and sunk, thus obtaining the required slope. Though iron-concrete is three times as heavy as wood, by the new process vessels and pontoons are constructed of it which have the same floating power. In the case of high tonnages, it allows the same lightness to be secured as with iron structures, without any diminution in resistance and elasticity. The iron reinforcement serves as a safe- guard from breakage in case of sudden shock, which would otherwise shatter the concrete mass. It is true, however, that if the load exceeds the limit of elasticity, a break will occur, but so slowly as to leave ample time for the detec- tion and repair of the damage. The tirst concrete boat ordered for the Italian navy was constructed in 1906. Before its acceptance it was put through a particularly exacting test to ascertain its efficiency. A head-on collision between the concrete boat and a large cruiser resulted in the concrete boat's receiving scarcely any damage, while the cruiser was badly smashed. As a result of this test the navy ordered four more boats of the same pattern, which have recently been completed, I0 THE SPECTATOR A number of marked improvements are noticeable in these boats. Perhaps the most striking of these are the double walls and the watertight compartments. Their capacity is about one hundred tons each, and their draught when empty is not much greater than that of wooden boats of a similar capacity. ln addition to this, the first cost of these iron-concrete boats is always less than the common iron vessels of equal tonnage. As the same system is applied with equal success to floating structures of any shape and dimensions, it has been recently used for the construction of caissons employed in connection with the improving of the new harbor at the mouth of the Tiber river. Another possible application of the same system is, for the constructiod of floating docks to be used for the repairing of medium sized ships, which, though too big to be hauled up the shores, are too small to be economically repaired in ordinary docks. A Frog in the Cream RUTH ELDRIDGE '12 wNCE upon a time a board screeched. Now, if this is not very important, the results that it led to were most important to a very small girl named Josephine, aged ten. One hot day in August she took her sister Anna to the milk house in search of employment. The milk house was built half way over a stream. The red milk crocks were standing in the flowing water. One large shallow pan of cream was not covered with a crock lid like the others. Just as the girls entered the cool room, a large frog jumped to the board floor and sat blink- ing at them. Oh! screamed Josephine, Anna, take this stick and punch that ugly old bull frog. Do it yourself, was Anna's polite reply. Josephine seized Anna's hand and made her punch the frog. Mr. Frog gave a long leap and landed in the cream. When he came to the top, he wore a cap of thick yellow THE SPECTATOR li cream. As the girls stood there laughing, that board screeched. Jodie, called a voice, their father's, I have a notion to spank you. Then'he covered his mouth with his hand and turned his back. Josephine turned the cream into the water, and the frog swam away, leaving behind a broad, milky trail. How Father Went to War BY HELEN FERNER '12 'EHE Civil War had broken out. The whole country was excited and alarmed. Companies were formed and every little village sent forth its small band of soldiers. Recruiting ofhcers were everywhere urging men, already too eager, tojoin the army. ln the little village of Stoyestown a good company had been formed, and early one morning before light, Hfes and drums aroused the people to the fact that their husbands, fathers and brothers were leaving, perhaps never to re- turn. As the soldiers marched away, old men lamented and little boys complained because they too could not go. Now father was one of those little boys. He wanted to go with his older brothers, but he said nothing. ln a few days he and his bosom friend prepared for war, and stealth- ily crept away. Bravely they started out, planning how they would meet and vanquish the enemy. Many a battle was fought and won as they tramped along the road. Yes,they would walk' to Johnstown, meet the company there, and go on to win victory after victory. The road was long and seemed endless to them. At last Johnstown was in sight. Once more valiant they marched into town, only to meet grandfather and be in- gloriously sent back on the next wagon returning to their home. I2 THE SPECTATOR Flight of Leaves BY MARY STOUPPE '12 'EHEIR Worn green coats the leaves now change For yellows and for reds g They dance and wave on the mother tree While nature makes their beds. At last she calls them, Come, my dears, They Wave a sad good-nightg Their dancing stopsg thely sigh and sigh In sad and tearful p ight. They falter, flutter, float away, And whisper as they go, - Their glorious summer frolic past, - To sleep beneath the snow. Famous Violin Makers BY MARGARET WALTERS '10 Only so many strips of wood! , Only some slender strings! But when with form and voice endued, And taken at its brightest mood, Prized among precious things. NE unfamiliar with the construction of the violin would End it difficult to believe that this apparently simple instrument is made of no less than fifty-eight parts, each part filling a distinct function of its own, and, at the same time, bearing a certain relation to its fellows. Of the three most famous schools of violin makers, the Brescian, the Cremonese, and the Neopolitan, the Brescian is the first. Up to the time of the founding of this school violins were very crude and really not entitled to the name of violin. The founder, Gasper di Salo, fI560'I6IOJ soon perceived that the misshapen objects produced formerly were not capable of producing anything like a fine, round tone. As a result of experimenting di.Salo produced an in- strument of entirely different model from the barrel-like instrument used then. The new model was flat and shaped like the instrument of to-day. The f holes appeared for the Grst time, and all useless ornamentation was done THE SPECTATOR I3 away with. The reforms proved highly conducive ot breadth and sonority of tone. Di Salo's instruments were seldom highly wrought, but the lack of finish was compen- sated by style and vigor. At the death of di Salo, his place was taken by his re- nowned pupil, Paolo Maggini, who commenced work about ISQO. As Maginni's work was cut short by his early death, his violins are exceedingly rare. The violins of Nlaggini are of a large flat patterng this together with a double row of purfling characterizes his work. The outline of a Mag- gini is bold, the curvature of the belly is full and the ex- tremities are flattened. The f holes are very straight and wide, the ribs are shallowg the scroll is bold and more denned than di Salo'sg the varnish is deep yellow or brown. The tone of the Nlaggini and Gasper are melancholy in character and sound a great deal like the viola. The im- provements, made by di Salo's pupil, were the lining and blocking of the corners. The Cremonese school is universally acknowledged to be the best. The violins made by the members are the finest yet produced. The master under whom Andreas Amati, the founder of this school, worked is not known exactly, but as his in- strument is a great deal like the di Salo instrument, some assert that di Salo was his master. As the workmanship of Amati is exquisitely smooth, his work is very beautiful. The tone of an Amati is low and sweet and sympathetic but lacks the intensity which a violin must have to hold the attention of a modern audience. Antonius and Hieronymus AmatiQI57o-16301 were sons of Andreas. The violin model of these brothers was slight- ly flatter than that of their father, Andreas. The f holes are beautifully shaped and the purfling is inserted with the greatest nicety. The varnish, thinly applied, is of a glorious golden hue. The tone is sweet but lacks power. Of the brothers, Hieronymus's model is the better. Nicholas Amati was the ablest of the family, C1596- I684J. His first productions were copies of the brothers Amati. Nicholas was the Hrst to discover the superiority of the work of Hieronymus. The violins of Nicholas Amati are known as the Grand Amati's. His model, 14 THE SPECTATOR- with its faultlessly rounded outline, is very beautiful. The f holes are exquisitely circled and cut with the charac- teristic grace of a master hand. The scroll is dainty, the purpling Hnely wrought. The varnish is red and brilliant. The work of this great master is second only to that of Stradivarius. When Amati died his son Hieronymus at- tempted to carry on the work, but failed. The master of all masters was Antonius Stradivarius. All the works of this grand old master are works of the greatest genius. As a boy Antonius was apprenticed to Nicholas Amati. Under Amati he cut scrolls and sound holes. But he was not to do this always. ln 1666 the 6rst Strad was completed. He used the Amati as a model until 1686 when he produceda model of his own. The formation became flatter under his har.dg the f holes more recliningg the scrolls became stronger and more prominentg the varnish became more brilliant. The violins produced after 1687 are still different. The centre bouts of this later model are narrowed and this makes them appear longer. On this account they are known as the Long Strads. From 1700-1720 Stradivarius was in his glory. During this period he completed the violins known as the Betts, the Dolphin, and the Alard Strads. But the crowning glory of all was the Nlessiah. The history of this famous old violin is very interesting but too long to relate. lt has passed thru many hands. The last time it was bought ten thousand dollars was paid for it. Altho Stradivarius has many imitators, none have yet been able to produce such perfect specimens of art and craft. ln power and beauty the Strad stands out before all, for only with such an instrument can one realize the very soul of music. Stradivarius left two sons whose work, altho good, was so inferior to their father's that it is not worth discussion. The next family of renown is the Guarnerius, whose founder was Andreas Guarnerius. He worked under Nich- olas Amati. His violins are of a flatter shape than those of his master and are of an orange colored varnish. His violins are very beautiful. He left two sons-Joseph and Peter- both of whom worked with great zeal and ability. Peter's THE SPECTATOR I5 violins were more beautifulg Joseph's produced a better tone. Joseph Guarnerius Del Jesu fI683'I745J, another member of this renowned family, used a model of massive construction and large flat pattern, possessing immense power and penetration of tone. The scrolls are curved very handsomely and are remarkable for the majestic curve of the volute. These were the characteristics of his later pieces, all former roughness of workmanship having van- ished. He used none but the handsomest materialand a beautiful varnish, golden in hue. His violins are exceed- ingly rare. One peculiarity about his work is a piece of sap mark, which is run down the Hnger-board. lt is of an unusually fine block of pine, which Joseph treasured and used only for breastwork. In the other families of violin makers, there is always a falling off in the work of the later members, but the Guarnerius progressed nearly to perfection. The last of these famous schools is the Neopolitan- cum-Nlilanese school. This school was founded by Paolo Gracino. Gracino was a pupil of Amati and he followed Amati's pattern almost exclusively, the only difference be- ing in the scroll, Paalo's being much longer. Paalo's son, Giavonni, was 'also a very skilled workman. The Gaglins family, composed of nine members, worked over a model of Stradivarius but ruined their work by their meanly cut scrolls. The Testore family made very good instruments and when the instruments of the most desired artists can- not be had, these make fine substitutes. The last im- portant member of this school was Carlo Sandolphus. His violins are good, resembling the Guarnerius instrument. A Midnight Intruder C. L. M. '10 ANY years ago, before Oklahoma had ceased to be an uninhabited stretch of barren land, a party of six girls and six boys, with the parents of one of the girls as chaperones, camped for the summer in one of the most 16 THE SPIECTATOR desolate parts of the country. The place was ideal for a camp, even though it was in so deserted a strip of land. Up to the time of the adventure of which I am going to tell, none of the campers had seen any signs of man or beast within a mile of the camp. But in spite of these de- serted surroundings, none of the campers became lonely, for every moment of the time was spent in merrymaking, in which all took an active part. One night the campers retired unusually early, Qtired out from the day's fun.J About twelve o'clock, when all were lost in slumber, one of the girls was suddenly awak- ened by a strange noise. lt seemed to be very near the tent in which she, with two other girls, slept. The frightened girl immediately awoke her sister who slept next to her, and with trembling bodies, the two sat up in their cots awaiting they knew not what. By this time the two girls had awakened a companion who slept nearby. She, too, sat up and listened in silence to what they all thought were the footsteps of a robber, some terrible outlaw, perhaps. As the strange, undefinable noise grew louder and louder, one of the girls, unable to remain quiet any longer, called excitedly to her father, who slept in the next tent. The father, who soon understood the cause of the excitement, immediately arose to the oc- casion by climbing up in the big wagon in which the camp- ers traveled, and announced that he was going to shoot. He thought this would scare the robber. But when the girls heard this statement they were more alarmed than before. One of them screamed, Oh, Nlr. Bonn, please don't shoot: you'll scare the horses and maybe they'll run off. Then how should we get home? she walled. Father, you will kill somebody if you shoot! called another. But the man behind the gun assured them that he would shoot up into the air so that he would not hurt any- body. Accordingly he tired one-two-three resounding shots, when suddenly a loud rustle was heard in the bushes nearby, then a deep, ugly snort followed, and the cause of all the excitement pushed his clumsy way through the undergrowth. It was nothing but a hungry hog which had been eating the horses' feed. THB SPECTATOR I7 Une 'ileligb Sc bool Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., OCTOBER, 1909 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, IO CENTS. Bottortal ano :Business Staft. Editor-In-Chief, CARL E. GLOCK 1910. Associate Editor, ALBERT W.fWALTERS 1910 Llterary Editors. School News Edltors. MARGARET E. KREBS 1910 WILLIAM HOTCHKISS xgzo MARIE ITELL xgto. FRANK CRAMER x9Io WALTER KRESS Igxo Athletic Editor' Exchanve Edlfofs- SEWARD D. mvls mo. LILLIAN MOSES 1910 BLANCHE SNYDER 1910 Aff Editor- sodety Editors' ELSIE HINCHMAN :gre MARY E- JONES ,gm General News Edltor, MARY ROSE 19:0 HERBERT GRAHAM 1910. Chlef Business Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY :gmc Associate Business Manager, WALTER SUPPES 1910 Assistants, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910 JOHN H. COVER 191: JOHN B. WEIR 1910 WILLIAM THOMAS Iqn GEORGE S. COOPER 1 xo W. FRITZ MAYER X910 DOl?ALD CUSTER IQI2 THE SPECTATOR Is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, Hlgh School Building, Johnstown. Pl. Entered at the Postoftice, Johnstown, Pa.. as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon In the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed In to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial Ay, thou art Welcome, heaven's delicious breath! When Woods begin to wear the crimson leaf, And suns grow meek and the meek sun grows brief, And the year smiles as it does near its death. -Bryant. OVERS of Autumn are reveling in the delightful days of October. They feel that thrill and exhiliration which no other time, not even spring, calls forth. They I8 THE SPECTATOR rejoice in the charming colors, the hazy, cloudless sky, the cool, frosty mornings with their smart snap. Now it is happiness to roam through the quiet woods, kicking up the motley leaves, searching for the lurking chestnuts, drinking in nature's surprises. As the sun is most beautiful just be- fore he sinks behind Vesper's gates, so nature now displays her exquisite charms before winter's cold drear conceals the earth beneath her snowy mantle. Time and again it has been evident in the class room, in the societies and out of the school that the majority of our High School students are ignorant of the events of passing history. ln our colleges, too, able statisticians have proved that very few read the newspapers to keep in touch with the times. This state of affairs should un- doubtedly be remedied, for a large part of our education lies in information of what is happening about us. To be well informed, and to grow up as useful citizens, every pupil of High School should keep in touch with current events by reading at least one daily newspaper and aweek- ly or monthly magazine. We would be very glad to find the Outlook again this year at the disposal of High School students. The spirit and enthusiasm every High School foot-ball player shows by his athletic work on the gridiron is reflected by the school as a whole merely in noise. The loyalty that counts is sadly missing where it is very much needed. Since the Athletic Association can not afford to hire men to do all the work about the football field, this work devolves upon the High School students. To see one Senior and one Sophomore on the Point on Saturday mornings lining off the field, to Hnd three Seniors and the same loyal Sopho- more putting away the ropes after the game does not speak well for the much prided loyalty of Johnstown High. It is time for the lower classmen to show up. Remember that one is unfair in calling the team our team if he lets the players furnish the whole show. Help along the Associa- tion, the team and the school. Turn that apparent spirit into the loyalty that tells. THB SPECTATOR I9 The increasing fondness of the American people for celebrations and pageants is most welcome, for no other events bring together so many people or create such a mental stir. ln all such displays, from the centennial celebrations in our cities to the immense national celebra- tions, such as presidential inaugurations, the Fourth of July, and the historical commemorations, intense interest is aroused. Many urge that money spent in ostentation and noise is wasted, and should be invested in permanent marks to posterity, but no dead marble can ever equal in its influence, the vast, living intellectual stir such as our great celebrations cause. Could monuments to Hudson and Fulton ever benefit the people as much as the great celebration held recently in New York has by bringing so many thousands to our metropolis and stimulating thought, art, and literature? Let the grand ceremonies proceed, let them go on arousing the minds of men. General satisfaction was expressed by all who heard the first number of our High School Lecture Course. Those looking after the course hope that the same will be said of future numbers, thatthere will be just as large and ap- preciative audiences. Why should there not be? Such a list of entertainments, lectures, and concerts has never been booked for our Auditorium before. Whatlittle money is cleared is used for the benefit of our library. By glancing over its books, any one with the least knowledge of a library sees that ours is a well chosen collection. lt is up to you to better it still more. Turn out, you students, urge others to come, general satisfaction all around will be the result. The cover design for this month was drawn by Miss Nettie Young. 20 THE SPECTATOR i Whom Exchanger Rising this morning a little earlier than usual, the Spectator found that he had a few spare moments before breakfast was served. ln these few moments, he en- deavored to broaden his mind by reading a few of the school- papers which adorned, he does not wish to say littered, his editorial desk. ' The first paper the Spectator picked up was that neat little booklet, Helios, containing the literary efforts of the pupils of Central High School, Grand Rapids, Mich. The Spectator was very favorably impressed with the neatness of arrangement and printing, by the talent and originality shown in the cuts, and by the excellence of the literary material. Next the Spectator examined the Argus, from Harris- burg, Pa. He was impressed by the appropriateness of dedicating the hrst number as a welcome to the Freshmen. The number of departments show a school teeming with life and action, but the literary part of the paper shows a lack of support on the part of the student-body. The Spec- tator begs to suggest that no advertising matter should be placed before the literary matter, and also that the cuts should be more formal in execution. ln reading the Nlercury the Spectator decided that Nlil- waukee is an excellent city in more ways than one. The THB SPECTATOR 21 stories in that paper are pleasing, but the feature that es- pecially delighted the Spectator was the arhletic cut. He thought the cover design worthy of commendation. The Spectator looked long and almost enviously at the cut which headed the literary department of the Herald, Holyoke, Mass. He was not pleased to see that a page of advertisements preceded the literary material. The ath- letic and the exchange cuts were Hne, and there was an abundance of good stories. The Spectator thanks the editors of other exchanges for their papers, which he read before the bell called him to breakfast. These were the Critic, Lynchburg, Va., Blue and White, Tyler, Texas, Herald, Westfield, Nlass.3 Tripod, Boston, Mass.g Register, Burlington, Vt., Kiski- minetan, Saltsburg, Pa., M. P. S., Bethlehem, Pa., State Collegian, State College, Pa., Campus, Rochester, N. Y., Dickinsonian, Carlisle, Pa., Mirror, Waltham, Nlass,, and the High School World, Topeka, Kan. 1 nv .W 'I 3111 '-ff 'NTB -.V f 43 75 - K, Witt- 3- M . . i A! ,LVN iv-maxi:-Q I :I gr- ,..X L' I X 16 V X f I W! . :X Wy, 44,7 T, if fy' fn I 2 S- K li lklgellfll' Riga, 'F' - f 2-ll :fawff X X- ri., rl T A -- M5114 , , 1 'jf U ,I I rj, 'um ' V. ii ' I 4, - . f f l 1 if ' r lt' 'rr i t t if..---fri - ' li :Gffffeaf-'W An apparent dullness has marked most of the work done in the societies thus far. lt is time to stir up some in- terest in the societies, and feel an appreciation of what gain 22 THE SPBCTATOR can be obtained from platform speaking. Let each person on the program get busy. Give your fellow members a treat. The junior members, however, of the two societies, called forth much pleasing comment by their presentation, in costume, of the casket scene and the trial scene from the Merchant of Venice , at a joint society meeting on October first. Their able performance and interested at- titude to their work was very much appreciated by the se- niors and by the sophomores, who were invited for the oc- casion. With John Cover as conductor, the school orches- tra furnished music for the entertainment. September 24th, ofhcers of the T. K. E. Society for the next six months were elected, as follow: President, Carl Glock, vice-president, Alex. Louther, secretary, Harriet Kinkead, critic, Margaret Krebs. In the meetings for the past month, there have been several good talks. Mabel Davis and Margaret Krebs told interesting stories. Most of the orations have lacked vigor, the young orators not yet having learned to apply the last clause of the rule: Begin low, Go on slow, Rise higher, Take tire. ln the Emerson Society, George Cooper delivered an oration on Grant in praiseworthy style. The talks and stories for the month have been interesting. The following officers were chosen, September 24th: President, Herbert Graham, vice-president, John Cover, treasurer, Fritz Mayer, critic, Morley Kline, sergeant-at-arms, Harry Chamberlain. Current Events ' GOVERNOR JOHNSON The Democratic party and indeed the whole of the United States received a severe blow in the death of John Albert Johnson, Governor of Minnesota, who died Septem- ber 21st. Mr. Johnson was 48 years old. He was a man of great ability and extraordinary popularity, which was THE SPBCTATOR 28 shown by the fact that, altho he was a Democrat, he was three times elected governor of a strongly Republican state. His parents, who were Swedes, were so poor that he was forced to leave school at the age of 12. Two years later Cat the death of his fatherj he assumed the whole responsi- bility of supporting his mother and a family of tive. Tho forced to work during the day, he studied at night to make up for his lack of schooling. ln 1886 he became editor of a country newspaper, and later was elected to the state senate. At the time of his death he was serving his third term as governor. Governor Johnson took the initiative in important changes in the laws of Minnesota affecting railways, taxation, insurance, and municipal ownership of public utilities. HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRLTION Among the most -important occurrences of the past month was the Hudson-Fulton celebration, beginning on Sept. 26 and continuing thru-out the following fortnight. Preparations and decorations for the celebration were made on an enormous scale, the legislature of New York state ap- propriating 8500,0o0. It is estimated that during the two weeks of the celebration there were 1,500,000 visitors in New York City. The Hrst event of the celebration was a great naval parade, participated in by 5,000 vessels and headed by an exact reproduction of Henrik Hudson's Half Moon and another representing Robert Fulton's Clermont. On the evening of the same day the city was wonderfully illuminated by electricity. A few days later Nlr. Wilbur Wright and Nlr. Glenn l-i. Curtiss made remarkable flights in their airships. On Tuesday of the first week the his- torical parade took place before the largest crowd New York City has ever seen. The procession was headed by various Irish societies, followed by organizations repre- senting almost every nation on earth. lf that parade was typical of the United States, then our nation is indeed a cosmopolitan one. The military parade on Thursday of the second week was perhaps the most striking feature of the celebration. The marines of the American ships marched thru shouting crowds, while the -West Pointcadets were received with deafening shouts of applause. Of the cele- bration as a whole, it can be said that it was the most spectacular event in American history. 24 THE SPECTATOR THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Johnstowners are at present exulting over the fact that the champions of the baseball realm for the season ot 1909 are but seventy-eight miles away. Much praise is due Manager Fred Clarke and the directors of the Pittsburg club for the team they collected and supported the past sea- son. The Pirates struck a winning gait early in the Na- tional Leage season, and, with remarkable consistency, maintained their pace until they had cinched the pennant beyond doubt. Detroit, for the third successive season, fin- ished at the top of the American League. When the day arrived for the opening game of the great series, all indica- tions pointed to an interesting struggle. So it was. The opposing nines exchanged games for six days, necessitating a deciding contest to be played at Detroit, Saturday, Octo- ber 16th. In this game Pittsburg showed its real suprem- acy over Detroit, overwhelming the Tigers by the score of 8 to o. Athleticf With the football season well under way, and with victories recorded for every game played, we are already seeing our hopes and wishes for a star team realized. As the fast, snappy play of last year's veterans soon made the aspirants for the contestedrpositions feel the game they THE. SPECTATOR 25 must play to win the place, Coach Cramer has rounded out a team that will make a worthy companion to the invinci- ble squad of last year. The spirit of the players is seen in the regularity with which the two scrub teams appear night after night at the Point, undaunted by the batterings of the varsity , and alert to achieve a position on the first squad. -With the weight, speed, plays, and team-work of our warriors this year, the Black and Pale Blue is now ready for anything. With Shadyside defeated, we now look for- warp to our struggles with Pittsburg and Steelton. The outlook is, indeed, most auspicious. The first game of the season was played with the Wilkinsburg High team. Wilkinsburg presented a much stronger lineup than last year, and it is plainly visible by the score that they will make trouble for their schedule candidates this season. When Wilkinsburg opened the season here on October second, there was a very good crowd of football followers present. The weather was ideal and the opening game was very enjoyable. The first half of the contest ended with the score II to 0 in favor of Johnstown. The fea- tures of the tirst period were the gains made by Captain Sharkey, Kellar, Chamberlain and White. ln the second half, Dick Suppes and Nelson were substituted for Walter Suppes and White. Chamberlain did most of the gaining in this half, and scored the last touchdown of the game. Neither team pulled off any trick plays, but were con- tent with playing straight football, since the game was their Hrst contest of the season. The lineups of the teams: J OHNSTOWN W ILKINSBURG Sharkey, Capt. . L. E. . Patenal Griffith .... L. T. . Stewart Widman . . L. G. .Coleman Bell .... . C. . W. Allen, Capt. Sagerson . . . R. G. . lagper Louther . . . R. T. . ills Suppes . . . R. E. . Fredette Weir. . . . Q. B. . George White .... . L. H. . Reighardt Chamberlain. . . R. H. .Gilbert Kellar . . . . . F. B. . Balf . Referee-George Raab fDickinsonJ. Field Judge-Merrill Baker fDickinsonJ. Umpire-Messener, of Wilkinsburg. Head Linesman-Frank Baumer fMercersburgj. Timers-Rose, of Johnstown, and Graff, of Wilkinsburg. - X -N E 26 THB SPECTATOR Touchdowns-Chamberlain 3. Goal from Field-Sharkey. Substitutions-Kellar for Griffith, Grifiith for Widman, White for Kellar, Nelson for White, R. Suppes for W. Suppes, Strayer for Wills, Parvin for Capt. W. Allen, C. Allen for Piper, Haven for George. Tarentum High Game On October ninth, Tarentum High played the second game of our schedule, and made a poor showing. The Hnal score was 48 to o. Tarentum was counted upon as being a very strong team, but the locals had no trouble in scoring an overwhelming victory. The air was very windy, and the Point, being covered with dust, made the playing disa- greeable. Johnstown started scoring from the start, and made a touchdown in the Hrst minute of play. From that on until the end of the second half, Johnstown had things its own way. ln the second half the entire scrub team, with the exception of two.men, was put in the game. The reserves were enthusiastic over the way they played against Tarentum. The lineup: J OHNSTOWN 48 TARENTUM 0 Sharkey, Capt. . . . L. -E. . . . .Cunningham Griffith .... . . L. T. . . . Weaver Widmann . . . . . L. G. . . . .Campbell Bell ..... ...Camp Sagerson . . . .R. G. . . . .Dickie Louther, . . . .R. T. . . . .Love W. Suppes . . . .R. E. . . . .Snehold Weir .... . .Q. B. . . .Adams F' F White .... . . George Chamberlain .... . Marvin Kellar ....... . ..... Anderson Touchdowns-Kellar 2, White 2, Chamberlain 2, Nelson, Ev- ans. Safety, Johnstown. Goals from field-Sharkey 4 out of six, Weir 2. Substitutes-Saylor for Sagerson, Evans for Widmann, Shallenberger for Saylor, Cramer for Evans, Saylor for Louther, Hoerle for Griffith, D. Suppes for Sharkey, Ludwig for W. Sup- pes, Nelson for White, Haller for Chamberlain, Evans for Kellar, Arswall for Dickie, Sefton for Campbell, Lydic for Marvin, Krebs for Weir, Weir for Nelson. 'asv WF Shadyside Game With a determination to repeat the score of last year, our team went to Shadyside on October 16, with about twenty-five cheerers, and scored twelve points on the Smoky City team. THE SPECTATOR 27 Shadyside could do nothing with our team and was in our territory but once. They made Erst down but twice, and did not present any plays worthy of comment. Johns- town had a few trick plays which were puzzling to Shady- side and the swiftness of our ends on punts was a chief factor which helped to defeat them. The game lasted but fifteen minutes, and if it had been prolonged, there is no doubt the score would have reached twenty or more. The final score was I2 to o. Walter Suppes and White made the touchdowns, while Capt. Sharkey kicked both the goals. Griffith, Widman, Bell, Sagerson, Nelson, and Dick Suppes earned their letter in this game. The line-up:- J OHNGTOWN-12 SHADYSIDE-0 Sharkey . . . . L. E. . . Klein Griffith . . . . . L. T. . . Merwin Widman . . L. G., . . German Bell . . C. . . Nichols Sazerson . . . R. G. . . Harrison Luther . . . . R. T. . . Parkin W. Suppes . . . R. E. . . Graham Weir . . . . . Q. B. . . McCullough Chamberlain . . L. H. . . Rhineman Kellar . . . . R. H. . . McEldowney White . . . . . F. B. . . Langeheim Substitutions-Nelson for Chamberlain, R. Suppes for W. Suppes. Touchdowns-White and W. Suppes. Goal from Touch- down-Sharkey, 2. A. A. Election of Officers At the regular monthly meeting of the Athletic Asso- ciation held on October 4, the election of officers took place. The following members of the Association were elected to the various offices: President, John Weir, Vice President, John Coverg Secretary, Frank Cramer. Walter Suppes was elected basketball manager and Harry Chamberlain track manager. Seward Davis was chosen cheer-leader. 28 THE SPECTATOR NWKK X 31,6 I Jie all nuts M ' f iii! X If you see two geezers with fixed smiles and vacant stares,Qnot stairsj just remember they are the Spectator's funny men and make no remarks. Heard in English: They brought in a huge beer fbiery into the amphitheatre and layed his body upon it. After a talk upon the numerous shrines in Europe the teacher asked Mozart the Cunning commonly known as Jones, why pilgrims visit Cologne, Perfume, came the instant reply. What is emotional conduct? Ask Dempsey. A senior is responsible for this. German: Fiel mir ein weiblich Bildnisin die Augen. Trans: The portrait of a woman hit me in the eye. Teacher: How did the Romans get money from their grain. - Soph. They thrashed it out, of course. lf Davis can run loo yards in 3 weeks how long did it take him to run off the Held at Portage? Oh snuff! And she sniffed. To arms, to arms, ye brave, yelled the lndian as he folded his sweetheart to his breast. THB SPECTATOR 29 When asked how it feels to be the funny man on the Spectator staff one of those poor depraved mortals replied that it feels funny. What causes all the glee in the Senior glee club? Scientific men in the South are puzzled by the rapid spread of a disease known as the hook-worm. As a sug- gestion why not get the hook, and thereby save many lives? Trials of Physics Alone I sat, a-thinking Of our dear old Physics classy Herr Jacobs gave a hard exam, And, -forty didn't pass. He gave them all a second turn, And woe to them, alas 'Twas harder than the first exam, And,-twenty didn't pass. I'll give this bunch another trial, Said J acobs, kind and true. At last that fierce exam was o'er And,-four were feeling blue. For these four boys we humbly pray That sometime they will ass, That in the end they'1l bear alloft High honors to our class. Where are the Freshmen this year? They are behav- ing so well that life at J. H. S. seems unreal. For the sake of old times start something, if it's only to roll marbles on the floor in Chapel. The joke editors magnimously offer the reward of a bottle of horseradish to the perpetrator of the most original stunt pulled off before Thanksgiving. . This bunch needs a little life put into them, said Sharkey as he opened the latest issue of the same. Whereupon, etc. The Big Boss forbade the printing of the affair that followed. Laugh and grow fat, says Deacon, No thanks Deac Advice to bald headed freshies. If you should like to have a few more hairs, buy rabbits 30 THB SPECTATOR Peterson tried to bluff in English the other day. For shame Vincent. You are cheating old and experienced bluf- fers out of their class marks. Bluffing is an artg not a refuge in time of need. For an apt illustration of what students will do when crazed with victoryf?j A High School stude was seen running around Pittsburg carrying his shoes in his hand. When asked why he was doing such a thing he replied that he could'nt tell to save his sole. Once upon a time there was a very smart Freshie. l-le studied Latin under a teacher who would frequently leave the room. Everytime the teacher left the room the other freshies would raise a disturbance. Then this smart fresh would yell, Wolf, Wolf, Wolf. ln a moment the room would be quiet. Then this brilliant freshie would laugh and feel quite proud of himself- One day the teacher left the room for a moment. The usual disturbance was raised and the smart freshie cried, Wolf, Wolf, Wolf . Suddenly, as much to his surprise as any one else's a real live Wolf dashed in. As a result there is now a sad Freshie in the 5 o'clock club. Puzzle. Find the sense in this story. Good morningg have you used Octagon soap? No, Mr.Galfont, this is not an advertisement, lt is merely a reference to the 1-27 of a petrified cake of the above mentioned necessity so cheerfully donated to the scrubs at Portage. W. Suppes got in the way as usual. Incidentally he found out that he had an eye, and also a subject for an im- promptu. Griff, in Physicsg l'm so hungry Ibelieve l could eat some of that durned mathematical chow chow. Better try practice upon your father's handwriting again. Soon time to sign reports. THB SPECTATOR 51 And l, John, saw these things, etc. Mr. J-m-s-n without a note book in his hand. Chick C-p-r walking with a girl. Cal S-y-l-r studying. Jake F-h-l-g-r reading Three Weeks. Hen B-rr-e-l without his hair combed. These all are lmprobabilities, in other words fibs. With Davis showing his ability as a sprinter, Mose and Luddie had better look to their laurels. Did Caesar gamble? Look at this: Latin: Caesar tripslicem aciem instruxit. Trans: Cresar drew three aces. Senior, modernizing Chaucer: The knight was as meek as a maid. Teacher: What kind of maid, housemaid or barmaid? Demps: Neither. 'Twas an old maid. Hearken unto this: There is a man who never drinks, Nor smokes, nor chews, nor swears. And never gambles, never flirts, And shuns all sinful snares- Q No! l-le's not paralyzed. He's simply a J. H. S. athlete who is living up to the rules posted on the bulletin board by the Big Boss. Miss W-: Calvin, what is your greatest oath? Saylor: Cwithout blushingj Gee Whiz. QNotice-ln this article the truth is an unknown quan- tity. Even Deac. has been heard to say worse than gee whiz. - Oh, you class pinsl Free Lecture- How to run for your life. Audi- torium, 3.3o. Dorando Davis, of Portage fame, will speak. Don't miss it. Come one! Come all! I have always noticed, writes our Scalp Level cor- respondent, that the folks that study the least get the best marks. That is easily explained, lsadore. The point is, study the likes and dislikes of the teacher, not dry J 32 I THB SPBCTATOR passages in musty tomes. For a few hints: One teacher is making a study of moving pictures, another likes driving, a third automobiling. Here's your chance to raise your marks. Did you ever see Morley Snow when itlooked like rain? Teacher in Phys. Geography: Alex, why was the moon full last evening? Alexander Hamilton Louther: Because it rose over the brewery. ' Yes, Romeo's for what, Juliet?', sighed Eddie, as he tried to pay for two Sundaes with I7 cents. Too many Senior boys are getting notes from the dif- ferent teachers. This will have to be stopped at once as several, including Chick, are already carrying on huge correspondences. Convict suits have been order for the 5 O'clock Club. Fall in line and get a good suit for winter. In Girls' Glee Club the following tune is popular: Take re frayj up and ro frowj down. Everybody get in line for the 5 O'clock Club. An All-American team of criminals will be pickedthis month. Sharkey take notice. R. Jones, in Trij: My problem is exactly the same as Weir's, only it doesn't involve the same principal. Teacher: The difference between Harvey and a bar barian is the fact that Harvey uses soap and a sponge. Well, well, looks are indeed deceiving. lf you want to save your reputation don't run around carrying your shoes in your hand. The world's series evidently didn't break any of the Seniors. They're still matching pennies. Mr. J-m-s-n, to Hotty, whois chewing gum:' Wil- liam, I wish you wouldn't chew so much. All right, says Hotty, and he takes out exactly one-half of the chew and keeps chewing the rest. THE. SPECTATOR 33 Owing to the great number of children who entered kindergarten this year the department has been enlarged so as to include the first floor of the High School building. A Little OJ Senior in Virgil: She clung to him by her eyes. Some of the fellows, so 'tis whispered thru the corri- dors, were going some in Pittsburg at 51.50 per seat. Alumni Notes Tom Pinder '07, is making good at end on Syracuse's football team this year. Our old friend, Buck Rodgers '09, played part of the game at end in which State held the Indians to an 8-8 score. We were sorry to hear that John Lindsay '07, was out of the game at University of Pittsburg on account of injuries, but now that he is playing again, hear the same good reports of him. Then there was Roy Leventry '07, out of the game at Cornell, also on the hospital list. Needless to say, it didn't take that boy long to pull himself together. Web Saylor, also of that mighty class of '07, seems to be the thing as captain of the F. SL M.'s team. His men are showing the best form in years. But we must not forget the girls. Judging from late reports UQ, Miss Mabel Kring '09, seems to be enjoying Westchester Normal. Miss Mary Clark '08, has resumed her studies at Smith College. ' Were we not surprised to hear that Somerville Prosser ex-'10, was a full-fledged pedagogue in Prosser Hollow? One of the dignined Princeton Seniors is Bob Entwisle '06. '34 THE SPECTATOR Speaking of teaching country schools, there's William Grunizer '06, hard at it below Coopersdale. 'Tis whis- pered that the Senior Glee CPD Club may render a few selections at his coming institute. As yet he has not writ- ten for rates. As the Spectator intends to continue this department in future numbers, suggestions from any one will be grate- fully received. Tom Quinn is busy this fall at Lehigh. The news that Frank Breniser '09, has qualified for second year English at the University of Pennsylvania, does not come to us as a surprise. PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS. Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law. Suppes Building. Bank Building R S. Munruya BnucEH.CAMPB1:LL DR. S. A. HALL, ' Attorneys-at-Law Osteopath Dibert Building. 544 Main Street. FRANK P. MARTIN, ALVIN SHERBINE. Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law l I Bank Building. Sunpes Building. H W. STOREY, DR. S. A. HALL, v Attorney-at-Law, Osteopath Suppes Building. 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. DR. A- S. FICHTNER. 119 F' Street, Gity. VALLEY EN- oy GRAVING C9 A, D333 acsfcfvzns - uufsmnroks 51vGn.Avfas 6T'f FLOOR LINCOLN B'LD'G Joi. NSTOWN . PA, THTTLE :fr fa oiusmii gg nrsriwr R rg, if 0 . Pirnimiier f' Jima' ' THE SPECTATOR 35 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 049W 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. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? W e . Hag e S. H. ISENBERG, PH. D., PRINCIPAL Teaches SHORTHAND, BOOKKEEPING TOUCH TYPEWRITING, ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewritinir, a Finishing Course in Letterfiling, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press. Gradu- ates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. For Rates, write to-day or, better still, call THE SPECTATOR Presto The New i ' . Two ln Une Overcoat A H or storm ram or shme. It makes no .g N, difference when you wear it-i s 1, 5 '-: v ' ramproofed too. - ' At Miller s 7-V -1 2? . Mm l Lrg Milf i fjgf ' tl ,f fl Just turn up the collar, that's all. Sun ffl! 9 . I t 7 5 4 l I X , W x , 1 if tr , I 5 d e only an up lVIILLER'S AJEFE' Clothing Store High School Students TH'57fqflS5lJxf'lLLY That's why practically every boy and girl who daily enters the High School building, has already entered the doors of The . D f f5 CONFEGTIONEPY New Dibert Bldg., 510 Main St. High School girls like kisses-Elite kisses. Napoleon Caramels, too-delicious, pure, wholesome THB SPBCTATOR OUR EDUCATION will not be complete unless you learn to save. We pay 4 per cent. on savings. The JOHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital S200,000, Surplus S200,000 'Twill please you To know that, in addition to drugs, we sell Perfumes, Station ery. Candies, and everything that any first-class drug store sells Quality perfect. Cost fairest. Cor. Franklin and Haynes sts, Franke Pharmacy George S. Gore, 517 Main Street, has the Shoes YOU want to buy I'.I?IElIISl'IISI'.A.IISI I'S We have them. High School and College Pennant A Cushions. The famous football muff 545 EORAN S s and Maln BooK sToRE M T ' 3.111 38 THB SPECTATOR A Great Saving Chance in Boys' School Suits HE AVERAGE SCHOOL-BOY IS A TERROR on clothes-and he wouldn't be a normal, healthy boy if he wasn't, That fact, however, doesn't need to worry Johnstown parents, for we've just bought up a awell known maker's entire stock of Boys' School Suits at api-ice that easily solves the problem of clothing the boy smartly and well for very little money. These suits are made in smart. nobby styles. and they're built especially to stand the rough wear of school days. They come in Worsteds, Serges, Cassimeres and Cheviots, in plain colors and in all the fancy mix- tures. in sizes from 4 to 14 years, Bought in the regular way. they would have to sell at S2 up to 58.50 each. We offer them 87c, 51.39, 51.87, 52.39, 52.87, 53.90, 54.39 SCHWARTZ BROS. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, and Repairing of Fine Watches a Specialty. .29 joe Pogrotsky, 2135 Broad St., Johnstown, Pa. J' Telephone I068B Reliable Westem Market 232 FRANKLIN ST. The place where everybody goes when they want a choice Roast or Steak. Boys, remember it requires brain and mus- cle to be a good student and athlete. Buy your meat at the Western and you will finish strong. Branch market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St., Moxham. C. I. HALLER, Proprietor THB SPECTATOR V 89 SWANK HARDWARE CO. I of high quality can be bought to best advantage here. Our line is very com- plete. Try us. FOOT BALLS, all the approved makes, at prices ranging 51 to S5. Basket Bnlll, Nose Masks, Shin Guards, Head Helmets, Wrist Supporters, Striking Bags and Boxing Gloves. 1909 BARNEY lVlcVAY'S Private Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK, Franklin sf. '09 - SEASON - 'IO Advanced Classes, Monday, Wednesday and'Saturday. Friday Night High School Class, alternate Fridays. Junior High School Class, alternate Thursdays and Fri- days. Private Lessons given Monday and Wednesday even- ings, 7-30 to 9. ' Orchestra can be engaged for all occasions. RESIDENCE PHONE 576A HALL PHONE 1155B 4,0 THB sPEc'rA1'oR WIZARD'S H. D. FOX Corn Solvent SANITARY . ,,, Tonsorlal KREDEL Sz FARRELL Parlors Druggists Johnstown, Pa. New Johnstown Trust Company Building, Room 509 Glasgow Woolen Mills Company WORLD'S LARGEST TAILORS Clothes that fit are clothes made to order Suits and Overcoats S12 to S25 R. S. BROSIUS E. KUNKLE 8a SON Dealers in General Mdse. Fresh Meats and Oysters Leaders in low prices GIVE us a trial Call, or phone. Phone 925 Citizens Mclse Co GROCERIES AND I 'Df't1ggISf GENERAL MERCHANDISE 151 Fairiield Avenue 79 Fairfield Avenue, City B ll Phono 905 City Phone 218A For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Carpets and Furniture U Clinton, Near Main THE SPECTATOR 41 Rensselaer '92, I W Fzscgolytechnlc fe? 004. 04 I nstltute, 59, or 40 Troy, N.Y. L nl sxaminutionnprovidedfor. Send for a catalogue. The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .Q.Q'Q.Q. Franklin all OOO St. Ol O Th ' CTC S 3 DiffCfCf1CC in Coal TRY oURs 1 SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. R. R. THOMAS, Pres. E. J. THOMAS, Vice-Pres. F. B. KINZEY, Sec. 8nTreas. The Thomas 7Kinzcy Lumber Co. Lumber and Builders' Supplies All Kinds of Mill Work Horner Sz Golde Sts., and Center St. Ka B. 8z O. R. R. Johnstown, Pa. 42 THE SPECTATOR Buy your pure, home- T- E' MORGAN made candies High Grade at , PIANOS S Musical Merchandise 45l Franklin Street Q,'f0f,Q Q1ffgEtfeet C. T. WILLIAMS omcehoum' Sa' Ei,'3i,Z'Zie No.440 Dealer in Fancy Groceries DR. OWEN MORGAN P99 Produce DENTIST Cor- Market and Vine Sw- J01t:en'?iL'iin.'si'A9f':L'a 5:55:29 Phone 502 Station, opp. Park Decidedly New Ideas in Suits ' for High School Girls ........... S Where Qualizjn Counts William H. Raab 81 Bro. Rulers BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Binclm 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-Th! OtlCC Woolf Block Annex, Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third and fourth doors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. THE SPECTATOR 43 Roth's Pharmacy i?.YfiYfTT?fT? DRUGS Agents for Guth's W0rld's Famous Candy Opposite Cambria Theatre Farrell 8: Kredel Dealers in Drugs, Medicines Chemicals, Cigars - 64 Fairfield Avenue RUA 4 1 EOR? HEARTED F ELLAR WE BUILD the kind that are clear in spi- rit, mind and body U can B l for 34, if under 18 years Y. M. C. A. Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 Chilly Winter Winds do not effect the skin when Floral Cream is used. It is unequaled as a toilet requisite: invaluable for chapped hands and face. Is not sticky or greasy and has a delicate odor of wild flowers. For sale at Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street f ram BANK mmrumrr E-N LABEL. EA VOMUIYIE IN YOUR LIBRARY WITH AN HRTISTIC 6: DISTINCTIVE.. PHICEJ UPUN APPL lCl7!0lV' Pluxy j.WUOn ILLUSTRATOR DESIGNER., RO0M 607 LINCOLN BI THE SPBCTATOR Winning Hand FOR NOVEMBER TRUMPS: A Coat Sweater HAND: With a Fownes Glove on it LEAD: With a Red Man Collar FOLLOW: With an Earl Sz Wilson Shirt PLAY HIGH: Lord Sz Tay1or's Onyx Hosiery PLAY LOW: Derby Hat or Soft Felt BOWERS: With our Knitted Cravats KRlDE.L'S RLETINQSEEREJSW 543 Main Street Open Evenings C omplimenzfs of the T. K. E. Sooiebf C omplimonis of the Emerson Lizfemmf Sooieyf THE SPECTATOR 45 Boys . Don't forget to order your Christmas candies early , Conrad s Dru Lilliag, M. 'Ringsdorf gst cUocaI Studio Ore 305 Swank Bldz.. Res. Phone 635A, 301 FRANKLIN' ST. opened for the season on - October First 041' c7lCaz'han's Sfwagger Siyle Suits 55 Coats For School Girls Made of serges and fancy worstedsg have long, straight, semi-fitting coats and Moyen Age pleated skirts. Come in black, navy blue and rick dark-green. Very smart-look- ing, well tailored suits 512.75 and 513.75 The fashionable Broadcloth Capes in full length styles, with covered button trimming, are here in all the wanted colors, for 39.85 and 36.75 46 THE SPECTATOR Harvard Sweaters All the new things-plain colors and combinations - including the High School's Blue and Black. mnulf Sfllegnulheglmz stationery CRAIG'S xggfrfldcilylflfler Cards HAIRCUTS are recognized Pictures and everywhere. They predom- Picture Framing mate in High S9h091, We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. I-Iershberger HAYNES STREET Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main Street F-'irst National Bank 446 MAIN STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ......... .... .... .................... S 5 8 0,000.Q0 Total Resources ........................................................ 4,900,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits ' THE sPsc'rA1'oR 47 s RS TOILET WATER WM. H. KREDEL, Ph. G. Phone 284 MAIN ,STREET opp. cny Hall Our Sodas and Sundaes arf' acknowledged the best 9 547 S Mainfstreet SELL THE FAMOUS Just Wright Shoe CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S285,500.00 THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings 'T?me: VEBT' .13umo. FUI' Sill!! UIIIU at PUHCH BHUS., IIIG., Cllr. YIIIE and Frilllkllll Streets I 48 THE SPECTATOR Get your Y.0lllZg Mall .' Kodak Kodak .Yupplies at Berry's If you're looking' for something that's swell in winter J' hoes either tan or black, lace or button styles, turn your feet in this direc- tion. We've many to choose from. Zang's ainn 's Store e fully prepared for the in- crease in trade promised by better times. Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Coats, Trimmed Hats and Fine Millinery, Neck- wear, Laces, Belts, Gloves, and Hosiery. Furs in fashionable styles. Ctinton Street .fmart Young Men's Clothes The place to buy 'em is where they .have 'em. The Surprise J' tore l59 Clinton Street THE SPBCTATOR 49 For Social 'Functions Let us supply your invitations, announcements, calling cards, etc. We represent an engraver noted the country over for - Hrst-class worlc. His samples are here for your in- spection any time. New Writing Paper for Fall ready Franklin sn. Wm, B, Wafgfg 6 Bro, J ohnstown'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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 Belle Meade Sweets A HE CANDY OF QUALITY-Costs no more, and always fresh at..... Schrader Bro.'s Drug Stores THE SPECTATOR Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange seo-sez-564-ses-56s vine street 1. C. PENDER CBesf Lifvery IN THE CITY Fancy Driving mfg Draught Horses for 'Retail Trade PIT MULES A SPECIALTY nn 'l'l Come in and look around WE ARE Pianu Tuning PROUD of our stock of Repairing i n and Refinishing BOYER 89 CO. I33 Fairfield Avenue With Boyer Ka Co. Phone 2362A THE SPECTATOR 51 SMART CLOTI-IE FOR YOU G IVI N HE young man, whose taste runs to the swag- ' ger, and to the modishly extreme, ought to come here b 9,1555,g'P!'f,ffj55QNwilggjigfjyr, for his new Fall suit-not be- cause we say so, but because 1 fl4.igAlg?X3lQm'A.-yjlgil the clothes we sell speak for ff, Q I themselves, and make an irre- zh A img' sistible appeal to the young ni, fellow. We show clothes spe- fli'!IWf ff lj? H' l cially designed for young men, Vflijx f W not clothes cut down from Y 'Milli men's patterns, but'garments If gjjflfbfnf' roomy and comfortable, ath- lfimfqlz ' letic-looking at the shoulder V fijlgf E 1' 'lf' 3 and chest, and full of that I 5 --my 'l al 1,3 . qw' 'jfifgl ll i -A Qg l dash and vxm and verve, which li 2' W il- 'xl-2' is the heritage of youth. y 438, I' v 3,. 'll N m M 'll ll ' ' Xin.L,.m.L 'lel 'ggi' lj' gpg Young Men s Sults X i fl f XX ll all 9 85 T f 1'.'ii5f 1'3 !I,fA21F X lyffu ' ' X N 'wick-, Xl to JOHN THOMAS Sz SONS, MAIN STREET 52 THE SPECTATOR Conserfvaiism IS THE KEYNOTE OF STYLE FOR FALL 8z WINTER OF 1909 8: 1910 ., .. fl F5 lffrfi MTN! X1-1 ai, . ....-- ' iiiiiien-Z.. N 1 fl' lg N 1 r 1. i OW to make clothes conservative, yet distinctive, is diiii- cult, yet, has been accomplished by the makers of the clothes we sell. There are enough stylish patterns represented for you to make a satisfactory selection of your preferred color and design. The styles will please you, we are sure, and the fit and wear will satisfy you beyond meas- ure .fuits and Overcoats from 310 to .550 Ulllllllllg SEGUUII :: 3800011 Fllllll' PENN TRAFFHQ Co . 15517 Q, ,L JI gg-, . Bi' 4 F22 . 4' A- -wmv' Q ' , , ' '1 i -1- A ,.1. l Z- Qifnlifff A' A F3 JE V' 'K i' X? .1 . , , H. w , -M.. 4 i7-s -fp -Lv ' '97 1-'WW . .K . fx, iggf. 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V' 4' . . 3-.U S -: 9311.5 'Wiki .. 1.555 ' ' 'f..J,,:. L. Y A ,li . i -. 'C i w r Q 'Ln -5 A - -- , 'R wi , gf, 4 , . 13.3 Ebe Spectator 'illovember 1909 lx 1' i 1- Contents . Dedication ..... . . . . J. H. S. Building .......... To the Stonycreek in the Dry Seasons . A Trip Thru the Franklin Works . . The Mills at Night . .' ..... . The Coal- Measure of Johnstown . . The End of the Workmanls Day . . Our Common Sparrows .... The' Quarterback . . The Union Park .......,. The End of the Workman's Day . . Walks ....... . .... . In a Coal Mine .... Seen In Our Schools ..,... A Morning at Vacation School . . The Oldest Man in Johnstown . . . A Local Myth ............ A Study of Some Ferns Found in Our Vicinity ............. Literary Works by J ohnstowners . Editorials ...y ....... L ' The Mills at Night . . In Memoriam . . . Exchanges . . Society . . . Athletics . . J est Nuts .... Alumni Notes. . . 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M . be igb cbool Spectator 'Uirzs acquirit eundo g2,gg,g,,f3ggLgi2g4I,, 1Lg7iEZ f is W ' ' -k ' Nag! in ' ' l l lf1.'.Wl' , I KX Y al l s sh-e s all LI TER! AR Y To the Stonycreek in the Dry Seasons BY HOWARD LECKEY '10 GOME, thou silent, dried-up stream, From woodland glades of Somerset, Once thou Wert deep, and I did dream Just as the sun began to throw Its transient shadows, sweet and low, On yonder farmer, who did seem As though his life dwelt in thee, stream. But now, thou stream so silent art That even I when passing by Almost forget that thou could'st start A flowing river, so I sigh And ask if thou wilt only try To open up thy spacious heart And to his fields new life impart. 4 THB SPECTATOR A Trip Thru the Franklin Works F. W. C. '10 OHNSTOWN is a real manufacturing town. The greatest manufacturers in the town are the Cambria Steel Company. In former days their making of iron and steel products was an object of pride to every citizen. I have been told that if a stranger visited the city, the great- est pleasure that could be bestowed upon him, in the eyes of the Johnstowner, was a trip thru the mills. It is there- fore surprising to learn that altho the opportunity is always open to them, many of our young people have never seen the manufacture of steel. One of the most interesting visits of this kind is a trip thru the Franklin Department of the mills. Here the manufacture of many articles may be traced from the crude material to the Hnished product. For example let us follow the making of a steel freight car from the ore to the finished railroad hopper, Owing to their positiong and to the fact that coke is used in the blast furnaces, the coke-ovens are a suitable place to visit first. These ovens, three hundred and sixty in number, are charged, or filled with coal, by an electric charger, which runs on a track above them. After the charging, the coal usually burns of itself, when this process is too slow, the coal is forced to burn more rapidly by means of gas introduced from beneath. A very useful in- vention called a pusher is used to remove the Hnished coke from the ovens. This machine, controlled by electricity, running immediately in front, consists of-a long steel beam, on one end of which tits a plate as large as the opening of an oven. After an oven door has been raised, this beam pushes forward by means of cogs, the red-hot coke from the oven into a car on the other side. On this side a ma- chine called a quencher throws water on the hot coke, causing the large cakes to break up into the smaller pieces. This system of making coke, originally used in Germany, is named after the inventor, the Otto Hoffman system. Below the coke ovens is the storage where are piled large quantities of ore and limestone. The most interest- ing object to be seen here is the car dumper, a crane which THB SPECTATOR 5 picks up a loaded car, dumps the material out by turning the car upside down, and then replaces it on the track. To the right of the ore storage is the blast furnace engine room, where eight large engines prepare the blasts for the furnaces. Nearby is the boiler-house where steam for these engines is made. Adjoining the boiler house are the furnaces themselves. The bottom of a blast furnace, being very dirty and very hot, is not always an inviting place. lf fortunate enough, you may see the workmen tapping a furnace, by that 1 mean either opening a metal hole in order that the molten metal may run from the furnace into a ladle, or tap- ping the cinder hole, which is three feet above the metal hole, for cinder, being lighter than iron, stays on top of the charge, where the molten cinder flows out. The cinder runs out on steel plates fastened on an endless chain, upon which is sprinkled water to cool the cinder and cause it to break up so that when the cinder is dumped by the chain into a car, it is in the form of slag. Near the tap-holes are long pipe-like objects called tweers, thru which by means of a blue glass peep-hole, the molten metal in the furnace may be seen. You may also witness, while in the neigh- borhood, an unfortunate characteristic of a blast furnace known as kicking, the result of which is that cinder is blown thru the pipes at the top of the furnace. lt is this kicking which causes the great clouds of brown dust often seen above the furnaces below the P. R. R. station. Another part of the blast furnace is the set of hot- stoves, four in number, high metal cylinders with a curved roof, whose use is to store up the blast. This blast causes the charge, the ore, limestone and coke, to melt more rapid- ly. The iron from the furnaces, when molten, runs into ladies on trucks, and is thereon conveyed to the open hearth. At the open hearth this iron is dumped by means of a crane into the mixer, which keeps it in a molten condition until it is needed. Then by means of a ladle and a crane it is carried and placed in a furnace. As there are seven- teen such furnaces, this iron is an inadequate supply, hence scrap steel from the yards is also used in the charge. The method of unloading this scrap from cars is unique. 6 THB SPECTATOR A large magnet about two feet in diameter, controlled by electricity, lifts from the cars pieces of metal as large as railroad rails. As most of my readers have toyed with magnets strong enough to lift needles or tacks, they will have some idea as to the strength of a magnet able to lift a ton or more. An open hearth furnace consists of an upper part, into which the charge is placed, and a lower part into which the heat is led. The lower part consists of two gas chambers, two air chambers and a checker chamber. There are a gas and an air chamber at each end, the checker chamber being between. Only one end is burned at a time, the resulting heat being sufficient. The purpose of the checker chamber is to spread the heat evenly over the bottom of thefurnace. Besides scrap and iron, dolomite, manganese, silica, and coke are placed in the charge, all of which pertain to the regulating of the amount of carbon in the resulting steel. When an open hearth is tapped, and it is tapped every eight hours, the principle involved in the blast furnace is shown, fcinder floating on metalj. The molten steel runs into a ladle and is picked up by a crane and carried to a row of ingot coverings, into which it is poured. The Hlled ingot covers are then conveyed to the stripper, a crane which, if the metal is hard enough, strips off the cover from the red-hot ingot. These ingots are then taken to the soaking pits in the blooming mill. These pits, ten or twelve feet deep, are shaped like the long section of a keg. They are heated as an open hearth furnace is heated. When the red-hot ingots have remained in one of these pits for about four hours, they become white-hot, and 'are then lifted by a crane and placed upon rollers, which convey them either to the slab mill rolls, where they are rolled into slabs, or to the blooming mill rolls, where they are rolled and cut into billets. The slabs are placed in furnaces until they become white-hot and again placed on rollers which convey them to the plate mill rolls. Many of my readers will be sur- prised to learn that these rolls roll much of the armor plate used on U. S. battle ships. In rolling a slab into a plate, salt is thrown on the slab in order that the scale may be THB SPBCTATOR 7 blown off. This operation causes a noise like a miniature Fourth of July celebration. After the plate has been rolled, rollers again convey it to the straightener where it is straightened, and to the shears, where it is cut up into different sizes. Many of these plates are taken to the car-shops where they are punched and fastened together, first by bolts, later by rivets, as parts of a steel freight car. After the car has been completed and inspected, it is taken to the car-paint- shops, where itreceives two coats of paint and is stencilled. The steps, brakebeams and air-brakes are then fastened on. The car is now complete, ready for delivery. Every part except the bumper-head, journal-box, and air-brake has been made by the Cambria Steel Company. Not only can the manufacture of a steel car be traced, but also that of many other products, as, rails, rake-teeth, castings and the like. ln such a trip as this, the student can learn as much in a few hours, as he would ordinarily learn from books in a week. As many of the subjects treated of in physics, hydraulic-presses, electricity, and heat, receive practical illustrations in the making of steel products, a trip thru the Franklin plant should be part of the curriculum of the High School student. Tre Milla' at Night BY R. T. '11 SEE ! In the distance far away Is that the break of coming day? No. As we near that valley there The mills you'll see that cause the glare. Lo, what those sparks that shoot so high ! Does a volcano light the sky? No. When the valley comes in sight The mills you'll see produce the light. Ah, now I see what makes the glow On sky above, on stream below ! Yes. 'Tis the mills I now perceive The hills and vales of night relieve. 8 THE SPECTATOR A The Coal Measure of Johnstown BY BERTHA STAMMLER '11 OR several hundred feet down through our hills, there are layers of coal, iron, shale, slate, limestone, and sandstone, and underneath all a coarse conglomerate or millstone grit. These layers of stone, coal, and ore, form what is known as the Johnstown Coal Measure. I will explain its formation as I learned it in my study of geology. Thousands and thousands of years ago, geologists sup- pose that the region around Johnstown was surrounded with heavy carbonic acid gas, unht for human beings. The crust of the earth was fissured and cracked with gaping exits for volumes of vaporous gases from the fiery interior and the surrounding waters. In this congenial atmosphere vegetation grew and flourished with rank profusion. The calamites, with stems like great corn-stalks from two to three feet in diameter, towered forty to fifty feet above the dark morass. The common horse-tails, like the scouring rush now found in our ponds and on our river banks and railroad embankments, grew into huge trees. The Lepi- dodendron, a scaly tree with scales resembling those of a fish, and the sigillaria with deeply furrowed and scarred bark, were trees of the period. These were giant forms of the common pines or clubmosses of to-day. In the places occupied by our hills, forests of these giant cornstalks, ferns, and clubmosses grew in shallow water. The growth was amazingly luxuriant everywhere. So much decay was going on in these forests that the underwood was partially obscured by thick bluish haze. Deadly lakes of carbon dioxide accumulated in the hollows. During this period there was perpetual summer. Under these favorable conditions it did not take long for the huge ferns and gigantic trees to grow to an unprecedented degree. Later this dense forest was inundated. The great pressure caused by the weight of the water and of the mud and sand deposited by the water, caused the vegetation to decompose slowly until it was wholly transformed and all trace of its former character lost. The denser vegetation formed the coal seam, known as Bed A, while the mud THB SPECTATOR 9 in which these plants were rooted formed the clay under- neath the seam. This seam is also known as the Six-foot seam. It was thought to be six feet in thickness every- where, but it proved to be a fake, for here its greatest thickness is only two feet. After the water had subsided somewhat, another forest sprang up, decayed, was submerged, and compressed as the first had been, forming Bed B, or the Peacock seam, also called the Miller seam. We get our best house coal from this seam. The coal from this stratum often shows a variety of colors, hence it bears the name Peacock seam. Over this stratum deposits of mud and sand were made. These in turn were compressed into shale, slate, and sandstone. In this manner all the strata of coal were formed. A third forest formed Bed C, a fourth Bed ,C or the Cement seam. A fifth forest formed Bed D, or the Limestone seam, which is so called because there is a layer of limestone underneath it. The limestone was formed by a mixture of clay and the shells of little water animals which flourished at that time. The next seam is Bed E, or the Cokeyard seam. On top of this seam are layers of shale and slate. Between these seams of coal there are layers of iron ore. This metal must have been brought and deposited by the widely roving water during periods of inundation. The End pf the Workman's Day BY F. K. '11 'GHE Solemn knell of the Angelus bell ! Slant rays of Setting Sun ! Shadows of night with sweet delight ! A long day's toil is done. With home turned face tired workmen trace Their long' and weary wayg Soon peaceful rest will be their guest Till dawns another day I0 THB SPECTATOR Our Common Sparrowf BY VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 S hemlocks are 'to the forest, so are sparrows to bird world. The distinguishing feature of the sparrow family is not the power of song, but the stout conical bill, well adapted for crushing seeds, upon which our little neigh- bors largely subsist. Sparrows are, generally speaking, small gray and brown birds with striped upper parts. Ex- cept when in rest and song, they are usually found on the ground. Nly purpose is not to treat of all the sparrow that one may meet in a year's time about Johnstown, but only of those that can easily be seen by the novice. At the head of my list stands the song sparrows, fMel- ospiza fasciataj which is present all the year round, but is more plentiful in the spring and fall migrations. To call it a beautiful bird would be untrue. Its head is brown with three gray bands running over it. On the sides of the throat is a brown stripe, Its back is brownish gray striped with rufous. The underparts are gray, shading to white heavily streaked with dark brown. These streaks seem to run together into one large dot on the breast. This dot is its chief distinguishing mark. What the bird lacks in beauty is made up in good cheer, it sings a lay, which if heard in silent February, seems a strain almost divine. Its nest, except when field mice are plentiful, is placed upon the ground. It is constructed of coarse grass, strips of bark and dead leaves and lined with Hne grass. The eggsg four or five in number, are whitish, so blotched with brown of various shades, as almost to obscure the whitish ground color. An old hillside dotted with bushes is the favoriteresort of another sparrow, the field sparrow fSpizella pussilla.J The crown of its head is ofa chestnut hue. The upper parts are of a bright chestnut streaked with black and ashy brown, with only white in the wings. Underneath it is whitish without stripes or spots. Above all is the reddish colored bill, the best mark of identification. ln song that goes straight to the heart, it is the most pleasing of all our sparrows, ln the location and building of its nest it does THB SPECTATOR ll not differ much from the song sparrow. The eggsg three or four in each clutch, are greenish white, spotted with more or less red. 1 A bird many confuse with the tield sparrow is the fam- iliar chipping sparrow fSpizelIa socialis.j So common is it that a description seems almost out of place. The forehead is black, the crown, bright chestnutg the back, a mixture of black, brown, and gray. Underneath it is grayish white. The bill is of a brownish black cast. Its song is a high trill, -not unlike the buzzing of a locust. The location of its nest it varies exceedingly from a bush to a high tree. The nest is of time grass and roots, lined with horse hair, whence one of its names, hairbird. The eggs, from three to tive in a setting, are light blue, spotted or scrolled at the larger end with brown or black. , Another bird confused with the chippy is the tree spar- row CSpizella monticolaj a bird of winter. Its dress resem- bles the chippy's so much that I will tell you the main dif- ferences: first, the breast has a .black dot, second, the summer. chippies leave for the South when these arrive from the North. Tree sparrows are always in groups for they are very sociable birds. In this group each member seems to have something to say. The group seen on an old weed stock bending with their weight, keeping up a continuous chatter, bespeaking the utmost friendship, in- stead of trying to rob each other of seeds, is indeed a pleas- ant sight. As this bird breeds north of us, l know nothing of its nesting habits. In the great broad meadows we find the vesper spar- row QPooraetes gramineus,J a bird rarely seen except in the evening, or at other times when perched upon some fence rail, it peals forth its song, a strain pensive but not sad. It cannot sing between mouthfuls like some other sparrows, but to it song is a matter of vast importance. This bird has a brown back, streaksd and varied with gray. The breast and sides areistreaked with black and brown. The mark of identihcation is the two white tail feathers shown in flight. As it is a bird of the grass, we find its nest of grass in a meadow at the roots of a clump of grass. The eggs, four or tive are whitish thinly spotted and blotched with brown. 12 THE SPECTATOR A sparrow familiar to all is the English sparrow QPasser domesticusj Everyone has seen this street gamin and heard its incessant chatter. Thru acquaintance with this foreigner, many have formed the opinion that all sparrows are noisy and boisterous. Probably its nesting habits are the only fact about it unknown to you. The nest is placed almost anywhere, in a hole in a tree, on the eaves of a house, on the top of a street light, in fact in any place that will hold its bulky nest, lined with feathers. lf no other suitable place can be found, it will build a nest in a tree: lt builds a large covered nest with only a small hole about the size ofa dollar for entrance. The eggs are whitish with dark gray or olive spots or blotches. Sometimes the eggs are plain gray. The color and size of the eggs vary exceed- ingly. More sparrows than these could be treated of, but having told you of the most common ones, namely, the song sparrow, present more or less the year round, the field sparrow at home- in some upland meadow, the well known chippy, the sociable tree sparrow, the vesper, living in the grassy meadows, and the ever present nuisance, the English sparrow: I hope that this essay will create in you, a desire to make the acquaintance of our sparrows. The Quarterback BY A. W. W. '10 HE band was playing Hail! Hail! The Gang's All Here, far up in the grandstand when the big, red visiting team trotted onto the Held. Headed by the smallest man on the team, the quarterback, the 'Varsity, having jogged the length of the gridiron, sprang into position, the quarter called for a short end run, the team moved to a man. Cheers were given by opposing sides, the home team rooters easily out-yelling the followers of the big red team. After running thru a few signals, both teams stopped, while the captains arranged ground rules and the kick-off. The quarterback of the red team moved closer to the grand THE SPECTATOR 15 stand, he gazed into the myriad of faces. A red and white banner greeted him, behind it, the girl. She had come on that trip to see her quarterback win that game. He chuckled, then turned away to line up for the kick-off, con- fident of winning. The shrill whistle blew, the ball shot into his arms, he advanced it fifteen yards. Then for ten minutes it was nothing but an exchange of punts. The quarter played coolly, directing his plays well, yet the red was forced to punt frequently. The captain sent the ball for sixty yards every time, what did the red team do to worry over? But the other team had a slippery half-back, who was par- ticularly fond of dodging or shaking off tacklers. Fifteen minutes of play were gone. The red team held the ball, but were forced to punt. The quick opposing half caughtitg both ends plunged helplessly at him. His interference was running well nowg he was half thru the red team. Could no one stop him? He shook the tacklers off, dodged them, until only the quarter was left to pass. That player dived headlong at him, missed his man cleanly, and the half-back sprinted on for a touchdown. He had actually run thru the entire red team. Deafening roars burst from the home rooters. The band struck up Hi, Li, Hi Lo, while the half-back calmly proceeded to kick goal, making the score 6-o. Neverthe- less, a lo-yal little red and white banner fluttered far up in the grandstand. Huh, the quarter-back made up his mind the red team would win yet. His team again received the kick. The quarter caught the ball, was dodging tacklers, when a man shot thru the air, striking him full in the chest with his whole weight. Down went the quarter, his head striking with such force that the little red and white banner also fell to the floor of the stand. It required live minutes' work over the plucky quarter to revive him, then five more minutes before he staggered to his feet, ready for the game to proceed. But he was not the same man. Several teams, three balls, and a whole army for the backtield, danced before his eyes. Yet he stuck to the game. His signals came queerly, ''6-6-78'78'78'94'78'78,,' until the captain called I4 ' THE SPBCTAITOR Signals! Hey, Brown, waken up! Then the quarter felt better. Yet thru the remaining time of the first half he played like a crazy man, calling for punts on first down or line bucks on the third with eight to go. The red team was glad when the half was over, for it was an important game and agreat deal depended on the quarter-back to win it, The time between halves would tix him right again, every- one thought. He was the last to stagger feebly off the field to the dressing room, a red blanket thrown about his shoul- ders. Between halves the girl of the banner showed clearly that she was nervous. She stood up, picked a letter loose on the pennant before she realized what she was doing, then in desperation took a card and scribbled something on the back. Handing it to a young fellow sitting nearby, she asked if he would not take it to the visiting team's dressing room and give it to the quarter-back. He took it, but smiled as he thought what the coach would probably say if he but knew of the note. At the start of the second half, the red team trotted out confidently, the quarter appeared all right, the little banner still waved. The red team fought that half--fought to win. By excellent work, they managed to work the ball up to their opponents' tive-yard line, where the full-back carried it over for a touch-down. Here was the chance to tie the score! As the quarter-back stepped back to kick goal, his head began to grow heavy again. He realized that he must make the kick to tie the score, the angle was not a difncult one, he could easily do it. But the pain in his head! The man on the ground let the ball touch, the quarter booted it. Great! lt rose straight for between the uprights, but -suddenly it swerved, struck one of the posts, and fell to the side. He had failed at goal, the other team still,had the game 6-5. It was hard to understand it. The captain shot him a sickly grin, the home band bellowed, cheers were given, thru it all the red and white banner braved the storm. After the red team received the ball, the quarter THB SPECTATOR 15 reeled, his head bobbed painfully. Again came the sig- nals, H78-78'78'94'94'78, until the captain called Sig- nals, then walked back from the line to his quarter and glared at him, wondering what was the matter. lt seemed to help the quarter somewhat, he recovered himself for a time. Third down, nine to go, said the referee. 78-94-102-67, came the signals, a complicated trick. - The play was off before the team realized that nine yards must be gained, instead of only punting. Fifteen actually were covered, but the captain glared at the quarter for signaling for the play at such a time, yet smiled within to think that his team got fifteen yards on third down. The quarter half sank to his knees, calling Signals! 73'73'94'94'73'73- 5'Signals! snorted the captain, then called for time out and ran over to the coach on the side lines. Out trotted the sub-quarter-back. But the quarter-back re- fused to leave his position. The captain took him by the arm. Come on, old man, it's your head--- but a blow on the chin was the response. The referee and umpire now grabbed the quarter, then started to push him from the held. With superhuman strength he wrenched loose, staggered back to his position, starting once more, U94-78-78-78. The coach ran out. He, the captain, and the referee dragged the dazed man to the side lines. There he fell helpless to the ground. The red and white pennant fell to the floor, a white face twitched. There was only one minute left to play. The red team realized that they were defeated, but fought fiercely in hopes of a sensational run. Time was called! ' The din that arose was terrihc, for the home team had beaten that mighty red team by one point. Filing onto the field, the band led a lively snake dance of the joyful rooters. The red team left the field hurriedly, all but the quar- ter-back. He staggered to his feet, the noise aroused him, someone threw a blanket over his shoulders and grasped his arm. He could only mutter, 78-78-94, and Lost? No! as he stumbled helplessly into the dressing room. Then he fell, but the banner did not. I6 T!-IIE SP,BCTIATO:R The Union Park BY ORA MAY WILLIAMS '11 NE of the pleasantest of the several memorials of Joseph Johns is the cozy little Union Park at the west end of Market street and close to the High School building. The founder of our city set apart this plot for a cemetery and as such it was used until the Flood washed away the monuments and traces of graves. When the High School building was being erected, the earth taken from the cellar was carried to this spot. Soon afterwards paths were laid out, grass, trees, and flowers were planted, and the plot became a park containing but one reminder of its earlier use, a monument in the center with this inscription: In memory of our early citizens buried in this graveyard whose monuments were destroyed by the Flood, Nlay 31, 1889. Erected A. D. 1898. From my home, which is near the park, I have ob- served the pleasure this breathing spot affords to our neigh- bors. Mothers, tired by duties in heated kitchens, carry their children to the cool shade of the trees and let the little ones play while they rest or sew in the park. Elderly gen- tlemen read their newspapers and boys their books before the shadows of Westmont hill darken the place. Later in the,evening large boys gather there and entertain, or pos- sibly disturb, the neighborhood with singing. Even ladies and their lovers while away happy hours in this little para- dise and I have no doubt that if the trees could speak they might unfold many a tale of love. Thus we see many peo- ple of varied ages enjoy this pleasant park. The End of the Workman'.r Day BY o. P. G. '11 'IRED the western Sun is glowing, Every Weary toil-worn Wight, Labor ended, home is going Sweet to rest till morning light. THE SPECTATOR I7 Walkf BYW.J. K. '10 UI-IERE are few cities of considerable size that have the country within such easy distance of the city as has Johnstown. Many beautiful natural locations can be reached by a walk of but a mile or two from the heart of the city. The reason for this marvelous proximity ofa populous district to a comparatively deserted section is the fact that Johnstown rises at the bases of numerous hills, which, being for the most part too steep to build upon, or belonging to owners undesirous of destroying nature's gifts, remain untouched covered with trees, grass, and flowers with which the Creator blessed them. Upon the summits of these hills pretty 'suburban homes are built, or a little more remote the land is dotted with small prosperous farms. Fairly good roads for walking afford opportunities of short expeditions into the forest. A good walk is that to Birks' Spring, the source of Milcreek, which gives a large proportion of the city's public water supply. The trip takes in the main thoroughfare from Westmont to Milcreek bridge, lying in a valley in the vicinity of the dam, the road this far is much travelled and accordingly very good, and made still more pleasant by the magnificent stretches of fertile level country on either side. At this point a turn is made from the road to a path leading gradually uphill thru fragrant woods, and occasionally approaching or crossing the clear, rippling creek for about three miles, at the end of which are the springs. Here is some of the best water in this part of the state. An interesting addition is the fact that in the marshes near the spring any number of the larvae of the catistly may be obtained, these may be kept in a jar and watched while developing, another, a ramble of about equal length, involves Franklin, Mineral Point, the Ebensburg Road, Hinkston Run Dam, and Conemaugh. This is not only agreeable owing to the fact that so many small settlements are touched, but also for the pretty stretches of valley and hill traversed. The hillock over- looking Mineral Point is indeed to be admired by a lover of the beautiful. Hinkston Run Dam, with its vast volume of water, presents a pretty picture, especially owing to the I8 THE SPBCTATOR fact that it is constructed on high land. A much heard of ride or walk is that to Centennial Church. There are not only excellent roads by which to reach it, but therelis an inspiring landscape at the destination. The quaint old country church, built in a cleared location surrounded by dense forests, with a quiet little brook flowing by, presents to the senses a scene not soon to be forgotten. The walks already mentioned would not have to be alloted a half day if average time were to be made. But there are scores of short walks, little journeys to the tops of the hills, or strolls adjoining the 'trolley lines, which can be healthfully enjoyed. On the contrary, long walks for those prepared for such strains are such as those to Ebens- burg, Somerset, or Altoona. The various muscles are rested by the up and down hill direction of the roads. Having such a chance for the most beautiful of all ex- ercises so near, everyone ought to take advantage of the offering by turning his steps toward the country these pretty Autumn days. It is an almost universal truth that where opportunities are most offered they are least ac- cepted. Nothing is better for the health of those confined in offices or mills during the week than to seek a breath of nature's fresh air on Sunday. In a Coal Mine BY FLORENCE MCCAUSLAND '12 MINE shaft is a perpendicular hole in the ground, the sides being supported by heavy timbers to prevent the earth from caving in. The Lenore shaft, which is about ninety feet in depth, consists of three compartments, two for hoisting purposes and the other for pipe lines and other apparatus. The cages, or mine elevators, are low- ered and raised in the shaft by means of large hoisting engines. The opening at the surface is surrounded by a fence with safety gates. With four friends I visited the Lenore shaft one Satur- day. We were Htted out with miners' apparel, even the girls put on boots, dark blue overalls, and miners' caps with THB SPBCTATOR 19 torches. The pit boss guided us through the mineg he was proud to be able to describe in detail the operation of his plant. The cage into which we entered when the cage gates swung open descended so rapidly that we became dizzy. Almost before we knew it the cage gates opened and we were at the bottom of the shaft. It was utterly dark down there. The boss did not light the torches for several min- utes that we might become accustomed to the dimness of the mine. My accompanying diagram shows the excava- tionsg the arrows indicate the direction of air currents forced by a fan to all parts of the mine. I , . 7 Z1 X fm 0 0 3 l U ..-1. 1-L 5 mer:-iflrrem. mama 5'ihdff' We followed the air course to where the miners were at work. Of course vue wanted to be miners for a while and were allowed to try to loosen some coal. The ceiling was so low that we had to lie down to use the pick, a most uncomfortable position. l wonder how the miners can ac- complish so much. Some workmen loosened great piles of coalg others loaded it on cars. These cars were hauled to the scale house and weighed. The cars were run onto the cage and hoisted to the surface. 20 THE SPBCTATOR Seen In Our Schools BY MARGARET KREBS '10 'IIN a recent visit to one of our city schools composed almost entirely of foreign children, I found the foreign children full of naive charm. The little strangers in our midst love their native songs and dancesg they delight in performing for visitors. Led by a girl playing a mouth organ, the children sang a Hungarian folk song with such vim and snap that it sounded like a military chorus, with the same happy animation six or eight children danced a Hungarian dance, interested and happy in whatever they did. A mite of a boy in Miss NlcGlade's room is Nlamitskis Johnny. Johnny wears a blue coat reaching nearly to his knees. Without this he would be more comfortable in doors, but when his teacher suggested that he take it off, he protested, No one but my mudder take it off. True enough, for the coat is sewed on. Spread over the top of Johnny's desk were several picture cards in which he took keen delight. Picking up a picture of a goose dressed as an old woman and carrying a broom, the little fellow said, That a girl, he want to paint. He picked the cards up one by one, counting them in Hungarian. Because he understands English Nlamitskis Johnny helps to teach the other pupils. Taking a boy by the hand the serious little assistant led him to the black-board and pointing to a word there said, See. See, the boy re- peated after him, my, said the diminutive teacher, and my, the pupil repeated. And so Johnny taught the words of the lesson to Nlike, who finally read, See my big dog, without Johnny's help, with his hand clasping Nlike's arm, Johnny listened earnestly. If his pupil did well, he could not conceal his pride and feeling of import- ance as he trotted to his seat, reminding me for all the world of a little old man. Johnny went into raptures over some colored pictures the teacher showed the pupils, particularly over one show- ing Santa Claus climbing down a chimney. The child al- most crowed with delight as he recognized the toys in old Santa's pack, by far the most enticing toygto him was an THE SPECTATOR 21 engine. Dese engine, Santa put in boy's stocking, he exclaimed. With touching reverence he regarded a picture of the Madonna, which suggested church to himg We pray in church, he said, and the pious little fellow kneeled by his desk with folded hands to show us how he worshipped. His thoughts ran on the Santa Claus picture, it was a pleasure to see ,the childish delight he took in it. Oh, l like dat Santa Claus, I like him, he exclaimed to himself again and again. This was the last thing we heard him say as we left the room, this embryo American citizen. A Morning at Vacation School BY MARY ELIZABETH J oNEs '10 N OU'RE out of line, Drusilla. Ill With eager haste a dark eyed dusky eyed mite of a girl stepped promptly into place in a long line of animated children. The line stretched from the play-ground gate clear to the big front door of the building. lt was no light matter to form the wriggling creatures into line and guide their march into the cheerful school room, tho they were eager to go in. Atlast they sat in the room on little chairs ranged circle- wise, a wonderful collection of children. Some, like Drusilla, had attended school before and knew its charms. Others were bashful, for they had never before seen so many schoolmates. Some dirty little boys looked as if they had never been scrubbed thoroughly with soap and water. A few native born children were trimly dressed and shiny clean. Assisted by teacher and older pupils the novices easily learned Good morning, dear teacher, and a lovely little song prayer. They took to the motion songs at once, the boys being wild over the Indian song, The war dance and war whoops were second nature to them. After recess teacher gave what the children considered the treat of the day, a story. You should have seen their sparkling eyes as they heard of the boy who lost his shadow. Of all the exercises they liked this best. Have you enjoyed the morning, Drusilla? Little 22 THE SPECTATOR need to ask that question! The smile on Drusilla's chubby face and the gleam in her dancing eyes as well as the question of all, Can we come back to-morrow? showed me that vacation school is worth while. 'Dre Oldest Man in Johnstown ' BY LILLIE PARKS '10 ' R. Q1 is the oldest man in this city, having passed his hundredth birthday last spring. lf you should see a venerable old gentleman walking slowly down the street with the aid ofa cane, stopping now and then to peer inquiringly into a house, then smiling to himself, un- doubtedly you will have seen Johnstown's oldest citizen. He usually wears a faded blue suit, while a dusty-looking hat covers his long, gray hair. Although he is bent and wrinkled with age, nevertheless, his merry, twinkling eyes and smiling face tell their own story of a gentle and peace- ful life. On the other hand, the centenarian of this town is even more interesting than he appears. It is amusing to converse with him for he sometimes becomes childish. He talks about the weather, his home, his family of twenty- five children, but his greatest delight is to give an account of his struggles during the Civil War. What glowing de- scriptions he does give! He describes the sharp conflict at Bull Run, the victory at Gettysburg, Sherman's long march to the sea. Having related his hardships in battle, he can collect his thoughts and talk quite sensibly, but the next moment he is accusing some one of stealing gold and silver which he has concealed under his porch. Thus his mind frequently wanders. In spite of his childish nature, Nlr. C.-- enjoys ex- cellent health. Life seems as interesting to him as to the younger folks. He delights in taking long walks or meet- ing an old friend, with whom he can talk about times gone by. Very often he is a visitor at Luna Park, where he enjoys himself by riding on the merry-go-round, on the roller-coaster, or the aerial swing. When there is a sham battle, Nlr. C.-- is always present. During the roar of THB SPBCTATOR 23 the cannon and the firing of shot and shell, his kindly eyes dance and sparkle, his whole frame trembles with excite- ment as he recalls those days when he fought for his coun- try with a similar bedlam around him. In addition to these incidents, several amusing stories have been told at the expense of the old gentleman. He imagines that he has lost a large sum of money, and quite often he is seen wandering about the Eighth Ward asking the residents if they have found any gold or silver under their porches. He also thinks that he owns property on Franklin street, once a week going to collect his rent. He is never satisfied to go away unless he receives something. One day he came to a neighbor's-house to collect a rental of forty dollars. Since the lady of the house was just opening a package of coffee when her landlord arrived, she asked him if he would accept a check instead of money, for she intended to give him a coffee coupon. The old man assented, took the coupon, and walked proudly away. He went to the First National Bank where the cashier, who knew him, gave him five cents for his check. Of course Nlr. CL- thought that he had received forty dollars and, upon leaving the bank, walked across the street to Smith's shoe store, where he purchased a Eve dollar pair of shoes. Imagine the clerk's surprise when he received five cents for the sale! He could not give the shoes to the man for that small sum, nor could Nlr. C.-- convince the sales- man that he was receiving enough money to pay for the shoes. His protests were in vain. Finally he asked the clerk to accompany him to the bank where he could prove that he had received forty dollars. When the clerk arrived at the bank, a few words from the cashier explained the situation. Snatching the shoes, the clerk rushed back to the store, leaving the bewildered old man alone. How Mr. C+ ever disposed of his Hve cents is not known, but never again did he try to purchase shoes with it. These mistakes, however, are overlooked in a man as old as Nlr. Qi. lf we should ever attain such a ripe old age, perhaps we, too, would be as peculiar as our friend. We shall leave this interesting old gentleman and his child- ish ways, but not without hoping that he may have the honor of being Johnstown's oldest citizen for many more happy years. 24 THB SPBCTATOR A Local Myth BY J. H. C. '11 ANY yeaas ago, when Indians but sparsely populated the vicinity of Johnstown and the white race was undreamt of, there existed here a vast nation of Hillfolk dwarfs. These Hillfolk as their name implies made their home in our surrounding hills and mined from the depths the precious gold which then was to be found in level veins stretching for miles and miles. The few peaceful Indians who shared the fruitful valleys with the dwarfs fed these little men and in return received vast quantities of this metal with which they, either bedecked themselves or bought articles of use from the surrounding Indian nations. Many times did these neighboring tribes stealthily de- scend on the peaceful Indians in an attempt to discover the whereabouts of the coveted treasure, but tha ever watchful Hillfolk discovered the advance in time to warn and guide the native Indians to magnificent palaces in the hills which they instantly closed to the invaders. The news of these futile attempts to discover the treasure spread to all the Indian tribes of the continent and led to many excursions which many distant tribes under- took hoping to be the successful conquerors. These ex- cursions, however, soon aroused the tribes who bordered this vicinity, thru the fear that another tribe might be sucl cessful, to rise up and check the'advance of the foreign tribes and while the Indians thus fought among themselves the Hillfolk lived peacefully wirh their few friendly Indians. Finally rumors spread abroad thruout the various tribes that a new nation, who appeared to come from the sky riding on large birds which could float gracefully thru the water, had taken possession of the coast of the Great Eastern Wafer. They were reported to be able to throw out fire from wood together with some form of metal which could pierce the body and cause death, and were said to be gorgeously equipped with ornaments, both jewels and cloth. Following these rumors many Indian adventurers, driven from their native soil by the white invaders, brought proofs of the new inhabitants in the form of implements and personal anecdotes. THB SPECTATOR 25 Thus convinced that these strangers were indeed in- vincible and thinkingthat they had descended from heaven, the Hillfolk decided to abandon this region never to return. However, they did not wish to leave the treasure as a booty for the invaders. Unable to carry it away with them the Hillfolk decided to change it from its priceless form to something less valuable. Therefore, by his magic, Toto, the king of the Hillfolk, changed it all to coal and closing his entrances, collected all his followers and disappeared. In some beds of coal may be found what is known as fool's gold. This was so far from Toto that his full magic power could not reach it and when the other gold was changed to coal this portion remained only partly trans- formed. A Study d Some Ferns Found in Our Vicinity 4 BY NAOMI DIxoN '10 'mE live in one of the best fern districts and our woods are filled with this peculiar, delightful class of vegetation. While all ferns have many similarities, they are different in form, shape, habitat and growth. Our ferns range from the plain, luxuriant, common Polypody to the delicate, lace-like Spinnlous Shield fern. One of our most abundant evergreen ferns is the Christmas fern. To travelers in the winter woods this is a familiar species. ln summer the more delicate ferns eclipse it, but in winter when the woods are brown, the dark, glossy fronds become quite noticeable. Of all ever- green ferns this is best fitted for decorations. It, with a few red berries, has become a close rival of the holly. All the fronds are produced in spring. They rise in circular clumps from a stout rootstockg when uncoiling, they are covered with thick, silky scales, that make them con- spicuous objects in the vernal woods. As the fronds ma- ture, the scales turn brown, many of them remaining on the rachis, or mid-rib of the fern. The fronds, which oc- casionally reach a height of three feet, are thick, narrowly 26 THB SPBCTATOR lanceolate, acute, and once pinnate, The numerous narrow pinnules are arranged alternately upon the rachis. Each has a triangular ear on the upper side at the base. In this plant the difference between the sterile and fertile fronds is quite marked. The sterile fronds are shorter and appar- ently broader, while the fertile ones are tall, slender, and noticeable by the abundantly-fruiting pinnace near the apex. On the whole this is a very sturdy plant, capable of dec- orating our woods for the season designated by its name- the Christmas season. The Nlaidenhair has a quality of aloofness which adds to its charm. Beside these qualities the peculiar shape and manner of growth, so unlike that of other ferns, prevent its easily being forgotten. This, perhaps, is our most dis- tinguished fern. lt is recognized at a glance by the char- acteristic cutting of its fronds. Soon after vegetation starts in spring, the slender fronds of the Nlaidenhair begin to push upward, protected by many brown, hair-like scales. At Hrst the stipes are covered with a bluish bloom and the immature pinnae are of a dull red. At maturity the stipe and rachis are smooth, dark, and shining, among the most handsome of their kind. At the summit the stipe divides into two parts, each of which describes a sort of half circle, away from each other. The pinnae grow from the outer and upper sides of the two rachis. The pinnae are broadest about the middle and are again pinnate, with a large num- ber of alternating lobed pinnules, which are one-sided, the mid-rib running along the lower margin. The sori are borne on the under side of the margin of the reflex pinnules. Fresh fronds are produced all summer and little colonies of the plant form light open clumps in the deep woods. Even in districts of abundant Maidenhair, the plant is rarely found along the roadside. It chooses the dim, moist hol- lows in woodland or the shaded hillside. ln such retreats one finds the feathery fronds tremulous on their black glistening stalks, and in their neighborhood one Ends also the very spirit of the woods. After these varieties we come to another more stately class. In all rocky woodlands the Marginal Shield fern is common and well-known. lt delights to nestle among the roots of large trees or in the crevices of rocks, sending up THB SPECTATOR 27 its graceful circle of fronds wherever it can obtain a foot- hold. The species resembles the Tree fern more than any other species, the candex, or main stem, covered by the laces of the fronds of previous seasons, is sometimes seen resting on bare rocks for four or five inches without fronds or roots. This peculiarity certainly suggests the Tree ferns of the greenhouse. The fronds are thick and almost leathery in texture, giving it the name of Evergreen Wood Fern. The exquisite contrast in the different shades of green worn by the younger and older fronds, and the charming effect produced when the dark green of the center of a broad frond shades away delicately toward the apex and the tips of the pinnules, is more noticeable in this fern than in any other. This species has a very heavy root- stock. From six to ten fronds are produced in early spring and remain hale until late in October. They are two or three feet long with twice-pinnate, lanceolate blades. The stipe is rather short and densely chaffy. A very striking distinction from other ferns of this species is the Marginal placentation of the Sori! Nlany other ferns of the species resemble this one except in the sporangia. Although many ferns have few common characteristics, they are yet similar. There is one class of ferns that is entirely different from others. ln no way does it resemble these other ferns except in the manner of fruiting. This class comprises the Walking Fern and the Hart's Tongue. I, myself, have never succeeded in Ending this fern in the woods. The very name is sufhciently attractive to arouse interest, but comparatively few have seen it growing, ard the majority of students are inclined to hold curious ideas concerning it. One collector has said that he fully ex- pected to see it moving about. Another writes that, as a child, he thought it would be advantageous to secure a but- terfly net to aid in its capture. The curious plants are easily identified when found. The odd little fronds spread about in a circular tuft from a small, black rootstock, and seldom rise far above the sur- face of the mossy rock. At the base the fronds are heart- shaped or earedg above they taper to a long, slender tip. Sometimes they may reach a length of fourteen inches, though they never appear as long as they really are, owing 28 THB SPECTATOR to its failure to make the proper allowance for the prolonged apex. The sporangia are borne in oblong or linear sori, mostly on the broad basal section of the frond. The early fronds are short, blunt-ended, and usually do not bear sori, Besides these features, the most interesting characteristic is the production of new plants without the intervention of the sporangia. The fronds arch over until they touch the ground, where they will take root at the very tip and form a new plant. Some of our other ferns occasionally produce plants in this manner, but in this case it is a settled habit. The new plant grows up, repeating this process of walking and soon the original plant is surrounded by a colony of its own offspring. The connections between these plants are slow to dieg therefore, it is not unusual to find three or four generations linked together. The leathery, dark-green and glossy fronds endure the winter unharmed. Occasionally they are believed to sur- vive two winters. On account of its interesting features, the Walking Fern is desirable for fern gardens. lt will grow and thrive in any garden soil, if given deep shade. Although without the grace of the Maidenhair, the delicacy of the Spleenworts, or the stately beauty of the Shield ferns, the oddity and sturdiness of this little fern are bound to make it a favorite everywhere. If this fern were not so difficult to tind, it would soon be exterminated by eager collectors. Although it is consid- ered a rare species, it is known to abide in at least three different places in the Johnstown district. Literary Works by Johnstowners Several Johnstown men are known beyond this vicin- ity for their literary abilities. Not a few books have been written by our citizens, among which are the following: Mr. l-I. W. Story's History of Cambria County, Mr. James M. Swank's History of Pennsylvania, Mr. Cyrus Elder's Poems, Mr. John M. Fulton's Miner- alogy. THE SPECTATOR 29 be 'ileligb School Spectat r JOHNSTOWN, PA., NOVEMBER, 1909 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, IO CENTS. Bottortal ahb JBIIBIUCSS' Staff. Edltor-ln-Chief. CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Associate Editor, ALBERT W. WALTERS xoxo Literary Editors. School News Editors, MARGARET E. KREBS 1910 WILLIAM HOTCHKISS 1910 MARIE ITELL IQID. FRANK CRAMER xgxo WALTER KRESS mm Athletic Edltor, EXCMHHC Efmofs' SEWARD D. DAVIS mo. LILLIAN MOSES 19:0 f BLANC:-is SNYDER .gm Aff Editor- sodety Editors, ELSIE HINCHMAN 1910 MARY E- JONES :gm General News Editor, MARY ROSE 1910 HERBERT GRAHAM IQIO. Chlef Business Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY IQIU Associate Buslness Manager. WALTER SUPPES xgxo ASSISCBIIIS, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910 JOHN H. COVER IQII JOHN B. WEIR 1910 WILLIAM THOMAS mu GEORGE S. COOPER xgxo W. FRITZ MAYER 1910 DONALD CUSTER 1912 THE SPECTATOR is publlshed 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 issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the 3d of each month. AVING conceived an idea that something out of the ordinary would be a welcome change to our readers, the editors have made this number of THE SPECTATOR a Johnstown number. With few exceptions, the literary material pertains to L-f 30 THE SPECTATOR Johnstown and vicinity. Concerning our city a great deal could be written, for here we have important industries, interesting life, and delightful nature. The mills and their products, the different nationalities represented by our people are worthy of study, and the Allegheny Mountains, seen here to advantage, are picturesque. Thus, topics were not lacking to our contributors. AN IMPROVEMENT FOR THE CITY In every industrial city there is room for improvement. Many who know Johnstown cannot understand why the majority of the population live crowded down in the valley. Surely the hills surrounding the valley make much more desirable sites for residence. Transportation by street car or omnibus to every suburb is no longer a myth, but a fact. The home-builder of the future should build his abode high above the din of the city, beyond the smoke and dust of the mills. Life would be both more cheerful and more healthful, the city could use for commercial purposes the valuable property in the heart of her industries. IMPROVEMENT IN OUR SCHOOL Several years ago, the interior of our High School was severely criticised for the lack of suitable decorations. That fault can scarcely be found with th-e building now. The students and the city took the hint, and set about to beautify the school. By presenting some interesting pic- tures, several excellent statues, and minor decorations, the classes and friends of the school have beautined it in no small degree. Upon the former bare walls hang pictures, here and there stands a statue. We have indeed a much more cheerful building than formerly. THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving Day is here, the last stepping stone of the year before Christmas. With it one not only associates the turkey, pumpkin pies, and everything fit for a sump- tuous feast, but also realizes, perhaps more than at any other holiday, just why the day is celebrated. A re- THB SPECTATOR . Bl reading of The Landing of the Pilgrims awakens the memory of the coming of our country's stout-hearted fathers, of their hardships, and of their tinal triumph. We are thankful for the same blessings as were the sturdy fol- lowers of Miles Standish. FOOTBALL . Owing to several sad fatalities this year the anvil chorus of the knockers of the game has been heard quite distinctly. A list of these placed alongside a list of those in water sports, automobiling, or even base ball, is found to be much the shortest. Accidents are bound to occur, but, we believe, less frequently in football than in several other sports indulged in by opponents of the game. Which makes the man better fitted for the trials of this world, the grind or the football player? We trust that our readers will appreciate our improve- ments in this number, the new cuts, the cover design, the photographs, and the supplement, a picture of nineteen- nine's 'Varsity football squad. The abundance of contributions for this issue of THE SPECTATOR has indeed been gratifying. The staff regrets that owing to lack of space much excellent material must be held over. The Mills at Night BY W. W. '11 HT midnight hour a mighty Vulcan roars Near us, he plies his trade with rumbling beat, His hammers distant sound now upward soars Like flames from off the scorching furnace heat, Red gleams his light against the murky black, Shines boldly on despite the nights attack Q How gallantly the charging foes do meet! 32 THE SPECTATOR 'in memoriam BRUCE CARDYFF WILLIAMS BORN MAY 17, 1891 DIED Nov. 3, 1909 When the class of IQOQ was graduated in June one of their number, Bruce Williams, was prevented by illness from attending the commencement exercises. A month or two after this illness Bruce seemed to have recovered his wonted health. When school opened in September he told us of his intention to go up for the preliminary law exam- inations, a long cherished plan, for during his four years in High School he had found many leisure hours for the study of law in his father's office. Bruce was a student both of books and of life. We shall never forget that he interested us in the writings of Nlark Twain and the poems of Kipling. With keen appreciation of the artistic value of a master- piece he one day protested against having a reproduction of The Man Without a Country presented in society, pleading for the story entire in its author's own words. Only a few weeks before he left us we heard him say that there was nothing in life which did not interest him. He took a foremost part in school activities, literary, social, and athleticg he was an editor of THE SPECTATORQ in his Senior year he led the cheering spectators of the football games. One of his last visits to High School was made to see how he could help to keep this year's players in good and regular standing. Bruce fell ill a second time of menin- gitis, from which he did not recover. Altho we wonder why our friend and classmate was not permitted to round out a man's life on earth, yet we are sure that his stimu- lating personality, sympathetic with human endeavor and sensitive to truth as it was, is part of life's unalterable good. Ah. THE SPECTATOR 33 Mfv calc. ts . .A AJ, '11 , Q JOHNSTOWN, PA., November, 1909. MY DEAR EXCHANGES: Having a leisure hour I shall devote it to the criticism of the various papers before me. The first two papers are copies of the Red and Black, Salt Lake City. Your Freshman number is our best ex- change this month. The Yeatman Life, St. Louis, is an attractive paper. Beside it lies the Juniata Echo. Juniata Echo, l advise you to make your paper more interesting and show the ability of your students by printing more stories. The Walking Leaf is a unique title, but there is little of literary merit in your sheet. Spectator, Louis- ville, your paper is well planned, your cuts are odd and pleasing. Radiator, your stories are full of life, How Girls Study is interesting and characteristic. School Journal, Grove Gity, and Kiskiminetan, where is your literary work? Junto, your cover design is well executed and your literary work is full of life. Chronicle, Nlasten Park, your literary work is well planned and lively, but why mix it up with advertisements? To you, also, Monroe Bugle, this criticism applies. Mountaineer, your literary work is excellent. It would not be a bad plan for the Tiltonian and the Hall Boy to use a few cuts. The Bio- 34 THE SPECTATOR grapher is a charming little paper, The Haunted House deserved the prize, but your paper would be more dignified if advertisements did not precede the literary work. The editorials are well chosen in the Blue and White, Tyler, Tex. ln the Mercury the only thing I wish to criticise is the placing of advertisements before the literary material, your cover design and cuts are well drawn. The Purple and White is an interesting paper for which I would suggest a new cover design. There is no criticism to be offered on the Mirror, Tarentum, except the misplacing of advertise- ments. The quill, a new-comer, is heartily welcome, being quite interesting. High School Journal, Pittsburg, please remember that your exchange column is as important as any other part of your paper. Do not crowd it with adver- tise:nents. Skookum, Colville, I can find no exchanges in your paper. M. P. S., your literary work is interesting, but what has become or your exchange column? It is in this column we help each other. I find no exchanges among the pages of the Tattler, either. The remarks of the exchange editor of the Argus deserve praise. lt would be well for the exchange editor of the Echo, Wis., to read the exchange column of the Argus, Otherwise the Echo is very attractive. Last but not least I read the pages of our old friends, The Campus, The Collegian, The F. and Nl. Weekly, The Dickinsonian, and The Ogontz Mosiac. The character sketch of Lady Macbeth in the last is convincing. Hoping to hear from you all again next month, I am your sincere friend and well-wisher, THE SPECTATOR. P. S.-I have just received The Academy Student, from St. Johnsbury, and heartily echo the remarks which the gentleman known as Shorty expresses in the athletic Column. S THE SPECTATOR 35 xr- Y i .M QI fe -7' Q There has been K marked improvement in the literary work A of the Emerson So- f- A ciety during the last I X month. Moreinterest - has been taken and I better preparation made. Let the good LMLEVENTRY ,H work go on! Friday, October 15, the program for the society was composed of several good talks, a declamation by Ruth Masters, and a well prepared oration by Thomas McFeaters. On Friday, October 22, Carl Baumer read several selec- tions from Mrs, Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, and Ralph Rose gave a short account of the life of the author of the book, Alice Hegan Rice. The usual literary program was varied by a piano solo by Lillian Moses. The talks and stories of the last meeting, November 5, were well chosen and rendered. Emersonians will soon be wearing a nifty little society pin, the order having been already given for a large number. The T. K. E. Society has held its regular meetings every Friday, with the exception of Hallowe'en. Interest in the society has been steadily increasing. Several fine numbers have been given lately. From these numbers, the dramatic presentation by Ruth Glenn and Mary Hanson was especially interesting. Other interesting numbers were: Talk, Pippa Passes, Margaret Hughes, vocal solo, Mildred Thieleg talk, Ora Gifhng story, Martha Evans, declamation, Fred Ellenbergerg story, Helen James. 36 THE SPECTATOR MJTIX There is no cause for any one in school to be dis- heartened at the losing of two games this season. Our team is a good oneg that we have had a successful season there is little doubt. Johnstown has become so accus- tomed to winning in the last two years, that a defeat comes as a heavy blow. Some team must loseg we must take our turn now and then. The team may pat themselves on the back that they held Pittsburg to a 6-o score. The Steelton game was lost under adverse conditions. Think of the universities. Princeton has not defeated Yale since 1903, yet they keep plugging along each year with the sometimes vain hope of winning this one game. Therefore, hats off to Coach Cramer, Manager Rose, his assistants, Captain Sharkey, the team and the scrubs. We will Hnish the season with flying colors, at any rate. Two games out of a whole season is nothing. Washington Game On October 23 Washington High School was downed by the score of 36 to o. As is the custom with the Wash- ington team they brought a day with them that was almost unht for play. One side of the field was covered with about ten inches of watery the remainder of the field being thick with mud. Kellar started the game by kicking off to Doubleday on the tlve-yard line, the Washington man re- THE SPECTATOR 37 turning the ball to the 30-yard line, where he fumbled it. Johnstown at once began to make touchdowns, the first half ending with the score 18 to o in favor of Johnstown. During the second half Johnstown made three more touch- downs and Sharkey kicked the three goals. Washington could do scarcely anything with the local team, Johnstown many times tearing their opponents' line into shreds. The features of the game were but two: Sharkey's kicking of six goals out of as many trials on the muddy field, and Louther's marvelous swim of fifty yards in fifty seconds on the eastern side, causing Charles Daniels, the famous swimmer, to challenge him for honors in that distance. The line-ups of the teams: JOHNSTOWN H. S. -36 WASHINGTON H. S.-0 SEZSWFEEQZ-2 ETS2. sUQ:Q.5'W Wei- 1 'ET'5- S- 'Ti . U. . . 0 ' . whevwwrvorbr eww 555552555 ...gg-mg 9.-dmzgiwavqgsg 2. S Um! P W W 4 '11 U1 Chamberlain .... .... . . Morrow Kellar ........ . . ...... Scott Substitutions-R. Suppes for W. Suppesg Nelson for Kellarg Smith for Doubledayg Skinner for Bane. Oificials-Raab, referee, Baker, umpire, Ira Replogle, head linesman. Time of Halves- 15 and 20 minutes. South Fork Game As the South Fork game was only for practice, that contest will not be counted on the regular schedule. South Fork was secured in the place of Allegheny High School, who cancelled their game. Altho the South Fork team-was much heavier than the Johnstown eleven, yet they were much slower, and it was with but little difhculty that we were able to hold them. The line-up: J OHNSTOWN-11 SOUTH FORK-0 Sharkey . . L. E. . . . . Box Griffith . L. T. . . . . McDonald Widmann . L. G. . . . . Wicks Bell. . . . . . . C. Hand Sagerson . . R. G Murphy Louther . . R. T.. . . . Hollabaugh W. Suppes R. E. . . . . Mundy Weir.. . Q. B.. . . . Coyne 88 THB SPECTATOR White .... . L. H. . . . . Charlesworth Chamberlain ..... R. H. . . . . Burkett Kellar . ....... F. B.. . . . Lees Referee-Hamilton fColumbia.J Umpire-Baker fDickinson.J Field Judge-Henderson fHarvard.J Head Linesman-Raab 1Dickinson.J Timekeepers-Manager Rose, Johnstown, and Man- ager Mangus, South Fork. Halves-20 and 15 minutes. Substi- tutions-R. Suppes for W. Suppesg Peden for Handg Ford for Murphy. Captain Owen Sharkey Pittsburg Game Pittsburg High School 6, Johnstown High School 0, tells the tale of the most bitterly fought football game ever waged in this city. On November 6, Pittsburg played the deciding championship game of the season with our team. Our record of last year was a grand one and the Pittsburg game has broken all our chances to have a record similar to that of 1908. That defeat should not discourage the stu- dents and the members ofthe team in the least,l altho we THE SPBCTATOR S9 could hardly realize that our men had to stand on the goal line to wait for the opposing team to kick the goal. Our best plan is to forget about the game and continue our ath- letics with the winning spirit. No team ever organized went through its history of the game without being scored upon or feeling the sting of defeat. The series between the Johnstown and Pittsburg High Schools stands at present at a tie, each team having won three games and one game being a tie. We hope that the eleven next year may be able to break the tie and win the game for the men who defend the Pale Blue and Black. Many were the reasons given by the spectators for the victory of Pittsburg over Johnstown: That we could not get off quick enough on our plays, that the opposing team was too fast for us, that the Johnstown rooters cheered when we had the ball and thereby rattled our men, that such and such a man did not play low enough, that one player should have run faster, that this man missed a tackle, but the whole cause of defeat was, according to per- sons who know something about the game, the superior weight of the Smoky City students and their daring tackles when we had the ball, crippling our men to such an extent that they were unable to hit the line or pull off plays to the best advantage. Whether our men were crippled or not, they played the whole game with the gameness and loyalty which char- acterizes all the teams of the Johnstown High School. That bit of playing near the first part of the second half, when Pittsburg had the ball on our ten yard line, was the greatest example of holding the opponents that has ever been done by a Johnstown team. Just think of it! With the score against our team and the opposing team so near the goal line, any team would feel like giving up, but the sturdy Flood City team, keeping to their task and encour- aged by the brief, but powerful cheer, Hold them, held the tall Pittsburg giants at a stand-still. The game was started with Johnstown kicking off to Erickson, the Pittsburg man coming back ten yards. An end run on a fake punt by Pipes, netted thirty yards for P. H. S. After failing to gain any ground on mass plays, Pittsburg punted to Chamberlain, and Nlose fell in his l x 40 THE SPBCTATOR tracks, Johnstown then had their first chance to try their strength against Pittsburg, but it was unavailing, as the big team held us and we were forced to puntg Erickson recover- ing the ball, was laid low on his forty yard line. Pipes then punted after a failure of two end runs, the plays being sim- ilarly attempted by Johnstown and with the same result, so that White returned the punt. Here Pittsburg started for our goal line and did not stop until Nlonheim was sent over the line for the Hrst and last touchdown of the game. Gass kicked the goal. On the next kickoff, NlcCutcheon returned the ball tif- teen yards. To get out of dangerous territory, Pipes sig- naled for a punt, but it was blocked by two Johnstown men, Griftith falling on the pigskin. Here the Johnstown people thought that the score would surely be tied. Two line plunges netted six yards. A forward pass was signaled for and-well, you all know the result so that it is better that it should not be mentioned. The remaining part of the half was uninteresting and the ball was in the visitors' pos- session when the whistle blew. During the first few minutes of play in the second half, Johnstown High showed a new spirit of fight. A for- ward pass was successfully executed for ten yards and this play encouraged us somewhat. But toward the middle of the half the only apparent plays to use were the open plays, and every time they were attempted by the locals, they failed. The game ended, several of our men having received telling injuries during the battle. The line-up: JOHNSTOWN 0 PITTSBURG 6 Sharkey . . L. E ...... Lyons Griffith . . . L T. Munns Widmann . . L G. Bebout Bell ..... C . . Shaw Sagersson. . R G. . . .Shapira Louther ...... R. T. Gass W. Suppes . R. E. Brodio Weir .... Q B. Pipes White .... L. H. ..... Monheim Chamberlain R. H. ..... Erickson Keller .... F. B ...... McCutcheon Substitutions-R. Suppes for W. Suppes. Referee, Hamll- ton, Columbia. Umpire, Ross, University of Pittsburg. Field Judge, Henderson, Harvard. Head Linesman, Caber, Bucknell. Touchdown, Monheim. Goal from touchdown, Gass. Time of halves, 25 minutes. THB SPECTATOR 41 X . W xl I u f 5937 'N dv tie si nuts Beaten! But not disgraced! We'll get 'em next year. l love vaudeville, but Oh, you Hallowe'en play! Here's a recent effusion from Vincent. While trans- lating on Vergil he was heard to give the following: He proceeded tremblingly and spoke falsely from his chest. In time of war, spies are shot. The faculty had better take heed and be careful where they sit in the Auditorium. l-low did you like l-lebe in her mourning CPD attire? When asked how it came about that he knew his Ger- man lesson, Cal, the careless, began to sing Pony boy, pony boy, I always use a pony boy. In Physics: Teacher: Do you know of a single in- stance where the law of gravity has been defied? lt: Yes, Deacon keeps his trousers up with a belt. A few delinitions: Marching. The king of High School sports. Sam Paul's. A shelter in time of storm. Senior English. War. And you all know whatwar is. ' Fussing. The most expensive luxury. An Olympiad. QA-limp-he-hadj.---W. Suppes. 42 THE SPBCTATOR And Mose said this just before the Pittsburg game: Pete, you're nervous, You're all White. Shally: Those men are going to fence. Blue Beard: Where's the gate. One from the unrough Cquoting from Macbethjz Ist Stude: Here's a case for the government. The pure food law has been violated. 2nd Ditto: How's that? 1stStude: Well, the B. D. L. advertises 'gold soup,' 1. e. I4 carats Ccarrotsj but when its served its only plated. From a Biblical standpoint: Suppes was compelled to use a Cain because he wasn't Able to walk without it. Have you heard Englebach's same old joke? What do you think? a Senior boy had a Pittsburg damsel at the game. Gee whiz, he was game! No, Mr. Galfond, Nlose is not quite as young as his lady friend. Now that the cold weather has set in, where is Hebe's smoking jacket? History a la Weir: The boy, wounded unto the death, staggers up to the door of his general's tent bearing in his hand the message upon which the fate of the Union hangs. He reels aside, salutes, delivers the message---and dies. The rough general dashes a tear from his eye, opens the message with trembling Hngers, and reads: 'Honored Sir:---Your pants is ripped.' Join the Five O'clock Club and keep in out of the cold. The mystery of the green-houseg or where are all the flowers coming from? Soon time for another tire drill. Don't crowd! lt is a mean trick to put chewing gum on a seat. The other day a prominent stude was compelled to travel around with the back of a tablet as a clinging companion as a result of this Freshman-like trick. . After the Hallowe'en diddings: It was a great day for THE SPECTATOR 45 them in the morning, but when the A. E. K. chased the bunch into the class-room without allowing the ghosts to remove their pale countenances, or the dark faced comed- ians to return to their natural shade, or the D--- and the Jester to lose their loud, fiery, red, noisy looks, or the arms of the law to use the H20 to erase their appropriate blushes, the thoughts they thunk were loud and long, for the plan to escape English had failed, utterly failed! Another from the third floor: Pete to J. Cobbs: Say, what would happen if you should use a bottle of the same size only three times as big? Oh! those red stockings! The Loyal Order of Fussers were on deck at the Ma- jestic on High School Night. Result: Comparatively light betting on the game Saturday. Puzzle: Why? Its never too late to learn. ln his speech at the mass meeting Brother Myer informed us that QQ and 1 made a hundred. Who'd a thunk it? Exasperated Senior in Physics: lf you're right l don't want to be. ln Virgil: It is beautiful to die in arms. The other day one-half of the Joke Dept. sat in a class-room actually thinking. He and the Latin teacher had disagreed as to whether a verb was active or passive. Argument availed not. Suddenly the teacher thought of a plan. As the topic concerned the Helvetians and Caesar, she announced that she would represent the Helvetians and the joker UQ would represent Caesar. With an innocent smile upon her features she began to unravel the mystery. Now imagine you have me in your grasp, she said. The joker could imagine no such a thing and the cloud of mys- tery still overhangs that verb. You cannot be twice at once. A certain new member of the school, recently graduated from the rural districts, created some heap much excitement during the Pittsburg game. He had not yet learned that the J. H. S. monogram must be earned before it may be worn. When he appeared 44 THB SPECTATOR he wore the monogram on a bright, Hery, red sweater. Think of it. On one arm he wore a blue and black pen- nant. Lovely! So far so good! Then a Pittsburg damsel won his affections. She enticed, induced, persuaded or compelled Qwe don't know whichj him to wear a red and black pennant on the other arm. S-s-s-h! He is discov- ered! The German Alliance, the Sons of Erin, the Loyal Order of Fussers, the Criminal Coterie, and that noble bunch, the Senior Glee Club, rushed toward the gentle youth as though he were a meal and the Hrst to reach it was to eat it. Fifty gentle hands grabbed him, disposed him of the colors, and were about to usher him into the great beyond, when his mother intervened or interceded Cwhichever you preferj and thereby saved his life. Moral: Don't be twice at once. Willie fell out of an elevator And wasn't found 'till six weeks later. All the people said Gee whiz, What a spoiled boy Willie is. ---Swiped. Ab to F. Jones: Do you know that if a hole were dug 35 miles into the earth, that you, Turp, would float in the air down there? Turp: Sure! J. Cobbs said wood could float. A TRAGEDY. Hatless was the hatless boy, For joyless was his joyless joy, For freezeless Was the frozeless pond, And the iceless boy beyond. He wishfully wished a wishful Wish, That colder would grow colderest And freeze the freezeless, frozeless pond And the iceless boy beyond. Freezeishness froze the freezeless pond And icishness the boy beyond. And now the hatless, joyless boy, Wept the weeping wopes of joy, He thoughtfully thought a thinking think, And Winkfully Winked a winkful Wink, Then struck out with a striking stroke, When suddenly the ice it broke. He flyfully flipped a flippant Hip, His trousers ripped a ri ful rip. Alas! for the hat, also the boy, A victim to his joyless joy. ' -Swiped. THE SPECTATOR 45 And Oh, horrors! a clockless Five O'clock Club! I love to Seattle, but Oh, Utah! ---Grabbed. The bright coin did merrily jingle, 'Twas not a game of sin, 'Twas only a slow old Senior. Who settled for his pin. And still thelfellows wonder why, in the final Hallow- e'en rehearsal, someone called for Curtain! Curtainl' Ask the curtain. 1 No wonder! That paint only cost two-bits! A COUPLE OF EXCHANGE GIGGLES. lf there should be another flood, For safety hither fly, Though all the world should be submerged, This book would still be dry. Teacher: You got pretty well tanned this summer, l see. Johnny: You're right, l did. Between dad and the sun, l'm pretty near leather. ---Snatched. Alumni Notes Bill Barnett is playing a star game in the backfield for Michigan Aggies' football eleven this year. 'Tis said that Si Friedline '07, now occupies the promising position of window raiser in the drafting depart- ment ofthe Lorain Steel Company. After being put on end, Roy Leventry '07 was shifted back to tackle. Leventry is a tower of strength on Cor- nell's line. Snitz Geisel '09, says Case is some school. George Weaver is back again at Wash.-Jeff. this fall. Among the entries of University of Penn to be picked for the inter-collegiate cross-country run is Francis Wolle 4-6 THE SPECTATOR 'O7. Recently he was awarded his 19I1 by his classg now he is looking forward to earning the coveted UP. For over a year Duff Crouse ex-'10, has been work- ing in Enid, Oklahoma, with his brother. Al Swank ex-'09, returned to Nlercersburg Academy. Tom Pinder '07, has made a regular end on Syra- cuse's eleven. Herbert Long '09, is a Freshman at Ohio State. THE SPECTATOR called for contributions to this depart- ment last month. We are grateful for the ONE received. Don't be bashfulg hand in some news, you students. Fritz Krebs '07, came home from Cornell for Pittsburg game. PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS, Attorney-at-Law, . Attorney-at-Law. Suppes Building. Bank Building R S. MURPHY an BRUCE H. CAMPBELL ALVIN SHERBINE. ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Building. Suppes Building. FRANK P. MARTIN, DR. S. A. HALL, Attorney-at-Law, Osteopath Bank Building. 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY. ' Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. - Rensselaer '92, 0 621.01590 I yte c h n ic4f23 4g9 Gwajvzop Institute, T , N IY I Local examinatiionuprovided for. Send for I. catalogue. fl THE SPBCTATOR X iff Cf' +I' 2' F W I' - it-K '1 - -iff' Quit' Gssweeitsgg They come fresh from our second floor Candy Kitchen each day - Pure, Deli- cious, Wholesome. The candies you find here are the product of expert makers, who insist upon best quality ingredients and maintain the strictest rules of cleanliness in all their candy making Try Our Rich Caramels Made of pure Jersey Cream. The Havor tells. Made fresh every day Fresh Cut Flowers Every Day eMe THE JEZLJELJFJEZ l cowmcrnommmv i New Dibert Building, 510 Main Street Peter Dindsrman, Proprietor 48 THE SPECTATOR W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown, Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 0497625 Knabe, Chickering 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. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD COMMERCIAL SCHOOL? owe . ollege Teaches SHORTHAND, BOOKKEEPING TOUCH TYPEWRITING, ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE ACTUAL OFFICE PRACTICE in Shorthand and Typewriting, a Finishing Course in Letterfiling, Card-filing, Mimeographing, Letter Press. Gradu- ates assisted to positions. School open all the year. Students enrolled at any time. For Rates, Write to-day or, better still, call THB SPBCTATOR KRIDEL'S HETJNLSHEREJQW 543 Main Street Open Eveninge , Hands Chappecl? 0 I'1J2iE?t ' Lilac Lotion will make them smooth as velvet HARRY DECKER the regular prices of Bric-a- One 'f0urth OH: Brac, China, and Cut Glass 138-140 Market St. . . E. L. 8: T. UPDEGRAVE C omplzmenis of the T. K. E. 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The place where everybody goes when they want a choice Roast or Steak. Bo s, remember it reguires brain and mus- cle to be a good studlent and athlete. uy your meat at the Western and you will finish strong. Branch market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St., Moxham. C. J. HALLER, Proprietor JOE POGROTSKY sxfatchnnaker High School Students, it is your duty to patronize 86 jeweler 2135 BROAD STREET Phone 68B Spectator Advertisers. 62 THE SPECTATOR The Straightest and Surest Road to Good Clothes IVIILLERS Your Thanksgiving needs in any way Right Here 0N'T have a Sitting made till you've seen our latest Popular Tones and the Fashion Styles. The Hornick Studio' PHOTOGRAPHERS ' 5275 Main street I l NEAT 7 A. DIX ARTISTIC Qrlntlng ms in PHONE 801 215 FRANKLIN THB SPECTATOR 53 Harfvards Sweaters All the new things-plain colors and combinations - including the High School's Blue and Black. 1HHunlf Scllrguulwilnn CLOTHES THAT SATISFY Call on us for Fine Stationery Visiting Cards Tally and Dinner Cards . courteously ALWAYS Pictures and Picture Framing We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main Street F-'firfst National Bank 446 MAIN STREET Barbers who treat you found at Craig's, on Haynes Street. Try them. The Lxairgest: in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ......... ............................ S 580,000.00 Total Resources .........................,.............................. 4,900,000.00 4 Per Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits 54 THE SPECTATOR Buy your pure, home- ORGAN made CEHl'ldlCS USIC STORE a ARKET ST. SHREVEXS l JOHNSTOWN, PA. 45l Franklin Street C. T. WILLIAMS Om 's'8 ' m iZflEi,S'Iie No. 440 Dealer in I Fancy Groceries DR. OWEN MORGAN ww Produce DENTIST Cor- Mage and vine sts. A-:::1 one 502 Station, opp. Park D 'd dl N Id s '11 f ' f0ich?ghysciYf01 E3iJTT...T?.? KLINE S Where Qualizbf Counts William H. Raab 81 Bro. Rulefs BLANK BooK MANUFACTURERS Bm'le'S - :iw To ,, ,T Pnnters 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, thlrd and fourth floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. THB SPBCTATOR 55 Roth's Pharmacy 500 Members E.Y?iYfT'?.?'i DRUGS Agents for Guth's World's Famous Candy Opposite Cambria Theatre Farrell 8: Kredel Dealers in Drugs, Medicines Chemicals, Cigars 64 Fairfield Avenue Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 L'ncoln Street. Ph 1582 Residence pho 3103 A Kodak makes a nice Christ- mas present. Call and see our large assort- ment of Kodaks and Premo Film Pack Cam- eras. Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street No trouble to show goods by January l st UBI? Y.M.C.A. 2BorNot2B 9 U beltter B B January lst TELL ALL MERCHANTS YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THE SPECTATOR 56 THE SPECTATOR Get Your Tictares Framed NOW DON'T wait for the holiday rush. If you do, you'1l wait. Gather together to-day-RIGHT NOW -those pictures ou have said you would have framed, and, get them to us as early as possible. Franklin St. Wm. B. Waters E3 Bro. J ohnstown'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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 Belle Meade Sweets HE CANDY OF QUALITY-Costs no more, and always fresh at..... Schrader Bro.'s Drug Stores THE SPECTATOR 57 Boys . Don't forget to order your Christmas ' candies Barney lVIcVay s my 9 Thanksgiving Conrad 5 Receptions Drug Ada dCl ,Th k zzz Store High School Class, Friday 301 FRANKLIN ST- night. Something New . H S. CBeIz' CPins In the Rose Gold Finish Every school girl ought to have one of them. They come in several styles-large ones and medium size ins. The letters, J. H. S., are engraved beautifully on a shield, and they are good, strong pins, too, the kind that are sure to give good wear. See them displayed at Jewelry Counter, first floor. Nice assortment of them for 59c and 75c each. 041' c7NCaihan's 58 N THE SPECTATOR Order Christmas Candies EARLY Citizens Mdse Co ALL THE LEADERS- GROCERIES AND Reymefs, Lowney's GENERAL Fu ler-Green, Utopian MERCHANDISE KREDEI6 Sz FARRELL 79 Fairfield Avenue, City ru ists 114 CLINTSEI STREET Tailopmade E. KUNKLE 8a soN Suits S15 to 11525 Dmin General Mclse. QReady-made pricesj Fresh Meats and Oysters GL G Leaders in low prices Give us a trial Woolen Mills CO' Call, or phone. Phone 925 ave oimey I very ey through the buying of the family table supplies. Specials here every Week - big money-savers. Watch daily papers We Give GREEN TRADING STAMPS realli , 83 PD Teen Qu Phone 848 222 Franklin St. Prompt Delivery THB SPECTATOR 59 DIEGES 86 CLUST IiP5iJE1??S it Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations . CL?a3S1Pir1Cfg, Fraternity Pins ma cans-rNur s-mea-r e a s, u s, Watches Diamonds, gewelry PHILADELPHIA For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Car ets and Furniture P Clinton, Near Main The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our B ling Suppes Building Alleysoghtisfy 'g'g'g.g. Franklin all OOO St. Ol O Th ' CTC S 3, Difference in Coal TRY oURs SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. THE SPECTATOR .Hfter For the basketball game, no daintier lunch could quiet the case of hunger than a cup of our Hot .Yoda with crisp and dainty witch biscuits. It is delicious when served at the pharmacy of the Berry Drug Co. Thanks: giving We've just the shoes you need for outdoor wear. Good, substan- tial, stylish - looking shoes for young Wo- men and young men, at Zang's AUTUMN of 1909 l f mn s Store fully prepared for the in- crease in trade promised by better times. Ladies' and Misses' Suits and Coats, Trimmed Hats and Fine Millinery, Neck- wear, Laces, Belts, Gloves, and Hosiery. Furs in fashionable styles. Clinton Street Young Man You'll find it to your advantage to buy your fall suit or overcoat here and now. See our range o f extra good values from S10 to 3520. The .Furprise J' tore I59 Clinton .fireef THE SPECTATOR 61 PERFUMES SACHET POWDERS TOILET WATER WM. H. KREDEL, Ph. G. Phone 284 MAIN STREET Opp. City Hall Our Sodas and Sundaes are acknowledged the best 9 547 S Main Street SELL THE FAMOUS Just Wright Shoe CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 5285,500.00 THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Aceounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings N0. For Sale only at PUHGH BHUS., Ine., Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR ul T- Come in and look around WE ARE Pianu Tuning PROUD Repairing P I a n o s and Refinishing BOYER Gs. CO. - las Fairfield Avenue With Boyer 8z Co. Phone 2362A I hnt H d M I E h 0 S OWZZO-563gli?56?lE28 Vingieet xc ange e Livery in the City Fancy Driving 8c Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a Specialty .C.PEND ER THE SPECTATOR 63 That Qvercoenit you were thinking about, is here. t All kinds of Overcoats are em- aa f braced in our most complete as- e- sortment. Coats for boisterous weather, that will keep you warm , and dry and which are a remark- ' ,I able combination of roominess ,. ,EA and fit. They are loose enough to assure ease of motion, and snug enough to keep you Warm 35 toast- They are big' , fl in everything but Price- f QQ Then there are L g , Veil' C051 S DQ Luxe which are sufllciently dressy for any occasion, be it ever so for- mel, yet eervieeeble for Ordinary 1 business wear. The man who has but one overcoat will 100k his beet all the time and the very beet whenever he wishes, in one of these gar- f1j H 'lll j lllfjtfw? ments. g gi, l gllfl ' 5 The prices on our Overcoats, quality considered, are lower than f :', any in the city. Made by first- class tailors in clean. sanitary Eff work shops. The styles will , please you, wer'e.sure, and the fit ffe ff and wlear will satisfy you beyond meas re, Overcoats from S10 to S30 According to style. Clothing Section, 2d Floor PENN TRAFFHC CCD., joImstown's Greatest .ftore 64 THE SPECTATOR SMART CLOTHES F OR YOUNG NIE -'.. HE young man, whose 'lffi' Q taste runs to the swag- ,M Y ger, and to the modishly l extreme, ought to come here - for his new Fall suit-not be- cause we say so, but because MX Q the clothes we sell speak for :L as ' gffi themselves, and make an irre- E2, ' QQ, sistible appeal to the young ,l l 'N fellow. We show clothes spe- ,lziinwlll 1.fg?2: i1' il, li cially designed for young men, not clothes cut down from , Q , men's patteins, butgarments Lgliffiuw Q ' , roomy and comfortable, ath- . letic-looking at the shoulder V if V K El its 'A and chest, and full of that f Nfl . F! dash and vim and verve, which Q . , 'All' is the heritage of youth. -1 , T X ..mW.,f., ,g,,g,, gy 25:5 . 5 5'lJ3Et'2'i0S4 lag 55 iq? Young Men's Suits ' li . N Af li'-WI yqrifp x ' X A X l F5- ll to S20 IOHN THOMAS 8: SONS, MAIN STREET 4' ' '-Vf .4 1f .Q.V ' mf' My - -ga U E' l', 1,-f:' .,.'.g5' V.Q,33.-A '7':'Z. 35QV 'A 1 -,- . VVVVVVVVVV. , L g, ,V gf? 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The Little Gold CUp . . A Narrow Escape . . Agassiz Association ..... A Plea for Shylock ...... Our Most Zealous Baseball Fan Our Most Popular Policeman. . Editorial ..... ..... Exchanges . . Society ..... Current Event s . . Athletics . . . Jest Nuts . . Alumni ...... Advertisements . . Page .1 .2 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 .11 .13 .14 .17 .18 .22 .24 .25 .28 . . ..28 .30 .33 . 35 . 36 . 39 . 43 .48 .48 he igb chool Spectator 'Uires acquirit eundo Vol.. XII. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 6. Lincoln BY C. H. '12 EIBERTY hath ne'er owned a truer son Than he, our own plain craftsman of the soilg Reared in an age inured to earnest toil, In whom democracy stands awedg outdone, Supreme he stood till freedom's side had wong Serene amid the thunder of turmoil, He broke the throbbing bands of human spoilg 'Twas he who held that no man 'neath God's sun Is good enough to govern other men Without his own consent, nor yet to stride Upon his bending back for right or wrong. For he assumed and e'er maintained again That who have liberty to men denied 'Neath Freedom'S God, shall not retain it long. Xi 2 THE SPECTATOR A Missent Valentine BY A. D. H. '11 ARIAN HARDING was busy sorting her morning's mail. There were several invitations to social af- fairs, and letters from church societies asking her aid. As Marian scanned the last note of all, she softly repeated the name of the sender: Hastings, who is Jane Hastings? At last she recollected her as a poor widow who had asked her help before. The letter stated that Jane was having a hard time to get along, it said that if Miss Harding would help her, her address was 166 East 27th Street. Now, Marian Harding was selhsh, very selfish, for, al- though she had youth, wealth, social position and beauty, she cared for nothing but her own pleasure, When news was brought to her of anyone in distress, she would raise her dark eyebrows, draw her fur coat closer about her and murmur that people should look out for themselves. She had no time to bother about the widow, in fact, she had nothing for her anyhow. So,fupon the arrival of a visitor, she immediately forgot the letter and placed the card con- taining the address, with several others on the desk. After the caller had gone, Marian sat down again at the desk. Why, to-morrow is St. .Valentin's dayland I must send Evelyn Stewart something, thought Marian, as she looked among the cards for the address. Just then some- thing else attracted her attention. When the maid came in, Marian picked up what she thought to be Evelyn's card, and handed it to her, with instructions to order a bunch of violets sent to that address. She then light-heartedly dis- missed the subject from her mind. lt was growing late on St. Valentine's day. Marian's room was filled with the fragrance of flowers, for she had received many that day. She sat idly before the open grate fire, gazing at the blazing logs with a troubled expres- sion in her pretty blue eyes, for things had gone wrong. To begin with, her dressmaker had failed to finish her dress for the reception that afternoon. The proud Nlarian had hoped to outshine everyone there, but instead, she was forced to wear an old gown. As she sat there, the maid brought in a THE SPECTATOR 3 card: Mrs, Hastings. Marian had completely forgotten who she was, but thinking her to be some friend of her mother's, she told the maid to show her in. Imagine Mari- an's surprise when she saw the poor little widow with a huge bunch of violets pinned on her shabby coat. For once in her life Marian was at a loss to know what to say. Then Mrs. Hastings began in her trembling voice: Oh! Miss Harding, l came to thank you for the lovely vi- olets you sentg l thought, at Hrst, you had forgotten me. My husband died three years ago to-day, so l wore the vio- lets to thank you, then I am going to take them to the cem- etery. Marian's friends would, no doubt, have been surprised if they could have seen her now, for she was deeply touched. She took several bunches of flowers from the va- ses, which stood about the room. She then handed the pretty blossoms to Mrs. Hastings, telling her to take them to her husband's grave. Strange to say, the little widow did not go alone to the cemetery, for Marian accompanied her. Evelyn Stewart never received her violets, but Mrs. Hastings did, and besides these, some things a great deal more serviceable. But, above all, Marian's selhsh heart had at last been touched. 4 THE SPBCTATOR Valentines in the l7th Century .BY MARY DRISCOLL '11 ALENTINES are not a fad of our day, for away back in the sixteen hundreds, valentines were even more pop- ular than to-day. It was a very old notion, alluded to by Shakespeare that on this day begin to mate. To-morrow is St. Valentine's day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your valentine. At the present age a valentine is a letter or a missive, usually decorated with some grotesque characters, sent by one person to another of opposite sex, on St. Valentine's birthday. Not so in the seventeenth century. Then a valentine was usually in the form of a person or a costly jewel. ln reading that delicious old book the Diary of Samuel Pepy's I End mention of many curious valentines. Mr. Pepy remarks in one place of Sir. W. Batten sending his wife half-a-dozen pair of gloves, a pair of silk stockings, and garters for his valentine. Fancy how shocked and surp- risedour twentieth century lady would be, to receive such a valentine! We read also of a person becoming another person's valentine by the Hrst person drawing the second's name from a boxful of written names. This game was often play ed at festivities preceding St. Valentine's day. The person who thus becomes a valentine was entitled to a gift from the person whose name she had drawn from the box. Mr. Pepy tells of a young woman at court who obtained beauti- ful jewelry thru this valentine custom. She once became the Duke of York's valentine and he gave her a jewel valu- ed at four thousand dollars. Little Will Mercer once be- came Mrs. Pepy's valentine. Mrs. Pepy at the time was very ill, so the child was beautifully arrayed in a velvet suit and taken to Mrs. Pepy on the morning of Valentine's Day. In all my reading of the valentine custom in previous ages, I rind no mention of sarcastic and insulting valentines being sent. l'm happy to note also that this custom is fast declining in our day. THB SPECTATOR 5 St. Valentine's Day BY H. J. '10 wALENTlNE, for whom St. Valentine's Day was named, was a presbyter and a martyr. According to the Rom- an legend Valentine was arrested and thrown into chains at the instance of the Emperor Cladius about the year 270 A. D. He was handed over to Calphurnius, who employed one Asterius to win him back to idolatry, but instead of this, Asterius was won over to the Christian faith on account of the healing of his blind daughter by Valentine. The saint was kept a prisoner for a long time, and was finally behead- ed. But there is nothing in Valentine's life to warrant the custom of sending valentines. This custom is the survival of a practice connected with the worship of Juno on or about February the fourteenth, and its association with this saint is purely incidental. The custom of sending valentines is still practiced by the majority of school child- reng and many a little heart is gladdened by a valentine. Even the older folk feel like children again on this happy day, when they receive remembrances of the day. Imagine the surprise of Valentine shonld he revive to find himself the patron saint of such a day. He would certainly rejoice that he is thus connected with so delightful a day, and would surely wish that the day be henceforth happily cele- brated. , fff. sJ -2-4 lqrfgig TS W 242, X 'T C -dl . THE SPECTATOR Valentine BY H. K. '11 all around From flow'ring trees and blos- soming ground, The joy-giving breeze and all the air Will waft abroad a perfume rare, The Howers' valentines. HE Spring draws near, when Beside his mate in budding trees, The bird gives to the wand'ring breeze The spring's emotion sweet and strong In passionate bursts of joyful song, His tuneful valentine. In strains sublime the bards have told That storyg ever fresh, though old As spring and life. And from the spring Within their hearts the lays they sing Are wondrous valentines, Though all things else below, above O'erHow in springtime's tide of love With song, my love not one poor line Nor even one weak note is mine For thee - as valentine. THB SPECTATOR 7 Legend qf the Lincoln Imp BY DONALD CUSTER '12 LAST SUMMER I visited the Cathedral at Lincoln, England. While admiring the exquisitely carved choir and the beautiful vaulted nave of the Cathedral, I came upon an object that seemed to have crept unnoticed into this sacred edifice. It looked both impish and impious. On the corbuls of one of the columns was an imp. Its legs were crossed, and one of them was held up by its three- fingered hand. Its ears were of immense size, its wide mouth showed Hve large, square teeth. I asked how this strange figure ever came to be placed in a cathedral, and the following legend was related. One day the devil was in good humor. He released the bonds which held his young demons in the under-world. The sprightly imps scampered in different directions. Some betook themselves to the seag others jumped into red- furnacesg but they became neither wet nor scorched. One rode the rainbowg another played with the lightning, and one strode the wind. This one was borne to Lincoln. He was in a spirit of hilarity. As he entered the city, an alderman heard him say, There'll be the devil to pay ere I leave old Lindum. He commanded the wind to take him into the cathedral. I'lI knock his lordship of Lindum off his perch, blow up the dean, the chapter house, the singers, the organist, and the verger. l'll smash the windows, and cannon the canons right over the screens. But the wind was not so impish a being. He was irate at the imp. When I enter the church, he retorted, it is only to make the sweet organ-pipes blow. Haven't I seen you blowing off poor creatures' hats on the streets? You have your times, -too. You're jesting. Come along. No, hurled back the wind, you may go alone. I shall stop here. Well, wait for me, and the imp entered the West Porch of the Cathedral, determined to have a merry time. He approached the silent nave. Ere I leave the nave, 8 THE SPECTATOR he said, it shall be spelled with a K. He strolled up and down the aisles, roamed in the transepts, and then romped into the choir. He was as irreverant as he could be. He thumbed the canon's and chorister's booksg he chopped at the beautifully carved stallsg he tore the tapestry from the stone walls, broke the candles and the incensed at the in- cense. At length he stood before a group of angels. Even these could not stay the irreverent imp. Boldly he declar- ed that he would pick some feathers from the angels to make a bed for his wicked self. Alas! he was soon sorry for his wicked words. The tiniest angel, with amethyst eyes, arose and said, O, im- pious imp, be ye turned into stone. ,So the poor demon's pranks were stopped, and he must ever remain an object of ridicule. Sympathetic Musical Vibrations BY HERBERT GRAHAM '10 OR CENTURIES people have believed in the power of music over inanimate objects. This belief has found expression in literature and traditionary tales. All my readers are, doubtless, familiar with the Bible story of Joshua and his men, who, after marching around the city of Jericho, then blew their trumpets, to the utter annihilation of the walls. An interesting story is told concerning the people of Corinth, who gathered together and gave a great shout, causing all the birds in the air to fall dead. Another story states that a number of monks gathered in a cathedral and sang the same song with such volume that the air quiv- ered, and at last the windows broke outward. It was, probably, from such legends as these two that John Dryden obtained the idea expressed in his Ode on St. Cecelia's Day. According to his theory, the world as- sumed form under the influence of an apt strain of harmo- nic sounds. The poem also embodies the idea that the end of the world will be caused by music. While this thecfry is scarcely credible, modern science offers some very startling and authentic facts concerning THB SPBCTATOR 9 vibrations of musical origin. lf two tuning-forks of the same note be placed on opposite ends of the same table, and one sounded, the other will also sound, even though un- touched. Let the loud pedal on a piano be pressed down and middle C sounded, then stilled, lower C, though un- touched, will vibrate with the tone of middle C. ln the same way, a huma voice properly pitched, can cause any note on a piano to sound. Sounding with the voice at prop- er intervals the keynote of a thin glass goblet, will cause the goblet to ring like a bell. Lycopodium dust on the interior of a gong can be made to gather at different points at the will of the experimenter. Leta brass plate be clamped in the center and sprinkled with sand, a violin bow drawn over the edge of the plate will cause the sand to form a regular design, the design va- rying with the manner the bow is wielded. In this manner Helmholtz, German experimenter, obtained over a hundred designs. Professor Tyndal, a scientist of the first rank, vouches for the following experiment. Let a pine rod be closely clamped to the sounding-board of a piano, let this rod be run thru a small opening into another room, or even on to a third room, on the end of the rod securely place a violin. If this apparatus be carefully arranged, music played on the piano is reproduced on the violin. Recently a scientihc journal contained an account of the deteriorating effect of musical vibrations, especially those of the violin, upon the brick walls of a theatre or music hall. Thus one can see how little incidents, occurring under unusual circumstances and involving some of the facts sta- ted above, may have given a basis to the stories which, in transition, grew to such startling tales as that about the breaking of the cathedral windows. A Modern Love Letter BY L. T. '11 EAREST ALICE : Since you refused, last evening, to accept me as your future husband, not because you I0 THE SPBCTATOR do not love me, but because you fancy my income insuffi- cient to support us comfortably, I am going to prove to you by this letter that my wages of ten dollars a week is abund- ant to keep us both comfortable and happy. Our food will require the most careful management. Our meat bill need not exceed eighty cents a week. For this we could have a half pound of liver, the same quantity of wieners Ql'rn very fond of them, aren't you?j, three soup bones, a small roast for Sunday, and have left ten cents Ito purchase cheese. You make such delicious rare- bits when I come to call that we must continue to have them. I have taken the average price in making out the foll.owing itemized weekly account: Meat, for six or seven meals . . . . . 3 .80 Bread ............. . .20 Pound of Butter ..... . . . .30 Dozen of Eggs . . . . .30 Peck of Potatoes . . . .20 Box of Cereal . . . . . .10 Fruit .......... . .40 Vegetables ........... . .15 Beans and canned goods ...... . .30 Sugar, spices, soaps and matches . . . .25 Total cost of food ....... 53.56 Thus, darling, you see that 353.56 would furnish us food for a week, ZISSJZ, for a year. A most important item is the home. I can rent, at short notice, a modern house with four rooms and bath, for ZII a month. Our house rent for the year would be 5122. Light and fuel would cost about 525. Clothes cost a lot, don't they? For my own apparel I set the price at 567.50 a year. Here is my itemized bill: Two Suits .............. 540.00 Three pairs of Shoes . . . . 11.00 Six pairs of Socks . . . . 1.50 Six Shirts ' ..... . 5.00 Undergarments. . . 5.00 Ties ...... . 1.00 Three Hats .............. 4.00 Total cost of my clothing . . . 567.50 Would not 575 be sufficient for your clothes? For that amount 1 hope you can dress so as to look as pretty as you THE SPECTATOR Il look now, for l always want my little wife to look as pretty as possible. lf 875 will clothe you, dear, there will be 2534.94 left with which to pay my insurance premium, church dues, and taxes. We can reduce our food bill by making a gar- den. Your loving James. P. S. I shall be over this evening expecting a pleasing answer. J. H. Time Systemf El TIME SYSTEM is the means by which a timekeeper reckons the number of hours worked by the work- men of his employer. The time systems most in use to- day are the check and clock systems. The first which is by far the older is surpassed by the second. The check system is simple. For this a board num- bered and provided with a small hook over every number is used. This board should be placed at the most accessible place for the workman to hang his check upon. By five minutes after his time to report to duty every employee must have his check up. He must not take it down before the regular time to quit work. To operate this system there must be a timekeeper at the board to give credit to the prompt workmen and inflict a penalty on the tardy ones. Any fractional part of an hour over or un- der time deducts an hour's wages. This system is especial- ly useful for reckoning the time of brick masons because it gives the foreman power to pay extra wages to the masons and their laborers who are frequently called upon to patch a hot furnace or do an unusually hard job. Under this sys- tem men can always be given credit for extra time. The clock system is partly automatic and every man is practi- cally his own timekeeper. For this system there must be a clock station as near as possible to the workman's post. The station I am explaining consists of a room thirty feet square laid off in six aisles. At the right of the room is X 11 THE SPECTATOR a compartment in which the operators of the system work. The men go in through the three right aisles. Fmnv Xo PAY ......... No. NAME... .DEP'T. DUE IN I9 OUT ' OUT IN OUT E I s-23 I- 24 lou' I I l ll-26 2 1 i On the wall at the entrance of each aisle is fixed a rack which contains numb- ered pockets for every workman's card. These cards which measure 6 by 22 inches, are marked off as the diagram indi- cates, At the far end of each aisle stand clocks by which the men stamp their cards After stamping them they drop them into a box near the clock. At eighto'clock every morning a man collects these cards, marks on them the owner's time for the 3' previous day, and 'EU W' ME ' places them in the out- OE 'END U going rack. As the TOYA O NY DU employees leave at noon they stamp the time. During the noon hour the time keeper collects them again and puts them in the ingoing rack for the working men to stamp the time when they return. During the afternoon he places them in the outgoing rack from which the work- men take them in the evening. A night turn timekeeper places them in the ingoing rack for use the next morning. This system is not so favorable to a workman as the check system for under it he gets straight time. By that I mean that a man can get only ten hours' credit for his work no matter how fatiguing it may be. The penalty for quit- ting work early and tardiness in reporting is the same as under the check system. THB SPECTATOR 13 Do Birds Pair in February? VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 ET, again l turn to depict concerning bird life, to depict this time a phase of their life about which very little has been written. The desire of writing this article was prompted by a legend which l heard recently to the pur- port that Valentine day was so established from the fact that the birds mated on this day. The belief that birds mate on a fixed day is nothing but groundless superstition. The precise date of their mating cannot be toldg for it varies in respect to their arrival from the south. Most of the birds mate in about two to four weeks from the time they come to our latitude. The robin and the goldiinch are two notice- able exceptions: the Hrst, arriving about the first of March, and mating about the middle of Aprilg the latter, arriving any time from the middle of Niarch on, and never nesting before June. ln choosing companions, birds differ greatly from man- kind. The male birds possess the adornments in the way of brighter plumage, crests, spurs, and a more musical voice. Not all birds possess all these adornments but usually a bird has one of the above mentioned embellishments. lt is in the spring that our birds show their plumage to the best ad- vantage, and it is always the male that is brighter attired. This is the case with that tire brand, the scarlet tanager, who has a body of scarlet and wings of deepest black. This is so with the oriole, who has a body of orange flame. Just so, the males of many other species outstrip the females in respect to plumage. ln song, too, the male displays him- self to the better advantage. All the birds familiar to us are better singers in mating time than at any other time. Birds whose call note is insignihcant then appear in the chorus of bird singers as fluent songsters. At this period are heard the plalntive warble of the blue bird and the rollicking early morning song of the robin. 1 Not all the birds are singers. This songless class must have some way of expressing the passion that overpowers them. So, the marsh hawk gives vent to his feelings by turning aerial somersaults. The night hawk makes those I4 THE SPIECTIATOR dashes downward from the clear sky that sounds like a peal of distant thunder. The woodpecker takes his station on some dead treeg rapping away hour after hour to express his longings, The male grouse, mounted upon a log, drums away in an attempt to captivate the lady of his choice. Birds are very bold, and lf they cannot win a mate in any other way, they will Hght for her. Have you ever heard the noise a group of sparrows sometimes make, and turning have you not seen a group of Hghting sparrows. If you have, in all probability the upshot of the matter was a squable ofa group of males after the possession of some female. ln conclusion let me say that the mating of birds de- pends upon these characteristics of the maleg namely, adornments, good voice, an external means to attract the female, or the right of conquest. ln birdland, at least, fine feathers are likely to make successful suitors. An Hour in the Long Room By WALDO C. WRIGHT 'I1. 'IROBERT BONHEUR'S keen eyes swept over the room as he entered the saloon of the Western Horn. Within that long room, lighted by the smoking oil lamps swinging to the tread of heavy boots, was the masculine populace of the little silver-mining town of Presco. Bon- heur walked unnoticed past the line of men at the bar to the tables in the rear where groups of four were gambling. The places about the little tables were Hlled, for that day the men in the mines had been paid. Bonheur walked leisurely and with little interest among the hum ot conversation. Suddenly the tone of a man's voice to his left struck pecu- liarly on his senses, a voice reopening old memories. Bon- heur turned. The words at Hrst were indistinguishable. Then he heard. I will raise you a hundred on it, the voice was saying. The speaker was a broad shouldered miner whose black slouch hat was drawn down almost to his brows. His line- aments were masked by a black mustache, and short, thick THB SPECTATOR 15 beard. From under this vizard, however, shone'eyes so brilliant as clearly to show the excitement of the speaker, even if all other traces were sheathed. You wouldn't dare! came from across the smooth board. Bonheur backed against the wall, the better to see the man who was thus throwing contempt into his fellow's face. Presumably from the East, the well dressed, closely shaven chap, was doubtless a sharper. At least he appeared such to Bonheur. Less observing men would have branded the stranger a tenderfoot, relying on their meager judg- ment of slick looking fellows, flashily dressed. But Bon- heur, who noted the contracted eyes, the sharp out nose, the firm, straight mouth, the small, lynx like ears, knew his man. The miner was laboring under the delusion that the sport doubtless was cold coin, for he produced the bills and put them on the table with a shock that made the lamps in the long room swing more wildly and the room to seem to reel.' The two men who had been playing in the game had pushed back their chairs and were watching, cat- like. The miner had looked hard at the stranger as he was producing the money, but evidently reassured of the naivetc of his companion for he failed to read anything but surprise in the cleverly masked face of the sharper. Bonheur saw the feigned astonishment. The stranger, however, took a bill from his pocket and laid it on the miner's wager. And l'll raise you five on that one century, kid. The miner was staking for larger game. The voice set Bonheur to thinking again where on earth he had heard it before. But soon he was watching the sharper, who feign- ing still greater surprise had topped the miner's stake. When he had realized the game of the sharper to lead the miner out, Bonheur saw the explanation for the jeer of the stranger as he said, You wouldn't dare! Then a queer thing happened. The miner seemed to bend forward the better to see his cards. Quick as a flash Bonheur saw the arm dart under the table and reappear. The thing was so agilely done that with such a tender- foot as the miner thought his companion the trick would have worked, an old, old trick, this changing of the cards, but neatly done. Bonheur gasped at the audacity of it. I6 THE SPBCTATOR Before he realized what the result would be, the sharper had nimbly thrown back his chair and when he brought his arm around it carried an instrument of death for the miner. Through the saloon that a moment before had been a mass of buzzing conversation, the shot rang out. A death like hush ensued as the echo of the shot died. Then the sharper grabbed the roll on the table and sprang. In an instant he had leaped through the back window, rush- ing madly away into the night. The throng of miners were struck dumb forran instant. Bonheur rushed forward to the miner's side. He had fallen forward and lay as if dead over the table. The mass of men was all confusion now. The sheriff and his posse, formed in an instant, were already off in pursuit. Bonheur, meanwhile, raised the form of the man and opened his shirt bosom. From a neat round hole in the breast flowed a steady stream of ruby red. Water! bandages! Bonheur cried, scarcely knowing what he said. As he stooped to wash the wound, he noticed a scar on the shoulder of the man, as if made by a bullet, a peculiar, moonshaped mark. He had seen but one wound of that kind in his life. Yet surely it it could not be he. Then the memory of the voice came back to him. Falling on his knee, he fairly yelled into the miner's ear, Jack! Jack! Other men had placed brandy to the man's lips and his glassy eyes opened strangely as he heard the name. Ben- heur renewed his pleading tone, Don't you know me? it's Bob, Bob Bonheur. A look of recognition flooded the dull eyes. Bob, he muttered thickly, ls it you? Yes, yes, but where's Anna, Jack? begged Bonheur. Bob, your sister died a month ago out in the plains. The trip did her up, poor girl. 'Twasn't much I could do for her out there. I went to the bad after that, gambling to get money to return East, back home. The pain of the wound closed his eyes. He moved in his chair, striving to rise. But the boy, Jack, did he die? No, I couldn't bring him to Presco. I couldn't bring the little fellow with me. So l left him back-in the inn --of the RedlHorse. THE SPBCTATOR 17 The words had come with more effortg the breath was heavy gaspsg the eyes of the man were staring. He made a Hnal effort and sank back with the name on his lips, dead. Bonheur passed his hand over his brow to clear away the curtain of mist from his eyes. It had all ended so sud- denly, this search for his sister, so long unheard from. A vain search, now, he thought. The other occupants of the long, low room were watching him curiously, for he stood like a man transhgured. He bowed his head, seeming to be in great thought. The miners who were watching wander- ed still more when they saw this man look up as if to heaven. He raised his arm, as if taking a vow. Then he left the room as though the night had swallowed him up. One of the miners told the group that he had muttered' l'll get him, yet! His companion thought he meant the sharper, but the miner stoutly declared he bet the fellow is a goin' after that Kid! An Ode to Winter 'BY Louis GINSBERG '10 Three cheers for wintry weather ! Three cheers, come, all together! Who can tell the joy we feel, As we skim and as We reel O'er the ice on clinking steel ! How we shout and gayly laugh, How we dance and deeply quaff The crisp and clear December air, Which, to every human care, Acts as healing balsam rare ! Let us then, with voices gay, Winter laud with tuneful lay, Singing loud of winter joy, Ecstasies that care destroy, Winter pleasures never cloy ! I8 THE SPECTATOR I The Little Gold Cup BY DORE W. GRAZIER H AN' ter buy a cup, mister? I-Ill turned and looked down atthe speaker a dirty little raga- muffim, who held up in his hand a tarnish-blackened metal cup for my inspection. Ordinarily l would have passed on without replying to such a question, coming from whence it did, but as I noticed the odd shape of the vessel, and the queer figures emblazoned thereon, I stopped for a minute to examine the thing more closely. , Taking the cup in my hands, I was surprised at its ex- cessive weight, but in a second I had discovered the cause-- it was made of pure gold. Suspicious of its having been stolen, I turned to speak to the boy. As I did so I noticed that he was looking furtively up and down the street. Then suddenly he gave a start, looked at me, and with a cry of Cheese it, mister , darted off down the street and around the corner. Almost beforel had recovered from my surprise 3 blue-coated officer rushed by, apparently in per- suit. Certain now, that the cup had been stolen, l stepped into a doorway to await the return of the officer. But when, after a solid hour of waiting, neither he nor any fel- low policeman put in an appearence, I allowed my righte- ous scruples to be overcome, and, with the air of a thief, thrust the cup into my pocket and hurried off up the street. l went at once to my hotel, procuring a bottle of metal polish. Once in my room, I locked the door, for my con- science still troubled me a little, and set to work with the polish. It took me almost an hour to remove every ves- tige of dirt and tarnish from the vessel, but when I finally completed the job and sat down to examine the object of my labors more minutely, lfelt well repaid for my trou- ble. The cup was one of most extraordinary design. A heavy base, almost half an inch in thickness. supported the bowl of the cup by means of a stem about an inch thick and half an inch high. On opposite sides of the bowl, which was at least three inches in diameter, were two small, fine- ly wrought handles in the shape of miniature dragons. But what most surprised me was to see, on either side between THE SPECTATOR 19 the handles, the royal coat-of-arms of Roumania with Mama Regina written below. For a moment I was so astonished that I could scarcely believe my eyes. By what freak of chance had this possession of the royal family of that little European kingdom come into the hands of the unkempt lit- tle urchin from whom I had so unexpectedlyjreceived it! It was beyond me. The- more plausible ways I would think of, the more absurb they would seem. For a long time--- until the day had faded into twilight, and the sombre shadows of evening had deepened into night -I sat at my desk, gazing at the little gold cup before me. Just how long I remained in this positionl do not know, but I was suddenly startled by asmall voicespeaking, which inquired plaintively, lsn't it rather impolite to stare? I jumped to my feet and whirled about, wondering who could have entered by the locked door without my know- ledge. But I saw no one, though I looked under the bed, behind the dresser, and even in the dresser drawers them- selves. Supposing that my ears must have deceived me, I was about to resume my seat, when lwas again startled by hearing gentle laughter, still in that same tiny, well modu- lated voice. I-Ia-ha-ha-ha-ho, it said. That's just like you mortals, so conceited as to think yourselves the'onIy beings on this earth that have tongues and are gifted with the power of speech. At first I could not for the life of me detect the source of the sound, but as the voice ceased speaking, I was astounded to observe that it came from the bowl of the little gold cup. What: I exclaimed, addressing, as it seemed, the open air, are you a mortal being? O, my no, answeredthe voice. I haven't sunk near- ly so low as that. I belong to the spirit world, and it is my chosen task to see that no harm shall come to this cup. This duty I have performed well, since the days of the Rou- manian War of Liberation, when I first choose this as my abiding place, to the present day. True, I've had many a close call, but when I have not been able, alone, to cope with the dangers which beset me, lcould easy receive help 20 THE SPBCTATOR from the Fairie Queen. Now I am here, and it may be that my future will lie in your hands. NIay! I repeated questioningly. Now that I've found such an interesting little friend as you, do you think that I'll let you go in a hurry? I- Ah interrupted the voice, but consider how you came by me. Doubtless your intentions were good, but not everyone will see things in the same light. But, if you wish, to avoid talking in riddles, I'll tell you the checkered history of my career, that you may better understand the position in which you are now placed. Go on, I said to my strange companion, nothing would please me more. Well, began the voice, I first took up my abode in this cup as it was cast from the mould years ago in the shop of the German goldsmith, Schumann. It was along time till I was Hnished, polished, and packed in a dark wooden box. Then I must have taken a long journey, for when I was next taken out of my box it was in the tent of the com- manding general of the Roumanian forces in camp along the newly established frontier. I was taken in to many hands, and praises and flat- tery were showered upon me. Then, by means ofa golden cord, a card bearing these words was attached to meg - To Qdeen Elizabeth as a slighttoken of affection from her de- voted soldiers. In due time I was presented to the Queen, and never before have I seen her so affected as on that oc- casion. For several years after this I was her almost con- stant companion. As she sat at the piano and allowed her soft fingers to wander gently over the keys, or as she wrote page after page cf charming stories and poems ffor she wrote muchj Iwas kept continually at her side, always filled with cool, sparkling water which she occasionally moist- ened her throat. Often, too, Iwas able, by means which we spirits have, to impart to her themes and ideas for en- chanting Iittle fairy tales, and in this I took especial delight. But I was not destined to always enjoy such peace- ful tranquillity as this. One night, after my mistress had retired and left me on a little stand by her bedside, Hlled with water as usual, I heard someone steal into the room. A bright light was flashed on the queen, and aman, clasping THE SPBCTATOR 21 a gleaming knife in his upraised arm, crept towards the bed until the weapon was held directly over her. But as he looked down on her as she slept, peacefully unconscious of all that was taking place about her, the fingers which held the shining steel trembled, the hard lines of his face sud- denly relaxed, and his lifted arm dropped limply to his side. No, he murmured, nog I can'tg she's-too-good. No one but myself will ever know how near to death was the queen of Roumania on that night. Then as the man turned to go his eye fell on me, and with a chuckle he picked me up and stuck me in his pocket. You can imagine, too, how he chuckled when the cold water I held quickly penetrated his clothing. Here the voice again gave way to unrepressed mirth, and then pro- ceeded. That same night I was taken from the man's pocket and dropped into a dirty bag with a number of other artic- les, which I afterward found to be made of silver and gold. I was taken in this manner, slung over a man's back, to a dingy little goldsmith's shop. As the contents of the bag were being emptied out on ashelf, where I manage to roll off and back under an old leather apron, wherel lay for over a year in the dust. The shop was abandoned long before this time expired, and one day an American tourist, for what purpose I know not, entered the building, and in poking about with his cane discovered me. He picked me up, look- ed me over, and down I went into his pocket., That even- ing I was placed in a trunk and covered up, and for many, many days I lay there in the dark. ' When I was taken from the trunk l was in a strange country,-America, they called it. Customs, manners, and language were-all new to me, but I Hnally grew accus- tomed to my new surroundings. I was polished up and placed on a buffet with a number of glass and silver pieces of service ware, until one night the house burned down and I saved myself from total destruction only by falling under a broken water pipe. As they were cleaning away the de- bris, I was discovered all sutty and tarnished by one of the laborers who at once secreted me in his shirt. Next day he took me to a jeweler, and from the smile he wore on his 22 THB SPECTATOR face as he left the counter,Ijudge that he was well satisfied with the bargain he had made' I was at once placed in an obscure place on an upper shelf in the jeweler's establishment, and there I remained for years, probably forgotten, until to-day, when I was slyly taken down by a little lad who sneaked in at the back of the shop when the clerk was not looking. He got away with me alright, but an officer caught sight of him as he ran out, For a while the boy managed to keep out of sight of his pursuer, and in the meantime you got hold of me. You know the rest of my story, but you would do well, atleast for the present, to keep to yourself all knowledge of my whereabouts. And now, my friend, I must again returnto my spirit- ual state, for I am allowed to converse with mortals but once in Hve years. Indeed, I am afraid I have alteady spoken for too long, and the Fairy Queen may be angry with me. In partlng, I bid you a fond farewell. Adieu. The sun was high in the heavens as I raised my head from my arms, and tried for a minute to account for my fully clad condition. Then suddenly I recalled the events of the previous day, and all was clear to me. I looked for the little gold cup where it had stood on the desk in front of me scarcely twelve hours before. It was not there. Instinctive- ly my eyes turned toward the door. What! did that door stand open all night? Surely not. But there it stood, thrown clear back against the wall, and the cup was gone! - Then I-noticed something which had hitherto escaped my eye. On the floor beside me lay afolded slip of paper. Slowly I picked it up and opened it. This was what I read: A Thousands Thanks, from ' an embryo King Charles of Roumaniaf' And that was the lastl ever heard of the little gold cup. A Narrow Escape BY GEO. COOPER '10 'Ghru the dim twilight of a Hneautumn's day sounded the dull rumble of Jim Watson's huckster wagon, as he THE SPBCTATOR 23 joyously made his way home down the long shadowy turn- pike, after a good business day in the city market. Eighty-five twenty clear. he exclaimed aloud, after he had counted his proceeds, and stuck the fat little canvas bag into his pocket. We'll surely live high this winter. Nine hundred and fifteen dollars in the bank and this bag here ought to keep us awhile-ha, ha, as he chuckled to himself and touched his team with the whip. He could scarcely wait until he was home, to tell his wife of his good luck. When he rounded a sharp turn in the dreariest part of the pike, which was densely shaded by overhanging boughs a woman suddenly appeared in the road before him. ln a moment he had overtaken her. She held up her hands for him to stop. When he had pulled up his prancing team, the woman asked for a ride. Being a hearty, good-natured fellow, Watson nodded his head in assenti Thereupon the woman crawled upon the seat beside him. While she was thus engaged, Jim made a discovery which made him very suspicious. The woman wore boots-boots that a big-foot- ed man would be ashamed to own. Well, l'll swan! thought Jim, what in the thunder is it. He took a sidelong glance at his companion's face, which was partly hidden by an old black hood. Neverthe- less, Jim saw a pair of bleary eyes and an immense Roman nose, which could not belong to a woman. By jove, said Watson to himself, that woman's a man and he's af- ter my cash. Watson's frame trembled with excitement at the thought of being robbed. His quick wit soon thought of a ruse and he at once proceeded to put it into execution. I-le began by taking his whip and starting his team. Faster and faster grew the pace of the horses as Jim applied the whip, until he could scarcely control the spirited animals. Then something happened. Jim lost his whip. He drew up as soon as possible and nonchalantly asked the stranger if she would mind going back for the whip. With reluctance, she said that she would get it, and climbed down from the wag- on and started slowly back. Now had come Jim's chance to escape. He waited until the woman was just picking up the whip. Then, loosening the reins, he leaned over the 24 THB SPECTATOR seat and yelled at the horses, Go! And those horses went as they never went before or afterwards. But, above the clatter of hoofs and the rumble of wheels, loud curses could be heard in the rear as the erstwhile old woman threw off her cloak and, pulling a big revolver from her belt, fired five shots after the fast disappearing huckster wagon. Three of these went thru the canvas covering of the wagon and one whizzed past Jim and, as he afterwards discovered, pierced the ear of one of the horses. However, Jim es- caped without injury-and arrived home in safety. Agassiz Association Much interest has been aroused at the recent meetings of the Agassiz Association by the new programme plan of assigning to individual members topics for special talks, after which all engage in a discussion and study of natural speci- mens relative to the subject. Three weeks ago Robert Kleinschmidt talked about fossils, illustrating his topic with numerous specimens. In the following meeting after the talk on Protozoans by Carl Glock, various forms of lovl er animal life, especially the paramoecium were studied through a microscope. Miss Krebs at the next meeting de- livered a general talk of much interest on the animal sub- kingdom, Arthropoda which includes segmented animals, some of the segments bearing legs. The talk delt with the body structure and metamorphism of the different classes of Arthropoda: the Hexapoda or insecta, the Nlyriapoda or scorpion, centiped and milliped, the Arachnida or spiders, and the Crustacea or cray fish, crab, and lobster. The members of the Association are now eagerly waiting for spring so that they can collect live material in their cross- country walks. Visitors are welcome to our meetings which are held in room A every Monday evening at 4:00. THB SPECTATOR 25 A Plea for Shylock BY Louis GINSBURG '10 ORE sinned against than sinning, more to be pitied than blamed, Shylock the greatly hated character in Shakespere's Merchant of Venice , enlists me in his de- fense. While others eagerly persecute him and thought- lessly condemn him, I shall gladly and earnestly plead his worthy cause. Prejudice, only baneful prejudice against his nationality causes so many of his inconsiderate haters to dislike Shylock. Had Shylock been a man of their religion, he would undoubt- edly have been stoutly and ably defended and his presume- ably wicked name cleared. I am very confident that any intelligent person,-by an intelligent person, I mean a per- son of sound judgement, of broad education, of refinement, and of an uriprejudiced mind, one whose temperaments are nicely rounded out, whose thoughts are not impeded by pre- judice, and who, above all, is not stubborn but can ac- knowledge the truth of another man's argument,-such a person I am confident will agree with me in my assertions. Before I begin my argument, I ask my readers to cast prejudice aside, to throw religious differences tothe winds, to be reasonable, and to listen to argument. Cruel, relentless, blood-thirsty, revengeful, and ava- ricious are some of the shameful epithets hurled at Shylock's head. Cruel he was and relentless, and blood-thirsty, and revengeful. This I grant. True enough, Shylock did de- mand a pound of Antonio's flesh. But did you ever realize, did you stop for one moment to consider why he did so. No. Would you have been otherwise under similar com- pelling conditions? For how long a time had he patiently endured the insults and the indignities heaped upon him by his unexcused enemy Antonio-calmly forbearing being spat upon, cursed, called a thief, kicked and spurned, hated and detested? And why was he spat upon, cursed, called a thief, kicked and spurned, hated and detested? It was only be- cause he was a Jew, and doubly so because he was a wealthy Jew. Antonio had not only insulted Shylock's person, but had also scorned hisj religion. Furthermore, who but one 26 THE SPECTATOR of Antonio's friends had stolen his daughter away, and Shylock dearly loved his child. Nloreover, it is a religious crime for a Jew to allow his posterity to intermarry with those of another religion, a fact clearly stated by Shakspere through Shylock, when in connection with his daughter's elopement he said, l would my daughter were dead at my foot, and the jewels in her ear! would she were hearsed at my foot, and the ducats in her coffin. Thus added to his personal causes for revenge were motives of affection and, most important, religious reasons. Consequently, Shylock's nerves were strung up to a dangerous pitch by the base insults of his bitter enemy, Antonio: his blood leaped through his veins, and his tormented soul was consumed at the thought of the outrages perpetrated against himself, his religion, and his nation. Because Shylock gave vent to his wrought up feelings, he should be pitied, not blamed. He was only human. You and l would have done the same. Would you not consider him an unnatural character, had he allowed Antonio, his bitter enemy to go unpunished? ls it human -nature to do so? The Bible says, and the Bible is sacred to us all, Love thine enemies. Do you? Again, his wealth is said to be the result of avarice. lt was not. For long laborious years, he had toiled with the sweat of his brow, and by means of his ingenuity, his greater insight into financial affairs, and his superior man- agement of his business, he had at length amassed a large fortune. Do you call this avarice? l call it sound judg- ment. Do avaricious and miserly men, moreover, keep such well furnished, spacious and richly adorned houses, as Shylock's? Do they employ a retinue of servants? Do they adorn their children with gems and brilliants of im- mense value, as Shylock did? The fact alone that Shylock rejected thrice the amount of the bond shows plainly that he was not avariciousg for avaricious people will sacriflce every other thing before money. Some readers even go as far as to call Shylock inhu- man. This is a ridiculous statement for there never was a man who loved his children and his wife more dearly than Shylock did. This statement is not based on my presump- tion, but upon Shakspere's intimation. For, upon being in- THE SPBCTATOR 27 formed that his daughter had traded a certain ring for a monkey, Shylock said with great emotion, barely restrain- ing himself from unmanly tears, lt was my turquoise, l had it of Leah, when l was a bachelor, l would not have given it for a wilderness of monkeys. I Above all, though Shakspere, presumably, intended in Shylock to portray a very wicked character, in order effect- ually to strengthen his plot, which depended entirely on this point, yet, he could not, with a clear conscience, en- tirely discard the fact that Shylock had good traits and was merely suffering under the indignities of his relentless en- emy Antonio, a fact strongly expressed thru Shylock, as follows: He hath disgraced me, and plundered me half a million, laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heat- ed my enemies, and what's his reason? I am a Jew, Hath nota Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimen- sions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same dis- eases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? lf you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? lf you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? lf we are like in the rest, we will resemble you in that. lf a Jew wrong a Christian what is his humility? Revenge. lf a Christian wrong a Jew, what should his sufferance be by Christian example? Why, revenge. The villainy you teach me, I shall execute, and it shall go hard, but I will better the instruction. To speak in the words of a prominent historian of the day, Shylock was the remains of a great and noble na- ture, out of which all the genial sap of humanity had been pressed by accumulated injuries. f ' - 5 28 THE SPECTATOR Our Most Zealous Baseball Fan BY EDWARD 0'CONNELL '11 PECTATORS of baseball games at the Point grounds must have noticed on the bleachers a man of small stature dressed in a winter cap, a black shirt striped with white, no necktie, and a coat reaching to the knees. This person seems to be about seventy years old. He speaks with a distinct Irish brogue. To see and hear the saintly element of his character one must step in front of him and obstruct his view of an exciting play. Rain or shine Nlr. Peter McGuire attends the game. Every boy in Johnstown has seen him there. When our team plays away from home Mr. McGuire is the Hrst to arrive at the Tribune score card and the last to leave it, all the time he keeps prophesying that Johnstown will get the penant, Sometimes he has a stump of a corncob pipe in his mouth, but more frequently he requests from a neighbor a chew of Weyman's. Our Most Popular Policeman BY THOMAS CROCKER '11 'EHE most popular man on the city police force is, with- out doubt, Officer S-, the corner man at Main and Franklin streets. He is of powerful build, being about six feet tall and well proportioned. His popularity is due to his ever-present good nature whether on or off duty, for he has an abundant supply of humor. There is no more wide- awake and efficient policeman on the whole force. He is, and ought to be, one of the most noted men of our city, for not only is he one of the officers that keeps civil order, but he also affords the people a fair idea of what Emperor Wil- liam, of Germany, looks like, for, since the policemen donned their winter caps, those who have seen the em- peror, say that S- presents a marked likeness to him. THB SPECTATOR 29 Teacher: Why are you wearing green glasses? Margaret: l just had the pink-eye. Have you heard about the new janitor? Teacher Clocking over pupil's shoulderj: Your spell ing is perfectly terrible. Pupil: This isn't a spellin' lesson, it's a composition -CBor1owcd J . Yale Record: Do you live within your income? Yes, and l'm crowded for space. Teacher asked her scholars for some very lon sen . g - tences A Freshman w t l ' . ro ez mprisonment for life.- 'DrUtw00d. 30 THB SPECTATOR be 'ileligb School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., FEBRUARY, 1910 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Eottortal 8110 JBIISIIICSS 5taft. Edltor-In-Chief, CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Associate Edltor, JOHN H. COVER :qu Llterary Editors. School News Editors. RUTH GLENN xgn FRANK CRAMER 1910 ALBERT WALTERS 19:0 Exchange Editors. Athletic Edltor, RUTH MASTERS ron SEWARD D. DAVIS xoxo. BLANCHE BOYD :gn An Edltor, Socmy Editors' ELSIE HINCHMAN :gm LEONE RAAB General News Edltor, BERTHA STAMMLER WALDO WRIGHT :gn Chief Business Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY 1910 Assistant Huslness Manager, WILLIAM R. THOMAS :gn Associates, HARVEY GRIFFITH xgxo WALTER SUPPES xgro JOHN B. WEIR xgro W. FRITZ MAYER xoxo GEORGE S. COOPER IQIO THOMAS CROCKER :gn THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Building, 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 ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial N THIS AGE, when the tendency of public opinion is toward universal harmony, when people, absorbed in individual pursuits, scarcely turn from their work to read of wars, the view of George Washington, the great military hero, disappears, to be supplanted by the vision of Wash- ington, the consumate statesman, the American hero of of peace. Not the mighty and conquering general, but the THE SPECTATOR 31 builder of the nation is Hrst in the hearts of his country- men. We realize that the soldiei s task he performed in freeing the original thirteen colonies from the yoke of British oppression was small, indeed, in comparison with the gigan- tic problem the statesman confronted, the peculiar situation springing from the victorious revolution. Thruout the war the issue had been single and evident, in the peace that fol- lowed, the question became a tangled maze- a government had to be extricated from a labyrinth of confusion. George Washington, more than any other man, con- tributed to the solution of this problem. Besides Hamilton, Madison, and'a few others, Washington stood alone in his conception of the need of the union. By his untiring zeal in bringing. this necessity for centralization, Washington made our federal government possible. Yet to-day we are following up the plans of centraliza- tion outlined by George Washington at the organization of the nation. ln the recent conference of governors, in the convention of the National Civic Federation, both assem- bled in the capital city to promote co-operation of the states in uniform legislation, we are merely advancing to comple- tion W.is'ii'-gtun's fiir-reaching policy. A century ago Washington aimed to secure the priceless union of individ- ual liberty with governmental strength, and his principles found their hrst formal expression in the Constitution of the United States. fat? 32 THE SPECTATOR The staff appreciates the drawings contributed to the Spectator by the members of our school art department. With more cuts, the paper will, undoubtedly, improve in appearance. The mob spirit exhibited in the recent lynching trouble in Illinois, and in the present trolley strike in Philadelphia, is a blot on the nation. Whe people show such a disre- gard for law and order, and attempt to gain a claim, how- ever just, by brutal force, they are sure to lose respect for government. Even if people feel justified in yenting their dissatisfaction, mob rule is not the proper action for them, and is an ineffective way of achieving their purpose. We hope to see such outbursts of barbarism quelled,-and resort on the part of the complainants to more effective, orderly and just procedure. The rejection, in the recent city election, of the pro- posed bond issue to provide better school accommodations for Johnstown, is a most decided setback to much-needed civic improvement. While the Board of School Controllers still has recourse to direct taxation to raise the funds neces- sary for enlarging the schools, yet that the citizens failed to pass approval on raising money by bond, seems to indicate a lack of interest or appreciation in the publlc education. Naturally there is always a disinclination to increase public debt, but all objection should be waived in view of the ne- cessity for better school quarters. Since the students, themselves, realize more than others, the disadvantages of crowded classes, they have a wide tield for missionary work Qin converting citizens to believe in greater schools. When the true situation is made apparent to the voters, they will surely not begrudge such a paying investment as adequate and eflicient schools. Early March will witness the close of basketball, one of the winter's leading sports. Our High School has had a team of class, a team that has played real basketball. The five that trounces Pittsburg High, as Johnstown High has done, is a credit to any school. In spite of the withdrawal of patronage from our school THB SPECTATOR 33 games in favor of professional ball, all expenses have been met admirably. Yet, why cannot the Athletic Association clear several hundred dollars? Truly, on account of the lack of student support. There are Hve hundred and sev- enty-five in the school, but what percentage at the games? The writer forbears to state the average, for it is too low to foster pride. You, students, make that famous Johnstown spirit manifest by attending the final game of the season, that with DuBois High. Boost the game out of school, Hll the Casino to overflowing. To attend a professional game and not your own High School, shows doubtful spirit. Vindi- cate yourselves at the DuBois game. Mfv E-LC. es 4' t if 4 1 Q YJ 'L'a?s1Y.t2'-+?J The Spectator has received many excellent exchanges this month. One word ofsuggestion may be given to the papers as a whole, the practice of too many papers in plac- ing advertisements before the literary material is exception- able, for giving this prominence to advertising matter, which does not deserve such distinction, detracts greatly from the dignity of the paper. S4 THB SPBCTATOR The cover design, cuts, and general appearance of the Mercury, Milwaukee, are worth noting. The cuts and the arrangement of the Journal, Pitts- burg, are good. Could you not have more literary mate- rial? The Junto, Easton, contains a very interesting nature story. Your departments are very well arranged except that advertisements precede the literary material. Could you not improve this? The High School Student, Newport News, would be improved greatly if the departments were arranged more systematically. The Class Poem reflects much credit to the writer. The Quill CMarianj contains a very interesting Valen- tine story. Add some cuts to your paper. The January number of the Tiltonian is excellent, es- pecially Hne is the exchange department. Where are your cuts? The Interlude is one of the best exchanges the Specta- tor received this month, We wish to hear often from you. To the Karux fPhilipsburg.J The Purple and White QAllentownj we have only one criticism to make. Cuts would improve the appearance of your papers. Our weekly exchanges, F. 8: M. Weekly, the Dickin- sonian and the State Collegian, are always welcome. The Red and White, Lake View H. S., is one of the best exchanges received this month CJan.J The cover de- sign, the literary material, and the arrangement of this paper are all of a nigh standard. The Glimpse of the Land Show indicates vivid descriptive power. The Blue and White Tyler, Tex., would be improved by a few stories. The amount of literary material in the Mirror, Waltham, Mass., for the Senior number is rather small. Could not the Seniors do better? THE SPECTATOR 35 The short essays in the Purple and White of Allentown are a novelty. The Monroe High School Bugle of January contains an interesting articleg Remember the River Raisin, The cover of this paper is both attractive and suitable. The Alvernia, St. Francis College, is a neat paper. It contains a few interesting stories. Where are your cuts? The cuts in the Skookum are crude. r GX E ' x 2 1 X i LILEVENTRY 'll ,D P EMERSON SOClETY ' On account of the mid-term examinations only three meetings of the Emerson Literary Society have been held since January 6th. The debate, Resolved that Pope was Io blame for the estrangement between him and .Addison was spirited and showed careful preparation. lt has been sug- gested that an inter-society debate be held. Why not 36 THB SPBCTATOR accept this suggestion? The talk given by Roy Jones on The Pipe Organ was exceedingly interesting and new to the hearers. At the last meeting a charming musical pro- gram was rendered. T. K. E. Our Society has revived an interest in debating. The first debate was given January 28th. The proposition was, Resolved that Pope was io blame for the estrangement be- tween tf7ddz's0n and himself. The negative side, supported by Lulu Burgraff, William Hotchkiss and Frank Englebach, won. The spelling match between the ten boys and the ten girls on February 4th was something new. lt looked for a while as if the girls would win, but Carl CJlock's spelling won the match for the boys. It would be desirable to have several spelling matches during the term. They are both interesting and instructive. Our meeting on February 11th was given over to Kip- ling, We had several interesting talks and recitations, all the society appreciating Kipling's wish for the time when- No one shall work for money And no one shall work for fame. Current Eventf The portion of the President's special message to cong- ress that has caused the widest discussion in his exortation for conservation ofnatural resources. Only the minority of our citizens form the adherents to this policy at prssent, but as the discussion grows daily in general conversation and press, the movement is being more widely considered. According to the President, these should be legislation to render a repetition of the fraudulent obtaining of titles to publicland in the West impossible, since these millions of acres of government land have been secured by private cor- porations. Against this practice the President warns Con- gress. He also declares we should conserve our soil and by the means of fertilization and irrigation, enrich vast acres, THE SPECTATOR 57 now valueless. ln fine, the advice is designed to give the government the control of influential water sites and of nat- ural treasure consisting of forests, coal, gas, and oil in United States, which corporations can secure only by lease or royalty for the purpose of working these resources. THE PARIS FLOODS Now that the Seine is returning to its banks, all the municipal force of Paris is busy in clearing away the debris, systematically disinfecting, building up the quays and re- pairing the streets and sewers. The recent flood that held the city of fashion in its grasp covered the city from a half a mile toa mile on each side. The inundation was increased by the waier backing up in the sewers, and by the bursting of sewers in some parts, forming miniature lakes. For a while it was feared the foundations of the monumental buildings would give way, but now this danger is over. The foundations were not disturbed, donbtless from the rocky nature of the building bed. The chief distress was among the poor, many of whom were deprived of labor by the closing of the factories. Darkness added to the horror of the flood, for under its cover apaches took the chance to plunder. Many of these were shot down by the police. An epidemic of disease was anticipated from the stagnant water, but the water rather seemed to cleanse than to pol- lute the city. The liberal relief funds is now improving the situation and a speedy resumption of both business and society is expected. REMAINING WORK OF CONGRESS Practically nothing has been done in the present ses- sion of Congress, altho it has lasted two months. ln the House has the revolt against Speaker Cannon marked the inaction in legislative work of the body, The program for the remainder of the session requires action. The bills of greatest interest are those regulating the fares of railroads, the bill founding a postal savings bank and the one provid- ing for conservation of natural resources. The cause of this inaction and revolt may be attributed to the investiga- tion of increased cost of living. The idea is generally pre- 38 THB SPECTATOR valent that the new tariff or the trusts are to blame for this advance in the commodities. That the present session will revise the tariff or down the trusts is not to be hoped, how- ever. But there is no reason why it cannot legislate in the land question, establish the postal saving banks, and regu- late the railroad fares among the States. THE NEW FORESTER As a result of Nlr. Pinchot's removal from the position of Chief Foresterg the public looked forward to an Ohio man as his successor. President Taft has made a competent appointment in the person of Henry S Graves, now Director of the Yale Forestry School. Nlr.Graves was assistant to Mr. Pinchot until 1900, when he assumed his duties at Yale. Nlr. Pinchot's opinion of Nlr. Graves is: Mr. Graves is one of the best men I ever knew. He is a thoroughly capable forester. He is in touch with the whole field and is in complete sympathy with what I am trying to do. Nlr. Graves is a graduate of Yale, he has been a student at Harvard and a traveling student of technical European forestry. With conservation of natural resources now as an issue great things are expected from him. BRITISH POLITICS The final result of the election for the Parliament to open on February 15th, makes the Liberals about even with the Unionists. In general the new Parliament will consist of: Liberals, 374: Unionists, 273g Labonties, 40, Redmond Nationists, 70, O'Brien Nationists, 12. As to the budget Mr. William O'Brien says: There is no doubt that the Irish Party contemplates the blackest treason perpetrated against the Irish since the Act of Union. This clearly shows his attitude to the financial question. This whole issue at present hinges on the action of Premier Asquith. If he Hrst attacks the House of Lords, the budget will be postponed. If the burning question of the income tax be set aside, it is hard to tell how soon matters may be reme- died. Surely the reorganization of such a body as the House of Lords will take a long time. I THE SPECTATOR 39 in The Dubois game to-morrow night closes the basket- ball season for Johnstown High. Our five has done excel- ent work, defeating such teams as Pittsburg and William- sport Highs. ln the series with Pittsburg, Johnstown leads with eight games out of eleven. With such a team, better support by the students should have been accorded. Else- where in this number is this subject discussed. But one thing remains for the students to clear themselves and that is to appear in force at to-morrow evening's game. Kiski Game Before a fair attendance, Kiski took one of the most ex- citing games of the season. Altho overwhelmed by the results of the lll11gl1lflC6llt shooting of Bell, a Kiski forward, Johnstown went into the second half determined for revenge. They soon tied the score. Such an eleventh hour rally as that one would ordinarily cause heart failure, but the little bunch of rooters kept on with their encouraging cheers. However, Johnstown's fute became manifest when Kiski slowly drew away and snatched the glory of victory from our hands with but a few minutes to play. For Kiski Bell starred,while the whole Johnstown team deserves credit for the gallant uphill fight. Mclnnes, a for- 40 THB SPECTATOR mer central Leaguer, refereed in a highly commendable manner. The summary: 3' NSU: ,cn cu: :Efgm roi.-nog' v-:mms cn ..,4:i ..- N nn m CTO -11W Eiga' 2.255 59 oo :SS in I0 o D Griffith . . ...,. . Gordan Cramer .... . Sloan Substitutions-Hotchkiss for Dempsey. Field goals- Bell 11, Henderson 3, Holden 1, Sloan 1, Dempsey 1, Keller 7, Griffith 2. Foul goals - Henderson 2 out of 3, Keller 1 out of 4, White 4 out of 6. Referee-Mclnnes. L-1 Dubois Game At Dubois, without the services of Captain Sharkey, High School lost their second game of the season by the score of go to 22. The game was delayed until late in the evening and the baskets were not of our accustomed size, so that we were under several difficulties in starting the con- test. Johnstown High played a good game all through, making the Dubois people gasp several times when our men made shots far from the basket. Being defeated by such a small margin by the Dubois team will no doubt put much enthusiasm into our team to get revenge on them when they play here to-morrow. The summaryj Johnstown 22 Dubois 30 White ....... F . . . .Hubbs Keller . . . . .F . . . .Weaver Cramer ...... C . . . .Dunsmore Louther ...... G ....... Iserman Griffith ...... G ....... Burke Substitutions-Keller for Cramer, Dempsey for Keller. Field goals-White 1, Keller 3, Louther 1, Cramer 1, Griffith 1, Hubbs 3, Weaver 2, Dunsmore 15 Iserman 3, Burke 3. Foul goals-Kel- er 7 out of 15, Burke 4 out of 11. Points awarded-Johnstown 1, Dubois I. Referee-Gilling. Hollidaysburg Game As a preliminary to the Pittsburg game Manager Suppes arranged a game with the Hollidaysburg team on February 5, High School coming out with the score 4I to II in favor of our Hve. The game was not very interesting owing to the large score which High School piled up on the Blair County quintet. Altho six-inch baskets were used, T!-IIB SPECTATOR 41 yet our team shot with much ability, winning the contest in the early stages of the game. The summary: Johnstown 41 Hollidaysburg 11 Keller .... . . . F . . . . . Brenner White... ..Rhody Griffith . . .C . . . . Hunter Sharkey ....... G ....... McCurdy Louther ....... G ....... Conser Substitutions-Cramer for Griffith, Dem sey for Keller in the last five minutes. Field goals- Keller 4, White 8, Cramer 3, Griffith 1, Louther 1, Sharke 1, Brenner 2. Foul goals- Keller 5 out of 16, Brenner 8 out of Y6. Pittsburg Game Here Thc most exciting game of the season was played on Febuary I2 when Johnstown High defeated their old rivals, Pittsburg by the score 29-28. Everyone was certain of victory, until Pittsburg by the substitution of several fresh players nearly snatched the game from us. With the sub- stitutes, Brodio and McDowell, Pittsburg started off at a fast pace, the score changed from 24-15 to 29-27. ln the few remaining minutes the crowd was frantic with excitement, for in the attempt to play the ball safe Johnstown commit- ted two fouls. The Hrst one scoredg the second-well, we all know the result--and if you do not you should be asham- ed of yourself for not being present. The final score stood 29 to 28 in favor of J. H. S. The lineup: Johnstown 29 Pittsburg 28 White .... . . F . . . . McGary Keller . . . . . F . . . . .Baker Griffith . ' . C . . . . Gass Louther ....... G ....... Frishman Sharkey ....... G ....... Blatt Substitutions-Cramer for Griiiith, Dempsey for White, Bro- dio for Blatt, McDowell for Gass. Field goals-White 3, Keller 5, Gritiith 1, Louther 2, McGaxa5 4, Baker 1, Gass 2, Frishman 1. Foul oals-Baker 12 out of 29, hite 4 out of ten, Keller 3 out of 9. ieferee-Dr. Flint, U. of P. Pittsburg Game at Pittsburg The game at Pittsburg on the following Friday was not quite as interesting, but our opponents were led a merry chase to captute the victory. The score was 29-23. Johns- town High did not start the game with the regular line-up, 42 THE SPBCTATOR and was greatly handicapped by the floor which is so biffer- ent from ours. The lineupg Pittsburg 29 Johnstown 23 Baker... ..White Frishman . . . . F . . . .Keller Gass . . . ..... C .... . .Cramer Brodio ........ G .... , . .Louther Q Blatt ......... . Sharkey Substitutions- McGary for Frishman, Griffith for Koller. Field goals- Baker, Frishman, Gass 2, Brodio, Blatt 2, Keller 3, grammer, GriHith. Fouls-Baker 15. White 7, Keller 6. Referee- int. ' Inter Class Gamer The inter class games have developed more interest and rivalry between classes than has been seen here for years. By bringing out many students whose playing ability would not place them on the 'Varsity, every possible can- didate was given a chance to show his worth. Several have developed into star players. All of the games -have been extremely exciting, only being won by very narrow margins. The Seniors and Freshmen lead the race, closely followed by the Sophomores with the Juniors bringing up the rear. Banquet March lst Owing to the lack of interest shown in a proposed Buf- fet Lunch, the Athletic Association called it off and decided to hold a big banquet for members and Alumni friends in Crystal Hall next Tuesday. The football squad will be guests. All those who will attend are requested to have their tickets bought so that the exact number of covers be laid. An especially noteworthy fact about basketball with Pittsburg High is that they have won but three games from us while we have won eight from them. Altho they have defeated us here twice, this year was the Hrst time that they ever won from us on their own floor. The election of officers at the last regular monthly meeting resulted as follows: President, Leo Sagersong Vice President, Dick Suppesg Secretary, John Coverg and Cheer Leader, George S. Cooper. The important revision of the constitution by the Executive Committee was adopted. THB SPBCTATOR 43 If n ' r is The Tragedy of the ,lest Department In days of old, when we were bold We used to write the jokes, To make the little freshies laugh 5 No, this 115 not a hoaqc. You well remember, last September Of jesters there were threeg But things looked blue and jokes were few With 'Mozart' up a tree. The months rolled ong our Wit most gone, The 'studes' cried in derision,- We want some joke! Put out those blokesl' And then came Bill's decision. tHe quitj Oh students dear just listen here We need help very muchg We want some wit, so up and gitg And thereby help poor Dutch. Hotty Ex '10 Prof. Kraybill: All the boys will please remain after leaving chapel. Joke-bs to Cleopatra Louther: You don't know the difference between a Bar and a horseshoe. Deacon: Your a conductor, in physics class at least. Glutz: Who was General formula? Leckey: Take it to be grant-ed QGrant-edj. Joke-bs: Hold a certain senior to determine whether his body contained a positive or negative charge. By glancing at our ledger we saw that he was positively charged for 57.50. 44 THE SPECTIATOR Do you pay your dues when they are dueg thus do the treasurer a due favor. S. T.fshop talkj Seven sandwitches cannot be bought for 25C. Soup: How much do you charge to get in the games? M'g'r H. H. S: Fifteen-cents. Soup: What! when eggs are forty-cents a dozen. Coach Cramer: Cut the beeting when meat is so high. Skinner in Caesar: They did not even deprive Caesar of nothing. Miss B. in German: Wine tastes better insidethan out. Another by the same lass: The house lies down. In answer to the question: Will the the Physics exper- iment where hand-holding shines be repeated? We re- ply: No! Evidently this will place the nerves of the young lady who sat between Blondy and Chic, at rest. IQIO held a shot meeting the other night, according to the sign on the board. Great-Scott, murmured the teacher, as our hero en- tered the room. Teacher: Always choose the best. A boy who was half asleep thought he said this: He always chews the best. A H Fresh: What shall l do with this apple core Ccorpsj? A. E. K.: March it up to the waste-basket. Teacher: What verse is this poem written in? Fusser, after careful thought: Married couplets. Shalle: Do you like German, Mozart? Mozart: Yes, when it's translated. Are you Hungary? Yes Siam. Then I will Figi. Germ. Transl.: She paused with gravity, sighing to the side. THB SPECTATOR 45 Miss W: What is a lazy man? Mozart: Can't explain, but I can give you an example. Miss W: That is sufncientg you may be seated. Small Boy: ls dis yer pocketbook mister? .Old Gentleman: Yes, but where is the money that was in it? S. Boy: l kept dat fer me honesty. Fresh: Always something new these days. Soph: What now? Fresh: They have just made a girl at Smith College a fellow. Fond Mother: Sarah, aren't you getting too old to play with the boys? ' Sarah: No, Mother, the older I get the better l like them. A Freshman handed in this one: Why is a clock bash- ful? Ans.: Because it keeps its hands over its face. Junior girls are being instructed in the methods of se- curing divorces. This seems to be practical. You never know what will happen. Which way will the Karleen fcar-leanj? Toward Shony, is the answer. i9ossum's Glory boasted of the reference book which the town library possessed. A visitor found the following listed: Bacon, its preparation. Bacon, on inductive reasoning. Lead, poisoning. Lead, Kindly Light. The one-half of the Joke-Dept. thas left. lt seems lonely without him. He was a member of all the popular organizations-a Fusser, a Whiskerite, a member of the German Alliance, a charter member of the 5 O'clock Club, a Bluffer, a youth who believed that Too much study is a weariness of the flesh, and a Joke-Editor. We all agree that Hotty was a good skip and were sorry to see him leave. The best wishes for success in the Wild and woolly West are extended by the school. 46 THB SPECTATOR A certain Senior girl wrote a composition discussing the theme of Wordsworth's Ode on the Imitations of Moral- I! Senior fpicking up a copy of Life's Window J: Have you read this? . Joker: No, just looked thru it. Griffith looked about him, but no one was near. Then, ruthlessly throwing aside his religious scruples, he cried: Heck's fire, ain't that the limit? News item: On the night of January 13th, Chuck studied. The whisker contest is over. The joke-editor won the bottle of Danderine. Thanks for the bottle, the fluid was useless. Soup ran a close second until he filled a date with the Queen one night, for which occasion he had to be shaved. Chic won the harvesting contest by shaving the prize-winner in 31 minutes. Aha! Someone says W. S. 'lois in love. Butalas he can't do his courtiug until after English class in the morning. Teacher: John, what is the Zodiac? Honus: The heavens. Teacher: Good heavens, no! Rub a dandelion cutlet on your chin and join the Whis- ker Club. Note. ln last month's issue we said thata certain Vandyke was out of plumb. We are mistaken. It's off. We are proud of Jim Jeffries, but Oh you Glutz Scharmann. Talk about titles how about this: F. Otto Junior Scharmann, F. R. G. S., C. S. fChemistry Shark,J D. H. CDefender of the Hearth,J W. R. B. CWearer of the Ruby Beard,J G. K. QGarterless Knightg L. L. D. fLucky, Lucky Dub,J etc. Lex resolved never to say, Dontcareifldo, more than eighteen times a day. THB SPBCTATOR 47 ln physical geography. Teacher: ln how many states is that organic substance found. Student: In the whole forty-six. Outsider: Mr, Cramer could you please tell me whether or not Alaska was admitted? Mr. Cramer, waking up: Admitted! Where? The Hve o'clock club for Harry. Query. Does Nlose walk fast when going to the Eighth Ward or does he just mosey along? The Mystery of the Cloak Room, or Why Do Gin Mills have Swinging Doors? Ask Pete. In our cistern little Willie Pushed his little sister, Lilly, Father couldn't Gnd his daughter Now we sterilize our water.-Stolen Another name has been placed in the Hall of Fame. We refer to Joy Rones, whose bi-planes were seen in the atmosphere of the Study Hall. No official announcement has yet been made as to when the Science Club of our school will welcome the inventor. We regret that the Nimrod Club has lost a faithful member. Ginglebaugh has deserted it. No more does he tramp on nature's green carpet in search of squirrels or rabbits, his firelock lies resting on the mantlepiece, all be- cause a more thrilling sport has conquered his mind. He is now chloroforming rats in the cabin of his father. Sh-h-h, J. Cobbs furnished the equipment for this new venture. A Senior girl wants to know if tooth powder is just as good as good talcum. We refer her to Sharkey. Deacon: Qln the barber shopj Give me a shave. Barber: QAfter a careful examinationj Where? Be on the look-out. According to Prof. Kraybill the Gentle Boy and the Last of the Mohicans have not yet been found. A membership in the Whisker Club will be given to the person recovering either party. Prof. Kraybill: He coughed and turned-a leaf. 48 THB SPECTATOR Romair J' There are over eighty High School Alumni away at school this year. State attracts most of the boys, while Indiana Normal has the majority of girls. Zigiddy Owen '07, is at the University of Nebraska. Bob Hoerle '02, is now a full fledged lawyer, having been recently admitted to the Cambria County Bar. The only Johnstown student at Vassar this year is Grace Cochran '09, Robert Entwisle '06, is a Senior at Princeton, Fred Smith '06, at Syracuse, Roy Reese '06, at University of Pennsylvania, and Clara Thomas, at Wellesley. The former High School students at Bryn Mawr this year are Florence Glen '08' and Margaret Thackray of the same class. The basket ball squad at the State contains Frank Hoerle '07 and Red James '08. One of the busy men at Syracuse is Tom Pinder '07, who is making preparation for the coming rowing season. He is vice-commander of the crew. Frieda Walters '08, is a Sophomore at Wells. Rensselaer 'fog 6Z,0foIytechnicQ3'Q 0462010 Institute, 4' 'r W0 , N u Y l Local exnmrnationgprovided for. Send for A catalogue. THB SPBCTATOR 49 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 0492? Knabe, Chickering 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. owe . ollege Open All the Year. Day and Evening Sessions Individual instruction in Bookkeeping, Ty ewriting. Shorthand and English Branches. We have done more in the way of assisting glraduates to positions than all the other schools of t is section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our college are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruction. Gatalogue jfree 542 MAIN STREET DR. S. H. ISENBERG, Prest. THE SPECTATOR We pay PER CENT. INTEREST ON SAVINGS 0 Us OWU 3 ,M Trust Co. Q Capital 8: Surplus, S400,000 Why not open an account with us? Franke's Skin Cream p A delightfnl preparation for the toilet. A pre- ventative for rough and chapped skin when ap- lied before going outdoors. Also, a beautifier P of the complexion. Price 25c the Jar' Fo' sale only Franke Pharmacy at the ........... Cor. Franklin and Haynes Sts. 545 '.EIO.?JA.IISl S 545 Maln BOOK sToRE Maw THE SPECTATOR Spring Suits Ready Come in and look 'em over, you young fellows. New style ideas y the dozen-lots of them you won't find elsewhere. muulf Xflleguulheilmu Clothes That Satisfy SWJEZJEVJFS The best are none too good for High School Boys and Girls. In Johnstown, best Sweets mean Elite Candies. Fresh each day --T---if -- THE NEW DIBERT Peter Linderman B UILDING Proprietor Con f ection ery 52 THE SPECTATOR PROFESIONAL HOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS, Attorney-at-Law, , , Attorney-at-Law, Sunpes Bulldms- Bank Building R S. Mtmrnva BnUcEI:I.CAmPBmr..L ALVIN SHERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Building- Suppes Building. FRANK P. MARTIN, DR. S. A. HALL, Attorney-at-Law, Osteopath Bank Building. 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY. U Attorney-at-Law, Sunpes Building. Compliments of the T. K. E. Sofzelbf Compliments of the Emerson Literary Society Socla Water and Sunclacs Our Sodas and Sundaes are the-most delicious to be found in the city Mullet Street Harry Decker THE SPBCTATOR 53 and see our Campus and Friendship Fold- ers- just the thing to exchange with your school friends. They are nobby and rea- -i-li-:I sonable in price Maiilst. L. G. I-lornick, P e o NEAT A. DIX ARTISTIC TITTLE. PHONE 801 215 FRANKLIN A T H E R says son, I just run across the nicest Hat you ever saw, and it only cost me 52. Got it at The Surprise Store. Look at it and note the finish, flexibility, color and general build. S2 is the price. I can frankly say that I have seen many hats that cost S3 that did not suit me near as well as this one. Son, you need a hat. Why, run over to The Surprise Store and get an Easter Hat for 52. The Surprise .Store IJ9 Clinton St. 5300 Free! Eastman Kodak Co. oifers 82,000.00 in Prize Money for pictures taken with Eastman Kociaks First Amateur Prize, S300 Fifth Amateur Prize, 25 Also, prizes given to pro- fessional photographers. Call for particulars, at Youngs Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street 54 THE SPECTATOR Well Dressed Young Men ff-3, W-lreefr , r 'j W. ,Ke . 1. -1' -q iaElgi tie A r. - , 4 '45 , e 2' ,H lsfffli Si Rx xarlgqem ax 's ...W MDA! 5 life: l ' M, ,: -1 ., Y, Ji -. , 1' . ff ,. lk ei-obo ng, X 1. ,nw we fire gi Smousuunos. wa BALHMORL ! 4.2, HEY ARE A CREDIT TO THE COMMUNITY 11 You young men Who are looking for style and qual- ity at prices that are right, you are looking for the Big Thomas Store S 't We have an assortment of oung men's suits that would he hard to beat. All the latest styles are here. Prices EI5I0to S28 Cvercoats N RHIHCOHIS When looking for one of these garments, don't fail to see our stock. Our prices will make buyers of lookers. Will you look ? Sl0toSl5 Forty four years leas John Thomas 6: Sons- iilg the peopll ' THE SPECTATOR a concise story - I come to bury Ca esar, not to praise him The sentiment in common be- tween the lines of Antonius in Julius Caesar and ours, is that We advertise to sell our gar- ments, not to praise them, hence we refrain from any glow- ing description of our Men's and Young Men's Clothing relying on your judgment in rec- ognizing values. We wish to say, however, that the clothes we sell are distinctive in design and possess those little details that you demand, and the fabrics are selected with your point of view in mind. Good, strong pat- terns in good taste to be sure of individuality in every garment. The prices range from 515.00 to 535.00 ?ENN TRAFFHC CQ johnstown's Greatest .ftore 56 THE SPECTATOR The Conrad Drug Company For everything in the Drug line 3 0 l Franklin Street 700 Members U MAKE. l JOIN 9 This Should Appeal to U Help Make the Y Bigger, Brighter, Better Y. 1v1.Mc. A. Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 E. L. 8C T. Upclegrave 138-140 Market St. Artistic Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings We always have Stylish Footwear for young men and women LOUTHERS, 547 Main St. THB SPECTATOR 57 Buy Your Candies at SI-IREVE'S They are home-made Phone 350, 451 Franklin C. T. WILLIAMS TOM ORGHN 118 MARKET ST. JOHNSTOWN, PA. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 Dealer in Fancy Grocerfgs DR. OWEN MORGAN N0 Produce DENTIST Cor- Market and Vine sts- J 1'i1'l'en'?iXii'lf cEi'A1l'I2l.'Z1 ffliiihrm' Phone 502 Station, opp. Park Spring Suits Kline's WHERE QUALITY COUNTS William l'l. Raah 8: Bro. REPS? BLANK BooK MANUFACTURERS igriiirs 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 floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 58 THE SPECTATOR Central 19,0 Automobile . y Co, .fprmg 222 - 224 Jh0e Levergood J't. General Repairing. Accesso- ries of all kinds. J' tyl es IZOLU A ts f th gen or c e ready Lozzer Locomobile , Chalmers, Detroit and Hudson Z a n gt S Cars High Class kodaks .Yprmg v Wh fe l ' the hu- J morenfc?i'ODinve3stir?g in an Eastman Kodak, don't a forget that the large as- sortment you'll always find here makes it the eas- in misses and junior lizes, sep- arate skirts and new style waists. Easter Milli- nery and Neckwear A' ,Quinn's Clinton Street iest thing in the world for you to pick out the one that'll strike your fancy The Berry Drug Co. 401 Franklin Street THE SPBCTATOR 59 'The man in the office He aippreciates such devices as the Wels Filing Cabinets and ard Index Trays. We sell them-and supply cards for the latter, alphabetically tabulated for different uses. Wels modern office equipment saves time, hence it saves moneiy. Complete lines of Books and Loose-leafLedg- ers, ere. Franklin st. Wm. B. Waters 53 Bro. J ohnstown'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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 YOUI' ASIIIHJIIQLIES We sell only the dependable- EASTMAN'S At Schrader Bros. Main and Franklin Streets 60 THE SPECTATOR Af glfafharfs l Spring ress offons THE UPRETTIEST EVER are ready now to fashion into SUMMER FROCKS. Come and see them Poormnn's Great Indian COUGH AND LUNG SYRUP For Couzhs, Colds, Hoarseness, Asth- ma. Croup, Whoopingcough, and all diseases of the Throat 18: ' Lungs. Prepared by KREDEL 8a FARRELL Druggists 114 CLINTON STREBT High School Boys We thank you for your patronage in 1909, and wish you a prosperous school year in 1910. We hope to merit your barber Work, Haynes St. CRAIG lllilsgllw WIIIJIEII Mills IIII. WORLD'S LARGEST CUSTOM TAILORS Our Spring W Summer Line is Ready 515.00 to 525.00 517 Main Street E. KUNKLE 8z SON Dealers in General Mdse. Fresh Meats and Oysters Leaders in low prices Give us a trial 200 Cooper Ave. Phone 925 'ri-in SPBCTATOR an DIEGES 86 CLUST IiV!'iJE1?55 it Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations g3dl:3SlPiIg, F rassrrgifg' Pi1'1S uza CHESTNUT sTRaa'r as, u s, a c es Diamonds, gewelry PHILADELPHIA For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Carpets and Furniture Clinton, Near Main The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .g'g.g'g. Franklin all OOO St. ll O CTC S 8 Th ' Difference in Coal TRY om SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. 62 THE SPECTATOR just a Reminder ,. will? ff I' Baseball days will soon be here, and we Want you to remember that this AM V is the logical place to buy Your base- ball outfits. We handle al the well lb known brands of balls, bats, gloves, . mitts, masks, etc., and all at prices 'QQ that will save you money. , All the other good lines of sgorting outfits, such as fish- ing tackle, tennis racquets and alls, and croquet sets, are here in such varieties as to make selections an easy task. Swank Hardware Company I Students ' HUGH P. MULLEN PATRUNIZE Pool az Billiards Spectator Second Floor Advertisers Hannan Bldg. F-'irfst National Bank 446 MAIN STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ......... ............................ S 840,000.00 Total Assets ............................................... ............... 6 ,000, 000. 00 4 Per Gent.Inte11est Paid on Savings Deposits THB SPECTATOR 63 Try a CPoand of Our Blend Coffee NOT ONLY AS GOOD, BUT BETTER THAN ANY OTHER COFFEE, AT 20C A POUND, IN THIS CITY. Premium Tickets Given Grand Union Tea Company 428 MAIN STREET. At the Transfer Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange 560-562-564-566-568 Vine Street - Livery in the City Fancy Driving 8: Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a . Specialty J. C. PENDER 64 THB SPECTATOR Reliable Western Market 232 FRANKLIN STREET The place where everybody goes when they want a choice Roast or Steak. Boys, remember it requires brain and muscle to be a good student and athlete. Buy your meat at the Western and you will finish strong. Branch market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St., Moxham. A C. J. HALLER, Proprietor l E SATISFY the most fastidious with our Sundaes and So- das. A complete line of Perfumes, Candies and Toilet Articles always on hand. KREDEL'S, MAIN STREET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT ,L Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings Capital and Surplus, . . . S 290,000.00 Total Resources, over . . 2,000,000.00 VE? FUI' Sale Unlg at PUHBH BHIIS., Inc., Cllr. Vine and Franklin Streets F I: 5? V . f:.1 .f. .fn,ff- 1' , 4. ' 4 - w3I1'. 1 ,, Q 1 ma I ' ry.-' -.Hr l4'Q'1f'f -' MF: 1 44 ' Lil' - , 4- ,,-, fa' , x.,.' 7 . ma.---M k . . ' fgsg fkg,E :1 I ,- - xii isis! 5 f' 1 ., V14- gi, 591. ,. V pl ., .. 33145, -tfxfr-pf ' 1 1 -,, .H i'Q1j'V3? I, , ' yf , ' g1efl'lsL l'- 2i faxev , f .V ff fa -- 'A fb 'fy fx w,, , --.2 ,gm-3' Q .qi-:zaz,,if--pg. 1 - H2 qlxiwigm-?.5 1'-' X ui. , i'a:5:ifA??fI L-IW! - ' - 1 54325,-v 51,1 W-ub'f'! 1',-' . in ' f17'rTf! ' ' ' ne Eiwf' l A ' 'H f1'91 .' , -5+ if -f ,i'1 t-A ,. .1 5' ' , ,' ' 1 i, .32 ,, .gx 5:M + ' U- . 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Spectator W ...i Q 1:33 4-----1 r---I-1 allf I I w ', 1 JV' 2 1910 I 1 5 .. x EIIEIESQ ftnuun. sflliflhll Contents Page Ode to the North Wind . . . . . . 1 Orion, the Constellation ...... . . 2 The Freshman Heroine ....... . . 3 The First Time I Saw a Real Hero . . . . 4 Brickmaking ........... . , 6 Legend of the Halcyon Days .... . . 7 Counting the Cost ........... . . 8 An Interview With The Weatherman .... 10 The Weather Bureau ............ 12 My First Harvard Entrance Examination . . 13 The Joy of Life ............... 16 The Sign of the Zodiac . . . . 20 Years and Calendars . . . . 21 The Umbrella ..... . , 25 Editorial . . . . 27 Exchanges . . . . 29 Society Notes. . . . 31 Current Events . . . .31 Athletics .... . . 32 J est Nuts .... . . 34 Advertisements . . . .37 D be igb chool Spectator Uires acquirit eundo VoL. XII. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 5. Ode to the North Wind Q By ANNA HALDEMAN '11. wELCOME to you, grim North Windg King you are! Your scepter sways our vales, it sways the seasg Austere and white the fields and hills now are, Made bleak and bare by your nerce blowing breeze. You cover all the earth with sparkling snow, While underneath lie buried Howers and leavesg You freeze our streams when you are pleased to blowg With crystal icicles you trim our eaves. Wind from the North, of sport the favoring king, See o'er the ice your joyous subjects glideg Hear on the air their merry sleigh bells ring. Welcome to you, grim King of ice and snow. 2 'THE SPECTATOR Orion, the Constellation BY PAUL CAUFFIEL '12 ne clear, cold night during the latter part of October, a very brilliant group of stars in the southeast at- tracted my attention. It was Orion. I was especially in- terested in it because, being a winter constellation, it was the time of year for it to appear in the sky. When I first noticed the stars they were just clear of the horizon. Tha stars best seen were four, large bright ones, which ap- peared to form the corners of an irregular quadrilateral, and six smaller ones, three placed almost horizontally in the center of the figure and three extending downward from these vertically. As I watched it, I thought about it: of the ancient con- ception of it, of the superstitions connected with it, of the myths and allusions to it. I wondered how the ancients could imagine the form of a huntsman from that group, for in mythology, Orion is pictured as a hunter. By imagining a man in the place of the four brighter stars I could readily see how they formed his sword and belt from the the inner six stars, the three stars arranged horizontally made the beltg the three arranged vertically, the sword, but, as to the man himself, my imagination was not constructive enough to see him. In the superstitionl found work for my imagination. I had read that sailors feared to sail under Orion, and I won- dered if when Columbus made his great voyage, the cause of mutiny among the sailors was the sight of Orion, I could easily see reascns why his sailors would be superstitious, when sailors of the last century were for the most part, very superstitious. Perhaps the sight of Orion early in morning made them conjure up evils of the coming day, or perhaps they feared stormy weather, because Orion rises in winterg at least the Romans were thus affected. In the first Punic War some of the less superstitious of the Romans, who were in command of the Roman fleet, sailed away on an expedition during the ascendency of Orion. A storm arose, it destroyed the fleet and the majority of the Romans attributed this to Orion. There are many other superstitions concerning Orion, mostly bad, THE SPECTATOR 3 but there is an interesting story which tells how Orion came into the sky. At one time Orion, the huntsman, was the companion of Diana, who fell in love with him. She would have mar- ried him, but her brother, Apollo, caused the Scorpion to sting him. He died, and at Diana's wish he was placed in the sky opposite the Scorpion, so that, when it arose, he might go down. Now when the Scorpion rises Orion goes down, and when Orion rises the Scorpion goes down. Just now you will find Orion rising, almost due east, be- fore five o'clock in the morning, and the bright constellation can be seen all evening as it is passing from east to west. The Freshman Heroine BY MARGARET D. WALTERS '13 T was the day for the Freshmen-Sophomore basketball game at Wells. Groups of Freshmen were conversing in hushed tones about the outcome of the great game. lt was just a few minutes till the game would begin. On one side of the cage the Sophomore's gray and green pennants were waving, on the other, the old rose and white of the Freshmen. An enthusiastic cheer arose as the Freshmen team en- tered the cage on the campus. Yet a more conhdent, louder yell rent the air when the Sophomore team entered. The game began. Notwithstanding the hard work of both teams, neither made a basket. The first half ending score o-o. The Sophomores were desperate, they simply had to win. Never before had a Freshmen class tied or beaten the Sophomores. The Freshmen, likewise, were deter- mined to win, or to play a standstill. So it was with re- newed vigor, amid the yells and songs of their classes, that the teams began the second half. The Sophomores were wild with excitement, for the Captain of the Freshmen team was passing splendidly, thus giving confidence to her players. Several times she nearly made a basket. And so continued it during m0Sf of 4 THE ISPECTATOR that half, neither scoring, till they had just two more min- utes to play. Both classes thought it would be a tie. The Sophomores were dejectedg the Freshmen, elated. Suddenly some one was dribbling the ball the length of the cage. 'Cheer after cheer arose from the Freshmen rootersg the old rose and white pennants waved frantically, for it was the Freshmen Captain. Even tht ugh a guard hung on her, with one hand she threw the ball which lighted on the rim of the basket. The excitement was in- tense. Will the ball go in? This was the question running thru the girls' minds. The ball hung on the edge, then dropped thru the net. The Freshmen noise was ear-split- ting. But a few startled Freshmen were straining their ears to listen, for the Sophmore five were wildly gesticulating, and the referee earnestly nodding her head. The time keepers had called time. The referee stepped forward. Girls, the score is 2-o -another roar from the freshmen- but in favor of the Sophmores, for the ball was thrown into the Sophmore basket, she announced. The Sophmores rushed over the campus, madly swung into a snake dance, all with much laughter, for they con- sidered the victory a great joke. Not so the Freshmen or their captain. They stood as if paralyzed. The tears would come to the captain's eyes. Not trying to control herself, she rushed sobbing from the cage. The First Time I Saw a Real Hero By NAN RUE '13 HE WIND BLEWQ the ocean roared, and the rain lashed the windows all night long. Jack, the little boy who lived in the house with us, had been banging at our door for several minutes. He now called to me saying, Nan, do get up, a big ship is stuck on a sand-bar, right out in front of the house. Hurry down so that we can see it before school begins. I arose, dressed quickly, and ran down stairs. Jack THB SPECTATOR 5 was waiting. So we called our dogs, and ran down to the beach. When we reached the beach, the boardwalk, the piers, and the beach were crowded with people watching the boat. A man told us that the name of the boat was Cherokee. Another told us that the boat had split, and still another told us that it was about to split. All kinds of rumors were rite, and every one was anxious. We learned at last that the boat was on its way from Charleston to Boston, and was carrying many passengers, including a number of women and children. The life boats had been trying to reach the ship since daylight, but were too frail for the heavy sea. The life savers had telegraphed for the larger boals to start from New York at once. Meanwhile we watched the boat from the shore. The fog was dense, but by looking through a Held glass, we could see the passen- gers on the boat seemed to be up at one end, and some of the men were hurrying back and forth with long ropes. By this time it was school time, and Jackson was ready to take us to school. f When school was over at one o'clock neither Jack nor I stopped for dinner, but ran right down to the beach. By this time it had stopped raining, but the ocean was as rough as ever, and the wind and waves were high. A heavy fog was still hanging ouerhead. The large lifeboats had arrived from New York, but by the time they had reached Atlantic City the life savers were far too exhausted to do any good. The boat had not yet split, but was expected to at any moment, and all hope seemed to be gone. Suddenly through the fog was seen a small schooner, fighting its way through the waves toward the disabled boat. It was Captain Casto in his boat called the Alberta, The spectators with one voice declared he would never reach the distressed liner alive. On the boat went, fighting its way through the fog and waves, until it was within hfty yards of the Cherokee. There it fought the waves for about twenty minutes, and at last pulled up near enough to take off the passengers. This was a very wonderful feat, and it was still more wonderful that no lives were lost transfering the passengers from one boat to the other, the sea lashing against them with such terrific 6 THB SPBCTATOR force. With the passengers aboard, the boat turned and made for the shore. lt was now only a question of time until they would be safely on land. lt was certainly a brave deed, for Casto was the only one of all the captains that would even make the attemptg and when Captain Casto left the Inlet he had little assur- ance that he would ever return again. The next morning the Philadelphia papers, as well as the Atlantic City papers, had much to say of this brave man and the wonderful feat he accomplished. He was awarded a Carnegie medal, the mortgage was paid on the house in which he lived, the schooner Alberta, which was not his own, but leased for each summer, was given to himg and his son was sent away for a four years' course at college. Brickmatking BY EARL CAVANAUGH '11 ZBRICKMAKING is an interesting industry at the Johns- town Pressed Brick Company works, on Green Hill. Altho it seems simple to the visitor's eye, much skill is re- quired to make good bricks. - The shale is dug loose from the hillside and shovelled into a large wooden slide, which carries it to the crushing- machine below. Here the shale is crushed, and forced into small elevators which carry it to a sieve on the second floor of the plant. Some of the shale, too large to pass thru the sieve, is dumped into elevators, and carried back to be re- crushed. After passing thru the sieve, the shale is taken to the brick-moulds and made ready to be pressed. Before the shale is made into brick-form, it is damp- ened with water to make it adhere. The pressure used in pressing the bricks is 500 lbs. to the square inch. When pressed, the bricks are loaded on hand trucks, and taken to the burning-kilns. Here men, skilled in laying the bricks, Hll the kilns for burning. They are laid on the long edge, al- ternately endwise and lengthwise. Each kiln holds about seventy-five thousand bricks, and they must be carefully laid to allow the heat to circulate evenly. Nluch skill is ne- 1 l THB SPECTATOR 7 cessary to acquire speed in laying the bricks. When the kilns are filled, the ends where the brick were admitted, are closed and plastered, except for a small hole, left so that it can be seen when the bricks are sufhciently burned. The tires, consisting of eighteen small furnaces, nine on each side of the kiln, are fiercely heated for about eight days. When the bricks are burned, the Gres are extinguished and the brick allowed to cool. The cooling of the bricks requires from four to six days, as any sudden change of temperature exposed to these hot bricks would weaken or defect them. The shale, used in making these bricks, is of a gray- ish black color. lt resembles slate, but is not as hard, fine, or black. The shale for the red bricks is of a slightly light- color than that used for yellow bricks. The bricks are heav- ier before being burned, and are of a grayish-brown color. The finished bricks are ISM inches long, 4 inches wide and 25 inches thick.. The output of the factory varies accord- ing to the conditions, at the time of my observation, the out put was about 100,000 a week. Legend of the Halcyon Days J. H. C. '11. 'IIQEPTUN E, moved by mortals' insults, Raised a storm to toss the sea. Ships with heavy burdens laden Toys for gods' play seemed to be. Pitching helpless, one lone vessel Far from taly's harboring shore, Halcyone, daughter of Aeolus, And her pushband, Ceyx,bore. Wrecked and stranded, all despairing, Halcyone leaped into the wave. Ceryx, following in anguish, ried his Wife to save. All the gods who were assembled In Olympus saw the flight, Changed them into bir s aed bade them Seek their safety now in flight. Since then when the days grow shortest, O'er the earth spread calm and rest, For the Halcyon birds inhabit Troughs of waves, there build their nests. 8 THE SPBCTATOR Counting the Cost BERTHA STAMMLER '11 NE of the apprentices at the famous blacksmith and locksmith shop of Master Marbacher in Vienna in the year I45O, was Martin Mux. Martin, a sullen, stubborn youth had been apprenticed by his mother much against his will, but the stern rule of Master Marbacher kept Martin at his work and Hnally made him take pride in it. One day the Master sent the youth to a neighboring forest to get a certain kind of clay, with strict instructions to be back before the ringing of the curfew. lt was a beautiful day. As Martin had not been out- side the city gates since winter, he loitered along listening to the birds and enjoying all the beauties of nature. After Martin had Hlled his pail with clay, he started back to the city. On his way he met a number of old acquaintances, who were bowling. This was one of Martin's favorite sports. His work in the shops had so hardened his muscles that he easily out did his friends. The boys were so interested in the game that they did not notice the sun sink out ofsight, nor notice the lapse of time until the curfew suddenly sounded. The companions quickly ran the nearest gate, Martin ran too, but as he noticed that he had forgotten his pail of clay and did not dare to return to the shop with out it, he had to go back for it. Martin reached the gate just in time to hear the gate keeper turn the key in the lock. Let me in, he cried, but the keeper answered, Too late. Then the young apprentice sat down and cried. Soon' he was startled by a hand, laid familiarly on his shoulder. A queer man stood in front of him. He was tall and thin, with yellowish eyes, a hawk-like nose, a black mustache, and claw-like hands. He wore a velvet cap with a red plume, which waved like a flame of Hre, and a long red cloak. My lad, what are you crying for? You can easily enter the gates with this passport, with this he thrust some gold coins into the boy's hand. But how can I ever repay you? said Martin. THB SPBCTATOR 9 Oh, you can pay that after you are dead. You can leave me your soul. Martin was a God-fearing youth, but his conscience was hushed after the stranger had pictured to him the emp- tiness of Paradise and all the joys and festivities of his own realm. 'Martin agreed, however, on one condition and that was that if ever he failed of his own account to attend mass on Sunday, he would have to pay the cost to the stranger. The keeper now allowed Martin to enter the gate. Everything went well with himg even Master Marbacher did not scold. A few days later the stranger appeared at Marbacher's shop, announcing that he was from the court. He said that within six days he should like to have a hoop made with a lock which no human hand could open. Marbacher said this was impossible on such short notice, The stranger then asked if any of the apprentices would try to make it. Mar- tin said that he would try. lt was then arranged that he should try. The old Master was very much wrought up, however, that an eighteen year old apprentice should have such an important commission. That night in a strange dream Martin was shown the drawings of a very intricate lock. ln the morning he was much astonished to find the drawings lying on a table. He immediately set to work. On the third day when the stran- ger returned the lock and hoops were ready. All kinds of skeleton keys were tried, but none would open the lock except the wonderful key which Martin had made. The stranger then took the hoops and after fastening it around the trunk of a tree in the street, departed with the key in his pocket. Then Master Marbacher gave Martin his freedom, and Martin went to work with another Master. Later he ac- quired the title of Master for some of his wonderful works. Each time he was given some work to do his drawings were all worked out for him in the morning. Now Martin had riches, honor, and everything money could buy, but he had no happiness. He was counting the cost of his glories. He never neglected, though, to attend mass on Sundays, some- times he went twice. ' 10 THE SPBCTATOR Finally he decided that it was foolish to worry over the cost. It was not so great after all. Martin now went in for gambling with a wonderful vim and recklessness. He was always at the inn gambling whenever he had any spare moments. I-le had to do something to drive away the ter- rible thoughts ofthe cost. ' One Saturday night, being delayed by some business, Martin did not reach the inn until late. He soon became so interested with his cards that he lost all consciousness of the outside world. He and his companions played on and on through the night. No one noticed the innkeeper open the shutters the next morning. Finally he came in and said, A little less noise, pleaseg the last mass has already begun. As the young Master heard this, he dropped his cards and ran for the church. On the way he met the stranger, whom he had not seen since he left the shop of Marbacher. On he ran, the stranger keeping up to him until he reached the church door, shortly before the ending of the mass. The wrethed man begging God for forgiveness fell unconsc- ious to the floor, a whiff of smoke and a puff of flame issu- ing from his half-closed mouth. Then his body turned quite black, while the stranger gave a hideous laugh and disap- peared. Notwithstanding these equivocal tokens the body was interred with great pomp in the Cathedral cemetery and many prayers were offered for the soul of the unfortu- nate Master. Martin's fate makes one believe that it does not pay to cease counting the cost. An Interview With The Weatherman BY ROBERT TROSS '11 HE question is often asked, Who is the weatherman? The weatherman is a character, who with the aid of certain instruments and weathermaps, can forcast the weath- er conditions for Johnstown and vicinity. Then the ques- tion arises, How can he forecast the weather conditions? Having recently had the pleasure of an interview with our weatherman, l can answer this question. THB SPBCTATOR ll Aristotle and his pupil Theophrastus were probably the first philosophers to take up the study of meteors. But the science of meteorology remained stationary for many hun- dreds of years, and no progress was made until the inven- tion of the proper instruments, for making real observations. Not until the last fifty years, since the invention of the thermometer, barometer, and hygrometer, and since the es- tablishment of meteorological societies, has the science achieved much advancement. At present observations are taken in all civilized countries, in the United States preemi- nently. Daily at eight P. M. and eight A. M. observations are taken at thousands of different stations, scattered all over the Union. ln addition to this, reports are received from Alaska, Canada, Mexico, West Indies and many other places. These observations are made on the state of barometer, or atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, direction and velocity of the wind, and condition of the weather. The observations are sent to certain designated stations, and to the cental station at Washington D. C. At these stations are printed the charts which show the general weather con- ditions throughout the United States. These are im- mediatly sent out to the observation weather maps. Thus the daily weathermap forms the basis of all fore- casts made. The weatherman's own observations on the rise and fall of the barometer, and thermometer,the shifting of the wind, increasing, or diminishing cloudiness are all es- sential in making local forcasts. But the earliest changes of the weather from all parts of the country, are obtained from the station observations, which are recorded upon the weath- er map. Without these observations no forecast could be made for more than twelve to twenty-four hours in advance. Thus with the carefully studying of the weather maps, and closely watching the effects upon his own instruments, our weatherman is enabled to foretell the weather conditions of our vicinity. lf a cold or warm wave is predicted, and does not arrive at its scheduled time, it is due not to a bad error of the weath- erman, but to the peculiar habit of storms, of often going in another direction than the initial direction. 12 THE SPBCTATOR The Weather Bureau BY LEWIS F. BERLIN '11 ROM earliest history we Gnd weather conditions largely influencing both national and individual enterprises. From the time when the Greek mariner made offerings to the gods of wind and sea for favorable conditions to assure the success of his voyage, from the time when the astrolo- ger was consulted as to the proper time and weather to make important financial or political ventures, to more modern history, the weather has made and unmade nations by favorable or unfavorable conditions. From the first settlement in America records of tem- perature and precipitation were kept in different places with cousiderable accuracy, but the first movement toward reducing this observation to a science was made by Ben- jamin Franklin, who found that storms moving over Phila- delphia toward Boston, were felt in the latter place about twelve hours later. In 1853 the necessity of a weather bureau was urged by Commander M. F. Maury. In 1868 Professor Cleveland Abbe, in co-oporation with the Chamber of Commerce of that city and the Western Union Telegraph Company began issuing bulletins of the weather conditions for the beniiit of the lake traf6c. This was the foundation of the weather bureau, therefore Mr. Abbe has beeu called the Father of the Weather Bureau. Thru the efforts of Prof. L. A. Lapham of Milwaukee, this service was extended by the Board of Trade of Chicago, presenting to the Chicago Academy of Science, a petition which was taken up by them. Hon. H. F. Paine advised its enlargement to include the whole of the United States. He presented a resolution, which was passed in Con- gress in 1871, that the Secretary of War be authorized and required to provide for taking meteoralogical observations in military stations, for giving notice of disturbances by tel- egraph, and for maintaining signal stations. Two thousand dollars were appropriated for this pursose. To General Albert J. Myer who carried out this order is due the credit for most of the methods now in use. His successors were Generals Hazen and Greely. In July, 1891, these duties transfered to the Depart- THE SPECTATOR 13 ment of Agriculture, thus was created the Weather Bureau of the United States. By it meteorological observations were to be made, it was to issue storm warnings and flood signals for the bene- Ht of agriculture, commerce and navigation. Prof. Mark W. Harrington of Michigan University was the nrst head of the Weather Bureau, in 1895 he was suc- ceeded by the present head, Prof. Willis I.: Moore. The central ofhce is at Washingtong other stations are at Boston, Chicago, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Portland. The divisions of the Weather Bureau are three: 1- Forecasting Division. This division receives twice daily, charts of weather conditions from all parts of the United States and the West Indies. From those forecasts are made for a period of from 24 to 48 hours. In case of heavy storms, signals are sent to some 220 special stations besides the regular ones. 2-River and Flood Service, for obtain- ing information of precipitations of rain and snow in water sheds, to gauge river stages. For this there are 48 regular stations where gauge readings are made, 252 special river stations and 74 rainfall stations. 3-The Climate and Crop Division is of the greatest beneht with its bulletins. It maintains a staff of some 3000 volunteer observers wiring without pay. ' There are, outside of Washington, more than 200 ob- servatory stations. My First Harvard Entrance Examination BY ROBERT KLEINSCHMIDT '12 T was a sunny, July morning. The birds were singing in the tall arching elms that hang over the street of his- toric old Cambridge. But I was not looking for the beauties of Nature that morning. My heart was bent on passing my first Harvard entrance examination. As I walked under the ivy-covered arch of Harvard Gate, into the elm-shadowed Yard , I was much surprised 14 THB SPECITATIOR to find no one around except a dozen young men lounging on the grass in front of University Hall, a large white build- ing seen through the elms in front. My imagination had pic- tured a throng of boys pouring through the gates to take ex- aminations, and there, to rind myself all alone quite bewil- dered me. Could I have made a mistake about the time? or the date? or should I Gnd a large bulletin posted on Sever Hall, announcing that the examinations had been postponed. Anyhow I might as well go on and see if the bulletin was re- ally there or be corrected in my mistake by some sternlook- ing professor. As I walked across the Yard underneath the elms, past College, Stoughton, and Holworthy Halls, lwas sur- prised at the unconcerned way on which the few young men, who lay on the grass, looked at me, just as if it were an ev- eryday occurence for one to walk across the Yard to take one's examinations. I stopped in front of University Hall to look at the re- lief map of the University there and make sure I knew ex- actly which building was Sever Hall, where I was to take my examination. Then l walked on across the ox-pasture. Seeing several boys enter a large, ivy-covered, brick build- ing assured me that this was Sever Hall. As I entered, I saw in the hall a great many notices hanging around and two large bulletin boards, on one of which l was greatly relieved to seethis notice: Elementary History in Room 37 at 8 a. m. Looking around to see where Room 37 might be, l saw this sign , Room 37, up three flights. So I climbed upstairs to the second story. There I saw this sign, Room 37 this way. llaughed at my previous fears confident that a firm belief in signs was all that was necessary to my success. At last, after going up two more flights ofworn dusty stairs, hanging on an open door was a card, which said, Room 37. I went in and sat down in a seat near the door. No one was near. Looking around I saw a very large, high room with a vaulted ceiling. On the walls were photographs of Greek and Roman statuary, and a uumber of casts lurked in corners or stood boldly out from the walls. As there was no one in sight I felt like a prince in a fairy tale who had been led by wiles into an enchanted castle and th-ere left to THB SPECTATOR I5 die. But I had one friend, the card on the door which said, Room 373' It was my one assurance that the place was real. ln a minute three other boys came in and inquired if this was Room 37. I answered, in rather a sarcastic tone, in order to show that I was perfectly at home-all the time I was half scared to death and glad that if I had made a mis- take I was not the only one- Why, yes, said I, Don't you see the sign? The boys looked rather cowed and sat down in seats near me. - Then in came a short, stout, kiddish looking young man who sat down behind a table in front and looked at us in the same unconcered way as the College Students looked at me when I was walking across the Yard. Soon the boys began to arrive. Nlost of them were laughing and chatting to each other although, on the whole, they made very little noise. They looked like common High School boys before the session begins, laughing about being scared and pretending, atleast, that the whole thing was a joke. There were some forty or fifty of them in all. l had expected several hundred. By and by in walked a medium tall, thin looking man, with red hair and a face as meek as a saint's. He had a large bundle of paper-covered books. These he handed around in silence and then sat down beside the short, fat man and talked to him. Just then in came a third man. He was one of the most common-place looking men I ever saw, strikingly com- mon-place. Could these be those stern-looking examiners, who I had pictured to myself? The third had in his hand a bundle of papers which he handed about. I waited expectant- ly for mine. Oh! They were the question papers. This was the climax! I had so many feelings all in one minute that I cannot describe them: excitement, calmness, despair, pluck, all in one whirl. Then I read the question over. They were no tas bad as I had feared! But when it came to answering precise- ly, the Hrst question, it was a different matter. I wrote six lines, half a page, and then looked up and scowled at the men at the table in front, and looked helpless. So I strug- gled through. On the six questions I had written nine pages I6 THE SPBCITATOR of twelve short lines each. Just then one boy got up, hand- ed in four filled books, and went out. My heart sank. I knew I had failed, yetl could write no more, so after looking arouud rather helplessly a while, I got up, handed my book to the red haired professor and walked out, thoroughly dis- appointed and sure l had failed. That afternoon I went back to the farm and hoed po- tatoes and decided that this was much better fun than pass- ing a Harvard Entrance Examination. How glad Iwas when the report came which said that I had passed. The Joy of Life H. W. G. '10 HE sun had shortly passed the zenith and his rays beat down Hercely thru the rare atmosphere upon the two young people who stood on the bluff, looking at the bare rugged scene before them. At their feet the Humboldt, that aimless river that never gets anywhere, flowed slug- gishly on, beyond the river the broken mesa stretched to- ward the distant snow-capped mountains. Hanlon soon turned to his companion, he had looked at that view every day for a year, but it was more than a year since he had seen a girl like Irene Hall, a girl from the East which he as a college graduate had left eighteen months ago. Her fresh young beauty was so different from the type that lived in the mining camp. As Hanlon stood watching the girl, she suddenly threw 'out her arms towards the distant mountains with a gesture of spontaneous abandon. Then, turning, she spoke to the young engineer. Haven't you ever felt, all at once, she asked, that life was worth living? And Hanlon, young and susceptible, looking at her ani- mated countenance agreed that he had. To quote Emerson- he began, deprecatingly. Emerson a part of a scene like this! she exclaimed, laughing. Emerson, he continued, says that, at times, even THE SPECTATOR K7 under adverse circumstances and without difinite reason, he has been glad, almost to the point of fear. How true that is, of every one, she answered, -but I don't want to think of Emerson today. The others are calling, let us go. Y They turned toward the top of a shaft which was be- tween the bluff and the group of miners cabins, to join Mr. Harris and his daughter, Ethel, with whom Miss Hall was traveling. lt was Sunday afternoon and, since there was no work going on, Hanlon had arranged to take the visitors thru the mine. The mine foreman and another miner were to accompany them on their subterranean trip. ln a quarter of an hour the entire party had been let down the hoist to the foot of the shaft. Now, began Hanlon, imagine that you are all mounted on a rubber-neck wagon and that I am the barker. . Here we are at the foot of the shaft of the Aurora mine, three hundred feet below the surface of the earth and one hundred feet below the bed of the river. The Humboldt often gives us trouble by seeping down thru Hssures and slopping up our mine, but we have an efii- cient set of pumps, so that there is little danger. While he was talking the party started down the main heading, the foreman and the miner led the way, while Nliss Hall and Hanlon brought up the rear. Hanlon found him- self talking with a zest he had not known for a long time. Under the influence of an attentive and appreciative listener the little things of every-day mining life took on a new inter- est. . Soon the party reached the Hall, a point where a number of shorter headings branched off. The foreman proposed that they visit a clay-bank struck by the miners in one of the headings. They were about to follow his sugges- tion when the earth beneath theirfeet began to tremble with a sickening movement. lt was an earthquake. Get near a prop, cried Hanlon, himself catching Miss Hall and drawing her close to one of the wooden posts which supported the roof. , y Little pieces of stone clattered down from the roof but I8 THE SPECTATOR nothing serious happened. Soon the quake was over. The mine foreman was the Hrst to speak. We'll have to get out of here, he cried, there'll be more to follow. He started on a run toward the shaft, followed by the miner. Don't run off from the ladies, Hanlon called after the retreating forms. For a moment there was no replyg then a cry of terror echoed wildly along the narrow confines of the mine. Fol- lowing the cry came a harsh, grating sound, then darkness and a silence. A large but delicately-poised rock in the floor of the mine, loosened by the earthquake, over-balanced by the added weight of the two men, and had dropped with them into the chasm that yawned beneath. Before the others had thought of anything but the hor- ror ofthe moment, Hanlon realized that their escape was cut off. From the distant chambers of the mine beyond the shaft came a faint but increasing murmur, and a gentle breeze made their lamps flicker and bend. Hanlon knew what that meant, the eathquake had opened a fissure and water was pouring into the mine. Briefly acquainting the others with the situation, Han- lon hurried them into a blind pocket that was a little higher than the rest of the mine. In less than a minute the mur- mur had increased to a roar and the dark flood was rushing angrily past their refuge. Then it ceased to rush on past them, it rose, silently but no less inevitably. Finally the water entirely closed the opening to the room. The water now rose almost inperceptibly and soon stcp- ped altogether, but the atmosphere of the room became dense and suffocating. Hanlon noticed a pressure on his ear-drums and his breath came in short, quick gasps. A dullness, a sense of lethargy came over him, he felt that he must sleep. In answer to Nlr. Harris's question, Hanlon roused himself to explain the cause of this trouble. The water had risen in the shaft higher than their room and ' so was compressing the imprisoned air. The water could rise no higher in the room he assured them except under greater pressure which he did not consider probable. Hanlon's predictions seemed to be the truth. For a THB SPECTATOR I9 long time his anxious eyes could discover no rise in the waterg then to his horror it began to cover the floor of the room. That could mean one of two thingsg either the water was rising higher in the shaft and thus creating more pres- sure, or the air in the room was leaking out thru some fis- sures in the rock walls of the pocket. Pleading economy of the oxygen in the air, Hanlon put out the lights, but it was really to keep the others from seeing the rising water. The girls were perched on little ledges of rock along the side of the room and so they could not be aware of the rise of the flood. Hanlon felt the water creaping up over his ankles, and feared that Mr. Harris would say something to betray the fact to the girlsg but the older man endured the chilly flood with heroic silence. Up to their knees the water came, then stopped rising. Time passed without change of condition. To the de- spairingfour in that dark pocket it seemed ages. lf this water was only a subterranean lake which had been damn- ed up somewhere, it might soon drain off, but if the river had broken down into the mine, their fate was sealed. Trying to relieve the feelings of the others, Hanlon talked. He took as optimistic a view of the situation as pos- sible and endeavored to make them think of other things. Nlr. Harris seconded his efforts, but their voices sounded hollow and their words seemed trivial in the face of immi- nent death. Minutes seemed like years and hours like eternities in that dark room. At last Hanlon noticed that the air pressure was less, and before long he was able to announce to the infinite joy of all that the water was falling. Slowly it receded and at last the opening to the room was free. An hour later they ventured out of the heading, eagerly following the retreating flood toward the foot of the shaft, At last they reached the Hall , where the chasm opened by the earthquake stopped them. The others were dismayed at this forgotten barrier to freedom, but Hanlon cheered them. The flood was still retreating and in a short time a rescuing party would be able to reach them. They could now plainly hear the pumps working and those dull thumps sounded like music to their ears. Hanlon's predictions proved true and SOON H band of 20 THE SPECTATOR miners came splashing thru the sinking waters beyond the fissure. Planks were brought for a bridge and in a short time they were at the bottom of the shaft. 4 As the bucket came to the surface with Hanlon and Miss Hall, the sun had just sunk over the distant Sierras, edging their snow-capped summits with pink, the purple tints on the mesa were deepening into indigo. ln silence Hanlon assisted his companion from the hoist- bucket. For a moment she stood looking over the darken- ing scene. Then as she turned to Hanlon, he spoke. Its good to be alive, isn't it? he asked in subdued tones. She agreed silently, but her smile was tremulous and there were tears in her eyes. The Signs gf the Zodiac M. D. N TALKING with our great-grand parents or even our grandparents we find they have great faith in signs. The farmers of to-day never fail to consult the almanac to learn the best time to plant their seed and vegetables ac- cording to the signs. The zodiac is a belt of twelve constellations, or twelve groups of visible stars, about 80 on each side of the ecliptic. These constellations and what they represent are Aries, the Ram, Taurus, the Bull, Gemini, the Twins, Cancer, the Crab, Leo, the Lion, Virgo, the Virgin, Libra, the Balance, Scorpio, the Scorpion, Sagittarius, the Bowman, Capricor- nus, a Hgure having fore part like a goat and hind part like a fish, Aquarius, the Butler, and Pisces, the Fishes. lt may be interesting to know that Halley's Comet, which is approaching the earth at the rate of 2,oo,ooo miles a day, is now passing from the constellation of Aries into Pisces. The formation of the zodiac dates back to before 2100 B. C. when it was formed at Babylon. We have evidence of it in the poetical description of the heavens in Macedonia by the Greek poet, Aratus, who lived about 270 B. C. His twelve descriptions of the appearances of the heavens at the THB SPECTATOR 21 rising of each of the constellations convince us that the signs of the zodiac were referred to in ancient days. If one should go into detail he would find that the names were taken from Babylonian mythology. Inasmuch as more scientific methods of measuring time have come into use, to describe and explain the meaning of the twelve signs would be out of the question in this article. If you refer to the cover of the Spectator, you will find each of the symbols depicted in a very fanciful form. The two that will interest us most are Cancer and Capricornus, after which the tropics of the globe are named. When the eclip- tic touches the tropic at the sign of Cancer, we have our longest day, when it touches the tropic at the sign of Cap- ricornus we have our shortest day. In the early days it was the custom to tell the time by using these signs, such as a quotation from Chaucer's will prove, when he spoke of spring: Whan that the yonge sonne Hath in the Ram his halfe course y-ronne. lf you are interested enough in these signs to wish to remember them, the easiest method l know is to memorize the following stanza: The Ram, the Bull, the Heavenly Twins, The Crab that near the Lion shines, The Virgin and the Scales, The Scorpion, Archer, and He-goat, The man that bears the watering-pot, The Fish with glittering tails. Years an? Calendars F. W. C. '10 H HE NEW YEAR is a phrase we often see in our newspapers and magazines. To us Americans, this at once suggests January Hrst. Have you ever considered what it means to the different peoples of the earth to-day and what it has meant to the peoples of antiquity? Let us consider the different calendars in use now and formerly, and the different dates for New Years day. 22 THB SPECTAQTOR The New Year of our own government begins not January Ist, but July Ist in all departments but one. ln order that senators may be compensated, and their traveling expenses paid, the Secretary of the Senate continues the old year until July 3d. The government year, the period in which the accounts of our governmeut are balanced, is called the fiscal year. Not only the United States, but also Eng- land, Germany and France have special days on which business years are opened. These dates are chosen because they will be the most advantageous times at which the bus- iness of the government can be brought to a close. As Congress adjourns in June, the advantage of taking July Ist as the beginning of a new year can readily be seen. The fiscal year is the same as the year we are accustomed to use except that instead of New Year's Day falling on January Ist, it falls on July Ist. Aside from fiscal years, other peoples ot to-day base their years on the movements of the moon, from which the periods receive the name of lunar years. ln the discussion of years it is apt to consider calen- dars, for a calander is nothing more than a register of the divisions of a year. The calendar of the Mohammedans, used in Turkey, Persia and Arabia, comes under the head of lunar calendars. It is dated from the flight of Mohammed from Mecca to Me- dina, which took place on the night of July 15, 622, the cal- endar being dated from the following day. The months are purely lunar, that is they are based entirely on the move- ment ofthe moon. But by the rotation of the earth around the sun caused calculations based on the moon to be irreg- ular, hence the beginning of the year occurs at different times. The number of days in the year varies, the mean number being 354. This irregularity of year length makes it difficult to use the Nlnhammedan system of reckoning. Another lunar calendar is that of the Hebrews. It is 'dated from the Creation, which they think took place 3760 years and 6 months before the Christian era. The year is luni-solar, and is divided into either twelve or thirteen lunar months, according as the year is ordinary or embolismic. An ordinary year consists of 354 days, while the embolis- mic year has 384. lt m ght be mentioned that these num- THB SPBCTATOR 23 bers may be changed in order that certain feast-days may fall on certain dates. The New Year of this calendar is determined by the new moon which comes in the latter part of September or the early part of October, the New Years Day oi which is called the first of Tisri. This method of keeping time is still used by the Hebrews of today. These customs of reckoning time are very old. The early Greeks measured time. by the positions of the moon. From them we learned of the Zodiac and the division of years into months. The Zodiac is a belt 160 wide, eight degrees on either side of the ecliptic, extending round the heavens with the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the apparent path of the sun among the stars. The Zodiac was divided about 2000 years ago by Hippardius, a Greek astronomer, into twelve parts, each about 300 in length, which are called Signs of the Zodiac . From these signs the Greek cal- endar was made. As these divisions were marked by groups of stars, they could not be made exactly 300, and so this method of division was inaccurate, and the only use of the Signs of the Zodiac have to-day is for fiction and poetry. The Romans coming into power after Greece had de- cayed, adopted all that was good in the Greek method, but being a progressive people they demanded exactness. Their astronomers studied the heavens for new methods. Julius Caesar, with the advice of an eminent astronomer, gave to the Roman people a calendar based on the position of the sun, the center of 'the planetary system. This method of time division was termed the Julian, after its instigator, anp is still in use to-day by the Russians and the Greek Catho- lics. ln our own city probably three thousand people use this system for reckoning church holidays. They celebrate their Christmas January 7th, showing that the inaccuracy of this method has amounted to thirteen days in about 2000 ears. . y lt could hardly be expected that this calendar would be perfect, being the first one based on the sung the error in calculation, however, is but II minutes, I4 seconds in a year. This mistake was soon discovered and Pope Gregory seeing that the date on which the Ecclesiastical year began, nominally March 25, varied, ordered a correction of the Julian Calendar to be made. The beginning of this 24. THE SPBCTATOR church year was determined by the vernal equinox, and since this date was not the same in succeeding years, according to the Julian' calendar, the mistake in reckoning was discovered. 'Pope Gregory ordered ten days to be sup- pressed in the Julian calendar, and having perceived that the error in the Julian system was three days in 400 years, he intercolated, that is, inserted a day in the calendar, to be omitted in all centenary years, except those divisible by 400.- This system, the Gregorian, is the method we use to-day. Our English ancestors having adopted it by a decree of.Parliment in 1752. Previous to this time the New Year in England was determined by the moon and New Year's Day fell on April 25th. The basis of calculation of our calendar is the sun. With the mention of a solar year, another word, often thought to mean solar, should be considered. This word is' sidereal. The explanation of the difference between these two words lies in the realm of astronomy. Both the solar and the sidereal years are dependent upon the motion of the earth round the sun. The solar year is calculated from the' time of the sun's appearance at one of the tropics to its return to that tropic. The sidereal year is the period requir- ed for the earth to move from a certain fixed star to its return to the same star. As this method of calculating is effected only by nuntation, a small and periodic swinging or vibration of the earth's poles north and south, changing declinations of stars by only a few seconds of arc, it is the most invaluable method of reckoning given to us by nature. The length of this year is 365 days, 6 hours 9 minutes and 9.6 seconds. The length of a solar year is 20 minutes 3 seconds less, because of the inclination of the earth's axis and the fact that the vernal equinox travel westward. By its adoption by legislative and labor bodies, the solar year has received the name of civil year. Another kind of year is still unmentioned. lt is a :year which has no practical use for calendar purposes, tho the method of determining it is frequently mistaken for the method by which solar and sidereal years are determined. I refer to the anomolistic year. It is based on the time required for the earth to travel from its perhelion around to itsiperhelion again. Here it must be explained that the orbit THE SPECTATOR 25 of the earth around the sun is elliptical. The point on this elliptical orbit nearest the sun is called the perhelion, The difference between this year and the sidereal year is 45 minutes, because the position of the perhelion, according to -all astronomers is gradually moving forward. With the discussion of the anomolistic year, all the important systems of reckoning have as well as the manners in which time is divided by different peoples have been dis- cussed. Of all these methods, the only one which interests the average American of today is the solar year, the basis of the Gregorian calendar, whose year begins January lst. But a knowledge of the other methods of keeping time im- presses you with the fact that the New Years Day need not necessarily mean January lst. 'Dre Umbrella BY MARGARET HUGHES '10 NE of the rnost important features pertaining to weath- er is the umbrella. The umbrella hadits origin in the far East in ancient times and was used as a sign of rank and distinction. lt was common among the Grecian women as a shade from the sun,'and servingthis purpose it is found on vase paintings and terra cotta. lt is interesting to note that the English word, umbrella, is derived from the Latin word umbra, a shade. The Germans name the article more aptly Regenschirm, protector from rain. ln England the umbrella was used for some time as a luxurious sun shade. The first mention of an umbrella us- ed on the streets of London was in 1750, when it was car- ried by John Hanway, an invalid. Fancy what a crowd he gathered about him and what explanations he had to give for this act of effeminancy. This wonderful contrivance was not in that time as it is today. From what is to be found in Drayton, the um- brella was composed on the outside of feathers, in imitation ofthe plumage of water-birds. There was a ring on top by which it was carried when raised, and by which it was 26. THE SPECTATOR hung in the house. Later, the umbrella was made of oiled silkg Today it is made of cravenetted silk or cotton. 5 From the poet, Gay, we rind that the women of his time were well equipped for the rainy day: Good housewives all the winter's rage despise, Defended by the ridinghood's disguise l Or underneath the umbrella's oily shed, Safe through the wet unclinking pattens tread. Let Ferrian dames the umbrella's ribs display To guard their beauties from the sunny ray, ' Or sweating slaves support the shady load, When Eastern monarchs shun their state abroad, , Britain in winter only knows its aid X To guard from chilly showers the Walking maid. What would we do to-day without an umbrella ? We would have to spend many 'days in the house and would spoil many outings. Men, also, would not have it so con- venient, for in its Hrst use it was considered as a mark of effeminacy for a man to carry an umbrella. It is now in common use and is no longer looked upon as a mark of dis- tinction. l l THE SPECTATOR 27- he ileligh School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., JANUARY, 1910 SUBSCRIPTION PRlCE'75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Eottorlal arlo IIBll5ll1655 Staff. ' Edllor-In-Chlef. CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Associate Edltor, ALBERT W. w.-u,TERS rqto V X Llterary Edltors. School News Editors, MARGARET E. KREBS xoxo WILLIAM HOTCHKISS lqxo MARIE ITELL.r.9lo. FRANK CRAMER X910 w'f ThR KRE55 mo Athletic Editor, Exchange Edlmfs- SEWARD D. mvts mo. LILLIAN MOSE5 IQIO BLANCHE srwotea tm Af' Edlloft Society Ednors' ELSIE HINCHMAN 19:0 MARY E. JONES mio General News EdIi0!', MARY ROSE xoxo HERBERT GRAHAM 1910. Chlef Buslness Manager, IRA -VI. DEMPSEY roto Assocvr' 'uslness Manager, WALTER SUPPES zqxo Assistants. HARVEY GRIFFITH into JOIIN H. COVER lon JOHN H. WEIR roto WILLIAM THOMAS 1011 GEORGE S. COOPER rqro W. FRITZ MAYER l91o DONALD CUSTER Ion THE SPECTATOR Is publlshed monthly during 'he school term. Address all communlcntlons to THE SPECTATOR, Hluh School Bulldlng, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofhce, Johnstown, Pa.. as s+cond-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon ln the current Issue. all MbS. must be handed ln to the edlcor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial From the football season, enough money was realized to start the basketball season. The financial side is not fthe whole of a football season. The vi inning and losing of games counts, too. Of the eight games played, vse lost three- one on which Johnstown had staked her reputation for the season, and the loss of which was the bitterest pill we have swallowed for many a day. But, all games can nottbe won.. Our. turn caime.November 6th, and we closed 28 THE SPECTATOR the season with a victory. Through defeat and victory the students remained loyal to their school and, except on one trifling occasion, acted like sportsmen. They attended the games regularly and composed the majority of spectators on the sidelines. To Coach Cramer, Manager Rose and his staff of assistants, the students, the faculty, and lovers of scholastic sport in the city, our season owed its succcss. Scholastic athletics in Johnstown are well worth while, the abandonment of the early fall sport would be a crushing blow to the sporting credit of the city and a serious injury to the established athletic name of our school. Athletics work the student's positive good. They arouse him, broaden his interest in the school, increase his opportunity for loyalty and afford him chance to develop his physical well-being. Our plan to publish a weather number, inspired by a a compilation called Weather Opinions , was fully out- lined by our editor-in-chief. ln his absence, owing toa grave injury, we have endeavored to execute his plan. We herewith offer a number of articles relating to the wind, the frost, the snow, and other phases of the weather or the year, together with our usual quota of narratives. The weather shapes the world. The effects of weath- ering on the face of the natural globe are too familiar to need recalling, we see them every day. Just as potent is the influence of weather on moods or character. A bright, sunshiny day makes a joyous human being. When the sun shines, men smile, children skip like lambs, the god of mirth dominates life. How differently people conduct themselves on a dark, gloomy day. Spontaneity departs from life and in its place dullness comes. Such a day seems fit for base deeds. So it is wi'h humanity. Men of differ'- ent natures produce different effects. The cheer of the merry one is contagious. lt emanates from his body and immediately finds its way into some less joyful person, there to grow until, completely fillingthis body, it gushes forth on its mission of cheery How different with the gloomy man! Wherever he goes he carries gloom with him-whether to his office or to his home, it is thesame. Peep into his place of business. There everything is cheer- 1 THB SPBCTATOR 29 less. Long-faced clerks go about on tiptoe, fearful of ex- citing the rage of this man. At his home it is the same. His wife, his children, even the dog on the hearth, wear a a look of sadness. Nluch better it would have been had this man never existed. God didn't create us to have us growling and scowling all our time. Far from it. He wants us to be happy. Our heavenly hope is one of eternal hap- piness, so why not do our best to make a heaven of earth, and to have all bright, sunshiny days, and in spite of wind and weather, to shape our own world.- The examinations are now over, and each knows his fate. lf one of the students were asked his opinion of this system of examination, his immediate answer would probably be condemnatoryg but in a thoughtful answer he would no doubt acknowledge that, after all, the system is benehcial. A failure in a mid-term examination does not mean a final failure, as it would if there were only one ex- amination in a term. lt is also obvious that two examina- tions in a year are better than one per month, because of the less number of interruptions to the school routine. The Spectator congratulates those who safely passed thru this strenuous period and encourages those, who failed, to re- new their efforts in view of the coming finals. Exchanger Last night the Spectator dreamed of a great vaudeville in which different school papers performed. The curtain rolled up and the Palmetto and the Pine stepped forth. ' f Well planned, clever , shouted the audience. Then came the Blue and White QUtahJ to show its merits. Your stories are true to life , came the cry, your cuts are well drawn! The Spectator was strangely moved by these cries and waited impatiently for the next performer. This was the Tilltonion which delivered a reading in a lively manner. In response to the encore it gave several more readings before it retired, while the Spectator heard quite an interesting literary department from his neighbor. p 30 THE SPECTATOR The literary material of Midway fChicagoJ was also well received. This far the people had offered nothing but praise but they murmured loudly against advertisements being mixed with the literary work as the High School Herald displayed its pages. Improve you exchange columns was the cry which greeted the Dynamo as it appeared. The people warmly praised the cover design and the literary material of'the Monroe High School Bugle as it smiling bowed itself off of the stage. The Critic then displayed its lively stories and was roundly applauded. The M. P. S. now came forward. More cuts was the cry which the Spectator heard. The Ogonzt Mosaic was well received, seeming to be quite a favorite with the discerning. After the intermission The Virginian stepped forth and delivered Bru' Redin' En 'ls Church in lively style. The Junto was well received. The story King Arthur's Message showed careful composition. As the Argus and Mercury QMilwaukeej appeared, the people arose from their seats with a welcoming shout of Fine cover design, excellent literary material, pleasing cuts . These were followed by the Eagle. The business man- ager of this paper was warmly praised, as a man of energy. Before the Spectator could draw a long breath, six papers ran on to the stage. These were the Karux , the originality of whose cover pleased the audlenceg the Amygdaloid , rather lacking in storiesg the Skookum whose cuts were proclaimed too frivolousg the Blue a d White with cleverly executed cuts, and the Triangle with its sketchy cuts all led by the Yeatman Life whose high standard gave it this right. As the applause died away the Spectator was sudden- ly aroused from his dream. He was extremely sorry to miss the rest of the performance for he thought it the queerest dream he ever had. THB SPBCTATOR 31 Society Notes T. K. E.- Our president's address January 6th, on proper attention in listening to music, was impressive and effective. The musical program of that day should be a model for later meetings. Could we not have the stories of other great operas, as Faust, Lohengrin and Parsifal, with illustrative passages, as Ora May Williams gave her story of Tannhauser? For alternate Fridays, let us al- ways have programs of musical numbers and dramatic presentations. The Emerson editor heartily endorses the foregoing suggestions for a musical program on alternate Fridays. We call attention besides to the desirability of debating. We have had but one debate this year. Let us have sev- eral more. We used to hear of the enthusiastic debates held at High School between High School and the Alumni. Let us hold an inter-society debate. Our regular meeting was held January 6th. Current Events Political affairs in England are now at a crisis. On Nov. 22' the Liberals presented in the House of Lords, a bill called the Loyd-George Budget, providing for a land tax. After the discussion, on Nov. 30, the House of Lords re- jected the bill by an overwhelming majority. The House of Commons, however, maintained their demands firmly and endorsed the budget by a large majority. This dead- lock refers the bill to the vote of the people. On Dec. I Secretary of State Knox recognized the in- surgent government in Nicaragua, dismissed the represent- ative of Zelaya in Washington, and informed him that the United States would hold those responsible for the execut- ion of Cannon and Grace personally accountable. On Dec. 16, after the insurgents had won a hard-fought bat- tle, Zelaya abdicated the presidency and went into exile, Madriz, the new president is friendly toward the United States, and a peaceful outcome to the situation seems prob- able. 32 THE SPECTATOIR Some time ago, because of the accusations of Chief Forester Pinchot against the Department of the Interior, Nlr. Ballinger, secretary of that department, demanded an investigation of the charges against him. He asked that the investigation be extended to the forestry department. President Taft took up the matter and referred it to the Governments legal department. Before the investigation, however, the quarrel became so bitter that the President dismissed Nlr. Pinchot from public service. lt is not known what the final outcome of the affair will be. King Leopold ll of Belgium died on Dec. I7 at the age of seventy-hve, after ruling for forty-four successive years. To speak candidly, Leopold was disgracefully lax in the morals of his private life, moderately just in ruling his own country, cruelly extortionate in the government of the Congo colony in Africa. Prince Albert, a close student of political economy, succeeds to the throne. America lost one of her foremost artists in Frederick Remington, who died on Dec. 26. Mr. Remington is well known to all from his -paintings of Western scenes. He has been called the historian of our vanishing life. His pictures are pre-eminently records of life and action, his especial study being the horse. On his tombstone, at his own request, will be inscribed the words, He knew the horse. Athleticf Owing to several oversights the review of the foot- ball season was omitted from the December issue ,of the Spectator. From a viewpoint of clean, fast, pleasing ath- letics, and of financial profit the past season has been emi- nently successful. Not too much credit and praise can be given to the entire football squad, the manager, and the coach. BASKETBALL! Whata recollection of joy it brings to our minds to hear that the basketball season is opened. Of all scholastic sports, basketball is one which should ,in- spire enthusiasm in the students, should wake them to the THE SPECTATOR 33 fact that the school needs their hearty support and aid to make the season a grand success. With one of the best teams in years, a capable mana- ger, and many students to cheer, the season should begin with a blaze of glory. Competition has stared us in the face with a most dangerous look, but if the students thought less about competition and worked more vigorously at the game, there would no doubt be more games won, and the season would be a success Hnancially. Manager Suppes's call for candidates from all over the school met with popular favor and excited the boys to more interest in High School basketball. Class games will be welcomed by the school and will no doubt prove a success if the interest be not lacking when it comes time to play the big games. Do not forget the games. The students well know the lesson of not supporting the basketball team as clearly shown by the experience of last year's team. lf all the girl and boy rooters will throng together at the games and make the hall ring with their cheers, there can hardly be any cause for the downfall of the team. Williamsport Game ln the first game of the season Johnstown High defeated the strong Williamsport five at the Casino by score of 40 to I4 in a contest which was an exibition of passing the like of which has never been seen in Johnstown, either by a pro- fessional, amateur, or scholastic quintet. From start to Hnish, Johnstown had the visitors completely baffled and at no period of the game did they become dangerous to our score. Owing to the good-standing rule two of our players were out of the game, but their shoes were aptly filled by two substitutes. Every member of our team did himself justice in the contest and a thorough practice game soon developed out of the game. One feature of the battle was the large crowd present which helped keep the financial affair to a great extent, and altho not very much money was realized from the Hrst game yet Manager Suppes was well pleased over the outcome. The season looks to be a successful one and if the stu- dent will only. keep in touch with the game and take some 34 THE SPBCTATOR interest in the indoor sport, there should be no distressing calls for better attendances. The summary:- J OHNSTOWN 40 WILLIAMSPORT 14 White ...... forward . . .Updegraff Dempsey .,.. forward. . . Jenkins Keller ...... center . . . P. Weiss Cramer . . . . . guard .... Potts Grifiith ..... guard .... H. Weiss Field goals-White, 95 Dempsey, 6g Keller, 35 Updegraff, Jen- kins, 3g Potts. Fouls-White, 3 out of 115 Griffith, 1 out of 5, Dempsey missed 25 Potts, 4 out of 16. Referee-Goebert. Sub- stitution-Fletcher for Jenkins. The few games arranged for the season are of the best caliber and will prove to be all-star attractions for the students. The best teams in western Pennsylvania will come here to play. b Football and Track Mangerf The election on January 13th, of the football and track managers, was spirited and the general interest was mani- fested in the choosing of the important officers. William Thomas '11 and Alex. Louther '11, were elected to the po- sitions. Success tothe new ofiicers! Here's hoping that they 'will keep up the good name which Johnstown High School has earned in the past in scholastic athletics. The annual athletic celebration of the alumni, under- graduates, and friends of Johnstown High School will be in the nature of an informal smoker and entertainment this year, and will be held in the G. A. R. Hall at 8:30 o'clock Friday evening, February 4th. The committee in charge has arranged for eight vaudeville stunts, an orchestra, plen- ty of smokes, and a luncheon consisting of four different kinds of sandwiches, cake, coffee, crackers, cheese. cider, pickles, olives and other dainties in good quantities. ,lest Nuts lf Glutz weighs 146 lbs., how hard can he hit a picture agent if he wears a Spalding sweater? I THE SPECTATOR S5 For sale: A good scrubbing brush. Can be used as a facial disguise by a detective. Inquire J. Cobbs. ln Trig: Pupil. ls it right to leave pi in that equation? The Bunch. Sure, leave it there. The mystery of the Zodiacg or What Does Gottdiener Know About Socrates? Last month we stated that only seven class pins re- mained in the hands of their rightful owners. After care- ful observation and inquiry, we are forced to admit that we were mistaken. The exact number is six. Beck I9I2 wears one on his basket ball jersey. No wonder that he advertises lawyers. Mozart the Cunning: Some of my jokes are so hard thatl End difhculty in cracking them. During the past month we have been pestered with foolish questions such as, Where did Suppes get his fur hat? or Does Grifhth have two J. H. S. sweaters? or Does Nloze use Pear's soap? This must cease at once. Address all queries to Woman's Corner , in charg of Vin- cent R. Peterson. Notice: Beck we believe that wearing a 5'Rose upon your heart would be just a little too conspicuous. lf you think that you cannot survive without a frequent glimpse of this lovely flower, make friends with nuts, the Boy Florist. We need a knew detective. Izzy Burlap has fallen down on the job. When the Big Boss , announced that a certain article of furnishing for the Study Hall would be replaced within twenty-four hours, our implicit faith in the powers of Izzy quelled all doubts as to whether or not the statement was true. Therefore we must have a new de- tective. Candidates for this important position must not be in good and regular standing. Don't forget to look at the chins of the members of the whisker club the next time you see them. How to write a joke. First choose a day when you 36 THB SPBCTATOR have that funny feeling . Then go to the undertakers and 'arrange for your subsequent burial. This done, in- sert your feet in your father's slippers, place a cane seated chair before the library ta ble, and then carefully seat your- selfin the rocker. You are now ready to write a joke. First be sure you have never heard the joke before, then arrange it in good grammatical form, and write it upon your sister's stationery. This is the best method known to poultry raisers and is generally fatal. John had been studying Watts on the Intellect. His younger brother, who wished to becom-e a doctor, asked his father if he would have to study what's on the stomach. Mrs. Flanagen: I want a pair of shoes for my boy. 'Salesmanz French kid, ma'am? Mrs. F. No sir, he's Irish. -Swiped. Teacher Con answering a knock at the door'J Well what can I do for you?,, Small Fresh: Oh nothing, I just wanted to get in and couldn't reach the doorknob. Speaking of Mose, who was the gink that said he was the half-back on the team and away back in his studies. Owing to the fact that the Seniors who attended the sleighing party had to shave for that occasion, we shall have to postpone our list of members to the Whisker Club until we can discover who have beards and who have not. In the meantime watch Ginsberg's beard. Kress: l saw Macbeth lying on the table. Another Senior is sore, He sent HER some flowers the other evening in hope of winning a smile the next day, imagine his consternation when the next day he be- holds HER sister wearing the true gift to school. Small Boy: Father, where is Atoms? Fawther. Couldn't tell you, my boy? Small Boy: This paper says a man was blown to atoms. THB SPECTATOR 37 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN. Manager Johnstown. Pa- SUPPES BUILDING 04-gig: Knabe, Chiclcering and thirty more of the wor1d's best Pianos Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department. Useful Gift Articles X l . I'- w - Q THAT APPEAL TO EVERY A YOUNG MAN ' ' E4 Safety Razors, all the standard brands are here and every one war- . ranted. Prices range 25c to S8 each. Regular razors, 75c, Sl, up to 52.50. Ingersoll Watches, small and regular models. Shot Guns, Footballs, Basketballs, Striking Bags, Target Rifles, Revolvers, Boxing Gloves, Etc. Our line of penknives is W ' the best in the city, and includes all the most popular patterns, with every style 'l m5lllIflnMlim,1f f handle you can wish for. Prices are as low as is consistent with good quality. X 4 s ., i 6i'lln,,.' .-X 1 ' l 'lhifffvf f fig? 'if ......-., I H lxll: if I Swank Hardware Company 38 THE SPBCTATOR Rensselaer 'fe . e 6ZS0,5oIytechnlcWf'fQ Wagga! Institute, My 6' NlYn L al examiuationsp-ovided far. Send for a. catalogue. Bargain Days at MILLER'S Stlofgkiiighliliii WAY UNDER REGULAR PRICES Will you come? ON'T have a Sitting made till you've seen our latest Popular Tones and the Fashion Styles. The Hornick Studio PHOTOGRAPHERS 5275 Main Street NEAT ' ' A DIX ARTISTIC , ITITTLE Pnoxm 801 215 FRANKLIN THB SPECTATOR 59 We pay - 0 PER CENT. 4 if fl T 221, INTEREST If a ' 54.5 l ' fR 'Il7li fp -1 EWU. :IWW 0,l.wl !Li13'P' L 5 F Si 'fl 1 TVJL5 fl Bill I ',1- fig lm-.If 1' L1Pw L4 '14 - LjiI l' 1 ill! I ll nI,,!n,' L- : f,i..,..4--1 E1L gin ' , ,,..n..:1--I-' E :l::n:1 N 1 .,. ,. .--'I--In : uIN-:gm I m a m v url r I ' i352:::L,1'Z :Z ON SAVINGS r ' ohnstown fi ' ' Trust Co I 1 Y Capital 6: Surplus, 5400.000 Why not open an account with us? Franke's Skin Cream A delightful preparation for the toilet. A pre- ventatxve for rough and chapped skin when ap- plied before going outdoors. Also, a beautifier of the complexion. Price 25c the Jar f?2S2if.fTlf Franke Pharmacy Cor. Franklin and Haynes Sta. 545 S . ' 545 Maln' BooK sToRE Maw THB SPBCTATOR ry a Toand of Onr Blend Coffee NOT ONLY AS GOOD, BUT BETTER THAN ANY OTHER COFFEE, AT 20c A POUND, IN THIS CITY. Premium Tickets Given Grand Union Tea Company 428 MAIN STREET. At the Transfer Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange Best seo-sez-564-566-ses vine sarees - Livery in the City Fancy Driving 8z , Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a ' Specialty jc. PENDER THB SPECTATOR SHIRTS Watch for the Big Splash, boys! The daily papers will tell you about the shirts you want, at bargain prices. wnulf Sfllrgiiulhaflun Shirts That Satisfy CANIDHES Dainty Sweets of our own making, fresh each day - pure, wholesome, delicious. We make, to order, cream wafers of all kinds and flavors - grape bon-bons, salted al- monds, or anything you Want. Don't forget Napoleon Caramels and Elite Kisses. Always fresh, at THE NEW DIBERT Peter Lindewnan BUILDING Proprietor Conf ection ers 42 THB SPBCTATOR PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS, Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-sb-Law, Suppes Building. Bank Building R S. Munn-nw BRUCE H. CAMPBELL ALVIN SHERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Building. Suppes Building. FRANK P. MARTIN, - DR. S. A. HALL. Attorney-at-Law, Oateopath Bank Building- 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY. ' ' Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. C omplzments of the T. K. E. Sociezfy C omplimenis of the Emerson Litemmf Socieiy Hands Chapped? 0n3.'2ii'Et's Lilac Lotion Will make them smooth as velvet HARRY DECKER THE SPECTATOR a concise story - I come to bury Ca to praise him The sentiment in common be- tween the lines of Antonius in Julius Caesar and ours, is that We advertise to sell our gar- ments, not to praise them, hence we refrain from any glow- ing description of our esar, no ! i Men's and Young Men's y Clothing relying on your judgment in rec- ognizing values. We wish to say, however, that the clothes we sell are distinctive in design and possess those little details that you demand, and the fabrics are selected with your point of view in mind. Good, strong pat- terns in good taste to be sure of individuality in every garment. The prices range from 515.00 to s3s.oo PENN TRAFFIC Co johnstown's Greatest J'tore 1 44 THE SPECTATOR A.. .DEX TIITTLE Can furnish you D D with t.,-..1.,..lHlf.xiHNu1l.dH1Nl'G':n We have a few 1910 Kodak Calendars left. You are invited to call and see this Artistic Photo Mount. We also carry a line line of Ko- daks, Premo Cameras, and supplies. 9 Young s Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street EXT MONTH we will have our Annual Show of White Goods. Our Laces, Embroideries, White Goods and Underwear will sur- pass any seen in this city be- ore. We will have the new- est styles and shades in dress materials for the spring. E. L. 8a T. Updegrave 138-140 Market St. A T H E -R says son, 1t's good business to pay as little as possible and get all you can. Make your money work. Here's S15! Go to the Sur- prise Store and select a Suit or Overcoat-guess you'd bet- ter get an Overcoat at this time. It will be just right next season. Overcoats are marked down pretty low-you can get a S22 value for 315, probably a bet- ter grade. We'll talk about a Suit later on. Better hurry and get an early selection. Remember, go to The Surprise .Ytore I59 Clinton It. THE SPECTATOR 45 we . ollege Open All the Year. Day and Evening Sessions Individual instruction in Bookkeeping, Typewriting. Shorthand and English Branches. We have done more in the way of assisting graduates to positions than all the other schools of this section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our college are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruction. Catalogue Free 542 MAIN STREET DR. S. H. ISENBERG, Prest. Call on us for Fine SlIati0I'1CI'Y HUGH P, MULLEN Visiting Cards Tally and Dinner Cards Picwresand, Pool 86 Billiards Picture Framing We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department Second Floor H. A. Hershberger Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main Street Hannan Bldg. Firfst National Bank 446 Mmm STREET The Lnaivgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ......... ......... ....... S 5 80,000.00 Total Resources ........................................................ 4,900,000.00 4 Pen Centlnterest Paid on Savings Deposits 46 THE SPECTATOR gjlgilol Girls have you ever tried Conracfs Complexion Cream EI The Conrad Drug Co. 301 FRANKLIN ST. Watkins Bros. n F1re Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 .ll-li-1-i JOE POGROTSKY BTW Feb. ISI NOY 2 Tl-IEY Remember, the cost is 4, d 18 . NUTHING 25, 3385-er 18 552. U GET A BARREL OF FUN Y. M. ll A. ASHIEE atchmaker We always have St 1' h F 86 I eweler y is ootwear for young men and 2135 BROAD STREET Women Phone 68B LOUTHERS, 547 Main St. THB SPBCTATOR . 47 Buy Your Candies at SI-IREVE'S They are home-made Phone 350, 451 Franklin TOM ORGHH JOHNSTOWN, PA. C. T. WILLIAMS Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 Dealer in Fancy Groceries H DR. OWEN MORGAN PS9 DENTIST cor. Market and we sts. 5:12 s::,:::1:t Ph0Y1e 502 Station, opp. Park - ld - - Spring Suits Siiiiwisw Kline's WHERE QUALITY COUNTS William I'-I. Raab 8: Bro. Rulefs BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Binders Printers If its Printing, the artistic kind. we do it: or, if you want your Spectator or magazines of any description, bound into n nice book, bring them to us. N ' WE HAVE MOVED INTO OUR NEW QUARTERS-The otice Woolf Block Annex, Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third and fourth floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 48 THE SPECTATQOR c7lCaz'han's HW I Remnant Sale King of All Sales Now inlfull swing. Get your share of the bargains Poormnn's Great Indian COUGH AND LUNG SYRUP F fSf E523bPgiibgillfffif'iifh' all diseases of the Throat 8x Lungs. Prepared by KREDEL 8: FARRELL Druggists 114 CLINTON STREET High School Boys We thank you for your patronage in 1909, and wish you a prosperous school year in 1910. We hope to merit your barber Work, Haynes St. CRAIG 1 Tailor-made Suits S15 to 525 fAt ready-made pricesj GLASGOW Woolen Mills Co. E. KUNKLE 8a SON Dealers in General Mdsc. Fresh Meats and Oysters Leaders in low prices Give us a trial Call, or phone. Phone 925 THE SPECTATOR 49 Central i .Hutomobzle ZCUIS' 5 Co . 222 - 224 the Levergood Jt. home G l R ' ' . A 'liliindfesso Of Agents for the good - Lozier Locomobile Chalmers, Dearoit and Hudson HTS CI-Trice Calfing on best goods made, at Quinn's Store F urs Women's and Misses' Suits, Long Coats, Millinery and all lines of Winter Goods uinrfs 1 when hands grow red and faces fair are rough- ened by the wintry air, it's time then, don't you think, to invest 10 cents in a bottle or Hrbutus Cream ? The Berry Drug Co. 401 Franklin Street 50 THE SPECTATOR The man in the office He aenpreciates such devices as the Wels Filing Cabinets and ard Index Trays. We sell them-and supply cards for the latter, alphabetically tabulated for different uses. Wels modern office equipment saves time, hence it saves monely. Complete lines of Books and Loose-lea fLedg- ers, ere. Franklin st. Wm. B. Waters 5 Bro. J ohnstown'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 Sl opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Your Koclaks and Supplies We sell only the dependakble kind-EASTMAN'S ' a mr .,.. A SCHRADER BROS. 501 Main Street, Johnstown THE SPECTATOR 51 DIEGES 86 CLUST H1535 221353 it Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations Class Pins, Fraternity Pins U23 CHESTNUT STREET Medals, Cups, Watches Diamonds, Jewelry PHILADELPHIA For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Carpets and Furniture Clinton, Near Main The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy .g'g.g.: Franklin all SSO St. I Th ' CYS S 3 Difference in Coal TRY OURS SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. 52 THE SPECTATOR Reliable Western Market 232 FRANKLIN STREET The place where everybody goes when they want a choice Roast or Steak. Boys, remember it requires brain and muscle to be a good student and athlete. Buy your 5 meat at the Western and you will finish strong. Branch market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St., Moxham. C. J. HALLER, Proprietor E SATISFY the most fastidious with our Sundaes and So- das. A complete line of Perfumes, Candies and Toilet Articles always on hand. KREDEL'S, MAIN STREET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, S285,500.00 THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings EBEE' .13-uma, Fur Sale unlg at PIIHGH BHIIS., Inc, Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets Well Dressed 1 fs, ik 'N vs 'm lv x I TS' se X at 4 r 5 l2l'Ele'll 'i se f ss. , ,. ,Qx , .,,xv' e li X S1 ifgzqx 4 t.-:'. .1 , W' ami? 534 .N f' . V 4, Young lVlen HEY ARE A CREDIT T0 THE COMMUNITY 11 You young men who are looking for style and qual- ity at prices that are right, you are looking for the Big Thomas Store Suits We have an assortment of Zoung men's suits that would e hard to beat. All the latest styles are here. Prices fi5IOto s28 Overcoats wi' Ramcoats When looking for one of these garments, don't fail to see our stock. Our prices will make buyers of lookers. Will you look ? S5l0to5l5 Forty four years leas john Thomas 8: Sons ihgthepeopll ' A . . Q f ., ,. 'E 2 GBE 0 Qcccmber won Contentf A Christmas Song . . . A Christmas Rose . . . . The Star of Bethlehem . . . Christmas in Literature . . . . Dickens's Christmas Stories . . . The Christmas Stars ..... , A Christmas Carol ..... . Janet's Christmas . , December ........ . A Delayed Christmas . . . The Virgin's Cradle Hymn A Christmas Picture ....,. A Christmas Legend of Southern Hiawatha as the Indians Play It ..... His Christmas Present i.... The Christmas Tree Star , . . A Strain from the Messiah . A Christmas Eve ....., . The Mysterious Light ..... My Visit to the North Pole . . Christmas Day on a Battleship at Sea . . A Christmas Lullaby ........... A Rabbit Hunter . . . . Christmas Night . . . Wyclitfe's Version. . . Editorial . .... . Current Events Exchanges. . . . Society. . . . Athletics. . . Jest Nuts . . Advertisements. . . Germany ,...,..u,, .WA , , ,...-,,.s..., . . , ,.. L, .., Page 1 2 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 Il 5 16 16 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 43 49 be igh cbool pectator 'Uires acquirit eundo VOL. XII. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 4. A Christmas Song FERNE DAVIS '12 HOLY stars that gild yon eastern skies, O, town of Bethlehem that sweetlg lies, Rejoice this day, the Son of God is orn. O watchful shepherds, with your flocks by night 3 O ye that marvel at yon mystic light, Sing and rejoice, the Son of God is born ! O weary pilgrim, rest along thy way, O sages list to what the angles say, Rejoice this day, the Son of God is born ! O peaceful heavens, that bear the mystic sign, 0 answering vales of Holy Palestine, Shine silently, the Son of God is born ! O golden harps and lyres that sweetly ring, O angel choirs, that allelujas sing, Chime sweetly, for the Son of God is born ! O human hearts, pressed deep with grief and pain, O human hearts, made glad with Heavens refrain, Rejoice this day, the Son of God is born ! 0 earthly love, that reigns this Christmas Day, O Light of God, that ne'er shall wane away, Beam sweetly on, the Son of God is born ! 2 THE SPBCTATOR The Christmas Rose A. D. H. 'II QDARGARET NELSON sat in her carriage. Altho she was snugly wrapped up in furs, she shivered and drew them more closely about her. She wore deep mourning, the only touch of color being a beautiful red rose fastened on her coat. Her troubled eyes looked out on the brightness and glimmer of the Christmas cheer around her, busy Christmas shoppers hurrying home under the light of the lamps. Margaret's thoughts were not of Christmas happiness. Just ten months before her father and mother had been killed in a railway accident. Up to that time she had never known sorrow, for her father, a wealthy business man, had given h'er everything she could wish. As she recalled her last Christmas with her father and mother, and the home filled with young folk's gay laughter, she groaned with sadness. Suddenly she recalled a Christmas present she had for- gotten to buy. If she purchased it, she must do so at once, for this was the day before Christmas. The carriage stop- ped before a brilliantly lighted department store. As she was about to enter the store, a child timidly touched her hand, a little thin faced boy. Oh, lady, what a beanti- ful rose! he exclaimed, as he stood in rapture before her. The child's cry surprised Margaret, for she had expected to hear the usual, Lady, buy a newspaper, or lady, give me a penny. A note of appeal in the weak little voice touched her. Here, take the rose, she said in her kind- est voice, unfastening the flower as she spoke. An ex- pression of delight that transfigured the poor child's face was all the thanks she wanted. She passed on into the store. When she came out again, the ragged little boy still stood there with the rose in his hand. Something about the appearance of the wan little mite brought tears to her eyes. Even after she entered her carriage, the sight of the pathetic little Hgure seemed to haunt her. ln hopes of seeing the child again she ordered the carriage to stop. There he went just rounding the corner! Little, boy, she THB SPBCTATOR 3 called. a sudden resolve taking possession of her, wouldn't you like to take your Christmas dinner with me ? The little fellow's face lighted up, But, what about my mother , he said, that's who l'm takingthe rose to. Bring her with you, said Margaret. You can look at all the roses you choose, she added, handing her card to him. The next day Margaret Nelson felt happier than she had been for almost a year. She even hummed a tune as she mentally resolved to wear her prettiest dress to please the guests. Just as she was wondering if they would really come, her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the door bell. When she went down stairs, she found her guests awaiting her. The little fellows praise without a false note in it went straight to her heart. Oh mother, see the beautiful rose lady, said the child turning to his mother, a delicate looking little creature, who seemed com- pletely over-awed by her splendid surroundings. She was a French woman who had married a poor American laborer, but he had been long since dead. l-ler care-worn face still possessed some traces of former beauty. lt was easily seen that she was entirely under the sway of her small son. He dragged her unresistingly from one part of the room to the other, showing her all the pretty things, till the little woman forgot to be frightened and joined with him in his unconventional exclamations of delight. How everyone enjoyed that Christmas dinner. They were not allowed to leave till they had promised to come again, That night Margaret looked out at the sparkling snow, feeling that though much had been taken away from her, she had been given the most beautiful gift of all giving, the Christmas spirit of imparting pleasure to others. Re-echo- ing in her mind were the little fellow's last words, Good night dear, kind Christmas rose. 4 THE SPECTATOR The Star gf Bethlehem BY C. F. H. '10 LONG TIME AGO, when the reign of lb QQ Herod had nearly ended, the Magi 54 tw arrived in Jerusalem and asked: . , Where is he that is born King of 0 J, the Jews? for we have seen his 5 star in the East and have come to A E A worship him. The news that a true King of the Jews, a possible rival, was born, and that his birth was heralded by a celes- tial phenomen caused Herod much concern. He summoned his scribes and asked where the king was to be born. ln Bethlehem of Judea was the answer he received. When the Magi heard this they left the city, and lo, the star which they had seen went before them until they came to Bethlehem, where they found the new-born. Thus is the story of the Star of Bethlehem. It is the belief of many persons that this star was swallowed up by the heavens, never to be heard of again. The belief that this star has never again been seen by mortal eyes is a grave error. Since the birth of Christ the Star of Bethle- hem has re-appeared, periodically, and since the year 1682 has been known of as the Halley comet. The discovery to the effect that the Halley comet is the Star of Bethlehem was made recently, and has attract- ed much attention because it was made so near the Christ- mas season, and because it is now almost possible to get a view of the Halley comet through a powerful telescope. After an absence of seventy-six years, the Halley comet will re-appear early next spring, and will likely be visible for seven or eight weeks. The best view, however, will be had about the middle of May when the comet is nearest the sun. It is scheduled to appear in 1907. Ac- cording to our present method of dating, however, we are three years ahead, so this star will appear in 1910. Since its discovery by the noted astronomer, Halley, in 1682, this star has been known to appear to the eyes of man every THB SPECTATOR 5 seventy-six years, each time a little dimmer than before and its ta-il not quite so long. This year the comet will be five millions of miles farther away from the earth than on its visit in 1835. The comet is approaching the sun at the rate of almost three million miles a day. The connecting link between the Star of Betelehem and the Halley comet lies in a few simple and interesting facts. During the time of Herod the countries of Chaldea, Persia and the Arabian desert were spoken of as the East. Granting the fact that there was such a thing as the Star of Bethlehem, and that three wise men of the East followed this star until they came to Bethlehem, it is found that it would require about two months journey to go from the East to Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem therefore traveled in the skies for about two months. The Halley comet travels toward the West, and is visible for approximately two months. Since its discovery the Halley comet has re- appeared every seventy-six years. lf it existed before the time of'Halley, it certainly did not change its schedule be- cauae a mere man had discovered it. Taking the year 1907 fcorrected datej as the time for its next appearance, and as it appears in the skies every seventy-six years, we End that the Halley comet should have appeared in the year 1, the time that the Star of Bethlehem was seen by the three wise men of the East. Therefore, since forerunning the birth of Christ, the famous Star of Bethlehem has been visible twenty-Eve times, and while not directly between the earth and the sun, was making one of its seven-hundred-billion-mile dashes around the sun. Christmas in Literature By RUTH cook, '10 N the poem, ln Memoriam, Tennyson's lament for Arthur Hallam, he referred to three Christmas days. On the first Chrisfmas eve after Hallam's death the poet was filled with the gloom of despair, for during the past year he had slept and waked in sorrow. There had come to him a wish never to awake again, a wish that death 6 THB SPBCTATOR would release him from his sorrow before the Christmas bells sounded again. The Christmas bells which had Hlled him with gladness since youth, brought him sorrow touched with joy. The Yuletide controlled his spirit but could not calm it or free his soul from grief. Arthur Hallam had been accustomed to spend Christmas at Tennyson's home and so there was a vacant space around the Yule log. The wel- come guest who had enriched the evening with his songs and merriment was absent.. Altho Tennyson's heart re- fused to keep Christmas, yet for the friends untouched by this sorrow and because of the Christmas customs, the sea- son had to be kept. The Christmas greens were hung and everyone made pretense at merriment, yet all Tennyson's thoughts turned to the one with whom he had spent the last Christmas so merrily. Despair had taken hold of him. To him came no ray of hope, even at this, the season of good will and cheer, which commemorated the birth of One who brought hope to all human beings. Tennyson's beau- tiful lines were, This year I slept and Woke with pain 5 I almost wished no more to wake, And that my hold on life would break Before I heard those bells again. When a second Christmas came there were games, dancing, and singing at Tennyson's home. Again they hung the Christmas greens and brought in the great Yule log. This time Tennyson felt no frantic grief, no over- whelming sorrow, but a quiet sense of something lost. He was still struggling with sorrow. Can sorrow wane ? he asked. Can grief be changed to less? To his question he made the reply that his sorrow had only deep- ened, that it had no tears, for long use had dried them all. That second Christmas Tennyson expressed the deep feel- ing in his heart, in these words: Who showed a token of distress ? No single tear, no mark of paing O sorrow, then can sorrow wane ? O grief, can grief be changed to less ? ll 0 last regret, regret can die ! No-mixt with all this mystic frame, Her deep relations are the same. But with long use her tears are dry. THB SPECTATOR 7 Again the time drew near the birth of Christ. The third Christmas Tennyson spent in a foreign land. The Christmas bells rang, but they were not the well known bells he had heard since childhood. All around him were strangers speaking an unknown language. The land held no fond memories or hallowed places. Tennyson said: We live within the strangers land, And strangely falls our Christmas eve. This Christmas eve Tennyson did not celebrate with song and jollity. The holly was ungathered and the Yule log did not shed out its glowing warmth. Since he was in a foreigh land, he could violate the ancient custom of Christ- mas and could spend the night in solemn thought of the past. Tennyson said of this Christmas eve, Let cares that petty shadows cast, By which our lives are chiefly proved, A little spare the night I loved, And hold it solemn to the past. But let no footsteps beat the floor, Nor bowl of wassail mantle warm, For who would keep the ancient form Thro' which the spirit breathes no more ? ll Still there was grief in Tennyson's heart. His strug- gle to reconcile Hallam's death was not quite over. But peace and rest soon came to him. When New Year's eve had come, he had risen above his sorrow and expressed his victory in the well known song to the bells in which he said, Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more. He had found that his love could best be shown by liv- ing with his fellowmen and helping them. He triumphantly said, I will not shut me from my kind, And, lest I stiifen into stone, I will not eat my heart alone, Nor feed with sighs a passing wind: What profit lies in barren faith, i And vacant yearning, tho with mlgiht, To scale the heavens' highest heig t, Or dive below the wells of Death ? 8 THB SPBCITATOR Dickens's Christmas Stories BY PHILIP E. THOMAS '11 OO few people are acquainted with Dickens's Christ- mas stories. In these Dickens reaches his best. He has abundant humor and pathos in them and has created such pleasing characters that one only wishes he had writ- ten more. All these stories are not about Christmas. They are meant by him to be read at this time to awaken, he says in his preface, some loving and forbearing thoughts, never out of season in a Christian land. Per- haps the best of these are A Christmas Carol and The Cricket on the Hearth. l remember how one day in an intermediate grade our teacher read to us A Christmas Carol. I can still see Scrooge, his stiff walk, his pointed nose, his shriveled features. lt seemed as if nothing could move Scrooge. A little starved girl begged him for a pennyg his nephew greeted him with a cheer, two gentle- men asked him for some contribution to alleviate somewhat the suffering of the poor, yet to all his answer was a growl or a snarl. I can see Nlarley's ghost as he stands before his former partner, the chain formed of cash-boxes, keys and padlocks clasped about his waist. Then comes the sight of Scrooge awakening to meet the first of the spirits. l see the ghost of Christmas Past take him back to the scenes of his early life when he was not grasping and covetous. Then comes the ghost of Christmas Present, who shows him the home of his clerk, Bob Cratchit. There he sees the joy of the young Cratchits over the preparation of Christmas dinner and watches the father coming home with his little crippled son on his shoulder. The ghost of Christmas yet to come af- fects him most. The sight of his own grave, forgotten and overrun with weeds, shows him the great mistake he has made. Then Scrooge awakens to Gnd it Christmas Day. He prances and frisks about the sitting room just because he is so happy he can not sit still. Clapping his hands and laughing like a child, he sends a monstrous turkey to poor Bob Cratchit, then he remembers his nephew's invi- tation to dinner, accepts it, and surprises them by his joy and by his light heart. THB SPBCTATOR 9 The Cricket on the Hearth is a story of a carrier and his young wife. lt is strikingly like the short stories of to-day in its plot. Nlay, an intimate friend of the car- rier's wife, is engaged to be married. But Edward Plum- mer, an almost forgotten lover, returns from South America in disguise. The carrier who sees his wife and Edward together. becomes jealous. But after various complica- tions, the situation is finally cleared and all ends happily. These stories have a wonderful charm and accomplish the end their author intended them to have for they make one enter more heartily into the merry spirit of Christmas. The Christmas Stars BY ANNA HOTCHKISS '12 QDANY years ago a little star lived away up in the sky. He was a good little star, and he did considerable deep thinking. He was tired of his idle life, and wanted to do more than twinkle at night and sleep all day. One night he had a bright idea and started off through the sky to tell his companions. After traveling a great distance, he and about twenty other little, twinkling stars decided to leave their starry home and go to the earth below. Now one would wonder why stars would not be content to stay in the sky. But these little stars were in- formed by the man in the moon that Christmas was the time to make some one happy. So the next evening they started on their journey. They tumbled and tumbled until they fell upon a little snowy tree. This little tree was in Gretchen and Fritz's back yard. Fritz and Gretchen were very poor, they lived in a small tumble-down house. They had gone to bed that nlght with sad hearts, for it was Christmas eve and Kris Kingle never came down their rickety chimney. When they awoke the next morning, they looked out of the window upon the beautiful snowy world. How de- lighted they were when they saw their little snow-covered pear tree covered with twinkling silver stars! Hurriedly they ate their scanty breakfast, and quickly 10 THB SPBCTATOR they ran to tell their friends about their beautiful Christmas tree. When the children came, they brought gifts for Gretchen and Fritz, and were delighted to see the little pear tree glittering in the sunlight. Gretchen and Fritz were very sorry they had nothing to give in return to their friends. At last Fritz exclaimed, Why not give them each a star for their own trees? Gretchen thought thisa lovely plan. The children took their gift stars home and placed them on the very tops of their pretty trees. Here they twinkled to heart's con- tent. Now to this day every one has a silver star on his tree in memory of these little stars, who made some one happy on Christmas. A Christmas Carol BY MARY MCCLEARY '12 'IDARK ! the Christmas bells are ringing, On this happy Christmas morn g Listen to the children singing Of the day when Christ was born. How the Child so meek and holy, Lying in a manger small, To the world had brought his glory, Born to save and cheer us all. Hark ! the children now are singing, Peace on earth, good will to men, With their happ voices singing Of the babe at gethlehem. Louder ring ye bells of Christmas, On this happy, happy morn 5 Toll the World the tale of gladness On this day the Christ was born. THB SPECTATOR ii ,Ianet'S Christmas By MARY E. Rose, fro. wNE Christmas eve in a hospital ward a long line of little beds, reserved especially for homeless children, was occupied by more or less seriously injured children-all ex- cept one at the extreme end of the line. Above this little bed were written the words, In memory of Janet. The matron and some of the nurses were caring tenderly for the little ones, when a middle-aged woman entered the ward. She passed slowlyfrom bed to bed, leaving upon each a toy and a bouquet of flowers. When she arrived at the cot at the end of the line, she stopped and placed a doll and a bouquet upon it, just as though a child to enjoy them lay there. When the matron who noticed her action gazed in wonder the sad woman said, simply, ll shall leave the same gifts here, too, in case some little child is brought in before morning. With these words she passed noiselessly from the hospital out into the street. Entering a waiting cab she was driven hurriedly away. On tha corner she chanced to see a small child with Christ- mas roses in her hand. The sight seemed to startle her for she called excitedly to the coachman to stop the cab, and stepping quickly to the pavement she started in pursuit of the child. How great was the likeness between that little wait and her own lost little Janey! The thought always uppermost in her mind came to her more vividly than ever, the thought of a terrible night two years ago when, sick with a fever, she had been removed from the tenement house to the hospital and little Janet had been burned when the tenement took fire. The thought of it almost drove her mad. And now she was wealthy. She scorned her wealth. How gladly she would sacrihce anything or every- thing to Gnd her little girl. They had told her the child was dead but she had never really believed the story. ln each little waif she seemed to see the features of her Janet. Yet when she searched in the vicinity of the corner, her search was vain. The child had been completely swallowed up by the bustling crowd. Sorely disappointed, and failing in her eagerness, she sought her dismal home. 214 FF 914 -K- I2 THB SPECTATOR Janet went home trembling with fear. She had sold no flowers and she knew what Uncle Joe would say. At the door of the little second floor room he was waiting for her, his frown showing his anger. He noticed her unsold flowers, and in his rage he caught the child by the arm and thrust her toward the stairs. She reeled and fell head-long down the narrow staircase, where she lay apparently lifeless. Q l I I l-low cheerful the hospital ward looked to Janet when she opened her eyes! She took the doll from the bed and silently caressed it. She had not possessed a doll like that for years. While she was enjoying herself with the newly- found plaything, the matron drew near to her. Behind her came the woman who had brought the toys the day before. I thought some poor child would be broughtin to occupy that bed, she was saying. l'm glad someone can en- joy- she stared in amazement, unable to believe her eyes. lt was her own Janey! She took the child into her arms, sobbing hysterically over the little form. My little girl at last-not burned after all-at last, at last- the words burst joyfully from her lips. The matron left the two alone. When the mother had finished caressing the child, she made preparations to have her removed to her home. What a happy Christmas this is for both of us! ex- claimed the mother, as they drove slowly homeward. December BY I. F. AND R. E. '12 SING loud! Sing clear ! The best time of year Is December. The stars are bright lights Thru the clear, frosty nights Of December. Sing hey ! Sing ho ! Month of cold Winds and snow Is December. Sing sweet and sing low, Christ came long ago In Decem er. THB SPECTATOR K3 A Delayed Christmaf BY A. W. W. '10 T was in the tiny hours of Christmas morning, the time when the candy man was supposed to cover himself with chimney soot and nil to bursting the stockings of countless small children. lt was the time generally em- ployed by the burglar to accomplish his skillful work. At this time such a man emerged from the shadows of the street, stole cautiouslythrough the tell-tale snow, vaulted to the porch, and set to work on a window with his jimmy. His peculiar actions stamped him an amateur at the business. Below him ran his plain tracks in the snow, at his feet he dropped a knife unnoticed, about the porch he threw quick glances, he shrunk at his own shadow, he worked both feverishly and awkwardly. But his efforts were finally repaid when the frame gave way, the window went up, he crawled into a room. Fum- bling in his pocket, he produced a flash-light. It flashed, revealing a large library with, just as he had expected, a Ere-place on which hung bulging stockings and toys. His kid would get a cheerful Christmas yet, even if he was sick unto death. Here were toys Ht for any child and certain- ly just what he wanted for his Kid. The man fondled the toys strangely, he had seen such presents in the stores, but had never dared to buy them. But the Kid would have a great old Christmasg of that he was certain. There was no hesitation about the theft, two years in a penitentiary for forgery had made him a hardened crimi- nal. From beneath his worn coat he produced a sack cloth Into it fell the toys: an iron horse, a rubber ball, a box of Lowney's, a bunch of Florida grapes, and, just what the Kid had asked for before he fell sick, a shining air-rifle. The man smiled as he fondled the miniature cannon, as he dropped it carefully into the jumble, whenisuddenly the electric switch of the room clicked, then a bright flood of light blazed. The man on the floor started, his hand twitched about his hip pocket, then he decided to escape or fight before being captured. lt was the Kid at home who prompted him 14 THE SPECTATOR to desperation. Slowly he arose and faced the silent in- truder. Ho, you Santa Claus, lthought you, you big fat fel- low, never were comin'. Did you bring that air-rifle? greeted him. There stood a six-year-old-pajama-clad boy, grinning from ear to ear. How like the boy he knew at that very moment tossing in a feverish delirium on a sick-bed. True, the man thought, he himself did look like that fabled Santa, his shoes and shoulders covered with melting snow, a sack of toys at his feet. The whole idea touched him painfully. Finally the boy broke the silence with, Are you afraid of Tommy Jones ? l've licked pretty big kids, but I won't hurt you. Show me that air-rifle, l've laid awake all night for it. Here it is, Kid,-e-er, Tommy, l mean, answered the man hoarsely, as he Hshed the prized rifle from the sack. The boy grabbed it without delay and yelled with de- lightg but hurried footsteps sounded on the floor above. Quickly the man backed to the window, raised the loosened sash and disappeared into the cold morning. He floundered through the drifts for several blocks, then slowed d ivvn to a walk, plodded through a dark alley, and stopped before a sorrowful looking house. The creaking door opened, he stood breathless before a second-hand trundle bed. There he saw a pitiable little object tossing on a dirty pillow, he saw his wife warming her hands be- fore a scant fire in a small stove. '5 Nothing doin', Jess, the Kid'll have no Christmas. ls he worse P , he asked. Just the same. But what is 'nothing doin'. You weren't trying Pierson's house, were ye? Fer shame, Bill, as the man reddened. The Kid must have a decent Christmas and that air- rifle. He may get worse before tomorrow, so I am going for the doc again, came from the determined man. The doctor came. He and the man and the woman worked far into Christmas morning over the boy. What a cheerless Christmas it was ! The boy screamed in delir- ium, he burned up in fever. Now and then the muttering, THB SPBCTATOR I5 Don't forget my air-rifle, tore at the man's heart. Throuought the day they vainly endeavored to ease the burning, life-sapping fever. Next day dawned with no improvement. Coming early, the doctor clearly snowed that he had grave fears for the Kid's recovery. Have you got that air-rifle the boy continually mut- ters about? It might cause a rally. he said, after an ex- amination. No, doc, haven't found the coin yet, answered the disheartened man. l-lere's a fiver, go and get one. In half an hour the man was back with the prize, a thousand-shot one, with shining barrel and polished stock. As the man strutted across the room with it, the Kid opened his eyes. , Hey, Kid, here she is, shouted the father, and the Kid raised himself painfully from his pillow to eagerly clutch his Christmas gift. The Virgin's Cradle Hymn TRANSLATION BY HELEN ELDRIDGE '12 A Latin stanza found on an old print of the Virgin in the cath- edral of a small German village. EORMI Jesu l Mater ridet, Quae tam dulcem somnum videt. Dormi, Jesu ! blandule ! Si non dormes, mater plorat Inter fila cantano orat Blande, veni, somnule. Slee , dear Jesus ! while thou'rt sleeping, Motger, smilingfguard is keeping. Sleep, dear Jesus ! gentle one ! Listen now to mother's singing Through her song the strainfis ringing, Sweetly dream, my little son ! I6 THE SPECTATOR A Christmas Picture BY INA FULTON '12 'HN the midst of many rude stalls, in a manger filled with hay, lies the Christ child. A wonderful halo beams from His face, flooding the stable with abright light. Over the babe bends His mother. Her face is pure, pale and wonderfully sweet but sad. Behind her, in deep shadow, is Joseph. He gazes wistfully and lovingly at the mother and her child, as he ties an ass in its stall. To the left of Mary and Christ are three figures, two women and a man. One of the women leans against the pillar which supports the roof. She shades her eyes with her hand to shield them from the glow that surrounds the child. Awe and wonder is depicted on her face as she gazes at the child. Sitting next to her is a peasant woman who leans back in the shadow and laughs. She does not have the reverence shown by the other woman. Standing next to her is a shepherd. He is a large man, ruddy and strong from out-door life on the hills. He leans on a large crook, and though standing back in the shadow, gazes rev- erently at the child. Above all is a host of Wingless angels, floating as on a misty cloud. Their faces are those of children, sweet and pure and smiling. The stable is a rough shed built on the bare ground. Through its open sides the hills are seen in silhouette against the first white lights of dawning day. A Christmas Legend of Southern Ger- many HOWARD LECKEY '10 ADANY hundreds of years ago, high up in the Carpa- thian mountains, lived a wizard with his little son. As his mother was dead, the housework fell upon little Kris. While his father was out working his magic and doing other things to make a living, little Kris amused him- self by pulling the cat's tail, tying knots in the sleeves of THB SPBCTATOR I7 his father's best coat, or committing the awful crime of jumping from the rafters of the low log hut into a pile of leaves which he called a bed, a thing which his father had forbidden him to do. One evening his father brought home a great bundle of splints which were uniform in length, breadth and thickness. After supper the father called the lad to him and sat him on his knee, then pointing to the sticks he said : My boy, there is a pile of shapeless wood. The peo- ple have been very good to you and me. Instead of living here in idleness, don't you think you could be kind and make something for the little children down in the valley? See, something like this would be a delight for the little ones. Drawing some splints from the pile of wood, he deftly madea small bed, a table, a chair, a bench and a stand. - The boy was delighted with this. The next day when his father had gone about his work and all his housework was done, Kris got busy. He thought some magic spell had taken possession of his hands. His Hngers seemed to fly: bed after bed, chair after chair, table after table, was snugly packed in some out of the way corner. When his father came home he was greatly pleased and said he would have a large store-house built for the toys. Next morning when Kris awoke he found himself in a large workshop with shelves all around. In one corner was the work of the day before. All over the floor lay pieces of wood of various shapes. That day he made ships and used leaves for sails. But he was unable to make a hollow cylinder, the basis of many toys. Happening to be out resting his tired hands, he noticed ahollow piece of alder. Nature solved his problem. Now he could make anything. Monkey-on- the-stick followed whistle, pop-gun followed this, then he made the flute, the horn and a thousand other toys. He manufactured so great a number of each toy that his work- shop became so full that he had to stop. A ln those days there was a feast at the end of the year. This festival lasting for six days was called the Feast of the Kringles. The father and son agreed that this would be the best time to give gifts, for all celebrated the Hrst morning remaining at his home and telling stories. When I8 THE SPECTATOR the children were all counted, he found he had one too many gifts. This was a miniature pine tree. Placing this in his wonderful sleigh he set out thru the cold night with all his toys. At each home he left toys and with them a twig from the pine tree. The people knew that there were only two people on earth who could do this, old Kris and young Kris. So they joined the names of Kris and Kringle, from whence we get the name Kris Kringle. Hiawatha as the Indiana' Play lt BY J. H. C. '11 F THE Christmas season stories 5 that of Hiawatha, the Indian wil Messiah, is appropriately brought 'wie to mind, lt is interesting and im- 1,95 tfgif pressive to see the play given by 'L the Indians, for they take part in -- 15' 'i??f '? it with the greatest seriousness, believiug in it devoutly. They give it in their own lan- guage and one must be well acquainted with the story to follow the play in its details. The play is given in the open on the shore of Lake Chautauqua, at a point where two streams meet and flow into the lake. The Indians who take part are brought from a western reservation for the summer season. These ln- dians are uncivilized and live and work as did their ances- tors with but few exceptions, which may be noticed here and there where a few of the young Indians smoke cigars or cigarettes, which are treats given by some of the audience, or where a more elderly man caressingly carries a small child. The wigwams in which they live are made of heavy skins, and are highly decorated with pictures which correspond to the totem poles of the Alaskan Indians. On one tent was pictured the sun and crescent moon, rep- resenting deities, and on the other side a bear, several snakes and rows of waving lines representing the emblems of their families and their history. Along the banks lay THE SPECTATOR I9 birch canoes and in them were paddles and bows with ar- rows, all made by the Indians. The play opened with the gathering of the warriors of all nations to hear the advice of Gitche Manito, the Great Spirit. They came by land and water and facing the dense cloud of smoke, listened attentively as they stood there Painted like the leaves of Autumn, Painted like the sky of morning, Wildly glaring at each otherg ln their faces stern denance, ln their hearts the feuds of ages, The hereditary hatred, The ancestral thirst for vengeance. Perhaps the most interesting event in Hiawatha's youth was the festival given in his honor when he brought home his Hrst slain deer. He contributed his part to the festival by an exhibition of his shooting. Two Indians held thick animal furs at various distances as targets and the guests yelled with delight when an arrow aimed by Hiawatha hit its mark, When Hiawatha reached manhood he wished to go to the land of the Dakotahs and bring back with him as his bride Nlinnehaha, the daughter of the arrow-maker. In spite of the entreaties of Nokomis and the whole tribe, he departed on his journey. On the way he killed a deer and threw it across his shoulder. Sitting in the doorway of his Wigwam with his daugh- ter standing beside him, the ancient arrow-maker busied himself with his trade. On Hiawatha's arrival the arrow- maker slowly arose and bade him welcome. Minnehaha brought water from the creek in a small wooden bowl rudely hollowed and carved. The two men sat and talked together. Hiawatha related his history and the history of his tribe, mostly by means of gestures and finally spoke of the peaceful relations of the two tribes at that time. Then, in Longfellow's words, he said: That this peace may last forever, And our hearts be more united, Give me as my wife this maiden, Nlinnehaha, Laughing Water. The arrow-maker finally consented. Hiawatha and 20 THE SPECTATOR Nlinnehaha,hand in hand,treadjubilantly through theforest. Nlinnehaha's father remained sadly at his wigwam and thought how- our daughters leave us Just when they have learned to help us. Hl1vvatha's wedding feast was perhaps the most inter- esting part of the play. In it Chibiaboo, l-le, the sweetest of musicians, Sang his songs of love and longing, and lagoo related his tales of strange adventure, Yena- dizze, or Pau-Puk-keewis, danced his Beggar's dance and introduced the gambling game. . The song of Chibiaboo was weird and somewhat like the ancient songs of our Euro- pean ancestors. lt consisted of two or three phrases, each of which was sung in its turn until evidently played ont, when the next was taken up and repeated several times. This kept on quite a while for, as the Indians enjoyed the song and it was new to the spectators, the singer was not interrupted, lagoo's story, except through Longfellow's version, was not generally understood, for it was in the language of the Ojibways accompanied by gesticulations. Pau-Puk-keewis was soon called upon for his Beggar's dance. He swayed to and fro for awhile, then around in a ringg gradually increasing his speed and raising his voice in accompaniment to a yell of anguish, he went through all sorts of contortions. Finally he whirled around and giving a shriek dashed toward and cleared the nearest man. The Indians by this time had caught the enthusiasm and now all joined in a dance. One Indian beat a skin stretched across aframe to keep time for the others. Their yells during this dance came at intervals, as if by inspiration. The old men of the tribe, one must have been in his nine- ties, hobbled along apparently enjoying it as well as the rest. Pau-Puk-keewis soon became tired of this dance and introduced a new gambling device which consisted of a wooden bowl and rude dice. The Indians became so ex- cited over this game that they staked and lost to Pau-Puk- keewis everything they possessed. The climax came when lagoo lost to Pau-Puk-keewis his small nephew. The Indians became so angry that they drove Pau-Puk-keewis from their village. THB SPECTATOR 21 The burial of Minnehaha was very pathetic. She was carried on a bier of limbs and branches by four lndians while the other Indians marched solemnly behind in single file chanting their funeral ode. The bier and corpse was placed on a sort of couch constructed of limbs which rose about eight feet from the ground. Under this a fire was built which should guide Nlinnehaha's soul to the Islands of the Blessed. Hiawatha stepped from his wigwam and gazed sadly toward the Ere. Farewell! said he, Minnehaha! Farewell, O my Laughing Water ! A very beautiful part of the play was Hiawatha's de- departure. The play took a large part of the afternoon, and the sun at this last scene was just setting, throwing its golden light over the lake in front of us. Hiawatha stood at the entrance of his wigwam as if expecting someone. Finally a birch canoe came gliding down the stream, stop- ping in front of the village. A Christian priest stepped ashore and was greeted by Hiawatha. The men of the vil- lage soon gathered and sat in a circle quietly smoking the peace-pipe. After hearing the story which the Black- robe Chief, the priest, related, Hiawatha told his friends that he must depart To the kingdom of Ponemah, To the land of the hereafter l He slowly descended to the shore of the lake. After waving a sad farewell he entered his canoe and Whispered to it, ' Westward ! Westward l ' And with speed it darted forward ! Hiawatha stood with the paddle in both hands extended over his head. As if by magic the canoe slowly drifted toward the setting sun and Hnally appeared to be swallowed up by its glowing form. 22 THB SPECTATOR His Christmas Present DILLIE RHINE '12 N a back room in the bank Nlr. Reeves sat at his desk looking over his books. He was about Hfty years of age, well built and cheerful. Near him at another desk sat pale Mr. Burton. He looked sad and tired, though he was a far younger man than Nlr. Reeves. At last when the work was finished and the doors locked, they started down the crowded street. It was the night before Christmas and the stores were lighted brightly. In one window was a tall Christmas tree almost covered with trimmings. There were big shiny balls, little spark- ling stars, yards of glittering tinsel and lots of toys. As they passed Mr. Burton thought, Oh, if Charles could see that! He would be so happy. As they were pushing their way through the crowd, Mr. Reeves noticed how poorly his companion was dressed and how pale he was. He wore no gloves and his overcoat was thin and patched. Is the work too hard on you, Burton? You don't look well, Mr. Reeves said kindly. The work is all right and I am well, but my little boy is very sick, replied Nlr. Burton. At the corner of the street they parted, Nlr. Reeves went on down the street to his beautiful house, but Mr. Burton turning out the street went down through several back streets until he reached the old weather-beaten house that was his home. ln the evening Mr. Reeves did not make any Christ- mas presents ready, for he had no wife or children to make happy and he thought of Christmas only as a day for ex- changing gifts and a day of feasting, which caused a lot of unnecessary worry and work. On the afternoon of Christmas, Nlr. Burton came to the home of Nlr. Reeves. When he was admitted, the Hrst thing he did was to lay ive dollars on the table and say, I have brought the money back. The little boy wanted some toys for Christmas and as I didn't have any money, I took some from the bank and got them. He is dead now. I thought I would put the money back to-mor- THE SPBCTATOR 23' row and not tell you about it, but I could not. Last night I pawned my overcoat and here is the money. Nlr. Reeves did not say anything, but reached for a pen, wrote out a check, and gave it to Mr. Burton. Mr. Burton glanced at it and said, Oh, that much! I shall never be able to pay it back. Mr. Reeves looked at him and said, l don't want you to pay it back. That is a Christmas present for you. It is the first Christmas present I have given for many years. It was not the last. Dre Chrismas Tree Star BY C. K. N. '12 T was Christmas eve in a little fish village at the bot- tom ofthe sea. Mr. and Mrs. Shark were trimming a Christmas tree for their smallest boy, Baby Shark. That night Baby Shark lay and thought of the Christ- mas day, of the fun he would have playing with his new and expensive toys, for the Sharks were very rich. But in that village was a little boy who was not so happy as the others, His parents were very poor and he could not have presents like what the other little fish got. His thoughts were of the pretty Christmas trees that the other little Hsh would have, and he wished, oh, so much, that he could see one, and have lots of time to examine it closely, to see just what was on it. His name was Little Star, tor he was the son of a star Hsh. So that night when all the other fish in the village were asleep, he crept out of bed and stole silently to the home of Mr., Shark, for he knew that they would have a beautiful tree. Opening the door, he crept carefully to where the beautiful tree stood. He was so entranced by the gilt trimmings that he decided to climb up into the tree and ex- amine it more closely. When he reached the top his foot caught in the golden cobwebs and he could not loose him- self. He hung there until he could not endure it any longer and then died. Early in the morning, when it was still dark, Baby Shark got up and ran to the tree with a light. 24 THB SPECTATOR The first thing he saw was the little dead star hsh, hanging at the top of the tree. From that time on in mem- ory of the little silvery star fish, a silver star has been hung on the tree each year. A Strain from the Messiah BY A SENIOR MMEDIATELY preceding the instrumental Pastoral Symphony from The Messiah, is agrandly power- ful chorus built on the following words: For unto us a child is born, Unto us a child is given, And the government shall be upon His shoulder, And His name shall be called Wonderful! Counsellor! The Mighty God! The Everlasting Father! Prince of Peace! Solo soprano voices announce the first theme. The other voices enter in turn and develop it in free, fugal, and highly embellished style. The second theme is strong- ly rythmic and closes most powerfully. The two themes are then worked up and developed into a most astounding maze of melodies, and in the close the hearer is over- whelmed with its grand majesty and overwhelming might. From the song in G major, of the power and glory of the new born Saviour, the music changes to the humble, unpretentious instrumental strains of the Symphony in C. Our minds behold the manger. We are transported to scenes of rustic simplicity. The Symphony has closed, and a recitative, still in C major, is heard in ' There were shepherds in the field Keeping watch over their flocks by night. So the definite expression of song corroborates the im- pression left upon us by the indetiniteness of pure music. Thus the Pastoral Symphony serves to bring the mind of the hearer from the glory oi Christ, the divine, to the humbleness of Christ, the human. THB SPBCTATOR 25 A Christmas Eve By MARY JAMES, '12 T was Christmas eveg all without was mantled with snow, all was warm within. A bright fire crackled on the hearth. Before the fire sat a tall broad shouldered man, with a kind face deeply lined. He was smokingg his face was in a deep study. At his feet lay a black Scotch collie, watching the dancing flames of the glowing fire. A boy and a girl were squatted before the hearth. The boy was popping corn, which danced like fairies in their small cage, while the girl gave her attention to some apples roast- ing and sputtering in the tire. The boy was a manly little fellow of ten, with brown curly hair and large brown mis- chievous eyes, which at times could be serious, as they were now. His sister was a plump little girl of eightg her light curls lay in atumbled mass about her head, and her blue eyes were filled with fun. Both were talking softly of the good Christmases they once had when their mother was there, and their father was not so busy and quiet. Several years ago, on a Christmas eve, while their mother was lighting a Christmas tree, her clothing caught fire. She received many painful injuries, and was taken from her children and husband on the following day. What a sad Christmas it was. Since then every Christmas had passed the same as other days, except that it brought a painful remembrance of that fateful Christmas eve. Sitting before the fire, the father listened to the child- ren talking of their mother. This made him think of Christmases he once had enjoyed. ln the clouds of smoke from his pipe appeared a young girl, his wife, and a boy, himself, sitting under a large Christmas tree. They were talking and laughing, nothing to check their good spirits. Scene after scene rose from out the smoke, always he and his wife together on a Christmas eve. The girl had now grown to a perfect and beautiful woman. The joy of that evening! Last came the picture of their marriage on a Christmas eve, too. The old church decked with holly and mistletoe, the crowd of merry people,the old white- haired minister, his beautiful bride and he standing before the altar! His pipe went out and the happy vision faded, 26 THB SPBCTATOR leaving him alone with the two children. Smiling at them, with a loud shout, he grabbed up the astonished children and carried them off to bed, telling them of the good things Old Santa would bring them on the morrow. The MysteriouS Light BLANCHE SNYDER, 'IO UST another story, Grandma, pleaded sister as we sat around the big open fire at Grandma's on Christmas eve. But I don't know any more stories, protested Grandma. l know-tell us a spooky story, demanded brother, a real live one. Well l'm not very well versed in spook stories, so I don't know whether you would call this a spook story but it is a true story, and it happened one fall, many years ago, long before the Johnstown flood. At that time there was a bridge crossing from Nlor- rellville to the other side, known as the Ten-acre bridge, while a short distance from this was a row of fourteen houses called the Ten-acre row. In one of these houses lived a man known throughout the town for his wickedness, who had been sick for quite a long time. Although all hope of his recovery had been given up, his condition had improved. He had become so much bet- ter that his wife would not allow any one to remain at night with her, but watched with him alone. This night she sat dozing in her chair, when a low rumbling and a flash of light aroused her. She saw the light flash down the wall, down the bed post, touch the man and saw him stiffen out -dead. She ran to a neighbor's house and told what hap- pened but no one would go back with her. Quickly the story spread, but what was the con- sternation of everyone when on the following night at the same time a light appeared at the top of the hill behind the row, and wound slowly down as no living thing could have done. Down it came to the house where the dead man lay, THB SPECTATOR 27 then slowly wound upthe hill and disappeared. The next night the same thing occured, yet no one would go to in- vestigate, no one would travel the road between the house and the hill or go near the place after night. The following night it came and disappeared as mysteriouly as before. At once the tenants left the row. For seven nights the light made its uncanny pilgrimage to the house and back again, so that there was only one who wished to go, the Methodist minister, Mr. Hickman. ' l'm not afraid', he said, 'be it spirit, devil or man, Iwill meet the light at the foot of the hill and find out just what it is.' His wife, however, would hear to no such thing and as the light never again appeared after the seventh night, no one ever explained the mystery. The common belief, however, was that it was the Old Man himself, who had come to claim his own. From that time on no one would live in the row, so that it was torn down or you might see the very place if you chose. We cuddled .up closer to her, preferring not to have any great confirmation of the truth but to leave the explan- ation to others. My Visit to the North Pole BY ELLA SWANK '12 E had been discussing the discovery of the North Pole by the glare of a warm grate tire. As l stumbled sleepily to bed, Uncle Don's clear, low voice said, I don't believe either one found it. Soon after retiring I was awakened by atapping sound at my window. Thinking it was the rain, I got up to close the window. Fancy my surprise when on looking out I saw an old man in an airship. He invited me to ride with him, promising to show me many wonderful sights. l dressed in a hurry and clambered into the car. By the use of a lever my guide made us rise in the air. The city far below with its millions of tiny lights looked beautiful. After we had gone up many, many miles, he steered northward and-how he did it is a puzzle to me- 28 THE SPECTATOR reached the coast of Greenland in what seemed to me not more than twenty minutes. Throughout the trip I noticed streaming lights in the sky. The heavens were a mass of exxuisite colors. These lights above us and the snow and ice below us made a won- derful picture that I shall never forget. I-low or when we reached the pole I cannot recall. Fresh in my memory until we stopped at Greenland, it left me then like a flash. While the lights of the city were in sight I was comfortable with only my usual wraps on, but as we sailed on and on, my teeth chattered. Then the old man gave me coat, hat and gloves of fur. I Greenland we landed at a small town. Contrary to my expectation the people there wore summer clothes of the latest fashions. I noticed in the window of a furniture store a fine rug made from the skin of a polar bear. On a placard were the words, Rug made from skin brought by Cook from North Pole. Many more in stock. Further down the same street a man kept a lemonade stand. His sign read, Lemonade cooled with ice brought by Peary from the Pole. I was so much amused that I laughed aloud there in the street until a crowd gathered around me. Then we mounted our car and were off. Soon the car stopped with a thud and I was safe in bed on Westmont. Whether my guide to the pole was Dr. Cook, Lieutenant Peary or Santa Claus I have never learned. THB SPECTATLOR 29 Christmas Day on as. Battleship at Sea CATHERINE YOUNG '12 UADERRY CHRISTMAS, boys, comes the cry, as a sailor jumps out of his hammock on the U. S. S. Tennessee on a cold Christmas morning. Don't you hear the gong sound? Get up, it is Christmas. ln less than three minutes, eight or nine hundred boys arejumping into their clothes and yelling merry Christmas, till the ship fair- ly rings in merry Christmas. ln a short time all are at work cleaning the ship. At 7 o'clock every gun is polished and every deck swept. Then a good breakfast is served. lf the ship is in port, the boys go ashore for several hours, but when it is at sea, they play cards or write letters to their parents or sweet- hearts, till about ten ofclock. Then the ship's band plays, and all the sailors sing and tell stories till dinner time. If the ship is near a port, the boxes, which have been packed carefully by mothers and sisters, are delivered. The sailors who do not have friends to pack boxes for them are made happy by the gifts from their kind-hearted com- panions. The ship is decorated with flags if it is near a port. About four hundred American flags are used in decorating the Tennessee. Then comes a delicious Christmas dinner, of roast turkey, stuffed, giblet sauce, celery, green peas, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, plum pudding, mince pie, cheese, assorted cakes, ice cream, mixed nuts, fruit, candy, coffee, cigars and cigarettes. Dinner lasts till about one o'clock. Then an enter- tainment is given by the sailors for the benefit of the whole crew. It consists of minstrel shows, boxing, wrestling, sack races and tugs of war. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each contest. After six o'clock Christmas supper, the evening is free. The sailors, whose day ends, ordinarily at nine o'clock, re- tire on Christmas night at eleven. Midnight sees all ofh- cers in bed. Thus Christmas day on shipboard is ended. THE SPECTATOR A Christmas Lullaby BY MARY STOUPPE, 'I2 Oh baby sleep, for 'round you weave, The tale, and rhymes of Christmas Eve, Sleep, baby, sleep. On this same eve long years ago, A star smiled o'er a manger low, Sleep, baby, sleep. And in this manger lay a child, Beside him lay his mother mild, Sleep, baby, sleep. No pillow for his little head, No soft white cradle for his bed, Sleep, baby, sleep. He came to guard each little child, To make their lives more sweet and mild, Sleep, baby, sleep. So sleep and rest without a fear, For Christ will watch his children dear, Sleep, baby, sleep. Ol O2 0 GD ' f CD fe GK Wa ee Q O Q 1 x G Q Q UTLAD. THB SPECTATOR Sl The Rabbit Hunter BY M. R. T. '11 'IIT was my good fortune the other day to accompany a rabbit Hunter. Not one of these hunters that might as well carry a broom-handle as a gun, but a real genuine Hunter, with a capital UH. We left town at six in the morning. After about an hour and a-half of hard walking, the Hunter said, We may as well turn in here. lgot a couple in here last year. So we climbed the fence and started through the woods. The Hunter's beagle, which up to this time had kept close to its master, was now sent running around in circles with nose to the ground, by a wave of the hand. Five minutes later the dog began to bark occasionally. The Hunter now climbed a small knoll to the right, and, seating himself on alog, calmly proceeded to light his pipe. As for me, l was far too excited to keep still. The dog's barks had now be- come more than regular. He'll start him in a minute, said the Hunter. Suddenly the dog's cry became one un- broken howl. He's got him going now, briefly re- marked the Hunter as he arose and stood with his gun in readiness. The dog's howl, which had been growing fainter and fainter, now became louder and louder, until it seemed that he was howling close beside us. Just then the rabbit burst into view about thirty yards away with the dog, still howling, ten feet behind. Like a flash the hunter's gun flew to his shoulder. After pausing an instant to aim, he pulled the trigger. Bang! went the gun. Down dropped the rabbit. Well, said the hunter, smiling as he stuffed the rabbit into one of the spacious pockets of his hunting coat, that's a starter anyway. N4 N fjjy THE SPE-CTATOR Christmas Night BY ROBERT KLEINSCHMIDT, 'IZ The calm and starry night spread o'er The snowy world that silent lay, The white clouds sailed by dreamily Like little lambs at play. But, calm as is the night repose, A silent thrilling gladness reigns, For Christ was born this happy night To be our gracious Lord and Light. The moon sheds down her silvery light, On sleeping meadows wrapped with snow, And tar across the plain there gleams The rivers ice-bound flow. But brighter, clearer is the light From singing angels shining wings, For Christ was born this happy night To be our gracious Lord and Light. Around the hearth tire, warm and bright, Now is the ancient story told, Of shepherds onthe hills who saw The wondrous star of old. The angels sing, the bells all ring, The earth is filled with joyful song, For Christ was born this happy night To be our gracious Lord and Light. THB SPE-CTATOR llukr 1 1:7- 1 5. lmgrliifrki Hrrninn, 1335. Anh nrhr rhihihr hrr 'rirnir hnrn unnr, anh mlnppihr him in rlnihiz, nnh pnttihr him in a rrarrhr, fur thrr uma nut plarr in hgm in thr rnnunnn ninhlr. Anil arhrp- hrrhia urrrrn in Ihr numr rnntrr, makingr anh krpingr thr umtrhiu nf Ihr ngzt nn hrr flak. Anh ln! Ihr anngrl uf thr Zllnrh ntnnh hg nghin hrrn, anh thr rlrrrnruar nf Gull nrhgnrhr ahnutr hrm: anh thri hrrh- hrn with grrrt hrrhr. Anh thr aungrl nrihr tn hrm, nglr zr hrrhr: In! znthi 31 rnangrliar in gun ai grrtr ingr, that zrhal hr In all grplr. Zlinr at naugnur in hnrun in hug tn na that in Glrint thr ifmrh, in thr ritrr nf Eauith. Anh this in a tnkrnr In znu. zr arhulrn fgnhr EI gang rhilh mlzxppih in rlnthin sinh gmt in a rrarrhr. Anil uuhrnlg thrr in znaah with thr aungrl a mnltituhr nf hrhrnlg kngzthnh, hrr- igngr Gnh. nnh argingr, fglnrir hr in thr hizrntr thingiu tn Gab, anh in rrthr prra hr in mrn nt' gnnh millr. 34 THE SPECTATOR be ileligh School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., DECEMBER, 1909 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. Boitortal ano :Business Staff. Editor-ln-Chlef, CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Associate Editor, ALBERT W. WALTERS zgxc Literary Editors. School News Editors, MARGARET E. KREBS 1910 WILLIAM HOTCHKISS xoxo MARIE ITELL 1910. FRANK CRAMER IQIO WALTER KRESS mm Athletlc Editor, Exchenze Editors- SEWARD D. DAVIS mo. LILLIAN MOSES xgxo BLANCHE SNYDER .gm Aff Edlfig- N Society Editors, ELSIE HINCH A 1910 MARY E. JONES mm General News Editor, MARY ROSE 1910 HERBERT GRAHAM xgxo. Chief Business Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY xgxo Associate Business Manager, WALTER SUPPES lgxo Assistants, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910 JOHN H. COVER IQII JOHN B. WEIR Igxo WILLIAM THOMAS :ou GEORGE S. COOPER xgro W. FRITZ MAYER 1910 DONALD CUSTER mn 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 lnsure publication ln the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the 3d of each month. ECENTLY a lady visiting the fourth grade of one of our for- eign schools showed to the children prints of a number of famous paintings. Holding up a picture of the Christ Child in the mange with his mother, Mary, she asked the subject of it. From -E.bl'roRlAL--ff-'4 THE. SPBCTATOR 35 every tiny foreign tot came the reply, The Holy Night. We doubt whether this general response would come from our own American school children. Are we to confess that the Christmas spirit is not inspired inthe children, that true Christmas is observed by overdoing the excellent customs of the season, and that a horn, drum and turkey form the child's conception of Christmas day. There is much regret for this when one considers the real good that might come from the proper observance of the ancient customs, which contain the inspiration of Christmas, though drawn from the harvest feasting of the pagan Norseman, the wild Sa- tarnalia of the Romans, and the Yule rites of the heathen- ish Druids. When the Puritan Commonwealth in England abolished all such joyous celebrations on Christmas day and substituted a day of fast and gloomy introspection, we feel that they must have missed much of the meaning which they sought. Yet we miss that spirit just as much in carrying beyond due bounds these very Christmas cus- toms. ln our gift-giving, our feasting, our merry celebra- tion, let us not forget the Christ love at the centre of the dayg let us make that love, with our observances as the means, the prime end of Christmas. Then we, too, shall recognize The Holy Light. Current Events - The Sixty-first Congress convened at noon, December 6. On the following day a rather inert message from Pres- ident Taft was read before both houses. The United States is unofficially at war with Nicarau- gua, chiefly to punish the trial and execution of two Ameri- cans, Grace and Cannon. who took part in a revolution against Zelaya, the Nicarauguan president. Zelaya's min- ister at Washington has been given his passports and sent home. Estrada, who is heading the revolution is favored by the United States, while American warships patrol the coast to prevent supplies from reaching the Nicarauguan government. 36 THE SPECTATOR -KM C. cs ,O K ts' l R-G '11 As the Spectator looks over his exchange papers, he notes that the November issues show a marked advance over the previous months, since now the papers have set- tled down to routine work. The following exchanges de- serve mention for their excellent cover designs : T The Journal, Pittsburg, Pa., The Red and Black, Beth- lehem, Pa., The Red and Black, Reading, Pa., The Purple and White, Allentown, Pa., and the Spartan, from Sparta, Wisconsin. ' 'The papers which the Spectator notes with most pleas- ure, for they excell in literary attainment, are as follow, ' The Register, Burlington, Vt.g The Argus, Harrisburg, Pa., The Critic, Lynchburg, Va., The High School Q , Quincy, Ill., and The Radiator, from Somerville, Mass. The Spectator is glad to Hnd so many exchanges with clever and pleasing cuts. These are: The Spectator, Cotfeeville, Kansas, The Echo, Supe- rior, Wis.g The Purple and White, Allentown, Pa., and The Brown and White, from Greensburg, Pa. . Other exchanges received are, The Hall Boy, Naza- reth, Pa., The Palmetto and the Pine, St. Petersburg, Fla. The Herald, Westfield, Nlass., The Journal, Grove City, Pa.g The State Collegian, State College, Pa., Juniata THB SPECTATOR 57 Echo, Huntingdon, Pa., The Skookum, Coleville, Wash. The Mirror, Tarentum, Pa., The Auroran, Muscatine, la. The Eagle, MeXico, Mo., The Karux, Phillipsburg, N. J The Messenger, Wachita, Kan., The Tiger, Delano, Minn.. Kiskiminetan, Saltsburg, Pa., The Orb, Hibbing, Minn. The M. P. S., Allentown, Pa.g The Conwayan, Carlisle, Pa., The Campus, Rochester, N. Y.: The Dickinsonian Carlisle, Pa., F' and M. Weekly, Lancaster, Pa., The Ju- nior Rupublic Citizen, Freevjlle, N. Y. x E Y OC, 'Sis S k 'ii of X LLLEVENTRY 'll 2 The Emerson meeting for November I2 was an excel- lent one. The program was both interesting and well given. There were several good talks and declamat'Es and a dramatic presentation from Macbeth by Eleanor Weitz and Waldo Wright. The musical numbers on the program consisted of a piano duet by Leone Rabb and Pauline Levy and a piano solo by Ruth Cook. At the meeting of the Society December 3, the elect- tion of officers took place. The following were elected: 38 THE SPBCTATOR President, Albert Walters, vice-president, Robert Trossg secretary, Ruth Cook, critic, Harvey Grifnthg sergeant at arms, Louis Gunsberg. A short but interesting program followed the election. One new member has been added to the society during the last month, Mr. William Miller. Among the interesting numbers for the meeting on December Io, were a talk by Lillie Parks on An Electric Household, and a declamation by Anna Haldeman. Sev- eral piano duets varied the program. The T. K. E. literary society held its regular weekly meetings during the month with the exception of one week. The last meeting new officers were elected to serve for the next six weeks. The ofhcers elected were : President, lra Dempseyg vice president, William Thomasg secretary, Bertha Stammlerg critic, Frank Scharmann. During the past month the following numbers were :especially interesting: Talk-Helen Katzenstein. - Story-Harriet Kinkead. Declamation-Sara Nloses. Music-Elsie Hinchmah. Talk-Vincent Peterson. Talk-Lillian Murdock. Oration-Frank Scharmann. ' On December IO the society held an excellent meeting in Study Hall. The following program was carried out: Oration-Robert Schad. Oration-Irvin Staley. Declamation-Blanche Schynder. Oration-Arthur Stull. Declamation-Louise Speck. , Oration--Mary Rose. The oratorical contest between Robert Schad and Arthur Stull was particularly interesting. Athleticf All praise is due to Captain Sharkey and his loyal men who have contributed so much to the name of Johnstown THE SPECTATOR 39 High, and to Coach Cramer, through whose constant effort and lively interest our success was possible, in football. Steelton Game As to the game, Johnstown played remarkably. Even the Steelton critics praised our team for the fine manner in which they worked their plays and the many tricks. ln the few first minutes of play, Chamberlain recovered a fumble and ran 30 yards for a touchdown. During the re- mainder of the half, Johnstown had the best of the battle. Steelton being unable to make any great headway. In the second half Johnstown began to weaken, the injuries of the Pittsburg game telling on them. Steelton started off in a hurry and ran the ball almost to our goal line where we held them to a standstill. Johnstown punted and Dailey of Steelton made a free catch and kicked a goal from place- ment, making the score 6 to 3 in favor of the easterners, when a punt of ours near the goal was blocked, a Steelton player fell on it back of the goal line, making a touchdown for Steelton. Johnstown High began to show signs of the trying battle and though weakening, still fought gamely. Steelton then began a series of forward passes V-which we could not break up. One of these open plays gave them a touchdown and the last scoring of the game. The Johns- town line-up was regular. Davis and Gonder were substi- tmed in the second half. Greensburg Game The second defeat away from home came on Novem- ber 20 at Greensburg. A fine rooting squad went to the Westmoreland county town and saw the game. The de- feat of Greensburg last season caused that team to be pre- pared for the game this seasong they were in the trim of condition, while the Johnstown High team still showed weakness from the Steelton game. ln spite of their con- dition, the team played good ball throughout the game. Johnstown kicked off against the wind. After Greens- burg had fumbled, we secured the ball and advanced it to the Greensburg ten-yard line. A failure of a forward pass gave the Greensburg team the ball which they quickly punted out of danger. The teams then swayed back and 40 THB SPBCTATOR forth in the middle of the field until Greensburg punted and a fumble gave them the ball on our twelve-yard line. The playing was going on in one corner of the field where part ofthe gridiron ran into the bleachers, and made the playing quite difficult for our team who were on the de- fense. The Greensburg eleven was given four downs to make the touchdown. On the punt-out the Greensburg man dropped the ball. In the second half Johnstown experienced a little hard lucky the gruelling battle began to tell. Once Louther caught a fumble, ran sixty yards, sprained his ankle, and was forced to let up his pace, lt was certainly tough luck. Nevertheless the team was not beaten until the timer's whistle announced the end of the game. The Johnstown contingent of rooters were never given a better reception on a trip than that given by the Greens- burg High School students. It certainly was a credit to that school. The welcome signs made a hit, and the students of that city treated us most cordially in the parade and at the game. Davis, Gonder, and Chamberlain were substituted during the game. ' . Thankfgiving Game The last contest of the season was won from Connells- ville High on Thanksgiving Day. Connellsville showed much improvement over teams which they brought here in previous seasons. The game was interesting and a Htting close for the football season. During the tirst five minutes, after White had executed play after play outside of the tackles, took the ball to the five-yard line, Nelson took the ball over in two rushes. With but two minutes to play, Chamberlain caught a punt and ran forty yards, almost to the goal. White carried the ball over in one plunge through the line. Sharkey kicked the goal, making the score II to 0, having failed at the Hrst goal. ln the second half Captain Sharkey had his last chance to make a touchdown while a member of High School's team and with a fine run of twenty yards around right end, he did it. THB SPBCTATOR 41 The following players earnedtheir letter: Capt. Shar- key, Griffith, Widman, Bell, Sagerson, Souther, W. Suppes, Vbeir, White, Kellar, Ghamberlain, Nelson and R. Suppes. The football squad elected Frank Kellar as captain for the season of 1910. All success to Kellar. High School students were delighted to learn that Sharkey was chosen for the Allscholastic term of wrstern Pennsylvania. Bell and Kellar gained places on the second team. A Basketball The school is now eagerly waiting for basketball. ln the coming season it is the duty of every student of the school to back up the team with his loyalty, and help make the season a financial success. No season tickets will be sold, but student tickets will be reduced to fifteen cents. It's up to you. Manager Suppes has arranged the following schedule: January 14th, at Sharon. January 2ISf, Kiskiminetas. January 29th, at DuBois. February 4th, Sharon. February 11th, Pittsburg. February 18th, at Pittsburg. February 25th, DuBois. March 4th, Kiskiminetas. IQ' Don't forget the first basketball game on Jan. 21. The High Jchool Basketball Team. .fhould be .fupported F. J. B. I2 The candidates for this year's basketball team will not be called out for practice until after the Christmas holi- 42 THB SPECTATOR dasys, but the management is busily engaged in making all preliminary arrangements for the successs of the team. The outlook for this year is very promising, but our inan- ces are causing the ofhcers of the athletic association much concern. Our team must compete against the Johnstown professional five, which rule the sport in this city. We do this under a great handicap, for the supporters of the pro- fessionals control the only available hall. The rental of the hall and cage for practice of one hour, four or tive days a week, will amount to 820. ls it right, then, that our High School team should have to make such a hght for patronage? Was it not the High School teams that made basketball what it is in this city? After practically educating the people to the game, should we now be forced to give our paved way to the outsiders who play only for the money that is in the game? Basketball was introduced into the High School by Nlr. J. E. Smedley. The team played in the Library Hall. The real interest began in 1901-2, with the organization of a city league, in which High School won the prize, a beautiful gold- plated vase. In the following year basketball had to be abandoned, since High School could obtain no floor on which to play. When the team of IQ03'4, with Donald Lindsey as captain and Harry Hager as manager, procured the Ar- mory Hall in which to play , the public at large became in- terested in the game. This year produced High School's Hrst real opposition. lt was in a team composed of ex-High School players and other amatuer players under the name of tne Johnstown All-Stars. Last year the High School basket ball team played un- der a new management in the Auditorium rink. lt received its first crushing blow when the professional team started its season, for they took many of the High School patrons, causing a serious Hnancial loss. Students, Alumni and High School friends, it is your duty to come together and again stir up the former interest in the school Eve. There is room both for High School and the professionals in Johnstown. There is no reason that we should not be supported, even though the professionals THB SPECTATOR 43 are more proficient, there is more wholesome interest in an amateur game. During the season of IQO4'O5 High School had real success, both in money and in games. The championship of Western Pennsylvania was lost to Butler High by a score of I3 to 12. The following year found High School creat- ing great interest. But again the championship was lost to Butler at Indiana in the third deciding contest with that school. ln the next year the Auditorium was secured under very favorable financial arrangements. This team was one of the claimants for championship honors of the state. The 1909-08 team, dlaying under the same arrangements, won the championship of Western Pennsylvania. lnterschol- astic Athletic League. if-'15 7- 5 Do your Christmas shopping early. Thanks Greensburg, for the good time. We love our steadies, but oh you Greensburg girlies. Get a white UQ vest, a shoestring tie, and a Prince Fruhlinger collar and be a sport. Senior. Beck,lthought you took first year Latin last year. Beck. So I did, my lad, but the teacher encored me. The message of the Red Red Rose, or how Nuts gets a stand in. 44 THE SPECTATOR S. F. X. Bill Nye Myer fto Ruth Masters, who has just cracked a jokej That joke reminds me of frozen dew- it's a frost. - Jones suggests the following: If the little lambs gam- boled Qgambledj on the green fat Sam'sj what's wrong with-Uones suggests that thelast be imagined.J Teacher in geometry: Close your eyes and look at this line. Sharkey in German: He went farther and further. Come girls ! How many of you attended the beauty lecture? Nlose was a stage-hand during that lecture. Tho he looks like a double-dyed villilain, He is pleasant and friendly and williling Oh Chic is a brick, And his girls are all slick, And his manners are perfectly killilin. A certain Junior called up the residence of his beloved rather late the other evening. Her father answered the phone and informed him that SHE was in bed. All the while the father thought he was talking to his own son. But the Junior was persistent. Who is talking? he inquired. Your father, came the reply. Did she tell you? gasped the astonished stude. We're not going to mention any names, but a certain pupil whose initials are in the alphabet gave the following translation from Caesar : All the women to the number of four thousand men were sent ahead. Skinner Scanlon in Caesar : Caesar himself carried the baggage and supplies from that place. What a wonderful man he was ! Teacher in English: Walter, what does 'pert' mean P 'ri-rn spncnvron 45 Soup 'roz Fresh. Teacher : Would you speak of a pert egg? Soup : Well, hardlyg that would be a healthy hen fruit. Question: How may the center of gravity of one's face be determined ? This must be a brain whirler, for even J. Cobbs has his Van Dyke out of plumb. An unusual occurrence : . Miss W: That story about the water is dry. First Stude: When does the earth become damp ? Second Ditto g Why in dew Cduej time, of course. A FEW DRAMAS. Brown of Harvard. With a J. H. S. Crew. Cooper of J. H. S. A New Year's Production. The Three Twins. Ginsberg, Gottdeiner, Galfont. Strongheart. Dawson. The Lost Trail. The middle entrance. The Volunteer Organist. Mozart the Cunning. Why Girls Leave Home. To keep dates. The Blue Crooks. Folks that use ponies. Brewster's Millions. Needed to pay for the class pins. The Follies of 1910. Watch the Seniors. The Man Who Dared fto lick Church.j J. Fruhlinger. The Choir Invisible. Senior Glee Club. The Midnight Sons. All fussers belong in this class. In Milton's Lycidas the following line appears: Upon his watery bier fbeer.J A member of the Senior Schooner Club without look- ing at his book gave the following comment: That line was written before the pure food law was passed. Heard in American History class: They built a canal across Lake Erie. ' At a party the other evening a certain Senior girl was heard to remark, Don't you dare kiss me. Puzzle : Who was the brave lad ? 46 THE SPECTATOR Car No. 23, of the J. I-I. S. Grafters' Railway Co., in charge of Condnctor Skinner Scanlon and Motorman Fusser Kellar, met with an accident recently. The car was proceeding merrily down Easy street, when Conductor Skinner signaled for a stop of Roughhouse alley. Sud- denly the bellrope broke, derailing the car, which ran into afT.J Church. No one was killed, although all received two nights in the Club. Whereupon Kellar had to walk to the Eighth Ward, etc., etc. In the classroom Cramer and Chic were rehearsing the yell, Give them the ax, the ax, the ax, Give them the ax, the ax, the ax. Where ? Mayer, who is trying to recite: I move we give them the ax. Teacher : I second the motion. Result: One more night! In these columns we are glad to announce that George Washington Billiken Cooper has been appointed Lunch Room Inspector. As Chic has had considerable ex- perience in lunch rooms, we are sure he will prove a suc- cess in his new position. Strange how many studes have taken tothe woods. Led by Jinglebaugh, Nimrod Cooper, and the Thomas Trio, the woods have been cleared as regards game animals. From reports gathered from Sam Paul's and Conrad's we find that sixty rabbits, thirty pheasants, eight wild turkeys, one dog, eleven bear and six rhinoceri have fallen victims to their marksmenship. How many Seniors still have their classpins? We are certain of only seven. It was this startling discovery that led us to publish a list ofthe Fussers with a request that notice be taken of the same. Mozart the Cunning was cleaning a lot of old papers out of his desk and had gathered quite an armful. Glad l'm able to put my arm around somebody's waste QwaistJ, he remarked patiently. THB SPBCTATOR 47 Heard in German: Her brown eyes trembled. One drowsy afternoon when Morpheus had charge of study hall, a loud outburst of laughter was heard from the rear. Ye Gods! Kirk Brown! What was the cause? Only little Johnny Weir reciting the Saturday Evening Post story. Kai Jones was coming down the hall. Hey! he yells at Captain Sharkey, Did you hear that Fat Bell had wrenched his ankle last night? No, gasped Shony. When? After he washed it, said the joker, as he disap- peared. They gave a minstrel. Who? The Senior Glee Club, at the Y. Nl. C. A. The Democrat said the performance was unique. According to Webster the word was used correctly. No a single rehearsal was needed. Each and every troubador wore a different costume, each got his own jokes and cracked them when he pleased. When the hot air played out the interlocutor, resplendent in a Jewish brigadier general's uniform, had the nerve to call for a song. The following hits were rendered: When the Cashier Turns the Ten Greenbacks to Gold, Why Piccadilli Collars Will Never Come in Style, The Gam- bled Ears. No, Nlr. Galfont, the show will positively not be repeated, by request and several commands. Theatrical'Note, The students who missed the pro- duction of Brown of Harvard, missed a real treat. The various features were: The crew, the gamblers, the rooting squad Cwhich stood in the oceanj, and the magnifi- cent acting of Dutch Cramer. ln Trig. A. E. K. How is that statement true? John. By Geometry. Ist Stude. By Heck. 2nd Ditto. By Gum. 3rd Same. By Cricky. 4th Angel. By the rules of the Five O'clock Club. A. E. K. All wrong-By common sense. Ouch! --S-t-u-n-gl 48 THB SPECTATOR Get in line and join the Style Association. You noticed the black shirts and green ribbons, didn't you? The black stood for honest toil, and the green for power to bluff. And Pike the Prince Fruhlinger collars, Nifty, nicht wahr? Imported especially for us and the principal. Keep your eyes open, the organization will continue all term. The loud vests represented the rights with which we were not vested. YE GREEN FR on AEXMO OE UR SPEPO LVEPN TA SUCTD LERHC HN YGRYL oRYoH ESH voU 5 T EQ S W E lg fState Postexzy L N L T R T E L E Y Read Down. NOTES Roy Cunningham ex-'05, will go to Arizona to accept a position in the near future. Among those in State's basketball squad are Frank Hoerle '07, and Red James 'o8. . Hen Mayer ex-'07, is a medical student at Jefferson Medical School. Somerville Prosser ex-'10, again sprang into the lime- light by making a stirring address at his institute for Pros- ser Hollow school district. Robert Waters ex-'12, and Elbert and Herbert Wertz ex'II, are studying at Kiski this year. The High School library has received a valuable addi- tion in the gift of the United Editor's Perpetual Encyclo- paedia, by a friend of the school who wishes his name to be unknown. The set, composed of forty volumes, is es- pecially valuable on account of its complete dictionary. Every High School student should acquaint himself with this excellent set of reference books. THB SPBCTATOR 49 At a recent meeting the Loyal Order of Fussers elected the following ofncersz Exalted Supreme Fusser, Kellarg Exalted Doubtful Fusser, W. I. Replogleg Keeper of the Date Book, Ludwig, Corresponding Fusser, Hottyg Fus- ser at Large, Chic Cooper, Great High Nluckety Muck, Saylor. The following committees were appointed to take charge of the fussing in their respective districts: Moxham District, Beck, Lex, Hotty, Saylorg Eighth Ward, Kellar, Mose, R. Edwards, Kernville District, Peterson given entire charge, Vine Street, Crocker, R. Suppesg Westmont, W. Suppes, A. Walters, Scharmanng Dunlo, Jacobs Clive nights for thisjg Rural Districts, Kress, Cambria City, Cooper, fan important districtjgp Morrellville. Graham, Qin seasonjg Somerset Street, Griffith, Cspecial appoirrtmentjg uncon- nected Fussers, Wolfe, Weir, J. Thomas, Englebach, Leckey. Rensselaer 02,9 64,0,,PoIytechnic f5f'Q 6?f.,,2Zf,,, Institute, 476' , N :YI Local axnminat ionnprovlded for. Bend for a catalogue. PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS. Attorney-lt-Law, Attorney-nt-Law, Suppen Building. Bank Building R S. Munrmra Bnucn H.CAmPnnLL ALVIN SHERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Building. Suppe Building. FRANK P. MARTIN. DR. S. A. HALL, Attorney-at-Law, Osteopath Bank Building. 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY. ' Attomey-at-Law, Suppes Building. 50 THB SPECTATOR W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 04923. Knabe, Chiclcering and thirty more of the wor1d's best . Pianos Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department. Useful Gift Articles xx x THAT APPEAL T0 EVERY YOUNG MAN sv ' Safety Razorsg all the standard brands are here and every one war- ranted. Prices range 25c to S8 each. Regular razors, 75c, Sl, up xr N..- to 52.50. Ingersoll Watches, small and regular models. Shot Guns, Footballs, Basketballs, Striking Bags, Target Rides, Revolvers, Boxing Gloves, Etc. Our line of penknives is the best in the city, and includes all the ,, most popular patterns, with every style I ill? handle you can wish for. Prices are as low as IS consistent with good quality. -' X - gr Swank Hardware Company THB SPECTATOR 51 We invite You to call and inspect the finest ine of china, br1c-a- I brac, cut glass and antique brass ln the city. It will pay to do your Christmas shopping here. Our prices are reasonable. E. L. 6: T. UPDEGRAVE 138-I 0 Market Sireet C omplzmemfs of Ihz T. K. E. Soczoyz Compliments of tba Emerson Liieraml Society Hands Chapped? 0 3sTE'Et's Lilac Lotion will make them smooth as velvet HARRY DECKER 52 Tl-IB SPECTATOR, owe O Ilege OPEN ALL THE YEAR DAY 8n EVENING SESSIONS Individual Instruction in 'Bookkeeping Typefwriting Shorthand, English Branches We have done more in the way of assist- ing graduates to positions, than all the other schools of this section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our col- lege are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruc- tion. Catalogue Free 542 Mm: STREET DR. S. HV. ISENBERG, Prest. Y M C A ' Biggest Hit This Year: MR. - - - - 5 A. FOXTON FERGUSON, B. A. fOxonj, Soloist and Lecturer Folk songs and folk lore of old England, JANUARY 20, 1910, Associa- tion Hall. Don't miss the date or man. C other ad. THE SPECTATOR ' HEADQUARTERS gl FOR . lVlen's Sensible If ml Christmas , , i lls- Gifts ls ,' ILLER 5 f t3 -'H-K' Thsfssfsssss ON'T 'have a Sitting made till you've seen our latest Popular Tones and the Fashion Styles. The l-lornick Stuclio PHOTOGRAPHERS 5275 Main Street NEAT ' ' A Dlx Amis rlntlng 'Tm Pnorm 801 215 FRANKLIN 54 THE SPBCTATOR h PER CENT- ON SAVINGS Trust Co. c.pn.1 at Surplus, 5400.000 Why not open an account with us? F. W. I-IANNAN Candies D Soda Water 218 FRANKLIN STREET IEI. S- CALENDARS Something New in the line of High School Calendars Have you seen our nifty pennants ? 545 IEElICDIR1.A.N S Main BOOK sToRE Maln THB SPECTATOR 55 A japanese Cap 5' Saucer Free I Commencing December 18th, and continu- ing until Christmas, we will give, FREE, to each purchaser of 50 cents worth of our Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder, Spices and Extracts, a Japanese Cup and Saucer, deco- rated in colors and gold. This cup and sau- cer is easily Worth 50 cents. See them in our windows. Grand Union Tea Company 428 MAIN STREET. At the Transfer Dressed Turkeys, Chickens Home-Dressed Meats, Mince Meats and a choice line of smoked meats, bologna, sausage, etc. Reliable Western Market Franklin Street. Branch market on Ohio Street, Moxham C. J. Haller, Proprietor Jos POGROTSKY Xxfatchmaker High School students, it 8 I I is your duty to patronize ewe er Spectator Advertisers. 2135 BROAD STREET Phone 68B 56 THE SPBCTATOR Roth's Pharmacy :'?.YifTfE'?f2'i DRUGS Agents for Guth's World's Famous Candy Opposite Cambria Theatre Buy Gyour Christmas roceries at S. V. Kunkle's Dealer in General Mdse., Groceries and Provisions 211 Cooper Ave. S. A. SNOOK 503 MAIN STREET General Hardware l Guns and Ammunition Watch our window for Christmas Cutlery Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 8103 Christmas will soon be here, and nothing makes a more suitable resent than an Eastman Kodall. We also have a limited number of Kodak Calendars. Kodaks from S51 to 550. Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin Street No trouble to show goods Fur Prices. A are Lower When you buy from the manufacturer HERZOG 81a Co. Fine Furs 8z French Millinery New Dibert Building, Main Street THE SPECTATOR 57 H lid B k O G32 Olgacks DESK SETS, PICTURES. PICTURE FRAMING Franklin St. Wm. B. Waters 65 Bro. 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 n f 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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Belle Meade Sweets HE CANDY OF QUALITY-Costs no more, and always fresh at..... Schrader Bro.'s Drug Stores 58 THE SPECTAZTIOR Buy your Christmas Candies at ORGAN USIC STORE SI-IREVE'S ARKET ST. They are home-made Phone 350, 451 Franklin JOHNSTOWN. PA. C. T. WILLIAMS Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 Dealer in Fancy Groceries DR. OWEN MORGAN P50 Produce DENTIST Cor. Market and Vine Sis- J01'i.:1:e,M'ii .s'i'f:i,':, 45:56.29- Phi'-me 502 Station, opp. Park Decidedly New Ideas in Suits 9 for High School Girls ........... S Where Qudliljf Counts William H. Raab 8: Bro. Rule? BLANK Boox MANUFACTURERS Bigdiirs 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 floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. THB SPECTATOIR 59 I That AT I . 7 ci About falg 5 They shave the old, the young, Christmas Gift is easily an- the gay, swered. How about a 5-lb. Or any face box of Reymer's best, or for ready pay, nice leather pocketbook with razors keen , and towels white Conrad S From at morn. D till 8 at night. rug . ON Store , S 301 FRANKLIN sr. Haynes t- 1 L I 1 1 I Christmas Gifts must be given, so why, not giye acceptable things that are sure to e appreciated ? We have a large assortment of FANCY BOX CANDIES TOILET SETS MANICURE SETS CIGARS, CIGAR CASES Our assortment of PERFUMES in Cut Glass Bottles is one of the finest in the city Franke Pharmacy Franklin St Haynes 60 THB: SPECTATOR Y M C A . . Q Q MENT Y not get father to make it a Membership in the Y for Christmas ? Y? Y? ASZFNEIM C Y C other -1- Call on us for Fine Stati0nefY HUGH P. MULLEN Fiitingfisfds C d a an mner ar S , Pictgresand. Pool 86 Bxlliards Picture Framing We've the right styles and prices Stationery Department Second FI001' H . H. A. Hershberger annan Bldg Jeweler and Stationer 536 Main Street First National Bank 446 IVIHIN STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits. ........ ............................ S 580,000.00 Total Resources .............,.......................................... 4,900,000.00 4 Pen Gent. Interest Paid on Savings Deposits THB SPECTATOR I 909 BARNEY NlcVAY'S Private Dancing Academy HANNAN BLOCK, FRANKLIN ST. '09 - Season - 'l0 Christmas Qaneee PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS, Christmas After- noon, 2:30 to 5:30. Advanced Class, Christmas Night. NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5th 62 THB SPECTATOR Central .Hppreciated .Hutomobile Christmas CO. Gifts 222 1 224 Levergood It. . . General Repairing. Accesso p ries of all kinds. U Agents for the A Splendid Variety Lozier b I at Locomo i e Chalmers, Detroit and Hudson Z a n g ,S Cars Rich, Reliable Diamonds FUR5 Watches Jewelry inn 'S Store Natural Mink Neckpieces and d M ff an u s Black Lynx Sets Children's Fur Sets in White Mink and Coney Neckwear and Handkerchiefs for the holidays and Silver Novelties. Lowest Price on all Christmas Goods C. A. Lindsey JEWELER 230 Bedford Street Phone 1326 B We give W. 8a J. Green Trading Stamps THB SPECTATOR Practical Gift Please Men And this is the natural buying place for such things, at the Men's Store. We have gathered magnificent stocks this season, the greatest in our history. SO, in addition to the money-saving and quality assurance in a purchase here, you get selections from lines almost without limit. Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, Fancy Waist- coats, Neckwear, Gloves, Fur Caps, Leather Goods. Hundreds of suggestions here, and you're sure to find your answer. Woolf so Reynolds, I GIFTS FOR HIM 64 THB SPBCTATOR GLYCERINE . STUDENTS l Crcarn Lotion Have you seen those nobby , Hig School Pins for only An elegant preparation for chapped lips,,face and hands, roughness ' 35C at of the skin, chafing, etc. KREDEL 35 FARRELIL, Kraft's Jewelry Store Dmggists Vine and Franklin Sts. 114 CLINTON STREET I Phone 1456B I Tai10r,made E. KUNKLE 8a soN Suits E515 to S25 Dm in General Mclse. fAt ready-made pricesj Fresh Meats and Oysters GL Leaders in low prices Give us a trial Woolen Mills CO' Call, or phone. Phone 925 ave ormey very ay through the buying of the family table supplies. Specials here every week - big money-savers. Watch daily papers We Give GREEN TRADING STAMPS reall D P., Teen Qu Phone 848 222 Franklin St. Prompt Delivery THB SPECITATOR THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR What Shall I Gifve P IF IT'S FOR The question is answered in a hundred dif- ferent ways at the Surprise Store. The ser- viceable, useful gift is the one he most ap- preciates, and no matter how particular he may be in the matter of dress, anything purchased from us is sure to please. a fefw suggesfions Hats, Shirts, Waistcoats, Cravats, Fancy Boxed Suspenders. Kid Gloves, Housecoats, Bathrobes, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Ho- siery, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Suit Cases, at PRICES MOST REASONABLE The Surprise Store 149 CLINTON STREET THE SPECTATOR The High .Ychool Girls Whose taste is never at fault when it comes to selecting anything in the candy line, are a unit in declaring I,Uhitman's Candies to be the most delicious sweetmeats they ever ate. No Christmas treat can be complete without a supply of these daintily boxed confections, and no candies can be more temptingly fresh than those that await your buying at the pharmacy of the Berry Drug Co. 201 Franklin St. Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange- 560-562'564-566-568 Vine Street .c. 'PEND Best Livery in the City Fancy Driving 85 Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a Specialty ER THE SPECTATOR 67 Ready for WQQ 3521.31 ' hrzsl- mas af --- c'Nafl1an's We hope Santa will not forget anyone. Last-minute shop- pers will find they can pick up all sorts of gifty things here on short notice. This is not only the roomiest, most cheerful and comfortable shop- ping place in Johnstown, but we give you the quickest and most efficient service ... , .int0thebargain. . . ,, o4 gift for High School sfudenfs, sure to be apprecia- fed, would be one of the j. H S. Tel! Pins 'we are shofwing in fhe fefwelrgv Secfion Ask fo see fhem :TCA THAN 'S jIohnsfofwn's Giff Sfore 68 THE SPECTATOR E have a special line of CHRISTMAS CANDIES, LEATH- 09 ER GOODS, MANICURING SETS, and other Toilet Ar- ticles, which will make useful and pleasing Christmas Presents KREDEL'S, MAIN STREEET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall ,GO to Louther's Shoe Store HEADQUART ER S FOR Christmas Slippers CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 5285,500.00 THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings NO. Fur Sale unlg at PUHIJH BHUS., Inn., Bur. Vine and Franklin Streets THE SPECTATOR 69 The Qunesfciiorm of GIiEiieGiNri1rng is ai Egerpllezsinng Que However, we are ready to serve you with the largest and most com- plete line of Christmas Merchandise ever shown in this city. As suggestions for High School Students, w e mention Smoking Jack- ets, Lounging Robes, Umbrellas, Gloves, Muf- flers, Waistcoats, Traveling Accessories, Handkerchiefs, Bath Robes, Hosiery, Neckwear, Suspenders, Hose Suppor- ters, High School Pennants, Cushions in High School colors, Books, and many other appropriate and useful presents. Every Department is Aglow with The Spirit of Christmas To our Ulfbzzrv High School Patrons of the past, and to the prospectzifs customers of the future, we exiend our best wishes for zz Jlflergf Clzrzkurzus cmd U4 Happy New Year NSTOWNS GREATEST STORE 70 THE SPECTATOR Gi Nb C S09 The answer to all vexatious gift problems is found ' 9 In eo. 'lR. 1klme s Where Quality Counts THE SPECTATOR 71 DIEGES 86 CLUST' Ii?Z'i-iiiifiit Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations g23SlPiH5, Frasgrnig' PiHS 1123 CHESTNUT STREET e as, u s, atc es Diamonds, gewelry PHILADELPHIA For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Car ets and Furniture P Clinton, Near Main The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'g.g'g.g. Franklin all OOO St. ll O Th ' C1'C S 3. Difference in Coal TRY i-,URS SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. THE SPECTATOR X 'Q cg. 41. I, X Y' f: i M11 JM E THE ONE BEST PLACE TO BUY CANDY At Christmas and every other time. Lots of Pleasing Sur- , prises in Our Fine HQLIEDAY ASSORTMENTS In Boxed Goods and in the De- licious Confections from our own Candy kitchen, 2d Floor ee-W THE e-if janunrwrnf New Dibert Building, 510 Main Street Peter Lindewnan, Proprietor Well Dressed Young lVlen gf HEY ARE A CREDIT 7- Q33 TO THE COMMUNITY . ll You young men who N: I :XXX are looking for style and qual- ity at prices that are right, 553,-1' you are looking for the Big ,, Yip homas Store X. Y1A ii .fvpx Q F1317 S at ,xiqztl 'Lx-:Q 4 Xisgg, , 2 lll S A' Jai? l-1141 f 4,4 We have an assortment of '.g,':,,z1SV oung men's suits that would 'bs Ee hard to beat. All the latest lf' styles are here. Prices Sl 0 to S28 9 '11 - lf, E X22 .af Overcoats T so RalHCOatS 'Q When looking for one of A these garments, don't fail to y see our stock. Our prices will , N ' 'll make buyers of lookers. Will K X X you look? 1' l twvi-Minot -Q L mouszmox S ummoul S I 0 Forty four years Fleas- John Thomas Sl Sons ing the peope 'id A O ' . 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' ' O f 'Q-g 3c,' b f, K-ff, . . - f. 1 i .p, I' F q A' U, -:I 9 3 - fl 2,0 fuL,L.lJx!g,.- o D G 901.1 9' 1964 LL? , ,W o'. ,. ,,QQ,,,-F F' af JZ .T 'U .Q 4-L--' fvyiff' A -qg 'Z - 1-X2 P' ' .1-fx -1 '1,7fqQg5, ,- 4-Q-:. Sf? . ,Q 5 7 -35? .yR4,'2Jg .. . 3 ,Q wel- ,QD .Ml 5: blk .' 4-9, ' W., E n - JMQ Q V Q Us Mi , I' . U 'z G A ol 1 H. W, -, ,T l q Contents Page Philomatheia ......... . . 1 The Paymaster's Special ...... . 2 Blue Blood .............. . . 4 When You're Busted, Down and Out .... 6 Our Objectionable System of Taxation . . . ll Characteristics of Girls by the Kind of Lunch 9 They Carry . . .......... . . A Mountain Story .............. 10 Agassiz Association . . . . .11 Evening ....,. . . .12 Editorial ..... . . .13 Exchanges . . . .15 Society .... . . .17 Current Events . . . .19 Athletics . . . . .21 JestNuts. .. . . .22 Alumni ..... . .29 Advertisements. . . . .30 be igb cbool Spectator 'Uirzs acquirit :undo votiiii. T THQQA sensor, EOHQSTQWN, rig A A Nd. if RT, V 35 ,rum A ' J- imi Jill ' x lel u lxi iff ll , .Ill lf Y, l y,l - qi ll... K lla I j ll a LMT 'N-TT Q X i l fl' A ' ,ek A LI IRR, ll I Philomatheia BY NEWTON DANIEL:SWANK Dedicated to thelC1ass:'of 1910 GOD hath made man the crown of His creation - To be-to grow a living loving creature Amidst sweet Nature, rnan's maturer teacher Of good and God-life's highest education. The good great God, the Kingly, Kindly Author Of vast creation's royal volumned Book, O'er all man's earth is e'er the reigning Father, Who rules each ocean-wave and mountain-brook Through pure, soul-treasured Truth and Love and Right and Beauty, The all-wise Teacher tells poor, humble man, rich, lofty thoughts of thingsg ' God doth by written Word teach man to man his duty, And to man's common life his daily bread, and peace and joy He brings. The snow-white Beauty of the lily and the dove Divinely imaged glimpses of God's living Spirit showg Man's soul feels-to love to learn is to learn to love God's gracious gifts, and all 'twixt man and God there is to know. Ah! indeed to love to learn is to learn to love- And to Love-to love with thought divine, all created human kind Is, in truth, to Live and make our mind transcendent move To thoughts of things Eternal and to God's great Infinite Mind! 2 THE SPECTATOR 'Pre Paymaster's Special . BY H. W. G. '10 EHE clatter of the telegraph sounder seemed to till the lonely ofhce with sound, only intensifying the outer silence, The little signal tower seemed a tiny blot on that landscape of rugged peaks in their awful immensity. The two curving rails and the half-dozen telegraph wires were the only links which connected the lone operator with the outside world. The operator gazed out thru the windows at the moun- tains which surrounded the tower, admiring their majestic grandeur, and thinking. He had much time to think, and the natural surroundings encouraged in him a certain reflec- tive tendency. The massive peaks furnished for him an infallible criterion, in view of which false judgments were impossible. The operator's musings were interrupted by a message from the tower immediately east of him: Westbound No. 44 passed here 4:03 on white block. , Operator SK. Up the steep, tortuous grade, No. 44 with its three lo- comotives and dozen passenger coaches, was puffing. Somewhere up in the mountains to the west the operator knew that the paymaster's special, in charge of his own brother, was headed this way. No. 44 would arrive first, he would hold it on the siding until the special had passed. Suddenly a. call came from EH, the tower just west: Paymaster's special passed here 4:06, running wild at terrihc speed. ' Operator EH. For a moment the operator's brain seemed in a whirl. What should he do? involuntarily he looked out thru the window, he could hear the sighing of the wind thru the fir- trees on the lower slopes of the peaks, and the swish of tha foaming river in the canyon below. In a moment a plan of action came into his mind. Turning back to his desk, he called for the chief dispatch- er's office at Denver. Paymaster's special running wild against No. 44. Wire orders. Operator FM. Almost instantly the answer came: THB SPECTATOR S Derail special at your tower. Chief Dispatcher. To derail the special here would send it over a sixty- foot embankment down to the rocky bed of the canyon- death to all on board! Kill his own brother! Thru the window the operator could see the distant mountains, with their green-clad bases merging into white summits, standing there impregnable in strength and solemnly majestic in ap- pearance, just as they had already stood for ages. To the operator's mind, racked by conflicting emotions, the sight brought clear perception of right and a resolution to action. Crossing the room, he threw the switch which would hurl the paymaster's train into the canyon beneath. Al- ready he could hear the roar of the approaching special, but No. 44 was even now in sight on the other side! ln a min- ute it was over, the special was lying, a mass of crushed and twisted steel, on the rocky bed of the shallow river, the switch had been reset, and No. 44 had passed in safety. The operator quickly reported No. 44 to the next tower west, and the wreck of the special and the safety of No. 44 to the chief dispatcher. Then he hastily ran across the road-bed and made his way down over the steeply- sloping embankment. His clothing torn and his hands lac- erated by the sharp stones, he reached the wrecked loco- motive and its single coach. He heard no groans or cries, nor did he find any evidence of life about the crushed mass, the crew had, evidently, all leaped from the runaway train. The operator climbed back up to the road-bed, still much disturbed. lt would have been scarcely possible for anyone to have leaped from the train, at the speed it was traveling, without serious injury. He reached the tower just in time to hear some one calling for chief dispatcher. Paymaster's special ran wild in No. 6 Cut. Right connecting rod broke, crushing cab, throttle, air control, and killing engineer. Rest of crew escaped by jumping, all escaped with slight injuries except fireman, who was killed, and one pay-clerk, who was badly injured. Conductor Paymaster's Special. The operator sank into his chair, his brother was safe! The operator could hear the wind sighing through the fir- trees on the lower slopes of the mountains and the swish of the foaming river in the canyon below. From the wrecked locomotive came a faint hissing of escaping steam. 4 THB SPECTATOR Blue Blood BY W. C. W. N the mission-furnished side room of the Arlington Club, the table lamp with the beautiful stained-glass shade made the smooth top glow, but cast the rest of the room in a smoky blackness. Deucedly queer, though, that finding of Gordon Haw- thorne dead in his room. The papers say he was sitting at the very desk where he wrote all his great stories. Billy broke the silence in which we had been smoking. The coroner's examination found no violence and a post-mortem revealed no sign of poison. Besides, reports aver he was not physically weak. Jimmie, reporter on the Globe liked to deepen mysteries. Yet it's out of reason for people to declare that a man of his age can die from other causes than violence or weak- ness, put in young Doctor Harmon. Now see here, began Jack, and we all instinctively turned towards the red end of his cigar in the familiar cor- ner, there is, I maintain, such a thing as a fellow being a victim of what he thinks is a blessing. In Gordon's case, it was ancestral talent. Iknew him as a student, for we were in the same class at the University. Although he was high in standing, he never took with the fellows. He told them as he could trace his ancestry directly back to the family of Nathaniel Hawthorne, he believed he was pre- destined to inherit the literary ability of that writer. In- deed, he did write much for the school paper. The rival for honors in our class was a well liked fel- low by the name of Bob Sanders. There was a bigness of frame and almost swagger in his walk that verged on awk- wardness. His naive humor and manner, unaffected by his brightness, were pleasing to his companions. When you saw the two rivals together, you could not help preferring to be Sanders, even although his family line was as swerving as a country brook, than to have the puny form of Gordon, an example of the inevitable weakling ofa declining race in which close intermarriage seemed to prey on the life and vitality. I remember an incident at our Junior commencement. THE SPECTATOR 5 l was sitting beside Bob. Gordon, himself a specific sam- ple of his essay, was talking about the advantages of blue blood. Leaning over, l whispered to Bob: 'What do your veins hold, pure Scotch?' . No,' he laughed, 'Just a little bit of all the English and l guess some French.' And a year later Bob Sanders was talking from the same platform on Vim, as valedictorian. Jack stopped to puff his cigar, the Ere of which had nearly died out. Well, what has that to do with his death? we all demanded. Jack smoked on in silence for a few moments, till he knew we were on the verge of impatience. Then he began again. After graduation, both turned towards writing as a profession. Bob journeyed West, to Seattle. Every now and then you would find one of his stories in the Curio or lmpeius. ' Oh, interrupted Jimmie, is that the Sanders who wrote Captain NlcCorry's Christmas? Sure, said Jack, You have doubtless all read something or other of his, all chuck full of life and go, But Gordon, aspiring to literary perfection, wrote stories that were models in respect to structure, choice of words, figures, balance. Yet with allthe polish they seemed to lack that ring that Bob Sander's stories had. So things went till the Vivesse offered that big prize for the best short story. The offer was enormous, something like nine hundred dollars. Gordon, l had often interviewed him as a literary critic of the Mirror, was positive of his success, relying on his polish and rhetoric. His frank egotism was sickening, although I knew that there was no writer putting up better phrase at that time than he. l awaited the result of the contest with the instinc- tive feeling of a tragedy. Then, when the time was up and the long awaited num- ber of the Vivesse came, l opened it in feverish haste. Turning to the first story, l saw a name that brought a cry of surprise. l read under the title By Robert Sanders. The next morning came the report of Gordon's mys- terious death. l immediately hurried down to his little cot- tage. Pushing past a policeman at the door,l entered,Gor- 6 THB SPBCTATOR don lay with his face buried in his arms on the table, just as they had found him. Among the books and papers were the sheets of a manuscript, folded as if it hadjust been removed from an envelope. Under one elbow was a note, headed Literary Department of Vivesse. I drew it free from the dead grasp and read: It is with exceeding regret that we return your MS. The rhetoric, structure, choice of words, are not equalled in any story submitted. To put it briefly, your story seems to have been twisted and curved till it is as lifeless as a brass god. Perhaps it is beautiful bombast, but the public would ignore it. The judges, in choosing the story of Robert San- ders, believe they are justified by its color and above all, by its life. In it there is a smell of earth. Blandly Mr. Hawthorne, don't you think there is a limit to formal polish. Hoping you can get this view, we remain, Yours respectfully , Charles McGovern. Jack stopped and young Doctor Harmon turned slowly in his chair. P Oh! but you claim yourself that physical weakness resulted in his death. No, declared Jack, it was the Hght of red against blue blood. And it was a tragedy for Gordon. Someway or other, as I set out in the driving mist for my hotel, l thought Jack was right. When You're Busted, Down an? Out BY Donn: WHITE GRAZIER Did you ever stop to think, how All the coin you've thrown away Would, if all amassed together, Help you on Life's troubled way ? How the nickles, dimes and pennies That you've rashly thrown about, Would look like a pile of money When you're busted, down and out ! TIHB SPECTATOR Did you ever stop to think, that W en you've treated now and then You got rid of many dollars That you'd never see again ? You've sgent money that you could not Well a ord to be without, Yet, you only realize it When you re busted, down and out. Dwou ever stop to think hen you meet some Winsome lass And invite her out to dinner, What dire things may come to pass 'Z True, you may enjoy her company, And put all your ears to rout, But Kou'll pro ably regret it W en you're busted, down and out. Did you ever stop to think, that W en you E0 to see a show- Even tho' it e a good one, Still, it makes your purse run low. P'rha.ps the platy was really worth the Price you pai , beyond a doubtg Ne'ertheless you'll Wish you'd missed it, When you're busted, down and out. Dcwou ever stop to think, that hen ,you play some little game You can t he p but slpend some money? Win or lose, it's a 1 the same. At the time you do not mind it' Fellows ca l you Good Old Scout . But it's all a different story When you're busted, down and out. Diglyoul ever stop to think of t e many, many ways By which you can blow in money If you've got the spending craze? You may have all you can wish forg Talk of hard times you may Houtg But sometime, erhass, you'll rue it When you're buste , down and out. Did you ever stop to think, that You have not yet run Life's course, And a Future lies before you Of which Youth is but the source ? Save your earnings, spend but littleg Heed not the derisive shout, And there'l1 be no more times coming, When you're busted, down and out. 8 THE SPECTATOR Our Objectionable System of Taxation BY MERLE BENDER '12 Taxes are a portion of the product of the land and labor of a country, placed at the disposal of the government- Ricardo-Pol. Econ. VIII UR taxes are complicated and not economical, because there are so many taxes on the same article. The consumer of bread pays several prices for it. Let us see how it happens that he pays so many prices when he buys a loaf of bread. When the farmer sells his grain to the grain dealer, he must ask such a price as will both cover expenses and help pay for some modern harvesting machinery, which has been included in the improvements by the assessors, and also recompense him for his time and labor on the crop. When the grain dealer sells the wheat to the miller, he must add a little to the price to help pay his license, which is one form of tax, to pay for the labor of handling the grain, and put a little in his pocket besides. The miller follows the same process. He cannot grind and handle the grain for nothing, nor can he let his license be made void by remaining unpaid. The wholesaler gets the flour in sacks or barrels, which cost him a certain price, and he sells them for such a price that he will gain something out of the transaction, and earn enough both to pay his expenses in handling the barrels and sacks, and to help to pay for his license. Then the retailer patterns after his predecessors, after whom the baker has his chance to add a few dollars and cents to the value. He sells his product to the butcher, grocer or confectioner, who has a chance to make a boost in price. So, when the consumer purchases bread, the price has been raised seven times. From this you will see that it is not the fault, entirely, of the men who handle this food stuff, the so-called trusts, that the price of living is high, but that of our present sys- tem of taxation. Our system also discourager building enterprise to a cer- Tj-IE SPECTATOR 9 tain extent. Suppose that a renter owns lots somewhere in a quiet suburb. He lets the lots lie vacant because if he makes any improvements, his taxes will take a sudden jump upwards and not come down. But the need of a place that suits him forces him to do one of the two things: he either sells them and buys in a better location and builds, or he builds a house on his lots. Just as soon as the assesor sees the building, his taxes go up to an enormous price, he thinks, but what is he to do but pay them? After a few years the place does not suit the new ideas, and so he builds an automobile shed, or probably a shop for the boys of his family, and gives all the buildings a coat of paint. When the assesor sees these improvements, he adds a few dollars to the taxes. This sort of system really puts a ban on doing anything to make your house and lot look better. We draw the conclusion that a radical change inlour taxation system is much needed. Characteristics Qf Girls by the Kind Qf Lunch They Carry T is amusing to watch the different characteristics of girls as shown by their lunches. One girl I know who is very particular about her manners and conversation, has a small, neat lunch-box, with each article wrapped up separately in white tissue paper. Her bread sandwiches, about half the size of ordinary ones, are nearly as thin as chips. A hearty, whole-souled girl usually sits beside her, their lunches are as different as the girls themselves. The latter has a large leather box Hlled with substantial sand- wiches, fat pickles, and usually a generous piece of pie, the size of which fairly makes one hungry. These are packed neatly in a big, snowy napkin. There is another lunch that is particularly characteristic of its owner, who is one of these restless, high-spirited girls, always rushing from one thing to another. Her grapes and cakes are usually mashed together in a confused state at the bottom of the 10 THB SPECTATOR box, while a large, heavy apple stands boldly on top of the wreck. Even in the smallest things, marks of character appear. , A Mountain Story 'ilf it weren't for what you said last night making me feel like l wanted to talk to you, I wouldn't be a tellin' you whatl am goin' to now. There's some trails that ain't pleasant to go over. With this, old John started his story. Our folks all live back in Illinois and come of as good a stock as you'll find. There were a lot of us andgso when wife and I married, we come out here. We struct this gap and here we stuck, There were five boys. The oldest two would have been men now. The girl-this voice brokej-she came third, she was twenty when we buried her over there. Everybody 'lowed she was a mighty fine women. She didn't seem to care nothin' for the boys. She'd go with them and have a good time, but that was all. Well, one day we met a stranger coming along the trail. He was as fine a lookin' man as you ever see, sir, big and grand like, with wavy hair and a fine set of teeth that show- ed when he smiled. He was sure good lookin' Damn him! l used to think God never made a finer man. l know now that Hell don't hold a meaner heart. He was one of them artist fellows and my girl took to him. He was always drawin' of her. He had a big one he worked at, off and on all summer. It was sure fine with her a standin' at the ranch spring holdin' outa cup of water, and smilin' like she was offering you a drink. We never thought nothin' about her bein' with him so much. You know country folks are that way. One day he went out as usal and didn't come back. The girl went nigh crazy, she got to thinkin' more of him than we knew. She grew worse and worse, 'peared to fade away like. She was always watchin' the mail. Then one day a letter came. She ran into the house and pretty soon I heard a scream then a laugh, God! that laugh's still ringing in my . 'rl-lla SPECTAETOR su ears. She was raving mad, a laughin', a screechin' and tryin to hurt herself, all the time calling for him to come. I read the letter afterwards. He told her over and over that he loved her but didn't dare tell his family of his being in love with a back woods girl with no education or nothin'. He finished it by saying he would be on his way to the old country when his letter reached her. The girl quieted down but her mind never came back. Acted all the time as if she was expecting him to come back. Pete is her boy and you've seen he ain't just right. Seems like he is marked some way in his mind. She died when Pete was born and her last words were: l-le'Il come, Daddy, he'll sure come. Nlany's the time I have prayed all night that God would let me meet him again or his proud father, just once. l'd gladly go to hell if l could only meet them first. He'll come. l-lell couldn't hold him against such as that and when he comes. Unconsciously, as he spoke, the giant's voice took a tone of a terrible meaning and he slowly rose from his seat, When he uttered the last sentence he was standing erect, his muscles tense, his powerful body shaken with passion. It was about a year later when my prayers were ans- wered. One day Pete came running in saying that a man was dying in a cave not far from the girl's grave. As l entered the cave 1 caught sight of a dying man, holding a picture of a girl at a well holding out a cup of water and smilling. All the time he was saying: l loved her -l loved-her. She was my mate, my other self. I can't tell you of the summer we were alone in these hills, away from the clan of the world. Oh!-if that summer could have been lengthened into years. Oh God! That men-can be-so blind! Do-do-you-hear? She is calling-she calls for- me. Yes-sweetheart. l-I-am com-com-. That was all. Then l turned and left the cave. Agassiz Association The annual election of officers was held this month resulting as follows: President, Nliss Krebs: Vice Presi- 12 THE SPECTATOR dent, John Coverg Recording Secretary, Ella Swankg Cor- responding Secretary, Foster Smith, Treasurer, Robert Kleinschmidt. At the former meeting cryptograms, or tlowerless plants were studied. On April 28th the members visited Philip Wolle's laboratory on Washington Street. Mr. Wolle explained the method of testing water, and then dissected a rabbit. The visit was most instructive and interesting. Evening BY ROBERT KLEINSCHMIDT '12 The last faint glow of sunset fades On onder darkly wooded hill, And, out from 'mongst the pines is heard The lonely whip-poor-will. The night winds softly 'gin to sigh Their secrets to the shadow trees, The fresh faint fragrance oiy the firs Is mingled with the breeze. The darkness steals through hill and vale, And silent, everything enshrouds But still the last faint glow of day Lights up the distant clouds, The cool, damp mists creep over all, The cricket faintly chirrups near, The moon wraps all in her soft veilg The silent night is here. . f'- NK Xlll , Q, tr THE SPECTATOR I3 be lleligh School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., APRIL 1910 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 EUIIOITIBI HUC IIBUBIIIZBS Staff. Edltor-ln-Chlef. CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Associate Edltor, JOHN H. COVER 1911 Llterary Edltors. School News Edltors, RUTH GLENN lg!! FRANK CRAMER rgxo ALBERT WALTERS xoxo Exchange Edltors. Athletlc Edltor, RUTH MASTERS 191: SEWARD D. DAVIS xqxo. BLANCHE BOYD 19:1 An Editor' Society Edhors' ELSIE HINCHMAN xgxo LEONE RAAB . General News Editor, BERTHA STAMMLER WALDO WRIGHT :gn Chlef Buslness Manager. IRA M. DEMPSEY xoxo Asslstant Huslness Manager, PHILIP THOMAS :gn Associates, HARVEY GRIFFITH :gm WALTER SUPPES xoxo JOHN B. WEIR zqro W. FRITZ MAYER xoxo GEORGE S. COOPER :gm THOMAS CROCKER :gn THE SPECTATOR ls published monthly durlng the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Bulldlng. Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoflice. Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon ln the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial CIVIC PROGRESS IN JOHNSTOWN A recent stir in Johnstown for municipal improvement seems to indicate a great civic awakening. The organiza- tion ofthe municipal Improvement Committee, the public- spirited attitude of the Council, the annexation movement, the formation of the merchants association, the activity of the Civic Club,-all point an up-to-date and better city. Already our efficient fire-department, street paving project, I4 THE SPBCTATOR park extension, and play-ground agitation are signs of civic progress. Particularly the Municipal Improvement Com- mittee, composed of representative business men of the city, gives promise of real work. ln its capacity as a non- political advisory body, investigations and suggestions are expected which will greatly advance Johnstown. From the announcement by President Price of the Cambria Steel Company that between three and four thousand men will soon be added to the working forces of his corporation, the newspapers predict that Johnstown will rise in population to a city of the second class. A German lady writing to her son from the old country said: I read in my news- papers about Philadelphia and Washington, but l don't know where Johnstown is, the place where you live. We hope that improvements go on until Johnstown becomes known as a model and progressive city. lt is the part of us who are still in High School to watch and study the ad- vance work, and to prepare ourselves to become worthy citizens. The Freshman class is busy working on the Annual, which is being published under the supervision of Herbert Graham, 1910, At a recent meeting the class decided to divide the proceeds equally between the class and the pub- lic play grounds, and to dedicate the issue to the Hon. John Fulton because of his philanthropic interest in the play ground movement. The Spectator wishes success to the Freshmen in their undertaking. The announcement by the Hon. R. S. Murphy of his intention to run for the Republican nomination as candi- date for the State governorship is pleasing news to the citi- zens of Johnstown. From his able fulnlment of his duties as lieutenant-governor, and from his public prominence throughout Pennsylvania as an energetic executive, there is much expectation of seeing our foremost citizen serve as next Governor. . 593Qf..,,,- ' fC6E3N t Mfr C. ES 3-Ni ' R-G '11 The Orange and Black, Spokane, maintains its high standard in cover design cuts. Another story or two would improve your literary department. The Easter number of the Spartan is unusually good. Improvement could be made by omitting the advertisements before the editorials. The exchange editor of the Red and White, Chicago, deserves credit for the clever way in which he writes ex- change notes. The literary material is also to be commended. The March issue of the Junto is excellent. We have no fault whatever to rind in your literary department. Could you not publish a smaller list and more comments on individual papers in your exchange column? The stories of the Nlidway are the best that have come to us as agroup. You seem to have instituted a contest for literary material. This is a good plan to inspires enthusiasm in the students. The literary department of the Purple and White, Allentown, is excellent. Your paper is also notably aranged. We received this month for the Hrst time a copy of the L. F. H. S. Banner. Your paper is very well arranged and has conciseness not found in many school papers. We wish to hear from you again. 16 THB SPBCTATOR The W. H. S. Mirror contains some animated stories, The advertisements among the literary material give your paper a commercial aspect. The Thornburn Thistle is an excellent paper. lt shows the co-operation of the entire school. The exchange column ofthe T. H. S. Blue and White would be improved if the exchange notes were not jumbled with the jokes. Your paper is otherwise well arranged, The interlude surpasses all other papers this month in originality. Your stories are excellent. The Romance of the Little Red Chair is especially entertaining and holds the attention of the reader to the very last. We wish that all High School Students might learn the lesson taught in your Principals Page this month. The St. Louis High School News contains a very en- tertaining athletic story. Your paper could be improved greatly by collecting into one place the unsightly advertise- ments. The stories in the S. H. S. Review are excellent. Your paper shows good arrangement and co-operation of all students. y The Bulkeley News is a newcomer. We would sug- gest that you have more literary material. One story is hardly enough for a paper your size. The Orb contains two interesting short stories. Could your literary department not be enlarged? Where are your cuts and literary department, High School Record? The Pinkerton Critic contains many fine short stories. Your paper is very well arranged. Improvement could be made in the exchange depart- ment ofthe Tiltonian. Your literary material is excellent. THE SPECTATOR i7 xi AQ-of K 2 1 X April Ist a debate was held on the proposition that a slanderer is more pernicious than aflatterer. The debate was lively and heated. The negative side won. The feature of the meeting April Sth was a pronounc- ing match between eleven girls and eleven boys. The boys won. The outcome of this match and that of the spel- ling match should be an incentive to the girls to spell and pronounce better. The regular Society period on April 15th was given over to Margaret Hughes and Mary Rose, who delivered their theses in the form of an illustrated lecture on Abbey's fifteen pictures dealing with Sir Galahad's Quest of the Holy Grail. Nluch praise is due to the lecturers for their interesting and enjoyable entertainment. Besse Stat- ler arranged a musical program for April 15th at which Robert Schad gave a mandolin solo. A quartet sang Annie Laurie beautifullyg Helen Katzenstein and Lewis Wagner played a piano solo. At this meeting Walter Suppes was elected president. IB THE SPBCTATOR We heartily congratulate the Emersonians on their pleasing and entertaining open meeting. EMERSON March 18th the Emersonians were the guests of the T. K. E. Society when several members presented a mock trial of Lady Macbeth. The royal,Lady vias charged with instigating her husband to murder King Duncan. After an able conducting of the trial the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. ' Pleasing programs were rendered April Ist and 22d. The open meeting on April 8th reflected great credit on the Society and their faculty representative, Miss Wood- ring. J. Morley Kline, who presided at the meeting, wel- comed the audience in an address. The orchestra played The Gypsy's Wooing. Thomas McFeaters spoke on the war of the Austrian Succession. Leone Raab and Paul- ine Levy played a piano duet. Albert Walters delivered an oration on the Hungrian Revolution of I848: Themes of talks by Waldo Wright and Mary Lenhart were Franz Joseph and Elizabeth. William Miles sang a Finland Love Song. A sketch, The Gypsy Girl in Hungary was admirably presented by Mary Elizabeth Jones, Lillian Moses, Mary Ryan, J. Morley Kline, and Harvey Grifiith. W xi to gf THB SPECTATOR I9 Current Events DEATH OF MARK TWAIN ln the death of Samuel Clemens the American people lost one of their most popular humorists. Mr. Clemens, better known by his pseudonymn, Mark Twain, rose from a printer's apprentice to a foremost, international lecturer. During his varied experiences he was a pilot on the Miss- isstppi, a reporter in San Francisco, a silver miner in Ne- vada, a part owner of the Buffalo Express, and a newspa- per correspondent in Europe. , He had an experience with a publishing house almost similar to Grant's. The firm of C. L. Webster and Com- pany failed and left an indebtedness of 896,ooo. As Mark Twain was a proprietor, the burden fell on him. Rather than be acknowledged a bankrupt he undertook to pay the liabilities himself by writing and by a lecture trip round the world. The many homes he owned in America show his success. He leaves a list of books that are of wide repute. Among these are, Innocents Abroad The Jumping Frog, Eve's Diary, 'Tom Sawyer,' 'The Adventures of Huck- leberry Finn,' and A Double-barreled Detective Story. He had been in poor health ever since the death, last fall, of his daughter Jean. Lately he returned to Redding, Con- necticute from Bermuda, hoping that the raw New England air would dll him with new vigor. But all natural and med- ical aid failed, and on April twenty-tirst he quietly passed away. ROOSEVELT IN E UROPE Just at present all men of the minute are following with dreathless interest the rapid tour of Roosevelt through Eu- rope. Gifford Pinchot, Ex-Chief Forester lately met Roos- evelt at Port Maurizio. Little can be gleaned from the in- terview other than that Roosevelt has decided to speak at the National Conservation Congress in September. lt is quite evident that what Roosevelt thinks of the Ballinger affair will be promptly set forth when he sets foot on Amer- ican soil. A few days ago Mr. Roosevelt was received by Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna and banqueted at Scho- 20 THE SPBCTATOR enbrunn palace, With characteristic impetus he set the capital in a hum, and threatened for a time to shock the Austrian etiquette by his briskness. The court carriages and automobiles were hustled about to show him the riding school, the stately Parliament building, parade grounds, and tombs of the Hapsburgs. That the Vatican does not blame Roosevelt for the late incident at Rome was confirmed by the visit of the Papal Nuncio while Roosevelt was in Vienna. America is eagerly awaiting complete news of the French visit. THE PITTSBURG BRIBERY CASES So far the largest indictment in the bribery inquiry at Pittsburg is that against Frank N. Hoffstot, president of the German National Bank of Allegheny, He is charged with giving a bribe of 252500110 Charles Stewart, a New York councilman. With this bribe Stewart secured the passage of an ordinance on July 9, 1908 making three banksg Hoff- stot's, the Second National, and the Farmer's Deposit Nat- ional, the city depositories of funds. Another charge is against Cashier Young of the Second National, who paid 521,000 to Hoffstot for an equal share in the result of the ordinance. The councils for the defense endeavored to prove that Harrison Nesbit, the foreman of the jury, is not a resident of the connty, but Judge Frazer has approved of Mr. Nesbit. It is said by those who know that a person even higher than Hoffstot will soon be indicted. THE NEW ASSOCIATE JUSTICE To Hll the vacancy in the Supreme Court caused by the death of Associate Justice Brewer, President Taft lately appointed Governor Hughes of New York. Mr. Hughes has accepted the appointment. lt only remains for the Senate to confirm the choice of President Taft. HALLEY'S COMET In a few days the much talked of comet will be plainly visible, as it passes near the earth in its course around the sun. Judging from the records of its former appearances, it will be a grand sight. No doubt the report that in the year IO66 it was as large and brilliant as the moon is exag- gerated, but we know that the size of its head at its last THE SPECTATOR 21 appearance in 1835 greatly exceeded that of the brightest star. lts tail at that time extended over thirty degrees, or over one-third the distance from the horizon to the zenith. The comet has been visible with telescopes since last Sep- tember, and with the unaided eye for a few weeks, but it will reach its greatest brilliancy on the eighteenth of May, when it passes nearest the earth. From that time it will gradually fade, and about July first will disappear from the naked eye. Athletics Johnstown's Hrst track contest was in the Philadelphia meet, held on April thirtieth under the auspices of the University of Pennsylvania. In the mile relay, second class, Hign School won fourth'place, coming in after Jersey City, Steelton and Reading. We were ably represented in the race by Ludwig, Bracken, Sharkey and Chamberlain, who ran in the above named order. Last year High School won second place in the mile relay. Manager Louther has arranged to send a team to State College Friday, Nlay 6th, and is planning the inter-class meet for the following week. Perhaps High School will also contest in the Princeton Alumni Meet at Pittsburg near the end of the month. To Nlr. Anderson Walters, who so liberally provided money to send the team to Philadelphia, the school and Athletic Association owes unlimited gratitude. The en- couragement of Mr. Walters has always been a great help and inspiration to High School's athletics. SPBCTATO xxfxfff XJ Q51 Huis they, anyway ? .f I THE SPECTATOR 25 Are they criminals? We hope not. Send in your guesses to Puzzle Dept. care Spectator. First prize, a free lunch at S. Q. L.g second prize, three nightsg Third prize, a handsome framed picture of above portraits. Who will be winners? There are too many chairs in the orchestra. Two of them will be eliminated and the two first violinists will occupy a little bench built for two. We wonder if Nlargar- et the Custerfdj pie. 1 Next number, kind reader, will be a pippin. Patiently waitg it will abound in lists of prominent names, pictures, colored animals, illustrated songs,-a regular Improper Number. Walbert: Where does Cleopatra hail from? Daisy : She didn't hail, she reigned. Did you see that streak? Yesg what was it? Ut was afterward found to be Deac. speeding toward Locust Street at 2:30 a. m., after he had been convinced that he had a case of ptomaine poisoning from indulging at the dance.J Lodger: Shay, can l jet anozer room? Clerk: Sure, take No. 10, the one next to yours. Lodger: All right, l jest setz No. 9 on tire. What do we come to school for? asked Rev. Clip- pinger, and then he proceeded to enumerate reasons. The following were missing from his list. CU To get out of going to work. Qzj To learn to use father's signature. Q31 To bother the teachers. Q45 To hear the orchestra. Poor Phizs Rose ls with us no more He skipped Physics, And J. Cobbs got sore. 24 THE SPBCTATOR Poor friend Beck ls with us no moreg Too much studying GJ Showed him the door. Poor Soph Pick Is with us no more. Second year Freshman, Study a bore. The mystery of the dance: I Who pushed Eph into the ice-cream freezer, or why did Soup step into the punch? Hear the story of the three eggs? No! Too Qtwoj bad. K. S. Which way does Pauline CPaul lean. G. G. She doesn't leang she is merely inclined fin- Kline-dj Teacher: There is no law in heaven. How does she know? Miss W: Define police force in the broadest sense. Soup: Buckeye Reynolds. I Mozart: A spiritual atmosphere surrounds a saloon. A. E. K. The study-hall will be found in room L. CWho pushed it over there?j A. E. K: I sat on the gallery. fPoor occupants of the higher seats.Q Parasites-people from Paris. Germs-obstacles from Germany. CHIC MAKES HIS DEBUT INTO SOCIETY On the the night of April fifteenth, a familar counte- nance was seen in a strange place. It was at the Senior dance that George Washington Cooper, M. P. H. C5 M. B. Cg M. F. 'O. Cg P. S5 H. B5 and now M. Fg was observed in his Sunday-school regalia proudly ushering a fair damsel toward the ball-room gate. Being familiar with Mr. Cooper's religious scruples the money-snatcher was baffled, but when Chic deposited an iron and a half and usurped two THE SPBCTATOR 25 programs, the gang knew George had at last joined the fussers. Chic's progress along the stepping line sur- prised the expectations of all his admirers. After the twenty-first number, he repaired to the ante-room, where he learned that the record for Marathon dancing was only thirteen hours. This set George thinking and led him to attempt to smash that record. Promptly at 2 bells having secured NlcFeaters to whistle Daddy is a Great Old Sport, Chic started to slide round the hall. On and on he danced, the comet rose and set, the milk-men came and left, Sam's closed and opened, the one piece orchestra grew weary, but never did George stop stepping until 3:01 p. m, thereby breaking the record by 60 American seconds. Any person who doubts the authority of this assertion may have it verified by any member of the B. D. L. Tennis Club, all of whom were at the Cooper homestead when the progical son made his triumphal return from the Senior dance with the Marathon record adorning his chest. All honors to Chic. The fussers welcome their new mem- ber, the athletes admire him, the Club respects him. ln all probability a service of praise will be held at Sam's with Mr. Cooper as the guest of honor. May Chic's sojourn with the fussers be long and happy! Three qualities of good diction: faith, hope and chari- ry. He was just home from college. He rushed into his father's office and slapped the old man on the back. The Dad frowned, then: You look like a poor fool, Bill. Entered a friend of father's: Why, hello, Bill, glad to see you back. Do you know you look just like your father did 20 years ago? ' That's what Dad said, answered brilliant Bill. A boy stood on the street-car track, The up car hit him in the back , Now out to Moxham free he rides, For on the wheel the boy resides. War has been declared! Opposing armies are com- posed of B. D. L. ites and S. Q. L. ites. Join your favor- ite and get in the soup mixup. 26 THE SPECTATOR New case in school! Turp and another QPeggyJ. WHAT'S THE USE CA song of the peoplej What's the use of worryin' 'bout your books? Seem's to me the men in them are crooksg' Algebra's a bore, so is History, ' And Latin always was a mystery 3 So let old Sophocles, Caesar, and Burke Amuse themselves. I don't want to workg Spring fever's got me in her grip g I guess I'll give old school the slip. Teacher: What does, 'panting for one and twenty, mean P Griff: Means that when you are twenty-one, you can wear long pants. Daddy was a grand old man, whistled Ginsburg as he juggled Hve huge silver cartwheels. l Question Box fSince last number this department has been deluged with questions. Only the more interesting appear in print. Keep up queriesg we will answer them in time.J What is a home-breaker?--S. Nl. Ans. A home breaker is neither a fusser nor a lover. He is one who is insincere in his affections to others. What is the best way to bluff in English?-V. P. Ans. The best method is to chew Spearmint and read the Journal each morning until a wise look surmounts your countenance. QThis may take a long whilej After this is accomplished, bluffing will become natural. Why is the German father land in room D?-A. l-l. L. Ans. CU Because Fraulien Vogan has her head- quarters thereg Q23 because 3:30 German classes meet thereg C33 because German books are served thereg C41 be- cause D is the tirst letter in Dutch, A. E. K. decided that room D was the most appropriate place for the lan- guage ofthe sons of the Rhine to be taught. Why didn't Dempsey lose his J. B. B?-Loser. Ans. Q11 lt would have cost him four bones, Q21 She didn't want it this reasonj. Q31 He wouldn't offer it to her ther reason., Q41 N. O. Y. B. THE SPECTATOR 27 When will the improper number of the Spectator ap- pear?-Kleinschmidt. Ans. Be patient, dear one, the improper number is already being thought of. Just WAIT. Perhaps next month. ' Can you tell me the march played by H. S. orchestra? I wish to obtain a copy.-Hebe. - Ans. The orchestra refuses to reveal the name. The old copy may be bought cheaply if a new one be donated. Who are the men in H. S. who will some day bein the Hall of Fame?-Minerva. Ans. The following are a few of the many: Chic, Mose, De Wolf Hopper, Mozart, Louis, Louis, Louis, Bob- bie K., Yacob, Eph, Bill NI. Calso his wifej, Count, No accou t, and J. Cobbs. Who is High School's prima donna?-Lecky. Ans. McDermott. Where is IQI2'S pennant, which but recenibf hung in Study Hall?-Izzy. Ans. Dear detective, we advise you to read Nick Carter. I9I2'S pennant was ancient history long ago. Last seen, a certain one was wearing it for mittens. What is a fusser? How can I become a member of the Fusserites ?-Keller. Ans. A fusser, dear youth, is one of the male sex diseased with feminitis. An occasional case is skirterino. The patient should be treated kindly and let loose among the womenfolk. If he shows an inclination to be often in the company of any one of the opposite sex, to often gaze at the moon Ceven if it is covered by a cloudy if he pull his dad's leg pretty often for cold cash, if he forgets to study, why, the patient is a fusser. To join the Fusserites no dues are required. Simply find a little girl, get a couple of dates, mumble strangely at times, and you are a Fusserite. Who will be President of U. S. in 1950?-Jules. Ans. We havent decided as yet. No-doubt Joe lsen- berg and Dawson will be formidable candidates. Are Class dues ever paid?-Griff. Ans. Very seldom. The best way to get money is to go around and get subscriptions to a cook book. How may I learn to translate Latin?--Skinner. 28 THB SPECTATOR Ans. Very simple. lnvest a few pennies in a race- horse, a trotter, a pacer, a mule, a jackass, anything, but don't, please don't buy a pony. Teacher fin Senior Englishjz Give a good definition of network. Honus Johnson: A network is anything reticulated or decussated at equal distances with interstices between the decussations. Among the contributions to the Freshman Annual was found the following: Till the shadows of morning shine clear. NOTICE lwill positively open my new Dancing Academy and School for Blind this year. All the secrets of the terpis- chorean art and reading of song books will be revealed. Nlarathon and Shadow waltzes a specialty. Secure engage- ments 'at least I5 minutes in advance. GEO. BARNEY, COOPER, Dancing Master Academy, Cooper Ave., Coopersdale, Pa. News item: ln the Emersonian play, the Prince be- stowed a very touching osculation on Bill, the Gipsy. qlieep your seats, fellows. lt was on her hand.J ' BEWARE! Owing to a multiplicity of troubles we are unable to complete the list of molly coddles, tee tot alers, quacks, fussers etc. But sh-, wait. When collecting remem- brances of long ago for this month, several additional pho- tographs came into our possession. From these we think it would be possible to have an illustrated hall of fame, with the leading persons along the different lines pictured as well as talked of. Then Chic is busy-believe us, he is busy-fwe saw him at it.j His mamouth history of the Follies of the Class of 1910 is nearing completion. It contains information which he has long been collecting. Fussers, lovers, chewers, smokers, restauranters, Germans Wish and hypocrites will all be shown in new places. Wait for the Senior Number. lts goiug to be a sensation which will enlighten the malignatibellandical qualities in every unsophisticated youth. THE SPECTATOR 29 Come one, come all! ln the near future Richelieu, the great French play will be given by the English stud- ents. See Hughie, the greatest revolver shot of mod- ern times, see the Last of the Mohicans, the in-imitable funny man, see Mozart playing at Monte Carlo, the two Elias showing the knowledge of actoron0my, and Chic playing cardinal, and--well the joke editors will be on the rostrum too as Richelieu and Louis, King of Frantz. Dorondo runs no more, never again will he don a run- ning suit and feed the tish in Lake Luna. His record on the Portage Held will still stand, no one being willing to run under like conditions. Why? Sh-hl. lts the women again. Only the brave deserve the fair. Thus D. D. is eligible to the list. He will devote no more time to use- less training fon the trackj. Yet walking is good exercise, and we expect to meet him now and then. Mr. D. D. P. S, M. F. Q. M. R. M. FO'C M. GA. etc. will receive his mem- bership ticket at Sam's on the evening of the Cooper jubilee. i UMNH ri: Miss Lena Reynolds ex- '10 is studying music at Bos- ton. Charles Kunkle '06 is putting up a good game in the out- Eeld for the Senior baseball nine of state. On the Sopho- more team is found Frank Hoerle ,O7. Harry Raab '09, plays Hrst base for the Freshmen nine of U. of P. John Lindsay '07, is expected to make records in high and low hurdles at University of Pittsburg this Spring. Dean Ashton '06, is busy with newspaper work in Loveland and Denver, Colo. Elmer Keene, ex ,IO is back for summer vacation from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. x JAN X MN I Z Rx 'NW 2 'E Q. I XX 2 3 Mk I I Mg!! 7 X RSXJUQW ICE CREAM ade from purestc eam u da s ved t ut W e o d you P Y g t h u The ELITE Confectionery 510 Mam Street PeterK Lmdermtn Prop CW W W 2 CANDIES C amels Bon Bo s fl e p c ery day El te s plea th pal t r s yo e The ELITE New Diberf Bldg. Geo, P Lamont, Mgr' E -4 n'fm3 '1 O 5 ' c-' E gi 4 5 'E+ 1 fb ' 1,3 . Et.. R Q, I l w O -1. 3 V M '1 I 0 rg In O E Eg EA X X ix :A M G D 2 of T 5 mga , e M ' - 5' :J 3 ff Y? Z x?xNE x?:'f5'TZ . ' ff' 1 X - .' X N U 'Lago' A ix W C XSYQV gm, , V ' A 4 X wx Y, ,144 A 51-' I ii 'S X 3 : A Al Lu i .x ' 'Tit' 'A 4 C 1 - 2-.fl 5 'f M Q X , X S n 1 ,fx -A Ly? 4 ,K X - Q W X,,xfM', - 'A 1 x' N N X ' f 'gl' xx ni! W If . E 3 9 w X .'Ef'l1f5If- ,f ' , g ,A -1 3 H i: C- ' 'D Q4 5 X T 3:2359 X J . ' --ff I- K 1.-gi , :LQ Nga.. X X X X - -Hx W : .' I . iii X gf: Z ' 2 ug , , ,-1'Q. ' , S 5 s X XX 4 so I gg' C UQ di Q, Q4 N X X S E. 'Q ...D L I3 '4 I U w i 4 .11 .-1 e. 22 .4-A E' 1- F T 'nur -Af- THE SPECTATOR 51 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 04923 Knabe, Chickering 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. we . ollege Open All the Year. Day and Evening Sessions Individual instruction in Bookkeeping, Ty ewriting. Shorthand and English Branches. We grave done more in the way of assisting iraduates to positions than all the other schools o t is section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our college are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruction. Cliatalogue jfree 542 MAIN STREET DR. S. H. ISENBERG, Prest. 32 THB SPECTATOR We pay PER CENT ON SAVINGS ' - Trust Co Capital 8: Surplus, S400,000 Why not open an account with us? Socias and Sunciaes Our sodas and sundaes are prepared from fine fruit iiavors and are most delicious. A fine assortment of Box Candies. The Franke Pharmacy Cor. Franklin and Haynes Sts. BASEBALL SEASON is here again. So are We here egain with the biggest line of baseball goods ever shown in this city Main The Home of the Circulating Library 3111 545 IEEIIOJR1.A.N S THE SPECTATOR 33 Nlose: UQ silent remarks after extracting a pin from a B. D. L. Club sandwitch. Art Qdramaticallyjz Perhaps it is a rolling pin. Mozart: Maybe that's why they call it a club sand- witch. You knocked in vain, mused Deac as the Emerson gavel descended on NIorley's Hngers. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SGl'l00L of E'it'3I2 ' ENGINEERING Glvll, Mechanical, Electrical Send Ior a Catalogue. N -Y- At Nentlfniainmgs Missicmnt Pcoirelin Swings that are WQTQEI 5 seililiimig for 350 And everything that helps to make the porch cozy and inviting. See them displayed ON THIRD FLOOR 34 THE. SPECTATOR Graduate C S 'lr Ye Sweet Girl rl? ' v Lixksi X . if DAINTY ilu , -, Qi . f x :I . If l 1 Ulm li W ,N yu Your graduation gown and all the little ,accessories needful are daintily ar- ranged for your inspection now LINGERIE beautiful hosiery handsome underskirts ties ribbons, laces and embroideries - all ready Ready to Wear Graduation Dresses in exquisite designs. Shoes, a so Suits for Young Men. John Thomas 6: Sons F 'ti1H?ii3' Ziflfieas' THB SPECTATOR S5 041' 3lCaz'han's Spring qpress ottons THE PRETTIEST EVER are ready now to fashion into SUMMER FROCKS. Come and see them .... . . . - lllb llBllll'ill-lilllI'llI'QlG8l UUIIBQB llf Pllllillltlllllla '-Wd' 'wma' opportunities for the study of Meduine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Phawnaceutic Chemistry If your chosen profession is along these lines no better preparation for it can be had than at this college. It is ad- visable for every young man to investigate the merits and facilities of The Medico-Chirurgical College before he decides definitely upon any particular one. The faculty consistently maintains areputation for ability and modern methods of teaching, and inc udes many authors of widely-used text-books. The College is situated in the midst of a large manufacturing district. The hospital and accident cases from this source are extensive and varied in character and, with the largest and finest Clinical Amphi- theatre in the World and modern and thoroughly equipped Laboratories and two hospitals, afford unsurpassed clinical facilities. In each deparment degrees are granted at the end of care- fully graded courses. tudents have the advantage of Prac- tica Instruction, Free Quizzes, Limited Ward Class, Modern Seminar Methods and Clinical Conferences. Fourteen Lab- oratories. Upon presentation of proper credentials students from other recognized colleges are admitted to higher standing. Address the Dean of the department in which you are interested for illus- tratecacatalozue, describing the course in full and containinginformntion as to ees, etc. as 'rl-in sPEc'rA'roR ,Quirzn's Jtore N ew Jtreet Dresses House dresses, evening' dress- es, in white, cream, black and spring and summer shades, made plain and trimmed with braids, pearl and crochet but- tons. Fine Neckwear and Gloves. .Milllnery a Jpecialty If you want the Correrfi .ftyle J' hoe Oxford or Pump, turn your feet to this Home of Good Shoes. Zang's 0 I ,Qumn s v When you feel in the hu- mor for investing in an Eastman Kodak, don't forget that the large as- sortment you'll always find here makes it the eas- OUI' iest thing in the world for you 'to pick out the one that'll strike your fancy A ' dvertxsers The Berry Drug Co. 401 Franklin Street THB SPECTATOR 37 Regal Shoes Graduate ln 'Em Be Woolf 8: Reynolds dressed from head to toe on this important acca- sion. Every reason for it-style, quality, value to the last cent ex- pended. T muulf Sflirguulhalrrn Clothes That Satisfy FRENCH MILLINERY LATEST STYLES HERZOG 61 CC. Cold Storage for Furs 508 Main Street T is not an accident nor a Just happened condition, that this store supplies such a large proportion of the city's discriminating homes with Furni- ture, Draperies and Floor Coverings The GEHS Store Ctliiiriiiet 38 THB SPBCTATOR 'wli want to make your grsduating picture. You know we can make them right. L. G. HORN ICK Photographer 527 Main Street NEAT C7 S ' ' A. DIX ARTISTIC r TITTLE Pnorm 801 215 FRANKLIN E. KUNKLE 8a SON Dealers in General Mclse. Fresh Meats and Oysters Leaders in low prices Give us a trial 200 Cooper Ave. Phone 925 Glasgow WUUIBII Mills EU. WORLD'S LARGEST CUSTOM TAILORS Our Summer Line is Ready 315.00 to 5525.00 517 Main Street Sure of your clothes, sir P Every disceming young man fully appreciates the distinct advan- tage that becoming Clothes give to hls personality. , Aman is distinguished no less by the dignity of his clothes than by his manner, and he should, there- fore, wear the right sort of clothes. We've Suits, Spring Overcoats, Raincoats, Trousers, etc.. in New Spring Models and fabrics-gan ments that are made up to the height of Tailoring perfection. Clothes you can be sure of and well worth seeing Suits at S10 to 515, that are worth 40 per cent. more. The Surprise Store 189 Clinton Street THB SPECTATOR 89 The man in the office He a preciates such devices as the Wels Filing Cabinets and gard Index Trays. We sell them-and supply cards for the latter, alphabetically tabulated for different uses. Wels modern oflice equipment saves time, hence it saves monely. Complete lines of Books and Loose-leafLedg- ers, ere. Franklin st. Wm. B. Waters 55 Bro. J ohnstown'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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 585,000.00 Your KODAKS QIIIIPIPLIES We sell only the dependable- EASTlVIAN'S At Schrader Bros. Main and Franklin Streets fun f I 1 THE SPBCTATOR if -2:1 ..-' -31:1 -.::, 5.11 ..1':' 'f ffsmsisiiifv 1 Q 31l,HPff':' . Q---Q 1' 1 I ' H 1' 'LW it ffff 1 f 4 . -lr? 1 E rf' 'L 1 . - 5 'F 1 Y u 21.111 . ,, W f 5 l L N ill ' I i H x 3 l i Xwj ll J -f 1- i , ' , L -l x if ' 3 Q -l ' 1' 5 2' 1 Lf A , 1 I , i f ' ' 1 3 2 ll l A I mul Q Ein-hug f511,f ljwtrrhag Yesterday, when you wanted a New Spring Suit, you went to the tailor. You selected the best material and pat- terns his small stock af- forded, Patiently you under- went the tedious try- ons . Sometimes you were greatly disappoint- ed with the resultg some- times satisfied. Had to take the risk, accept in any case what he gave you, and paid the limit price. 'That was Yesterday To-day you need never subject yourself to such risks. 13111111 alfiimf 0.111111111111111 1511111111115 are here to satisfy your exact- ing needs at all times. They possess all the style. character and distinctiveness of the finest to-order garments with- out any of the annoyinz fea- tures. Besides, they are ready for immediate service and cost a third to a half less than to- order prices. I J' ' J' ' f M 11-5 .A P.::.'z5jlg':,:.f:.5Q,.,: Miitflifwf . 0 zzhp '1',,.' -1'. iw . f' i 1 12:6 1' ' H2311 Efraiir Gln. 1 f l'ii ' Market and W' f1vbF2w -HWS Washington Streets THE SPECTATOR 41 Stop in at 700 Members Conrad's U IYSEZE ' ? for anything in the drug line. The most delicious sodas and sundaes in the city. A fine line of boxed candies 3 0 l Franklin Street This Should Appeal to U Help Make the Y Bigger, Brighter, Better Y. M. lc. A. Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 E. L. 85 T. Updegrave 138-140 Market St. ' Artistic Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings The JUST WRIGHT Shoe This is our New Kandy Kid Last LOUTHERS, 547 Main st. 4-2 TKHB SPBCTATOR Buy Your Candies at SHREVE'S They are home-made I Phone 350, 451. Franklin Tom oncznn JOHNSTOWN, PA. C. T. WILLIAMS Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. W Telephone No. 440 Dealer in Fancy Groceries DR. OWEN MORGAN P99 Produce DENTIST Cor- Market and Vine Sis- J 1'l?3en'iRii'if 5'A1Y'Zi,'5 Ffiiiirerbe' P11039 502 Station, opp. Park - girl graduates Nothing could be more convincing that this store should supply your class-day and commencement ap- parel than an inspection of our broad assortments of quality offerings. Where KLINEIS HQua1ity Cmtsv William H. Raab 8: Bro. Rulers BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Bmdefs c gg Wg 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 OtlCC Woolf Block Annex, Cor. Franklin and Lincoln streets, third and fourth Hoors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. THE SPBCTATOR 45 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L, PARSONS, Attorney-nt-Law, Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building- Bank Buildinz R S. MURPHY 1 Bnucm H. CAMPBELL ALVIN SI-IERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Building. Suppes Building. FRANK P. MARTIN. DR. S. A. HALL. Attorney-at-Law, Osteopath Bank Building- 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY. , ' Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. X , 1 l l i C omplimonts of the T. K. E. SOFZZW C omplzmenzfs of tb: Emerson Literaral Society Soda Water and Sundaes Our Sodas and Sundaes are the most delicious to be found in the city Market Street Harry Defjkel' 44 THE SPECTATOR Barney lVIcVay's Select Dancing Academy Special Dances for Advanced Class alternate Fridays Private Lessons a Specialty Buy your Groceries at Hair Cutting Shampooing S 0 V, Kunklers Try an Electric Massage DEALER IN General Mdse. It removes blackheads and pimples CRAIG'S GRSSSQQEZJSND HAYNES ST. 211 Cooper Avenue Shaving Massageing V. S. FRY H. S. FRANK Metropolitan Tailoring Co. Rooms 601-602 Swank Bldg. Main St. Phone 1489 COLLEGE CLOTHES in All Styles. Stylish Made-to-Order Suits and Overcoats, S16 to 345. Pressing and Cleaning a Specialty. Goods called for and delivered ELICIOUS FLAVORS and Pure Fruit Juices make our Sodas and Sundaes the talk of the town. KREDEL 8: FARRELL Druggists 114 CLINTON STREET S300 Free l Eastman Kodak Co. oHers 82,000.00 in Prize Money for pictures taken with Eastman Kodaks First Amateur Prize, S300 Fifth Amateur Prize, 25 Also, prizes given t0 professional pho- tographers. Call for particulars, at Young' s Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin st. THE SPECTATOR 45 DIEGES 86 CLUST H1575 22835 it Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations f1Ga3S1Pir5, Fraegmifg' Pins uza CHESTNUT STREET e a s, u s, atc e Diamonds, gewelry S PHILADELPHIA Heirloom Furniture The kind your children will be glad to have after you get a lifetime's service out of it - such is the Furniture sold at The GEIS Store The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at PAUL'S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy 'g.g.g'g' Franklin all 000 St. Ol O Th ' CTC S 8 DlffCfCnCC in C031 TRY oURs SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. 46 THB SPECTATOR Reliable Western Market 232 FRANKLIN STREET l A CHOICE LINE OF MEATS-Roasts and Steaks I that make your mouth water I l l Branch Market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St. Moxham i C. J. HALLER, Proprietor E SATISFY the most fastidious with our Sundaes and So- das. A complete line of Perfumes, Candies and Toilet Articles always on hand. KREDEL'S, MAIN STREET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall THE ' United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings Capital and Surplus, . . . . S 290,000.00 Total Resources, over . 2,000,000.00 'TF1c-1 EBT' -191-ANG. FUI' Sill!! UIIIU Bl PUHUH BHU5., IIIG., UIII'. YIIIB and FNIIIKIIII Streets THB. SPECTATOR 47 Baseball Supplies Fishing Tackle It's just a little early to go fish- ing or to play baseball, but the time will soon be here when you can do both, and we want you to remember that this store carries a very complete line baseball sup- plies, fishing tackle and sporting goods of the very best grades. This year's showing is the best ever, While prices have been held to the lowest notch. Swank Hardware Company I Students ' HUGH P. MULLEN PATRONIZE Pool az Billiards Spectator Second Floor Advertisers Hannan Bldg. First National Bank 446 mmm s'rRsE'1' The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ........ . ................,........... S 840,000.00 Total Assets .......................................... ............... ..... 6 , 000,000.00 4 Per Cenhlnterest Paid on Savings Deposits 48 'runs SPECTATOR Try a cPoand of Um' 'Blend Coffee NOT ONLY AS GOOD, BUT BETTER THAN ANY OTHER COFFEE, AT 20c A POUND, IN THIS CITY. Premium Tickets Given Grand Union Tea Company 428 MAIN STREET. At the Transfer J h s'0W2202I356i?56Z2Zffllliiefxchmg' Best 5 Livery in the City Auction Sales Every Week Fancy Driving 8: Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a Specialty C.PENDER .QL . R ,. . ?fi'5-. ,v1,.g:-3 Nigga. ing ' 35 W .sign E34 - 11.2.17-. ' 9 ,, I A'3'5?'iQ2 if., , i. 5e2-.F 1 S fy., ... . . ... ,M V . - ' nhl' E . L! .. 1. H Q3 ii M 'N 'x H . U W .Y . H W I H 15 U ' .3 ' . . z.??I.i UllQ'J:L H 1' 1. fig. s, 1 10, ., A ,. 4 H.. . 1 M q , 1, 4' H' UA l 1 1 ,Iv . -1 .,..-.:.- .. ,, N f '.gS!f.f'g1.,f 5.433--.,If:':.. hi: J' 1 YA.. ' li. L in NJ: I .I '!, '55 1 .-f 'wf 113' It 5' -rj L ' . ' 'effif '12 5 ' W--. .. 33 . . Vi 2' -1 sf- . .in ,Q .uf 4 . 1, -:HA etfifghiv' ::,.5.. -4. 4. gf,-1 ,. 5.71. .g :I :QSM 3. - LL! Nl.,- - z. s x .I- ,r - Y- .. ,',f.:,- F, plwkfief www 3 Spectator W MQQQQ Easter 'illumber 1910 Contents The Joys of the Road . . The Easter Lily .... The First Robin .... The Convict's Easter ..... The Song of the Wood-cutter . . Lent ............. Song of a Workingman ..... Working Song of a Country Man . . Stolen-A Preceptress ..... Colors .......... Walt Whitman as a Poet . . A Hard Luck Story ...... . . The Art Easter Has Inspired .... In Memoriam fEmma Sophia Sheelerj Editorial .............. Exchanges . Society . . . Athletics ..... Belated J est Nuts . . J est Nuts .... Alumni .... Advertisements . Page .1 .2 . 3 .4 .5 .6 .8 .9 .9 .16 .17 .18 .21 .23 .24 .25 .27 .29 .32 .33 .37 .38 be igb cbool Spectator 'Uires acquirit eundo VoL. XII. HIGH SCHOOL, JOHNSTOWN, PA. No. 7. The Joys of the Road BY C. C. P. AND H. L. H. '12 Now the joys of the road in Spring are these: A pinkish tint on the orchard treesg A soft, cool wind from west to east Bearing faint murmurs new released 5 The grasses green, the hepaticas blue, Peeping from cover, sparkling with dewg A bluebird swinging on topmost bough And loudly telling the whole world how The trip from the south he has just completed, And the robin and other rivals has cheatedg A lunch at noon at a shady spring And a try for trout with hook and stringg A comrade true with knowledge fair Of all wild things in ground or air. In truth it is a joyous thing To tread the road in early Spring. 2 THE SPECTATOR 'The Easter Lily H. B. K. '10 Cl OULDN'T I just love to have that big, white flower in there! These words were spoken by a little boy, whose ragged clothing and pinched face told their own story. He gazed wistfully at the only lily left in the store window. Mother used to like them, and we used to buy them sometimes, but now- looking quickly around to see if anyone was watching, he whisked a big tear from his eye with his ragged sleeve. Oh, well, I'd get it all dirty anyway, and besides, l have no place to put it and it 'd die 'thout water. He turned and walked sadly away from the window. Perhaps he was still thinking of the beautiful lily, and did not see the big delivery wagon come tearing down the street. He started to cr:ss, and in a minute the horses were upon him. It was very limp little bundle of rags, flesh, and bones that they carried to the ambulance a few minuteslater. When the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the little fellow had not yet regained consciousness, and the doctor who examined the mangled little body shook his head and said. I'm afraid the poor little chap's done for. Miss Winslow, will you please stay here and give him this med- icine to make him sleep as soon as he shows signs of con- sciousnessf' Jane Winslow sat quietly at the bed-side of the little sufferer, but her thoughts were far from quiet. To her he was just one more care added to the weary day's work. A rebellious feeling surged up within her. She hated nursing! She hated the hospital! She even feltas if she hated the poor little form on the bed. Suddenly, she became aware of a pair of blue eyes staring questioningly at her. Then they wandered around the room still in a dazed fashion, un- til they rested upon a little table where two beautiful lilies stood in a vase, then the dazed expression changed to one of supreme delight. The child opened his mouth to speak, but only a whis- per came from the pale, little lips: Are they mine? Aroused from her own bitter reflections, Jane was moved by the pitiful joy of the little fellow. THE SPBCTATOR 3 Yes, you poor little thing, they are yours. she said softly, Do you like them? The only answer was another rapturous smile. What is your name? she asked him, after giving the medicine the doctor had left. Billy Chatman, he said, what's yours, and what am ldoing here? Oh, yes! -, but a finger was laid on his lips, and the nurse said. Don't talk any more now, dear. Try to go to sleep. Won't you please tell me just one story Hrst, please, nurse lady? Nlother used to tell me one a long time ago about Jesus, She always told it to me when we had pretty lilies like those, and she said it was an Easter story, But Mother died and no one ever told it to me again. Do you know it? Yes, if you are real quiet, I will tell it to you. Wait a minute, nurse lady, the little voice was grow- ing fainter. Please won't you let me hold one of those pretty flowers? Maybe l won't feel the pain in my back so bad if l could just smell it. The girl took one of the flowers and placed it tenderly in the tiny hand. Then she commenced in even tones to tell him the story of the Resurrection. And He went up to Heaven after-wards, didn't He? And Mother is there now too, and-and-- The nurse's heart felt lighter than it ever had before when she finished the story. She looked to see if her little patient had fallen asleep. He had. With the lily clutched tight in his hand and a divinely sweet smile lighting up his little pinched face little Billy was sleeping his last sweet sleep. 'Dre First Robin H. K. '11 Beneath a weeping sky of leaden gray When all the ground is patched with stain'd snow, Lo ! sweetly from a dripping maple-spray The joyous numbers of a robin flow, 4 THB SPBCTATOR The Convict's Easter BY M. C. W. '11 OHN MARTIN was released from the Western Peniten- tiary at nine o'clock on the Friday before Easter. Never strong, he had been weakened by his five years' confinement in prison. He was a wreck, his sight was dim, his memory had almost failed. He could scarcely re- member the names of his children, even his wife's face was dim in his recollection. Martin had hoped to find a friend at the freight yard who would help him, but he saw no familiar face, his cousin had been promoted to another city. As Martin shuffled down Liberty Avenue, feeling blue and disheartened, he saw a slip of a girl gazing longingly at the flowers in a florist's window. She reminded him of some one. He drew near and tried to talk to her, but she, suspicious of his sullen look, his severe face, refused to an- swer his questions, and shook her head when he asked her name. Martin then offered to buy flowers for her. He had only 50 cents, but he was willing to spend it on this child, whom he instinctively felt to be a friend. She went with Martin into the store. lt was hard for her to choose from the array of lilies, roses, tulips and other beautiful flowers. At last, she chose a branch of Easter lilies. When Martin and the child left the store, she hurried up the street. He followed, but while he was looking in an- other direction, she disappeared. Feeling tired and discour- aged, Martin entered a nearby church to rest. The Good Friday service was going on. Martin saw, as in a dream, the priests robed in black standing before the altar, the little mass-servants kneeling at the foot of the al- tar. A procession of little girls in white was marching slowly through the church, carrying flowers and singing, the mass-servants followed, carrying lighted candles, last of all came the priest. The procession stopped before the altar, the girls occupied the first pews, the priest went to the altar. Martin joined with the people in all the cere- mony. The service recalled to him his youth, his manhood. ll-ucv THB SPECTATOR 5 He had seen his little friend in the procession carrying her flowers. After the service, Martin again saw the little girl. He followed her through back streets and alleys to a smoky old house. Through the open window, he saw her telling the story of her flowers to a little, tired-looking woman, whom he instantly recognized as his wife. We may imagine the joy in his heart when, on Easter, Martin sat beside his wife and children in the church where he had seen the Good Friday service. The Song of the Wood-cutter FRANCES REPP '12 The trees are waving in the breeze, The birds flit in the sung The water shines among the pines, My day's work is begun. Then sing, sing, sing, While the giant trees I fell. In forest home, at will I room, The world with me is well: The shone sun sinks behind the hill, A mist steals o'er the lake, The darkness falls, the night owl calls, My blazing fire I make. Then sing, sing, sing, The flames leap in the air, My work is done, my rest well won, And I have not a care. E 6 THB SPBCTATOR Lent MARIE C. ITELL '10 'GHIS Lenten season of fasting and prayer derived its name from the Anglo-Saxon word lenct meaning spring, for it is the spring fast of the Christian church. It is far more solemnly observed by the Roman Catholic Church than by other denominations. Fasting is without doubt a relic of the Old Lawg for we hear Moses obliging the people to fast. Again, that David fasted is clear from the following words And David kept a fast and going in by himself lay upon the grou d. We also tind numerous pas- sages in the Old Testament where rigid fasts were imposed upon the people. Moreover, in the New Testament we read that Christ himself said, I come not to destroy the Law but to fulfil it. To the followers of the New Law, Christ, before obliging them to fast began hls public career by fasting forty days and forty nights. By so doing he gave them an example he wished them to follow. After his death, resurrection, and ascension, we find all good Christians following the footsteps of their divine Master by fulfilling the precept He placed upon them. But when did the Church Hrst begin to observe the fast of Lent? We know of no beginning of the custom, for it has been observed by the Church from the time of the Apostles and stands upon the same foundation as the ob- servance of the Lord's day, that is, upon Apostolic tradition and Scripture. Thefast of Lentwas instituted that by this yearly fast of forty days we might imitate the fast of our Lord, that we might set aside the tithe or tenth part of the year, to be devoted more particularly to God, that by this forty days fast joined with prayer and alms deeds, we might do penance, and by denying ourselves earthly pleasures look more clearly into the state of our souls, and that we might prepare ourselves more fervently and de- votionally to receive Christ in the Paschal Communion. This law of fasting however, is not rigid in the full sense of the word, but is flexible in order to be applicable to all con- ditions. ln a word, none but those who, being neither un- der age, nor infirm, nor engaged in laborious occupation are obliged to fast in this country, for by a decree of the Pope I THB SPECTATOR 7 given to United States all Catholics were excused from fasting owing to the climatic conditions of the country and the work engaged in. However those excluded are not wholly excused from mortihcationz they are obliged to abstain from most luxuries and pleasures, and to do various other works of penance that are as pleasing and acceptible to God as the obligation of fasting, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, very appro- priately symbolizes the season. On this day all the faith- ful, according to the old custom are exhorted to approach the altar rail and receive ashes upon their foreheads in the form of a cross. The priest says while placing the ashes, Remember man that thou art dust and to dust thou shalt return. These ashes are obtained from the burning of the Palms left over from the previous year. There is an im- pressive signihcance in using these ashesg the palm, typi- cal of honor, wealth, and glory is made to remind us of death, the end of man's greatness in life. The mere placing ofthe ashes is a holy reminder of the custom mentioned in both the Old Law and the New, that men who repented of their sins bestrewed themselves with ashes, and clothed their bodies in sackcloth, when considered in connection with the words pronounced, it reminds man of his last end and of what little account his body is as compared with his im- mortal soul. By recalling more vividly the final judgment this ceremony naturally incites man to prepare for it and thus makes the custom a most Htting opening of the Lenten Season. The most solemn and at the same time the most in- structive period of the Lenten season begins with Palm Sunday, on which day the blessing and distribution of palms takes place to remind us of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Blessed Sacrament, and on that day the altars are dec- orated most beautifully and joyous music is sung to honor most fittingly the great gift of God to man. After the mass on Thursday the Priest, preceded by a large procession of children dressed in white and carrying beautiful flowers, re- moves tlie Blessed Sacrament from the main altar to a side altar where it remains until Good Friday. On Good Friday there are various ceremonies in harmomy with the day and I 8 THE SPECTATOR preparatory for the great feast of the Holy Saturday. The ceremonies of Holy Saturday are among the most beautiful in the liturgy of the Church. On this day, new fire for the incense is made, the Baptismal font, Holy Water, and the Paschal candle are blessed. Every ceremony has meaning and touches deeply the heart of man. On Easter Sunday which is the greatest festival of tha Xtian year the Lenten season closes with rejoicing over man's redemption and the triumph of Christ's Resurrection. Song of a Workingman DoN 0'CONNOR '12 The gold of early springtime's sun Reflects on lofty western hills, As I stride swiftly to the mills, To work till shades of even come. Incessant noises fill the airg With rings and whistles,hi1ls resound. The engines puff, the hammers pound As every piece is wrought with care. The blooms are heated one by one g By brawny arms the steel is bentg And with my work I am content, For with an expert's hand 'tis done. THE SPECTATOR 9 Working Song Qf a Country Man DILLIE RHINE '12 The grass is green, the sky is clear, My plow shines in the sun, The horses wait before the gateg' The work will soon be done. Then sing, sing, sing, While fertile fields I plowg For far and wide on every side All life is budding now. The fields are rough, and toil is hard, The toilers are but few, With happy heart I'1l do my part To make the world anew. Then sing, sing, sing, For now my work is oe'rg Dark shadows tall around me fall, My good wife's at the door. 1111.-1 Stolen :-- A Preceptresf Donn: WHITE GRAZIER '10 T was midnight! Even then the hour was strikng. The dark buldings of the seminary were shrouded in the mysterious cloak of darkness. Only the dull booming of the chapel clock broke in upon the peace and tranquility which up to that moment had reigned supreme. ln that entire cluster of dormitories and recitation hall there was but one sign of life,-a light which shone from a single window of the president's ofhce. The echoes of the last stroke of the bell had scarcely entered the realms of oblivion, when there tlitted across the campus the figure ofa young girl. And yet it was with the unmistakable walk of one of the opposite sex that she quickly gained the shadow of the main hall door, where she hesitated for a moment, apparentlylistening intently. IO THB SPBCTATOR Then, quickly producing a key from some occult hiding place about her person, she affected a speedy and silent en- trance. Having gained the hall she stopped and looked about her, as if to get her bearings. Silence more complete or awe-inspiring could not have been found outside a graveyard, and it was with a dintinctly audible sigh of re- lief that she produced a little.electric flashlight and began to ascend the stairs. Reaching the second floor, she drew back for an in- stant at the sight of the light which shone thru the glass panel in the door of the presidents office. But, quickly as- certaining its nature, she started on tiptoe thru the hall past the yellow oblong, meanwhile keeping her eye furtively on the door knob. She had come directly opposite, when suddenly the light disappeared, the door swung in, and a Hgure appeared on the threshold. She made a desperate attempt to avoid a collis- ion with the stout gentleman who stepped out, but all to no avail. The two came together with appreciable force, and, strange enough, it was not the girl but the pompous presi- dent ofthe Waverly College for Women who was the most suddenly and unexpectedly precipitated to the floor. V I beg your pardon, he muttered, as he sat up and tried to pierce the gloom thru his gold-rimmed spectacles, but kindly inform me with whom I have had the misfortune to collide. A distinctively masculine chuckle was the only answer vouchsafed by the distinctively feminine hgure before him, and as the irate President rose to his feet it darted off down the hall. But the President was game, and, altho seriously handicapped by the almost total darkness, he soon got under way, and the chase was on. It was however of short duration, for as he followed his assailant around the corner into the west wing of the build- ing, he suddenly found himself enveloped in a goodly num- ber of voluminous petticoats, and of necessity the pursuit was, for the time being, abandoned. When finally the President succeded in extricating him- THB SPECTATOR ll f self from his feminine attire, the fugitive had completely disappeared. But even then the head of Waverly College was equal to the occasion. With great evidence of his complete con- trol over his mental faculties, he rushed to the bell cord, and in an instant the alarm of fire was sounded thruout the dor- mitory. In another minute the building was a blaze of light, and soon towsled heads and kimonas began to appear thru half- closed doors, while the janitor came rushing up with a fire extinguisher under each arm. Then, when it was known that it was not a fire, but a burglar, disguised as a woman, that had infested their sacred domain, pandemonium held the sceptre in Main Hall. ln less than Hve minutes nerves came to be looked upon as a most coveted asset, and various and diverse were the means by which their possesssion was displayed. Some of the most faint-hearted students crawled back into bed and played ostrich, others set up such an unearthly screeching that anything short of an army of mutes would have been put incontinently to rout, while still others, feel- ing secure only in the presence of one of the sterner sex, sought shelter in the President's office. ln such cases as this every member of the Faculty was required to report to the President, and thither they had all trooped, each looking more or less disheveled from this sud- den termination of his peaceful slumber. A But there was one exception. The Preceptress, who, unlike most of her calling, was comparatively young and good looking, was not there, and one of the upper classmen was sent to look for her. ln a moment this emissary returned, gasping and chok- ing for breath, her face white as marble. She's not there, she whispered, so low the words were scarcely audible. And l found these in her room, she went on, dropping from between her fingers a sheet of of note paper, and something shiny which fell with a thud to the floor. There were several suppressed little shrieks as the President strode forward and picked up both articles, turning the one over in his hand. lt was an electric pocket flash- 12 THE SPECTATOR light. Quickly slipping this into his pocket, he stepped to the light and read what was on the slip of paper. And as he read, even the valorous President lost his equanimity, and, crumpling the note in his hand, he rushed to the telephone. Hello! he cried excitedly to the operator. Connect me with the police station at once. What, they're busy? But I can't wait. This is a case of abduction, and it is ab- solutely essential that the police be notified immediately. You can? Well- ' Hello, is this the police station? This is President Hurley of Waverly College. Yes, Hurley. There's been an abduction here tonight, and I want you to set your whole force on thetrail ofthe scoundrels.-No, not a kidnapping.- an abduction. Yes, make a thorough search of the town, and if necessary offer a reward for the capture of the thugs. Who's been abducted? Why, Miss Hartley, of ci. That is, I mean the Preceptress. Yes, l have a clue. Right away-? and without more ado the President slammed down the receiver and turned to his open-mouthed audience. Girls, he said, Miss Hartley has been taken from her room tonight, abducted, it appears, and it may be some time before we will be able to learn of her whereabouts. ln the meantime I would suggest that you all return at once to your rooms, that the police may set to work immediately upon their arrival. By this time the President had somewhat regained his composure, and even the fainting of one of the young ladies during his speech drew from him only a glance of polite con- cern. Completely awed by the unexpected turn affairs had taken the girls trooped off to their respective rooms, and the President was left alone wiih the Faculty. When the slam of the last door had ceased to echo thru the halls, he turned to the assembled corps ofteachers, and, as the general of an army might give instructions to his sub- ordinate ofhcers, he hurled his orders at them like cannon balls. Harding, you guard the right wing, and institute a thorough search for ropes and ladders, THE SPECTATOR 13 Trumbull, the west gateway must be watched. Go and stay there until lsend further orders, and let no one pass unchallenged. ' Miss Wachob, you and Miss Grant may see to keep- ing the girls quiet. And so on down the line, until each and every one had been assigned a more or less agreeable duty to perform. Nleekly they obeyed him, realizing the need of a leader in such a crisis. As they trailed out'of the ofhce to take the positions assigned them, the clang of the police patrol was heard down in the driveway, and a minute later the chief and his lieutenant rushed up the stairs and into the President's sanctum. ln Eve minutes they had secured a complete description of the missing young lady, learned all the particulars, and started in on the search. Private detectives were employed, pollcemen were taken from their regular beats and pressed into service at the school, automobiles were hired to scour the surrounding country, and many private citizens were called upon to aid in the hunt for the missing teacher. By this time the entire school was in a turmoil, and time and again the detectives and their assistants were forced to admit their mistake in having taken a student crossing the campus to be the missing Preceptress. News of the abduction had spread to the town itself, and in less than half an hour almost the entire population had joined in the search. Just when the tumult'was at its height-while the in- dignant citizens were seeking bloody revenge on the perpe- trator of so dastardly a crime-even when the latent tem- pers of the stolid policemen had for once become alarm- ingly aroused, the gong of the patrol again sounded on the driveway. There were angry murmurings from without, a threatening pass injunction to stand back, and a sudden rush of feet on the stairs. Then there burst tnto the president's office a quartet which might have been described as being considerably mixed. At the head walked the Preceptress, her head thrown back with the haughty air,of a princess, the pink .14 THB SPECTATOR flush on her cheek subtly enhancing the sombre beauty of her jet black hair. Her eyes were directed straight before her and in their depths burned a lurid fire that chilled even the valorous heart of the president. Behind her came a man-or what had once been a man, for now his clothes bore little evidence of ever having had more than a speaking acquaintance with the tailor. His collar was gone, his cravat dangled loosely at one side of his neck, and from a slight gash in his left cheek the blood slowly oozed. To make matters worse, his hands were linked together by bands of steel. But what capped the climax of his disgrace was the presence of a burly offi- cer at either side. Crowding upon their heels was a dozen or more excited searchers, and before the astonished president had time to close the door the room was Hlled with eager onlookers. Walking directly to where the president stood, the Pre- ceptress addressed him in a voice vibrant with emotion, yet withal sweet and well modulated. Professor, she began, why is it that I have been subjected to such gross insults by these men, indicating with a wave of her hand, the two policemen. And why, she continued, should I be such an object of interest as I appear at the present moment? Before her sweeping glance the eyes of each and every spectator in the room be- came centered on the pattern in the carpet. What! gasped the president, so taken aback that he could scarcely speak, Don't you know that we've been searching high and low for you for the last two hours? For me! But why? Astonishment was written all over the Preceptress's features. Why! echoed the president, now thoroughly aroused. Why! I suppose next you'll be saying that you haven't been kidnapped! But I haven't, really, she expostulated. There must be some dreadful mistake. Mistake, mistake! I trust you will be able to explain the mistake in this note, then, and the president thrust at her the sheet of note paper which had been found in her room. The sheet contained but a single line. THB SPBCTATOR I5 To-night at twelve you shall be abducted, was all it said. As she took it a wave of crimson flooded her pretty face, and her eyes fell. At this moment the prisoner, who had hitherto re- mained unnoticed, jerked himself free of the retaining hands on either arm and strode forward. President Hurley, he began, and his tones were not those of a cringing criminal, 1 think I understand the erro- neous impression under which you are laboring, and if you will have these people leave the room, I will explain all to you in person. A word from the president, and the reluctant onlookers filed slowly out thru the door. When all had withdrawn save the two policemen, he closed the door, locked it, and once more faced the prisoner, who continued: For years l have loved Miss Hartley, your Precep- tress, but never, until last week, could I gain her consent to marry me, and even then it was coupled with a dare. In answer to one of my most ardent pleas, she wrote me a note, saying that if I would steal her away from her charges, to whom, she said, she had become deeply at- tached, she would gladly accompany me to the rector's. l took the dare and sent this foolishly worded note in reply. Then, after securing a duplicate of the master key, Idisguised myself as a girl student, and, at a time when l supposed all would be quiet, l entered the school, with dis- astrous reselts to both of us. When I collided with you in the hall to-night l thought it was all up with me, but my disguise, then useless, did the trick which forces me to beg your pardon for the rough treatment you received at my hands. However, l guess the police have evened matters up pretty thoroughly Qand he glanced ruefully down at his tattered garmentsj. ln the excitement that followed, l found Ma- Miss Hartley and we hurried out and into the car that I had left standing at the end of the drive. We then drove to the parsonage, where the rector was waiting, and the ceremony passed off beautifully. After that we were almost forced to take tea with that reverend gentleman and his wife, so that it was less than Hfteen minutes ago that we left the I6 THE SPBCTATOR rectory and started back here, for Nlay insisted upon finish- ing out the term. As we passed under an arc light on Market Street, we were held up by these ofhcers, who said something about a kidnaping, and were forced to get out of the car and into the patrol, which soon arrived. I put up a little argu- ment, but it was of no use, and now here we are. The prisoner chuckled softly to himself, and once more sur- veyed the remnants of his clothing. The president heaved a mighty sigh. But it was a sigh of relief, born of the rolling of a great weight from his already overtaxed mind. Then he slowly turned to the Preceptress, who stood, demure and blushing, beside her husband. Then it was not really a case of abduction, after all? he asked. Well, she admitted, as another wave of crimson suf- fused her whole countenance, I-I suppose it was, but it was a case of voluntary abduction. Colors MARY STUTZMAN '12 I am glad of the clear blue sky above, And the deep blue sea below, Of the dainty blue for-get-me-not, And soft, white, Heecy snow. 1 am glad in March of the dark-brown hills, And in autumn, of golden grain, Of the delicate pink of the sweet wild rose That grows on hill and plain. 4 I am glad of the orange of the oriole's breast, And the red of the red bird's wings, But the soft, warm tint on baby's face The sweetest gladness brings. THE SPBCTATOR I7 Walt Whitman as a Poet BY B. S. '11 O decide whether Walt Whitman was a poet, we must first define poetry. Poetry is that art which has for its object the exciting of intellectual pleasure by means of vivid, imaginative, passionate, and inspiring language, usu- ally, though not necessarily, arranged in the form of meas- ured verse. Let us see if Walt Whitman's writings had these qualities. Edmund Stedman says that Whitman was gifted with language, feeling, imagination, and was inspired by a determined purpose, James L. Onderdonk says: Be- cause he was imaginative, creative, inspiring, and felt within himself the harmonies of the universe, he was a poet. But, we will see for ourselves. There are some beau- tiful vivid pictures in Whitman's works. What is more like the sea than this? Sea of the stretched ground swells, Sea breathing broad and convulsive breaths, Sea of the brine of life and of unshovell'd yet always ready graves. Howler and scooper of storms, capricious and dainty sea. And can you not see the sky in these lines? I see, just see skyward, great cloud masses, Mournfully, slowly they roll, silently swelling and mixing With at times a half-dimmed sadden'd far off star, Appearing and disappearing. Are his works not vivid, imaginative, and inspiring when he speaks of a leaf of grass as no less than the jour- ney-work of stars, or when he says: The narrowest hinge in my hand puts to scorn all machinery, and the cow with depressed head surpasses any statue. Imagination plays a part when Whitman speaks of the waves as crooked, inviting fingers, and when he says he is rocked in the billowy drouse, is dashed with the amorous wet. The Night on the Prairies and When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed, show the qualities of vividness and imagination. How imaginative, even if fantastic, is the idea that the I8 THE SPECTATOR soul is like a spider in measureless oceans of space! Ceaselessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking spheres to connect them, till the bridge you will need be formed, till the anchor hold, till the gossamcr thread you fling catch somewhere! l think the First Dandelion a poem too Simple and fresh and fair from winter's close emerging, As if no artifice of fashion, politics had never been, Forth from its sunny nook of sheltered grass - innocent, gol- den calm as the dawn The spring's first dandelion shows its trustful face. There are more of his writings which have these qualities - A Prairie Sunset is Glowing, My 71st Year is Life- like, To the Man-of-War Bird, and Darest Thou Now, O Soul, are full of the charm of fancy. That Whitman has expressed great meanings and great emotions with adequate power, even his unfriendly critics admit. Prof. Wendell says that Though Whitman is un- couth, inarticulate, and lacking in a grotesque degree artis- tic form, yet for all that, he can make you feel for the mo- ment how even the ferry-boats plying from New Yoik to Brooklyn are fragments of God's eternitiesf' Mr. William Clark, a British critic, says he is wanting in art, flings his ideas at us in a heap, etc., and yet that the effect of his work is to stir our emotions, widen our interests, and rally the forces of our moral nature, l have tried to show that Whitman's works answer the requirements of poetry as I have stated them. All agree that Captain, My Captain, is a true poem in every sense of the word. If we can believe Mr. Pattee, Whitman was a poet, for he says: He who can write a lyric as intense and finished as 'Captain, My Captain,' is a poet, and a poet of no ordinary rank. A Hard Luck Story BY H. W. G. '10 OU see, Puss , it was this way. Last winter I was spending a good bit of incline fare, going up to West- mont to see that friend of mine. She was a good kid, and THE SPECTATOR I9 I liked her, and I had a pretty good stand-in there, even had her picture in my watch-case. Well, in the Easter vacation last spring, I went down to Pumpkin Center, alias New Florence, to see my cousins. I had intended to stay only a few days, but one night, at a party, I met a girl who had Westmont beat all hollowg and that's saying some. The immediate result of that party was that I stayed in that rustic village all weekg I got back to Johnstown on Nlonday morning just in time for school. The next result was that when I did get home, I invested twenty bones in a mileage book. I then formed a habit of going out to my uncle's, in Nloxham, for supper on Sunday evenings! Are you wise? You see I didn't want either the governor or the Westmont girl to get next. Everything went lovely for a while. The girl down there seemed to like me and didn't take great pains to conceal it, and besides, I managed to keep the Johnstown people dark about my actions. The first fly in the molasses-jar was the objection which the rustic swains of New Florence had to my coming down there. I found it necessary to trim one guyg Eph Shaffer they called him. I succeeded in convinc- ing him that the idea of the physical degeneracy of the city youths is erroneous and based entirely on heresay. After that I didn't have any more trouble with them. l used to go down there on the 6:03 and leave her home in time to get the 10:41 back. When the weather was good she would walk over to the station with me. My friend, Eph, found this out and would hang around until my train came, hoping for a chance to take her home. One Sunday, about a week after graduation, I went down there as usual, but I got real interested and missed my train! And that was the last train that stopped there that night! I wanted to get home, for I didn't have much cash with me, and besides, I didn't want the people at home to get wise. So I went to the only livery stable in the joint, trying to get a rig of some kind. The place was locked, but there was a light upstairs, and some pounding brought the stable- boy to the door. lt was my very friend, Eph! 20 THE SPECTATOR I missed my train and I want you to drive me up to Johnstown, I told him. Couldn't think of it, he muttered, glad of a chance to disoblige me. l'll make it worth your while, how much do you want? Ten dollars. - I didn't have that much cash, but I persuaded him to accept my watch until I could redeem it. At first he seemed reluctant, but soon became willing enough-as I n'ow be- lieve, with malice aforethought. He brought out a superan- nuated old skate that had N:ah's brand on its hip, and a buggy that looked suspiciously like the immortal one-hoss shay. With such an equipment we started out. Honest, Puss, Napoleon crossing the Alps wasn't in it with that drive up the Westmoreland Pike. It was like being rolled down a steep hill in a barrel. The mud was deep and the pulling hard, at least the old horse gave'up in despair. We were stalled! The horse would go no further. Now, what was I to do? After racking my already much disturbed brain a few minutes,l hit upon a happy idea. Iwould walk back thru New Florence, to the JD tower and get the operator, who was a friend of mine, to stop a freight for me. That would stop at Conemaugh and from there I could get home easy enough. Those Hve miles to JD seemed like a walk around the world, but at last, after several years of weary tie-jump- ing and a narrow escape from falling thru a trestle, I stag- gered up the stairway and into the office. There, in the op- erator's chair, looking wonderingly at me, sat-a stranger. Where's NlcDowell? I gasped. He's off to-night. That just about finished me, but I Hnally succeeded in persuading that fellow to slow up a fast freight so thatl could board. Leaving behind my thanks and eternal grati- tude, I went out and sat beside the track, waiting for my side-door Pullman to come along. As I sat there I was about as uncomfortable as one can well be. Then I fell asleep, how long I slept I don't know, but at last I was awakened by the screeching of brake-shoesg an east-bound THE. SPECTATOR 21 freight was shuddering to a standstill. I clambered on board a steel hopper and a minute later the train pulled Out. ' Agony! The way that blooming car pounded the rail- joints! l lost track of time and distanceg all my energy was spent in forcing myself to endure. For eons of time that freight rattled and roared along. Crash! The laws of nature took a vacation and in their absence the Earth collided with Mars-or at least that is what it seemed like to me. The train l was on had col- lided with another. The last thing l can remember was that my car started on an aerial flight thru space. As souvenirs of the occasion, I had a broken head and six broken ribs. lcame to in the hospital some time the next evening. My father was sitting beside me, with a mute look of questioning in his eyes. When I got out of the hospital six weeks later, l got a note from the girl on Westmont. From the tone ot her let- ter, she had for a longtime suspected that there was some- thing rotten in the state of Denmark, at any rate, it was all over between us. Well, what did I care. ' Then my father spoke with me seriously, The rail- road company had had me arrested for trespassing, and he had paid the tine, also a hospital bill amounting to three hundred dollars. These reverses somewhat daunted me, so it was with considerable trepidation that l telegraphed to New Florence asking when l might come down. Her answer? A little note saying that Eph had shown her my watch with that Westmont girl's picture in it! Hard luck? Well, rather! Say! Do you know anyone who wants to buy a part of a mileage book? 'Dre Art Easter Has Inspired lBY A. M. T. '10 ANY artists, of all ages, have been impressed by the themes the season of Easter presents. Of the nu- merous subjects treated, let us consider only two, The 22 THB SPBCTATOR Entombment and The Resurrection, and choose for our instructor, Giotto. This Florentine artist was called upon in 1305 to decorate the Arena Chapel at Padua. Among his paintings there, we Hnd his conception of Christ's En- tombment and Resurrection. The first of these, The Entombment, is marked by its passionate intensity. The central figure is the body of Christ, around which all the other figures are grouped. The women, seated upon the ground, support the dead Christ, preparing his body for burial. The men look on in pity, but each face is marked by a different sort of grief. On one face we see hopeless sorrowg on another, explicit faith. On one, sympathizing grief, on another, deep anguish. All, however, show a great love and tenderness for their Savior. The background is a cluster of barren mountains and dark clouds, bearing many angels, who fly about through the air in frenzied agony. Giotto's second picture, The Resurrection, presents an entirely different effect upon us as we gaze at it. Here, all is joy and happiness. Christ is risen and gives us hope and good cheer. Two angels guard the sacred tomb while the soldiers are in a deep sleep. Mary Magdalene kneels pleadingly at the feet of Christ. The background, too, is a great contrast to the one described above. Here are fer- tile mountains and trees, rich in their green foliage. Thus Easter brought to Giotto not only sad thoughts, but also bright, cheerful, helpful feelings. 3Jn ilivmnriam AnD pvsrs ram: like a ruunrntinl amd Emma Snphia Sheriff Ollaun uf 19115 Obrtnhzr 2. IBB? marrh 3, 19111 Anh an henihr ily: ailmt ara, 31 mai! the mutiish nat, Nu harm frnu: Him ran mme in mv Gu nrvan nr nn lhnrr. -Jluhu Greenlvsf lmlhtttirr 24 THB SPBCTATOR be 'il-ligh Echool Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., MARCH 1910 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, I0 CENTS. EUIIOEIBI dnb JBIISIUCSB Stat. Edltor-ln-Chlef. CARL E. GLOCK lqlo. Associate Edltor, JOHN H, COVER lox: Llterary Editors. School News Edltors. RUTH GLENN :gn FRANK CRAMER YQIO ALBERT WALTERS xoxo Exchange Edltors, Athletic Edllor, RUTH MASTERS :gn SEWARD D. DAVIS xoxo. BLANCHE BOYD 19:1 An Editor' Society Editors' ELSIE HINCHMAN rgro LEONE RAAB General News Edltor, BERTHA STAMMLER WALDO WRIGHT 1911 Chlef Business Manager, IRA M. DEMPSEY 19:0 Assistant Business Manager, WILLIAM R. THOMAS xgn Associates, HARVEY GRIFFITH rgxo WALTER SUPPES xgro JOHN B. WEIR xgxo W. FRITZ MAYER xgro GEORGE S. COOPER lgro THOMAS CROCKER xgn THE SPECTATOR ls publlshed monthly durlng the school term. Address all communlcatlons to THE SPECTATOR, High School Bullding, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon ln the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the editor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial HE interest and attention of the students in the occa- sional chapel talks this year, and particularly in Hen- ry George's Visit to Tolstoi, indicate a desire for more similar variations to the chapel exercises. From the favor- able comment among the pupils, we know that the talks benefit and are appreciated. Every opportunity should be taken to procure speakers to address the school, Johns- towners as well as visitors. THB SPECTATOR 25 ln the March issue of the Spectator three years ago appeared an earnest appeal for a new piano for the Auditor- ium. Now with three extra years of daily use the piano certainly condemns itself. The accompanist of the Whitney Brother's Quartet was much chagrined at its discords in the recent contest. Undoubtedly the school needs a new piano, but we look in vain for a benefactor. Perhaps if we add our complaints to the throne of the Zinpan, the school board will some day make our wish true. The decision of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Six to hold a reunion and banquet marks a progressive step in our high school life. Altho classes after leaving school con- tinually feel the lack of a closer tie than the meetings of the alumni, yet this is the Hrst initiative toward an individual class reunion. The Spectator wishes success to the undeg- taking. MW C. ES 1- A-5 '11 The Journal, Pittsburg, improves with each succeeding number. Why not do away with ads in the front of your paper? This done and an index added, your paper would almost be perfect in its arrangement. 26 THE SPECTATOR The Xray, Titusville, could be improved by having more literary work. Another timely suggestion may be given you in regard to the ads preceding your literary work. This first issue of your paper shows promise. The Alvernia, Lorette, may be improved by the addi- tion of a few short stories. The cover design and cuts of the.Monroe H. S. Bugle are worth noting. Your exchauge column is excellent. Again we welcome the Interlude, Indiana. We con- gratulate you on your abundant cuts. The page you devote to the Principal's Notes is both original and instructive. The Orange and Black, Spokane, contains some excel- lent stories and short poems. Your cover design is both clever and appropriate. The Class Number of the So-To-Speak reflects much credit to the Seniors. The story written to your class motto is animated. The Valentine number of the Brown and White, Greensburg, is excellent. You have many interesting stories and appropriate cuts. The L. H. S. Critic is well worked up in all its depart- ments this month. The colored frontispiece is an ornament to your paper. The S. H. S. Review, Shamokin, is up to its usual high standard this month. Your paper contains many interesting short stories. The story Karala in the L. H. S. Critic reflects much credit upon the writer. We received this month for the first time the Richards, Newport. The point most open to criticism in your paper is the poor arrangement of departments. Could you not improve this? The cover design and cut for the Girls Department of the H. S. Student, Bridgeport, are by far the most artistic and appropriate we have received this month. THE SPECTATOR 27 The Alvernia, Lorrette, has been greatly improved by the change in the cover design. Could not the Albright Bulletin be improved by the ad- dition of a few cuts? The Literary Department of Whims is excellent this month. However its small size is not at all in keeping with the good standard of your paper. I ole Ms S fl fe! ,wr k ai, X LLEVENTRY 'ii EMERSON O'er and o'er again, No matter which Way I turn I always find in the book of life Some lesson I have to learn. I must take my turn at the mill, I must grind out the golden grain, I must work at my tasks with a resolute will, Over and over again. The programs of the Emerson Literary Society during the past weeks have been very interesting. However, the 28 Tl-IE SPBCTATOR lack of sufficient preparation has been too frequently evi- dent. The success of the society depends uporf the stu- dents. Therefore, students, prepare your parts of the pro- gram well, and not only benefit the society but also your- selves. If each member pledges himself to his special line of work for the society, we shall do better work than in the past. Remember that our motto is No Steps Backward. Aside from the regular program, our society held a spelling match Friday, February 25th. Unlike the result of the T. K. E.'s spelling match, the girls wong Miss Longwell, Miss Parks and Miss Moses, winning the match for the girls. The Emersonians are busy preparing for the Open Meeting to be held April Sth. We congratulate the T. K. E. Society upon its ability to give such a pleasing and entertaining Open Meeting. T. K. E. Debates have been held at two of our recent meetings. February 18 Peter Heffley, Fremont Kimmel, and Newton Hoerle debated against Vincent Peterson, Frank Scharmann and Walter Suppes on the proposition to secure federal control of divorce. The negative side won. On March II the proposition was, Resolved that single tax should be sub- stituted for the present system of taxation. lt was a very spirited contest. The judges decided in favor of the nega- tive side, which was upheld by lrvin Staley, Arthur Stull, and Lewis Evans. On February 25 a musical program was given. Mar- garet Walters, and Mildred Thiel were well received by the society. Nettie Young gave an interesting talk on Faust. The twelth annual open meeting of the T. K. E. society, March 7, was a distinct success. All who took part in the program were well prepared. The meeting was presided over by President Alex Louther. The program was as follows: President's Address, Pennsylvania, Alexander Louther. Civic Creed of Pennsylvania, T. K. E. Society. Recitation, selection from Evangeline, Olive Mayer. Song, Caj Just a Weary'n for You, Cbj She Stoops to Conquer, Sarah Miller accompanied by Mary Roseg Margaret Walter, violin. THE SPECTATOR 29 Civic oration, Our Lack of Civic Pride, Walter Kress. Mu- sic, Patrol-The Blue and the Gray, Orchestra. Story, Sawquehanna, Amanda Mary Temple. T. K. E. Oration, Washington-our Union, Carl Glock. Music, Selection from A Stubborn Cinderella, Orchestra. Sketch, At the Sign of the Rose.-The cast was made up of lra Dempsey, Florence Moore, Philip Thomas, Margaret Hughes, Seward Davis, Katharine Paul and Bertha Stammler. ffk., If D. L. Dubois Game The scholastic basketball season on the local floor closed on February 26 when Dubois High handed Johns- town High their second defeat by the score of 31 to 23. The game was marked by the rough playing of both teams during the second half during which the score became tied, both teams Hghting hard for victory. Dubois played the best game of any visiting team during the past season. After a rally, Johnstown High led by four points when the first period ended, Dubois, however, came back strong in last session and took the lead which J. H. S. could not re- cover. The summary: 30 THE SPECTATOR DuBois 31 Johnstown 23 Hubbs. . . . forward. . . . .White Bloom . . . . . forward . . . . Griffith Dunsmore. . . . center . . . . . Cramer Burke. . . . . .guard. . . . . .Louther Eiserman ...... guard. , . . .Sharkey Substitution-Keller for Grifiith. Field goals-Hubbs 2. Bloom 2, Dunsmore 4, Burke 2, White 2, Cramer 2, Keller 3, Fouls-Bloom 5 out of 8, Burke 5 out of 12, Dunsmore missed 1, White 8 out of 18, Keller missed 1. Points awarded-DuBoise 1, Johnstown 1. Referee-Henderson, Harvard. Kiski Game at Kiski The last game of the season was lost to Kiski, at Salts- burg by the score of 45 to 18. Bell who has been shooting almost all of Kiski's field goals this season, came to the front in the J. H. S. contest with eight to his credit. The first three men in the Kiski lineup worked like a machine and did all the scoring for their team. The summary: Kiski 45 Johnstown 18 Bell ........ forward . . . . White Henderson .... forward ...... Griffith L. Lourie .... center . . . . .Cramer A. Lourie .... guard ...... Sharkey Gordon ..... guard ...... Louther Substitutions-Griffith for Louther, Keller for Griffith. Field goals-Bell 8, Henderson 6, L. Lourie 5, Grifiith, White 2, Cra- mer, Louther. Fouls-Henderson 7, White 8. Referee, Wilson. Summary of the Season 40 Johnstown High . . . . . Williamsport High . . . . 14 Johnstown High . . 26 . . . Kiski ....... . . 34 Johnstown High . . 22 . . . Dubois High ..... . . 30 Johnstown High . . 41 . . . Hollidaysburg High . . . 11 Johnstown High . . 29 . . . Pittsburg High ,... . 28 ' Johnstown High . . 23 . . .. Pittsburg High , . . . 29 Johnstown High . . 23 . . . Dubois High ..... . . 31 Johnstown High . . 18 . . . Kiski ........ . . 45 Totals, J. H, S., 222 ......... Opponents, 222 , SUMMARY OF THE SCORERS J Field Goals Fouls Totals White.. ...25 ..... 34.....84 Kellar... ...28.. ..22.....78 Cramer.. ..8.. ..0.....16 Griffith.. ..7. ..1.....15 Dempsey-H ..7.. .-0.....14 THB SPBCTATOR. Sl Louther... ....... 5 ..... 0.....10 Sharkey ........... 1 ..... 0 ..... 2 Two points awarded to J. H. S. Total, 219 Lf , . f 7 Review Qf the Season Altho we lost five games and won but three, yet the season was a grand success compared to that of last year. A couple hundreds of dollars were lost last year, but the in- genuity of Manager Suppes saved the Hnancial end of the season this year. 549, 50 were cleared after everything had been paid, and this places a tidy sum, with the proceeds from football, in the athletic treasury. A glance over the summary of the games shows that the games which were lost to our opponents were hotly con- tested. The games won were easy propositions with the exception of the Pittsburg battle, which was, without a doubt, the best game of the season. That victory was clearer to the students than all the others combined. Of course, in both the Kiski games we were outplayed to a certain extent, but in all the other games lost, our op- ponents were forced to the limit to defeat us. As Coach Cramer said at the banquet: High School has learned one thing this year in athletics, and that is to take defeats in the right spirit in both football and basket- ball. The last Kiski game ended the High School playing ca- reer for four varsity men. Only one veteran will compose the nucleus for next year's team, but with a good supply of scrub material, there is no doubt that a fast team will be turned out. Those who earned their letters in the basket- ball season were the following: Manager Suppes, Cramer, Dempsey and Kellar. . 7 Track That the track season will be started in the right man- ncr this year is evidenced by the fact that Captain Nlose Chamberlain has already had the cross-country runners out for practice during the month. ln all probability a relay team will be sent to Philadelphia, so that it behooves every boy in the school who has a pair of strong lungs, to get out on the turf and get in trim for the trials. There will be two 32 THE SPBCTATOR positions to fill on the relay team, so that there should be considerable rivalry among the runners for the 440-yard run. Manager Louther has had invitations to go either to Harrisburg or to State College, where large meets will be held this spring. An interclass meet will also be held, so that it is time now that every class should look up its classy track material. . Belated jest Nutr Miss W. in History Qafter telling Wagner to put his chewing gum in the waste-basketjz lt is not often that I have to tell such a large boy to do this. DURING THE LIGHT EXPERIMENT Let a Little Sunshine In, whistled Joke-bs, Come Be My Rainbow, sang the girls. Pleaseg Go Way and Let us Sleep, groaned those who had been at the banquet. Small Boy: Father, what is Faith? Father: Well, my boy, they say your baby brother sleeps, but I've never seen him do it. Yet if I believe he does, that's faith. Stude: Want my hair cut. Barber: Any particular way? Stude: Yes, off. Mrs. Johnson: Ephriam, Deacon Jones says he saw you going into a saloon. Mr. Johnson: The Deacon's wording am incorrect, he saw me coming into a saloon. Visitor: fseeing a photographer sitting on the railroad, What are you doing? Photog: Takinga time exposure of the B. and O. train motion. Fussers, take heed! r A lovely girl A crowded car A crowded car, A woman plain Please take may seat She stands, and there And there you are. You are again. -L. W. THE SPECTATOR 33 XXV K7 tw 7 If f X x l lest lluts What need have we of a flower store in school when we have so many Roses and Lillies?. J. Cobb: What tide is caused when the moon and the sun pull to-gether? Griff: Yule-tide. Turp: Naw, Even-Tide. Soph Qbeginning Romeo Sz Julietj- Which one is the fellow? The T. K. E's flower store lacked but one person. Great Scott, who was it? A member of the Exalted Order of Whiskers took his flrst chew of an imposing looking plug, then cried, Yey, I amatuerlf' Fresh No. I: Did you see that Senior cleaning up that U7 Junior? Ditto No. 2: Why? Did he fall? The boy stood on the burning deck, He answered to the name of Becky From neath the waves a flower Rose, And thus he died in sad repose. 34 THE SPECTATOR Visitor: How do you manage to drive your pupils along the miles of learning? Prof: Chiefly by means of rods. -B. A. Teacher fin Senior Englishj- You boys ought to take William Miller out and show him a good time. J. H. S. Alphabet A-Auditorium The club-room of all 3 B, The man Burke, Whom Seniors would maulg C is our Cooper, Who laughs when he grins, D stands for Dawson, From whom the dust spins, E for Excuses With reasons so tame, F is Fruhlinger, A club-man of fame, G-Geometry, The study of forms, H is Hallowe'en, Which caused a few storms 5 I stands for Ice-water, Who took our tin tank? J must be Jones, On jokes he's a crank, K is the Kitten, Near Roy would he die, L stands for Lunch-room, Where food does fly high, M must be our Mose, A fusser for sure, N is surely Nuts, The florist demureg O is the Oliice, Where Freshmen do bawlg P is the Pennant That hung on the wall, Q stands for Queered, That's when you don't pass, R, for Reception, An adiair of some class 5 S is Spectator, Good number you sayg T is the small Tack That got in the wayg U for Umbrella That would disappearg V, tough old Virgil, To Seniors so dear, W, for Whiskers Club, With marks pretty low: X-Xylography Names on desks, you know, Y stands for our Yells, Ki, Yi, for old High: Z ends with Zero, The mark with a sigh. Queery in Physics, In what direction must a fish look in order to see the setting sun?', Deacon the Philosopher: What do you come to school for anyway? To Study? lf you do, you have the wrong idea of school. Virgil is reponsible for this: Un ffearlj the sails! Question Box fNotice. All question must be addressed Question Box , care Spectator with names printed. Otherwise, we refuse to pub- lish them with their answers.J THB SPECTATOR 35 How can I remove wrinkles from my face? -Chic. Ans. Stretch the countenance tightly over the face and fasten to collar with clothespins. How can l grow fat? -L. Wagner. Ans. Try the grape-cure. Eat one grape a minute for three hours. Repeat every twelve hours. Is it proper to take a girl to a Basket-ball game -Deac. Ans. My dear boy, most assuredly. How can l make my eyes behave? -Nliss??? Ans. Wear green glasses. What is the best remedy for being stung? -Honus. Ans. Apply Nlud. ls it proper to be with a girl more than three times a day? -Keller. Ans. Certainly, if you have carfare. What is the best exercise? -No name. Ans. Coasting. How can l learn to dot my i's?-Nliss ?? Ans. Wear a polka-dot veil. Query: Where did Horse get the measles? lt is rum- ored that he is getting a new suit at a tailor's. Perhaps there? Ginglebach Cin Physicsjz l can't see thru this mirror . J. Cobbs: Why, does the con-vex you? lf Nliss-ouri wore the Cape of Good Hope, what would Dela-Ware? Perhaps a New Jersey? Idaho, Alaska. The mystery of Room S, or what Fat Wagner refuses to divulge. Joke-bsg What would you use as a measure of light to find the candle power? Nliss B: A meter stick. V S. Nl: l've got a cavity in my tooth and don't have the nerve to go and get it nlled. . O. Nl: Well, if you don't soon go you'll feel your nerve. 36 THE SPECTATOR Next month the list of lovers, spooners,fussers, poetry- fiends, home-breakers, applicants for companions, etc. will be published. Get your names in early. Oh that banquet! lt was the greatest gathering of youthful sports ever held in Johnstown. lt was the one time when the Germans and Irish, the Fussers and the Cud- chewers, the Whiskerites, the Convicts and the Five O' members all mingled together in a friendly manner. The opening chorus of Hail! Hail, with the origi- nal words had such a volume that small ripples could be seen on every oyster cocktail. The Anvil Chorus Ctumblers and forks were the anvil materialsj was a credit to Faust. Ginglebaugh and Scharmann were directors ofthis expensive ffor the Crystalj number. Then came the eatin's. Judg- ing by the way they disappeared they were enjoyed. Then the speeches, inspiring, invigorating, humorous and 'awe-full' all could be applied- Next came the minstrel. We might be underestimating its value, but compared with Dock- stader's, Vogel's, or George Cohan's, it made them resem- ble amateur shows in a country town. The MidnightOwls wasa rare treat. Beck rendered 'The Garden of Roses' Cnothing personalj as it he sympathized with it. The 'Gingling Triplets' sang of Doc Brown at different times. Beery and Scaldy's beautiful bit of pathos brought tears to Vandersloot's eyes. And then Blondy introduced a novelty in the minstrel line. He cracked a new joke. Address all inquires concerning this delicious bit of humor to M'Caus Land, General Delivery. Exactly twenty nine minutes elapsed before the tumult subsided. Then with a 'Don't care when we get there' spirit, the crowd slowly started home. He limped alongg one foot hung suspended in the air, on it he wore a pump. What are you wearing that thing for? asked Demps. Because l have water on the knec, came the answer. NOTICE fto all seniors whom it may concerny- Tickets for admission to English Class may be obtained from Chickeu Coop, or else from Carlyle. At next per- formanae Mayer will see that his love is not a fizzle, and Bobby Burns will sing alphabetical songs. THB SPECTATOR 57 Latin: Pugerant. Bright Soph: They had fleas. YELLS FOR THE REUNION. Qloyal sons please commitj German alliance: lt's saur-kraut divine The same old dish for mine. Sons of Erin: Hurrah! for St. Patrick and March Seventeen For on that glad day we will all wear the green. Artists of the Cue: Billiard, billiard, billiard ball Three long cheers for old Sam Paul. Fussers: Give us the moon We want to spoon. Heiper Club: Let us spit Or we'll swallow it. Whiskerites: Barber, barber, please behave I don't want butchered, only a shave. Grand Chorus: What do we care for expenses As long as we have a time: We'lI be there when the fun commences And do our best to shine. Refrain: Cock a doodle do lf you do us, we'll do you: But to make sure we don't get the worst We'll be sure to do you first. CEditorial comment on supraj This is poetry. Alumni George Stammler '05, who has been instructor at the Michigan College of Mines for two years is now Supt. of the Mayfield Phosphate Mines in Tennessee. Herbert Braun and George Faust ex-'10, will complete the junior year in Pittsburg College of Pharmacy in April. THE SPBCTATOR Hee Cream enimcdil Secdlle Their deliciousness and purity assured when they come from our perfectly equipped fountain. EEEIL-.ITEM Sunmdlenee They mean the best Ice Cream in Johns- town-with the Purest Crushed Fruits and Selected Nuts. Try our Fig Sundae - served with the choicest whole fruit. CANDIIESQ 'Tee Fresh each day from our spotless clean sec- ond-Hoor candy kitchen. 5 , -A CONFEGTIUNEPY New Dilbert Bllcdlg. 510 Mein Sit. THB SPECTATOR. 39 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN, Manager Johnstown, Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 04923. Knabe, Chiclcering 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. we o. liege Open All the Year. Day and Evening Sessions Individual instruction in Bookkeeping, Ty ewriting. Shorthand and English Branches. We ,have done more in the way of assisting graduates, to positions than all the other schools of this section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our college are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruction. Gatalogue jfree 542 MAIN STREET DR. S. H. ISENBERG, Prest. 40 THE SPBCTATOR The basket-ball team thinks that Blairsville is a slow old burg. Try these words when a piano is near and think of the class treasurer. If a body trust a body And fails to get grompt pay 5 May a body ask a ody Please remit to-day. Rensselaer 'Q 46, PoIytechmct3 f, 64, C90 . 9 6206010 Institute, 65 P WG' NIYI L alexamxuutious provided fur. Send for Il 1 analogue- At Naitlhamgs eatuxltifrmll Milllliirmeiry for Scelhoell Girls Allll time Newest Stylles,-, iiunellundliirmg B Clh1a1nnEt1'iellen ' Hants THE SPECTATOR 41 fi' ,f4z5'lf' 522. K We a INTEREST laegfigifiii ON SAVINGS ,. Johnstown .A Trust Co. Capital 6: Surplus, S400,000 Why not open an account with us? Franke's Skin Cream A delightfnl preparation forthe toilet. A pre- ventative for rough and chapped skin when ap- plied before going outdoors. Also, a beautifier of the complexion. Price 25c the Jar f?iZ2if.7.7.if Franke Pharmacy Cor. Franklin and Haynes Sts. BASEBALL SEASON is here again. So are we here egain with the biggest line of baseball goods ever shown in this city IEIORJAIN' S 7 545 545 Maln The Home of the Circulating Library MHIH 42 THB SPBCTATOR Lively Clothes for Young Men Lively-but all Within the bounds of good taste. Fabrics of surpassing excellence, and each individual gar- ment showing the result of skillful, painstaking tailoring. More for your money here too, boys. Came in and We'll demonstrate 1HHuulf5fllrgnulBQ,J1u: Clothes That Satisfy FRENCH MILLINERY LATEST STYLES HERZOG 81 CO. Cold Storage for Furs 508 Main Street T is not an accident nor a Just happened condition, that this store supplies such a large proportion of the city's discriminating homes with Furni- ture, Draperies and Floor Coverings The GETS Store CETJZFSZEZM THB SPECTATOR 43 etltb flililllal IBHBTCI' 'IRCCCDUOII Advanced Classes, Monday, March 28th. Special Easter Reclsfmtion, High School Class, Thursday, arch 31st. Assess- ment 75c. 8:30 till 12. Beginning Friday, April lst, Special Dan- ces for Advanced Class, alternate Fri- days. Buy your Groceries at S. V. Kunkle's General Mdse. Hair Cutting' Shampooing' Try an Electric Massage It removes blackheads and pimples CRAIG'S GRSSSZLEZQSD HAYNES ST. 211 Cooper Avenue Shaving Massageing V. S. FRY H. S. FRANK Metropolitan Tailoring Co. Rooms 601-602 Swank Bldg. Main St. Phone 1489 COLLEGE CLOTHES in All Styles. Stylish Made-to-Order Suits and Overcoats, S16 to 545. Pressing and Cleaning a Specialty. Goods called for and delivered ELICIOUS FLAVORS and Pure Fruit Juices make our Sodas and Sundaes the talk of the town. KREDEL 85 FARRELL ' Druggists H4 CLINTON STREET S300 Free l Eastman Kodak Co. offers 82,000.00 in Prize Money for pictures taken with Eastman Kodaks First, Amateur Prize, S300 Fifth Amateur Prize, 25 Also, prizes given to professional pho- togrsphers. Call for particulars, at Youngfs Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin sn. 44 THB SPECTATOR PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL, DAN L. PARSONS, Attorney-at-Law, Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. Bank Building R S. MURPHY a BRUCE H. CAMPBELL ALVIN SHERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law I I Attorney-at-Law D Dibert Building. - Suppes Building. FRANK MARTIN,L DR.. S. A. HASLL, h tt rney-at- aw, steopat 0 Bank Building. 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY, ' Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. Complzments of the T. K. E. Soczkly C ompliments of tba Emerson Lzifemrv Sociezfy Soda Water and Sunciaes Our Sodas and Sundaes are the most delicious to be found in the city Market Street Harry Deckef THE SPECTATOR 45 Try 700 Members Conrad's U T355 ' For ? Mogt Dellclous This Should Appeal to Sodas and U Sundaes Help Make the Y Bigger, ri hter, Better 301 B g Franklin Street Y' 41Xl1QIaiIgL. A' Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 246 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 8103 E. L. 85 T. Updegrave 138-140 Market St. Artistic Millinery and Ladies' Furnishings We always have Stylish Footwear for young men and women - LOUTHERS, 547 Main St. 46 THE sPnc'rA1'oR ' This is something for you Ou u 8 for the month of A ril only. CAMPUS AUTOGRAPH FOLDER. Just wljiat you want. 53.50 per dozen Photographs for 52.00. AEESEY L. G. I-IORNICK Miilst. You must mention the Spectator to get the above price NEAT 0 . A. DIX ARTISTIC g TITTLE PuoNE 801 2I5 FRANKLIN A T H E R says son, I Want you to look good for I Slprgng. I mean get some c ot es. I Young man, aptpearance is a Patronize whole lot now-a- ays, always was, as far back as I can re- member. Clothes make the man. Be in the front row with the our leaders, any one can follow. Get a complete Spring out- fit from The Sufiprise. Therg is where you wi get style an ' quality at a fair price. Advertiszrs S rin Suits, 57.50 to 325. ' I-fits 52. Shirts S1 and 50c. Neckwear 50c. Gloves 251 The Surprise Store 159 Clinton St. THE SPECTATOR 47 ,K .,., , 1 gs, Xx -:A ff 'W Q 1 V . ri ' 'i, ,fif - - ' .' F 53 1. :Sf Hifi: ' 16555. ffm , ,. A1 151 J' ii .1-: . 1 . . ' ,-':Ef. 2F51L'Qi af' is revff: f- lf' -1 f ' if 3 ii ' 1 3 2 ' 't i E? v gt I, T157 :L-5. 2. Q- fx l K U H V I Y 'p si 4 if il f 3 , rg , lj? A 1 1 -IF. g f ' 2 . N3 mai 2:12 gl L ' E? Jai? f ij ' I 1 S N , - r ., l ,f, 1 ' il ag x ' at ', V gc i , , K jf ' ' ,,, g i X 5 , fi , , ' r i 1 . fi 1 V K S l ,V I 1 t f 3' gi 2 i 4 'ff sl , , Gig as i S1 Nil , , ,J ,. Rmhnm.NY .fu-K Y 'Y 0 I 2 , '?1 53. TV' . ' 3' 3 :AT '. ::i?qgfQI2,'f 3112? 3.5119 ' gi 'Q --- suits for particular dressers Our Suits for Men and Young Men are distinct- ive in style, and look well in any company. The styles are not too assertive, but are suiii- ciently pronounced to please most Dressers- S15 S535 Men's Headwear Men's Hats in all of the Newest Shapes in soft or stiff hats, are priced at from 81.50 to S5 PENN TRAFFIC COMPANY 48 THB'SPECTATOR DIEGES 86 CLUST IifZii2'1?FSit Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations Sga3SlPiI1S, Fraesrlligf Pins uzs CHESTNUT STREB1' e as, u s, atc es Diamonds, Seweiry PHILADELPHIA For Real Worth and Value G E I S in Carpets and Furniture Clinton, Near Main The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bo ling Suppes Building Alleys Satisfy .g.g.g'g' Franklin all 000 St. OO O Th ' CFC S 21 Difference in Coal TRY mms SUPPES COAL CO. TELEPHONE I0-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. THE SPECTATOR 49 Baseball Supplies Fishing Tackle It's just a little early to go fish- ing or to play baseball, but the time will soon be here when you can do both, and we want you to remember that this store carries a very complete line baseball sup- plies, fishing tackle and sporting goods of the very best grades. This year's showing is the best ever, while prices have been held to the lowest notch. Swank Hardware Company Students 1 HUGH P. MULLEN PATRONIZE Pool ar Billiards Spectator Second Floor Advertisers Hamm Bldg' F-'irfst National Bank 446 MEIN STREET The Lxarfgest in Johnstown Capital, Surplus, and Profits ........ . ...................... .. ..... S 840,000.00 Total Assets ...............................,.............................. 6,000, 000.00 4 Per Gent.Inte11est Paid on Savings Deposits 50 THB SPECTATOR V I Central , lfflx 222 - 224 Levergood J' t. Q , General Repairing. Accesso- ries of all kinds. Agents for the Lozier For Digs andt Jtreet Locomobile ear' a Chalmers, Detroit and Hudson p Cars Z ang s High Class kod k Jprmg - Wh f I ' th h - J morenfolrollnfeestilnlg is rlln Eastman Kodak, don't a forget that the large as- sortment you'll always Hnd here makes it the eas- in misses and junior sizes, sep- arate skirts and new style waists. Easter Milli- nery and Neckwear ' ,Quinrfs Clinton Street iest thing in the world for you to pick out the one that'll strike your fancy The Berry Drug Co. 401 Franklin Street THB SPECTATOR 5! Buy Your Candies at SI-IREVE'S They are home-made Phone 350, 451 Franklin C. T. WILLIAMS Dealer in Fancy Groceries P99 Produce Cor. Market and Vine Sts. Phone 502 TOM ORGIIH JOHNSTOWN, PA. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone No. 440 DR. OWEN MORGAN DENTIST Jordan Building, Main Street, be- tween Y. M. C. A. and Transfer Station, opp. Park ADVANCE SHOWING NOW Spring Suits READY'-'-T Kline's WHERE QUALITY COUNTS William H. Raab 8: Bro. Rulefs BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Bm'ie's 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 floors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. 52 THE SPECTATOR l Reliable Western Market l 232 FRANKLIN STREET l The place where everybody goes when they want a 1 choice Roast or Steak. Boys, remember it requires brain N and muscle to be a good student and athlete. Buy your Q meat at the Western and you will finish strong. Branch market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St., Moxham. C. J. HALLER, Proprietor E SATISFY the most fastidious with our Sundaes and So- das. A complete line of Perfumes, Candies and Toilet Articles always on hand. KREDEL'S, MAIN STREET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings Capital and Surplus, . . . S 290,000.00 Total Resources, over . . 2,000,000.00 'TFxe: EBTZ' NG. fur sale omg al PUHCH anus., mu., cor. line and Franklin swears THB SPECTATOR 53 Try a CPoand of Oar 'Blend Coffee NOT ONLY AS GOOD, BUT BETTER THAN ANY OTHER COFFEE, AT 20c A POUND, IN THIS CITY. Premium Tickets Given Grand Union Tea Company 428 MAIN STREET. At the Transfer Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange sao-sez-564-see-ass vine street Best ee Livery in the City Fancy Driving 8L Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules a Specialty 14 c. PENDER THB SPECTATOR Wafhan 's Sprzng ress oftons THE PRETTIEST EVER are ready now to fashion into SUMMER FROCKS. Come and see them Poormnn's Great Indian COUGH AND LUNG SYRUP For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Asth- ma. Croup, Whoopingcough, and all diseases of the Throat f8z Lungs. Prepared by KREDEL 8: FARRELL Druggists 114 CLINTON STREET High School Boys We thank you for your patronage in 1909, and wish you a prosperous school year in 1910. We hope to merit your barber work, Haynes St. CRAIG Glasgow women mins. un. WORLD'S LARGEST CUSTOM TAILORS Our Spring nf' Summer Line is Ready 315.00 to 525.00 517 Main Street E. KUNKLE 8L SON Dealers in General Mdse. Fresh Meats and Oysters Leaders in low prices Give us a trial 200 Cooper Ave. Phone 925 THB SPECTATOR 55 The man in the office He akppreciates such devices as the Wels Filing Cabinets and ard Index Trays. We sell them-and supply cards for the latter, alphabetically tabulated for different uses. Wels modern office equipment saves time, hence it saves moniy. Complete lines of Books and Loose-leafLedg- ers, ere. Franklin st. Wm. B. Waters 63 Bro. J ohnstown'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 51 opens an account. Withdraw S100 without notice. A strong bank that gives you courteous treatment. Capital, 200,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 385,000.00 Your QIITPIPLIES We sell only the dependable- EASTMAN'S At Schrader Bros. Main and Franklin Streets THB SPBCTATOR 56 Well Dressed Young Men ,X ls ' ex six N 'G sik lmwngw lll V fan! iz!-Q U A C-,,W.,,0. 23' sinousmsno V 2 BALIIMORL S HEY ARE A CREDIT I TO THE COMMUNITY IJI You young men who are looking for style and qual- ity at prices that are right, you are looking for the Big Thomas Store Suits We have an assortment of young men's suits that would e hard to beat. All the latest styles are here. Prices il5lOto 9528 Cvercoats we Ralncoats When looking for one of these garments, don't fail to see our stock. Our prices will make buyers of lookers. Will you look ? SIOr SBI5 2 , s e e 4 I john Thomas 8: Sons F0'tlL2'Lli13 f,1'2Z,l2eaS' 1.I1 1 1'..., 1 V-,-4.4. 3 1: - . A. 1 a'-ll' .. V-,-1. 2.57 ' 1 5. H 1-- -31 LI- 1,1 1, -4 aw I1 1 14 1 1 vr 'Xa' 1,3521 1 AL., ., cg, V 'Q 1,-fi. '- . . ,L .1 -1- I 1 :.,:5. '. 'I .ill . I M, '1 . -4 Q. 5-1111i , 11- J MY' i I.. 1 a 'W , 1 lp... 1 1 m Q 1- 1 1 1 1 , 1 ' 1 X , ' .,1,,1 xx - 1 ' x P' r 'L 11-'u Q. -v al f -,Fx A -., 1r.. 1'1 ' Q' E TH E 'S Pccrr RTQR semen. NUM!!! 'E vi r. f F E: 1.11 F !: L. 7 we 3 wi B! Wea QEW1 Un Mm: Grrtruhr M Wrag whose d smterested help and kmd e ur a eme t h b e th s ratlon f th 7 f XX! f , X , 3 , I I Q - . I KV 1 S K i ' ' nco - XX g' n as e n e in dpi ' o e N. Ejpectator, this number is edicated by the Xb lass of 1910. 4 45 X, . Ax Q s4E? Tgfsw I bixqg-1, 423255 be igb cbool Spectator 'Uires acquirit eundo VoL. XII. HIGH SCHOOL, JoHNs'rowN, PA. NO. 9 life-. - ,.-mv 4 'ij' lj' lr 'ssimsibl I 'X 3 i.,,j MJ lg FII ' 4 1.35 -r May BY L. S. B. '10 The month is May! The air she fills With odors sweetg the robin trills Of her adventg he callsg he singsg On blossom-laden bough he swings. May here! April is pastg with quickening showers She shaped the mould for springing flowers, Flowers that burst forth in colors gay, In beauty dight to welcome May. May here! I 4 THE SPECTATOR His Great Work BY H. W. G. '10 T was late afternoon and the cold, gray twilight of the November day was descending on Paris-Paris, the gay and the artistic. In the studio, the growing darkness finally made further work impossible, and I was forced to stop. The other students had already gone, the old teach- er and I were alone in the great room. Quietly and in si- lence, the master moved about the room, collecting and ex- amining the day's work. As I was preparing to leave, the old man spoke to me, with a touch of personal interest that was foreign to his usual cold reserve. You work hard, Monsieur, he said. Yes, I answered, and then, rather impulsively, I added: But only in preparation. Some day I shall do the great work! The master walked to the window and stood there with his back toward me, looking out, as over the great city night laid her dark mantle. For a space he was silent, and when he did speak it was musingly and half to himself. The great work, he murmured. Nothing more was said, and a moment later, bidding the old master good-night, I left the studio. It was a trivial incident, but it was the beginning of a remarkable friendship between the old man and me. I was an American, a stranger in a great city, friendless and poor, not yet having dreamed that the name of George Barnard could ever be famous. He was a Frenchman of the type in which the artistic is most highly developed. Like me, he was alone in the world. Our common love of the beau- tiful and our loneliness, drew us together. As the damp mists of the morning, disappearing before the warmth of the rising sun, reveal the hidden landscape, so toward me his cold reserve vanished because of my appreciation of his passionate nature. But, before a stranger, he concealed his feelings as a tortoise draws in its head at the approach of a strange noise. That reserve was -his armor against the world. My two years of art study passed quickly. My funds gave out, I was forced to return to America. The old mas- THE SPECTATOR 5 ter was genuinely grieved when I told him of my intention. Come to see me before you go, he said, I have something to show you. So it was that, one evening before my departure, I knocked at the apartment where the old artist lived alone. He admitted me and led me at once to his library. Here we sat down before an open Ere whose yellow flickerings min- gled with the soft glow of a student-lamp. With the wine of friendship and the fruit of congenial tastes, we passed the evening. Monsieur Barnard, my companion at last said in his quaint English, I cannot to you express my joyous appre- ciation of the favor of your friendship. lt has been to me the Indian summer of my youthful happiness. At the fire of your enthusiasm I have warmed my cold hands. You would do the great workg I wished the same. To you let me tell my story that by my experience you may proht thereby. How sad it is, is it not, that thru our lives we must pass before we learn to live! Listen, while to you my great work I will describe and meanwhile tell the theme of it. A pictureg imagine it! Spring it is, and April. On the narrow and sandy beach three children are playing, two lads and a maid. Behind them, in shelving ledges, rises a rocky cliff crowned by a great pine. Alone the pine tree is, tall and majestic. Beneath the pine the anemone grows and in the crannies of the rocky ledges the colum- bine flourishes. So it isg morning and incoming tide- by the heaving bosom of the green ocean the three children la . P yThe old master was silent a moment, then he went on in a lower tone. Yes, together we were happy-then. What mat- tered it that he and she were of noble blood but I of com- mon clay. Distinctions of position there were none. But it could not always so be thus. I came to love the maid, but I was poor-I did not dare tell her. I loved her, yet al- so the other lad did. At last they were married, Look again! The scene is changed. No children play on the beach, but beneath the pine sits there a youth, look- ing out over the rolling ocean he is. In his eyes is a look 6 THE SPECTATOR of longing-but unfulfilled. A noon-day hush is over the scene. With an uneasy murmur the full tide at the foot of the shelving cliff softly laps. The branches of the tall pine sway gently in the faint breeze that, laden with the perfume of roses, blows from the inland. Ah my friend, the master broke out. You think lwas young, thatl should not have been unhappy. But no! Well might it so be. For trouble had come into the life of the loved one-yes, I still loved her, of her husband the demon drink took possession. In a fit ofinsaneness he beat her, he well-nigh killed her. The news like wild-fire ran thru the little village. Then I went to the house and took her in my arms and told her of my love. Why was this not said sooner?' she cried. 'Lo, we should now be happy together. Soon she passed away, in my arms she died. Then with murder in my heart I went to seek the man, but fearful, he had fled the country. Then I too came away my heart with sorrow and grief so was seared and torn. The old man's voice was tense and hard. In it there was emotion but no tears. See now, he continued. A bolt of lightning has struck and maimed the majestic pine. On its withering branches shine the rays of the sun which is sinking behind a bank of dark storm clouds. October eveningg the air is chill and in the night the frost will come. The retreating waves beat in longer swells at the foot of the cliff and the rising wind swishes thru the dying branches of the once- great pine. The old Master knelt by my chair and taking my hand in his, kissed it with the simple grace of a Frenchmang while I, with a Scotchman's inherit dislike of affectionate actions, was grately embarrssed, Sol continued the master, rising. You, the friend and light of my old age, will leave me. But go, I would not keep you. Be happy in your divine privilege of youth and a life to live. Ever seek the beautiful and the good. For me-the end is not far, yet I am n:t afraid. So,-if I fear not Death, why should you doubt life? Well-there is but one more sceneg then - Black night and raging storm! With continued roar- ing the white-capped waves beat at the foot of the cliff an- THE SPECTATOR 7 grily. Loud shrieks the gale, the brittle branches of the dead pine snap and break in the force of the storm. De- cember and the end! The snows whirl from over the dark ocean and the bitter wind blows cold, cold! After the old artist ceased speaking we both fell silent. ln my heart there was fear and wondering awe, in that story The master had shown me the most vital secrets of his life, I had seen a man's soul. Then the old man rose and drew back from a side wall a tapestry, saying in a tone so simple yet so Hnal that it seemed like an echo of eternity: My great work! There was his autobiography--no! lt was his life- the four pictures he had described to me, April and youth, June and manhood, October and whitening hair, December and coming death. Four cross-sections of his life, master- pieces all! 8 THB SPBCTATOR The Reckoning BY A. W. S. '10 AR up in the North-west, upon the bank of the Big Bear River, lived Jean Jacques and his wife, Angel- ica. Their little home stood a short distance from the river bank, amidst a grove of pines. In front of their little cot- tage the sand stretched down to the water, which leaped and played in the sunlight. The little cabin was the only sign of civilization in the immediate vicinity. It was built of logs, hewn and put together by Jean, himself. The front was ornamented by la little porch. Jean, himself, was a huge-limbed, rough lumberman. His eyes were deep-set, overshadowed by great shaggy eyebrows. His head was crowned with a mop of thick, black hair. His face might have been called handsome but for the bloodshot eyes and the purple veins of the confirmed drinker. Angelica was a perfect contrast to her husband. Small and slight, she seemed not at all a Htting helpmate for him. Her face was oval in shape, adorned with the most delicate features. Her skin was of an olive-brown, almost like an Italian. Her eyes were black and altho she was married her hair still hung in two glossy braids far below her waist. The location of the couple's home was the ideal location for a happy, married life. But Jean and Angelica were not happy. There were two reasons for this. ln the first place, Angelica did not love her husband. She had been forced into the marriage with him by her father who had conceived a liking for him for some unaccountable reason. There was another man down in the town whom she had always loved and whom she loved yet. This man hated Jean as one hates a reptile and his hatred was returned in no less degree. Baptiste loved her yet and she was per- fectly aware of that fact and cherished a secret glory in it. The second reason was that Jean drank too much. On Saturday evenings he was accustomed to take the buggy and go down to the town and stay until his wife went to fetch him home. Then he usually beat and abused her for her interference. The memory of these incidents, tho few in number, still rankled in Angelica's bosom. And if Bap- THE SPECTATOR 9 tiste had known of them there would have been a reckon- ing. And so there was. One Saturday night, as was his wont, Jean stood in front of the bar at Nlahaffey's. The saloon was crowded with a reeking, swaying mob of half-breeds who had just entered town with their pay and who were spending it eas- ily. One coulcl scarcely see across the room, the air was so thick with the smoke of tobacco. The damp sawdust on the floor and the sputtering kerosene lamps contributed their share to the bad odors. Jean was in a good humor, stand- ing treat to all his friends, and boasting of what would hap- pen to Baptiste when they should happen to meet. Each succeeding minutehe became drunker and with each drink his speech grew thicker and his brain slower to comprehend. None of the maudlin crowd, absorbed in his boasting, not- iced the door open and the slight Hgure of a woman enter. Neither they nor she saw the tall form of Baptiste slip in behind her and close the door. The woman watched for an opening and slipped across the room to Jean. None took notice of her amidst the shouting and singing. Suddenly Jean was arrested in his boasting and laugh- ing by a light touch on his arm and a quiet voice, vibrant with emotion. The tenseness of the voice pervaded the whole room. A strange silence fell upon the carousing crowd. Jean, you should for to come home, said the voice. Glancing down Jean perceived his wife. l'll for to come home, he shouted. You meddler! I'll show you. With a hideous leer spreading over his face, he raised his list to strike her. But the blow never fell. With a bound Baptiste cleared the intervening space, and for an instant the two enemies glared at each other. And sud- denly they grappled for Jean had drawn a knife. Just as he was to strike Baptiste clasped his wrist in a grasp of iron. Back and forward the two men strained and struggled over the slippery floor. At first neither gained the advan- tage. Drunken frenzy furnished the one with strength, the other fought in righteous anger for a woman. But, the advantage came slowly to Baptiste. By an almost super- I0 THE SPECTATOR human effort he twisted Jean's wrist until the knife dropped. At the same time the Hngers of his other hand closed upon his throat. Now he had him with both hands by the throat. Jacques' breath came in gasps, his eyes bulged and his face turned a sickly purple. Slowly he was forced back- back-over and over till human endurance could stand no more. Down went the two men. Jean's neck doubled with a sickening crunch. Baptiste got up, breathing heav- ily, but his enemy did not rise. He never got up again. The victor crossed the room to where the woman cowered in the corner, where duty to her husband and love for Baptiste struggled in her breast. Taking her gently by the arm, he lead her out of the room. Strange to say, none of the crowd interfered, awed, no doubt, by his her- culean strength. Outside the couple paused. The shout- ing and singing waxed loud again. The man looked down into the woman's eyes. A strange light, rather of joy than sadness, shown in them. Mon chere, he whispered, in one week we will go to the priest, is it not? And smilingly, yet tearfully, she bowed her head trustingly upon his breast. George Meredith's Treatment of Marriage in Diana of the Crossways BY EDITH BAUSCH ERHAPS no other English writer has treated marriage in such an unusual way as has George Meredith in his novel, Diana ofthe Crossways. While, at the present time, and especially in the United States, divorce is a com- mon thing, it seems unusual for an English writer to deal so fully with divorce and separation, as Meredith done in many of his novels. ln Diana of ihe Crossways, Diana Merion, a beautiful Irish girl, is introduced into English society and immediately becomes very popular. Later, to the amazement of her friends, she marries her cousin, Mr. Warwick, in order to THE SPECTATOR Il preserve her father's old estate, the Crossways. Her friend Lady Dunstane,believes she is not in love with Mr.Warwick, but is unable to prevent the marriage. Soon after their marriage, Diana's husband became very jealous of lord Dannisburg, a friend of hers, who is very much older than she and whom she often entertained in her home, This brings about a separation and Diana, hating the publicity of the affair, goes abroad while the trial is carried on. While she is in Switzerland, she meets Mr. Percy Darier, anephew of Lord Dannisburg, who falls madly in love with her. She, too, loves him, but will not consent to a marriage as long as her husband lives. When she returns again to London she is forced to take up writing in order to make her living. ln the meantime her husband wishes continually for a reconciliation, which Diana refuses. One day when Percy Darier is calling upon Diana, he reveals to her some secrets of state which she, not know- ing their importance, unconciously reveals. He believes that she has wilfully betrayed him and, in his anger, he leaves her.' Half maddened by the betrayal by the woman he loves, he quickly goes to the home of Constance Asper, a former sweetheart, and a little later the people learn of their engagement, Diana is stunned by this quick step and upon the same day as their marriage, she learns of Mr. Warwick's death. Then it is that Thomas Redworth, her devoted friend throughout the trial and her earliest lover, comes to her in her sorrow, and she finally consents to marry him. Thus Meredith shows in this book how Diana marries in order to preserve an old estate of her fatlier's, so that it will not go out of the family. She is ignorant of true hap- piness, for she, herself, does not know true love, and, as the result of such an unhappy marriage, divorce and sepa- ration follow, for love, the one necessary thing to make marriage a success, is lacking. As in every novel, the incidents and environment cen- ter about a character to show its development and growth, so in this novel, Nleredith's treatment of marriage forms a great part in the development of character. Thus Diana, after her marriage to her cousin, is no longer the bright and witty girl of her girlhood days, but she seems much older, 12 THE SPBCTATOR and changed toward her dearest friends, who account this to her unfortunate and unhappy marriage. Meredith is a teacher, and in portraying unhappy mar- riages, he wishes to teach the people a lesson which may prove beneficial in their lives, and he wishes more and more to convince the people of the necessity for happy marriages in order to enjoy true happiness. . Autumn BY JANE LONGWELL '10 What wondrous change comes o'er the trees! Their leaves, which rustle in the breeae, Are donning robes of gold and red 3 A glorious sight is overhead. The trees in colors look their best: The chestnut is in yellow drestg The maple wears a crimson gown, But oak decks in more sombre brown. Nuts from the trees fall to the ground. That gray squirrel startles at the soundg Quick from the'tree he whisks him down, To find the chestnuts rich and brown. Some ripe nuts meet another fate 5 For boys and girls are never late The nuts to hunt, the wood to scour, To cull the purple autumn fiower- To spy the climbing bitter-sweet, To 1'ind the wild blue grapes to eat, The rose hips gleaming red and bright, And sumacs, fiery in the light. The small, gay song-birds cannot stay, To the far South they wing their way. Patient and plain the brown earth waits Till winter brings ice, snow, and skates. THE SPECTATOR I3 A Comparison of Shylock with Barabas BY Louis GINSBERG '10 N studying The Jew of Malta, a comparison with Shakspere's Merchant of Venice inevitably sug- gests itself. The two very important characters, Barabas and Shylock, upon whom I shall dwell especially, offer ex- cellent themes of comparison. But before commencing the comparison, I shall briefly outline the plot of The Jew of Malta, which is not well known, in order to give my read- ers a clear conception of what I am writing upon. Barabas, a wealthy Jew of Malta, is discovered at the outset counting his wealth, at a time when he has reached the heighth of his prosperity as a merchant of Malta. But the rulers of the island, the Knights of St. John, being suddenly called upon to pay a long ontstanding tribute to the Turkish government, the expedient occurs to them of compelling the wealthy Jews of Malta to pay the tribute and thus free the island from the threatening danger. Every Jew is to surrender half of his wealth. If anyone of these refuses, he should at once become a Christian. If he refuses to be converted, he should forfeit his entire wealth and pro- perty. Barabas refuses both the tirst and the second un- reasonable demands, and is reduced to apparent poverty, and his home is turned into a nunnery. But, since he has concealed in his home a large part of his wealth, he urges his daughter Abigail to seek admission into the new-made nunnery with the idea of recovering the hidden hoard. The device succeeds, but a complication arises from the circum- stances that two young nobles of the island become enamored of Abigail. She returns the love of one, the governor's son. Barabas, deeply touched by the cruel and unexcusable man- ner in which he was deprived of the wealth which took him almost a lifetime to accumulate through toil and against bit- ter opposition, persuades his daughter to inveigle her other admirer by pretending to return his passion, and by sending forged letters to the rivals as from one to another he stirs up a quarrel between them which ends in their killing one an- other. Filled with remorse and repentance for the part she 14 THE SPECTATOR has taken in connection with the fatal duel, Abigail confesses her guilt and dies. Barabas hereupon determines to rid him- self ofthe confessor and of another friar by pretending a de- sire to become a Christian. He offers his vast wealth to the one who will offer him absolution. The common avarice and mutual jealousy of the corrupt and degenerate friars, stimulate their desire to earn the enormous reward. Each in turn depreciates his rival's order and exalts the merits of his own. At last the friars come to blows. Barabas then pacifies them and makes appointments to meet them sepa- rately at his home the following night. Barnardine is stran- gled in the meantime, and his body propped up in the door- way through which the other friar will have to pass. Jacopo, in haste to keep his appointment with the wealthy convert, soon appears, and by the dim light of the moon detects his rival in the archvi ay. He addresses him, receiv- ing no answer, deals a vicious blow upon the body. Bara- bas rushes from the house, lifts the corpse and accuses Jacopo of murder. Then he drags Jacopo off to justice with Itha- more for witness and the staff for evidence. Having again become rich, he seems likely to reap the reward of his ingenuity, when he is betrayed by the accomplice of his deeds, a rascally Turkish slave whose service he had secured on the strength of his evil looks. This Ithamore betrays everything to a courtesan, who reveals the deeds of Barabas to the governor. The Jew is then thrown over the walls as a dead man. But his career is not yet at an end. The Turks are again besieging Malta, and Barabas ffor he had merely feigned deathj becomes their guide into the fortress, after having been promised the governorship in case of success. After the citadel is captured and the gov- ernor and the people surrender, he becomes master of the situation. Cruelly as the Christians had treated him, he seeks the friendship of his former foes by planning to rid them of the Turks. The unappreciative Christians pretend to fall in with his plan but only in order to catch the Jew in the trap laid for the Turks. Thus instead of the Turkish leader being crushed by the fall of the banqueting room, Barabas alone is precipitated into a cauldron of fire held in readiness beneath, and, maddened by the cruel trick, expires with curses upon his bitter enemies. THB SPECTATOR 15 Since Shakspere's Merchant of Venice is well known- to everyone, I shall omit a sketch of its plot and proceed with my theme. Although the two dramas have many points oflikeness, I shall confine myself to a comparison of the main charac- ters ofthe plays, and show how they are similar and where- in they are dissimilar. Critics are almost unanimous in declaring Marlowe's Jew of Malta the prototype of Shylock. Barabas, down- trodden, kicked into corners, and despoiled by Christians, not unlike Shylock retains the Hebrew pride of race. Upon the characters of both have been stamped the seal of cruelty and revengefulness on account of the mean and contemptible crimes which the prejudiced and jealous Christians had perpetrated against them. Like all true Jews, they fostered agenuine paternal love for their children, and this flame of love was strong. Both, to their dismay and unutterable grief, were deserted by their daughters. Up to this point Barabas is notunworthy of Shylock. But to continue the comparison of two pictures so differently executed would be a waste of labour. The one is a powerful but rough draft, the other, a finely Hnished portrait. Shylock disappears together with the storm and passion he has stirred up, leaving the prejudiced Bassanio, devoted Antonio, witty Gratiano, the dignity of Portia, the cruelty of Jessica, the merriment of Nerissa. These remain, and Shakspere casts over them an atmosphere ofpeace, love and music in that moonlight act, the loveliest Shakspere ever wrote. lts beauty never dies. We can see Jessica and Lorenzo sitting upon the bank whispering love to each other. The air is full of music, and we are enchanted by the delightful conclusion. How different is the impression left by Marlow. Around the unnatural and inhuman figure of Barabas are grouped a band of grasping tyrants, a set of corrupt and hypocritical friars, and a pack of cut-throat slaves. Although it seems highly probable that in writing The Merchant of Venice Shakspere was effected by Marlow's Jew of Malta, yet the transforming power of his genius is evident wherever he made use of the labours of his pred- ecessor. The Jew is presented in the Jew of Malta 16 THE SPECTATOR as a type intended to excite popular antipathy. It may be well to promise that, whatever may have been the original effect produced by the character of Shylock Qalthough I am convinced that the sympathy aroused by the character is merely the result of the unconscious tact with which it was incidentally humanized by Shaksperej Barabas was assuredl- ly never intended to secure either the respect or the sneak- ing kindness of a single spectator. Apart, moreover, from the much grosser development of the evil tendencies of the character, there are passages in the Jew of Malta proving that in external appearance, too, Barabas was intended to be held up to the ridicule as well as to the disgust of the pensive public. Barabas cannot be called in any sense a study of the Jewish nature, mind, or character. The Jew of Malta is to all intents and purposes a child of Nlarlowe's imagination and monstrous conception. Marlowe was, most assuredly, wholly innocent of any design of producing a typical study of Judaism. That Shakspere's art towers above the art of Marlowe is easily apparent. ln allowing neither avarice nor lust of vengeance to attain to such a pitch in this Jew as to take the character out of the range of human nature, the art of Shakspere is immeasurably superior to that of Nlarlow. ln contrast with the unrelieved blackness of Barabas, Shylock remains both truly human and within the limits of drama- tic probability. Qs!! I 'E' A7'l'5Q. THE SPECTATOR Bill's Soliloquy BY LULU S. BURGGRAF '10 There's no use, no. a sayin' school These fine warm days in May, With ol' spring fever hangin' round Pm bound to run away- Away to some last summer's nook That's just a turnin' green- There sit and wonder why there's books And ask it of the stream, The stream that answers with a Sweet, low, hummin', tinklin' sound, You wonder where lhe's comin' from Just right up out the ground. Hggh up, a robin claps his wings nvitin' you along, You'd like to go, but can't, you knowg Hark, listen to that song! He shrills so loud and clear and sweet In that still woodland nook, He makes you want to fish an' wade, Not read a study book. You watch him wingin' wide away, Away to iind his mate, Then on you dream-the folks break in: Billy, you'll be late! You grab your old geography An' 'rithmetic an' slate, For it's soon 'xamination day, Oh! that's the thing I hate. Those blamed old 'xaminations Just drive a fellow madg For long weeks after they are past I can't help bein' bad. An' yet I'd better leave the birds, The trees blown by the wind, If Dick and Walt go on a class I'll hate to lay behind. When June is here an' school is done, The spiders take my book ts For I'll catch fish the livelong day In some clear sparkling brook. 18 THE SPECTATOR The Chemist in the Household ELEANOR M. WEI'rz '10 HE chemist has done much in discovering and reducing valuables, ores, and compounding drugs, and thereby aiding the medical man and greatly increasing the wealth of the commercial world, but by no means the least important phase of the chemist's aid to human life is in a smaller world, the household. Here he has lifted a drudge from the housewife's shoulders as well as from her mind as regards cooking and cleaning. The housewife's greatest enemy is dust. How often do we hear her say, O, I don't see why dirt and dust were made but to give us trouble and worry. But dust was made for reasons other than to give trouble and worry. Dust had its beginning long before man existed. Lyndall, a chemist and physicist, proved, by delicate experiments, that when all dust was removed from the track of a beam of light there was no light, but utter darkness. So, before we can have light, we must have dust. But an instance of where dust is an enemy is, when a mixture of flour and water is left out of doors, bread and cheese left on the shelf for a week, the mixture ferments and the bread and cheese molds. Formerly these changes were attributed to the access of air, that is, to the action of air upon the substance, but later it was found that if the air was freed from dust this would not be the case. Thus we see that it is the dust and not the air that caused decomposition of foods. The three ingredients of dust have been found to be, first, bacteria, which are the most widely distributed and perhaps the smallest living things. They are carried by the wind and are deposited everywhere where dust can lodge. The second ingredient is the mold which are present in the air, but do not settle quickly. The third is the wild yeast which is not troublesome where cleanliness prevails. The bacteria are Nature's scavengers. All these forms destroy property, but a certain few bacteria cause disease. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is a good motto, but when the disease germs come, it is no easy matter to strike them out of existence, and that is the only way to get rid of them. Sunlight and pure air the silent but best allies of the THB SPECTATOR I9 housewife in her daily struggle for ideal cleanliness. But the best allies for cleanliness in regard to dirt are good soap, water, and scrubbing brush. To remove grease from a polished surface some solvent, such as kerosene and turpentine, may be used with harm to the surface, wall paper is easily cleaned with a piece of cheese cloth, or airated rubber. Marble may be cleaned with fine sand soap, window glass that has become opaque or rough from the weather may be cleaned with vinegar and polished with whiteing. These are only a few things that will aid the house- keeper in keeping the house clean. There are hundreds of other useful experiments that the chemists have made, but it would take too long to enumerate them in this short space. But the chemistry of cooking is the more important phase of the chemist's work in the home. lf the modern housewife knew more about cooking, and the chemistry of cooking we would have more happy homes and comfort, and less disease and misery. The chemist has found that foods are made up of sugar, starch, fats and albumins, all of which are necessary to create energy in the body. Sugar is adirect or indirect product of plant life and must undergoa chemical change and must be made soluble before it can be digested. No starch is utilized in the human system as starch. It must undergo a transformation before it can be absorbed, Fats are nutritious. Numerous investigations into the con- ditions ofthe insane, as well as of criminal classes, show the results of too little nutrition and the absence of sufficient fat. The diet of school children should be carefully regulated with the fat supply in view, girls, especially show, at times, a dislike of fat and an overfondness for sugarj They should have the proper proportion of fat furnished by cream, butter, or, if need be, in a disguised form. The butter absorbed from the cake tin or the olive oil in the salads is food, as well as flour and eggs. Protiens, or albumins, are a valueable aid to health. Raw eggs are easily digested and are rich in nutritiong when heated just enough to coagulate the albumin, or the white, their digestibility is not materially lessened, but when boiled, the albumin is rendered more difficultly soluble. The object 20 THE SPECTATOR of cooking is to make food stuffs more palatable or more dig- estible, or both combined. In general, the starchy foods are rendered more digest- ible by cookingg the albuminous and fatty foods less digestible The materials which are required in cooking have been so improved and recipes have been so Qimproved andj re- vised that it does not require half the time now that it did some years ago, to make a cake, for instance. Flavoring extract is a good example of the improved materials. In our great-grandmother's days, spices and pepper were ground in mills for family useg coffee was roasted every day and ground for each making, jelly was made by a tedious process from the feet of calves and pigs. Nothing was bought ready made. Even flavoring essences were made of home manu- facture. Jellies and cakes were flavored with lemon by rub- bing the fresh peel upon lumps of loaf sugar, and with bitter almonds by rubbing the sugar with greeu peach leaves. .Rosewater flavoring was made by steeping rose petals in brandy. Today, all we have to do is go to the store and buy these things in a ready to use state. Here is a recipe for a pound cake from my grandmoth- ers cook-book. Take one pound of flour, one pound of but- ter washed in three waters to get out the salt. Knead it well in water, then squeeze out every drop of water in a clean linen cloth. Rub the butter to cream, with a pound of Hne sugar flavored with lemon peel before it is pounded and siftedg beat into this a glass of brandy, a grated nutmeg and the same of mace, pounded Hne and sifted. Now whip the yolks of six eggs very light, and beat these into the butter and sugar and spice. At the last put in the whites whipped stiff and high by turns with a pound of sifted and sun-dried flour. Mix well and beat steadily for one-half hour, always from the bottom of the batter. Compare this recipe with the recipe for pound cake from my mother's cook book which reads: One pound of flour, one pound of sugar, one pound of butter, eight eggs, one teaspoonful of rose water and half a nutmeg. I-low much more easily prepared and followed this one is than the one above. Thus the chemist has helped the housekeeper in many ways, small to be sure, but great in results. THB SPBCTATOR Song gf the Brook VINCENT R. PETERSON '10 Up in yonder mountain I spring a crystal fountain, And my water playing, spraying, splashes Over the mossy stones it dashesg Making melodies to hear, Here and there, Everywhere. Above me in oaken trees The leaves swung by the breezeg Beside me, sighing, crying, ilowers Waiting for some refreshing showers, To call them to be of cheer, Here and there, Everywhere. Downward, onward to the river, Always on some jolly quiver, Over the rapids, falling, callingg down Passing many a lordly town, I go as a prince of cheer Here and there, Everywhere. Hither and thither I go, Sometimes swift and sometimes slow, Till ocean I reach, sighing, dyingg flow To the main, when tide is low, Save, of melodies you hear, Here and there, Everywhere. 22 THE SPBCTATOR Evolution of a Chick BY BERTHA WHITE '10 LL life has a similar origin, whether it be the life of the highest developed of animals, many or one of the low- liest fish or fowl or plant. Every living thing comes into this world developed from the ovum, whose structure, characteristics and developments have been the study of evolutionists for many decades, and whose complete history is not yet fully known or understood. All the tissues and organs of birds as well as beasts were originally developed from a microscopic body-the ovum-consisting of soft gelatinous granular material enclos- ed in a membrane containing a small spherical body inside of which are one or more solid spot. This is a perfect cell, the two essentials of which are the gelatinous mass, called protoplasm and the small spher- ical body in it, called the nucleus. The former is a proteid compound and has also inorganic substances such as phos- phorus and calcium, which are necessary to its vitality and function. The nucleus is usually ofa sphericalor oval form, and is the point where the process of reproduction of other cells takes place by direct or indirect division. The egg or ovum ofa fowl has the same life history as that of any other living creature each kind able to reproduce only its own kind. The egg of the barnyard fowl, though reproduced in large numbers, are laid singly, generally with the outer membrane already calcified, and forming a thick hard crust for protection of the contents. The egg is laid with a burst of triumphant cackling, accompanied by the louder joyful notes of the old rooster, to the naked eye it consists of shell, albumen, and yolk, but to the microscopic eye, it contains millions of cells, which, upon the application of heat, properly applied, resolve themselves into their own kind, and produce flesh, bone, organs, and feathers of the most valuable of fowls. The usual time before the egg develops into a chick is estimated as eighteen deys to three weeks. In that time the nucleus or germinal spot, if the egg be fertile-that is, will produce a chick -will form into a little body. THE SPECTATOR 23 The method of having the hen sit on the egg to hatch is that which has been the natural one from the beginning of the world. But in these days of rush, haste and com- mercialism, man is not content to sit and wait for the small number that will be produced in this way, for the bright mind of some genius has invented a method whereby eggs are hatched in such quantities as to astonish the thinking public. As the hatching season approaches, the hen exhibits signs of restlessness and goes around cluck, clucking herself She shuns the society of the other chickens in the farm- yard. She refuses to eat the food that is placed befoJe her, grows irritable and seeks dark corners. If not allowed to lay her own eggs in peace, and sit upon those, she does not scruple to sit on some other nest, and appro- priate the contents to her own use. Happily, she begins her patience vigil, refusing, unless forced to leave her pre- cious nest full, for even the necessities of life. Day by day she feels the warm, round bodies under her breast and blindly, with only the intuition of a chicken, she contin- ues to give them the warmth necessary to their hatching. Gradually, one by one, little cracks appear in the egg, a tiny yellow bill is thrust out, and the little head is lifted up to take its Hrst glimpse of the world around it. With a shrug and a wriggle. the peep steps out of the shell, wet and sticky, to take its place among its kind, and the evolu- tion of the chick is complete. 24 THE SPECTATOR My Ideal Home BY W. S. '10 Y ideal home would be a suite of rooms in a club house. I should want a spacious bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and an apartment fitted out as a gymna- sium. My sleeping chamber should be fitted up as cozy as money could make it. Every morning when I arose, the club porter would have a cheerful tire burning in my grate, here I should sit for three or four minutes to thaw out, be- fore taking my cold plunge. Ah, how I should enjoy that daily plunge and the rubbing down that Sam would give me! By this time my gym would be warm enough for me to enter. After exercising here about ten minutes, I should repair down-stairs to a breakfast of good, plain food. At table I chat with some of my former college chums and my present business associates, all bachelors, but the finest lot on earth. After breakfast, the chauffeur brings the car around to take me to the ofnce. I am engaged here for about two hours and then walk back to the club for lunch. Before lunch every day, I go up to my rooms and take out a picture from my bureau drawer. For five minutes I gaze at it Gxedly. It is a picture of my opulent uncle who, in his will left me all his money provided I would keep him in my mind. After mylunch, I usually read an hour or two. My favorite books are the lives of quaint old characters like Samuel Johnson. I don't care so much for their works. Every day, about the time I am ready to go to dinner, the little newsboy brings me the paper. I generally buy all he has and bestow on him some little trifle besides. The last time. I gave him my old dress suit, and the boy is getting rich hiring it out for dances. The home and life of a bachelor is my ideal home. There I live like a king. I do all the commanding, I make all the treaties and lead my little army of porters, barbers, ushers aud newsboys around by the nose for that little tip. In time of peace, I sit majestically upon my throne, wor- shipped by my little army. But, unlike the King of Real- ity, I have no heir to my throne, no one but the lucky or- phans and newsboys. THB SPECTATOR 25 Consider the other side of life and home-the married side. The house of a Benedict is usually in an uproar, the month's salary is spent in a week, the oldest child was not promoted at school, the two youngest are contracting chickenpox, and baby swallowed father's watchcharm. The negro cook has threatened to leave, the wife won't let hubby stir out of the house, and it is impossible for the man to read even his will on account of the eternal hoot and din-an ideal home for the other fellow, but not for me. A Glimpse at Funchal BY F. L. M. '10 HEN an ocean-liner anchors outside the harbor of Funchal, the capital city of the Madeira Islands, everything on shipboard is excitement, for this is only the second opportunity of evsr seeing land between New York City and Gibralter. The dexterous hands of the boat's crew let down over the side of the vessel the landing-steps. Then clever oarsmen pilot their tiny tenders along the side of the huge steamship, and receive, in small crowds, its passeneers desirous of going ashore. After a few minutes tossing about in the wee tug, the passenger steps out upon a neat, if unpretentious quay, ascends the broad steps and looks about him. He sees near at hand or crowding upon him, an excited group of peddlers, trying to sell their goods. Perhaps he buys a bunch of violets or a basket of fruit or some trifling souvenir of the island. Many idlers and cripples stand idly about the wharf, watching the vessels, great and small, bobbing about on the water. Some of the more destitute beg piteously for alms. Beyond these poor-clad groups the traveler makes his way thru old, narrow streets of the little village, nestling against lofty, awe-inspiring moun- tains, for the Madeira Islands are really the peaks of moun- tains that rise from fathoms below the surface of the sea. How strange the appearance of these streets! They are paved with the Gnest cohble-stones, placed just far enough 26 THE SPECTATOR apart for tufts of grass or moss to creep in thru the crevi- ces. The paving stones are often arranged in odd designs. Over their slippery surfaces, unwearying oxen draw cum- bersome sledges, and barefooted natives carry hammocks swung on long poles. All these pictures, the sightseer notes with exceeding interest, and with wonder that these poverty-stricken natives of the Madeiras seem so uninflu- enced by our more advanced civilization. Still cherishing this thought, he enters a little, old church, where the hum- ble beggar, as well as the proud Portugese aristocrat, who lives in his villa entirely aloof from the robust peasantry, comes to worship. A disinterested old monk shows to the visitor noteworthy objects. Most of the statues or paint- ings or robes, date back to the early days of the church. At the altar are seen women in the native costume of Ma- deira-a quaint black robe and white head-dress. From the church the stranger is conducted to where he takes a tram , drawn by three horses. This transports him to a railroad station. Here he boards a car on the cog- railway, just a little like that at Pike's Peak. The end of a noisy, but interesting ride in thd midst of tropical vegeta- tion, cane Helds or banana ranches, past luxuriant villas of wealthy Portugese, who have come to the islands on ac- couut of ill health or for pleasure, the Palsce Hotel. Here he either enjoys or laments a truly Portugese luncheon. The scenery from these heights is so wonderfully beautiful that one wishes he could look at it again and again. But he must return to his boat. A toboggan-team with basket sledge, big enough for two or four passengers, is summoned. Then begins the startling journey down the mountainside. Two natives run along behind and support the toboggan by ropes fas- tened to the runners. If the day is rainy, the ride is more thrilling, for only with seeming difficulty can the men hold back their sledges. However, the crew always reaches its goal in safety. The traveler must now hasten back to his great big home on the water. It is time for the boat to leave. As the tender pulls out from the wharf, his only re- gret is that his visit in picturesque old Funchal has been so' short. THE SPECTATOR 27 The Most Impressive Book I Ever Read MARIE C. ITELL '10 'EHE most impressive book l ever read was one entirely hand made, and abounding in the beautiful individ- uality of the compiler. lts unique binding of grey, home- spun crash immediately attracted my attention. Upon opening the little volume, my interest was heightened by the book plate, the name of the achiever of the little work within the coils ofa dainty marguerite. The title of the volume is Memory Gems. The caption and an inclosing wreath of morning glory leaves and buds in tones of brown compose a delightful title page. The Hrst of the gems was Emerson's Rhodora. And peeping in delicate tones from beneath the words is a bunch of that blossom, so real, so lifelike, that I imagined I saw The purple petals fallen in the pool. Beneath the lines of Burn's To a Mouse are the Wee bit heap o' leaves an' stibble And the Wee, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie scampering down over the page. The pictures aptly illus- trate the little poem. After this comes Keats's Ode on a Grecian Urn. There is the graceful, ancient urn. With marble men and maidens overwroughtf' with its pipes and timbrels and wild ecstacy. I could have read the poem if it had not been there. The vigorous Browning is also represented. Prospice is quoted with the Arch Fear in his grey shroud so plainly pictured that all readers may comprehend the poet's feeling. From this I turned to The Mountain Daisy with the tiny little flowers growing up through the stanzas as if they loved the Scotch poet who stopped his plough to praise them. Fin- ally I saw a knight in heavy armour bowed before the altar. The poem was those lines from Guinevere that express the vow of the knights of Arthur. I closed the work slowly and many times have thought of it since. 28 THE SPECTATOR Description of the Niederwald Denkmal FRANK SCHARMANN '10 HE Germania Statue or the Wtedcrwald Denkmal, as it is called by the Germans, stands on the east bank of the Rhine, not far from the town of Ruehdesheim. This statue means as much to the Germans as the Statue of Lib- erty to us. It was erected in 1883 in memory of those German soldiers who had fallen in the battles against the French in I87O. The statue is about one hundred feet in height with a base made of marble. At the very top is the statue of Germania. She is seated on her throne holding a crown in one hand and a sword in the other. She wears a crown of laurel leaves and on her breast is the well known double eagle of Germany. Below this is an inscription in Ger- man, which when translated means, To the memory of the heroic, the valiant, and the honorable nghters of the Ger- man people who bared their arms for the safety of Ger- many in the years 1870-71. Immediately underneath this inscription is a relief of all the great generals of the war. Kaiser Wilhelm I occu- pies the central position. To the left is Bismarck, the great statesman, and to the right is Moltke, the greatest general of modern times. On the right side of the monu- ment the relief pictures the departure of the soldiers. It shows husbands taking leave of their wives, and sons their parents. On the left side of the monument is pictured the return ofthe victorious army. It is an illustration of how the returned are received by their loved ones. At the two cor- ners of the monument are statues of war and peace. A war- rior clad in a coat of mail, holding a sword in one hand and a trumpet in the other represents war, a maiden crowned with olive leaves, holding an olive branch in one hand, and a cornucopia in the other hand, represents peace. Immedi- ately below the relief of the generals is a statue representing the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. The Rhine is a fitting place for the erection of such a statue, for the brave men of Germany who fought so val- V THE sPEcTA'roR 29 iantly in order that the French might not cross the Rhine, deserved to be honored in this way. The Rhine is greatly honored by the Germans. To prove this let me quote a well known verse from Die Wacht Am Rhein. So lang ein Tropfen Blut noch glueht, Noch eine Faust den Degen Zieht, Und Noch ein Arm die Buechse spannt, Betritt kein Feind hier deines Strand. Thro' the Pipe Line BY D. W. GRAZIER u 'IIT was half-past tive in the evening. From down the valley came the dull roar of many whistles, all blended in one mighty effort that could be heard for miles, signalling to hundreds of weary laborers the close of another day of toil. To the men employed in the construction of the great pipe line which, when completed, was to convey the main water supply four miles down the valley to the great iron and steel works from whence came the sound, the hour was indeed a most welcome one. lt was with a lighter heart and quicker step that even young McWilliams, the chief con- struction engineer and the most enthusiastic worker on the commission, reeled in a steel tape and started for the tool house. Reaching there, he walked over to the corner in which stood his chest of instruments. After first unlocking and raising the lid of the big box, he placed in it his tape, some twine, and a steel-tipped plumb-bob. Then, taking note of the slovenly manner in which his belongings were iumbled about in the chest, he stopped for a moment to put things in their proper places. lt seemed to him that he had been thus engaged for but a few seconds, when suddenly he heard the door slam and the lock snapped on the outside. He whirled about quickly, only to find himself a prisoner. With a rush he made for the door and attempted to force it outward. But the stout yellow pine easily resisted 30 THE SPECTATOR this onslaught, and in despair he turned and ran to the single window at the rear of the shed, A light blow with an ax handle served to shatter the glass in the frame. But the effort was worse than wasted, for once more he found his progress checked, this time by a row of heavy iron bars. This jail-like fortification had or- iginally been intended to keep out marauding tramps but now it only served to increase McWilliams' chagrin at his having allowed himself to be so easily trapped. Thro' the openings between the bars he could see the men clambering aboard the flat car which was to carry them over the temporary railroad down the valley to their homes. Even as he watched, the last straggler swung himself aboard, there came awarning toot from the whistle on the dinkey, and, with its carload of human freight in tcw, the little en- gine puffed off down the track. Roused to further action by the prospect of having to spend the night alone in the valley, McWilliams shouted un- til it seemed to him as tho the very inhabitants of the town below must hear him. But in reality his voicewas drowned by the noise of the puffing dinkey engine, and it was with a blissful unconsciousness of his predicament that his subordinates, yelling to the engineer to put on more speed for the home journey, were whisked rapidly out of sight. Then, as the departing gang of laborers and foremen disappeared from view, thoughts of foul play began to run riot in his usually well-balanced mind. He might be kept a prisoner until night, when any number of assailants might come along, and, in that deserted community,leasily make an end of him. He also thought of his instruments, some of which he had had since his Hrst year in college, and he firmly resolved that they shonld leave the shed only over his dis- abled body. And as his imagination grew more and more vivid, a wild desire for liberty again assailed him. Grasping up a steel-pointed rod, he once more made a rush at the door, This time, under the concentrated onslaught of steel and muscle, the hasp gave way, and McWilliams stumbled dazedly out into the warning sunlight. Half expectingto be attacked, he glanced furtively about but not a soul was in sight. Even then his suspicions were THE SPECTATOR 31 not altogether allayed. Cautiously he peered about the cor- ners of his erstwhile prison, and, finding nobody there, walked over and looked into the cavernous mouth of the great five foot pipe. But here no lurking assassin sprang forth to strangle him, and with a sigh of relief he decided that his being lockcd in the tool house must have been purely accidental. The foreman had probably not noticed him working there in the dark corner, and, all unconscious of the fact that his superior was still in the building, he had locked the door and hurried off to join his fellows. This explanation seemed plausible, and quickly dismiss- ing the incident from his mind, he began to calculate just about how long it would take him to reach home. lt was not a pleasant subject for contemplation-that four-mile jaunt over roughly laid ties and Cinder road bal- last-but he had just about resigned himself to the inevita- ble, when his glance chanced to rest upon an object at his feet. It was a little wooden truck, about five feet long by a foot and a half wide, made by nailing together, side by side two 2-inch planks, and fastening to each of the four cor- ners a large fixed caster. This truck ran to and from the toolhouse, on a roughly built wooden track, and served to convey the heavy materi- als from that place to the spot where they were to ind a permanent resting place. As his eye fell on the little car, an idea flashed into his head. He would take the car, place it in the huge pipe, and, lying flat on the rough boards, coast down the smooth floor of the big tube to the boiler house, where the completed end lay open to receive the great distributing manifolds. It seemed absurdly simple, for there were no sharp turns, and the slope for the entire length of the line was steady and gradual. Being of an impulsive nature, he did not stop to con- sider that there might be any possible danger in the feat, but, taking the plan at its face value, immediately set about carrying it out. But could he, as he carried the little truck from the 32 THE SPECTATOR miniature trestle on which it rested, have foreseen how un- expectedly his adventure was to terminate, he would have hesitated before launching out into the Stygian darkness of the snake-like tube. Yet the Fates are prone to conceal their plans, so that it was with no other thought than that of a good hot supper and clean clothes that he secured a stick of wood to serve as a brake to control the speed of the car, and closed and nailed up the battered door of the tool house. This done, he crawled into the end of the pipe, stretched out on top of the truck, and started on his four mile journey to town. As the car gained momentum, he was at first almost deafened by the roar of the casters over the unplaned boards, Gradually, however, he became accustomed to the noise and began to concentrate all his energies in an attempt to pierce the blackness ahead of him. But not a single ray of light penetrated between the closely Htted staves, and, under the influence of the intense darkness, the novelty of his exploit soon wore off and he found himself fervently wishing that he had, after all, de- cided to walk. The slope of the pipe was not abrupt, and it was some time before the speed of the car had increased to a sufhcient extent to warrant the use of the brake. But as the whirring casters began to click more and more rapidly over the joints at the ends of the sixteen foot staves, McWilliams slipped one end of the stick which he had secured for this purpose under the front end of the truck. Then, as he pulled up sharply on the other end, such an amount of friction was produced that the speed was slackened appre- ciably. So much, in fact, was it lessened, that he deemed it advisable to withdraw his improvised brake until he should again arrive at his former speed. But when, a few moments later, he again attempted to insert the stick, it was suddenly jerked from his hands, and the little car, its rapidly accelerating speed unchecked, rushed on into the black wall ahead. As the realization of what its loss meant dawned upon him, McWilliams uttered a sharp, involuntary cry, which echoed and re-echoed along the walls of the monster pipe, THE SPBCTATOR 83 and served to strain his already overwrought nerves almost to the breaking point. Faster and faster clicked the casters over the roughly fitted joints. The speed of the little car and its human burden was now becoming almost terrific. Rounding a slight turn, the truck began to creen from side to side, and by the time it had righted itself not only McWilliam's nerve, but his strength as well had been snapped to the very core. Nlechanically he clung to the rough pine boards as the click of the casters became indistinguishable and merged into an endless hum. In a daze he reached out with his hand as if to stay his progress. Feeling a dull pain in the ends of his fingers, he draw it back, and, altho the darkness was absolute he knew that it was covered with blood. Then, after what seemed like an age to him he became conscious of another noise besides that of the whirring cas- ters. With an effort he roused himself from his lethargy and listened. There was no mistaking the sound. lt was like the clicking of many hammers on heavy steel, and with a shud- der McWilliams thought of the pumping station where a dozen rivetting machines were then at work day and night on the big new boilers. Unless the car could be stopped, she must soon shoot from the end of the pipe, thro' the big opening in the side of the building, and on into the maze of hot pipes which he knew to be directly opposite the hole in the wall. As these thoughts flashed rapidly thro' his brain, that love of life which is instilled so deeply in the heart of ev- ery one of God's creatures, welled up within him, and he cried aloud in anguish. But soon his mind once more became clear, and he thought of rolling off the flying truck and trusting blindly to luck, but the memory of his bleeding hand held him back. Louder grew the clang of the hammers at the pumping station. Faster still the casters clicked over the uneven joints. Then, even as a distant speck of light broke in upon his vision-in the proverbial eleventh hour, as it were-human ingenuity once more asserted itself, and a tiny ray of hope lighted up the soul of the young engineer. 34 THE SPECTATOR Holding tightly to the car with his left hand, he began to work frantically at the laces of his high-top shoes with his right. To McWilliams, working as he was, in a frenzied fear of death, it seemed hours before the laces were suffic- iently loosened to permit of one of the shoes being drawn off. When, Hnally, he did jerk his right foot free of the heavy leather, the speck of light had grown to alarming pro- portions, while the noise from the rivetters seemed to fill the whole pipe line with its deafening roar. Quickly and carefully he brought the heavy shoe for- ward. Then, after first twisting the tough rawhide laces about his wrist, he thrust the thick sole of the boot under the front of the truck. There was a slight screeching, a stench of burning leather, and the little car began to jump and jerk like a frightened filly. And as McWilliams watched and waited the speck of light grew to a circle Eve feet in diameter, the noise from the rivetters seemed to envelope and crush him, and-he knew no more. When the night watchman at the boiler house gate went on duty at six o'clock that night, he was astounded to Rnd a man lying in a dead faint at the very mouth of the unfin- ished pipe line. THB SPECTATOR wr fl Our Flower BY LULU BUBGGRAF 10 You may talk of the rose s fragrant glow Of the frmged dalsy s g olden show de 11s Of Nmeteen Ten the queen shall be Sweet IS our emblem the root the Hower Message her meanmg beauty her dower Yes the gorgeous stately fleur de lls Of Nmeteen Ten the queen shall be W1th three of her petals edged Wlth lace And another three curled up in place Guarded by slender sentinels green The crested Iris reigns our Queen. ifljl' ' gl! '11 36 THE SPECTATOR Visit to Fort Hendry BY WILLIAM F. BYRON '10 U URRY up, you fellows, we'll never get there, shouted Nlr. Larsen. Ill All right, we're com- ing, was the reply. True to their word, four of the crew in white togs came crowding up on deck. Every person being present, we climbed into the omnibus and started for Hendry, an old French fortification near Kingston, Ontario. As it was a scorching hot day, we were nearly wasted by the time we reached the fort. Our crew ran for the en- trance, but they didn't enter, for the door was locked. Af- ter we had pounded for several minutes, just long enough to make us angry as well as five degrees hotter, the large iron gate swung open. Just within stood an old soldier who acted as guide to those who wished to see the fort. Mr. Larsen procured his services for the tour of inspection. The guide showed us the ammunition rooms, the barracks, the cells for the deserters, and the storage rooms, which were underground. He then led us thru a pitchdark pas- sageway up to the second story. The steps were strewn with big rocks and logs. Of course each of us managed to stumble and kick the fellow in front. At last we came out into a large room with no windows, only holes about two inches wide and a foot long, thru which the soldiers fired. ln one corner we saw a pile of dirty lime and asked what it was for. Well, he replied, fourteen ofhcers were killed dur- ing an attack by the English, and we had to bury them here. The lime'was put in the grave to destroy their bod- ies. Several bullets still lay on the floor, bullets Hred by the English, so our guide told us, but we did not quite believe him. After he had shown us other places of interest, he gave us a brief history of the forts. The architect who designed Fort Hendry made a great mistake, for the boats coming down Lake Ontario can look inside. When the architect discovered this blunder, he committed suicide. The guide next told us about a subter- ranean passage built after the war of I8I2, leading from THE SPECTATOR ' 37 Fort Hendry to another old fort on Cedar Island, just below Kingston. It is now partly submerged and cannot be trav- eled. I will now tell you one of the most interesting inci- dents in military life, said the old soldier. Come on fellows, it s half-past tive now, and the cap- tain said we'd sail at six. Sorry, guide, but we'lI have to wait till another time to hear your story. Mr. Larsen said this and pushed us pellmell out of the gate and into the bus. The evening guns were saluting as we boarded our boat for Hamilton, Ontario. Moving Pictures at San Gabriel BY MA.RGARET KREBS '10 AN GABRIEL is a little town in southern California, known chiefly thru the San Gabriel Mission, one of the oldest in the country. The town is inhabited by a few Mexicans who live in little low house strung along the one street of the town. At la little shop across from the Mission, Mexican hot tamales are sold, the best tamales in the coun- try, it is said. One day after having tried to eat some of the famous tamales, but not succeeding, lwent to look at the Mission. As we came out of the chapel door we saw several people in gay Mexican costume. They were all very much powd- ered and painted. At Hrst I thought they were some of the villagers dressed in style. Among them was a priest who I supposed was connected with the Mission. More and more people kept coming until there was a large crowd, Finally we found out that they were members of the American Bi- ograph Moving Picture Company, and were going to take a picture at the entrance of the Mission. The manager callecl the company together for the pic- ture. The picture they were taking was to illustrate The Two Brothers ,which was recently shown in one of our moving picture theatres here in Johnstown. The machine was set up and the actors began to go thru their parts. It was necessary to rehearse several times before the pic- 38 THE SPECTATOR ture was taken. Great care was taken to see that the effect should be goodg chalk marks were made on the pavement to stand and the groups were carefully posed. While the actors were working, the manager kept sayingg Steady now boys, not so fastg now Miss Bruce, your partg throw him out now, be more wide awake, and so on. The company seemed to enjoy what they were doing. They were much amused when one man had to reply to a woman probably younger than himself, Yes mother, yes mother, l've come back. Mary, the girl who usually takes the leading woman's part in the pictures, standing near us, and we were very much interested in her conversation. She gave us consid- erable information aboutthe process of preparing moving pic- tures. She said that the Biograph Company of thirty-two members had been in California for about four months, tak- ing pictures. The next week they were going out on the desert for more scenes. Most of the interior views are taken in the company's New York Studio, and the exteriors ina place where they can get local color and interesting surroundings. Mary said that they are kept busy nearly all day rehearsing pictures. Her little sister is also a mem- ber ofthe company. Mary seemed to be very refined and attractive. After the picture was taken, the company went in automobiles to the hotel to change their gay cos- tumes for everyday attire. fi THE SPECTATOR 39 Little John's Version qf the Comet SARA Moses LITTLE BOY had come to visit next door to us. He was such a merry little fellow that one never tired of looking at his bright, laughing eyes, happy little face, and golden hair. He was as bright as he looked. Besides, he was an exceedingly intelligent child for his six years, and highly imaginative. , Louise, who lived next door, was very fond of talking to him. One evening after supper, she went out to put up strings for the sweet peas. Since her head was bent low over her work, she did not see John's bright, little face, peeping over the top of the fence at her. Suddenly she was aroused by a loud Hello, what are you putting those strings up for? Why, good evening, John. I did not know you were there. Iam putting up strings for the sweet peas,,' an- swered Louise. What's the use of doing that, when the comet will only come, and maybe tear the strings down again? You know, it is going to strike the earth to night. But maybe it wont tear the strings down, and then the next people that will be made can use them. Who told you about the comet, John? asked Louise. Oh, said the boy, Dolly told me, and Dolly knows, 'cause she saw it one night. She says it is three times as big as the world. I guess maybe it's 'most as big as these two back yards. Don't you think so? Well, I don't know, John, for I never saw it, but I suppose it must be pretty large, returned Louise. But I don't think the comet will strike us, do you? The paper says it wont. John answered with a vigorous shaking of his head. Hun, what does the paper know about it? Why, even the angels in Heaven don't know. Only God knows. Don't you think so? Yes, I think you are right, John. Only God knows such things, agreed his amused friend. But I know a dandy way to catch the comet, said 40 THB SPECTATOR the little fellow. Why just hide, and when it comes along, take a big rope, and then tie it up. When you have it tied real fast, then shoot it. The comet is. too large to catch, John. And besides, what would you do with it, after you had caught it? asked Louise. l'll tell you what l'd do. l'd get on it's tail, and ride down to Derry. You know I live down there, and am stay- ing up here at Grandma's for awhile. Well, l'd just go down to Derry, get my father and mother, and then we would go to Pittsburg. The comet wont strike Derry, 'cause Derry it's only a country town. But it will strike Pittsburg. Say you had better hurry up and get those strings up, 'cause it's going to rain, said John. Butl am glad it is going to rain,' cause then the comet wont come down, for it is afraid of getting wet. Well, John, I am glad it is afraid of getting wet. But we shall hope it doesn't strike us. Now, if you talk any more about the comet, you will dream about it, said the girl. Oh, I only dream about Indians and cowboys. The other night I dreamed that a big Indian came and killed me with a hatchet. Then when he had killed me, I got up and killed him. Why how in the world could you do that, when you were dead? asked Louise. I did it all right, said John with an emphatic nod of his head. A John, called someone from within the house. lt is bed time. All right, answered the little fellow. I guess l'll have to go in and get some sleep, for the day will come when we can't sleep. And if the comet should strike before we have time to catch it, I'll just lay down and say 'good- bye.' Good-night, Miss Louise. The little fellow walked away, leaving Louise smiling over his ideas of the comet. THB SPECTATOR 41 How to Bind a Book BY MARY L. WILSON '10 EHE binding of a book is a tedious, yet fascinating craft. Much care must be taken from the beginning in order that every part will turn out the proper way. For the work, the materials necessary are strong linen thread and needle, three strips of tape about six inches long, paste, folded sheets of paper, two pasteboard backs, material for covering backs, several other pieces of paper, and a sewing-bench. This bench is made with a board for the base, a column erect at each end, and a cross-piece over the top. On the cross-piece are three loops of cord to which tapes are tied, and tacked to the board below. ln the first place the sheets are arranged in signatures of twos and threes. These are held tzgether on the sewing bench, where each signature is sewed with linen thread to to the tapes which are stitched from the cross-piece to the bottom of the bench. As the signatures are piled upon one another and sewed successively to the tapes, these tapes serve to hold the signatures together. The last stitch taken in each signature is the Kettle-stitch. This is half an inch from each end and is made by looping the thread through the kettle-stitch of the preceding signa- ture. When the securing is done, the thread is tied securely, and the book is hammered to press the leaves closer together. The next step is to paste a strip of strong paper along the back, the same widtlh as the book but no as long. At each end of the back a folded piece of paper of a shade to match the rest of the book is pasted. This is left to dry in press while the making of the book is in progress. For the covering heavy linen makes an excellent material as it is easily designed. The paste-boards are pasted onto the linen, leaving as much space between as the width of the book. The covering should be pulled tight over the backs and the edges pasted down. ln past- ing the edges, especial care is necessary to make neat, smooth corners. All is ready to put the back on the book. The book is 42 THB SPECTATOR fitted into the cover and the tapes are pasted securely to the backs, To make the inside of the back smooth, sever- al layers of paper should be pasted in. The Hnal step is to paste the first and last leaves of the book to the backs. Then the book is put in press for several hours until thoroughly dry. If care has been taken, one has a very handy little book that can be used for many purposesg recipes, addresses, memory gems, stories, or diaries. In the book that I bound I collected some stories suit- able to tell to children. I have bound it so securely that it will form a lasting part of my library. - A Brief History of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Ten BY GEO. S. CooPER '10 HETHER September 4, 1906 was clear or cloudy, warm or cold, pleasant or disagreable,l do not recall nor does it matter, but it certainly was an' eventful day and one long to be remembered, for in the course of it's twenty-four hours it gave birth to a new class at the Johns- town High School, a class which even in it's infancy gave evidence of being a creditable child to it's ancestors. From the twenty-one wards of the city, like pilgrims on a journey to Mecca, or like High School students flocking to the B. D. L. at dinner time, flowed a stream of boys and girls, short and tall, lanky and tat, little and big, narrow and broad, all bending their youthful energies towards a common goal: the opening of the Jonnstown High School. On arriving at the building was a great obstacle in the form ofa crowd of Sophs. Immediately great visions of rain- barrels and Stonycreeks danced thru their heads. They were frightened but not discouraged. With determination the newly organized army of the class of '10, one hundred and seventy-eight strong, slowly moved towards the door. Then the battle was on. However, it was of short dura- tion. With one grand Hnal rush, the Freshies went right thru the Sophs and the battle of the Hrst day was over. THE SPECTATOR 43 After order had been restored and the Freshmen all placed in their proper places, the school assembled in chapel, the Freshies occupying the rear seats and gazing with awe at the privileged Seniors, who occupied the front rows. When chapel was over, the Freshmen began for the first time to carry out their programs. What a mixup! One lad was looking for the manual-training department on the third floor, while another wandered aimlessly into the audi- torium in search of the principal's ofnce. Happily, this didn't last forever, for the Freshmen soon learned the ropes. Now a most important duty devolved upon them in the way of electing class officers. After many noisy meet- ings, and after several members had shown their political abilities, the ticket was announced as follows: President, Owen Sharkeyg vice-president, Calvin Saylorg secretary, Margaret Krebs. On turning to the football page, we find that the Fresh- men were well represented on an excellent team. Sharkey and Suppes were varsity men, while Louther and Cham- berlain adorned the side-lines. Nluch spirit was displayed by the Freshmen in that they decided to hold a class picnic. This was held at Yoder Fails. Several of the faculty accompanied the Freshmen, to see that no harm befell them. However, all returned safe home, and expressed themselves as having had a de- lightful time. Our Freshman year, characterized by stiff class fights and many strange adventures, was brought to a close by the Hnal exams. Drawn and haggard faces and anxious ex- pressions indicated the approach of the Gnal reckoning. After the exams, many fellows left school with the flrm conviction that they had flunked and that they were better fitted to follow a plow, or delve into old Nlother Earth with a pick and shovel, than to attend institutions of higher learning. . SOPHOMORE YEAR Once more in the course of human events, there gathered together a group of students, the survival of the fittest from the previous year. Nlany familiar faces were missed, and it was supposed they had yielded to the Call of 44 THE SPECTATOR the Wild, or else had departed for other institutions, for reasons best known to themselves. New Freshies now oc-A cupied our former seats in chapel while we were seated one fourth nearer to the rostrum. Like all good men are bound to do, we were forging to the front. All good tax-payers assembled to exercise their right to vote and the following class officers were chosen: Presi- dent, Harvey Griffith, Vice-President, Ira Dempsey, Secre- tary, Harriet Kinkead. This year found our class doing its share on the football team. Sharkey, Suppes, Chamberlain, Louther, and Weir ably representing 1910 on the gridiron. Our last and most disastrous class fight occurred on the closing day of this year. Not only were the contesting parties well battered up but also were entangled in the wide- reaching nets of the law, and but for several friends-in-need, time would have been served in a sterner and more disa- greeable house of detention than the Five O'clock Club. A pleasant day of pastime and amusement was spent by the sophomores at their annual picnic. This was held at the Busy Bee Cottage. The picnic was a much-needed vacation day, coming right after a long and difficult set of exams. With the exams over and the year drawing to a close, we wished each other good luck, and departed for our re- spective homes to spend the vacation. JUNIOR YEAR When, for a third time, we returned to the fold, and the roll was called, there was a number of names read to which there were no responses. But the gaps in our ranks were filled in, and we proceeded merrily on. In chapel, we now sat over half' way to the front. Pronting by our previous experience, after the first few days of excitement, we settled comfortably down in our accustomed rut. . After the ballots of the class election were counted, it was found that Carl Glock had been elected President, lra Dempsey, Vice President: Amanda Mary Taylor, Secre- taryg and Walter Suppes, Treasurer. Early in the year all the students were sorry to learn THE SPBCTATOR 45 that Prof. Wm. F. Long, our beloved principal had resigned to accept a position in the Pittsburg Schools. Our new principal, Prof. A. E. Kraybill, who came here from Lancaster, at once became popular with the students by his frank, straight-forward manner. As usual we contributed more than our share of ath- letes toward the foot-ball team Sharkey, Suppes, Chamber- lain, Louther and Wier being 'Io varsity men on the squad. lt being the custom for the Junior class to give a reception to the Seniors, preparations were begun early in the year for this big blow out. That night was a grand occasion. The entertainment proved to be a great success and eyervbody who attended was untiring in his praise of it. The annual picnic, which had been looked forward to by all for some time, was held at the Ben Avon Club-house. Everybody had the usual good time. When the Hnals were over and we had witnessed the annual Freshman scrap, we quickly packed away our books and left the school until the next year. SENIOR YEAR , At last we have reached the Hnal lap in our race, and the reward for our efforts is at hand. Seated on those same sacred front seats of which we have dreamed for three years, we have felt the responsibility of Seniors. Less than half of the original class gathered together, for casualties of the previous year had been heavy, while many of those who returned, were suffering from injuries received in the last exams. Determined to start in a manner befitting Seniors we early elected those whom we thought would best represent us and pilot us safely over shoals, and, after some lengthy electioneering, confered this honor upon Albert Walters, President, Walter Suppes, Vice-President, Lillian Moses, Secretary, and Harvey Griffith, Treasurer. This year the football team under the leadership of Captain Sharkey, and with such veterans as Suppes, Chamberlain, Weir, Louther and Griffith in the line-up imade a record of which any school might be proud. According to the custom the Senior boys gave a Hal- 46 THE SPECTATOR loween entertainment in chapel, on the morning of October 3ISt. lt was a parody of the famons Five O'clock Club, and was a huge success. The last social function to be re- corded in these lines is the Senior reception and dance held at Barns-y's on April 15th. All had a jolly good time, even if some people had to walk home, or worse yet, not get home at all. Nlay Ilth the honor roll of the Senior Class was an- nounced by Mr. Kraybill as follows: Carl Glock, Ruth Cook, Lillie Park, Frank Cramer, Jennie Longwell, Marie Itell, Albert Walters, and Harvey Grifnth. The highest average was 96 per cent., the lowest QI per cent. This stands to show that the class scholarship of 1910 is among the best in the history of the school. The Spectator also deserves mention here. This year's staff of which Carl Glock is editor-in-chief and Ira Dempsey chief business manager, has done much to in- crease the publication both in size and quality. And now, having successfully passed the exams, and the faculty picnic being over, there remains for us to receive on the morrow, the emblem of reward. And then-we pass out into the wide, wide world, possessing fond mem- ories which will ever call us back to our Alma Mater. Thuss the class of 1910 passes into history and we feel sure 1hat every member will be true to his teachings and do his best to be a credit to the Johnstown High School. Z 36.35 THE SPECTATOR 47 Senior Thesef Edith Baush: George Meredith's Treatment of Mar- riage. Edna Bowman: The Education of the American Negro. Lulu Burggraf: The Sources of Revenue in Cambria County. Myrtle Butler: Horace Mann Founded the Public School System. Helen Byron: The Elgin Marbles. Olive Cook: The lEffect of the Italian Renaissance on Painting. Ruth Cook: Evolution of the Pianoforte. Eftie DeFrehn: Judge Ben Lindsay and his Work. Naomi Dixon: Study in Ferns. Bertha Green: Tariff in American History. Mary Hannan: Washington's Mother. Mary Hay: Sub-conscious Existence. Elsie Hinchman: Cuts for the Senior Spectator. Chapel Talk. Margaret Hughes: The Holy Grail. Mary Rose: The Holy Grail. Marie ltell: Home and School Co-operation. Helen James: Domestic Science should be taught in our Public Schools. Mary Elizabeth Jones: The Sonata. Helen James: An American Composer. Zita King: What Rosseau did for Education. Harriet Kinkead: Froebel's Service to Education. Margaret Krebs: Interesting Dogs in English Liter- ature. Jane Longwell: The Senate has degenerated. Olive Mayer: Ulysses and Penelope. Sara Miller: Resolved that the study of Music has an Educational Value. Lillian Moses: Wa.gner and his most famous Operas. Sara Moses: Child Labor in the South. Ethel Park: What: Pestalozzi did for Education. Lillie Parks: Rosseau-a French Educator. Rosa Pebley: Resolved that Lincoln's Plan for Re- construction was better than the one adopted. 48 THE SPECTATOR Karl-:en Shields: Compilation of a Cook Book. Blanche Snyder: The Passion Play of Oberammer- gau. Mary Sorber : Resolved that the Representative should come from District which he represents. June Stouppe: Value of the Kintergarten. Amanda Mary Taylor: Giotto and his Art in Flor- ence, Padua, and Assisi. Mildred Thiel: Shorthand is Beneficial and Education- al. Lillian Murdock: The Lake Poets. Cora Thomas: Resolved that Abraham Lincoln was a Representative American. Margaret Walters: The Life and Works of Paganini. Eleanor Weitz: A few Things that Chemistry has done for the Human Race. Bertha White: Evolution of a Chick. Mary Williamson: Resolved that it was unfortunate for,United States that three Presidents were Assasinated. Mary Wilson: Children should be taught Morality by Stories. Q lrma Zipf: Domestic Economy. A Carl Baumer: Resolved that the Jury System be abolished. Arthur Benshoff: Scientific Agriculture in American. William Byron: Roosevelt as a prominent American shown by his Reception in Asia and Europe. Harry Chamberlain: Napoleon as a Soldier. George Cooper: Concrete Construction. Frank Cramer: Ship Subsidy. Seward Davis: Printing of a Modern Newspaper. Ira Dempsey: Spectator. John Edwards: Comets. r Frank Engelbach: Resolved that Hamilton did more than Washington to organize the Government. Louis Ginsburg: Comparison of Barabas with Shy- lock. Carl Glock: Spectator, Louis Gottdeiner: Cotton Growing and Manufactur- ing. 'Q Ulu? faire: na age 'Q-vw es ewf Q.aw 0 Q' -um ff V Q: I' It , E. .5 Wi' 59: QD ' 1 A MJ' M I 1 2 'ia' .1 X af I V ,xx V -f H fi' 5 130' W1 1 f'li.q52..?HmTJ 0,1 Qi QQ HR. -P , 94' In W , bf! w 'Y Z 53 THB SPECTATOR 49 Herbert Graham: Management of The Freshman Annual. Harvey Griffith: The Mexican War was Unjusti- liable, Roy Jones: An Ilmagined Dedicatory Oration to Wagner's Bayreath Theatre. Flory Jones: Figh1: against Tuberculosis. Morley Kline: Resolved that Arbitration between Capital and Labor should be compulsory. Walter Kress: Progressive Pennsylvania. Howard Leckey: Cork. Alexander Louther: Progress in International Arbitra- tion. Thomas McFeaters: The Modern City as a Menace to Civilization. W. Fritz Mayer: Vivisection. Vincent Peterson: A Week in Bird Land. Calvin Saylor: Flying Machines. Frank Scharmann: Mock Trial of Lady Macbeth. Arthur Shallenberger: Modern Road Construction. Morley Snow: Senators should be elected by the People. Walter Suppes: Chemical Agriculture. John Thomas: Evolution of the Automobile. Albert Walters: Spectator, John Wier: Argument in Favor of Japanese Exclu- sion. Farewell to the Seniors BY A JUNIOR OM the triumphs of a great goal won, from the honors of a glorious success in school life, from the joys of graduation, Seniors, we beg you turn aside a moment to accept our congratulations to you as a class and to listen to a sincere farewell. Class of 1910, you are an honor to the Johnstown High School. By your initiative you have merited the esteem of your teachers. By the fact that you are the largest graduating class in the history of the school you 50 THB SPBCTATOR have won the especial notice of the public. By athletics in all branches of which you have taken a foremost part, you have showered upon yourselves the praise of the student body. Perhaps we, the class of 1911, more than any other undergraduates have felt your guidence and recognized your merit in the literary societies, where much progress has been made in the last year. The whole school has materially advanced under your leadership. Thus, fully realizing your worth, the more do we regret the loss of your companionship as fellow students, even if the memory of your attainments does remain as a model inspiring emulation. We ask you to keep the school in mind after graduation whether you go to college or enter the business life. Come to visit the school during your vacation. Attend chapel now and then. In short, let that same interest in the welfare of this institution continue after you have ceased to be a component class. Now since as a class, Seniors, you are about to leave us, accept the sincere well wishes of those with whom you have spent so many and such prolific days. We but hope that you may be as successful in compassing with the world as you have been in dealing with your school life. With pride we point to your high scholarships and join with all in saying, Long live the memory of the class of 191o! Seniors:Who Will Go to College Edith Baush? Bertha Green, West Chester Normal. Margaret Hughes, Wells College. Marie ltell, Indiana Normal. Mary E. Jones? Zita King, Indiana Normal. Margaret Krebs? Olive Mayer, Mt. Holyoke. Lillian Moses? Lillian Murdock? Ethel Park, Indiana Normal. Mary Rose? Jane Stouppe, Kindergarten College. Aman- da Taylor? Arthur Benshoff, Cornell. William Byron? Harry Chamberlain, State. Frank Cramer, Carnegie Tech. Ira Dempsey, Williams College. Frank Englebach, State. Louis Ginsberg, University of New York. Carl Glock, Williams College. Herbert Graham, Lehigh. Har- vey Griffith, Lehigh. Flory Jones, Jefferson Medical THE SPBCTATOR 51 School. Roy Jones, Cornell. Nlorley Kline, Lawrence- ville. Walter Kressg Lawrenceville. Howard Leckey, University of Pittsburg. Alex. Louther, Cornell. Fritz Mayer, Princeton. Vincent Peterson, Mt. Union. Frank Scharman, Jefferson Medical School. Arthua Shallenber- ger, State. Walter Suppes, Cornell. John Thomas, State. Albert Walters, Lawrenceville. John Weir, University of Pennsylvania. School Notes On Nlay 29th Dr. Shipman preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class. The honor roll of the Seniors is as follows: Carl Glock, Ruth Cook, Lilly Parks, Frank Cramer, Jane Longwell, Marie Itell, Albert Walters and Harvey Griffith. ln spite of all its difficulties, the High School Orchestra has done splendid work for the school this term and deserves the thanks of the student body. May you welcome the pupils to chapel again next year. 9 .rr 52 THE SPECTATOR Vale BY A SENIOR El-lE present graduating class bids farewell to those whom it leaves behind, not so much with a feeling of sentimental regret as with hopeful wishes for the future of the school. lt is natural that with Senior class rests to a great de- gree the name of the school, so to the present Junior class we leave our charge. Small numbers should not mean a lack of enthusiasm and spirit, but an increased individual responsibility, The next year Seniors should strive to- wards high standing in the class-room and on the athletic field. Juniors, remember that next year you will set the standard for the other classes. The Sophomores form a well-rounded class, one which has been very active in a quiet way. We hope, Sopho- mores, that you will keep your good attitude toward school life. You have given already many good pictures to beau- tify the school walls. This aim to beautify the school is a most commendable one, keep it up. The Class of IQI3 have shown unusual freshman con- fidence in their own ability and have been enthusiastically aggressive in all undertakings. Freshmen, prove to others your right to this good self-estimate. Three years lie be- fore you. Do Things! The Seniors bid the faculty, the students, farewell. THE SPECTATOR 58 be 'ilaigb School Spectator JOHNSTOWN, PA., MAY 1910 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY. IO CENTS. ' Bottorial ano :Business Staff. Edltor-ln-Chief. CARL E. GLOCK xoxo. Assoclate Edltor, JOHN H. COVER xqu School News Editors, RUTH GLENN 1911 FRANK CRAMER xoxo ALBERT WALTERS xgxo Athletlc Edltor, SEWARD D. DAVIS xqxo. BLANCHE BOYD :qu An Ednor ELSIE HINCHMAN 1910 Llternry Editor, Exchange Edltors, RUTH MASTERS IQII Soclety Edltors. LEONE RAAB General News Editor, BERTHA STAMMLER WALDO WRIGHT :gn Chief Buslness Manager, IRA. NI. DENIPSEY xoxo Assistant Nuslness Manager, PHILIP THOMAS :qu Associates, HARVEY GRIFFITH 1910 WALTER SUPPES xgxo JOHN B. WEIR xoxo W. FRITZ MAYER xoxo GEORGE S. COOPER xoxo THOMAS CROCKER :gn EUGENE SCHRADER 1911 THE SPECTATOR ls publlshed monthly durlng the school term. Address all communications to THE SPECTATOR, High School Bulldlng, Johnstown. Pl. Entered at the Postoffice. Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mall matter. In order to Insure publlcatlon In the current Issue, all MSS. must be handed ln to the edltor not later than the gd of each month. Editorial This Senior Number, the exclusive work of the gradu- ating class, concludes the twelfth volume of the Spectator' The staff thanks the members of the lower classes who have contributed to the Spectator during the past term. We wish success to those who will compose the staff in the coming year. - 54 THE SPECTATOR For all the decoration in this number the staff is in- debted to Miss Elsie Hinchman, the editor of the art departh ment. The Spectator thanks Nliss Wissler and her students who have worked so diligently during the year to make our publication attractive. The dramatic work given this year by all four classes in connection with the English department, has proved both interesting and beneficial. From the enthusiasm exhibited and the improvements made in acting, we feel that the pre- sentations have been worth while, and wish to see them continued next year. Our library contains a general and well selected list of books, but the great increase of the number of students at- tending the school, it is inadequate for class reference work. lt is impossible for forty people to consult one book within five days time. This need for duplicate volumes has often been expressed with no effect. Since the lecture course, upon which our library is built, is never a certain financial success, and since we await in vain for aid from the School Board, it seems useless to bring up the matter again without a suggestion to relieve it. Yet someone may be moved to find a plan by which we can enlarge our library. One activity in which High School students have never been much interested is that of clubs for outside entertain- ment and instruction in German, Science, and parlimentary practice. The Juniors and Seniors have their society work, but the two lower classes have no club organizations what- ever. ln a recent visit to the educationai convention at Indianapolis, Superintendent Muir was impressed by the interest shown in the Indianapolis High School in their Ger- man Conversation Club, and in their Congress, when de- bates were held after the practise of our national legislature. It would be a worthy plan for the upper classes next year to organize a German Club or Congress. The Hgassiz As- The staff expresses its appreciation to Mr. A. Dix Tittle, who has printed the Spectator during the past year. His ready suggestions and active sympathy has helped very much in the publication of our school paper. THE SPECTATOR 55 'R Q SUCIQ EMERSON April 29, a very pleasing program was rendered in society. The Dramatic Presentation from Richelieu by Herbert Graham and Albert Walters is well worthy of com- ment. The musical part taken by Ruth Cook, Effie De- Frehn, and Zita King showed careful preparation. Ruth Sellers, lrma Weimer, Mary Lenhart, and Lillie Parks gave interesting and entertaining talks. Friday, Nlay 6, a joint meeting of the societies was held in the auditorium, when the girls of the Junior English classes presented several scenes of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. T. K. E. On Friday, April 29, there was an interesting and exciting quoting match between the girls and boys of the society. Both sides cl.aim the victory. Arthur Stull, how- ever, is the star in this work. Ruth Glenn and Mary Hanson gave a dramatic presentation. On Friday, May 13, a joint meeting of the societies was held. Several Theses were given. Bertha Stammler 56 THB SPECTATOR read her thesis on German Lyrics and Margaret Walters read hers on Life and Works of Paganini. Olive Mayer recited several scenes from Stephen Phillip's Ulysses in a very pleasing manner. On Monday evening, May 23, the Seniors gave a pre- sentation of Richelieu, - A TREATISE ON LIMBURGER Limburger was discovered by the Geman Alliance in the 17th century and yet to-day they are still at liberty. Limburger grows stronger with age. It has a more odor- ous reputution than Buffalo Bill. It bears a family resem- blance to crippled hen's eggs that have died of old age. And it has a stronger breath than a man with delirium tremens. Limburger is very fragile and delicate in youth and frequently dies of cholera. After it has been dead a few years it begins to take an interest in things and usually collects the interest. No man has ever yet been fleet enough to outrun the scent of a chunk of limburger. lt has a streak of well-oiled lightning beaten four laps when it comes to swiftness. A man can fondle a pole-cat and rub its fur the wrong way for a week and he will round out the seventh day as odorous as a full blown cala lily as compared with a piece of limburger. Beware, brother, beware of limburger. Do not chum too freely with it lest in some unguarded moment it turns on you. Beware, beware! Tanglefoot Well, kind reader, does the Improper Number suit you? ,. ' WEN l THE SPECTATOR 57 Q1 qv' XX -X, X K I STATE TRACK MEET Johnstown High made a fine showing at State College on Nlay 6th, in the Penn State interscholastic Meet, cap- turering third place, first among the high schools. Indiana Normal and Dickinson Seminary took tirst and second pla- ces. Butler, who won the discus throw, was the only Johnstown man to get Z1 first place. Grumbling tied the winner of two-mile run, but was awarded second place af- ter a tossup. All of our representatives did creditable work. Following is a summary of the events in which Johnstowners were winners: loo-yard dash, won by Winds, Dickinson Seminaryg Jacob, Dickinson Seminaryg Ludwig, Johnstown High. Time IO seconds. 440-yard dash, Won by Sprague, Bellefonte Academy, 58 THE SPECTATOR Bird, Dickinson Seminary, Chamberlain, Johnstown High' Sharkey, Johnstown High. Time--55 seconds. 220-yard dash, won by Castenada, Indiana Normal, 'Winds, Dickinson Seminary, Ludwig, Johnstown High' Bond, Berwick High. Time, 22 seconds. Mile run, won by Gehrett, Juniata Prep., Seybert, Berwick H. S., Stull, Johnstown H. S., Bruce, Indiana. Time 4 minutes, S4 3-5 seconds. Two-mile run, won by Northrup, Canton H. S., Grumbling, Johnstown H. S., Armard, Bloomsburg Normal, Irwin, Indiana Normal. Time, II minutes, 23 4-5 seconds. 12-pound shot put, won by Little, Indiana Normal, Cas- tenada, Indiana, Butler, Johnstown H. S., Knepper, Juni- ata Prep. Distance, 3Q feet 6 inches. Discus throw, won by Butler, Johnstown H. S., Little Indiana Normal, Castenada, Indiana Normal, Dobson .Bloomsburg Normal. Distance 101 feet 7 inches. I U. P. MEET The best showing of the track season was made in the meet held at Pittsburg under the auspices of the University of Pittsburg. Johnstown came second after Pittsburg High and beat out some of the best schools for athletics in west- -ern Pennsylvania and in Ohio. Three scholastic records were broken in the meet, Pittsburg High School ran the mile relay race in 3:37 4-5, beating the record by 2 seconds. Captain Chamberlain did excellent work, winning the 220-yard low hurdle, and com- ing second in the high hurdle race. High School stood well in the weight contests, through the Une work of Butler. Ludwig took second place in the hundred yard dash. The records of the contests in which Johnstown fig- ured, are as follows: Nlile run-Won by Fowler, U. S. of Cleveland, second, Scholl, Pittsburg High, third, Stull, Johnstown, fourth, Grumbling, Johnstown. Time, 4:42 1-5 Qnew recordl. Twelve-pound shot put-Won by McCutcheon, Pitts- burg High, second Butler, Johnstown, third, Hastings, Brookville, Fourth, Mullins, U. S. of Cleveland. Distance, 41 .92 feet. Twelve-pound hammer throw-Won by Munns, Pitts- e THE SPECTATOR 69 burg High, second, Mc:Cutcheon, Pittsburg High, third, Hastings, Brookville, fourth, Butler, Johnstown. Distance, 140.9 feet. Discus-Won by Hastings, Brookville, second, McCar- ter, Beaver, third, McCutcheon, Pittsburg High, fourth, Butler, Johnstown. Distance, IO3.4 feet. One hundred-yard dash-Won by McEldowney, Shadyside, second, Ludwig, Johnstown, third, Whitehouse, Cleveland High, fourth, Russell, Cleveland High. Time, :Io 3-5. High hurdles-Won by Carr, U. S., Cleveland, sec- ond, Chamberlain, Johnstown, third, Estep, Cleveland High, fourth, Gass, Pittsburg High. Time, :17 2-5. Two hundred twenty-yard low hurdles-Won by Chamberlain, Johnstown High, second, Carr, U. S., Cleve- land, third, Estep, Cleveland High, fourth, Francis, Kiski and Geraci, Cleveland High, tied. Time, :26 3-5. Y REVIEW OF THE YEAR During the season ir9o9-Io, High School has had suc- cessful athletics. It is true that we met unaccustomed de- feat in foot ball, basketball, and track, but the kind of work and the fighting spirit has been a credit to High School. Although we were defeated several times in football,the sportsmen of the city declare that Johnstown never put up a more scientific and lively game. The enthusiasm of the student body throughout the football season was admirable. The Shadyside and Greensburg trips will long be remem- bered for the great number of students which accompanied the team. - In basketball the spirit of the team far exceeded the support given it by the student body. The inter-class con- tests however elicited much interest. Since all but two of the varsity men graduate this year, we wish that High School may have success next year with new players. Though track work has been handicapped by lack of money, yet the season has developed some excellent and promising material, and has resulted in much benefit to the athletes. Again on behalf of the school, the Spectator thanks Mr. Anderson Walters for his generous gift in send- ing the track team to Philadelphia. 60 THE SPECTATOR The school owes a debt of gratitude to Coach Cramer for his efficient work with our athletes. High School's suc- cess is in a large measure due to his enthusiastic energy. Managers Rose, Suppes, and Louther of our three athletic departments may be proud of their success in team manage- ment and in the financial side. The year shows a neat balance in the treasury to start next seasion. Many varsity men will leave school this year by grad- uation. The school loses Chamberlain, Weir, Louther, W. Suppes, Griffith, Sharkey, White, Cramer and Dempsey. Laurels to the defenders of the black and pale blue. The unusual enthusiasm of the Freshman and Sopho- more classes in their efforts to beautify the school with works of art, deserves praise. Four years ago the mem- bers of the Senior Class will remember that the walls were entirely bareg now, with the addition of pictures given by the different classes, there is a decided change. The care- ful choice of pictures made by the Freshmen shows their de- sire not only to adorn, but to instruct. If this liberal spirit continues, we may soon feel proud of the appearance of our halls and class-rooms. THE. SPECTATOR I gi 7- They are gone!! Ah, too soon, Yet, not soon enough! QWho? The Sporty Seniors! THE FUNNY MEN THE PIC-NIC Oh, you Senior picnic! Oh, you picnic! Wow! Oh, you faculty! Wow! Once more fellows, Wow! Also a tiny little Woof. 62 THE SPECTATOR Another election has been held. The results: Teacher's Pet, Lex, Always in the Way, Bill Miller, Pearl of Beauty, l-lonus, Prince of Wails, Engel, Queen of the Turf, Mose, Class Grind, Soup, Class Rowdy, Glock, German Band, Scharmann, Lovesick Man, Turp, Class S. Z. L. E. Dancer, Baumer, Class Loafer, Deac, Haley's Comet Gazer, Mozart. Well, it rained, the Irish beat the Dutch in baseball I6'Ij we had great eats, no, Engelbach didn't take a walk' Harry Cramer and Miss Walter can surely tell stories, no, we did not see a comet, yes, we sang What'5 the matter with Papa, yes, the ice-cream freezer was heavy, do we think the faculty are good sports? well, we guess, yes, and then some, was Gottdeiner voted into the Swedish. Alliance? yes, Deacon umpired fairly well, yes, farmer damsels were seen in the distance, yes, the ball cost 31.25, yes, we got wet, sure Sadie turns up her mouth when she laughs, yes, Vincent was there in all his glory fhe's joined the fussers nowjg anddone thing more, we did have a rip- roaring good time! ! I THB SPECTATOR 65 SAM PAUL'S BRIGADE Past Master of the Cue, A. Loutherg Knights of the Green, Scanlon, Schrader, Keeper of the Chalk, D. Davis, Shaker of the Pills, F. Mayer. Department of Instruction, Supreme Advisor for Angles, Somerville, Prosser, Teacher in English, Chic Cooper, Teacher in French, O. Sharkey, Teacher in Drawing, R. Nelson, Banking Instructor, J. Weir. Past Amatuer Artists: Suppes, F. Jones, Saylor, D.. Suppes, Dempsey, Benshoff, H. Thomas, l. Replogle, Mc- Featers, Schad, Hoerle, C. Horne, Englebauh, Gonder, Keller, Widman. Eddies Legion, or the Boys with a fighting chanceg. Kline, Leckey, Shalle, Scharmann, E. Edwards, J. Meyers, Chamberlain, J. Porious, P. Cauffield, P. Thomas, N. Kist- ler, P. Burrel, L. Schry, N. Sharkey, R. Custer, W. Thomas, B. Haller, J. Katzenstien, K. Ripple. Motto: Just one more game. Requirement: Cal Ten American Kopeksg Qbj Height enough to see over a table. 64 THE SPECTATOR THE GERMAN ALLIANCE I i Das Faz, Dutch Cramer, Der Liter, Dutch Scharmann Der Seidel, Deacon Kress, Der Kellner, Englebachg Der Oberst, Loutherg Der Stein, Ludwig. Loyal Members, Glock, Benshoff, Mayer, Suppes Qxj Thomas Cgj, Leckey, Chas. Meyer, Shalle, Edwards, Byron, Keller, D. Suppes, Widman, Bell, Baumer, Miller, Cover, Walters, F. Jones, A. H. Louther. Honorary Member, Frauelein Vogan. Un addition to these there are 201 who wore green on St. Patrick's Day, thus making their memberships void., Qxj Admitted on condition, being a Swede. Motto: On to Room D. or Bewirten Sie die ganze Ge- sellschaft. War Cry: Down with the Irish. Requirements: fab A knowledge of Room D. Dutch. fbj An undying hatred for the Irish, fcj Ability to convince the Irish that Rhine is the best country on the map, Qdj Knowledge of steinology. THE SPECTATOR 55 THE SONS OF ERIN I S G , Officers: First Snake Exterminator, Sharkeyg Second Snake Exterminator, Whiteg Honored Guardian of the Shamrock, Chamberlaing Wearers of the Greeng Klein, McDermott, Cooper, Nl. Jones fxj, Ginsberg fxxj, Gottdiener Cxxj, Graham, O'Donnel, O'Connor, Dempsey, Sharkey Jr., Sagerson, Schry, Nelson, Griffith Qxxxj, Scanlon. fxj Members on Suspicion. Cxxj Evidently mistaken for the Sons of Aaron. Cxxxj Nationality in doubt. Requirements for Admission: fab Ability to overcome simultaneously any two Dutchmen, Qbj Ability to differen- tiate a real' harp from a .llews harp. Object of Club: To make the Shamrock the national flower in the U. S. 66 THE SPECTATOR SIR WALTER RALEIGH'S FAVORITES ? QThe Weed Clubj Chairman Ex-Officio, Charlie, Chairman in Office, Saylorg Puffer at' Large, Dempsey, Big Smoke, Engelbach, Honorable Guests, His Highness A. E. K., Hon. D. C, Jacobs, DeWolf Hopper, Walberta the Meek, Coach Cramer. Saver of the bands or coupons, Graham. Athletes or Members, Kline, Benshoff, Cooper, Cram- er, Scharmann, McFeaters, Louther, Sharkey, S. Davis, Leckey, Kress, White, Peterso , Thomas, W. Suppes, D. Suppes. QThere are many others beginning whose names are too numerous to print.J Requirements for Admission: Cal Ability to light a cigar with one box of matches, fbj Ability to swallow the THE SPECTATOR 67 saliva if necessary, fcj A generous heart. War Cry: Who has the makinfs? Motto: This is the: last one l have. THE HEIPER CLUB Officers: Grand Nlasticator, Hon. Wm. Miller, Second Grand Nlasticatorg Saylorg Third Grand Nlasticator, Schar- mann. General Supply Agent, Suppesg Keeper of the Garboon, Phiz Roseg Guard of the Percolators, D. Suppes. Munchers: Dempsey, Louther, F. Jones, Cooper, Thomas, Shalle, Weir, Benshoff, Hoerle, White, l. Replogle, Grazier. Walters, Kress and Gottdeener are members on sus- picion. Requirements for membership: Cay A new plug or a nickel, fbj Good incisors or a sharp knife, Q31 A certihcate of bachelorship. War Cry: Who has a plug? THE DEACON GOES TROUT-FISHING Bright and early at the stroke of six, Walter arose and and found himselfin a fix. He was going trout-fishing, of that he was sure, but how to keep his boots up was another question. ?!!?-!, escaped from his lips, as time and again the big rubbers fell to his ankles. Espying a flashy yellow necktie, the bright idea to use it to hold them up struck him. No sooner did 1:han done. After arriving at the stream with two fellow Isaac Waltons, the youthful sport started to fishf Soon, ah yes, too soon, he struck a slippery rock, in fact it was while thinking of eats that it happened. Down, down he went. Ye gods and little fishes, would he ever come up? Was he to join the trout family? Ah, no, for to the surface he finally came, but oh so very, very wet. ln fact he was a fit subject for a clothes-line on Monday morning. P!!-P-! again passed between his teeth. Ah, it was awful, girls. It took him just one hundred and thirty- three minutes to dry, then,-did he fish again? Well, hardly, but he did bring that flashy yellow neck-tie back home. 68 THE SPBCTATOR Teacher : William, discuss the paragraph which I just read. N Will: I can't Teacher : Well, what was it about? Will: I don't know: you didn't say. Miss F.: There are too many girls at the front board. Robert Kleinschmidt, come to this side. Miss. S. in Ger.: The house was white with red brick. Custer in Ger.: The stork flew up the chimney. Miss B.: He gazed over the trees at his feet. Heading seen in a local newspaper: Man dies on the train from consumption. Whom does this hit? When I can distinguish the person from the building, he shall be suspended. A. E. K. Who in the school resembles the building? Teacher in History: What did Austria get? Pupil: She got Hungary. ln English: Explain this. Muchlearning hath made thee blank, Leo. Miss W.: Roy, is there any reason for Abt Volger's founding his temple in hell? . Mozart: Well, l've heard of musicians with a warm feeling. Mozart: If you look for wit in the writings of a witty man, does it follow that you look for nuts in the writings of a nutty man? I Miss W.: Of what dark horse do we learn in his- tory? H. B.: I think Andrew Jackson was: at least he was some kind of horse. What ails you, asked the teacher as Suppes ap- proached with a bandaged head. Oh! I was struck by a thought, he replied. THE SPECTATOR 69 The Senior Girls' Track Team is ready for its spring tour. About forty girls will be carried this year, aCCording to Manager Moses and Coach H. Cramer. The names of the stars and their records are as follows: One hundred yards, 7 2-5 sec. Krebs and Murdock, 440 yds. 48 sec. Zipf and DeFrehn, M mile 2:01, Shields and Rose, I mile, 4:44, Hinchman and Kinkaide, high hurdles, I2 sec., Baush and Jones, low hurdles, 23 sec., Miller and Mayer, pole vault, I3 ft., Burggraf and ltell, broad jump, 28 ft., Hughes and Walters, high jump, 7 ft., Snyder and Williamson, shot put, 50 ft., Wilson and Parks, discus throw, 98 ft., Longwell and Stoupe, hammer throw, 179 ft., Katzenstein and White, water girl, Weitz, rubbers, Thiele and Speck, tape holder, Park, announcer, S. Moses, starter, King, field marshal, James, hurdle holders, Hay and Hannan, cup bearers, Dixon and Green, stretchers, O. Cook and R. Cook, press agent, Byron, hair-pin holder, Manager rats, nets, Butler. THE NETTIE CLUB fThis does not mean Nutty as itcomes from the Russian word meaning. I 6sh. Hence fish for the purpose of this organizationj Fisher imperator, Nettie Shields, Keeper of the para- phernalia, Nettie Katzenstein, Mender of the nets, Nettie Baush. Wearers of the Emblem, Nettie Rose, Nettie Murdock, Nettie Burggraf, Nettie Reineman, Nettie Hughes, Nettie Sorber, Nettie McCausland, Nettie 'Krebs, Nettie Miller, Nettie Reynolds, Nettie Moses, Nettie Raab. War Cry: My hair wont stay up. ALLIE 'JONES'S CADETS Chaser of the Rats, Mary Ethel Rose, Puffer of the Puffs, Margaret Suppes Hughes, Switchman, Gladys Rey- nolds. Partakers: The Katzenstein twins, Helene the Soph, Karleen the Shield. Margaret of Krebs, Sarah the Miller, Amanda the Taylor, Bill the Bigamist. 70 THE SPECTATOR THE SONG OF A SENIOR fwho studied th In heat and cold to come and go, To study hard g thru books to leap, To toil and suffer g scarce to sleep Is this the life I'm still to know? CLASS STATISTICS. Compiled by George Barney Billilcan etc. Cooper, after a careful examination of the class. Most handsome Man . . Laziest Man. . Craziest Man . . Fattest Man . . Leanest Man . . . . Best Bluifer . . . Best Fusser . . Best Sport . . . Cutest Man. . . Best Student . . . Funniest Guy . . Crookedest Man . . . Coldest Man . . Bummest Joker ..... Finest Singer . Most Lovable Creature . . . Best Hotair Shooter . Happiest Fellow . . . Most Business like Man . . . . Quietest Man ...... Star Kidder ....... Conemaughitissimus . . . His Keeper ...... Fussiest Stude ......... Best Sport famong the ladiesj . . Strongest Lover . ..... . Effeminate Creature. . . Most Hospitable . . . Germanest Man . . . Big Boss ....... ..... - . Q . . . Vincent Robin Peterson .Al. Saylor fxj. . . .W. Suppes . . . F. Mayer . . . D. Kress. . A. H. Louther. ......-XX M. Chamberlain. . . J. Edwards. . . .Ginsburg. . . . . Baumer. . . . M. Kline-d. . . . . . Snow. . . Mozart Jones. . . . . .Leckey. . . . . Griffith. . . . .Graham. J inglcbaugh xxx. Soo' ' Davis xxxx. . . . Benshoif. . . . B. Byron. . . . .B. Miller. . T. McFeaters. . Honus Thomas. . . . D. Cramer. . . . 1. Dempsey . . Gottdiener. . . . F. Jones. . . Scharmann. . . Ab. Walters. fxj Voted for himself. fxxj Impossible to select between Wier 8: Shallenberger. Cxxxb The night of the A. A. Banquet fxxxxj When reporting for the Journal. fOwing to his backward disposition Chic has neglected the girlsJ Ginsburg Qwhen the man told the bunch to look at the birdiej : Do you want us to grin or to look natural? e last weekj .11-4-1 THE SPECTATOR Lum Looking Upward When we travel through the valley Mid the everlasting hills, And our hearts are sad and heavy With the Weight of earthly ills- When we're tired of the mountains Closing in our narrow View With their tall heads lifted proudly, To the sky's grand arch of blue- When We long for wider vision Something vast to rest the eye, Then it is we look above us, To the ever-varying sky. How we love to watch the changes ln the clouds that iioat along And our burdens seem the lighterg Sighs give place to joyful song. So it is in life's rough athway, When grave fears and doubts annoy, And stern duties crowd around us Shutting out all scenes of joy- Then it is We look to heaven For the rest and aid we need, Knowing thee, we'll gain fresh vigor He'll ne'er crush the broken reed. THE SPECTATOR ,Tw f i L 'a YJ --3 ---. Q me 'W h c c W , fC'0NFfGTI0NERYy t Sfew Tiber! Peter K. Lindzrmzn Wo. 510 Shin Bldg. Proprielar. Shed J ohnstown's Quality Candy Store The store of best confections The store of reasonable prices The store for prompt service The store that extends courteous treatment to every customer and invites the patronage of all who appreciate the best. Our candies are made in our spotlessly clean second- floor candy kitchen. They're Pure, Fresh, wholesome. Dainty new confec- tions each day. Take a peep at our windows Fresh Cut Flowers Ice Cream 8: Soda THB SPECTATOR 73 W. F. Frederick Music Co. F. C. PATTEN. Manager Johnstown. Pa. SUPPES BUILDING 049,15 Knabe, Chiclcering and thirti' more of the wor d's best Pianos Complete line of Victor and Edison Talking Machines. All the very latest songs can be purchased from our Sheet Music Department. 1 we . ollegc Open All the Year. Day and Evening Sessions Individual instruction in Bookkeeping, Ty ewriting. Shorthand and English Branches. We ,have done more in the Way of assisting graduates to positions than all the other schools o this section combined. The business men of Johnstown have learned that the students from our college are well prepared. Rates the very lowest consistent with high-grade instruction. Gatalogue free 542 MAIN STREET DR. S. H. ISENBERG, Prest. 74 THE SPECTATOR We pay PER CENT. INTEREST ON SAVINGS Johnstown Trust Co. Capital 6: Surplus, S400,000 Why not open an account with us? Always in the Lead This is why we lead in the drug business of this vicinity': Every onnce of energy, every parti- cle of ability, every bit of scientific knowledge, every minute of years of experience, are turned to account in catering to your wants, pleasure, satisfaction and safety. Buy drugs and drug store goods here and get class, qual- ity and satisfaction without extra cost. Franke Pharmacy Cor. Franklin and Haynes Sts. THE SPECTATOR 75 Greaf 04. 55 CP. Cfea Co. 222 Franklin Street Fresh Roasted Coffees Finest Blended Teas Staple and Fancy Groceries alwaws on hand V. S. FRY H. S. FRANK Metropolitan Tailoring Co. Rooms 6-01-602 Swank Bldg. Main St. Phone 1489 COLLEGE CLOTHES in All Styles. Stylish Made-to-Order Suits and Overcoats, S16 to 545. Pressing and Cleaning a A Specialty. Goods called for and delivered 4l 11 ELICIOUS FLAVORS and Pure Fruit Juices make our Sodas and Sundaes the talk of the town. KREDEL 85 FARRELL Druggists U4 CLINTON STREET Now is the time to get busy with a KODAK We carry a. full line of Kodaka, Promo Film Packs,, and Hawley Cameras, S11 to S65 Also, afull line as Supplies. No trouble to show goods Young's Pharmacy 205-207 Franklin St. 76 THE SPECTATOR 9 oin ow Fellows Why not swim in good, clear water. No officers to fear. YMCA Swimming Pool The Place. Summer Rate 31.25, June to September Watkins Bros. Fire Insurance Notary Public 446 Lincoln Street. Phone 1582 Residence phone 3103 SCHOOL DAYS are over, but vacation tlme is here. Summer weather demauds summer dresses and hats. Now is the time to prepare for the snmmer vacation. We have the dsintiest and prettiest dresses and dress materials to be bought in this city. Our hats are the most becomingand the styles are ex- elusive. E. L. 8a T. Updegrave 138-140 Market sn. The JUST WRIGHT Shoe This is our New Kandy Kid Last LOUTHERS, 547 Main st. THE SPBCTATOR 77 ,i'N,,5ggiNlf1f-X 14,5 af 4 x r x f 0 I , m ' -' if ,Qumn s J' tore Z , czs-'ig f I ' R. -wi I .' White Dresses White Gloves White Fans Hosiery Fine Handkerchiefs: Dainty Neckwear at ,Quinn's Patronize Our Advertisers There's .HRT in the SHOES We show for young men and young women. Zang's kodaks When you feel in the hu- mor for investing in an Eastman Kodak, don't forget that the large as- sortment you'll always find here makes it the eas- iest thing in the world for you to pick out the one that'll strike your fancy The Berry Drug Co. 401 Franklin Street 78 T1-is SPEOTATOR Buy Your Candies at t s1-1REvE's TOM DRUM They are home-made I JOHNSTOWN PA Phone 350, 451 Franklin ' 0tEce hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. C. T. WILLIAMS Telephone No. 440 be- Dealer in Fancy Groceries DRIOWEN MORGAN W0 Produce DENTIST Cor- Market and Vine SW- J'1'f?3en'i?fii'2 f'i'2'Ii'5 55522221 Phone 502 Station, opp. Park High School Boys, we wish you all a pleasant vacation. Make our place headquarters for barber work. CRAIG'S, Hayneo St. William H. Raab 6: Bro. RUICYS BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS Bmdm 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 doors. Entrance on Lincoln Street. THE SPECTATOR 79 Rensselaer Polytechnic lnstllula SONO0L of E :s2a ' ENGINEERING lllvll, Mechanical, Eloclrlcal Sand ior a Catalogue. N mY- F. 'W. HANNAN Soda Waters and Sundaes Fine Drugs 218 Franklin St. Graduation Toggery Young men, come here for your suit. You will get quality, style: and grices which cannot be du- glicated e sewhere. ee our styles before you uy. 139 Clinton St. Shoes, Clothing 4 Furnishings The Surprxsc Store Patronize Our Advertisers 80 THE SPECTATOR Made with as much care Post Card Photos as our photogmphs, Tn, a few of them and you will always have them made here L. G. I-IORNICK Photographer 527 Main Street NEAT . . A DIX ARTISTIC .TITTLE PHONE FRANKLIN THIS ISSUE of The Spectator from our Press. Have Your Diploma Framed at E:CD:R:.A..Yl' S 545 ' 545 Maln The Home of the Circulating Library Main I-IERZOG 6: CO. FURRIERS 508 Main St. MILLINERS JOHNSTOWN, PA. THE SPECTATOR Bl 'Beginning jane I sf --- You, Mr. Business Man-why not im rove and mod- ernize your system of bookkeeping? gVe're showing time and labor-saving things that H6l'h?S you know nothing about. Drop in and let us s ow 0U-every- thing for the oflice, from a lead pencil to the large loose-leaf ledger. Franklin st. Wm. B. Waters 53 Bro. J ohnstown'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, 200,000.00 Surplus and Protits, 385, 000.00 KODAK and Supplies We have a full line of Eastman and Premo Cameras. Come in and see: a few of the new numbersg we will he glad to show them. At Schrader Bros. Main and Franklin Streets 82 THE SPECTATOR DIEGES 86 CLUST Ii2'ii'51??5it Official Jewelers of the Leading Colleges, Schools, Associations gl:3SlPiI5, Fragsrlgisly PinS uzs CHESTNUT STREB1' a s, u s, a c es Diamonds, gewelry PHILADELPHIA Heirloom Furniture The kind your children will be glad to have after you get a lifetime's service out of it - such is the Furniture sold at The GEIS Store The Finest Billiard and Pool Rooms in the city, at P A U L ' S Our Bowling Suppes Building Alleys satisfy ',',',',' Franklin all 000 St. ll I There's a Dlfl:CfCHCC in Coal TRY oURs SUPPES COAL CC. TELEPHONE 10-54 Prompt delivery to all parts of city. TH H SP E CTA To R 9 CD 'r-4-2: 23 U15 Q33 UE E Qs OCD'-E as 5. 35 422 G8 ,CAS 'fr his E gif, 0 : ZS ZS 2 -E E I-'3 u S Q ZZ' E 3 S 2 'u 3 E EEE 3563 'UBS Bmw eu,-.3 3-53 4-wi.-E3 N ,Q.::'E es - 5155. 4,333 xii'- wi egg g I cmd: B532 212 32-2 E53 C s O mm CD VJ E 1 g , IQ u I F r,, ,, Q , , , n THE SPECTATOR ,1-J-34 I 'u-V3.3 fi IIY ' ' Vx , 1 Img, ' ,Milli-1 egy' Sterling Merchandise Sterling on Silver means the best Silver. It is a guarantee of Quality. What Sterling is to Silver, our name is to the merchandise we carry. Only the best is handled by this store, and that best is sold at as low cost as the ordi- nary elsewhere. We exclude the cheap and undesirable, no matter how low in price it may be. qua ity is the watchword of this store. Close connections with the market centers, good buying facilities and modern methods, en- ab e us to present to you many opportuni- ties for saving. Excellence and economy go hand in hand. enn raffic Company MARKET 0 WASHINGTON STS. It's Not An Accident Not a lust Happenedi' Condition, That GEIS Sells Carpets and Furniture to Practically ALL the Particular People in Johnstown THE SPECTATOR 1901 1910 BARNEY MCVAYS Select Dancing School Hall Phone I l55B Res. Phone l439B ANNOUNCEMENTS Advanced Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Friday Night High School Class, every Friday. Classes for beginners, Monday and Wednesday, 7 till 9 o'clock p. m. Commencement Dance I 91 0 Friday Evening, June 10th 8:30 till 1 Special Music Assessment SI THE SPECTATOR 87 Johnstown Horse and Mule Exchange Best seo-3:2-564-see-sas vin. street D - Lxvery in the City Auction Sales Every Week Fancy Driving 8E Draught Horses for Retail Trade Pit Mules - . a Specialty .C.PENDER The Medina-Ghirurgital GUHBQB uf Philalleltlhia WM' 'fgiwy' opportwm 'tel or the study of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharomzceutic Chemistry If your chosen profession is along these lines no better preparation for it can be had than at this college. It is ad- visable for every young man to investigate the merits and facilities of The Medico--Chirurgical College before he decides definitely upon any particular one. The faculty consistently maintains areputation for ability and modern methods of teaching, and includes many authors of widely-used text-books. The College is situated in the midst of a large manufacturing district. The hospital and accident cases from this source are extensive and varied in character and, with the largest and finest Clinical Amphi- theatre in the world and modern and thoroughly equipped Laboratories and two hospitals, afford unsurpassed clinical facilities. In each deparment degrees are granted at the end of care- fully graded courses. Students have the advantage of Prac- tica Instruction, Free Quizzes, Limited Ward Class, Modern Seminar Methods and Clinical Conferences. Fourteen Lab- oratories. Upon presentation of proper credentials students from other recognized colleges are admitted to higher standing. Address the Dean of the department in which you are interested for illus- trated catalogue, describing the course in full and containing infomation as to fees, etc. 88 THE SPECTATOR Reliable Western Market 232 FRANKLN STREET A CHOICE LINE OF MEATS-Roasts and Steaks that make your mouth water Branch Market, Cor. Coleman Ave. and Ohio St. Moxham ' C. J. HALLER, Proprietor E SATISFY the most fastidious with our Sundaes and So- das. A complete line of Perfumes, Candies and Toilet Articles always on hand. KREDEL'S, MAIN STREET Phone 284 Opposite City Hall THE United States National Bank CONSERVATIVE AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT Your Accounts Invited 4 Per Cent. Interest on Savings Capital and Surplus, . . . . S 290,000.00 Total Resources, over . . 2,000,000.00 viii? Duxrqo. , FUI' sal!! Ulllll at Pllllllll Blllls., lllll., BUF. lille Hllll l:I'3llllllll 5lI'BEl5 THE SPECTATOR 89 PROFESSIONAL THOS. J. ITELL. DAN L. PARSONS. Attorney-at-Llw, Attorney-it-Law, Suppes Building- Bank Building R S. Hrmrmf 1 Bnucm H. CAMPBELL ALVIN SHERBINE, ' Attorneys-at-Law Attorney-at-Law Dibert Build ing. Suppes Building. FRANK P. MARTIN. DR. S. A. HALL, Attorney-at-Law, Osteopsth Bank Build ing- 304-305 Johnstown Trust Bldg. H W. STOREY, ' Attorney-at-Law, Suppes Building. Complzkrzerrlfs of the T. K. E. 5061231 C'0mplimen1fs of tb: Emersorz Literary Society Soda Water and Sundaes Our Sodas and Sundaes are the most delicious to be found in the city Market Street Harry Decker 4 90 THB SPECTATOR - Q , 1.3 S WHITE GASOLINE CAR 4-Speed Transmission :: Latest European Design PARK AUTOMOBILE CO. Locust St., opp, Park CUSTOM-MADE CLOTHES For the young chap who will graduate this year, we have a vast assortment of black suitings that will make handsome suits. A splendid new assortment of the very latest blue, gray and brown fabrics have just arrived from our mills and will be placed on display this week. We want ou to ac uaint yourself with the advan- tages of 8,USTOMFiVIADE CLOTHES, to learn how much better they fit, look and wear, than the ready- made kind. . Glasgow Woolen Mills Co. World's Largest Custom Tailors, 517 Main St. Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats made to order at our famous prices-515 to S30 UNION MADE HAND-TAILORED A THE SPECTATOR For fhe CBesl TEAS COFFEES BAKING POWDER SPICES EXTRACTS SOAPS SOAP POWDERS CHOCOLATE and COCOA You will do Well in patronizing this Company. We have more than 20,000 regular patrons in Johnstown and the nearby smaller towns. Grand Union 'Tea Company At the Transfer, 438 Main Street Johnstown THE SPECTATOR Now for a Happy Vacation Plenty of outdoor sports and healthy open air ex- ercise will renew your bodily vigor and clear your brain for the next school term. Baseball and Tennis are two very popular sports, and the necessary articles for playing them can be se- cured here to best advantage. We make a specialty of the famous Quality Guaranteed line of sporting goods, and carry a large vari- ety of their base-balls, bats, gloves, mitts, masks, body protectors, tennis rackets and balls, in fact, everything you need, to play correctly. We are also showing an exceptionally good line of Fish- ing Tackle, Targets, Rifles, Revolvers, Collapsible Drinking Cups, Thermos Bottles, Etc. Camping parties will find this store the best place to secure their outfits Swank Hardware Co. V 1 THE SPECTATOR El -X 7 . K ,xx Af. L.. ' H-1 ef fe e A , W V , 1 9. CU s ' .Q e X 1 w?i,.f9Q 1 s ff ff 1' Us 4 M N. IQ J . x . I I X - best wishes from tha store Where Qdualigv Counts Geo. K. Kline