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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
The Majority Petition.

Martha r. Amy of jamestown, n.
T.. when asked her views ON tn ina
jority petition" in a manner positive
and firm replied:
From the time when Margaret Brent
asked to vote in the Maryland assembly,
Jan 81, 1647-S, to the present day the
women of America have been asking
for voice in government. When all
legitimate arguments against the grant
ing of their reasonable requests have
failed, they have been met with the
inane apology that when q majority of
women want to vote the suffrage will
be conferred upon them.
"Since the right of petition is the
only political right which a disfran-
chised class enjoys the inference is that
the prerequisite to enfranchisement
should be a petition signed by a major
ity of all the women of tine state.
II deny the right of any person or
power to demand such test as a ma
jority petition The declaration of in
dependence does not say, We hold these
truths TO be self evident, that when al,
men, or majority OF them, shall ask
for their inalienable rights they shall
receive them. 1t says that all men are
created equal and endowed by their
Creator with certain iDalienable rights,
and that to secure these rights govern
ments are instituted.
IF this time honored instrument sets
forth any one supreme proposition of
which all others are but corollaries, it
is the statement that governments are
instituted to secure rights.
1.-The theory seems to be growing
alarmingly prevalent in these latter
days that the government should confer
rights, and that only when the demand
ia so strong that it can no longer safely
withhold them II this be true, Colum-
bia is no better than old King John. In
all the pages of history, ancient or mod
ern, there is not recorded an instance
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
A Quaint Necklace.

One of the most unique necklaces
worn this winter with an evening gown
was made or combined after an original
idea of the wearer She had beautiful
chain of silver, OF a fine design. In a
shop in the city where antiques are to
be found she discovered some beautiful
old Spanish paste brilliants. They We're
a beautiful, rich crimson, almost like
carbuncles. Some of them We're on
quaint Spanish bracelets. She secured a
number of them, had them fastened as
pendants TO her chain, and the effect
has been the admiration and envy Of
her friends. New York Letter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
why Grant cs ngea His Name.

Up to the start for West Point. Grant
had been Hiram Ulysses or H. Uiysses
Grant. The young traveller required a
trunk, and Thomas Walker, local
genius" was the man to make it. He
did so, and, to finish it off, he traced
IN the cover, in big brass tacks, the
.litia,z III. U. e Jap'ei Marshall,
Ulysses cousin, ~unt 10 help him carry
the new trunk home. Ulysses looked
at the big glaring letters. 'I won't
have that So" he said. ''It spells
:; the boys worla plaque me abo :
!. Ard he thereup shifted his
r,.Ld'- ,.ome, AMI became sses II.
ira I'D * t ! into the
1.-'1.
lie registered at Roe's Hotel, West
Polnt, on Tire 18th of Msy as ~. Il
Grant," sbl Ill came day reported >
Z Adiutant, George g. Waggaman,
deposited s4s, aud slsn his name
Ulysses Hiram Grant. liz name -
reported from Washington, however,
was U. S. Grant, and the error arose
in this way: The Hon. Thomas Fsmer
received the letter of Jesse Grant only
the day before the close of his term,
and being much hurried sat down at
once and wrote to Secretary of War
Poinsett, asking for the appointment
of his neighbor's son. He knew the
boys name to be Ulysses, and inferring
that his middle name was Simpson, so
filled in the application, and thus it
stood when Ulysses faced the Adj1tant.
He asked to have it changed, but
was told it was impossible without the
consent of the Secretary of War.
Every WELL" he said: 81 came here
to enter the military academy, and
enter L shall. An initial more or less
does not matter" He was known to
the Government thereafter as U. s.
Grant. -McClure's Magazine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
WoMAN'S WORLD.
GOOD WORK ACCOMPLISHED eY A
CHICAGO GIRLS CLUB.

The Majority Petftion-Piques and Cotton
Canvas The Rainy Day Club = Lamp
Shades and Sleeves = The Height Of
Style.
The clubhouse of the Girls Mutual
Benefit club is at 53l West Superior
street and is in good financial condition
so far as its running experAs are con-
ccrned. It is self supporting. although
the fees are 30 small. the initiation fee
being 25 cents and the dues cents a
week The membership numbers about
225, and includes num5er of the lei
sure class besides a large number of
self supporting young women
The club was organized in 1890 by
six young women who recognized the
fact that home of luxury was the fate
of comparatively few, and who longed
to divide the favors fortune had bestow-
ed upon them with their less fortunate
sisters They had worked together for
some time in the Ashland circle of
Kings Daughters, but the club was not
III any way uutlcI iuc ausp VI titc
Kings Daughters. Alice Cary Burk-
hardt, one of the founders, is president
of the club.
After the regular classes were estab-
hshed Saturday evening was set aside
for socials and lectures, the latter on
history, hygiene, Delsarte, general care
of the health and other interesting SUBJ
jects
A library was started at once, and
that, together with the games end mu-
sic for those who do not wish to join
the classes, helps to make the evenings
spent in the clubhouse both profitable
and pleasant.
The expenses were betrayed at first
by the proceeds of a concert, which
made nest egg of S26S to start ON.
But the club very soon outgrew its
small quarters, and it was decided best
to build About 81, 500 was raised by
subscriptions. entertainments and ba-
zaars, which paid for the lot at 53l
West Superior street, upon which
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
Prepared Breakfast Asleep.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Jan. 25-Miss Name
compton was summoned from bed :.
a. NJ 10 prepare breakfast for her broth
sers, who work in one of the factories.
She arose, donned her wearing al ar j,
Z set the table, ground coffee and set the
sFictuals on the table. Her mother, think
ng she worked in very quiet manner
and was longer than usual calling the
folk to their morning meal. got up and
went TO the dining room where she was
surprised TO find her daughter standing
sound asleep. II was with considerable
difficulty that she was aroused. With
II he single exception that s be had neglect
I'd 70 kindle the Gre in the range and had
*sio hot coffee. the meal was perfect. This
sTas tho first somnam bulist feat the young
woman ever performed. and she hopes it
ell be her last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
The Hot Water Pine.

A plumber, called in to thaw out
pipes frozen up in a cold snap. gave us
this piece of advice with his bill: As it
is the hot water pipe that is the first
and surest to freeze, it is better not to
use the hot water at all late in the even
ing. Keep it out of the treacherous
pipes, and you viii lessen the danger Of
a stoppage there before morning. Phil
adelDhia Press
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
Canvas Cloth.

The canvaslike materials are in great
demand Meshes of every size and style
are seen, both in solid hued and figured
canvas One of the most open of canvas
weaves is suggestive of fish net and de-
mands a silk lining, which will be dis
tinctly visible through the large squares
There are plaid csInvases in fancy color
combinations, covered with fine fibers
of black
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
BRIDAL TolIers

On some Of the corsages Of bridal
toilets the neck is rounded low, the
space thus left filed in with shirred or
plated mousseline de sole or full
Russian guimpe of embroidered satin,
the sleeve puffs matching this guimpe.
When high close, satin bodice is prefer
rec, =. has a battlemented collar band
of the satin, with plaitings of very rich
lace showing between the stiffened pearl
trimmed tabs. Below this dainty jabot
If the same lace, caught here and there
with jeweled pins, drapes the front Of
The corsage from throat TO waist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

Il should be glad, wrote Mrs. Julia
Ward Howe TO some Chicago reformers
the other day, Ito join in any effort
made with wisdom and charity, to bet
ter this state of things, but the burden
of years begins to weigh upon me and
my powers, such as they remain, are
heavily mortgaged "
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

A sleeve that terminates at the wris,
bone marks the gown 10 which it be-
longs as being a relic of last season,
while plain or low collar is equally
reliable as an indication of antiquity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

The French women artists and sculp-
oors are petitioning the School of Fine
Arts for admission ON the same terms
rs men,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
WATER POWER.
A Simple Little Engine That Any Smart
Boy Can Make.

Boy Can Make.
The principle illustrated in the ac-
companying cut might readily serve TO
generate power without the use of ma
chinery. We give it, however, merely
as an interesting and easily made exper-
imcnt.
Pour water into a good sized glass
tu,nbler until it is two-thirds full and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

stand it upon canister TO give it the
necessary elevation. Through the fiat
cork on the surface of the water is a
stout straw, which transversely supports
one of the same diameter. To the latter
are attached two other straws of smaller
diameter, each of these having a bit of
straw about an inch in length attached
70 the end at an obtuse angle, with the
outlets cut on the slant to facilitate the
exit of the water
All the joints are hollow and are
made water tight with sealing wax. The
ends of the transverse straw ,ore like
wise closed with the wax, but,ohe ends
of the depending straws are left open
Now, TO start this unique homemade
apparatus in action, let two persons suck
the open ends of the depending straws
until the water begins TO flow, and when
they take their mouths away the device
will begin to revolve, while the water
pours steadily from the open ends.
This revolving siphon Will soon
empty the tumbler, but you may keep
the action up as long as you please by
pouring water in as fast as the straws
LET IL poIlr ont
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

There are in Paris 5000 women VIII,
are heads Of mercantile houses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

A writer in the Chicago Times-Her-
said tells an incident of how honesty
was rebUked. He says: after a ca
s,,ie car conductor had passed me sever
81 tines without asking for my fare /
4 :uched his arm and gave him a nick
.ei. a lew minutes later rs I left the
car ! found aim On the rear platform
.alone. Don't ever do that again. he
said. If a conductor misses you, don't
hunt him up. He doesn't want you to
ssdo it. IL | miss a passenger the
chances are about even that no one
will notice it except the fellow himself.
But when ne rushes up to pay fare /
shave missed everybody notices the fact
that | have been negligent. and if
there is a ''spotter" aboard lose my
sjob. The next time save your nickel;
IN may help me to save my position
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03

fos 4. maps, &c, call on Ticket Agents or
-dcreSs Ihos. r. Watt, Z. A. w. D., 30 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
= VI. Pre-osf, JR Wood
Gen. Manager. Gen1 Pass y
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
Something to Depend on.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones Il Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking
of DIR Kings New Discovery, says
taat last sinfer his wife was attacked
witt La Grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cowden and
|Psna could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop into Hasty Con-
sumption. Having DR.. Kings New
discovery in store, ahj selling Its of
D.. he took bottle home, and 20 the
surprise of all she began TO get better
f'om first dose, and half dozen dollar
bottles cured her sound and well. DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds is guaranteed to
do this good work. Try it. Free trial
bottles at Snyder's drug store, Somer-
set, OF at Brsllier's drug store, Berlin.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-02-03
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME
In Effect November Is, 1895.
coSDEssKD SCHEDULE.

Trains arrive and depart from the station a
Jolnstown as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
r,s CHARTER NOT VIOLATED.
o..tx Monument Association Has
.,tcd It's business Regularly.

Ill
-. GEORGE J.. Christian. a member
... Roard OF Directors OF the jefferson
-. Monument Association, was asked
:. ry,lay night as 20 whether that assoc
bad violated its charter by fahlng
'' va o,rual meetings and elect officers.
90 ',.f bot n COPY OF the Acts Of Assem-
tre records Of the association at
pi .t frst time hut on yesterday look
.,.,,lhlv into tho matter, and adj
r no following TO an afternoon
REGARDING the subject
i.... .ttcriion has been called 70 the
tu.qIon in your issue OF ,E ,r,cl o,, ,
,.~- fhe Jefferson Davis Monume ny
conc. fn which the question IS
81, whether the association mas
go lc terms OF its charter ana
Sad, any lcgal existence -
Fl. .ft.r savs. IL Is claimed py
rr have thOrOughly investigated
Hon chat II does not
i' r..r.r e1ys. According TO the pro-
III us charter, a meeting sno~lu
81. held every year ana uiuc't {
I.Ft rre terms OF the charter IN
's,s.t 10 is said, have never heen
f- win. and the charter is, there
, frneer IN existence.
& rre NJ the corpOrators ana oI,c-
-.a ID tho charter. and feel the
-..r.-t I'm the accompli OF
...r for which the association was
H and ass j conceive That me
.ron il your paper can oniy r,Sui'
.,..re no work OF tho association.
rr.atly delayed and emharrasss "a
-,rrcncy OF The times and other
rmums. ! have carefully e .Sg. 5s1
,r acts 1899 pace $50. ana
srch provision in 81 about
',, meetings and the election OF OIL
Stated i'm your paper The ASSOC
Elk has hcll frequent meetings, every
e-ce 30 was organized. and l be-
t-t 6u of SIS proceedings have
it,,ei and rccullriy conducted as
ar@ corporation Of a similar cha
over chartered under the laws OF
env other state. Respectfully,
..' GEORGE H. CHRISTIAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
TRUSTEEs AUCTION SALE
FIRST-CLAss BAY-WTNDOw FRONT
BRICK DWELLING, No. 1924
PARK AVENUE.

BY virtue of a certain deed OF trust,
dated April 20. 1895. and recorded In Rich
mond Chancery Court Clerks office, Deed
Book 154 =. page 4si default having been
made in the payment OF portion OF the
debt secured thereby and having been
required by the Beneficiary therein so 10
do. | will. on
FRIDAY, JUNE %. 1897.
at $50 o'clock 7. NJ. on the premises
proceed TO sell by public auction ~
PROPERTY conveyed therein, Delns line'
lot OF land. with improvements Wereoh:
fronting 10 S-l2 feet on the north ire OF
Park avenue. beginning 10 Liz rect We.
Of Boyd street. and running pacN aDOu'
80 feet 20 an alley 10 rect VIDE
The improvements consist OF a cotpaTIsar-
tively new two-story brick dwelling, witn
a high and dry basement. containing l.
large rooms. halls, and every conNehience
desired. This Is a most desirable proper ~
as il is on one of the most popular DWELL
ing streets I'm the West End. ANY one
desiring TO purchase q bargain VIII 90
well TO attend this sale. -.
TERMS: Cash sufficient 10 pay all costs
OF executing the trust. all past-due taNes,
taxes for 1897 TO day Of sale, ana ueDs
OF A472S}: and balance 1T a credit or
one wear. with interest added, note 10 De
given secured by deed OF trust on the
property. NORMAN V. RANDOLPH,
While the deed requires cash as stated
above vet the nOte-hoder Is willing 70
lend $1,000 on the property on very hpera
terms. D. H. NAN4N .t-,.
10 ~ AuctlOH'tA'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
c. II. Oliver, Auctloneer,
22O west Broad street
CUPERB AND HANDSOME
~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUCTION.


By direction of Mr.. ]. H. Witty. who
IS declining housekeeping, ! will sell, at
his residence. No. 112 north Eighth street,
." WEDNESDAY. JUNE 2SD.
AZ 1920 A. NJ. all of his HOUSEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, en-
braclng 1 Plush Cherry Parlor Suit %
pleces), 1 Escrtoire very fne), l
Handsome Administer Carpet l Fine
ONYX Clock and Candeiabra Com
bineO; several Fine Steel Engravings,
I Large Handsome Oak Bookcase. l
BANQUET Lamp, pairs Fine Lace Cur
tains and Cornice.
HALL Carpet, Fine Hall Chairs Z
Tables. 2 japanese Portieres. l Hand
some Oak Hall-Rack.
LIBRARY Leather-Covered Lounge. s
Leather-Covered Chairs. l Large Rock
ing Arm Chair, 2 Rugs, 1 Large Ak
! Game Table. pairs Curtains and
Poles.
DINING-ROOM-1 Superb Oak Buffet
very fine), l Oak Extension Table, l
oak Refrigerator. l oak China Press
ventilated Tableware, Glass and
Crockery-W Ware etc.
BEDROOMS-2 Very Fine Oak Chamber
Suits. 2 Excellent Carpets, l oak
Roller-Top Desk, l Fine Chiff0niere,
Fine White Curled Hair Mattresses.
Feather Bolsters and Pillows, Ward
robes. Springs, etc; dozen SILK Bro
catelle and Leather-Seat Chairs. and
a large lot of miscellaneous articles.
This sale merits and well deserves the
attention Of those in need Of tirst-.Class
Furniture, as all of it has been selected
with a great deal Of care, and at high
cost I'm this city Of Mr. Preston Belvin
and Mr.. Waller Scott and some Of IL has
never been used. all to be sold without
limit or reserve.
FRED. H. WILLIAMS, Salesman.
10 16 Is % 22223
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Iiis NH Broken.

- ~ rr-InT0T-0- WIN ". NuCHOIs
WAS called at Has A. NJ. yes-
.,.. 10 attend Mr. W. +. Davis, a car
rvirr at 40. 900 north Seven
.r .trrer. who was found 10 be sur
th "a broken rib and several
'r wounds.
TO Davis's story. he had been
, b.. ,ir James h. Ialiaferro VINO
trr or a planingmill at NO lF'
--..c street. but as far rs the ponce
r-.t ui1ht uO warrant h1d peeh
.- Sir. TanaforrOs arrest.
-1ls set bis broken rib and
fra wounds of the scalp. when
and says it viii probably be
- lefore he is wei enough TO be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
EAR SALE PRIVATELY,

THE HANDSOME SUBURBAN RESI-
dence on Chestnut Hill now occupied by
Mr. 4. y Heinrich. This Is one OF the
most desirable suburban residences around
Richmond. The house contains al mod
ern improvements; is supplied with Boil
ton hOt-water heater. windmill, tank,
etc VIII be sold low to an immaculate
apnlicant' Apply to SOL CUTCHINS.
ie 20-1ts No. Shafer Building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
FOB SALE,
Miry-sTREET BARGAINS.

BRICK STORE, MAIN AND SECOND
streets: pays over 10 per cent. gllt-edge
investment for 5000.
Rrlck store. Main near Ninth street,
opposite Chamber Of Commerce; nets
per cent. o.,eo
Main and Monroe streets, Lot SJXl6V-a
profitable building site.
J. THOMPSON BROWN d CO..
ie 20-lt lib Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
II L.. nAKNils.

DEALER FOR HERRINGsHALI.-M AR
I-iI Company. wants orders for all xmas
If Onlce and House Safes Bank work
Venlf Doors. Expert work, painting,
moving, opening and adjusting LOCKS 7, 70
',o fes nroniptly done Give me call. *.
RARNES No. north Fourteenth
street. Richmond. Va. Old phone 4s:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
FOR SALE.
EON,s THIS!

$40 WILL BUY TWO NICE, SEMI
Detached Dwellings corner Twenty-eightn
and streets; . rooms; always occupied,
snnua, rents Si4i besides paying y per
cent. while you hold. you can make nice
profit on u. .,,->, 20
= oCit 1tl3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
WANTED.

ryprPIE%CED Statesmen AND IN
t.r.- Sd Rock Crusners ROCK ''pI ea''.il-
rs and ROad-ROilers. Latest ana
r- desirable live manufactured. Ad-
cr.s Win references. stating experience,
T.r-rOEE CRUSHER AND ROLLER
COMPANY. 32s Water street, Iltts ouis'
D.. le -U-lLT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
W ANTED,


AGENTS TO SELL TIE "NAFEW"
Oh. Is Protector; retails now for %; ois
r --. quick sales; exclusive territory
s -le outfit furnished responsible par
t..: mroducers Of fresh novelties lor
..rts. catalogue mailed upon applica-
lion SAMUEL NAFEW COMPANE'
rereve- building. New York. Je 2J-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
WANTED.

AC;rNTs TO HANDLE OUR NEW y
RAYS Gasight Burner; mates hei NJ
r1',nney. no wicks, no smoke. cheaper
trr. oh, Sample free 10 active aete,llsS;
SrP PER la TIVE UFACLL flN1
COMPANY. 259 Broadway New AoIh'
1. ll-lf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
" ,NrVD.

ISLAM DESTROYS OF HAVING My
o. rr rarau0ns introduced into every
m Offering very liberal induce
% Lady Agents who VIII call upon
o. their homes and take oldefst
renteel work. and a chance 10
20 tfa way from S'' 20 0'A per week.
,---.. re once for particulars. Address
-- L. YALE. Chicago. III. je -O-Suu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
EnR SALE.

SOME ARE CONVINCED THAT THIS
is the time 70 buy REAL ESTATE, and
are taking advantage of the opportunity.
Why should you not invest, too. while
the market is low? Let us show you our
list. T. NJ. WORKMAN d CO,
Real Estate Agents.
fe 2O-1t 1913 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-20
Eou UrNT. UoTEL, DODsOy,

LOCATED OK TWELFTH STREET,
between Main and Franklin streets, IN
the business centre Of the city, ana
facing the Capitol Square. 1t contains
sixty eight BEDROOMS. besides parlors'
session May /, 1897, or sooner. IL desired.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR d son,
ie cn-lt ElnNenth and Bank streets.