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The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25

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s7A1.410> feel well as ever did in my life. :"
Mr. j w. Loving, of Colquitt Ga, says: For eight
o.n years suffered tortures from fiery eruption
NV skin | tried almost every known remedy. but they
failed one by and was told that my age which is
ytv six against me, and that could never hope
20 be we'll again finally took s. s. S. and it ceansed
NV blood thoroughly and am in perfect health"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
TIE GRAND 11iRY

The May term OF Tho Hustinrs Court
will begin next Thursday. The follow
ing gentlemen have hecn summoned 10
he present and VIII form i;.e grand.
jury; Messrs- r. y. Martin. Farley p
Nash, Richard Nermlllon. John c.
Emmerson. John a. Mllligan. r. J..
Morecock, James NJ Peed, H. c. Wal
w. b. Thomas and George r.. Trant.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
LATEST NAVAL. Nr,vs

Passed Assistant Surgeon BREASTED.
detached from the Naval Hospital at
Newport and ordered to get ready for
sea duty.
Medical Director 4. l.. Giihon. grant
CD leave for one year with permission
to go out Of the United States.
Lieutenant Commander T. y. Barry.
detached from the Franklin and order
ed TO the Anphitrite
Lieutenant Commander A. G.. Berry
detached from the Amnhitritc and or
dered To duty as assistant TO the in
trct.
Professor L. Frisby and Pay Director
G. w. Ecaman. retired.
Lieutenant Commander J. y. Shear
man. promoted.
Medical Inspector NJ. c. brennan. or
dcred to additional duty at the ma
phia.
lieutenant J. l.. Purcell. ordered IA
recruiting duty ut Gloucester. Mass
Assistant Surgeon j. J. SNYDER de-
tached from the Wabash ana ordered ia
the naval homo. Newport
Assistant Engineer Z. y. Noel. hon
orably DISCHARGED. ''o''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEET.
The Election of New officer Post
pOncd To Sumo Eutllrn Ilatn

The Election of New officer Post
poncd To Some Future Date.
The Board of Police Commissioners
held their regular monthly meeting last
night. with the following members pres
emit: Hon. j. 7. Baird president, and
Mcssrs. Taylor and Green.
The chief of police submitted his re-
port for tho month. showing III arrests
made for the month of April. Chief t.
nan reported his being unable 20 find
Substitute officer McDonough on his
beat on April 26th and that during the
next day lie threw up his equipments
and resigned.
The resignation of i. l.. Brittingham
was read and accepted on condition
that the cause of the resignation ap-
pear in the minutes.
The case Of officer Dixon. CHARGED
with violation of police regulations.
was heard. and. on motion. he was ex-
cused. but TO be reprimanded by the
Mayor.
Mr. Green moved tina. the board go
into the election of an officer to iii the
vacancy caused by tho resignation Of
officer Rrttingham. Mr.. Taylor OBJ
1ccted. because there was not n fun
hoard present He thought that n meet
ing should ne called. and then If the alb
sent members do not present themselves
then the board should proceed to elect.
MI Green said that he wanted 20 go
on record 10 show that he was opposed
to poStroncment
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02

Carriages on hand at all times. Es-
tablished 1892. No charge to show
property. WIN. It. Claud & Co. real es-
tate and insurance agents. 209 High
street. Phone Nos. 921 and 23l2 We
have some bargains on hand
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02

~ OR RENT. - AN EIGHT ROOM
IL house on Villa street with all mod
crn convenicnces. For particulars, apply
az CORPMAN & McHUGH'S. ap2G-:,t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
THIS SHOWS PROSPERITY.

The Number of Permits Given For the
Erection of New Buildings.
During the month of April the city
surveyor. Mr.. Bascom Sykes, has de-
lined the street lines for the following
owners for new buildings:
George q. Brooks. two-Story single,
frame, on North street. near Hatton
street.
John w. Cox, thrce-story brick office
building, on High street, near Dinwid-
Gle.
Mrs. Minnie C. Carney, two-story
single, frame, on North street. near
Pearl street.
L. +. Howell. one-story stores. frame,
on High street, near Washington street
Charles j. Schmitz, two-story single,
frame; northeast corner of Bart and
dillingham; streets.
Whit Wilkins, two-story double.
frame, on Race avenue. near Green
street.
DIR. " G. Culpepper. three two-story
single. brick, on Court. near London
Mrs. Mary Stevens. two-story single,
frame, on Court street, near Columbia
street
p. j. Lyons. two story single. frame,
on Henry street. near First street.
Mrs. r.. Gertrude Skidmore. two story
single, frame. on Dinwiddie, near Boule-
ward.
r. L. Jones. two-story single. frame,
on Glasgow street. near Hatton street.
G. w. Murdaugh. Jr., two-story dou-
BE. frame. on London street, near
Crawford street.
Mrs. Annie V. Riddick, two-story sim
gle. frame ut northeast corner of North
and Cooke streets.
Samuel w. Weaver, two-story single.
frame, on Queen street, nesr Green
street.
Samuel w Weaver, two-story double.
frame on Green street. near Queen
street.
FOR THE UNIFORMED PYTHIANS.
The Portsmouth Junior Minstrel
Troupe Will give a performance Tues
day. May 9th, al the Elks' Opera
House. for the benefit of the Uniformed
knights of Pythias. of this city The
troupe is composed of twenty boys, from
II to is years of a sc. They have been
well trained and drilled for the occa-
sion by able directors. All the --latest
comic and sentimental songs of the day
VIII be sung. There will be a cake
walk, break down. plantation sketch,
dances, good music and many other
amusemenis for the people. The cos
tunes nrc brilliant. the scenery beau
tiful and the performing clever Watch
Tor advertisement and programs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
DAVENPORT SUFFERING MUCH
PAIN

The colored man, Thomas Davenport,
who was hurt by car No. Z of the
Portsmouth Street Railway Saturday
night. about 1880 o'clock, on County
street, between Cooke and Goodwin
streets is suffering very much from the
effects of internal injuries
He is at the county jail. where Depu-
~ Sheriff Cddd is making him as COM
fcrtable rs possible. The discovery that
the mans injuries were so severe was
not made until Sunday morning, al
though on Saturday night he continu-
ously complained of pain in the side,
where the trouble was located
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02

MR.. JOHN L. NELSON RESIGNS.

MIC JOHN u. NELSON RESlGNS.7
Mr.. John l.. Nelson, who for the past
ter carpenter of the Norfolk County
Ferries, has rendered his resignation,
ITO take effect at once. Mr. Nelson
speaks in glowing terms of the late
lessees, Messrs. Gill &c Thomas. He
says that he has filled several like re-
sponsible positions. but has never been
associated with finer gentlemen" He
says: Il have been closely and conf
dentially associated with both in con-
nection with the construction and re-
pair departments and have at all times
found them ever ready to carry out any
suggestion that would add to the con-
venience, accommodation and safety of
the travelling public"
He also speaks kindly of the present
lessees.
To-day Mr. Nelson begins work in
the boat shed in the navy-yard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02

L. B. Betty on Tuesday. May 2, 1899.
Refreshments will be served and there
Will be silver Offering at the door.
All are invited to attend.
See what bargains G. w. Hughes Is
Offering this week in butter and case
goods.
A smart. active boy is wanted to
stay in a store. See advertisement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
THE POLICE COURT.
&c DRINKS were fined Sl.O0 and

Three DRINKS were fined slOO and
costs each.
John Russell and George Brown
charged with disordcrly conduct
throwing shells in the street; found
guilty and fined S1.0O each
Dennis Brown, colored committing n
nuisance on the street; fined $500.
Charles Butt colored, used profane
language on Crawford near County
street and he will either pay $1,000 or
serve an appropriate time in jail
Annie Frederick. assaulting her hus-
band, James Frederick; partly heard
and continued to get Annie's accom-
plice, who is in Newport News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
LIQUOR DEALERS, ATTENTION,

There will be regular meeting OF tho
RETAIL, LIQUOR DEALERS ASSOCIA-
TlON OF PORTSMOUTH AND NOR
nOLk COUNTY THIS (Tuesday) Az
,TbENOON at $50 n'clock in Board of
Trade rooms. over Peoples Bank. Bust
ness OF vital Importance.
JNO. w. SULLIVAN. Secretary.
It. c. SYKES President 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
Ice Cream Festival.

The Misses Mu!holland will give an Ice
NESDAY NIGHT. May I'd. for the ben
eft Of st. Paul's building, fund. Children
This entities them TO cream and cake
Adults from s 10 ~. String band in at
tendance for those who want 10 dance.
ap30-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02

We keep every shape of collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. II. Wei
ton G. Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
SOUTH STREET r. Y p T.

The public meeting of the II. V p r.
of South Street Baptist Church ,vi, hc
heid AZ o'clock tonight in the chapel.
ana the following program Will be rem,
LYNN To-. 49,. ......Gospel Hymns
cIhyer'''''. 10y the Pastor
SOLO .,..'............A Mrs. Irene Etheridge
Hec''a'lon.... ....Mss Pear Crawford
Solo. .'.'........A Miss Eva Wilkins
RECREATION 49,. Miss Fannie Fleming
Address Rev. w. H. Edwards.
OF Centenary Church. Norfolk.
Hymn 'Gosnai ti,r,rs
Benedciion
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
Reduction in The Price Of Gas

to take effect on and after May the LIST,
1899. in accordance with the policy OF this
the price of gas made in the past few
years. from $40 per thousand cubic feet
to the present price. the Board OF Dircc-
tors on Thursday last again reduced the
IITfCc, TOT rtuTn11r rTTT75 TTT 7TJ=v-5 70 st.r-J
and $3.50 respectively according to guam
tity consumed if paid promptly on or he
fore the 10Th day OF each month. ana for
fuel gas to 500 per thousand cubic feet
if so paid. Further information will glad
ly he given upon application at The. office
of tho company, No. 4i2 Middle street.
II. &. MARSHALL,
Pres. Ports. Gas Co.
II. II. WHITE. Superintendent.
nD3D-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-02
EVENTS TODAY

Annex Hose Company. Volunteer
Fircmen.
Harmon Newell Post. No. SO. G. A. r.
Seaside Lodge, No. So Il. of P.
Naval Lodge, No. S3S, X. of III.
Portsmouth Council. No. s. 0. of c. T.
Magnolia Camp. No. Il. w. of W.
City Council. Council Chamber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17
9S;sssSRSlltltIT \
SUM Rs5'7aIj

The King Of Portugal is perpetual
smoker.
Sarah Bernhardt often trims her own
bonnets.
Rudyard Kipling's favorite headgear ir
golf cap.
Maj. Strong says Col. Fred Funston Is
the brayest man that ever lived.
King Oscar of Sweden has just had his
life insured. He is 20 years old.
Ex-President Casimir- Perier of France
l. said to be cntemplating trip to this
couctry.
Kipi.ng has produced fifty-thrce publ.
cations since he began writing eighteen
years ago.
Count George Apponyl, former leader
of the Hungarian Conservatives, has pass
ed his ninetieth birthday.
Rear Admiral Schley will succeed Rear
Admiral Howell as president Of the naval
retiring board at Washington.
Queen Margherita of Italy speaks Ger
man huently, and generally uses that Ian
guage when she meets German artists.
Lady Lechmere Is one OF the greatest
women hunters. She is now with her hus-
band shooting big game in Somaliland.
Bellamy Storer, the new Minister to
Spain, Is a Harvard man. as are the am
bassadors to Great Britain and Russia.
Senator Quay Is master OF French lit
erature. and finds his chief delight in read.
| ing Victor Hugo's works in the original.
Since Senator Allison became widower
over fifteen years ago his wife's mother
has been the manager Of his household.
| Senator Hoar has decided to give up his
European trip and spend the summer in
| literary work at his Worcester, Mass,
home.
Gen. Wheeler has, recently had set as
cuff buttons two buttons that were shot
from his u,,ifcrm Turing the war of the
rebellion.
Representative Landis OF Indiana has
had one Of the hall windows of his house
at Delhi fitted with glass from the Maria
Teresa.
Andrew Carnegie was recently asked
what was the best way for boy to ..get
along in the world" He replied: Deter
mine to do SO"
Grant Auen's favorite amusements are
sculling and wheeling, while Rider Hag-
gard enjoys himself by experimental farm
| ing and gardeLing.
Gen. Elwell Otis was at one time one
Of the best amateur marksmen In the
East. and he Is said stiIl to retain much
of his former skill in this line.
An odd memorial Is proposed for VIII
liam Black. It is that hfe-saving sta
tion bearing the novelist's name be estah-
| lished on the west coas. of Scotland.
Geronimo, the famous Apache. is living
on the Wichita lKanl reservation. His
mind Is gradually failing, but Ii Is feared
be win be more dangerous mad than ssns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17
Spark. s-om the Wires.

Severe tidal waves reported from the
Carelne Islands.
Julius j. G. Lay Of Washington. d. c..
has been appointed consul general at Bar
celona, Spain.
Fortunate Robina and Pasquale Yaure.
Italians, were killed by train at Winso-
hooking, Pa.
Second lieutenants have been appointed
for each organization or volunteers sery-
ing in the Philippines.
James Harvey, Elkhorn. w. Va, struck
James r. Mcclure behind the ear with q
rock, killing him instantly.
Body Of an unknown man, about 80,
was found in an opium joint, Chicago. Be
lieved be was poisoned by woman.
Final figures Of the recent parliamentary
election, Madrid, show that the Govern
meni has majority Of 40 in the senate.
Sadie Turnie, IS. New York, was struck
by lightning and will probably die. Her
umbrella acted as conductor for the
lightning.
In London an American millionaire
paid s., 500 for one Of the only two copies
Of 'sThe Troublesome Raigne Of John, =
dated 1891. supposed TO be the work OF
Shakespeare.
TWENTY-FIVE customs inspectors in New
York have been suspended pending er-
animation OF charges governing the in
spection Of baggage of passengers arriving
from foreign countries
lii Telling very large oak tree on q
farm near Boston the other day large
quantities OF grape shot We're found inn
belded in the wood. II is well known that
the seclson of country In which this tree
grew was swept by artillery during the
British siege Of Boston. IA years ago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17
FOUR REGIMENTS FoR MANILA
These Will Enable Otis to Send Home
the Volunteers


the Volunteers.
The War Department Is preparing to
send four regiments Of regulars to Manila
by way of New York City and the Suez
canal, utilizing for 'he purpose of trans
ports Thomas Mead and Logan, which
are to be permanently transferred from
the Atlagsic to the Pacific feet. Tasy
are expected to transport the Seventh and
Nineteenth regiments of infantry and the
First and Seventh regiments of artillery.
The Seventh infantry Is now distributed
at posts east of the Missouri, the Nine
teenth is in Porto Rico, the Seventh ar
tillery Is along the Atlantic coast north Of
Washington and the First Is in the coast
defense south of the Chesapeake and
along the gulf.
The project to send these regiments by
way of New York City and Suez is based
on considerations similar to those which
governed the War Department in sending
the Grant, the Sherman and the Sheridan
by that route. The expense of transpor-
tation Of the troops by rail across the con-
tinent, amounting to $50, 900 regiment,
is saved and the transports are sent to
the Pacific, where they are most needed,
as few Cuban or Porto Rican garEisons
win require much moving about FOR a
long time to come.
On the Pacific coast two more regi-
ments. the Sixth and Sixteenth infantry.
will start for Manila this month. 1t is
believed that Gen. Otis will soon be in
position to begin sending home the volun-
teers from the Philippines by every avail.
able steamer, as important reinforce
ments are about due to reach him. These
consist of regular infantry regiment and
eleven batteries of artillery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.

Filipino rifiemen to the number of 5000
are intrenche5 Or three sides Of Cacolor.
The insurgents succeeded in landing ten
machine guns at Capiz, op the island Of
Panay.
McArthur's troops are considerably en-
ervated by the heat and the fatigue Of
the campaign.
The insurgents of the province of Ca
yite are preparing to plake desperate re-
sistance to the Americans.
Gen. Luna massed his army east of the
railway, bringing up troops by trainioads
In sight of the American lines.
A accommodating party, sent out hy Gen.
Lawton, discovered the insurgents strong.
ly intrenched at San Ildefonso, nine miles
north Of Balinag.
During the afternoon Of Monday Gen.
Mascardo. with large retinue of OH
cers, rode along the lines. frequently stop
ping TO harangue his warriors.
The transport Hencock. with the Twen-
ty fifth United States infantry. numbering
], 400 men. arrived at Manila from San
Francisco Thursday morning. The ar
rival OF the Hancock was timely. as fresh
troops were needed to relieve the exhaust
ed men Of Gen. MacArthur's command.
The country between San Fernando ard
Calumpit is filing M with natives, who
profess great friendship toward the Amer
leans, but wh~ are suspected by many Of
sympathy with the insurrection.
The transport Hancock, which sailed
from San Francisco April Ii, carrying
the Twenty-frst infantry and Ligb. Bat
terry r. First artillery. thirty-sine officers
and 1.451 enlisted men. has reached Ma
Mia.
At dusk Tuesday detachment es rebels
rushed toward the outposts OF the Mon
tana regiment, but were met By hot Ere
from the Montana regiments liue. The
insurgents from trenches nearly three
uiles long responded.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17

States and Of the request of Watson to
be assigned to duty While ii is inpossi-
bic as yet TO fix an exact date for the re-
turn of Admiral Dewey, navy department
officials express the belief that il will
only be q matter of short while. They
base this opinion on the supposition that
the native army is about to surrender and
that the opposition ia the Philippines can
not long continue. Even at this early date
the national welcome to Dewey on his
home coming has been proposed.
The arrangements for Deweys return
have been understood to contemplate a
passage through the Suez and entry
through New York, in order that he may
proceed at once to Washington and that
the Olympia may be overhauled and re-
fitted at Brooklyn navy yard Dewey's
home is in New England, and ii is beliey-
ed he has expected to come back that way.
The Olympia. however, was built on the
Pacific coast and has been engaged in pro-
tecting that port. Her crew Is largely
composed of westerners and the coast
cities believe they have first right to well
come her. The entire West is united in
demanding that the admiral be allowed to
enter the country at the nearest port to
the scene of his triumph aud proceed over
land to Washington
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17
WIND AND WATER RAGE.
Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
Towns Seriously Damaged.

Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
Towns Seriously Damaged.
Tornadoes swept the Kansas towns OF
Coldwater, Lexington and Ashland Tues.
day night. In Coldwater dozen houses
were wrecked. Joseph Bowers was kill
ed and half dozen persons were injured.
Aldrichs general store was wrecked, bricl;
block on Main street blown down. The
Presbyterian Church was blown away and
the court house was unroofed. A terrible
windstorm in Ellis County picked up a
stretch Of wire fence a quarter of a mile
long, carried it three miles and wrapped
1t securely around the steeple of the Nun
gor Catholic Church.
A great amount Of rain, amounting al
most to deluge, fell Tuesday night in
northwestern Nebraska. from which nc
fatalities have resulted so far as can be
heard, but which has destroyed consid-
cradle amount OF property, especially on
lowland farms. the Chicago, st. Paul and
Minneapolis and Omaha and the Pacific
Short Line railways being also large los
ers. The town of Homer was the prin-
cipal sufferer. At Winnebago agency the
storm was accompanied by enormous hail.
At Colburn Junction the wind was cyclon-
ic. A strip Of seventy feet Of track be-
tween the junction and Fender was torn
from the right of way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17

IL. II. FLOW Eh. 1erSr from kdstEius
for a long time, with every now and then
an acute attack. For a month or two
past he had been a regular visitor at the
Eastport Country Club In the hope that
he would find some relief in the outing.
Mr. Flower had become the foremost
figure in the speculative financial world.
He was born Aug, Z, 1885, at Theresa.
Jefferson County, n. y. His parents
were poor and his father, a poor wool
carder, died when Roswell was years
old. The son at 16 graduated from high
school and began teaching. Then he be-
came clerk for his brother-in-law and later
went TO Watertown, where he became
deputy postmaster and clerk in a store
and managed TO save $1,000. Then he
bought his employers store and got mar
ried. His brother-in-law, Henry Keep.
a rich New York man, got sick and sent
for Mr.. Flower to come and take care of
hii. Mr. Keep died and Flower took up
the management of the estate. Mr.. Flow
er was once seeker for the Democratic
presidential nomination; was twice mem-
ber of Congress, twice Governor OF New
York and for nearly two years a leader
of New York financers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-17

ADuLTERATiON OF FOOD.
Startling Testimony Given Before the
senate Iuycstixatfug Com tttec.


senate Investigating commtttec.
The senatorial pure food investigating
committee. which has concluded its ses-
siong IN Chicago, heard some startling
testimony In regard TO adulteration OF
food products. Prof. A. ;. Mitchell, chief
chemist Of the Wisconsin Dairy and Food
Commission, made the sworn statement
that nearly every butcher in Illinois used
preserving liquids on scraps OF meat which
they laid aside for the manufacture OF
hamburger steak This liquid, known az
''freezine," DIR. Wiley, the Government
expert said he identified as practically the
same chemical which was used during his
experience at medical college TO pre-
serve cadayers and was now occa slonally
rnt TO service in disinfecting house. where
smallpox patients resided. Prof. Mitchell
said that the stuff had been used extern
sively by farmers TO keep milk and but
ter.
J. J. Berry, manufacturer Of jellies, pre-
serves and syrup, testified that fruit was
one Of the least considerations In the mod
ern Jelly Of commerce. Currant jelly, as
a rule, mus nothing in it that ever saw
currant bush. Jelly, Berry said, is 80 per
cent glucose, 10 per cent sugar. 40 per
cent apple juice and few drops of color
ing and acid 10 make it firm.
Prof C. s. " Hallberg of the Chicago
College of Pharmacy, testified that alum
In baking powder changes to hydrates In
the process OF heating, but he could not
say what the latter becomes In the acids
of the stomach He insisted, however,
that alum proper is an irritant poison.
Maurice III. Scnlly, OF q syrup company,
testified that three kinds Of maple"
syrup are made, ore of which Is 40 per
cent glucose.