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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
BUILDING STONE ROADS.
Mistakes 10 Avoid In Constructing
Macndam Highways.

To build a maCadam road the ma
terial should he put down in layers and
each layer separately rolled and com
paCted. To begin with, the subsoil
which is to serve as a foundation for
the stone must be properly crowned,
sloping down from the middle to each
side Of the road. and then il must be
rolled until it is absolutely hard. A soft
earth bottom cannot support stone
roadway intended for ordinary heavy
travel. Where Il road is built upon low
ground it should be drained. Water
finding its way beneath IA macadam
road unless quickly removed by drain
age. will soon ruin it The stone used
in each LAYER should be of uniform size
as near as practical Unless the stone
to be used has been properly broken.
the road can hardly be a success No
stone larger than 2ls inches should be
used. If the bed of stone when com
pacted is to be more than four inches
thick, it should be put down in two
LAYERS, the material for the upper layer
to be smaller than that used below
say not larger than = inches. Broken
stone may readily be assorted by rotary
screen furnished with the stone Crusher.
A common mistake is to spread gravel
OF dirt over layer of stone before it is
rolled in the belief that this will help
TO compact it. The stone alone should
be rolled. Under the pressure of suit
able roller of sufficient weight the
angular pieces of stone will readily shift
about until they are firmly wedged i'll
place, while the round particles of
gravel. or the smaller pieces, loose. soft
dirt or sand. when mixed with these
angular pieces. will prevent their being
thus crowded together and compacted
A layer OF very small stone or screening
or fine gravel may be used in "A separate
layer on the surface after the rolling of
the layers beneath is entirely COmplet-
ed This will also fill the few remaining
crevices at the top. The surface of the
finished road should then again be roll
ed to make it thoroughly hard and
smooth. so that the rain and surface
water will readily run off to the sides
Water is the enemy of good roads,
The above explanations are the result
of careful study of the instructions is
sued by the state highway commissions
of Massachusetts, California. New .Ier-
scy and Connecticut. and indicate the
principles followed il those states in
the construction of roads by state aid
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

The Detroit Journal says of the late
Daniel Scotch, the tobacco magnate of
that city, that he disbursed millions in
wages looked closely after the dimes.
was not ostentatiously benevolent. yet
gave away a great deal of money to
public institutions; was not recluse
and yet was a mystery. mot even his
most intimate friend, it says, could
pierce the mask which he held between
his character and the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
PlTH AND POINT.

The man who itches for II thing may
get it by lively scratching.
Some men judge by appearances, but
detectives judge by disappearances
Some jokes you can t see the point of
and some points you cant see the joke
of
There is more than one kind of
smokeless powder that is fatal to man.
kind
The love of woman passes all compre-
hension, and a mans love of her often
does likewise.
Women. as a rule. have very poor
memories, but they never forget the
people who cay nice things about their
clothes
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

We find in the columns of a contem-
porary the appeal of "a young French
novelist, Alcanter de Brahms, for new
mark of punctuation. The French
writer points out that, while we have
marks of exclamation and interroga-
ton. there is nothing to denote irony.
so that the innocent reader may follow
Dean Swift through his modest proposal
for utilizing the babies of Ireland for
meat without discovering that he is not
in earnest. To this the New England
editor replies that mo doubt mark of
irony (thus, = would be valuable
thing for readers of that class, but the
difficulty would be to induce writer's to
use it. '-I,iterature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
4 Tree with WHISPERS.

]. W. Roach. who has been down in
Madison county. has made discovery
that Is Il revelation to MS. He brings
with him. and has presented to Brother
Hairstun of The Free Press. a fine speci-
men of hair that appears to be ms fine
as human hair and very strong. 1t is
as black as jet and as straight as line.
1t grows on jack jack trees and very
luxuriantly. 1t was found on the land
of DR.. G. w. Wcstirooks. near lla, and
it promises much for utility.
1t can b. used for weaving into cloth.
stuf1ing collars, buggy cushions and
various other purposes for which strong
hair is used 1t seems that in its dis
covery DR.. Wcstbroolis has become the
owner of very fine piece of property,
and when it is fully developed its uses
will be many We will watch with
much intcre=t the result of this discov-
cry. -Carnesville Gal. Advance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

Have something green for center
piece.
A growing plant Is better in many
ways than cut flowers. Have as many
forks at each plate as there are soft"
dishes. which include fish, vegetables
and pastry, and as many kni,. es as there
are meats, butter included Water in a
decanter or carafe is cleaner and easier
to serve than in pitcher. A 'cover"
includes plate of any size or design
to protect the table from the steaming
hot soup course, from two to five forks,
between two and four knives, a couple
of teaspoons a water goblet and wine
glasses uapkin and bread and butter
plaIe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

In view Of King Humbert decision
to make a tour Of Sardinia this year,
the police there are making renewed eff
forts to extirpate brigandage. but be.
yond capturing an occasional bandit
their operations are futile. The latest
development in Sandman brigandage
is unique, The schoolmaster of the only
school in Nuovo was suspected of Civ.
ing information to the police. The brig
ands posted notices on the walls order.
ing parents not to send their children
to school. The order was implicitly
obeyed, and the schoolmaster' occupa
tion is gone
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
MAKING DIRT ROADS.
GRADERS AID ROLLERS NEEDED FOR
GOOD WORK.

The Grader shapes the Road Proper
IL aud Leaves n smooth Surface.
Rolling soIIdinrs-Road Tax should
E- Paid la Cash.
"Must the Farmer Pay For Good
Road = by otto Durner. is the title of
a pamphlet issued 10y the League 0f
American Wheelmen and adopted 10y
the department Of agriculture a. CirCu-
lar No. 81 of the bureau IF road in
quiTy Ii contains much valuable intor-
nation for the road builder and par
tiCulaTly advocates the use Of machinery
in constructing dirt roads. In this con
neCtiun il says: The first thing 10 be oh
served in building country roads is TO
afford protection against water a dirt
or gravel road properly built and main
tanned can he made 10 shed water like a
roof. and if the use Of narrow tires and
the wearing Of ruts could be prevented
our country roads might be excellent.
Water always runs down hill. and this
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
How TO Make Fish Puddiuc

One pound of cooked fish, one pound
of boiled potatoes, one ounce of butter
two eggs, salt and pepper; melt the but
ter, stir in the chopped fish and mashed
potatoes and bind with beaten egg,
grease u tin and put mixture on in the
shape of fish. brush over with beaten
egg, sprinkle with crumbs and bake
half an hour. A most delicious way for
lSing cooked fish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

Cut a good tillet of beef into slices
4 4 inches thick. Brush each slice with
melted butter. Then cut white paper
in large heart shaped pieces; fold in
center lengthwise. Put slice in each
paper and fold edges together. Place in
a baking pan and cook in a hot oven
about 10 minutes Serve in papers
having first opened paper. Put table
spoonful of horse radish sauce on each
and pass the remaining quantity in
sauce boat
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
Road Revival In Grent Britain.

The Roads Improvement association
of Great Britain is being revived after
being in moribund state for several
years, and its scope is to be broadened.
1t will deal with every subject that re-
lates to the improvement of the roads,
not only as regards the surface, but also
in such matters az the provision of
milestones, signboards. seats and shell
ters 1t will distribute pamphlets of in
struction to rond repairers, as we'll as
gauges to test the size of stones to be
placed on the roads
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

An old Dane from San Francisco had
no companion, not even dog.
Sometime | do get mad, he said.
"vhen the sled pull 50 hard, and | say.
'Yohn, you are big fool to start for
the Klondike when you are 50. But we
do not like to gif mp. Meier do we get
SO old we tank it too late TO make n
fortune If man know as he would
drop dead on top of the pass, tank a
man 90 on to see the ting ont make
a fortune tree time. and efery time |
haf many pad lucks-yes, very many
pad lucEs Sometime get lonely, and
then say 'Yohn, there is Your wife,
there is your shildren; it is Sunday
dinner, and you nre home with pile
of gold "A Winter Journey to the
Klondike," by Frederick Palmer. in
Scribuer's
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

Olive oil four ounces; alkanet root
Nne ounce; macerate with heat until
jhe oil is well colored Then add sper-
maceti, onehalf ounce; white wax. two
ounces; prepared suet, three ounces,
and little sugar. When nearly cold
stir in orange flower water, one-quar-
ter dram; altar of roses, two or three
drops
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

Up to the year 1924 the modern roads
OF Great Britain were inferior to those
the Romans built prior to the fifth cen
fury. The complete system included
six main roads from London with their
branches and a perfect network of cross
roads measuring, all told. some 6. 900
miles and connecting Edinburgh, Glas-
gov, Bath, Bristol, Newcastle. Dover
and other points still occupied by thriv
ing towns. San Francisco Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

One cupful of cold boiled beets cut
very small. Toss it with a cupful of
cold rice boiled SO that the grains are
dry and distinct. Heap this on lettuce
leaves and garnish with minced celery
and gherkins (mixed) Over the whole
pour half cupful of mayonnaise rath-
er thin and sharp, with few drops Of
lime juice and highly spiced with cay
pnna
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
MOST COSTLY OF BURDENS.
Mud q. the Heaviest Load the Nation
Has to Hear.

Mud Is the greatest enemy this nation
has 10 contend with. The alleged wrongs
inflicted upon the Cuhans and Eiiipinos
by Spain are n nothing to tie want.
squalur. Ignorance and distress occa-
stoned by mud IN this our own fair
land. says l. a. W. Bulletin.
Mud impoverishes our farms. destroys
business. breeds disease, fosters isola-
ton and ignorance. and thereby in
Creases crime.
Mud costs this country more money
,vcry wear than il would have required
10 purchase Cuba peacefully.
The most humane. Outstanding.
civilizing Expansion policy this ma
tiun could inaugurate would he one for
expanding the good roads from one end
of the country TO the other.
Mad has imprisoned and enslaved
thousands of families in our own proud
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
He Gets the Fares.

There is conductor on the Broad
way street car line, New York, who has
little difficulty in getting all the fares
upon a crowded car. He is s feet .
inches tall quite slim and has most
remarkable reach. His arms outstretch-
ed will touch objects 80 inches apart, or
six inches more than his height
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
How to Make Raisin Erttter,

Cook the raisins. then seed and chop
up. Beat up four eggs and add a pinch
of flour and the raisins. Mix we'll and
try in hot lard. Take from the fire and
heap up with strip, a little orange
flower water, few spoonfuls of pre-
serves and roasted sesame seed. Serve
very hot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28

Rub them well at night for three
nights in succession with almond oil,
and then cover them with as much fine
chalk as they will take You may treat
the face likewise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-04-28
E;LElIIliIIIIIKEM
Winter Time Table
In effect OctobeI., 1898.

Passenger Service at IslaIPond.
East bound leave:
Mail and Passenger COZ a. = mixed G 10
a. m; express lis p. m; ma ) so .. m
night express AT 80 a. m.
West bound leave:
night express 2.4O a. W: Q. s.ueer and
mail GOO n. m; express 90 ..
Arrive from east:
night express I . 20 a. m: mid q 40 n. m.
express i-as .. M, mail gi. passenger
500 y. m.
Arrive from west:
Night Express . 20 a m e. - 1a53p.
m passenger 10 y. m.
The trains designated aS q III eApress''
u daily the Others daily cxccr sunday.
". E. DAVIS. 6. =. & ia.
CHAs. NJ. n Gen. Man
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

wear ago are sleeping in three large
graves. over the central mound mystic
cross rises, and inscribed upon IL are
thesa words: Victims of the Maine
This SPOT. around which tender ieehhss
of regret and sorrow of all true Amerl-
cans cluster IS one Of the most beautllui
in the "silent city" Around 1t are the
graves of the noblest Of Cuoans VINO
have forsaken the haunts Of BUSY men
for the quiet of the long home. EVER 1c,-
where is seen the cross falsen ~
years ago. and now spread the worio 0Nei.
Upon this cross is hung spiehulu 10. al
wreath. symbolizing that IN the hesi -
of Americans they are forever crowned,
only here the garland Is iadeiess anu
sends forth a gentle fragrance.
VALLEY OF DRY BONES.
In striking contrast to TINS lo'eiy anu
hallowed spot is another distant IRON
g. hrt a few minutes walk. 1t Is the
Valley of Dry Bones what d slra"5o
and revolving custom that causes II. III
mis- country the pauper is given place To
sleep the long sleep OF death ana lAo
brawny arm Of the law is raised TO pro
tect II from the prOfaning mana. Nou
so there, : man dies, or, may De- LOT
such cases often happened peaulllui
eirl &c taken away In the budding OF
pure and Happy womanhood. Inc re-
mains are deposited by loving hands
amidst understandable tears and sooblngs
of those left behind. in spleno.- marble
vault. The friends do not own the vault
but they pay rent for room in TINS
ao,,se If the dead" For some time. years
ncrhaps. the rent is paid, and the
body is unmolested.
strange human nature! Years pass oy'
Times fingers. those same fingers which
cbisel deep lines upon human prows' yer.
tender!y wipe the tears from the eyes OF
those who sorrow that day. Ihey lol-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

BLACKSTONE, VA, March H.-(spe-
cial)-Circuit Court for this county, which
convenes on March 2Sth, will probably
have quite a heavy docket, from all re-
ports.
on Thursday night thieves broke into
the store of Mr.. George Il. Adams, Of
this place. rihed the cash-drawer, and
took jar of chewing-gum ana some
iewelry Fortunately, there was very
little money left in the drawer the night
before and they did not seem inclined
TO be too hard on Mr.. Adams. as MS
total loss only amounted TO about 81.
The thieves were apprehended the next
dav. and taken before Mayor Epes, VINO
sent them on 20 the grand jury. Every
thing was recovered except the money
Miss Adelaide Irby. OF Bowling Green
Va. is here On a visit TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Irby MOncure.
Mir. Shore Robertson, Of Farmviile'
spent several days in town this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

is under arrest at the Manchester station
on the charge Of assaulting Mr. II. ~
Halstead Goode was apprehended oy
Policemen Jones and Wright and locked
up until the coming of Mayor Maurice
tomorrow morning.
Goode has been under" several times
before for the same trick 70 which ne u
at present Indebted for his incarceratloh'
H has the habit Of walking up to white
mon when the spirit moves him ana
striking them with his fist full IN inc
face without giving them moment
warning.
MAYOR FINES MIR. FARRAR.
The only case before Mayor Maurice III
the Police Court yesterday morning "oS
that of J. NJ. Farrar, charged WIN aD oti
ING and threatening TO beat j. X. fllz'
II came out that the disturbance "hlch
occurred on Seventh street grew ou1 u
a disagreement between these neighDors
children and a dog owned by MI. faaiai'
Mayor Maurice fined the accused Szoo
Mir. weather. the engineer OF the ~
lartic-Coast Line who was severely nuit
rb,,rsda,, NIGHT at Rocky Mount In being
thrown from his engine has come 70 MS
home on Decatur street this clty' TO get
veil He Is getting along nicely now.
PERSONALS ANO BRIEFS.
+ The Hastings Court will be IN session
tomorrow. t - ,bo
A fish mas at last been caught IN me 1ne
Manchester fish-pond, about SIX miles
rom the city 1t was fine carp
The Ordinance Committee or the Coun-
oil win hold an adjourned meeting TO-
morrow evening al o'clock.
Mr.. A. \. Porter came nome I'm
Reams Station last night TO spehu Dun
day. Dor,or and
,b@ir two little boys came last eve
ning from Washington on visit TO Mr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

THE BEAUTIFUL SPOT WHERE
THEY SLEEP IN HABANA.
4 VALLEY OF DRY BONES.
Another Spot, Not Beautiful, where
Homes of the Dead Who haven't
p.,d Their Rent Are Thrown-Cap-
min stewards Clean Record.

There IS one spot in the cemetery at
Habaua which IS dear 10 every true
American heart. 1t is where the victims
Of the Maine" are sleeping their last
long sleep.
Captain ]. F.. b. Stuart, who has re-
Gently returned from Cuba, where he
was commssionary Of subsistence OF
volunteers. First Brigade. First Division.
Seventh Army Corps, brings with him
two very interesting portraits taken in
this beautiful Getty Of. the dead" One
Is the scene of the graves of the Maine
dead From the photograph the heroes
of the disaster Of a little more than a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19
In OUR SISTER CITY.
NEWS OF THE SOUTH SIDE CLEAN
ED FOR DISPATCH READERS.
INVESTIGATION At SOUTHERN SHOPS.


There is considerable talk and stir
in this city over the report that an in
vestigation IS being held as to little
things. such as pieces Of wood and metal
being taken away from the shops by en-
ployecs.
Some years ago an investigation was
held by the railway company, and in con-
sequence several employees in responsible
positions were requested TO resign. not
because they had taken anything but
that 1t had been done when they should
have detected and stopped IT.
A NEGRO'S QUEER TRICK.
Charles GoOde a notorious negro man..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

get. They forsake the dead they loved
and the Wondering heart that once loved
them. The rent is not paid. The casket
is taken from the vault and the remains
are scattered in the VALLEY of Dry
Bones" while another body takes its
place in the vault until IL. too. is for
gotten. The accompanying cut, made from
Captain stuart's photograph. shows this
valley"
A CLEAN RECORD.
Those who knew General j. +. g..
Stuart, the dashing cavalry officer. whose
death cost the Confcderacy most than
any other during the war between the
States perhaps. save that OF one OF his
greatest admirers. General Jackson, and
those. TOO have read OF General Stuart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

SPRING SHOWING OF TAILOR SUITS.

4 line of Ladies' New Spring suits con-
sisting Of Cheviots Serges. and Coverts'
jackets fiy-front style; skirts cut IN latest
style, lined in silk or satin; eqIai 10 az. s
body else's S12 garments. Monday. -, 10; y"
sl5 Suits Monday. ........'''.'''''''S':;,,
$40 Suits. Monday. 49,. -. ~.
WE'RE SHOWING EVERYTHING NEW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

/ sincerely hope that he may be retained
in the service Of the government
(5igneO LEE,
Major-General Commanding.
Captain Stuart had associated with him
Mr. :. r. Moore. formerly In the office
OF State-Treasurer Hartman, and pays
high tribute to his efficiency. Mr.. Moore
returned TO Richmond with Captain
Stuart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19
Thanks 10 DIR. slcGuire.

STANTON. VA. March 1S.-(5pecial)-
Stonewall Jackson Camp, Confederate
Veterans Of this place, passed at its las
meeting some very complimentary resoiu
tons in reference 10 the recent visit OF
Or. Hunter Mcclure, Of your city, ano
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

his handsome address TO the camp, on
StOnewall Jackson. His splendid service
TO the Confederate soldier during the
civil war ard 20 the survivors ever since
were also gratefully recognized. He was
also unanimously elected an honorary
member OF the camp. and requested 10
furnish 20 the camp his war fecord. that
1t might be Transcribed In fte record
book OF the organization. Commander
Morton was directed TO transmit 10 DR..
Mcclure one OF the souvenir medals Of
Stonowall Jackson. which were sent to
the Confederacy from France during the
civil war by an admirer OF General Jack
son.
Book and Job Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

Porter's parents, Mr.. and AIrs. w. l.. Por-
ter, No. 40 CoWardin avenue.
Alr. James A. Harrison. who has been
quite sick. was somewhat better last
ni-ht.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19
EVALENTlNE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
open daily from 10 a. Al. to 4. III.
admission, % cents. Free on saturdays
&c l3-ly .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-19

valiant achievements. expected nuch Vi
his son Captain j. e. 3. Stuart, VINO en-
listed when the late war with SPAN
broke out. They have not been oisap
pointed His record Is az clean as thae
word. IL took him but three days 10 90
so when he went to Washington 10 get
receipts from all the departments sho"
ing that his statements Of what ne hau
gotten and how he had disposed Oh IL
were accurate II often takes oihcerS
several months, and even longer. so back
ward are they In their books ana so IN
accurate. His books were brought up 10
date and were complete, showing every
transaction on the face Of them. captain
Stuart has in his possession inValuaDie
letters OF endorsement from distinguished
soldiers who were attracted towards MN
by his conduct IN Office. Yirginians all
Will appreciate the following unqua.ined
approval Of him written by General Lee
without Captain Stuart's knowledge:
- Habana. Cuba, February 49, 1899.
Acknowledgement. Washington:
Cannot order directing muster out OF
Captain J. T.. 3. Stuart. commissary sub
sistence, United States Volunteers. be re-
voked? Major Hood. chief commissary'
First Division. is also to be mustered out
March It'll, and Stuart now performing
duties Of chief commissary. His services
cannot be dispensed with, nor can he be
easily replaced by another officer be-
cause Of his untiring energy. great a0ili-
~. and knowledge Of his duties / con-
slider him equal in military qualifications
to any officer / have ever served with.