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The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
MAKING GOOD ROADS.
Educational Work of the National
AaHociatIou

Educational Work of the National
Association.
The construction of a good country
road, as demonstrated by the expedi-
ton sent out by the National Good
Roads association at Flossmoor recent
ly, Is by no means a difficult or compli-
Gated matter, says the Chicago Trib-
une. To prepare the ground for the
road 1t Is necessary first to secure per-
feet drainage. The ground must be
protected from the infiltration of
ground water, which would cause a
cavlng In of the roadbed.
After the drainage has been attended
to the surface of the road is leveled
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Poorly Drained Roads,

1t is the settled opinion OF road ex-
perts that farmers would better aban-
don dirt roadmaking unless they do 1t
scientifically. II the dirt roadway be
left to itself. It becomes hard packed
at least In the course of years, while
the deliberately graded and good to
look at but insufficiently drained
handiwork of the unscientific road
makers falls an easy victim to the
first severe rainy season. because II
has not had time to be packed by
traffic.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Improve Country and Town.

One of the essentials in this life is a
good road from the farm to the market.
The product of the farm can be mar
keted at a lower cost. This means that
you can buy more for your money. 1t
saves your live stock. The farmer need
not send up the country for so many
horses and mules. One horse can draw
more on a good road than two can on
a bad road. Good roads and street
sprinkling improve the county and
town.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Wood Workers
and Jobbers.
THE NEW FIRM OF
UlcQUILLaU & P00LER

Are now located In the new building OF L.
". Weston on the Island where they are amply
prepared with much new and modern ma
ohinery Of the latest pattern TO attend 10 every
thing in the line Of Wood Working and Job
hing ct short notice and lowest possible cost.
We shall make specially of Cabinet Work,
store and ONCE Fixtures and will be ready at
ali times to make figures on anything In our
line you may have in mind, guaranteeing the
best work obtainable.
Anyone thinking OF putting in q Storage
Refrigerator should talk with US before closing
trade as we feel we can convince you those
we build are not only the best, but cost less.
Any inquiry by mail will receive prompt at
tention. tfs
NAT. McQUIllAN & POOLER, FL.
On the Island, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
DIAMOND
TRUST!

The Diamond Trust has
advanced the price of Dia-
monds 90 per cent. to take
effect Aug. I. A word to the
wise is sufficient. We have a
fine line of perfect diamonds
we shall continue to sell at the
old prices as long as our stock
lasts. Come early to get the
best value tor your money.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-04
Advertising
WILL NOT SELL GOODS

All advertising will do bring people whether they
they they will be less likely time they
called We advertise with this thought always mind We know have
We haven't either We know that won't unless
have thought of buying It's serious thing withou
buying will readily More and those who
heref md buy
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
KNEW MANY CROWNED HEADS.
Vincent Stadtherr Now Claims $1,000
From the Government.

Vincent Stadtherr, an Austrian, spent
last night in cell at the Fourth precinct
station. Policeman Osborne found him
wandering aimlessly about the Smithsonian
grounds late in the afternoon, when ques-
toned by the policeman Stadtherr said
that he must see the President, to collect
funds due him by the Government.
The first thing Stadtherr wanted when
seen last night was bath but this was
not to be had in Statlonkeeper Vintstein's S
establishment. He speaks broken Eng
lish, although he says ne came to America
more than twenty years ago, from his
Austrian home. The prisoner claims
friendship with European notables, and
years ago, he says, he received $500 in gold
from the late Queen Victoria. With Prince
Bismarck he was good fellow" and as
a raconteur, he was welcomed by William
Z. Gladstone, Eugland's famous premier.
StaGtherr says he knows Mr.. Mckinley,
but he is not quite clear as to his first
meeting with the President
1t was with the ayowed purpose of col
lecting 81 600 through the President that
Stadtherr made his way to Washington.
He says he must see the President, and TO
him unfold his claim against the Govern
ment. Apparently the exact nature of his
claim is a secret for Stadtherr refused to
diyulge his scheme. He Is about forty
years of age, powerfully built, aud pre-
sents woe-begoue appearance. He
claims Minnesota as his home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
A SUDDEN FIT OF ECONOMY.
Little Chance for Public Building
Hills This Session.

The Republican leaders are appalled, at
the expenditures authorized by this Con
gress. and the word has been passed ong
the line to cut everything in half from
now on until the final adjournment. It
was stated last night that the Republ can
members of the Committee on Rules Of
the House, including the Speaker. who is
the chairman. had decided not to report
a special order giving a day for the con-
sideration of bills reported from the Gem
mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
This means that no new public building
bills will be passed at this session al
though more than one hundred have teea
introduced.
Chairman Mercer, of the Public Build
ings and Grounds Committee introduced
last week resolution asking the Com
mittee on Rules to set apart today for the
consideration of bills reported from his
committee, but the resolution has thus
far been unacted on. The only bill re
ported from the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds that is likely TO be
considered is the omnibus bill. increasing
the limit of cost of certain public build
ings authorized by the last Congress. 7 he
reason for increasing the limit of ccst is
due to the advance in price of building
material
II is not improbable that the bills pro
viding for municipal building for the
joint use Of the District government and
the United States aud the Temple of Jus
tice will go over until next Congress, and
also the bill to purchase the old Ccrcoran
Art Gallery for the use of the Court OF
Claims. These three bills have been
fay0rah bly, reported to the House.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
River and Harbor Legislation.

The members of the House Interested
in the River and Harbor Appropriation
bill are anything but pleased with the
news they heard last evening. The report
was to the effect that the Senate had be-
come alarmed at the stories printed of
extravagant appropriations, and, therefore.
they have resolved to cut the River and
Harbor Appropriation bill so per cent,
including every item. The Senate COM
mittee having charge of the bill. it was
said will make a practically new meas
ure. Just as was done with the War Reve-
nue. bill, which the knowing ones say will
be held out In conference until next De-
cember.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
POLICE RAID A sPEAKEAsY.
Nine CoIored People Caught in the
Drag Net.

squad of policemen under sergeants
Sprinkle and Duyall, of the Second pre-
cinct police station, raided the house of
Frances Lee. a colored woman, at 1881
Sixth Street northwest, yesterday NOM
ing, and. together with Jesse w. Cisco, she
was locked up charged with running a
speakeasy.
For some time past the police of that pre-
cinct had been receiving complaints from
nelshbors in that section about the dis
orderly crowds that were assembling on
the prisoners premises. Accordingly the
police decided to make the raid, and upon
arriving there found nine colored men in
a little room OF the house drinking. They
were placed in the patrol wagon and taken
to the station. and later released, after
having been summoned as witnesses.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
THE SENATE FORECAST.
The Naval Appropriation Bill to BE
Considered Today

The Senate will meet at II o'clock this
morning and at the conclusion Of morning
business will resume consideration of the
Naval Appropriation bill. This will occupy
the entire day. it is expected.
Tomorrow morning, MIR. Proctor will
call up the Agricultural Appropriation bill
and this will occupy the Senate until pass
ed.
The Senate last week made a record in
the matter of clearing bills off the cal III
dar and effected the only work Done dur
ing the session. The Military Academy,
Pensions. and District of Columbia APP
preparation bills were disposed of. as was
the War Revenue bill. and the Naval bill
is nearly completed. The River and Har-
Dor bill. the Agricultural bill. the Forti-
fications bill. and the Postoffice bill have
been reported from the House and are
awaiting consideration
The outlook for the Hanna-Frye Ship
Subsidy measure is not a happy one. al
though the bounty job still retains its
place as the unfinished business" There
is no disposition on the part Of the real
leaders in the Senate to make way for
the much maligned and generally detested
measure. 1t has been shown that when no
attempt is made 10 call up the shipping
job the Democrats do all they can 10 ex-
pSulte ieglSlatiOn, but only GeIdg comes
from forcing the scheme to the from.
1t is rumored that another attempt will
be made to hold night sessions after We'd
nesday this week. despite the unsstisfac-
tory results of the experiment last week.
The Democrats will not debate the bill at
night, according TO agreement, but will
talk on everything and anything and COM
pei the Republicans to hold a quorum at
all times. Mr.. Allison will give all Of the
appropriation bills the right of way over
Mr.. Hanna's bill and ii is doubtful If it
can make any progress this week.
The Nicaragua Canal bill still remains as
the special order on the calendar On
Saturday next. Mr.. KenBey will submit
resolutions on the death Of the late Rep
resentative Hoffecker and a portion of the
day VIII be devoted to euogies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
THE HOUSE PROGRAMME.
Important Bills TO Re Considered
During the Week.

This is District day in the House Of
Representatives, and it is the understand
ing that several local bills viii be disposed
OF. The Consular and Diplomatic Ap-
preparation bill viii probably be passed,
ard the Sundry Civil may be called up. 4
continuing order is the blll to increase
the efficiency Of the Revenue Cutter Service
and consideration of this measure will fill
the time not devoted to general appropria-
tion bills and conference reports. The
War Revenue Reduction bill as amended
by the Senate viii he brought up perhaps
today. and it viii be moved that the
House non-concur in the amendments and
ask for a conference. The Army Appro-
priation bill may also be considered dur
inc the week
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
DIED.

MANNING-On Saturday, February Q, 1O01,
at 3 D. m, DR. WILLIAM P. MANNING, aged
ffty-six years. formerly of ChaIlestown. ". Va.
Funeral from his late residence, 1911 Rhode
island Avenue, Monday, February II, at p. m
interment at Rock Greek Cemetery. ml0-2
MANNlNG-The members Of the Confederate
Veterans Association requested to attend the
funeral of their late cOmrade, DR.. WILLIAM p.
MASNINC. Company b. Twelfth Virginia Cav
airy from his late residence, I5ll Rhode Island
II 1901. WILLIAM 4. GORDON, President,
o. V. A. mi
soLYoM-suddenly, on Saturday. February 0.
1O0I Mt II %. M, at residence in Montgomery
County. Nd, SARAH J. SoLYoM. beloved wife
OF Louis O. Solyom
Notice OF funeral hereafter. md
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
PLEDGED TO HENDERSON.
The Iovan LiiScl. To BE Reelected
as Speaker OF the House.


A canvass of the leading members Of the
Republican side Of the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes shows that not only is there
no opposition to the denomination OF
General Henderson as the party's clndi-
date for Speaker of the Fifty-seventh
Congress, but that they are all committed
TO his candidacy. Expressions TO this e.
feet have been made by McssTs. Payne of
New York, Chairman OF the Committee on
Ways and Means; Sherman Of New York.
Chairman of the Committee on Indian At
fairs, who was favored by large number
Of the members OF the House for Speaker
of the present House. Cannon Of Illinois
Chairman Of the Committee on Appro-
priations; Hopkins of Illinois. Chairman
of the Committee on Census; DalzelI, OF
Pennsylvania, Grosvenor of Ohio, Chair
man of the Committee on Merchant Ma
rine and Fisheries; Moody of Massachu-
sets, and Jenkins Of Wisconsin.
Ali OF these gentlemen. with others.
have been formally named at various
times to preside over the House or over
the Committee of the Whole. and their
names have been used as possible op-
ponents of General Henderson for the
honor of the nomination and consequent
election AS Speaker, but without exception
they have wal mly commended the admin
istration of the present Speaker, and de-
clared that of right he ought 10 be and
would be renominajed and elected.
On the other side Of the House there
is lack of harmony. and it viii take the
action CT the Democratic caucus to decide
who shall have the honor Of leading the
minority on the floor Of the House.
Mr.. Richardson Of Tennessee, who re-
ceiyed the nomination for Speaker by the
Democratic caucus at the beginning of
this Congress, will be q candidate again
in the Fifty-seYenth Congress. He Will
be antagonized, II is understood, by
Messrs. De Armond OF Missouri and Ian
ham of Texas. Members OF the New York
delegation are considering the advisability
of bringing out Mr. Sulzer as a candidate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11

WE BUY UNDIVIDED INTERESTS IN
Real Estate and Perfect Titles.
Parties who failed to pay 1898 taxes, and
whose property was sold. can protect them
from maturing to a deed and loss OF prop
erty by calling at the Office OF WASHING
TON LAW & CLAIMS CO.. Room q, Az
Louisiana Avenue northwest. city.
no16-tf, EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11

NOTICE-Headquart of the Committee
on Parks and Reviewing Stands will
be opened for the sale of tickets on stands
located within the Court OF Honor. on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1901, at No.
1885 Street northwest Mail orders may
be sent and will be filled in regular order.
JOHN B. LARNBR,
fe5-7t Chairman. 1885 F St. N. W.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
TO CURE THE GRIP IN TWO DAYS
Laxative mo-Quinine removes the cause.

You will say, after tasting Heurich's Macrzen,
Senate. OF Lager that they give the most satis-
faction and pleasure. Phone 6Si, Arlington
Bottling Co., for u case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION
OF Cruelty to Animals invites COM
plants of cruelty whether by beating.
overworking. overlooking, underfeeding
horses. or by exposing horses shorn of
their hair in cold or wet weather with
out blankets, working lame, feeble, or
sick horses. etc. Please address COM
plants to s. p. C. A.. Room "a. Warder
building, corner Ninth and + Streets
northwest. EFT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11

A man of taste Is the man who selects Heu-
rich's heer as his favorite beverage Phone 63I
Arlington Bottl.g Co., for case Of Maerxen,
Senate Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11

Is q deceptive disease
Thousands have it and don't
know It. II you want quick
results you can make nc
mistake by using DR.. Kill
the great kidney remedy.
cent and dollar sizes. Sam
ee; also pamphlet telling you
ou have kidney trouble.
: K Co.. Binghamton. n. 7.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
" HeCIlts' Greater Stores"
5I3-5I5 Seventh ST.
Child's S. to 81
dresses, SLIGO.

Lot of children's dresses of plaid
and plain material, in sizes to IA
years, most tastefully trimmed and
as well made as any mother and
dressmaker can do it, for s1.69, which
sold for IS to 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
Child's So coats, Sl.29

A few childrens eiderdown coats in
white and light blue. trimmed with
angora, which sold for So. will be clos
ed out at 1929
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

mer's Swamp Root,
At druggists in fiity
pie bottle by mail Il
how to hnd GU. IL y
Address DR.. KLINE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
81 tea gowns, Sl.49.

Lot of ladies' flannel and cashmere
tea gowns and wrappers; some of
them elegantly trimmed with braid
and with lace yokes. including some
extra handsome styles; which sold for
81, Will be closed out at Sl.49.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-11
sl.5O Wrappers, 79C.

50 dozen heavy fiannelette wrappers
in new patterns-fast eolors-with
flounces on skirt-for 79c, instead of
S1.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
Senator Harrington's Act Proposing Cor
stitutional Amendment.

senator Harrington's Act Proposing Con-
stitutionai Amendment.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Doyei, Jan. 81. Senator HARRINGTON
has introduced an act proposing an
amendment TO section of article Of
the Constitution OF the State, by giving
the General Assembly power to pro-
vide for permanent registration OF
voters, with provision for additions and
changes from timo to time. The act is
as follows:
Section /. The following amendment
is hereby proposed to the Constitution
Of this State; Strike out all OF the first
and second paragraphs Of section of
article thereot and insert in lieu
thereof the following:
rSec. A. The General Assembly shall
provide by law for uniform registra-
tion of the names OF the voters in this
State who possess the qualifications
prescribed In this article. Such
registration may be biennial and OF
all the voters OF the State, or when all
the voters Of the State have been once
registered such registration may stand
rs the registration of voters of the
| State for future elections, subject tc
| the addition of names of persons as
may be provided by law and the re.
moval OF names of persons having died,
removed from the district or become
disqualified. Such registration shall
be conclusive evidence to the election
officers of the right Of every person. sc
| registered to vote at the general electi or
next thereafter who is not disqualified
under the provisions of section o.
this article, but no person shall vote a
such election unless his name appear
in the list Of registered voters. Suol
registration shall be commenced no
more than so days nor less than 80 day
ard be completed not more than 2
days nor less than 10 days before suol
election. Application for registration
uay be made on at least two day
during the said period, provided, how
ever. that such registration may b
corrected as hereinafter provided a
any tune prior to the day Of holdinI
the election
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
PRINCESS PUDDING.

Put six tablespoonfuls of cornstarch
into a bowl and mix it gradually with
a little cold milk until perfectly smooth.
Pour over it pint of boiling milk sweet
ened to taste and favored with the peel
Of half a lemon. Stir quickly while add
ing the milk, then place in stewpan
over the fire and stir until thick and
smooth. Turn it into a bowl. and when
cool add the beaten yolks of two eggs.
Spread a layer of raspberry jam over a
pie dish. fill it up with the cornstarch
and cover the top with the whites of
the eggs beaten to a stiff froth and
mixed with a.. little powdered sugar.
Bake in moderately hot oven until
the eggs have turned to gold color.
and cool before serving. MRS. w.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.

Some Important Property Sales Which
Have Taken Place During the Past Few
Days.
Local real estate has been sold during
the past few days as follows:
Two properties. one on the east side
of Broome street, north of Oak, and
the other on the south side of Lancaster
avenue, east Of Broome sire st, by Charles
Warner Smith to David J. Chambers,
for 90, $50.
Two two-story brick dwellings On the
south eide of Pleasant street, west OF
jackson, by Fillmore q. Chandler and
wife, to julia S. Jones, for 1866. 81,
and one on the south side of Pleasant
street, west of jackson, by Fillmore
G. Chandler and wife to Alphonso P.
Jones, for s433. 80.
A property on the southwest side of
Twenty-third street, northwest of Tat.
nall, by Francis e. Gallagher and wife
to Samuel N. Gamble, for 81, 400, and
No. l04 West Twenty third street, by
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Among my favdrite insects, writes
Charles B. Bennett In st. Nicholas, are
the common social wasts, especially
those that do not make any coverings
over their nests. One reason is because
/ like to study insects in their wild
state, and the social wasps are almost
the only active insects that can be
kept, and yet remain entirely free.
BY carefully bringing nest, with
all the wasps on it, to a good place for
observation, as Just outside of a window
which is seldom opened, the habits of
the wasps can be easily watched with.
out combining these insects at all And
there we may watch them without any
danger of getting stung. The wasps
that do not make any covering over
their nests are preferable to those that
do, because then we can see SO much
more of their habits; then, in fact, all
of their domestic habits can be easily
seen, which is not the case with most
insects.
Wasps also have the advantage of not
being rare so that generally it is not
hard to procure nest of some kind I;
and if it should not happen TO be just
the kind spoken of hele, 1t will be all
the more interesting for different ones
to tell about thu history OF the diff
fsrent wasps when 1T comes to next
autumn. #E
And il any one should fall in love
with these bold and truly very in
teresting little mel ihtors OF ours, ii
may be a satisfaction for him to know
that these little insects are our bel ers,
even IL they do like to taste fruits, for
every year the different kinds OF wasps
make deadly war on the troublesome
| flies and on the destructive caterpil-
lars. besides on many. ether insects
that annoy the farmers and gardener
] and US. a.. -. 4. ~. .tt',s zss ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
PUNISHMENT FOR KIDNAPPING.
Representative CIark's Bill Providing
Death or Imprisonment for Life.

Representative CIark's Bill Providing
Death or imprisonment for Life.
Dover. Jan. 81. ~ Representative
Clark has introduced 40 act to prevent
kidnapping. 1t is as follows:
Section l. Every person who shall
malIciously, forcibly or fraudulently
lead, take or carry away. or decoy or
entice away any male or female child
under the aye of Is yesrs with intent
to detain aid conceal such child from
its parents, guardian or other persons
having the lawful charge of such child
shall be deemed guilty of felony. and,
upon conviction, shall suffer death or
be imprisoned for life, at the discretion
of the court, provided always that the
provisions OF this act shall not apply
where parents abduct their own chill
dren.
Sec. 2. Every person who shall, upon
conviction, be found to be an accessory,
before or after the fact, OF the crime
set forth 10 section ] OF this act ehall
be subject to the same penalties pre-
scribed In said section l.
Sec. 3. An indictment for and trial
OF the crime set forth in the preceding
sections Of this act may be found and
had either in the county where such
crime commenced or in any county of
this State through which such child
may be carried, taken or decoyed as
aforesaid.