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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22
Salt Valuable on Barley.

Common salt, which has long had a
reputation with many farmers for its
value as a fertilizer for barley, while
others disbelieved In Its efficacy, has
been shown at the Canadian expert
ment farms to be most valuable agent
for producing an increased crop Of that
grain. while 1t Is of much less use when
applied to crops OF spring wheat or
oats. Land plaster or gypsum has also
proved to be of some value as n fer
tilizer for barley. while of very little
service for wheat or oats.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22
No Appetite.

Want of appetite means bad digestion,
biliousness, jaundice, foul stomach, sick
headache, constipation, and general
breaking down of the system.
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters are guaran
teed by every druggist in the United
States to cure these diseases or money
refunded
Why take the risk of ill health when
sure remedy is so easily procured.
Sold everywhere, in liquid or tablets, at
Is cents per bottle or box.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22

The laws of health require that the
bowels move once each day and one of
piles. Keep your bowels regular by
and Liver Tablets when necessary and
you will never have that severe punish
ment inflicted upon you. Price, rs
cents. G, R Fogg, Skowhegan; L. C.
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22

In cases of cough or Group give the
little one One Minute Cough Cure. The
child will be all right In little while.
Pleasant to take, always safe, sure and
almost instantaneous In effect, Geo. E.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22

1t has been fully demonstrated that Ely'c
Cream Balm is specific for Nasal Catarrh and
cold In the head. This distinction has been
achieved only as the result of continued success
full use. A morbid condition of the membrane
in the nasal passages can be cured by this purify
ing and healing tr, atment. Sold by druggists
or 1t will be mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers
So Warren Street, New York. 1t spreads over
the membrane, is absorbed and relief is i'm
mediate.
First Mosquito Anything on this afternoon
Second Mosquto-I believe not. Then
come over to my house and join me at baby's
nap.
81 had a running. itching my leg
Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took away
the burning and itching instantly and quick i
effected permanent cure" c. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green, o.
A life saving cabin" that detaches itself
from a sinking chip and Is itself completely
equipped for navigating the ocean. Is the in
genious ide of Bri ish sea captain.
Hucksley-Wby. hardly knew you, you've
got to look so round.
Tyndle-The effect of square meals, my boy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22
Women Drug Clerks.

1t is a fact not generally known that
there are nearly 100 women pharma-
cists in the United States One of the
largest apothecary establishments in
New England employs women almost
exclusively, giving them precedence
over men and assigning as the reason
therefor that women can be depended
on. or, to use the language of the head
of the concern, mo big heads, no mis-
takes, hence no suits for damages, as
the result of careless reading of pre-
scriptions." Many manufacturing chem
lists employ women in different capaci-
ties.
A blessing alike to young and old: DIR. Fowler
Extract of Wild Straw cry. Natures specific
for dysentery, diarrhga and summer complaint.
The largest needle mandatory In the
world is said to be at Redditch. Worcester
shire, England. Over seventy million needles
are made there weekly.
KEEP your blood pure and your
N stomach and digestive organs in a
healthy condition by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL.
'Your fiancee is a Boston girl. believer"
Yes" Then suppose she is familiar with
Browning" 81 beg your pardon. The true
Boston girl is never familiar with any body"
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has bee =
used for over fifty years by millions of mother 5
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and AJAX for MRS. Winsow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Reasonable Mrs. Jopes-They say bachelors
should be taxed, but don't think they are al
ways to blame.
Mr.. Jones-Certainly noti No man Is al
ways to blame until he gets married,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-22
Leading Farm Crops.

From the United States crop reports we
learn that corn is king in this country by
a good big majority. It's value ranges
from $500, 900 600 to $3.50, 600, oco annu-
ally, and most of it is consumed in this
country. only $50. ooo, 900 in value being
exported. Hay comes next, in importance,
with maximum annual valuation OF near
ly 5000 900, ooo but only the insignificant
amount Of 81, 900, 900 in value is yearly
exported. Wheat is next, or third. in
Importance in value and second in export,
its maximum valuation being about the
same as hay. nearly $500, 900, 900. The
valuation depends largely upon the for
eign crop, while the value of hay remains
nearly stationary. It's export valuation
reaches nearly sI5o. 900. 900. The largest
export value of any crop is cotton, which
averages about $500, 900. 900 annually.
The prices OF corn and cotton are largely
controlled by conditions in this country,
but with wheat foreign conditions are a
controlling factor Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Corn Records n New High Price on
u RnIIN.


CHICAGO, March &.-Wheat continues
dull The feature of today's transac-
lions was raid made early by a local
professional. who was supposed to be
short a large line of corn. I'm hopes of
affecting that market Traders followed
him. Commission houses absorbed these
offerings, and as corn strengthened,
wheat sympathized and closed unchang-
ed. The Price Current" was bearish in its
weekly summary. The forecast of
beLrish crop report from a prominent
expert was "a factor. Weather conditions
are very favorable. Liverpool was steady
Id higher Continental markets were
firm.
Corn was slightly easier after the open
ing. on liberal selling by a prominent re-
ceiying house. which had bought large
Is in Nebraska last night. and an effort
on the part Of the local bears to bring
about a break They met with little sue
cess. Commission house demand took
these offerings and rally ensued, the
market recording new high price May
selling at 80 cents. The cash demand was
slow, 50,oc9 bushels.
Oats were very heavy. A heavy bust
ness was transacted in futures, but the
selling orders seemed too large to allow
any advance, in spite or the strength IN
corn and wheat. Cash business was mod
crate. The seaboard reported l50,VO BUSH
els for export.
The selling of deferred deliveries by
Western packers and some liquidation OF
small holders OF May delivery caused an
easier feeling in provisions There was
no change In the cash situation, which
remains very bullish.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

The market yesterday was buoyant. as
had been expected The first quotations
Of the session did not show any ad-
fore the end OF the first hour "A good
advance had begun in the list generally.
led by the favorites Of We inesday with
Union Pacific and two or three other Sc
curities that have been expected to show
.-,.oyancy IN the near future. The ad-
vance continued until near the close,
when there WAS some recessions All
things seem to be working into the hands
of the Morgan clique, which is supposed
10 be anxious TO make the market as
strong as possible at this time I'm order
that the new steel securities may be
fiOated to the best possible advantage
The capture Of Aguinaldo by Funston IS
another bull argument in the street the
theory being that the end OF the Philip
pine trouble is row in sight. The sue
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Washington stock Exchange.

Saies-District of Columbia 3.65's, g. 500
n123@s United States Electric Light. Ger
tificate. 1,OD0nlGl2. 100DGle5%: Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone SIS IS. coca 1854. /;
Real Estate Title lnsur Co, lass; C. x
p. Tel, 25G75; Washington Gas, 3d9B
Sd5SL S5d5SIs. S5d5S; Mergentha Ter
Linotype. 5e-l62l4': Lanston Monotype. 100
n1p., l0nl42z, American Graphophone
Company, common, l5Gn10Is: American
Graphophone Company, preferred, 1904
lily; Mergenthaler Linotype 3nl62lk
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, 5Si
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

THE IDEAL excursion ground and safe moral
summer resort for families. Free from liquor
selling, horse racing. gambling, and SIbbath
Decoration.
OFFICE: olS st. NV. Excursions and out
ings Of sunday schools, churches, conventions
societies leagues, and other organizations are
booked tllv.
GRABBING. FISHING, SAILING. SALTWATER
BATHING.
Plat and price list Of building lots, excursion
rate, and dates circular matter. etc, sent on
application. Rev CHARLES c. MCLEAN. d. u.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

The event in the stock market yester-
day was the Ambulance to the unlisted
department of the stock exchange of the
and as Issued" The trading In both the
common and the preferred was heavy
and the early dealings showed tendency
to advance. The first prices were around
- and g3. Later an advaLce of two points
was made by them. The chances are all
in favor of these securities having an
advance during the coming three or four
days. Many people bought them yester-
day. with the intention of selling out
early next week or even on Saturday.
Mr.. Keene is said TO be manipulating
them for Mr. Morgan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
New York Cotton Market.

You will not need any effort to find Heuricl's
beers. Maerzen, Senate, and Lager can be found
At all leading hotels and restaurants For a
case OF Hcnsich's phone West a. Arlington Bot
ting Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

Union Pacific was feature of the early
market. but later in the day dropped back
into dullness again. During the first hour
il doomed up to SO, gain of more than a
point. Before the close of the session 1t
lost all of this gain. There has been
much bullish talk regarding the stock in
usually well-informed quarters, but the
upward movement does not materialize
as rapidly as expected. The rather poor
net earnings statement for the month of
February, the only one, in fact, so far
received that has shown decrease in
net, may have had something to do with
the comparative weakness of the stock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
For sALE-BICYCLEs.

IF YoU WANT ONE Of the highest-grade. we'll
known new 1901 fush-ioint bicycles made ion only
Sll 7j and want it tree ten days trial be-
fore paving one cent, eut this notice out and mail
10 SEARS. ROEBUCK & co. Chicago. H.. for
free bicycle catalogue and full particulars
fttit95-uu. "A f-I3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

A certain well-known writer on the
market. who is followed relgiouslN ny
many spectators, wrote a personal let
ter to n friend in this city this week. a
man who is I'm the habit of Specializing
rather heavily, and advised him TO sen
out his holdings of long stock, and get
out of the market for a while. The let
ter did not state that the market is at
the top. Nobody knows how long the
boom will last, to the day. But the IN
timation was plain that the top is near
at hand in the judgment of this writer,
which is usually considered excellent
Judgment. II will be noted, too. that the
letter did not advise going snort. los
the same reason, evidently. that IT did
not say on what day the top Will be
reached. Short selling is dangerous when
the kings of the financial world are IN
scoltrol.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

The coal securities We're taken UP yes
terday morning rather smartly, but later
in the day interest in other quarters of
the market seemed to have made people
forget that the coal strike is off or, per
haps, the insiders are not yet entirely
certain that the strike Is off. Laclla-
wanna was an exception. making a phe-
nomenal advance and holding its own
with great persistency. The Fries were
buoyant during the early part of the day,
getting to new high price records, but
they slid of to below their opening level
before the close. 1t is probable that all
Of the coalers will be doomed in the near
future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

Western Union was the feature of the
afternoon market. 1t was extremely buoy
ant and went as high as 937s, closing near
the top. The recent predictions that this
stock would have "A good advance are be-
ing fuinlled handsomely. Ii is said with
some show of reason that in such a mar
ket 1t should sell at par and probably will
do so. The settlement of the difficulties
with the Chicago Board of Trade was a
matter of great Importance
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

ccssful interview between Mr. Morgan
and Father Phillips over the strike situ-
alton is bull argument of Importance
The fine earnings statements OF the rail-
ways for February give a legitimate basis
for optimism that the leaders of the mar
ket are making the most Of. London is
buying American stocks heavily, and TO
the general public this fact is not made
any the less significant because a large
part of the buying orders come originally
from this side of the ocean. II seems
entirely probable that there will be a
strong market during the remainder OF
the week. Possibly next week, too. VIII
show great buoyancy and even wildness.
Profit taking is advised on every bulge,
and some Of the best informed people be
lieve that the present ball market IS
near its elimination, very near II. rms
idea may be wrong, but the indications
are plentiful.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
New York stock market.

Corrected drily by ". D. Hihbs & Co, mem
bers OF the sew York Stock Exchange 1919 F
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

The Northern Burlington deal
was again one of the chief topics of con-
versatio in the street, and these socuri-
ties continued to make new high price
records. apparently with wonderful ease
Burlington got as high as 11li5, North
ern Pacific common as high as s5l2, and
the preferred up to 1885. All of these
securities declined sharply during the
last few minutes of the day. but there
was no particular reason on the surface
for supposing that the top of the boom
has been reached. OF course many people
believe that il has nevertheless. One Of
the stories as to the deal yesterday was
that Burlington stockholders will all be
allowed 10 sell out their stock for $3.50
cash, or for sec in Northern Pacific 3iz
per cent bonds. as they may see II. A
supplement to this story was that a syn
dictate has been formed TO underwrite the
bonds at 92l2. There are reasons for rot
giving the rumor much credit, and one
OF them is that the stock would be sell
inf; now at s1S0, in all probability, ii the
irsiders had agreed to pay that for it.
lC is learned. too. that some of the largest
stockholders of the company have not
been approached as yet by anyone rep
resenting the Northern Pacific, with any
offer whatsoever for their stock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

Leather common stock made a small
squirt in the morning, but later in the
day faded away under the pressure of an
enormous amount Of stock for sale at
little Dove the prevailing level. Rubber,
which doomed so enthusia stically on
Wednesday, also lost practically all its
gain during the day. closing at 20Ik.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

There was sharp and sensational
break in 'SmelteTs' late in the afternoon
which was not understood by the general
public until after the close of the market
The decision of the Court of Appeals
against the company is apparently final
blow. The decision means that the in
junction against the purchase of the Gug-
genheimers must stand
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29

Corrected daily by W. b. Hbbs Co., mem
bers OF the New York Stock Exchange, 1919
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

THE PRIMARY.-A democratic pri-
mary election was held 10 this city aud
county yesterday to nominate candi'
date for the State constitutional con-
vention. The election was one of the
most quietly conducted ever held ia
this city, apd the vote was not very
large, only 1916 having been cast, as
against 1889 iD the municipal primary
cf1899. Col. +. l. Smith aud MIR. j.
M. Johnson were the only candidates,
and as no issue was involved many
voters made their choice on personal
grounds as between two friends. while
Others, feeling that the city's Interests
would be 10 safe keeping whatever can
didate was chosen and not wishing to
choose between two friends. remsioed
away from the polls. WhlIe Col. Smiths
friends are much elated over bis sue
cess there Is no exuliing over Mr..
Johnson's defeat, snd many who voted
for Col. Smith yesterday now say they
would like to vote for Mr.. johnson for
the Legislature, which will enact laws
under the constitution which Col.
Smith will help to frame. Col. Smith
received 939 votes in the city and Mr..
Johnston received 577 votes. making
Col. Smiths majority in the city S62.
Ia Alexandria county Col. Smith receiv-
ed 276 votes aud Mr.. johnson 81 votes,
making Col. Smiths msjority in the
countp GA. Col. Smiths fetal majority
in the city snd county was 576. The
vote by wards 10 the city was as fol-
lows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Rev. Robert Robinson, colored, has
been sppoioted pastor OF the colored
Methodist Church at WOODLAND.
A quantity of condemned govern.
meut stores and property was sold al
public auction at St. Asaph today.
The slot machine at Mr. George
FiDch's store, on Royal street. was
broken open last night and robbed.
A commission de luna,ico inquirendo
today pronounced Stanley E1elin in-
sane and he will be sent to hospital for
treatment.
Mr.. William L. Speiden, of Wash.
ington, viii tonight deliver lecture at
the Opera House on the passion Play
at Obers
AIphonz) Arlington, while walking
on King street, near Washington, this
morning accidentally fell through cosl
hole, but was not much hurt.
Ia the Corporation Court today in
tie case of NJ. B. Harlow. guardian, We.
Harvey Grant ct al, decree was ep.
tered confirming offer for property.
Mr.. J. A Clarke, of Washington. and
Mr.. r. w. 2. Garrett, OF this city, last
night delivered Interesting temperance
adore sses at the Free Methodist Church
Several Alexandria Sbriners will to-
eight go to Baltimore with Almas
Temple Of Washington to pay frater-
ual visit to Boumi Temple OF Balti-
more.
The rt building of the Norfolk and
Washington lice steamer Washington
at Baltimore has been compelled, and
the steamer will sail for home 10 the
early part OF April.
The Charlottesville Progress says
"Mr. Thomas Purvis, engineer on the
Soutbern Railway, has rented out hi:
residence on Preston Heights and
moved bis family to Alexandria.
Mr. Jacob Bill today received fine
lot of crabs from Norfolk and will to-
night give crab FEAST at bis restaurant
at the foot OF King street.
Mr.. B. II. jenkins, southwe est corner
of Duke and Fairfax streets, has for
sale some Of the beet sprirg vegetables
on the market.
The pleasure launch J. 6. Doug as is to be
rebailt by Mr.. Greenwood at Jones's Point.
1t is reported that candidate will yet bs
found to oppose Mayor Sim osoD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. x. Cation has
gone TO New York on legal business.
Ex-Lieut. r. w. Payne, OF the A. L.
l., formerly of this city but now OF
Richmond, is 10 the city on slort
visit.
Rev. X. w. Turner, of Washington,
last night delivered and able and inter
esting Lenten sermon b'fore large
congregation in Christ Episcopal
Church. This is the last Lsnten ser
mon that will be preached in Christ
Church this year.
Col. J. S. Mosby was 10 this city to-
day Snd was warmly greeted by bis
many friends. While 10 this Office tht
Colonel took from bis pocket the fol
loving reminder Of the late war:
Headq's Provost Marshsl General,
DefeDces South of Potomac.
Alexsndris, Va, August 10. 1860 }
To J. s. Mosby:
Sh: l am directed by the general
commanding to say that you will leave
Alexandra, w., at once and will not
again come into this department with
out permission from department head
quarters. TIE county Of Fairfax is 9
portion of the department.
The bearer OF this will escort you tc
the depot. Respectfully.
w. N. WINsBlP,
Capt. and A. A. a Gen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

ACCIDENTAL SHooTING.-Wm. Men
kin, aOed seventeen years, son OF Mr.
Charles MaDkin. yesterday evening &C.
cidentslIy shot his little brother, Ernest
Mankip. aged thirteen years, in The
neck. The accident occurred at Mr.
MapRiD's home, 2l0 north Patrick
street, at go o'clock. The brothers
were upstairs IN bedroom playing
when William picked up revolver
supposed to be empty, and, pointing II
at his brother. pulled The trigger. The
ball penetrated Ernest's neck just
above the colarbons, inActiug pain
full but not serious wound. DR.. O'Bcie
was summoned and extracted the ball
The little fellow is resting comfortably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

TRAIN CREWS SUSPENDED Super
intendeut Colvin, OF the WasbiDg,on
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Fec
trio Railway, yesterday completed the
company's investigation into the cause
Of the head-on collision between Two
trains on that road Monday last neal
the power house Of that company. Al
q result OF the ioquiry, Motormsn A.
we'll and Conductor Brswner, Of thu
south-bound train, and Motormar
Bsattie of the north.bound train, have
been relieved from duty. These met
have heretofore been considered among
the ,ost competent 10 the company
ssrvi. and are highly esteemed by The
trsvf ing public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

KILLED BY A TRAIN.-Mr. L. w.
Hoffman, q well-known merchant of
Maehells. Culpeper couoty, was struck
and killed there today by train No. 8.
southbound passenger, on the Southern
Railway. Mr.. Hoffman was engaged
10 assisting to unload Car aud, 1t Is
said, become confused by the two trains
which pass at the time. In his con-
fusion he stepped on the track and was
struck by the south bound train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

PALM SUNDAY Next Sunday will b
Palm sunday, or the Feast Of The Pslms. Or
that dsy occurred the triumpbal entry o.
jesus into jerusalem, when the people went
ont 70 meet him, spreading branches Of palm
over the road which he was to trsverse, and
cryiDg out hosannshs in his honor. The day
is celebrated In the Catholic aud Episcopal
churches by special EXERCISES. In st. Msry's
Church large skets OF palm will be blessed
by the eff iatiug prist and distributed to the
people before the mass The rest Ct the ser.
vice is not materially different from that Of
the other Sundays OF Lent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-29

An Honest Medicine for La Grippe
George w. Watt, OF South Gardi-
ner, Me-, says: II have bad the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots OF Trash of no account, but
profit to the vender. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whstever. l have
uscd one bottle OF it and the chile, cold
and grip have all left ne. / coDRratu-
late The manufacturers of an honest
mt dicine." For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist.