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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
AN INTERESTING SUIT.
The Liability OF Manufacturers OF
Canned Goods.

From ,oe Cleveland Leader.
A very interesting suit is in progress
In New York court. A young lady
ate some canned tomatoes and became
sick. She began suit against the firm
manufacturing the tomatoes, alleging
that her health had been permanently
injured, and claiming $50, 900 damages.
She charged In her complaint that the
firm In soldering the can had used muri-
ate Of zinc fux, and that the flux falling
into the tomatoes had injured them. The
defendants demurred. They urged that
no fraudulent or deceitful Intention on
their part was alleged or shown In the
complaint, and also raised several other
questions Of law. The court overruled
the demurrer, and the reasons given are
Of such general application the public
can not fail to be interested In them.
The court said: 1.-The gravamen Of this
cause Of action Is negligence on the part
OF the defendant in the preparation and
sale Of an article Of food whereby the
plaintiff was injured In health. The i'm
mediate negligent act was the putting
upon can Of poisoned tomatoes label
indicating that they were Of wholesome
quality. To make the defendants liable
knew the tomatoes were poisonous; 1t
would be sufficient to prove the facts
from which 1t might be reasonably in
ferred that they ought TO have known 1t.
The complaint alleges that the defend
ants are engaged in the business OF put
ting up and preparing for market canned
tomatoes. The allegation is that the de-
PENDANTS prepared the tomatoes, Labelled
them as Of superior quality and sold
them as wholesome and healthful
fruit. 1t is the label that induced the
purchaser to buy and the plaintiff to eat
them, and the label was put on negli-
gently and unlawfully. The allegation
Is sufficient to charge the defendants
with failure to perform their duty. l
think the complaint contains one good
cause Of acti0n-that is, for negligently
labelling can of poisoned fruit as a
wholesome article OF food, and, SO label
ed, selling 1t as such In the market.
Any person suffering special injury or
damage by reason Of that negligent act
has right Of action. The demurrer Is
overruled with COSTS" The defendants
will appeal, but II the plaintiff can prove
her allegations she will doubtless re-
cover heavy damages. A few of such
damage suits would do much In the way
OF solving the adulterated food problem.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Election OF Officers.

At their annual election, which took
place last night, the following officers Of
the San Antonio Rifles were elected /:
frank j. Badger, Captain; Duval
West, First Lieutenant; James Ashley.
Second Lieutenant. The non-commis-
stoned officers remain the same for the
present. Appointments will be made by
me captain later. Board Of Directors
.. II; Dung, p. J. Lewis, J. A. Green,
~, IL; 3. harrington @. II. FlorIan and
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

8 East Commerce street, has just re-
ceived the latest designs in holiday
goods, consisting Of celluloid dressing
cases: Florence sets, shaving sets. nail
sets, infant sets, odor cases, cigar cases,
large assortment Of Wright's, Palmer's,
LuDdborg, Colgate's and Lubin's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
DANCING ACADEMY.

My second and last quarter for the
season begins January and 9. AT the
beginning OF the quarter | commence
with the Rudiments OF Dancing, and
gradually take the pupil time, two or
three months) through the following
dances, also other older dances: Glide
Waltz, Newport Waltz, Knickerbocker,
Military Sohottische. Racquet, New
Glide Polka, Ripple, Troytown, Toe and
Zoe Glide, Quadrilles, Lawn Tennis, In
novation, Centennial, Minuet. Partisan
Varieties, New Polka, Waltz, Minuet and
Saratoga Lancers; also the German"
All DESTROYS of taking a thorough
course In dancing should avail them
selves Of this opportunity. for | will
leave for some other city after April ].
Call at the hall (Dullnig building) for
terms, hours Of lessons, etc. Respect
fully, RUFUS WHITEHEAD.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

MATAMoRos, Mexico, January H.
Early yesterday morning Sub-Lieuten-
ant A. NJ. Caballero was MORALLY
wounded by II. Sanchez. who belongs
to the Fourth Infantry band. Two
women ofthe town living in adjoining
houses have been quarreling for some
time, one of them being the sister Of
Sanchez. Caballero being drunk took
up the quarrel Of the other woman and
abused Sanchez's sister, when Sanchez
stepped up behind the officer and
plunged knife In his back. The
wounded man is at the point Of death
and the other three parties are In Jail.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Don't say | told you, but II you'll not
tell, I'll tell you that 1 am giving music
lessons at "bed rock" prices. Just think,
81 per month for lessons of the finest
finish and texture. Come right along
and take advantage Of this "dull timesn
offer. Call and see me and be convinced,
Texas. Mas. NJ. j. GALpIS,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Canary Bird as Burglar Alarm.

Mrs. A. N. Bedding, of Rocky Hill, has
canary which ia timid thing. 1t flut-
tiers violently when stranger ap-
proaches the cage. The servant girl
was aroused by the birds noise about 2
O'Clock in the morning. A strange man
was standing In the room. The girl
screamed. arousing Mrs. Belding, who
promptly summoned the coachman from
the barn by an electric bell. An inves-
tigation showed that one or more bur-
glars had effected an entrance, had gath
cred up large quantity Of silver ware,
and had placed It on the floor, near the
outer door. The lower PARTON OF the
house was ransacked, as several burned
matches strewed about the floor indi-
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Died.,

The LIGHT sadly chronicles the death
Of the beloved wife of Mr.. l.. c. Meek,
who departed this life this niorning Mt 3
O'Clock. The funeral takes place To-
morrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock, from the
residence, corner Macon ard Howard
streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
District Court

In the District court this morning
motion for new trial was made In the
case Of l.. Waterbury 4 Co. VS.. City of
Laredo. The motion was overruled.
Notice Of appeal given.
James McLlin, charged with theft of
over $50, was being tried at time Of
leaving the courthouse.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

The Frank d. Zottarelli Company will
furnish first class music throug-
out the coming season for balls and par
ties. The band is composed Of the best
talent In the city and will insure salts
faction whenever called upon. Give us
trial. Address Ga, Avenue 4. lO-25-3m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Table linens, napkins and towels.
This department we will make most in
teresting to housekeepers, as we have
reduced these goods to such low prices,
as were never before offered, so all
who are about to replenish their stock
Of table linens, napkins, towels and
towelings, etc., would do well to call on
us. We cell special attention TO our
low prices. NEWMAN q Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

A. Varga respectfully informs his Gus
toners and the public that he has moved
ms saddlery establishment to No. 222
hotel. i-l3-iCt
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

For one week, commencing Monday,
January the IL, 1885: ~ dozen Indies ali.
linen hem-stitohed handkerchieis for
l0Sc. apiece. The handkerchief are
fully worth 30c., so avail yourself of the
opportunity. NEWMAN Il Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Silks, satins, plushes and velvets; In
these departments we claim pre-eminent
excellence. Our stock is the largest as
sortment. most complete, and prices
lowest OF any establishment In the city.
l-lO-tf NEWMAN Il Co,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

or Miss Marie Upton will open Monday,
January ., for special term Of six
weeks. Those wishing instructions In
latest designs Of oil painting should call
al once, as the term will not be ex-
tended, and get class rates. Room No.
2, Soledad block. l2-27-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Why pay rent when. by making the same
Mechanics building and Loan Association YOU
can secsre your own home In a short time.
Merchnnts, mechanics, clerk, laborers and
20 ~ making monthly payments TO this asso.
cilhtlon--in many cases of less amount than
,,hey hre now paying for rent to greedy land
Dut contemplate doing 80 ut some future date.
,hke stook IN this association now, for the
iohfer. you hold your stock before borrowing
when you do borrow, and the shorter time YOU
MIL nave 10 pay your monthly installments.
ine pooksare now open for subscription 10 the
- ". A. bONYNGE, B0crctary.
hoom = holedad Block, Southeast Corner
Houston and soledad Streets.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Is the Wildermuth patent bed springs.
The best ever made, and as cheap as the
cheapest. Smoothness and comfort
combined. Can be seen at No. 8 West
Houston street. I2-ll-3Ot.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Large reductions have been made

Large reuuctIOns have been made
on our dolmans, cloaks and sacques.
The well earned reputation of our house
for style, quality and fit places it in the
first rank OF the trade In this city, and
we challenge competition for quality
and price over all competitors. All
goods warranted. NEWMAN & Co.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

You will find 1t to your advantage to
buy your coal OF A. Bruni, 1874 Military
plaza, telephone ~. Delivered In any
quantity to any part Of the city at low
est prices. 11-l9-1m
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
TEMPLE. January l2.-Miss M. L. WILL

TEMPLE, January l2.-Miss NJ. L. Will
son, planters daughter. and one Of the
bellies OF this section, yesterday COM
mitted suicide at her home, by shooting
herself through the head. An Inquest
was held this morning, but no evidence
could be adduced to establish the cause
other act, which is shrouded In mystery.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

SPECIAL BARGAISs-APrLY AT ONCE.
A four room cottage, two galleries,
hall, stable, carriage house, well water
and irrigable land, for sale, $1,000,
young fruit trees, shrubbery and shade
on place.
A five room cottage, stable, carriage
room, plenty of shade, and hydrant
water. Price 5000.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
sIxTY-rIvE THOUSAND ACRES.

sINTY-F1vE THOUSAND ACREs.
Solid body Of land, well grassed. 10 miles
fronting on the Rio Grande; 1000 Sheep,
5000 Goats and 100 head Of Horses.
PR oe of ranch and live stock and also
all equipments inclusive, quick sale,
$4,000. Address j. w. Bradley or T. B.
johnson, San Antonio. Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Saloon business. cheap; good location
Inquire Of Gerald Griffin, 81, French
Building. 1856
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

short-Hand and Telegraphy .

A oertifcated teacher OF the Phonetic
Institute and member ofthe Internatiop-
al Association Of SHORTHAND Writers, of
II years experience, wants to form even
ing classes. Terms, So per month.
Telegraphy taught gratis to shorthand
pupils. Address, Robert Wilson, LIGHT
Office. sl.12-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
BARGAIN COLUMN.
Parties Wishing TO Buy. Rent or
Sell Should Consult this
Column.
rrxr rAnM or moo Acnrs, ron BALE.

AfiSE FARM OF llVU ACHES, FOR BALE.
Fine tract OF land Of LOO acres, in
Harris county, ak miles from Houston,
on Buffalo Bayou, railroad running by
same. Plenty or water, grass and tim
Der. Some improvements, and part
under cultivation. Four hundred tons
OF hay cut from same last season. Will be
sold cheap and on easy terms, at bar
gain. Address, Il. ID. johnson, this
office, or J. W. Bradley, Real Estate
Agent, San Antonio. 5-5-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Six fine building lots on Alazan creek,
near Krisch property.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Frame house. closets in every room, and
all the modern improvements; located
on Avenue G. To be bought for $4,000.
A bargain. 7-3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Wanted


Two good boys to carry horse routes
Apply at this office. l3-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Four (D lots and two outhouses, Of
three rooms each. on Crockett street
for $1l0O. Terms easy.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

On Avenue G. No. 1909, fronting on east
Milan square. Has 10 rooms, bath room;
stables ana carriage room; all the mod
ern oonveniences; double parlors, water
and gas. A special bargain can be had
by applying at once, MS the owner has
left the city and wants to sell.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
NOW is The TINE TO PLANT
Fruit and Ornamental Shrubs
SHADE TREES.

beg leave to announce to the public
and my customers generally that have
established my depot for the delivery Of
all kinds Of Trees, Shrubbery and Pot
given orders will please call and get
their stock. w. W. BLAIR,
1-8-1m FoRT SCoTT NURSERY.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13
Respectfully submitted,
w. A. HONYNaE. ia.

Approved by the Finance Committee.
LEOPOLD NJ. MICHAEL. Chairman.
We take pleasure In calling attention 10 thu
above statement which speaks for itself, and
IKE association In thus city In the same period
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

A five room cottage, house and lot, on
Mckinney street. Fine brick oistern,
fruit and shade trees and flowers. A
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-13

Oysters, Celery, Game,
at Bells, cor. Houston ST. and Ave. C,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
CUTECTRA ABROAD

Through a hOme-returned Norwegian
have learned to know your CUTICURA,
which has in a short time cured me ofan
Eczema that my physicians medicines
could not heal CHR. HELTZEN.
BERGEu, NORWAY. Agenturforretainy
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
OFFICIAL
IN THE JUSTICE COURT OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF CARSON
OF THE
COUNTY OF ORMSBY
State OF Nevada.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE.
NOTICE OF SUIT COMMENCED
NOTICE OF SUIT COMsIENCED

To the following named defendant
and to all owners of. or claimants to,
the real estate thereon, or improve
m enfs when assessed separately, here
inaf' er escrihed. known or unknown,
You are hereby notified that suit
has been commenced in the Jnstice
Court of Carson township, Ormsby
county Nevada by the state ofNevada
plaintiff against each ofthe defendants
hereinafter named and each of the fol-
lowing described tracts nr parcels Of
land, with the Improvements thereon,
and i'm prOvementS when separately as
sessed, and all owners of, or claimants
to the same. known or unknown, to re.
cover the tax end delinquency assessed
to said defendant ag- inst property. for
the fiscal year commencing January
lst. 1884 and ending Decem ber 3lst. 1884,
ara that summons has been duly is
sued in said case; And you are further
notified that unless you app ear and
answer the complaint filed in said cause
on or before the
2:srt day OF JH>e. a. ID. 1855
judgment will be tai ken againS. on and
the real estate and i'm nrovementS here
in described, for the amount of tax and
delinquency sp-cified, and costs OF suit
J. X. NcDontld AMI | # number three
(3) and the west AZ fe"t Of lot number
6 in hl c'y y of Sears, Thompson and
Sears d vision OF "a son City, PERSONAL
prop rty assessed at 8 $50 90, tax and
delinquency s25 >
JAMES n TOEREYSON,
District Attorney Ormsby Co. New.
w. II, CriSler,
eriffOrmsby Co. New.
Carson City, May 2lst 1888.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
NGUu- Mem Stead THIS.

The NoLTAIC BELT &C., OF Marshall
Michigan, offer to send their celebrated
ELECTRo-NoLTAIC BELT and other EI-
ECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men (ycung or old afflicted
with nervous debility, loss OF vitality
and loss OF manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for rheumatism, neur-
aliga, paralysis, an many other dls-
eases. Con" .ele restoration to health,
vigor ana manhood guaranteed. No
risk is incurred as thirty days trial nj
lowed. Write them at once for illus
ated pamphlet free
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
CsTRED HY CUTICURA

My skin disease, which resisted sew
eral pop1Iar remedies and other RENE
dies advised by physicians, has been
cured by your CUTICURA REMEDIES.
They surpassed my most sanguine ex-
pectations and rapidly effected cure.
J. C. .ARENTRUE,
VINCENNES, IND.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02

John Novacovich, next to Job stern
berg's, is now selling groceries and pro-
visions, fruits, vegetables, nuts, candies
and general family supplies, and this
the place to look for frSt-ciass goods
low figures. Try il I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
new GOODS!
81 - a TT E1 .

- E&A "a 90 Ses
Base Ball and Croquet Sets,
Bird Cages and Window
Shades, Writing Tablets,
Miscel neous and
School Books. A COM
piete assortment OF
Fancy Stationery,
Deco tive
GOOD
Artists
Materials,
n Macra me
Twine, Guns,
Pistols and Am
muniticn, Musical
instruments, Stylo-
graphic and Gold Pens.
Baby Carriages, Toys,
Brackets, Cornices, Mould
ings, Pictura Frames to order.
Paintings, Engravings and
Chromos, Prang's Anniversary,
Congratulation and Reward
Cards. Singer Sewing Machine
Agency. Optical Goods, Cutlery,
Meerschaum Pipes, Jewelry, and
1901 novelties Of new designs at
CAGWIli & KOTEWARE'S
Two Stores, ..ext to and opposite
Postotfice, son Street,
Carson, Nevada.
N. B.-We supply all Eastern
and Western Daily, Weekly and
Monthly Publications by mail OF
carrier. Subscriptions solicited.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
KNOW ITS VALUE

All of YOUR CUrICURA REMEDIES give
very good satisfaction. The CUTICURA
/ especially recommend for the dis
seases for which it is used IknOw from
experience its value. DIR. II. J. PRATT. :.
MontellO, Wis.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02

~
The OnlyRemedies Fer The Skin
And Rlood Universally
COMMENDED

Wm. L. rotten, 672 North Tenth ST..
Philadelphia, reports that one of his
customers stated to him incidentally
that he was feeling so well and had
gained twenty-Seven pCunGs IN the iast
wear. ali of " hich he tttrituted to n
systematic con rse of the CUTICURA RE-
SOLVENT, which has proved effectuai
when all other remedies failed.i .
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
SORES ON NECK .

Chas. Brady. Somerville. Mass. who
refers to Dr. j. J. Wood, druggist of that
city, certifieS TO a wonderful cure OF run
nin1 sores on the neck which had been
treated dy hospital physicians without
cure. and which yielded completely to
the CUTICURA kEMEDIfS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02

All orders for repairs ard instructions
on the Favorite Singer Sewing Machine
left at our store will be promptly attend
ed to by a competent repaircr.
CAG%IS e. NoTEwARE,
II
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
THE POET. POWERS,

THE POET POWERSi
= .e.iIng of gratitude impels me to
acknowledge the great merits of your
CurIcURA, and l cordially recommend 1t
to the public as very valuable remedy
IT. n. POWERS. BRIDGEPoRT, Conn.
For sale everywhere Price CUTIcURA
the great kin Cure, Soc CUTIcuRA SOAP
exquisite skin Beautifier, 25c. CUTI
cCRA REsoLrESr, the new Blood Purifier
81.
Potter. Drug. & Chemical Go.
Boston.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02

Doc. BcntOn's Livery stable.
Doc Benton wishes to inform his pa
rons that he is at the old stand, ready
o furnish livery teams ON the shortest
nstice. Also deals in lee aud mineral
water, delivered 20 any part OF the :its:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02

AT prices never before offered in
this city. For Years past the
high prices of pia nos have been
due TO the enormous commiS-
sions of the local agents, in some
instances being as high as 60pel
cent of the cost of the lnstru-
ment, We are now in a posi-
ton to furnish the instruments
at figures which will have the
effect of placing first-class in
struments within the reach OF
people of small means.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-07-02
TO Rent.

To Rent.
A house Of ten !rooms, with all the
modern improvements. Inquire al
this Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-24
THE CENTENARY OF THE BELLS.

For a hundred sweet, sad years,
Ebb of Spring, bright Summers now,
Bitter Winter, Autumn tears,
Seasons born that they may go;
Ringing soft, or loud, or fast,
Tolling slowly for the past,
Ringing blithely for the bride,
Tolling low for all who've died,
In yon turret ceaselessly
They have rung, let what will be!
Listen, on the light wild breeze,
How the merry chimes resounu!
Battles won cause peals like these,
Tell the tale to all around.
Listen! It's the death-belfs toll,
Let the dreary echo roll.
Mixed are ever joy and PAIN,
Tears and smiles are one again.
Inyon tuTret ceaseleSsiy
Chimes are rung, let what VIII De!
Welcome to the bonnie bride!
Love like this can never die!
Sorrow sits his hearth beside.
In the churchyard doth she lie;
Ere we've dried our yelling tears,
Pass the swift, unceasing years;
Once more chime the bells o'erhead,
And forgotten sleeps the dead.
In yon turret ceaselessly
Ring the bells, let what will be!
IT'S the peaceful Sunday morn,
Ring, oh bells! across the lea,
For another week is born,
Bringing toll, or bringing glee.
Listen to the happy chime,
Like some half-forgOtten rhyme.
Toll or pleasure, bliss or bane,
Twined and twisted in one strain
From yon turret ceaselessly
Telling death and life must be!
All the Year Round.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-24

To Colorado or New Mexico for pure air to
relieve consumption is ALA mistake. Any
reasonable man would use DR.. Bosanko S
Cough and Lung Syrup for consumption III
all its first stages 1t never fails to give re-
lief in all cases of coughs, colds, bronchitis,
pains in the chest and all affections primary
to consumption. Price so cents and 81.
Sold by A. p. Wilkes, Seven corners; John
Boyden, 223 East Seventh street: F. IL.
Heinert. 374 Dayton avenue, and P. G.
Lutz, sos WabaSha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-24
Death of a weiI-Known Attorney


WAsHINGTONy June 23.-Mr. Richard
T. MeITicke died this morning at 1O:15
o'clock of congestion Of the brain, at his
residence in this city, in the 59th year of
his age. He was unconscious for several
days before his death Mr.. Merrick was
held in high esteem in this community,
where he passed many years of his active
life. He was member Of a well-known
Maryland family, and was born in Charles
county, in that state, in 1928. His father,
William D. Merrick, served in the United
States senate from 1888 to 1915. Mr.. Mer-
rick, when the Mexican war broke out,
though not of age, raised company, which
under his command, did gallant service in
Mexico. Returning home, he began the
practice of law, and was also sent to the
state senate. Just before the late war he
removed to Chicago and practiced law
there for while. He was a delegate to
the Democratic national convention in 1850
and supported Stephen A. Douglas In
1864, Mr.. Merrick married daughter of
James C. Mcguire of this city, and shortly
afterwards removed from Chicago to Wash
tngtOn.