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The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
The LEPERS ARE BETTER
Remarkable Effect of the Goto
Remedy on Pesthouse
Inmates.
Ravages of the Disease Arrested and
Patients Happy-A New Supply
Wanted.

The unfortunate lepers at the Pesthouse
were never SO happy since they first en-
tered the forbidding institution on Twen-
ty-sixth street as at present. According
to their own statements and the observa-
tion of the experimenting physician there
seems to be good reason for the lepers' re-
ioiciDg For the sufferers claim that the
Goto cure-the unknown quantity in med
icine brought over from Japan-has at
least arrested the ravages of their dread
full disease, put an end to the pain and
burning sensations and healed their
bodies. The physician corro borates m ost
of these assertions, more particularly the
one OF healing, because he has noted the
change for the better and can speak his
convictions based on observation. From
this it may be inferred that the remedy OF
"Dr." Goto of Japan has a beneficial effect
on leprosy.
'The patients are taking the cure con-
stantly," said the doctor yesterday, land
they are apparently comfortable and
cheerful, but beyond healing the ulcers [
see no change in their condition. They
claim that their general condition has in.-
proved, but the cure now seems to be at a
standstill. Their appetites are good and
the pain and burning sensation in those
who suffered has nearly totally disap-
peared. Only the deformity remains.
1.-The supply of the remedy has pretty
nearly given out, and it would be good
thing for THE CALL, or som ebody, TO start
q subscription with which to buy another
supply
why not the City?"
Cant. In the first place the appropria-
ton was made before we had a chance TO
find out if the cure had any good in it.
No provision was made in the appropria-
ton for the purchase of the drug, which
was then regarded rs an experiment. For
several reasons l think it good thing to
continue 1t. For instance, it improves
the condition and has good effect on the
minds of the lepers. The remedy will last
about two months longer-just long
enough to get fresh supply If ordered at
once"
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
THE MORTGAGE TAX.
j. ID. Phelan Writes Communication
to the Association of Improve
ment Clubs in Opposition.

The following communication has been
addressed by James d. Phelan, president
of the Association of improvement Clubs,
to the members OF the association in OPP
position to the adoption of constitutional
amendment 1. which provides for the re-
peal of the mortgage tax:
At the last meeting of this association there
was discussion of constitutional amend
ment 1, apparently providing for the repeal of
the mortgage tax. You were requested to
bring the matter to the notice of your several
clubs before the association would take final
action as TO its approval or disapproyal of the
said amendment
tutionai amendment proposed does not, as a
matter of fact, repeal the mortgage-tax law in
the sense which we regarded it. The amend
ment exempts mortgages from taxation, but it
does not exempt notes or credits secured by
mortgage, so the object of the repeal is de-
feated.
Under the old constitution the courts held
that note or credit was not property and
therefore not taxable, but the present con-
stitution defines notes or credits TO be prop
erty, therefore, if "mortgages" were exempt
from taxation the notes secured by the mort
cages would be taxed and the result would be
that the borrower would pay the full tax on
his property, without deduction, and, in
directly, pay the tax on the note, which the
banks would of course figure in the interest
rate. To illustrate: If a man having prop
erty assessed at $4,000 borrows $4,000 on a
note and mortgage he is now entitled 10 q
deduction of $4,000 and pays direct tax upon
$4,000 only and indirectly on the $4,000 he
borrows; but If "mortgages," as above were
exempted from taxation then he would pay
the entire direct tax on his property, assessed
at $40, 900, and an indirect tax, included in
the interest, on the $4,000 he borrows. This
would increase his burden at least one-third
II would be unjust and accomplish no good
purpose commensurate with the evil done.
desire to call the attention of the members
to these facts which were not brought out in
the discussion at our last meeting. For this
reason / believe the report of our law COM
mittee should be adopted and that our asso-
citation should oppose the repeal of the mort
gage tax and consequently resist the adoption
OF constitutional amendment No. l.
AS to the other points raised in that dis
cussion l desire to say that growing crops,
now exempt from taxation, are not affected
by the amendment. 1t only affects mortgages
and deeds of trust, exempting them from
taxation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
REVERSED THE COLLECTOR
The General Appraiser Says
Japanese Mating Can
Enter Free.
Ruling in Local Case OF Interest TO
Many Importers Upon the
Pacific Coast.

A decision of some importance to local
importers of Japanese floor mating has
just been rendered by General Appraiser
| Somerville. The opinion reverses a ruling
recently made by Collector Wise and incl
dentaiIy gives a precedent for future i'm
portations of similar character. The
facts in the case are fully covered in the
opinion OF the General Appraiser, the
substance of which is as follows:
W. ]. Sloane & Co. and NJ. J. Brandenstein a.
Co. VS.. Collector at San Francisco.
Opinion by Somerville, G. a., August 26,
The merchandise covered by each of the pro-
tests consists OF floor mating commonly
known as Japanese floor mating, and is prop
erly represented by the accom- panying sample
marked exhibit 2. The Collector assessed the
merchandise covered by protest 28567-B under
paragraph 277 OF the tariff act OF 1894 at IS
per cent ad valorem as manufacture OF vege-
table 1ber not specially provided for in said
act; that covered by protest 29636-B was as
sessed for duty at % per cent ad valorem
under paragraph 352 of said act as a manu-
said act.
1t is insisted in the protests that the articles
IN question are su bject to classification either
under said paragraph 277 as a manufacture of
straw or tree under paragraph 485, which
reads as follows:
"Floor mating manufactured from round
or split straw, including what is commonly
known as Chinese mating"
We lind from the testimony taken at the
hearing that the merchandise consists of
japanese floor mating usually imported in
lengths varying from one TO forty yards and
made of round straw The peculiar texture of
the mating consists of two round straws
which are twisted together. An expert wit
ness who testified at the hearing stated that
Chinese mstting is almost universally made
OF split straw, while Japanese mating is made
OF round straw.
We find accordingly that the merchandise is
hoor mating manufactured of round straw
within the meaning of said paragraph 4S5 OF
the free list and the protests claiming the
paragraph are sustained and the Collectors
decision in each case is reversed with instruc-
lions to reliquidate the entries accordingly.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
DOCTOR SWEANY

The ablest and most successful specialist
OF the age IN the treatment of all Chronic,
Nervous and Special Diseases of both Men
and Women.
Diseases of young, middle
aged and old men which weaken
the body and the brain. causing ner-
vous debility in all its distressing
forms, such as drains which sap the vital
ity, weak and failing manhood, aching
back and diseased kidneys. infamed
glands, varicocele, hydrocele and in many
cases degradation and untimeIy death.
by DIR. Sweany with his new treatment
which is the result of years of study,
practice and experience.
Heart, Brain, Nerves and
Blood. Ii you have dizziness of tho
head and palpitation of the heart, difficult
breathing and suffocating feeling, a tired,
irritable, discontented feeling ana fear OF
impending danger or death, a dread OF
being alone or the reverse; if your mem.
ory is failing and you are gloomy and de-
spondent and feel an aversion to society,
YOU are suffering from serious disease of
the nerves, brain, heart and blood. You
have no time TO lose. Call at once and
CONSULT DR.. SWEANY. Diseases
of Women scientifically treated and
invariably cured.
THE POOR of this city who call at his
Office on Friday afternoons of each week
are welcome to his professional services
free.
You cam be cured at home.
Write your troubles if living away from
the city and are unable to call. Letters
are answered in English, German, French,
Italian, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish.
Correspondence strictly confidential
Book, Guide to Health, sent free on APP
plication. Address
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The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
Booked On THREE CHARGES.
How Ro bert Mofitt Celebrated Admis-
sion Day.

HOW Ko bert MOffitt Celebrated Admis-
sion Day.
Robert Moffitt, molder, went into the
notion store of John Manderson, 153
Second street, on Wednesday morning and
hurled a pitcher at him. Henderson
chased him out of the store, but he soon
returned and asked for some fish hooks.
They had some words and Moffitt threw
two ball bats at MandeIson. one of them
striking and shattering a show case. Then
he threw box of soap and an ink bottle.
Moffitt then went to, the saloon of ]. P.
Miller, $40 Howard street, and they soon
had fight. Miller had him arrested for
battery, and yesterday morning Mander-
son swore out complaints for his arrest for
malicious mischief and assault with
deadly weapon. He was booked on both
charges.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
viii shoot at She'll Mound.

Major Tilden's battalion of the First Regi-
ment will shoot on next Sunday at Shell
Mound Park. The programme for the DAVIS
amusement is: San Francisco Schuetzen We
Columbia Pistol and Rifle Club medal Inde-
pendent Rifles medal, Nord-deutscher Schuet-
zen Club bullseye shooting. Nationals Com
panies and G, F and K n. G. c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
stnIe cold Dust.

For several days Detective Bohen and Police
men Campbell and Douglass have been watch
ing the General Postofice for Jack Dangerield,
q man wanted in Auburn, Placer County, for
stealing $40 in gold dust. He was arrested
yesterday afternoon when he called for letters
ana was taken TO the City Prison 10 await the
arrival Of the Sheriff OF Placer County.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
NEW TO-DAY.

If you
can't drink tea or coffee, why
not try cocoa?
Cocoa, the most palatable,
the most nourishing drink in
the world-when it is pure,
when it is fresh.
Ghirarde11i's is made here
in California in Frisco.
There's no doubt of it's fresh
ness. There's no doubt of
it's going farther, hence it
must be purer, stronger.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
CPOSSm2l' S SpacifiG MiXtlP4

With this remedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure, change OF diet, or
change In application TO business The medicine
contains nothing that Is of the least injury the
bottle
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
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the Imperial Hospitals OF
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his profession in America
for 8 years and cured thou
sands OF sick and afflicted.
He guarantees a cure Of all
diseases of men, women
and children where cure Is
possible. No matter If 9TH
trs have failed to cure you,
try DR.. GUY. Everybody
invited to call Consulta-
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Washington and jackson.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11
Meeting of McKinley Invincihles.

The first meeting of the Mckinley Invincibles
will be held this evening at the Auditorium.
The speakers will be Hon. A. G. Booth, Colonel
J. P. jackson and Hon. Frank L. Coombs of
Napa. Madam Ellen Coursen- Roeckel, as
sisted by twenty-eight young ladies, wilI< sing
"The Banner OF the Bear" and Sam Booth and
the California Quartet and Blum's full
orchestra will furnish the musical part of the
entertainme MT, and there will also be recita-
tions. The galleries only will be reserved for
ladies and escorts.
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-11

NEW frames of old Dutch and bog oaks and
mat gifts at Sanborn & Wallis; fine and cheap
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
SMAlL TALK.
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
PitniiY Told.

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
PitnilY Told.
The Penitentiary Board Will meet
at Moundsville to-day.
There was but one case in Police
Court, yesterday morning.
The Council Committee on Streets,
Alleys and Grades is called for Friday
evening.
1t is reported that the plant of the
Bridgeport bottle works may be started
with nonunion men.
The stockholders of the Wheeling
Bridge Company met at the Office OF the
corporation yesterday.
The Zgraggens Tigers base ball
club, will give a grand ball at Zgrag-
gems hall in Fulton, May Sth.
Ike Smiths wagon was struck by a
3. & 0. train on the peninsula, last
night. and completely demolished.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle
will attend services at the Christian
Church next Sunday morning in a
body.
The police have been notified to
look out for fine greyhound belonging
to Alex. Frew, which has eben miss
ing since last Sunday. The animal
answers to the name Of Fam.
City gas consumers should remem-
Der that the 10Th falls on Sunday this
month. and that there will be a big
rush on Saturday. Get your bills in
before Saturday and avoid the crowd.
An entertainment and social will
be given at the North Street NJ. T..
Church Thursday evening of this week,
which promises to be one Of the most
enjoyable occasions Of the season. All
are invited. Admission, 10c for chill
dren 15c for adults.
Two new oil companies have been
organized in this city for operations in
the vicinity Of the North Penn's Rog-
ers well. in Marshall county. The ter
ritory down that way is very promis-
ing, and is attracting good deal of at
tention. The Rogerson well is still
pegging away at about 100 barrels
day.
-Supt. Varney. of the water works,
finished the work OF repairing the 20
inch water main, on Main street, about
nine o'clock Yesterday morning. but be-
fore he and his men had a chance TO
rest up they we're called TO another
break on Locust street, on the South
Side. This vas the third break within
twenty-four hours, the first having
been on Morrow street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
AMATEUR NOTES.

The Tads challenge the Jepson Stars
for d game Saturday.
Kraus Bros. Stores claim they did
not play the Thomas Snow Ball Eaters
Sunday.
The Jefferson Stars cannot accept the
challenge of the Cadillacs for Saturday,
as they Ave game for that date.
The East End Parks would like to
hear from the Lutz Bros. Stars for Sat
urday, May 10th, at East Wheeling
brick yards.
The Ramblers challenge any club in
the city for a game at the bridge park.
They will cross bats with the II. c.
Richards Saturday afternoon.
A match game of ball will be played
at Wellsburg Saturday between the
Kids, of Wheeling, with Lee Rodgers
captain, and the Shamrocks, Of Wells
burg, captained by Geo. Dawson, Jr.
Warwood base ball club challenges
the Gallagher club, Of Moundsville,
Mozarts or H. c. Richards on the brick
yard or the Benwood grounds. Address
Henry F. Meyer, care OF Warwood Tool
Co., Wheeling. w. Va.
The H. C. Richards will play the
Zgraggen's Tigers Sunday afternoon
On the Tunnel Green. Answer through
this paper. The Richards will also play
the Martins Ferry club next Saturday
afternoon on the Mill grounds in Mar
tins Ferry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
MESTERN LEAGUE.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 5. Score:
Minneapolis &C.. 1OOO1O005- 7-14-3
s.. Paul -. e.. o.. Ot2O44O0*-11-19-S
Carney. Hutton and Schriver; Rice
and Morgan; Mullane and Spies.
Milwaukee. Wis. May 5. Score:
Milwaukee o.. e.. .000001000-1-3-6
Kansas City ...O0OOOO14*-5-7-9
Barnes ana Spier: Bevis and Lake. &,
Detroit. Mich, May 5. Score:
Detroit =. O5OOS1O42-15-16-2
Grand Rapids O1O5OO1OO- 7-14-7
Batteries: Egan and Twlneham; He
wit and Davis.
Columbus, Ohio. May 3. Score;
Columbus e. e.. G0O310000- 4 6-5
indianapolis o.. 4O101O22 *-10-1O-1
Gray and Wilson; Monroe and Wood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06

Earned runs. Baltimore 3; two-base
hits, Doyle; three-bose hit, Kelly; sac
rifce hit. Keller; stolen bases, Keller :,
Jennings: double plays Nilleen. Lyons,
Sugden Ely and Stencil; ReiJz Jennings
and Doyle; bases on balls, off klllen,
DOYLE. off Hughey. Brodie, Pond 2, on
Pond. Lyons Killen; hit BY pitched ball,
by Killen, Jennings, by Pond, Smith;
struck out by Hughey, Kelly Pond. by
Pond. Donovan. Ely ,; passed ball, Sug-
den: time hours; umpire, Lynch.
Cleveland. May 5.-ThehO team was
defeated to-day by its inability to hit
when men were on bases. Cuppy pitch
ed a good game but the visitors were
lucky. Attendance. 1,500. Score:
Cleveland go. ...0OO000201-3 II ,
Washington -. .O2O1OO200-5 S l
Earned runs. Cleveland 8, Washing
ton l. pitchers. Cuppy and Mercer; UNI
pire. Hurst; time, 21O.
Cincinnati, May 5.-The Reds were
unable TO hit Stivetts consecutively and
Boston found no difficulty in batting
Foreman, particularly in the last in
ming. Two Of Cincinnati's and one OF
BostOn's errors cost a run piece. At
tendance 300 Score:
Cincinnati e. ...0O000010233 s 2
Boston 49,. .....2000111 IS II 3
Earned runs. Cincinnati ,, Boston o;
pitchers. Foreman and Stivotts; UNI
pire. EnsHe; time. t:45.
Louisville. May 5.-The Colonels fin
ally won another game, batting Flynn
out of the box in the second inning, and
hitting Dad Clark equally as hard. The
Giants played a miserable fielding
game. Attendance. 500. Score:
New York .....40O 100 2-11 II s
Louisville &c. . > / o SEQ 0-15 10
Earned runs. Louisville 8, New York
3; pitchers. Flynn. Clark and Cunning
ham: umpire. sheridan; time. 2:2O.
To-morrow's game. on account of the
Derby. will be played in the morning.
Chicago. MAY 5.-The BroOklyns were
victorious to-day in game full of eX-
element at the close. but very poorly
plaved. only one run on either side be-
inc earned. Attendance, 9.4G0. Score:
Chicago ....1002 1t 3 !
Rrooklvn ..OOS1O12 00-7 Is 5
Earned runs. Chicago 1, Brooklyn l;
pitchers. Parker and Abbey; umpire,
Weidman: time, las.
81. Louis No, Nay 5.-The Phhlies
wen to-day's game in the last inning by
batting. Filing up six runs in short or
der. An errorless game was played by
the Browns. who hit McGill hard but
we're unable to make all the bases. Kiss
niger and Hart for the Browns were also
pounded freely. Attendance, $500.
Score:
St. Louis 20 OO10 . 3 0 Is II
Phila &C.. 30 . , . O o q l 60 3 ,
Earned runs. st Louis l. Philadelphia
4. pitchers. K.ssiuger and Hart, McGill
umpire. O'Keefe; time 200.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
A CHILD DROWNED
In the New City Reservoir, Just Before
Noon, Yesterday.
The Victim Little Sarah Ritz, AGED
About Five Years, and a Daugn-
ter of John s. Ritz, Puddler, but
Formerly a Policeman.

A very sad accident occurred az the
new city reservoir, at the head OF Elgheh
street about eleven o'clock yesterday
morning.
The victim was little Sarah Ritz, not
quite five years old. She, in company
with a -year-old sister, LETT the
house in which their father, John IL.
Ritz, a puddler at the Benwood MILL
lives. at a little before a quarter OF
eleven o'clock. At just eleven O'Clock
the elder sister came running back 10
the house and gave the startling word
that the other daughter had fallen III
the reservoir The mother ran to ire
place Immediately, bat the child had
gone down. There was about twelve
feet>o water in the basin.
A search was at once begun, and
large crowd collected about the spot.
The basin was dragged for the BODY
quite a number OF men engaging IN the
search.
At 1870 o'clock the body was caught
on a graphing hook, operated from
skiff, in which the child's father was
sitting. The point at which the BODY
was found was at the north end OF the
BASIN The body was at once carried
home by Mr.. Ritz, and Dr. RidgeWay
was summoned. in the hope that resus-
citation might be possible, but after
prolonged effort on the part OF the
physician the attempt had to be given
up.
1t is supposed that the children en-
tered the enclosure about the reservoir
at a point where there is hole for
drain, and were running along the stone
wall, when Sarah tripped and fell into
the water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
AMUSEMENT ;.
"NIASCOTTE" TONIGHT.

The audience which saw the produc-
ton of Chimes of Normandy at the
Grand Opera House last night did not
regret their presence there by any
means. Planquette's popular comic
opera production was handled very
nicely by the Gonzalez company. Miss
Lizzie Gonzalez took the character of
"Germaine" in a very clever manner,
and ]. w. Smith made the finest kind
of "Grenicheux" and had ample op-
portunity to show off his excellent
tenor voice. Louise Moore as "Scrpo-
Iette" and Mr. Mayer as Henri were
also very good. This afternoon Mas
cotte' will be given and repeated to-
night" while tomorrow night the
beautiful Bohemian Gidl' will be pre-
scented. The company is deserving of
crowded houses
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
BASE BALL NOTES.

Ten stolen bases! Talk about gin
GER
Big BIZ was on deck with double
and g triple.
And they do say Wheeling was full
Of ginger"
Shaw's batting average was 1000 in
yesterdays game.
Wheeling will have a harder nut to
crack in New Castle.
winner first. loser last" will hold
good Nth the Wheeling club.
Violet and McHOverter only got four
hits each, and two of Violets were dou-
6.es.
The knockers" were out of Job
les, night. The roOters club was on
deck
"They are on to us" The Pitrsburg
Post says Wheeling has "a crazy lOt of
rooters."
washington may get another game
from Wheeling this season, but it is ex-
remely doubtful.
Glasscocks batting average so far is
.442 and Billy George .42S. Good work
for has beens," en-?
McCleary, of Martins Ferry, was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
THE IMMORTAL LUTHER
His Life and Times Set Forth by Local
cnt Of BE lair.

ent OF BE lair.
Several years ago two large audis,.
in Wheeling witnessed with ir,s,-
pleasure a finely staged representa-.
of stirring events in the life o, Mari.
Luther, and now the same grand e,.s.
tainment will be produced in Ba,air.
Elysian Theatre, next Thurslag a..
Friday evenings, May Eth ana \l .-
der the direction Of the same tsl.,.-.
lady, Mrs. H. L. Monroe. of pfrst,
phia, Pa, VINO conducted The e1-s-,..
ment referred 10 with such br.l'i97. .o-
cess. Leading characters will be- en-,
tanned BY some Of the finest local .a,,,
Of Bellaire. A great many aev ts3.r-.
have been added since tie e1,e-.,.-
ment was givn here. as well as grmb.
of new costumes. adding 10 IFS bs,r,
and interest. One hundred people Inv
the various churches make ND The M,
gramme, and large detachment Of i,
X. of p. and an equal number Of Die x
of G.. e. act IS guards of honor.
Two hundred and fifty seats viii p
reserved each evening al ~ cents 's,.
ing a large number Of good seats s
general admission. Char now one,
Henry's drug store, In Beliaire. The I'm
piano used on this occasion Is furnish.
by Milligan, Wilkin & Co.. Of this cy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-06
standing of Clubs.


Special 10 the Register.
washington. Pa. May 5.-Wheellng
turned the tables on the local team TO-
day and won Jhe game with ease. The
visitors had on their batting clothes
ard piled no base hits at rate that i'm
pressed the spectators with me idea
tbat they were bail players. MellValne
rhe.Socal twirier. hurt his thumb IN me
third inning. and was replaced by Nc
Clearv. TaC wheeling siUggers leil on
TO him from the start and knocked MN
our of the box. iti.sy took ms place ~
rbs eighth inning and Jared better. For
vvbeaIirr Violet. johnson and Shaw hit
-b- ham hard. For Washington, Cur
ran and Troy also did we'll The field
ino of the home team was loose and
lacked ginger while he visitors were in
-,-....,. Dbl f..r- .Tna score