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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
WEDS
WITH VEAL TIL
Marriage Of William L.
Gerstle and Miss Sadie
Hecht.
A Ceremony That Is Character
I'D by the Utmost
Simplicity.
NO BRIDAL ATTENDANTS.
The Happy Young Couple Evade a
Shower of Rice and Board a
Car for the Ferry.
10 BRIDAL ATTENDANTS.

Miss Sadie Hecht and William L..
Gerstle were married yesterday afternoon
at halfypast o'clock at the. residence of
the brides parents; Colonel and Mrs. NJ.
H. Hecht, on Washington street.
Rev. DR.. Voorsanger performed the cere-
mony, which was characterized by the
utmost simplicity.
The bride is a handsome and highly ac-
complished young lady, and most popular
in the exclusive set of which she is shin
ing light.
Mr.. Gerstle is the son of Lewis Gerstle,
the millionaire merchant, and is prom
inently associated with his father and
uncle, Louis Sloss, in the management of
the Alaska Commercial Company.
Only the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties were present at the cere-
mony, but at the reception which followed
about seventy-fve of the most intimate
friends offered their congratulations to the
young couple.
Hop blossoms and autumn leaves helped
to give festive appearance to the elegant
interior OF the Hecht residence. In the
drawing-room, where the ceremony was
performed, wreaths OF pink chrysanthe-
NUNS were used with artistic effect.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
toilette of white satin and tulle. The
bridal veil was confined TO the coiffure by
a diamond sunburst, the gift of the
groom.
Mrs. Hecht,. the mother of the bride.
wore an elaborate gown OF lavender
brocade.
Mrs. Marcus Gerstle, the brides sister.
was attired in costume OF white MORE
and velvet. The jupe was of silk, and
with it was worn an open front black
velvet jacket and jabot Of white point.
Miss Grace Hecht looked charming in a
dainty gown of white satin and chiffon,
and Miss Rosebud Hecht was atuired in
pink satin and chiffon.
At the reception an elaborate menu was
served Rt teIe-a-tete tables. To Miss Belle
O'Connor fell the ring concealed in the
bridal cake.
AS the hour for the young couples de-
parture drew near their young friends
prepared to shower them with rice and
decorate their carriage with wedding
favors.
But, in the parlance OF the day, the
young people got left.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerstle came smiIingly
and serenely out by a side door, and hop
ping aboard passing cable-car, rode down
to the ferry.
They left last evening for a three
months bridal tour throughout the East
ern States.
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short stay after the honeymoon and then
leave for New YORK, their future home.
INCIDENT FOR GOSSIP.
Ordered Away From the Reser-
Vation by General Graham,


Ordered Away From the Reser-
Vation by General Graham,
One incident occurred which did not
mar the wedding, but excited some gossip
at the military post. Shortly after the
guests began to assemble Captain Elbridge
R. Hills, officer of the day, observed Po-
lice Sergeant Martin, as hack inspector.
and three policemen performing duty on
the reservation. He reported the facts to
General Graham, commanding the post,
and inquired if the police were there by
his direction. General Graham replied
that he had not made request for police
men, and therefore directed the officer OF
the day to Inform the police officers that
their services were not required ard re-
quest them to leave the reservation. Cap
tain Hills was admonished to convey the
request gently by simply informing the
police that it was not proper for them to
be there. This course was deemed advfsa-
Bile, as the relations between the police de-
partment and the military authorities
have always been pleasant. On receipt of
the order Sergeant Martin withdrew his
men.
Immediately after the police were re-
lieved from duty, General Graham ad-
dressed written communication to Major
John a. Darling, Fifth Artillery, inquiring
if the major had requested the detail of
police. for duty on the premises. Major
Darling replied, stating that the request
for policemen had not been made by him,
but by somebody else. This closed the
police incident at the Presidio.
Among civilians the opinion was ex-
pressed that General Graham went fur
ther than the circumstances warranted, in
thus requesting the policemen to with
draw. 1t was held that their presence to
keep hackmen III order and prevent con-
fusion in the carriage line constituted no
reflection on the ability of soldiers to pre-
serve order.
Military men, however, regard the detail
of police for duty at an army post as
wholly unnecessary, and hold that the
post commander was right in sending
away the policemen.
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SUICIDE OF AN OLD MAN.
G. Roed Takes His Life by Inhaling
Illuminating Gas.

G. Roed Takes His Life by Inhaling
Illuminating Gas.
G. Reed, 20 years CT age, whose occupa-
ton IS unknown, committed suicide in his
room, us Howard street, by inhaling IL
Illuminating gas yesterday afternoon.
The ola man rented the room in which
he took his life last Friday evening. He
appeared to have but little money, but
nevertheless he seldom spoke to those
with whom he came in contact regarding
his misfortunes.
He returned to his room early yesterday
morning and it, was thought he retired.
AS @. Boesmanh, proprietor of the house,
was passing Reeds room late in the after
noon he detected the odor of gas evid entity
coming from his lodger's room. He
knocked at the door. but on receiving no
response burst in the door and found that
the old man was dead. The body was on
the bed and a rubber tube attached to a
gasiet, from which full stream of gas
was flowing, was near at hand, showing
that death had resulted from intentional
asphyxiation. The body was removed to
the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
TO IMPROVE POLK STREET
The Executive Committee of the
Club to Increase
Trade.
Merchants Who Want the Street
Open From Market to North
Point Street.

L. H. Kohn, president of the Polk
street I'm provement Club, has named the
following as the executive committee OF
the club:
Nathan Bibo of California and Polk
streets, John E. Quinn of Pine and Polk
streets, E. Bernheim of 1151 Polk street,
J. A. O'Day of 1926 Polk street, Martin
Hink of Vallejo and Polk streets. A. Far
ran of 1755 Polk street and Valentine
Schmidt of Jackson and Polk streets. Mr..
Bibo is the chairman of the com mi.tee.
''It is the purpose of our club" said
President Kohn, Ito make Polk street the
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06

sight of for time. Last winter the public
in terest that attached to the work of Schlatter
of Denver called out number of would-be
Divine heaters" August Shrader appeared
in that role in Southern Illinois. He made
extravagant pretenslons, wore robe, trimmed
his hair and whiskers much as possible like
manager. He operated in Lincoln, Spring
field and oIher places in Illinois. Soon his
former victims were on his track and his
record was furnished to the police and the
heard OF him before came to the coast he was
in Cincinnati.
week ago he was in Los Angeles, but one
of the papers of that city made it so hot for
him that he hastily left. put you in posses
sion of these facts that you may not allow
suffering public to be imposed upon. Cor
oially, yours, EDWARD F. GoFF.
Congregational parsonage. Riverside, CAL,
October 2, 1896.
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1T WAS ALCOHOLISM.

Result of the Autopsy on the Body OF
Mrs. Mary Anderson.
DR.. Morgan yesterday performed an
autopsy on the body of Mrs. Mary Ander-
son, 4l9 Harriet street, who died at the
City Prison Sunday night under circum.
stances so peculiar as to warrant the sus-
picion that death resulted from poison.
1t was found, however. that she died from
excessive drink, though the stomach will
be subjected to chemical analysis.
When Chief Crowley was notified of the
result of the autopsy he gave orders that
the woman's husband, Andrew Anderson.
should be released from custody. Ander-
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nchrader at san Jose.

SAN JOSE, CAL. Oct. 5.-Schrader. the
"divine healer" arrived in this city this
morning. He stated that his visit was for
the purpose of blessings Mr.. Miller, who
is afflicted with spinal trouble. He at
tracted considerable attention as he walked
along the street in his long black gown
and regalia. Quite number visited him
this afternoon and evening at the Jeffer-
son Hotel, anG received his blessing. No
miraculous cures" were made. He re-
turns to San Francisco tomorrow morn
ing
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After the Fire.

new mud bath building has arisen in place
of the one recently burned at Paso Robles The
new building is more modern and more con-
venient, and the mud is much easier of access
Reduced rates for winter, $40, $12 and SIS,
now prevail. The mild, even winter climate
of this resort is much sought after by invalids*
The heaviest anchors weigh about n 900
pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
NOTARY PUBLIC.

CHARLES II. PHILLIPS. ATToRNEY.AT.
~ Law and Notary Public, 63S Market st., oppo.
site Palace Hotel. Telephone 57O Residence 1879
Fell street. Telephone Pine 2hal
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
DR. GUY

DIR. GUY
HERB PLY SlCIAN of the
FLOWERY KINGDOM.
lie Is OF GREAT EMI-
LII nence and learning,
having long experience IN
the Imperial Hospitals of
China. He has practiced
his profession in America
for 16 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 IL 9TH
: ers have failed to cure you,
try DIR. GUY. Everybody
invited to call. Consulta-
ton FREE. OfAces-S2I
washington and jackson.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06

LOANS on diamonds. Interest low. At Uncle
Harris, l5 Grant avenue
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
vinO-kOlafra

This incompatible preparation de-
ve1ops latent Energy, intensiies
and sustains the Heartbeat, retards
and deepens the Breathing, re-
strains tissue combustion under Ex-
ertion, prevents Fatigue and has no
reaction or bad after-effect. A days
outing with o-Kolafra is worth
dozen without it. A tonic unparal-
leled for feeble Persons and Invalids.
Pleasure without Safety. Work
without Exhaustion. Endorsed by
Physicians and Scientists.
Sold by Druggists Generally.
The Brunswick Pharmacal Co.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Selling Agents,
o. William ST, New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

land to SO pounds in Oregon. The
bushel Of barley weighs 50 pounds in
Louisiana and so in California. The
laws of New York and Oregon make AZ
pounds Of buckwhdt bushel. while
those Of Minnesota and Nebraska call
for % pounds. and Kentucky Sc pounds.
The busheI Of rye weighs % pounds in
Louisiana. but grows to SO pounds in
Ohio. Potatoes weigh 80 pounds to
the bushel in Washington. Sc in Penn
sylvania and so in Ohio. In Maine A
pounds makes a bushel Of apples, while
81 are required in Wisconsin. A bushel
of salt weighs but so pounds in Vir-
ginia and several of the States, but
reaches 20 in Massachusetts. and brings
down the scale at so in Colorado.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
SUCCESSFUL
Was the Result of the Trial Trip Of
the BattleShip MassachusettS---She
is Commended by Admiral Make
rolf, of the Russian Navy.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 22.-The
United States battleship Massachusetts,,
which left Cramps ship yard last
Tuesday for her builders trial trip, re-
turned to her dock to-day. The splen-
did results of her trial were told in
these dispatches last night. The re-
suits were even better than those ac-
complished with the Indiana. two years
ago. That ship, on her builders trial,
only got up a speed of fifteen and six
tenths knots for a short time. whereas
the Massachusetts sustained that speed
over the ten mile course and exceeded
the speed of the Indiana under similar
conditions by about one knot an hour.
When the Indiana was tried the wealth
er was perfect. but the Massachusetts
contended against a northwest gale and
acquitted herself beautifully. All on
board were enthusiastic, and say the
new ship will be an even better gun
platform than the Indiana.
Rear Admiral Makeroff, commander
of the Russian squadron on the Pacific
coast. and one of the most noted Off
GERS in the Cars navy. who was a guest
of the Cramps on the trip, expressed
himself in terms of the highest praise
OF the Massachusetts performances.
over in Russia" he said. I'VE are so
accustomed to thinking that American
newspapers are often given 10 exagger-
alton that / concluded TO see for myself
just what the new battle ship would do.
She performed splendidly. indeed. A
speed of 1916 knots under adverse winds
and with her engines. steering gear.
etc. absolutely new. consider very
complimentary 20 her builders"
How did the Massachusetts impress
you as % her qualities other than those
of speed9'
very well indeed. The Massachu-
setts viii De a great addition TO your
navy"
Admiral Makerof is on his way 10 So.
Petersburg on leave OF absence. Pre-
vious 20 taking command Of the Pacific
squadron he was chief officer Of the
Russian Mediterranean squadron.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
THE DECLINE OF FRANCE

The population of France is slowly
but surely decreasing. This is con-
uary to The experience of England,
Germany. Belgium and Italy, who are
constantly sending their surplus popu-
lation to other parts of the world. The
French birth rate is lower than the
death rate. Germans and Italians are
gradually encroaching in the population
of the French frontier and have be-
come a recognized element in that pop
ulation.
In a recent memoir on this subject,
based on official figures. Pere Fortain
comes TO the conclusion that every
where along the frontiers the French
nation falls back before the advancing
waves of foreign emigrants." In 1894
France had an excess Of 10000 births
over the number of deaths, but even
this may have been due to the high
birth rate in the foreign element Sta
tistics show that the population of
France is steadily decreasing. In a few
places the population is greater than
it was a century ago. but in most dis
tricts the deaths are more than the
births. and active young men. largely
Germans. are crowding into France.
Without specializing on the conse-
quences Of this decreasing population,
the statement shows that the French
people are not holding their own.
The English are obliged to send their
surplus population to the ends of the
world. but in France the vigorous ma
tions of Europe are gradually supplant-
ing the native population. France is
wealthy and it's industries are flour
ishing. but there is an absence Of
young men that is alarming. In Can
ada the people Of French descent are
prolific to a remarkable degree. but in
France the population is slowly chang
ing into a mixture Of the different
races of Europe. and this decrease Of
the native population is beginning to
attract the serious attention of social
economists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
CUTLERY-EWlNe BROS.
GREAT BIG MONEY
VIII be Paid Richard Mansfield by Daniel
Frohman.

VIII be Paid Richard Mansfield by Daniel
Frohman.
Chicago, March 22.-What are said
to be the largest terms ever before
paid to a dramatic artist will be given
Richard Mansfield next season by Dan
iel Frohman. of the Lyceum Theatre,
New York, who has been in Chicago the
last week.
Mr.. FrOhman has affixed his sigma
ture to a contract which absolutely
guarantees Mr.. Mansfield 100000 for
next seasons work, and 100000 for
each and every season until the year
1900.
During the term of this arrangement
between Mr.. Frohman and Mr.. Mans
field important dramatic productions
will be made. New plays will be pre-
sented and Shakespearean productions
will not be infrequent The principal
production will be made at Mr. Mans
fields own theatre CThe Garrick) in
New York, now managed by Charles
Frohman, and Mr. Mansfield will spend
a considerable portion of next season
at this theatre.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
THE ABYSINNIAN WAR.
a Force OF Dervlshers Reported 10 Have
Been Defeated.

AForce OF Dervishers Reported TO Have
Been Defeated.
Nasyowah. March pa force Of 600
Dery.shes attacked Sabderat Pass on
March Sth. IL was defended by eighty
native troops and the enemy were de-
feated and fed. leaving forty-twO killed.
The Italian loss was three killed
On March 18th, 1900 Dervishes re-
newed the attack. but they were repulz-
ed four times with heavy loss
Three thousand Dervishes are still
threatening the Pass and reinforce
ments have been dispatched from Cas-
sala.
The Negus Menelik has ordered his
chiefs to meet him at Makall, where he
will bid them farewell and return 10
ShOa. Adigrat has been furnished with
plentiful supply of water to last until
the end of April
Rome, March 22.-The Tribuna SAYS
that the Negus Menelik demands an in
demnity of S5.O0O,0 600 in gold.
London March 23.-An Odessa dis
patch to the Daily News says:
THE Noyoe Vremya and the NOvosui
admit that England has a mission to
protect the Nile valley and that Don
COLA Cassala and Berber. the three keys
to the Soudan, must eventually fall in
to England's hands,"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

SECOND PAGE.
Lace Curtain and Draperles opening
Geo. r.. Taylor.
FOURTH PAGE.
Announcement ustave Medicb.
For Rent-Three Room House on
Eleventh Street
For Rent-Eight Room House at
WOodsdale.
For Sale-Wine.
Funeral Director and Embalmer-
Kennedy r. Frew.
Stockholders Meeting-LOck Lynn
Heights Hotel Company.
Wanted-IOung Men.
Wanted District Deputy.
Wanted-TO Buy Harness.
Wanted Salesladies.
Wanted-BOard and Room.
Wanted statesmen.
FIFTH PAGE.
20rh Century
Opera House-For Fair Virginia.
Grand Opera House OctOrOOns.
Iron Beds-G. Mendel & Co.
SIXTH PAGE.
Bargains az the Big StOre-HOuse &
Hermann.
Spring Fashions are Here-Baer's.
EIGHpH PAGE.
Worsted Waists-GeO. +. Stifel d
Co.
The CRYSTAL Washing Machine
White. Handley & Foster.
Lace Curtains-Stone < Thomas.
Easter Outfts-Geo. NJ. Shook q Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
MoRE WOODEN TESTIMONY.

The American Wool and Cotton Re
porter calls attention to the fact that
the returns of imports of the United
states Treasury Department for Janu-
airy. which have just come to hand,
while continuing to show an increase
in the amount of wool brought in. show
a very material decrease in the quaint
ty of goods imported. Thus in Janu-
airy. of this year. there were imported
S6.2S9.O31 worth of goods against 81
8S1. 692 for the same month last year.
The decrease was principally in cloths,
dress goods and yarns. This de
crease Of over 81. 100000 worth of goods
in one month" says the Reporter, "as
compared with last year. is a significant
showing and in accordance with the po-
sition previously taken by us that with
the new year We were likely to see
falling off in imports Of goods, as COM
pared with the previous year
In this connection. also, the Wool
and Cotton Reporter takes occasion to
again rap over the knuckles those par
tisan sheets which are continually falls
flying the condition of the wool and
wooden trades in order TO bolster up
their false high tari8 theories. THE
foreign manufacturer" SAYS the Re
porter. els steadily losing his grip on
the American market Last season.
and the previous one. he was very inn
portaut factor In the situation bur to-
day one does no, hear so much about
his competition. and although the looms
of Bradford. Dewsbury and Bailey are
siu many of them. busily employed on
goods for this country. but few of them
are at au Wen conditioned on orders
from This side for the present heavy
weight season.
According OBJ the Reporter. which is
by am odds the leading authority on the
wool and wooden trade in the country
rhe Importer OF woolens under the op-
GRAFTON OF the present tariff law SIS to-
dav pretty much o1, OF the market"
We place this expert testimony
against the statements Of those news
papers. which 20 quote the Report
er's language. care more interested in
political campaign arguments than in
facts. and which have been telling us
OF the flood Of foreign woolens' this
Democratic tariff was bringing upon Us.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
DIED.

NfAGEE-At Findlay o.. Saturday.
March 2st, 1896 Mrs. Ellen Magee, mother
of Robert Magee.
Funeral notice hereafter.
WOODCOCK-At his home. I'm Bridgeport,
O.. at 1 a. m. Monday. March 23rd. 1896.
Samuel WoodcocK. In the 10th year Of his
age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
O'NEILI-Sunday morning, March 22d.
1896. at o'clock. Florence daughter of
John and Ellen O'Neill, in the 4th year Of
her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her pa
rents. No. Is Pike street Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock. Friends are invited 20
attend. Interment at Mt. Calvary Gene
terry.
ALLEN-On Sunday. March 22d 1896 az
o'clock a. m. Mary j., wife of Richard
Allen. aged 81 years.
Funeral from her late residence on the
Fairmont pike. Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. Interment AZ Stone Church GEM
etery. Friends Of the family invited to
attend.
McANDREVS- Sunday. March 2od.
1895. al Q O'Clock a. m. Bridget A.. daueh-
ter of Anthony and Bridget McAndrews,
aged - years and S months
Funeral from the residence Of parents.
No. IS Tweuty-eighth street. Tuesday.
March p. at $50 o'clock a. m. Requiem
mass at S. Joseph's Cathedral at .
O'Clock. Friends of the family invited TO
attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

A committee of Congress strongly
sets forth the reasons in behalf Of the
adoption OF the metric system Of
weights and measures. The size of our
quart. gallon. bushel and barrel varies.
according TO locality, az present. The
barrel Of eli or cider i'm Pennsylvania,
Ohio and many of The States, according
10 legal provision. contains 31ie gal
Ions. but in actual fact 30 contains 40
or a. gallons. The gallon OF milk in
New York contains 23l cubic inches.
and In Minnesota Go is fixed by law 90
ese
The standard bushel used by the
United States In tbc custom houses is
8 per cent. smaller than the standard
busheI % Great Britain. The bushei
o. oats varies from % pounds In Mary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
LYNCHED.
A Mob of Tennessee MOuntainers Took
a Murderer from Jail at Huntsville,
and Hanged Him to a Honey LO-
Gust Tree, at Midnight

Cincinnati o. March 22-The Com
mercial Gazette's special from Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, says:
A mob took William Murphy from the
Jail at Huntsville. Tenn, last midnight
and strung him 10 a tree. The villagers
knew nothing Of it ain the body was
found hanging from a honey locust tree
this morning. not eighty PAGES from the
old log calaboose.
William Murphy was in Jail await
ing trial Tor the murder of Bin NoWlin,
a miner. three weeks ago at Pioneer.
in Campbell county. which adjoins scott
county. in which the lynchng occurred.
About thirty moun-a.neers with hand
korchicis over their faces did the lynch
ing The leader wore no disguise. but
seemed to Doe stranger. He knocked
az the door and awakened Jaiier G. C..
Ellis. representing that he was a deputy
sheriff with a prisoner he wanted 20
lock up AS the jailer opened the door.
he was covered with a large army pis-
tol and the keys demanded. He retus-
cd 10 surrender the keys. The noun
taineers drew revolvers on the jailer's
frightened wife and daughter, and they
got the keys and gave them to the mob.
Murphy was found praying for mercy.
He begged hard for his life, but said if
they would kill him he begged not TO be
dragged or chOked TO death. He was
roughly dragged out and hung on the
nearest tree. Murphy and his victim
were both miners Murphy leaves a
widow and several children at Junction
City, Ky. Huntsville is near the Ken
lucky line.