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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

The area of country flooded by the
Mississippi this year is estimated to be
nearly as large as the State of Maine, and
the waters are still spreading. It is
good year for ducks and catfish. =
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

duel. Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Foulks; seIee.
,ious on the mandolin by H. Patton and r.
Dolph; vocal solo, Mr.. Quarrie This was foL
lowed py "The Greatest Plagne in Life,"a one
act farce in which Miss Rose Howard, Edith
Maunder,. Alice Maunder, Emma Fenstes
MISS Tottie Phillips and Mrs. Lillian Garth
took part. The last named assumed the chat.
acter, played her part well, and was the living
image oi the pictures OF The colored dame
seen on the deadwals of the City. The enter.
tainment closed with q dance. During the
evening tea was served in tiny cups by the
young ladirs in costume. This most success
full affair will be repeated tonight
Social Council, Chosen Friends.
On Thursday evening Social Council No. 46
of the Order OF Chosen Friends held an open
meeting tor the benefit of friends and ac-
qusintances in Washington Hall, Red Mems
building The hall com fortably filed
with an audience that was treated TO very
pleasing programme arranged by Mrs. Katie
A. Adams (ch airman) and Mrs. Gabrina, Mrs
Baggas and Messrs. Baker, White and GoOdell
OF the committee on entertainment. Th-re
WAS whistling solo by Miss Edna Baulsic
vocal duet by Miss Mcclure and Miss Bruse-
cal, vocal solo bv Mss Mccormack, fancy
dance by Tillie Erb, vocal solo by Miss Mamie
Shutter, and then q comedietta, entitled
s'Fast Friends" in which Miss Daisy Place
appeared as Laura Latmer and Miss Mable
Thompson as Edith Hamilton. Then followed
dance until midnight. During the evening
the council was visited by Grand Councilor
boehm, Grand Recorder S. C. Wallis, Supreme
Representative Savage and several members
OF Evans Council. Short addresses were made
By the grand councillor and the supreme repre-
sentative.
- Laurel Lodge, Knights of Pythias. a
Laurel Lodge No. 4. Knights of Pythias, al
its meeting he'd last Monday elected the fol-
lowing named representatives TO the Grand
Lodge. which is to meet in Hsnford: George
IL. Wolfe and John Dern, with b. Isenberg and
Z. Ulman as aiternales.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

The Canadian Government proposes to
enact tariff which will promote trade
with England instead of this country, and
If the Canadians can stand it they are
welcome 10 it. We have no kick coming.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

TowNsEND's glace fruits are grown and PREF
pared in California Try them. Palace Hotel
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

In violating the ordinance against spit
ting in streetcars Mr.. Bradley has fur
nished US with new use for millionaires.
They are good subjects to try local ordi-
nances on to see whether they are valid or
not.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

Senator NJ organs resolutions in favor of
Cuban independence do not seem to have
much effect on the Senate, but they keep
Spain Informed Of the fact that Cuba has
friends in this country who are watching
the course of the struggle on the island,
and to that extent they serve good pur-
pose and save the patriots from many an
outrage.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

RECEIVING A PAcKAGE-M. A. E B., City. If
a package is delivered at house properly ad
dressed TO name and number the presum ption
is that ii Is intended for the individual so ad-
dressed, although the party receiving it may
not know from whom it came.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

The executive committee appointed by
the Indianapolis monetary conference has
begun an agitation to induce Congress to
take up the reforms proposed by the con-
ference and proceed to carry them out.
This movement is not unexpected. The
currency question cannot be sidetracked,
and the sooner the administration gets up
steam and goes ahead on it the better the
people will be satisfied.
1t is gratifying to learn that the expert
ment with free rural postal delivery at
Campbell district IN Santa Clara County
has proven satisfactory after two months
trial. The volume of business of the
office steadily increases and the people
show an appre citation of the convenience
afforded Them. The Campbell district,
being made up Of small orchards, is ex-
ceptionally well fitted for such a service,
but there can be little question that the
tystem may be profitably extended 10
many other districts in the State, and
since the result Of the first experiment is
so good the extension may be looked for
at an early date.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

and wa readable
axes Ori to-day
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10

JURIsD1CTIoN-C. n. B., Gridley, Cal. The
rivers in the State of California are under the
urisdiction of the State. The Code saws:
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-10
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LUETGERT BREAKING DOWN.
He Sheds Tears on Leaving His Lit
tie sons.

CHICAGO, ILL, October 13.-The en-
tire day in the Luetgert trial was taken
up by Attorney Phalen, who spoke for
the defence. He made an impassioned
plea for his client, accused the police of
intimdating the witnesses for the de-
fence, and denounced many of those who
had appeared for the State as perjurers.
He declared that the chain of circum-
stantial evidence that Attorney McEwen
had dwelt on at so great length during
his address to the jury was not chain
of clrcumstantial evidence at all, but a
fragmentary chain of distorted facts.
He found flaws without number In the
story furnished by the State, and de-
clared that no jury composed of sensi-
bic men would, for a moment, think Of
returning a verdict of guilty on such
evidence.
lie will speak the greater part Of to-
morrow, and will then be followed by
Attorney Vincent. for the defence. who
will close the argument on behalf Of
Luetgert.
State s-Attorney Deneen said to-day
that he would not consume over five
hours in his closing address for the
State on Saturday.
Adolph p. Luetgert shed tears this
afternoon, after the adjournment Of the
court, as he took leave of his little
sons Early in the day Luetgert showed
emotion while his attorney pleaded with
the jury to spare his clients life. He is
breaking down. This is the universal
verdict Of those who have known and
watched the man during the two months
of his trial. The strain upon him Is
great, and at last his nervous system is
weakening. The giant sausage-maker
docs not sleep well at night of late.
The near approach Of the date on which
he will know his fate has completely
upset him, by the anxiety it has brought
him.
one of the Incidents of the morning
session was the appearance in court Of
Luetgert's two little sons. The lads had
not been in court for several weeks.
They climbed upon their fathers knees.
and he fondled them while Attorney
Phalen grated. Assistant-State's-A
ney McEwen approached Judge Tuthill
and quietly objected to the children being
conspicuously exhibited before the jury.
Judge Tuthill ordered that they be sent
TO seats removed from the one occupied
by their father.
In a loud tone of voice, ex-Judge Vim
cent objected to the removal of the chill
dren.
"Oh. your object IS plain enough, and
7 will not permit it," retorted Judge Tut
hill"
note an exception to the remarks of
the Court" said ex-Judge Vincent.
every well; go on, Mr.. Phelan.
But the Luetgert children were re-
moved. and will not be allowed TO play on
the svmpathies of the Jurors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
NEVER FAILS TO CURE
Consumption and Lung Troubles I'm
AUy CIimatc-An Eminent New
York City Chemist and Scientist

The fact has been established that the
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Slocum. of New York city, has discovered
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affections, general decline and weakness,
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Already this "new scientific system OF
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timely use, and IL seems necessary and
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attention of all inyalids, that they may
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Chemistry and science are daily as
tonishing the world with new wonders.
The researches and experiments of this
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wears. have eliminated in results as bene-
ficial to humanity as can be claimed for
any modern genius or philosopher.
The medical profession throughout
America and Europe are about unanimous
in the opinion that nearly all physical
ailments naturally tend to the generation
of consumption. They die In the short,
cold days of winter much faster than the
long, hot days OF summer
The Doctor has proved the dreaded
disease TO be durable beyond doubt in
ony climate. and has on file in his Ameii-
can and European laboratories thousands
of heartfelt letters of gratitude from those
benefited and cured in all parts of the
world.
Consumption, uninterrupted, means
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No one having or threatened with any
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Knowing as we do. OF their undoubted
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A system of medical treatment that Will
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Please ten the Doctor you saw his gene
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
A Fatal "sham- Battle.
Berlin Telegram to the Pail Mall
Gazette)

Berlin Telegram to the Fan man
Gazette)
The recent German manoeuyreS were
not as harmless as. perhaps, they were
intended to be. The eagernesS or the SOL
diers at close quarters was so great that
numerous wounds were inflicted. The re-
MORT Is even circulated that other than
blank cartridge was actually used, the
allegations being made by the German
papers themselves. Some OF the reports
make ones hair stand on end-they can
virtually be discredited. The German
authorities, perhaps, in order TO prevent
these false rumors being circulated. nave
departed from the custom or silence In
such matters and published an official
report. 1t is sensational enough 1t
states that exact details cannot be
given. but nine soldiers, at least, were
severely wounded. Most Of the acci-
dents occurred during cavalry attack,
the troopers being under the command
of the Kaiser.
The cavalry division had crept UP I'M
noticed. Suddenly the cry rang through
the Prussian ranks, Cavalry" In the
space of half a minute the artillery had
unllmbered, and were ready TO fire, and
the infantry awaited orders. A few min
utes later and 10000 troopers charged
the "enemys" ranks. They were met
with a murderous fire from infantry and
artillery. 1t was a wild charge. and at
the head was the Kaiser himself-so say
reports. A tough struggle ensued. The
energy and eagerness OF the Prussians
attacked was such that the infantry ac-
tually fired at two PAGES. Even the ar
tillery threw aside all rules from sham
fight and hurled "shot" after shot into
the masses of horses and men.
The bugle call OF "Haltp' at last
brought this disorderly scene TO an end.
The Eighty-third Regiment Is said to
have stood like wall. Fourteen dead
horses and nine badly wounded men lay
on the sham 90 battlefield. The am
buIance corps had their work cut out to
bury the dead and 10 carry of the
wounded one young fellow was ridden
over. and was picked up for dead. One
rider was shot In the body, another
broke his leg. and two their arms. One
wounded horse was sabred on the spot
TO put II out OF misery.
These trivial circumstances are simply
reported no official inquiry has been
set on foot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
CT. WELLER THE MAN
Is NOMINATED roR PRESIDENT OF
DRUGGISTS ASSOCIATION.
BUSY SESSIONS OF BOTH BODIES.
omcers of the Proprietary Associa-
tion 10 he Chosen To-Day, and
Next Place OF Meeting to he De-
cfded 0n-Musicale Last Night.

The members OF the National Whole
sale Druggists Association and OF the
Proprietary Association, who are In their
twenty-third annual session at the JEFF
ferson. spent another busy day yesterday,
and win conclude their labors to-day.
The druggists had two sessions-one in
the forenoon and another in the after
noon-and the proprietors met in the at
ternoon. Both bodies worked diligently,
and as a result neither will have a great
deal 10 do to-day.
After the business sessions the visitors
were treated to a most enjoyable musi-
Gale, given in the Main-street court OF
the hotel and a large number Of Rich
Iaond people participated in the pleasures
OF the occasion. The music was rendered
by local talent, and IL was received with
frequent outbursts OF applause by the
visitors.
At the business sessions OF the two
bodies YESTERDAY the most important fea-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

slowly. / discovered a new case In the
negro woman Cook, who occupies room
IN the hotel. Randolph Nebo died from
yellow-feger at $40 O'Clock"
NO NEW CASES.
GALVESTON. TEX. october 13.-No
new cases were reported as suspicious to-
day. and there were no deaths from ye'-
Iow-fever. All the cases reported az sus-
piclous have been dismissed by the DOC
tors or are convalescent.
The City Council met to-day and passed
a resolution calling upon surgeon-Gehefdi
Wyman 10 have DIR. Guiteras, or to send
some other expert, to investigate otner
towns in Texas and TO watch the pro-
gress of the disease here and Elsewhere.
The City Council to-day adopted reso-
luton refusing to accept DIR. Gu.terass
diagnosis.
DIR. Guiteras left to-day for st. Louis.
He said he must hurry back. He pro-
missed to complete his written report on
the cases here while on the train and
send IL to the Board of Health.
There has been no death In the city du-
ring the past iwenty-four hours.
Freight is coming in. but none Is going
out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

In an interview with Mr.. Dettelbach, OF
the Globe. our representative asked him
n they were satisfied with their first
years business In our city. He replied
Rome was not built In day; neither
was our present business. but twelve
months OF hard. steady. and persistent
work. coupled with the desire TO please AT
any cost. has accomplished for US in one
short year what the same effort In others
might require years to bring about Our
exclusive double guarantee-money back
without question and keeping all clothing
In repair for one year without charge
we think. will strengthen our hold ON the
public and prove that we have confidence
in our merchandise"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

never at home on furlough. preferring 70
remain till he saw the end OF the con-
fiict.
shortly after the close OF the war, or
TO be exact. on September 23. 1866, he was
married. and moved to Macon. Mo. After
remaining there one year he accepted
position as travelling salesman for the
wholesale drug-house of Flachs a. Co.. OF
Quincy, i'll. In a few years this firm be-
came Somer & Weller. Mr. Weller beinI
admitted to partnership. In the winter
Of 1873 he sold out his interest in the
business and accepted position as
travelling salesman with the St Louis
firm now called the Richardson Drug
Company, and remained with them In
that capacity for number of years.
When the firm became the Richardson
Drug Company Mr.. Weller was made
director. still having charge Of the out
side business Of the firm and remaining
on the road. In 1857, when IL was de-
cided TO open a branch in Omaha, Mr..
Weller was chosen yice-president and
general manager of the new concern, and
has built up business by judicious man
agement second TO none in the entire
West.
His connection with the National
Wholesale Druggists Association com
menced at an early date. he having been
called on to attend several meetings In
his travelling days. Since his removal to
Omaha he has been constant in his at
tendance. and has occupied several i'm
portant positions as chairman Of various
committees He has won distinction.
however, as chairman Of the Board OF
Control. a position he has filled with rore
ability for the last four years.
THE VETERAN SECRETARY.
Mr.. A. B. Merriam, the associations
secretary, who has been TenominaIed for
the office he has filed so acceptably for
many years. is the veteran Of the asso-
ciation. He is probably the Oldest MEM
Der of the organization. and his uniform
ly courteous bearing has won for him not
only the esteem Of all the druggists, but
the love of many of the older ones. He
is the only secretary the association has
ever had, having been elected 10 that
Office when The organization commenced
life twenty-three years ago. His home Is
in Minneapolis. Mimi, where he has an
interesting family.
All Of the nominations Of the commit
tee gave general satisfaction, and there
is little doubt of the entire ticket being
elected to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
YELLOw-FEvER PANIC. 4
sick Stranger Threatened by Mob
With Burniug.

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 13.-A special
to the Republic from Mayfield. KY, says:
An unknown man. trying to make his
way from Memphis to Louisville, was
put off here to-day. He was later found
lying near the cemetery, unconscious.
He was taken to the poor-house and re-
vived, only to rave about yellow-fever.
a panic ensued. and he was at once re-
moved to a rude stable. Soon mob of
armed men charged upon the stable,
with the intention of burning it and the
sufferer. to prevent the spread of sup
posed yellow fever The owner Of the
stable. with levelled revolvers, warded
off the mob. and the sick man was visited
by physicians, who found he was under
going chils and malaral-fever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

For the Norfolk Driving Club fsfr
Association the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway are selling tickets from Rich
mond TO Norfolk, Va, and return. In.
nInd,po admission, at rate OF So. Theso
tickets will remain on sale Until Octo-
her i4th. inclusive. and bear final Limit
Of october 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
The Druggists Meet.

The druggists met yesterday morning
and went directly TO work. Several IN
important communications were read, as
was also letter from the Mayor, the
Council, and the newspapers OF NashVille,
Tenn, inviting the association 10 hold
its next meeting in that city. The re-
uorts of committees, the reception or
which had not been completed when the
body adjourned Tuesday evening, were
again taken up. and the committee ap-
pointed TO examine the treasdrers ac-
counts reported that It had done so, ana
found them correct.
The report Of the Committee on Local
Associations was read by the chairman
MIR. Thompson. OF Baltimore, The paper
favored the formation of these minor or
ranizations. taking the stand that great
good is accomplished by them. Chair
man C. H. West of the Committee on
Commercial Travellers, submitted his re-
mort. which treated largely of the different
methods employed by knights OF the
road" I'm selling goods. The next re-
port taken up was that Of the committee
On Paris Green Several recommenda-
tions concerning the regulation OF prices
on this commodity were made.
CREDITS AND COLLECTIONS.
AT this juncture a resolution was Of
fered by Mr.. Shoemaker, of Philadelphia,
Iections be requested TO take up and con-
slider the question Of credit Insurance,
and report at the next meeting as TO the
advantages of that system. The report
of the Committee on Adulteratons was
next taken up. and then came a most I'M
portant document-the report OF the
committee on Fire Insurance, which Mr..
Myers. of Cleveland, read. This report
declared against the excessive rates drug
made for FIRE insurance
Elaborate recommendations of a prevent
i've nature were made. long and de-
taiied statements of figures We're given
and a number Of fire precautions were
recommended for use In drugstores. 1t
was subsequently decided. on motion of
the Board OF Control to whom this and
an other reports were submitted, that this
reoort should at once be published in
namphlet form and given general distri-
button.
Mr.. Petit. Of Louisville recommended
the election Of five firms TO active mem
bership. three to associate membership,
and one 10 the honorary list. The report
~ the Board of Control was then gone
into. and there was an animated discus
sion OF its recommendations along the
line of discounts and credits, after which
,ba association took a recess for lunch
con.
The Afternoon Session.
when the association met for the after
noon session the report of the Board of
Control was again taken up. and that
mart of II which referred to the reports
~ the minor committees was considered.
Recommendations concerning each report
we're made. and the reports We're practi-
rally endorsed throughout
Mr.. Thomas $. Cruiser, vice-president
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

n you suffer from loossness OF me oowem
asaosruRA BrrTKRs will surely cure you. Be
ware OF couuterfsits and ask for tho genuine
article. prepared by Dr. J. q. b. siesers q soass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company viii be given prompt attention.
and the style Of work apd prices will
be sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14

Nessrs. c. l.. & II. l.. Denoon WIZ sell
,ha attractive brown-stone front dwelling
No. s2s west Grace street. to-day at 2
cscfock T. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-14
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON, october p.-s
Irilp Forecast for Thursday:
For virgsnia-Fair and slightly
warmer weather Thursday; east
TO south winds
North carolIna-Falr weather. warmer
IN the interior; easterly winds
South Carolina and GeorSia~~Fasr
weather Thursday; warmer In northern
portion; easterly winds.
a,Ir WEATHER In RIcHM0NU
YESTERDAY was clear and pleasant.
state OF Thermometer;
A.. M.....,..s .s..s..sssss ss'''''sss'H
A. M......... s...s.ss''s sss'''sssss.a
II M........... ..,s.s s...ssss'ss sssssss.et
y. M...s.s.ss..s .....ssss s.sss.sssssO
p. M.......... ........sss sss"sssssssW
Il night...... s..s..... ss.ss.'s s.ssss.s
Mean Temperature. ........ ,-....N ~