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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
FREIGHT-RATE CUT MET.
Southern Railway Takes Action to
This Eject.

NEW YORK. February 1S.-The South
ern railway has met the west-Dounu
freight-rate cut inaugurated by the Nor
folk and Western road claiming that the
step was necessary for self-proteetion.
TRAFFIC. ASSOCIATION QUIESCENT.
NEW YORK, February lS.-The JOINT
Traffic Association has taken no action
whatever in regard to the east-bound
freight cut Of the Norfolk and Western
railroad. The report of a retaliatory cut
by the Southern railway via Asheviiie'
n. c.. Is confirmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

NEW YORK. February lS.-lmportant
banking interests were to-day advised
mat the Carnegie Company has sold
"a oo0 tons Of steel rails for export TO
London. the buyer being one of the
largest English railways Other sales
OF $1,000 tons were reported, making
the export sales foot up 10000 tons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
n The Baby 4. Cuttips Teeth,

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup.
for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums, aliays all pain,
cures wind-colic, and is the best remedy
for dlarrhoea twenty-five cents a bot
tie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
zERTuCHA AssAssINATED.
So Ii Is Reported to Madrid from
HabRna.

MADRID, February ia dispatch re-
ceived here from Habana says IL is re-
ported there that DR.. Zertucha, who was
General Antonio Maceo's physician, ana
accompanied him at the time the insur-
gent leader met his death, has been as
sassinated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

Coal is al. important Item In domestic
economy Gay & Lorraine Company say
the Clayton mines. twelve miles from
Richmond. will prove a great advantage
TO Richmond and Manchester in this re-
spect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

The ''.rrue Blue Blood Purifier Is DR..
Davids Sarsaparills that cures Scrofula.
Boils. Old Sores. and makes Rich. Red
Blood. When recovering from grip. take
bottle OF Dayid's sarsapMilla to get
strong and we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

'The best I ever used for Sick Head
ache. Constipation, Biiiousness. and
Torpid Liver. 1 refer to Or. Davids
Liver Pills"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

my experience with the use OF DIR.
David's Cough Syrup Is that IL cures tas
Cough, and leaves no bad arer-snect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear In the forenoon.
with threatening clouds In the afternoon,
and rain at night
state OF the thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

cient learning and ability as lawyer
to take this office at the sum paid. or
even at a considerably larger sum. and
devote all his time to It. giving up his
practice entirely, with the possibility OF
being turned out In two years. Mr.. Har-
relson moved that the salary OF the City
Attorney remain as II is. and this was
adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
The Weather.


- WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Febru-
I~.m airy ls.-Forecast for virginiai
TAIN Local showers in the early morn
ing. followed by fair weather;
/ northerly winds; colder In south
ern portion.
North Carolina: Local showers: colder
weather: winds shifting 10 northerly
South Carolina: Increasing cloudiness,
and probably local rains; variable winds,
and colder weather in the interior
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

Mean temperature
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19

AS 10 the Sergeant-at-Arns, Mr.. Jones
moved that an ordinance be framed so
ne 10 impose upon the Sergeant the duties
OF Engineer, or Superintendent OF the
City Hail. and abolish the once OF Ensi-
ncer This was agreed To. The last
named Office is at present filled by Mr..
sandy Calder. who receives si,2co a year.
The office of City Attorney evoked
considerable discussion. Mr.. Noble said
ne thought that from the inquiries he
had made into the duties and response
bil,ties OF the Attorney, his pay should
he Increased and his duties should be
Increased also. MI. Noble Went on 10
saw that Attorney had had to overlook
many matters OF importance to the city.
He wanted the City Attorney to devote
All of his time 70 the city, and TO be paid
more than the s2,2a0 year which he now
receives.
Mr.. Harrelson said " would be impos-
sIble for the city, 10 get man OF sum-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
M Matrimonial.

At 9 o'clock this morning, William
Coogan and Miss Elenora Mcfarland
were united in marriage at ST. Ber-
nard's church, Rev. Father Toohey Of
floating. Both are well-known and
highly respected young people and
they have the good wishes of all over
their new relations in life. They will
reside On farm in the town of Mil
ford. The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Coogan, of Milford, and the
bride daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Mcfarland, of Shields.
John Lynard, of Owatonna Mimi.
and Miss Marynel Mahoney, Of Oak
Grove, were married this morning at
Holy Assumption church, Clyman.
Tomorrow at ST. Johns Lutheran
church occurs the wedding of Adolf
Brunke, of Emmett, and Miss Libbie
Witte, of Lebanon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
SOCIAL NOTES.

To-day our worthy residents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Daub, reach the twenty-ffth milestone
in their married life. In honor of the event.
and also in observance of her birthday, Mrs
Daub last evening entertained company of
ladies. An elaborate supper was partaken of
and the time afterward passed in various
social enjoyments. The Mandolin orchestra
provided music.
The members of the n G. club arranged
surprise party for Miss Lulu Shasky last We'd
nesday evening at her home. 2O6 East avenue.
There we're present beside the club number
of invited friends, and the occasion was a very
enjoyable one to all. Music dancing and
games were the order.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lewis were sat
home'' to their friends Thursday evening, the
guests numbering about thirty. The evening
was passed informally and in a pleasant man
ner. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis leave shortly for
their winter residence at Dunedin, Fla.
Miss Lettie Salick was agreeably surprised
last Thursday evening by a number of her
friends at her home, 100 Third street. The sur
prise was made all the more complete by the
presentation to the youthful hostess of a new
piano, gift of her father.
Mrs. Emma Kammeyer appropriately OBJ
served her thlrty-tourth birthday Saturday al
ternoon by entertaining a company of lady
friends, including several from Oconomowoc.
George Bray and wife, of the town of En-
met, pleasantly entertained a party of young
people from this city who drove out to their
home Saturday evening.
Miss Marguerite Foy of the New Commercial
hotel, will entertain friends in honor of her
birthday on the evening of October 80.
Miss Gertie Seibel has issued large number
of invitations for a fancy dress party at her
home Friday evening next.
The Coffee club held its weekly meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. A.
Stallman.
Mrs. A. F. Solliday entertained the Monday
Evening club night before last.
The Inter Nos Whist club meets this after
noon with Mrs. E. j. Brandt.
Miss Kate Hall entertained the Saturday
club yesterday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
GREAT CLOAK SALE

Brandt & Adele will have their great
annual Cloak Sale on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of next week,
November 2, 3 and 4. Their stock
includes the entire line of ladies'
jackets and capes, misses Jackets and
children's cloaks made by the we'll
known house of F. Siegel & Bros.
Chicago, the biggest and best manu-
facturers in this country. Don't fail
to attend this sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
HOME MATTERS.

"A 1O-pound boy was born Friday
rning to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
rams.
"A water motor will be placed in
Demands church to provide power
the pipe organ.
Big Joe, Jersey Lily, Hard to Beat,
lite Daisy, Queen and Best Family
urs. at Becker & Thauer's.
August Kaercher is again serving
diphtheria inspector, attending to
wants of families quarantined.
The Farmers club has been noti-
that Watertown has been given a
for farmers institute this win
New brick stables are being
ted by Thomas Brooks to take the
Of those recently burned in the
of his store.
Do not buy until you have attend
mil SeibeFs annual Cloak Sale,
-sday, Friday and Saturday, No
Der 4, and 6.
Fire destroyed the dwelling on
arm of Mrs. Mary Powers, town
Cortland, Thursday afternoon.
sis partly covered by insurance.
\ glad surprise fell to the lot Of
eminent young dentist Sunday.
egained possession of the gold
/ which he lost at Lake Mills
ummer.
Mccormick corn-husking and
ding machine has been purchased
tvid Evans and John Slight, Of
own of Emmett. The gentlemen
lady to do work in this line for
lrmers hereabouts.
When you want any lumber,
WIS, doors, cedar posts, No. 1
pine sidewalk lumber, hard
flooring or anything in the lum-
le, call on Birmingham & Hixon,
40, SOC Main street. If
relay bicycle race from Min
lis to Milwaukee is scheduled
ext Saturday. The riders are
led here at 4 P. NJ. James
n, the well-known local flyer,
lrry the message from this city
,nomowoc and will attempt to
ISL a record for the course.
be Northwestern university
and band marched to Helen
aturday morning, returning the
ng afternoon. 1t was quite a
for the boys, but they enjoyed
weather being perfect. John
is the new captain of the COM
while Edward Bartke leads the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
SGOT rs
.:Nxlk SION

Liver Oil with Hypophos-
If Lime and Soda supplies
what they want. They
rive, grow strong and be
winter on this splendid food
Nearly ali of them become
nd of 1t. For adults who
are not very strong, a
course of treatment with
the Emulsion for a couple
of months IN the fall will
pot them through the
winter IN first-c1ass con-
dition. Ask your doctor
about this.
get SCOTS Emulsion. See that the
Ire on the wrapper.
Il druggists soc. and $I.oo.
& BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
Special Services

At the Advent Christian church on
Eighth street in the English language,
conducted by Elder George j. French
and wife, of Elgin, Ill. Mrs. French
preached an excellent sermon last
night, showing clearly the word of
divine truth regarding the way of
salvation, and the reward of the faith
full. Meetings continue over Sunday,
every night except Saturday. See
notices in Daily Times. Subject for
tonight: present Truth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
F dssh Schempf Brothers CO. Fet cash
ACHTENHAGEN & HEILMAN

POI MAIN STREET.

We showing larger and better selected stock Of
CAPES JACKETS this fall than before. Our
combine all the features namely perfect t
latest and substantial make Our low priced
medium grades and fine prices below goods of
similar material
Ladies fine Plush silk so
handsomely
cola
Fur
90
Boucle sill lined 8
Misses Beaver so
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
DR.. Valerius' Partner Suicides.

Saturdays Chicago papers noted
the suicide of Don Mosher, manager
of the Peoples Investment and Storage
company, "a Washington street, Chi
cagO, of which concern DIR. n. P.
Valerius, of this city, is president.
Mr.. Mosher committed the deed by
shooting himself through the head in
the vaults of the company's office
about o'clock Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Mosher lived with his wife and
only child at 527 East Fiftieth street.
Prior to his coming to Chicago some
years ago he is said to have been a
prominent Democratic politician at
Macomb, Ill He was about so years
old.
To an Inter Ocean reporter DR..
Valerius stated that Mosher's suicide
could not have been a result of any
business troubles, as all affairs of that
kind were in good shape. Worrying
over wayward son is alleged to have
led to the tragedy.
''Some time ago, > said DR.. Valerius,
81 got a position for Mr.. Mosher's son,
Ed, with @. F. Winham at 185 Clark
street. A few days ago his employer
came to me and told me that the young
man was drinking heavily again.
Mr.. Mosher did not know this and
when [ told him it must have preyed
on his mind and made him despond-
entn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
Well
hildren

e not very robust need a
ag, building and fat-forming
something to be used for two
e months IN the fa11-that
ay not suffer from cold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-27
Have You Catarrb Taint9 = Here's

HHV6 IOU CaCArrn TAIntg = Here'S
strong evidence of the quickness and
sureness of that wonderful remedy, DR.
AgneW's Catarrhal Powder: For years
| was victim of Chronic Catarrh-tried
many remedies, but no cure was affected
until had procured and used DR.. Ag
news Catarrhal Powder. First applica-
ton gave me instant relief, and in an in
creditable short while | was absolutely
cured. flames Headley, Dundee, n.
Y.-14. Sold by Il. t. Eberle, 2O4 Main
street, and E. M. Stapleton, 1O9 w. Main
street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

photograph which hangs in his room
is the inspiration of his narration. 1t
SLOWS two men standing side by side.
One OF the men is Crane and the other is
George Barrett, brother of Wilson Barrett.
the English histrion. But which is Crane
is more than Barrett can tell, and which
is Barrett is a problem equally perpIexing
to Crane. They know themselves apart,
but not their pictures. Crane thinks he
remem bers that Barrett stood behind him
when he posed, but there is a vaeueness
in the expression of that thought which
falls considerably short Of implying that
he knows now where he Stood or that he
ever did know or ever could understand
The occasion of the memorable visit was
the presentation of "The Senator" then
at the dawn Of its popularity. One day
while Mr.. Crane was standing in The lob.
by of the Baldwin Hotel big, hearty
looking Englishman, very much out at
elbows. struck him a powerful blow on
the shoulder. nearly dislocating that
mem Der, and shouted out with a voice
equally as strong:
George. old man, how are you? I'm
deviIish glad to see you"
"You have the advantage of me, sir"
said Crane, II don't believe | know you"
Come now," said the Englishman,
"you are going it bit. You were always
pretty good play actor, but you
shouldn't try to come it over an old pal
like me; it won't do and l won't have it."
The more Crane protested that he did
not know the man the more violent the
latter became. and for minute or two it
looked as if small portions of the actor
were to be distributed all over the lobby.
Before the man got started, however,
newcomer 10 the rapidly increasing
throng around the pair recognized the
obstreperous one and calling out Dick"
asked what was the row. When the big
fellow saw who addressed him he changed
color. The newcomer was George Barrett
and the stranger had mistaken Crane for
him, mething that was not remarkable
even when the two men were seen side by
side.
Apologies were in order, and Barrett,
who was appearing in the city with his
brother, and Crane became such good
friends and were SO struck with the resem-
blance they bore to one another that they
had themselves photographed shaking
hands. Unfortunately they forgot to
label the figures and now they have to de-
pend upon their mem cries to tell their
friends which of them is which.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

purchasers OF the former asking for sc. "
One OF these cases was so evidently the
hardest of all that had passed me in review
that l arose when she left the store and
overlook her in the darkness.
She ha d been handsom at another and
better period OF her career-!t was not diff
fcult to see that Even 1.-The curse can
not destroy features thoug it rife them
of color, contour and expression. Her list
less eyes, blue still, though sadly sunken,
met mine sullenly at first. These "hends'
do not like TO have their weakness known.
Still less do they like to talk about it.
II comme need two years ago." she
finally said. My husband and | were
prosperous until he took to the drug.
He's dead now, but he left me legacy in
the morphine habit, and it will stay with
me until some nirht, when | can't get the
stuff, I'll turn on tie gas. At first l used
to take eighth OF grain. then quar-
ter, then a grain. Now it's four grain s j,
twice a day. l buy 500 half grain pills at
a time-when have the money No; l
couldn't quit and don't want to- But
take my advice and leave the cursed
thing alone"
Leave it alone! All, it is easy enough
for you and me 20 do that. But what of
those who are tempted? The law would
save them from themselves were it not
for the cast-iron consclences of those
who break that law. LILLIl FERGUSON.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12
SOFTLY.

shed his burden, but l still retained my
curiosity, and again followed him. 1t was
a brief if breathIess chase. He made the
sort of line known as 'bee" for the
nearest drugstore.
Through its brilliantly lighted windows 1
saw him address a CLERK, who served him
with tiny package. As he hurried by me
| in ercepted him.
wait moment" said 1. ibid you
steal that ham and sell it to buy med cine
with the monev2"
The unexpectedness of the question
amazed him into stupid silence. AS he
recovered his wits and started on I spoke
a.ain.
Pm not going to tell on you.
only want an answer to my question.
He looked 10 see if l meant what said,
then glanced furtively bout and replied
in low. cautious tone:
Il did it to get the M
The MP" ! repeated.
"Yes-morphine. : was nearly crazy
for it. I'll be all right in few minutes
when l get a shot"
His pale face took on a ghastly hue IN
the elec ric glare that seemed to seek its
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12
Opiates Sold Openly
IN San Francisco.

pinched outlines with cruel mockery OF
them. His dull ey yes turned for an instant
10 mine while he gave speech to the
thought behind them.
For Gods sake" he said, never get
the habit. 1t is the curse of curses.
Under pretext of waiting for friend, l
seated myself on stool near the prescrip-
ton case OF this same drugstore. Hail. an
hour further travelled the hands OF the
clock, with no more significant sales to
customers than SOAP perfumery and pare
goric. AsIwas about 10 go, slim, brown
eyed girl, who might have been 20, but
looked younger, advanced to the counter
with quick, nervous tread, and paused
within three feet of me. Her cheap,
tawdry clothing and bold air proclaimed
her social and moral status at once. From
the POCKET OF a once light colored jacket,
now darkly soiled at seam and sleeve, she
drew a small, round tin box, such as oint-
ments are sold in. Across its cover in white
letters on flaming scarlet ground l read
the label: Poison" "Give me 10 cents
worth OF M" she whispered SO softly that
l could scarcely near the words.
In moment the dime and the box were
exchanged and the owner was lost in the
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12
sidewalks swarm of humanity.

oAGSW din , ~ d. IL VI II
1t was but a block to the next store.
Here for more than half hour | waited
for the materiahzing of my mythical
friend. In the ensuing fifteen minutes
saw IN" retailed to fifteen men in twenty
FIVE and ten-cent quantities. Farther own
town l resumed my vigil in large, ele-
gantly equipped place, with smoothly tiled
floor, brightly checked. polished mirrors
decorative glass, and all the glittering
aphernalia that make the M odern drug
store an abode OF beauty fo7 the passing
purchaser.
Ten minutes elapsed before ''fend"
appeared. [ was beginning to detect the
species now, for the chara cteristIcs are al
ways the same, differing only in degree as
the habit tightens its hold upon the hap
less victim. An old man, quivering as to
voice and legs, was the first applicant; !;
the second, a boy of Is or SO, upon
whose young face the preliminary lines of
1.-The curse OF curses" were already trac-
ing their way. Each asked for IN, " and
each received firm no for an answer.
In two other drugstores l heard the same
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

d h d
'Teaump mtuahhom obC bCy Bu m
S America hd H H h
Mmytnw uvb h the llama
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mPuhmd shemmHr rt a ~ d h
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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

San Fra ncisco has an ordinance pro-
hlbiting, under penalty of heavy fine, the
sale OF morphine, opium and cocaine, ex.
cepting upon the prescription of physi-
clan. There are druggists here who daily,
even hourly, violate that ordinance.
While waiting for car one evening last
week, l observed a young man lounging
IN the semi shadow near grocery, at the
door OF which were grouped such edible
bargains as the thrifty housewife is ever
on the alert for. Close bv him was an
assortment of hams placarded in black
and white and jumbled in a mountainous
heap of uncooked provenuer.
Suddenly he oarted forward, a swiftly
moving silhouette against the light.
grabbed one of the porky prizes and fed
up the street. l fed in his wake. The tate
OF the ham did not interest me, but his
motive for stealing it did.
After detour of several blocks, the
man with the ham disappeared in the
back door of restaurant When he
emerged few minutes afterward, be had
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

sical effects drawn from the piano by the
negro were due to an equally odd method
of syncopation. Sandy was an orig nal
genius and his improvisations were OF
great interest-the more so to me because
they were essentially the rag time in its
most unconventional form,
sit was from my study of his work that
l evolved the song 'Syncopated Sandy
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

Assyria of 1000 B. G. and the music of the
twentieth century.
at was in Louisville / met 'Syncopated
Sandy" He was a red-headed negro who
had been given his name by some musical
admirer, who perceived that the odd mu.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

eyes of an admiring constituency.
Mr.. Crane was first apprised of his sin.
gular fortune several years ago in this
City. Cranes description of the circun,-
stances leading up to it and of the Incl
dent itself is worth repeating, albeit the
charm OF the narrator's manner must be
lost in transit through so prosy an inter-
mediary.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

request denied. If there be druggists IN
San Francisco who defy the statuies. there
are likewise those who honestly abide by
them.
their sailor hats at an aggressive angle
over their noses. their skirts sagging away
from belt control. their bizarre shirt waists
topped by collars that fenced in their thin
necks with a starchy attempt at style.
Scarcely had they bru she'd by me when
one of them caught her com panion's arm
and jerked her back so quickly that the
three OF US narrowly escaped collisio on.
There, Jessl" she exclaimed, push ing
her behind post. Where are your eyes?
Didn't you see Jim ?"
"Where?' she asked
down Market. Lucky we didn't go in.
If he ever catches you buying the dope it s
goodbye Jim
"Is there another place near?
"a couple of blocks
l walked the blocks with them. The
clerk coming forward to serve me first, |
made trifiing purchase. then opened the
directory. Jess leaned over the counter.
1.-Two bits worth of m. she said.
One store in particular enjoys what /
should judge is a steady trade in the way
of supplying deathful drugs to such of the
public as crosses It's threshold with a crav-
ing for them. During the hour that l sat
therein no less than five persons-three
women and two men-were furnished with
cocaine and morphine in varying amounts
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-12

Here Mr.. Whiting played the familiar
air with smoothness that was still full
of vigor. But when he said, Now this is
the way darky plays it, he filled the
melody with spirit that marked it as in
dividual. 1t was merely by the introduce
ton of the peculiar syncopation that is
first nature to the negro.
"The 'rag-time' effect on some of our