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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
MANIAC RUNS AMUCK
 IN A WISCONSIN TOWN
Shoots Nine Men Before He Is Brought Down Himself and :
 Placed in Jail.

BEAVER DAM, Wis, Now I2Adam Hemmer of this city became suddenly ifl- sane to-day and, securing, a gun wounded nine men and was finally shot himself to prevent his doing further injury.
 Hemmer was employed in the machine shops of the J. S. Powell Manufacturing Company. He was good worker. but at times had spells of supposed insanity, the result, 1t is said, of religious excitement His peculiar ways made him the butt Tor practical jokes.
 To-day some one placed some tacks on a stool where he worked and this angered him. He left the shop, went to a hard ware store where he rented shotgun and, taking up his position south Of the main building of the plant, kept every one at bay for over an hour ana Snot several employees through the windows
 The list of the wounded Is as rolloWs:.
 Theodore B. Powell shot in the iaee and head.
 William Chatfield, shot in the leg.
 Marshal Edward Powderly, shot Tn the face.
 Michael Neiman, shot twice at close range, dangerously wounded in the side and leg. eye, may lose the eye.
 c. w. SchleabitZ, shot In the neao
 John Gerg, shot in the fece.
 William Geiese, shot in the iace.
 Carl Voorpahl, shot in the leg
 Two others received slight scratches
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Req and Mackenzie and these leaders are threatening their followers with dire vengeance unless they remain firm.
 Rea's conviction of islander has had a wholesome effect. It has resulted in citizens throwing off the boss collar and at the same time robbed the Rea- ftes of their favorite weapon. 1t has proved that the majesty of the law is above Req. and that he and his crowd must answer to the people for their acts.
 The Police and Fire Departments have been put at Rea's service, and Chief of Police Kidward and Fire Chief Ford are doing yoemen's work for the boss. Assessments have been levied on the firemen, and it Is stated by those claiming to know that firemen holding steady positions-Such as. engineers and driyers--have been assessed $35 apiece. It also Is probable the police have been assessed
 Many employers of workingmen have been visited by Req and the Macken- zies and urged and threatened to make their men vote the gang ticket. The Supervisors and city and county .ofh- cials have put extra men at work in order to get their votes. The gang or ganization has left nothing undone to get voters in line, and they will stop at nothing on election day to place their candidates in office.
 Rea has even blocked business in the Council in the hope of making votes. When the ordinance compelling the Southern Pacific to abandon switching cars across North First street came up yesterday 1t was opposed by Council men Spring and Macauley, and went over for two weeks. This was at the request of Req, who, it is said, told Macauley such action was necessary in ordar to pot the votes of the emplOyeS of the railroad.
 The people have tired of gang rule and will throw the yoke of bossism off next Tuesday. The reform forces pre- sent a solid front. and the Democrats, Good Government League and Popu- lists are arrayed against the gang. The Union ticket is g strong one and will
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eration or insignificant matter" of patronage or party control.
 Upon the suggestion of the cam paign committed, said Major Harney, T have called this meeting for the well fare of the Democratic party of this State and of the city of San Fran cisco. The Democracy of the State of California appeals to this committee . that the Democracy of San Francisco shall be united and shall present a united front at the big battle on the 9th of November.
 ''As chairman of this committee ap- peal to you to throw aside all feeling and abide by the decision of the Demo- cratic Convention that was held in Sacramento. It was against us and as good Democrats, loyal to our party, We should abide by that decision, for 1t was made by the highest tribunal in State Democracy Gentlemen. as the first business of the evening I announce the roll caTl.''
 'I move we suspend the roll call. ."--"I object" "Sit down."-The fight was on. From all over the hall came motions to suspend and counter objections. Charles Reynolds rose to a point of in- formation but the chair ruled him out of order. Instead of retiring gracefully he insisted upon remaining on his feet to demand recognition. MT. Harney put the question and the roll call was carried, but its operation was delayed by Fenton of the Thirty ninth, who rose to insist that Reynolds, who had remained standing, be forced to take his seat. Instead, Reynolds proceeded
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demand fora roll call was made. Judge Spihnetti suggested that two additional ballot clerks be called by the chair and after this had been. done the tallying commenced. After a dozen votes had been called it became apparent that to get anything like a genuine vote each delegate would have to rise to his name. This every one agreed to, a chairman to the extent of rising to half dozen names apiece |. The Harneyites gathered in a bunch round the platform and distributed themselves generously through the hall and set up a yell at the first vote that went against them. Through the whole roll call, which took the better part of an hour, they kept up the same tactics and on several occasions the police had to rout them from the passageways where they had gathered to prevent the casting of votes contrary to their plans.
 . The turmoil quieted for moment and Harney was about to announce the result of the ballot when a yell for Henry Martin, the Republican nominee for Sheriff, went up in the back of the hall and was taken up by every man in the building. Three cheers were called for for Charles L.. Patton. and they were given with even a greater will than were those for Martin. After three more for Patton and the same for Ma guire, Harney got his voice, and above
 the laughter of his audience announced
 that the vote stood $40 for and 80
 against adjournment.
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to the platform and leaped up to a, po- sition beside Harney, where he re- mained through the roll call, when he again demanded the attention of the chair Harney ignored him and gave the floor to Fenton, to whom had been delegated the task of presenting to the compromise with Phelan and his man agers.
 Fenton's motion never found utter ance. Just as he had got nicely start ed Jerry Welch of the Twenty-eighth moved that the meeting adjourn, and a deafening chorus of seconds an- swered him. Harney tried to stave 1t off by declaring that Reynolds had the floor by right of previous request
 My motion takes precedence" yelled Welch, and a hundred other voices in the hall backed him up. The Harney faction had gathered round the speak er's desk and sent back an answering yell. Fenton and his supporters added to the din and bedlarns broke loose again.
 Above the racket sounded Harney's gavel He wanted to explain his posi- ton, but they wouldn't hear to 1t. Antone Flynn of the Forty-second rose to point of order and announced that the motion to adjourn had been sec onded and took precedence over all other questions before the committee. He was ruled out of order.
 How much is Phelan paying you for ! this, Harney?" shouted Billy Maxwell.
 "Who?" asked Harney.
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TO SERVE REA
 AT THE POLLS

SAN JOSE, Nov. L-"Jim Rea gangsters are making a hard fight to capture this city at the coming cleo tion to offset the majority the reform forces will get in the country districts A glance at the list of election officers appointed by the Board of Supervisors will convince even the most skepticai of this Out of the 160 election officers in the twenty precincts of the city f1fty- three are not on the assessment roll and a number of theni are city officials. Among the latter are Police Commits sioner William Carmichal and Deputy City Clerk John Varcoe. Besides. there are firemen, school janitors and city employees among the appointees. This Is contrary to the law, which says that election officers shall be on the assess ment roll, and prohibits city, county and State officials from acting on elec- ton boards Nearly all the officers who presided at the late Republican primary. where ballot-box stuff1ng and other disreputable tactics were em- ployed. have been appointed by the Su- pervisors.
 The Good Government League has prepared a list of these illegal ap- pointees and steps will be taken to have them taken off the boards.
 Voters have been colonized, both in this city and suburban districts. These offenders will be watched and Kept from voting, and in this manner the gang will be weakened.
 The gang is in desperate straits. De- feat is staring 1t in the face and mem bers deserting. The members them selves believe the anti-gang ticket will be elected, and many of the gangsters holding deputyships in the various city and county offices are beginning to trim. This has reached the ears of
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Stanford, to be instructor in geology and versity of Washington. Lyon graduated
 here with the class of 'sS from the de partment of chemistry. and for some time laboratory He comes from Las Vegas,
 N. Mex He belongs to Delta Upsilon fra. ternity here ,s.
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Logical Result of an Act of. ach-.... .=.=
 cry. J. <. <

Poor Mir. Phelant..
 Dese:fted=.. the friends Whom. ', E .'l... he E1 bas ely. =.l.' betrayed, z { F <, jeered at..:."bIy= the. good citizens ns..Who v, t
 have had .==tf1e.iir. fill of his self <. lauda- a: ton, it ren1ail1ed"==f ] i. 10 the De. D. .nloAcrats. .I'., Q s. whose ,.l".l support" he. sought .I:'5 toJ.. $. buy Ill ,,. to" deal the final blow. to his hopes of pc. litical pfefe.rI.n1.ent. e
 Last night the Committee of Q 450), representing f h e H arne VI Rainey branch of the local Democracy, repudi-.
 ated.Phelan and his associated job.chas- CTS by a vote of $40 to 80. hey not only nnetaphoricaIly kicked the silk hat boss out of .theranks of the Democratic party, but they add ed weight to. their action by giving three cheers fo r Charles L. Patton, theRepublican can didate for. Mayor.
 Summed by the men who have as sisted him in his brief career of off cial incompetence, raDI1diafed hV thOon whom he sought to bribeWith promised patronage and pow CT, James D. Phelan goes before the peo- pie at the coming election shorn of every attribute that goes to make up the sum of competence expected and re- quired of a eandi- date for the high of
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get the support of respectable classes. The election of the ticket means a busi- ness administration of the eounty's af- fairs and an era of prosperity for the people of Santa Clara County.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
Fought to d nraw.

PITTSBURG, Nov. 1-"Buck" Stelzer of Columbus, O., and George WankowL of no,nas to.nisht te draw Before ths Mt. ropolitan Athletic Club.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
AMES h. PHEEAN REPUuATED BY MEN WHOM HE TRIED TO
 PURCHASE WITH OFFERS IF PATRONAGE AND GIFT IF PARTY PON
THE HARNEY-RAINEY DEMOCRATS" OPPOSED
 TO SILK-HAT RULE.

nl.ety-Rainey Demo .crats .one-third Of the patronage of the ci.t>y*: government, would" have. deliv- cred to. them. the
 party. organization { and | ...==.=control,' and : would have accept .ed: their. votes if
 they. had ..indorsed
 n.:":NoW that they hay e repudiated him '. he will call them. 2. rascals. and -blackguards a n d
 the: Willing tools of a corrupt boss. The wrong. N OK has been
 qored. :.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-02
They Declare Against the Prof. fered Compromise by an
 Overwhelming Majority

IECC#Il .@Ifld yQ4. OI* II IS city. < r n:..::"=FraI1- :. =l.I. cisco, Q .== i: <" ]. If. S more. ethan
 probable. in. I. !. fact, certain, .that.=. =.Mr.
 Phelan and his. ii: orr J ::
 gan the e=Ex,,.an1inlelr, ,,.' !, I will. set up. a. howl ] !, ', that Sam ar ="Rainey.fis> k him. and
 that ="..it. was due ito the Influence lt ...of :Rainey that. the
 Ha m y--.R"a=In f y committee of 450
 voted to .=:=repudiate him. he truth. h or falSity of such $, ! {. t {: "a contentious is of no moment Ihe..fact remains that" \ Mr.. Phetan and. ..:1 the. z j. Examiner. thought. the members .o(f. the Harney-lR'afney ] a committee good g enough to: .be"nade= the recipients ..of .one-third of. the patronage of the city. government. and that they were pure. enough to. be given entire control of the party organ .ization in this. city The patronage and the control. of. the party. organization was offered to the
 Harney R ainey
 committee by MT.
 Phelan through his az ents, and no amount of ante
 nnortem recrinina- ton can serve to change the fact.
 The only condition attached to the of fer was that the
 H arn ey Rainey Democrats should fall in behind Phe- Ian and aid in se- curing his election.
 MT. Phelan would
 have given the Har-
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aiuen a Professorship.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Nov. l. word was received here this evening of the appointment of Dorsy A. Lyon, of
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

was delivered an earnest, affecting and
effective sermon by Rev. DR.. Elliott, a
former pastor under whose ministra-
tions the congregation thrived and
many conversions were hopefully re-
corded. In the afternoon and even
ing there were Epworth league meet
ings, love feasts, sermons by the pre-
siding elder and pastor, aud addresses
by some of the venerable and sancti-
fed men and women who have wor-
slipped on that site during their entire
lifetimes.
In fact, all Georgetown participated.
People of every Protestant denomina-
ton joined with the members Of that
church in all of their devotions. For,
although the hospital church" as it
has been called, was not erected until
184o, the original congregation was
formed in 1872, and often did they lis
ten Bishop Asbury and other leaders
OF those early days of Methodism in
this country. There is a tradition that
on one occasion Barbara Heck came
there, and ut a prayer meeting astound-
ed the little congregation by praying
that the time might speedily come when
this entire new world would be freed
from European domination.
That was before Patrick Henry had
eloquently detained; Give me lib
erty or give me DEATH" 1t was before
the continental congress made its inn
mortal declaration. 1t startled every
body, and the prayer was regarded as
seditious. But Barbara Hecks prayer
was a prophecy, the fulfillment of
which she lived to see.
1t was in this Dumbarton church that
Bishop Asbury prayed, at the ccnclu-
sion of the conferences: Lord, keep
the preachers humble!" and all the
preachers said: "Amen;" Lord, keep
the preachers hard at work." and all
the preachers said: Amen" Lord,
keep the preachers poor" and all the
preachers didn't say: Amen"
That prayer has often been alluded tc
at annual conferences, by bishops, ED
crs and deacons, but few of them know
that it was delivered in Dumbartor
! Avenue church Very few of the preach
ers of to-day would say amen" to &
prayer that they be kept poor. Indeed
it is not likely that any bishop of to
day, holding conference in this beauti
full structure, would offer such prayer
The men who proclaim the gospel o.
Methodism to-day wear broadcloth, anC
1.-The women wear fashionable garments
and jewclry. In those olden days the
Methodists were a plain people, anC
were known by their dress, just as tn,
earnest people of the Salvation Army
are known to-day.
The Baltimore conference is regard
ed as the richest conference in Amer
lean Methodism. The recent confer
ence in this city was presided over b.
Bishop Merrill, and while the preach
ers were here many of them attende,
services in the new DumbartoD Avenu
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19
Denfness cannot he Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear, There Is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inAamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachiqn Tube. When
this tube gets inAamed you have a rumblng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it Is
entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal CON
dition, hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intiamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness lcaused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
f.. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

promptly cured"-K NORRIS Memphis,
Tenn.
The question els consumption cura-
Bile 20 is still debated, aud still debatable.
II IS easy 10 say that this was not case of
consumption. Yet the physicians said It
was They should know. AS a matter
of fact, Or. Ayers Cherry Pcctoral has
wrought so many similar cures that il
seems to argue the Curableuess of con.
sumption in its earlier stages, by the use
of this remedy, There Is no better medi-
cine for pulmonary troubles than DIT.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. II gives relief in
cases of Asthma, and Bronchitis, where re-
lief has been heretofore uuattaiuable. II
promptly cures Coughs and Colds, La
Grippe, and all affections of the throat
and lungs. Heretofore, DR.. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral has been put up in full size
bottles only, at St.oo per bottle. To meet
a worldwide demand for a smaller pack
age the remedy is now put up in half size
bottles, at half price-So cents. Write for
Or. Ayers Curebook (free) and learn more
OF the cures effected by Or. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Address ]. c. Aver Co, Lowell,
Mass.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

The irate father had overtaken the elop-
ing couple, but he was a little too late. A
complacent clergyman had tied the knot
"Srl" said the irate father "this is simply
Outrageous. Can you forget that she is
INV onIv daughter?' ON tell you what
mn do" returned the groom, who always
wanted to do the right thing. II confess
I didn5t think of It at the time but / will
agree never to forget It If you always will
kindly remember that she is my only wife. -
Everyone agreed that it was a fair PROPOSE
ton. but somehow il didn't seem to soothe
the old mans temper TO any appreciate
extent.-Troy Times.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19
"MY WIFE'S LIFE"
How | was the means
of saving it.

when the lungs are attacked and the
symptoms of consumption appear, then
begins the struggle between affection and
that destroying disease which Stays its
thousands annually. 1t is a happy issue
to the struggle when disease is conquered
and health restored. Such an issue does
not always end the struggle but 1t did in
the case of Mr.. X. Morris, Memphis, Tenn.
who saw his wife wasting and weakening
and physicians helpless, and then sug-
gested the simple remedy That wrought
the cure. He tells the story thus:
"Seveu years ago, my wife had a severe
attack Of lung trouble which the ply
siciaus pronounced consumption The
cough was extremely distressing, espe-
cially at night, and was frequently
attended with the splitting Of blood The
doctors being unable to help her, I in
duced her to try DR., Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was surprised at the great relief II
gave. Before using one whole bottle she
was cured, so that now she is strong and
quite healthy. That this medicine saved
my wife's life have not the least doubt.
always keep DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral
in the house. whenever any of my family
have a cold or cough we use it, and are
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

church. Bishop Merrill was there one
evening, and made short address, and
Bishop Hurst also spoke to the young
people of this old church.
The description of this church would
be incomplete without notice of the
pastor, Rev. Joseph Slit, D. D., who has
managed the rebuilding and directed
the collection funds for the work. He
ne man without pretense to eloquence.
His great learning is conceded, and his
lovable nature enshrines him in the
hearts of the people. Therefore his ut
terances of the truth fall upon the
hearts which love him, as good seed on
fertile soil. The young people love
him, and therefore the conversions have
been exceptionally large under his min
istry. One of his favorite and oft-re-
peated Scriptural quotations is that
verse from the Gospel of st. John: 81
have no greater joy than to hear that
my children walk in truth"
And they walk in truth, and love the
man who teaches them the way, the
truth and the life. SMITH D. FRY.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19
OLD CHURCH SOCIETY
Original Congregation Was Formed
as Early as I772.
History OF an Organization of which
All NethOdtsts Are Proud
DumbnrtOn Hospital
Church.
Especial washington letter.

- While the warlike people have
been talking of war, the peace-loV-
ing people have been erecting a
temple of peace. Every Christian
church is a temple of peace, for
worshipers at its shrine are taught that
new commandment: That ye love one
another" And when the world accepts
that new commandment and people
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

Gavin-One thing like about Bunco's
grocery. You can order your goods
over the phone and after a short wait
have them delivered.
Bailey-That is just what don't like.
Gavin-What?
Bailey-The short weight. - N. Y.
Journal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19
Plainly a Grent MN.

In answer to the question whether
he was a great man." said the great
ones eulogist, ~ will simply say that
when his wife shook him it agitated the
whole community" - Cincinnati En-
uuirer
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

Nodd-'My wife told me if wanted peace
with her / would have to resign from my
club" Todd And you are getting along
all right now" Nodd-"Oh, yes. I'm liv-
ing at the club. "-EX.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

A package Of Salzer's German Coffee
Berry and big seed catalogue is sent you by
John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis,
upon receipt Of 10 cents stamps and this no
tice. Send for same to-day. E6
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

"Did you hear of the accident which befell
your brother" Accident? No! Not
serious | hope" "Well, rather An idea
struck him, and now the entire upper part of
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

"Ihe doctor would like to see you inside"
said the maid to the caller in the reception
room. Mot much" said the startled pa
tient; che can't try any X-ray on me."-
Yonkers Statesman.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

Evasion-"Ain't l a little bow-legged"
asked the dubious young man. BOW
legged" said his tailor. "The idea! Your
lower limbs, sir, are absolutely without a
parallel. "-Indianapo journal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

Giles-'T Just heard that Hawkins re-
ferred to me as a perfect idiot" Smiles
ooh, don't mind what Hawkins says; he al
ways does exaggerate more or less. Chi
cago News
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19
BIIssfuI Illusion.

kitty is such a happy woman"
why"
she thinks her husband is jealous Of
every mau she knows. Chicago Rec
ord.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

Not in Boston.-"Now, Bobbie," said the
teacher in the natural history class, what
is panther" "a man that makth panth, ="
lisped Bobbie.-Boston Traveller
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-05-19

When a girl suddenly begins lending her
wheel to her little brother she is getting
ready to ask her father for a new one.-Chi-
caro- Record