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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-23
HOMBRES DEBnES

fNrcce que 81 Creador ha ordenado que des-
Pne8 de Ia sangre ell tiuido vital seminal sea
Ia sustancia naas preciOSa en- Sl cuel-pO del
hoIabce, y alguna perdida contranatoral de
6l IscOductr3 Siempre resultadOS deSaSEros0S.
Mushos HON bres han muerto de enferme-
dadee corrientes. tales como las del coraz,n,
del higado, de los rihones, Intermediates pull
monares, etc., por baber permitid0 su vita
kde0 gaStaIse, exponi6ndose asl ser facile5
vletmaS do estas enferHledadeS, cuando al
SuAas eajas de nuestras medicinaa, tOmadas
perdidaS, asi preservandO su vitalidad para
rcststir 4 los ataques de esas peligrosas enfer-
hedades.
Auchos hombres han llegado lenta, pero
ssg1raInente, 4 un eStadO de demencia in
durable causa de estas perdidas, sin Saber
Ia verdadera causa del mai.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-11-23
7 i CASA
De
CASASNOvAS Y C:

Este soreditado estabIecimieuto
acaba de recibir de los principales
mas acreditados meTcados de Euro
pa un extenso ; vasiado surtido de
caizado de todas clases, Ultima move
dad en- formas para se1loras csba
llacos.
Dificil es que el consumidog halle
otro surtioo tan complete como ei
que ofreeemos.
Ofrecemos alpargatas Iona supe
rior 26 y 22 csntavos de contado.
Precios sin compeasncia.
NOTA.-Ventas al por mayor y
al detail 13, Atocha.
Ponce, de Noviembre de 1898.
IN. alt.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SENT FREE TO MEN
The State Medical Institute Discovers 8 Remarkable Remedy for Lost
 Vigor.
ARE SENDING FREE A TRIAL PACKAGE
 TO ALL WHO WRITE.

Free samples of a most remarkable remedy are being distributed by the State Medical Institute, Fort Wayne, Ind. It cured so many men who had battled for years against the mental and physical suffering of lost manhood that the insti-' tute has decided to distribute free trial packages to all who write. It Is a home treatment and all men who suffer with any form of sexual weakness resulting from youthful folly, premature loss of strength and memory, weak back. Varico- cele or cancellation of parts can now cure themselves at home.
 The remedy has a peculiarly grateful effect of warmth and seems to act direct to the desired location, giving strength and development just where 1t is needed
 1t cures all the ills and troubles that come from years of misuse of the natural functions and has been an absolute suc- cess in all cases. A request to the State Medical Institute, 193 First National Bank Building, Fort Wayne. Ind, stating that you desire one of their free trial pack ages will be complied with. The institute is desirous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave home to be treated and the free sample will en- able them to see how easy 1t is to be cured of sexual weakness when the proper remedies are employed. The fn- stitute makes no restrictions. Any man who writes will be sent free sample, carefully sealed in a plain package so that it's recipient need have no fear of embarrassment or publicity. Readers are requested to write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

Fore Mrs. Rawlings Mrs. McElrath, Mrs de FremerY and others.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
SPRING VALE RANCH,

OPRFNU VALE RANLH, Santa Cruz Mountains. Pleasure and health resort. Delightful walks through redwood can yons Hunting and fishing. Fresh fruit. Table frst-class. Free bus. Write for pamphlet. MHITCOMB CO. Soauel. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

tract for supplying groceries and pro visions to the State Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind. This is the first time that the contract has ever been let to Berkeley merchants.
 Mrs. Warning Wilkinson has been elect ed-a delegate of the Berkeley branch of in place of Mrs Samuel Haight, resigned The local society has contributed $50 toward the fund for erecting a Red Cross hospital at the Presidio.
 The Board of Equalization for the town of Berkeley finished it's sessions tonight. on the whole but very few reductions nave been made from the original figures Of Town Assessor Wells
 The Californian the college daily paper or the University of California, will make US frst appearance Monday. c. E. Thom- as IS editor-in-chief and Duncan McDuf- lie business manager. iThe places of as- slstants have not as yet been filled.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

ing of the St.. Mary's College Athletic Association. The students propose to give unusual attention to sports this year, chiefly along the lines of baseball, handball and football, and already pros pective contests with the Santa Clara College football team are producing con- siderable activity among the students It was therefore deemed no small honor to be at the head of the athletic organiZa- ton that hopes to accomplish much this year, inasmuch as the college has some crack players.
 The election this evening resulted as follows: Oliver A. Welsh president; Bion Huff, vice-president; Joseph Me Carthy, secretary; Falva P Young, treasurer. The field captain will be chosen next week
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
HER DEATH WAS
 MYSTERIOUS ~..,s
 Young Wife Expires at
 Fabiola Hospital. :..*. CERTIFICATE WAS REFUSED MRS: TINA NELSON WAS SICK BUT A FEW HOURS. -.:,: pr. c. J. Sharp, Who Was Once Tried .. for Murder, Willingly Certi- :: fled to a Cause of - Death.
CERTIFICATE WAS REFUSED
MRS. TINA NELSON WAS SICK BUT A FEW HOURS.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call


 90S Broadway, Aug. 20, Mrs Tina Nelson. a young wife not yet 20 years old. died at Fabiola Hospital last Thursday evening under very suspicious circumstances, and after close investiga- rfon: the Coroner has decided to hold an inqu6st. and has already tmpaneled jlry which will meet Monday evening.
 A week ago Mrs Nelson, who lives with her. mother on Ninth street, was appa- rently in the best of health. She was sad .denly taken sick and treated by Dr. C. J, Sharp for several days. Last Thurs day morning she was removed to Fabiola Hospital and placed under the care of DT. Susan J. Fenton. A few hours later she died. Not being satisfied as to the cause of death Dr. Fenton refused to sign the certificate until an autopsy had been held. She communicated with COrO- neT. Baldwin, and by his order Drs. Bu- -teau and Porter conducted an autopsy.
 The doctors made a report to the Coro- her. which, 1t is said, indicates that the young WOman'S death resulted from Criln- inal malpractice.
 After pr. Fenton's refusal to sign the death certificate Dr. Sharp signed IL, stat ing that peritonitiS, due to eating green fruit was the cause of death Detectives Quigley. and HOdgkinS have been work ing on the case, and have secured eVi- dence which may lead to the arrest ot the physician who first treated Mrs. Nel- son.
 Dr. Sharp is the physician who was tried and discharged about year ago for the alleged murder of Anna Johnson, a *la-year-Old girl, by malpractice. He re- fused. this afternoon to say one word about the case
 Mrs. Nelson's husband is a stonemason, and they have been married some wears. They have a little child 3 years old. Mrs. Neison lacked three months of being 20 years of age.
 pr. C. J. Sharp was arrested tonight by Detectives HOdgEins and Quigly and is booked at the City Prison for man.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
SCRATCHED HIS EYES
 AND BEAT HIM BLUE
POLICEMAN AYERS NOW SUES
 FOR A DIVORCE.
His Complaint Bristles With Allega- tiops of Cruelty and Painful
 Scenes at His Home.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 90S Broadway, Aug 20.


 sos Broadway, Aug. 2O Special Police Officer Alonzo T. Ayers has begun suit for a divorce from his sec ond wife, Nellie Ayers, on the ground of cruelty, and if the allegations in the com plaint are true, there have been some painful scenes in the Ayers household. One allegation is to the effect that on July 10 last the plaintiffs married daugh- ter-by former marriage-visited him at their residence, S37 Jackson street, when Mrs. Ayers attempted to drive the young woman out of t.le house. He oemurred, but the wife finally retaliated by calling for the patrol and making him a human target for all available cups and saucers in the house.
 On the 18th inst, he alleges, he was again subjected to abuse, when she scratched him, badly injured one of his optics and beat him over the shoulders with a cane until he was black and blue. The wife is also charged with threatening to kill Ayers and saying she would fix the whole Ayers outfit Ayers asks for possession of the property and custody of the child by the second marriage.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
AID FOR WIVES
 IF SOLDIERS Younger Society Gives a Fete at Piedmont.
MANY REGIMENTS DRILL
UNIFORMS AND GAY DRESSES
 THRoNG THE PARK.
The Relief Society Receives Big Benefit for the Families of the Men Now at the
 Front.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

90S Broadway, Aug. 20.
 The first gathering of society after the summer vacation took place this after noon and evening at Piedmont Springs. The occasion was a military garden fete, given under the auspices of the Young La dies Relief Society.
 The grounds were beautifully decorated and illuminated and the host of young ladies who are interested in the Relief Society supplied all the labor at the booths and it was certainly labor of love. The society was organized to take care Of the wives of soldiers while their husbands are in active service and many demands have been made on the treasury. The affair to- night was so largely attended that 1t helped in a substantial manner to aug ment the funds at the disposal of the eX ecutive committee.
 The main feature of the afternoon was the Iowa band and the drilling of the Tennessee regiment. The maneuVerS were carried out with great precision this evening under a myriad of electric lights. Tonight a chorus Of soldiers detailed from Camp Barrett was much admired. They were in command of Colonel Car rington.
 in evidence throughout the day and the club house was thronged all the afternoon and evening.
 sisted of: Miss Jean Howard (chairman), Miss Irene Baker, Miss Pauline Fore. Miss Helene Bell, Miss Alma Brown, Miss Mary Randall and Miss Jane Raw lings.
 The booths were attended by the follow ing young ladies:
 Candy-Bertha McElrath, Susan: de Fremery. Merle Morrison. Imogene flaw ley, Florence Louden and Bessie Edelin,
 Tea-Florence sharon, Gertrude Allen, Sallie Quinan, Marian Randall, Luita Booth and Evelyn Craig.
 Lemonade-Caroline Colt, lone Fore Sadie Hale, Eleanor Fore, Marie Fore and Miss Kirby.
 Fortune-telling- Lohse, Daisy Cartwright, Edith Rooney and Gertrude Gould.
 Gramaphone-Ada Brown, Ethel Gage Belle Carpenter, Florence Edof and Florence MayheW.
 Among the patronesses of the affair were: Mrs. Isaac L.. Requa, Mrs. Major Long, Mrs Richard Derby, Mrs. G. w. Baker, Mrs. Randall Mrs. Gorrill, Mrs. John Russ, Mrs. John L. Howard, Mrs.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
Returned From Alaska.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 2O.-Edward J. Simon of this city has returned from St. Mich ael. and does not bring a very encourag- ing account of the prospects in Alaska He was on the river steamer James Eva, which was being lowed up by the Ma tional City, and had narrow escape when she went to pieces. He lost all his outfit and barely escaped with his life He found St. Michael crowded with dis gusted men, and. concluded that the best thing he could do was to come back home, returning on the same vessel which rescued him from the wrecked Eva.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
A CHILDREN'S ANNEX. Generous Offer of Mrs. H. B. Cook te
 EahioIa

OAKLAND, Aug. 20.-Mrs. H E. Cook has informed the Fabiola Hospital Asso- citation of her desire to erect at once, and as a part of the hospital, a chill drens annex, to be known as the Dootie Cook Annex for Children.
 She will present this to the hospital as memorial to her daughter, who died long since, aged IS years, and whose life work seemed to be to help poor and sick children. The directors have concluded to visit the Children's Hospital in San Francisco, with view of getting ideas for a building from 1t. The associa- ton intends to erect maternity cottage in the near future, and this with Mrs. Cooks gift will greatly enlarge the hos. dition,
 Oakland Mismates.
 Mabel B. Goodmurphy to-day, through her attorney, F. W. Frey, commenced a suit for divorce against her husband Frederick Milton Goodmurphy. The par husband, who is a barber by occupation. never provided a home or support, and plaintiff was compelled to make her home with a sister. The husband is at nresent not within the State. The wife asks for $20 a month alimony.
 W. H. Shook to-day began suit for di- vorce against Lydia J: Shook, and Grace M. Foster sued Alfred B. Foster for di- Vorce. Leonard s. Clark Is the attorney for plaintiffs in both actions
 Using Mails to Defraud.
 OAKLAND. Aug, 20.-F. M. Barr, con- Court this morning on a charge of using the mails to defraud, has been brought to the County Jail here, awaiting his removal to the San Diego County Jail to serve his sentence of one years impris- onment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

The advertisement daily paper says of Rpans Tabu: "Ever troubled with constipation its form as to produce dreadful headaches that outdoor work afforded by me to test my pedestrian ableswhioh supposed be ot dplacing conspaton-1 forego pursuit of business to be hereditary rather than due accidental causes harder relieve In extremity measures but found be 1892 nected with the 1es o Fl Paso Te Rpans Taues noce and used them with marked Nowadays never suffer from such of constipation and the headaches formerly experienced times though when allow myself lapse period g ua habits become slightly conspated taking according to directions bowels again perform highly pleasing manner"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
LIVES NOT TOO PRECIOUS.
of Sentiments Between Oakland Veterans and Secre-
 tarV Alper

OAKLAND, Aug 20-The tender of services during the war by the Veteran Reserves of Oakland has been appre- ciated by Secretary of War Russell A. Alger in the following communication just received by the reserves:
 WASHINGTON. Aug, 15. 1898. pang T CaptfP Fpst C. King 99mmandRg G9m the very patriotic letter of your organization and can assure you that the loyal tender of services of the noble veterans of your organiza- ton Is heartily appreciated by the War De- partment. but at the present time, however would say the lives of those veterans of the war who have already made so many sacrifices are too precious to be again exposed to dan ger. Very truly yours, R. A. ALGER,
 Secretary of War. Captain King has answered this, assur- ing Secretary Alger that he need have no hesitancy in assigning his men to duty on account of the preciousness of their lives. and that they are ready. not but are ready at any time to be called out in the interest of the State and good order.
 Mow Not Yet Charged.
 OAKLAND. Aug. 2O.-The police are somewhat puzzled over the verdict of the Coroner's jury in the case of Nathan HOllenbeck, who was shot last Thursday night by Quong Now. AS yet they have charging the Celestial with murder. Chief Fletcher says, however, that he thinks some acton VII De taken next MODQdy, and that a complaint will be issued at that time. so that a preliminary exam ination will at least be held.
 Missing Girls Return.
 OAKLAND. Aug. 2O.-Florence Mar quardson and Ruby Newson, both aged 15 years who were reported missing a few days ago, were found last night by Detective Hodgkins on Lower Broadway. The girls say that they spent most of their time since they ran away from home about Camp Barrett. They will be returned to the custody of their re- spectiye parents
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND. Aug. 20.-The ill-starred British ship Blairmore, which has been lying in the estuary since that awful catastrophe in which six lives were lost, will soon be taken across the bay to be overhauled. She will probably be under the American flag when she goes to sea Clayton P. Smith was to-day cited to appear before Judge Ogden and show cause why he should not be held in con- tempt in having failed to pay his ex-wife B1ary E. Smith) alimony
 William Let's Oliver has just received news of the, death of John Wedderspoon, who at one time was very prominent in commercial and social circles here and in San Francisco. The death occurred at Bennett Lake on August 3. w $. Geary has been appointed dep uty constable for Brooklyn Township by c. s. Weldon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
DEvoTEEs OF THE PIGsKIN.
The Football Season of the Univer' sity of California About to
 Begin.

BERKELEY, Aug 20.-Before the close of next week the football season of the University of California will be in full swing. Manager Everett J. Brown is making active preparations for the work to begin. He thinks that all the indica- tions at present point to very success full year.
 Captain Percy Hall has issued a notice for a meeting of his men next Tuesday afternoon. The whole football situation will be discussed at that time. All those who expect to handle the pigskin are re- uuested to be present. The first practice is scheduled for Thursday. on which date it is expected that Garrett Cochran, the coach, will have returned from his trip to Mexico, and be ready to start In With the regular training. The men will be taught their positions individually first, before team work commences.
 Captain Hall is much encouraged over the number of players who are going in for the work this year The loss of Lud- low, Greisberg and Guiberson will be felt keenly, but several of the old men, includ- ing Hopper, Thane and Whipple, are ready to take to the field again.
 The University Cadets.
 BERKELEY. Aug. 20.-The corps of cadets in the University of California will be organized by the military department next Wednesday morning at drill hour. Fourteen second lieutenants, including an adjutant and quartermaster, have been appointed temporarily to assist in the work of forming the battalions. Fresh men entering college have been ardent to line up in front of the library building where they will be arranged for company formation.
 Prof Soule, commandant of the corps, will hold an examination on Wednesday afternoon at 345 o'clock for undergrad uates who are eligible for positions as commissioned and non-commissioned of ficers The examination is open to those cadets only who have been properly rec commended for promotion.
 Berkeley News Notes.
 BERKELEY, Aug. 20-The firm of Ol- sen Bros, corner of Shattuck avenue and Allston way, have been awarded the con-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
SUMMIT SODA

On line of c. P. R. R. Elevation 6009 feet Daily mall. Telephone connections New ac- commodatons. Open June l. Address GOUL- DEN & JACOBS, Donner, Placer Co.,, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
READY FOR FALL sPoRrs.

St. Mary's College Athletes Organize ---:::.: and Commence Practice.
 OAKLAND. Aug. 2O.-There was a warmly. contested election held at St :AEary's College this evening at a meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
SPRING ADVICE.
timely Hints For All Who Are Going
Ss o,rh This Trying Season.
Scientific Magazire.)


.,, n, your diet You do not need
Be taos such as you require during the win
ter =, ,eou,i<,Il but II Is treacherous
Sp'.. 70, II deceive you into a cold FEVER
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nsi'' -, throw off your winter hannels TOO
7. ia better to suffer little inconveni-
-.s than TO take cold
en- ,,o, feel tired. fevertsh or overheateo' 90
-,.b off and take Spring medicines COOL
n0. s.,, down and in this way,help your system
I'D purify your blood.
or Feel hot and thirsty. do not drink lar &c
.,,,,ss OF water or other long drinks. 1t
e'a"h hotter 10 take a little pure whiskey and
Is ~. which will Quench the thirst, tone the
Vs., and fortify against disease
-,er1 Der that only pure whiskey shoulo ever
H.aten into the system. and that the leaoing
De ists snd scientists Of the present day unite
ehesnrIsT,nC tina, Duffys Pure Malt Is absolute
- .he purest and best
y ~. MT permit any druggist or grocer 10 per-
-. yo,i 10 take something else. Bear in
sue hat this is medicinal whiskey and far
nm. .-;or for this reason, while It costs no more.
s.1g, Won use proper care and follow the advice
1--we given you may hope to go through the
snring in good shape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11

THE PRESIDENT AND THE NAVAL NEE IN ' To-
In connection with the possioil'y % 'ne >ANA' w.
se-ve being called into active service prominent
..e,,hor ~ ,he organization said yesterday.
IT IS possible that the reserve may ma i'sel IN
rooliar nosltion should the troops be ordered out
e,ncc there IS more than doubt that the PRESIDENT
does no, have the authority 10 call Il into service
Under the Constitution the ofislhal power u ca,
.h rnu,fa ,n.o active service under certain condi-
lions was given 10 Congress BY the revised say
,,rs Congress delegated that power 10 the IfrsI-
49,, ana Embodied certain specific details a. 10 the
formation OF regiments, brgades. etc But nowhere
- !" naval militia spoken Or even limited nt, anu
hence the doubt TO the Presidents power IN INC
premises has arisen. . ..,... e. ,,o-xo,. ,r
Tho dsv after Il IS intended that Bill snaII De IN
troduccd and rushed through Congress, granting 20
Eava Reserve that he now has with relation 10 the
National Guard"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11

10 secure for my party a political advantage az
OF blood and treasure. could induce me 70
vote for a resolution which may plunge the nlteu
States INTO war The Army and Navy or tne
United States exist maintain peace. order AND
justice. To them for vengeance or aggression
would be dissertation
The cool-headed. sober minded men OF the Eas st
can view their relation 70 the President IN tnls
crisis with supreme satisfaction. They have SAID
Let the President be free They have said. Let
him not he crowded or forced into extreme action
by passionate or partisan defamation or by
manruyrng for any political advantage
strengthened by these assurances OF confidence
and following his sense Of justice and re
spons.biity. the President has done everything
that could 70 done 70 II is Spain mat
has forced upon the responsibility OF action,
and she must take the consequences
Abraham Lincoln not less than William Mckin-
ley a lover OF peace. He was too JUS TO be
ha.ty or Incorporate. Destiny placed In his hand
the pen with which 70 write th~ Emancipation
Proca nation. and destiny has placed in the hand
OF william Mckinley the pen with which to write
the emancipation OF Cuba giving 70 her heroic
patriots when tho conflict has ceased the we'll
earned fruits o' their long struggle