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The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
PROTECT THE ANIMALS.
Societies Now Being Formed All Over
Georgia.

The TIMEs-CALI is glad to see that
many Of the cities in Georgia are taxi
ing steps against cruelty to animals.
Savannah ls the latest to join the ranks
as will be seen from the following
which is clipped from tie Morning
News:
A meeting Of few good women of
Savannah, who have become interested
in the constant Instances of crualties to
animals there are observable on the
streets of the city, and anxious to have
something done to prevent them, was
held yesterday atternoon etthe Chat,
ham Academy.
Little was accomplished. Those
present we're uncertain whether or not
there Is IN existence in Savannah a
branch Of the Society for the Preyen-
tion Of Cruelty to Animals, and were
hesitant in doing anything until this
point had been finally determined.
This matter was discussed at length,
no Eever, aud it was determined thai
should ii be be shown that there was ne
branch of the society here that on,
should be organized within the mex
few weeks
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
IS YOUR LIFE WORTH 50 oENrsl

Is YOUR LIFE WORTH so CENTsi
We defy the world to produce a me-
dicine for the cure Of sliforms Of Kid
ney and Bladder troubles, Piles AMI
all diseases peculiar 10 women, thbi
will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
Nineiy-eight per osnt. OF the cases
treated with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
that have come under our obssrvEtiOn
have been cured. We sell our medi-
Oine ON a positive guarantee, II diYsc-
lions are followed, ard money viii be
refunded II cure 10 moi effected. Prtce
so cents. For saie by 81 druggists,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
STONE IN TIE BLADDER.

Ny son has suffered with stoneAn
the bladder eight years. / Rave taken
him to several watering places, also TO
Cincinnati, New York, Chicago and
Nashville, where he was put under
eminent physicians with no improve
ment; on the contrary, it was grad
uslly getting larger, until I 1886 all
hope Of 81 fling him cured, when VISA
told Of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. /
had him try il, aud to my surprise he
began to improve at once, and he was
cured with two bottles. His general
health has improved wonderfully.
John +. Dedmsn, Memphis, Tenn.
Price 30 cents, For sale by all drug
gists.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
MAKING CONNECTIONS

Sine he publication OF the item
yesterday telling properly owners
That unless they made sewerage con-
uestiOns they would be put to unnec-
essary expense, has caused many 90
see the plumber Mayor Atkinson has
been very lenient with the people in
this matter and it lie now time to en-
force this ordinance. With a sewerage
system which cost nearly quarter Of
a million dollars and third OF the
houses not connected, does not gpea b
very well for Brunswick citizsns and
their regard for health precautions
Make the connections.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
THE'CONVICTS
FARE WELL
Such Is The Report Of the
Prison Commission to
General Assembly

The board of prison commissioners.
General Clement A. Evans, Mr.. Thos.
Eason and Mr. Joseph s. Turner,
haYe made their annual report to the
general assembly.
The report shows that The state con-
yicts are well cared for and hui
namely treated, and that they are bet
ter provided for in the way OF beds,
medical treatment, food and general
maintenance than 95 per cent of them
were before convection.
Since 1895 lhe number of state con-
yicts has steadily decreased, and the
year 1900 is the first to an increase in
four years.
Appended to the report Is a table Of
statistics, showing the number OF con.
victa from each county now in the peni-
tentiary The total is 1888. Fulton
county leads the state with 266 con-
victs. Chatham county is second with
11s, while Bib comes third with 1903.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter Of Marks,in-
dividually, and as q mem - r.,.,..,.....
Der Of firm OF 3. Marks ~ :" DankFuPtcy'
Co., bankrupt.
To the crsdf s OF s Marks (and S. M nrks
a. Gu o. Brunswick, in tho county OF GIynn
hereby given that on the z, h day Of Eovem her,
a.. ID 1900, the said 8 Mafks was duly sdjudi.
Gated bankrupt, and that the hTat meeting OF
his credi rs will be held at Brunswick, in
Glynn county, on the 10th Gay II Move nber,
A. y. 1910, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. al
which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint a trustees. en- anime
the bankrDlt, and transact such other b lsinesT
as may properly come before said meeting.
A J. CROVATT,
Referee in BANKRUPTCY.
Dated ct Brunswick, Georgia, this the 10th
day 81 November, 1900.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
sHER1FF,s SALE.
Gcf1RG

GEORGIA, Glynn County.
VIII be sold before the courthouse door In
Brunswick, on nrst Tuesday in Decem bor,
nineteen hundred, the lessehold estate expir-
ing January lst, 1878, In the following parcsls
number IL between Gordon and johnson
streets; and the southeastern quarter of LOT
number III betwS On Johnston and Bartow
streets. Sold as opeity OF estate Of A r.
Putnam, under execution issued by the tax
collector Of said county against A, 4 Putnam,
for state and county taxes.
VIII. BERRIE, Sheriff.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

Don't be deceived or hunbusged by people
who claim the discovery Of some hitherto an
known herb or root in sw amps, or on some
mountain Or prairie for the cure Of kidney and
bladder troubles, Any doctor: or druggist with
tell you that such claims or fraudulent. Foley's
Kidney Cure simply contains remedies that are
recognized by the most skilfu1 physicians as
best for these complaints, 20 don't be creGulous
or foolish w. J. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
Second hand household
furniture bought and sold;
also pianos, organs, trunks,
mirrors, carpets, etc. j
w. Watkins.

You can't afford tocisk your life hy.allowing
. cough Or cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption One Minute Cough Cure will
cure throat and lung troubles quicker than
any other preparation known. Many doctors
use it as specific for grippe. 1t is an infsllible
remedy for Group. Children like it and moth
ere endorse it. WI. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
A Monster Devil Fisb

Destroying its victim, is a typo Of Consump-
ton. The power of this murderous malady is
cit on organs and nerves and muscles aud
brain. Therels no health till it's overcome
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills are safe aud
certain cure. Best in the world for stomach
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Only % cents at
all druggists.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
TO THE Pubic :

TO THE PUBLIC:
Whereas, There are a number Of
houses in the sewerage district of the
city not connected with the sewer sys-
TEN; and,
Whereas, The time has expired in
which the digging Of dirt is prohibited
by ordinance, or otherwise; and,
whereas, The laws OF the city re.
quire that all houses In the said district
shall be conneoted-
This is, therefore, to notify a1i peo-
pie concerned that unless such housel
are forthwith connected, the owners Or
agents thereof will be subjected to the
penalties prescribed by law.
Done at the city ball, this 10Th Of
November, 1900.
DIAN D. ATKINSON Mayor.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

Have you sense Of fuinession the region
your stomach after eating2 II so you win be
benefited by nsinR ghamherIatn's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They also cure belcbing and
sour stomach. They regulate the bowels too
Price z5c, Sold by Bishop's Ding store.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

County Of rotary Of State Of the stat
Glynn, Of Georgia.
Thepetition of c. Downing, f. d. Aiken,
/ j. j. Lott, i. r. Aiken, D. Brobston aud Fy &
| Brantley, respectfully shows:
I. That each and all of saiG etitione S,
S VIII County Gym lynn and is State a 81
and that petitioner l.. II. Aiker ias'at
Mount Pleasant County of Wayr late Of
Georgia.
II. That petitioners desire obtain
themselves, their successors o nd assigns
charter Tor railroad company to be known as
the Brunswick u Birmingham Railroad COm-
pany, and they seek to be incorporated under
ueh name o. corporate body, for the purpose
building and operating railway line under
aid charter.
III. Thatthe length OF the railroad proposed
TO be built BY said company viii be about four
hundred and City t450) mtles, as near as can be
estimated at this time, and that the general d.
rection OF same win be southeast to northwest
". That said proposed raj lroad beginning
in the City of Brunswiek, Georgia, VIII prob
ably run through the counties Of Glynn, Wayne,
Pierce, Appling, Coffee, Irwin, Wilcox, Dooly,
Sumter, Webster and stewart, in the State OF
Georgia, to point on the boundary line be-
tween Georgia and Alabama vithia the county
OF stewart, IN the state Of Georgia. and from
said point to tho cities Of Montgome and Bir-
minghp IN in the state Of Alahama, and the
principal places from which and TO which 1t ig
proposed 10 construct said railroad are Bruns-
wick, Georgia, and Montgomery and Birmtng-
ham, Alabama.
v That it IS proposed to issue capital stock
in said railroad eumpRnp to the amount of ff-
teen thousand @15.O 6D for each mile of said
proposed railroad, making total capitalization
Of six million seven hundred and fifty thousand
dollars tS6,750,Ot0l and all Of the capital stock
is TO be common stock and none Of it preferred
stock.
VI. That petitioners desire that the charter
for said railroad company. obtained under this
petition, shall continue in force for the full
period fixed by law, towit. One hundsed and
one (l01) years.
VII That tits proposed TO locate the princi-
pal office Of said railroad company in the City
Of Brunswick, Georgia, and petitioners show
that the y do intend in good faith. Immediately
upon the grantingoi the eharteriherein prayed
for, 10 20 forward ithout delaytO secure sub
tcriptions 20 the capital stock, Construct equip
| maintain and operate said railroad: Who're
fore petitioners pray that they, their successors
and assigns, may be Incorporated az such rail-
road company, under the said corporate name
of the Brunswick g Birp inghain Railroad
Company, under tho laws Of the State of Geor-
gia, with all the ig1ts powers and privileges
incident and pertinent to SIMILAR rsilroad cor
porations and as are hxed and defined by the
laws Of said State, ana petitioners will ever
pray.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

ANOTHER COLD WAVE GoMINGY
Lay in a supply Of wood at once.
For good, dry cord wood, oak or pine,
telephone No, 24-s.
BLooDWoBTH & JONES.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
j. w. Watkins will loan
you money on personal prop
erty and real estate.

The editor OF the Fordville, KY, Misc0lIaR-
eous, writes 10 postscript 70 q business letter:
II was cured o. kidneytr by taking BoIsy's
Kidney Cure" Take nothing slse. W. J, Bu,ts
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

A bottle of Prickly Ash B. tiers kept
n the house ana used 90 asionaIly
mems good health to The whole house
bold. W. J. Butts,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
STOVES REPAIRED.

Rice, the stove doctor, repairs
b kinds or cook stoves and ranges, buy
and sells second hand stoves, Aid Bay
street
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
Brighvs Disease.

High living, intemperance, exposure and
many other things bring on Bright's disease.
Foley's Kidney Cure will prevent Bright's dis
case and all other kidney or bladder disorders
If taken in time. Take nothing.else. W j
Butts.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
WANTS wENz ON.
Taxpayer Desires TO Have This Gentle
man on the Aldermanic Ticket.
Elitor TIMlA.cALL;

3 iitor TnGE ssCALL;
I siresereIy hope that the Good Gov
ernment Club will name Mr.. A. E.
Wenz on aldermanic board at the
n0minatior plight. This gentleman's
record a. 3 B mess man and citizen
is one which NAabove rsprosob, ard
the same way be can make suOosis of
his own business he can do the same
thing for the city. / think MIR. wenz
should be member Of the pext oouu-
Oil by all means. TAXPAYER,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
John NJ steele
Application for re-
moyal of
jamie Hudier. formerly

John NJ Steele application for re-
vs..
jamie Budler. formerly m"F@'"
jamie Steele disabilities.
Notice Irhereby given that on the 9Th day Of
October, 1900, the undersigned filed in the oflice
OF the olerk Of the Superior court of Glynn
codnty his application for removal Of the disa-
billtie9 cstiog upob him under tina verdict and
judgment rendered in said court May 81, 1900
In tho suit 81 bis former wife, JAMIE Steele
BsainHt hImfor DIVORCE and that said applioa-
ton viii be heard at the term OF said court be-
ginning ON the first Monday in December next
This October 8, 1900.
John M. STEELE
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
RAILROAD CHARTER.

state of Georgia, To the Honorable, the Sec
County Of Rotary OF State of the State
Glynn, OF Georgia.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-09

PETERSON BROS. & CO., Grain ana
Commission Merchants.
JOSEPH AUSTRIAN, Of Leopold 4
Austrian Transportation Company.
d. v. PURINGTON, Brick Manufact.
urer.
II. GRUSENDORF, Lumber Dealer.
RUDOLPH Il. RHODE, Wholesale
Druggist.
JAS. Il. McELROY, Of Jas. e. McElroy
& Co., Real Estate.
ALBERT T. OTTO. Capitalist
II. T.. SHEDDING, Capitalist
THOMAS Il. MARSTON, Attorney.
DOLESE & SHEPARD. Contractors.
NJ. II. KILGALI.EN. Real Estate.
ALFRED KOHN. Wholesale Grocel
A. ]. ]. MILLER, Lumber Dealer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-06-09

LEICHT & BARTHOLOMAE, Brew
ers.
RUDOLPH BRAND. President United
States Brewing Company.
GEORGE w. KELLNER, Of Schmidt
Brewing Company.
Il. q. uIHLEIN. President Schlltz
Brewing Company.
JOHN CUDAHY, Packer.
MICHAEL CUDAHY, Packer.
LACKNER & BUTZ. Attorneys.
GEORGE BURY, Attorney.
WILLIAM Woke. Attorney.
JURGENS & ANDERSEN, Wholesale
Diamond Merchants.
ANDREW G. LAUSTEN, Of the Lin.
| seed OH Trust
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
Soldiers of Fortune.

1T is embarrassing 10 meet former
cotillOn partners as elevator boys and
walters" said a European lady now
visiting New York. 1T has been my
fate 10 undergo and infict this unhap.
pinesS several times.
Il went 10 fashionable hotel on my
arrival Wearing his hotel livery with
the same grace As lie had borne his
officers uniform when ! last saw him
and danced with him At a state ball in
a foreign capital was a man | had
known. lie col0rcd to the eyes as he
saw me. but made no sign. nor did l.
The same thing has happened since
at restaurants, at other hotels, in rid
inS academies and in carriages. Some
Gay VI. le Baron de TrCis Etoiles and
Graf Won TrUcmmer- SchI0sS viii ap-
pear in European society with new
cclat ana fun purses. VIII | ever say
that know where they made their
money: Why. Of course not. Ii is a
far cry from America to Europe. and
i'm their own country these gentlemen
have an ir:cpruacha5lc social position.
/ Lave really already forgotten the
names Of those have seen. | assure
you. New York Mall and Express.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

Not long before the close Of Gold
smiths life he produced the brilliant
and humorous lines Of Retaliation"
Varied accounts are given Of the origin
OF this poem. II viii be remembered
that in a joke Garrick wrote the fol
lowing coLplot as IN epitaph for Gold
smith.
Bore Hcs N5'y Goldsmith. for shortness c-iled
NoI.
Ua0 ur.te Hse an angel. but talked like poor
poll
II was on April {. 1874. that Gold
smith died. Tie precise spot where he
WAS buried In the Temple churchy8rd
is unknown.
This Is JohnsOn'S summing up OF the
character OF Goldsmith: He had rails
ed money and squandered II by every
artifce OF acquisition and folly Of ex-
penSe But let not his frailties be re-
mcmbered: he was a very great man."
William Blacks Life OF Goldsmith"
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
Q ~ g To7TA.
7ss-..l. . The Kind You Have sW2YS Bssrff
.-'7 q GEHHAzNl

We viii lauudar your spreads for
II cents each and make them look
like new. Star Laundry.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

The oyster in his bed OF Ooze.
NRktd with "A start from his summer
SnOOGe.
Opened his she'll. and - "a. with yawn:
q fear that our season Of safety i gone.
For my pleasant dreams were disturbed by
the jar
That II always caused by the letter L.
And know by the keel OF that hideous
slOOp
That some ~ Us shortly will be n the SOUP
And 20 they will for the sloop was
filled with the finest and fatte~t.
This ~ln"p was sent out by Nick
ApoStI" and these choice oysters are
now {, sale. done or raw, ready to
chaw, - his restaurant. You can
get them by the plate, dozen, hun
dred, barrel. dray load, wagon load
or car load. Owing to the rush Of
business the serving of regular mpals
will be discontinued after this week.
but special orders will be served at
any hour Of the day or night.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
BIG COMBINATION FIGHT.
Electrical Supply CGmbine to Organ
n. TO Fight Another.

Electrical supply CGmbine to Organ
Il. TO Fight Another.
PiTTsBURo, Feb. 22-O1e gigantic
combine is to fight another IN the cleo
t-Ical supply business. Contractors
nave taken steps to protect themselves
against the combination OF supply
ScC5,s now forming in New York. If
they combine IN the metropolis and
Uleet Win success they Will have to
combat enc OF the strongest organiza,
t-o2- O. capital ana skilled labor that
tue VOID ever knew.
l. al the leading cities of the coun-
trv. a-aCclaIons Oh the contractors have
bsll organ Zei. These associations
have :: ade coatrac,s with tine skilled
w0: E:.trI ana q compact has been made
JhaJ val make Itself felt
Inc Association OF Electrical Con-
tractors o: wesJern Pennsylvania is
sgU-f r-aiv 70 organize and a meeting
VII. be ned III tins city WITHIN the next
tn days. 4 national organization Is
asked lJr by circular that is ready TO be
mailed 70 ali the contractors Of the
Cuit-d States ami Canada.
The supply Iuen are about ready 20
do business on combination basis.
The building boom IS on and big al
vance II prices Is expected. The con.
tractors nave made their contracts with
the builders, and with their wOrkmen
81 fixed prices, an advance in srDp.les
SlII cause loss of money TO many.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

81 viii sing you a song about a man."
said the minstrel BY the way. did
you ever notice that there never was 4
song written about a man? All songs
are about roses and maidens and love
and TRUSTING places and sunsets and
mothers; never one about the old man.
Come to think about it. though, there
was one. Father Dear Father, Come
Home With Me Now In this song
the old man is drunk in the first
verse. "-Atchison Globe.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
Daniel wcbster's Paper Cutter.

Joseph VI. Terry Of Peconic. y. Y
has presented valuable relic Of Dan
lei Webster 10 the Suffolk County His
torical society. II is an ivory paper
cutter which Mr.. Webster used for n
number Of years I'm his library at
Marshfield. Mass. Webster gave it TO
Charles Taylor. then a boy. whose Pa
Their was at the time manager Of MT.
Webster's farm. Young Taylor pre-
served tire relic and several years ago
while residing near Mr.. Terry's house
gave Il 10 him.-New York Sun.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
Beware of OintmenrS for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
bic physicians, as the damage they
will DO is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surface of the
system, In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and i made in
Toledo, Ohio. by F. j. Cheney d Co.
Testimonials free.
E~ Sold by Druggists, price 75c
per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
Receiver For Big Estate.

l7.A9o. Feb 22-H S. Bright OF
>1.--r VS.. was named receiver for
',- axe properties of James Stinson,
80 l7sHs. boulevard. by Judge Kohl
sa4, ,.,,uS IA the United States cir
,-a ..1rt Nr Stin son 8 assets are not
,'a.-i. Us liabilities are put at $780,
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

.--. --crived fine lot Of
.t.aie~. and sell them AT
., .H.. prices.
- cents per pound.
Drops, - cents per
Mixed = pounds fog -
&c.. Mixed Candy. the hes,
.H P-u~scoi1.9t4ncautS
Gil and see fOc your
$3.50. 81 and fine Just from
{. APOSTLE.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
RIOT In SvrIa.

a.Es..-. SYRIA, Feb. ga mob OF
--''1.na1s has wounded the son OF
'-7 t.u,h vics consul. Abela, at
-.l. a1t has surrounded the con
- Troops cave been dispatched
-. = ..a c.asa. has gone 10 the scene OF
70 -.,.--r4Eca.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
For 5Ic January Trade.

Cranes Ladies Note Paper. and
Fuv. lou-- 20 match.
Cambrii-a Linen and Envelopes
Hu~d'- Parchment.
Invitation Paper and Envelopes
Iiuan Tablets.
Frosted Velum and Envelopes
ENGLISH Note: satin Wove; Ti-su,
paper: Denui-on's Crepe. Etc, witt
q .--peral assortment Of stationery
{. Y. THOMPSON.
No. go South PalafcX street.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

Mrs. J. X. Miller. Newton Hamil-
ton. Pa. writes. Il think Dewitt
With Hazel Salve the graude-t
Salve made" 1t cures piles and
heals everything. All fraudulent
limitations are worthless. Hargis
Pharmacy, John Sheppard and :
Kahn.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
" .a,r.' strike Compromised.

AN'EvIIE. Feb. 2Z-Au agreement
1as been reached between the miners
en- OPERATORS OF the COckrell coal
7--s owned BY the Bryson Coal and
11's -'m7luv. The men have returned
V--6 AZ q compromised scale. The
..s's. MINES were shut down Feb. 10
70 a.s.cut of refused demand Of the
-.'s-' -c- higher wages. About 400
-s1 --5 Elected by the settlement
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23

Ey21t are reGdy to 90 to
housekeeping. let MGrStOn
s. Finish furnish VOIThOuS
for you. They mill SGUe you
DsoRey. Your credit is good
lcitR them.
The daily news. [volume] (Pensacola, Fla.) 1889-190?, 1900-02-23
THE OYSTEI; SEASON.

lis Family Pills are the best.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-02
II WAS 4 SUDDEN DEAIB
OLD SOLDIER RREATHEs HIS LAST
WHILE I'm IA. III.
WAGON
SERVED THROUGH CUBAN WAR
Was a Member of the Eighth, and
Was Discharged Three Weeks
AEO-A Heavy
Drinker.

Christian Scheffer, an old retired soldier,
about fifty years old, died suddenly while
riding with farmer named Thomas Ir-
vine, near Thomas Smiths saloon, this
side of the Fort Smelling bridge, about s
o clock last night.
Scheffer has benin the service for thir-
ty years, and belonged to Company c,
Eighth regulars, United States infantry.
He served with the regulars in Cuba with
credit, and was retired about three weeks
ago. He went to work for Tom Irvine,
the man with whom he was riding last
night when he died, and who has farm
near Hamilton and Black Dog. A few
days ago he left Iryirie and came to the
city. Scheffer is said to have been q
hard drinker, and had been around town
yesterday, drinking. He started to walk
out to Fort Smelling, and had reached the
short loop which Is about half way, when
Irvine came along on his way home.
Scheffer asked him for ride, and Irvine
told him to get in: When the arrived in
front of Tom Smith 81 saloon irvine no
ticed that Scheffer's face looked black.
Scheffer was taken from the wagon dead.
Coroner Nelson was notified and after
viewing the remains decided that he had
died from acute alcoholism. The coroner
will hold a post-mortem today.
Nothing is known of the dead man rel
atives, but it is said that he has none
living.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made, but it Is understood that he
will be buried by his old company.