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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Llverpool Quotations.

Liverpool. March 14.-Wheat-S Spot
nominal.
Corn-Spot, steady: Amer can m.A-
ed, new. Is 32.d old. Is lid
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15

The Illinois Central II. r. will run
their first cheap excursion this sea-
son to ST. Louis Thursday March
23rd. at the very low rate of $500
for the round "trip. For particulars
sec display add.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Putn end Calls.
Liverpool Markets.

Wheat = lower: unchanged. i low
e..
Corn, 4 higher; x higher u low
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15

Wanted--A pcs ion rs stenograI her BY
yourg lady twenty-two years of sge 0r9du-
ence furnished. Address D. L., care of this
pape..
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
No Knife Needed

Piles can be cured by internal treatment
To get at the cause-that is the secret. and
that IS why Dr.. PerTin's Pile Specific is
50 universally successful in its results. It
increases the flow of digestive juices in
the stomach-accelerates the action Of the
liver. With congestion Of the liver removed
and constipation relieved, the two chief ard
distinct causes Of piles are reached and
conquered
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Receipts Shipments
GRAINS AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. March 14.-The following
was the range Of the leading features
on the board of trade today:
WIFE, T.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15

Chicago, March a. r. Following
were the receipts and shipments in
carload lots from this market to-
day:
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Experienced cashior ana saleslady with
good references wanted. Address g." this
gfcR.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Stocks : Bonds = Cereals

steady prices. Colorado lambs were
especially numerous, selling around
best prices.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
WANTED.
MAIL Orders.

TO purchase a lot in residence section. south
of Twelfth street, for cash. Address ar" This
office.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
FOR RENT.

For Rent-t suite Of of'lces-three rooms
front part, second story Opera House block
steam heated and iauitor service. Can at City
National Bank. j. >. AisthOrpe, Agent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
DR.. Perrin's Pile Specific
The internal Remedy

For dyspepsia, indigestion constipation,
biiiousHess, ostarrF of tire stomach ard
Kindred ailments il IS the greatest remedy
that has ever YET benefited mankind.
Certain in its results this remedy vii
cure the most obstinate case Of Piles
sDr. Psnin Medical CO. Helena, Moot.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Reported by the Cassidy Commission
Company, 4o9ga Ohio Street.
crnrZc
STOCKS.

New York, March 1.-THE follow
ing was the range of prices on the
New York stock exchange today:
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15

We start oG IN the mail order business. Fnl
psrtlenlsrs and sample free. American Special
Agency, III lwSukee. Wis
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Strictly a Savings Bank.
CAIRO. ILLINOIS.
nTRECTnRs

Interest paid on time deposits at the
ratio Of thraa nor sr,,4A-.-- -------
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-03-15
Alexander
County National
Bank
Commercial Ave. and Eighth Street
CAIRO, ILLINOIS.
OFFICERS

y. a. Budcr. .s....,... ..... GTeSlueHl
Chas. Feuchter, Jr......V. President
J. ii. Galligan. ...............C Cashier
F. Spencer Assistant Cashier
Accounts Of Corporations and indi-
vidGals especially solicited. Exchange
furnished in any part Of the world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

To the casual inquiry as TO where
Raymond. Wash, il located the reply IL
apt 10 BE- that il is close 10 South
Bend" but II the ten new lumber mills
which are building or about to he build
cd there. with the attendant AMI much.
priced pay roll Of thousand men, Is
any criterion oi the future. Il Is prob.
ablo that In the future, South Bend
will bc described m 'close 10 Raymond y
A representative Of the Astorian Wis.
itrd Raymond last week, and found II
about as lively town ~ could well
bc imagined. Aside from the work that
il going forward on number Of the
new mills that are being constructed,
thcrc Is every Indication Of life and pro-
gr-ssion In other lines. The new mills
and tho enlarged payroll, mean nothing
other than that numerous mercantile
busincs, concern must spring up to sup
ply the nrccsaities Of life and other
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
wants Of tho mill men.

| Up to six months ago, when The town
commenced 10 take it, present boom
Raymond was II rather unpretentiou.
affair The Siler lumber mill and the
Shore single mill earh employ a mum
ber Of men. but this hardly afforded a
sufficient pay'rool, upon which to figure
great antieipations Of the future deycl.
opnent Of th" town Two general stores
u barber shop, and a veneer plant, not
in operation comprised the remainder
Of the towns assets In business way.
hut during all this time n handful oi
men, who owned the original t0wnsite
and have since developed IL water .ys.
TEN, worked In season and out, for the
advancement Of Nh. town ''closc 10
South Bend H. is located on the vii.
lapa river with plenty Of water and
th"s" men never missed an opportunity
Ia advertise IL, facilities u. II mnmufac.
turing AMI shipping point.
Raymond now has thrc mills OF manu-.
featuring concerns. and there are exactly
seven others either started or under
contract 10 IT, built. For these new
mills the .itcs huy. been secured and
other steps taken Ia show that the pro
moter, mean business. II is not case
Of anticipation or empty newspaper talk.
In addition to this II may bc stated
that the majority Of the new concerns
will br mills Of large capacity and Of ~
modern equipment AZ any on the coast
A notable instance Of this. Is the large,
finely appointed plant which the kalb.
Gilbert Bros, recently Of Aberdeen, will
erect. They came 10 Raymond ON ne.
count oi the excellent site available and
the casy access 10 timber.
4 new corporation known IA the
Western Mercantile Co., headed by Geo.
!. Helm, Of South Bend, aud caitpalized
for $4,000, viii shortly commence the
construction Of a new store hundred
feet square. The firm will handle full
line OF mercantile goods OF all descrip.
tions and lumber and mill supplies.
Another enterprise of importance is
newspaper that will bc established at
the new town during the next few
weeks. IL will be known as the Ray.
mond Herald, aud a home for the in.
FAINT Is now being built. A stock com.
pany headed by l.. V. Raymond the ori
ginal owner of the townsitc, and jas.
Heath, who will manage tire publication,
is backing the concern.
The men Interested in the townsite,
and who arc booming the new town, are
L. V. Raymond, w. S. Cram, A. c. Lit.
tlc J. 4. Welsh and II. c. Hermans Of
Iloquiam.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

When the Republican party, a. such,
relinqui-hcd the government 0f this city
on December 81, 1891, the municipal
debt stood, less s23G2s.4l In the city
treasury, at ss6,5s72l, full and final. On
the 3Oth day Of last September, after
nearly 10 years Of Citizens admini,tra.
ito, il stood 2ll.s4l.O2, plus a value.
les. credit claimed IN the sum Of So.
6s3.i4, or actually. 1921, 2,j24.46, or in
excess of the 2l5OO0 charter limit, Just
T,52i,46. These are record figures, and
are given n n preliminary hint Of more
10 come; and incidentally, IL may be
mentioned that the Citizens" had the
charter debt limit increased $4,000, in
order to avoid just such an excess dis.
crepancy, few years ago. Think Of
this you tired taxpayer, and find n way
out Of IL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. I. Wahlgren desire
to express their sincere thanks TO the
friends and the Foresters of America
for their kindness and other assistane,
in this the sad hour of our late bereave.
ment of Arthur A. Wahlgren.
Mr.. AND MRS. WILLIAM \ VAIL,
GREN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Funeral Services Held-Funeral ser.
vices over the remains of Arthur A.
Wahlgrcn were held from the home Of
his parents yesterday. Rev. L. J. Ma.
hone delivered the sermon and the ser.
vices were under charge of the Forest.
ers. The interment was in Greenwood.
There was large attendance at the
funeral.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
TONlGHT'S THE NIGHT.

Tonight Miss Georgia Harper and hci
company will produce III great metro.
politan society drama "Frou frou" at
Fishers and the cosy little theatre will
no doubt be crowded Ia the doors. The
company is first class in all particulars
and they carry scenery for all their
plays. Seats are selling fast at Hoe.
ncr's and an evening or rare enjoyment
is in store for those lucky enough to be
present tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
HAS CHANGED HANDS.

Chas. Heilborn q Co., Of this city,
have been constituted sole agents in As
toria for the Bridge Beach stoves and
ranges, and they viii handle this su.
perior line Of goods in connection with
their famous Monarch" ranges. The
agency papers passed yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
The Little Book Store for sale.
WATER-PRo0rING.

Ms. A. B .Jewett has pleasure Ia an
nouncing to her friends and patrons that
she Is now in possession of q success
full system of water-proofng CLOTH
materials. She will demonstrate the In
hresting process, upon call. at hsc
rooms, No. l54 Ninth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
MAKE NO MISTAKE.

In order that the public may be cor
rectly informed as to which Ranges re
ceived the Highest Award and Gold Med
al at the Lewis and Clark fair, we hav,
furnished each of our agents with copies
of the letter written by the Committe,
on Awarls at the Lewis and Clark expo
sition granting the first, and highest
prize, and gold medal, to the Monarcl
Range.
Monarch Malleable Range Co.,
Beaver Dam, Wis,
NOte;-A copy of the letter mentioned
will be found in the advertisement oi
Charles Hciborn & Co, in this issue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Twas nice little scheme to butt in
take the lead on II supposedly popular
issue Of a "wide open town." and ride
into powr in town; to capture the town
was to put the political foot into the
stirrup Of the county saddle, and the
gambling room. the dance.hall and n few
other choice, moral elements of the sort,
were 10 dc the rest. Not on your life,
Mr.. Democrat. The people are not stone
blind!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
CLOSING OUT SALE.

On the fifteenth Of November, the en-
tire stock of goods at the Little Bool
Store, will be put on sale at cost. Christ
mas bargains in books, stationery nov
elites, etc. la Tenth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
HAS REMOVED.

Mrs. Mexican has removed from the
Woman's Exchange on 10th street, and
has opened store on llth street. whore
she will handle crockery, glassware, tin
ware, toys, and fancy needlework.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
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. TERSE TALES OF THE TOWN .
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Received Sad News-M. Hymsn, pro.
prietor of the California Wine House.
yesterday received a telegram from Den.
Vr, Colorado, announcing the death, in
that city of his brother, y. Hyman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
MOVED AND READY.

Charles Heilborn & Co., have moved
into their new store and make the an
nouncement that they are now open for
business and are ready to fill all orders
promptly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
REWARD.

A reward of twenty-five dollars will
be paid for the recovery Of the body of
the late Capt. ]. p. Hansen Of the Schr.
George c. Perkins, supposed to have
been drowned Nov. 4th.
Temple Lodge No. 7. A. F. q A. NJ.
E. C. HOLDEN, Sec.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
The Occident,

c. T.. Palmer, Portland.
Sug. s. Toplitz, san Francisco.
j. ID. LeharfT. San Francisco.
W. II. Groat, san Francisco.
w. A. Ferguson. Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Skansmrd, Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

The Democratic policy Of wide
open town." stinks in the nostrils Of
every decent man Of family in Astoria.
What parent Of growing boys and girls
is going to tolerate such a condition, :,
There is a sad enough history inter.
woven with the past, under that wretch.
ed policy, to put every mother and
father Of the municipality on their
guard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Every man on the Republican ticket
is radically opposed to the wide open
town" creed. And if that were all he
had to recommend him TO the suffrage
of the Astorians, il would be ample. But
IL is not all. They are scverally, and
collectively, able, clean, competent men
and will make couspicuously serviceable
officers and coupcilmen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
Best Liniment on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis. writes:
81 have tried many kinds Of lini'
ment, but l have never received much
benefit until used Billiards. Snow Lini'
ment for rheumatism and pains. / think
Il the best liniment on earth" 25c, Soc
and sl.OO. Sold by Hart's drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Look To your Police Commission. That
is the source of power TO check or un-
loose the vice OF the city. Put men on
that board of character and judgment.
with pride and SENSE OF the fitness Of
things and people. Don't put man in
power there who is known to sympa.
thilc. aud even affiliate, with the very
elements it is his duty to correct, rcgu.
late aud control
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Do you wish TO study the pianoi
Piano harmony and history Of music
taught at Miss Tawney's studio. 562
Commercial. Fulton building, Phone
Black, 2li6.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
NOTICE.

The harness and saddlery firm Of
Craig 4 Sickau have dissolved partner
ship and all bills Of the firm will be set
tied by Mr.. Craig from the 25th day Of
November, 1905.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Why this painful silence on the part
Of "our friend, the enemy' Why does
the shrewd and polite Democrat refuse
TO come up to the campaign scratch, and
say his little say! The Republicans
have given him daily precept TO
preach upon! The man with only a
wide open town. text has but poor
spiel to make. Silence is safer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

The best place in the city for regular
or short order meals is the Palace Res
taurant; private dining rooms for ladie:
and careful attention given to each and
every patron. Commercial street, op'
posite Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

N. A. Ackerman, East 9th 1t. does al
manner Of texidermy, furniture uphol.
stering, carpet cleaning and laying, mat.
tress making speciality and all work
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Self'rerpec,ing workingmen will vote
down the wide open town" ticket, TO a
man. There is temptation enough on all
sides, even now, to weary man trying
Ia live u decent life, without spreading
the net until man must walk into il
whether he will or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
ON ACCOUNT OF DEATH.

Os account Of the death Of \. Hyman,
the California Wine and Liquor house
will be closed until Tuesday morning,
Norembcs 2sth.
NJ. HYMAN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Have you registered: You have got
just twelve more day, in which to do it
A. o'clock on the afternoon Of Sat.
ur'lay, December 9TH, you are shut out
BE- Republican in every sense Of The
word and Register.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
TATOOINC.

Prof n. N. Lyons. Americas premier
tattoo artist, at 4is Bond street. Shoot
ing Gallery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
Wood! Wood! Wood! Wood woodl

For choice dry box.wood, telephone
2064 Black, or leave orders at the As
toria Grocery. o. Nelson, "The Wood
Man"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Mrs. Tilda Anderson, massage. I47C
Grand Avenue. Given either at home OF
will call.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
LOCAL sT0RIETTES
Hints on Past and Present MUM
eipaI Finance.
ODDS AND ENDS OF LOGIC

Political Jars and Hunches-Suggestions
that Are Praetiesl-Some Of the Du.
ties Confronting the Good Citizen
Everyday Hints and Conclusions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Hot drinks and sandwiches at Hoef
ler's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
FOR COUGH AND COLD.

Nothing is better than syrup tar and
wild cherry. 25c and Soc bottle. Sold
BY the Owl and Eagle Drug Stores.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27
BOOM FOR RAYMOND
Ten New Mills Be Erected in
Sawmill Town.
PAYROLL or THOUSAND MEN

Present Picture Of Life and Progression
Ia All Branches Of Busincss-Large
Mercantile Concern win Be Found.
ed--Newspaper Among the Projects.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-27

Morning Astorian, - cents a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
CASE OF Distribution.
Sad One Reported to Peoples Mission
This Mornino

A sad case of restitution was presented to
Mr.. VIII c. McMichael evangelist of the
Peoples Mission, 90 Pennsylvania avenue.
today. A widow who has five denendant
children to support came into the mission
scantiy clad and shivering as a result of
her exposure to the icy winds. Her teeth
We're chattering and her general condition
was deplorable Owing to a lack of cover
lets for the beds occupied by herself and
children In a howell in Southeast Washing
ton, she stated that the family had moi silent
all night for fear of freezing to death Reips
enlifely without fuel the woman and two
OF her children faced the icy blasts vester-
DAY afternoon and went out upon the CITY
fopplsh dump. There, after scraping aWay
t e snow ana ice they managed to gather a
lew clnderS. With these the small sem
blance of fire was maintained in the stove
last night. viz "'o'e
Being almost without clothing, the woman
and her five children paced the floor all
night to keep their blood in circulation.
stopping occasionally to hold their stiffened
uhSers over the slight heat which was emit
ted from the cinder fire
The oldest child a bow of about seven+aa,
years, who might assist his mother as a
Dread winner, was terribly torn and mutt
Iated by bulldog some months ago and
mas never recovered, it being occasionaIIv
necessary to send him to the hospital for
treatment "
Mr.. McMichael has known the woman for
long time and says she is Industrious
and truthful. He says the family has also
been without food as we'll as having to smf
Ter from the biting cold and the mother
mas been afraid to leave home to make
known her condition for fear the children
would De found frozen upon her return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Hotel Arrivals.

New acknowledgements Rice Monteom
cry; A. II. Smith, Brooklyn; Leslie l.. Gill
bert, Montgomery; Edward Cohen, New
York; Nelson HOLSTER, Philadelphia: C.
Koeller. New York; G. S. Gabraith United
States navy; Mrs. S. c. Young, London.
England; Joseph P. Mack, Philadelphia: E.
H. Butler, Buffalo; DR.. Paul COIN, Vienna,
Austria; E. Burnett, Montgomery.
The Arlington-W r. Price, Toledo; J. F.
Tracey, Albany; r. E. Tijima, Tokyo.
Japan; S. j. Trudenthel, New York; David
w. Hopper, Baltimore; Leo Leoniskey,
New York; Harry II. Whitney, Brookline,
Mass; q. w. Dodge, San Francisco.
The Shoreham-B. B. Williams, Scranton:
Macpone Coke, New York; S. S. Golding and
wife, Brooklyn; Knight H. Wheeler Mont
clair, N. j.; ]. N. Palmer and wife, Brook
Ign: s. S. Evans, Paterson, N. j.; A. H.
Cook, New York; Francis w. Kelsey, Ann
Arbor, Mich; A. P. White, New York
Riggs-George H. Cary, Virginia; c. D.
Clark, Evanston, Wyo.; F. H. Morgan,
New York; E. Church Fuller, Chicago; ]. J.
Keppel, Hugo, Col; c. M. Miles, Hugo, Col.
Ebbtt-Capt. D. H. Kilburn, U. S. A; P.
c. M. Bergen, New York: William Sweeney,
Philadelphia; Rev. John T. McGinty, San
Francisco; c.. w. Clifford and wife Balti-
more: E. w. Hill, Boston; Asa. Rogers, Vir-
ginia.
The Raleigh-E. w. Bixby, Ironton, Ohio;
Miss Jacques, Lakewood; ]. c. Hartman,
jr. Boston, Arthur Lamb Bridgeport; BENZ.
Pearson, Bridgeport; ]. s. Cooper, Somer-
set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health office for the twenty-foiIr hours end
ed at noon today:
Nora E. Mcdonald, WOODBURY., D. c.. 6s
years, months.
Mary /. Jackson, 1856 Dist street north
west, 1 year, 3 months.
Thomas Mines Ealey, 1449 Sheridan ave-
nue. SO years. 1 month, IA days.
- Nesserin, 2101 street northwest, 65
years.
Deborah Laws Roberts, 4O7 street
northwest, 50 years, 2 months, % days.
Alexander Hamilton Stewart Davis, 1906
18th street northwest, 20 years, months.
James Walker, 122 Francis place south
east, % years.
Charles w Banister, 1 Vincent street,
Reno d. c., 50 years.
John NJ Mitchell, 100 18th street south
east, 10 years, months, days.
Addie L. Mems, 500 Sd street southwest,
6 months.
William Wolf, 11G9 9th street northwest,
20 years.
Clarence S. Young 6S U street northwest,
years IL months 81 days.
Wilhelmina Boyer $50 Florida avenue
northwest, 60 years, months
Edward Brick, Providence Hospital, 65
years.
Margaret Mulcahy, 81 G street northwest,
81 years.
William Queenan Government Hospital
for the Insane, ~ years
John w. Ward, 1870 street southwest,
GA years.
Elizabeth Day, 253 Sd street southwest, 60
years.
Sadie Berry Smith, 1l22 10th street north
west days:
Sarah Kelley, $50 Willow Tree alley south
west 8 months, 6 days.
Clarence L. Tomlin 1920 10th street north
west, l year, months.
John w. Allen, Benning road, D. c., 2
years, 10 months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-03
Cocaine Peddling by Druggists.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The editorial in Wednesdays issue en-
titled Traffic in Cocaine" is the right
commencement of a crusade more needed
than against any other vice about u.s.
If the druggists who do a licensed,
straight, clean, legitimate business, wish
to have fewer competitors in their trade
1t will be easily done by securing Detective
Proctor's services. who could easily secure
evidence against many of the men in the
drug business sufficient to put them be-
hind the bars. For instance, a certain drug
gist has his errand boy go to certain Gus
toners every morning with cocaine. If he
feels sure of the close-mouthedness of his
customer he sends the pure cocaine; if a
new customer, sends 1t out under the label
of "Catarrh Powder" mixture Of cocaine,
morphine. cocaine predominating. This
preparation Is called dope and is also
sold by some barber shops. A large dose
of this dope will sober drunken man in
from five to ten minutes. leaving no signs
of whisky on the breath. but the eyes have
a CLASSY stare for hours afterward from
its effect. / am the wife of one of the
victims; have hoped and prayed that The
Star might take up this question.
II it was reasonably hard for my hus-