The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 1, 1896, Page 5

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1%96. B, F. HUDELSON ON P. C. YORKE, The A. P. A. State Presi- dent’s Respects to the Priest. THE SOCIETY'S AIMS. Exponents of Americanism Not Engaged in Religious Warfare. “MR. YORKE, CLEVER AND SLY.” The A. P. A. Official Promises, How- ever, to Thoroughly “Exploit His Slipperyness.” B. F. Hudelson, State president of the American Protective Association of Cali- fornia, sends the following communication toTHE CaLL: B. F. HUDELSON, State President. OFFICE OF THE STATE COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, Room 40, Academy of Sciences Builaing, 819 Market Street, SAN Fraxcisco, Cal., January 31, 1896. To the Editor of The Call—DEak SiR: Into a controversy which has occupied the columns of your paper fur several weeks the name of the American Protective Association has becn repeatedly drawn as though the principles of that organization were underdiscussion. That such is not the case is reveaied by even a super- ficial examination of the facts W. F. BARNES, State Secretary. The controversy, towhich your columns have so impartially opened, is 1n its nature en- religions. On one side has been the Catholic church represented, whether officially or otherwise it matters not, by Peter C. Yorke, one of its secular priests. On the other side have been representatives of Protestant creeds— Unitarian, Presbyterian and Methodist divines. These geutlemen have, with VATying success, hurled theological, philosophical and historical arguments at each other’s heads, and here and there in the melee have appeared individual laymen who. being personal Catholic religion, have seen their reasous for holding such position. been & ba'tle of religious sects, a_struggle be- tween creeds, & contest of theologians. But, Mr. Editor, whichever of the dis- putants may have gained an adysntage, who of them em; om the dustof battle least scarred and unshaken is not for me to judge; nor would it be proper for me, having formed suc on, 1o express it here, for the Americ stective Association has nothing whatever to do with theology. It or nor against any religion, church or nds simply for all that is great clean in American institutions Tiotism. And for this reason s controversy can of right have hing to do either with the A. P. A. or with as the official head of the American Pro- ective Association of California. But, Mr. Editor, although the A. P. A. is not opposed to any Teligion, as such, the repre- of the Catholic faith appears bitterly t. Mr. Yorke has brought the name an Prote ssociation into nt controversy under every pretext. landerous and unsupported assertion sought to defile its fair fame. By un- v insinuation and innuendo has he at- tacked it. False. assumption, palpably er- roneous premises, imexcusably distorted iogic, sedanilc quotation of tongues to him un- known, specious argument, priestly sophistry and bold prevarication—none of these has he neglected in his bushwhacking attempts to plece the organization in a false light before the public. Mr. Yorke is clever. Yes, Mr. Editor, he is more, for he issly. He has & certain dexterity of language which would be appreciated by ordinary confidence mer. nimbleness of wit and skill with the pen would be doubtless useful to crefismen in far lowlier if not less honorable trades. And his calm, almost hypnotic assumption of superiority is surely worthy a better man and a better cause. And because heis so_clever, Mr. Editor, I must assume that his attacks upon the A. P. A, srise not from ignorance of its true objects and motives but from & wiliful and bitter hostility 10 all that is good and truc in Americanism. Furthermore, Mr. Editor, because of these s upon the A. P. A., because of the per- 1t attempts to delude the public into the ithat the A. P. A. is engaged in religious sons 1 have deemed it y my official capacity to commence the preparation of a series of arti- cles setting forth the real position of the American Protective Association, and within a very few days I shall present them to your ers. In these articles I shall also exploit exampled “slipperyness” of Peter C. Very respectiully, B. F. HUDELSON, ate President of the A. P. A. of California. ONTHE ALMSHOUSE TRACT Supervisors Finally Decide on a Location for the Pest- House. Mayor Sutro Had Not Found a Site and Was Refused Further Time. As Mavor Sutro had not yet succeedea in finding a suitable site for the pest- house the Health and Police Committee of the Board of Supervisors decided yes- terday to place the institution on the Almshouse Tract in a small valley that was selected some time ago. Mayor Sutro asked more time, stating that he had been negotiating for the pur- chase of Shag Rock, but the committee did not believe that under any circum- stances this would be a suitable site and refused to grant any further delay. The Mayor’s main objections were sub- mitted as follows: First—This tract is the geographical center ©of Sen Francisco, and _the winds blowing from the west, aimost during the whole vear, will scatter disease germs over the thickly settled Mission country and South San Francisco, endangering the lives of a iarge portion of our population and creating a constantly recur- ring feeling of dread of disease and insecurity of mind. Secona—The value of taxable property which will, more or less, be thus affected from and souih of Market street to Twenty-sixth street is. a8 taken from the Assessor’s books, about $96,000,000; the location of the Pesthouse on this spot will depreciate property valuesin 1his district at least 5 per cent, which would s > to the treasury of the City and onn ity, atthe rate of 1 per cent, of $480,000. Third—The actusl value of the land to be oceupied by the Pesthouse, say one acre, is 2bout £1000, and the plea is made thatthe City already owns this land and, therefore, need not buy asite. As a_ financial proposi- tion, then, the City will make use of a piece of ;’projlx‘crlv valued at $1000, and thereby lose an- nually ,000. Fourth—There is now a sewer from the Alms- house Tract, passing close to and alongside Laguna Honda reservoir, which discharges on the sand flats adjoiniug Golden Gate Park, If & sewer to the ocean is finally constructed, it will have = length of three miles, and the houses on the whole length will connect there- with ana be expcsed to contagion from the Ter\_’n! arising from the Pesthouse sewage. t Is argued that this sewage can be chemi- cally disinfected before it leaves the Pest- house. Whether this can be doneat all is problematical; if it can it will be a continnons dsily expense, amounting to quite s sum &t the end of the vear, and if neglected for & single day, which is sure to hapven, may spread disease aiong the whole line of the sewer. Fiith—Ambulances bringing patients to the esthouse must pass for several p‘mflu through stanas | His comparative | | which I had ordered him to make. some of the bast of Golden Gate playground. Sixth—One of the most important distribut- ing reservoirs of the Spring Valley Water Com- pany, which suppiies a large part of the City, is located alongside of the proposed Pesthouse site, and nothing is more certain than that contamination of our drinking water will take place from germs of typhoid, typhus, cholera and other contagious diseases. Should the measure be approved by the board it will undoubtedly be vetoed by the Mayor, and it is doubtful whether the necessary nine votes can be obtained to pass it over his veto. ST R FATHER FERGUSON TO SPEAK. Rally of the Third District League of the Cross. The executive committee of the League of the Cross has completed arrangements for the raily of the third district to be held at Odd Fellows’ Hall to-morrow after- noon at 2 o'clock. An excellent pro- gramme will be pre:ented and well-known local talent will assist. ~District Chairman William A, Breslin will preside and the exercises will be under his direction, The orator of the occasion will be Rev. J. P. Ferguson, the energetic stant pastor of St. Patrick’s parish. An interesting fea- ture will be the essay contest for the dis- trict medal presented by the executive committee. The subject to be discussed is “Why I Am a Total Abstainer.” The fol- lowing lads will represent their parishes in the contest: Sergeant William Fitz- erald, St. Patrick’'s; Sergeant Robert of 3t. ; Join Fitzsimmons, parts of the ity and alongside ark close to the children’s s Sceles, St. Brendan’s St. Mary’s (old cathedral), and William Walsh, St. Rose’s parish. The judges will be Attorney Samuel Haskins, Miss E. S. Maboney of the Spring Valley Grammar School, and a prominent member of the local Catholic clergy. The cadet companies of the district, C of St. Patrick’s parish, Captain Edward Fitz- gerald commanding, and H of St. Bren- dan’s parish, Captain James Powers com- manding, will be in attendance in full uniform. Delegations are promised from each of the parishes of the district and will be under the charge of members of the ex- ecutive committee. ‘Those boys of the dis- trict who have not yet become members of the league will be given an opportunity of joining the society and taking the pledge at the rallv. A’ general 1invitation is extended to Catholic parents and to others interested in temperance work among the boys of the Ci GAOSS NSULT DENIED Captain Healy Contradicts the Story of Lieutenant Daniels, End of the Inquiry Into the Second Charge Against the Veteran Commander. “I did not take a drink on Thanksgiving morning until I got aboard the Bear, be- cause I'had no liquor in the house.’” This was the sworn statement of the aged defendant at yesterday’s session of the Healy investigation. A. P. Hourigan, Michael Hilbert and Christopher Hansen, members of the Bear’s crew who rowed the captain to the cutter from the wharfat Sausalito on the morning of Thanksgiv- ing day, 1895, have all testified to his so- briety on that occasion, and the old com- mander was giving bis explanation of the passage-at-arms between himself and Lieutenant Daniels immediately after he boarded the vessel. “On the night of the 27th of November,” said the captain, *‘I retired shortly after 9 o’clock. At 7 the next morning, Thanks- giving day, I arose and took breakfast, leaving for Sausalito immediately after- ward. I did notdrink anything because there was nothing todrink in the house. Wpoen 1 boarded the cutter, which was then lying at Sausalito, I sent for Mr. Daniels and asked him whether he had made certain entries in the cutter's log He re- plied, in a very off-hand fashion, that there was plenty of time, and was so uppish and insolent in his demeanor that it aisgusted me. “I spat on the floor, not in Daniels’ eye, and ordered him out of my presence. In place of leaving, Daniels raised a great out- cry, accusing e of spitling in his face. Mr. Emery, who seems to have been list- ening without the door, rushed in forth- with in great excitement, without knock- ing at the door or noticing me in any way. I told Mr. Daniels that his insulting state- ment was a lie. Emerf‘ and Daniels then went off, and I am told they sent a dis- {mxch to the Sccretary of the Treasury at Washington. “The day after Thanksgiving Mr. Emery handed me a dispatch, signed by the As- sistant Secretary of the Treasury, which read, if I recollect aright, as follows: Inform Healy he is detached. Turn over command to Buhner. “After reading the telegram 1 went on deck and ordered the officers and crew summoned thither. I told them all to be faithful in the performance of their duties and respectful and obedient to their new commander. The poor fellows cheered me with all their might, and some of them cried a little. Ithen turned over the com- mand of the Bear to Lieutenant Buhner, and have not seen the vessel since.” Lieutenant Buhner, in the most em- phatic terms, reiterated his former state- ment that the captain was perfectly sober on Thanksgiving day and the day follow- ing. At the afternoon session an attempt was made by the prosecution to impeach the testimony of the witnesses, Boundy, Powers and Hourigan, on the ground of alleged enmity on their part toward Dan- iels. That official had been in difficulties by reason of certain charges made against him by the three men and others and affected to regard them as enemies. They contended that they were entirely un- biased. Lieutenant Daniels was closely ques- tioned by Captain Healy’s attorneys as to his motives in attacking his snper or, *‘I feared physical violence at his hands,” answered the youthtul lieutenant. ‘“The captain and J were once debating as to which one of us was the better man and the captain dared me to take off my coat and fight him. 1 have peen awfully afraid of him ever since.” Captain Healy was then called to the stand to give his statement. His manner was dignitied, snd perbaps even a trifle haughty, as he remarked : . “T'mayas well let the testimony go as it is. There is no statement against me which I consider worthy of my attention. ‘'he assertion that I was intoxicated on the morning of Thanksgiving day is a lie, and what more need I say about it? Dan- iels has evidently made up his mind to downu me, and had Emery and Coffin by him to serve as witnesses to the scene which he endeavored to create. But his methods seem to me singularly crude and unscientific. As for the telegram to Wash- ington, if sent at a1l it should have been sent by Buhner, the first in command after myself, and not by an underling.” 'his concludes the investigation into the affair at Sausalito. To-day the charges of misconduct on the high seas will be taken up. e s, Fire in a Lodging-House. An alarm sounded through 'box 61 at 6:30 o'clock last evening was for a small blaze in a three-story frame huilding at 31 Hunt street, owned by the Hallet estate and occupied by Logier & Pons asa Jodging-house. he fire was caused by the explos’op of ~ cogl-oil stove. ‘The loss will amount to a* $10. —————— A Blazing Tar-Barrel. An alarm was turned on through box 8 at 9:30 A. M. yesterday for a blszing tar-barrel at the corner of Mason and Filbert streets. Besides the loss of the barrelad its contents no damage was done. A STRONG TIDE AGAINST BROWN, Significant Action of the Christian Endeavor Society. INTENDED AS A REBUKE No Meetings to Be Held in the Church While the Pastor Officiates. HISSING TO BE DENOUNCED. Resolutions to Be Presented Wednes- day—Mrs. Stockton May Ignore the Church. Each day develops a stronger solidifica- tion of the forces that are arrayed against the course that bas been announced by Dr. Brown and his adherents, and the rallying point is the venerable and brave woman, who on Wednesday night dared, alone and unsupported, to make a protest against the adoption of resolutions of con- fidence in the pastor of the First Congre- gational Church. One of the most significant developments yesterday was the expression made by a majority of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor of Dr. Brown’schurch to the effect that the society would hold no meetings at the church so long as Dr. Brown presumeda to officiate. Mrs. Stockton has assumed an attitude of indifference in reference to the charges that have been liled against her with the standing committee of the First Church, and 1t is likely that she will ignore all ecclesiastical efforts to open out the record ot her life. Another element of interest will be added to the meeting of Wednesday next by the introduction by the friends of Mrs. Cooper of a resolution denouncing those who par- ticipated in the hissing of last Wednesday night. P ety R AGAINST DR. BROWN. Young People WIill Not Meet in the Church If He Preaches. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor is in a state of insurrection. It will hold no more meetings in the First Congregational Church if Dr. Brown continues to preach there. A prominent member of the society, who for personal reasons declined to have his name mentioned in connection with the scandal, gave expression to his opin- ions yesterday. “I have seen a large number of the church members and those of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor,” said he, “'and they are firm in their deter- mination not to attend church as long as Dr. Brown preaches, or until he clears himself of the charges made against him. They are all willing to give him every chance to clear himself, even if he desires three or four months in which to do so; but they feel that there will be a split1n the church if he insists on preaching. The best interests of the church will be sub- served by his remaining away until he is ready to explain his course of action. “They are in bearty accord with the state- ment -made by Mrs. Cooper at prayer- meeting last Wednesday evening. Right here 1 want to say that the statements made by certain pavers that the audience at large hissed Mrs. Cooper are false. Very few of the members of the Y. P. 8. C. E. outside of Dr. Brown’s son Valentine so far fergot their sense of decency, to use a mild word, as to hiss a Jady. Tue hiss- ing was largely done by a crowd of out- siders, who were there to support Dr. Brown, and I happen to know the names of several. “Dr. Brown'’s seeking refuge behind the statement that his attorney will not per- mit him to speak, or even to tell Mrs. Cooper his defense under promise of se- crecy, gives color to the belief that he either has no defense at all or that it is so weak as not to permit the scrutiny even of Mrs. Cooper. It will be at least two mouths before Mrs. Davidson’s trial will have been finished, and two or three weeks longer before a council can be called. The church cannot stand a strain so severe as that, even to gratify Dr. Brown’s de- sire to see Mrs. Davidson behind the bars. “The active workers of the Christian Endeavor Society, realizing that unless some action was taken the members would drift out of the church and perhaps not return acain, have decided, after serious consultation, to hold their prayer-meeting at the residence of some of the members instead of at the church. This is only done to prevent a large number of resigna- tions bemng sent in, and as a careful can- vas of the members reveals the fact that at lcast three-fourths of those who regularly attend positively refuse to listen to Dr. Brown or to go to the church so long as he preaches, they will take a firm stand on the matter. “Next Sunday will see a very small attendance of active workers at the First Congregational Church. At least two- thirds of the Sunday-school teachers have signified their intention to remain away. Many of these have taught in the school for years.” The meetings of the society will be held at the home of Miss Myrtle Simpson. S ey WILL NOT APPEAR. Mrs. Stockton WIIl Probably Ignore the Proposed Church Investigation. Of the many persons involved in the Brown-Davidson-Overman, scandal, the one least depressed is Mrs. M. A. Stock- ton. She it was that remained silent when her character was aspersed. Finally she was induced to make a statement for pubiica- tion. The statement was first published in Tae Cary, word for word as it was made. Dr. Brown had charged her with black- mailing him out of $600. This she em- phatically denied. 7 She admitted, however, having received money, voluntary offerings. at different times from the pastor of the First Con- gregational Church. She told of little ex- cursions with the doctor to points of in- terest about the City; how he hung about the entrance of the Surveyor-General's office, where she was employed, and patiently awaited until her day’s work was done that he might escort her home; how they dined together at a restaurant noted for its good dinners rather than its morality; how he kissed her in her room and caressed her in his study. This, in. brief, was the statement made by Mrs. Stockton in reply to the charges in the affidavit made by Attorney Greer and published at the instance of Dr. Brown. It 1s upon these charges of alleged ex- tortion that the standing committee of the First Congregational Church has been called to investigate. The demand for a church trial of Mrs. Stockton, who is still a member of the congregation in good standing. is preferred by the anti-Brown faction. The committee members think that in this manner Dr. Brown will be called npon to substantiate his charge of extortion against Mrs. Stockton, and in view of the widow’s published statement feel that be will be unable to do so. Mrs. Stockton, however, will not appear before the standing committee. In that case Dr. Brown’s testimony will stand un- impeached and Mrs. Stockton will be forced to leave the church. Should this be the result it will cause the fascinating Kin- dergarten teacher little or no sorrow. "f am not worrying over this affair,” said Mrs. Stockton yesterday. “It does not pay to worry, don’t you knew? The fact is, I am taking very little interest in this so-called scandal of the church.” “Will you make a statement to ‘the standing committee?'’ was asked. “Now, I don’t wish to_bother my head about tne affair at all,”’ she replied sharply. “Why did you attend the prayer-meet- ing on Wednesday ?” ““To get spiritual consolation, of course,” replied the pretty little widow, with a smile. ‘Do you fancy that the innocent Mrs. Stockton could have any other pur- pose?” and again she smiled. “Will you remain in the church ?”” “Well; since I went into the church under the administration of Dr. Brown it is not improbable that I may be privileged to go out with it.” In this manner, and with much spirit and good humor, Mrs. Stockton showed her cleverness at fencing. “I have always been curious to know, Mrs. Stockton,” inquired a young lady reporter, who was one of a half dozen representatives of the press whom she admitted to her flat at 6154 Mason street, What the menu at the Maison Riche was like on the occasion of the famous dinner?” “Well, the fact is, I have eaten so many dinners since that time, not with Dr. Brown, however, that I have really for- otten,” replied Mrs. Stockton with a augh. “Will you attend the prayer-meeting next Wednesday ?” “Well, that depends on how my supply of spiritual consolation is by that time,” she replied. ““I am feeling very well physically, mor- ally, ntellectually and spiritually, espe- cially since Wednesday night, and have no wish to be disturbed,” continued Mrs. Stockton. “Will you receive the standing com- mittee if a call is made on you?”’ “Well, if the gentlemen of the com- miittee are anyway interesting I may con- sider the matter,” and. there was more laughter. “‘Seriously speaking, however, I have re- ceived no notice from the standing com- mittee of the church, and until I do I can decide on no course of action.” Some person asked her what she thought of the stand Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper had taken. *Mrs. Cooper is a saint,” is all she would say. Mrs. Stockton is expected to make no statement to the committee. Her disposi- tion is to allow Dr. Brown to have his tling. She says that she wants to be left severely alone. CHAMPION MRS. COOPER. Her Friends Indignant--Mrs. David- son In Jall Writes to the Kin- dergarten Leader. The friends of Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper are indignant over the manner in which she was insulted by the followers of Dr. Brown at the prayer-meeting on Wednesday night. They claim that the hissing was uncalled for and outrageous, and are very much wrought up over the incident. They will_at the prayer-meeting this coming Wednesday evening introduce a resolu- tion denouncing those who participated in the affair. The latest issue of the Pacific, the coast organ of Congregationalism, contains as its leading editorial the foliowing written by Dr. Mooar, a member of the Bay Asso- ciation committee appointed to investigate the reports of immoral conduct made against Dr. Brown: Perhaps it may be said of those who have made it [the reportof the joint committee] that they have done what they could and no more. Theé original hope of thie pastor in his asking from the Bay Association the Apflolmment by that body of three brethren, to whom he could sacredly confide for the time being his personal defense, whether that hope was reasonable or not at first, soon became practically impossi- ble. For the three were increased to five, at least, and then the officers of the First Church were associated with them, and the enlarged body became obviously too large for a confi- dential committee, and by its very composi- tion was unauthorized to pursue an orderly or adequate investigation. The committee, therefore, have sensibly de- clined to hear what in the circumstances would be only a one-sided presentation of the matter. Thev have simply nTpe-lm to the ublic to do what they themselves propose to o—continue confidence in the integrity of the man until reasons for the lack of confidence shall be made clear in & competent council. The fact that fifteen such gentlemen should make this latter affirmation withouta dissent- ing voice is certainly remarkable. It does not by anv means solve the difficulties, but it should give a measure of restfulness to those who are very anxious for the good name of our churches. Mrs. Davidsoh yesterday addressed the following letter to Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper: Mrs. Cooper—DEAR MADAM: I have read all the papers say of you sincemy arrest. Iam truly sorry that one who by his position at least should be a champion in the cause of truth and virtue is now arrayed against them. Aud it was no surprise to me when C. 0. Brown Tefused to give you & hearing for the reason that you are in opposition to him, as right and virtue are opposed to falsity and vice. 1 therefore honor you for the stand you have taken and am sure it is upon the broad plat- form which was instituted by the great pro- mulgator of the second commandment, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Strange as it may Appear the observance of this commandment alone has Elsceu me where I am, and no one knows this better than C. 0, Brown. Yet no one could less appreciate the commandment than those who adhere to it— whether Mrs. Co(ger or Mrs. Davidson—less than this same C. O. Rrown. Therefore we meet on & common ground, and notin the environment of narrow personali- ties or popular prejudices, to discuss those broad truths which form the tap-root of moral- ity so essential to the developm:nt of the church, the state and the home. Evoiution is generally accomplished through suffering, and through the dim lenses of our experience we see that divine surgery was needed to cut out the nidden ulcer which was festering and rot- nng beneath the garb of priestly sanctity, which might, in time, innoculate the entire youth and virtue of the First Church. The divine fire went forth as it is written, “Be sure your sins will find you out,” and, as C. 0. Brown dictated the words of the paper which he bade me write and which was his doom, “By thine own words shalt thou be condemned.” God chose me to execute his wrath and in the mystery of his Workings a most extraor- dinary result followed. The Lord tells us “not 1o fear, as though it was some new thing that had overtaken us, but to count it all joy,” ete. I followed the text he hath given uyand am willing to suffer as the instrument which acts in the removal of evil in C. O. Brown, and in those he said were co-offenders with him. ‘About nine years ago I gave myself wholly to the service of God. My prayer was then as itis to-day, that I be united to Christ as the branch to the vine. My prayer was heard then, as it is 1n prison to-dni. On the 24th day of November, and aye to the 19th of December, about six weeks ago, I be- Heved in the peuitence of C.O.Brown. For more than one year he had made me his confi- dant. First by relating a series of tempations and trials, and getting me to pray for and ad- vise him. Daily and many times each day I told them to my blessed Lord. At times I felt almost overwhelmed by his continual coming, and told him that he must £0 to others in the church, but he always said: “I know you live near the Lord and always feel secure with you and a sense of relief when I nave talked with you.”” So,1f I may use the expression, it prayed upon my confidence. In return I had but little confidence in him, yet kept on praying and advising him, yet never anticipated that he vielded to the temptations which he seemed to deplore. At last the guilty pair—C. 0. Brown and Miss Overman—yers traced to Sixth street, corner of Bryant, November 24, 1894, and then were reporied to me September 10, 1895, iss Overman acknowledged all the story and gave every detail of her relations with C. 0. Brown. She was m¥ Suuday school scholar, -'m: with many tears she confessed the terrible story. For three months I suspected by her letters to and her talks with me that possibly things ‘would reach this condition. Butwhen I called C. 0. Brown to my room he told me even more ‘| by an abuse of than did Miss Overman—things which recrim- inated her and himself, as well as others. After this my informant threatened to ex- pose C. 0. Brown and his companion. C. O. Brown then devised the means of his escape from it. He knew me too well to base it inany other way than a profession of contrition with strong prayers and tears. For one month Ilabored with him and felt 80 sure, so sure of his sincerity that I took pains 10 go ont in severe storms to_tell the story of my confidence in him, betieving that he truly reconsecrated himself to Christ. Like the descent of a thunderbolt he had me arrested. You are not surprised when IsayI have not aspark of confidence in him. He is A desperate man, a libertine of deepest dye; deceit covers him as with a garment. He has lied to me and to God. It is possible perhaps legal authority to send me to San Quentin, buta prison house awaits C. O. Brown where there is no escape, accord- ing to the tenets of his own profession. “All liars and loose-livers shall have their part in the lake of fire and brimstoue, which is the second death.” See Revelations, chapter XXI, verse 8. In Christian faith and fellowship, 1 am yours, MRs. A. DAVIDSON. Mrs. Cooper received between twenty and thirty letters yesteraay, all strongly commending her action of Wednesday night. These were not alone from mem- bers of the church, but from many promi- nent men and women, who are not so much interested in church affairs as in the preservation of the moral tone of the com- munity. Among these communications were two from clergymen of other denomi- nations. _One of the most promin ent Congrega- tionalists of this City, who has been watching the developments in the Brown case with great interest, yesterday called attention to the marked and significant difference in the resolutions adopted on Monday night by the joint committee, and those passed by the officers and trustees of the First Church on the Tuesday night fol- lowing. In that adopted by the joint committee occurs tne following: Dr. Brown has assured us that he will ask the church to institute this investigation assisted by an ecclesiastical council duly con- vened. In view of these things we propose for our- selves, and we ask of all others, a suspension of judgment in the case of Dr. Brown, and we hereby express our confidence in his integrity. The report of the First Church officials concluded as follows: Resolved, That this body expresses full and entire confidence in Rey. C. 0. Brown’s integ- rity and good noral character and will not credit vague and damaging insinuations until they are proved before a competent tribunal. In the one case it was pointed out that a council was provided for, while in the other a “competent tribunal.” It was shown that a competent tribunal might be nothing more than a committee of the church members. This gentleman went so far as to say he believed the action of the church officials on Tuesday was in reality intended to modify the action of the joint committee and that their report was virtually a sub- stitute for that of the joint committee. He believed that the Firsi Church officials were 1nduced to take this action by the more ardent of Dr. Brown’s adhererts. WHITE HAD SUFFICIENT, Wrestler Pearce Threw Him in the First Round and Vin- cent Gave Up.y The Cornishman Was Too Strong for the American, and Simply Wore Him Out. John Pearce of Cornwall, the man who wrestled seven hours with Carkeek in Red- ruth some time ago and made a draw of it, met Vincent White of this City at B'nai B'rith Hall last night in a wrestling match or $200 a side and threw him. White quit after thirty-five minutes of hard work, at the end of the round, and told the stake- holder to give Pearce the stakes, as he had sufficient to satisfy him as to. his incapacity to throw the Cornishman. The hall was pretty well filled consider- ing the short time in which the match was arranged, and the spectators were satisfied that they had seen fair play and that the best man had won. The ball opened with a preliminary between Frank Joncas of British Columbia and Kid Henry of Portland in a catch-as- catch-can match. After a little sparring for holds the Kid hooked his man and slowly rolled him over on three points. His arm tightened around Jonca’s neck, and when the referce declared it a fall Henry gotup and left Joncas on the canvas writhing and gasp- ing for breath. A hush came over the spectators and several men rushed forward to assist the fallen wrestler. He recovered, however in a few seconds and went to his corner with a very studious expression on his face. The second go was more cautious and Henry continued to play for Joncas’ wind- ipe. Suddenly Joncas wheeled and in a lew seconds had Henry on three points. The audience applauded for another bout, and although Joncas wanted another chance, both men left the canvas for their dressing-rooms. Considerable delay was encountered be- fore White and Pearce got to work. Finally Joe Acton was selected as referee. The principals tossed for style, White win- ning and selecting catch-as-catch-can, his favorite method. At 9 o’clock Pearce en- tered the hail in black tights, stepping gingerly across the floor. White followed almost immediately amid considereble ap- plause. ; They went at each other without much hesitation, Pearce soon getting on top, with the San Francisco man hugging the canvas, stomach down. At this point there was some severe straining and it looked for some time as though White would loose the fall, baving touched two points. He got back on his feet after some clever work, however, and his friends whooped things up in apporoval. Atter that th men got in a good breathing spell. After w time the men made a few scientific plays, but Pearce -;;Fenred to be the stronger.” At the «nd of half an hour it was about even, with both men Bumng up the best they had. Once waile Pearce was straining to roll White over and found it impossible he looked around disgusted to find White’s legs twisted around his own in such a position that it was impossible to accomplish bis ends. It seemed to an- noy him a little, but after standing it as long as he could he finally reached back and disengaged his own legs from those of White and with a mighty effort pressed him over and down on three points, win- ning the first fall. White immediately got up exhausted and said, as he went to his dressing-room : “That man is too strong for me. I cannot throw him, and therefore give up the match.” White was satisfied that as he was un- able to throw Pearce at his own game, it would be out of the question to dispose of him Cornish style, The spectators, after the announcement that White had quit, clamored for a Cor- nish exhibition, and Felix Carlyon, the champion lightweight Cornish wrestler of Cornwall, went into the ring with Pearce and gave a short exhibition, which seemed to satiate the multitude. Previous to departing Joe Acton chal- lengea Pearce on the same terms that White had offered—Graco-Roman, catch- as-catch-can or Cornish. Pearce replied that he would respond in a challenge thro:;h the papers, and the crowd dis- persed, after congratulating Whiteon stay- ing in the game as long as he did. New Passenger Agent. J. L. Thurston, formerly agent of the Santa Fe Railway system atSanta Barbara, assumed the duties of his new office of general passen- ger agent in this City yesterday for hs com- pany. 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