The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 9, 1896, Page 13

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1896. 13 WALKS THE EARTH A MINDLESS TRAMP Fate of a Woman Who De-| serted Husband and | Children. | | ONCE A HAPPY WIFE. Tried Marriage a Second Time | and Was Quickly After- | ward Deserted. | | WRECKED BY WOODWORTH. The “Power” of the Evangelist Proved to Her the Power of an Evil Genius. | | 04xLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,} 908 Broadway, June 8. If a playwright were looking for a char- acter around which to weave a companion story to that told in “The Wages of 8in” he could not fina one more appropriate | than that of Mrs. Mary Cleve, whose career from affluence to vagrancy has been swift | and sure. | For more than a week the attention of | people on Clay street has been attracted to | a strange looking woman carrying a large | bundle. No matter how hot the day, the | poor creature struggles along with her | earthly possessions clumsily packed in her | parcel. | Her face is the wreck of features that | were once handsome. Her gzit is irregular | and seems to be guided by her erratic | thoughts and fears. Her figure, still that | of a compaiatively young woman, 18 bent | till it resembles that of a woman of sev- | enty years. Her dress was once costly, but has been out of fashion for a decade. Parts of it are in festoons that are foreign to its original pattern, and her once luxu- | rious black hair hangs over her shoulders in a few unkempt curls which are almost gray. | Several years of dissipation have under- | mined her reason, and on more than one occasion she bas answered to a charge of vagrancy in the Police Court. She wan- ders around with her bundle, and when asked where she is going or where she lives she always answers, ‘‘Nowhere.” A query as to why she always carried | her bundle brought forth a more intelli- gent answer, She replied that unless she | carried all her earthly possessions around with her, including her accordion, which she plays with much skill, she is fright- | ened she would return home some day | and find that they had been stolen. What use anybody could possibly make of such a mass of repulsive rags is a conundrum, but Mrs. Cleve views the matter differ-| ently. She is now a harmless lunatic, | without #n aim, without a friend. | Ten years ago she was the wife of a re- | spected citizén of San Francisco, but al- | though the mother of four children, the outside world contained more attraction for her than her home, and after her de- sertion of her family a divorce followed. Very bitter and short was her experience of gilded life in San Francisco, and within | 2 year she was in Oakland living among | the lowest class of those on whom the law has set its ban. Remorse followed and with it came a desire to rise again from the depths into which she had failen. Her | “De Profundis” was heard by some Salva- | tionists, and she was the first woman to | enter the little Rescue Home that has | e been supplanted by the large, busy | institution at Beulah. The death of two | of her children helped to bring her to a realization of what she had done and after | six months she started out again to face the worldl as a domestic. As she proved herself a worthy woman friends inter-i ceded and she was given the custody of | her little golden-curled baby. | For a few years she kept on top ot the | billows of trouble and gained some notori- | ety as an evngelistic worker, but her resolu- tions again met defeat when the Wood- | worth craze struck Oakland. Mrs. Cleve | one of the first to go under the “power’”’ that actually proved to her the power‘of an evil genius. While overcome | she had to be carried out of the tent | where the meetings were held, and one of | the men who assisted to carry her out | professed to fall deeply in love with her. | A marriage followed and within a week | the unhappy woman was again deserted | and from that time her downfall dates. Many times have her friends of old tried | to create new ambitions within her, but her mind is unable to grasp things as they are presented to her, and, fortunately, memory has been kind and refuses to re- vive the past. Another arrest for vagrancy, a probable | commitment to a lunatic asylum and then the grave—such is the future of the woman who should now be an honored | member of society. —_— Board of Education. OAKLAND, CiL., June 8.—The Board of Education to-night abolished the posi- tion of head of drawing department, with a salary of $1950, ynd teacher of physical | culture, with a salary of $1500, and made | other reductions in the salaries of public | school teachers, amounting to a total of $4390 .over those fixed a year ago, but in doing so created new ypositions or in- creased salaries to the extent of $4220, leaving only a net cut of $170. Sitting as & high school board the same body re- duced the salary of Professor S. P. Mead | and re-elected every teacher ior | another year to the same position they have held in the past. Kruttschnitt’s a * Rasper.”” OAKLAND, Car., June 8. —General Man- ager Kruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific Company appeared before the City Coun- cil to-night to oppose the opening of Brush street. He stated his argument, and was frequently interrupted by Coun- cilman Bassett, who spoke of the “‘rasping manner” in which the manager was speak- jng. Councilman Manuel opposed the Janguage used by Bassett, and wished it understood that such expressions did not represent the whole Council. The usual wordy war followed, and it was finally de- cided that a special committee should visit the scene of the proposed opening and report next week to the Council. Mechanic and Merchant. OAKLAND, Car., June 8.—The weekl: meeting of the Merchants Exchange will be attended by a committee of the Oak- 1and Carpenters’ Union to-morrow. One purpose of these conferencesis mutual pro- tection against irresponsible builders who peat merchant and mechanic. L The Carpenters’ Union are arranging a public meeting that there shouid be-a bet- ter understanding by the public of the was | Berkeley. L | main thoroughfare or avenue for cyclin, | ings. | bands in Alameda had set their feet right 16, and re presentatives from various crafts will speak. Cable Picked Up. OAKLAND, CAL., June 8.—The steamer Arago, Captain Conway, coal ladened. picked up about 300 feet of three-inch wire cable in the ship channel this morning. It was so wrapped about the propetler that the vessel had to be grounded and a tug summoned to move her to the dock. The cable was one from a raft of piles brought | in by the Southern Pacific Company and let drop when they were removed. The cargo had to be shifted forward and re- moved from the stern so as to get the pro- veller near enough to the surface to cut it away. Main Thoroughfare. OAKLAND, Car., June 8.—There is a movement on foot to have Wood street extend northward to the city limits and it is expected that citizens of North Oakland, Bay District and West Berkeley will co- operate in having Sixth street, West Berkeley, which is being extended to the racetrack, connect so as to make a contin- ous driveway from West Oakland to West his would make a magnificent and driving, connecting the Oaklanc Mole and the Contra Costa County terri- tory. The Divorce Courts. OAKLAND, CaL., June 8.—Kate Bor- dell has sued her husband, J. W. Bordell, for divoree on the ground of desertion. The suit of Mrs. Falconbridge for a divorce from Frank Falconbridge has been referred to tne Court Commissioner. The suit of Martha Mullikin for a divorce from J. C. Mullikin, transferred from Contra Costa County, Judge Ogden allowed plaintiff §40 a month alimony, $25 costs and $100 attorney fees. There were seven | other cases on the Superior Court dockets this morning. At the Macdonough, OAKLAND, CAL., June 8.—Ada Rehan in her famous role of Lady Teazle, with the unexcelled support of the Daly com- pany, will present **School for Scandal” at the Macdonough to-night (L'uesday). The largest and most brilliant audience in the history of the Macdonough will witness the production, including the most promi- nent society people of Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley, and also a large contingent from San Francisco. Chinese-Japanese Conflict. OAKLAND, CaL., June 8.—The Chi- nese-Japanese war broke out afresh in the kitchen of the Sathens residence this morning. Ah Uge Sing, the Chinese cook, and George, the Japanese scullion-boy, were discussing the relative prowesses of their home lands, when anger got the bet- ter of their judgments, which resulted in a iree fight between the two in which the Chinese wa8 vanquished. He applied for a warrant at the City Hall for the arrest of his assailant. POLITICA EQUALTY CLUS How Shall Married Women Ob- tain Permission to Attend Conventions? | Obsequies of City Attorney Taylor’s Wife—Floral Fete Receipts—City Trustees Adjourn. ALAMEDA, Car.,, June 8.—Mrs, C. L. Wood presided at the stated meeting of the Political Equality Club this afternoon. A large number of ladies were present. Miss Clara Bowen read a paper prepared by Mrs. 1da Harper, and Mrs. Paxson one written by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. Both were on the benefits of woman suf- frage. A lady in the audience sought advice. She wanted to know what a woman ought to do whose husband objected to her at- tending conventions and suffrage meet- She stated that some of the hus- down against their wives participating in the movement. The responses were various. One lady said she would go first, and confess her in- discretion afterward; she would obtain forgiveness or- . Another lady re- marked she would argue the question qui etly with her husband and try to convinc bim of his error; but she would go any- how. The majority, however, could not concede that such a state of things ex- isted or would exist, as their husbands were firm advocates of woman suffrage, | and had been the converters, not the con- verted. The ladies had a social chat, the out- come of which was that on near dates they would appear publicly in two plays; one entitled “‘Love and Politics,” by Mrs. Has- tie, and the other *‘The Extra Session,’”’ by Miss Severance. Frank McGowan of Humboldt City has | been asked by letter if his services can be | obtained in furtherance of the suffrage cause 1n this locality. Mrs. Taylor Buried. ALAMEDA, CaL.. June 8.—The sympa- thy.extended toward City Attorney Tay- lor for the loss of his wife, Mrs. Susie ]"; | Taylor, and the respect entertained for her | were made stronglymanifest this morning. The funeral services were announced to be private, but that did not prevent all ciasses of the community showing their rense of Mr. Taylor’s loss by their pres- ence at the residence while the last rites were held. The floral offerings were so numerous as to require a special vebicle to transport them to the cemetery at Moun- tain View. From 11 to 1 o’clock all busi- ness on Park street was suspended and all .shops were closed. The Rev. Eaward Dennett officiated at the funeral services and E. D. Crandall’s quartet Fan%“Abide With Me,” “Blessed Are the Pure in Heart” and ‘‘Lead, Kindly Light.” The pallbearers were Joseph F. Forderer, Ben F. Lamborn, J. F. Butterick, Stanley Stephenson, J. C. Smith and J. A. Collins. Mrs. Ts{vlor'x father and mother, Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Gober and all the imme- diate relatives were present and journeyed with her to her last resting-place. Alameda Driving Association. ALAMEDA, CaL., June 8.—At & meet- ing of the Alameda Driving Association held this evening an invitation was re- ceived from the Pacific Coast Trotting- horse Breeders’ Association requesting the members to_participate in its meeting, to be held at Ingleside during the week of June 27 to July 4. A purse of two or three hundred dollars | is offered for competition, entries free and the rest is restricted to membersof the Al- ameda Driving Association. A committee was appointed to arrange entries. The track committee was re- quested to force the contractor to put more teams on the track. Alameda Fete Receipts. ALAMEDA, CAL., June 8.—In spite of the unkind weather, the receipts at the Alameda floral fete reached $894 75. The net profit to be devoted to charitable pur- poses will be about $450. If some lumber on hand can be disposed of the amount will be increased about $25. Mrs. O'Neill and herother lady helpers are more than satisfied with the results of their labors, and tender therr best thanks to everybody, the press included, who assisted in bringing the affair to such a successful issue. City Trustees Adjourn. ALAMEDA, Car., June 8.—The City Trustees met this evening, and, after cali- ing the roll, formally adjourned for one week out of respect to the City Atttorney in his bereavement. Rev. Mr. Lane’s Vaecation, ALAMEDA, CAL., June 8.—The vestry of Christ Eviscopal Church bas granted a leave of absence for two months to the rect or, Rev. W. M. Lane, in order that he may recover his normal health. e purposes of labor unions. It will be held in Germania Hall, Tuesday evening, June GROCERS' PICNIC to-morrow, Schuetzen Park, Ban Rafael. . SIX GRADUATES READY TO' MARRY, Pioneer Class of the Pres- byterian Social Syn- dicate, SOME UNIQUE EXERCISES All Members of the Society Must Be United in Wedlock or Move. SOCIAL ANNUAL TO BE READ. The Graduating Class to Render a Sextet Wedding Class in the Church. OAELAND OrricE SAN FrANcisco CALL, 908 Broadway, June 8. } The most remarkable “commencement exercises” ever held will be given to-mor brewer of this city. There is property on San Pablo avenue, in this city, estimated to be worth $6000, but the court refused to let thisibe sold. THEIR ACTS VOID. Board of Works Sitting as Street-Open- ing Commissioners Has No Force. OAKLAND, CAL, June 8.—Judge Ells- worth rendered an oral decicion to-day which renders void all acts of the Board of Public Works sitting as a street-opening commission. He held that the act of 1893, under which they sit as such Com mission- ers, was unconstitutional, in that it at- tempted to classify cities for the purpose of opening streets, in opposition to the gene- ral law of 1883, classifying cities by popu- lation for purposes of legislation. - WILL MEET FRIDAY. Republican County Central Committee Called Together. OAKLAND, Car., June 8.—The meeting of the Alameda County Republican Cen- tral Committee to take some action in connection with the Congressional Com- mittee mudd le has been changed from 2 P. M. Saturday to the same hour Friday afternoon by Chairman Mantalen. This action is to accommodate some Native Sons, who are members and who desire to attend the celebration at Sonoma Bat- urday. Took no Action. OAKLAND, OAL., June 8.—The Board of Supervisors decided to-day that they had no authority regarding the affidavit of James B. Barber, County Tax Col- lector, in which he sets forth that certain roperty of the Southern Pacific Company n this county had been assessed more than once. The Contract Let. OAKLAND, CAL, June 8,—The con- N\ 7 w.r A Miss Mabel Ransome, a 19.Year-Old Graduate of the Presbyterian Social Syndicate. 3 | [From a photograph.] row night at the Centennial Presbyterian Church. Six young ladies will graduate from the senior class of the Social Syndicate into the first stage toward wedded life. This statement needs some explanation, and it is to be found in the description of the | syndicate given by the president, Miss Lottie Ransome, this afternoon. “Qur society, which we call the Social Syndicate,” said Miss Ransome, ‘‘was formed by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Ellis, a few months ago. Although the Centen- nial Church is its headquarters, any mem- | ber in good standing of any church in the | neighborhood can become a member by fulfilling the conditions. Once in it a per- son can only get out by marrying or mov- ing away, and for this reason some of the young ladies of the church have given it | the name of ‘M. M.,” which they interpret as meaning ‘marry or move.” The basis of the society is sociability, and it is formed on collegiate plans, with four classes throngh which to pass, but it is age and not knowledge that makes eligibility. “The first class is the freshmen, includ- ing children of both sexes, varying in age from 5 to 9 years inclusive; the sopho- more class takes in children from 9 to 15, | the_ junior from 15 to 18 years and the | senior class association takes in all un- married men or women over- 18 years of age. When members graduate from the senior class it is equivalent to the an- nouncement of their engagement. There are about eighty-five members of both sexes in the syndicate.” Rev. J. W. Ellis recently decided that although the syndicate is'not yet a year old it would be advisable for the gradua- tion exercises to be held at the usual time of year for such things. To-morrow night is the time of the first graduating class and the members are: Miss Louise Childs, Miss Anna Parks, Miss Angie Watson, Miss Mahle Rangome, Miss Caroline L. ‘Woods, Miss Thankiul Arbuckle and Miss Daisy M. Plomteaux. The programme has been prepared with great care. Rev. J. W. Ellis will render the introductory prayer, and then the class of '96 will sing the “Sextet Wedding Song.” Miss Childs follows with'“‘Sandy’s Romance,” a recitation, after which Miss Anna Parks will sing ‘“‘Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms.” Miss Angie Watson and Miss Mabel Ransome will sing a duet, *“Wanderers’ Night Song,” and Miss Caroline L. Woods will give a reading, Miss T. Arbuckle will sing and Miss Plomteaux Tecite, after which Miss A. Morns Rust will render “Where the Lindens Bloom.” A cornet golo by Miss Esther Wood will be followed by theevent of the evening. This will be the reading of the Syndicate News by the editor. It will contain much personal matter, and 1t is expected will make a rare hit. The affair will wind up with “The Spinning Chorus of the Social Syndicate.”” Miss Anna Parks and Miss Edna Camp will be the accompanists. Since the establishment of the syndicate affaires de coeur have taken on new life in East Oakland and Fruitvale, and the new venture has been voted a grand suc- cess. No membership fee is required, and at the monthly socials nothing is ever charged for admission even when they are open. Miss Waters, another of the seniors, will also leave the class, but she is not goinv to marry, but to move to San Francisco. There will undoubtedly be an immense audience to see the first class of six ‘‘gradu- ate.” Republi Active. OAKLAND, CAL., June 8.—The Repub- lican Alliance of Oakland that has figured so prominently in vast campaigns gave a house-warming to-night and inaugurated the campaign at their headquarters at Dietz’s Opera-house. It wasthe first gather- ing since the organization last week. The alfinnue is knowa throughout the State as the best uniformea club in California. Nichols’ Estate. OAKLAND, CaAr, June 8. — Judge Greene to-day authcrized the ex-Public Administrator to sell certain land in Berkeley to pay off claims against the | estate of the late W. W. Nichols, a former tract for filling in the marsh between Twelfth and Sixteenth streets from Wood street west to the railroad embankment has been let to Captain John Haskett. It is expected work will commence about June 20 and completed by September 1. EXPERTS ARE EXPENSIVE Supervisor Johnson Talks Plainly of Criminal Cases With No Convictions. Too Many Detectives and Experts for the Results That Are Obtained. OARLAND OFrFIcE SAN FRANCIScO CALL, 908 Broadway, June 8. } For along time there has been a feeling of dissatisfaction atthe number and size of the pbills presented by the District At- torney for “‘expert’’ witnessesand “‘detect- ive” service in criminal cases. Duringthe present administration many thousands of Yollars have been paid out, but very few convictions have been secured. For a long time everything went smoothly, bat last week the Supervisors cut some of the bills very seriously and the District Attorney raised a big objection. There was quite a lively tiff between Mr. Snook and the Supervisors this morning, and in discussing the matter this evening Supervisor Johnson said: “‘We had a pic- nic to-day over the cut in the bills of ex- erts in the Ghiradella murder case. Enstweek they were cut to a decent figure and passed, but the witnesses have refused to accept the money allowed, and to-day District Attorney Snook threatened to have usup before the courts to show why we should not allow the bills as he had presented them. 2 “T faced him and said: “Look here, Snook, you are making it cost the taxpayers of Alameda County thousands of dollars and keep piling it on, and yet iau neyer get a conviction. 1 for one think it time for you to letup.” He wont away angry, but I can’t help it. 1t is an outrage the way those bills run on and no chance whatever of ever convict- ing one of the men under arrest.” ————— HISTORY OF A DAY, Alameda County Happenings Told in Brief Chapters. OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, 908 Broadway, June 8, J. H. Burns has been appointed assignes of Kohlnor, the insolvent, with bonds in s’.sz,szz. The settlement of the bill of exceptions in the case of Colonel Wettstein against the %)'uthem Pacific has been continued till June The store of §. Rubel at 863 Broadway was entered last night, the cash drawer wrenched ogeu and all the change, amouuting to about $2, stolen. The estate of Elizabeth Paul has been aj pri d by W. M. Brandon, M. T. Moses nn% Henry Maloon at $52,622. The estate consists of real estate in Alameds, Sen Francisco and Fresno counties. Ed Shaw, the young man from the country who came down to get a taste of city life and ended up by attempting suicide in jail, has been taken home to Sonoma by his sisier. While out riding Saturday evening Mr. a Mras. Isaac N. Merrfi| had the miaior!fme w't';s thrown from their buggy, and Mrs. Merrill had her arm broken just above the wrist joint. The wedding of Miss Flora Huggins, dangh- terof Mrs. E. J. Huggins, and gRev. annk Hinckley will take place on Tuesday at the home of the bride on Fourteenth street. The Oakland Political Equality Socte meet at O0dd Fellows’ Hall m‘zwrrowt{fm! noon at 2:30 o’clock. A full attendance of members is desired, and & cordial invitation 1s extended to the public to be present. Another delay has taken place in the settle- ment of the fight between A. C. Hammond and the Trustees of the town of San Leandro. The plaintiff has been granted an extension of time of ten days in which to file & bill of ex- | ceptions. PROSPEROUS YEAR IN BERKELEY, Town Trustees Receive Annual Reports of Officers. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Berkeley Stands Second in Healthfulness in the En- tire State. THE CITY OFFICIALS DISAGREE The Marshal Dissatisfied With the Conduct of the Prosecution in Liquor Cases. BERKELEY, CarL., June 8,—The Town Trustees held a meeting this evenming, when reports for the past year of all the town officers were received. J. W. Rich- ards, president of the board, also made an elaborate review of the year’s work. The facts adduced in the various reports show that the year has been one of rapid growth for the university town. Street Superintendent Chick’s report showed that there are now twenty-seven miles of macadamized streets in Berkeley and that during the year ending June 1, 1896, about $100,000 had been expended upon the streets of the town, as against only $11,248 in the previous twelve months. The -actual public street expenditures were $59,501 95, private $36,912, in addition to which sums a large amount has been spent on construction of sidewalks. ‘The report of Dr. H. N. Rowell, Health Officer, gives Berkeley the second place for healthfulness in the entire State, the death rate being only 10} per cent. Itis noteworthy that out of 114 deaths that oc- curred in the town during the year twenty- five were Coroner’s cases. Dr.Rowell said that the health of the town was most grat- ifying, and that the only epidemic that has visited Berkeley was one of a mild form of measles, which recently attacked Ward four. F'orty-seven Eupils were excluded from the public schools, but no deaths havs resulted from the disease. Marshal Lloyd reviewed the famous hquor fight, and in the concluding words of his report hit District Attorney Snook. “The illicit tiquor traffic can only be sup- pressed by vigorous prosecution,’’ said the Marshal, “but that cannot be expected with the District Attorney’s office as at present organized.” As a result of the raids made by Lloyd five of the ‘‘speak-easies” have been closed, “The present violators of the liquor law are doing a very small business,” said Marshal Lloyd. “‘After July 1,” said President Richards, “we shall have power under the new water ordinance to order new hydrants placed on all streets having four-inch mains.” Mr. Richards called attention to fig- ures furnished by Sanitary Inspector Thompson, showing that in five months since January 1 sixty new buildings have been erected in Berkeley at a cost of $150,000. Reports were also submitted to the Trustees by Town Clerk Hanscom, by John Squires, treasurer, Sanitazy Inspec- tor Frank Thompson and Poundmaster Lauterback. Five hundred copies of the reports will be printed by the board for the use of the public. Comedy by Student Actors. BERKELEY, CaL., June 8.—The class day exercises of the Berkeley High School will be held to-morrow evening in Shat- tuck Ha'l. Members of the grajuating class will present Mrs. Burton Harrison’s “Two Strings to Her Bow,”” a comedy in two acts. The cast will be as follows: M. Dumesnil, & bourgeois father, A. T. Hughes; Mme. Dumesnil, his wife, May M. Howell; Cecile, his daughter, Stella’ M. West; M. Coudray, & friend of the family, R. S. Haseltine; Alphonse de Luceval, suitor of Cecile, Mark H. White; Baptiste, an old servant, Carlton H. Parker; country girls— Agnes P. Steedman, Daisy M. Clark, Lulu F. Frame, Fannie E. Trrrell, Grace A. Tyrrell, Vivia M. Gage, Alice Stewart, Ella Roberts, Jennie Ellison, Lucy W. Dewing, Charlotte A Henley. The play will be preceded by a musical and literary programmeé, the music being furnished by the High School orchestra. Carpenters Want Fair Play. BERKELEY, Car.,, June 8.—The car- penters and building contractors of Berke- ley are discussing the organization of a Builders' Trade Association for tbe pur- pose of preventing contraets for local work going to San Francisco and Oakland firms. It is said that outsiders now secure an un- due share of the businessof the town owing to the fact that the architects employed usually give Oaklaud or San Francisco bidders the preference. The Berkeleyans propose to bring influence to bear on the architgcts. Killed Near Redding. BERKELY, CaLn, June 8.—Superin- tendent Wellendorff of the Alameda Water Company has gone north to the scene of the accidentof last Saturday, by which his son, Paul C. Wellendorff, was killed. The young man was the victim of an explosion while working in a minenear Trinity Cen- ter. The explosion occurred in a wagon drawn by ten horses, which young Wel- lendorff was driving. He was thrown to the ground and trampled to death by the horses. The deceased was 20 years of age. Death of H. F. Norris. BERKELEY, Car., June 8.—H. F. Nor- ris, Superintendent of the San Francisco Baptist Mission, died yesterday at his res- idence, 1909 Vine street, North Berkeley. The deceased was a native of Alabama, aged 45 years and had resided in Ber- keley about six months, A-JEAVEN NOT ON HAND, “Major” McKenley Wanted His Wife to Live in a Cabin on the Dumps. She Refused to Do So and Now She Is Explaining Why She Wants a Divorce. OAKLAND OFFIcE SAN FrANCIsco CAvrr, 908 Broadway, June 8. Major L. M. McKenley of the ““Army of Heaven at Hand" is being sued by his wife for a divorce and the case was on trial before Judge Ogden to-day. Mrs. Mc- Kenley said they had been married about fifteen years and all went wel! until Cap- tain Maybell persuaded her husband to be a major i his religious army. At that ‘time the “army”’ lived on the dumps in San Francisco and McKenley wanted his wife to go and live with him in a shanty on Brannan street. Mrs, McKenley went Huction Sales CHAS, LEVY & (0., AUCTIONEERS, Salesrooms—1135 Market Street, Between Seventhand Eighth. Regular Saledays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Telephone, Jessle 761 THIS DAY. Tuesday.... ..June 9, 1896, At 10 o'clock at salesrooms, 1135 MARKET ST., bet. 7th and Sth, WE WILL SPLL An Elegant L'ne of Furniture; Ranges; Carpets; 1 Upright Piano; Counters: Showcases; 1 Iron Safe. 1AS. LEVY & CO.. Auctioneers. on to describe the snrroundings, which were tanyards and stagnant pools of water. She said she refused to go to live there, when McKenley ‘‘packed up his grip and left.” The major conducted his own case and cross-examined his wife, On redirect examination Mrs, McKenley said that her husband jumped out of the bed one morning, took an umbrella, opened all the doors of the house and drove the devil out of the house, the devil having come, he claimed, from her mouth. The case will be resumed to-morrow morning. APPROVES TEE CHARTER The National Municipal League Heartily Concurs With the Provisions of the Proposed Instrument. The following communication was re- ceived yesterday by the Merchants’ Asso- ciation: Merchants' Association, Mills Building, San FPraneisco, Cal.—GENTLEMEN: 1 am obliged to you fora copy of your synolpssa of the new charter for San Francisco. have not been able to carefully examine all portions of the charter, but I have noted several features which have my hearty approval. Iam glad to see that you have made the legislative department a single body of twelve Supervisors to be elected at large, each to re- ceive a salary of $1200. I believe very strongly in & single legislative chamber and in the pay- ment of those who devote their time and n'- tention to eity business. Every laborer is certainly worthy of his hire and I know of no reason why municipal legisletors should not be compensated just as we compensate our State and National legislators. 110ur Legislature in Philadelphia is modeled on_the National Congress. We have two bodies, one composed of one councilman from each ward forming the upper chamber; the lower chamber is composed of one councilman for every 2000 voters, elected from the wards. We have none of the advantages which it is claimed accure from having two chambers, one to watch and cneck tie excesses of the other, and we have all of the disadvantages which are alleged to follow the action of a single body. Had I the time I.could by reference to specific instances demonstrate that two cham- Ders do not of themselves promote good govern- ment. Suffice it to say that our experience cannot be quoted in favor of bicameral legis- latures. I think the trend of sentiment among those who have given the question of muunicipal government careful thought and attention is that a single chamber is produc- tive of the best results; but after all it is not §0 much a question of the form of government as of the men you elect to carry it out. In some cities like that of Springfield, Mass. the system of government is antiquated, an in some parts inconsistent. Springiield is well governe(f, however, because it elects only good men to office. In other cities that I know of they have admirable forms or government, but | because they elect bad men to office they have corrupt and ineficient government. I am glad to see that you have incorporated a provision in the charter providing for the grinting of franchises to the highest bidder, and the re- quirement that a percentage of the gross re- ceipts be paid to the City, and that no exclu- sive franchises shall be granted. The trend of enlightened public opiunion is certainly in this direction, and the experience of those cities which have granted permanent franchises without adegunte protection and compensa- tion to the city’is not at all a satisfactory one. The provision making the Mayor of your City the responsible head of the government with sufficient_power to enforce his responsi- bility is also in keeping with what I think is the development of the best thought along these lines. CLINTON RODGERS WOODRUFF, Secretary National Municipal League. The National Municipal Leagzue is com- NEW TO-DAY. Back of , The Guarantees in the new Guaran. teed Cash Value Policy stands a Society with over forty million dollars of surplus. To find out what the guaran- tees are, see policy itself. THE EQUITABLRE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 120 BROADWAY, N.Y. SAN FRANCISCO OFFIOE: Crocker Building, Market, Montgomery and Post Streets. f\smart Broadway, New York, druggist has this sign hanging outside his store; it marks the new era of drug selling, Is it any wonder that he has to enlarge his quar- ters, that his clerks are busy, and that his store is one of the most popular along the leading thor- oughfare? ou can afford to trade with a druggist that has such a motto as that. Dr. Gibhon’s Dispensary, 625 KEARNY ST. Established 1in 1854 for the treatment of Private Disenses, Lost Manhood. bility or disease wearing on bodyand mindand. Skin Diseases. The doctor cureswhen § othersfall. Try him. Charges low. C teed. Call. Dr. d, - GLBBON, Box 157, San Francison, { AUCTION SALE ! b S S S THURSDAY. Thursday........ June 11, 1896, At 11 o'clock A. M., at NEW YORK STABLES, 507 Jessie, Bet. Mission and Market, WE WILL SELL, WITHOUT RESERVE, TWENTY HEAD Of HORSES, Top and Open Buggies, Milk Wagons, Harness, Eto. aL. J. MCBRIDE, Auctioneer. posed of many affiliated municipal organ- izations throughout the United States. The president of the league is Hon. James U. Carter of New York. It has five vice- residents, being prominent citizens of hiladelphia, Boston, Portland, Or., New Orleans and Chicago. Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore is the chairman of the executive committee, composed of eleven citizens of National reputation. Thoaoid Death’s Sudden Call. OAKLAND, CaL., June 8. — Daniel L. Heath, a native of New York, aged 64, died very suddenly lastevening. It issupposed heart trouble was the cause, as he has had several fainting spells, He has resided in this city twenty years. He leavesa widow, a grown son and daughter, and was a member of Monterey ge No. 99, A. O. Stabbed Four Times. Murdoch McDonald, 73 Natoma street, had a row with Eugene McCarthy last night, and McCarthy stabbed him four times with a pocket-knife—thrice in the chest and once on the arm. He was taken to the Receiving Hos- pitai. None of the wounds are serious. Mc- Carthy was arrested and taken to the Southern stnugn, where he was charged with assaultto murder. OCEAN STEAMSHIPS! O, R. & IN. ASTORIA AND PORTLAND. $2.50 Second Class, $5 First Class, MEALS AND BERTHS INCLUDED, Etate of California sails. June 2, 12and 22 Columbia salls........ June 7,17 and 27 From Spear-st. Whar? (Pler 24) at 10 o M. 600DALL, PERKINS & €O, Genl. Supts. F. ¥. CONNOR, General Agent, 630 Market street. PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY CUT RATES —pO—— VICTORIA, B. C., and PUGET SOUND. First Class. 88.00 Secomnd Clams 85.00 Meals and berth Included. Ticket Office—4 ]fiontgomery Street. - GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., General Agents. PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY TEAMERS WILL SAIL FROM Broadway wharf, San Francisco, as follows: For Mary Island, Loring, Wrangel, Junesu. Kil- 1800 and Bitka (Alaska), &t 9 4. ., June 3 18, 18, 28, July 8, 13, 18, 28 ¥or Victona and Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town- send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New ‘Whatoom _(Bellingham Bay, Wash.), 9 A M. June 3, %, 13, 18, 23, 28 ana every fitn thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with C. P. R. R, at Tacoms with N, P. " at Seattlo with G. N. Ry., a¢ Por: Townsend with Alnska steamers. For Eureka, Arcats and Flelds Landine (Hum- boldt Bay) str. Pomona, 2 P. M. June 2, 6. 10, 14. 18, 23, 26. 30 and_every fourth day thereafter. For 8anta Cruz, Monterey, San Simeon, Cayucos, Port Harford (San_Luis Obispo), Gaviots, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, San Pedro, East Saa Pedro (Los Angeies) ana Newport, at § A. M., June 4, 8,12, 16, 20, 24. 28 and every fourth day there- ter. Défi;}flmpm{.omy at_Port Harforl o For San (San Luis Angeles, Redon A M., June 2. 6. 10, 14; 18, fourth day thereafter. ¥or Knsenada, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, La Paz. Altata and Guaymas (Mexico), str. Orizaba, 10 a. 3., June 2, 27, ana 25th of each wmonth there- after. Ticket office, Palace Hotel, 4 New Montgomery reet. [OODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen'l Agents. - 10 Markot st Ban Francisca. Barbara, Port Los Los Angeles) and Newport, 11 26, 30 and every CEANIC S.S. C0. DAYS TO HAWAII, SAMOA, HONOLULU NEW ZEALAND, ov AUSTRALIA. S.S. AUSTRALIA, &8, AUSTRALITA for HONOLU 5 pecial pa only, Tues- v ra es. . ALAMEDA sails via HONOLULU and KLAND for SYDNEY, Thursday, June 25, at2 P M. Line to COOLGARDIE, Aust.,and CAPETOWN, South A frica. J. D. SPRECKELS & BROS. CO., Agta. 114 Montgomery st. Freight Office. 327 Market st., San Francisco. COMPAGNIE GENERAL TRANSATLANTIQUR French Line to Havre. OMPANY'S PIER (NEW).42 NORTH River, foot of Morton st. Travelers by “\I this Line avold both transit by English ratlwa; the discom fort of crossing the channel in & small boat. New York to Alexandria, Egyph via Paris first-ciass $160; second-class, $116. LA TOURAINE, Capt. Santelll....May 23 8 a. a, LA NORMANDIE. . May 23, 8 A 3. LA GASCOGNE, Juoe 20, 7TA ¥ LA NORMAND. July 4, 6 A. 3 LA GA£COG Iy 25. 11 A 3 LA NORMA Auzust1, b a a . Capt. Leboeut. .JTune 6, 7 . u, ‘o further particalars apply to P FORGE T, Agent, No. 8 Bow!ing Green, New York. 3. F. FUGAZI & CO, ‘Agenta 6 Montgomery avenuo, San Franciaca. MAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE TWIN-SCREW EXPRES3 Line from New York to Plymouth (London), Cherbouryz, 'aris & Hamburg. A. Victoria.. Junel8 | Columbia.... uiy 3 F. Bismarck. une ‘ormannia July 9 L Cab., $85 and upward; 1. Cap., $50 and upward PLYMOUTH-LONDON, 4% h., free of charge, by spectal train; CHERBOURG-PARIS, 614 "For passage apply (0 HAMBURG-AMER h. GAN LINE, 37 Broadway, N. Y., or to KAHN & HER- Z0G, Agents, 401 Californiast.. San Francisco,Cal. ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY. TEAMERS LEAVE ASPINWALL fortnightly for the West Indies and Southampton, calling en route at Cerbourgl France, and Plymouth to land passengers. Through bills of lading, in connection with the ‘Pacific Mail 8. 8. Co., issued for freight and treas- ure to direct ports in England and Germany. ‘Through tickets from San Francisco to Plymouth, Cherbourg, Southampton. First class, $195: third s, 99760, For Turther particulars apply to PARROTT & CO., Agents, 6 California st WHITE STAR LIFE. Onfted States and Royal Mall Steamers BETWEEN New York, Queenstown & Liverpool, SAILING EVERY WEE IN,$60 ANDUPWAR! CAn ToHeamer and accommetaions (R selected ; second cabin, #38 and $40; Majesi d | Teutoni6. Steerage Tickets from England, Ire- |land, Scotland, Sweden, Norway a and Denmark through to Sau Francisco at lowest rates. Ticket salling_dates and cabin plans be procure ing General Office of the Compan; 61'3 My ot ’}th m, arket s under Grand Hotel. CFLETCHER, General Agent for 'acific Coasta NTOCKTON STEAMERS Leave Pier No. 3, Washington St., At 5 P. M, Daily, Sunaay at 7 P, M. B Accommodations Reserved by Telephons. s SLEAMERS: T. C. Walker, J. D. Peters, Mary Garratt, City of Stockton. Telephone Main §05. Ca Nav. and Impt. Co VALLEJO, MARE ISLAKD, “BENICIA, PORY COSTA AND CROCKETT, STE. MONTICELLO, Dally, except Satu and Sunday—10:30 a and 4 P sgmm'\.'y._éozso e 3380 unday- P L T2 Landiog, Mission 3, Pler 2o