The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 20, 1900, Page 14

4 1 THE SA FRAN MARRY IN THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY REDEEMER Willi HENNESSEY, WHO WERE MaRRIED, IN 7V. JOSEPH McQUAIDE IN THE ighter of Mr. & . who resided ma O'Ne and The has heen 1 at Wi groom politics hav- ars by of Oakland, and a half y appointed Police ed thres Allen Cour honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. 7 street trip the 2 e e i 2 e SCOTTBOWSTO |CENTRAL THEATER CIVLSERVICE PERMIT STANDS ——p— Says He Will Accept Clerks Certificated by the Commission. Favor of Its Being Rescinded. Sl The Supervisors’ Judiciary Committes recommended yesterday that the resolu- tion to rescind the permit for the Central Theater be indefinitely postponed. This action was taken as the result of the re- ?Judiciary Committee Not in 1 { vesterday ition for the clerks ke a requ port of the Fire Devartment that the st the year and his request | structure is safe and even safer than s published In yes- | some other theaters. It was the sense of result in probably | the comvnittee that, being an existing present force losing theater, it is not amenable to the theate: only five are high | t to be certified for inal construction, though it complies r sonably with the ordinance. The Tax Col- :s considerable dissatisfac- e same questions were | sary license. Superintendent S8immons stated that ajl the nugxesuons made by Fire Chief Sul- livan had been carried out. These in- cluded the widening of the main entrance to 22 feet 2 inches and the removal of all obstructions so as to leave the entire s in the tax office and over which he has con- | e duties in the two offices dissimilar, and contends that | nations should have | lerks in the license answer fhice 1n fact, he was as- her ‘examination would be ense office, but none has | led. Scott declares that he | dictum of the Civil Service ard to his clerks, but deputies i$ an- y attempt to | rb the ties now In his office, al of whom did not take the examin- completed and above the stage line it will be bullt to & height of four feet above the roof. ireproof shuttcrs are being pro- vided for eight windows on the exterior of the auditorium. The total exit space from the suditorium is seventy-four and e half feet and from the stage twenty- two and a half feet. Assistant Chief Dougherty, who repre- sented Chief Sullivan, said he went from one end of the building to the other, ex- amined the emergency exits and found it well provided in that respect. “As far as I have seen,” sald Dougher- inconsistency in the mark- own chosing out d the tax rolls h is X. Foley to one of the learned afterward that Foley igible for ordinary being No. 8, with a ere i€ more danger really from pan than fire in a theater and on th: count a theater with good exits paratively safe.” ‘cording to that standard the | not altogether Among the many congresses that met at Amon nar “Didn't you go to the racetrack on the Paris Exposition one of the most in- g Washington's birthday of 183 with a e g was the Inteinational Assembly The United States Government spends blonde and a brunette?” (‘;' "’ Al sts, composed of mountain | more than $10,000.000 a year in m aintaining “Never did.” clmbers the Indians. “Didn’t you leave a saloon on Mont- gomery street and go the raflroad A\ A\ § &% S Sherman, _Clay Co. below give some timely and valu- able suggestions which make most acceptable presents t> persons musically inclined: Steinway Pianos Regina Music Boxes S. S. Stewart Banmjos Geo. Bauer Guitars * Mandolins Zon-o-phones, improved Gramophones, the fa- mous talking machines Band - Instruments — Cou.- tois, Thibouville, Mar- beau and Mahillon makes Violins, famous makes Columbia Zithers Etc. i Meloharps Autoharps Deweylin Harps Instrument Cases Music Rolls, Stands and Cabinets Handsomely bound wol- umes of the works of the most famous composers Illustrated Song-Books for Echx]dren of all ages te. $ and Sherman, Clay & Co. give their personal guarantee that everything purchased is first class in every particu- lar. Articles can be reserved and will be delivered when desired. An. inspection of Sherman, Clay & Co.’s stock on their ous floors wiil help you to make your Christmas se- lections with ease, comfort and general satisfaction. Sherman, Clay & Co., Steinway Piano Dealers, Cor. Kearny snd Sutt'r Ste, Ocr Park and Washington, San Francisco. Portland. Cor. 13th & Broadway, Oaklsnd. 711 Seoond : ve., Seattle. am J. Hennessey of Oakland Weds Miss| Annie E. O’Neill of This City. | |Mrs. Smith Ignores Rules | | Tries to Make Eim Acknowledge ordinance passed subsequently to its orig- | lector ‘will be directed to issue the neces- | . the questions | structure clear. The thres windbreaks entirely to the tax office | under the auditorium are all in position. are low on the list or | The continuation of the brick proscenium | wall from the stage line to the ground s | ‘the building is first class as to exits..| com- | 1 am satisfied that the exits of this d you ever pass ds a cousin of Miss theater are better ihan those In some a young lady occupant of the 2t e Mo | other theaters in this c said Commis- | e y is & son of | sioner Manson. “It alse ossesses the | ot I—never.” commiseary of the State | characteristic of being a “slow-burning’ | *Are you the father of any child other “and brother of W, | Structure. which Is in its favor in casa | than your son born in lawful wedlock?"” e | of fire. The standard of safety provided | *One child is enough.” | = i | by the theater ordinance is very high and | ‘‘Madam,’ interrupted the ‘court, “vou | BATS HUSBAND WHILE HE 1S - WITHESS STAND and Statutes in Cross Examination. He Propos=d Several Times, but He Savs Once Was Enough. | B | A husbana sitting on the witness stand | in a Superior C\ by his irt and being cr ‘e was the novel sight San Trancisco yesterday. « H. Smith, who is trying to obtain | ce from Mrs. Josephiné Smith be- ge Dairgerfield the witness -ex- | | emived dy named pumped the ques- | o him with a rapidity and width | » such as a woman who has re- | glorious ‘¢ o hurl all the | rows of her scorn at the man she despises is 1} to employ. Of co . Bmith had to be “called | t whenever her line of inable, which ened frequently, Honor courte- ously informing her once that she would beiter “‘pass to ther line unless she struck a lead Portia of the divorce court was not content with her husband's reassertion of the fact that she had hurled 2 dozen wine L im, but with a lock of positive triumph she asked wheth- she had huried them in a bunch or one at a time, Smith actual asped at this, He had to acknowledge that the glasses came his way one at a time and not in bunch This was one of the most ma- te cts brought out by Mrs. Smith's | questioning. i les that govern tne right of coun- ross-examination seem to be the understanding of Mrs. Smith, she feels competent to conduct her aefense In propria persona. If it were not for these rules Mrs. Smith, as a cross- , would be a success. tie ‘condition is otherwise. sh Mr. Smith, the court and officers, she fur- nished amusement for the court frequent- to which extent her efforts as a law- r were a succesw. It would take a page to cite the irrele- vant questions asked by Mrs. Smith, but a portion of the dialogue between husband and wife was exceedingly Interesting. In question and answer form—the wife the interrogator, the husband the humble wit- s—a portion of the dialogue follows: b0 you believe that you are now in the | presence of the Judge of All, as well as | In the presence of this earthly court?” de- manded Mrs. Smith hysterically, as she faced her husband. Mr. Smith’s calm answer “I do” reduced Mrs. Smith’s religious ecstacy to a mate- rial degree, and the examination contin- ued. “Where did you first meet the young girl who became your wife?" I met you 3 Jon't say ‘you’ when addressing me!"” interrupted Mrs. Smith. ‘*‘For the pur- | pose of this examination I am Mrs. Smith or the defendant.”’ | . “I met the defendant first at a boarding- | | house &t 221 Geary street,” continued | Smith, ng his wife's suggestion not | 3 ‘and I fell deeply enough in {love with her to marry her.” | “How many times did you have to pro- | pose to he “Once was enougl came the answer. | *“Come now; didn't you have to ask her | hand three times. Once might be enough | to-day, but yu must remember that other young men Were paying attention to her | those days and vou were jealous,” de- | clared Mre. Smith. “Your time to testify will come later,” interrupted Judge Daingerfield. Mre. Smith continued on a line of ex- amination to endeavor to make the wit- ness admit ‘“how happy their littie home | had been” for some time, but recelving | little encouragement went on to another line. The examination continued as fol- | low: | " “Dian’t you kill your father's horse with | a pitchfork, which was in keeping with your eruel nature?” v, answered Smith serenely. | “Didn’t you associate impioperly with a woman at 216, now 226, Powell street?” | 7“1 think you have hold of the wrong man,” sald Smith. | ““I_have hold of my husband very tight."” | “Never mind; don't argue,” ordered the | court. | “Dian’t you try to get into that house at 216 Powell street one night and run y_arms—into the arms of this de- Not 1" Didn’t this defendant so frighten you that you jumped down the steps?”’ “1 jumped down no steps. will have to pass to another line uniess | you strike a lea building on the same day? “Never was in the saloon to leavc it.” “When you left the Golden Gate lodging Louse on Geary street did you tell the | landlerd goc | Smith siniled “Did you pay your newspaper bill2" “I_owe nothing that I know of.” | | *“You charge me with throwing a dozen | wine glasses and breaking them. Did I throw them In a bunch or one at a time?"” “‘One at a time,’’ gasped Smith. +Did I hit you? ; vou missed your mark.” ““Where Is your proof that you were | ed to pay the bill for more glasses?’ | 1 _haven't the bill with me."” | _“Then you can’t prove this charge, so I | will mark it off.” | This burst of innocence regarding plead- | | ing and practice on the part of Mrs, Smith was followed by a ripple of lnu‘lhler from | the court frequenters and the balliff rapped for order. m_this iine of examination Mrs. Smith proceeced all day, and, as she Informed the court, will continue for two days more. answer. Good for Christmas. Gold-mounted pen and pencil holders, silver desk ornaments, leather calendars and letter-holders, writing sets, lap tab- lets, orramental blotters, fancy inkstands, little gold clocks, letter openers, paper cutters and many ‘other useful and pretty articles for the writing desk. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 741 Market street, . P, il A Swallows Carbolic Acid. Mrs. Dora Nelson, who lived at 224 Val- lejo street, trled to commit suicide yes- terday. She took a dose of carbolic acid, but, thanks to prompt action of Dr. Baci- galupl, at_the Harbor Hospital, she may recover. The woman left her husband some months ago to live with a sailor, Since then she has been in bad health and despondent. When the effect of the drug began to wear off the woman was in a pitiable condition. Her husband offered to take her home, but she refused, and said she would sooner die than go back to her children. On all the Pullman cars Jesse Moore "AA™ whiekey !s to be had, —_———— Alta Parlor’s Christmas. Alta Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will have a Christmas trée festival in Shasta Hall of the Native Sons’ bullding to-morrow night. The committee having the matter in charge has arranged an even! of en- tertainment that it is sald eclipse anything in that line heretofore given by this well-known suboréinate of the Native Daughter: Christmas Presents. Our store will be open evenings until Christmas for the exhibition and sale of Sanborn, Vel & Co. mw CO CALL, THUR DAY, 20, 1 WILL BE LEADING MAN AT CENTRA Howard Hall, Now L THEAT ‘at the Alcazar, Is to Head Company at the New House. | Atiee - OCCUPY A SIMILAR POSITION THEATER WHEN IT OPENS. HOWARD HALL, NOW LEADING MAN AT THE ALCAZAR. HE WILL AT BELABCO & THALL'S CENTRAL & OWARD HALL, the popular and efficient leading man at the Al- cazar, will soon be seen in the principal roles at Belasco & Thall's new Central . Theater, which opens on Baturday next. He I8 a finished and forcible actor and is con- sidered one of the best melodramatic artists in America. In the plays to be produced at the Central Theater, of which “The Heart of Maryland” will be the first, he will have better opportunities for displaying bis abilities in this line than he hitherto has had at thé Alcazar, where comedies predominate. . “Cinderella,” at the Tivoll, 1s “all right.” So say the children, and if not they, who has a right to judge a fairy fantasy? And those whom stern study compels to “take the children to the show" seem no whit less pleased than the little ones. “‘Sun- " with its rows of living flow- ; the “Roosevelt and McKinley" tab- leau, the pretty ballets, the funny songs— all make up as bright and pretty a hollday show as has been seen In town for many days, P ““Madame Butterfly,” in its fourth and last week at the Alcazar .neater, has had & most successful run. It is the pret- tiest play that the popular theater has put on since 1ue First Born.” Next week another Belasco invention will be pre- sented; "“Naughty Anthony,” with a repu. tation 'preceding it of having brought the unaccustomed blush to New York’'s hard- ened cheek. .. ““Ole Olson,” at the California, is crowd- ing the theater nightly. The Swedish La- S IAgros A Few Sensible Suggestions for the Holidays. Sl Moreen Skirts (The kind you pay 6oc w yard fory With deen a ¢ cordeon plaited lined ruffle, and trimmed with three rows of samec material pinking—sold all over at $5—our price, $3.75. Chi.dren’s Coats. Just' re- ceived by ex- press, a new lot of Heavy Kersey- Cloth A utomoblie Coats, sizes 2 to 8. Sim- ilar coats sola elsewhere price . ilk vuffters. Made 1o and_wide; on sale at Soc, F50, w1 8195 Wi 2, e, 12 ?’l 2‘?‘. $1.50, 82, STAMPING DONE FREE. Hosiery by the Box, IS.IIH: ;Sxd Llplqhworren'z; Hose, six pairs i regular price 35¢ pair—on sale at ’1.56 Per Box. Just recelved, something_entirely new in ‘Women's and Child; i colorings—on. sale fram s In fancy to 73e a Pair. : Sy In different shades of 8ray — 83 quality — on w8176 Something New in Wemen’s Waists. e y- POP] WAISTS, at . * % Don’t Miss Our Handkerchief Sale Boxes given away free with each half dozen. Lace Handkerchie(s, e quality—on sale Tace ‘Handkerchiefe, 25¢ quality—on saje Lace "Handkerchiefs, 3¢ quaitt Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Embroldered Handkerchiefs, on sale \.. Embroidered Handkerchiets, on sale . ‘Embroldered on sale 8¢ ‘quality— 10c 20¢ " quality— %e quality— 1212-1214 MARKET ST., | | | -+ dles’ Quartet 1s much enjoyed and Ben Hendricks in the title role fully lives up to his reputation. “At the White Horse Tavern” will be presented next week, and from all accounts the new comedy should prove a notable progl;nmme. . . The Alhambra is “dark” for the week. The next attraction will be the popular comedy, “Why Smith Left Home,” pre- gented by the same company as was seen here last year, s . The Orpheum’s bill is an excellent one, and the houses are equally good. Shean and Warren, Truly Shattuck, Mme. Do- ria and Mile. Christina's dog, cat and monkey circus are t)\_e la!.ps( attractions. Next Saturday = evening Belasco & Thall's new Central Theater wiil open. “The Heart of Maryland,” the favorite military romance, will be the initial pro- gramme. .« . Fischer's Concert-house is doing excel- lent business with Cogill and Cooper's comedlans in “The Widow O'Brien.” A host of specialties and musical acts are introduced. &k e The Chutes and Zoo has an unusually good programme for the week's entertain- ment. ‘“The amateurs” wili be heard to- night in a new feature. L e e s | FATHER McQUAIDE BUYS A LOT FOR THE CHURCH Sacred Edifice of the Holy Redeemer Will Be Erected on Diamond Street. A site has been bought for the church in the new parish of the Holy Redeemer. The Rev. Father McQuaide, the pastor of the parish, has selected ground en the west side of Diamond street, south of Eighteenth. Without delay work will commence for the tion of the sacred edifice and a paroclual school and resi- dence. Father McQuaide is one of the most popular young priests in the diocese and as he has hosts of friends they will no doubt now come forward and give help In a financial way toward the erection of the church. At a recent meeting held by the men of the parish $2000 was subscribed to the good cause. ——— Artistic Accomplishment in Silver. The mountings on the purses shown b Cooper & Co. on Market street are an novation in this line. Each Is a work of art and represents in the highest degree the silversmith's art. For Christmas presents nothing coul be more desirable.” e e Suit Against the Pacific Mail. John J. English and 120 others filed a suit in the United States Distriet Court vesterday against the Pacific Mail Steam- Ship Company to recover $60,500 damages for alleged breach of passenger contract. The complainants are men who went to Nagasaki some months ago in charge of a cargo of horses designed for the German army in China, and they allege that al- though their contract with the defendant provided for European steerage aceommo- dations, they were herded in the Oriental steerage among coolie Chinese and Japan- ese to the complainants’ great damage In health, comfort and feelings. Riordan & | Lande appear for the complainants. . Come Along. Do not delay. This week the greatest shoe bargains in the world. You can wear good and stylish shoes by buying them Fight in the Hght place. $3 sMoes for men and women to-morrow for *1 35 a pair, at the assignee shoe sale of the Boston, 175 Market street. near. Fourth. > Lectures on Buddhism. Bister Sanghametta, under the auspices of the Maha-Bodhl Soclety, delivered a lecture last night in the Academy of Sci- ences lecture room to an attentive audi- ence. Having made an exhaustive study of Buddhism she was enabled to explain to-the audlence the real worth of her chosen religion. e lecturer related many incidents of her travels throughout the Interfor of Indla laying particular | stress on the deplorable condition of the | natives, ‘‘which ‘condition," she sald “‘is due to the existence 6f the various castes Until these are abolished, help from other ngl‘f or nations: will prove of little a a - ——— » Malt:Netiino Is essential to the weak and ill, and equally ‘The fact that the An- Brewing Ass'n prepares it is a its merit. Sold by ail druggists. sey-Busch . guarantee of —_ e To Celebrate Forefathers’ Day. The anniversary of the landing of the pllgrim fathers will be celebrated to- orrow evening at_the First Unitarian urch, Geary and Franklin streets. Rev. George W. Stone, kistorfan of the Ma sachusetts Mayflower Society, will give an address, his subject being “A Study of the Pil; Members of all colonfal societies and the general public are invited. to be pre=ent. —_————— i 1 La; Before buying seé —_—————————— The Lucas Case Dismissed. e Th nating an of s T A e was dismissed by Judge Ca- yesterday afternoon. The com- these are busy days at Hale’s, And little wonder, for here under onc roof all holiday shopping crt"‘”b; done in the most satisfactory way, most convenlently, most pro Pmu; most economically. This list of lines that offers distinctly l.ppl'r-‘vi‘uod‘ holiday gift things will give you an idea how broad the variety of goods heré to choose from A . Toys and dolls—books and games—jewelry and sllverwnro:—arh e and bric-a-brac—stationery—men's furnishings—confectionery 3 han el chiefs—women's suits and wraps—furs—music boxes—rugs and draperies— clocks—dress goods and silks—linens—lamps — fancy work — umbrellas gloves—leather and -fancy goods—perfumes and toilet goods—opera glasses —and china and glass ware. TN our toy and doll department. is one of the greatest holiday sights of San Francisco. Kid-bedy dolls—handsome and strong. | Worth ¢ cach—our Driee..............19¢ vagons—wood bodles, lron ax ) cel-tired wheels. Bodies are ng and 13 im each—our price. Wood-body wagons, with fron axles and wheels. ' Bodies are 20 es: wide. Worth . = Wood wash_sel As of six pleces lustrated. Regular price %c each—our e s o P - Noah's Arks, filled with animals. W $1 00 each—our price...... Dolle’ sets of bedroom furniture. Ses fllustration. Worth Sc—our price id dolls 19¢ Dressed d olis—richly attired ns and laces. See illustration. Worth $1 X Dressed dolls—little price 2 beauties. - Ru each —our price 16 Magic lan- terns with twelve slides —each .$1 10 Woolly dogs ana other ani- mals — eachi P rinting presses with complete outfits—each $e to...36 98 C r okinole board doil buggies—150 each, 98, Doll buggles—a wonderful value for ¢ fics ey. See illustration. Regular draseed dolls—08, NWandie Hema worh every cent of Henow Are you looking for something characteristic of California to send to your Eastern friends™ If you are take a look at the exhibit of novel things made from natural woods and mosses on the second floor. . e e laining witness was Miss Lizzie Clark- | gun. who lives at 2020 Folsom street with | Mrs, Margaret Warner. Several witnesses | were examined for the defense yesterday | afternoon, including Mrs. Mabel Acker- man and Miss Lillle Ciarkson, sisters of the complaining witness, and’ the Judie came to the conclusion that the prepon- | derance of testimony was in faver of the defendant. e | Craze for Stealing Rigs. | Peter Morrison, a young man who lives — in the Mission, has a craze for stealing norses and buggies. Yesterday Judge Mo- gan sent him to the County Jall for three months on each of two charges and there was another charge against him that was not prosecuted. Christmas Specials! Thursday—Friday—Saturday. Exercises of Student Teachers. The student teachers of the San Fran- cisco State Normal School will to-day at 3 p. m. hold exercises for the benefit of the pupils of the model school. The ex- ercises will take place in the assembly room of the Methodist Episcopal church, Powell street, between Washington and Jackso BUTTER square............45 Faney creamery. Recent rains make this price. CANDY, {-1b box. -.........30¢ The finest assorted French mi Ate Elsewhere 5c. il MIXED NUTS, Ib-..........(5 This season’s extra fancy nuts. Regularly 20c. NEWFIGS, B - oo ... 16 Cholee Californta Black P Regularly 3 Ibs. 2e. b ORARGES, doz............30¢ Fancy Navel Oran Regularly 4cc. 0 K WHISKEY T75¢, 3 bots. - $2,00 Age and purity guaranteed. Regularly $1 00 and 4 00. CHAMPAGN:, gt bat........75¢ Arpad Haraszthy's celebrated brand. Regularly $t 2. ADVERTISEMENTS. tmes PrCMIUMS as N Given many WITH Teas, Cofieces, Spices, Extracts, Soda, Baking Powder ~Good Time and Place to Buy Coms Just to See (reat Ameriogn Jmporting Tea Jo. CITY STORES. SWEET CIDER, gal.........50p 210 Grant Ave., bet. Post and Sutton, | Pure Apple Clder, very deliclous. ° 861 Market St., opp, Powell. { WIMh‘ I.IQUOBS AND CIGARS 140 Sixth St. 1319 Polk St. All the well-known brands of imported 112 Third St. 1819 Devisadero St. Champagtes. Clarets and Sauternes, Arac Swad che: s 8 O 146 Ninth St. 2008 Fillmore St. Hum. Scoteh, irish. Bourbon and Rys Whie 80086 Sixteenth St. 521 Montgomery Aw 1\(1@., Brandies, Ports, Sherries, Malaga and 2516 Mission St. ~ 3285 Mission 8t. Madeira Wines, Cordials, e 705 Larkin St. 2732 24th St. Tosterkimer. 27aszimer HAVANA AND KEY WEST CIGARS Put up attractively for Xmas gifts: 13, 52 Market St. 50 and 10 In a box; ranging from 6e to OAKLAND STORES. 1058 Washington St 1237 Broadway. 1185 23rd Ave. 616 E. 12th St. 1510 Seventh St. ALAMEDA—1355 Park St. SAN RAFAEL-B St., kree a; extra large. A Grand Display of Tree Decorations and Bonbons, OPEN EVENINGS, | 39 STOCKTON ST., near Market. Telephone, Main 5522, 30 Days Only, 0% DISCOUNT and FXTRACTED WITHOUT N lings, 065" Crowné, 83.50 . rownd, Fillingaica, $5.00 Full Set CHICAGO DENTAL PARLORS, 24 Sixth Street. 7> 2 The **DANN"" RECLINIXG CHAIR A Handsome Christmas Present. We would suggest that our large and magnificent stock of Ladies’ Desks, Bookcases, Parlor Stands, Oak and Mahogany Rockers, In payments _suitable to your purse, will be ideal Christmas presents. THE J. NOONAN FURNITURE COMPANY, Inc., 1017-1028 MISSION STREET Fhone South 14, Above §th, San Francisco Price $15. Come and see it. W. A. SCHROCK, 19 New Montgomery Strect. [ S Y MCNULTY. . . WrLL-KNOWN AND RELIABLE OLD pecialist cures B1o0d Poisen, Gonorrhees, Gieet, Strleture, Semioul Weakness, [mpotence and thelr nllied Disorders. Eook on Diseases of Men, free. TR s et o 16 . 10to. 3