The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 24, 1901, Page 30

30 fi_mw MRS. EMILY STEPHENS, A BRIDE CHAPMAN UNDER GRAVE SUSPICION May Have Been Acces- sory to the Murder of Mole. Dolan Gives Himself Up but Refuses to Talk of the Crime. M. Dc¢ r of Alfred believed to be the mure Mole, who was stabbed 1l street early Friday elf up at the Hall of T He refuses I OF 10 Answer qu Hugh B. B. Chapman, Mole and Dolan for some 3 urder, has caused d at him by his tements, and he as well discuss th tions. Mea; who was w hours inquest at 10 o'clock 1s the man who ole’s heart. They that Chapman saw he did not participate even possible that Chapman e the two men who followed turday night a week ago force an entrance to his m he fired five shots. irst admitted to the de- he saw Dolan strike Mole. made such a state- he brazenly told no statement there were sever » Lis statement to the detec- a stocky ng fellow of hard d. He has been street night and ed at the same homas Casey, who occuples . e suite in which ve lived. Dolan heavily and keeping ice the murder, but yes- when he learned that the ey were locked up, he endered himself, ving He has seen an at- unconcern about evidently been he surrendered moods; there are dor. ADVERTISEMENTS. THE RIGHT THING. A New Catarrh Cure, Which Is Rapidly Coming to the Front. ., Eucalyptol Guaicol ve been recognized as y recently an ingenfous combining them, to- antiseptics, into a blet. he remedy under Catarrh Tablets and it remarkable success in the catarrh, bronchial and of the N. Benton, whose address is care a catarrh of Clark House, Troy, N. Y., says: “When p against anything that is good I 1 people of it. I h been arrh _more or less for winter more than ever, lled cures, but did not from them. About six 50 cent box of Stu- aplets and am glad to say done wonders for me and o let all my friends s Catarrh Tablets are nova_of Hotel Griffon, sth street, New York City, write: commenced using Stuart's Tablets and already th have me better results than any catarra ave ever tried.” physician of Pittsburg advises f Btuart's Catarrh Tablets in other treatment for 1, throat or stomach. are far superior to in- fous or powder, and are re venient and pleasant to and are so harmless that little chil- ke them with benefit, as they con- oplate, cocaine or any poisonous druggists sell Stuart’s Catarrh Tab- at 50 cents for full size package and Expert Eye-Glass Fitting AT MODERATE COST. The Ocularium, ot PHIC APPARAT OPTICIANS /p, roimaPic APy 642 MaRKET St. “insTRUMENTS unotr crROmcLE BuRDiNG. CATALOGUE FREL. tley are probably the safest and most reliable cure for any form of catarrh. end Applianoes. Dr. housands cus EFCall at 2c iscs. Basters Srcadway. Hew otfice—] g0 not Elec- mawumnmxh-{u it u ou_see thtumnn}r"’ NEW WESTERN HOTEL, EARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.—RE- every room; elevator runs all night, held in custody until | THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1901. OF SEVEN MONTHS, KILLS HERSELF Demented by Sickness, She Swallows Muriatic Acid and Turns On|. the Gas Soon After Her Husband Leaves the House. (R YOUNG COUPLE WHOSE HAPPY T MARRIED LIFE WAS CUT SHORT BY THE WIFE'S SUICIDE. o RS. EMILY STEPHENS, wife of Customs Inspector Charles A. Stephens, committed sui- cide yesterday morning at her residence, 1969 Eddy street, by | swallowing muriatic acid and turning on the | the gas in her room. The couple were married last May, her malden name being Spencer. A few months ago she became affected with a nervous disorder and was very de- spondent in consequence. Her husband sent her to the German Hospital for treatment. She was discharged as cured a week ago last 7Tuesday and re turned to her home. Yesterday morning her husband left the house'at i about twenty minutes later Mrs. Brown, who lives .next door, heard a scream. Not hearing a repetition of the noise, she paid no further attention to the matter until about 8:30 o'clock she detected the odor of illuminating gas and called the attention of the father of Mr. Stephens, who resides with his son and daughter- in-law, to it. Mr. Stephens, who is old and feeble, tried to open the door of Mrs. Stephens’ room, from which the gas was escaping, but found that it was barricaded on the inside with some heavy object that he could not dislodge. He called C. C. Bouvier to his assistance and they suc- ceeded in pushing aside a bureau that formed the barricade and effected an en- * unfortunate woman, the head resting on the floor and the feet on the bed. A bot- tle, in the bottom of which was a small quantity of muriatic acld, was on the bureau. This bottle had been in the base- ment and was used by Mr. Stephens for cleaning shells for his shotgun. Burns on the dead woman's mouth and chin showed that she had swallowed some of the acid. The gas stop was opened to its fullest extent and the room was full of the lethal fumes. There was no scrap of writing found that would throw any light on the woman’s reason for self-de- struction. Deputy Coroner Brown visited the Stephens residence and made an investi- gation. He was satisfied that the unfor- tunate woman was demented when she committed the deed. The body was al- lowed to remain at the home. Mrs. Stephens was a natlve of San Francisco and 28 years old. Her parents 6:45 10 attend to his official duties, and trance. They found the dead body of the reside in this city. B e e B o S B e e ) AGED COUPLE’S SUPPORT TAXES HENRY LAY’S PURSE Asks Superior Court to Compel Broth- er and Two Sisters to Aid Henry Lay does not think it right for his brother Philip and his two sisters, Helena Dorner and Caroline Schneider, and the latter's husband, Charles Schnei- der, to compel him to support without atd the aged and infirm father and mother of the family, and has brought suit to compel his brother, brother-in-law and | twe sisters to assist him. | | He alleges that for the last ten years he has cared for the old people, despite the fact that his financial condition was He has appealed to the not of the best. other children, he claims, time and again, but they have turned a deaf ear to his entreaties, notwithstanding that they are well able to contribute toward the com- fort of the old people. The plaintiff estimates that his parenis have cost him §35 a month, and wants the court to order the rest of the family | to shoulder part of the burden. He also sues to recover $840, which he claims he has spent on his parents above his share during the last two years. ——————— Says He Robbed Her. Joseph A. Skellen, a soldler, was ar- rested yesterday by Sergeant Donovan and charged with grand larceny. He is accused of breaking into the room of Ha- zel Miller on O’'Farrell street, near Ma- son, several days ago and stealing $65, ‘which she had left in a bureau drawer. of the sale—namely, $4.00. These shoes can be had for §3. FELTS' of Shees { —half price This is what the Felts sale offers: A brand new, stylish, up-to- date shoe just out from the factory 30 days, made up to sell for $8.00, now to be had for $4.00. Th for the half-price is this: cided t; ::fi’gfit to the Walk-over Shoe Store he placed orders with his manufacturer for 2 lot of goods to be delivered in November. The manufacturer carried out the erder and the shoes are now in the store. The intended prices were $6.00, ) every pair will go at the sale price inaugurated at the beginning Some of the shoes were made up to sell for $4.00 and $5.00. Keep in mind the fact that these prices mean that y e ting first-class, high-grade shoes—the finest in the land—at a price usually asked for ordinary shoes. But see the shoes—try them on—you 3 of shoes in order to see the money you are saving. THE WALK-OVER SHOE STORE, SUCCESSOR, 924-926 MARKET STREET. ' Before Mr. Felts de- $7.00 . and $8.00, but are get- don’t have to\be a judge CHIEF WITTMAN VISITS THE POLICE STATIONS Talks to Men of Water Front Division and Those of Southern Station. ‘When Chief of Police George W. Wittman Vvisited the Harbor and Southern police stations yesterday he was recelved with enthusiasm by 1is subordinates. At the Harbor station the new Chief was pre- sented to the watch by Captain Dunlevy, Who took occasion to make a few appro- priate remarks. When Chief Wittman came forward to reply he was greeted with cheers. He promised the men that he would be thelr fricnd so long as they grt:ved faithful in the cischarge of their uty. At the Southern station the Chief found the men assembled in the station-house awaiting his arrival. Captaln Spillane, who performed the pleasant duty of pre- senting Chief Wittman to the men, re- marked that he was deeply grieved over the loss of Chaief Sullivan, but he sa'd that he was thoroughiy satisfied with Wittman as a commanding officer. The Chief, after the cheers which greeted his Introduction had subsided, congratulated the men on their records and alluded to the efficiency which had been displayed by Captain Spillane in the discharge of his duty. He declared that he promised that he would give the people of the city a police force of wuich every citizen might be justly proud. He stated that his office would he open at pll times to the men on the force who desired informa- tion or instruction, o s A T PROFESSOR MAGEE SPEAKS ABOUT PHYSICAL CULIURE Outlines Its History, Beginning With Its Introduction in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin. Professor Magee of the University of California delivered another of his inter- esting lectures on physical culture last night in the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A, building. The professor described 'n an entertalning manner the history of physical culture {n the schools and col- leges of this country, beginning with its introduction in Philadelphia by Benja- min Franklin. The speaker declared that Thomas Jefferson was a firm advocate of bodily exercise and was instrumental in having it introduced in the University of Virginia, The professor stated that in the begin- ning the teachers neither had the train- ing nor inclination to gain success in the domain of physical culture. He said that the apparatus was usually exposed to the weather, that little imterest was mani- fested by the instructors and uaz: little STUDENTS ARGUE ON ANNEXATION The Commercial Society ‘Wins From Vacaville High School. Judges Are Out a Long Time Before Reaching a * Decision. Under the auspices of the Debating League of California, the Commercial i{ Evening Debating Soclety and the Vaca- ville High School had a lengthy debate last night at the Girls' High School aud- itorium. So closely contested was the debate that the three judges used the best part of half an hour to decide where honors rested. They finally declded in favor of the Commercial Soclety. The subject was: ‘‘Resolved, That the ennexation of the Philippine Islands is :u detriment to the United States.” The Commercial Soclety, represented by David i E. Marchus, E. J. Rellly and R.'S. Law- lor, had the affirmative. The negative was in the hands of the Vacaville High : School, represented by Hugh Bucking- ham, Jourdan Hayte and Joseph Koford. Charles Wesley Reed, H. Barcar and Pro- | fessor Martin 'ty of the University I of California were the judges. } David E. Marchus opened the debate i for the affirmative. He sald that tae | United States in annexing the Philippines | has violated the principles of natural {law. He also declared that the purposes | of freedom as well as freedom itself were | subverted by the annexation of the Phil- ippine Islands. Hugh Buckingham was the first to speak for the Vacaville students. He said: We have sown, now we must reap. Now that the United States has become a factor in the | great international drama the part must bz | played out. We have trled the fortunes of | war and must now act upon our victories. The | Orlental trade or anything which makes us i closer to the Oriental countries must be nurtured. Other things being equal the friend- i ship of nations increases as the distance be- | tween them decreases. The possession of the | Philippines will tend to increase the friendship between the United States and other countries. E. J. Rellly had the next inning for the | affirmative. He said: We will look at this question from the po- litical standpoint. If we look at the Fillpin as subjects we get into trouble. Has not the constitution guaranteed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? We know that American labor cannot suffer the introduction of Filipino labor into our country. Although we have our flag floating over the Phillppines the inhab- | | ftants import but a very small percentage of - the total. | Pinara was Court, after he had once pleaded guilty, | Jourdan Hayte, second speaker for the regative, expounded the doctrine of ex- | ransion. He said that the history of this country shows nothing but expansion. | Louistana, Florida, Texas, California and Alaska were made examples in the evi- | { deace for the benefits of expansion. | R. 8. Lawlor was the last speaker for | the affirmative side. He saild we could | not expand in territory occupied by ninety | people to the square mile when we in America have territory occupied by only | twenty to the square mile. ‘With Joseph Koford rested the closing | for the negative. R. S. Lawlor took up | the rebuttal, and when he had concluded | the judges retired to deliberate upon a | dectsion. CELEBRATE TWENTY-FIFTH ‘WEDDING ANNIVERSARY | {Mr. and Mrs. John Hayden Hold Reception at Their City > Residence. Mr. and Mrs. John Hayden celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wed- ding at their city residence, 926 Dolores | street, last Sunday evening. The house | recently purchased by Mr. Hayden was | especially decorated for the entertain- ment. In addition to the facilities of the dwell- ing, which is spacious, a temporary annex was constructed leading out of the back parlor into the commodious lawn on the ; west side. The apartments of the house | were artistically decorated with ever- greens, potted plants, cut flowers and a variety of chrysanthemums from Mr. Hayden's country residencein San Mateo. Among those present were: Mrs. B. Walcott, Mr. and Mrs. E. Convey, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKeon, Mr, and Mrs. M. Owens, Mrs. M. Morony, Mr. and Mrs. F. Foley, Mrs. E. Moran, Mr, and Mrs. F. Grif- fing, Mr. and Mrs. B.' Bolesworth, Mrs. E. J. { Baker, Mrs. B. Feldman, Mr. and Mrs, W, Barrow, Mr. and Mrs, E. P, Walcott, Mr. and Mrs. L. Nonnemam, Mrs. F. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. G. Andrews, Dr. J. B. McNally, Thomas Falion, Mr, and Mrs, J. Andrews, E. Gladwin, Rev. J. P. Moran, Joseph Westfall, Thomas 'Horn, Hugh Gower, W. Moroney, A. Claybrough, R. Scanlan, Charles Stully, Y. Sarve, rge Feldman, D. Desmond, F. Vaughan, George Kaufman, Thomas Broga: John Bird, Thomas Casey, John Com: Thomas Moroney, e ' Gladwin, Jam Feehan, A. Hennessey, Thomas Connelly, Ed- Moroney, _Protessor ._Monahan, Phil Wal . Dwyer, Almond Wal . Miss Marle Convey, Migs May Miller, Misé Laura non, Miss Mollfe Moroney, Miss Annie Convey, Miss Irene Walcott, Miss Gertrude Baker, Miss Kate Feeban, Miss Alice Fallon, Miss Kate Walcott, Miss Margaret | McKeon, Miss May Finley, Miss Kittie Mc- | Shane, Miss Mary Moran, Miss Lilllan Fel man, Miss Alice Crowe, Miss Bessie Hicks, Miss Katle Foley, M.’ Baker Miss Sad Hicks, Miss Ardelle Walcott, Miss Marie Ha den, Jack Hayden and Miss Esther Hayden. e e | HIGHWAYMAN FIRES TWO SHOTS AT FLEEING VICTIM | Rivey Van Anden Tells Police Hs Is Relieved of Coin and Watch. Rivey Van Anden, who resides at 14 Stanley place, reported to the police laty last night that he had been held up ani robbed by a lone footpad in the vicinitr of the Second rtreet bridge. He claimed that the robber fired two shots to prevent him from escaping and compelled him to deliver up his watch and chain and money at the point of a pistol. Van Anden in makirg his report stated that at the time of the hold-up he was on his way home. He said'he had reached a point a little below the Second street bridge when the footpad, approaching him from the opposite side of the street, point- ed a pistol at his stomach and demanded that he turn over his money. Van Anden said that instead of complying he took to his heels and attempted to escape. He claimed that he was brought to a halt by two shots from ths footpad’s revolver. e informed the police that after he had stopped the footpad came up and relieved him of his watch, chain and some sma'i change. After the robbery the highwayman is said to haye walked .elsurely away in the direction of the S-cond street bridgs Apparently no one was attracted by the shots that he fired after Van Anden. Tae man who claims to have been held up de- clared that he could rccognize the foot- pad among a thousand. He stated that the man had a heavy black mustache and wore his hat pulled down tightly over his head, partly concealing his face. ————— Red Men Give a Ball, Bald Eagle Tribe of the Improved Or- der of Red Men and many of the friends and accuaintances of the members en- Joyed a masquerade ball in Bintracht Hall on Twelfth street last night. The grand march was quite a pretty sight. The af- gllr wufl under the dl!:ectlon of H. H. 1ges, floor manager; H. Byron and ‘W. J. Nodder, assistants, and the follow- ing named: I. Mayer, F. W. Kewell, A, Johnsen, Roche, W. Ward, J. Kutch. |- Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body Stomach and brain affect each other. and prevents sleep and brain rest, and the bowels. A sick stomach soufs the disposition a sick brain sours the stomach and clogs Men of sedentary habits, brain workers who don’t get much exercise, have sick stomachs and bowels, and wear out their brains and nerves. 1 work 1 and 1 - alright.’ and “‘Cascarets were world's record in ot the offic d _do: 1 feal Bad 1 Just take A '—J. E. Roban, Q. & C. Route, Crescent, Ky. ‘1 had a torpid liver for months. I bought & box of hae not only been put in perfact gained considerable in weight."—Harry “Some time ago. Freck. tha landised. before going to bed Sane-worm 43 fa:t long wor also much exercise as I Dy makes s Cascarets in health, bus have Hodgson, Rockville, Md. the only medicine I had with me when 1 beat the “Champion_Corn Husker of America,” I 6, Ky. 219 bushels in 10 ;-our\.”—l. E. Kimberlin, La Harpe, Ill. *‘Casearets cured me radically of dym Beadache and my weight which before was and 1s sow 1bs.”’+~8. Navarro, Biloxi, Miss. while I was in Millersburg. Pa., Mn. , was_ affiicte with severs pains Tasixioa pon bis Taking & Caseates ‘and next morning he passed 8 a tape-worm. He bought a box of Cascarets and & ame from bim head and all’ Ohas. E. Condon, MiMinburg. Pa. T nd Cascarots beneficial after 8 spell of T cl;gflnl;ur;e‘ flhrslu;zol%;w;?l = AT =t working o e & O colds 28 Stokes, Philadelphis, Pa. the stomach. 1 was_troubled for years with indigestion. Ono day I bought a ¢ box of Cascarsts, and thank the Lord that I did. I feit better the second day. Any stomach trouble will de cured by Cascarets.” ~D. H. Haughowout, Brakeman, Frisco 1137 Weshington Ave., St - *'Cascarsta relisved me of itching piles an bago which have been aflicting me snnually 5- this time of ihe year. Thrse cheers foF oL —@G. W. Hilllard, 1217 Alord St., Indianapelis. keeps his bowels lar with Cascarets Candy Cathartic, that is txt::unt :t?:ln or violence, can fege‘; strong and healthy without much exercise, A famous professor in Jefferson Medical College used to advise his students “Trust in Godjand keep your bowels open!’’ That’s God’s own wisdom, for when the bowels are regular and the digestion strong and healthy, then the syse tem is safe and the brain and nerves will have inexhaustible elasticity and life. 4 Best for the Bowela. The genuine money back. All ists, 1oc, 35¢, 50c. Never sold in tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure or Sample and booklet free. Address 5 ‘Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mF WRONGED WOMEN SEEKING REVENGE Are Determi ed to Con- SAN JOSE. Nov.. 22.—Fred N. Pinard, who deserted ‘Bis young wife of a few months to marry a second time, had his preliminary examination before City Jus- tice Cobb to-day on a charge of bigamy. A few days ago a similar charge against dismissed in the Superior because his lawful wife, who had sworn to the complaint, could not testify against | him. About a year ago Pinard married Julia Alvord, but left her and married Stella | Herman without procuring a divorce. The two women, when they learned that Pinard had played both false, decided to punish him, and Mrs. Pinard No. 1 swore to a complaint. He was held to answer, but when the case came to trial his at- torney contended that Mrs. Pinard could not testify against her husband. Mrs. Pin- ard No. 2 then swore to another com- plaint. Not being his legal wife, she will be enabled to testify against him. Evidence was taken to-day to prove Pinard had committed bigamy. The case went over to Wednesday, when a motion to dismiss the complaint will be argued. An Olympian Social. The members of Olympla Grove and of Olympia. Circle, United Anclent Order of Druids, held a social in the Druldic Tem- ple, corner of Folsom and Fourteenth | streets, last night, for members only. It was a pleasant affair. The dance was under the direction of Floor Manager Herbert G. Armstrong, assisted by J. H. Heath, Harry Ford, Robert Driscoll and Samuel Nichols. e Gray Brothers Sued. The Joshua Hendy Machine Works filed a suit against Gray Bros., contractors, yesterday for $3000, the value of goods which they allege they sold to the con- tractors at various times and for which they clalm they have received no pay. oAY3 HUSBAND WA JUSTIFIED Colorado Jurist Speaks of Cruelty Toward ‘Woman. Special Dispatch to The Call. | pos s | DENVER, Nov. 25.—'“Wholesome pume | ishment is a good thing for some women, | and if this woman refused to accompany | her husband to his home he was perfectly | justified in forcing her along. Such an act cannot be characterized as cruelty.” | Judge Palmer delivered himself of this opinion yesterday during the course of | his charge to the jury befors which was tried the suit of Ethel G. Richards for divorce from George V. Richards on the ground. of cruelty and non-support. Mrs. Richards and her close friend, Mrs, | G. L. Gerard, had attended a public dance, Richards interrupted their pleasure by taking his wife by the shoulders and com- | pelling her to go home with him. Mrs. Richards said her husband had sworn at her frequently. ‘ “When a woman marries s man she | undextakes to live with him in his station | in life. If he has provided her with the living that was within his means then he has fulfilled his obligations. Comcern- ing the allegation of cruelty, wholesome punishment is good for some women. It | the defendant wanted his wife to go with him and she refused, then ke had a per- | fect right to take such means as would compel her to accompany him, although | he should not strike her. Home was the | proper place for her, and not a dance hall. “It is also charged that the defendant | swore at the plaintiff. Swearing need not | necessarily constitute cruelty. Some | women would only laugh at an oath while | others would suffer acutely.” The jury returned a verdict for Mrs, Richards without leaving the box. | | | | | Slight Rainfall in City. A small amount of rain fell in San | Francisco and its vicinity yesterday. A shower was also reported from Red Blufs and another from Eureka. Forecastes McAdie states that indications point t | the comclusion that the weather will clear throughout the day. ADVERTISEMENTS. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. Send Name and Address To-Day---You # Can Have It Free and Be Strong and Vigorous for Life. INSURES LOVE AN '~ W. KNAPP, D A HAPPY HOME. Results were exactly what I needed. Strengil gnd vigor have completely returned and n- rgeme; s en sati B “Dear Sir—Yours was. recctoes ‘Y