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The advocate., 1891-09-16
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AL
LANCE.

ina:
AS president and secretary of the dis
trict organization we deem it proper at
this time to issue this address, calling
your attention to the fact that the next
regular meeting of the District Alliance
will be held at Emporia Tuesday, Octo-
Der 8, and it is proposed that each county
In the district will have q full represen-
tation present TO take active part in the
proceedings and discussions arranged for
at our last meeting. A programme con-
sisting of papers and addresses upon the
following questions will be carried out
as far as possible, viz:
Cooperation" by W. G. Spencer, Lyon
county; "Money-Its Functions" by Ar
thur Cate, Wabsunsee county; "Oficial
State Paper" by Mrs. Fannie R. Vickery,
Emporia; "The Fourth District ALI
ance," by r. s. Bossel, Vassar.
These matters, with others likely to
come before the meeting for discussion,
will doubtless make it most profitable
one.
Brothers, the great need Of the hour is
education, and il We, the great industrial
army of the nation, knew the power we
hold in our hands, the way to utilize this
power by united action, and all realized
the great necessity of uniting our
strength and what principles and plans
to adopt most conducive to our good and
hasten our deliverance, how soon could
we and would we revolutlonize many of
the present political and industrial sys-
TENS?
So education on these several lines is
what is needed, and it is for this pur-
pose these district Alliances or legisls-
tive councils have been called into exis-
tence. This is certainly one of the most
valuable provisions yet instituted for
this purpose, part of grand system
which, if properly carried out, will be-
come abundsntly efficient for the rapid
and thorough education of the indus
trial masses" in the science of govern
ment in all that relates to our good every
way.
By together studying the subjects re-
ferred to US either from state or national
councils or from sub or county councils,
we may have harmony of thought and
sentiment, besides greatly enlarged views
and comprehensions growing out Of In
terchange Of thought and ideas and
bringing In from so many sources such q
fund of knowledge and information, and
will also greatly expedite the work of
education through this system Of lectur-
ing and distribution Of printed matter.
So again we say we hope each county
in the district will see to it that their
county lecturer and one member to rep
resent the business interests Of the order
will be sent to this meeting at Emporia
the first Tuesday in October.
Another matter to which special atten-
tion is called Is that of funds for defray-
ing the incidental and necessary ex-
penses Of the organization. At our meet
ing in April resolution was adopted
asking for 1 cent per member for each
quarter. This is certainly very trifllng
sum as compared with the benefits to be
derived from this work, and It is hoped
each member will respond, for let us not
The advocate., 1891-09-16
a free and Independent nation in its early

Tree anu Independent naGlOn IN lLS early
days.
Our government was founded upon the
principles Of Christianity, but the lead
ers and perhaps some Of the people have
forgotten God Like the Jews, we mus
return, love, serve and obey His com
mandments il we would expect Hill
promised blessing. The people are
awaking to this fact; they realize the
deCalOgue and the golden rule have q
place in the politics Of the nation.
We were told only q short time age
that this reform movement was only
Christianity put 10 motion. If this be
true, and none doubt 1t, whatever tends
toward the uplifting of the masses and
the betterment of society at large, will In
time become the stepping stone by which
we may be able to obtain to some degree
Of prosperity as q nation, and will doubt
less aid greatly in solving the great so
cial problems of the day. Woman is by
nature tender and susceptibly possessed
Of q strong will and dauntless energy,
This enables her to occupy an important
place In all reform work. In the care ol
homeless, friendless women, girls and
orphan children, womanlhaS been fret
and foremost. Many Of these institu-
tlonS are wholly under their control and
management. Again / repeat II, these
women are aids In reform work. Lifting
up the fallen out of darkness into the
light of Christ, from the very beginning
Of whose ministry woman received His
foregoing smile. 1t was she who fingered
longest at the cross when Jesus died. 1t
was her hand that poured the amounting
oil before His crucifxion. She was
earliest at the grave and first to tell the
good news of His resurrection.
Women, says one, "are the poetry Of
the world in the same sense that the
stars are the poetry Of heaven"
Woman, we believe, was designed to
ill a very important place in human so
clety. This was the purpose and plan Of
God from the beginning. AS the poet
speaks Of the garden Of paradise we find
language like this:
"The world was Sad-the garden was wild;
And man, the hermit, sighed till woman smiled" F"
From time immemorial the finger of
God pointed in recognition to woman
when he said: at Ia not good that man
should be alone" ~ will make q help
meet for him." Mark the words, "help-
meet for him." She was to be his equal,
companion and counselor, one who
could share his joys and his SORROWS, and
as such be q co.worker with him in the
establishment Of home.
All, yesl Here q woman sits en-
throued as queen, and In her hand she
holds the magic wand with which she
molds the character of men.
The sage thus truly pictures the des-
tlny Of q nation when he writes: "The
hand that rocks the cradle moves the
world"
Cooperation Is the plan of God. He
recognized the need, yea, more, the value
Of woman's aid. Hence she was lnsep-
arably connected with man from the be-
ginning. And it Is useless for puny man
to lift his hand or voice in opposition to
woman since God willed it otherwise.
The advocate., 1891-09-16
FHE VALUE OF WOMAN'S AID IN ALL
REFORM MOVEMENTS.

In looking at this subject In q broad
and comprehensive manner sll must ad-
init Il to be one Of great magnitude and
weighty responsibility. And shall we,
my sisters, come up TO the full measure
Of the responsibility In, this reform move
ment in which we are expected to en-
gageS
Within the past few years woman has
figured largely in nearly all reforms OF
which we have any account; and why
not? Woman, tits true, Is by nature the
feebler sex, yet spiritually and intel
leCtually she is superior to man.
Then, when called upon to look ut this
subject in the light Of reform, we are
not surprised to find the aid Of woman
sought for in connection with reform
work. In nearly every reform with
which woman has been connected the
work has been carried on to completion
with the characteristic push, energy and
persistence that have everywhere marked
their efforts. This we see atteSted In the
temperance movement. Only few years
ago little band Of women began a Wig
orous crusade against the saloon. And,
although not yet entirely blotted out of
existence, their work has not ceased. It
was the beginning, as It were, OF tidal
wave Of an incoming gigantic upheaval
OF the public sentiment Of the people in
favor Of reform in this direction, and
led to an organization known as the
"white ribbon army" Noble band of
Christian women over 100000 strong
pledged to work for temperance And l
dare say had 1t not been for corruption In
high places the earnest and pathetic
pleadings OF these women would have
been heard years ago, and the glittering
wine cup would not disgrace the festal
board in the executive mansion az 1t does
today. Nor would an open saloon with
It's soul destroying drink be seen today
beneath the very dome of the capitol
building, owned, operated and controlled
by the second high official Of the nation.
May this reform work continue until this
evil, with all others, shall be blOtted out
Of existence. May God hasten the day
when just such women shall have voice
In the law making assemblies Of the ma
ton, p. P. Elders voice to the contrary
Notwithstanding. That the spring may
yield abundance Of pure fresh water it ls
Of the utmost Importance that we cleanse
first its fountaln-head.
Then again, within the last decade
there has sprung into existence another
organization known az the Home and
Foreign Missionary Society, composed
wholly Of women from the different
church organizations, who, realizing the
need of reform work, have undertaken to
carry the gospel Of Gods dear Son into
the whole world, and through their in
huence It has become q most gigantic
movement looking toward the salvation
OF mankind. This work is entirely un-
der their control, and the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love has been told
among the benlghted brethren OF far
away India, China Japan, Austria, and
even the dark continent Of Africa has
thrown open her doors and invites them
TO come with the message Of love. These
,rnr,nor, ara raRormara Christian woman
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Mrs. Robert p. Hastings, who is a
widow of only few months, was Miss
Mamie Coghill, the daughter OF Mrs.
John Hemphill, wife of the former min
lister of Calvary church, San Francisco,
but now located in Philadelphia. The
subject of this sketch is not over
twenty-five years Of age and six years
ago was considered the most beautiful
single lady in local society. She is Il
petite demi-blonde with great deal Of
dash and style. She married the son OF
Judge Hastings OF the Hastings law
college. Mrs. Hastings was made an
heiress by the death of her father, her
grandfather and her husband. She is
the mother of two small children,
whose future has been provided for by
their grandfather, Judge Hastings.
Mrs. Mervyn Danahue, who was
pretty Belle Wallace, is qnite young
widow with two little children. She is
the second daughter of Superior Judge
w. Il. Wallace. Hers was marriage
for loves sake, after five years OF court
ship commencing when she was but
thirteen years of age. But the nuptial
knot involved her in sea of trouble,
owing to the fast life led by her hus-
band, who met an early death from a
life OF dissipation. She has recently
succeeded in getting her rightful por-
ton of her wealthy husbands estate,
which she almost lost through his injus-
tice. Mrs. Donahue is rather tall and
stout, with soft blue eyes, brown hair,
a fresh complexion, a sweet disposition
and charming manners. She divides
her time between the fashionable water
ing place resorts, her fathers residence
on Van Ness avenue and her lovely
country seat at San Rafael.
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THE MAN OF DESTINY.

In small private room in the palace
of the Tuileries. in Paris, two men were
sitting. One young gentlemen about
five and twenty years OF age. occupied a
desk near the window, that looked out
upon broad inclosed court, where 4
sentinel, in blue coat and red pegtop
trousers was pacing his beat There
was a quantity of papers on the desk,
and the Young gentleman was writing a
summary of the contents of these on the
backs of them and filing them away. A
light snow was falling outside and melt
ing as it fell, for the winter of eight, en-
hundred and sixty-nine was still linger-
ing in the first months of eighteen hun
dred and seventy.
The other parsonage in the room was
a man of mature years. He was barely
of middle height, but his figure was
compact. and his shoulders broad and
thick. His face, somewhat fleshy about
the Jaws, and OF dull complexion, had
an aquiline nose, carefully waxed mus
tache and pointed imperial. The eyes
were wide apart, and the heavy lids
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CHAPTER III.
TRIAL AND SENTENCE.

As our aim is not 10 harrow the read
er with the multiplication of vain de-
tails. only the giSt of the newspaper re-
portS of the time will be given here.
The coroner'S jury found that Harry
Trent was felOnouSly murdered on the
night of February twenty-five or the
morning of February twenty-siX, eight
cen hundred and seventy, by knife or
dagger i'm the hands Of keppel Darke,
an artist and portrait painter. The case
was promptly laid before the grand jury,
who brought In true bill against the
accused. He was committed for trial,
and meanwhile was lodged in the TombS
prison.
The district attorney announced that
he was ready TO go on with the trial at
once, and Mr.. Banuick, of counsel for
the accused, replied that no obstacles
would be interpOSed on their side. Ac-
cordingly, after a day spent in getting
iury the trial began We will sum-
Marie the evidence according TO the
chronological order of events.
Mrs. Sally Matchin, who appeared
dressed in black, created a sensation in
Court by stating that her real name was
now Mrs. Harry Trent, widow OF the
deceased. she having been privately
married 70 him ia Francei in the year 1869.
10 was on account of this marriage that
Trent had built his new house. She was
asked to give a reason For the secrecy
that had been maintained, but the ones
ton was objected TO, and the objection
was sustained. She said that she be-
licved she had been provided for in her
late husbands will, but no will had at
this date been found. She added that
Mr.. Trent had taken tea at her home on
West Eighteenth street on the after
noon before the murder, and that they
had then arranged to Immediately issue
invitations TO a reception at his new
house, when the public announcement
OF their marriage was to have been
made. When they parted that evening
he was in good health and spirits.
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LONELY, BUT WEALTHY
RICH WIDOWS WHO ARE CONSPICUOUS IN
SAN FRANCISCO SOCIETY.
Among Inc Most Prominent Are Mrs. Hears, Mrs.
Hager, Mrs. Swift, Mrs. Donahue Mrs.
Hastings, Mrs. Flood and
Mrs. Bryant.
lCOPYRIGHTED.

Much having appeared in print from
time To time regarding wealthy society
widows of the eastern metropolis, it may
be interesting to note few OF those
residing in the chief city of the Pacific
slope.
Among the most prominent is Mrs.
George Hearst, who takes the lead in
counting her millions. She is the widow
of the United States Senator who died
la tely in Washington. Mrs. Hearst was
formerly Miss Apperson. She is ever
ready to befriend the helpless, not
only with kind words, but with
something more substantial. She acts
and feels as though her fortune was
given her for the purpose of benefiting
others, and she is never so happy as
when she has a houseful of charming
young ladies TO entertain. Mr.. William
r. Hearst, her only son and only heir,
claims her entire devotion. Mrs.
Hearst is now in San Francisco, where
she will probably remain for the next
year, after which time she will reside
mostly in New York and in her new and
magnificent residence in Washington.
Mrs. Hager, wife of the late Judge j.
5. Hager, formerly United States Sena-
tor, and at the time OF his death, which
occurred within a year, Collector OF
Customs of San Francisco, is another
millionaire lady who does much for the
sake of charity. She has u noble, COM
manding appearance and has long been
looked npon as the leader OF San Fran
81 IIar 70 ~
Louis, Mo-, where she married in her
girlhood days the wealthy Mr.. Hicks.
Mrs. Hager has an interesting family of
two sons and three beautiful daugh-
tiers, the eldest of whom is in Socety-a
decided belle. The family have recently
returned from the East and are now
located at one OF the swell hotels, where
they occupy suite of dozen rooms.
Mrs. John +. Swift, widow Of the late
minister plenipOtentiary to Japan, has
lived nearly all her life in California.
Her father, the late COL Wood, was one
of the early pioneers. The subject OF
this sketch is considered the most beau
tifu of a family noted for their beauty.
Mrs. Swift was, up TO the time OF her
departure for Japan, President OF the
Woman's Exchange, an institution that
owes much of its popularity to her UNI
firing efforts in its behalf. She is child
less, but seldom keeps house without
some member of her famil y enjoying her
hospitality. The Swift homestead is a
valuable and immense piece of property
located in that portion of San Francisco
known as the Mission.
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Mrs. James C. Flood is another who
counts her possessions by the millions.
She is the widow of the well-known
mining man, banker and ci-devant sa-
loon-keeper, who died a couple of years
since in Germany. Mrs. Flood is the
mother Of young jim" Flood, around
whom some scandal clings, and also the
mother OF the heiress, Jennie Flood,
who some ten or twelve years ago was
engaged to the third son OF General
Grant. Jennie, who has passed from
the bloom of youth, is, so rumor says,
engaged TO an eastern gentleman. Mrs.
Flood and her daughter spent most Of
their time at their country residence at
Menlo Park, and the big house on mob
Hill" is closed two thirds OF the year.
Mrs. NJ. A. Parrot is perhaps the
most wealthy OF all the San Francisco
widows. Her income is supposed to be
thousand, and by some two thousand,
dollars per day. She is the second
widow of the late John PARROT, a pio-
neer and banker in CALIFORNIA; palmy
DAYS. At one time his residence was
the wonder of the coast. The entire in
side woodw work was the first grade Of
mahogany, the rest Of the structure be-
ing in perfect keeping with such mag
nificence Mrs. Parrot is a lady some
where in the forties, and one OF the
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handle. And il is my duty to arrest you
on suspicion of numbering him."
Darke closed his lips, and mis- chest
heaved. His face, after moments
palor. flushed red. The officer watched
him narrowly, and now a second officer
appeared i'm the doorway, In the rear
Of the studio Mrs. Raven had dropped
into chair aud was emitting hySteric
cries. Oarke slowly turned until his
eyes rested upon Olympia, who had re-
NAMED motionleSS and mute.
do YOU believe it?" he said TO her.
NO :" she answered in whispered
voice. drawing in her breath.
Then no matter for the rest, | am
innocent. Take your mother home"
She came forward with her arms out
stretched, but he waved his hand.
Not while l am suspected, he said.
1T won't last long. This comes at a
strange time, but I'm glad we understand
each other
"Oh. it's an outrage she cried, pas
Sionately, striking her hands together.
You suspected of murder, and murder
ing him, He never did it," she went on
addressing the officer. "YOu have no
right TO arrest him. love him.
MY orders. miss, the officer replied
with a sigh, producing pair Of hand,
cuffs from his pocket. 1--WE hope ltIl
come out all right, of course. But the
formalities has got to be gone through
with. Hold out YOUR hands, II you
please. sir" -,
There is no need of those, said
Darke. with an Involuntary shiver. Il
shall not try to escape. 1t is as much
nv interest TO 20 as yours to take me.
Come, sir, we're wasting time" eX-
claimed the other sharply. Here,
Tom. The second officer came for
ward; in Il moment the handkuiiS were
on Darke's wrists. "InQueSt's for to-
day" be added, land l call it a good
lob. You'll go before the grand jury
this week, and in ten days we'll have
you indicted, If they don't let you off
Step out, sir. Good day, ladies"
And Olympia, standing horror Strick'
en-, saw her lover hurried from the
room.
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Mrs. NJ. Il. NJ. Toland is lady who
thinks As much of others as she does OF
herself. and is constantly doing some
body some good. She has done much in
the way of literature, both in prose and
verse, in many cases making her own
Illustrations for some of her finest pro-
auctions Her husband was the physi-
clan who instituted the Toland medical
college, that has proved so beneficial to
the coast. She has lately lost a son,
young DR.. Toland, whoa couple of years
ago married the young actress Trella
Folks. Her only remaining son, Hugo
Toand, who will be his mothers heir,
cannot resist the fascination OF the foot
lights, and so has become a full-nedged
actor.
Mrs. j. Il. Allen, whose husband died
recently. may well come under the head
of wealthy widows, although she has
been obliged to resort to the law to OBJ
tain her rights.
Mrs. John McMullen will be long re-
membered as one of the most extensive
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most prominent members of "our So
ciety." Allher daughters have married
we'll
Mrs. j. NJ. johnson, who became a
widow during the early part Of April
has been left fortune by her husband
She has two lovely daughters and
many friends.
OMrs. John a. Paxton was the wife Of
Fortunate banker VIM made the bulk
OF his riches in Mary>vilc. Cal, and In
Virginia City, Nev.. AID then came 70
San Francisco TO enjoy f.. The lady
has handsome country residence up
among the foothills, where she spends
most Of her time when not residing in
New York or travelling in Europe. She
takes much interest in church and
Sunday schools and is exceedingly
charitable to her large number of rela-
tiyeS
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Mrs. Alice Raven, called later in the
trial bv the defense in rebuttal, testified
that Harry Trent had confidently in
formed her that il was his design to win
the hand Of his ward, Olympia Raven,
daughter of the witness, but that at his
request witness had kept her daughter
i'm ignorance of this plan. CroSS-eXam-
ined, she said that Mr.. Trent had for
several years past been paying her an
annual sum of eight thousand dollars,
and that he had told her that when his
new house was finished he would pro-
pose TO Olympia, and in case she &C
cepted him would take them both there
10 live with him. In redirect eXamin-
alton witness said that Mr.. Trent had
not stated what disposition Of his prop
ertv or hospitality he would make in
ease. Olympia refused him. Olympia
herself. called by the prosecution, teSti-
feg that she had never received any in
timatiOn that her guardian intended 10
marry her, and that in any case she
would never have married him, though
she loved him IN another way very dear
lv. The latter part of this testimony
was objected 10.
Randall Morris. head clerk of Mr..
Trent. testified that he diued at the club
with Mr.. Trent on the evening of the
murder. They had discussed an i'm
portant matter Of business. relating 10
a valuable consignment of jewels that
was expected from a foreign correspond
ent. He added that no news of this
consignment had since then beSn heard
of: but that. as the foreign correspond
emit was In Paris, it was thought that
the hoStilitieS now existing between
France and Germany had caused the
plan of sending the Jewels to be aban-
doned. Mr. Trent, after diuner, had
left the club, saying that he thought of
going up town. He was then looking
well and cheerful.
John Simpson, an eX-SOldier, testified
that he had long been acquainted with
Mr.. Trent, and had latterlY been serv-
ing. i'm conjunction with his wife. as
care-taker of the new house. Mr..
Trent had frequently come to the house
alone, but never TO spend the night
until February twenty-five. He had
come i'm that night about nine o'clock,
and went up to the library. He was
alone. and seemed not to expect callers
We will for moment interrupt Mr..
SIMPSONS testimony at this point to give
that of Peter Ferguson, porter OF the
Federal Club, TO the effect that, at
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entertainers of San Francisco. She is

entertainers of San Francisco. She is
a tall, graceful lady, almost as young
looking as her eldest daughter. Shc
generally spends her winters in Wash
ington, when she is accompanied by
one or two society bellies from Cali
fornia.
Mrs. Thomas Breeze has long resided
in San Francisco. She is exceedingly
charitable and doe, much good with her
large income.
The above do not comprise all the
San Francisco ladies upon whom death
has developed the loss Of their hus-
bands vast Accommodations, hut enough
to show that our eastern cities have no
monopoly OF the widow.