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barbarity of mankind, while in this proto-
typical sense of the phrase the chosen
people we hold ourselves still in that
peculiar self-estlmatioD which is the so
often misunderstood and even condemned
root and fruit of all our distinct den omi-
national isolation and affiliatiOn; vet. no.
where, neither in the most ancient or in
the most modern Jewish system of dogma
tic doctrine, is to be t uud even the faintest
allusion to that abomiDable religious
theory or belief that salvation and eternal
life are the exclusive benefit of any one
distinct and chosen race or creed. THE
good and just Of all the nations on earth,
Jews as we'll as Gentiles. are to inherit
their portion of eternal life and peace!
Thus teaches Judaism. old and new. God
is the Father of all, and every man is my
brother was and is the paramount faith
of our people,"
Rev. T. j. Horner of Sacramento fol-
lowed, taking as his theme continental
Unitarianism." In substance he said
This odern progressive movement In
the thought-iife of the world is unitarian,
which. seeing the underlying unity OF all
life, affirms the infinity of God, and has
for its end the perfection of human cha.-
acter in all lis fullness of development
without the loss Of individual liberty, the
repression of single attribute divine or
human, and which has for its method the
application of reason, based upon observa-
tion and experience to the ordering of the
relations of man to man and man to God.
Wherever this movement assumes the reIi-
gious attitude, and organizes with that end
i'll view, we have unitarian church
whether 1t takes the name or not
''Tne Christianity of the first centuries,
though often claimed as unitarian, was so
only in spiritual sympathy with what we
call unitarianism to-day. It was soon lost
TO sight in the growth of dogma concern
ing the way the divine life had manifested
itself In Jesus
"At he opening of the reformation pc
riod it reappeared in the reaction against
dogma, which had Servetus for its fr.t
martyr. Five years after the soul of S9r-
vstus wenJ.to heaven in chariot OF fire
Blavdrata found Geneva too narrow and
warm for his expanding thought and fled
10 Poland. Ten wears after Faustus So
cinus arrived and the movement, sheltered
by an enlightened Government, took form
and flourished for brilliant century. One
writer says: The UDitarians by their en-
ergy and intelligence succeeded in attain
ing an ascendency out of all proportion To
their numbers and gained all those honors
ia the state tnat were the reward of ele-
gance. art or learning. Bnt change in
Government resulted IN banishment and
the Unitarlans fed TO Transyivania, W here
BIavdrata had gone soon after his visit to
Poland. Here, under native convert,
Francis David. the movement had taken
root and. though it suffered many persecu-
tions, still lives, with over 10000 adherents,
possessing schools, churches and colleges.
'Faustus Socinus and Francis David re-
moved the dogmatic foundations of the
Roman Catholic system which Servetus
WAS burned for attempting to destroy.
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first time. He led me to believe that II
but he was not in. The first time we were
taken sick 1t was after drinking port
WINE"
The witness then went on to tell how he
had tried to resusciiare the young woman
on the night of March a. He had never
Quarrelied With Miss Aldersley and did
not know the cause OF her death.
The last l remem ber." continued the
witness. Il was on my hands and knees
ley's face"
j. d: West. the jani,or of the building,
was the first witness called at the after
noon session. He related how ne had
called Or. Leek m the morning of March
o. NOT receiving any answer he un-
locked tne front door, knowing that DIR.
1eek nad case In court and was late.
He pushed open the folding doors be-
tween the front and rear room. Miss Al
dersley was lying on her side on the bed
Dr. Leek was sitting with his tack braced
against tie hea1beard. his head heDt for
ward, and his hands clasped about what
seemed to be small bottle.
Beth were foamlng at the mouth, The
witness took damp towel, wiped their
faces and then hastened to summon re-.
lief He met q MIR. Stickney, who went
for a physician, and Mr. Howe, an attor-
new having an office IN the building. re-
turned with him to DR.. L-ek's room. They
opened the windows 10 admit fresh air.
DR.. Leek's brother, DR.. j. Milton Bowers,
the landiadv, Miss Anderson and stranger
came in. The witness carried Miss Al
dersley TO lounge in the front room.
The witness became quite tangled up
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Without this the reformation was but a
halfway movement. Since then like loaven
the Unitarian thought has Dermeated the
thnught-iife of the Continent until to-day
Calvin old church in Geneva is essen lily
Unitarian. Throughout Germany and
Hoiland the new though largely prevails.
although it does not take the Unitarian
name. A writer in the March ContamDo-
rary says: The form of belief which is
gaining most ground in France is Uni
tartan. which is professed already by many
of the intellectual elite OF the French ma
tion.' In Italy movement has started
right under the shadow of 81. Peters. and
bids fair to have bright future. In
fact Unitariani.m is the soul OF the best
life of modern Eurore.
w. E. Tupper Wilkes read an excellent
paper written by Mia Upper Maynard
on "UnitarianIsm From Socinus to Chan
ning." She traced the history Of Unitari-
anIsm clearly along the pathway of time.
and referred its origin TO Socinus, and
pointed ont its influence over Erasmus.
Socinus and his nephew did not hold all
the views of modern Unitarianism, but
they were therefore more effective in the
theology of the day. The essayist dealt
with the tenets of Arminians and their
influence all over Europe, and spoke of
the Unitarian church In England as being
the natural descendant of the Presbyterian.
duu IcfioWeu luc SIUWlU VI llle CuuICu III
this country With considerable power.
After these papers were read general
discussion of their topics ensued. 1t is an
il Interesting fact that Mr.. Wilkes represents
The other sex for the first time at Pacific
Unitarian Conference. Last evening a
conference sermon was delivered by Rev.
Eli Fay Of Pasadena, and q general So
ciable was held in the church parlOrs.
To-day the Woman's Unitarian Confer
ence will convene.
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How Alice AIdersIey Met
Her Death.
CHERRY PECTORAL DID 1T.
At Least He Says That Is What
They Took.
SHE WAS SILENT AND HE DIZZY.
Some Queer Statements Made at
the Coroner's Inquest, Which
Has Begun.
HE WAS SILENT AND HE DIZZY.

An inquest upon the death of Alice
Aldersley, who was found unconscious
with DR.. j. j. Leek. in the room of the
latter, at Fifth and Market streets. and
who died March Z. was begun before the
Coroner yesterday. Through the inquest
William K. Aldersley. the father of the
dead woman. took an active part in sug-
gesting questions. He had retained Den
mis- Shenen. who sat beside the Coroner
and prompted many questions.
William K. Aldersley was the first wit
ness called. he did not know that ais
daughter had been poisoned until be read
1t in the papers When he went to the
lodging-house where she was dying he was
refused admission. lie forced his way in
and saw strangers slit ng beside her bed.
DIR. Leek had been removed to another
apartment.
LAS l started to go out" continued Mr..
Aldersley, DIR Bowers stopped me, stat
ing tha, he had positive proof that Alice
had given the poison. think that he said
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TO THE NEW BISHOP.
The Y. NJ. l. Honor Right Rev.
George Montgomery.

y
Right Rev. George Montgomery was rendered
a reception last night by the members OF Igna-
tian Council No. 35 Of the Young Mems Insti-
tute, in a hall at 12o OFarrell str ct. About
200 young men were present when Bishop
Monlg gomery entered, and they received him
with hearty welcome.
An entertaining programme OF music and
by the young men and their distinguished d
guest. Fathers Connolly, McGinty, ConlOn and
McQuade were present also as guests. The
musical parl OF The programme consisted OF
songs by William HyDes, Augustus Thornton.
Joseph G. MOrrissey ard George Wood, and
Violin solo by Louis Knell. The speeches We re
limited to ten minutes. as there were many
Sneakers, comprising Sheriff j. j. McDade
founder and past grand president OF he ;nsti-
tute; ex-Judge j. f. Sullivan, past grand pIesi.
dent; James f. Smith, Father Conlon OF ST.
Francis Church, Frank Murasky, grand presi.
dent, and John GreaDey.
David /. Manoney on behalf of Ignatian
Council stated that his council owed much of
It's success aud advancement TO Bishop Mont
gOmery. He presented The guest with wallet
cont lining currency notes for S400.
Bishop Montgomery, responding, said as a
member of the organization no matIef where
he would be, and could ind young men AMI
mated by the sam principles, loyalty to @ GOd
and to country, h. wouid b. with them. There
are people in San Francisco who believe that
the Offices aud next bring the Pope here. This
with earnest words of exhOrtatiOn TO pWsevere
Ia the right path.
The meeting broke up after all present sang
America"
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TRUSTEES SALE.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
under the authority of a certain deed OF trust,
duly executed by THE STATE IN VESTMENT
party of tho first part to HENRY c. CAMPBELL
and THADDEUS Is. KENT, trustees, parties OF
the second part, and the SAN FRAN CISCO saw
INGs UNION party of the third part dated Juno
q. 1892, and recorded in the ofiee OF tue County
Recorder OF the city and county OF san francisco
state of California, In lfber 1913 or deeds, at
PAGES AZ and following: and In pursuance OF a res
olution passed the 21st day OF September,
FRANCISCO SAVINGS UNION. CORPORATION.
aud the holder of the note NO IL 6S2). TO secure
PAYMENT OF which the aforsssia aeea o, lrusa was
In the payment OF the principal sum anu otaer
sums due under said note and aeed OF trust ana
requesting and directing said HENRY G. CAMP
BILL and THADDEuS 4. KENT. trustees. 70
sell the real estate described therein to satisfy
We, HkSRY G. CAMPBELL and THADDEUS
B. KENT. trustees, do hcrcby give notice shaL on
THURSDAY the 18Th day Of OF April IA a D., nass:
hereinafter described. situate az Nes 2ls and 2so
Sansome street, in tho city and county ef nan Fran
cisco. State of California; we Will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for c&sh In gold
coin OF the Uuteo states. oil that piece or parcel
or land situate III the city and county OF san Fran
Cisco state of California, described AS follows, to
wit: Commencing Al q point on the easteriy line
1897 feet seuthery from tao southeriy lac OF Cali
fornia street, and running thonce soutnerly along
said line OF sansome street twcntT feet four
frches (29 Af2 feet): thence at right angles eSst-
erly cne hundred and thirty seven feet aud six
inches (l37 e-l2 feet); thence st right angles
northeriy twenty-nlne fcet four ioches (29 s-l2
feet); and thence at right angles westerly enc
hundred and thirty seven feet SIX inches
tl37 6-l2 feet) to the point of commensement,
heinp portions OF beach and water lots numbers
two hundred and ffty-thres (153) and two hun
dred aud ifty-four (254) together with the ap-
purtenances.
TERMS OF sALE.-Cash In gold coin OF tho
United States: 10 per cent payable TO the under
signed on the fall of the hammer. balance on de-
livery of deed: and II paid, unloss for want
OF titlo (Yen days being allowed for se7rch, then
said 10 per cent Co be tort etsd and the sale To Ss
void Acts CT sale at purchasers expense.
HENRY CAhPBELL.} Trustees.
THADDEUS B. KENT ''
mr28 81 apA IL II 18 70
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that he had found some morphine. CO.
caine and hemlack in cusnidor and that
she had given it to them both"
DR.. j. J. Leek appeared extremely Der-
vous while under examination. He shift
ed his feet uneasily and his hands twitched
nervouslv as he toyed with a cane while
answering the questions addressed by the
Coroner. He declared that he did not
know the cause of Alice Aldersley's death.
He last saw her alive about II O'Clock on
the evening of March 4. She was in his
room and bad retired.
The witness recited how he first met the
young woman in Napa some two years
ago. Subsequently they met in San Fran
cisco, and be engaged her as an assistant.
When the suit with his brother came up
DR.. Leek stated that Miss Alderslev Of
fered to asss. him financially. He OBJ
tanned $40 from her at one time and $500
upon anot her occasion.
Then DR.. Leek was asked to detail all
the events of the day preceding the even
ing upon which Miss Aldersley was taken
i'll in his room. They went to the park in
the afternoon and took luncheon at a res
taurant. Dinner was had at Marchand's,
and in the evening they went to MOrosco's.
They drank no wine. They returned TO
DR.. Leek's office at about IL o'clock at
night.
"We both bad co.ds." said Or. Lsek. 81
pourrd little cherry pectoral into two
whisky glasses. one of which Miss Alders-
ley drank. | drank the contents of the
other. Miss AIdersley retired. 1 had
made partial preparations to retire.
spoke to Miss Aldersley. She did not an
swer. Just then l began to feel dizzy. i
thought my dizziness due to fright. l took
a towel and began to wash Miss Alders-
ley's face. felt very badly and tried to
vomlt. but could not.
I'VE bad just such similar experience
on the 18th of February" continued the
witness II thought then that nv trouble
was due to fright. called DR.. Noble the
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Auditing-Hou. Horace Davis. Rev. f.
j. Horner. Professor J. 81. Sengsr.
Nominations for offcers-Rev. W. Eliot
Jr.. Rev. n. G. B. Pierce, Rev. Mrs. E. T.
Wilkes, Charles A. Murdock, Mrs. E. o.
Smith.
Rev. G. w. Wendte, treasurer of the
conference. made a financial report show
Ing THAT the receipts amounted to S126S "a
and expenditures to S1lS4 so, making a
balance on hand of $50 "a. AS the super
intendent OF church work Mr.. Wendte re-
ported that he had had returns from
twentv-two societies out Of some thirty
altogether. The number of families en-
rolled were shown to be 2130. average
Sunday-morning attendance IS 3229, aver
age evening attendance 1906; value OF
church property S454,O15. on which there
is S94, 463 of indebtedness. During 1898
there was raised for cnrrent ex venses the
sum OF $50 125 81, for land and building
purposes S25.0l2 80 and S4225 45 was
raised for other local purposes. Tne con-
tributions to UNCONVENTIONAL interests
tioDal treasures some SS740 Is was re-
ceived. The number of Sunday-school
pupils enrolled during the year was 1892
average attendance 1859; number Of teach
ers 221, number OF library books 1910. The
report was concluded with the statement
that eight wears ago there were but six
Unitarian churches on the Pacific Coast,
with about 300 families and $150.000 worth
OF property, showing most remarkable
increase as seen from the figures pre-
viousy quoted for 1898
A discussion on the advisabllity of estab-
fishing denomin rational divinity school at
Berkeley took up the early part of the
afternoon session. Rev. e. B. Payne
offered resolution to appoint committee
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SALE OF OIL PAINTINGS.
BlOomer and Coulter VIII Dispose
of Their Works.

The two well-known artists, II. r. Bloomel
and w. A. Coulter, will have an auction sale Of
their works. commencing at 1915 O'Clock TO-
morrow. The sale will take place on the
ground floor OF 636 Market street. and be con-
Quoted by Easton. Eldridge s. Co.
One hundred and thr pictures will be dis.
D posed Of all oil paintings. II Is The same col
lection that Aessrs. Coulter and Bloomer have
bad on exhibition in their studios for The last
Two weeks and has been greatly ADMIRED by
tn large number of people who called TO see it.
Tie collection comprises outdoor views of all
kinds, mostly landscapes and marines.
Boomers landscapes are mostly tasty little
bus of nature. although lie has some ambitious
mountain scenes that are strong Ill treatment
Some views OF old ruins in England are par.
ticulariy pleasing.
COulter's marines are well known 10 the
people of San Francisco as strong dehneations
OF the many phases OF old ocean, and they
have a purity of color and strength of touch
that are admirable.
Bloomer and Coulter are both hard workers
and worthy OF great encouragement in their arr.
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RECEIVERS SALE.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE CrTY
l. and County OF San Francisco. state OF Calf or
MA
In the matter of STATE INVESTMENT AND IN
SURANcE COMPANY a coRPoRATIoN) an iusol-
vent debtor.
Pursuant to order of the Superior Court of The
fornia. the undersigned Receiver OF tho
assets of said STATE INVESTMENT AND
INSURANCE. COMPANY, an insolvent debtor,
Will sell at public auction on TIL RSDAY,
april 10, 1894. at 12 o'clock N. on the prem
iees hereinafter described. situate at os. zlS
and 220 sansome street. In said City ana
interest Of said STATE INVESTMENT AND IN
SURAN CE COMPANY. and ali of the right, title
ana Interest of said Receiver. in and the follow
ing described property now In the possession OF
said Receiver. to wit:
REAL PROPERTY.
ALI that certain lot OF land situate in the city
ana county OF San francisco, state OF California,
comme ncngar polnt on the eaSterIy line of
SaIsome street. distant thereon ei9hty-nine (s9)
feet southery from the southeriy line OF Calfor-
MIA street. and running thence sourherly along
said line OF SanSomr street. twenty feet and
four inches (29 4I2) feet; thence at right angl es
eastery one hundred and thirty-seven feet and six
inches C37 e-1z feeD: thence at right angles
northerly twenty mine feet and four inches
f29 4-12 feet); thence right angles westerly one
hunured and irty-seven feet and six inches
(l37 6-l2 reet) TO the point of commencement,
25S and 254. together with the appurtenances.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Furniture, desks, tables, chairs. fixtures, books,
counters. and all other personal property IN or
about the premise OF So I'd STATE INVES MENT
AND INSURANCE COMPANY, No. 2l6 Saasome
street, In the city and county of San Francisco.
Said sales will be made for cash In United states
gold coin. and subject to confirmation by said
superior Court.
Dated March 81, 1894.
j. j. McDADE,
Recsiver of the assets of the State Investment
and Insurance Company Ga corporation). an
ilsOlveDt debtor
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when questioned about remark he was
said 10 have made to the father of the
dead woman. that great many people
thought it was mystery but that it would
all be explained, and could give no reason
for such an assertion.
He had noticed the electric light burnin z
in DIR. Leek's room. and that had aroused
his suspicion, the witness stated on closer
examination int the details of the affair
The witness had engaged passage ON a
barkentine which sails for Honolulu TO-
day. but will be detained.
DR.. j. j. Leek was then recalled and
closely cross-questioaed. He declared that
ne felt dizzy about five minutes after
taking the cherry pectoral. The story ~
the trip 10 the park and the subsequent
trip to Mor0sco's were detailed again
Miss Aldersley seemed in good spirits. one
had never threatened suicide and did not
discuss it that evening.
When asked If the young woman's
mother had not once called upon nlm,
questioning him with reference to MS Id,
tentions toward the girl. DIR. Leek replleu
that she had.
What aid you say?" asked the Coro-
ner. :,
81 didn't have any intentions theD." re-
piled the witness.
1t was admitted BY DR.. Leek that he
made confidant of Miss Aldersley, and
that she knew much about his business
affairs. He had never Quarreled with her.
They had had no differences of opinion.
They were not engaged. and were not
particularly affectionate toward each other.
The erOss-examIDation sought to esta b.
lisi a fact that Miss Aldersley was Jealous
of DR.. Leek's attention to some one else,
but 10 startling developments resulted.
Their financial relations were dwelt up
on at length, but the witness made few
admissions. The money which ne had
borrowed and for which he had given
notes had been repaid to the family of
Miss Aldersley. As security for the "lone"
as DR.. Leek had written 1t he had given
Miss AldersIey ''lean" on a mortgage.
At one time he had the handbook belong
ing 10 Miss Aldersley, two notes and the
mortgage in his safe.
The inquest was continued until Tues
day morning al 10 o'clock.
The jurors are: 6. w. Pringle, 1101
Market; F. Berbert, lib Market; James
Feidelburg, 1928 Market; Louis Oheyer.
1858 Market; NJ. NJ. Knapp. 1872 Market :;
George Kammerer, 1872 Market; Morris
Schwartz, 1876 Market; A. Lippi, 1890
Market.
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INCREASE IN THE CHURCHES.
Action to Be Taken on the Berke-
ley School.
UNITARIANlsM AND JUDAISM.
Interesting Papers Read by Rabbi
Sonneschein and Other ninis.
teriaI Delegates Present.

Delegates thronged the First Unitarian
Church yesterday morning al the opening
session of the Pacific Unitarian confer
ence. Rev. T. l.. Hosmsr of Chicago
opened the proceedings with prayer. after
which DR.. HoratiO Stebblns. In the alb
sence of President Joseph Shipper of
Seattle. who had not arrived. opened the
meeting with an address of welcome and
presided during the morning Rev. L. w.
Sprague of the Second Unitarian Church
was secretary. Reports were heard from
the different churches, and committees
were appointed as follows:
Business-Rev. G. w. Wendte. Rev. G..
Heber Rice, Rev. George r. DOdson, Miss
Griswold. Rev. Mrs. l.. f. Sprague.
Delegates credentials - Rev. l.. W..
Sprague. Rev. W. G. Eliot Jr.. Mrs. Burn
ham, Mrs. G. 81. Morrison.
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SUICIDE IN A HOSPITAL.
A Dying SaIoon-Keeper Blows Out
His Brains

"One of you go for the doc or and the other
for some whisky" was the order given by Carl
Moegling 10 his nurse at the German Hospital
last night. The men withdrew aud were hardly
outside of the door when hey heard the report
OF pistol. which was quickly repeated.
They rushed back into the room snd found
the patient expiring on his bed. He had blown
our his Drains. his body was sent to the
MOrgue.
MOegling kept a saloon at 1869 Howard
street. He had suffered for years from asthma
and heart disease, and was taken 10 the hos
pital In a dying condition on Monday afternoon.
He was native OF Germany. 81 yea,s old.
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Be sure and cut OUT the SPECIAL COU-
pom if you want the complete set of pic
turesque California"
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Tie Fire Record.

j. X. Priors drugstore, 115S Market street,
was set on fire at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
by a pumter's lamp. The damage amounted
to 500.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE CrTY
L and County Of San Francisco. state OF Califor