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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30

A volume has appeared in the Contemporary
ecience series Cscribners) which Il likely 10 at
trnct much attention from those inclined 70 ac-
knowledge that there Is something besides fraud
and Illusion behind the phenomena Of hypno-
tism, clairvoyance, and even spiritualism. In a
book IN which has been given the name OF APP
partitions and Thought Trdnsference Mr.. FRANZ
P%oDNoRE has undertaken an examination Of the
evidence for telepathy. that term being under
stood tn mean a communication between mind
and mind otherwise than through the known
channels Of the senses. The author was a col
laborstor with Mr.. Edmund Quincy and Mr.. +.
w. n. Myers in the book entitled "Phantasms
Of the Living" which has been for some time
ont Of print. Like that, the present volume Is
based upon material accumulated by the Eng
li.h Society for Psychical Research, but II is not
merely an abridged edition OF the former work.
on the contrary. IL includes accounts Of tele-
pathic clairvoyance and other data which did
not enter into Mr.. Gurncy's scheme, and, more
over, the bulk Of illustrative cases quoted have
been taken from more recent records.
There IL no doubt that Mr.. Podmore has en-
tered on the inquiry In q scientific spirit; in
deed, he begins by warning the reader To keep In
view the various sources of error before he sub
mits TO him the evidence collected In these 400
pages. We cannot, of course, attempt TO re-
view this evidence: but we can note the au-
thor's preliminary admonitions and the conclu-
slons which he deems 1t reasonable to accept, at
least Professionally.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-30

that while the Chinese characters are usually
get down in vertical columns, they may, n nee
essary, be written horizontally from rightto left.
The herald., 1894-09-28
COURT NOTES.
Mrs. Mary Stsphcns Granted Divorce.
Naw auifa.

Mrs. Mary Stsphcns Granted a Divorce.
New Suits.
Judge Shaw yesterday granted de-
cree of divorce to Mrs. Mary Stephens
from Robert l.. Stephens, on the ground
of non.support and cruelty.
The case of Smith VS.. Starkweather,
an appeal case, in which the value of
trees cut on certain land is sought to be
recovered, was argued and submitted in
Judge Van Dykes court.
Sylvester Curtis Annabls. native of
Canada. was admitted to citizenship by
Judge Van Dyke yesterday.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Preliminary papers were fled with
the county clerk yesterday in the follow
ing new cases.
F. @. Bolt vs.. LIE Grand Belts ct al.
Suit to decree a conveyance void and
compel defendants to receive certain
money for the redemption of realty.
Emmanuel Presby terian church vs.
Lyman Stewart. Suit to secure iudg-
ment for $1,000 subscription to the
church.
Main Street Savings Bank and Trust
company va. Csyetann Alaniz de Case
nave ct al. Foreclosure suit for $4,000.
Gustave Odemsr VS.. w. E. De Groot
ct al. Suit to enforce a lien for $32 40.
John N. Woods and s. W. s. Woods
va. Maria E. Stowell. Suit of fore
closure for $780,.
George Miller, incompetent, by guar
dian, vs.. George Bartholomew. Fore
closure suit for $3.50.
The herald., 1894-09-28
LIGHT NEEDED.

immortality in tho Dark Corners of
Westlake Park.
The committee of the park which was
appointed some time ago for the purpose
of devising means OF maintaining moral
ity in the public parks. now has an op.
portunity to assert itself.
Yesterday Mr.. Newell, of the firm OF
Newell & RAIDER. appeared before the
commission, and was heard at come
length in regard to some indiscretions
which be said had taken place in West
lake park. He said that the affairs all
occurred On the north side of the lake,
where the park is less frequented than
other places, and whore there are no
electric lights. He was positive that one
or two electric lights on the north side
OF the lake would prove more effective
in aDating the disgraceful nuisancss
than dozen policemen.
The committee was not ready TO re.
port. and action ON the matter was de.
ferred.
The health officer made complaint to
the commissioners regarding the reser.
voir on the corner OF Sixth and Pearl
etreets. The water from the reservoir
leaks out underneath and causes q nui-
eance. The secretary will investigate
this matter.
Commissioners Hubbell and Pinney.
together with Superintendent Legrsnd,
were appointed committee, with power
to act in the matter OF building q water.
fall in Westlake park.
The herald., 1894-09-28

everything. In fact, I've heard them
call Mrs. Goodspeed she-devil. Thia
was on an occasion when Mira. Mansfield
rebelled against Mrs. Pratt giving some
land to Mrs. Goodspesd.g aG
Miss Jennie M. Goodspeed, pretty,
dark-haired young lady, upon being
sworn testified:
~ am daughter OF Mrs. Goodspesd.
She has five children. l am the third
oldest. l am 81. / have lived in San
Francisco, and was mostly educated in
the San jose convent. The youngest
child will be 10 years old the 10Th OF
December. My sister Annie and brother
Orville are married. knew my grand
mother, Mrs. Pratt. She visited us
very oitsn in San Francisco.
II remember when my uncle Charles
Pratt died in 1885. Ny mother and
grandmother always seemed very affec-
tionate; they treated each other very
affectionately. l never saw any trouble
between them, When my mother was
sick my grandmother would come to
her and nurse her.
my mother was kind, but very etrict
to her children. She was economical
and always had work to do; was not
lazy. She was very good housekeeper. !"
Mrs. Alice Fallon of San Francisco,
an exceptionally handsome young wo-
man, testified that che was acquainted
with Mrs. Goodspeed, and had been
since 1887 or about then. She met Mrs.
Pratt at Mrs. Goodspeed's on Fair Oaks
street.
Mrs. De Forrest of San Francisco
knew Mrs. Pratt just after her son died.
She knew her before, but not init
mately. -s
She met her at auction sales. The
witness was engaged in the millinery
business at "a Kesrney street. After
Charles Prats's death, Mra. Pratt came
to her place OF business very frequently
two or three time week for long
while.
She noticed q difference In Mrs.
Pratt after the death of her con. Mrs.
Pratt, she believed, thought great
deal of her. so she did of Mrs. Pratt.
Her store was meeting place for
members Of the family. MIRA. Good
speed would meet her at the store. She
heard Mrs. Pratt say she liked to come
to the store because they could be to-
gsther without any interference.
The witness, on cross-examination,
said she had seen Mrs. Pratt frequently
The herald., 1894-09-28
THE WEEK OF PRAYER.

Yesterday's Gospel Meeting ct the Y.
W. q. A.
The gospel meeting Of the week OF
prayer services at the Y. W. @. A. yes
terday was OF great interest, as it was
addressed by Mrs. Averill upon The In
tellectual Obligations OF Young Women.
Rev. B. F. Coulter of the Christian
church spoke of The Social Obligations
OF Business Young Women.
The meeting was opened by singing.
Mrs. Burks was in charge, and after the
vim. Misc Anna Douglas presided at
the piano.
Mrs. Averill's reference was from
Luke. 10th chapter, 25th to 9th verses
Her address was most thoughtful and
replete with practical advice to the
young women with regard to their duty
In reading and study.
10 recognize shat the end and aim OF
all mental culture is not Amusement for
an idle hour, nor even the mere ac-
quirement of knowledge. It's highest
motive is the development of all that
God has entrusted to us, the securing
OF all that is high and true in personal
attainments, making them better and
nobler and happier. To be on the alert
in the sphere in which each has been
placed, to lend intelligent az we'll as
concentrated help to the wonderful
leadings OF Gods providences in these
times of vast import, and in meeting in
tellectusl obligations seek the greatest
glory of God our Father and the highest
good for ourselves and our brother.
Rev. Mr.. Coulter followed, speak
ing OF the social obligations of
young business women. 10 convince
his hearers of the importance of the
business side OF the question, Mr.. Coul-
ter asked them to recall the words of
Jesus when He WAS in the temple. To
his mother, after her anxious search
for the missing one. lie had said: Viow
is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not
that [ must be about my Fathers buei-
ness? ?" Gould there be higher author
ity for faithful adherence to our liie'a
business than this? His Fathers busi-
ness and His own was wholly the up
lifting of the world, the seeking and
saving OF the lost, and Ohrist's whole
effort was devoted to these ends.
Mr.. Coulter's tribute to the usefulness
of women in the business world was
most glowing and could rightly be re-
garded with great pride by the class to
whom it was paid. He said: They are
unconsciously doing a mighty work in
the business world today. They are en-.
nobling business and elevating it and
making the walks of business life orderly.
They have produced an order and sobri-
ETY. unknown in this direction rs or 80
years ago."
The service closed with prayer. To-
night the topic is the WV. Q. A., and the
speakers are Miss Morse and Rev. Burt
Estes Howard.
The herald., 1894-09-28

able, SO that can go to Mr. Smurr aud
get pass for Mr.. Wakefield? p"
Part of that is true and part false.
The part in which Mr.. Knight said he
was short of funds was true, but moth.
ing else"
"Who subpnnaed your"
''Soms gentleman; don't know him.
He said l would be liable TO fine or inn
prisonment if | did not come"
"When did you first know you would
be witness?"
''In San Francisco. Mr.. Hanlon told
me that would be an important witness
for his side, and he would insist on my
coming with or against my Wishes"
Yesterday you said you thought
was trying to trip you up; why did you
say that?"
You kept insisting that my friends
were dressmskers and getting their
names wrong, and grew indignant"
Has any one offered to indemnify
you for the loss OF the SCOOP
mo. SIR"
How much money have you re-
ceived?'
81 have received $50"
''How much money did you have
when you left San Francisco?"
II had just $8."
In response to further questions Mrs.
Wakefield said: II never had an OPP
portunity of seeing Mrs. Pratt alone at
Mrs. Wakefield's after Charles' (Pratps)
death. l visited them very often.
could not say how often, for it was 30
frequently. After my divorce l never
saw Mrs. Pratt to speak to her."
On redirect examination Mr.. White
asked Mrs. Wakefield about the Mr..
knight referred to by Colonel Wells but
she was not allowed to go into the con-
versstions she had with him.
Ibid you, prior to June. 1885, hear
Mrs. Mansfield or Mrs. Cross speak
about Mrs. Goodspsed to her mother,
Mrs. PrRtt?"
Eyes cir, at Laurel place."
What was it she said ?"
"She said she was GO lazy, ill-tem-
pered and remiss in household duties,
she didn't see how che could pay q visit
to her. Mrs. Pratt told them if they
could not speak pleasantly about hei
daughter not to speak about her at all.
They frequently told Mrs. Pratt that
Lucy (Mrs. Goodspaed) did not care any.
thing about her except to get money out
OF her. On several occasions Mrs. Pratt
would speak about going to see her dear
daughter, Lucy, and they would put her
off and try to influences her not to go.
After her sons death she seemed pas-
sive instead OF determined, and grsdu-
ally lost all interest in anything and
The herald., 1894-09-28

The counsel for the petitioners for the
probate of Mrs. Anna Pratt's will
wrestled again with Mrs. Wakefield.
formerly wife of General Mansfeld's
son, on REORGANIZATION. but she
proved very rsdoutable as q witness,
and with imperturbable good humor,
returned the volleys OF Col. G. Wiley
Wells. with interest.
The testimony was still directed to
the attempt, on the part of the con-
testsnts, to establish the weakness of
Mrs. Pratt's mind at the time she made
the will in controversy, and her affec-
tionate relationship with her daughter,
Mrs. Lucy Goodspeed, her son CharleD
Pratt and the children.
Mrs. Wakefeld's testimony was the
strongest as to allegations of undue in
fuence on the part of Mrs. Gen. Mans
field and Mrs. Louise Cross over Mrs.
Pratt. and when she recalled oonver-
sstion in which she said Mrs. Mansfsld
had called Mrs. Goodspeed ''shc-
DEVIL" there wac intense interest on
the part of all in the courtroom.
Itwas only late in the afternoon that
the lawyers in the case engaged in a
WIAHRlo WLlCH Io3ult0u III QuiLe La III
terchangs OF unexpected left-h snded
compliments between Senator White
and Mr.. Alexander Campbell, which
was much enjoyed by the spectators,
although it had but little to do with
the case.
The oross.examination OF Mrs. Wake
field was resumed by Colonel Wells,
who read the seventh clause of the will,
giving her legacy of $1,000 as Mrs.
Nora Mansfield. Colonel Wells again
attempted to question her motives for
coming on the witness stand.
81 came to tell the truth as I know
It," said the witness, with touch of
indignation cresping into her tones.
''No consideration was offered me in case
the will is broken.'
'Did you have a conversation with
q Mr.. knight, at 526 Post street, San
Frsncisco, between June last and the
time of your leaving for Los Angeles? ?"
II had several conversations, four or
five. don't remember the dates"
The herald., 1894-09-28

no objection could be raised against the
work OF the Woman's society, for
they were doing q Christlike work
and we must bid them God
speed. They need more money and
will get it as the years go by. The ex-
cuse must not be made that there is no
time, gifts or means. II only requires a
little, and it is of God and nust be
done.
The exhertation to help just little
was well received.
A collection was taken. and Mrs.
Welch requested that no preacher who
had received less than $500 salary last
year would be expected to contribute,
but it was objected to on the ground
that 1t would be too great a strain OF
self-denial.
Ny Country, 'Tis Of Thee was sung
with great uarnesiness. and the very in
terest,ng meeting was closed with the
benediction by DR.. MCLEAN.
The herald., 1894-09-28
Evening Session.

Evening Session.
A very large audience assembled in
the First Methodist church last evening.
1t was the occasion OF the anniversary
of the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety. Mrs. NJ. Welch, the conference
president OF the society, called the
meeting to order and read a portion of
the scripture. Rsv. A. A. Graves OF
Ventura led in prayer.
Mrs. Welch made very clear and
forcible address. The keynote was that
whom God called the church in His
providence TO any important work, He
also put on the heart OF the women and
called them to the same work.
The speaker enforced and illustrated
her remarks by the uee OF a map show
ing the several places throughout the
south where the W. II. NJ. society has
established and maintained schools for
the instruction OF the colored people in
the south in manual labor, sewing,
cooking and many necessary things in
our Christian civilization. The society
is doing great work in all of the large
cities in supporting missionaries who
are more effective in controlling the
masses than standing armies. Many
pioneer ministers. aided by this society,
continue in their several. fields
OF labor, struggling against poverty,
because OF the timely aid from these
handmaidens OF the Lord
The speaker regretted that some pas
toral charges had not taken any collec.
tion for this needy cause. Every charge
would be strengthened and blessed Of
the Lord by the organization OF an aux
iliary to the society. The facts and
arguments of the address were many
and were we'll received by the audience.
Mrs. Priest Moffatt sung very heart
touching and inspiring solo.
Rev. f. j. Mesters, d. D.. OF San
Francisco, superintendent OF tho
Chinese missions. was introduced
aud epoke ably and earnestly con-
cerning the work of the society.
He graphically described the seizure of
a woman stolen and sent to America to
be slave to mems passions in the land
of tho free and the home of the brave
The unfortunate woman leaped into the
bay of San Francisco to end her unhap-
py life. She WAS rescued and her story
aroused the indignation and sympathy
OF many kind and energetic women of
tho city.
Many women are saved from their
terrible fate through the efforts OF the
Woman's Home Missionary society. He
spoke OF the inhuman treatment OF a
class of girls or domestics. Many
OF these girls are cruelty per-
secuted by highbinders, and more
degraded white men who assist
these human devils in their neiarious
work.
A Chinese woman declared that the
Jesus man had the blood OF all nations
in his heart, and 60 was the saviour Of
all nations. The address was replete
with telling anecdotes that were argu-
msnts in practical form.
Mrs. Mofatt sang a very pathetic
song and then Bishop Fitzgerald Was in.
troduced and spoke briefly. He thought
The herald., 1894-09-28
1T WAS GRAND LARCENY.

William Scott Hold on a Charge of Steal
ing Dead woman's Watch,
In Justice Austin's court yesterday
William E. Scott was given prelimi-
nary examination on grand larceny
charge.
Scott is the young man accused OF
atealing from the person of dying lady
who fell i'll on the street last Saturday
night. The lady was Mrs. @. e. John.
son, who expired Of hemorrhage. Scott
and a man named Hanson carried her
into Littleboy's drug etore, and while
doing SO Scott ia said to have taken the
watch.
In court the defendant attempted to
tell how he picked the watch up. it hav-
ing fallen from the lady's bosom. The
evidence was almost conclusive as to
his guilt. and the court ordered him
held for trial in the superior court, with
bail fixed at $500.
The herald., 1894-09-28
A PECULIAR CASE.
No Complaint Yet Filed in tho Vale
zueln Nj Yurd er Caae.

No Complaint Yet Filed in tho valen-
zuela Murder Case.
Attorney Horace Appel announced in
the police court yesterday that he had
been retained in the case of Gaspar Va
lenzuela. who gave himself up for tn 9
murder OF ex-Policeman Correa, and
that he had tried to get the authorities
to file complaint against the defend
ant and failed. According to Appel the
district attorneys office had been re-
queated to bring complaint against Va
lenzuela, but as yet no action had been
taken.
It is likely that writ Of habeas cor
pus will be applied for to release the
Mexican unless a complaint is filed at
Onc0.
The herald., 1894-09-28
A DESERTED HOME.

A Boyle Heights Resid snt Leaves Wife
aud Children.
complaint has been made to Chief
Glass that man named Edward Lam
ming, who resides on Second street,
Boyle Heights. has deserted his family,
who are no " in need Of assistance. Mrs.
Lanning claims that her husband has
deserted her because she refused to sell
the house and lot upon which the family
resides. 1t looks as though the unfor-
tunato woman and her children were
almost etarying. Lanling should bs
made to suffer for his neglect.
The herald., 1894-09-28

"In the presence OF his wife did you
say: 4 am in destitute circumstances ;
| hsvn't got q penny. l have been
offered $4,000 to testify on the side of the
contestants in the Pratt will case? am
going down to see them, and If they
want to keep me they must pay me
we'll? II they break the will l will get
5000; if not will got $1,000 anyway
under the willP.'"
Mr.. Hanlsn objected to the question,
but it was allowed.
did you have such conversation 70
asked Mr.. Wells.
mo. sir; did not"
''At the same time and place did you
say: L have received $25 from the con-
testsnts? bought this dress have on
and this hat. which make me- present.
The herald., 1894-09-28

A. M. Bailey, we'll known citizen OF
Eugene, Ore, says his wife has for years
been troubled with chronic disrrhea and
used many remedies with little relief
until she tried Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which has
cured her sound and we'll. Give it trial
and you will be surprised at the prompt
relief it affords. 25 and 30 cent bottles
for sale by OF & Vaughn. Fourth and
Spring. and O. F. Heinzsman, 222 North
Main, druggists,
The herald., 1894-09-28
Enr oxar rlftxYaars

MrF winsiow's soath ng Syrup has been used
for children teethtng. Il soatnes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain. cures wind
colo and Is the beat remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty -hve cents hottie-
The herald., 1894-09-28

Postmaster Foster of Lubee, Me-, writes
that after the Grip, Hoods Sarsaparills brought
him out of feeble, nervous condition, into
complete strength and health.
Hoods Pills have won high praise for
their rrompt n nd efficient vet easy action
The herald., 1894-09-28
THE LAWYERS WARMING Up
The Second Day of Testimony
in the Pratt Case.
Mrs. Wakefield and Col. G. Wiley
Wells Cross Swords.
She TestIfiss That Mrs. Mansfield OaIied
Mrs. Goodspssd a "she Devil"
The Attorneys Have
Sharp Legal Tilt.

In the Pratt will contest yesterday
in Judge Clsrk's court there was oonsid-
erable additional testimony. without
any especially sensational features.
The herald., 1894-09-28

Largest stock OF Wall lpAper ct Eckstrom's, 500
s. MAX 81 Right prioe--gooc taste.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-11-22
HE PLEADS GUILTY.
CadWallader, the Superior Embez-
zler, Throws Himself on the
Mercy Of the Court.

Madison, Wis, Nov 13-A. A Cadwal-
lader, ex-president of the Superior Nation
al bank, under indictment for the embeZ-
Element of about $4,000 of the banks
funds two years ago, and in whose case
the jury disagreed at the trial last spring,
pleaded guilty to the charge in the United
States court this afternoon.
Cadwalader was arrested at West SUI
perior two years ago. He secured bonds
men in the sum of 100000 but shortly
afterwards skipped his bonds and left the
country. He was finally traced to South
America and returned to Wisconsin after
a most exciting chase.
Cadwallader was sentenced to five
years at hard labor in the house of cor
rection at Milwaukee. He has already
spent nearly two years in Jail. The af-
fair which has created such Il sensation
ended very quietly, only one reporter,
the bailiffs and court officers being pres
ent in the court room and very few knew
what was going on.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-11-22
SPIES CAUGHT IN PARIS.
An Extensive Plot Discovered by
French War Department
Officials.

Paris. Nov. 15.-In consequence of the
instructions of the minister of war, Gen.
MERCER, an inquiry has been commenced
into serious case of espionage. Three
arrests have already been made in this
connection. The prisoners include two
Germans. Schoenbeck and Won Cassel,
who are believed to be officers in the
German army reserve. The third prs-
oner is Frenchman whose name has
not been given. Searches made at the
residences of the prisoners resulted in the
discovery of discriminating documents
The three arrests have revealed an ex-
tensive espionage plot. and it appears that
the documents found at the residences of
the prisoners are of great importance
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-11-22

r m,n meet IN special session to hear the
neporr or the committee consisting of the
na ssf or ana city attorney appointed to in
aIdern'a, charSes against alleged Doodle
rh;lne recent dynamite explosion at
tHbn alppp Falls has made many residents
efere somewhat anxious as to The manner
on 1callng TOR and the location of powder
a anu dynamite magazines in that city.
moro nr people as DO not intend to take any
hrst step for protection against a reoc-
currence of such accidents was initiated
When lengthy petition was filed with the
city cierk asking the city council to abate
Il nuisance consisting of Il powder and dy-
minnie : magazine now located within the
e euS limits ana the matter will come up
FOR the consideration of the common conn
Gil at its next meeting.