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that the affairs OF both parties, with regard
to the contract, were placed in the hands
of attorneys. The marriage was arranged
at the Maison Piedmont, restaurant on
Washington street, on March 81, 1890.
Martin asserted that the marriage had not
been consummated and Miss Valerie
Hickethier or Mrs. Martin went to live with
her sister. She produced letters that fully
established her claim to wifehood as far as
Martin was concerned. Among these
letters the most convincing was the fol-
lowing:
My Dear Wife: Yours just received and was
very glad to lealn that everything was salts
factory, showing as il does how often we bor-
row trouble unnecessarily. l just steal this
time to drop inc. but wish l had more time
that might try and tell my dear little wife
how often think of her and how much love
her. Until Sunday L remain as ever, your
husband, Shell.
Nothing more was thought of the story
until this morning, when Mrs. Martin
was found by her sister dead i'll bed Her
niece had just left her bedside to tell Mrs.
Schroeder, with whom she was staying,
that her aunt wished cup of coffee.
When the request was complied with
Valerie Martin was dead.
Her death caused no surprise, as heart
disease proved fatal to her mother, and
Valerie had frequently betrayed symptoms
of that disease.
When Shelby Martin was seen tonight
he said that he had nothing to say in re-
gard to Miss Hickethier.
1t was limited to-day that the lady had
committed suicide, but nothing was found
that could substantiate the statement. An
autopsy will be held tomorrow morning
and the inquest will follow.
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HISTORY OF a DAY.
Alameda County Happenings Told in
Brief Chapters
OAKLAND OFFICE San Francisco CALL, !

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
90S Broadway, Nov. z. I
Susan Wausworth has obtained a divorce
from Isaac Wadsworth on the grounds of cru
city and intemperance.
The Prohibitionists are arranging to give
State Chairman Glass banquet at the Albany
Hotel next Monday evening.
The funeral of Dietrich Jagels was held yes
terday at his late residence, 465 Twenty-third
street, under the auspices of the Order OF Her
mann Sons. The remains were inferred in
Mountain View.
In November, 1892, Rudolph FRANKIE owned
building in the simpson tract, part of
which was removed in opening a street
FRANKIE has now sued Mrs. Mary Simpson for
$4,000 damages, alleging she caused the
removal.
The trust provisions of the will of the late
Charles Fl. T. Meyer, the well-known capitalist,
are to be tested in the Superior Court by his
daughter, Mrs. Marie J. A. Ben lanlin, who was
made with her children a beneficiary under
the trust OF one-third of the estate.
The suit of Machado against the county of
Alameda for $4,000 damages is on trial TODAY
before Judge Greene and jury. The plaintiff
claims that his premises were flooded because
the county attempted TO divert the waters of
Slaughter-house Creek from its natural course
at Haywards.
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A POLICEMAN WAS LOST.
Officer Rodgers Found After a
Painstaking Search of Five
Days.
GENERAL KELLEY AT HOME.
A Deserted Cabin in the Mountains
Was the Means of Saving
His Life.
GENERAL KELLEY AT HOME,
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
9OS Broadway, Nov. Z.
Police Officer Joseph Rodgers had been
missing for five days and no one was able
to locate him till to-day. He reported on
his beat last Sunday night in East Oak
land and then disappeared. Friends and
detectives had sought for him in vain.
Communications had been sent 10 the San
Francisco Morgue and Police Department
and much telegraphing was done, but
nothing could be learned of the missing
officer.
1t was feared that Rodgers had become
insane and had taken his own life. His
brother Edward suddenly became insane
about two years ago and it was thought
that Joseph had also been attacked. 1t is
not possible to learn, even now, what was
the cause of the officers disappearance, as
he is being cared for by friends, and they
will not answer any questions.
After five days search Rodgers was To-
Gated in this county, somewhere outside of
Oakland. and brought home. Just where
he was found has not yet been made pub
lie, but 1t is said that he was in Alameda.
Chief Lloyd was asked about the matter
to-day, but, while admitting that Rodgers
had disappeared for five days. he said he
could not give any information out until
he had made his report to the Police Com
uiSSjOners
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CONTINUED ONE WEEK.
Howell's Case Will Be Tried on the
14th Inst. Before Judge
MOrr0W.

When the case of Martin D. Howell,
charged with counterfeiting, was called in
the United States District Court yesterday
Judge Morrow granted the defense con-
-tlnuance for one week, but set the case
peremptorilv for trial on the 14th inst.
United States Attorney Foote was pres
emf and stated that he would assume super
vision over the case and see that the
evidence which Secret Service Agent
Harris has been so painstakingly accu-
lnulating is comprehensively placed before
the jury.
The new evidencefolnd recently by Mr..
Harris is believed tv that official TO insure
a conviction, and the fact that Howell has
been tried twice without verdict being
reached is not regarded by the agent as
any argument against keeping the case
before the court.
He cites the case of Abe Jones, the
counterfeiter, who, after the jury had
twice disagreed, was convicted, two wit
nesses who attempted to prove an alibi
being sent to San Quentin to keep him
company
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FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT.
The Police Force Organizes to Help
Each Other.

Inc Gouce Ofce organizes TO Help
Each Other.
The Oakland Police Department met
yesterday afternoon and organized a mu-
tual benefit and protective organization.
II was agreed that when a member died
each man should pay to the family or
widow OF the deceased the sum of $50. No
money is to be paid in except upon the
death of member of the force.
The officers elected were: Captain Kele-
her, president; Officer l.. E. Andrews, sec
rotary; Captain Wilson, treasurer. The
constitution provides that if an officer be
dropped from the force he is to be at once
dropped from the society.
Ii all the members of the force join,
numbering about fifty, the family of de-
ceased member viii receive death benefit
of $1,000. Besides this mutual benefit fund
to be established, the officers have already
a pension fund established by law, accord
ing 20 which all members of the force pay
in 81 4 month, and are entitled to benefits
in cases OF disability; and it also provides
for a death benefit of $1,000.
At Yesterdays meeting the officers de-
cided to contribute So each toward the at
Iorney fees which Officer Seaman had to
pay for his defense when he was tried for
'battering General Kelley of the Industrial
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VIII not be long before Oakland carpenters
VIII be strong enough to follow the ex-
ample OF their fellow-craftsmen across the
bay.
Endeavorers' Troubles.
The following letter, which shows that
many pastors favor Rev. DIR. Coyle's idea,
was made public to-day:
We. the undersigned pastors of the various
evangelical churches OF the city of Oakland
ana Alameda County, should an amen dment
70 the constitution OF the Alameda County
CCinrlstian Endeayor Union, also to the Oakland
oity union admitting pastors to an ex-oficio
membership In said union be passed, Will en-
deaVor to attend its meetings IN so far as we
are able to do so.
This is signed by Rev. J. K. Mclean
0 Z 81 Rev. John W. Ellis, ID; Rev. E.
ID; Rev. NJ. Willett, DID; Rev. Alfred
hummer. DID,; Rev. e. S. Williams, Rev.
Z. NJ. Hill, Rev. o. w. Lucas, Rev. J.. e.
Bushnell. Rev. H. H. Rice, Rev. G. H.
Hobart, Rev. Philip Graft, Rev. Campbell
Coyle and L. NJ. Shaw of Oakland; Rev. f.
Il. Mooar, Niles; Rev. B. w. Perry and
H. Robinson, Centerville; Rev. r. E.
Wenk and Rev. G. H. Lyons, Haywards;
Kew. G. [. McCullom, San Lorenzo; Rev.
II. a. Ketchum, Berkeley; Rev. f. S.
Brush. Alameda, and Rev. r. C. Stone,
Elmhurst.
No Use for Clothing.
Cliff Clary, an insane man, was found in
a Toulouse in East Oakland this morning
Invested of all his clothing. He was Sc
cured. wrapped in a blanket and sent to
the County Jail. Clary said that the
devils were chasing him and that if he
took his clothes off their darts could not
pierce HIM. The morning was bitterly
cold, but Clary did not seem to be aware of
the fact. No trace of his clothes was found
and 1t IS not known how many hours he
had been in the chilly Toulouse when
found.
A New Morning Paper.
1t was stated to-day that new morning
newspaper. to be named the Recorder. will
be published in Oakland week from next
Saturday. Frank Robinson will be the
editor.
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Know all men by these presents. that I,
Shelby Foote Martin, residing III the city OF
Oakland, County of Alameda, State of Califor-
MA aged twenty-nine (29) years, do on this
twenty-seventh (27) day of March, A. d. 1890,
here in the presence of Almighty God, and be-
Bostwick and Z. L. Fitzgerald, take Valerie A.
Hickethier, resident of the city OF Oakland.
County OF Alameda, State of California, aged
twenty years, to be my lawful welded wife and
do here acknowledge myself 10 be the husband
OF the said Valerie A. Hickethier and declare
that the marriage has not been solemnized as
provided for in section 20 CT the Civil Code of
Witness
Mrs. EMMA BosTwICK,
L. l.. FITZGERALD.
That /, Valerie A. Hickethier residing in the
city of Oakland, county of Alameda, State OF
California, aged 20 years, do on this 9th day
of March, A. d. 1890. here in the presence of
Almighty God and before the following named
witnesses, Mrs. Emma Bostwick and E. l..
Fitzgerald, take Shelby Fooe Martin, resident
OF the city OF Oakland, county of Alameda,
State of alifornia, aged % years, to be my
lawful and welded husband, and do here ac-
knowledge to be the wife OF the said Shelby
Foote Martin, and declare that the marriage
has not been solemnized as provided for in
Section 20 of the Civil Code OF the State 81
California. VALERIE A. HICKETHIER
Witness:
MRS. EMMA BosTwICK,
h. l.. FITZGERALD.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our
hands and seals this 27th day OF March. A, y
1890, in the city of Oakland, county OF Ala
media, State of California.
Witnesses: f. L. FITZGERALD.
MRS. EMSh BosTwIcK.
The story came to light through the fact
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BECAUSE:

The wonderful cures he has made have Gre
ated confidence and delight in the hearts Of
those who have struggled in vain against
the ravages of Nervous Debility and other
diseases, until this successful doctor (whose
picture appears above) cured them
DIR. SWEANY does not allow the names
OF his patients or their diseases to be pub
hshed or exposed, but he cures them. He
observes absolute confidence and the strict
est secrecy in all his professional dealings.
The Doctor has thousands of testimo-
mails on file in his private Office and
consultation rooms. They are not fictitious
or solicited. They are genuine, and were
voluntarily given as true, deep, sincere and
heartfelt expressions of gratitude and
thanks from our best merchants manufac-
turers, mechanics, miners, ministers, farm
ers, lawyers, laborers and literary people,
who have been cured by him and made
happy. Examine them and learn for
yourself what he has accomplished in cases
just like yours. To do so would make your
heart leap with Joy and renewed hope.
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RECEIVED ITS CHARTER
A Berkeley Fraternity Incorpor.
ated in the National
Body.

BERKELEY, Nov. AT the National
Convention of the Delta Epsilon Fra
ternity, which met at De PAW University
late IN October, charter was granted to
the local fraternity of Omega Alpha at the
University of California and to the Stan
ford local Alpha Epsilon. Delta Epsilon
was founded at Williams College in 1884,
as an open, non-secret fraternity. There
are now twenty-nine chapters situated in
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even be no money until after the tax levy
OF the next fiscal year. The situation is so
doubtful that | understand that the banks
which were advised by Attorney Bergin
that the levy would stand, and which an
niounced that they would pay their taxes,
have decided to wait until after the SUI
preme Court decision"
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HasheeSh.

Hasheesh, or the Indian hemp, is a resin
Gus substance produced from the tops of
the plant in India. Some authorities state
that it is gathered by men who dress them
selves in leather clothing and run to and
fro IN the hemp fields, afterward scraping
off the resin from their garments. while
other authorities say that It is gathered bv
rubbing the tops in the hands and after
wand scraping the hands. Its properties
are well KIN own.-Exchange.
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HIS DEAR WIFE IS DEAD,
Shelby Martin Has No More
Fear of That Marriage
Contract.
a SUSPICION OF SUICIDE.
Her Relatives Declare That She Was
Victim of Heart
Disease.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
Q0S RrOadwav Nov =

Whether Shelby Martin, the bankers
son, intended to eventually acknowledge
his wife or not, no longer troubles Mrs.
Valerie Martin. Early this morning she
died without struggle, without warning.
Mrs. Valerie Martin came into promi-
nence last June by producing contract of
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W H Y

Does Doctor Sweany stand far in advance
of any institution or specialist in the world
Why is he successful in curing every case
he undertakes, even when others have
failed? Why do the afflicted of San Fran.
cisco and vicinity crowd his offices dailv?
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DOCTOR SWEANY

THIS OLD RELIABLE SPECIALIST,
= friend and benefactor of suffering hu
mainly, needs no introduction or recon-
mendation to the sick and afflicted of San
Francisco and the Pacific Coast For
many years his Offices have been located at
737 Market street, opposite the Examiner
office. He is graduate of the best medi-
cal colleges in the world, and is acknowl-
edged to be the most successful specialist
OF the age in the treatment of all Nervous,
Chronic and Private Diseases of men and
women. His well-known name is a SUI
tclent guarantee of perfect cure of every
case he undertakes
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CHEESEMAN'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure, change OF diet, OF
change in application to business. The medicine
contains nothing that is of the least injury the
constitution. Ask yonr druggist for 1t. Price 81 .
bottle.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GRAND HOTEL.

Mrs Il w Christopher,
Mirabel
r ID Brown & ", Auburn
l. Ridley d W, San Jose
q w Davis ~ ", Vacavl
l. ] Maddux, Modesto
X Rowlands, Placerville
l. f Grover, santa Cruz
j r Musick, Mo
A d Shaw, HOLSTER
] B Coyle, Oakland
Mrs j + Alvey, Sacto
w l. McCune d v, Cal
Gle Frickham, Chico
j + Hink d w, Cal
r c Durin, Bakersfield
ID V W aidron, Los Ang
Miss j Lyon, Md
I Sargent, Alameda
Fl ] Diggles & W, Cal
II ] O'Day & W, Cal
III w Morey, Portland
+ Stanton. Portland
@ Kelly Jr, Philadelphia
a + Jones. Oroville
Z S Gregory, Jackson
Mrs RMcDowell, StaCru7
7 Smith 4 W, $ l. Obispo
w Bruce, Chicago
G A Pepper, Pittsburg
G w Curtis d W, Truckee
Miss Grau, Vallejo
w Robbins, Chico
A L Naher IL w Stockton
j III Campbell, San Jose
A Yell, Hanford
Il ROVGOn Sara onto
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M {: N

Who have lost their youthful vigor, and are
prematurely old, should consult Doctor
Sweany at once. Take time by the fore
lock. A little medicine now will do more
good than whole drugstore by and by.
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All the News Of Alameda County.

Will not be long before Oakland carpenters
VIII De strong enough to follow the ex-
ample of their fellow craftsmen across the
ho -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-12
WILDE ON TRIAL.
It Is Reported He Has Been Ill Since His
Arrest.

London, April 11.-Oscar Wilde and Alfred
TalyoI were arraigncd for examination in
the Bow street police court this morning,
Wilde was defended By Cemmoner Clarke,
who announced that he would not Cross
examine any of the witnesses until they
testified at the trial of charges against
Wilde.
Counsel for Alfred Taylor examined the
young man Parker, who admitted that he
was twenty-one years of age, and had been
guilty of heiuous. offenses with many per-
sons besides Wilde. Parker also admit ed
that he received twenty pounds from per-
sons whose pursuits it was to extort money
from gentlemen.
A witness named Shelley detailed the cir
cumstances of his dining with Wilde in 1892.
Afterward they had some wine together in
a pIivatesroom, when Wilde 4issed him and
f1attered him, calling him a clever fellow
and the like. He remained with Wilde
throughout that night. Subsequently he
had write n TO Wilde asking MIN to termi
uate their friendship.
1t is reported that Wilde has been ill since
ais confinement in jail.
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DEATH IN THE AIR.

A changeable climate is the most exciting
cause of pneumonia. The mild to-day, cold
tomorrow, weather is prolific breeder
OF the disease. 1t is contracted by exposure
to wet and inclement weather, from stand
ing or sitting with cold feet; by going from
hot and over-crowded rooms into the keen
night air, and by sitting in draughts.
The proper way to treat pneumonia is to
prevent its development.
Have care that you are sufficiently clad
to meet inclement and changeable weather.
See that the wet feet and exposure to
draughts do not result in cold. If cold
is contracted check it at once before pneu-
monia is developed; for it is well known
fact that a protracted cough may suddenly
develop into pneumonia, with slight addi-
tional cold. Don't let the disease make
any Roadway. Fortify the system against
it by rich, nutritious, liquid food. This
can be accomplished in no other way so
well as by the liberal use of Ozomulsion.
an ozonized preparation of Cod Liver Oil
with Guaiacol, prepared by T. A. Slocum
Co., New York, and sold by all Druggists.
Taken early, when the first symptoms Of
the cold appear, it cures it promptly and
prevents the development of pneumonia
It is rich, liquid food. and it is we'll
known fact that strong food is the most
formidable foe of pneumonia. Il keeps the
blood well nourished and puts the tissues
in such condition that they throw off
the cold and thus resist the disease.
For Sale by JOHN w. PERKINS
q CO., Portland, vIe.
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few KNOW ABOUT THE SHAKERS
OF MOUNT LEBANON.

We may not accept their peculiar religious
views. We cannot enter into the spirit OF
lheir sacrifices land therefore we do not
fudy their habits of life.
4 1t is not necessary to believe as they do,
out we can and do respect their sincerity
II purpose and the honor and uprightness
shlCh mark all their business dealings.
In one particular the shakers excel all
fLer men or classes of men. This is in the
cultivation of medicinal herbs and plants.
they have made study for more than
me hundred years. They are also. expert
p extracting from them their characters
1GS essences and medicinal virtues.
This is their peculiar industry. Their
yves have been devoted to it. BY it they
IS do the Monks of the order OF ST. Benedict
9th their famous liqueur called "Benedic-
lne.''
Now this, lifelong study on the part of
ne Shakers has not been in vain. They
tave accomplished much good. Their med
b1nal extracts and cOrdiAlS are known
throughout the world
The Shaker Digestive Cordial is probably
1he most useful medicine ever given to the
public. 1t is not a cure Tor all diseases; it
DOESN'T pretend to be: but one disease it
pretended that it will cure anything else, and
! su ferer has not long to wait to see the
esult. The effect is immediate. Almost
he first dose will give relief, anu, if con-
Hnued, permanent cure will follow. The
shaker motto is:-''Prove all things and
hold fast that which is good.'' For this
eason he Shakers put into The hands of
mail trial bottles, which can be had for
ZEN cents each, SO that for this small sum
he reader. can ascertain whether it is
jdapted to his case.
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WAYS OF A MILLIONAIRE.
Showing the Methods Pursued by Some to
Keep Their Money.
(From the Chicago Record. }

(From the Chicago Record.)
To see him at the race track, for in
stance, leaning against the fence watch
ing the animals come out for preliminary
canter, no one would suspect that he
owned the favorite and whole stable
full of other cracker jacks, and that he
had several thousand dollars at stake.
If some nervous man who had just
played IS on the favorite should ask him
what he thought of the chance of win
ming, he would merely chuckle and say
"Y' cant's tell thing about it,"
His clothes are so plain and he has such
a farmerish way of whiting. or else
chewing at straws, that he is overlooked
in the ordinary assemblage or mistaken
for some humble parsonage.
In his business Office he does not occupy
separate apartments. the door of which
is guarded by a private secretary.
His desk is the same as that of an en-
ploye. One day woman book agent
came in and importuned the old gentle
man to purchase some books.
My girl" he said, Ppm poor Irish
man and I've had to work all my life. |
can't read word"
Thereafter when the agent came in
she always avoided the poor old man
who couldn't read, to the intense amuse-
ment of the employees. She supposed him
to be the janitor.
Another story illustrative of the daily
life of Chicago millionaire may help to
explain why some people have more
money than others.
This millionaire invited visitor from
another city to visit him at certain
hour and accompany him to the stock
yards, where he has large interests.
The millionaire rode up in side-bar
buggy somewhat the worse for mud and
wear, drawn by shaggy but active
horse. He explained that before starting
to the yards he would have to go to one
of The large banks down town, as he was
he had to pass on an application for a
loan of 100000.
They stopped IN front of the bank, and
the rich man hurried in and remained
several minutes. He came out on run
and they started rattledy- bang for the
stock yards and Packingtown.
When they arrived and were entering a
packing house they saw an old man sort
ing out into barrels heap of bones and
fatty remnants. The bones wre trimmed
and put into another barrel The mill
ionaire owner of the place walked over to
the workman and began asking ques-
tions. Then he drew off his coat, rolled
back his shirt sleeve to the shoulder and
began rummaging among the bones. He
found several which had not been prop
erly stripped, and the workman receiving
a scolding which he will remember all
his life.
The stripping of those bones was just
as important as the loaning of S500,000.
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:The Evolution of Women,

The above is the title of the Rev. Matt
S. Hughes latest and grandest lecture.
His last appearance for the present pas
torate as lecturer will be his appearance
in Congress Street M. E. Church on
Wednesday evening. May 1, at 7.3O. He
will be greeted by rousing throng of
people.