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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

consent, but. / am willing to give you a
few extracts from some of them"
Finding that this was the most that
would be permitted the reporter selected a
few extracts from scores of others of SINH
lar import.
and philanthropic work in Oakland says
"a word to the strong may not be amiss
if only it be one of approval and courage"
The president of a large literary society
in Oakland writes:
read in this mornings CALL the brave stand
you took for truth and justice at the Brown
NEE ting yesterday. l have known you long,
but never dreamed that you held beneath that
gentle exterior such magnificent strength of
character. Any one can face an applauding
audience, but to stand forth amid misses to up
hold even Gods own truth when that truth is
unpopu1ar-oh, that Is what tests the soul
1t is an easy thing to drift with popular feel
ing, but so hard to battle alone for the right.
To uphold the right as God has given
us to see the right despite the frowns or Kisses
of the multitude-oh, this is grandi
have admired you always, but now love you
for the Christ that is in you.
From leading clergyman and his wife
of another denomination came the fol-
lowing:
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 80, 1896
My Dear Mrs Cooper: I do SO want to ex-
press to you my qualification at the noble
stand you have taken on the side of righteous
ness, purity ana truth IN the SAD case now De-
fore not only your own church but the whole
community. l have felt very strong sympathy
with you, and have hoped and prayed that
you might be strengthened and upheld in your
course. When l said to my husband this
morning that had been praying for you. in
this case he was SO much in sympathy with
me that he said ."Let us pray right now for
her." So we kneeled right down and asked
for strength and every needed help for you.
AS my husband is endeayoring to comply
with the request for suspension of judg-
ment.' he is careful not to express positive
he does not hesitate to diseuss-with me-the
steps leading to the final issue. and he said to
me, after reading the account OF the meeting
as the Representative OF true and pure woman
hood. She is tower of strength for the cause
of justice and truth, and she had but faint
idea while speaking as she did in that meeting
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
SCHISM PREDICTED.
Deacon w. H. Brown Talks Freely
of the Situation In the
Church.

Deacon w. H. Brown Talks Freely
of the Situation in the
Church.
William II. Brown, the member of the
First Congregational Church who insisted
at the stormy prayer-meeting last week
on knowing whether the rastor would con-
tinue to fill the pulpit while the case
against Mrs. Davidson was pending and
until be had himself been tried by a coun-
Gil, is not. really entitled to the deacon
which people attach to his name, unless
"once a deacon always a deacon" is
applicable.
He was deacon in a Congregational
church in the State of New York few
years ago, and has since been member in
good standing in the First Congregational
Church of this City.
He was persistent in his demand for an
answer to his question, for upon that de-
pended his vote on the adoption of the
resolutions. If the pastor had expressed
an intention of remaining in seclusion un-
til such time as he should be invited to
appear before the public eye, Mr.. Brown
says he might have concluded to vote for
the resolutions. As it was, he will veto
them as far as his ballot is concerned.
Il think Mrs. CooDer's stand was a
noble one," he sa1d 'The Kisses that
greeted her were from DIR. Browns
friends, and l am informed his son, Val
entine, started them. The Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor is doing a
noble thing, in my estimation 1t NAV
lead to schism in the church, but fear
that will come at any rate.
Before knew DR.. Brown well used to
quote him so frequently that / came to be
called DIR. Brown by my fellow-em ployes.
The past few weeks have been protesting
very strongly against that nickname, y
said Mr.. Brown dryly.'
'Dr. Browns course would lead us to
believe that he would sacrifice his own
good name as well as that of the church in
order to convict Mrs. Davidson. He should
be reminded that there are other interests
to be considered besides those OF
himself and the alleged extortionist. I
reminded him of this fact in letter which
wrote him after the prayer-meeting. /
thanked him for his honest answer to my
question, but advised him to reconsider it
for his own sake as we'll as that of
the church. I told him that since the
church waived it's right to council which
it might call Immediately if it chose,
he should consider the wishes of great
number of his congregation and waive his
right to the pulpit for the present"
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
APPROVE MRS. COOPER.
An Extraordinarily Strong Line of
Letters Indorsing the Kinder
garten Teacher.


Mrs. Cooper came to the determination
yesterday that she would after all not at
tend the First Church to-day if DR.. Brown
preached. Her change of heart was by
the receipt of two Ietters-one coming yes
terday and the other the day before In
speaking of the matter Mrs. Cooper said !:
"These two letters have strongly affected
me and have made me feel that il would
be better not to go. I could not con-
scientiously hear him preach.'' In con-
clusion she stated that she would take her
usual Bible class, however, and would at
tend every business meeting.
One of the strongest stimuiants to Mrs.
Sarah B. Cooper in her present trying
position is found in the large number of
letters she receives daily commenting her
for her stand for truth, - christianity, -
Justice" .the church," "womanhood,
and, in fact, all that goes to make up in
tegrity in. character OF man or woman.
Each epistle received is promptly an
swered. whenever name and address is
given.
She was found yesterday busily at work
answering a very large mail that had come
to hand containing further words of cheer
and encouragement.
Would You have any objections TO Civ
ing a lew OF these messages to the press 2"
was asked.
Private letters are very sacred to me,
replied Mrs. Cooper, "and cannot reveal
the names OF the writers without their
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
She States That Matte 0verman
Is Under Her Particular
Protection.
LETTERS TO MRS. COOPER
Expressions of Commendation and Sym.
pathy-The Author of the Stock.
ton Charges.

Two persons, most prominent in the
First Church trouble, had complete
change of heart yesterday.
DR.. Brown, almost at the last moment,
decided that he would not occupy the
pulpit to-day, and Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper
found that she could not conscientiously
again hear him preach, and therefore de-
cided that she would not attend the SER
vices if the accused pastor occupied the
pulpit. Her change of purpose was caused
by the receipt of two startling letters
within the past few DAYS.
In view of the many aspersions that
have been made on the retention of Miss
Overman under the roof of the pastor who
has been accused jointly with her, Mrs. c.
o. Brown yesterday made a brief state
ment to the public explaining the stu
alton.
Among the significant developments OF
the day was the visit of the deacons and
trustees to DR.. Brown with a petition re-
questing the pastor not TO occupy the
pulpit of the First Church, but to which
{petition the pastor refused to make any
reply till he had prayed over the matter
and consulted his attorney.
Letters of commendation and sympathy
COHllHue 10 pour III upon MIS-. cooper from
all parts of the State, as well as from resi-
dents of this City. Interesting excerpts
from a number of these are given else
where. They serve TO indicate the wide
spread interest that prevails in the matter
kin and out of church circles.
Negotiations are pending between Mrs.
Davidson and Carroll Cook, and there are
strong indications that the accused woman
Twill be defended by this well-known Grim
final attorney.
DR.. Brown had consultation with ]. ].
Valentine yesterday concerning the fraud
!ulent valentine" letter, and was made
glad by obtaining the opinion of Mr..
Valentine that the forged communication
was not written by the same hand that
penned an authenticated letter written by
sthe pastor.
/. 1t also developed yesterday that Mr.
.Warren's name is appended to the charges
filled with the standing committee against
MRS. Stockton.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

ing committee. who are deacons, visited
DR.. Brown at his home on Geary street
and for over two hours argued and then
pleaded with him not to attempt to preach
to-day.
1t was pointed out to him that the con-
gregation was already seriously divided
and that if he continued his defiant atti-
tude it would wean certain people from his
standard who were already lowering near
the other side.
The reverend gentleman listened pa
tlently and courteously to all that was
said and then in firm but polite tones told
the visitors that he would follow his orig
inal programme. He explained that it
was absolutely necessary to do this in
order to protect his legal rights.
Judge Louderback had put the situation
very plainly before him, and he could not
do other than follow the advice of his
counsel.
Then the visitors tried another tack
They pleaded with the reverend gentle
man to forego little OF the wisdom OF his
attorney and accede to the wishes of the
dissenting members of his church, who, in
spite of their opposition, were still part
OF his flock.
Regardless of all that had gone before
and what was probably vet to cone, it was
right that the pastor for harmony's sake
alone should forget few of his egal rights.
1ulS soIt Ol argument seemed 10 make
some slight impression on DR.. Brown.
though he was careful not to commit him.
self either way. He told the visitors that
he would carefully consider all that had
been said, though he would not undertake
to give an answer before to-day.
This was as far as DR.. Brown could
go" said one of the visitors, "and. as he
expressed it himself, his conscience would
not allow him TO take such step until he
had DraVed over the matter and again
consulted bis attorney"
Deacon Dexter, when asked yesterday if
DR.. Brown would preach to-day, said:
Il really do not know positively, though
l understand that he will. He has not
consulted me about it, and so l know abb
solutely nothing"
The standing committee has not as yet
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

been officially notified of the desire of a
member of the church to have Mrs. Stock
tons record investigated. DR.. Warren, for
many years connected with the Congrega-
tional missions, is the author of the re-
quest, and it is not his purpose to allow
the matter to be tabled, as was similar
demand on the part of DR.. Brown some
months ago.
The demand for an investigation was
handed to Deacon Barnard with the re-
quest that it be given to the chairman of
the board. So far this has not been done,
and if Deacons Dexter and Barnard are
correct there is every probability of its
never reaching that body in an official
way.
''Dr Warren handed me his written de-
mand for an investigation of Mrs. Stock
ton," said Deacon Barnard last night,
"and we had long talk about it. 1t
was finally agreed to leave IL to the wis
dom of the standing committee as to
whether it would be wise to institute an
inquiry of that kind at this time or wait
until-well, until after Mrs. Davidson has
been heard.
1.-The committee will not meet until
Wednesday night. and the matter will be
suggested to the members at that time
If 1t is their wisdom to 60 ahead, then Dr.
Warren's written protest will become an
official document. Personally l do not
think the matter of sufficient Importance
at this time to authorize special meeting.
and that is why have not turned it over
to the secretary or chairman. l am of the
opinion that the matter will be tabled
DR.. Warren's S friends resent the imputa-
ton that he will allow the standing COM
mittee to convince him that it is wise to
postpone the investigation into Mrs.
Stockton's alleged falling from grace, and
incidentally blackmailing DR.. Brown. He
proposes to see that they take it up at
once, and any delay on their part will SUBJ
ject them to no little trouble.
The PRAYER meeting next Wednesday
night promises to be fully attended, and if
indications are to be believed, replete with
dramatic incidents. DR.. Brown has given
1t out that be intends to officiate on that
occasion, whether it pleases certain men,
bers or not.
These certain membe are equally
determined that he shall not lead. This
opposition movement is led by MANY of
the most prominent women of the church,
and now that Mrs. Cooper has taken such
a determined stand they propose to up
hold her. One lady stated yesterday that
set of resolutions strongly condemning
DIR. Brown would be presented at the meet
ing and vote by roll-call demanded.
These resolutions have not yet been
drafted, but O committee will be at work
on them tomorrow. This movement is in
direct opposition to that headed by Deacon
Barnard. It will be remembered that at
the last meeting this gentleman offered a
set of resolutions expressing confidence in
the pastor and indorsing tbs policy he had
pursued.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
MRS. DAvIDsoN's CASE.
Her Attorneys Are Not Desirous Of
Having 1t Delayed-The Joint
COMMITTEES to Tastifv

Ter attorneys Are Not DeSirOu9 OF
Having 1t Delayed-The Joint
Committee to Testify.
Owing to the failure of the shorthand
reporter to file his transcription of the tes-
timony in the Davidson preliminary hear
ing it has been impossible for the District
Attorney to file an information against
the accused woman. The last pages of
the testimony were filed only few days
ago. The prosecution has until February
9 to take this step, and it may now be
looked for any day. 1t is understood that
the attorneys for the defense are anxious
to have the case come to trial at an early
date, despite the fact that DIR. Brown IS
desirous of deferring the meeting of the
council to try him till after the trial of
Mrs. Davidson. 1t is also learned that DIR.
Brown and every member of the Joint
committee are to be put on the stand and
be asked to explain in detail their reasons
for seeking to force the trial of Mrs.
Davidson in criminal court in advance
OF that OF DR.. Brown before an ecclesiasti-
cal council.
1t was stated some time ago that Judge
Bahrs would have the Davidson case as
signed to him. The latest report is that it
will go to Judge Wallace.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
AS TO MATTE OVERMAN.
Mrs. Brown Says the Woman Is Un-
der Her Protection and VIII Be
y TIL No Longer Needed.

y TIL No Longer Needed.
4 5dt was made public to the several news
baper offices last evening, that Mrs. C. O.
Brown had statement to be given out
through them to the public. In response,
Ia'CALL reporter rang the door-bell at 1903
lGeary street, little later. The house was
Ozark save for little rim of light around
the blind of room on the upper floor.
Presently there was a thin, small, muffled
voice from behind the unopened door, that
when it could be understood, inquired: !:
l"Who's there?"
The answer being given the door opened
warily, Just enough to admit of an en-
IVelope being slipped through.
This is the statement" said the voice.
ut is contained in this. That is all''
The man on the outside touched but did
not take away the letter. ''Tell me-" he
morrow"
".Take this" said the mufled feminine
voice. II can tell you nothing more"
The letter was about to drop on the out
side: The door closed and the voice still
talking became unintelligibe.
The statement was from Mrs. Brown. 1t
was very brief. 1t is as follows:
wish the public to understand that Miss
Overman is in my home under my protection.
by my own invitation, and she will remain nm
til all proceedings requiring her presence are
over. MRS. C. O. BRowN
DR.. Williams says DR.. Brown made the
reason OF Miss Overman's stay at his
house perfectly clear to him.
HE told me, said the pastor of PIy-
mouth Church, that Mss Overman was
detained by order Of court, as she was an
important witness in the Davidson case y
d call at the District Attorneys Office
brought forth information which will
doubtless be a surprise to DR.. Williams
himself. 1t was stated that as Miss Over
man did not appear at the preliminary
hearing she could not possibly be held by
an order of the court to appear at the
trial proper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02

OF Miss Overman back into his own favor and
Il ms IS Mhonsehold to be his one chance OF saliva
uSn', on GOD pity the poor wife in it all
90 again. Mrs. Cooper. let me wish you sue
cess IN your search for the truth. 1t is the un.
spoken wish of many of the "great unwashed,' :
OF which am one; in other words, not
cnurch member, but, hope, a Christian.
The following is from one high in official
positlon In the denomination which claims
tne writer as heroic, noble worker. She
Is the child of one who was among the
most nle hly honored pastors of the Con-
gregatlonal church, but who is now enjoy
ing the eternal rest OF heaven:
Jan. 81, '96.
, Dear Mrs. Cooper: We realize in some degree
@ tne great trial through which you are passing
winch has been brought about by noble sense
OF duty.
-. II father were living he would have pursued
W. Ihat affair really think, cost him his life.
We we are Win you, and our prayers will be with
you next Wednesday night.
A clergyman of another denomination
writes this:
see by the evening paper Dr. Brown has
u1ougeu penlnd lawyer againl And the labs o.
advice? Well, it savors more of law than of
gospel u ohm XII 39), and if the pastors reputa-
lion il 9oes come forth in newness of life after
-FOUR Gays, or four. months, it will be little
snort Ola miracle. And if it should appear,
alter all, that he is innocent from the great
transgression, hope his own bitter and sore
experience will tend to purge him of the ruff
manly brutality that he evinced toward Pro-
lessor HerrOn
Well, truth is mighty and 1.-THE eternal years
of God are hers"
A gentleman who stands very high in
public esteem, both in the church and out
of it, writes:
May God help my dear friend You have
oone noply in the cause of truth, virtue and
the cause or Christ and the church.
thank God was spared the pain and dis
grace and humiliation of your insult by the
church you so greatly honor by your member
snip. In Its present degraded condition l am
by no means proud of my connection with the
FIRST congregational Church, but as a member
offeT you an humble apology for conduct that
have said during ali this disgraceful and
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
BROWN NOT TO PREACH.
But the Pastor Is Determined to
!; Preserve All His Legal Rights
! In the Church.

: scDr. Brown has decided to refrain from
appearing in the pulpit of his church to-
day. This action was taken, so it is
claimed, from desire to prevent any dis
.sensions among the members of the church.
But Mr.. Brown does not intend to relin-
lquish any of his legal tights as pastor of
the First Church, nor does he propose to
place himself under any obligation to the
Ichurch authorities. He will select the
t"supply" and will defray any extra ex-
ipenses incurred by his failure to fill the
Iduties of his position.
His action was the result of deep delib-
eration, and was not due, it is alleged, to
tany pressure brought to bear on him
either by the deacons, the standing COM
mittee or the trustees, though it is known
that all but few of the gentlemen referred
TO Joined in strong petition to the pastor
asking him not to preach to-day.
: The unfortunate minister will. however,
lettend the services with his family.
j Professor r. r. Lloyd will occupy the
pulpit of the First Church to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
WROTE TO CARROLL COOK
There Are Strong Indications That
Mrs. Davidson VIII Employ
Him In the Case

Him In the Case.
Negotiations are pending between Mrs.
Davidson and Carroll Cook with view to
having the latter handle her case when it
comes up for trial in the Superior Court.
Some time ago friend of Mrs. Davidson
called on Mr.. Cook and made overtures for
his services in the case, but Mrs. Davidson
was unable or unwilling to meet the pc
cuniary conditions. Mrs. Davidson has
now opened negotiations direct and the
same obstacle prevents the arrangement
being consumm ated
Another condition is also exacted by Mr..
Cook before he will take the matter in
hand. He will require that all other at
torneys be first paid their fees in full and
that he have sole charge of the case. He
asks this on the score of professional
ethics. Mrs. Davidson has requested him
to call on her at the County Jail, but he
declined and will not comply until she is
without other counsel. There is said to be
some prospect, however, that he will be
her attorney when the case comes to trial.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
BACON INDEBTEDNESS.
Tho Pioneer Printing Firm May Settle
With Creditors at Forty Cents on
the Dollar.

The Bacon Printing Company that sue
cumbed recently to competition and un-
prosperous times and turned over its
effects to settle an Indebtedness of SIG 900,
has been finally completely sold out.
l. Zellerbach, trustee for the numerous
creditors, has just cleared up accounts
after disposlng of everything that went to
make up the extensive job printing outfit
of the pioneer firm that was forced to
give up the struggle after forty years.
About $4,000 was received from the sales.
Wage claims amounting to $1,000 had to be
paid first. Then there were other ex-
penses incident to preparing for the sale.
1t Is estimated that the creditors will re-
ceive from 25 to 40 cents on the dollar.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
Chutes and Trolleys

The new excitement of Gripping the troll.
ley" is attracting many devotees, and ladies,
strange to say, are the principal patrons. The
young aeronaut, Miss Millie Viola, who has
been unfortunate in her attempts to ascend
for. the last two Sundays, will this afternoon
make another attempt If there is no rain to-
day, however, she is confident of making a
clever air voyage and landing The chutes
are also attracting much attention.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
THE VALENTINE LETTER.

According to the Judgment of the
Bank President 1t Was Not
Written by DR.. Brown.
Energetic steps were taken by DIR.
Brown yesterday to remove all suspicion
Of his having written the valentine" let
ter. On Thursday he wrote Mr.. Valen-
tine, denying the authority of it, or that
he had inspired it. and Yesterday he made
a personal call on Mr.. Valentine at the lat
ter's Office.
A comparison of the fraudulent letter
and that written by DR.. Brown to Mr.. Val
entine induced the latter to express him
self in the following words:
II have no hesitation in saying that, in
my judgment, the two letters were not
written by the same hand.'
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
francesca Relief Society Election

The annual election of officers of the Fran
cesca Relief Society was held on Wednesday
last and the following officers were reelected.
Mrs. Bertha WEIGH, president; Mrs. Luke Rob-
inson, first vice president; Miss Mathilde David
second viee-president; Miss Harriet NJ. Skid,
more, secretary; Mrs. Charles C. Mohun.
treasurer
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-02
VISIT THE PASTOR.

Deacons Endeavor to Persuade Him
Not to Preach-Dr. Warren's
Position.
Neither the deacons, trustees nor stand
ing committee seem to be sure of the line
DR.. Brown will follow to-day-that is, as
far as concerns his appearance in the pull
pit of the First Congregational Church.
Yesterday several members of the stand.