The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-31

officer of the law in your library, which affords
such ample facilities for concealment and
have her tell her story, pay her the money and
then have the officer arrest her? Then you
would have protected yourself ana the church
and all concerned.
Referring to the letters she had received
from Matte Overman at the time she a D.
piled for work In the kindergarten schools,
Mrs. Cooper stated she went to DIR. Brown
to inquire about Miss Overman's charac-
ter, and he stated that it was irreproach-
able.
& call was made at the residence of DR..
Brown to confirm the news that he had
again receded from his purpose of making
statement, but Mrs. Brown, an entirely
different person from the genial and de-
vout lady of the Wednesday evening
prayer-meeting, used scant courtesy in
refusing any communication with her
husband. The only recompense the news
gatheerr had for his trouble was a sight of
Miss Overman, apparently enjoying SUM-
bath in the bay-window fronting the street.
The deacons and trustees of the First
Congregational Church seem excellently
we'll pleased over the result of the Wednes-
day night prayer meeting. The rean-
ointment of DR.. Brown seems a consum-
nation devoutedly to be wished for by
those who have his interests most keenly
al heart. Now that this has been accom-
plished they are practically unanimous in
the IDdC IL WOuIu De unW1S6 TO
talk further about the matter.
This is particularly true of Deacons
Dexter and Bernard. Deacon Dexter has
a grievance, however He seriously objects
to the statement that he did not ''call
down" those who Kissed and sneered VI hen
Mrs. Cooper endeavored to address the
congregation. lie claims that he did rap
for order, and to substantiate this called
on Deacon Barnard, who was present when
the interview took place, to corroborate his
statement. Mr.. Barnard readily did so.
II object to that part of the report in the
morning papers," said Mr.. Dexter, where
it is stated that the chairman made no eff
fort to protect Mrs. Cooper. This is I'M
qualifedly false. When the first disturb
ance occurred l told the people that such
as that, meaning the Kisses, would not be
allowed. When the same thing was re-
peated few moments later / called them
down again.
THAT was all any man could do, and
seriously object to having it appear that /
was partial to DR.. Brown. Why, would
have given my worst enemy show under
similar circumstances. l am always i'm
partial on the platform"
us Mrs. Stockton still member of the
church ?" was asked.
$50 far as l know she is in good stand
ing, but that is something l do not care to
talk about" said the deacon. "In fact
could not if l would. Just put it that
do not care to talk about her."
Mr.. Dexter was asked to give his opinion
of young Valentine Browns kissing Mrs.
Cooper at the prayer-meeting.
'Of my own knowledge, do not know
that he did. But if ne did-well, it was
very, very reprehensible. More than that
/ cannot say at present"
Deacon Barnard was equally as uncom-
municative as his brother OF the recent
board of inquiry. He positively refused
to discuss DR.. Brown. though he did IN
mild-maunered way criticize the pastor
for not reporting the case of Mrs. Stockton
to the deacons or standing committee.
II have nothing to say about DR..
Brown. His course is dictated by an
honest desire to see justice done, and IN