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Arizona republican., 1896-04-05
ABSURD STAGE DEATHS.
Nature Outrageously Violated Instead of
 Being shown Mirror.

A French dramatic critic, with some show of medical knowledge, represents that nearly all actors and actresses outrageously violate nature in their limitations of death, says the Baltimore Gazette. He cites, in corroboration of his charge, the customary theatrical death of Camille, in the younger Du- mas favorite emotional play of that title. According to the author, his heroine is affected with pulmonary con sumption, and an incidental attack Of hemorrhage of the lungs extinguishes her life. There is absolutely nothing dramatic to be made out of this mode of dying, if fidelity to fact be obeyed. The gushing Of stream of blood from the mouth would be realistic, but the imitation of such phenomenon is never made by actors, male or female, nor would any discreet manager tol crate such a piece of stage business. Again, the overwhelming suffocation which produces the rapid death in Camille's case is never accompanied by convulsions, such as her dying repre- sentatives on the stage almost always assume. In natural death from this cause the sufferer simply collapses from failure of the vital powers.
 Theatrical poisoning scenes are also usually untrue to nature. It is popu- larly believed that when fatal dose of laudanum or morphine is swallowed the victim immediately sinks into a deathlike sleep, as is commonly seen on the stage, whereas the first effect of this poison taken in like quantity is in variably to excite and enliven. Nor is the mode of dying after the hackneyeo. cardiac stage stab in conformity with the laws, of nature. The actor simply falls at full length, or in heap, where as the everyday member of society gives a spring when the heart is struck before entering eternity by this un- happy gate. Even the modern Othello has not inherited enough of Shakes peare's wonderful fidelity to truth to die naturally after stab through the heart.
Arizona republican., 1896-04-05
PROMINENT ENGLISHMEN.

HON. ALAN TOMBSTONE, son of Lord Derwent and lately second secretary of the British embassy at Washington, has just been appointed secretary of the legation to Copenhagen.
 ME. PATRICK BOYLE SMoLLET, the last of the Smollets of Bonhill and a direct descendant of the author of "Peregrine Pickle" and "Roderick Random" died recently, aged 92. He had represented Dumbartonshire and Cambridge in parliament.
 DR. H. F. JOHNSON, the new bishop sufffragan of Colchester, is an Eton, Trinity and Camhri7~e man, and when
Arizona republican., 1896-04-05

 Addition.

But, notwithstanding they are now in the city itself, there are few lots for sale yet at prices corresponding with the "Sound Money Doctrine of President Cleveland and his cuckoos, which means that kind of dollar which will buy two dollars worth of property. These lots are near the new elec- tric car line which is now in operation. The lots are in the city and their occupants do not need to ride into town, but the presence of electric street cars is popular and adds market value to the property. Inside of five years this will be business property. Buy lot now for residence and when business crowds you out the rents will SUD- port you in house outside in some addition where you can keep horse and drive into town and collect your rents. Terms, cash
 5 in one year, } in two years at 10 per cent interest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
MONTIETH is FIRM.
He Refuses to Withdraw From
the Race for Con-
RresS.

George ". Montieth, Populist candidate
for Congress in the First District, continues
to refuse to come down at the command of
the fusion committee. He says that they
have no authority to declare his place
vacant and that he will remain in the fight
until the end.
He has received communications from
Democrats and Populists all over the dis
trict protesting against his removal and
urging him to remain in the fight.
The Democratic convention of that dis
trict will meet in Napa to-day and will
nominate some candidate. The conven-
ton is said to be controlled By the South
ern Pacific Company, which will not allow
it to nominate candidate not in sympa-
thy with it. The Southern Pacific Com
pany does not like either Barham or
Montelth, and no doubt Democrat who
is "aIl right" will be nominated.
John c. Ruddick and D. B. z. Sellers
were seen buttonholing Mr.. Montelth yes
terday in the Grand Hotel. trying 10 in
duce him 10 withdraw, but their efforts
were in vain.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
EQUAL SUFFRAGE NEEDED
Woman Objects to Share Her
Pedestal With Lunatics
and FelonS.
Giving the Ballot to the Fairer SIX
Will Remedy Existing Poll.
tical Evils.

A large and appreciative audience
greeted Miss Anna Shaw last night at
Simpson Memorial Methodist Church,
where the eloquent lady orator delivered
an address on woman suffrage.
History tells us" said Miss Shaw,
ssthat republics great in territorial extent
have not been of long duration. We are
citizens of a republic that is great
and are prone to dwell upon our
wide boundaries, but let US recollect that
the oldest two republics IN the world COM
prise respectively sixty and twenty-five
square miles. Since the larger of these
was formed, over 400 years ago, hundreds
of greater republics have risen and fallen.
In the tall of these nations one cause is
distinctly traceable. Lack of money has
never caused the decay of q nation, but
the fall of every government that now
exists only on the pages OF history can
be traced directly to corruption of the
moral and spiritual nature OF its people.
This is the evil which loyal citizens must
make it their duty to avert.
Tine republic of to-day is not guaran-
teed against the dangers which have mem
aced and destroyed its predecessors In a
republic every class that votes affects the
Government along the lines of its nature.
This is a proposition which / desire to en-
phasfze. as from it ] intend to deduce a
conclusion from which you cannot escape
unless you can crawl OF like crawfish
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
ASKS ANCIENT ALIMONY.
Since 1t Was Granted Mrs.
Martin Has 0utlived a
Second Husband.
Revival of a Chapter of the Early
Life of Old Moses Varney,
Who Died Rich.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
90S Broadway, Aug. 3.
A suit for divorce, which had its origin
twenty years ago, came up before Judge
Friek this morning. The widow of the
late Moses Varney is suing for SO, 200 from
the estate of her late husband, which she
claims is delinquent alimony at the rate
OF $50 per month granted many years ago.
Many years ago, Varney, who was
brother Of the late Thomas Varney, a mil
lionaire of this county, and who was also
a millionaire, left his family and disap-
peared. His wife tried hard to find him
but was unsuccessful aud obtained a
divorce. She was also allowed $50 month
alimony. Varney's attorney now claims
that as no personal service had been made
on Varney, there had been no legal per-
sonal Judgment. When fouud eventually
Varney had evidently heard of the divorce,
for he had remarked and had two chill
dren.
When found Mrs. Varney tried to COL
lect the alimony, but Varney eluded her
and came to reside in Alameda County,
where he acquired property.
Mrs. Varney also remarked and is now
Mrs. Martin. Some time ago Varney' s
second wife died. Later, Mrs. Martin s
husband died. Later still, Varney went
to Vermont and died, leaving a snug es-
tate.
Now Mrs. Martin Varney wants $40, 200
for alimony. The case will be submitted
on brief and q decision rendered in fifteen
davz
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
soUND-MoNEY EYDEMocRATs
The New Executive Committee
Holds a Brief Initial Meeting.

Inc new executive com mlCC96 g
Holds a Brief Initial Meeting.
The new executive committee of the
Sound-money Democratic League of Cali
fornia, appointed day before yesterday by
President E. R. Taylor, held brief initial
meeting in the assemb mbly-room of the Mills
building yesterday afternoon, but nothing
was done beyond confirming, by vote on
motion of Attorney William Thomas, the
appointment of E. B. Pond as chairman.
Elliott McAIlister, secretary of the league,
acted as secretary OF the executive COM
mittee.
Among the twelve who answered the
rollcaIl were E. B. Pond, Elliott McAlIis-
ter, Christian Refs, William Thomas, Wal
ter P. Johnson and others.
The name of A. A. Watkins was substi-
tuted for that of J. W. Mcdonald on the
committee. 1t was decided to adjourn
until next Monday afternoon at the same
place, when Chairman Pond will name
the working sub-committees, and when a
selection of permanent headquarters will
probably be made and some definite plans
of work adopted, although active cam
paign operations will not begin until after
the meeting of the National Convention at
Indianapolis next week.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
BuokIey's Supervisors.

The headquarters of the Buckley Demo-
cratic General Committee were rife last
evening with quiet talk about nominees
for Supervisors and School Directors.
There wss carefully guarded executive
meeting of the committee appointed ten
days ago to consider names for these
offices and to recommend to the coming
municipal convention ticket for Super
visors and School Directors. The utmost
secrecy was preserved and no names of
aspiring candidates were given out.
There was host of candidates reported,
however. In no ward were there less than
three aspirants, and in the Eleventh and
Twelfth wards there were about dozen
reported to be seeking q place in the
Board of Supervisors from each ward.
The committee. however. decided on
nothing, and adjourned to meet next
Monday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
The Labor Council.

The San Francisco Labor Council held its
usual weekly meeting. last night, at which
hattering reports were received from the yari-
Gus trades unions in the City.
communication was received from the
WomeA's Liberal League urging the council
to oppose the charter. The matter was re-
ferred to the committee on ''new charter"
The Socialist Labor party sent q communi-
cation requesting that able speakers from the
council attend the meeting al Turk street
tonight, where large gathering of the So
cialist party will be held.
lengthy programme Tor Labor day is being
prepared by committee appointed for that
purpose, which is subject 10 revision before
the day set apart for that purpose, which Is the
Tth of SaDtau1 her
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
WoMEN's LIBERAL LEAGUE.
1t Does Not Oppose the Saturday
Closing Movement.


Some unscrupulous persons have, with
out warrant of truth, given to the press Of
this City the idea that the American
Women's Liberal League opposes the
attempt of the dry-goods saieswomen to
secure the closing of the large ry-goods
houses on Saturday evening.
The league would respectfully call the
attention of the public to the fact that it
is organized for one purpose only, namely,
that of defending religious and political
liberty, and cannot. as body, take cog
nizance officially OF any other public affair.
The executive committee, however,
wishes to emphatically deny that it op-
poses any such humane measure as that
advocated by the saleswomen, and would
also say that the members individually
are in thorough sym pathy with the move
ment, and are using their best efforts to
circulate petitions and secure signatures
TO help the cause.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
SILENT PROOFS
OF HIS CRUELTY.
The Man Who Drove a
Woman to Suicide Is
Not Yet Free.
GUILTY LETTERS FOUND
Uncle Sam Steps In and Ed
Marks Is Once More
Under Arrest.
VIOLATED THE POSTAL LAWS.
rs Abusive Letters TO Mo.lie Trayncr
We're Brought to Light by the
Young Woman's Death.
VIOLATED THE POSTAL LAWS
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI, !
sos Broadway, Aug. 28.

sos Broadway, Aug. ..
Ed Marks. the Bill Sykes OF Oakland,
whose letters to MoIlie Trayuor drove that
young lady to suicide month ago, should
have been free man to-day. But he is
still in Jail and although no moral law
can reach him for his responsibility in
the death of the girl, by an indirect
method ne will probably receive portion
OF his deserts.
Marks stands convicted in his own hand
writing of sending vile and obscene liters-
ture through the mails. When he wrote
the letters from the County Jail to the
woman who was generally supposed 10 be
his wife, Marks had no idea that they
would ever be seen bv the public Neither
would they if Molly Traynor had lived,
for she priced them for the one suggestion
OF hope that they contained that Marks
might reform and rejoin her. But when
their contents were so heartless, so cruel.
so selfish that even the soul OF depraved
woman could not bear up against them,
then she sought the deadly bottle and
Marks might be said TO be morally re-
sponsible for q murder.
While every body was regretting that the
man who smiled st the inquest OF the
woman he had driven TO suicide could not
be reached for the snare ne TOOK IN the
tragedy, the United States Postal 1nspec-
tors took hand in the case.
The inspectors went through the cor
repondence of the dead girl and found
enough indisputable evidence to convict
SIS many men as there were letters. All
the depraved mans threats, desires, self
ishness and brutality were carefully read,
and no trouble was experienced IN pre-
pairing a complaint in the Federal courts.
MARKS name appears to all the letters,
and there are about fifty of them. They are
all OF a nature that Uncle Sam refuses to
carry, and any one would be sufficient 10
secure a conviction. Some were written
TO the girl from the County jail, and 9TH
ers were written TO her while she was in
Jail, but all are Of the same nature.
u suppose 1t will 60 hard with me"
said Marks, as the Federal warrant was
served Oh him, "but it can't be helped.
Those letters were never intended for any
body but MoIlie, anyhow, but / suppose
it's all the same. 1t was surprise 10 me
when l heard that 1 was TO be rearrested,
but l don't care much. 1t would seem
strange 10 stay in Oakland without Mollie."
The officials will place Marks record be-
fore the Federal Judge, and as there is
practically no defense, it is thought Marks
will not be free for quite while.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
TWO FAILURES.
Marriage, Fraud. Divorce, Marriage,
and Now a Second Divorce
Sought.


OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 26.-The troubles
of the Olsens are again before the courts.
To-day Mrs. Olsen fled suit for divorce
from her old partner in misery. Peter
Olsen. This time she charges him with
cruelty.
Several months ago Dorothes Olsen,
who is woman advanced in years, mar
ried Peter Olsen. He was Young man,
but his wife had property. Before they
had been married month Peter secured
her signature to some papers, and she saws
she afterward learned that she had decided
him all her property. She applied for a
divorce and won her case. Then she had
Peter arrested for fraud III connection
with the transfers.
While awaiting trial Peter and Dorothea
made up their differences, and as wife
could not testify against her husband the
prosecution was dropped. Now Mrs. Olsen
has tired of Peter the second time and
wants to be free once more.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
An Insolvent saIoon-Keeper.
Honolulu Directory Seized.

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 2S.-The direc-
tory that has been prepared for Honolulu
was attached this morning. f. NJ. Hus-
ted. who has been getting out directory
for the island city, had the work ready for
shipment this morning. The books were
boxed up and carted down to the creek
boat to be sent TO San Francisco, but they
were delayed by an attachment and are
in the hands of the Sheriff. The levy was
made in q suit brought by the Pacific
Press for $500 for work alleged to have
been done in publishing the directory.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
Brief News Items.
ROBBED BY A GUEST.
Mrs. Hogan Thought a Clever Burg
lar Had Called.

Mrs. Hogan Thought a Clever Burg
lar Had Called.
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 2s.-What was
thought to have been very successful
and clever burglary has been proved to be
nothing of the kind. a few days ago the
residence Of Mrs. Belle Hogan was robbed
OF $l6O and several valuable diamonds.
The money and vaIuables were left in q
room tied up in a handkerchief. A young
girl who had been staying with her is sup
posed to have seen the valuables before
leaving and took them with her. Before
the matter could be reported to the police
q friend of the girl returned the diamonds
and all the money except SO. Mrs. Hogan
had no suspicion that her guest had robb bed
her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
AN ARTESIAN WELL SOLD
Captain. Thompson Has Pur-
chased Trustee Leydecker's
Water Works.
A Schoolteacher Who Resigned While
on Her Vacation - Ell Nido
c ub Prosperous.

ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 2S.-City Trus-
te Leydecker has sold his miniature water
works TO the Artesian Water Works, of
which Captain R. R. Thompson is the
head. The price has not transpired,
though from statements furnished the
city authorities in 1895 the estimated value
was placed by the owner at S7S28 20. The
gross income has been 1882 so per annum,
obtained from seventy-nine consumers.
Mr.. Leydecker sold the pipe lines, meters
and customers, because in overhaulinG
the we'll and pump the casing fell in and
blocked the well up. He considered it was
NOT worth the expense to remove the de-
bris nor to dig new well.
Two of Kind.
ALAMEDA. CAL, Aug. %. - Miss
Nichols, a girl II years of age, arrived
from Oregon yesterday and started out in
search OF her aunt, who's address was 535
Park avenue. She boarded an electrician
in Oakland and gave the conductor the ad-
dress. He brought her over to Alameda.
The girl sought Park avenue and searched
for Mrs. Nichols, but no one knew OF such
q person. Night came on, and her condi-
ton becoming known to Mrs. Barlow OF
the Live Oak Hotel, she housed the girl
and made inquiries for her. 1t resulted
in locating the aunt in East Oakland at a
similar address, and her husbands part
ner came over and took the wanderer
away. Why the young girl left her home
alone could not be ascertsined-
Ell Nido Club.
ALAMEDA, CAL, Aug. 28.-The pre ST.
dent of the Ell Nido Club, Charles E.
Eliot. to correct erroneous impressions
aboard, has written letter to the papers
in which he states that the club IS in a
much better state than was anticipated.
He SAYS: sSome changes have been made
and economical measures adopted. Ex-
penses have been reduced fully one-haIf,
and vet none of the facilities for enjoy
ment have been curtaiIed."
Resignation of a Teacher.
ALAMEDA, CAL. Aug. 2S.-Miss Ella
Stansbury. who was promoted to tie Por-
ter School at the beginning OF this term as
teacher OF the seventh grade, has resigned
her position. She is in Honolulu, where
she went for vacation, and was expected
TO return to duty week after the schools
reopened. Instead of returning she has
accepted similar position in Honolulu at
an increased salary.
An Insolvent saloon-K eeper.
ALAMEDA, CAL. Aug. 2s-John
Sehomberg, the grocer and saIoon-keeper
at the corner of Mcpherson street and
Santa Clara avenue, has petitioned TO De
declared insolvent. This is the outcome OF
a swarm of attachments levied on his
property. He values his assets at St115
and his Liabilities 1926.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
COLLEGE FOOT BALL LAWS
A Committee of Seven Experts
Appointed TO Make
Them.
New and More Rapid System OF
Training to Be Introduced
This Year.

BERKELEY, CAL, Aug: 28-Berkeley
is to have distinct football policy during
the coming season, which viii be pat
termed largely after the systems practiced
at Harvard and Yale. What is meant by
this distinct policy is that a definite plan
of training and preparation for the great
intercollegiate match will be outlined st
the opening of the season and followed
until the game with Stanford IS over.
Heretofore Berkeley has had no distinct
policy or system in regard TO training.
But this year, as was decided at the meet
ing of the athletic executive committee
this afternoon, a committee Of expert
enced football men VIII have charge of
the seasons training and will lay down
laws for the coach and players to follow.
This committee viii be made up of Oscar
Taylor and Walter Henry, both gradu-
ates OF the university an6 former members
OF the university team, Regent Reinstein,
Colonel George c. Edwards and Director
Magee of the department of physical cul-
ture. Manager Reinhardt and Captain
Ransome. This committee will meet
within few days and consider plans for
the seasons work.
University Regatta
BERKELEY. CAL. aug. 28.-The open
ing day races Of the University of Califor-
MIA Boating Association will take place
tomorrow afternoon in Sessions basin, on
the Oakland estuary.
The programme will include swimming
and ouirigger skiff races for the college
championship, as we'll as singie-scull and
diving exhibitions. Following Will be the
order OF events:
swim nmiug-100 yards for college cham
cfrr rGS F1- fro
of mile for college championship; high
diving contest.
Rowing-0ne mile for college champion
ship in singles (outrigger skiffs).
The annual meeting of the club and the
election Of directors for the coming year
will take place on Saturday afternoon, Sep
tenn Der 5, at the boathouse.
Perfect Skeleton Found.
BERKELEY, CAL, Aug. 28.-The work
ers at Shell Mound to-day unearthed a
perfect human skeleton. 1t was IN a sit
ting position, the knees drawn up to the
chin, in the attitude that was customary
for burial among coast tribes OF Indians.
The skeleton has been presented to the
nuseum of the STATE University. 1t is Of
a class similar to those found several days
ago.
BERKELEY, CAL. Aug. 2S.-The an
The college Y. ii. C. A. took place this
eyenino at Stiles Hall. About 500 stu
dents were present, and the evening was
eniovablv spent IN listening 20 vel Sc
iected programme and in talking over the
oreat rushing victory of last Tuesday
night -,
BERKELEY, CAL, Ang. 28.-The Re
rents OF the State University are IN dIt11-
cuities over the bids recently received for
the affiliated colleges buildings. Accord
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
Brief News Notes.

ALAMEDA, CAL-, Aug. 2S.-Gottlieb
against him by his wife to procure a di-
vorce on the ground of failure to provide.
Another street preacher has arrived in
the person of Bronco Jack, the Cowboy
Preacher His picturesque dress and his
iervid cowboy pictures draw great crowds
of onlookers. J. ]. Mulcahey is accom-
pani ed by his wife, who bears the stars
and stripes. He breaches Christianity and
socialism.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-29
The Mckinley Club.

The Mckinley Club of the Forty-ffth
Assembly District met last. evening at Clay
and Kearny and received twenty-one
new members. A resolution was unani-
mousiy adopted indorsing the leadership
of J. d. Spreckels, also indorsing Colonel
John S. Young of the Russ House for Su-
peryisor of the Fifth Ward. Addresses
were made by Chairman Donahue and
Messrs. Hall, Adams and Kinnie