The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
MATTE OVERMAN
IS BACK AGAIN,
She Returned From San
Diego on the Steamer
Santa Rosa.
STUNNED BY THE LADIES
The Rev. C. o. Brown Was
Not at the Vessels Side
to Meet Her.
SHE WAS MUCH DISAPPOINTED
Young Valentine Waited for Her
Half Block Away From the
Wharf Gates.
SHE WAS MUCH DISAPPOINTED

Matte Overman is back in San Fran
cisco. She grew tired of Southern Califor-
mia and left San Diego on the steamer
Santa Rosa last Wednesday for this City.
She did her best to conceal her identity
on the passenger list as Miss Nj. Smith.
The captain, purser and chief steward of
the vessel respected her wishes, but the
cabin boys soon learned her identity and
soon every body on the Santa Rosa knew
who she was. The male portion of the
passengers sought every opportunity to
get look at her, but women gave her the
cold shoulder. For two DAYS she was
prac tically alone and spent the time in
reading and gazing into space and then
suddenly breaking out into low laughter.
This proceeding was followed so persist
emily that many of the passengers and
crew came to the belief that her mind is
somewhat unhinged.
The Santa Rosa reached Broadway
wharf at $50 A. NJ, but, although all the
other passengers were dressed and ready
for shore, Miss Overman did not put in an
appearance. Neither was the Rev. DR.. G.
o. Brown on the wharf to welcome her
back to San Francisco, but the hackmen
and hotel runners who know the family
we'll say that young Valentine awaited
Mattie's coming half block away from
the steamers dock. They walked in the
direction of Market street and later went
uptown on a McAllister-street car. The
young woman's trunk was labeled Miss
Matte Overman, but her two valises were
tagged C. o. Brown, and the transfer man
was told to hold all the things until they
were called for.
Miss Overman was found in stateroom
25. When in answer to knock the door
-
head and said, "MIss Smith is not yet
dressed" Miss Smith probably was not
dressed, but Miss Overman was in full
evidence, with all her clothes on, even to
her gloves. She was plainly dressed in
black and wore a black hat with white
veil. She seemed worn and anxious, and
a few minutes later, in answer to second
knock, she opened the door herself. She
seemed to be expecting some one, and was
bitterly disappointed when she again
found reporter at the door. II have
nothing to say to tine press" she snapped
and banged the door.
After waiting in her room for nearly an
hour she sent for a transfer man and
handed her luggage over to him. Then
with all the dignity she could command
she walked down the gangplank.
Did you enjoy your trip?' was asked,
and after q moments pause she answered,
"Not very well. | was too i'll at first to
enjoy anything"
when did you hear from DR.. Brown?'
NOW, see here, sir, 1 did not come up
here from San Diego to discuss the Brown
matter. Please mind your own business
and do not ask me any questions about
DR.. Brown" Miss Overman's anger was
reused and the fact that no one was pres
ent to meet her added fuel 20 the fame.
"When is Mrs. Tunnel coming to San
Francisco?" was next asked, and Miss
Matte looked more annoyed and turned
her back on the questioner. Other questions
elected no answer until she was asked,
"Will you take up your residence with the
Browns or Will you go to some other
friends house?" Then she spoke again
and SAID: "You are simply wasting yout