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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14

Lace Curtains on fire.
The alarm from box 3S4 at 6 :O5 o. clock last
night was for fire at 424A Page street. A
pair of lace curtains were destroyed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14

brought here. and such other witnesses as
may be necessary. l shall instruct the
District Attorney to proceed under section
1167 of the Penal Code, and the Sheriff is
tody until the question of her insanity is
settled"
Attorney Cook was too much surprised
to make vigorous objection, but he at last
suggested that he did not recall any testi-
mony that would go to show the present
insanity of Mrs Martin, and he did not
understand such proceedings to be reces-
sary In the absence of anything to indi-
cate continuing alteration on the part of
the defendant.
Judge Wallace said he recalled some
testimony regarding the prisoners acts
that tended to show alteration, such as
the wrnging of her hands, hysteria, etc.
At any rate he deemed it matter to be
passed on by jury in the regular way.
During the delivery of the courts opinion
Mrs. Martin evinced a lively interest in
the proceedings, the color in her face
coming and going as she began to COM
prehend the possibility of term of con-
hnement in madhouse. 1t was apparent
from her manner that whatever may have
been her mental condition at the time she
killed her husband, she has at the present
time clear understanding of the new
danger which apparently confronts her.
That 1t is only apparent, however, her
friends and herself with good cause be-
lieve. Since her acouittal on Thursday
Mrs. Martin has regained much of her
normal mental condition, and it will no
doubt be an easy task for the jury to ascer-
tain her complete restoration to sanity by
next Tuesday.
After consultation between the attorneys
it was agreed that the venire for the jury
should be made returnable for next Tues
day morning. at which time the question
of Mrs. Martins sanity or insanity will be
decided. Mr.. Cook asked that the pris-
oner be admitted to bail, but this was re-
fused by Judge Wallace
District Attorney Barnes informed a
CALL reporter that he will be present at
the time appointed with proper witnesses
to make thorough examination into the
matter presented under Judge Wanace's
ruling.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
A NATIONAL "SCOOP."
How III SecoIo Got Ahead on the Presi-
Dental Election.

How III SecoIo Got Ahead on the Presi-
Dental Election.
Ettore PatrIzi, one of the editors of
IItalia, was a short time ago appointed
correspondent for this country of the
Secolo, which is in many respects the
leading newspaper in Italy. 1t is with
satisfaction that Mr.. Patrizi's San Fran
cisco friends now learn that owing to a
special sent on election day the Secolo
"scooped" its contemporaries on the cleo
tion of Mckinley.
The deepest interest was taken in the
election in Italy, and a strong desire was
manifested to see Mckinley returned to
the White House. Commenting on the
result editorially 'Opinione of Rome says:
''The election OF Mckinley is the triumph
OF good sense and national honesty" and
FItalia OF Rome remarks: THE cry of
Viva, McKinleyp should be uttered not
only In the United States but over all the
civilized world
l'Itaia of San Francisco has always been
one of the stanchest champions of Nc
Klnley. Just before the election the
paper was increased from four to eight
pages, and it is now one of the best made
up we'll as one of the most newsy and
attractive journals in the City.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
EMERGENCY HOME ALSO,
Mrs. John Pe.tee Desires to Es
tabliSh the Institu-
ton.
New Steps Being Taken to Bring Into
Existence the Proposed Emer-
gency Hospital.

Mrs. John Pettee, who is working day
and night to raise the necessary money to
bring into existence an emergency hospi-
tai and home in this City, will to-day de-
posit in the Safe Deposit vaults the f 1nds
already accumulated. Mrs. Pettee Dip
lomaticalIy declined yesterday to say
what the amount already realized is. She,
however, vigorously indicated that there
is much more hard work to. be done and
much more money must be had before the
charitable enterprise for which she has
stood as sponsor can become an estab-
lished fact. There will soon be another
entertainment, some time during the
present month, to raise funds for the
charity.
While Mrs. Pettee was at the office of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children yesterday conferring woman
with three little children came in and
furnished an illustration. The woman
is Mary Julian. who lives at 81 Houston
street and who has four children. She is
about to be turned into the street because
she is unable to pay her rent, which is
some months overdue. Her husband de-
serted her some time ago. and since then,
with four little ones, the oldest being
under years of age and two being twins,
she has struggled vainly to support her
self.
Her problem was what to do with her four
children, the youngest being a baby of
Is months. There was no place 10 which
they were entitled by right TO 60 She
could remain in her present lodgings only
two or three days more at the most. The
mother cried and the children walled and
enlisted the sympathy of all who were
present. The Society tor the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children had no place to
which they could be sent. An appeal was
made 10 Secretary Kane of the Pacific So
ciety, who, with officers of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, late
Yesterday was interesting himself in their
behalf.
Mrs. Pettee said that she saw in this case
alone the need of the proposed EN- mergency
Home In connection with the Emergency
Hospital. There are many cases of a sim
liar sort of which the proper authorities
learn.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
OTIS EXONERATED.
Judge BeIcher Instructed a Jury to
Acquit Him of Embezziement

Acquit Him of Embezziement.
Mrs. Annie McManus tried to create a
scene in Judge Belcher's court yesterday
during the trial of Stephen Otis, charged
with embezzlement, but she was finally
suppressed and the business of the court
was allowed to proceed in an orderly
manner.
Mr.. Otis, who is a stockbroker. was ar
rested on the complaint of Mrs. McManus.
who declared that he had defrauded her of
mining stocks worth $1478. At the pre-
liminary examination the committing
magistrate expressed doubt in regard to
the suff1ciency of the proof, but Mrs. Nc
Manus was so fluent OF speech in recount
ing her alleged wrongs that she appeared
to oyerawe the court and the defendant
was held for trial.
Alter hearing the testimony yesterday
Judge Belcher said it was clear that there
was no case against the accused, and in
structed the jury to acquit, which they
Immediately did.
1t was at this point that Mrs. McManus
sought to interrupt the proceedings. She
talked so rapidly that Official Stenog-
rapher Maginis broke his pencil trying TO
get every other word, but Bailiff Sullivan
finally stopped the flow of words, and the
defendant was declared to be exonerated
and was discharged from custody.
After adjournment of court Mrs. Nc
Manus denounced the court. the lawyers
and every body connected with the case,
acy to fleece her of her property.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
PREPARING TO CONTEST,
Superintendent Ashworth Deter.
mined Not to Give Up
His O flee.
Supervisors Not Yet Prepared - A
Fight in the Twenty.Third Sena.
torial District Certain.

Those among the members of the
present Board of Supervisors who are pre-
pairing to resist the efforts of the newly
elected board to take possession have not
been able to get full meeting as yet, bu,
all concerned appear to be willing to 20
into the fight and contest is certain to
take place.
Supervisor Dimond said yesterday tha,
he had not been asked TO sign the agree
ment to which others have affixed their
signatures pledging themselves to contest,
but had heard of the matter. He would
not say that he was not willing to go in.
''It will depend on circumstances" he
said, "but 1 certainly think that we have
as much right to hold over as some Others
who are said to be preparing for war when
the newly elected officers demand their
keys"
The circumstances" mentioned prob
ably refer to the action which Srperin.
tendent OF Streets Asbworth is preparing
to take regarding his office. He has been
advised that his contention that he is q
county as well as city official and en-
titled to mold for four years is not tenable,
but il is known that he has consulted
with q prominent attorney and has in
structed to prepare papers for mandamus
proceedings, provided any good grounds
for lega fight can be found.
The result of the official count in the
Thirty-ninth Assembly District, which
was finished yesterday, makes it certain
that there will be a contest, if not a re-.
count, in the Twenty-third Senatorial
District.
Those who kept snap tally in the in
terest of Tyrrell and Weich, the defeated
candidates, declared that TyrrelI was
beaten by but ten votes instead of twenty.
as shown by the unofficia count, while
Wech is only twenty votes behind
Tyrrell. This is cons .dered too close to
pass without some kind of a battle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14

that showing it looks as though it would
be much cheaper to hire union men at the
full rates.
The following notice to mariners has
been issued by the Hydrographic Office:
California, Humboldt Bay entrance, buoy
marking destroyed portion of south jetty =
Owing to the destruction of about 500 feet of
the south jetty at the entrance to Humboldt
Bay 8 second-class nun buoy. painted red, has
been placed in twenty-three feet of water
about 1000 feet north al degrees west true
(NW. by w. q w. magnetic) from the end OF
the trestle work as 1t now stands From the
buoy Humboldt old tower bears north 63 de-
grees east true one. magnetic).
| This buoy must be kept on the starboard
! hand by all vessels entering Humboldt Bay.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
At The DANCING CLASS
Second Successful Meeting Of
the Friday Fort.
nightlies.
The Robinson Dinner Postponed on
Account of the Serious Illness
of Miss Robinson

The fashionable and popular dancing
class, the Friday FortnightIy, held its
second meeting of this season at Lunt's
Hall last evening. The meetings of the
Fortnightly have come to be the most
joyfully anticipated of all the swell func-
tions, and invitations for the affairs are
eagerly solicited.
The simplicity, early hours and pleasant
informality that marked the first meeting
were not wanting at the dance of last
evening.
Two charming debutantes-Miss Helen
Hopkins and Miss Caro- Crockett-were
added to the already large dancing list.
Milton Latham and Robert Eyre led the
cotillon and in the first set were: Miss
Salisbury, Miss Hopkins, Miss Crockett,
Miss Susie Blanding. Miss Jessie Hobart,
Miss Kip, Miss Mary Belle Gwin, Miss
Ethel Tompkins, Miss Genevieve Goad,
Miss JulietteW Villains, Edward Houghton,
Joseph King, Redick Duperu, Gerald
Rathbone. John Platt, Lieutenant Nolan.
Addison Mizner, Allen Wright, Danforth
Board man and Lawrence Van Winkle.
Previous to the dance Frank b. King
gave dinner at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer King. Covers were
laid for twelve at a table prettily decorated
with pink roses. After the dinner host
and guests went to the dance at Lunt's
Hail..
The invitations that were sent out for
the dinner at the University Club, which
was TO have been given by Mrs. James
Robinson, complimentary to her daugh-
ter, Miss Elena Robinson, had to be re-
called on account of the serious illness of
Miss Robinson. Miss Robinson is at her
home at Clay and Buchanan streets suffer-
ing from an attack of typhoid fever.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14
JUDGE WALLACE'S
SCORCHING WORDS
Mrs. Susie Martin Declared
to Be a Murderer if
Not Insane.
The Young Husband. Killer May
Yet Be Consigned to an
Asylum.
Is TIRED OF FARCICAL TRIALS.
One Court in Which It Is Not Con.
sidered Exactly Polite for Woman
10 Stoot Man.
Is TIRED OF FARCICAL TRIALS.

Mrs. Susie B. Martin had an unpleasant
surprise in Judge Wallace's department
of the Superior Court yesterday morning.
for she expected to be set Tree, but instead
she was reman0ed to the custody of the
Sheriff with a prospect of commitment
to the State Insane Asylum as one of the
unpleasant contingencies of the near fu-
eure.
Mrs. Martin was on Thursday acquitted
of charge OF murder by jury in Judge
Wa lace's court, the verdict being in these
words:
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-14

ODD Fellows Hall, Sunday night. Admission
free. An address on "Our Lords Coming"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
GOLD MEN ALL RETIRE.
In Connecticut Democratic Conven-
ton Free Silver Delegates Large
" in the Lead.

New Haven, Conn. Sept. 16.-The
Democratic state convention, which
assembled in this city today, began its
business with every Indication of being
as memorable an occasion as has ever
arisen in the political history of Con-
necticut While the delegates, num-
bering 800, were almost solid for the in
dorsement of the Chicago platform and
candidates, the whole machinery of the
party in this state vas in the hands
of the gold standard men. Anticipat
ing the upset which this condition made
inevitable, twelve members of the state
central committee resigned. There
was also talk today before the conven-
ton met that there would be a bolt of
the gold standard men at time when
such action might bel expected to have
an effect more or less spectacular The
convention is for the selection of presi-
Dental electors and teT the nomination
of candidates for the sgovernorship and
other state offices.
Chairman David F. Eavid of the state
committee called the Convention to or
der but made no epeech. William
Keenedy of Naugatuok was designated
as temporary chairman, the announce
rnent being received with tumultuOuS
cheering. which was renewed when in
his speech he praised the Chicago plat
form and candidates.. The temporary
officers were made permanent.
After Chairman Kennedy had read
the designations of the state committee
men delegate moved that they be ac-
cepted with the thanks of the conven-
ton" The motion was adopted amid
loud cheering and other marks Of ap-
proVal The committee on resolutions
not being ready to report, the conVen-
ton took a recess until p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
FUNERAL OF MR. GEMMELL.
Santa Fe General Offices Closed While
Oficials and EmpIoyes Attend.

The funeral services over the remains
of Mr.. r. 3. Gemmen were held at 8
O'Clock this afternoon at his late resi-
dence, 119 East Eighth street. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. w.
Bailey, assisted by DR.. S. b. Anderson,
and the music was furnished by mem
bers of the choir of the First Presby-
terian church.
From II until 2 o'clock the remains
lay in state in the parlors of his late
residence, and during the two hours
were viewed by hundreds of friends of
Mr.. Gemmell. The Santa Fe Offices
remained closed until 2 O'Clock this
afternoon, which gave the employees a
chance to visit the residence.
The eight divisions of the Santa Fe
road proper were represented at the
funeral by the chief dispatchers, and
from some divisions by a number of
operators also. A number of Santa Fe
officials from out of the city were also
present at the funeral. The entrance
to the Santa Fe Office building was
draped this morning, and Mr.. Gem
melPs Office remained closed during the
afternoon.
Many beautiful flower pieces were ar
ranged about the caslxet in the par
lOrS of the residence. The telegraph
forces of the Chicago, eastern, middle
and western divisions of the Santa Fe
sent respectively gates ajar," cross,
pillow and wreath. Inc employees or
the general offices as a whole sent a
wreath, cross and harp; Mr.. Gemmell's s
office a beautiful pillow; the elders of
the First Presbyterian church, a pillow;
the city and Railroad Y. NJ. c. A,
a pillow; the members of Mr.. Gem
melPS Sunday school class, a large
spray of flowers; Mrs. Reid Alexander,
a spray of ferns; Mr. and Mrs. John E
Frost, a basket of flowers; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Thomas, a basket of
flowers. Besides these there were a
number of beautiful bouquets from in
dividuaI friends
The funeral procession moved from
the residence about 4 o'clock and was
one of the largest seen in this city. The
interment was in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
Foreign Residents Of COnstanti-
nOple Filled With Fright.
BlOOdshed Seems Now Very Near
In That City.
TROOPS ARE DISARMED
Turkish Guards Who 1t Was
Feared Would Revolt
Have Had Their Guns Taken
Away From Them.

Berlin, Sept ia dispatch to the
Frankfort Zeitung from Constantinople.
published today, says that the guard OF
Turkish troops on duty at the Yildiz
palace, composed of four battallions OF
AIbanians was forcibly disarmed last
evening in the presence OF a large body
of troops and was replaced by five
Seraskier battallions.
COnstantinople, Sept. 16.-The offer OF
the Turkish government to furnish the
embassies with guards has been de-
clined, the foreign officials preferring
to reply upon the guards of the blue
jackets from the war ships of the pow
ers.
Since the issuing of the HyIchacllist
circular, 5000 Armenians have been ar
rested and the exodus of Armenians
continues.
The Turkish officials declare that
they have discovered a quantity OF
bombs and dynamite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
DREIBUND WITH U. s. IN 1T
An Alliance of England, Italy and
United States Suggested.

London, Sept. 16.-The ST James Ga
zette this afternoon publishes a lead
ing editorial article headed "A New
Triple Alliance"
In the course of its remarks on the
subject the st. James Gazette points
out the menacing tone of the continen-
tai semi official press on the subject of
Turkey and says
I'VE are openly threatened with joint,
hostile European action if we interfere
Gn Turkey against the viii of the pow
ers But there is one combination
which British statemanship might eff
feet. The states which have little to
gain from Russia could act with US
and end the tension. TheaUpited States
and Italy are both understood to be
friendly to Russia Nevertheless, neith-
er is yet too deeply involved to be able
to assume an Independent attitude. un-
der British inspiration.
why should not England, the Uni
ted States and Italy form a new Drei-
bund alone of the nations of the east?
The people of the United States can
understand the impulse which would
drive Englishmen to war in order to
suppress tyranny or rescue the op-
pressed. Plenty of Americans would
regard with enthusiasm the spectacle
of the Union Jack and the stars and
stripes floating side by side in the
Bosphorus to back up their joint de-
mand.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
BYNUM MONEY GETTERS.
the Gold Democratic Chairman APP
points His Financial Committee.

the Gold Democratic Chairman APP
points His Financial Committee.
New York, Sept. 16.-Chairman By
mum, of the national Democratic par
ty, has appointed the following mem
bers of the financial committee: Chas.
J. Canda, chairman; Abraham S. Hew-
lit, VIM. c. Whitney, John D. Grim
mons, Samuel Babcock, George Foster
Peabody, James Speyer, Walter Stan
ton, J. Hampden Robbie, Roswell P.
Flower, George F. Vail, Charles S.
Fairchilds, John c. Bullitt, John A.
Mccall. w. R. Grace, Theodore w.
Meyers. Charles Tracey, August Bel
mont, Jordan L. Mott, and George En-
ret, John P. F'Tenzel treasurer; head
quarters, Palmer house, Chicago.
Chairman Bynum has also appointed
as members of the executive commit
tee: W. S. Haldeman, Louisville, KY;
L. c. Krauthoff, Kansas City; F. W. Nc
Cutcheon, ST. Paul; George Foster Pea
body, New York; John c. Bullitt, Phil
adelphia; c. Holman, Rockland, Me. :;
J. NJ. Faulkner, Montgomery, Ala :;
NJ. E. Spellman, New Orleans, La; and
John P. Frenzel of Indianapolis secre-
tary and treasurer.
The headquarters in this city will be
arranged for within a day or two by
the New York member, George Foster
Peabody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-16
AN AGENT HERE.
POpuIist Chairman Buffers
Confidential Assistant.
Hal w. Aver Made Secret
Visit to Topeka,
THREE DAYS SINCE.
Conferred With POpulist Lead
ers, So the Story Goes.
Result: WatsOn's Tour Sudden
ly Brought to an End.

When Tom Watson, POpulist candi-
date for vice president. came to Kan
sas last week Chairman Marion But
Ter of the national POpulist committee
kept in close touch with him and the
effect of Mr.. Watson's tour was care
fully reported to headquarters.
Late last week a we'll dressed young
man alighted from the Santa F'e train.
He was carefully attired and wore gold
trimmed eye glasses. He carried a
Gladstone bag, but had no other lug
gage. He boarded a trolley car and
rode to the ThroOp where he alighted.
He went into the hotel and handed his
grip to a bell boy and walked up to the
clerk and held a whispered cOnversa-
tion with him.
The young man did not register He
did not intend that any one in Topeka
should know that he was here. outside
Of a chosen few. He sent out a few
notes and then retired to his room But
the young man was observed. He was
Hal W. Aver confidential assistant to
Chairman Butler of the POpulist ma
tiOnal central committee.
What the young man did while he re-
mained in Topeka will always be more
or less a matter of mystery.A few Pop
plist leaders dropped into the hotel in
the evening No one knows whether or
not they saw the young man, but it is
1a1r to presume that they did.
He did not show himself any more
than necessary. Late the following
day after his arrival he was seen to
enter the Office of the Western Union
and hand the operator a long dispatch.
Then he disappeared and no one knows
where he went. The POpulist leaders
have kept their secret and not a word
has been said by any of the individuals
who entered the ThrOop hotel that
evening. But the young man measured
his ground and this is in substance
what he sent to Chairman Butler as
nearly as any one knows:
The POpulsts of Kansas are not in
sympathy with Watson. He is injur-
ing the cause by remaining in the west.
The sooner he is recalled the better"
There was more, but that will answer
for the substance of what was sent
Now it has been announced from the
national headquarters at Washington
that Mr. Watson has concluded to wind
up his western tour and will not speak
IN Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky and Tennes-
see as intended.
In the face of this announcement
which appeared in the dispatches yes
terday it is perfectly clear that Mr.
Aver did his work well while in Kansas
and that he did much to correct the
impression Chairman Butler had of the
sentiment in the west
A well known local Populfst said to-
day in speaking of the matter: 7 am
not surprised that Chairman Butler has
put an end to Mr. WatsOn's tour He
had been hearing only from the Ben
n1ngtOnS, COrningS, and Rightmires -