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The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE.
Many Who Were Famous and Many
Who Were Not.

Many Who Were Famous and Many
Who Were Not.
There have been fifty-four Congresses.
There have been thirty-two Speakers OF
the House OF Representatives. When the
term Speaker originated in England it
was the custom for the Sovereign to de-
liver orally to Parliament such comm uni
cation as he desired to make at the COM
mencement of q session. The House so
addressed responded to the communica-
tion. The presiding officer headed pro-
cession of members of the House, waited
upon the Sovereign and read the response,
th us speaking for the whole body; there
from comes the term Speaker" which wo
adopted from the British Parliament The
first Congress heard Washington's address
and prepared reply, which the Speaker,
House, delivered to the President on May
8, 1789
Thomas Jefferson determined that his
communications to Congress should be
made by written message, and that no an
swer would be expected. This LED to a
general change in this regard in Congress
and other American legislative bodies.
Notwithstanding this the title speaker
has adhered, and many Of the former
Speakers may be included, if not. indeed,
all of them, in one of two classes; either
they may have become celebrated after
ward in the field of National politics or
they have become totally obscure. In the
former class are to be included: Henry
Clay, who was the Speaker in three Con-
crosses. and was. moreover, United
States Senator, Secretary of State, and re-
peatedly candidate for President; John
Bell Of Tennessee who was Secretary of
War, United States Senator and a candi-
date for President in 1860. Jane,
X. Polk, who was the eleventh
President of the United States, inaugu-
rated in 1S45. ten years after he became
Speaker; Robert M. T. Hunter of
Virginia, who was United States Senator
and Confederate Secretary of War;
Robert @. Winthrop of Massachusetts,.
who was an United States Senator from
the Bay State; Howell Cobb of Georgia,
who was Governor OF that State, Secretary
of the Treasury under President Buchanan
and member OF the Confederate Con.
gress; Galusha A. Grow, q veteran mem
ber of Congress, who, born in Connecticut
in 1928, was elected in November Repre-
sentative from Pennsylvania; Nathaniel
P. Banks, Schuyler Colfax, afterward Vice
President; James G.. Blaine, twice Secre-
;ary of State, an United States Senator
from Maine, and Republican candidate for
President in 1884; John g. Carlisle.
afterward United States Senator and
Secretary of the Treasury; Charles F.
Crisp OF Georgia and Thomas B.
Reed, the present Speaker Of Congress.
These are some-but not all-of the
Speakers who have obtained celebrity.
The list of Speakers who are little re-
mem bered is perhaps even longer. In re-
cent years there has been J. Warren
Keiferof Ohio. Before the war there was
William Pennington of New jersey, who
hoA hoa ~ k~f r.
elected Governor % years before he be-
came Speaker-snd there was Andrew
Stevenson of Virginia, who presided over
the deliberations of four successive
American Congresses, and was the only
Speaker TO do so. Few per,ons of the
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is the case of o. a. Lane, a resident of
Oakland and one Of the most prominent
leaders in the religious work on the
coast.
The fortunate heirs have just received
word that the family estate which has
been in litigation in New York for over
twenty years has been wound up and now
awaits final distribution. All legal objec-
tions have been overcome and the case
will soon be out of court entirely and the
property in the hands Of the heirs.
Mrs. Sarah J. Lane, who resides at 531
Thirty-third street, is the great-grand-
daughter OF Alexander Montgomery, who
was the eleventh Earl OF Eggleton, Scot
land, which is now held by his descend
ants. He forfeited his right to the title
on coming TO this country about the year
1870, when he was fifteen years of age. At
the time of the Revolutionary War Alex
ander Montgomery was about so years of
age and he attained much notoriety by
being an offensive royalist. Although he
had forfeited his coronet to live ir this
country when the rebellion broke out all
his inclinations went toward the British
side of the controversy and he was re-
garded as very Objectionable colonist.
His son, Archibald Montgomery, was the
grandfather of Mrs. Lane. He was a Brit
ish commodore during the Rebellion.
Alexander's s political sentiments made it
very uncomforta BILE for him in New York,
and, following the old English custom OF
leasehold transference, he Leased all his
property for ninety-nine years and went to
Canada. The property consisted of fifty
six acres in New York and Brooklyn and
surrounding towns. At the time Of the
lease it was not Of great value. but during
the ninety-nine years it has increased many
fold and is now valuable property.
Alexander Montgomery died about the
year 1900 in Toronto, Canada. He was q
very methodical and business-liks charac-
ter and left all his papers and records in
good shape, so that compared with many
other estates it was very easy matter for
his heirs to prove their rights.
The E gleton family was one of the most
noted for its valor and wealth in the time
of Wallace and Bruce. In Burns works
mention can be found of the castles of the
Montgomerys. and the heirs have absolute
proof of their descendancy running back
more than nine centuries.
A letter recently received by o. A. Lane
from the family's attorney at Buffalo, N.
Y, states that the attorney has all the
original leases and papers including the
map, and that all legal steps have been
taken and everything is ready for final
distribution. 1t is not known exactly how
large q share will fall to Mrs. Lane and
her son, but it will certainly reach six
figures.
o. A. Lane is an energetic worker in
Baptist circles. He has filled several I'M
portant positions in Christian Endsavor
work, and has been in business in this
city about six years.
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BETWEEN THE SHAFTS HIMSELF.
Man who Drags tho Carriage That
Conveys His Family.

A Man Who Drags tho Carriage That
Conveys His Family.
It is not necessary to go to Timbuctoo or
Chin mborazo to see queer sights. They
may be seen right here in Louisville, and
two of them were seen this morning.
At about o'clock people passing along
Jefferson street stopped and gazed at q
spectacle that has not been seen in these
parts for some time, certainly. A small,
stout man, harnessed to a cart like q
lowly beast Of burden, passed down the
street. He was oblivious of the attention
he was attracting and kept his eyes di-
rected to the ground, that he might avoid
rough places.
In the cart sat woman. She was also
unconscious of the passers, but it was the
unconsciousness OF self possession. At
times she would loak at her husband, for
such he was, and then at the crowd, with
an air that said, "That's the way to have
'em trained"
Scattered about the cart and perched in
all available places were six small chill
dren. They romped and enjoyed them-
selves in the consistent style OF happy
were also hung in and onto the cart.
This was the Hawes family from Ohio.
Harmon Hawes, the head of the family,
was the man in the shafts; Mrs. Hawes,
the better half, was the woman who rode,
and the six children were six little
Haweses. They continued down Jefferson
street to the City Hall. Then Hawes
drew around to central station and pro.
ceeded to unharness himself. Having
done so he stretched himself several
times, while some OF the crowd that had
collected listened closely to him bray.
One fresh party offered him handful Of
hay. After he had drawn few breaths
Hawes told his story to 6tation-keeper
BBsler.
He said that two months ago his home
in Ohio was destroyed by fire. He had no
place to stay and no way to get fresh
start. So he decided to make his way to
Nashville, to be there for the exposition
and the revival 1t is expected to bring.
Having no money for transportation and
no horse, he determined to act as horse
himself.
He has drawn this family of seven every
DIT of the way from Hurry County, travel
ing at the rate of four miles day. Some
one asked him how he made living for
them. in answer Hawes took of his hat
and passed it around.
The family has been sleeping at nights
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MUST HAVE A HOME.
The Suggestion of the Grand Jury MAJ
Have Good Effect.

The Suggestion of the Grand Jury May
Have q Good Effect.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 25.-The neces-
sity of providing home for young chill
dren and others who are arrested, but who
are not necessarily criminal, has been re-
vived by the Grand Jury report filed yes
terday. Mrs. Sanford of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals and
Mrs. Lydia Prescott of the Children's So
ciety published their views on the matter
this evening, and from their experience it
is very evident that the suggestion of the
grand jurors was very timely.
Mrs. Prescott who has had hundreds of
children's cases come under her notice
during the past year, says that such an in
stitution is an absolute necessity.
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HAVE A MAJORITY.
Canvass Made by Those Who Favor
Annexation.

canvass maue IhOso VINO
Annexation.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 25.-The An
nexation League. which is seeking to join
all the northern territory to Oakland, has
Just com pleted its canvass Of the neigh
borhood. Out of 1014 voters canvassed
677 favored annexation, 800 opposed it and
l5 are doubtful.
The report shows that the opponents OF
the scheme are very active and have pro-
tests in circulation. J. s. Naismith told
the meeting that he was informed that
Supervisor Roeth now has twenty-five
men at work on the road who have been
instructed, not only to vote, but also to
work against ann exation.
1t has been discovered that there is a
flaw in the petition which the annex.
ationists have submitted to the City
Council. Attorney Manning stated that
the mistake was a clerical one, which left
out q little strip of land three or four
inches wide by hundred feet in length,
but it was enough to give the opponents
point on which to quibble in court If they
so desired. The error will be explained
10 the City Council at the next meeting
and If necessary 4 new petition will be
drawn up.
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BALLOTS GUARDED.
Many Rumors That They Might Be
Tempered With.

Many Rumors That They Might Be
Tempered With.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 25.-All kinds
of rumors OF attempts to tamper with the
ballots cast at the recent election are being
circulated, but there does not seem to be
any legitimate foundation for them.
Captain Thomas, the Mayor.elect, was in
formed the day after election That an
effort would be made to tamper with the
ballots. He comm municated his information
to Chief Lloyd, and as there is not at the
City Hall vault large enough to contain
all the envelopes, Chief Lloyd has de-
tailed Officers Wood and Henderson to
keep watch. These two men relieve each
other, and at no time are the ballots left
unguarded.
las soon as l heard of the reported at
tempt to touch the ballots" said Chief
Lloyd to-day, II ordered an officer on
guard. On learning that Clerk Tompkins
had no place in which to securely store
the returns l placed one of our cells at his
disposal. He. however, would not accept
this, because he thought that by moving
the ballots he might get them out of his
jurisdiction, and he did not wish TO take
any chances In view of the threatened
litigation. have kept two men on guard
ever since that time"
captain lhomaS IS satlSneo that no one
has had an opportunity to interfere with
the ballots unless they took it the first
night they were in the clerks custody
It was stated to-day that the papers de-
manding recount will be filed by Attor-
ney de Cola on behalf of Mayor Davie
tomorrow.
The Kennel Club.
OAKLAND. CAL, March 25.-The Ken
mel Club tonight decided to give bench
show at the Tabernacle on May II to H.
inclusive. The evenings will oe devoted
to entertainments by trained animals, and
will be of a high order. Valuable cups,
medals, ETC., will be awarded to exhibitors.
T. w. Henshaw is president OF the organi-
zation.
Nearly Run Over.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 25.-Mr. and
Mrs Howard Shinn OF Niles had a mar
row escape while boarding the local train
at the foot of Broadway. AS they at.
tempted to cross the track the Haywards
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
Mrs. Tower, Nee Smith,
May Preside Over the
German Embassy.
The Eccentric Youth Who Wis
tied This City Is Now a
Renowned Scholar.
He Attributes Much of His Success
10 the Ability of His
Wife
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,l
90S Broadway March 25

~-A->A~A&N6 Otr1SE DAN 4 hANC1SCO OALG,t
908 Broadway March 25.
1t is not at all unlikely that Mrs
Charlemagne Tower, a young la dy who
figured prominently in Oakland society
few years ago, may be the lady who will
preside over the American EN- bassy at
Berlin.
A few years ago young man from
Philadelphia came to Oakland and cut
quite figure in society. Ordinarily he
would have been called dude on account
OF his peculiar method of dressing, but
acquaintance with him would speedily
dissolve the illusion, for young Tower was
\sMery clever, amiable young gentleman.
Hon after arriving here his engagement
Vas announced to the daughter of G.
Frank Smith, wellknown attorney. Not
long afterward there was a fashionable
wedding and Mr.. and Mrs. Tower went
East.
At that time Mr.. Tower was the heir to
large estate, which has since come into
his possession, and he and his young wife
have made their home in PHILADELPHIA.
Mr.. Tower has since that time made
name for himself as q writer and he is
now being put forward by the Pennsylva-
MIA delegation for Embassador to Ger
many. He has a very formida bic oppo-
nent IN the person OF Mr.. Draper OF Mas
sachusetts, and there is quite as lively
struggle for the honor between the former
Oakland belle and Mrs. Draper of the
celebrated Preston ia miy of Ken lucky
as there is between their respective
hus bands. Both ladies are making
an earnest effort toward success. but
each is said to be doing it in magnani-
nous manner, SO as to win the respect OF
her rival.
Mr.. Tower, who did not create very
favorable impression in Oakland, is evi-
IDENTIFY more of man than was originally
supposed. After he left college he spent
several years travelling as a student, and
was invariably accom- panied by his wife.
He is now famous as a student, scholar,
traveller and author. and he Is very will
ing to admit that the greatest encourage
ment to study has been derived from his
wife. When his father died he inherited
fortune of several millions.
During the last two years be has been
lecturer at the Naval War College, at
Newport, and has published several his
toric works, including life OF Lafayette
which is described as classic.
BE is now living at Newport with his
wife and some little children, and though
he moves in the hig hest stratum OF soc.-
ETY., he is one OF the easiest men to ap-
proach in that fashionable town.
Siuce his marriage he has become a very
domestic man, and his wife and little
ones share with his studies all his atten-
tiOn.
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Mrs. Marristany Says She
Cannot Stand Abuse
and Cruelty.
Two Years Ago She Welded a
Capitalist Older Than
Her Father.
He Decided to Her Valuable Property,
but She Will Not Condone
His Faults.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, !
Q0Q Rr1o rau Af,vob Z

908 Broadway, March 25.
Joseph Marristany, the old capitalist of
Alameda, has been sued by his young wife
for divorce. Great surprise was mani
tested two years ago when it became
known that the bride, who was then but
25 years Of age. had become the wife OF
the elderly groom, who WAS fast approach
ing 10.
In her complaint the young wife charges
cruelty and says that her fatherly hus-
band used very hard words toward her.
They lived happily together for few
months, but the wife now alleges that she
could not stand the threats and horrible
names that she was called, much less
could she endure the blows which she al
leges were frequently and literally ac-
corded her.
Mr.. Marristany il an old resident of this
State. For a long while he lived in the
Galindo Hotel, and about three years ago
is first wife died in the Stockton asy ylum.
She lett him large estate, and after her
death he removed to Alameda and resid I'd
on one of his properties at Alameda and
Oak avenues. In December of last year
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present day and few students OF American

present day and few students OF American
political history remember even the name
OF Stevenson; fewer still know from what
State he came. The Speakership of Con-
gress is either stepping stone for an
am bilious statesman or the eliminating
point of official service for negative
man whose choice is sometimes dictated
by the desire or necessity for compromise.
With the enlargement of membership in
Congress the powers of the SpeaKer in
crease, as the enlargement of the Senate
has contrary effect by limiting the in
fuence of the Vice -President.-New York
SuD
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bles from him, and in every way con-
Quoted himself as boy should not. Nor
ris claims he has only resorted to extreme
measures of punishment because driven
to it.
Another Blaze at the Cohen Place.
ALAMEDA, CAL, March pa lot of
carpet lining which had been removed
from the burning Cohen mansion on Tues
day took fire to-day and the flsmes COM
municated with that portion of the build
ing still left standing. The chemical en-
gine was called out and put out the fire
after half an hours work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
To Properly Address the President.

Ex-President Harrison, who details "a
Day With the President at His Desk" in
the Ladies' Home Journal, relates some
OF the amusing solutions of the perpIex-
ing problem as to the proper way to
address the President: "Sometimes ke
Is addressed by letter writer's as plain
Mister sometimes as His Majesty or
His Lordship,' and very frequently as
His Excellency.' The High Govern
ment at Washington was thought to be
an appropriate address by one writing
from Austria. and letter addressed to
the White Office was rightly assigned by
the intelligent mail clerk to the White
House. The official title of the head OF
the Executive Department is The Prssi-
dent All propositions to ada adorning
but superfuous titles were rejected in
Washing gton's time. The correct letter
address is, therefore, To the President,
and the oral address, Mr.. President
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wherever they could find. Sometimes
they have been compelled to sleep in the
cart. When they reach Nashville they
expect to get an engagement with side
show.
After good rest Hawes took his posi-
tion in harness again and proceeded on
his way south, via the Seventh-street
road.-Louisville Post.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
Making Sure of 1t.

Old Gent-And so that is your employer
going to the funeral of one of his clerks?
Young Clerk-Not clerk, but distant
relative OF one of the clerks.
"My! my Pm sure tn ats very thought
full"
eyes, most too thoughtful. Whenever
any of US loses a relative and tells him
about it, he always goes to the funeral,
consarn himr'
"Eh? And do you object to such
kindness of hearth"
"Tisn't kindness OF heart sir. He goes
to make sure that the funeral isn't an ex-
cuse for day off. New York Weekly.
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train, on the way to the pier, came along.
bearing directly upon them. Mrs. Shinn
attempted to jump, but seemed roo ted to
the spot. Her husband stepped back to
help her off the track and both were
threatened with death when some by
ISLANDERS rushed to the rescue and lifted
the couple out OF danger lust in time.
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FL re on Br oadway.

OAKLAND, CAL. March 25.-Fire was
discovered to- might in the rear of cloth
ing store at Ninth and Broadway. The
fire was a difficult ono to find and had ap-
parently gained good headway before be-
Ing discovered.
The department could not locate the
source of the blaze for some time on ac-
count of the dense smoke. The damage
will amount to $4,000, and was occasioned
mora by water than fire
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
why He Marveied.

tIt's very interesting" said young Mr..
Giggs' tailor, ''to read about some Of the
customs of the people in Asia"
II suppose so, was the reply.
'I have Just learned that in that part of
the world every man makes it rule to
pay all his bills on the first OF each year. -
"You don't say SO II
Eyes; and what strikes me as the m Oh t
extraordinary part of it is that those are
the people to whom we send missionaries
in order to civilize them. Washington
Star.
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he decided to his wife large lot in the
center of Alameda.
Marristany, it is alleged. had been do.
ing things that should not be done by q
good husband, and came home one night
to find the door locked, and il is said that
the transfer was in the nature of a peace
offering. 1t is understood that Marristany
will contest the suit. Nc property is asked
for, and no alimony, and there is no COM
munity property. Marristany has consid-
erable realty in Alameda. and is also pos
sessed of valuable personal property.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
roIndorse Postmasters.

OAKLAND CAL, March 25.-The R G.
publican County Committee will meet
Satur day afternoon for the purpose Of
m king Endorsements for local Federal
off ees. By this is meant principally post
ma sters, and it is expected that the COM
mittee will deal more with the interior
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
A Rural Obituary.

.'You might put on thar" said the be-
reaved husband to the rural sculptor,
"that she died peaceful, an that We
wouldn't call her back"
"Anythins else?"
'.She never spoke cross word in her
life."
s'All right"
"Bein' deef and dumb and of quiet
an retirin' natur."
ssIs that ALL"
"Well, you might throw in little
scriptur'. Jest say: Her children rise up
an call her Betsy ATLANTA Constitu-
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NOT A AEH PREPARATION, But one
1nl1 HAS STOOD The ItSI OF OVER
4 QUARTER OF A CENTURY.
Thousands Of persons all
over the United States
gratefully praise DR.. Mar
tins Pain Curer and are
never without it.

The Curer il free from all injurious
and poisonous properties, and is en-
tirsly vegetable in its composition. IL
tones up and Strengthens the system,
purifes the blood, expels bad matter
from the organs of the body generally.
promotes digestion, regulates the sppe-
tite and secures healthy state Of the
system and It's various functions. Taken
occasionally rs q preventive of disease.
1t keeps the mind cheerful snA happy
by promoting heakhlal sstien of the
skin, heart, lungs, stomach, pansrsss,
bowels, l,yer, kidneys, bladder, spleen.
spinal co emn. AID the whole nervous
system. It il ALSO especially slways
woAAN's FRfKNp, and is unsqualed
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NOT AN HEIR IN
name ONLY
O. A. Lane and His Mother
Will Receive a Large
Fortune.
A Lease to Many Acres, Made
Before the Revolution, Has
Now Expired.
The Property Is Marty Out of Liti-
cation and Ready to Be
Distributed.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CAL !

90S Broad way March 25.L,j
Stories of the great wealth left to heirs
on the Pacific Slope by ancestors in the
East have become very common and
rarely does the heir see anything more
tangible of his fortune that the story. A
marked change from this state of affairs
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26

Offices of the county than with the Oak
land office, as Postmaster White has yet
another year to serve.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-26
Brief News Notes.

A special meeting OF the Board OF Trustees
will be held on Saturday night to discuss the
question of whether anv changes shall be
made in the salaries of town officers.
Health Officer Rowell applied the tuberculin
test to nine cows, at the owners request, and
found two of them to be tuberculous An au.
topsy last night confirmed the verdict of the
test.
on Friday evening in South Berkeley Hall.
AS q result of O'NeilIs affidavit, alleging
that Frank Gimbeps saloon was open all night
after st. Patrick's day, Gimbel has been ar
rested by Marshal Lloyd for violating the
liquor ordinance. 1t is said that 0'Nein may
be prosecuted for perjury.