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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
THE MARSHES SEEK DIVORCE Sequel to the Nasty We'd ding of Miss
 Snyder. Left Her Husband the Same Day They Were
 United. There Is Not Likely to Be Any Con- test to the Suit Just
 Brought.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 sos Broadway, Feb. 1
 Divorce proceedings were filed to-day by Lillian A. Marsh against her hus- band, F. Marsh. This Is the outcome of a secret marriage that occurred some months ago and which was kept secret until the beginning of this year.
 Mrs Marsh was formerly Miss Lil- Han Snyder, and having met fash ionable young fellow who was well known in gambling circles, although his connections were unknown to her, they went to San Francisco after short acquaintance and were married by Judge Bahrs. The same afternoon Mrs. Marsh returned to the home of her brother in East Oakland, and since that time she has never met her hus- band. She was greatly surprised to discover his reputation, and deter mined at once to be free from him as soon as possible.
 Special Treasury Agent Harris of San Francisco was appealed to for evidence regarding Marshs transactions that would substantiate suit for divorce. and he had no difficulty in providing ample material to satisfy Mrs. Marsh s attorneys.
 It is not known at present where Marsh is, but a few weeks ago Agent Harris said he could produce him at short notice There is no probability, however, that there will be any contest to the suit.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
:. OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP co.

ss Steamers ans ,.o leave BEsroadway wharf. a, :. For pprts:in Alaska, 10 a. m, Feb. 5, 10, 15. 20 g. and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. CD, Port Town send, Seattle, Tacoma Everett, Anacortes and New Whatcom (BefIingham Bay Wash.), 10 a. n. Feb: 5. 10. :15, 20. 25. and every fifth day thereafter connecting at Seattle with com panys steamers for Alaska and G.. N. Ky, at Taconla with IN. P. *Ry., at Vancouver with c. P. Ry.5 7. .s'<.: Y: <; < 7 E. =
 For Eureka Humboldt Bay), steamer Ho- mer, ..p m; Feb. f. 8, IF, IS, 21, 25; March
 For Santa Cruz, Monterey. San Simeon, Ca- yucos. Port Harford :(San Luis :Obspo), Gavi- ota. Santa Barbara. Ventura, Hueneme San Pedro, East San Pedro: Q.os Angeles) and Newport; 2 a. n.. Feb. 2, G. 10, :14, IS, 22, PC, and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port liar ford (San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo Ios Angeles) II a. :ln., Feb 4, 8. 12. 16. 20. 24. 2S, and every
 For Ensenada. MaGdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata,: La Paz, Santa Ro- salia: and Guaymas fMex.). 10 a.. nl., Feb. 5; March 4. and 2d of each month thereafter.
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours Of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel, New Montgomery st.
 GoODALL.. PERKINS 6 CO. Gen Agts.,
 :t... 10 Market st.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
CHRISTIAN
 ]. SOCIALISM |
 
Rev. D. J. Mahony, S.J., Speaks
 to damned Audience at
 Metropolitan Temple.
Marion Crawford VIII Deliver Lee ture Under the Auspices of tho #
 Y. M. I. Next Month.

Metropolitan Temple was so crowded last night that admission was refused. to the late-comers to Rev. D. J.. Mahony' s lecture: on Christian Socialism '' Two burly policemen guarded the entrance, and as. early. as half-past Sthe building held as many as could safely be in it.
 Those; however, who were lucky enough to gain admission had a treat, for a more delightful. more humorous CT more phil osophic speaker San Francisco has not heard for some time. ::.
 Father Mahoney, S.: J.,; showed thorough knowledge of his subject, and strove to show the people that socialism as generally accepted was not logical. However, there were parts; he said, which he agreed with; for inStances the great injustice of the wages paid men, for he claimed that no man should receive: less than would keep wife and two children. He went on to say that many would an- swer that all men were not married; but he replies that all men are not married, but nature has provided that they should be-. and they are liable to be at any time, and they should have this salary in ad- vance,
 The programme for the evening was as follows =.
 Piano solo, Professor Martinez; intro duction, John A. Dunleavy. president of Hon. Frank J. Murasky; supreme director and past grand president Y. M. l.; the popular Lyceum quartet. Going the Preachers Way; barytone solo, selected, J. P. Grodgens; address, Christian So- cialism," Rev. D. J. Mahony, S. J., of St. Ignatius College; march, Professor Mar tineZ.
 The next lecture will be given on the 14th inst, and will be delivered by Mayor James D. Phelan, on. 'The: Practical Side of City Government"
 The Lecture Bureau, Y M: l., has also arranged to have F. Marion Crawford, the eminent author and lecturer, to de- liver a lecture under it's auspices at the California Theater, on the subject, Leo XIII in the Vatican" on Monday even ing March 2S
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Board Meetings This Evening.

ALAMEDA, February 1.-The Board of Education will hold it's regular monthly the crowded condition of the schools will receive further consideration.
 The Library Trustees will hold their regular meeting this evening The liar bourne matter will come up for further discussion, and it is probable that an ex- pert will be: appointed to expert the books of the library during the entire pc rfod that Harbourne was connected with the institution. The application of Miss Harbaugh for: the position of librarian will also probably be acted upon.
 :. :.~ :. :: Light Police Business.
 ALA MEDA, February 1.-The monthly report of the Chief of Police shows that business was very light during January. There were ofiIy thirty arrests all told. ma de up as fellows: Battery 2, disturb ing the peace: 4 drunk: $, larceny D, tru= ants: 2,..vagra11ey. s, violating city ordi- nances B.. Seyenteen lodgings were. fur nished to houeless ones and 29 meals were provided< The sum of s50S6 20 was collected for saloon taxes and $56 20 for dog licenses: ::
 To Be Cremated. of the late Theodore Meetz,. the capital ist, will take place tomorrow morning at. II o'clock from his late residence, 735 Railroad averlqe..- In acceptance, with his mated at the Odd: Fellows. Cemetery San Francisco. = -
 Saloon Attached. -
 ALAMEDA. February 1.-The saloon of Mitchell & Hammond, corner of Park street and Railroad avenue, was closed to-day by the Sheriff on an attachment issued at the: 1nstance. of. San Francisco houses. for goods sold and delivered. This is one of the oldest saloons in the city. Hammond was formerly a member of the Board of City3 Trustees.
 :. :. Alameda News: Notes. . ALAMEDA, February .1.-The Young Peoples Progressive Club will hold a meeting on Saturday evening next. Alexander Dill and Sarah Ann Weber of this city were married in San Fran cisco on Sunday by Rev. H. V. Morgan.
 The: news of the confirmation of Will liam. Leydecker as Postmaster at this place was received last night. It will be some time yet before he receives his com mission and will take possession of the office
 Two more Japanese have. paid their tu- ftion. fees and gone back to school. This leaves only two of the excluded pupils to be heard from, all the others having complied with the laws.
 Revival meetings are In progress at the Santa Clara Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Melville Woodward of Oakland is assisting.
 Some one has: been putting out poison and killing valuable dogs. Several cases
 Mrs. William Cubery. wife of William Cubery, the well-kpown San Francisco printer, died early this morning, aged 57 years. Lung trouble was the cause.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Express Combine CompIete.
SMALL PANIC IN A THEATER.
Bursting of Gas Bag Causes Fire
 and Alarm in Thomas Hall.

OAKLAND, Feb: l. 1:-The bursting of one of the bags of gas connected with a stereopticon apparatus caused a fire and
 small panic at T9omas No mas Hal Hall ,r+ in East the damage to the stage was slight. but for time the prospect .Ss aa.Nys was good for a crowd threatened to lead to serious con- sequences.
 and toward the close the accident oc- cured. There was a loud report, followed came excited. Thomas Hall will hold about 800 people and nscdtoa it was yell filled shock of the explosion the audience moved toward the doors. and for few moments it looked as though there might be serious accident.
 An alarm of fire was turned in. and the ringing of the bells, added to the excite ment, created a belief that the danger was greater than 1t was in reality. The lecturer and some assistants proceeded to fight the fire, and had about succeeded when the chemical engine arrived. The damage to the apparatus will not be heavy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
FoRESTERs, TROUBLES.
Financial Secretary of Court Wash
 ington Wanted for Embezzle-

E. G. Ward, chief ranger Of Court Washington 1913, Ancient Order of For esters, swore to complaint in Judge Conlan's court yesterday for the arrest of Charles Wetzell, financial secretary of the court, on the charge of embezzle- ment.
 ''Wetzell has been financial secretary for the past six years" said Chief Ranger Ward, "and we had so much faith in him that we did not require him to give security. We now find that for the last two years he has been collecting dues from members and appropriating the money. We have asked him to bring his books to the lodge meetings, but he re- fused. He has deposited no money with the treasurer since October 4, and we nave the books of from twenty to twen- ty-fiye members from whom he collected dues since then. He would go to the members houses at all hours of the day or night to collect dues from them The total may reach s400 or $500. but we can,t tell until we get possession of his books. '
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
ASSYRIANS AT WAR. Abraham Rainy of Victoria. B. e. Charged With Uttering Forged
 Instrument

Abraham Rahy, a merchant fro,, Vic toria, $. C., was arrested yesterday aft ernoon on three warrants charging him with uttering a forged instrument, He was in the city visiting some fellow countrymen at 54 Jessie street.
 The complaining witness is Abdallah karssa, merchant on Natoma street. Karssa alleges that he had some bnsi. ness transactions with Rainy and Rahv held certificates for s4O0 on the First Ma. nonal Bank of this city as security. Rahy forged Karssa's name to the cer. tif1cates and cashed them. Suit was brought against the bank by Karssa for recovery of the money and the case was decided in his favor. Now he wants Rainy punished for forging his name.
 Rainy denies all knowledge of the cer- tif1cates and says he never had any busi- ness transactions with Karssa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
FARMER SWINDLED.
J. B. Musser Wanted on the Charge
 of Felony Embezzlement.

E. Kirsch, farmer from Plainhe,d Yolo County, swore to complaint in the arrest of J. E. Musser on a charge of felony embeZzlement.
 For the past six years Kirsch has been sending his produce to the Whitland Produce Company. 324 Davis street Dur ing last November and December he forwarded to the company $500 worth of produce. The company had meantime dissolved, but J. E. Musser continued to conduct the business. He disposed of the produce sent by nirsch, but declined to remit the amount. Kirseh carne to the city Monday and called upon Musser. who frankly admitted that he had re- ceived the money for the produce and had appropriated 1t to his own use and could not refund 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
TO AID "A CHURCH.
Entertainment Will Be Given in Native Sons Hall Thursday
 EueniI1C o.

An entertainment in aid of the Star: of the Sea Church will be given. In Native Sons Hall on Thursday evening. Febru- ary B. An excellent musical and literary programme has been prepared. for the event Robert Mitchell will be master of ceremonies, and artists from the Tivoli will do their portion toward making the evening a success. Blanchard's orchestra has been engaged to furnish music, and other local talent will follow.
 An elaborate programme has been printed, with cut of the Star of the Sea" on the front page. The: history of the church and picture of the minister S residence will adorn the remaining page. A financial and social success is looked forward to by those who have the matter in charge.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

oimetallism, 1G to 1. names and authors or various works, discuss the Monroe doc trlne and select ten suitable books for various classes to read. The result of the competitive examination of applicants was complete surprise to all concerned. out of dozen candidates only one se- cured percentage of 75, The fortunate one was Miss Amy L. Phelan, Native Daughter. of this city, 23 years of age. She was educated here. and has had two years at the State University. Several amination when they saw the questions. trustees Armes and Librarian Peterson were the examiners, and have examined Tn 1ne papers during the Gast three days. ,s able answers, and some of the applicants asked questions instead of answering; wanted to know what connection free sll, yer, 16 to l. and the Monroe doctrine had Wfth an assistant librarians situation. Colored Woman's Delusions.
 colored woman, who has been in the County 1ntirmary for the past three months, was brought to the insane ward " of the Receiving Hospital to-day. She sanity. She labors under the deluslon that she was stolen from Virginia; that the Masons have stolen her clothes; thaI she is bewitched: that her son spends all his earnings on his employers daughter, instead of supporting her, and that she IS the wife of a wealthy Southerner who ran away with another woman.
 * Two Girls Walk All Night. OAKLAND, Feb. Ida Henwood and Mary Carleton, who ran away rom the ing, were arrested in Niles last night ana to-day lodged in the County Jall. !ney had walked all Sunday night ana cIaIlned to be on their way to Fresno, where lqa parents live: The girls assert that they were nearly starved and lily treated at the home.
 Oakland News Items.
 OAKLAND, Feb. 1.-The Board or Trade has received letters from Senator Perkins and Private Secretary por5er Ie tion of M. Fl. de Young as director-gen. eral representing the United States at Paris in 190Q.. .
 eregational Church have passed resolu- lions. of appreciation for the kindnesses and helpful work of Mrs. Mildred scott Bakeman, who, leaves the GnurGn S n sooii. ~, fnefficiency against Officer Cooney Will De continued to-uiorroW morning before the Police and Fire Commissioners. The de- fense will be heard at that time.
 Charles Bramar was bit on the chin by q dog in West Oakland yesterday when entering the yard to get some water 10 wash his face He was sent to the County (nfirmary for treatment as he was out or work and away from home
 !. M. Railton, formerly of the Indus trial Army and Volunteers or America, has sued his wife, Fannie M Railton, for a divorce They were divorced once be- fore. but remarried in 1895 He charges her with humilating him by calling him names before the family.
 Judge Green committed Annie ROCK berg to the State Hospital at Napa to- day. She claimed to be the wandering Jew and that she had committed the day night for driving away with E. H. Ben1amin'S s rig.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
TO KEEP THEIR DISTRICTS. School Directors Planning an I'm pavement in the Depart :. '

The question of distribution of scholars among the various public schools has be come serious one with the Board of Education, and steps are being. taken to arrange the matter in "a more satisfac- tory manner The popularity. of certain schools has caused them to be .oYercrowd- ed In some instances. and the plan now tricts and compel them to attend school in the institutions nearest their resi- dences.
 The classification of pupils so as to make comparisons with the schools of other cities will also be looked into, and much benefit in the matter of improving the course of study Is expected from this source. ..- i.: .: :.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY. February 1.-The track manager has answered Professor Walter Magees objections to an Eastern trip of the athletic team. He: declares that Ma gee overestimates the cost of the. trip, and that seventeen men could be taken across the continent and back for $5000.
 The Carnot debate between Stanford and California will be held at Stiles Hall. Berkeley, on Friday evening, February Il.
 A book social for the benefit of the Berkeley public library will be. given at Shattuck Hall next Friday evening.
 Instructor c. F. Colby Of the agTi- cultural department of the University is receiving the congratulations of his fel- low members of the faculty upon the ar rival of bouncing baby boy in his fam fly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02

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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
ON THE SECRET i* = :.-.., .< s-s. ;l:.:: " FILE AT LAST ,, II IT. ! II :: = ..i+:.. .:., =. : -. Ex-CoIlector Osca M. Welburn
 Indicted by the United
 States Grand Jury. Efforts Made to Keep the Fact ouiet Until the Authorities Can Loaate
 F and Arrest Him.

Among the indictments returned by the United States Grand Jury yesterday were three which were placed on the secret file.- One of these three is understood to be against ex-Collector Welburn.
 Special Agent Thrasher, who has been at work on the matter for several months. past, said that he did not know that the Grand Jury had brought in an indictment against MT Welburn. Where was Mir. .Welburn now? We'll, he hadn't one else. had been indicted with MT. Vel burn? Didn't think, and didn't know, and couldn't say. s.....
 His assistant Bert Thomas, was equally uncemmunicative. He did not know where the Collector was, and hadn't the slightest idea of his whereabouts.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Lectured on Trades Unions

C. D. Hawkes., president of the San Francisco Typographical Union delivered an entertaining address last night before the South Park Political Economy CIub on the, subject of Trades Uniops.' He argued at length to. prove that the around labor. He. said the unions were organized simply for the purpose of se- curing from capital just returns for the work of the laborer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Society Ra sehall-

BERKELEY. February 1.-Many of the college fraternities are preparing to the annual society baseball game be- tween the Glee Club and the football players will take place on the campus. The singers will appear on the diamond in white duck trousers and vii sing 3 number of songs before they cross bats with the kickers. The latter will wear full football suits and will doubtless fur nish considerable amuSement by such ev- olutions as failing on the halLn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Examines Candidates.

OAKLAND, Feb 1.-The successful candidates in Saturdays examination for positions as substitute assistants in the Free Public Library were announced at to-night's meeting of the Board of Li- brary Trustees. They were compelled to answer questions relating to free silver,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
MRS. MASS VICTIMS. Henry Martin Swears Out Warrant
 for Her Arrest;

Henry Martin, true to his promise, swore to a complaint in Judge Conlan's court yesterday for the arrest of Mrs: Sophie Mass and her friend, Mrs. Ferris. on the charge of obtaining money by. false pretenses. and he accompanied the
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
officer with the warrant to show him the

officer with the warrant to show him the two women: .s,.:::: <. =. .#..
 The story of Mrs. Mass swindling op- .eratons, which was published exclusive ly in yesterdays: Call, brought several people to Judge <Conlan,s court yester- day. who admitted they had. been her victims. Anlong them was A. J. Wilkin- son of the Mills. building. He was for- merly in the furniture business and ha attributes his. failure to the loss of the ST00 which Mrs. Mass, who was then known. as Mrs. Sophie Mendel, secured by false representations. He said he would willingly testify against her. and he was told to go and see Attorney Ross, who Is prosecuting Martins case. ... .......
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Defense will Be Outlined To-Day.

OAKLAND, Feb. 1.-The prosecution in the case of w. A. Knowles, charged with forgery in interpolating in mortgage, will be completed by noon tomorrow. The defense will then be taken up. J. C.. Martin, a regent of the State University; Edward w. Davis, the secretary of the Board of Regents, and Louis Greenbaum, a clerk of Regent Louis Sloss, the treas urer of the board. were on the stand to- day. Most of the time was occupied in arguments over the adm1sslDlnty or cer- tain records.
 Ex-Judge Prick made vigorous objec- ton to the introduction of some evidence, but the court permitted 1t to go 1n From the indications of the cross-examination of the States witnesses, 1t would appear that the defense would be largely based on technicalities.
 Serious Quarrel Over Pigeons.
 OAKLAND, Feb. 1.-Edward Marti and Jail last night for assaulting John Gray with an iron rod. Gray's skull was crushed and he Is in a critical condition. of some fancy pigeons by the court while they were being quarreled over. He had orders to keep Fitch away from them. attempted to take them by force and used the iron rod with the result men toned.
 :. The Vandercook Franchise.
 OAKLAND, Feb. 1.-The vicinity of Elmshurst and Mills College is all ex- cited over rumor that the Vandercook franchise is to be used and another elec- trio road run through that country and on out to Livermore. The bond of the cor poration of S10,000, with two sureties was filed with the County Clerk on the 17th inst, and it was accepted by the Board of Supervisors yesterday. It Is intimated now that a deal has been made with the Realty Syndicate and that the road will be built at once. Manager Frank c. Ha- vens denied this portion of it to-day but MT. Vandercook admitted that the road ya,i1l oyl ch ha fa6 xr-ttE E{,, the eighteen months extension granted"
 Young Women Christians.
 OAKLAND, Feb. Mrs. P. D. Browne president of the Young Women's Chris tian Association, was the principal speaker to-day at the monthly meeting of that organization. She has just re- turned from an extended Eastern visit and she told of the condition of the work where she had been. The annual meeting will be held February 15, when the work of increasing the membership will be dis cussed.
 Stole a Deerskin Coat.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
Stole a Deerskin Coat.

OAKLAND, Feb. 1-Deputy Constable Robinson arrested Leander Cobb last night in San Francisco and placed him in the County Jail here before midnight He is charged with stealing captains deersNn oVercoat on the 17th of last month He admitted the theft, but re- fused to state what had become of it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
An Insolvent Grocer.

E. H. Hanjes. grocer. has been de- clared insolvent His liabilities are sched- uled at $S075 54 assets about s140o.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
STOCKTON STEAMERS
For San Jose, los Gatos & Santa Cruz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier 1 daily Sunday exoeptedD at 10 o. ni Alviso daily (Saturdays excepted) at 6 p. m. Freight and Passengers. Fare between: San Francisco and Alvso. soc: to San Jose. 7bc. Clay street. Pier l.. Al North FiEst street. San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-02
:. Divorce Suit Filed.

James D. O,Connor has commenced suit against his wife. Ella c. .O'Connor, for a divorce, on the ground of desertion.
 Minnie Kemster has applied for di- : vorce from Stephen Kemster on the ground of desertfon. .: :..a T !. :: Julia Riggs has asked the courts to grant her a divorce. from David Biggs because of his desertion. ...:: # F.