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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Immediately south of Lake. The estimated

cost is $500.
The firm of Coffey, Hughes & Co. has opened
Offices at 10 Montgomery street, where they
will conduct real-estate business including
every department
The ground floor of the building on the south
east corner of Montgomery and Suffer streets
has been leased for five years to the Germania
Trust Company.
Mrs. Mary Ellis has declared 900 home
stead on the porperty on the west line of Blu
chanan street. 96:SA south of Clay
Mrs. Joan N. G. Hunter has leased the prem
ises at 319 and 321 Grant avenue to August
Fehlemelcher for three years at aggregate
rental of $4,000
The competitive plans for the new County
Hospital on the Almshouse tract will be sub
mitted to the Board of Supervisors on the 10th
inst.
F. Hufschmidt is about to erect three-story
frame building by days work the south
side Of o. Farrell street. 100 feet east of Lar
kin. E; ]. Vogel, who is the architect, esti-
mates the outlay at s900o
The Simond Saw Company has leased from
the F. c. O'Connor estate, through Bovee Toy
& Co., the three-story building at 50 Market
street for five years at an aggregate rental Of
SIS, 000
Mrs. W. Hoge intends remodeling the building
at 7o6 Post street Arrangements will be made
for the accommodation of number of doc
tors offices on the ground floor and on the sec
ond for a number Of additional private rooms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
SHE DID NOT
LOVE BENEDICT
Corsets and Hypnotics
Cause a Row.
DISCOVERY OF A MEDIUM
MRS. vEEMILYEA BELIEVES
SHE IS LUCKY.
Warned in Time Not to Let Her
Money Pass Into the Hands
of Her Late
Partner.
DISCOVERY OF A MEDIUM
MRS. VEEMILYEA BELIEVES
SHE IS LUCKY.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.


Tn the Police Court this morning Mrs.
Verrnilyea. the manufacturer of a patent
corset won q victory over her late part
ner. ]. Benedict Mrs. K Vermilyea was
accompanied by Miss ]. Dwyer, spirit
ualistic medium through whom Mrs. YER
milvea saws she learned of lie treachery
OF her late partner.
Mrs. Vermilyea tells a most romantic
story. which is rendered the more interest
ing because OF the fact that Mr.. Benedlct,
who attempted to pose as her lover, Is q
married man, and lady, alleged TO De
his wife. is now travelling from Nebraska
to join him.
Benedict" said Mrs. Vermilyea,
thinks I am in love with him. but that
is not true We were business partners,
and while thus engaged he went to Miss
Dwyer and asked her TO hypnotic me by
holding his thoughts over me so that he
would be enabled to obtain financial ad-
vantage over me. Miss Dwyer refused 10
do any such thing, and very properly con-
flded to me the little scheme which MT
Benedict had put up. have not a par
ticle of love for him and never did nave
Our relations have been purely nnanclal
and he appropriated much material When
we parted for which / am now suing him.
He has expressed a willingness TO return
everything and If ne brings s,, P pa s+o wa
Some time ago" said Miss Dwyer, TO,
day, MIR. Benedict came to me and t nnti
me that Mrs. Vermilyea had money ana
that if he could induce her to put it into
the business she could reap a substantial
benefit. He told ms. he had tried in vain
to hypnotic Mrs. Vermilyea and asked
me If I would undertake the task: He
tried to obtain from me pledge that
would not mention his visit to me to Mrs.
Vermilyea, but ] gave him no satisfaction.
I later told Mrs Vermilyea o. his plan.
He told me he was. trying TO make her
believe that he would marry her, and that
she believed him. He also conftded TO me
the fact that he had wife and that his
sole purpose in going into the corset bust
ness was to make money. He conhded TO
me a great deal more than dare tell:
The search warrant proceedings will be
disposed of in the Police Court tomorrow
give Mrs. Vermiyea all the satisfaction
She desires ne does not admit the truth
of the story about his attempts TO exer-
else hypnotic powers over his late part
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
MARTIN WELSH
IS A VICTIM
His Divorce Due to His
Mother-in-LaW.
WAS ASKED TO BE SILENT
HIS WEALTHY YOUNG WIFE
LURED FROM HIM.
Although Poor He Says He Would
Willingly Have Provided for
His Wife and
Baby.
WAS ASKED TO BE SILENT
HIS WEALTHY YOUNG WIFE
LURED FROM HIM.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
90S broadway Sent IL


s0S Broadway, Sept IA.
Martin WEIGH, the young husband who
was divorced yesterday from Miss Lena
Palmtag, the young wealthy lady with
whom he eloped a year ago, is not salts
fed with the statement of the case as 1t
appeared In the court. The young ex-
hutband says that in spite of his up hin
1ght to make his way in the world It
woulc have been all right but for The
mother-in-law in the case.
statement of the romance which is now
ended
An article appeared in The Call this morn
ing stating e that Lena Wslch had secured di.
failure to provide. AS had not appeared in
the court to answer the charge on account OF
the pleadines of my wife to remain away my
When we returned home a few days after
our marriage on the 9th of May. 1897 woman
mother at once, as she was nuite III Ny wife
she feared the wrath of her folks If she went
alone. That evening l went to her home and
wishing me the blessings Of a happy life. e'r''
We ~, We're ,,l invited to call the next evening
stay few days with her as she he was &C quite
Ill. I agreed and she remained at her parents
home several weeks. During that time her
folks had endeavored to influence her to leave
me and had endeavored TO poison her mind
with CHASTITY stories, of Ill will which would be
ever, she returned to and we went TO San
Francisco and were living happily together till
we were visited by her mother, who Influenced
her to return home again never to return to
The article in this mornings paper stated
that Mrs. WEIGH, tired Of ling to induce her
husband to support her, had finally brought
suit for divorce.
desire to announce that I would have en-
deaveored 10 do my best for her and my child
but never had the opportunity, as I could not
overcome the influence of her folks. who are
directly the cause OF this separation.
do not desire to make amends for myself
but being blessed with good health, / am fully
capable of earning livelihood, and would have
done so for my wife and child were given
the opportunity. MARTIN WEIGH
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
LUNCH FOR THE SOLDIERS.
Alameda Red Cross Ladies Furnish
supplies to the Battalion Going
to Vancouver.

ALAMEDA, Sept. 1.-THE ladies Of the
Alameda branch of the Red Cross under
took the task Of providing lunch for the four
companies Of the Eighth Regiment which
left to-day for Vancouver, and right we'll
did they perform the work. Although
they had only short notice, yet each man,
as he went on board the train, was handed
a box containing sandwiches, cake, eggs,
pickles and fruit sufficient to last for two
days, when eaten with the Government
rations of hard tack and corned beef
1t was reported on the train that the
people of Redding had provided a large
be 81 Given aTu Of eacn rp
reached there tomorrow morning. In
fact, it is pretty certain that the boys
will be entertained at various places along
the route.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Soldiers Will Entertain.

The Nationals, Companies c and G,
First Regiment, will give an entertain
ment and dance at the armory, SIS Ellis
street, tomorrow evening. The an
nual ball usually given by these well
known companies will be postponed until
the members who are at Manila return.
The programme for tomorrow evening is
quite elaborate, many we'll known artists
having volunteered, and an enjoyable
evening is promised. Among those who
will appear are Mrs. Walter Fonda, Miss
Minnie Powell, Professors Rick. McKen-
zie, Young. Hastings and Morey.
An original composition will be given
by Professor, Madame and Master Young,
entitled The Battle of Santiago
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
THE SHOCK KILLED HER.
Another Death Due to the FuseWorks
Explosion at Melrose.

ALAMEDA, Sept. H.-Another death
took place at Melrose last evening, which
is regarded by the relatives of deceased
as having been due to the effects of the
recent powder explosion at Melrose. 1t
was that of Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson,
mother of Stanley Stevenson Of this city.
One of her sons lives with his family at
Melrose, and his house was badly dam
aged by the explosion. Mrs. Stevenson
was visiting in Alameda when the explo-
sion occurred. and as soon as she heard
it she was impressed with the idea that
her son and his family had been killed
or seriously injured; This so preyed upon
soon communicated to her, she did not
recover from the shock of fear, and
passed away last evening. She was aged
Friday. Interment will be at Mountain
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
A GLANCE At
REAL ESTATE
Condition of the Market
the Past Week. "
RESULT OF THE TAX LEVY
BROKERS FEAR THAT IT WILL
RETARD PROGRESS.
A Review of the Records, Recent
Sales, New Building Contracts
and General Realty
Notes.
RESULT OF THE TAX LEVY
BROKERS. FEAR THAT IT WILL
RETARD PROGRESS.

ward Improvement during the past week.
The explanation advanced by the various
brokers for the deplorable want of activ-
ity Is that there have been too many holi-
days crowded into the week.
Although there was practically no adj
vancement made, the market still main
tains an even course; and the indicated
prosperity which began to mature at the
close of the summer months still con-
tinues to manifest itself.
Considerable adverse comment Is being
INDUCED in against the proposed increased
tax rate of 81 on a 500 valuation. Brokers
are of the opinion that such a burden i'm
posed upon property-holders Will have a
marked tendency to undo the present en-
couraging condition of the market by pre-
cipitating it into that state Of stagnation
which characterized the Word of Real
ty' for nearly a year. Although no imme-
date evil effect would be felt by the adop-
ton of this system of taxation 1t would
undoubtedly work a gradual change Tor
the worse and undo what little prosperity
is now existent in real estate.
According to Umbsen's Real Estate Record
there was decidedly more prosperity in real
estate during the month of August than that
felt for the preceding thirty days. The follow
ing passage taken from the record indicates
ter showing than the preceding month. when
the number of sales was 1872. The chief i'm
provement has been in the 5o-rara and the
Western Addition districts. Almost all of the
present demand is in those two sections Inc
best class of income producing property is al
ways considered most desirable when there Is
an absence Of speculation from the market and
this feature is very noticeable just now. Buy
ers are, however, extremely conservative in
the values which they place on this kind OF
realty and are unwilling to discount the flu
ture. For their own residences in the more
fashionable parts of the town, they are, how
ever. more disposed TO meet the views OF the
holders
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Freshmen Meet Defeat.

BERKELEY, Sept. 1.-THE third Of the
series of nterclass baseball contests In
the University of California was played
upon the college campus this afternoon
The contesting teams were made up from
members of the freshmen and senior
classes. 1t was evident from the start
that the freshmen were no match for
their more experienced upper-classmen,
although their work, on the whole, was
very creditable for men who had had no
team practice before. Smith, the fresh
man pitcher, will prove strong addition
to the varsity team. The score stood s
to in favor of the seniors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Church Officials Elected.

OAKLAND, Sept 14-The thirty-eighth
annual meeting of the members of the
First Congregational Church was held
this evening. and the following trustees
Snow. George T. Hawley, S. I. Alexander.
John T.. Agard, F. M. Smith, A. S. Car
man and ". F. Bailey. Reports were re-
treasurer of the benevolent fund, the lat
ter reporting about $4,000 received and dis
bursed during the year. The meeting ad-
from the thirty-ona departments Of the
church work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
W. I. COLBY DIVORCED.
a Separation Granted on the Ground
of Desertion.

OAKLAND. Sept. 14.-Judge Hall to-
day granted a divorce to w. l. Colby, the
German teacher, from Carrie E. Colby on
the ground of desertion. Colby testified
at the hearing this morning that he had
been married in 1875, and that suddenly
about a year ago his wife refused to live
with him any longer. the cause of which
he had been unable to learn. He init
mated, however, that certain instructor
who had rooms in the house was respon-
sible for the wife's actions.
Professor Colby has purchased a ticket
for New York, and will Depart thither
next week
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
LEWIS WANTS "A DIVORCE.
Sequel to Recent Affair at the Chat
eau at Piedmont.

OAKLAND, Sept. 14.-Joseph F. Lewis,
through his attorneys, Chapman & Brad
ley, to-day filed suit for divorce from his
wife, Gertrude Lewis, alleging desertion
as the cause of action.
which would have caused tragedy at
the chateau at Piedmont few days ago
but for the timely interference OF a dep
uty sheriff. Mrs. Lewis, A. E. Harris, a
local salesman; the officer and Lewis
were the principal actors in the affair
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
A Dead Petaluma Soldier.

Corporal John Harris of Company D,
Eighth Regiment, who died at the County
Hospital last night. were brought to this
ment to his home at Petaluma Harris
died from. typhoid pneumonia and was
only q years old. He had been sick for
some time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Thomas Cruise Considered Insane.

OAKLAND, Sept. 14.-Thomas Cruise,
a stranger here, from appearance about
20 years of age, was arrested al the pier
this morning and placed in the care of
Dr. Heating, keeper of the insane at the
Receiving Hospital. He was found wan
dering about at the pier in a demented
condluon, and will be examined by the
Iunacy Commissioners Tomorrow morn
ing. at 10 O'Clock. He gave his name as
Lahore, says he is carpenter by occu-
patton. resides in San Francisco. and has
q brother living In Montana Aside from
these facts he refuses to give any infor-
nation concerning himself
Watch Thief Convicted.
OAKLAND, Sept. 14-The Jury in the
case of the people against Thomas
Burns, charged with grand larceny,
brought in a verdict Of guilty this after
noon in Judge Ellsworth's court Burns
was charged with stealing five gold
watches from the jewelry store of 7 M
Mexican, Park street, Alameda about
six months ago. He will be sentenced
next Wednesday.
Meadors Arraigned.
OAKLAND, Sept. Thames N. Mea-
doris, charged with numbering his tent
mate, Jonas Try. last month at Camp
Barrett, was arraigned In Judge Els
worth's court this morning. He had no
attorney. however, and the court at the
prisoners request. gave him one week
in which TO secure one.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15

Read in next Sundays Call what
David Starr Jordan, Professor Joseph
LIE Conte, Father McCorry, DR.. r. A.
Mclean, DR.. Hemphill and Rabbi M.
S. Levy have to say about spiritism
and the conclusions reached by DR..
Hodgson of the American Society Of
Psychical Research, after several
years investigation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Councilman Apologies.

OAKLAND, Sept 4-Deputy City Aud
itor B. Below. will probably withdraw his
rendered resignation, since he has receiv-
ed letter from Councilman Pringle in
the Objectionable criticism, to wit, that
nearly every time he visited Auditor
Shows office he found one or both clerks
idle.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
ssociation Wins.

OAKLAND, Sept. 14.-Judge Hall has
given Judgment In favor of plaintiff in
the suit OF the Oakland Building and
Loan Association against William H. Nc
Grath and W. Z. O'Banion. The suit
was brought in October, 1897 and threat
ened the disruption of the association.
Several members banded together and
drew up. denunciatory resolutions and
refused to comply with the alleged excess
sive demands FOR payments. They have
l,oir
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
A Minstrel Show.

A minstrel entertainment will be given
this evening at Mission Turn Verein Hail.
Valencia and Eighteenth streets. by the
young ladies of st. Johns parish for the
benefit of booth that is proposed to be
conducted at a coming fair. The pro-
gramme embraces some good talent.
Dancing will follow the entertainment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15

october 8, and every. fifth day thereafter,
transfer at Seattle to this company steamers r
p Ior R Aias at vancouver a 70 {; P; Ry.
For Eureka qumboldt Bay; ~ a. m a,;, sept,
thereafter. ,. c. c,
CavI,cos port Hartford (San Luis Obispo).
santa garbdsa veht ea hnrsss ana
Naunort 4 a M Sept Q. 6, 10, IA, IS. g. rs.
So and every fourth day day th tn eart
- fSan Iuis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port
Los Angeles and j Red d os angles st ana
avesrv fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay San an Jose del d
and Guaymas Mex. 10 a. m. 18th of every
month ..i .,a.
Tba comnany reserves the right to change
w,thout previous notice steamers. sailing dates
and hours of sailing.
AZ TrICKET OFFIOE- New Montgomery
street palace HoteD:
10 Market St. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
A Collector Disappears.

ALAMEDA, Sept. 14-Arthur L. Pope,
young man employed as collector by the
Alameda Soda Works, has disappeared
and is believed to have left for the East,
taking with him some money belonging
to hrs employers. 1t is not yet known
exactly how much Is missing, but 1t is
not believed the amount will exceed $50.
The Soung man had previously borne a
good character
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Watch Thief Convicted.

Senator Foraker writes about the
control and trade of our new colonies,
In next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Mother Sues Daughter.

OAKLAND, Sept. H.-Mrs. Mamie c.
Bacon to-day brought suit against e. R.
and Julia b. Marriott for the recovery of
certain household property and furniture
valued at $500, and located at 2225 San
lose avenue, Alameda, which she claims
the defendants wrongfully withheld from
her. She also asks for damages in the
sum of $3.50 The suit is a sequel to the
old Bacon divorce and family troubles
Mrs Julia B. Marriott is Mrs. Bacon 8
daughter.
Rified Doctors Offices.
OAKLAND. Sept. 4.-Charles Fenton
clark has been arrested on suspicion that
he is the person who has been visiting the
offices of well-known physicians lately and
otaa1ing anything he could carry away.
r. his Possession were found dictionary
Ia = variety Of surgical tools, which the
ssr,soner admits he helped himself to-
tPSiark nretends to be doctor, and claims
that he was once a candidate for Coroner
in an Eastern town.
Oakland News Items.
OAKLAND, Sept liam Eliza Clark.
through her attorneys, Halpin & Evans.
tn-dav filed suit for divorce from An
drew J. Clark.
decree of final distribution has been
entered by Judge Ellsworth in the estate
Of Eliza A. Tompkins, valued at $500
Johr ". Tompkins. Sarah G. Hatch of
Oakland. Ira Tompkins and Albert Tomp-
kins of Troy, New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway
wharf, San Francisco:
For Alaskan ports, 10 a. M,
Sept. 3, s, 10. IS, 20. rs, October
3, transfer at Seattle.
For Victoria, Vancouver (B.
c., Port Townsend. Seattle.
Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes
and New Whatcom (Wash). 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15

WHEREAS. The Legislature of the State OF
California, at its thirty-second session begin
ming on the fourth day of January, A. d. 1881!
two-thirds Of all the members elected to each
of the two houses of said Legislature voting
in favor thereof proposed the following de-
scribed amendments to the Constitution Of the
State of California, to-wit:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15

A two-story frame building will be erected by
Hugh keenan, In the interests of Josephine A.
Crackbon. on the westerly line of Sixth avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-15
CHESS.
Prizes Valued at About 50. LOO Will Bs Dis
tributed ut Vienna.

Prizes Valued at About %. Will Bs Dis
tributed ut Vienna.
THE suN's correspondent at Vienna writes
under date of Jan. 2 that all preliminary ar
rangements for the international masters tour
nament at chess at that city have been completed.
Tho tournament will be played in June and July.
and twenty contestants will be allowed to COM
pete. The Vienna Chess Club offers ten principal
prizes. which will be to the value of 81, 200. $500.
$500. $500. 5000. $3.50, $14O. 1920. 800. and
$50, respectively. Furthermore. Baron Albert
de Rothschild will award three prizes valued at
$50. $50. and $40 for the most brilliant games,
and Herr Leopold Trebitsch will give three
prizes to the non.prize takers who score the
most wins. These will amount to $50. $40, and
$50. The thirty-eight rounds will DO played ut
the rate of five each week. Intending competf-
tors, however. arc requested to send the entries
not later than March 81. as no additional ones
will be received after this date. The committee
will announce on April Is at the latest which Of
the entries 1t will accept.
No entrance fee will BIO charged. but a deposit
of fifty %guldens. or about 800, will have to be
made along with the application for a place in
the ring. All deposits will be returned to those
who are not fortunate enough to DO accepted as
players and to the contestants at the end OF tho
tournament. The deposit Is demanded as u
guarantee that a man will play all the scheduled
games; otherwise the committee will have the
right to keep the money. Each player will con-
test two games with every other one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-15

N. c. s., New York.-only once. In the sixth round.
Daily Reader. New York.-A loses. THE Sun said
that Charley Mitchell wanted 10 match Dick O'Bfien
against Kid Mccoy.
Jack Everhardt. who is at Hot Springs. has written
q letter to kid" LayiRne challenging the latter to
meet him again. Eyerhardt writes that he win DO
here In four weeks prepared 10 sign articles.
,PnLADELPHLA. Jan. l4.-Dick Moore OF 81. Paul had
slightly the better OF the siK.round "go" with
Johnny German at the Arena tonight. Both men
were heavy, but they tried In the good old fashioned
style. The bout was a ciinker.
Aleck scott; ths clever Iightweight OF East New
York. would like TO meet some OF the lSb'pound men
who are talking so much about lighting. Scott 10 par
ticulArly anxious TO arrange q match with Joe Fox,
and claims he can ind backing for any amount.
Charley White yesterday received an orer Of $500
from Chicago for q siK-round bout between Jimmy
Barry and Casper Leon, to take place at Chicago next
month. White has accepted. He declares that In the
future Leon will only hght Atfrom l0Ato ITO pounds.
oHcISEATI, Jan. lA-"Kid Lavigne tonight an:
swered Tommy Ryan for calling him Lobster, T"
thusi Ryan has lodged Walcott these many months,
but he can't dodge the title OF "Cinch Tommy" and
cur. given 10 him for his sudden acute attacks Of
t%oaHnSiiIis, spTsinsd ankle and sore toe; weigh only
be DRAGGED into q ring alive with this man that ]
lodged q night"