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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
PitifuI Tale of Annie
HarkinS.
THE WORST ON RECORD
FORCED TO SUPPORT HER HUs-
BAND SINCE MARRIED.
John Francis Healey Nearly Killed
His Wife and Milo C. Damon
Made Three Unsuccessful
Attempts.

4 pitiful tale was related by Mrs. Annie
Tarl1ns IN Judge Treadwells court yes
terlay OF her treatment al the hands OF
her husband. Thomas Harkins. ana IL
caused the Judge 20 remark that II was
the most Rtrocious case that had come
under mis- observation. Harkins was
charged with threatening 10 kin her.
She Is a Quiet-looking little woman.
barely out OF her teens. although she has
been married FIVE years. She testified
that the day after her marriage her hus-
band compelled her 70 go 10 work IN
box factory. and she had been working
there ever since supporting MIN and her
SELF. AL the money she had got from
him during these years was about e. he
began 10 abuse her and she had him ST.
rested, but he was 50 Denltent that he
was not punished. Then he began 10
she left him and went 10 live al 207 SEQ
ond street. She earned from 50 cents 70
$ Is per Gay, and out that she had kept
herself and saved money 70 buy silk
Grese a jacket and other articles. IL took
her four months 10 save enough 20 buy
The jacket.
Last Friday Harkins went 10 her room
ano demanded money from her. She .e
fused. and he cut Into pieces her silk
dress. her jacket. three capes and every
thing he could get hold OF that belonged
10 her and finished up by cutting the bed
clothes that belonged 10 the landlaoy.
Then he threatened 10 cut her heart ont.
Harkins was put on the stand and de-
MED his wife's charges. de tried 10
blackcn her character. but was promptly
stopped by the Judge. who said that the
young wife's appearance was sufficient TO
refute such a charge. He admitted that
during the past three months she had
given him dough 10 buy cigarettes"
The Judge did not mince his words IN
oeuOunclng Harkirs and ordered him into
custody on 5000 bonds. The case was
continued until to-day and meantime the
testimony will be written up and the wit
resses were asked 20 return 10 court 10
sign g.
John Francis Healey. III Fourth street
was yesterday held 10 answer before the
Superior Court by Judge Graham on a
charge 81 assault with a deadly weapon
81 5000 bonds. November Is he went
home under the influence Of liquor and
tried 10 break all the crockery in the
kitchen on his wife's head She was
taken 20 the city and County Hospital.
and Tor few days her life was despaired
Of
Milo c. Damon. the barber who at-
tempted 20 kin his young wife Carrie.
three times within two days at S23 How
ard street, where they roOmed. appeared
before Judge Graham yesterday ON the
charge ~ battery. The case was again
continued until December 3. pending the
result ~ the charge OF threats against
life against him IN Judge TreadwelIs
court, which viii De heard December p.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
THE NOTED TRAIN
STARTS TODAY
Initial Trip of the Splen-
did Sunset Limited.

The famous Sunset Limited will start on
its initial trip at 5 p. m. to-day and con-
unue Tuesdays and Fridays until about
April l.
Luxury and comfort. swiftness and
safety Of passage, attractive and varied
scenery. select patronage and prompt con-
nectlons are few Of the inducements Of
tered the traveller by this magnificent
train. The arrangement of the time sched-
ule permits Of daylight trips through the
beautiful orange groves of Southern Cali
fornia and the picturesque plantations and
moss-draped forests OF the South.
Connections are made at FL Paso with
the Mexican Central and the through cars
OF the Texas and Pacific for St Louis
which will put California passengers in
the latter city some ten or twelve hours
ahead OF all rivals. Equally advantageous
connections are made at New Orleans
with all limited trains for Washington.
New York, Chicago ST Louis and Cincin,
natl and other cities. making the Sunset
Limited again the quickest as well as the
most delightful route between California
and the East
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
MAN WITH THE HOE At
THE LOAN EXHIBITION
MILLET'S FAMOUS PICTURE
SHOWN AT INSTITUTE.
Many Celebrated and Costly Paint
ings in a Wonderful Collection
All Owned by Local Art
Lovers.

The rain helped keep many away from
the opening OF the Loan Exhibition at the
Art Institute last evening. Those VINO
failed 10 attend have much cause for re-
greet. for the paintings on exhibition rep
resent some Of the worlds masterpieces
and many specimens from the brushes Of
famous artists.
In this wonderful collection, all the prop
erty OF local art -connoisseurs and art
lovers. are paintings from such celebrated
artists as Millet. Sir John Millais. Meyer
Won Bremen. Bouguereau. David Col,
Roybet. Vedder. Beaugniet, Grosjean.
Jacques and Kowalsky.
The most admired and probably the
most famous OF all the paintings on ex-
hibition is Mllets Man With the Hoe, -
the property OF Mrs. William Crocker. An
idea OF how much the owner values the
painting may be gained by the fact that
an insurance OF 100000 Is placed upon II.
The institute has taken especial pains 10
present the picture in the best light. II
has been placed against a deep crimson
background. and altogether the lights
have been so managed as TO bring out the
best points In the famous drawing. The
picture has been hung so that II VIII
show with equal advantage both at day
and night.
did paintings that attracted, marked at,
tention. Won Bremen's Peasant Girl
Reading" and BOuguereau's Peasant
Child With Porrlnger. The Bouguereau
Peasant Child" and Millais' Duck
linCs." owned by Irving Scott. are two
magnificent studies Of child life from two
very different standpoints.
4 dainty landscape hat was the object
of much praise and critical observation
was Grosjeans "Bagatelle Pond the
property OF Dr. Louis BaZet. This dell
cate bit OF coloring shows famous sport
in the Bots de Boulogne. close to the Bag
atelle Castle OF Comte d'Artois.
The exhibition will continue throughout
the month
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
RECEPTION TO M. BENARD.
Eminent French Architect Greeted
by His Countrymen in This
City.

Monsieur E. Bernard. the eminent Paris
architect, who captured first prize at the
international competition for plans for
the new University of California. was ten
dered reception last evening by the
French colony OF San Francisco in the as
sembly hall of the Red Mems building. $40
Post street, and his counrymen turned
out in large numbers TO greet him and
congratulate him on the success and hon
ors his abilities have earned for him. In
the center Of the hall, which was decorat-
ed with the French national colors. were
two large tables. and on each was a mon
ster punch bowl. from which a champagne
punch was freely served during the even
Ing.
President Legallet OF the Fourteenth OF
July committee welcomed the guest of the
evening in a brief speech, and he was fol-
lowd by A. de Trobriand. Consul General
for France in this city: A. Goustiaux, s.
Brun and Z. Raas. NJ. Bernard responded
gracefully. expressing his appreciation
and thanks for the kindness shown him
by the French residents of this city, and
especially for the reception in his honor
A string orchestra rendered excellent mu-
sic during the evening, and the affair
was pronounced a success-a fact that
was due TO the efforts of the Fourteenth Of
July committee. the officers OF which are
as follows: A. Legallet, president; S.
Brun and J. Dupas, vice presidents: j. s.
Godeau. treasurer, A. Richert. secretary.
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moment ice was discovered In his pat
ent feathers and Melville Marx OF the
Columbia went on the stage between
two acts TO make his excuses and in
troduce Frederick Warde. who was
down to explain the uses OF the bene-
fit fund.
The tragedian spoke feelingly OF the
righteousness of the players life and Of
the hardness Of the lines he some
times fell upon, good as he might be,
through the Inconsistency of a public.
THE idol of to-day" he said, may
be shattered tomorrow
The fund, he continued, was to be
used for the benefit OF such luckless
players as might through sickness or
other misfortune find themselves in
need. For that reason, he went on, he
was glad TO see such a generous re-
Spouse. although he had expected
nothing less.
II say TO you" he proceeded, that
l speak sincerely when / say that in
no city of the civilized world are
actors received with more cordiality,
and, II they merit il. with more en-
enlargement and reward than In this
city OF San Francisco. And you must
be glad TO think that the laughter and
applause you have given this afternoon
may re-echo as music in the ears OF
some poor actor benefited by your
presence here"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
G. Walter Would Not
Be Jolted.
SAYS HIS PATIENCE WENT"
ELBOW JABs IN THE BACK NOT
TO HIS LIKING.
Early Morning Episode Which Pro-
voked the Extreme Wrath Of the
Well-Known Carpet
Man.

Clarence r. Walter OF the carpet firm
OF d. n. & E. Walter has for many years
been an ardent follower CT the fistic
sport, as far as a religious attendance at
prize-ights is concerned. Peering from
the boxes around the ring he imbibed a
pugilistic wisdom that was theoretically
startling. Yesterday morning he worked
off some OF this theory In a practical way.
and now Mr.. Walter has the proud DIS
tinction OF bearing a title that covers the
territory confined 10 a Sutter-street car.
IL was S o'clock in the morning when
Mr. Walter boarded a Sutter-street car
moving eastward. Owing 20 the rain a
crowd OF passengers packed platform and
aisles. but Mr.. Walter finally secured
breathing and standing room along with
a strap supporter. Every stop brought
jar, and every Jar brought the elbow OF
another passenger full in the small OF Mr..
Walters lack. After several blocks mad
been Travelled Walter came 10 the con-
clusion that this persistent iabbing had
become a habit and should for this reason
be overlooked. While IN this frame OF
mind there came another elbow jab. more
acute and forcible than its predecessors.
and Mr.. Walters patience was lost.
Slowly and surely he felt his stock Of
temper vanishing. Something was said
and the stranger replied with retort
that unloosened the fists OF Mr.. Walrsr
from the strap and they found Judgment
on the strangers person. BY this time the
passengers began 10 take a hand in the
hostilities. The contestants were sep
arated and moved 10 opposite ends OF the
aisle TO protect the safety OF riders and
keep the peace.
Mr.. Walter was most anxious 20 ex-
change cards with the stranger, but his
friends lnterceded. His version OF the
story Is as follows:
This man kept poking me In the back
until my patience was exhausted. i was
about TO Gxpostulate with him when he
turned around with a La Blanche swing
that Jared. There was nothing left for
me 70 do but retaliate. and this / did. IL
him show himself. / tried TO avoid all
unnecessary trouble. but this man de-
| liberately went out OF his way 70 pro-
woke a blow"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
I'm HAPPY MOTHER
ENDED HER LIFE
BY HER OWN ACT
Ollie WiIIiar Turned
On the Gas.
BROKE HER WORD TO HARRY
SHE HAD PROMISED HER YOUNG
SON NOT TO DO 1T.
BROKE HER WORD TO HARRY

Mrs. Ollie B. Williar three years ago
left her husband. and her sad story was
ended yesterday when her dead body was
laid on slab in the Morgue.
sickness and poverty had fallen to her
lot and weary of her struggle she chose
the fate OF the suicide She was found
yesterday morning unconscious in her
room in the Ashworth House at 800 Mason
street Employees Of the place noticed the
strong odor of illuminating gas issuing
from her room. They broke the transom
and passed the bellboy through, so that
he could unlock the door. the key being
on the inside. The gas turned off and an
entrance having been effected, the unfor-
tunate woman was found just as she had
retired on the preceding evening 1t was
thought at tirst that she was dead. but
faint huttertng at the heart and a barely
perceptible heaving of her bosom were
evidences that she was still living and
the police were notified by telephone. The
unconscious woman was hurried in an
ambulance to the City Receiving Hos
pital and was placed upon the operating
table for the purpose of administration OF
restoratives. but before the surgeons had
time TO roll up their sleeves she expired
She left note in pencil on her table
addressed TO her l2-year-old son Harry
reading as follows:
Harry. dear love. forgive me for breaking
my word Your MAMMA.
Hoitts Academy in San Mateo County
Last Monday she told him that she was
tired of living and intended to Kill herself
He begged and pleaded with her not to do
so, and she relented and promised that
she would not commit suicide.
That is the explanation of the note,
made yesterday by the boys father, III. r.
Williar agent for an Eastern paper con-
Germ, with office at PA Pine street. The
boy Harry and n daughter, Etelka, IA
years old, residing with a family at 1S49
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15

IT isn't every day that a player
not even as eminent a tragedian as
Frederick Warde. or as sweet a
singer as Camille d Arville-has the
opportunity OF facing a $500 audience.
II is a supreme theatrical experience
10 be met with only in the rosiest If
boX-office dreams. Such q dream
came true yesterday afternoon at the
Orpheum. and actors by the dozen.
as they strutted TO the plaudits OF the
multitude. could not have been
blamed had they pinched themselves
10 make sure they were not walking
in their sleep.
San Francisco was showing itself in
response 10 the appeal OF the Asso-
ciated Theatrical Managers for help
IN raising a fund 10 be used in tiding
over 10 better times such player folk
as may be overtaken by sickness or
adverse circumstances. Outside ne
steady rain OF the morning had be-
come a torrential downpour. II was
weather 10 make a manager think IN
utterable woe. The best that any
single theater in the city could have
offered would not have drawn a cor
poraTs guard under such a cloudburst.
Yet. inside and on the way, were peo-
pie who had secured more than $1,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
WILL OF CONSUL eREATHoUsE
Bequeaths His Entire Estate to His
Aged Mother.

The will OF the late Clarence Ridgley
Greenhouse, at one time United States
Consul at Seoul, Korea, and recent ad-
visor of the Emperor Of Korea, was filed
for probate yesterday Mary E. Great
house. decedent's mother. who offers the
was SO years Of age at the time OF his
death, that he left an estate in this CITY
consisting of personal property exceeding
$4,000 in value and that the will has been
duly proved before Horace N Allen
United States Consul General at Seoul.
empire of Korea
Decedent bequeaths his entire estate To
his mother, who is appointed executrix.
The will bears date OF October 10 1899.
and is witnessed by Edward II. Baldock
and Elizabeth Unwin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15

Jackson street. are the only children of
the dead woman.
From time to time Mr. Williar had been
sending small sums OF money TO the
woman who bore his name. but she com.
planned in letters found in her room that
these remittances were much too small.
In letter written TO her son last Septem-
Der, while she was on visit TO Los An
geles, she wrote:
What little I get from your father won't
pay my board for the little time I have al
ready been here. and all through October I
for me.
Mr.. Williar said yesterday that he and
his wife had been divorced and separated
for the past three years. He has taken
charge of the funeral arrangements.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
More New LAWYERS.

For the past two days the Commission
ers OF the Supreme Court have been ex-
aiming forty-seven applicants who de-
sire admission 10 practice law. OF this
number only twenty-seven came up TO the
required standard. Following are the
names Of the successful applicants:
Aaron H Brown. Percy William McKin-
lay. Harry Donnelley, James d. Mere
dith. Peter V. Ross. Robert Richards
Maurice Hlrsch. Albert S. Johnson. w. II.
Gorrill, John +. Quln. Robert Erskine
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
IT WAS SUICIDE.
The Man Found Drowned Tied the
Weight TO His Body and
Jurar,ed Into the Ua+ar

The piece Of iron casting found tied
around the body Of the unknown man
found drowned near the Folsom-street
elip last Wednesday morning was identi-
fed yesterday as belonging 20 the pile
driving outfit Of the State Harbor Com
the slip at about the supposed time that
the man jumped overheard with the
weight. The fact that the mans right
arm was free and had not been tied
points 20 the theory Of suicide. for Il was
an easy matter for the deceased to have
fastened the weight TO himself In the way
IL was when the body was found The
clothing worn by the deceased consisted
81 a black diagonal sack coat. vest and
pants. black cotton shirt with white
stripe. tan lace shoes. white Canton fan
mel drawers and white merino undershlrt
Deputy Coroner Gately. a waterfront
man himself. gave his opinion yesterday
that the weight must have been fastened
by the deceased. The rope used was an
ordinary clothes line
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
oSGooD PLEADS GUILTY.
The Man With Two Wives Will Go to
State Prison

George L. Osgood. under indictment for
bigamy for having welded Title Alice
Glover and Nellie Kinsella at about the
same time, pleaded guilty to the charge
against him yesterday and will be SEN
fenced on Saturday. The original infor-
nations against Osgood were recently dis
missed by Judge Lawlor on review, the
law not having been adhered TO in their
preparation. but the court instructed the
Grand Jury TO find an indictment. The
result was that Osgood. with both wives
willing TO testify against him. quit his
fight for liberty and pleaded guilty TO the
charge against him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
VAMOS a
MEXICO
To the Ancient City and
Back for Half Fare.

The Southern Pacific has Just announced
the sale OF excursion tickets from this city
10 the City Of Mexico and return for 49,
which is a trifie less than the regular
thirty-day rate for one way only.
This offers a grand opportunity for a
visit TO the ancient and stored city, and
this is the very best time OF the year to
make such a trip. Tickets will be on sale
Sunday and Monday next only. good for
forty days 10 return. making liberal provl-
sions for stopovers and side trips. Inquire
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
Order of Pendo.

There were many OF the friends Of
Golden Gate Council OF the Order Of
Pendo in the Social Hall OF the Forest
ers' building last night 10 enjoy a musical
and literary programme presented Tor
their entertainment by the social Commit
tee of that body. The programme was
followed by dancing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
Suicide Identified.

The body Of the man who cut his throat
at the Berkeley House. IS Mason street, on
last Tuesday night, was identified at the
Morgue by William Dooly Of 3l9 Bush
street as that OF +. c. Jones. recently a
real estate agent at Stockton.
Domestic trouble is thought TO have led
deceased to commit suicide
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
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On account Of the time neces-
sary in the p sparation Of the
Christmas edition of THE
CALL, to be issued Sunday,
December II, NO ADVERTISE
MENTS for that issue will be
received AFTER $50 P. NJ.
SATURDAY.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
Hitchcock School.

The formal opening OF the Hitchcock
School. San Rafael. presided over by Rev.
c. Hitchcock. will take place Monday, De-
cember H. There will be appropriate
services and a reception.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
Artists Outfits.

Typography. oil color and water color
outfits put up in nice boxes for Christmas
presents Sanborn. Vail & Co., I'll Market
street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15
In the Divorce Court

Albert Gusselmann has been granted a
divorce from Emma Gusselmann on the
ground OF infidellty. DEGREES Of divorce
have also been granted Mamie J. Thomp-
son from Harry +. Thompson on the
ground OF failure 10 provide. Sarah A
CuretOn from Alfred s. Cureton. on the
ground 81 habitua intemperance: Harriet
O. Kennedy from James =. Kennedy for
deser1iOn. and Grace Clark from Elmer
Clark on the ground Of desertion Suits
for divorce have been filed by Giovanni
Cassinelli against Rellia Cassinelli for de-
sertion and William j n. Boyes against
Adilan l. Boyes FOR desertion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-15

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a cough Never fails. Try Il. All druEgistS
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friction, which may make it all the
more difficult with the other measures
which must of necessity pass to avoid
an extraordinary session.
Tomorrow is suspension day under
the rules and advantage will be taken
of it to pass the bill for the payment OF
$2000o,000 to Spain to carry out the
terms of the Paris treaty. Under sus-
pension of the rules amendments are
not in order, so that the house will have
no opportunity to vote upon any OF the
numerous expressions of future policy
with which various members threaten
it. Mr.. GiIett of Massachusetts, and
others gave notice of amendments they
would ask the house to vote on in con-
nection with the Appropriation before
it was stricken from the civil bill. put
they must now vote for or against the
approprla ton as reported. When con-
fronted only with the alternative of
voting against the appropriation 1t is
not likely that half a dozen votes will
be recorded against it. although de-
claration against the permanent annex
alton of the Philippines would command
we'll nigh the entire strength of the
democratic and populists, as well as
some republicans. Chairman Knox of
the committee on territories, together
with Mr.. Hit, chairman of foreign at
fairs, who was on the Hawaiian COM
are insisting strenuously on
the passage of the bill for the govern
ment of Hawaii at this session and
Speaker Reed and the committee on
rules will give this matter considera-
ton early in the week.