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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
LOSES MONEY,
THEN HIS WIFE
Emanuel Cohen Says I'm
lucky Venture Cost Him
$3.50, HappinessandSpOuse
KARMENS ARE DIVORCED
Benaiah Dunham Given De-
cree for Acts of Cruelty
Committed Five Years Ago
KARMENS. ARE DIVORCED
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
111S Broadway, March 16.

lllO BTOdQWdEs MdANiA AVs
Because he lost $3.50 in an invest
ment. Fannie a. Cohen left Emanuel
Cohen, and to-day he was granted a
divorce on the ground of desertion. He
alleges that he had been in the habit
of giving his wife his earnings, but
that. seeing an opportunity to make
turn in an investment, he took a
chance and lost. His unlucky venture
cost him his peace of mind and then
his wife. She made life very miserable
for him and finally left him. She
was given $25 a month alimony for the
support of their three children
Benaiah Dunham was granted a di-
vorce to-day by Judge Melvin on the
ground of cruelty from Sarah M. Dun
ham. who has been in Agnews Insane
Asylum for five years. The acts OF al
legged cruelty were committed prior to
her commitment to the asylum. She
was in the habit of throwing things
at Dunham and making his life gem
orally miserable and to-day he was
given a divorce on that account.
Nicholas Karmen was given a di-
VOrce from Jessie karmen on the
ground of cruelty. He alleged that her
fondness for the society of other men
caused him much mental anguish.
Adeline Siros was awarded a decree
of divorce from Elzor Siros on the
ground of desertion and was given the
care of the minor children. They Were
married many years ago and there are
six children, but two being under age
Divorce, proceedings were instituted
by Annie Hoffschneider Curtis against
Waldo Curtis on the ground of deser-
! ton. They were married in 1900 and
! two years later, she alleges, he left
| her.
I Belle Herbert has begun an actor
of divorce against Robert Herbert, al
Ieging desertion as her cause for ac
| ton.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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that is by its ability to do that which il
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No. they do not. but Herpicide does
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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Ambrose Wass of Berkeley
Pulls a Gun to Settle
a Coaster Sled Dispute
SAYS HE MEANT TO KILL
YOungster Goes Armed on
Advice of His Mother to
Scare Off His TOrmentOrs
Berkeley Office san Francisco Call,
l1lS Center Street, March l6.

Because his schoolmates teased him
Ambrose wass. the 14-year-old son Of
+. W. Wass. decided to Kill of the most
obnoxious Of his tormentors, and to
that end took a loaded revolver to
school this morning. That he was not
successful was due TO the fact that he
was overpowered by some of his COM
panions when in the act of drawing
the pistol. After the lad was disarmed
the gun was taken to City Superintend-
ent Of Schools 5. d. Waterman, who
handled the gun carelessly and it ex-
ploded in his hands. The bullet passed
into the floor.
Young Wass has been carrying a
pistol for several weeks. awaiting the
chance that would give him provoca-
tion 10 vent his wrath upon some Of
his tormentors.
Some OF the lads of whom Wass COM
plains and for whose bodies he had
bullets were Mike" O'Connor, John
ny Carney. Johnny" Wiseman and
Henry McQuesten.
1t was the life Of George Hartkop a
lad Of about y years, that young Wass
wanted this morning. The two boys
had a dispute some time ago about. a
coaster-sled and Wsss at that time
made threats against the life of his
enemy. At the Whittier Grammar
School this morning Wass tried TO
make good his promise. but was over
powered by Jack Wiseman and Henry
McQuesten.
In explanation Wass said later:
Il don't want the whole town 10 ride
or my goat A lot Of these fellows have
been after me. They bothered me when
] went gathering wood. 1 got a gun
because my mother told me to. When
at recess this morning ] saw Jack
Wiseman clench his fist and get ready
TO make a pass at me ! reached for my
pistol with my right hand, but the fel-
lows stopped me and took the gun
away"
My boy has been so much abused
by his schoolmates," says Mrs. Was,
that / gave him permission to protect
himself ] knew that he was carrying
a loaded gun and ! thought it perfectly
right that ne should
Frederick Wass. the father OF the
boy. IS a deputy constable Of Alameda
County Young Wass has been tenn
porarily suspended from school.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
UNIVERSITY EVENTS

Dwight L. Clarke a student in the fresh
man class of the university. has won the
literary prize offered by the Blue and GoId
for the best piece of writing for the college
annual. Clarke wrote an exceptionally clever
poem and 1t was this that Won for him the
prize. He will now have his choice OF a free
trip, either to the Yosemite Valley or Lax
Tahoe.
The university is making an effort Il
induce Professor Edward Meyer, the noted
classical historian. to come TO Berkeley ~
deliver a couple OF lectures in May Professo,
Meyer Is now lecturing in Harvard and Colun.
bia He Is the greatest living historian OF
classical times.
The members of the Faculty Club Of ths
university are now holding interesting
handicap billiard tournament for a trophy bil-
lard cue About forty OF the professors en-.
tered the tournament but the contest ha.
now narrowed down to the following men,
Professors c. l.. Cory c. c. Judson 7 n
McCailum. T. NJ. Putnam. J. c. Roweu q
G. Rogers ard r. T. Crawford
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
FIineraI Of Cyrns Dnn,.

OAKLAND, March 16.-The funeral
of Cyrus Dam. who died in Marysville
last Sunday. was held to-day from CAL
vary Baptist Church, the service being
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Slaughter The
pall-bearers were: II. Garthwaite, j.
c. Caldwell. b. S. Tower. H. C. Gilbert.
A. c. Ralston and s. A. Green.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Discourses ON Sow Zealand.

Kate Janiseh lectured last night at
Lyric Hall on The East Coast Of New
Zealand" to an appreciative audience.
Her discourse was beautifully illus
trated with cOlOred views and motion
pictures. She has decided to defer
the remaining lecture until her return
from the ST. Louis Exposition.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Tempers Justice for Woman.

OAKLAND, March 16.-Police
Judge Mortimer Smith to-day sus-
pended judgment in the case of Mrs.
Annie McKechnie, the divorced wife
of Captain McKechnie of the ferry
boat Piedmont. Mrs. McKechnie had
been found guilty of battery upon
Mrs. Elizabeth Triest. whom she had
accused of interfering in her domestic
affairs. Mrs. McKechnie had been un-
der probation for thirty days.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Holds Accuscd Burglar.

OAKLAND. March 16.-Ed Morton,
charged with the burglary Of Mrs.
Kate Thompson's residence. 2126
Grove street was held for trial in
$1,000 bonds by Police Judge Mortimer
Smith to-day. Morton is suspected by
the police Of having committed many
daylight burglaries in this city. The
san Francisco police also think he has
been operating in the city across the
baV
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
TaiIors Secure Advance.

OAKLAND. March 16.-The tailors
employed in the local shops went on
strike to-day for higher wages. Rep
resentatives of the union met he
members OF the Merchant Tailors'
Protective Association this evening
and the matter was settled harmoni-
ously. both sides making concessions.
Under the new arrangements the tail
ors will receive SO cents more for the
work on each suit.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND, March 16.-Tbe fol-
lowing marriage licenses were issued
by the County Clerk to-day: John
Kenney. 25, and Alice Crolley, 2I,
both of Oakland; Cyrus c. Walker.
over 21. San Francisco, and Emma C.
Neil, over Is, Alameda; Anthony F..
Barry, As. and Emma S. Lemon. 35.
both of San Francisco: George Mil
Ter. over 21. and Gertrude Miller, over
is, both of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Late Shipping Intelligence

ARRIVED.
stmr Coqunle River, Sanford. 81 hours from
san Pedro.
SAILED.
Stmr G c Iindauer Allen Grays Harbor.
OUTSIDE BOUND IN.
March 16 II m-Schr Ida Mckay and a
barkentine.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
PORT BLAKELEY-Arrived March 16-
Schr James Rolph. bktn Jane L Stanford and
schr Antelope, from Port Townsend.
FOREIGN PORTS.
VICTORIA, b C--Arrived March 16-Ger
stmr Anubis. from Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
window smashing Expensive.

OAKLAND, March 16.-Mrs. Lizzie
Schwitter paid $40 fine in the Po-
lice Court to-day for the fun she en-
joyed in hurting dishpans and other
kitchen utensils through the windows
of James Little's residence, 1904 Mar
ket street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Burglar stenIs Ieuelrr

OAKLAND. March 16.-The resi-
dence of H.. S. Gardner. 1914 Eighth
street, was entered Tuesday morning
by burglar, who stole s1O0 worth Of
jewelry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Runamnr Rors Caught.

OAKLAND. March 16:-Louis Cook.
l. years old, and Clarence Low, Is
wears of age, were arrested to-day and
held by the police as runaways from
salt Lake City.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
lecture at Emanuel sisterhood.

DR.. w. Scott Franklin gave an in
teresting talk last night at the Eman-
uel SisterhOOd Free Polytechnic, 124S
Folsom street, on The Voice in Song
and Speech" The lecture was illus
trated with lantern slides.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
[EWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 70
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY
OAKLAND.

OAKLAND.
111S Broadway.
Telephone Main 1Oe@
BERKELEY
2148 Center Street
Telephone North 77'
ALAMEDA.
i4S5 Park Street
Telephone Eagle SOA
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

FALLS THREE STORIES. Mans
neld, workman employed at the new Fair
mont Hotel. fell three stories yesterday and
sustained dislocation OF the right shoulder.
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THE DEAD REMEMBERED.
Encampment 50, o. v. L., Holds Me-
mortal Services.

The annual memorial services of Encamp-
| ment 60, Union Veteran Legion. We're held
Saturday night at Union Veteran Hall, BIO
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The me-
mortal exercises proper were conducted In
accordance with the ritual Of the organiZa-
ton, but there was an appropriate musical
program IN addition to the ritual features.
The hall was appropriately decorated for
the occasion. Nine chairs were placed in
a row at the front of the stage. which were
to represent the nine members Of the Or
gani1ation who have died during the past
year. each chair being draped In Grape. A
smaller chair In the center of the group
represented the patriotic women who have
departed this life during the past twelve
months. A large audience assembled to
witness the ceremony.
The exercises were opened with the sound
ing of taps by Walter Sousa. An arrange
ment of army calls was then played on the
bugle and drum by William Tip and War
wick Spates, after which the choir in
Guiding Mrs Flora Lewis, Miss Eta Aus
| tin, Mrs. Ada H. Weiss, Miss Lillian Nor
ton. Bella Beebe and H. F. Statham, sang
1T is Not Death to Die The opening
ceremony of the ritual was preceded by
the singing of 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
After the ritualistic service by all the
members OF the encampment, Col. Gideon
A. Lyon commanding officer of the or
ganization, explained the object of the serv-
ices. Chaplain William H. Womersley pro-
nounced the invocation and Mr.. Bella Beebe
sang. ''Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp
Ground" Adjutant w. ]. Weiss then read
the roll Of honor containing the names of
those who have died during the past year.
There were Messrs. James II. Tully, Fran
els ]. Clarke. Philip A. Bier. VIM. II. Hick-
man, Rodney S. Vedder, Orville M Watt, r.
w. A. Vida. Howard Mills and Joseph
Dickinson. AS each name was called Lieut..
Col Hiram Johnson placed a wreath of
laurel on one of the chairs
Mrs. Ada H. Weiss made brief patriotic
address and placed a wreath ON the chair
representing the women. At the conclu-
sion of this portion of the service an ex-
oellent musical program was rendered. Adj
dresses were made by Mr.. Edward P. Seeds,
auditor for the War Department, and Past
Colonel w. w. Brown.
The committee in charge of the service
included Colonel Gideon A. Lyon, Lieut..
Colonel Hiram Johnson. Major Addison ].
Hodges. Chaplain w. H. Wormersley Sur
geon. Florence Donohue, Adjutant W. J.
Weiss. Quartermaster o. e. Caruana, Of
ficer Of the Day VIM. Keefer. Officer of
the Guard Homer Riggs. Quartermaster
Sergt. Noah Tryon. Sergt. Major Arthur B.
Proctor. Color Sergeant Jacob Persinger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE.
Suicide Of John E. Behrens, Manager Of
q Livery Stable.

John E. Behrens, thirty-one years old.
ended his life yesterday afternoon at his
home. No. II L street northeast. by shoot
ing himself. He left no note of explana-
ton, so far as the coroner could ascertain
nor had he said anything to his friends
which would indicate that he contemplated
suicide.
During the afternoon Behrens was on
the lawn in front of his home playing with
his little son. About o'clock he entered
the house and stretched himself upon the
floor between the parlor and dining room
and rested his head upon a pillow. Mrs
Behrens went in the kitchen to prepare
supper, and while there she heard the re-
port of a pistol. Entering the room where
she had left her husband lying on the floor
she was startled by observing blood
gushing from a wound in her husba nd s
temple. The smoking weapon was in his
hand.
Physicians were at once sent for, DR.. Row
being the first to arrive. The pistol was
still being held by the victim when the doc
tor reached the house. Life was practically
extinct. and there was nothing the physi-
clan could do.
The deceased was brother of Fred w
Behrens. who keeps livery stable at 4IS
9Th street northwest, and was employed a g
manager of the stable. Coroner hewitt gave
a certificate of death and an undertaker
prepared the body for burial 1t was suh
sequently removed to the home of HE
father, 1924 9Th street northwest The Pr.
neral Will take place tomorrow
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High-Class
Summer Footwear,

Summer requires light foot COW
ering, and our various stocks show
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from dainty slippers, new Oxfords
and ideal house shoes to light walk
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Only the finest materials are used
only thoroughly skilled labor is EN-
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manufacturing methods are utilized
Three specially attractive items:
women's Castor Kidskin Alexander Ties with
welt sole-particularly desirable for street wear.
being made ON very comfortable and stylish last.
$500 a pair.
Womens Imported Pstent Calfskin Oxford Ties,
made ON the Newport shape last, with hand.
sewed welt sole-very comfortable.
$500 a pair.
Womens Russian Calfskin Oxfords IN q light
shade Of tan-very stylish.
$500 a pair.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
PATRONAGE UNPRECEDENTED.
Over 1000 Bathers Patronized Local
Beach Yesterday.

The opening of the bathing beach. which
occurred Saturday. furnished enjoyment for
E'ore than half thousand men and bows
who sought refuge from the rays of the
summer sun in the cooling waters of the
basin, arc yesterday the number of batbers
exceeded LOCO The repairs on the bath
houses and floats had been completed a few
days ago, and this fact having been duly
announced, the small boys were on hand
long before the hour for opening the beach.
There vas an eager rush for the water as
soon as permission YVES given by the au-
thoritieS. and throughout Saturday and yes-
terdays with the exception of a period be-
tween u and 1:30 O'Clock, the surface of
the basin was dotted with bobbing heads
A large number of grown boys and young
men were also noticed among the bathers.
and Saturday afternoon n party of small
girls took the plunge There was a large
crowd Of spectators on the banks of the
basin in the afternoon.
1t is proposed to keep the beach open I'M
I'll the last OF August, when the swimmers
Of the. city will compete for prizes offered
by the District authorities The resort will
be open to ladies from to 10 O'Clock on
Monday. Wednesday and Friday mornings
during the season. The beach Is In charge
of Mr. w. X. Stevens. the superintendent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
MOTHERS AS MATcHMAKERs.
Theme Discussed by Rev. E. Hez
Sven in Sermon Last Evening.


Rev. E. Hez Sven. pastor of the Second
Baptist Church, on 4th street southeast,
gave his flock talk in his sermon last
evening on the way in which they should
regard the institution of marriage. His
subject was Are Mothers the Best
Matchmakers?" And he held that they are.
After pointing out that the Bible and mod
ern civilization recognize in marriage
beneficial institution. Mr.. Sven said:
IF it is a good thing, 1t is a good thing to
want for our children. 1t should be talked
of in the home, in society, in the church.
not in a joking and light way. unless by
that you can help over some rough places
by these pleasantries. After the question
of whether marriage is a good thing is de-
termined, let us consider who is the best
one to make the match.
'In this most important step. think
that we should feel like consulting with
our best friend. That should be our
mother. Here is a woman who either mado
a match herself or had one made for her.
1 have no patience with the woman who is
married herself and still does not want her
daughter to marry. The mother should
shrewdly point out to her children the
homes where wise choice has brought hap
piness, and on the contrary. the couples
that have been unsuccessful In living to-
gether She should point out the unde-
sirable results of early marriage"
DIR. Sven advised. however. that the
father should also be consulted In mat
ter of this kind. He might take his son
aside and tell him. as one with well-formed
Judgment what kind of a woman will make
him good wife. The minister thought the
best result would be attained through
conference between the father and mother
He does not believe that other relatives
should have too much say In the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Officers Nominated.

General Lawton Circle, No. l, Brother
hood OF the Union. at its last stated meet
ing Friday evening. placed the following
officers in nomination.: Past chief Washing
ton. Lorenzo c. Bitters: chief Washington,
Charles Godfrey: chief Jefferson. Howard
G. Brown; chief Franklin. Andrew l. Nc
Dowell; honorable scrollkeeper. II. w. Mel
Vile; honorable register. Charles w. Rich:
honorable treasurer, Samuel e. Aler; hon.
orable herald. Miles Gowen: watcher of the
day, James Clinton: watcher OF the night.
Charles Farley; trustee for two years,
David A. Fulton: representative to the Su-
preme Circle, John II. W. Thrush.
The circle appointed a committee to make
arrangements to entertain the of1cers and
representatives of the Supreme Circle.
which IL to hold its annual session In this
city October IT to 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
OPPOSED TO TRACKS.
Emergency Hospital Authorities Desire
to Be Heard.

The authorities of the Emergency Hosni.
tai, located at the corner of 18th and d
streets and Ohio avenue. today requested
the Commissioners to grant them a hear
ing relative to the proposition to lay the
tracks of the. Washington, Mount Vernon
and Alexandria Railroad Company on Ohio
avenue from 14th to 18th street. It is
stated that the hospital authorities object
to the running Of cars by the hospital on
the ground that the noise would be annoy-
ing and Injurious to patients in the institu-
tion The Commissioners say that a hear
ing win be granted on this matter, but no
date has been fixed.
1t has been proposed to extend the tracks
of the railroad from 14th street along Ohio
1t has been proposed to extend the tracks
of the railroad from 14th street along Ohio
avenue to 18th street, In order to reach the
new passenger station Of the company
which will be established on Ohio avenue
near 18th street. This route has been con-
sidered more desirable than extending the
tracks along street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Jananese Leeation Advices.

The Japanese legation has received the
following cabIegram from the home govern
ment at Tokyo bearing on events at Port
Arthur:
Admiral Togo reports that according to
a message received by him through WIRE
less telegraphy from the captain of the
cruiser Chitose, which was cruising on
Port Arthur. four masts. one with wireless
Geographic instruments and a sentry box.
were seen on the top Of Laoteshan. Great
explosions were heard and rising Of dense
smoke was observed repeatedly in the d.
rection of Port Arthur during Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-06
Improving School Grounds.

The Commissioners have rejected all bids
for the construction of the walks at the
stanton School because the proposals for
the work were too high. The contract for
the construction of the fences. wen house
and berches at this building has been
awarded to Knell & Burgess. The bid OF
this firm for this particular branch of work
was $500. The building Inspector has rec
commended to the Con n,issioners that the
offer of the principal overseer at the work
house be accepted for grading the ground.
II this suggestion Is adopted by the Dis
trict authorities suflcient funds win be left
ont of the appropriation for the work to
lay walks and pav6ments later. s1ss s.