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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

various lodges OF the Free and Ac-
cepted Masons OF the city asking for
dispensation for the organization OF a
new lodge which is to work out OF the
usual way OF transacting business All
lodges of the fraternity in San Fran
cisco at this time and ever since the
constitution Of the first lodge have
transacted business at night. but those
who are seeking permission TO organ
ize the new one, which it Is proposed
to call Jewel. intend to meet in the
afternoon. The principal movers are
professional men. whose business rela-
tions require them TO work during the
night. and for that reason they cannot
attend lodge meetings. Those at the
head Of the movement feel confident
that all lodges will give consent that
the new subordinate OF the fraternity
may be established. In the East there
are several lodges that work in the
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
Nspon Charged with murder.

Angelo Napoli was booked at the City
Prison yesterday on warrant sworn
to by Detective T. B. Gobson charging
him with the murder OF Joseph Bro
habeas corpus had been applied for
asking for Napoliss release. which
compelled the police to formally charge
him. The writ was dismissed by Judge
Lawlor. Salvatore Stamo is not vet
charged, as no effort has been made to
have SHIN released. Detective Gibson
is still working on the confession made
by Ancio Brissile. who is now wait
ing trial for Brogardo's murder, to the
effect that Napoli and Stamo were i'm
plicated in the crime, having induced
Der shop with the intention of killing
him.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
FIRE COMMISSIONERS HEAR
MERITS OF FIRE ENGINES
Two Rivnl Companies Appear Before
Board to Urge the City's Accept
ance of Their Machines.

In accordance with the appropriation
in the city budget for the purchase OF
fire engines for the San Francisco
Fire Department, the Board Of Fire
Commissioners spent two hours yester-'
day hearing the claims OF two rival
companies as to the merits and de-
merits of certain engines.
But two companies submitted bids
The American and La France Fire En-
gine Company offered to supply two
engines to the city for $5525 for one
or s10,550 for both. The bid OF the A J..
Coffee Company was 5000 lower, offer
ing to sell one engine for S5325 and two
for $10,350.
John W. Chute of the A. ]. Coffee
Company argued for the acceptance of
the lowest bid. He claimed that the
superiority of his engine lay in the
Knott boiler, OF recent patent R. F.
Chapman. on behalf of the other bid
der, in a lengthy argument attempted
to show the superiority of the higher
priced machine by pointing out that he
had refused the agency for the engine
using the Knott boiler.
After voting on the question OF ac-
cepting or rejecting either or both en-
gines the matter was put over one
week and the secretary instructed to
make further inquiries regarding the
merits of the machines. The remainder
of the session was occupied In opening
and listing bids for general supplies
for the department, exclusive OF ap-
paratus.
The board confirmed the appointment
of Philip ]. Meehan as hoseman in the
department. He will be assigned to
duty later by Chief Sullivan. The
board was recommended to drop from
the service r. c. Lawson of Engine 10
for failure to appear for duty. The
Chief Engineer announced to the board
the death of Charles Bryan. stoker OF
Engine 1s. on May 26. The following
transfers were recommended and made:
Hoseman M. J. O'Connell. from Chemi-
cal No. to Engine No. 10; Stoker
George Linehan, from Engine No. IL to
Chemical No. 8.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
WINE BRINGS
WOE TO THEM
Harry Mestayer Is Divorced
From Actress Known on
Stage as Victory Bateman
TELLS OF WILD TIMES
Witness Explains How She
Swung on Husband and
Lifted Him Off His Feet

Victory Mestayer-Victory Bateman. as
she is known in the histrionic worlds a
grass widow. A decree of divorce freeing
as her husband was granted by Judge
Trout yesterday, desertion and cruelty
being the grounds set forth.
Mestayer, himself an actor and the son.
OF a distinguished actor of the old school,
was the first to tell of his woes as the
husband of the pretty actress. He testi-
fed that during the late years of his
married life his wife was too much given
to convivial companionship and hilarious
times for his peace of mind, and, further
more, her love of good, sparkling wine
interfered with her professional calling,
caused her to break theatrical engage
ments and made her a burden In general.
George Pauncefort, also an actor, cor
roborated Mestayer. He offered further
proof in support Of plaintiffs charge of
cruelty by testifying that on one occa-
sion, when Mestayer, his wife and the
witness were present at late supper. he
saw Mrs. Mestayer, who had been par
taking freely of wine. strike her husband
on the ear. The blow lifted Mestayer on
his feet and caused great confusion and
a scene far from pleasant, said the wit
ness.
George Woodward and Barry O'Neil.
who also tread the boards, were likewise
witnesses of some of Mrs. Mestayer's dis
plays of temper and inebriety, and they
offered further corroboration of Mes
layers charges. The result was that
Judge Trout granted the plaintiff de-
cree Mrs. Mestayer is now in ST. Louis
A decree was also granted yesterday to
Sophie Jackson from Howard R. Jackson
for desertion.
Suit for divorce was filed by Ada NJ
Cusick against Hugh Cusick the
ground of cruelty. Mrs. Cusick says her
husband plays the piano at all hours of
the night and smokes in bed with the re-
suit that she finds life with him intoler-
able.
Sigrid H .Rieger says that among other
cruelties inflicted upon her by her hus-
band, Charles d. Rieger. he once tried to
chew her wedding ring off her finger, and
persisted in his cannibalistic act despite
her screams until neighbors interfered.
Charles P. Wilson asks for a divorce from
Lucetta Wilson for cruelty, and Elizabeth !
Sullivan wants freedom from Michael F.
Sullivan on the same ground. Suits for
divorce on the ground of failure TO pro-
vide were filed by Alma B. Keene against
II. II. Keene, Catherine S. Outcalt
against Peter Outcalt and Louise Cunha
against Manuel Cunha. N. e. Sager asks
for divorce from Martha Sager for de-
sertion.
Mrs Nellie L. Wise was granted d.
vorce from Harry E. Wise. son of former
Collector of the Port Wise, on the ground
of extreme cruelty. The court found that
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diers her gait was impeded by the tight
ness With which she cinched up her sklrt,
to say nothing of the handicap to speed
! effected by shoes with tapering heels SO
high as to compel her to bend forward at
a forty-five degree angle. When she dis
appeared in the main doorway OF her
abode her pursuers stood at the foot OF
the stairway and hurled derisive boots
upward Then they crossed the street to
where a dry goods store window was
sheltered by sloping awning, and they
utilized the horizontal iron rods uphold
ing the canopy for gymnastic purposes.
Private Langley skinned the cat with
much agile abandon. while Private Meta
Wis won plaudits from many spectators
by the ease with which he ''chinned the
bar without show of muscular fatigue.
When that performance was suspended
by command of the policeman the jolly
lads proceeded westward on Market
street and amused themselves by Jostling
unoffending pedestrians from the side
walk. Then they were scooped IN. Judge
Mogan told them they were guilty as
charged and that they would be detained
In custody until their ships officers
could be communicated with.
While in quest of eligibles to serve
on a jury in Judge Mogan's court Dep
uty Sheriff Jack" Holland dropped
into Hirschs clothing store at 62s
Kearny street and remarked to one
of the clerks that he would like to in
terview the proprietor.
What do you, want to see him
about?" inquired the clerk.
'I want to summon him to serve on
a jury" replied the deputy. but
guess you'll do as well. Name, please.
The clerk declined to give his name,
so the deputy handed him a summons
in which he was designated as John
Doe But the clerk refused service.
tossing the summons to the floor and
rudely jostling the officer When the
court was informed of the clerks be-
havior he instructed the deputy to
bring him in for contempt and fixed
the hearing for next Monday morning.
The clerks name is Achille Bonn.
John Starbacker of Berkeley is an
army veteran who thrice since last
Monday came across the bay to draw
his pension and each time became in
toxicated and was arrested ere he
could fulfill his mission. He was dis
missed twice. and the third time he
was held.
How much money has Uncle Sam in
store for your" Judge Mogan asked
him.
Seventeen dollars" was the reply.
We'll, we'll take SIS of 1t and give
you till next Monday to collect and
pay" said the court.
James H Healey's plea that 1t was
the jolting of a street car that pre-
cipitated him into the lap Of young
woman passenger was contradicted by
the conductor of the vehicle. Robert
Matthias, who told Judge Mogan that
Mr.. Healey deliberately placed his arm
around the waist of one young woman
while he enjoyed unlimited occupancy
of another's lap. The time was $3.50
o'clock last Wednesday evening and
the car was at Nineteenth and Folsom
streets. The two young women have
been subpenaed to appear to-day and
testify.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
LYNCH HIGHLY
PRAISED BY HIS SUPERIORS
Revenue ONCE Examined by an Ex-
pert and Work Pronounced 0uci-
ally to BE First Grade.

A broad smile of satisfaction over
spread the features OF United States
Internal Revenue Collector John c.
Lynch yesterday when he opened and
read the following letter from Robert
Williams. acting Internal Revenue
Commissioner. at Washington, and
dated May 81:
Your Office was examined on the
18th instant by Revenue Agent H. B.
Burgh. 1t appears from the report of
the agent that the lists. cash and stamp
accounts are in balance, that the rec
ords are kept in good style and are
posted to date. that the office force is
competent and attentive to duty and
that the office is in good condition
The grade of your office is fixed at
No. L.
Grade No. / is the highest in the
service, and this grade has been
awarded to Mr.. Lynch's Office every
year since he has been Collector of In
ternal Revenue.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
Past Matrons and Patrons.

There viii be a meeting tonight in
the Masonic Temple Of the past mat
rons and patrons of the local chapters
of the order of the Eastern Star. which
will be presided over by Mrs. Nellie A.
Darling. This will be for the purpose
Of forming a past matrons' and pat
rons association with the idea of
bringing into closer social and fra
ternal relations those who have passed
through the chairs OF the chapters in
which they hold their membership. A
plan will be presented for discussion.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
Policemen. Suspended.

At the instance of the Police Com
missioners Patrolmen Neil Carmichael
and David Baxter were suspended from
the Police Department last night Seri-
Gus allegations have been made against
them by the superintendent of the Lur-
line Baths. District Attorney Byington
is in possession of the evidence of the
case and both men will probably be
indicted on a felony charge.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
BARTENDER

BARTENDER DIES sUDDENLY.-wiI-
liam Feehzn. bartender dieo suddenly at
io:zT O. clock yesterday morning in his room,
B36 OFarreil street. He had eaten his break
fast IN bed at 10 o'clock Death is supposed
to have been due 10 natural causes.
CAPTAIN MCKENZIE ARRESTED.-Cap-
tain J. c. Mckenzie Of the British ship Bor-
cora was arrested by the United States, Mar
thal yesterday for having allowed two aliens
afflicted with contagious disease TO escape
from his vessel. -E
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE RECORDED
MANY YEARS AFTER ISSUANCE
Belated Compliance With Law In Made
by Parties Welded Quarter OF
n Century Ago.

century ago.
There was filed for record yesterday
marriage license which was issued
more than twenty-five years ago. The
parties to the marriage. which was
celebrated by Archpriest Vladimir
Westhomoff and Deacon j. Krijanovsky
at the Russian Church on February s.
1880, were Mitchell Simrak Of 21oo Fill
more street and Annie S. Dabovich or
1873 Chestnut street. The license was
issued by County Clerk William A
Stuart, by George E. Lewis deputy,
the witness being Milan Dabovich- The
belated recording of the license is in
teresting, in view OF the fact that the
law requires the documents to be re-
corded within thirty days of the date
of the ceremony under penalty of mis-
demeanor.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

COMPANY IS ATTACHED-A writ OF at
enberg the Fidelity Funding Company an
alleged get-rich-quick concern with offices al
916 Market street The attachment covers a
claim OF $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

To-day's store advertisements NAV
tell of bargains which may not be du-
plicated in a whole year-if at all
Somebody will profit by quick reading
of the ads 1t might just as well be you.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
Art for the Home

You are cordially welcome to visit our art
gallery and study the pictures at your leisure
see the modern style In framing and hang
ing-see the light effects; buy IL YOU wish
You take away such pleasant recollections from
the art gallery. Sanborn. Vail & Co., 741 Mar
ket st.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
FIND DYNAMITE IN PARK-Two

FIND DYNAMITE IN PARK.-Two boys,
Lloyd Hunt 1900 Haight street, and Philip
Bradley, 1871 Haight street. found five and a
half sticks OF dynamite near the baseball
grounds in Golden Gate Park on Thursday
afternoon. Policeman Torpey took charge of
the dynamite and made an investigation, but
could find no elew as to the identity OF the
person who left 1t there. He took it to the
Hall of Justice. intending TO leave 1t with
the property clerk. but the office was closed
and 1t kept in the City Prison all night
under careful guard. Yesterday afternoon
Policeman John Cronin took the dynamite to
the water front and deposited 1t in the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

CATCHES MANY RATs.-chief Inspecting
Physician Hessler yesterday reported to Super
visor d Ancona that there were 26s rats caught
In Chinatown during May, and that "Danyczs
virus was put in 967 houses. All rats were
autopsied IN the laboratory OF the Health
BOARD but no injection was found
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
French Mixed Candy
.35c lib

young Wise had failed to pay his wife's
board bills, had abused her, falsely ac-
cused her of inf1delity, employed detec-
tives to watch her and had threatened
her life.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

Photographic war. Our finest platino Paris
panels, So per dozen; cabinets 81 per dozen
Imperial Studio. IA Market ct.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

The beautiful submarine gardens and
glass bottom boats are features at Pa
cifc Grove.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

MURINE EYE REMEDY cures Eyes;
makes Weak Eyes Strong. Soothes Eye
Pain Doesn't Smart.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
New Shades in
Girls Stockings, 25C pr.
Sale Whisk Brooms

1T roc, L56 7o6 z56 $50 45e.
Better whisk broomS at each price
than we have been able to tell OF yet
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

SPRING VALLEY HEARING CONTINUES
The hearing of experts in the Spring Valley
Water Company investigation was continued
last night in the Spring Valley building. Com
parisons between the Spring Valley and the
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
NEW MASONIC LODGE
is To MEET BY DAY

Innovation In the Ancient Fraternity
In the Matter of Holding Reg
ular Sessions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
BRYANT'S POND.
NORWAY.
Score by Innings.
4 D z A & &

S scysSs,s rond.::s 3 rs Is
Two.ba-e hit, C. Shaw. First base on balls,
by Farnum, by Rich 5. Struck out, by Farnum
2, bv Rich 1 Double plays, Rowe. Farnum
Davis, Parlin- BOnney. Hit by pitched ball. by
Fsrnum S. by Rich l. Umpire, Shaw. Scorer
Thayer.
On Penley Field Thursday forenoon,
the sled factory team succeeded in win
ming two games. The first game was
with a team from the toy shop, and was
won BY a score of 20 to 5. The next
game was with the Norway shoe shop
team and was won by score of II to 4.
The Norway team got enough and play
was stopped in the seventh inning.
At the fair grounds the same forenoon
a team composed of players from
Crockett Ridge succeeded in winning
from Norway High School in the most
interes ing game Of the day by the close
score of to 5.
At the brick school house yard in the
afternoon the South Paris Grammar
School team defeated the Paris Hill
Grammar for the second time, the final
score in this game being II to I.
A game at the fair grounds on the
morning of Fast Day, between teams
from South Paris and Norway made up
of boys in their early teens, resulted 9
to in favor of Norway. Saturday fore,
noon they played a return game, result
ing in favor of South Paris by score OF
IN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
BOLSTER DISTRICT.
A Land of Lakes and Islands.

At point AS miles north of the city
of Toronto, Canada, on the Grand Trunk
Railway System is reached one of the
most magnificent districts in the High
lands of Ontario" known as the Lake
of Bays" District. The region COM
prises series of connected lakes. over
which large steamers are navigated.
What greatly adds to the Lake of Bays
value as health-giving and spOrtsman's
resort is the unmatched purity Of the
air one breathes upon its heights. The
visitor forgets his ills under its reviving
influence in less than a week. Its brac-
ing morning breeze, which rivals the
celebrated atmosphere of Pixies Peak,
Coz, imparts new lung power and fresh
vitality. Handsome illustrated publica-
tions sent free on application to j. Quin-
Ian, ID. p. A, Bonaventure Station, Mon
treal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Mrs. Hayes Drowned Herself.
SUICIDE AT NORWAY LAST TUESDAY
MORNING.

The body of Mrs. C. Thomas Hayes of
Norway was found in Tannery Brook, in
that village, Tuesday morning of last
week. Mrs. Hayes was missed from her
home about 5 A. NJ, and search was in
stituted, which led to the discovery of
the body a little after o'clock. 1t was
lying face upward in about two feet of
water, near the Beal Street bridge. An
inquest was considered unnecessary.
Mrs. Hayes had not been we'll for some
time, and for few weeks her mind had
been slightly affected, though no dan
erous tendencies had been noted.
Mrs. Hayes leaves, besides her hus-
band, who for the winter has been EN-
ployed in Portland, son, Charles r.,
and two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude l.
Record and Josie Fl. Hayes, also two
sisters, Mrs. G. L. DeCosta and Gertrude
league. and mother, Mrs. J. NJ
league. Her maiden name was Louise
league, aud her age 40 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
AN OPEN LETTER.

From the Chaplin, S. c., News: Early
in the spring my wife and l were taken
with diarrhea and and so severe were
the pains that we called physician who
prescribed for us. but his medicines
failed to give any relief. A friend who
had bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy on hand
gave each of us dose and we at once
felt the effects. procured bottle aud
before using the entire contents we were
entirely cured. 1t is wonderful REM
edy and should be found in every house
hold. II. c. Bailey. Editor. This REM
edy is for sale by Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

In appreciation of the distinguished
career of DIR. Seth G. Gordon of Portland
as a surgeon and his worth as man the
physicians of Maine have determined to
celebrate the iiftieth anniversary of the
doctors practice of medicine by giving
him a dinner. The invitation Of the
doctors to DIR. Gordon and the latter's
reply have been given and received and
the dinner will be given on the evening
of June 9th, which is the night before
the annual meeting of the Maine Medical
Association in Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
:'..:. -
Pianos,

I am still at the Andrews House,
South Paris, and selling the finest pianos
and organs, new and second hand, at the
lowest prices ever offered. I sell for
cash or on easy payments. Write for
list Of bargains. I have the best self
player for pianos in the world, don't fail
to hearit.
10y 8. EYSTER, South Paris, Maine,
or 211 fremont St., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Suicide at Rnmford Falls.
NEWMAN c. LYON DEsPONpENT RE.
CAUSE OF IMPEDIMENT IN HIS SPEECH.

Newman c. Lyon, division superin-
tendent in the mill of the Continental
Paper Bag Co. at Rumford Falls, conf
mitted suicide by shooting himself with
q revolver Thursday afternoon, in one
of the warerooms of the mill. Mr..
Lyon was 23 years of age and leaves a
widow and nine months old son. 10
letter to his wife the young man assigned
az the reason for his awful deed de-
spondency due to an impeachment In his
speech which he had been unable to
overcome.
Lyon had been connected with the bag
mill ever since it was built, was one Of
the most valued employees, and with
good prospects of promotion In the
service Of the company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
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Norway will Aid the Railroad.
VOTES IN TOWN MEETING TO PAY
LAND DAMAGES IN THAT TOWN.

The town of Norway has well done it,
part toward the building of the Oxford
Central Railroad through Norway
Waterford and Albany to East Stone.
ham. At town meeting Saturday after.
noon it was voted without debate, and
almost unanimously, there being only
thirteen votes in opposition, to pay the
land damages in Norway, to an amount
not exceeding $500. This sum is re-
garded as sufficient.
The interest in the matter was mani
tested by the size Of the crowd of voters
which filed the hall and swarmed
around the doors when the hour OF
meeting, 2 O'Clock, arrived. .
Town Clerk Curtis called the meeting
to order, and Hon. A. S. Kimball was
unanimously chosen moderator.
Taking the chair Moderator Kimball
read the rest of the warrant, and made
explanation of the procedure which was
to be followed in transacting the bust
ness.
Under the second article, to see what
sum of money the town would raise to
aid in the construction of the railroad,
Frank S. Cannon asked as to the lOca-
ton of the railroad, but the moderator
was unable to give him any information.
Fred w. Sanborn moved that the town
raise sum not exceeding $500, and it
was voted to proceed to ballot on that
motion. The moderator stated that he
was informed that the committee of the
board of trade had ascertained that the
amount of land damages necessary to be
pledged to secure the road would be
between $4,000 and $500.
The voting was by yes and no ballot,
the check list being used, and occupied
nearly an hour. The vote was then de-
clared, yes, 39l, no, l3. The majority
being considerably in excess of the
necessary two-thirds, the motion was
undoubtedly carried. The announce
ment of the vote was greeted with
laughter and cheers.
Several motions regarding the details
were then passed, all by unanimous
vote. The first was that the. money be
raised by loan by the seleetmen, on the
best terms obtainable.
The next motion carried was that such
part of the sum voted as shall be used by
the railroad to liQuidate land damages in
his town be paid to the railroad by
he authorized agents of the town when
he road shall be graded, ballasted, and
rails laid, from the starting point in Nor
way through Norway, Waterford and
Albany to East Stoneham.
AS committee to act as agents for the
own in the expenditure of the money
choice was made of Albert j. Stearns,
Henry b. Foster and John A. Roberts.
The meeting then adjourned.