Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-02-19
Morning kilograms.


Passengers Passing South.
MoJAvE, Feb. 1S.-E d + Bow
ers, M Keller, J HI Ham, w E Sny.
der, e A Chamberlin.
A Chase After the Rascal DmMcan
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-San
Francisco Bay this morning was
the scene of an exceedingly lively
chase. Since the disappearance OF
j. G. Duncan, Manager of the de.
funct Pioneer Bank, every vessel
leaving this port has been closely
watched by the police authorities
to prevent the escape of the default
ing banker. For several days espec-
ial attention has been attracted to
the schooner l.. ]. McKinnan, load
ing for Corinto, Central America.
From information obtained it was
considered certain that Duncan
would be o passenger on her. 1t
was ascertained that she would
probably sail this morning. Last
night an officer was stationed on
Folsom street wharf, off which the
schooner was lying, with instruc-
tons to report any movement at
once. Capt. Lees, with force of de-
tectives was stationed at Meiggs
wharf with the steam yacht Elaine
ready to intercept the McKinnon.
About 2 O'Clock A. NJ, the steam
tug came alongside the schooner
which, a few moments after, made
sail and the officer at once notified
Capt. Lees. The Eliane stood out
towards the heads. wishing
to board the McKinnon just as she
cleared, when Duncan would cer-
tainly be on board,if at all. 1t was
found however that owing to the
small size of the Elaine and the
heavy sea running, it would be inn
possible to effect this purpose in
open water and the steamer was
accordingly brought to under the
north shore. In few moments
The McKennion made her appear
ance, under jib and mainsaiI.
The Elaine at once ran alongside,
and the officers boarded her. Care
full search showed that Duncan was
not OH board; his baggage, how
ever, was there, including cloth
ing, marked with his name, pho
tographs of members Of his family
and other effects belonging to him
beyond any question. The
baggage OF n son of
John Middleton, who, evidently,
intended to be fellow passenger
with Duncan, was also found. The
echooner was brought to anchor on
the forty latham bank and the
Elaine again took up her position
under the north shore. About half
past three O'Clock the steam tug
Redmond, with all lights out,
came stealing along toward the
schooner. The Elaine was at once
headed for her, and, as her machin-
cry works very noiselessly, she was
enabled TO get within u few feet of
the Redmond before being disc0v-
ered. The Captain of the Elaine or
dered the Redmond to slow down.
Instead of this, however, he opened
her out and shot forward like an
arrow. The Elaine gave chase but
was no match for Il large boat like
the Redmond in rough water. The
latter headed for the city front at full
speed the Elaine at her heels. The
Redmond ran into the Mission
street wharf and several persons
were seen by those on board the
Elaine to jump ashore and run up
the wharf. The Elaine ran in and
the officers landed and gave chase
but the fugitives made good their
escape in the darkness. On return
ing to the wharf tho Redmond was
found lying there quietly and the
officers swore she had not left
the dock during the night
1t has since been ascertained
that Duncan has recently been con-
cealed in Middleton's house, on
Ellis street, near the Baldwin Hotel,
and party of officers searched the
house last evening, but not q sim
gle inmate was found. One of the
neighbors remarked to Lees:
"Why didn't you come round last
night, and then you would have
caught him"
Krarmey nnd Weiiock on sheir Oid
1fouhW.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-Kear-
ney and Wellock arrived from San
Jose this morning aud were re-
ceived by about fifteen hundred
workingmen and escorted up town.
The usual meeting was held at the
Sand Lots during the afternoon,
passing off without any incident of
special Importance.
About the time the meeting adj
journed, however, special officer
Jones arrested hoodlum on Mis-
sion street, near Sixth, for stoning
q Chinaman. AT the corner of
Market and Fifth streets the Of
flcer was met by crowd of Kear-
ney's audience, who, learning the
facts in the case, ordered tho Off
Ger to release the prisoner. He
of course refused, and one of the
crowd forcibly dragged the prison.
er from the officer. The latter then
seized the assailant who resisted
the officer and struck him
with u club. The crowd
then closed around Jones with
cries of "Hang him." "Kill him."
etc. They finally overpowcred the
officer, took him down to the police
station and preferred charges OF
battery against him. AS soon as
the Chief of Police learned the facts
in the case he released Jones on his
own recognizance. The parties to
the affair will probably be arrested
tomorrow.
san Francisco weather.
SEN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Ii
stormed heavily this morning, and
Is now cloudy, with indications of
more rain.
sacramento Fiooht Again.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 1Sth.-The
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