The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-30

roll-call developed the fact that Kelly was
missing Not one of those who surr Ound
him knew anything OF his whereabouts, and
for a time they could only stare at each
other in blank astOnishment and wonder
what had happened.
HE DISAPPEARED.
The bartender at 16 Third street. where
Kelly and Crlmmins rendezvous, was ap-
pealed TO, and all that he could say was that
Kelly had dropped in at late hour the
night before, had taken his mail and disap-
peared. The drink-mixer had an indistinct
recollection of Kelly's having said some
thing about going to Grass Valley to visit
some relations, and that was all. Whe ther
the would-he boss had really gone to Nevada
County or not was not known.
KelIy's sudden determination to absent
himself from town bears decidedly suspi-
cious look, coming as it does Immediately
upon the heels of the tidings of Buckley's
flight. The former, of course, Is only very
little bOss-a kind of pocket edition as it
were-but lie was ambitious. He had tried
in many ways to initiate his friend Buckley,
but had made but little headway. The truth
is that he is an ignorant man, with but little
OF Buekley's cunning, and has been from
start to finish bungler. In addition TO this
lie is prone to look upon the wine when it
is red, and when in his cups-as he often is
he is anything but discreet. He has, it Is
said, disagreeable way of giving out state
secrets, and in this way some very ugly ru-
mors have got aflat.
LEVYING TRIBUTE.
Among other things he is charged with
leyying heavy tribute upon all who are
givel employment in the municipal de-
partments at the new City Hall. In this he
! is not alone, of course, for he associated
with him Phil Crimmins. who is supposed
TO have learned thing or~two from the
late William L. Higgins, with whom he
was at one time actively associated.
Now Crimmins is CREDITED with being
something of a politician in mild sort of
way, and from experience, it is ntimated,
he knows that 1t costs money to maintain
a political organization. As Mr.. Crimmins
is something OF a phianthropist in his in
stinCts he would, no doubt, If possessed of
a sufficient private fortune. 20 down in his
pocket and pay the entire cost, but as he is
poor young man struggling for start in
the world he finds Unnecessary to appeal TO
his friends TO assist him in the task lie has
undertaken. As 4 result of this he and
Kelly have been compelled by stress of cir
cumstances to appeal to the clerks in the
City Hall for aid. When n man is patriot,
of course. S2j or even $50 a month deducted
from the amount of his salary leaves no
pangs behind.
AAd then beyond all that too, neither
Kelly nor Crimmins has any known means
of support; that is, so far as can lie ascer-
tanned. They are never seen to be engaged
in any legitimate enterprise, and as it re-
quireS money to live. they mu st be counted
in among the expenses of maintaining the
Republican organization. a few clerks with
families to support have gTumbled q little
from time to time, but in most instance S
they have been Silenced If called before a
Grand Jury tomorrow they might tell some
dIsagreeabe facts. and it might be learne
just how much it costs TO keep MesSrs. Kelly
and Crlmmjns in wine and cigars.
During their search for Kelly yesterd ay
one fact leaked out that may throw some
light on his disappearance. He was seen to
90 INFO q saloon on Fremont street few
days ago aud, exhibiting roll of green
backs, call for quart bottle of champagne.
Some one present noticed the order, and
playfully reminded him that lie had been
content To confne himself to steam beer in
days gone by.
That is true" was the reply, 'but my
health has been very poor for some little
time, aud my physician has ordered me to
drink nothing but champagne, and that of
the imported quality"
In this may lie the explanation of his
go .ng away so soon on the heals of Buck
ley. His illness may have increased, and
he may as consequence have found it nee
essaTy to go to the springs to recuperate.
CRISlNIINs LAYING Low.
1t is also rumored that Crimmins is ont of
town. At all events he was not about his
usual places of resort, ami no one seemed to
know Just where he was. His friends init
mated that he was very busy just at the
present and would probably show up all
right in the course of the day, but he failed
to do so.
One friend, who seemed quite earnest in
the matter, said: you eau rest assured
that Phi. is ia town. Why shouldn't he bes
l can see no reason for his leaving. He is
not afraid of the Grand Jury, and has done
nothing to cause him TO have the slightest
fear He will show up all right tomorrow,
and as for Kelly he has merely gone to
Grass Valley for little recreation and will
be back by the end Of the week"
Another said: Il can't believe that Kelly
has skipped out for good. As for that how
ever, | thought the same of Buckley, but
the latter has gone, and it is quite evident
now that lie means to stay. Things are
getting pretty warm around tue town, and
no man who has been mixed up in politics
need ieel any too safe"