The morning call., 1892-12-03
A BRIGHT BOY.
Young Motzick Was Cared For by
Isaac Hecht.

Young MOtz.Ck Was Cared For by
Isaac Hecht.
In 1889 Isaac Hecht, the well-known cap
italst of this city. made tour of Southern
California accompanied by his daughter.
During their journey they ran across q
German orphanbey at one of the hotels, in
whom Miss Hecht became interested. The
boy was so bright, SO willing TO 0blige and
SO quick 10 learn that the young lady begged
her father to give the orphan a chance in
life.
Mr. Hecht paid considerable attention to
the boy. who was August MOtZick, and
when he and his daughter returned to this
city they brought the child with them.
August was then but 10 years of age and
very small in stature. but of healthy, Wig
orous constitution. He was almost without
education. and Mr.. Heeht decided TO put
him In charge of the Boys ana Girls Aid
Society OF this city until the bow grew older
''When August came TO u.s." said Super
intendent Heap of the Boys and Girls Aid
Society. '.he was strong. healthy lad, but
very small for his years. Mr.. and Miss
Hecht took great interest In him and
August appreciated it. He was very bright
mentally and made rapid progress in his
studies. and by his obedience and willing
ness to do what he could for others as well
as his gratitude for the interest taken in
him he became a favorite with the officers
Of this Institution.
From time 20 time Miss Hecht called to
ask about her protege and sent several
checks to the institution in acknowledge
ment OF the care given 10 the orphan.
August was anxious 10 get along in the
world" said Mr.. Hesp. and FINALLY, at his
solicitation, | allowed him to accept posi-
tion as bellboy at the Beresford Hotel He
remained at the hotel only short time,
however. being too small to do the work re-
uni of hfTu huf ha
letter to me when they returned the boy to
the home. saying he was obesiient, polite,
industrious aud honest, and but for his size
they would have been glad to keep him.
Then came an offer from farmer near
Winters, Yolo County, which August was
anxious TO accept. Before letting him leave
the home became his legal usrCian at his
request, and when the boy was given
chance TO enter the United States navy as
an apprentice consented. He was so eager
10 60 and begged 10 be given a chance TO
see the world that IL was hard TO refuse
him. besides | believed that the discipline
of The navy and the chances for study and
observation he would get would be greatly
to his advantage.
81 have heard nothing from August since
he joined the Adams until your story of his
cruel treatment.
~ do not believe the boy was disc bedie MT
nniess under great proyocation and unjust
treatment.
AS SOON as the AudmS reaches mere i, as
his legal guardian, VIII take steps to see hat
the matter is fully investigated, and l am
satisfied Mr.. and Miss HcchI will aid in the
matter.
Whatever may have been the boys of
Tense against discipline | can conceive of
nothing that would justify the brutality
with which il is reported he was treated.
Be sure of o3e thing, We will sft this mat
ter TO the bottom"
Neither Mr.. nor Miss Hecht could be seen
yesterday. but a friend who was told of the
matter said:
IF Dir. Hecht took an interest in the boy,
and the boy showed that he deserved il,
you can rest assured that Commander Mel
son of the Adams will find Heeht upon his
trail In dead earnest, and he will follow 1t
up TO the end, too. Hecht don't do things
by halves, and Nelson will fad irso."
1t is very probable that steps will be
taken TO rescue the orphan as soon as the
Adams reaches here, and the whole truth
will then be learned.