The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE ALAMEDA GRAND JURY.

the Southern Pacific Railroad yards in this
city, and when the night watchman de-
INJURED the crowd assaulted him. He
drew his revolver and shot into the crowd
to frighten them, but they would not scare.
At the second shot he succeeded in bring
ing down Dan Crowley. one of the gang.
young man about 20 yearssOf age. resid-
ing at Third and Center streets. The rest
of the crowd ran away. Crowley was
conveyed to the City Receiving Hospital.
where it was found that he was shot in the
left leg, about two inches below the knee, max
ing a very painful wound. though not serious
The name of the watchman could not be
Learned.
From Green's Sister.
The Public Administrator OF Alameda
County yesterday appeared in the Superior
Court in support OF his petition for
of George Green. whose body was
washed up on the shores OF San Mateo County
few weeks ago. A great number of letters nave
come into the hangs of The Public Administra-
tor, among Them being This one from Green's
sister:
DoNcAsTER, England.
Ny Dedr Brother: We received your letter and
were very glad to hear from you q to learn that
your eyes are better. We had mother here at the
races, and she is remarkable for her age. 1t is
wonderful how she can get around. In fact, she
can beat me AT walking She had just gone home
an hour when we received your letter, and John
went home with Frank the day. Dear
George. you speak in your letter of coming TO
England, but you have tai ed about IL so long that
shall not expect you until you. but, never
rheless hope you Will send word when you
are coming. as you say you will III your letter.
We get along about the same old style-no change
whatever except we both get Older. Johns hair
is quite wnfte. and l expect yours is getting
white when you come 10 Doncaster you viii
ind mother looks much older. Ever
your loving sister S. J GREEN.
There Is nothing new TO record as TO whether
the death of Green was an accident or
suicide. but the above letter would lead To
the belief that he contemplated trip TO Eng
land. and SO wrote his people.
The mysterious Emma" who has figured
some IN Green's correspondence. is now known
to be Mrs. Emma Wright of Elko. New, with
whom Green was In love. She married a man
named Wright, and Green was Respondent over
the matter
Letters From Two Great Men.
An effort has been made TO have ex-Presdent
Harrison attend the q. a. Il. encampment to
be held in Oakland next month, and an invita-
zion was sent him. Yesterday the following
was received from him:
PALACE HOTEL.
SAN Francisco March o.
J. C. JfcKuHen ESq.-MY DEAR SIR AND Com
RADE: found the note signed by yourself and
others OF day before yesterday on my table on my
return TO my room. was very sorry not to have
mad the pleasure of meeting you. If you had in
view my presence It the State encampment of the
u a on April n next. L am sorry to have 10
say 10 you that must before that date return to
Indiana. II your meeting had taken place while
TO participate. Very sincerely yours.
BENJAMIN HARR IsoS.
The following is a letter from another great
Republican politician, which was written in
answer to an invitation TO visit Oakland pro.
viding the next Republican national conven-
toa was held here. The letter reads:
STATE OF OHIO. EXECUTIVE DEPAKTMENT0
OFFICE OF THE GovERNOR.
COLUMBUS March 81 1894
Mr. +. r. Porter. OoEtd5d CdL-MY DEAR SIR:
am in receipt of your very courteous invitation
TO visit Oakland. am afraid that you have not
thought OF the great distance between Ohio anu
California. am sure that would very much
enjoy visit to your city, but my official duties
are such that ! cannot at present see my way
clear to So Thanking you for your interest.
am. very truly yours. WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Bold Footpads.
Herbert Davis, young man residing at 800
Twenty second street. WAS on his way home Oil
Sunday night about II O'Clock when he was
accosied by two men, who called upon him %
hand over his loose change. This he refused 10
do. aud started TO run, but was overtaken by
the foolpadS, who proceeded 10 kick him about
the head and face In most brutal manner.
Davis succeeded In getting away from the
fellows and made his way To the poiiee station
where he told bis story 10 the CHIEF. Officers
Carson and Kyle were sent out with the patrol
wagon, and ran across the two men at The
corner Of Mark ct and Twenly-second streets
Ihey gave their names James Gleason
and George Dixon, and, although they denied
all knowledge of the crime they were posi-
lively Identified by Davis as the men who had
assaulted him.
Gleason and Dixon are both old offenders,
and have given the police so much trouble
lately that their chances for getting long sen.
fences aIe the best.
Their examination will take place on next
Wednesday. BAH has been liked at $1,000 In
eacn case, ana iheir friends are making an
eHort 10 raise the requisite bonds.
Failed TO Appear.
Miss Ethel Gray Smith, who for the past week
by the advice OF Attorney Hayford has beer
keeping out of the way in order to avoid meet
Ing her mother. has at last come out OF her
hiding place.
Mrs. Smith has been making an effort TO get
her ehid out OF the custody OF Attorney Hay
f0rd, who has hurt the chaI Iacter of the miner
by his actions. Mrs. Smith ana her attorney.
Mr.. Ftbaueh. were in court yesterday morning.
that being the time set for the hearing of the
petition OF Miss Smith 10 have her mother
removed as guardian on the grounds that she
had embeZzfed some funds OF the estate Hay.
1oid and the young lady, however, failed 10
inaterialize and The ease was continued for one
wrek AS the girl has promised 10 meet her
mother, IL Is expected there will be a great
change In the bitter contest very soon.
Novel Excuse.
In the case OF Actor Armstrong, who is
charged with stealing diamond brooch from
Anita FalEon While playing Claude MelnoLte TO
her Pauline at Stockton some months ago
Judge Gibson has asked that the case be post.
poned. as it Will be impossible for Mr. Arm.
strong 10 appear before the latter part OF july
owing to his theatrical engagements.
Although the excuse was novel one the
District Attorney consented to allow the case
10 60 over TO August q, ana as there Is a chance
of Anila's diamonds being nothing but paste
the bond was reduced fIom $1,000 TO $1,000.
Receipts Falling of.
Receiver Bishop of the Piedmont Consoli
dated Cable Company applied 10 be cour
yesterday for permission 10 borrow $1,000.
His report OF The receipts for February were
S5657 18, while the expenses amounted L
$76O4 A.
The Fourteenth branch Of the Pied
mont cable began running lis cars 10 the foot o
Washington street yesterday instead of stop
ping al Thirteenth street as heretofore.
This move was made necessary. as the Hay
wards line refused TO make a transfer at tbi
point any longer.
The New Grand Jnry.
Yesterday in Judge EIlsworth's court. witt
Judges Ogden and Ellsworth sitting the fol
lowing citizens were chosen 10 act as Grans
Jury: p. A. Cox, j. r. Talcotr, f. j. Bland
ing, c. Il. Lewis, o. Nj. Sanford, Il. d. Eliason
u. 5. Moulton, Henry NJ Sanbern, John q
Naltos Dr.. Samuel HasIett, Fred Becker. .I0hI
Sharpe J. S. Burpee, Wilbur Walker. Charlie.
McCeyerty, Thomas Poiser. q. L. Chittendeu
A. C. SIoddard, Edward Newland. 4. j
BIanding was appointed to act as the foreman
Want Cheaper Rates.
At meeting of the ,ard OF SUPERVISOR