The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-16

said her name was Emily J. Freeman was
deserted in Denver. a woman there took
a fancy to her, and WAS the first to hear
her strange story. as Annie was not given
TO telling everybody about herself This
woman, however, was exceedingly kind
and thoughtful. and secured the girls
sympathies and confidence. Annie said
she believed she had parents living in
California, but where was mystery to
her. She was anxious 10 learn some facts
about them if possible.
AS long as she could remember her reeol-
lections were of Mary Cuueo, with whom
she had Travelled. all over the Western
States and part of Mexico. The CuneO
woman settled in Denver and eventually
East Annie adritt upon the world and dis
appeared. The kind lady, who had
adopted Annie, informed the police of all
she had related. and they in turn Instituted
inquiries at police headquarters in this
city. That Annie believed her name was
Freeman and regarded Mary CuneO as her
mother did not appear unusual, so she
said, but such was the case.
The local police had quite forgotten
Annie Mooney in their INVESTIGATIONS con-
corning Emily Freeman. Possibly the little
fair-hared tot that was lost long ago could
not associate itself with the grown girl
who claimed the name of Freeman. Not
so with James Mooney, the man who
mourned his lost child so long. He read
the accounts published in the newspapers
among dispatches from Denver. He hast
ened TO the police station and there met
Sergeant Whitman. What took place al
81, 49, snIl H. A. .
last night Said he:
'Mr. Mooney came in and said ne had
read in the papers that a young girl in
Denver was looking for her parents in
California. That is my daughter Annie.
who was lost at BslmoDt in July, 49, be
asserted positively. How do you know p
l asked, this girls name is Freeman. aud
the papers say she is nearly 19years of age.
We'll. l don't care what they say Mooney
| said. Il know she's my little girl; l feel il
in me, feel it in me. Something tells me
it is she.'
Mooney kept gesticulating and pointing
a. himself as he spoke" continued the
| sergeant. ale was apparently greatly ex.
cited at the time and was positive that he
| would find his girl"
Mooney communicated with the girl and
she replied with the result that she came
on to San Francisco Immediately. He met
| her at Sacramento Monday and they re.
! turned together yesterday, the father
| supremely happy and the girl satisfied, fol-
| both were full of the same belief The
moment be saw her he was convinced OF
Annie's identity, and that from marks
upon the girls face. Yesterday he called
~ INhiafpc nolu
informed him that Annie was at home.
When a CALL reporter called at the
Mooney residence. 1217A TwenIy-fiftf
street, last evening. young miss of about
| y years appeared at the door in response
| to the summons of the deOrbell. When
| Informed of the nature OF the reporter;
| errand she replied that Mr., Mooney was
| at home. but was disinclined to see any
one regarding the discovery Of the missing
daughter of the family.
While this conversation was going on a
the doorway Mrs. Mooney and younG
lady who appeared TO be about IL or /!
years of age came to the head of tht
! stairs and confirmed what the little CIR
had said about Mr.. MONEYS indispostior
to see any one regarding the matter.
| I'VE have nothing to say to reporters,
said Mrs. Mooney.
The little one at the door, however. will
the impulsiveness of childhood, could no
restrain herself.
There is girl here that papa brought
from Sacramento, and he says It's Annie
but mamma does pot think it is"
As the younger member of the Mooney
family delivered this interesting piece o.
| inform ba LADY, that etnn6 n
the head Of the stairs with Mrs. Mooney
spoke up and eaid:
You had better 60 and see Mary Ounce
at the House of Correction"
Where is that institution" inquired
The reporter.
Il couldn't tell you where it is" replied
the young lady who has been missing TO
so many years, with refreshing candor.