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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
He Lavished Jewelry Upon Her
With the Proceeds of
His Thievery.
WANTED IN EASTERN CITIES.
While in the Penitentiary the Young
Adventurer Has Written
Two Dramas.

PORTLAND, Or, May /. Assistant
Superintendent James Nevins of the Pink
erton Portland agency to-day received in
structions to look up the Northwestern
record of A. C. St. Clair, alias e.. A. Combs,
now q convict in the Salem penitentiary.
This convict is more distinguished than
any of his fellows by reason of the roman
tic nature of his career before he was cap
tured in Salem last June. At that time he
forged check for $S7 on Ladd d. Bushls
bank there and was arrested. While in
jail awaiting trial he one day assaulted
Sheriff Knight with heavy wooden billet
and came near getting away. For the
forgery, sentence OF four years was i'm
posed upon him, and for the assault he got
twelve years, all of which he is most likely
to serve, minus the lawful credits.
Superintendent Nevins says that at pres
ent there is an actress in Cincinnati named
Ethel Carter sporting pair of $1,000 soli-
tarie earrings which ST. Clair sent her from
this city from the proceeds of some of his
forgeries. In connection with this rests
the romance of the young convict's lie.
In December, 1894, Miss Carter went to
Jacksonville, Fla, in search of health,
and while there she was engaged to sing
at one of the theaters, of which st. Clair,
then only % years old, was manager. 1t
was a case OF love at first sight with the
young manager, and he apparently had
no other object in view than to please the
singer in every conceivable way. When
and how ST. Clair obtained the money he
squandered upon Miss Carter mystified
those familiar with his financial resources.
At times he disappeared for days, and
when he returned to Jacksonville he had
"money to burn," which he literally
showered upon the singer. These atten-
tions seemed very acceptable TO Miss Car
ter, and she finally consented to become
st. Clair,s wife. Several months before
the young adventurer came to Oregon, he
and Miss Carter went to New Orleans,
where he introduced her as his sister.
Meanwhile st. Clair was arranging to
star his fianree in play he had purchased,
and she returned to her home in Cincin-
natl to prepare for her wedding. In the
interim st. Clair came here, and the next
Miss Carter heard of him was from this
city, his letters informing her that he was
fast accumulating money for their mar
riage. The young woman had grown sus-
picious and wrote to him that she desired
the marriage engagement cancelled unless
he could in years time show that he was
honest and capable of earning livelihood
for both. Then it was that he sent her the
diamond earrings.
Suddenly st. Clair ceased corresponding
with Miss Carter, and when next she
heard of him it was through friend, who
informed her of his fate.
The Pinkertons believe that st. Clair
committed some extensive forgeries in the
East, and the fear of identification and ar
rest prompted him to come West. Since
his confinement at Salem it is said that
the young convict has been putting in his
leisure time writing dramas, two of which
are now in the hands of New ork man
ayers
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
REACHED SITKA SAFELY.
Arrival of the Overdue Schooners Lakme
and Utopia at the Northern City
Reported

SEATTLE, WASH, May 1.-The schoon-
ers Lakme and Utopia, about which so
much anxiety has been felt for fortnight
past, reached Sitka safely, and if disaster
has overtaken either or both it was after
the vessels had sailed from that far
northern town for Cooks Inlet.
The steamer Mexico brought the good
news. When the vessel arrived in port
this morning at $50 o'clock there were
many anxious mothers, wives and sweet
hearts on the dock eagerly waiting for
authentic information. good or bad.
When at last the spell was broken many
wept for Joy and some Trailer ones suffered
physical collapse.
The Lakme reached Sitka without
serious mishap April and proceeded the
same day toward Cooks Inlet. The
Utopia got in on the 10th and sailed the
following day. Since then nothing has
been heard from either vessel and while
both are now overdue at this port it is not
felt that there is occasion for alarm at the
delay. They may be detained even two
weeks longer on account of the ice in the
inlet, which Captain Wallace of the
Mexico says prevails to far greater
extent this year than he has ever known
before.
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defense had no witnesses and would rest
its case. United States District Attorney
Jones, after short recess, began the open
ing argument for the prosecution. He re-
viewed the evidence and commented on
the abrupt ending of the case. He was
followed by Woodburn for the defense,
who said the amount of bullion missi ing
had not been proven, and that in 1891
Jones had $50, 900, and the evidence intro
duced showed that at that time there was
only about $8, 900 missing. He said Jones
had invested in stock and purchased prop
erty and at the present time had nothing.
Wood burn declared that the present
melter and retiner, Harris. knew more
about the spurious melts than any one else.
General Clarke will close the argument
for the prosecution tomorrow, and the
case will go the jury some time in the
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
USALIA SUSPECTS HELD.
ST Lovrer and Charles Ardell to
Answer in the Superior
Court.
Bail Denied the Alleged Accomplices
of Train. Robber Dan
Mccall.

VISALIA, CAL, May 1.-The p-elim-
mary examination of Lovren and Ardell,
charged with instigating the attempted
hold-up'of a Southern Pacific train on the
night of March IS at Goshen, came to a
close this afternoon. They were held to
the Superior Court without bail.
After the prosecution rested the de-
PENDANTS and their lawyers, General Kit
trell and S. ]. Kinds, held a two-minute
consultation. General Kittrell then an.
nounced that they had concluded not to
put any witnesses on the stand. Antici-
pating that the court would hold the de-
PENDANTS to answer General Kittrell gave
it as his opinion that not enough evidence
had been produced in court to warrant
holding the prisoners, especially Ardell.
There was absolutely nothing to show that
Ar dell had anything to do with the at
tempted bbery except what John Haines
had sworn to, and he was an accomplice
in the crime.
in gunshot distance of Ardell. There
might have been circumstances refiecting
upon Loyren-some slight evidence as to
possible guilt-but the general asked that
the charge against Ardell be dismissed.
Justice Holder denied the motion and
nelo tne ueIenoantS 10 answer in the Su-
perior Court. The defendants attorneys
then stated that they would make appli-
cation for bail. The prosecution asked
that the material witnesses-William Ross.
Eugene Requaro, John Haines, Obie Britt
and James Edwards, or Burnside placed
under bonds TO appear in the Superior
Court when the regular trial should come
on. This order was granted. Each of
these witnesses will be required to give
hOnd of S500 for their anoaa raroa Js,.4;o.
Holder denied the defendants' application
for bail
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
SIXTY MINERS
BURIED ALIVE,
Entombed by an Explosion
in a New Zealand
Colliery.
NOT A MAN ESCAPES.
Rescuing Parties Delve for the
Victims Until Overcome
by Firedamp..
BRAVE THE DEADLY GASES.
Brought Unconscious to the Surface,
Only. to- Return to Work
When Revived.

VICTORIA, B. e., May 1.-The steam
ship Miowera to-day brings the particu-
lars of tae explosion in the Drummer col
liery, near Wellington, New Zealand, on
March 81. 1t is a story of gloomy horror,
frightened by the heroic deeds of men
who braved the deadly firedamp in efforts
to rescue their fellows. The cause of the
catastrophe none can tell. The mine was
free from firedamp before the men went
to work, and the surmise is that the ex-
plosion was caused by a sudden inflow of
gas let loose by the breaking down of
coal.
Of the sixty men entombed not one es-
capped death. If not killed by the first ex-
plosion they, could not have long stood
the deadly gas. ALL but twelve were
married men, most of them with large
families, and by the death of the bread
winners 200 women aud children were left
desolate.
Undismayed by the deadly gas scores of
men volunteered to work for the rescue of
the entombed miners, toiling all night un-
tiringly to reach them. ::
Around the mouth of the pit stood
broken-hearted women and children, pitt
fully sobbing and praying for relatives
whom they hoped might yet be saved. So
powerful were the fumes of the gas that
the men could only work in short shifts
Every now and then corpse was brought
to the surface, along with half-unconscious
rescuers, who had almost yielded I'D their
lives in the work OF mercy. AS corpse after
corpse was brought to view, the women
and children rushed wildly forward to see
if they could recognize father, brother or
son. :. -
+ Undeterred by the fate of their COM
rades, one shift of rescuers relieved an,
other.
Overcome by gas, they only waited until
they recovered in the fresh air at the sur
face and then silently and sternly went
back to. the work. At first ten minute
shifts only could be worked, but later the
air cleared somewhat and the time was
extended to an hour.
Premier Seldom of New Zealand, as soon
as news of the disaster reached him, went
to the spot by special train and offered to
take his place among men toiling below.
His offer was refused, but he stayed
through the night, giving what help he
could. An idea. of the heroism of the
rescuers may be gathered from the facN
that more than twenty were taken. to the
surface unconscious.
Relief subscriptions in aid of the be-
reaved and destitute families of the vic
tins had been started in New Zealand and
in the sister colonies of Australia before
the Miowera left Sydney. -
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
TULARRs CARNIVA1 OPENS.
Queen Era Rutes the Guests of the Floral
Festival.

Festival.
TULARE, Call, May 1.-Tulare's floral
festival opened tonight with immense
crowds in attendance. Early in the even
ing the streets were thronged by people in
holiday attire, all headed to the banquet
hall.
The identity of the queen had been kept
profound secret, and so well was it
guarded that the revelation did not come
until she arrived in state.
Miss Eva Pogue, one of Tulare's most
popular and beautiful teachers, was the
queen of the roses, and royalty did she rule
her subjects.
She was gowned in cream silk, trimmed
with lace, and her crown was of pink roses.
Mrs. A. Borders personifed Columbia and
Mrs. W. P. Kat cliffe represented Califor-
MIA. W.. r Ratcliffe, cashier of the Tulare
County Ba NIX, was Uncle Sam.
Such a profusi on of magnificent bios
SONS as was disp layed tonight is seldom
seen. The arrangement and grouping
were perfect. Sixteen little girls, costumed
in creamy white, led by Mrs. L. Y. Elder,
danced gayly about the Maypole and won
rounds of applause.
The musical Delsarte drill by six Young
subjects of Queen Eva was encored, and
both recitals were perfect.
lcecream, bonbons, hot coffee and sand
witches were served in the several booths,
and au-in-all a magnificent success was
sec ed on this, the opening night of
Tulare's flower carnival.
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King was all that was needed to direct the
white-robed lassies with the bows and ar
rows, who, after some surprisingly diff
cult figures, passed in review before the
throne and cast their floral weapons at the
Queens feet. Then blast of the whistle
caused them to form in a square facing the
four sides OF the room, there being just
whist hand of thirteen on each side. The
cards, which were about two feet square,
were then well shuff1ed, cut and dis
tributed.
hush of expectancy fell upon the vast
audience at his juncture, and great cram
ing of necks followed to see the respective
hands OF the four players. 1t was during
this period OF comparative quiet that all
present were treated to pleasant surprise.
Without announcement the band COM
menced to play lively air. and two young
girls, dressed in silver-spangled dresses of
heecy white. danced gayly forward to the
center of the ballroom floor, and to the
time of the music and set of castanets
performed beautiful Sp anish dance.
The two graceful young ladies, who ap-
peared to be about ID years of age, were
Lottie and Emma Brady of San Francisco.
For an encore the sisters danced slow,
easy motioned fantasy to waltz music. 1t
was not a waltz nor skirt dance, and vet
was both, with q few Highland fling and
hornpipe variations, and in all a most en-
trancing performance.
Then the long-talked-of whist game
| commenced. Spades were the trumps, the
four floor managers playing the cards,
and the fact that only two misplays
marked the game stamped them as good
players. Messrs. King and Loughery
were partners and had four trumps each.
Mr.. Davis led off from his long suit of
hearts and his partner captured Kings
king with the ace amid loud applause
The king of clubs from the hand of
King took the next trick, and he, evidently
being in quandary as to what suit to
open, led a trump. This trick was cap
tured by Loughery with the ace. He at
once returned his partners lead of trumps.
A king IN the hand of Hofer beat Kings
queen and made two tricks for each side.
! Then clever finesse of ten-spot of
diamonds by Loughery made third trick
for his side, and the ace of diamonds on
the next for their opponents evened up
the score again. A heart led from Lough-
cry was trumped by King and promptly
overtrumped by Hoffer, and this bright
| play seemed to please the audience won-
derfully.
1t was now clearly seen by all whist
! players present-and there seemed to be
many-that the game was in the hands of
King and Loughery, the latter holding
the two best trumps to protect his part
ner's suit. When the last card was played
the winning side could count no less than
nine tricks on their side of the house.
The twinkling white feet of the little
ones then sped swiftly around the room
several times and took their places with
parents and friends in the audience, and
general dancing commenced.
The programme for tomorrow includes
| bicycle races with a balloon ascension in
the afternoon and grand display of fire.
works at night.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
LYING WHIST At NIGHT.
One Pretty Feature of the CarnfuaI {
Roses Ball.

| hoses Bdu.
SANTA ROSA, CAL, May 1.-The rose
carnival ball in the Athen@um tonight is
a brilliant success.
| Visitors and residents who were deferred
by the rain from joining in the procession
have all attended the dance. and the dis
play of pretty faces and smart trocks has
been exceptionally fine. The building was
almost overcrowded at the opening of the
ball at 9:45 o'clock, and since then the
! throng has increased and the floor which
| is supposed to accommodate 200 dancers,
| has been comforta bly, filed for each dance,
with more couples waiting to take their
turn.
The hall decorations are very pretty
Gala lilies and ferns surround the gallery,
the semi-circuiar floor is covered with
white canvas, and the enclosing ratings
are draped in green and yellow, the red to
complete the carnival colors being sup
piled by crimson Chinese lanterns. The
canopy over the Queens throne is of
white pink and blue, tented over with
strips of long white bunting.
In addition to the dancers there are
scores OF fashionable onlookers, who oc-
cupy the boxes, the gallery and the par
people in the Athenaum.
The grand march was one long to be re-
membered. Such an exhibition of beauty
and elegance was never before seen in
Santa Rosa.
The bewildering evolutions of the we'll
trained participants as they marched and
countermarched in the beautiful figures
won loud applause from the spectators.
When the first strains of the grand march
sounded Floor Manager George F. King.
accompanied by Frank Loughrey Jr.. Nc
Quad DAVIS and Virgil Hofer, the floor
managers. appeared at the entrance.
They were dressed in court costume and
slowly walked abreast down the room
followed by. the courtly train. After them
came six little pages in black velvet Faunt-
leroy costumes. Then a little tot in mink
tights and gauzy wings walked out with
stately grace and fairly captured the audi.
ence by her childish grace.
Then came the Queen in her royal robes
of white. with diamonds sparkling from
her brow and throat. Miss Rose Crook.
the lady OF honor, was next in the train.
her gown being rich gold d-colored silk.
Tie ten ladies' in waiting followed, two bv
two. in silken gowns of pink, blue, orange.
cream and gaslight green.
There was a patter of little feet, as the
fifty-two wee girls of the living whist
passed on to the canvas floor. They were
all in white from head to foot. and bore
arrows covered with white roses. The tall
form of ]. C. Sims, president of the car
nival, headed the train of citizens with
their ladies.
After several evolutions the Queen as
cended the throne and all but the whist
actors ranged themselves in the back
alcove of the ballroom.
A sharp whistle from Floor Director
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
At SAN PEDRO,
Little Annie Roger Runs Away
From the Mother She
Does Not Love. l.
Taken Back 10 Her Foster Parents
by Youth Who Is Touched
by Her Story.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. May Through
the friendly offices of Fred Buster, son of
a hotel-keeper at San Pedro, Annie Roger.
escaped from her mamma last evening and
made her way back to Los Angeles, to the.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
Chico,s Fete Postponed.

CHICO, CAL, May 1.-The Mayday ex-
ecutive committee this morning decided
that it would be impossible, owing to the
rain. to hold the picnic, and it was there
fore postponed until Saturday, May 8.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
Spencer .Arrtres at Yancomver.

VANCOUVER, b. c.. May III. NJ. S.
Royal Arthur arrived this morning from
Esquimalt. having on board Earl Spencer,
who is en- route East. Coming through
the narrows at the entrance of the harbor
sailor fell overheard and nothing more
was seen of him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02
THE CARSON TRIAL.
Jones' Attorneys Submit The Case Tiih
out Defense.

CARSON, New, May 1. When the
United States Court convened this morn
ing Attorney Woodburn, counsel for Jones,
the alleged bullion thief, stated that the
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