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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
EUhEKA'S LOST BOZ,
after Four Months the Search for Yo,n q
McGrdde Has Reen Ahnndnned

McGrdde Has Been abandoned.
EUREKA, CAL, April 30.-William Nc
Grade and wife, with party of five men,
have just returned from Wild Grass Prai-
RE, where they have been searching for
four weeks in hopes of finding the body of
their son William, who was lost on a.
hunting trip in the redwoods last January.
After all means have been tried they have
reluctantly decided to abandon the search.
The merchants of Eureka have fitted out
expeditions thoroughly provisioned to en-
able the relief parties to make systematic
searches. The services of Indian scents
have been secured, and finally, William
McGrade, father of the boy, has superin-
tended the search in person and his wife
has done the cooking for the party. The
density OF the timber and the wild growth
OF unoerbrush make it difficult for thor
ough search. Young McGrade has proba-
bly, fallen over bank into CANYON or
been drowned in an attempt to ford some
stream swollen by the winter freshets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01

up and her stepfather wanted her as a
waitress In his restaurant at Seattle that
the mother demanded and secured the
custody OF her child by decree OF court.
But Annie ran away from her mother and
Joined her foster parents in Los Angeles,
where the legal contest for her guardian
snip was revived upon Mrs. Kusack's ar
rival here short time ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Humboldt Poputtsts.

EUREKA, CAL, April 30.-The follow
ing delegates were chosen by the Hum
boldt Populist County Convention as mem
bers of the Populist State Convention, to
meet in Sacramento May IL: Hon. s. w.
Buck, G. J. Moore. A. Washington, F.
Zappendorff, w. L. Mercer, w. H. Hem
sted, L. }. Knight, B. ii. Willie, III. c.
Hawson and II. ]. Ring, who was also
elected a member of the State Central
Committee, the Populists having adopted
the rule of choosing the members of the
State Central Committee by county
conventions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Suicide of q Cons,s,npttre.

Los ANGELES, CAL, April 3o.-H. K.
kelton, young man who came to this
city from West Bay City, Michigan, a
short time ago for his health, committed
suicide in his room at 81 South Main
street this morning by sending bullet
into his brain: The young man evidently
braced himself against the bureau, and,
LOOKING into the mirror, placed the muzzie
was instantaneous.
Deceased was about q years of age and
nearly dead with consumption. His
father Is at the head of large hoop manu-
factory at West Bay CITY, Mich. He was
Immediately notified of his sons death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
CHILD TRAMP At PORTLAND,
shipped From San Francisco to Seattle
and Stranded

ShtPped FROM Sdn Erdnctsco to Seattle
and Stranded.
PORTLAND, Or, April S0.-Kenneth
Rose Jones, seven-year-old tourist from
San Francisco, bound for Seattle, landed
here in a stranded condition this morning.
The conductor of the train on which he
arrived turned him over to the police, with
whom he will remain until the Aid So
ciety makes arrangements to forward the
boy 10 his destination. Little Kenneth
carries with hirl note stating his name,
and that his destination is Green Lake,
Seattle. to visit his grandmother, Mrs.
Mary ID. Rose, and his aunt, Miss Isle
Rose.
His parents, who work in a. restaurant
on Third street, between Mission and
Howard, San Francisco, furnished him
with transportation to this city only,
trusting to luck that charitably disposed
people would see to his further transpor-
tation. The child had but 40 cents when
he lett home. He was very hungry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
BAH Season Opened at Seattle.

SEATTLE, WASH, April So.-To-mor-
row will witness the opening of the pro-
fessional baseball season in this city, a
game between Seattle and Tacoma under
the auspices OF the new Pacific League
being scheduled for the afternoon at Y.
NJ. y. A. Park.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
VANOoUVER,s REGATTA.
Plenty Of Funds for the CARNIVAL, and
Its Success 10 Assured.

VANCOUVER, B. c., April 3O.-A re-
gatta carnival to come off here some time
in September is now assured, bylaw en-
towering the city to donate $1,000 for the
purpose having passed by an overwhelm-
ing majority. The carnival executive
committee, composed of leading citizens,
have taken initiatory steps in arranging
for a worlds championship single scull
race. The carnival will last week, and
as the question of funds is now beyond all
doubt 1t is expected the event will eclipse
anything OF the kind previously held on
the coast,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
q CHILD FIREBUG.
Burned House Z" Just to See 1t Go Up
In Smoke"

in Smoke.o
SAN JOSE, CAL, April 80. - Gussie
Brechtel, aged years, and self-confessed
arsonist, was brought before Justice Dryer
by his mother this afternoon to be repri-
manded for burning a vacant house on the
Cottle ranch, on the Monterey road, last
Monday afternoon. Young Brechtel, in
company with BERTHE and George Sullivan,
aged and IL years, respectively, played
truant from school on Mondayi and COM
ing across the deserted house on the Cottle
ranch set It on fire, 'just to see 1t go up in
smoke" Justice Dwyer gave the young
ster a good lecture and allowed him to GO.
The loss is about 5000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Mare I,Iand Horkmnn Disnhnrnad.

VALLEJO, CAL, April So.-A discharge
of thirty-fve men took place in the de-
partment of steam engineering at the
navy-yard this afternoon. There is plenty
of work, but little funds. 1t is hoped the
deficiency bill will soon be passed; other
wise another discharge is looked for.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
niral Beardslee and other officers at the

miral Bea rdslee and other officers at the
Ramona.
The concluding celebration by the dele
gates to the Grand Parlor convention was
the BANQUET in Mannerchor Hall, begin
ming at IL o'clock. Speeches were made
by the newly elected officers and by John
T. Creamy, Carroll Cook and others.
Many of the visitors were to have started
home this morning on the st. Paul, but
owing to the pressure of the convention
work and the social activity nobody got
aWay
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Miner su1oca,ed a. Cherokee.

oROVILLE, CAL, April 3o.-John ia
cinto, a Portuguese, while working in a
mine at Cherokee, was suffocated by pow
der smoke this afternoon.
He entered the drift too soon after blast
ing and was found by Emanuel Rose lying
in a drift unconscious. He lived but a
few minutes after being brought out. He
was only IL years OF age.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Carpenterin,s Buratar surrsnds rs.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, April 3d.
Lafayette, who now calls himself George
Links. the morphiue fiend who with his
woman companion broke into Marquis
drugstore in Carpenteria night before last,
has surrendered to the Sheriff.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Three R,.aapays at One Time.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, April 3d.
Santa Barbara has broken the record on
runaways, having three at one time this
forenoon wildly dashing along State street.
one vehicle belonging TO A. Blair Thaw of
Montecito, another 10 Mrs. Conant and
another to Mr., Leete. Happily little
damage was done and no one was injured.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
To Carry the A,askan Ma,r..

SEATTLE, WASH, April 3o.-The Seattle
Postofhce authorities have received notice
OF the award TO the Alaska TRANSPORTATION
company, OF the contract for carrying the
massive his trips annually, beginning June
!, loeo-between Juneau and Circle City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
Hotc San Franciscan Settled a Board
Bill at San Jose.

Bill at San Jose.
SAN JOSE, CAL, April 30.-Mrs. Emma
Manner, proprietress of the Commercial
Hotel, has sworn to warrant charging
Thomas a. Clark, former boarder, with
forgery. Clark became indebted TO the
hotel for SO board. and when pressed for
money he gave Mrs. Manner check drawn
on the Safe Deposit Bank by T. w. Hobson
& Co. for SIS. She took the check and gave
Clark So in exchange, and the latter at
once left the house. When the check was
presented at the bank it was pronounced
forgery. Clark is believed to be San
Francisco crook.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Case against Pitrof Dismissed.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, April 3O.-The
case against J. w. Pitroff, the man
charged with shooting at Milo Payton,
the young man who was too friendly with
his (Pitroff' 81 wife, was dismissed by JUS
tice Morrison this afternoon and Pitroff
DISCHARGED
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
Must Be Pinnsd Orar

PITTsBURa, Pa, April s0.-The Clear
waterloo Orc match for the worlds cham
piouship will have to be played over.
This is the decision given by the company
who offered the medal. The two pool
experts will likely come together next
week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-01
ON THE BID FIELD.

Anson's Men hin Easy Tictory From,
st. Louis.
CHICAGO, ILL, April 30.-Anson's men
won an easy victory from st. Louis to-day
as an opener for the home season. Despite
The herald., 1896-12-21
DOINGS OF TEACHERS.

The regular monthly institute Of the
city teachers was held at the Spring
street school on Saturday.
An elaborate program had been pre-
pared by Superintendent Foshay and it
was successfully carried out
The institute divided into six sections
of about seventy teachers each and a
series of lectures were delivered in each
section by the ablest specialists obtain
able.
1.-The subject of drawing was in charge
of Mrs. c. p Bradfield and Miss M. Lou
ise Hutchison. Prof. G. j. Rohde gave
carefully illustrated lectures on calls
themes and physical culture as adapted
to the various grades.
In section two Superintendent Foshay
delivered an interesting address on the
duties of teachers and their relations
to each other. The earnestness of his
manner showed how deeply he felt the
Importance of the subject.
Music was discussed by Mrs. G. Par
sons; first grade work was discussed by
Misses Slack, Mosher and Hardenberg.
Spelling was the theme of Prof. ]. r.
Milard; arithmetic was handled by Mr..
G. II. Chilcote, and Miss Sarah L. Put
nam; the Principal Points of American
History" were explained by Miss Mary
f. Claypool and Mr.. r. L. Ashley; and
patriotism was discussed by Mr. j. B.
MonluX.
Two other interesting and important
addresses, those of Prof. c. L. Ennis,
who spoke on arithmetic, and Mrs. Nei-
dig, who spoke on school supplies.
Nearly every teacher in the city was
in attendance.
The next institute will be held at the
same place on the 18th of January.
The herald., 1896-12-21
PER RSONALS

Joseph C. Rockwell of Berkeley is at
the Ramona.
w. F. Bowers of San Francisco is at
the Westminster.
v. Hangard of Washington, D. c., is a
guest at the Westminster.
w. L. Goodwin of the Pomona Times
is stopping at the Ramona.
Col ]. White and wife of Cleveland,
o., are guests at the Nadeau.
c. L. Hanson of Johannesburg, South
Africa, is at the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. S. Parkhurst of Toledo. Ohio, ar
rived at the Nadeau yesterday.
Frank Grandier of the National City
Record is guest at the Ramona.
L. w. Gentry of the Ontario Observer
registered at the Ramona yesterday.
S. Adler, a manufacturer of Rochester,
n. Y. is registered at the Hollenbeck.
Thomas G. Frost of Minneapolis.
Mimi, has apartments at the Westmin-
ster.
S. c. Hyde and Miss Kate Hyde Of
Washington are stopping at the Hollen-
beck
Mrs S. NJ. Magaffin and family of ST.
Paul, Mimi, are sojourning at the Hol-
lenbeck.
A. A. Rice, B. W. Mayer and j. S. Jo-
seph of New York city have apartments
at the Nadeau.
S. S. Bernard and wife and w. P.
Wagn and wife of Colorado Springs, are
guests at the Ramona.
F. B. Mallory of the Ramona hotel,
in company with his wife and daughter,
spent yesterday at Alpine tavern.
J. A. Johnson and wife, Miss I. B. John
son and Miss Amy Johnson, tourists.
from Ipswich. Mass, have apartments
at the Westminster.
Charles A. McLane, general agency d.
rector for the Pacific coast of the New
York Life Insurance company, with
headquarters at San Francisco, is in the
city for few days. He is stopping at
the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. z. c. Angevne, manager of the
Buffalo Woolen company, has just re-
turned from a successful business trip
in Texas and Arizona. He will he
pleased to see his many friends at 2iS
South Broadway
The herald., 1896-12-21
AN ESCAPE RECAPTURED.
A Clever Catch Made by Los Angeles
Officer

On the train for the north last night
Sheriff Westfall of MADEIRA left for home,
taking with him as a prisoner Albino Hi
guerra, a Mexican, who is wanted on a
charge of breaking Jail in 1898 and also
to answer to a felony charge. Higuera
was captured at the corner of Los An
geles and Marchessault streets in this
city by Officer Talamantes Saturday af-
ternOon.
His apprehension was a clever piece of
work, as he had been in the city only a
short time and was travelling under the
name of Martinez. In some manner Tai
amantes got tip on who the fellow real
ly was and followed it out until he be-
came convinced that he was after the
right man. 1t is said that Higue<a re-
Gently stole horse in Ventura county
and it was through this act that his cap
ture was finally effected.
In 1898 he, in company with a man
named Hayes, was confined in the Ma
dera county Jail on a burglary charge.
Hayes was ruptured and wore truss,
from the steel spring of which Higuera
manufactured a saw and cut his way to
liberty. He has been at liberty ever
since, but will now have to pay the PEN
altV for his crimes,
The herald., 1896-12-21
ROBBED A JAPANESE.
A Lively Chase on Wilmington Street
Last Evening.

Barney Swift and James King We're
arrested on Wilmington street, at about
s o'clock last night, by Officer Miles Long,
and were booked at the police station
on charge of robbery and drunkenness,
respectively 1t seems that during the
evening the two parties named had en-
tered a japanese mission where services
were being held Swift made himself
OBNOXIOUS to those present through his
unseenlly conduct, and an attempt was
made to eject him. Just as he was showed
outside the door he seized a gold watch
belonging to one of the Japs standing
near him. and jerking it out of his pocket
started on run down the street. The
Jap did not propose to give up his prop
erty SO easiy, however, and darted after
the fleeing man and overlook him after
a lively chase. Officer Long was sum-
noned and brought both Swift and his
The herald., 1896-12-21
AT THE THEATERS

ORPHEUM.-Long bills are the rule
at the Orpheum lately. The holiday pro-
gram which will be inaugurated tonight
Is not only very long one of nine sep
arate acts, but an exceptionally good
one. One of the best of the new attrac-
tions will be the famous RONALD Bros.
billed as Americas premier equilibrists
and hand hand and head-to-head
balancers. They are one of the greatest
European acrobatic teams that ever
came to this country and may be looked
to for thoroughly diverting turn. Stu
art, the male Patti, is re-
nowned singer and female i'm
personator. The Hagihara troupe of ac-
robats four in number, promise WELL
and will doubtless make a decided hit
They present varied acrobatic act,
with a great deal of lofty tumbling and
contortion work and are said to be phe-
nomenal performers. Herr Langslow
the shooting star will exhibit his Prov
ess with the gun while on the lofty wire.
Langslow has very sensa tional special
ty Burt Shepard will furnish his quota
of fun from the darkey standpoint, and
Lewis and Elliott, the clever, up-to date
sketch artists, will turn loose whole
lot of merriment with their new comedy
skit Ed Marble and Geo. Thatcher can
always be relied on for roaring contri-
button of fun and mAsic. The daring lit
tie witch of the mysterious globe, Ellen
Vetter, will close the show with her
thrilling ascent of the spiral tower.
THE BURBANK-If anything in
scenic splendor and powerful dram
attic action can excel, such is
promised by the management of The
Land of the Midnight Sun, which will be
seen at the Burbank theater opening
Christmas day with an afternoon matt
nee and an evening performance. The
sale of reserved seats opens today at
$3.50. The production is qualified as a
spectacular romance, founded on le-
gend of Iceland, the land where the
mist of eve and the grey of dawn kiss
each other through the shades of night
Mr. Burbank. the author, has written d
stage story of love and human interest
among people we know little of, the
giants of the frigid zone, where the
ceremonies of barbaric religion and
law is held in the open air under the
rays of the Aurora BOrealis. The scenery
not only pictures fields and bergs of ice,
but also the volcanic elements of Ice
land, notably Mount Hecla and the sui
phur mines. We can imagine that the
opportunities are prolific. and Manager
Pearson is a liberal mounter of plays.
The production will be under the per-
sonal direction of the author.
LOS ANGELES THEATER-The
sale Of seats opens this morning
for Alden Benedict's Fabio Romani a
production taken from Marie Corelli's
well known novel. The Vendetta, known
The herald., 1896-12-21
BURNED TO DEATH.
A Child's Clothing Catches on Fire
While Playing With Matches.

A coroner's inquest was last evening
held upon the remains of Charlie My
ers, four-year- old child, who expire
yesterday morning about o'clock as the
result of fearful burns sustained by his
clothing catching on fire while at play
Saturday afternoon. The child resided
with its parents just across the river
off from Also street. In some manner
Charlie secured a lot of matches and
was playing with them, striking them
and lighting pieces of paper, which he
gleefully watched burn up.
No one noticed him until he suddenly
started UP and ran, his clothing all
ablaze Before he could be overtaken
and the burning garments torn from his
body he had been fearfully injured.
Physicians were summoned, but could
DO little save attempt to assuage the
horrible pain After lingering all right
the little life went out yesterday morn
ing. The inquest was held at the resi-
dence, the jury returning verdict of ac-
cidental death in accordance with the
facts.
The herald., 1896-12-21
WESTLAKE PARK CONCERT.

The usual large crowd attended the
concert given by the Seventh regimen,
band at Westlake park yesterday after
noon. Seventh street was blocked with
carriages, while the walks were throng-
ed with promenaders, and the seats were
filled long before the concert com
menced. A fine program was render
ed, as follows:
March, The Double Eagle, j. F.
Wagner
Potpourri of Italian Airs, L. Duranti
Caprice, On the Plantation, Ch
Puerner.
The Cavalry Charge (descriptive)
Gus Lueders.
Overture, Fra Diavolo. Auber.
Selection from Athalie, Mendelssohn
Waltz. The Postillion. Fahrbach.
Fantasie. Hunt for Happiness, Braude
a-March, Liberty Bell. Sousa; b.
Final, Hail California Estate song), Jo-
sephine Gro.
The herald., 1896-12-21
A CRAZY WANDERER.
Booked for Lodging at the Jail, But
Will Be Held for Highlands.

Early Sunday morning E. Inman, a
watchman employed by the company
which is paving Main street, brought to
police headquarters afellow named Geo
Corgan, whom he found wandering
about with no place to lay his head The
fellow was booked for lodging. but late
last night the entery was changed on
the police register and he was charged
with insanity.
Ever since his arrival at the Jail Cor
gan has refused to lie down or eat. but
continually stands in the middle of his
cell addressing the Queen of Heaven.
sometimes varying it by calling her the
Queen Of ireland. He is undoubtedly
insane, and will today be sent to the
county Jail to await examination.
The herald., 1896-12-21
Desn1ond's
Christmas Gifts

This house had prepared for the Holiday trade a
display of novelties in Hats, Neckties, Suspenders.
Umbrellas, Canes Hosiery, Gloves, etc., that is
almost bewildering Everything that could be
expected only in the representative Hat and
Furnishing House Of this State.
Recognized as such we are accorded every ad-
vantage in style and price, and as the sole Los
Angeles representative Of the best makers we are
showing hundreds Of new and beautiful articles
that cannot be found elsewhere. Our store is
noted for doing the largest business on this
Coast. Price does it for us.
The herald., 1896-12-21
HAD TOO MANY SPECTACLES.
A Trio of Suspicious Characters Cath
cred In BY the Police.

officer Jim McGraw ran across some
suspicious looking individuals about 8
o'clock last night, who were trying to
dispose of a lot of spectacles down on
Commercial street among the Chinese
residents. The three parties, giving
the names of John McCarty, John Dun
ney and John Wilson. were arrested, and
will be held on suspicion. When gath
cred in by the officer they protested their
innocence and claimed that they We're
a party of campers on the way to
Randsburg. When asked where their
camp was located they directed the Of
ficer to the Macy street bridge. There
horse attached to a camp wagon was
found under the bridge. The outfit was
brought to the station, where an eXami-
nation of the contents failed to reveal
anything discriminating.
Likenesses of both McCarty and Will
son decorate the rogues' gallery, and
McCarty once served a term of twenty
days for petty larceny. The men will be
held While an effort is being made to
find out where they secured the large
number of spectacles found in their pos
session.
The herald., 1896-12-21
MENTALLY UNBALANCED
A German Out of Employment Goes
Wrong in His Head.

From the corner Of Adams and San
Pedro streets late yesterday afternoon
Tony Meyers, an elderly German, was
taken in the patrol wagon to the city
JAIL where he was booked for insanity.
The man had been wandering about the
neighborhood for some hours acting in
a strange manner. and was being an
noyed by a crowd of small boys. To es-
cape them, he ran into residence and
badly frightened the occupants by his
peculiar demearor.
A telephone message was sent for the
wagon and Weyers was removed. He
was evidently mentally unbalanced. but
perfectly harmless. and at times talked
quite nationally. For six years he has
been resident of this city and hard
working man. Lately he has been out
of employment and dead broke, and
it seems probable that his trouble may
have originated from starvation and
mental worry over his condition. With
proper food and treatment it is hoped
that he will come around all right.
The herald., 1896-12-21

among novel readers, will be presented
ct the Burbank theater, week com.
mencing December 13. This romantic
melodrama contains many thrilling stu
ations, and displays beautiful scenery
especially in the first and last acts, rep
resenting the city of Naples. with lis
magnificent bay Mr. Alden Benedict
gives powerful representation of the
character of Fabio Romani, and is ably
supported by Miss Olive West and a
capable company, which is strong and
even. Miss Grace Hunter, in her Span
ish serpentine and dance stereopticon.
was dream of the poetry of grace and
motion. She has no superior on the
stage.
The herald., 1896-12-21
ARRESTED AT THE PARK.
Bob" Bills Gets Into Trouble Through
Fast Driving.

A sportive young man, giving the
name of Bob Bills, was gathered in at
Westlake park yesterday afternoon by
the officer on duty and sent to the po-
lice station for fast driving. Bills had
acquired a moderate sized jag and was
speeding his animal about THE park
driveways to the imminent danger of
life and limbe of the Sunday pleasure
seekers.
He was stopped in his career and
turned over to Officer Fay, who escorted
him to headquarters, there placing a
charge of drunkenness against him in
addition to the complaint of using the
drives for a speeding course.