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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
THE RACECOURSE
WAS HIS Ruin
Edward F. Lydon Charged
With Felony Embezzle-
ment.
Played the Races With Stolen
Money Gained by Falsify-
ing His Books.
Tells Pitiful Story of His Criminal
Acts and the Unsuspected
Ending.

Edward +. Lydon, who was recently the
bookkeeper OF n. X. Masten, financial
agent of the Southern Pacific Company
and president of the Mariposa and Phoenix
and Salt River Valley Railroad Company,
who lives with his widowed mother at 217
Polk street. is in the City Prison on a
charge of felony EN- bezzement
His desire to play the races, as we'll as
to gam bic in the wheat pits, caused him
to take his employers money, falsify the
books and otherwise commit criminal acts
to gain funds.
He acknowledges his guilt and the fact
that he has been more or less intoxicated
for over week.
His shortage will amount to little over
$1,000 He was trusted with large amounts
of money, and could easily keep portion
for himself, at least until his books were
inspected. When charged at the Citv
Prison last evening he had $148 in money,
about $500 worth OF pool tickets which he
had played and lost on the horses Fon-
savannah and Double Quick, a check for
$40, revolver and two knives.
He said last evening: II have played a
desperate game and lost, and there is no
one to blame but myself | had q good
position, but foolishly threw it away by
last llVlng During the past few weeks |
have handled large amounts of money
and l suppose the temptation was too
much for me.
Il took portion of the funds given to
me to be placed in the bank and played
The races. For while l was successful,
but again lost. Last Saturday I won
$500 on the horse Judge Denny and was
about to leave the track when I placed a
bet on Libertine and won 1910 more. I
had been given about $4,000 to place in the
bank, but took $500 to the track with me.
II deposited $500 in the bank Tuesday,
but kept more money given me, and am
now in debt to the firm over $1,000. have
also gambled in the wheat pit, and when
Wheelock failed he owed me $1,000, but
that is passed and gone. l am sorry for
my actions but must suffer for them"
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
PLEASED AT
HIS DEATH
Chinatown Smiles Over the
Tragic Ending Of
Yueng.
He Was Known to the Mer-
chants as the King of
Thieves"
Shot Down by Merchant While in
the Act of Committing
Crime.

The body of the Chinese burglar who
was shot while breaking into a room in
Prospect place last Friday morning was
vie wed by hundreds OF Cinnamon yester-
day.
A constant stream OF Mongolians
poured into the MOrgue and as they
looked upon the dead burglar a satisfied
smile seemed TO illuminate their faces.
Their apparent congIatulation over the
death of their countryman was due to the
fact that for years he had been a terror to
the respectable element OF Chinatown.
He was known as the king of Taieves." "
and no merchant dared resist his periodi-
cal raids.
1t is claimed that during the past year
he committed at Least one hundred bur-
glares and robberies, securing plunder
valued at several hundred dollars. A
short time ago, ii is said, he and an ac-
com mplIce who is not known visited fam
tan game on Washington street and
forced the proprietor, at the point of a
pistol, TO give them $500. They both wore
masks and as Yueng was leaving the
place he was recognized by one of tue
"lookouts.'
Notwithstanding that the Chinaman
was positive in his identification of the
King of Thieves" no effort was made to
pros cute him.
This was due 20 the fear the respecta BILE
element had for the desperate Chinese
Now that he is dead, numerous stories are
told which stamp him as being one of
the most dangerous highbinders that
ever operated in Chinatown.
The king of Thieves" met his death
while ransacking the room of Charley
Ngow, at So Prospect place.
he was discovered, after forcing an en-
trance, and shot. Through the assistance
of some friends he managed to reach a
building at 1006 Dupont street, where he
was put to bed. Last Tuesday evening his
body was found by Sergeant Shea and
posse and removed to the Morgue.
at is the best thing that ever happened
in Chinatown" remarked an intelligent
Chinese yesterday.
His death is worth thousands of dol
lars to the merchants of Chinatown. For
years he has terrorzed the re spectacle
element of Chinatown, forcing them to
surrender their purses at his pleasure.
He scoffed at the police, and continued
his series OF crimes without the least fear
of being molested. Now that he is gone
beyond human call the merchants have
reason to congratulate the man whose
fatal aim has ridden them of him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
List of the Candidates
Willing to Serve as
Ereeholders.
Several of the Aspirants Have
Received Generous In
d0rSements.
Increased Registration Shows the In
terest Taken in the Special
Election.

There will be forty-eight names on the
ballot to be voted at the special election
for fifteen Freeholders on the 9th inst.
Many of the candidates have received the
Endorsement of other organizations giving
them the nomination.
The ticket published below gives the
names of the candidates, the nominations
and Endorsements received by them and
the voting number as they will appear on
the ballot on election day. Registrar
Hinton and his deputies worked until
late last night to prepare the ticket, in
rder that the Sample ballots may be pre-
sented to the public at an early day.
The ballot will be as follows:
L. Jerome A. Anderson-Charter Conven-
tlon, CitlZens Non-Partisan, United
Labor, Citizens INDEPENDENT Citizens
Democrat.
2. George Aspden-Socialist Labor.
3. c. h. Barry-Socialist La bor.
4. t. Beresford-Socialist Labor.
5. Joseph Britton-Charter Convention,
Citizens Non-Partisau, Citizens lnde-
pendent
8. James Butler-Charter Convention, Citi-
zens' Non Partisan. Citizens Democrat.
Z. Thomas V. Cator-People's, Democra t,
Republican, Citizens + publican.
8. Ii. n. CIement-Charter Conven ton,
Citizens, Non Partisan, Citizens Inde-
pendent United Labor.
8. A. Comte Jr Charter Conven tion, Citt-
zens, Non-Partisan, Citizens Democrat,
United Labor
10. A. Conti-Socialist Labor.
II. w. Costley-Socialist Labor.
12. Alfred Cridge Charter Convention,
Citizens, Non-Partisan, Citizens Demo-
crat United Labor.
13. George f. Dow-Republican, Demo
crat, Citizens Independent, Peoples,
Citizens Republican.
ID. l.. II. EIlert-Chsrter Convention, Citi-
zens' Non-Partisan. Citizens Independ-
ent, United Labor.
IS. ID. j. Ellis-Soclalist Labor.
I6. Oliver Everett-Socialist Labor.
II. Joseph ID. Grsnt-Republican, Citi-
zens Republican, Peoples Citizens In
dependent, Democrat
IS. WoIcott n. riswOId-Peopie's, Citi-
zens' Republican, Republican, Democrat.
10. Isador Gutte-Charter Convention Citi-
Eens Non Partisan, Citizens Democrat,
United Labor.
20. NJ. Hausen-Sociaist Labor.
FL. w. n. I'll. Hart-Uni.ed Labor.
22. Theodore II. Hatoh-People's, Citizens
Republican, Republican. Democrat
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

other large towns the houses were in pro-
portion. At Medford, Or, a town of 1400
Inhabitants, 800 attended my lecture, over
half the population, and the hall would
not accommodate ali who applied for ad-
mission.
What grahfied me most was the inter.
est manifested in California. As rule at
the beginning of the lecture the audiences
were rather Indifferent, but as the differ
ent views were thrown on the screen they
became enthusiastic over the varied re-
sources OF the State, and at the close of
each lecture / was piled with questions
regarding different sections. | have had
as many as 300 people waiting to question
me about California after the conclusi on
of a lecture.
81 feel sure that my tour will result in
material good to the State, for although
the northern people are fairly prosperous,
they are beginning to realize that there is
a land to the south of them that is fairer
and more promising than their own can
ever possibly be. All during my trip and
since my return l have been deluged with
letters OF inquiry from people who heard
my lecture.
Miss Kelleher is preparing for tour
tn at will begin soon after the first of the
year and will extend through the East to
the Atlantic seaboard. covering period
of five or six months ONLY The larger
cities will be visited and Mss Kelleher ex-
pects to deliver not less than $50 lectures
With the splendid views with which she
illustrates her lecture this will be one of
the best advertisements the State has ever
had in the East and will doubtless be of
great benefit.
Miss helieher is California girl and Is
gifted with rare elocutionary abilities.
Added to this she has a beautiful face.
fine fl lure and most charming person
ality. which combine to win over her
audiences al once. The lecture she de-
livers on Picturesque California was
written by herself and is one of the most
entertaining as we'll as instructive dis
courses ever listened to. During the
Christian Endeavor convention in this
city last summer NJ SIS Kelleher delivered
her lecture to an audience of 10. 900 people,
and was the recipient of a flattering re-
ception by her auditors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

The inhabitants of Oregon, Washing
ton and British Columbia have recently
been given an opportunity to learn some
thing about California. its multitudinous
resources, its glorious clim ate and its un-
Aurpassed scenery, which they were not
slow to take advantage Of
Miss Helen Kelleher, the distinguished
young elocutionist, has just completed a
tour of the Northwest, during which she
delivered her delightful lecture on pic
turesoue California" to no less than %, 900
people. Miss Kelleher began her tour on
October l, and lectured 10 forty-four audi
ences in forty of the principal cities and
towns. returning to her home in this city
the 4th inst.
Her tour was under the direction of
ffty prominent citizens of all parts of
California, who have the welfare of the
State at heart, and adopted this novel
plan of placing It's advantages before our
northern neigh bors.
The lecture was illustrated by 200 stere-
opticon views in colors, thrown upon
screen % by % feet, and besides display
ing the scenic wonders, gave excellent
represen tations of the leading cities and
towns, the great orchards and vlneyaro as
and the mining industry. Aside from the
natural wonders of the State, MISS BEL
leher saws the view that everywhere Gre
ates the most admiration and wonder was
th4 of the Claus Spreckels building, the
neK home of THE CALL. Few had ever
seef such an imposing piece OF archltec-
NurN and scarcely anybody was aware
thatNuch magnificent structure could De
fund west of Chicago.
81 was aware that the people OF Oregon
n aid Washington were intensely loyal to
VttHir respective States" said Miss Kelle-
het last evening" land l began my tour
hat fearful that my lecture would oe
coltly received. ] was most agreeably
surrised, however, for everywhere went
place people were turned away. At Se-
attieS300 people attended my two lectures,
and a Portland, Tacoma, Victoria and the
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
Police commissioners Meetins

At a meeting of the Police Commissioners
last evening John Hill was dismissed from
the force and fined $40 for playing poker
while on duty. officers Hall and Hutchings
VINO were said TO be implicated in the game
were allowed to remain on duty, as Hill who
was dismissed, stated that the two officers
were in citizen clothes and not on duty,
His testimony was zorro oborated by the officers
themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

ADVANCES made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal J. Noonan. lO17-lO23 Mission
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
INITIAL LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.

lf SOc-Our best quality ALL-LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs wi
a. wv qusey embroidered initials eacn or half do
fancy box So box.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
DIR. REGBNsBURGER's CONCERT.
A Large Audience Enjoys a Well
Arranged Evening of Music.

A Large Auu1ence ENJOYS n Well
Arranged Evening of Music.
The Sherman e. Clay hall was crowded
last night on the occasion of the farewell
testimonial concert rendered DR.. Arthur
Regens burger, the 'cellist, who will
shortly leave for Alaska.
The programme was varied, quick and
tactfuI; it was made up for the most part
of music of not too heavy nature, and
the audience was justified in its applause.
Besides the cello solo of DR.. Regens ur-
ger, the evening was happily contributed
to by Nathan Landsberger, Samuel
F!elshman, Frank Coffin. Homer Henley,
Samuel AdeIstein, Miss Rose Broderick,
Mrs. She'd Langstroth, Miss Ella McClos-
key and Mrs. Adler-keesing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
REFER SCARFS AND MUFFLERS.

,-MEN'S HEMSTITCHED BLACK SURAH SILK
REFER SCARtS, with hand floral DESIGNS
or Spanish lace work in each end, at So eaeh
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
Children's Books and Games

We did not intend selling any chlIdren's
books and games at retail this year, but hav.
ing a small lot left over from our wholesale
stock they will be closed out at retail from
large tables on our second floor, where thew
are now displayed. at money-saving prices
San born, Vail & Co, 741 Market street Open
awnings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09
A Little Child NJiss;no

Eva Harrison. a fve-year old child who
lives with her parents at Wescott street. is
missing Her mother reported the case to
the Seventeenth-street Police Station last
evening. All efforts to find the child have SO
Jar proved unavailiDg.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

Below few examples of the POWERFUL ATTRAC.
lions with which introducing the MAGNIFICENT
HOLIDAY STOCK of MEMS FURNISHING GOODS DE-
PARTMENT, which is the acknowledged HEADQUARTERS
IHE LATEST, MOST STYLISH AND RELIABLE PROD
UCTS, as
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-09

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Evening star., 1897-01-06
National FencibIes.

The annual meeting of the National
Fencibles at their quarters, 913 E street,
last evening largely attended. The
following members were elected to serve as
board of governors during the ensuing
year: c. 8. Domer, J. A. Butler, W. E.
Baum, W. F. Carruthers, ]. c. Kondrup, T.
L. Castigan, +. H. Hall. E. NJ. Wardweil
and j. @. Stelle- The report of the secre-
tary showed the company to be In excellent
condition financially, while the member
ship has not decreased. A committee con-
sisting OF MeSsrs- Butler, Kondrup Ward
well and Stelle, were appointed to take
charge of the annual full dress dance of the
company, to be held Thursday. January 21
The prize offered by the company to the
member making the highest score at
monthly rifle practice was won by Private
a. X. Lamb. A at the 2U0-yard range
The resignation of First Lieutenant Lee
b. Mosher. who has held that office since
the organization of the company in 1887,
was accepted with regret and he was
elected a life member of the command
The resignation was made necessary be-
cause of the permanent absence of Lieut..
Mosher from the city.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
A NOTED CRIMINAL.
John Curran Died In This City Satur-
day Night.

day Night.
Eoted criminals in this section of the coun-
try and particularly in this city, died at
the home Of his former friend, Billy Will
liams, 'in South Washington Saturday
right and was buried in Mount Olivet
cemetery yesterday. He was about forty
years old and had served a number of
years In the penitentiary. When Curran
quence was committed he was usually
among the first to be arrested on suspicion
AS member of the so-called canal gang"
he assisted in the robbery of the pay
master of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
and ''Lum Pearson, who was recently con-
victed OF killing young man in George
town, turned states evidence against him.
Then he was alleged to have been connect
Arnold in Alexandria, for which his friend
Billy Williams served five years in the
Richmond pe1itentiary. When Curran re-
turned from his last term of Imprisonment
he figured in the robbery of John H. Per-
&c noski, and with him a man named Jim
Tuttle figured. This last victim was in
duced to take ride with the thieves, and
when near the Long bridge they robbed
him. Tuttle was arrested and Perzonoski
was given 500 not to appear against him.
With this money PerZonoski went to Bal
timore, where members Of the same gang
robbed him of 1t, and he was compelled to
walk home. Tuttle was sent to prison and
Curran became a fugitive from justice.
About a month ago Curran, almost dead
with consumption, returned, and because
he was so near death he was not arrested.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Board of Managers Held Meeting
Yesterday.

Board of Managers Held Meeting
Yesterday.
The board of managers Of the Associated
Charities held meeting yesterday, at which
the chairmen. Mr.. B. T. Janney, presided.
DIR. W. X. Van Reypen was unanimously
elected a member Of the board. Several re-
work of the organization is progressing in a
satisfactory manner. The proposition to CO.
operate with the central relief committee
in the distribution of funds was discussed,
and the chairman was authorized to ap-
point a subcommittee of three to meet the
representatives from the central relief COM
mittee.
The report of the secretary of the board
for the month of December showed that
there had been 594 applications for relief,
of which number 243 were from white fam
lilies and 351 from cOlored. The division Of
nces were opened on the 1st of December,
and the work since that time has been car
ried on through these offices. Four hun
dred and twenty-five separate investiga-
tions were made by the agents. and relief
was secured from some source for 3O2 fam
lilies. Ninety-one families were relieved
through the central relief committee, O6
from supplies Of The Evening Star pound
party. 81 through the golden book fund, 25
by private individuals directly, IA by
churches and by other private societies.
The report also dealt with the matter of
cooperation between the Associated Chari-
ties and the Emergency Hospital and Gen.
tral Dispensary. A number of applicatio
for medical assistance were Investigated.
and few attempts at imposition were
weeded out. The very fact that the investi-
cations are made seems to have deferred
people who are able to pay for medical at
tendance from applying as charity patients
at the dispensary.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
COLUMBIA EIGH rs
Monthly Meeting Of the Association Last
Night.
Discussi0n Of q Number Of Rather In.
teresting subjects-A Sidewalk
is Badly Wanted.

The regular monthly meeting of the Co.
lumbia Heights Citizens Association, held
at st. Stephens Hall last evening. was de-
voted mainly to routine matters. The meet
ing, largely attended one. was presided
over by President NJ. A. Ballinger, and the
association again asserted its opposition to
overhead wires, although resolutions favor
ing the extension of the Metropolitan rail-
road and electric lighting into the section
were adopted
Mr.. Leo Simmons, after the minutes of
the previous meeting had been read. re-
ferred to the fact that the overhead wires
and poles Of the Brightwood Railroad Com
pany still remain on Kenyon street between
1th and 14th, and upon his motion a COM
mittee of three was appointed to investi-
gate and report at the next meeting by
what authority tine company maintains its
poles and wires there, and II there is any
way by which their removal can be effect
ed. Messrs. Simmons, Calhoun and Baxter
were named as the committee.
Quite number of members having COM
planned Of a deplorable lack of street gas
lamps In Columbia Heights, the executive
committee was directed to confer with the
proper authorities and urge upon them the
immediate and imperative necessity for
more lights In the section.
President Ballinger stated that the COM
mittee will meet at his Office AIS Friday
afternoon, when members of the aSsocia-
ton should acquaint the committee of all
points where gas lamps are needed. Mr..
Ballinger said he had learned that the
United States Electric Lighting Company
could now obtain permit for the exten-
sion of its conduits out 14th street into the
section. and he promised that the executive
committee would take steps at once to
secure such extension.
Mr.. McCalmont called attention to the
absence Of a sidewalk on the east side of
hpfWepn Kanvnn Whifnev
avenue making the point very dangerous
for pedestrians. Mr.. McCalmont's state
ment was corrobcrated by other men,
bers, and Messrs. Gibbs, McCalmont and
jameson were appointed a committee to
secure the necessary sidewalk.
DR.. Gibbs referred to what he termed
the inefficiency of chemical engine No. 2,
located on 14th street near Kenyon, as
demons trated at a recent fire in the vicin-
ity. The engine house, No. II, has a steam
engine. and an empty hose carriage, but
there are not enough horses to pull them
or men enough to man them. The engine,
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Geogra phic society's Program.

The National Geographic Society has just
issued it's program of lectures to be given
from January to May. 1t includes the
names Of number Of well-known gentle
men, and as many Of the subjects are
timely the course promises to be partic-
ularly interesting. Postmaster General
Wilson will lecture on THE Development
of the United States Postal Service" ex-
Secretary John w. Foster on THE Hawa-
iian Islands," Prof. T. c. Mendenhall on
''The Earth as Seen From the Moon," Maj
Henry E. Alvord on THE Geography of a
Battle" Mr.. Frank H.. Gushing on '"The
Ancient Sea\Dwellers and Key Builders Of
Florida" Others who are down for lectures
in the course are Mr.. j. s. Diller, Mr.. Sid
ney Dickinson, F. r.. G. g.; Mr.. T. s.
OLeary, DIR. B. e. Fernow, Mr.. Arthur
p. Davis, Mr.. Gardiner G. Hubbard, Dr.
David T. Day, Mr.. Talcott Williams. Mr.
]. E. Spur, Miss Annie 8. Peck, Prof
Thomas j. Shahan1 of the Catholic UNI
versity, Mr.. William D. johnson, Prof.
Thomas Davidson of Aberdeen University
Mr.. Martin A. Knapp, Prof. Benjamin Ide
Wheeler Of CorBell Mr.. H. M. Wilson, Rev.
DR.. Mackay Smith. tDr. C. Hart Merriam
Prof. E. A. Grosvepor of Amherst, Mr.
Henry Gannett, Mr. VIM. Eimbeck, Prof.
w. H. Goodyear of Brooklyn and Mr.. Wal
ter Dwight WILCOX
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Epworth League Oratory.

As the day approaches for the annual Or
atorical contest of the District Epworth
Leagues, a great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the various churches as to
which will have the successful candidate
this year AT present Waugh Chapter
holds the laurels, Mr.. Harry o. Hine win
ming the contest last March. While the
fnai encounter Of the chosen representa-
tives OF the leagues will not take place for
couple OF months, interest Is now center
Ing In The different leagues. where prelimi-
nary contests will be held during this
month. AT meeting of the District Ora
torical Association at Foundry Church
yesterday afternoon. II was found that
M re chapters than usual will probably
take part, Douglas, Hamline, Metropolitan.
Trinity. Twelfth Street and Waugh being
most likely represented. The officers of the
association this wear are: E. 8. La Fetra,
president; Mark A. Watson, vice president
Harry o. Hine, secretary. and Charles E.
Rcterts. treasurer.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Meeting of sunday school,

The annual meeting of the Sunday school
OF the First Congregational Church was
held last evening After the reports of the
officers had been read, the annual election
took place, resulting in the selection of the
following officers: Richard Foster was
elected superintendent: A. B. Chatfield sec
retary: Arthur Stephenson treasurer: Wal
ter Allen. librarian; Miss Bertha F. Stew
ard. superintendent of the primary depart
ment. and Miss Sarah Baldwin. superin-
tendent of home department.