The San Francisco call., 1897-02-04

This story has been denied by the parents
and an investigation is being made and
the editor of the paper has promised that
he will publish the explanation next
Saturday.
The translation of the article is as fol-
lows: WAS buried last Sunday Frank
Ferro, aged Is years, son of Frank and
Mary Ferro. The boy died at the Reform
School, where he was sent on correction
on account of his bad habits. He al
tempted several times to run away and 1t
is said his death was not natural, but from
being shot and the beating he received at
the school. There was no autopsy, but
the fact OF his being sent in the coffin
already dressed for burial indicates a
suspicion"
Mr.. Ferro Indignantly denies that his
son was i'll treated. He says that death
was due to natural causes aud that his son
was sent home in a coffin decently pre-
pared for burial He is of the opinion
that some one imposed on the editor of
the Portuguese paper TO crafty some pri-
vate purpose. and he is making earnest in
Quiry to get at the bottom of the whole
matter.
Oakland May Help India.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 3.-Mayor Davie
received the following telegram from
ndlOI ucldu
will your people aid US in sending
cereal products and money for the starv-
ing people OF India? We are at work
here"
Mayor Davie will take steps to collect a
fund in this city for the relief of the starv-
ing Hindoos, although he remarked to-day
that he thought there was ample scope in
Oakland for the use OF all the generosity
that can be found.
OAKLAND, CAL. Feb. 3.-A score of
deeds were recorded last evening which
marked the close of a business transaction
between the late Senator Stanford and
Senator Stewart of Nevada. Many years
ago Senator Stewart wanted $50 600 and
Senator Stanford loaned it to him, but
during his life made no effort to collect it.
a short time ago the attorneys engaged in
closing up the Stanford estate demanded
the money. Senator Stewart did not have
the cash, but he owned many pieces Of
land in and about Alameda. The parties
interested figured on the price and $50, 900
worth of property was transferred yester-
day, the deeds recorded and the note Civ
en- up.
Jokes Lead to Battery.
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. 3-Two young
swells, named f. w. DowdeIl and l.. j.
Miller, were walking down Washington
young woman. They commenced to make
fun of each other, and finally Miller walked
up 10 Dowdell and laid open his eye
with a cane. Miller was arrested and
pleaded guilty this morning. He is SAID
to be e private detective, and will be SEN
fenced tomorrow.
Disturbed His Partners Wife.
OAKLAND. CAL, Feb. 3.-Mike Catu-
sich was arrested last night and charged
with disturbing the peace of Mrs. Ander-
son. CatusIch and Anderson were re-
Gently partners in q restaurant, which
was closed up. Last night Catusich called
at the Anderson rooms and had battle
with Mrs. Anderson by way of settling up
what he considered d grudge with her
husband. He left the woman bleeding at
the face and ran into the street, where he
was arrested.
Salaries Of County OnicisIs
OAKLAND, CAL, Feb. Sword was
received from Sacramento to-day that the
Alameda delegation had practically de-
cided that the salary question shall be
settled as follows: Assessor. $4,000 per
annum; District Attorney, $4,000; Sheriff,
$4,000; County Clerk and ali other county