The herald., 1898-09-27
EATEN BY WILD FOWL
THE PROBABLE FATE OF YOUNG
JOHN DIETRICH
Skeleton Of the Young Man Found
Near San Diego-Maguire's Sue
cess-San Diego Notes

False bay, where It was found yesterday.
It Is believed to be the remains OF young
man named John Dietrich, a resident o.
this city. who was drowned or Ballast
point about three months ago. There Is
nothing Of positive Identification about the
remains, az there is nothing left but the
dry bones. These were found resting IN
tact In q clump Of slough grass, and had
evidently been carried there by a high
tide. Tho Portuguese who found the re-
mains recalls the fact that two or three
months ago he and other residents OF La
Playa had noticed birds hover!ng over the
spot. and In passing the place at some dis
tance away had noticed the odor of decay
ing matter. AS no other man is Known to be
missing from this city, the remains are be-
lleved to be those of young Dietrich. whose
parents reside at National City.
Unfortunate Accident
Miss. Belle p. Mason was the victim Of
an unfortunate accident this morning,
which resulted in a broken leg. At the
Santa Fe station when saying goodbye
to her mother. Mrs. Henry Mason. who
started today for Denver, Miss Mason
slipped from the carriage step and sus-
ta!ned the fracture. She was ignorant Of
30 serious an injury until after the train
had gone.
Presbyterian Meeting
The Synod of California which is one Of
the largest religious bodies on this coast,
embracing over 500 ministers and churches.
will meet In this city on Oct 10th. Be-
sides the transaction Of regular business.
two or three popular meetings win be held.
Two or three hundred delegates are ex-
pected to attend the meeting.
Laid to Rest
The funeral Of Robert Young Martin,
who died Saturday at his late residence.
Arctic and Thorne streets. OF heart trou-
BILE, aged 60 years. was held this morning
from johnson & Co.'s parlors. with inter-
mont in the Masonic cemetery. Deceased
came here twelve years ago from Dallas
Texas, and leaves a widow and one son.
Charles Martin, a well-known employe Of
the Russ Lumber and Mill company.
Minute Men Will Disband
At meeting Saturday night Of the line
officers of the San Diego minute men 1t
was decided to disband. This will be done
aS soon as the commissions for the officers
and the discharge papers for the men can
be prepared. A vote Of thanks was ex-
tended to Colonel Grant for many kind
nesses.
San Diego Items
Hon. James G. Mcguire and party re-
turned north yesterday. Their visit here
was most successful, and Judge Maguires
speech Saturday night has caused the
greatest enthus.a sm among the silver forces
in this city
The grapes In the Escondfdo Land and
Town company's vineyard were cut and put
on the trays in less than three days last
week. Over one hundred and fifty hands
were employed.
The middle-of-the-road Popul!sts will
hold convention In this city on Oct. 4th
for the purpose Of recognizing the party
In this county. the nomination Of Peo-
pies party ticket and the appointment Of
. county central committee
The tobacco crop from fifteen acres Of
the Buena Vista ranch, near Escondido,
has finally been harvested. On account of
the drought. the rabbits came out CT the
hills by hundreds and cleaned UP about
twenty acres Of the first crop and all Of
the second.
Henry T. Gage and his spokesman, Gen.
edal Barnes arrived in this city yesterday.
The Republicans rendered a reception to
Mr.. Gage this afternoon. and this evening
the Gage-Barnes meeting will be held on
the public square.
Colonel Chalmers Scott. we'll known
throughout California, Is seriously i'll at his
home in this city from complication OF
diseases, and his physicians have given up
all hope for his recovery.
Judge Hughes has modified the decree
in the Noble divorce suit rf6pardinr +bo
custody of the child, which has been given
to the sole charge Of the father. George
Noble.
Collector w. W. Bowers has so far re-
covered from his recent illness that he ex-
poets to attend to his office duties tomor-
row.