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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
WAS OUT TO KILL.
A Highbinder Arrested While He
 Was Looking for an Enemy.

While out looking for an enemy whom he wished to kill, Yee Ming, a Chinese highbinder, was arrested last evening ana charged with carrying concealed Weap- ons. He had in his possession fourteen inch knife and 44-caliber navy revolver.
 A woman in one of the disreputaple houses had some trouble with man several days ago. and Yee Ming. being friend of the woman, took up the quar- rel and determined to kill her enemy The officers were on the lookout TOT Iee Ming and he was seen early in the even ing by Officer Handley of Sergeant Shea's squad, but the nimble highbinder disap- peared before he could be captured Later as Policeman Silver was walking down Clay street, near Spofford alley, he saw the Chinese coming toward him. Yee Ming spied the officer at the same time and ran into lodging-house, where Silver captured him.
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cRocKER LODGE ENTERTA1Ns.
It Furnishes Music and Song to US Many Friends in Mission
 Parlnr Hall.

Crocker Lodge No. 302 of the Anclent Order of United Workmen, composeo or men in the employ of the street railway companies and the Market-street Rall- way Band, gave an entertainment anu ball last night in Mission Parior Hall. The hall, which was decorated With rare good taste, was filled to it's capaclty py members of both organizations and tnelr friends. They were treated to pro gramme of vocal and instrumental music that has seldom been eXcelled at any entertainment given by fraternal podles:
 The band, under the directorshlp or Will H, Ramsey, rendered Under the Double Eagle" Forrest Park ana Am bolena Snow; Kathrine and Marian Clarke entertained with violin ana plano duet; J. Kennedy gave selections on the cornet; Sam Booth, grand receiver or the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Kept the audience in a roar of laughter With origtSa songs; Miss Ada J. Wheaton gave "The Battle of Prague on the piano with bugle accompaniment, aEd her per formance, very creditable one, was loudly applauded Will H. Ramsey pro voked a great deal of mirth by singing Because the Cars They Run So SLOW,
 a skit on the recent order of the Mayor reducing the speed of street cars. Then
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Mrs. Wagman, a Guest at Hackme eier's Hotel,
 the Victim.
Induced to Leave Her Apart ments She Is Relieved of
 Large Sum.
SEARCHING FOR THIEVES.
As They Are Known the Detectives Expect 10 Arrest Them
 Soon.

The police are searching for two ex- messenger boys, who cleverly robbed Mrs Wagman, a guest at Hack meier's Hotel, Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after noon the bold thieves vis- ited the hotel. and pretended to be in search of employment.
 While one of them engaged the clerk in conversation the other went to Mrs. Wagman's room and informed her that a friend named Moore was waiting to see her in the reception room. Not sus- pecting anything wrong the woman left her room, expecting to meet some friend whom she had known in the East. To her surprise she found the reception room unoccupied, and think ing that the boy had played a joke on her, she leisurely returned to her room.
 After completing her toilet, prepara- tory to taking a trip to the park she went to get her purse containing $1S0 which she had left on the table. The money was gone, as we'll as a gold watch. which Mrs. Wagman prized very highly. Realizing that the boy had robbed her the surprised woman at once informed the clerk who sent for a police officer The latter after get ting description Of the two boys re- ported the facts to Chief Lees. He de- tailed Detectives Dinan and Reynolds to make an investigation, but despite their efforts the boys have thus far mana ged to elude arrest.
 Last night Mrs. Wagman visited po- lice headquarters and told the story of the robbery. She said she arrived here from Indianapolis and went to Hack meier's Hotel. She intended to make a short stay, and then return to her home.
 "On the day of the bold robbery" she remarked, T had placed my purse con- taining nearly all the money I had on the table in my room. As precaution- ary measure, so as not to excite the cupidity of any stranger who hap pened to enter the house. I placed my hat over the purse. While I was ar ranging my toilet I heard a knock at the door, and on opening it I found a the ones used by messenger boys. He informed me that friend was waiting for me in the reception room and that he was anxious to see me-. Without waiting to lock the door of my apart ments, went to the reception room and was considerably surprised on not find ing any one there.
 T then returned to my room and discovered that I had been robbed"
 The police are satisfied that the boys had carefully planned the robbery and that they were aware of the fact that Mrs. Wagman had considerable money In her possession.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
INGLESIDE COURSING.
A Large Entry Has Been Made fo1
 Saturday and Sunday Racing.

Saturday and Sunday Racing.
 The Ingleside Coursing Park has re- gently been undergoing changes for the better, for Manager Donovan is always looking out for the comfort of his pa irons. Last evening the drawing for the big stake to be run on Saturday and Sunday was held at McDonald's sporting emporium on Market street and resulted as follows:
 Ball & Frank s Monte Cristo vs D. M. Des- monde's Buckwa; P. Brophy's Benica Boy vs. E. J. Heeney's Moore's Prescription; D. Roche's Gold Dust vs. s. A. Portals Our Boy; ;honey's Tuliamore; W. Evans Signal vs. c. Hewer's Blue Jay; Michalitz' Fireball vs. D. Gee Re vs f9RRs taPRsy Rocks Mc Hugh's Springfield vs. P. O. Donalds Coun- terfeit; E. c. Jones Gaslight vs. J. shay.,s Gladiator: D. Hooper's Koolawn vs. O'Connell Bros Sir Walter; Lowe & Thompson's Prince key & Rocks Minerva vs. s. A. Portals Light hing; E, w: Du1feys B. B. vs. M Nealon, s Browns Alma; F. Morans Van Kirk vs. H. M. Wright,s Tic-tac,toe; Deckelman Pana- Larkey {: Rocks Liberty Belle ys. Gibson & Sater's Mollle Bawn; w. Dalton's Lady Ma poleon vs M. Kerrigan's Lady in Black; B. Port Costa: D. M whiteside's Brimbo vs James Byrne's Nellie B.; S. A. Portals At Shields Gillette ys. W. Joiners Cuckoo: j. Masconfs Olien vs. J. O'Connor's Valley Star; J. Byrnes Seminole vs. w. Ryan's Sweet Mu- sic: F. C. Mack's Decorator A. Johnson s Mountain Beauty; Cronin McDonald's Dollie Dmpe vs: E. J. Heaney's Harkaway II; Brown & Lucas Van Nida vs. A. Johnson s Lissak H. Springs Dawn vs. J. Deans Nellie Conroy: Lynch & Maher's Dakota W. Dal- tons Sinaloa; B. Doughertys Tesse Fair vs. H. 5. Springs Master Jack; D. Flynn's Tom Bell vs J. M Selwoods Little Dell.
 The prizes are s2OO, s10O, $50, four of s25 each, eight of S15 each and sixteen of firSt-claGS a lected good coursing should certainly re-
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cane he served one wear in the House of

cape he served one year in the House or Correction for grand larceny.
 During the past few months seVerai grocery store proprietors nave been neld up by two masked robbers, and II IS no" believed that Thorn was one or them.
 The description tallies exactly Witn Una! InaI ago entered a grocery-store on Minna street and at the point of pistol com pelled the proprietor and several custom held them in submission his confederate. who was also masked, emptied the cash register, which contained few oollars. He also relieved one of the patrons ol
 Chief Lees is greatly pleased over the capture of the two men, and at the next meeting of the Police Commlssloinesrs Ns ne ne will ask that the officers who parlic;ip@aeeu @ of absence in recognition of their serslces.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
CAMERA ARTISTS.
The Photographic Art Club Organ ized With a Large Mem
 hership t&oll

The Photographic Art Club, an organi- zation of amateur and professional pho- tographers, was organized on Wednesday night with a large charter roll and many associate members. Headquarters for the club were secured in the Mercantile Library building, and they are now being fitted with dark rooms and the other pe- culiar adjuncts of the photographers art The club will give lantern slide and pho- tographic exhibition each month. It will establish photograph exchange and supply its members with photographic supplies at reduced rates. Lectures on the camera and it's art will be given and excursions will be arranged to the pictur- esque spots of the State to give the anna teur photographers plenty of opportunity to secure some good views
 The officers of the new association are E. Req, president: Oscar Maurer, vice president; James E. Haren, treasurer, and J. Vincent Lehigh. secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Christian Endeavor Concert.

The excellent programme presented by the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor at St. Johns Presbyterian Church last night drew to that edifce a large number of the friends of the so- ciety, who were we'll rewarded by the select programme rendered. After the conclusion of the concert the participants were entertained at banquet by the members of the society. The following soloists took part in the concert: Charles Parent, basso; Clarence Wendell, tenor; Mrs. Eva Penney, soprano; Mrs. Olive Reed-Cushman, contralto, and Arthur F. Johannsen, violin. F. Dellepiane, accom- paniSt
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
ROBBED HELLO BOXES. The Police Land Two Young Thieves Tampering With the Telephone
 Company'S Propertv.

Detectives Sullivan and Graham cley- erly captured Michael Savage, aged 23. and John Mitchell, aged 1S two of the gang that have been emptying the tele- phone boxes of the Pacific TeIephone Company. Savage and Mitchell and pal were caught robbing box in a saloon at Third and Stevenson streets by Sulli- two bolted through the door, Graham was taken by surprise. but grabbed Mitchell, while the other two got away
 The prisoners were taken to the Cifv Prison, and when searched jimmy and some keys were found in their pockets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
WHERE BURGLARS PROFITED. KeranC Studio Which
 Artist

The watchman. Armiger, says he visited the store about that time and everything was In Its usual place, but when he re- turned some time later the store was in a state of disorder. The owners of the place are of the opinion that some one has paid for the burglary for the purpose or taking the valuable articles out of the country for exhibition purposes, but the police think the articles will easily be re- covered. The largest article taken was chrysanthemum table top, valued at $50.
 French coffee pot which had been on exhibition at the Worlds Fair and which
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Artistic Thieves.

cept the finest and most portable articles on exhibition and for sale In the estab- lishment. It is more than probable that some one who had studied the surround ings carefully committed the crime, as 1t was plainly seen that articles of small value were not disturbed and nothing was broken while the selections were being made.
 In one of the show windows nothing was taken but piano lamp, and just how the party or parties reached the piece of furniture without knocking everything down in the window is a matter wor- thy of thought. The choicest pieces be-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
HEAVYWEIGHT PUGILISTS. stelzner and Baker Will Box Ten Rounds Before the National Club.

The National Athletic Club will match Henry Baker and Jack Stelzner to-day to box ten rounds on the evening of May G., as a preliminary to the Jeffries and Shar- key twenty-round contest In the pool rooms even money Is being wagered on the big fellows, and already a large amount of gold coin has changed hands. There Is very little gambling on the Jef- fries and Mexican Pete fight, which will be held in the Olympic Club There is no end of Jeffries money in sight. and at the prevailing odds of $10 to s4, with Pete on the short end, there Is very little Mexican" money to be had
 Kennedy, the pugilist who Is at pres ent boxing with Mexican Pete, will leave for Vallejo on Monday to act as sparring partner to Sharkey, and Jack Stelzner will journey to Oakland to-day, where he will be taken in hand by Billy De- fancy. Stelzner will assist Jeffries to put on the finishing touches for the big mill in May.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
The Blue and the Gray.

Harry Whitlow, private in Company A, First Infantry, stationed at the Pre- sidio, swore to a complaint in Judge Joachimsen's court yesterday for the ar- rest of Richard Murphy, mail carrier, on the charge of battery. Whitlow and two companions went into a saloon at Hyde and Union streets Monday night As they left the saloon they were at tackled by about dozen men, and while Whitlow was on the ground he alleges that Murphy jumped on him and kicked him so severely that he was laid up in hospital till yesterday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

followed instrumental selections on piano and violin by Olive, Blanche and Ruben Theil; vocal solo by William Crews, barry tone; piano solo by. Miss Alice Bell and MT. Edwards; cornet solo by Miss Whea- ton, who rendered in a most enchanting manner Have But Thy Love" and Far From You, Far-famed, Immortal Hills (opera of "Attilla'D. After that followed dancing until midnight.
 The committee of arrangements was: J. McClintock, W. A. Ramsey and s. An derSOn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
ENDED HIS TROUBLES.
John Eschalbach, Despondent, Takes
 Dose of Carbolic Acid.

John Eschalbach, a brewer living at the southeast corner of Gould and Powell streets, committed suicide last night by taking carbolic acid.
 Eschalbach has had considerable trouble with his wife lately and applied for divorce, which was denied him yes- terday. It weighed on his mind, and to- ward evening he began to brood over his troubles, becoming more and more de- spondent. He finally approached his landlady and borrowed 35 cents from her, with which he bought the fatal draught.
 He was 2s years of age and leaves three ohiIdran
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Candy Makers Will Dance.

The Candy Makers Club of San Fran cisco will give it's fourth annual ball and bonbon party at Union-square Hall next Saturday night One of the features of the evening will be the free distribution of candy to all who may attend. Excel lent music has been secured for the oc- casion, and the committee having the affair in charge has made every effort to insure an enjoyable time to every one.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Democratic Henchmen Organize.

A large delegation of Democratic voters of the Thirtieth Assembly District met at s97 Market street last night for the pur- pose of organizing district club. About 200 men signed the roll. This, in addition to those having previously. presented themselves for membership through the medium of Colonel J. F. Sullivan, will bring the number up to about 800. James Farrell was elected president, J. F. Sweeney yice-president, James F. Cree
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

Gibson on a charge of petty larceny, second offense. McQuillan is one or gang who make it a practice to rob ex, press wagons, and has already served a term for the offense. On April Il he stole 800 cigars from a wagon belonging to the Peoples Express Company. which was standing on SanSome street. lie was observed by another expresSman ana was chased and captured
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Page Charged With Forgery.

Frank Harris, alias Le Page, young boy, was arrested at Females yesterday and charged with forgery. J. B. O'Con- nor, manager for Whitaker & Key, was the complaining witness. He accuses Harris of having signed his name to note addressed to a friend and obtaining S5
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

was estimated to be worth about s75 was also missing. The most peculiar part of the burglary, according to the police, is the fact that the money drawer was not disturbed A strong effort will be made by Detective Whitaker, who has been de- tailed on the case, to find the property, which may result in a detection of the much-wanted thieves
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
DIED.

GORHAM-In this city, April IA, 1898, Anne, beloved wife of Bartley Gorham, and mother of Mary, Della, Joe, Bartley and John Cor ham, a native of Clifden, County Galway. Ireland aged 39 years
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
Supplied the Keys Which Gave Bruggy His
 Freedom.
Arrested After an Exciting Chase and Sent to San
 Quentin.
KNOWN AS A BAD MAN.
Tho Capture of the Third Man Who Participated in the Rob-
 bery.

James Thorn and John Winrow, the desperate criminals who were arrested yesterday morning for murderously as-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

T vIDENTLY a good judge of china
 k ware has entered the burglars pro-
 | fessional ranks. as the Kerainic Dec = orative Art Studio at 215 Post street, owned by Mrs. s. V. Culp and Mrs. M E. Perley, was entered early yesterday morning by burglar or burglars, who ysnsacked the place, but took nothtng .x-
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 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. CD, Port Town send. Seattle, Tacoma, Everett. Anacortes and New Whatcom CWash.), 10 a. n., April 1. S.. H. is. 21, 26, May l, and every fifth day there after connecting at Seattle with this com pany's steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. Ry., at Vancouver with c. P. Ky.
 For Eureka (Humboldt .Bay). 10 a. m;. April 2, S. 14. 20. 26. May g. and every sixth day thereafter.
 For Santa Cruz, Monterey. San Simeon. Cayucos, Port Harford (San Luis Obispo). Gaviota, Santa Barbara, Ventura, dDsp Hueneme; Newport. g a. m.. April 3, T. Il, 15, 19. 23. 27. May l., and every fourth day thereafter; ford (san Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo Qos Angeles), Il a. m., April 1, 5. g., 13. r, 21. 25 2s. May B. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz, Santa Rosa lia and Guaymas CMex). 10 a. m.. April 12. and 2d of each month thereafter.
 The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICES New Montgomery street (Palace HoteD.
 GOODALL, PERKINS & CO. Gen. Agts..
 10 Market street San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
FOR SAN JOSE. LOS GATOs and SANTA cRuz

steamer AINlso leaves Pier daily (Sundays excepted) at 10 a. m.; Alviso daily (Saturdays excepted) at ?. m. Freight and passengers Fare between San Francisco and Alvlso, soc; to San Jose, 7oc. Clay street, Pier l. fl North First street, San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

longing to valuable sets, including pretty cups and saucers, coffee pots and prize bowls, were carried away, and 1t is esti- mated that the loss will reach $900
 The burglars entered the store by pry- ing the front door open, and it is SUD- posed the ransacking expedition com- menced about o'clock in the morning.
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RAILROAD TRAVEL.

 Ir.. FROM APRIL 10. 1seS ARRIVE .e .oo- N;Ia. e., Lose and Way Stations sS:45A S:O0H Renicis' Suisun and sacramento... 1O;45A 7'ooA MaTysyiLe, MsaIaad ofo'lio 'na .s 6:45P -oo v.sTiiIa md Rnmsey ........ S:45P 7:30A Martinez San Ramon, Eallelo' Nsps' a s,oo. tIantic Ernress Ogden and East. Ssl31 hi80A Niles San Jose Stockton, none'
 Sacramento, Marys,tlls % Chico A..n, .s..o. poters Wiilon and OakdaIe s7;I5R S,0OA New Orleans Express, Merceo Ray
 mond Fresno Bakersieid Santa
 Barbara, los Angeles, Deming,
 Fl Paso New Orleans and East o'3oS "'0oA '1T,esU, Tresno "Ai'ineA ........... I2iI5P ,,.oa, e.eanau,o =. D;r.r eta.mers sO:0OP 1.0Cr Tnas Gan Ioss and Way Stations s0:45A I:.,s,n Mart;rs1 and Way Stations ,..... 7.45P x'oOf LlysrmGre' Vi.n1ia Menuo'A nanlo'a 4:I5r ''''' Isssa0Te ststoDs pan '0se nne' tIO.IOA 4soOP Martinez San Ramon, Vallejo.
 Napa, Caistoga El Verano and .
 Santa Rosa. a.....................,:' WAOA 4'ooP Bencia, Yacaylle, Woodlsnd,
 TiIIe and itS saern,ssnto. I0:45A h,8OP Niles San Jose Tracy and Stockton .. 7:ISP 4:3OP Lathrop, Modesto, Merced, Berends,
 Fresno, Mojaye Qor Randsburg,
 Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. 7'AOA
 for Moiare and East. o . e:45Y V5:30P Sunset Limited" " Los Angeles, El
 Louis. Chicago and East ........ sIO,I5A New Orleans and East ,........... sIO.I5A 0iOOP European Mail, Ogden and Basb.... 0;40A 6,0OP Haywards Niles and San Jose 7:45A ts:OOp Vallejo f7:40P S.0OP Oregon Express Sacramento. Marys-
 vile. Bedding, Portland Puget
 Sound and East .................. SIl0A
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Robbed Express Wagons.
 George McQuillan, alias George Ma honey, was booked at the City Prison yesterday by Detectives Egan and T. B.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15
THE ATLANTIC EXPRESS
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD

From San Francisco, Commencing September
 19, 1S97
 WEEK DAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-s7:25, ss:s0 11:30 a m; t1:45, 3:45 $5:15, 6:00, 6:30 D. m Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays We'd nesdays and Saturdays at 11:S0 p. m.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-sS :00 s10.oo s11:SO a. m.; s1:15, S:OO *4:SO, 6:15 D. m. O' Trains marked run to San Quentin
 THROUGH TRAINS. TIPS a.. week days for Cazadero and way sta- tions; 145 D. m. Saturdays (mixed trainl for Duncan Mills and way stations 500 al m Sundays for Point Reyes and way stations.
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OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway wharf, San Francisco:
 For Alaskan ports, 10 a. m.. April l. 6, Il, 16, 21. 26. May l. transfer at Seattle.
 For Alaskan ports (from Spear street wharf,, 10 a. m., April 8, IS, 23, May 3. transfer
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SAN LEANDR0 AND HAYWARDS LOCAL.
 Foot of Market Street)
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-11-25

The Prison Mirror, published in
the penitentiary at Saltwater, Mimi,
says that a Montana editor in the
cattle country regrets the fact that
the foreman got q social item re-
latiag to the departure Of q young
lady visitor from st. Paul mixed up
with an estray notice from the Two
bar x ranch. thread as follows:
The departure Of Miss 81 from
onr. midst is generally regretted.
She was branded Tx on the right
hip, had one ear Gilt and two white
front feet, and was unshod. a lib
.eral reward will be paid for he, Re-.
turn. =
vigilance committee is camping
on the trail Of the foreman
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-11-25

The Chicago Times-Herald pub.
fishes an article ON the decline Of
Japan. Among other; things, We
find in the article the following:
"There is an industrisl crisis iii
Japan today. The people are
poor. The manufacturers and
merchants are without mon4y. The
banks are hard pressed. Already
there is talk Of resort to socialistic
methods for supplying the people
with work. But the treasury is be-
coming empty and there is no money
to throw into such. a botto'nless
pitt How about the gold standard
which Japan adopted. Didn't the
American goldbug press say Japan
only needed the gold standard to lie
prosperous? g4. <.ss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-11-25

slls11d 4, I. le
natter Has advanceel isr
Iyoud what i ua g be
a:55l,njn1 u = 3 4 4 vtss pro:
test zga7nst rnfaiir rates and
against corr or2tion led ding
With manic5paI ro1iit7ics The
|peo NO. are be3iever;s -
n1sln5cllpal oii1nersh iI not only
hecause - an abstY1ct pSln-
eip1e the city sbond own the
pahlic util5tt65es, bit because
sa1ch ownership win be imam
eiaI1y and econon,iica11y : good
thing Tor The city
Aldernen Mecnsker, Lane,
Marta, Hill and Moegleiin,
five Of tine seven DenbeIs Of
the council are FIRM believers
I'M munic1pa1 on nership, and
the city IS fortunate n having
them ID the cosnciI to protect
IT'S interests Nc believe the
6rns stand taken by these
a1dernsep Win be productive
Of good Their action of
Wednesday night means a
nasrniir ipa1 light and water
plant, for Little Falls : So So. !.