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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
IMPOSED ON A BOY. Paul Terrea, Aged 12 Years, Robbed by Despicable Thief.

Paul Terrea, a 12-year-old boy, while walking along Mission street last night was accosted by a we'll dressed young man, who asked him if he wanted to make a dollar. The boy replied in the af- firmative, and the stranger told him to go to 105 Mason street, where, he claimed, his horse was stabled, and bring 1t to him. The boy started on his errand. and had gone only few steps when the stranger called him back. He asked him if he had any money, and when he re- piled that he had silver dollar the des- picable thief induced him to give 1t to him. He said he would hold it until the boy returned.
 When the little fellow showed up a short time afterward the stranger was gone. Realizing he had been robbed the boy visited police headquarters, where he told the story to Lieutenant Hanna Dur ing the past few weeks the same man has succeeded in robbing a number of boys by this means. He is described as being rather tall, has a smooth face and wears a dark fedora hat. The police have determined to catch him, and when they do they propose to see that he gets a long sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
ARRESTED IN DUNSMUIR.
L. F. Minckler, the Postal Telegraph Operator, Will Be Brought Back
 to Answer His Crime.

L. F. Minckler, the Postal Telegraph operator, who, in conjunction with Harry l.. Gator, alias Barclay, swindled the Bank of Palo Alto out of sS40 by means of bogus dispatch from the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles, was ar- rested in Dunsmuir yesterday morning on a dispatch sent out by Chief Lees Acting on the suggestion of the Chief a warrant was sworn out in Palo Alto for Minck- ler's arrest and a constable left by last evenings train for Dunsmuir to bring Minckler back. He will arrive here to- night with his prisoner.
 Gator was taken from the City Prison yesterday morning to Palo Alto by Con- stable Brownell, who arrived in the city with the warrant for his arrest Cap tain Seymour yesterday discovered the jewelry store where Gator purchased a diamond ring for s220 He returned the ring and received back the money. The whole of the sS40 has been recovered, ex- cept s6O.
 The Postal Telegraph Company will do everything possible to prosecute the case against the two young men. It appears that on December 13 the telegraph com pany received dispatch from the Farm CTS and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles to pay gentleman in Palo Alto $500 Minckler received that dispatch and from 1t he got the idea of sending the bogus dispatch which proved successful.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
THE INVESTIGATION
 OF THE DEPOT ENDED
ONE CONTRACTOR BLUFFED THE
 COMMITTEE.
At the Lowest Estimate the State Lost by Faulty Changes and
 Poor Work $7O,OOO.

The Senate Investigating Committee yesterday closed its research ito the ferry depot frauds, and the report will occupy the Legislatures attention early in the coming session.
 One item escaped the consideration of the committee, notwithstanding 1t la bored three weeks in that direction. This was the measurements of Bateman Bros, the woodwork contractors. The Bateman facts and figures were so far away from those of the State expert that the Senate committee ordered the contractor to get the exact dimensions of his partitions for
 a subject for discussion. The committee became weary of the delay and adjourned without the contractor's figures.
 The report that will go before the Sen ate will state that after a careful search through the records of the construction of the ferry depot, giving the builders the greatest latitude in the matter of quan- tity and prices of material, allowing to the fullest extent where there was pos sibility that the change in plan was prac- been found that the loss to the State is close to s7Q,000. This is the lowest esti- mate, but the general belief in the minds of the investigators is that the actual loss will reach Sl00,O00.
 The expert architects found all manner of reasons for this deficiency. There were cases where the workmanship was good; but the change bad; where workmanship was bad though the change was good, and finally where both were bad. The most atrocious piece of work was the Joining of iron to wood, instead of join ing to the steel frame of the building, Contrary to the plans or common sense the sheets of iron were nailed to the wood. The specifications called for the bolting of metal to metal, but the nails. far apart, were considered the proper thing by the architect. and he was permitted to jog along in his own way. Not only was the iron-man given this right of way but the State paid to carpenter contractor $500 extra to put up the wooden "fixings' so that the iron fellow would have nc also reported faulty work on the roof The corrugated iron was in places damaged and not well put on. The steel, stone and brick work was found to have been well done In numerous cases the sue cessive changes had overlapped and piled upon each other until the original plan was buried deep under the strata of diff ferent periods in the construction of the great building.
 General Dickinson stated in an inter view that the report of the committed need not cover many pages, as the labor was practically finished when the experts were ready with their figures.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

The new Western Union Photographic Code, which has been enlarged and greatly improved, is now being issued to subscribers.
 In it's present form 1t embraces more than 1500O0 words, covering every con- ceivable use of the wire, and reducing the cost of telegraphic and cable com munication to a minimum. In addi- tion to the code proper, the book con- tains directory with cable addresses attached.
 Prompt application to the Interna- tional Cable Directory Company, 30 Broad street, publishers of the West ern Union Photographic Code" will in- sure insertion of names in the direc- tory in the second edition. Banks firms and individuals. on payment of $12.50, can have their names inserted in the book and will be furnished with two copies of the code. This is a mar velously low figure for so comprehen- Siye a work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
County Officers Bonds.

The Supreme Court having decided that certain city and county officers are county officers the Mayor, following the county government act, requires personal bonds for such officers, because otherwise, in case of suit for collection on the bonds, the city would be at a disadvantage or, perhaps, have no standing in court The amounts of the bonds fixed by the Su- pervisors many years ago will be ac- cepted.
 To comply with the provisions of both the county government act and the con- solidation act the Mayor recommends that both forms, so far as possible, be compiled with as to the approval on the bonds, that is to say, by both the Judges of the Superior Court and the Mayor and Auditor.
 The bonds will be delivered to the Aud itor, who records them and provides for custody according to law The Mayor believes in surety bonds, but cannot af- ford to take chances where the possible rights of the city are involved. The at tention of the Legislature will be called to this when it Is drafting county gov ernment act during the session, but the charter in giving San Francisco home rule makes ample provision for this.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
WHAT STRUCK o'BRIEN ? The Well Known Banjo Player Meets With Serious Accident on
 McAllister Street Car.

Charles Sydney O'Brien, the colored banjo player, who delights the patrons of a well known restaurant on Davis street by his clever manipulation of the instru- ment, met with an accident yesterday afternoon that nearly ended his earthly career as a musician.
 He was riding on the dummy of Mo- Allister-street car, and when the car was turning the curve at Market street it struck an obstruction and something flew up and hit OBrien on the forehead, in fiicting an ugly wound. He fell from the car and car going in the opposite direc- tion came on and. showed him along sey- eral feet before it could be stopped.
 OBrien was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where it was found that. besides suffering from the wound in his forehead, he had contusions of the arms and legs and was feeling the effects of the shock to his system. He intends to sue the Market-street Railroad Company for damages
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
RESCUED FIVE
 PEOPLE FROM
 AN OPEN BOAT The Timely Arrival of Captain Jordan. PICKED UP OFF FARALL0NES DESPERATE BATTLE WITH A
 RAGING SEA. Lighthouse Keeper Beaman Attempt ed the Trip to This City in
 Whitehall During a Gale.

While cruising near the Farallon Isl- ands yesterday afternoon Captain F. w. Jordan of the pilot-boat America came upon an open boat, in which were w. Beaman, head lighthouse keeper, his wife and two children, one an infant of two months and the other a boy of ten years, and H. Engleberg, the assistant light house keeper. They were in distress and Captain Jordan picked them up and brought them to this city, making spe- cial trip and returning to sea last night.
 The son of MT. Beaman has been i'll for some time and as he became worse yes terday 1t was decided to attempt the trip to this city in an open boat. The party left the island about l o'clock D. m, eX- pecting to reach San Francisco in about three hours. The sea was very heavy, and the wind was blowing gale from the north. Despite the efforts of the two men at the oars but little progress could be made. After being out four hours but sixteen miles had been made, and this considerably out of their course. Both of the men were greatly fatigued by their battle with the heavy sea when Captain Jordan arrived on the scene and went to their rescue. He landed them at Meiggs wahrf about 10 o'clock last night, and the sick boy was immediately taken to a doc tor.
 The father had been waiting several days for quiet day to bring his son to the city and had also been on the lookout for some vessel which he might hail. Yes sels very seldom touch at the islands, the tender Madrona being about the only one, and her trips are about a month apart. The serious illness of the boy required medical attention, and MT. Beaman deter mined to risk the trip in an open boat The fortunate appearance of Captain Jor- dan and his kindness in taking the party on his boat probably saved their lives as the whitehall could not have lasted in the heavy sea.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
EASTERN MINERS INVITED. American Institute of Mining Engin-
 eers Asked to Hold Their Con- vention in This City.

The committee on the conservation of water of the California Miners Associa- tion met yesterday morning and during its session transacted business which is of vital importance not only to the min ing industry but to the agricultural in terests of the State.
 It passed two resolutions. The first is to hold a convention on January 21, to which representatives of all commercial organizations in the State will be in- vited.
 The paramount matter to be considered will be the storage and use of water. The droughts of the past years have shown the necessity of having available water when nature fails to furnish the regular years supply. The proposition is to con- struct large dams and reservoirs and save the water which runs to waste. The farmers as well as the miners will be benefited by such action, hence the com mercial people are asked to put their shoulder to. the wheel in conjunction with the Miners Association.
 The second resolution is a request to the presiding officers of both branches of the coming Legislature to appoint stand ing committees on the conservation of water.
 The Miners Association has sent the following invitation to the American h. stitute of Mining Engineers urging them tQ hold their next annual meeting in this city. Should the invitation be accepted one of the largest representative bodies of mining men In the world may be ex- pected here during the autumn of the coming year, and their visit may assist materially in stimulating the mining in dustry in California.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 2s. 1Sas
 To the President and Members of the Amer, can Institute Of Mining Engineers-Dear Sir and Gentlemen: The California Miners Asso- citation send greetings to your honorable body and desire to extend an invitation to won to hold your next annual fall meeting in the city of San Francisco. '''' Every effort in the power of the association will be used to make the visit pleasant and profitable. California Is the proud possessor of mineral country second to none in the world. and we feel confident that If your body will visit us and hold your deliberations in orr midst that We can more than repay you for the long trip necessary to reach this coast
 We shall be pleased to have your reply st as early date as possible in order that the neces- sary committee of arrangements may be an pointed and ways and means provided for your comfort and entertainment.
 Trusting this will meet your approval and awaiting your favorable reply, we beg to re- main respectfully yours.
 CALIFORNIA MINERS ASSOCIATION.
 !. H. NEFF. President
 EDWARD H. BENJAMIN Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
EMPORIUM POLICE
 ACCUSE MRS. TORTOISE
ARREST HER ON A CHARGE OF
 SHOPLIFTING.
The Woman Stoutly Declares She Found the Goods on the
 Store Floor.

Mrs. Clarisse Tortoise, who for years has conducted dressmaking establish ment in this city, was arrested at noon yesterday in the Emporium and charge of shoplifting entered against her at the City Prison. For some time past the lady has been under suspicion, and about half past 12 yesterday a clerk at the handker- chief counter reported to Captain Green of the Emporium police that the woman had taken two articles from his depart ment.
 The detective followed the suspect as she boarded the elevator and made her way to the ribbon counter on the second floor. She would not examine rlppons Tn bolts, but insisted that she be shown remnants. The clerk says that she at tempted to stow away two small pieces, but dropped them back in the basket when she found that he was watching her. When an opportunity came Ye she picked up small bolt of ribbon and le1t the counter. She was allowed to pass on for a considerable distance before ar right hand the ribbon dropped, from it. Upon being searched nine handkercMeIs were found upon her person; of whlch only one had been paid for Sne was nm mediately locked up in. the City Prison.
 P. Tortoise, the husband of the woman, Is a Belgian, and is reputed to be veal thy. He is an invalid and S5 years or age. The couple occupied room o94 III itf lne Sa.a- so ton. Later they resided at the Lick House. and now make their home in Oak land Mrs Portoise's establishment Is lo- cated at 271a Fourth street, where she IS associated with Mrs. Dehauger: The major portion of their business is done with theatrical people and the prohts have always been excellent. Her friends were astonished when they learned of the woman's arrest and say that necessi- ty for theft on her part has never been apparent to them.
 Mrs. Tortoise explains the presence or the handkerchiefs on her person by say ing that she picked them up off the floor. She was released on S2OO bonds and has retained an attorney.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
SHOWERS TO-DAY.
Rain for San Francisco and the
 Northern Part of the State

Weather Prophet W. H. Hammon was somewhat surprised yesterday by the small rain that slipped in on him. He de- clared that he had seen it coming yester- day morning, but that he did not know it's exact cause, unless it might be attributed to the general depression in Eastern Ore gon and Northern Nevada. The weather has been much colder in Utah and Neva- da and also in the northern part of the State.
 There Is severely cold wave In the Da-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
A Boy Accidentally Shot.

Fred Furrer, aged IA years, while han ding a shotgun in the hay loft of his fathers barn at Tara street, yesterday afternoon was shot In the left hand. The where 1t was found that the wound was of a serious nature, sufficiently so to ne- cessitate the amputation of two of the fingers. The boy said he was removing the gun from one portion of the loft to another when 1t accidentally went off He had no idea that 1t was loaded.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
Cremieux Lodge. B. R.

The following named have been chosen off, cers for the ensuing term by Cremieux Lodge of the Independent Order of B ne Birth: E. H. Morris, monitor: M. Kahn. president: Dr. secretarv: T. P Stgssherger treasurer: e w
 Alexapder, assistant monitor; D. Lande. war den; l. Feiertag. guardian: E.. l. Wolfe. trus- Meyerson. organist: H. Gutstaft. s. s. Green. l. P. Strassberger. P. Flatow, David Lande and
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
Blackman Fails to Appear.

Cassius H. Blackman, the policeman ac- cused of stealing s1SO from Cornelius Cro- min of Nevada, again failed to appear in Judge Mogans court when his name was called yesterday morning and the Judge continued the case till January 3 at the apparently left the city and his bonds are worthless. The police ascertained yesterday that Saloon-keeper Rood, his co-defendant and surety, had sold out
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

Booker T. W'aShington, the most talented negro in tue South, teILs hoW tue dGrk- sbinneG races of our me1O colo nies should be soUerned, in nert SUnd0H's CnH.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
The Lederer Burglary.

The police are still searching for the burglar who entered the residence of Charles Lederer, at 2192 Bush street, sev- eral nights ago and stole jewelry valued at several hundred dollars. Yesterday De- tective Crockett, who is working on the case. discovered an important clew, which he thinks will lead to the detection of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

kotas moving in a southeastward direc- tion. MT. Hammon thinks that in view of the rapid falling of the barometer along the north coast of Cape Mendocino rain may be expected to-day from San Fran cisco northward. There will be decided fall in temperature in the southern part of the State, with probably disastrous re- suits to citrus fruit.
 MT. Hammon expects showers to-day but not steady rain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
The Iloilo Postoffice.

Postmaster Montague received orders yesterday from the Postmaster General to establish a sub-postal station at Iloilo, in the Philippines. The station will be established when General Otis prevails upon the insurgents to behave.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
Esoueda Held for Murder.

Miguel Esqueda was yesterday held
 without bonds to answer before the Su- perior Court by Judge Conlan on a charge of murder. He was accused of killing his wife, Soledad, in their home at 1917 Powell street by subjecting her to the most atrocious cruelty in September last.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
New Years Masquerade.

The annual prize masquerade ball of the Arion Benevolent Society will take place at the Mechanics Pavilion to-mor row, New Years eve The old year will be ushered out and the new year ushered in in a lively and jolly manner.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

his interest in the saloon at Sixteenth and Valencia streets. Captain Seymour Is still determined to bring the matter Of the worthless bond before the next Grand I11r
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

culprit. The police are now convinced that the jewelry was not taken by a mem- Der of the family, as they had at first be- lieved
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30
CrOSSnal'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy percons can cure them- selves without the least exposure, change Of diet or change in application to business. The medicine contains nothing of the least injury to the constitution. Ask your druggist for it Price s1 bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-30

Anakesis cures Piles, nothing else. Sam pie free. Address Anakesis, New York. .
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
AT the A. M, e, Church.

The Christmas tree at the A. M. E.
church Saturday evening, was good
and many presents were exchanged.
Mr.. A. A. Hawkins with the young
gentlemen of the city, presented the
pastor, Rev. Jackson, with nice pair
shoes and Mrs. M. A. Watson with
the ladies, presented him with nice
suit of clothes. To these gentlemen
and ladies he tenders his heartfelt
thanks, for these tokens of respect.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
rIany Avenues Open.

AS tending to show the diversity Of
ways in which the Business Mems
league may be effective, recent ex-
ample is given: A measure is now be-
fore congress having for its object the
revival Of the American mercantile
marine. This morning a communica-
ton was received by President Rat
cliff relating to the subject and
suggesting that, if the proposition
was received with favor, that resolu-
tions to that effect be adopted by the
league and the congressional commit
tee apprised thereof. 1t is just such
organizations as we have, with due
energy put into them, that have Sc
cured Worlds fairs, Transmississippi
expositions, etc, for the town, where
those enterprises have been held, and
which got $6,OOO,0 600 for deep water at
Galveston.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
The Crows.

The opera house should be packed
tonight at the opening of the Crows.
The programme will be an excellent
double bill opening with the beautiful
curtain raiser "Drfted Apart" and
closing with the funny farce comedy,
The Irish Doctor. Come out and be
convinced that this is the best COM
pany that has visited Vinita this
season.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
A pleasant Dinner Party.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Burckhalter
gave dinner yesterday to a number
Of their friends. The decorations
were displayed in an artistic manner
and the guests congratulated Mrs.
Burckhalter on the elaborateness and
success of the occasion. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Ratcliff,
Mrs. Bethel, Miss Nettie Duncan,
Miss Lloyd and Miss Watkins.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
Had to Walk.

Walter Charlesworth and Edgar
Mars horse got away from where it
had been hitched while they were
hunting yesterday and they had to
walk home. J. c. Anderson and a
companion, finding the animal stray
ing about the prairie took it to Capt.
Cobb's, where it was found some time
after dark.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27
Week of PRAYER.

The topics for the week Of prayer
(next week. are as follows:
Monday, Jan. 2.-"Prayerful Con-
fession."
Tuesday, Jan. S.-"The Church
Universal"
Wednesday, Jan. 4.-"Nations and
Their Rulers"
Thursday, Jan. 5.-"Foreign Mis-
sions."
Friday, Jan. 6.-"Home Missions. !"
Saturday, Jan. 7.-"Families and
Schools
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-27

J. C. Anderson 4 going 70 huskogee to-
night.
TT. Thompson returned last might from
Parsons.
Bert Chandler went to Maskosee yester
day evening.
Miss Mary Jones OF Neosho. Mo-. Is visit
ing the Misses Byrd.
Mrs. J. @. Starr has gone to st. Joseph to
spend the holidays with relatives.
Van Stuart and wife left yesterday even
ing for visit with friends at Muskogee,
Mrs. W. J. Hudson OF Neosho is visiting
her sister, Mrs John Byrd, Of this place.
Jake Guthrie spent today in yinita and
will go to Muskogee on the six o'clock train.
Mrs. Jim Kell OF Chelsea. viii arrive this
evening on the Frisco and will accompany
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker to St. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. +. Parker are going to
St. Louis tonight. the gentleman having to
appear In the Hairless case on the 3rd.
MIR. and Mrs. ). l. Morning returned last
evening from visit at Parsons accompa-
MED by Mrs. Mornings mother and
younger sister, Miss Della.
Misses Mary and Pearl Mcclellan left this
morning for their home at Claremore. after
spending several days visiting their sister.
Mrs @. S. Shelton. OF this city.