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The herald., 1898-02-10
Are Becoming Impudently
Bold
MORE HOLD UPS LAST NIGHT
JAS. PoWELsoN'S EXPERIENCE
ON ALAMEDA STREET
The Long and Short Man Also Re.
lieved Louis @. Turner, Visitor,
Of All He Had

Two professional highwaymen are at
work in this city and although they be-
gan operations only two days ago there
have been four complaints made to the
police Of their actions by victims who
faced their pistols and gave up their
Tuesday night near the corner Of First
and Grand avenue and two more VIC
tins reported their experiences with the
robbers to the police last night. In all
Of the robberies the work seems to have
been done by the same men, and about
the only description of them the police
have been able to obtain is that one of
them Is tall and the other much shorter.
They invariably have worn masks, and
both have been armed in each instance.
So bold have these robbers become
that they did not wait last night until
the usual hour for such robberies, but
began work early in the evening. James
Powelson was their first victim. He is
a well-known character and formerly
was known to always have money on
his person. He was walking along Ala
media street, north of Turner, last night
about 1880 o'clock when tall man sud-
denly passed close to him and, turning
upon him, demanded to know what he
had. At, first the man did not display
any weapon, and Powelson at once
struck him in the face, causing him to
stagger to the curb, over which he
tripped and fell. AS he fell he tried to
draw a pistol. Powelson turned and, as
he did 80, he saw another man with a
pistol in his hand close behind him. AS
the second man advanced he raised the
weapon and Powelson ran. He had not
gone ten feet when the robber fired at
him, but the bullet did not take effect.
The shot only caused Powelson to in
crease his speed, and a moment later
there was another shot, and he heard
the bullet whistle past his head. He
turned the corner and the would-be rob-
bers ran into an alley and disappeared.
Their intended victim found Patrolman
Sheets and related his experience to him.
The officer sent him to the police sta
ton, where he repeated the story. Pow
elson said there was a hackman on the
other side of the street, who saw the at
tempted robbery
AhS SSSoAu uoiu-up was IepOTteu W
the police soon afterwards. Louis @.
Turner, who arrived here recently from
Madison. Iowa. was accosted by two men
on a street which he does not know, and
asked for money. He thought they
were mere beggars, and refused them.
They at once drew pistols and demanded
his money. One Of them searched him.
while the other kept him covered with a
gun. They secured his return ticket
from this city to his home in Iowa and
an unendorsed draft for $780, which, of
course, was Of no value to them. He did
not have any money. AS soon as the
robbers released him Turner reported
the matter to the police. AS he is a
stranger here, and does not know one
street from another, he was unable to
tell where the robbery was committed
His description of the two men was the
same as that given by the other victims
about all he could tell Of them being that
one was tail and the other not nearly so
tall.
The herald., 1898-02-10
CAN'T FIND HIS MOTHER
A Son of Erin With Fortune Await
ing Him Asks Police Assistance

Frank Reed whose brogue is so broad
that no one would mistake his nativity,
called on Chief of Police Glass yesterday
afternoon to enlist his assistance in his
efforts to find his mother Reed left his
mother in Ireland several years ago and
came to this country. He has been living
in a number of places and communicated
with his home from time to time. Re-
Gently he received information that his
mother had come to this country in search
of him, bearing the news of their having
fallen heirs to considerable fortune. lie
last heard from her in Chicago and now he
wants police assistance to find her. Chief
Glass will wire the Chicago officers to
locate his mother if possible.
The herald., 1898-02-10

before Justice Morrison yesterday after
noon to learn her fate. The court had
taken her case under advisement when
she was tried along with "Black" Belle
a week ago, and yesterday was set for
the decision. Laura expected an ac-
quittal, but the court thought only Of
the fact that she had started the fight
and vainly endeavored to chastise Belle,
never considering that such an action
was almost sufficient grounds for an
inquest for lunacy. A "fioater' of fifteen
days was imposed, the same sentence
that Belle got several days ago.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Hit by a Hub

John Donahue, a laborer engaged in
making the conduit excavations near
First street and Broadway, was pain
fully injured in peculiar manner yes
terady morning. He was at work in
the trench removing some small stones.
A heavy wagon, in turning the corner,
passed very close to the edge of the
hole in the street. Just as it passed
Donahue, who had not been seen by
the driver of the vehicle, arose and was
struck on the shoulder by the hub. 1t
was supposed that the shoulder blade
had been broken, but when DR.. Hagan
examined the injury at the receiving
hospital, it was found that Donahue
had only been severely bruised.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Won Neumayer the Victim

c. Don Won Neumayer, who resides at
142 South Grand avenue, was one of the
victims of the highwaymen whose op-
erations in the vicinity of First street
and Grand avenue Tuesday night were
mentioned in The Herald yesterday. For
some reason the police refused to dis
close the names of the victims of the
two robberies. though what could be
gained by such course perhaps they
know.
He was going home when he was
confronted by two men, who presented
pistols at his head and demanded his
money. He made no resistance, and
they relieved him of 50. Although he
furnished the police with an excellent
description of the two men, no arrests
have been made as yet, and none are
probable, unless other robberies are
committed.
The herald., 1898-02-10
BURGLARS ABOUT
A Residence on Hill Street Entered
Last Night

When c. L. Wood, who resides on Hill
street near Thirteenth. returned home
from the theater last night he discover
ed that his room had been entered by
burglars. An entrance had been eff
fected by breaking the glass in the
front window, in plain view of the street
He made a hurried search of the place to
find what had been taken, and was only
able to discover the loss of fine over
coat and other clothing. altogether worth
about $50. Several small article of dec
grafton were also taken. He at once
went to the police station and reported
the matter, but of course could give nc
clew to the identity Of the thieves.
The herald., 1898-02-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance.
.kregelo & Bresee, Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors
751 and 75S S. Spring st. Tel. Main 1929.
Watches cleaned, 75 cents: main
springs. so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, 21l South Broadway.
There will be meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Hawaiian An
nexation league in the city council cham
ber this evening at 1880 o'clock.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2391s South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Pain
less extracting, so cents. Filling spe-
cialty. Hours, s to 8; Sunday, 10 to 12.
"a brown overcoat of fine texture |:
at.the police station awaiting an owner
1t was picked up on West Sixth street
yesterday morning, and is supposed tt
have dropped out of some carriage.
r. Summers. $40 or ten days; Edwin
Beach, IS or five days, were judgments
which appeared on Justice Morrison's
docket yesterday. The two men had had
a fight on First street, and Patrolmar
p. H. Murray arrested them for dis
turbing the peace.
w. e. Clark. who was arrested for vio-
lating the hitching ordinance yesterday
proved that he was not the person to
blame for the violation. and was re-
leased. Henry Hall secured a continu-
ance until the 18th inst. of similar
case against him.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1873, 1874. 1876. Spe-
eial attention given to obstetrical cases
and all diseases of women and children
Electricity scientifically used. Consul
tation hours, to s. Tel. 1927.
Tourists should not fail to visit H. C.
Lichtenberger's art emporium, 202 South
Spring street. A large variety Of Cali
fornia souvenirs are on display. Should
you desire pictures or frames, remember
the place.
John Conley, arrested for begging,
made such an earnest plea to be al
lowed to leave the city yesterday that
a sentence of thirty days in Jail against
him was suspended until 6 o'clock. He
left in hurry.
The jubilee singers, Capt. and Mrs
Beck and Pearl, will conduct. the meet
ings at the Salvation Army hail. under
the Nadeau, corner of First and Spring
streets, Saturday and Sunday, February
18th and 18th.
Max Cohn, a native son, who is deaf
mute and has also lost a leg, writes
The Herald that he has decided to sell
newspapers for a living. Cohn will have
his stand at the corner of South Spring
and Second streets, and asks for a fair
share of patronage.
Having secured larger quarters, the
Young Mems Reform league will meet
this evening for the last time at the old
place of meeting in the club house of the
Silver Republican club. AS this meeting
is to be strictly for business, no program
will be given, but matters of great i'm
portance to the league will be taken up
In San Francisco today the bids fol
the construction Of San Pedro harbo,
are to be opened in the office of Major
Davis Of the engineers department
After being read the bids will be SEN
to the secretary of war at Washington
At least half dozen bids are expected
all well within the amount prescribed
by the act authorizing the work. T. E
Gibbon, representing the Free Harbo,
league, will be on the ground at the open,
ing Of the bids.
The herald., 1898-02-10
THE VISIT OF MR.. ToWNE
Reception Committee to Meet the Wis
itor-The Arrangements

At the meeting of the local committee
in charge of the Los Angeles meeting to
Hon. Charles A. Towne next Saturday
evening, held yesterday noon, SUBJ
committee of six was appointed to go to
Shorb station and meet Mr.. Towne, es-
corting him to the city, arriving here
at 420 p. m. Friday. The party will then
be driven direct to the Van Nuys, where
Mr.. Towne will stay while in Los An
geles. At o'clock Friday evening Mr..
Towne will be rendered public recep-
tion at the Silver Republican club rooms,
533 South Main street, where the public
is cordially invited to be present and
meet the distinguished visitor.
Saturday Mr.. Towne will be driven
around the city. Saturday evening he
will deliver an address at Hazards pa
vilion at p. m. Sunday he will be taken
to Pasadena and vicinity.
The herald., 1898-02-10
PERSONAL

W. H. Holabird is a visitor to San
Francisco this week.
Miss Ferguson of Los Angeles regis
tered at the Albert hotel, New York. on
Monday.
An array of Los Angeles legal talent
registered at the Palace, San Francisco
on Monday, in the persons of Judges J.
s. Chapman, w. A. Harris and E. H
Lamme.
The herald., 1898-02-10
AGRICULTURAL PARK

Entries for Sundays Coursing Matches
Close This Evening
Entries for Sundays coursing matches
at Agricultural park close this evening
when the drawing takes place at No. IA;
South Broadway Qn the rear). Sundays
coursing is consolation race. S2-dog
stake. for a purse of 500. Entrance fee
$15o All dogs are eligible which have not
won first, second or third money. File en-
tries at once with the secretary at No. 14s
South Broadway. Coursing, rain or shine.
The triplet will also go against the run
ming horse Prince Hooker again Sunday,
the horse giving the wheel a handicap of a
quarter of mile. provided the weather and
track are favorable,
The herald., 1898-02-10
SEVENTH WARD ELECTION
To Choose Member Of the Board of
Education

In the Seventh ward the election of a
member of the board of education will
take place today. There will be eleven
voting precincts, located as follows:
Fourth precinct, 1877 East Seventh
street; Forty eighth, 4O4 East Sixth
street, Forty-nine A, 1872 Merchant
street; Forty-nine b, 610 East Fifth
street; Fiftieth, corner Lawrence ave-
nue. and Seventh street; Fifty-first. cor
ner Mateo and Palmetto streets; Fifty
second, 427 San Pedro street; Fifty third,
400 South Los Angeles street,. Fifty
fourth. 24o East second street; Fifty-
The herald., 1898-02-10
Suik Denies It

John K. Suik was arrested last night by
Patrolman Zeigler on a charge of burglary.
The arrest was on a warrant and the
officer did not remember the name Of the
complainant. The charge consists of the
accused having, it is alleged. entered the
room of an acquaintance and stolen a
pistol and some other small articles. The
crime is said to have bene committed sev-
eral months ago and since that time the
police have been looking for Suik. He de-
nies his guilt.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Guilty but Not Proven

All Foo, a shrewd Chinaman, against
whom a charge of selling lottery tickets
has been pending since June 18th, was
tried and acquitted yesterday. The wit
nesses. by whom his guilt was to be
proven had disappeared, and the prose
cution was unable to present strong
case. Judge Morrison rendered Scotch
verdict, and released the accused.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Bicycle Thieves Punished

Thomas Williams and Charles Carter,
the young bicycle thieves. were in the
police court for sentence yesterday.
They had been convicted Of the theft
Of two bicycles. which they rode to San
where they were arrested.
It was shown that Williams, who is the
older was more to blame than Carter.
He was fined $3.50 or its equivalent, $50
days in jail. Carter's sentence was $50
Dr. ninety days.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Hurt in a Runaway

Mrs. Dilly and her son and daughter,
Walter and Louise. were taken to the re-
ceiving hospital yesterday suffering from
severe bruises. They had been out driv-
ing, when their horse became frightened
at something in the street and ran away,
throwing the trio out of the buggy Their
wounds some Of which were serious, were
dressed by DR.. Hagan.
The herald., 1898-02-10
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronicled on pages s. and 10

Forecast: Fair; westerly winds.
Forger Compton finally con-
victed.
Sailor johnson sues for the loss
Of an eye.
c. L. Woods house on Hill
street burglarized.
Repairs to the Santa Fe tun-
mel nearly completed.
James Powelson held up and
shot at by hfghwaymen.
The chamber Of commerce will
entertain President Dole.
Embezzlement charge against
Attorney Hyatt dismissed.
Louis Q. Turner held up and re-
Leved of all he had in his pockets.
3, Open sessions of the school of
method Of the Epworth League.
A family quarrel ends in an
examination on an insanity
charge.
Chinese woman accused of big
amy; the story Of Sue Ying's
amours.
A. H. Brown and Harry Meath,
the false fire alarmists, In court.
Browns boasted perjury.
Fire commissioners win estab-
lish roll of honor and give med
ais for valorous conduct.
The herald., 1898-02-10
Aid to the Injured

Tonight will be given the first of a
series of lectures at the Young Mems
Christian association upon the subject
of giving aid to the injured. The first
lecture will be by DR.. l. B. Hamilton on
the subject of injuries to the soft parts
by violence, chemical agents, heat or
cold. This includes bruises, burns,
scalds, frost bites. etc. The lectures
commence at Z o'clock each Thursday
evening and last for about an hour.
The herald., 1898-02-10
BY the Sad Sea Waxes

Two cottages. five and six rooms. at
Long Beach. the closing UP Of an estate.
Worth s25Oo. and can be had for $780, $500
cash, balance long time. Both places are
rented and bring good interest on the in
vestment. Langworthy Co.. 22s South
Spring.
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fifth, 603 East Second street; Fifty-sixth.
$50 East Third street.
The election will be purely matter of
form, as the only candidate is A. M.
Bragg, the Democratic nominee.
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She, Too. Got a Floater

Laura Robinson, saddle colored dem
izen OF the crib locality on Alameda
street. who was knocked out by the noto-
rious negro amazon, Belle Williams, was
The herald., 1898-02-10

Women sailors are employed in Nor
way, Denmark and Finland, and are
found to be excellent mariners.
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The opening gun for 'sS. Charles A.
Towpe at Hazards Pavilion, OH the silver
question. Saturday evening. Seats free.
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Ebell meets, social sesslon-2:S0
p. m.
Signal corps, First brigade N.
G. c.. at home-2 to s and 8 to
10 p, m.
DR.. I. B. Hamilton lectures on
First Aid to the Injured at the
Y. M. c. Al p. m.
Special election for member of
board of education, Seventh
ward, polls close p. m.
The herald., 1898-02-10

All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
a. A.. Eckstrom, 324 South Spring street.
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Compare $500 with the quality,
the style and the wear of our
Shoes.
Compare-but no-there il no
comparison, three dollars sink
into ihsigniticance; have you
seen them
The herald., 1898-02-10
EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-Vaudeville.
Burbank-"Kidnaped."
Los Angeles-''Robin Hood"
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THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Re of observations
barometer is reduced to sea level.
token at Los Angeles, Feb. 9th. The
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Maximum temperature, 6S.
Minimum temperature, 10.
Forecast for Southern California for
Thursday: Fair; northerly winds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
IN A PADDED CELL.
Louis Reinstetter Caused Sen
 sotioD on Folsom Street.

Louis Reinstetter, a marble cutter liv- Ing at 416 Hayes street, created a sen. sation on Folsom street, between Eighth ana Ninth, yesterday morning. He had gone to the Vermont marble yard, on Brannan street, to work, but was told there would be nothing for him for a couple of days. While walking along Folsom street on his way back he grabbed hoio or lady, and her screams brought crowd of men to her assistance. Rein stetter ran along the street, pursued by the mob, until he was finally captured
 It would have gone hard with him ie a policeman had not appeared on the scene. The officer saw at once that Rein stetter was mentally unbalanced and he rang for the patrol wagon and had him taken to the Receiving Hospital. There he was so violent that 1t took the com bined strength of five men to lock him un in padded cell. His brother called at the hospital and said that Louis was very re1g1ously inclined, and as he had been very sick more or less recently bis brain had become affected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29

Eintracht crew under the coach of J. B. Barteaux does not take its weekly spin of six miles, covering the stretch be- tween the boat house and Hunters Point. Captain Ellis has started on the selection of the senior crew. A number of new as- pirants for skiff honors have come to the fore, notably William How and James O'Connell. The Ariels have always held the championship in skiff events until their hopes were upset at the last re- gatta. The lesson will, doubtless, prove a good one.
 Owing to the influx of members. the Arlels have built forty new lockers to accommodate the same Much talk re- garding the purchase of a new racing barge has been going on, and the chances are that the natural enthusiasm that will be awakened as the rowing season opens four years the lack of a good up-to-date barge has been the main drawback to their crews.
 As soon as the Dolphins get over the enects Of their banquet they expect to get down to active training Prepara- uons for their picnic which is to be held Tn February or March are under way As the proceeds will be used in building a new racing barge every effort will be made to make the affair a success It IS said that a week before the outing a hlgh links will be held. Pape and Patch will doubtless row the last race in the series for the diamond medal. On inc same day 1t is expected that the junior skin men will compete for the TreadweIl medal " S4i
 w: B. Hinchman was presented with a handsome gold locket by the members of the Alameda Rowing Club,
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
CK-HUNTERS
 NOW IN PARADISE.

Duck shooting Is now at its best, and sportsmen are in clover all over the State in those localities where the web-footed birds are wont to flock. It is especially good all the way down the coast. The small coveS of South San Francisco are said to be covered continually lately with a smoky haze from the gunners' ten gaugers.
 A meat inspector named Nelson, em- ployed in the interest of a large local firm, states that on a recent trip to Baden he was told by resident sportsmen that the shooting is better than it has been in years. San Francisco is well repre- sented in that place, and generally where any kind of game is to be bagged in abundance.
 A stranger wandered into Shreve's gun ing purchase, that he had just come down from Reclamation Station, in So- noma County, and while there had bagged SiXty-nine ducks of different species.
 The following letter speaks for itself:
 sUIsUN. Cal, Jan. 2s, 1898;
 Sporting Editor of The Call-Dear Sir: Plenty of birds are in sight, and nice ones at that. MT Sheldon, San Francisco huntsman. got twenty eight fine birds here the other day in short time. A MT. Myers bagged eighteen fine teals.
 Messrs. James Reyes of Suisun Grant Chad bourne. Lew Percy and Ed Hilborn went got 200 fine specimens including teals mall lards and widgeons. Tom Robinson, an under II,
 Harry Corbett and friend got 200 birds here Sunday. 'Bogey'' O'Donnell and six friends announce their intention of taking a gunning trip to Pringle's Pond. about and half miles from Suisun. This pond has recently been thrown open to hunters, and good sport will doubtless be had there.
 Last Sunday Charley Getchel1 and myself did the best shooting of anybody. We got siXty-seven nice ducks in no time. Bill Bryan managed to bag eighteen fine teals and sprigs. My yacht has been in constant reQuisition for some time now and business in the gunning line is simply booming. Respectfully.
 Anglers in Russian River have been reaping a harvest since the bar was opened, but no catches made by any par ticular persons are as yet reported. Un- lawful net fishing in certain localities is said to be still on the tapis.
 Next Saturday, February 5, being the first Saturday in the month, the North Pacific Coast Railroad will train for Point Reyes. Bay View, Marshalls and Females, leaving via the u:3O p. m. Sausalito ferry. The bulk of travel by these special trains in the past has been to Point Reyes, and even that has fallen below expectations. While 1t was thought that hunters would be glad to get into the territory between Point Reyes and Females, experience has de- veloped the fact that hunters do not ap- preciate the service, and unless larger number turn out next Saturday night 1t will be the last midnight special for sportsmen this season. The company runs these sportsmen's trains irrespec- tive of the weather, and whether there is one passenger or fifty.
 If steelhead fishing in the Russian River continues good next week the North Pacific Coast Railroad, will run a special train through to Duncans Mills next Saturday night, leaving via the Ii 80 o'clock Sausalito ferry.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-29
CORINTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS,

At the annual meeting of the Corinthian Yacht Club last Wednesday evening Carl Westerfeld was elected commodore for the ensuing term.
 The newly elected comodore is well known in yachting circles as part owner of the speedy yacht Aeolis, which won the San Francisco challenge cup by de- featfng the Pawn. In the big inter-club all the other boats entered in its class, Commodore Westerfeld is a clever sailor and is also very popular among the yachtsmen.
 After the election an adjournment was made to a well-known restaurant where speeches were made by the newly elect ed officers.
 Songs were rendered by Messrs. Howe. Carroll Pennell, Jack O'Brien. Ersine and Young