The Hawaiian gazette., 1906-05-22
LOSES OF
THE RICH
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seemed dumb
And all his arching skies were in
eclipse.
He was a-weary, but he fought his
fight,
And stood for simple manhood; and
was joyed
To see the august broadening of the
light
And new earths heavins heavenward
from the void.
He loved his fellows, and their love
was sweet
Plant daisies at his head and at his
feet"
THEN SHOT HIMSELF.
Grand fellow! He went direct from
shis masterpiece and shot himself How
I can see. now, the procession from the
old Bohemian club doors, passing out,
lovingly laden with daisies, to fulfill
that last wish. Here is Harry Edwards
and owen Marlowe, John Raymond and
Bin Mestayer, John Mccullough and
Jimmy Williamson of the players;
Judge Boalt. Ruben Levy and Gen.
Barnes OF the law; Dan O'Connell, Am
brose Bierce. Henry George, Sam Sea-
soyh and Charlie De Young Of Journal
ism. and host of business and pro-
fessional men of the very highest
standing. The call of the dead had
reached them; they heard and answer
ed. Daisies viii bloom on Richard
Healfs grave so long as the spirit of
San Francisco lives in the hearts of her
people. When the fire fiend covered her
he could not blot from the memory of
the past the glories OF the Bohemian
club.
PURCHASED BY CLARK.
"Then at Burlingame, the country
nome of her wealthy people, the grand
Hobart residence is in ruins, with its
almost priceless gems of art. Clark OF
Montana purchased it. Then the Tevis
Nome, and the collections of years
therein. Tevis was one OF the most law
sh entertainers in all California, and
this loss will be felt on both conti-
nents.
I'VE have had no man in California
history who was a better entertainer
than ex-Mayor Phelan. He lost home
and all ii contained The legends of the
Bohemian club hold rare descriptions Of
Phelan's entertainments given there
UNION CLUB WRECKED.
"The Pacific Union club Is a wreck
and with it went many valuable paint
ings, loaned by j. ID. Grant, r. p
Schwerin and others. Mr.. Grant had
Just finished magnificent new resi-
sence to hold these paintings, and botl
are in ashes. fear most of the really
rich people of san Francisco carried
sheir own insurance, and i'm that fac
Mes the dread that many of them vii
ae almost penniless. / have been II
Seattle and never knew until toda!
how much my personal loss was.
ART TREASURES LOST.
my room i'm the Bohemian club wa
she one celebrated as the room of Ra
phael Well, one OF the noted boz
vivants of the Older regime. | had ar
treasures in it from all parts of tn,
world. All the old officers pictures
all the jinks' pictures. 1t was tn
famous red room. SO many celebrltie
we're there. 1t was newly furnishe
Cor the coming season. All the clu
now has is the Sunnyville camping
ground. / am going back on sa
srrdnd / have lost the collection o
4 lifetime notably miniature of m
lead mother. I'd give all else to hav
saved that. Distress must be genera
among those who We're wealthy, an
| am told they get in line, many o
them thankful to share the public dis
tribution of food. 1ne spirit tina
causes them to do this cheerfully 1
ale spirit that shall yet rebuild
greater and grander San Francisco.
LOSSES OF MRS. OELRICHS
MRS. Oelrichs lost nearly all her for
rune. but. / am told is going abou
Aslpfng others. What a memory is he
wedding nine years ago, when she wa
the reigning belle of the Coast. So
could name scores of the wealthy an
MadIng families that have lost nearl
Slf but who are loyalty standing b.
Rhe ruins, waiting for chance to Civ
9olor and form TO the California spiri
chat dominates them, and when tn
time is opportune you will see the wor
Of the Argonauts outdone by their son
and daughters.
'-rhe poet tells us. Sweet are tn
uses Of adversely and in the case q
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