The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 2, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, MAY 2, - 1896. 3 -—_— SANTA ROSA'S FLORAL PARADE, Queen Laura Kissed By a Sunbeam as the Start Is Ordered. THEN THE RAIN CEASES Clouds That Darkened the Sky ‘Retreat and the Pageant Moves Ferward. EACH FLOAT A POEM ‘IN COLOR The Procession an Immense Flower Garden Awheel—A Carnival Ball at Night. SANTA ROSA, Can, May L—“All's well that ends well’ is the general opin- jon expressed on to-day’s paurade. The rain. threatened -to.play havoc with the whole thing this morning. It was pouring by 9 o’clock, and an‘hour later the red had begun to melt into the yellow of the bunt- ing, and Fourth street, where the decors- tions were thickest; began. slowly but surely to look like a 'many-colored rain- bow. It cleared up later and “all went merry as & marriage bell.’” - But:the Santa Rosang felt like lynching the.clerk of the weather about 10 o'clock in the morning when the first train from San-Francisco arrived and disgorged a crowd of gayly dressed holiday-makers, Who had not come prepared for rain. There were umbrella-less ladies in lace _hats and spring suits and men in light clothes- and straw hats, and they all looked in horror at the rain and began to wish they had not come. Other trains, Wwith gayly dressed crowds, followed in rapid ‘succession, and umbrellas were more in request in the neighborhood of the Donahue depot thad nuggets of gold. However, Santa Rosa has one charming characteristic for rainy weather—its side- ‘walks are to a great extent covered by overarching awnings, and before the last of the morning trains had been in ten - minutes tbe big crowd of holiday-makers had dispersed and was sauntering slong, - for the:most part engaged in admiring the storé-window decorations, while the rain pattered overtiead buv could not reach them. The store. windows were well worth a prolonged inspection, for the merchants bad vied one with another in arranging beautiful floral devices, both within and outside their windows. In fact roses were like silver in the days'of King Solomon— so - plentiful ‘that they were nothing - thought of. ' "Wehile the rain was descending hard the carnival -committee held a hurried consul tation and resolved to postpone the parade until this afternoon. This was a nice amove, 10 about 12 o’clock it began to clear up.and before 16'clock the rain had ceased, though the clouds still hung low. On the whole the decorations were very little in- jured by the downpour. Esthetic’ people. ‘said that they had grown. more beautiful, for the carnival colors are so loud ' that they shout at one another, and the rain reduced the ram- pant-red, green and yellow, to delicate - pink, soft maize color, and gaslight green. ¥ The “procession ' was announced for 3 . o’clock, but-it started out' punctually at 4. * Just as the clocks were striking the hour the sun burst out from behind the clouds and sent his first ra ys on the Queen and - ’hér ladies, who were just ready to fall into line. In another minute the whole town was bathed in sunlight. The procession was ‘not a very ionig one, butit was one of the prettiest ‘that- has been seen this year. Seen from Fourth street, under the arches and ° fluttering * flags, it looked like a fairy pageant. The procession formed at Fourth street and ‘McDonald - avenue and proceeded thence tothe Donahue depot. The marshals, on_black “horses, gavly decorated with the carnival - colors, dashed on ahead to see that the way was unobstructed for her Majesty and suite. They kept the route so clear that every one was loud in praise of Chief Marshal George Hall, his chief aids—A. L. Fisher and Robert Ross, and their aids, who were both numerous and efficient. After the marshals came Roncovieri’sband, playing lively strains, and the military contingent, consisting of Company D, N. G. C., of San Rafael, commanded - by Captain Elliot; Company E of Santa Rosa, Captain Haven; and Company C of Petaluma, Captain Phillips. The queen’s float, which came next, was the most splendid outfit in the whole pro- cession. . It represented a large, graceful boat, the frame of waich was eovered with white roses and snowballs, enough foliage being left on the flowers to give the ap- pearance of filmy green. over the white. The queen’s throne and cushions and the harness of hersix white horses were all of apple green. A canopy of white roses supported a large crown of pink roses, placed above the throrie. Her Majesty wore her coronation robe and leoked very gracious ana pretty as she bowed right and left in response to her subjects’ salutations. Svfrounding Queen Laura were ber maids of honor, also in their coronation robes.- The horses of the royal float were led by six men dressed in white with blackened faces, but little Irma Gage, dressed as Cupid, sat in front of the car and ostensibly drove the milk-white .steads- with a network of fluttering pink lines.. e AR e . There.was scarcely a float, carriage, pha- eton, bugey or eart ini the procession fol- _ Jowing the Queen which was not well “worth .admiring. Those to which the judges awarded prizes are worthy of spe- cial mention, however. ; ' ‘Among the equipages that of Miss Millie Mathews was cousidered to have well de- served the first prize. The turnout was so covered 'With marigolds that no part of the original carriage could be seen. The pair of bandsowme black horses had orange- colored harness; the carriage-hood was of orange-colored chiffon. Miss Mathews, who drove, had yeilow ribbons, and she, Miss Irma Wood and the Misses Seawall were all gowned alike in orange-colored chiffon. Another first prize for carriages was cap- tured by Mrs. Dr. Wiley and Mrs. J. W. Oates and child, who were dressed in pink roses. 3 An equipage that Augustin Daily would buve courted for his performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” was one en- tered by W. W. Foster and occupied by the children of Mrs, Woodward and Mrs. C. Wright. ¢ Four brown Shetland ponies, with white manes and tails, drew the fairy-like ve- hicle, which seemed to be composed en- tirely of California poppies. The carriage canopy was of yellow chiffon, the pretty children were all in yellow and four litt}e black-faced boys dressed as jockeys in white and yellow led the ponies. This decorated carriage also won a prize. Miss Jennie Marshall and her guests rode in a beautiful turnout of white and gaslight green. 4 The carriage was covered with snow- balls, and the three white horses, driven tandem, fashion, were harnessed in pale green, the leader being ridden by a postil- lion dressed in white and green. The out- riders, who bestrode white steeds, wore the same colors, and the tiny tiger, sesm:l- ing in the rear of the carriage; worea Louis XIV costume, with powdered hair. Miss Marshall and her friend were gowned in white, and - their neat outfit took the. sec- ond prize for the best -decorated carriage. Other prizes were won by Miss Rout- ledge, for a phaeton charmingly decorated with snowballs, and by Miss Clara Hah- man fora buggy in white and blue. Miss May Moore, who was one of _the most admired figures in the procession, performed the difficult feat of standing in a Roman chariot and driving three horses abreast. Her car was one mass of calla lilies and snowballs, and her white horses were covered with yellow silk nets. Miss Moore, who wore a gown of orange-colored gauze and satin, drove her novel turnout as easily and gracefully as though sbe had been a Roman maiden, used all her life to chariot driving. The Roman rig won the first orize for the best decorated cart, and Miss Lot Guerne won the second for a turnout covered with snowballs. ‘Among the floats the Santa Rosa High School took first prize for an artistic de- vice representing a water lily lyingona pond. The water was represented by green moss. The petals of the huge lily were woven of white roses and snowballs and a bunch of pretty young girls in yel- low frocks rose from the center of the | flower to rerresent the chalice. The Sonoma Valley High School won the second prize with a float representing the Temple of Vesta. of white roses, the frieze of the temple be- ing composed of snowballs, ornamented by a classic design in California poppies. Within the temple the vestal virgins were sprinkling rose leaves on the aitars, from which incense ascended. The six white horses which drew the float were led by young men dressed as Roman Senators. ' The Occidental Anti-Tobacco Society won the first prize for the best decorated lodge float. It was occupied by children in allegorical dresses and attitudes, show- ing the triumph of abstinence over the de- mon tobacco. Among the other prize-winners Miss Champion and Miss Hacken came in first and second as the best decorated eques- triennes, and F. McDonald and Anna best decorated juvenile equestriennes. There were a number of other features in the procession which would certainly have won prizes if there had been as many awards as there were good turnouts. A | buggy covered with Gold of Ophir roses, drawn by black horses with terra-cotta | colored harness, was much admired. Anold-fashioned school-house, driven by Uncle Sam, attracted a good deal of at- tention, and a man-of-war, under full sail, which tacked along the street without any apparent motive power, was much com- mented upon, until some genius discov- ered that the horses were within concealed in the hold. Charles Holmes was the cap- tain of this craft. The Fire Department was another conspicuous feature in the | parade. It was after 5 o'clock when the proces- sion disbanded, after passing tbrough most of the principal streets. The crowd, which had been good-natured all day, had become quite exhilarated by the pageant and the sunshine, and the Queen was beartily cheered and applauded as she | drove home. e LIVING WHIST AT NIGHT. One Pretty Feature of the Carnival of Roses Ball. SANTA ROBA, Can., May 1.—The rose carnival ball in the Athenzum to-night is a brilliant success. Visitors and residents who were deterred by the rain from joining in the procession have all attended the dance, and the dis- play of pretty faces and smart trocks has been exceptionally fine. Thebuilding was almost overcrowded at the opening of the ball at 9:45 o'clock, and since then the throng has increased and the floor, which is supposed to accommodate 200 dancers, has been comfortably filled for each dance, with more couples waiting to take their turn. The hall decorations are very pretty. Calla lilies and ferns surround the gallery, the semi-circular floor is covered with white canvas, and the enclosing railings are draped in green and yellow, the red to complete the carnival colors being sup- plied by crimson Chinese lanterns. The canopy over the Queen’s throne is of white, pink and blue, tented over with strips of long white bunting. In addition to the dancers there are scores of fashionable onlookers, who oc- cupy the boxes, the gallery and the par- quet seats. Altogether there are over 2000 people in the Athenwum. The grand march was one long to be re- membered. Such an exhibition of beauty and eléance was never before seen in Santa Rosa. The bewildering evolutions of the well- trained participants as they marched -and countermarched in the beautiful figures won loud applause from the spectators; When the first strains of the grand march sounded Floor Manager George F. King, accompanied by Frank Loughrey Jr., Me- Quaid Davis and Virgil Hofer, the floor managers, appeared at the entrance. They were dressed in court costume and slowly walked abreast down the room, -followed by the courtly train. After them came six little pages in black velvet Faunt- leroy costumes. Then a little tot in pink tights and gauzy wings walked out with stately grace and fairly captured the audi. ence by her childish grace, Then came the Queen in her royal robes of white, with diamonds sparkling from her brow and throat. Miss Rose Crook, the lady of honor, was next in the train, her gown being a rich gold-colored silk. The tenladies-in-waiting followrd, two by two, in silken gowns of pink, blue, orange, cream and gaslight green. There was a patter of little feet, as the fifty-two wee giris of the living whist passed on to the canvas floor. They were all in white from head to foot, and bore arrows covered with white roses. The tall form of J. C. Sims, president of the car- nival, headed the train of citizens with their ladies. After several evolutions the Qneen as- cended the throné and all but the whist actors ranged themselves in the back alcove of the ballroom. A sharp whistle from Floor Director The pillars of the goddess’ shrine were | Foster won first and second prizes as the | King was all that was needed to direct the white-robed lassies with the bows and ar- rows, who, after some surprisingly diffi- cult figures, passed in review before the throne and cast their floral weapons at the Queen’s feet. Then a blast of the whistie caused them to form in a square facing the four sides of the room, there being just a whist band of thirteen on each side. The cards, which were about iwo feet square, were then well shuffled, cut and dis- tribnted. * A hush of expectancy fell upon the vast audience at his juncture, and a great cran- ing of necks followed to see the respective hands of the four players. It was during this period of comparative quiet that all present were treated to a pleasant surprise. Without announcement the band com- menced to play a lively air, and two young girls, dressed in silver-spangled daresses of fleecy white, danced gayly forward to the center of the ballroom floor, and to the time of the music and a set of castanets performed a beautiful Spanish dance. The two graceful young ladies, who ap- peared to be ahout 14 years of age, were Lottie and Emma Brady of San Francisco. For an encore the sisters danced a slow, easy motioned fantasy to waltz music. It was not a waltz nor a skirt dance, and yet was both, with a few Highland fling and hornpipe variations, and in all a most en- trancing performance. Then the long-talked-of whist game commenced. Spades were the trumps, the four floor managers playing the cards, and the fact that only two misplays marked the game stamped them as good players. Messrs. King and Loughery were partners and had four trumps each. Mr. Davis led off from his long suit of hearts and his partner captured King’s king with the ace amid loud applause. The king of clubs from the hand of King took the next trick, and he, evidently being in & quandary as to what suit to open, led a trump. This trick was cap- tured by Loughery with the ace. He at once returned his partner’s lead of trumps. A king 1n the hand of Hofer beat King's queen and made two tricks for each side. Then a clever finesse of a ten-spot of diamonds by Loughery made a third trick for his side, and the ace of diamonds on the next for their opponents evened up the score again. A heart led from Lough- ery was trumped by King and promptly overtrumped by Hoffer, and this bright play seemed to please the andience won- derfully. It was now clearly seen by all whist- players present—and there seemed to be many—that the game was in the hands of King and Loughery, the latter holaing the two best trumps to protect his part- ner’s suit. When the last card was played the winning side could count no less than nine tricks on their side of the house. The twinkling white feet of the little ones then sped swiftly around the room several times and took their places with parents and friends in the audience, and general dancing commenced. The programme for to-morrow includes bicycle races with a balloon ascension in the afternoon and a grand display of fire- works at night. TULARE’'S CARNIVAL OFPENS. | Queen Eva Rules the Guests of the Floral Festival. | TULARE, Car., May 1.—Tulare’s floral festival opened to-night with immense crowds in attendance. Early in the even- ing the streets were thronged by people in holiday attire, all headed to the banquet hall. The identity of the queen had been kept a profound secret, and so well was it guarded that the revelation did not come until she arrived in state. Miss Eva Pogue, one of Tulare’s most popular and beautiful teachers, was the queen of theroses, and royally aid she rule her subjects. She was gowned in cream silk, trimmed | with lace, and her crown was of pink roses. | Mrs. A. Borders personified Columbia and Mrs. W. P. Katcliffe represented Califor- nia. W. P. Ratcliffe, cashier of the Tulare County Bank, was Uncle Sam. Such a profusion of magnificent blos- | soms as was disp layed to-night is seldom seen. The arrangement and grouping were perfect. Sixteen little girls, costumed in creamy white, led by Mrs. L. Y. Elder, danced gayly about the Maypole and won rounds of applause. The musical Delsarte drill by six young subjects of Queen Eva was encored, and both recitais were perfect. Icecreamu, bonbons, hot coffee and sand- wiches were served in the several booths, and all-in-all a magnificent success was sco-2d on this, the opening night of Tulare’s flower carnival. ST A SAN BERNARDINO FETE. Fraternal Orders Celebrate and Crown a Quren of May. SAN BERNARDINO, Cair., May 1.— This has been a gala day for San Bernar- dino. The Fraternal May Day Festival was a magnificent success from early morning until long after midnight. At 9:30 o’clock the procession began to move. The turncut of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Woodmen, Grand Army ot the Republic, National Guard, Fire Department and other organizations was in itself a splendid display, but the crowning glory of the day was the great dflonts carrying more than 1000 school chil- ren. The little pupils and the big ones too were cheered and applauded by the crowds that lined the sidewalks and filled every window and roof. Every float was cano- pied or decorated with streamers, flags and flowers. There were scores of beautifully decorated equipages filled with handsome women. After the procession had paraded the principal streets it halted at the pavilion in the park. The crowd in and around the building was estimated at not less than | 8000. Inside the edifice Miss Kendall was | crowned Queen of May and C. B. Morris delivered an oration. Bands. and Flee clubs supplied the music. In the after- noon there were athletic sports and to- nilgh! a ball was in progress at the pa- vilion. g HEALDSBURG’S HORRIBLES, Merry Maskers Balloting for a Carnival 3 Chieftain. 3 HEALDSBURG, Car., May 1.—It rained in Healdsburg all day and prevented much outdoor preparations for the festival; but the directors of the fiesta were not idle. Letters are coming in from all parts of the county, many towns entering floats or giving some other word of encouragement. Another voting contest is on, and this time, instead of muaidens fair contesting for a floral crown, it will be a representa- tive of the sterner sex who is honored. The ballot-box opened yesterday morning, and already much interest is taken in the affair. This contest is the outcome of a gathering held at Truitt’s Theater Thurs- | day night. At that time and place a oodly number of gemlemen were present. he meeting bad been called for the pur- pose of organizing a branch of the Hor- ribles, or Merry Maskers, who will give a correct idea how to hold 2 floral festival during the gala daysnext week. Tbe con- test, which closes on Monday night, is -to elect the leader of the Horribles. Frank Cook is leading all others in the race.” . R Chico’s Fete Postponed. ROMANCE OF THE SALEM PRISON, Actress Ethel .Carter the Fiancee of Forger St. Clair. STOLE FOR THE STAR. He Lavished Jewelry Upon Her With - the Proceeds of His Thievery. WANTED IN EASTERN CITIES. While in the Penitentiary the Young Adventurer Has Written Two Dramas. PORTLAND, OB., May 1.— Assistant Superintendent James Nevins of the Pink- erton Portland agency to-day received in- structions to look up the Northwestern record of A. C. St. Clair, alias C. A. Combs, now a convict in the Salem penitentiary. This convict is more distinguished than any of his fellows by reason of the roman- tic nature of his career before he was cap- tured in Salem last June. At that time he forged a check for §37 on Ladd & Bushls bank there and was arrested. While in jail awaiting trial he one day assaulted Sheriff Knight with a heavy wooden billet and came near getting away. For the forgery, a sentence of four years was im- posed upon him, and for the assault he got twelve vears, all of which he is most likely to serve, minus the lawful credits. Superintendent Nevins says that at pres- ent there is an actressin Cincinnati named Ethel Carter sporting a pair of $1000 soli- tarie earrings which St. Clair sent her from this city from the proceeds of some of his forgeries. In’ connection with this rests the romance of the young convict’s life. In December, 1894, Miss Carter went to Jacksonville, Fla., in search of health, and while there she was engaged to sing at one of the theaters, of which St. Clair, then only 22 years old, was manager. It was a case of love at first sight with the young manager, and he apparently had no other object in view than to please the singer in every conceivable way. When and how St. Clair obtained the money he squandered upon Miss Carter mystified those familiar with his financial resources. At times he disappeared for days, and when he returned to Jacksonville he had “money to burn,” which he literally showered upon the singer. These atten- tions seemed very acceptable to Miss Car- ter, and she finally consented to become St. Clair’s wife. Several months before | and Miss Carter went to New Orleans, where he introduce2 her as his sister. Meanwhile St. Clair was arranging to star his fiancee in a play he had purchased, and she returned to her home in Cincin- nati to prepare for her wedding. In the interim St. Clair came here, and the next Miss Carter heard of him was from this city, his letters informing her that he was fast accumulating money for their mar- riage. The young woman had grown sus- picious and wrote to him that she desired the marriage engagement canceled unless he could in a year's time show that he was honest and capable of earning a livelihood for both. Then it was that he sent her the diarond earrings. Suddenly St. Clair ceased corresponding with Miss Carter, and when next she neard of him it was through a friend, who informed her of his fate. The Pinkertons believe that St. Clair committed some extensive forgeries in the East, and the fear of identification and ar- rest prompted him to come West. Since his confinement at Salem it is said that the young convict has been putting in his leisure time writing dramas, two of which are now in the hands of New York man- agers. : VSALIA-SUSPECTS HELD Si Lovren and Charles Ardell to Answer in the Superior Court. Bail Deniei the Alleged Accomplices of Train-Robber Dan McCall. VISALIA, Car, May 1L—The prelim- inary examination of Lovren and Ardell, charged with instigating the attempted hold-upof a Southern Pacific train on the night of March 18 at Goshen, came to a close this afternoon. They were held to the Superior Court without bail. After the prosecution rested the de- fendants and their lawyers, General Kit- trell and S.J. Hinds, held a two-minute consultation. General Kittrell then an- nounced that they had concluded not to put any witnesses on the stand.- Antici- pating that the court would hold the de- fendants to answer General Kittrell gave it as his opinion that not enough evidence had been produced in court to warrant holding the prisoners, especially Ardell. There was absolutely nothing to show that Ardell had anything to do with the at- tempted robbery except what John Haines had sworn to, and he ‘was an accomplice in the crime. Nothing else in the evidence came with- in gunshot distance of Ardell: There might have been circumstances reflecting upon Loyvren—some slight evidence as to possible gnilt—but the general asked that the charge against Ardell be dismissed. Justice Holder denied the motion and held the defengants to answerin the Su- perior Court. .The defendants’ attorneys then siated thiat they wou!d make appli- cation for bai The prosecution asked that the material witnesses—William Ross, Eugene Requara, John Haines, Obie Britt and James Edwards, or Burns—be placed under bonds to appear in the Superior Court when the regular trial should come on. This order was granted. Each of these witnesses will be required to givea bond of $500 for their appearance. Justice :'Holg:ili denied the defendauts’ application or bail. — THE CARSON TRIAL. Jones’ Atlorneys Submit the Case With- CHICO, CAL., May 1.—The Mayday ex- ecutive committee this morning decided that it would be impossible, owing to the rain, to hold the picnic, and it was there- fore postponed until Saturday, May 9. out @ Defense. CARSON, Nev., May L — When the United States Court convened this morn- ing Attorney Woodburn, counsel for Jones, the alleged- bullion thief, stated that the | was seen of him. the young adventurer came to Oregon, he | defense had no witnesses and would rest its case. Umited States District Attorney Jones, after a short recess, began the open- ing argument for the prosecution. He re- viewed the evidence and commented on the abrupt ending of the case. He was followed by Woodburn for the defense, who said the amount of bullion missing had not been proven, and that in 1891 Jones had $30,000, and the evidence intro- duced showed that at that time there was only about $8,000 missing. He said Jones had invested in stock and purchased prop- erty and at the present time had nothing. Woodburn declared tbat the present melter and refiner, Harrs, knew more about the spurious melts than any one else. General Clarke will close the argument for the prosecution to-morrow, and the case will go the jury some time in the afternoon. A o S REACHED SITKA SAFELY. Arrival of the Overdue Schooners Lakme and Utopia at the Northern City Reported. SEATTLE, Wasn., May 1.—The schoon- ers Lakme and Utopia, about which so much anxiety has been felt for a fortnight past, reachea Sitka safely, and if disaster has overtaken either or both it -was after the vessels had -sailed from that far northern town for Cooks inlet. The steamer Mexico brought the good news. When the vessel arrived in port this morning at 8:30 o’clock there were inany anxious mothers, wives and sweet- hearts on the dock eagerly waiting for authentic - information, good or bad. When at last the spell wes broken many wept for joy and some frailer ones suffered a physical collapse. The Lakme reached Sitka without serious mishap April 9 and proceeded the same day toward Cooks Inlet. The Utopia got in on_the 10th and sailed the following day. Since then nothing has been heard from either vessel and while both are now overdue at this port it is not felt that there is occasion for alarm at the delay. They may be detained even two weeks longer on account of the ice in the inlet, which Captain Wallace of the Mexico ssys prevails to a far greater extent this year than he has ever known before. FNSH 4TS LU Exodus of Delegates to the Native Sons’ Grand Par- lor Begins. Two Historic Anniversaries to Be C:lebrated at Monterey and Sonoma. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CArL., May 1.—The annual Grand Parlor convention of the natives ended to-day. Five carloads of the delegates and guests started away on the northbound train this morning, but there are hundreds of visitors still in | town. The delegates do not like to leave hospitable San Luis,and those who startea to-day were by business compelled to go. When it is remembered that five of the delegates are judges of the Superior Court, that twenty are district attorneys, and that the majority of the others are en- | gaged in the law or in other professions, the inability of the natives to all loiter mn even such a pleasant place as this may be easily understood. One feature of the convention just ended was the marking of an important point in the later ‘Californwa history. It is fifty years since the raising of the Bear flag at Bonoma, and it is fifty years since Com- modore Sloat unfurled the -United States emblem of dominion at Monterey. - Action in relation to the observance of the semi- centennials was taken yesterday by the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons, as re- corded in THE Carn. The following let~ ter, from men who were in the field in that early time, participants in the action now to be commemorated, has been re- ceived by the new grund president, Henry C. Gesford: OAKLAND, Cal., April 27, 1896. Hon. Henry C. Gesford, Grand_President of the Native Sons, Napa, Cal.—DEAR SIR: On behalf of the Associated Veterans of the Mexican War we extend to you and, through you, to all the Native'Sons of the Golden West a most cordial invitation to attend the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the taking possession of California and the raising of the American flag at Monterey on July 7, 1846, by Commodore John D. Sloat of the United States navy, which celebration will be held at that place on July 7, 1896. We would also offer the suggestion that those parlors aud Native Sons who cannot at- tend at Monterey commemorate that oceasion in the respective towns and cities where lo- cated, application having been made to Gov- ernor James H. Budd to declare that day a legal holiday, of which there is no reasonable doubt but that it will be granted. The bear flag might be hoisted at Sonoma on its fiftieth anniversary in June and then followed by the hoisting of the American flag at that place on its fiftieth anniversary to commemorate these aates of the American occupation. Now is the time to fix these dates in the minds of the present and- the rising generation, while the few survivors of these stirring events are still above ground. Trusting that we may have the pleasure of your presence and a large attendance of the Native Sons at Monterey, we have the honor to be, respectfully yours, - EDWIN A. SHERMAN, JOSEPH STEWAR1, W. C. BURNETT, Committee of Arrangements of the Asso- ciated Veterans of the Mexican War. Following is the. text of the James D. Phelan resclution ir vegard to the same matter: WHEREAS, July 7 next will be the semi-cen tennial anniversary of the most important event in'the history of American occupation of California, viz., the faising of the American flag by Commodore Sloat; be it therefore Resolved, That the Grand Parlor hereby in- struct the grand officers 1o maks proper pro- visions for the celebration of this event, and that literary exertises in the City of San Fran- cisco be recommended .as. the form of such celebration. SRy . 25 Resolved further, That the Grand Parlor now in session do hereby memorialize Congress in 1ng for & monument to that gallant hero and historic figure, Commodore Sloat, to be erected at Monterey, and to particularly requestour Representatives to take an’ active interest in behalf of the measure. ¥ 5 The committee to confer with the Mexi- can Veterans about the celebration is com- posed of Henry C. Gesford, James D. M. Wooster. . Many of the delegates went on the excursion to Los Olivos this morning through the rich_and beautiful region of Arroyo Grande, nggmo. Santa Maria and Los Alamos. At Los Olivos ‘a barbecue was the main feature of the reception, and there were_ bicycle races, foot races and horse racing. Another large party went over the famous drive to Pismo Beach. The final event on the week’s profilmmmn was a farewell ball given by the ladies of San Luis Obispo_at the bigngnvilion in which the Grand Parlor session$ have been held. i LR Spencer Arrvives at Fancouver. VANCOUVER, 8. C., May 1.—H. M. 8. Royal Arthur arrived this morning from Esquimalt, hnvingEo.: board Earl Spencer, who is en route t. (}omingh through the narrows at the entrance of the harbor a sailor fell overboard and nothing more favor of the bill pending in_that body provid. |- Phelan, M. A. Dorn; P. E. Zabala and L. el STV MINER BURED ALIE Entombed by an Explosion in a New Zealand Colliery. NOT A MAN ESCAPES. Rescuing Parties Delve for fhg * Victims Until Overcome . by Firedamp. BRAVE THE DEADLY -GASES. Brought Unconscious to the Surface, Only to. Return to Work When Revived. : VI1CTORIA; B. C., May 1.—The ‘steam-| ship Miowera to-day brings the particu- lars of the explosion in the Brunner col- liery, near Wellington, New Zealand, on March 27. Itis a story of gloomy horror, brightened by the heroic deeds of men who braved the deadly firedamp in efforts to rescue their fellows. The cause of the catastrophe none can tell. The mine was free from firedamp before the men went to work, and the surmise is that the ex- plosion was caused by a sudden inflow of gas let loose by the breaking down of coal. Of the sixty men entombed not one es- caped death. If not killed by the first ex- plosion they could not have long stooa the deadly gas. All but twelve were married men, most of theém with large families, and by the death of the bread- winners 200 women and children were left desolate. Undismayed by the deadly - gas scores of men volunteered to work for the rescue of the entombed miners, toiling all night un- tiringly to reach them. Around the mouth of the pit stood broken-hearted women and children, piti- fully sobbing and praying for relatives whom they hoped might yet be saved. So powerful were the fumes of the gas that the men could only work in short shifts. Every now and then a corpse was brought to the surface, along with half-unconscious rescuers, who had almost yielded up their lives in the work of mercy. As corpse after corpse was brought to view, the women and children rushed wildly forward to see if they could recognize father, brother-or son. rades, one shift of rescuers relieved an- other. Overcome by gas, they only waited until | they recovered in the fresh air at the sur- face and then silently and sternly went | back to the work. At first ten ‘minute shifts only could be worked, but later tha air cleared somewhat and the time was | extended to an hour. Premier Seddon of New Zealand, assoon as news of the disaster reached him, went to the spot by special train and offered to take his place among men toiling below. His offer was refused, but he stayed through the night, giving what help he could. An idea of the heroism of the rescuers may be gathered frown. the fact that more than twenty were taken- to the surface unconscious. Relief subscriptions in aid -of the be- reaved and destitute familiesof the vic- tims had been started in New Zealand and in the sister colonies of Australia before the Miowera left Sydney. ESCAPES AT SAN PEDRD, Little Annie Reger Runs Away From the Mother She Does Not Love. Taken Back {o Her Foster Parents by a Youth Who Is Touched by Her Story. LOS ANGELES, CAL.,, May 1.—Through the friendly offices of Fred Buster, son of a hotel-keeper at San Pedro, Annie Reger escaped from her mamma last evening and NEW TO-DA SCIENTIFIC BICYGLE MAKING The ball bearings of a bicycle must be or they will break easily. The COLUMBIA . is forged to Wl the shape required, machined down to ‘exact sue, case hard- ened to diamond density on its surface, . and then polished. Such break, while they give the ‘of running that makes - toall alike Columbias in construction and quality are in & class by themselves, - POPE MANUFCTURING CONPATY, ' . 844 POST STREET. - COLUMBIA CYCLERY, 1970 PAGE ST., NEAR STANYAN, Adams . & Westlake’s metal beds cost a little more than the other kind No wonder! CarirorNiA Furniture CoMPANY (N. P. CoLe & Co.) 17 Geary Streeh, Undeterred by the fate ‘of - their com- |- made her way back to Los Angeles, to the.|* — very hard. But they must not be brittle, - abode of her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hendricks, who were overjoyed at her return. After Mrs. Cusack arrived with her daughter at San Pedro, where she intended to board a steamer for the north, she left Annie at a hotel while she went out to send a telegram. The landlord’s son saw the girl weeping and asked what the trouble was. She related her sad story, and the young man volunteered to take her back to Los Angeles. Procuring a horse and buggy, he helped the tearful damsel in and started in a mad gallop for this city. © When Mrs. Cusack returned to the hotel and found Annie absent she was frantic. As she did not know what road the girl had taken, and, as there were no more trains that day, she could not start in pursuit until this morning; but it was then too late. : 4 Mr. Hendricks to-day bégsn habeas corpus proceedings against Mrs, Cusack to restrain her from regaining po: ion of Annieon the ground that she is rof a proper person to_care for her offspring. Pending .a hearing of the writ, Judge Clark vlaced the girl in the custody of the Sheriff. Mrs. Cusack has not divulged her plans for the future. Unless she is pre- pared to continue the fight Hendricks will be appointed permanent guardian of Anmie Reger. - NEW TO-DAY. Junday, - 0000000000000 CO) “Sive ‘em some thought to-day. 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