===================================================================== Match: Boles Source: NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com From: Betty <betty@unisette.com> Subject: Sac Bee Sept 28, 1903 Sacramento Evening Bee Monday, September 28, 1903 SAD PASSING OF A BELOVED WOMAN The Bee has received the following communication concerning the death of Mrs. MacEWEN, mention of which is made elsewhere in to-day's paper. The painfully sad circumstances of the passing of this esteemed woman prompts The Bee to publish the letter which comes from one who knew her well in life: To the Editor of The Bee - Sir: Mrs. McEWEN, who died in this city Saturday was a woman of the highest character; and, by her quiet and unobtrusive ways, yet kind and loving heart, endeared herself to all who knew her well. She was born and brought up in a Christian home, where she was surrounded by comfort, and even luxury, and was well educated and refined. Although of a somewhat reserved and retiring disposition, and, perhaps in some respects not well equipped to battle with a hard world, she had such sterling qualities of mind and heart, that she endeared herself to her friends and was greatly beloved by them. While her death is not a surprise, yet it comes as a blow and a loss to those who loved her. She has gone to a well-earned rest, and death comes as a sweet release to her weary body. I must add that bravery was one of the most prominent characteristics of this little woman, and she was proud and independent almost to a fault. She has spent the Summer at the home of Mrs. Felix TRACY, where her failing heart was commented upon, and grieved over. An attack of la grippe some time since left her with a weak heart, and she has had several severe seizures from this cause. It was with reluctance that we saw her go from our home last Monday. She once had a beautiful home of her own, here on earth, now her Father has taken her to the Heavenly Man, alone, and she is enjoying those refinements and beauties that she can so well appreciate. Henry W. Tracy 1706 P Street Sacramento, September 27th DEVINE INQUIRED FOR A DICTIONARY Trustee's Answer Puzzled District Attorney The contempt proceedings against City Trustee James H. DEVINE for refusing to answer certain questions concerning the offer of bribes, put to him by the Grand Jury, were resumed before Superior Judge HART this morning. Devine was on the witness stand nearly all morning. At one point in the testimony District Attorney A.M .SEYMOUR, who is conducting the prosecution, failed to understand an answer he had made to a question. Devine was asked to repeat his answer, and he replied that he preferred to have the Court Reporter read it from his notes. After the answer had been read, Seymour said he still failed to understand it, and Devine asked: "Well, haven't you got a dictionary there?" Judge Hart said he could not understand the answer, either, and instructed Devine to repeat it, which the latter did. Devine insisted in his examination before the Court that no offer of bribes had been made to him since the administration of former Mayors B.U. STEINMAN and William LAND, and beyond being approached on the bond question and the sale of a place at the sump during those periods, he could not recall any specific proposition made to him, or the names of the parties making propositions to influence his vote. He admitted that other propositions had been made, however. Seymour tried to learn how it was that Devine could remember that offers of bribes, besides those relating to the bond question and the position as the sump, had been made to him, and could not remember what these offers related to or who had made them, but Devine could not enlighten him. Frank A. EDINGER, Secretary of the Grand Jury, was placed on the witness stand, and questioned as to whether the examination of Devine had been continued from the morning to the afternoon session of the Grand Jury on a certain day, but the questions along this line were held to be immaterial. A recess was taken until 2:30 this afternoon. When Court reconvened, argument was commenced, the District Attorney opening for the prosecution. He had not finished his argument when The Bee's report closed. Dr. W.O. GIRARDEY, dentist, has removed to Physician's Bldg., 1006 K St. HORSE KILLED IN EXCITING RUNAWAY About noon to-day an exciting runaway occurred on J Street, a team attached to a wagon driven by A. B. MOSHER, and owned by Charles PAINE, taking fright and starting on a mad run up the street. At Seventh Street, Mosher was thrown from his seat on the wagon and was considerably bruised in striking the pavement. The team continued up J Street, and one of the horses struck an iron post in front of the RUHSTALLER building at ninth street. The horse was almost instantly killed, and the post broken off at the level of the pavement. The streets were crowded at the time with pedestrians and vehicles, but the runaway team and the driver were the only ones to suffer injury. WEDDED AT THE CATHEDRAL At noon to-day at the Cathedral occurred the wedding of Miss Mary DE VILBISS and F.W. BOLES, Rev. Father J.F .QUINN officiating. The bride is a charming young woman, a native of Winters, Yolo County, where her father has extensive orchard interests. The groom was born and reared at Newcastle, Placer County, but is at present living in Winters, where he holds a responsible position with a large fruit shipping corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Boles have a wide circle of friends and are popular in Winters social circles. The honeymoon of the young couple will be spent at the coast resorts, and they will reside upon their return in Winters. MRS. RUTH MacDONALD'S "AT HOME" TO-MORROW Mrs. Ruth MacDONALD has been engaged by the Lillian YORKE Concert Company as pianist and accompanist. They will give a concert at the Congregational Church on Thursday evening, October 1st, after which date they will start on a tour throughout the Eastern States. Mrs. Macdonald will be "at home" to friends on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. H.G. MILLER, at the Scudder House, 1525 Third Street. BRET HARTE AND TENNYSON To the Editor of The Bee - Sir: Please inform me through The Bee, of the year of Bret Harte's death; also, Tennyson's. Mrs. F.D. JACKSON. Sacramento, September 25th. Bret Harte died May 6, 1902; Tennyson in 1892 - Ed. Bee. DEATH OF MRS. A.P. REDDING Mrs. Albert P. REDDING, daughter of the late George W. MOWE of Sacramento, died on Saturday last at Menlo Park from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral took place to-day at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Redding was born in Sacramento, and her father was one of the successful business men here at an earlier period. TRYING TO SAVE THE BEACHED SHIP SAN FRANCISCO , September 28 - The underwriters who have a fortune at stake by reason of the beaching of the big four-master British bark Gifford south of the Golden Gate, are still confident the vessel can be saved. Lloyd's surveyor, Captain John METCALF, with the master of the wrecked bark, Captain David MICHIE, and Captain Alexander WOODSIDE, have been on the wreck and have made a careful examination of the vessel. Weather permitting, they believe the coal in the Gifford's hull may be thrown overboard and the leaking vessel pulled out of the sand and towed to port. THE DAILY MERCURY OFFICE BURNED MADERA (Cal.), September 28 - The Daily Mercury office was entirely destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. It was partly insured. AROUND THE BAY Miss Alice LENNON, who is playing the role of Filiberta in "The Cardinal," now being produced in London, is a native of San Francisco, and has been on the stage about five years. Yee FOO, a chinese desperado and highwayman, wanted by the police since April 8th last, was captured yesterday in San Francisco, after giving his pursuers an exciting chase. He attempted to draw a pistol on his pursuers, but was seized before he could use it. He was charged with murder. He is accused of killing Yee HIM, a pawnbroker. Charles S. LAUMEISTER has declined the Republican nomination for Assessor of San Francisco on account of pressure of business. While attempting to escape from Policemen John P. SCANLAN yesterday in Oakland, ex-convict and burglar Frank E. CONLON was shot in the leg and captured after a short run. SEVEN GREEKS ARE RELEASED ON BAIL SUISUN, September 28 - The seven Greeks who were arrested on a charge of being accessories with George PENSACOLA in the murder of Fred POTTER, have been released on bail. The preliminary examination of Pensacola, which was to have taken place last Saturday, has been postponed until Friday, October 2d. HAS SLATTERY MADE AWAY WITH HIMSELF MARYSVILLE, September 28 - Cornelius SLATTERY, Second Lieutenant of Company D of the Second Infantry of the National Guard, and a well-known saloon man of this city, is thought to have killed himself in Butte County. He had been undergoing treatment at Richardson's Springs, twelve miles from Chico, but disappeared from there yesterday morning. He eluded those who were looking out for his welfare, and securing a rifle, proceeded up the canyon. He remarked that he was tired of life, and that he would do away with himself. A search is being made of the surrounding country for Slattery, but up to the present writing no trace of him has been found. UNION LABOR PARTY NOMINATIONS SAN FRANCISCO, September 28 - The Union Labor Convention Saturday night nominated for Treasurer John A. MacDOUGALD, who is also the Republican candidate. The following were nominated for Supervisors: G.G. VICKERSON, T.F. FINN, Charles SISKRON, M.J. KERRIGAN, Edward I. WALSH, E.J. DEAVER, Harry A. KNOX, Fred. W. MEYER, W..J. HOLMAN, Frank JEWELL, J.J. FUREY, E. W. KENT, M.W. COFFEY, John RUTHERFORD, C.F. BUCKLEY, L.A. REA, James NICOL and T.J. CLANCY. The Convention will meet again next Thursday night. =====================================================================