Los Angeles Daily Herald

Reported Suicide of Ralston.

San Francisco, August 27th-5:20 P. M.-Ralston has drowned himself.

San Francisco, August 27th-5:30 P. M.-The rumor about Ralston having suicided is now contradicted.

San Francisco, August 27th-5:40 P. M.-Ralston it is now reported jumped off Selby's wharf into the bay. He was pulled out of the surf and rolled, but to no purpose.

LATER.

He is Dead-Details of His Death.
Which Indicate Suicide.

San Francisco, August 27th-9 P. M.-W. C. Ralston, President of the Bank of California, went to North Beach to bathe, and is supposed to have been taken with a fainting fit. He was taken from the water in an insensible condition, and, to all appearances, dead. Efforts are being made to resuscitate him, with a hope of success.

The accident occurred near the old hulk in the cove near the smelting works. He had undressed himself and left his clothes on the beach, contrary to his usual custom, which was to go to the bathing house to disrobe. He had swam out in the current once and was about venturing out again, when he was cautioned against it but paid no attention to the advice given. Soon after he reached the deep water and strong current he was observed to sink. A boat immediately put out and got his body while it was still on the surface and brought it ashore, where it was rolled on a barrel, rubbed with flannels, and every means taken to resuscitate him. The muscles twitched convulsively as if in a fit, and his breathing was heavy.

The news was immediately brought to town, and Capt. Lees, Mayor Otis and other friends were soon on hand and every effort made to restore him. When taken ashore he was not removed from the beach, but the labors to resuscitate him were carried on immediately at the scene of the calamity.

LATEST.-All efforts to restore animation proved fruitless, and shortly before five o'clock life was extinct. From the convulsive jerkings of the limbs and frothing from the mouth and other symptoms usual in case of poison, it is thought by many that he had first taken poison with the determination of ending his life and then swam out into the bay to render the attempt effectual beyond a doubt.

Excitement Over the Death of Ralston -The "Bulletin" and "Call" Denounced-The Military Out to Preserve Order.

San Francisco, August 27th-10 P. M.-The excitement over Ralston's death is intense. The streets are crowded with people discussing his tragic end. Now that he is dead, people remember his good qualities and forgive his faults, he having done much good for California in assisting different enterprises.

The Bulletin and Call are denounced on every side as the cause of the trouble, and threats are made to mob both offices to-night.

The military are ready to assist in quelling any disturbance.

The death of Mr. Ralston will again unsettle affairs, as there are doubts as to the ability of the bank to pay up in full.

An inquest will be held on Ralston's body to-morrow and a post mortem examination will be made to settle the questions of suicide or accidental drowning.

LATER.-During the evening the feeling against the Bulletin and Call became very intense and a riot was feared. Troops were under arms ready to assist the police in preserving order. About 8 o'clock indiscreet policemen attempted to secure wild steer by shooting twice, which caused rush of crowd to the locality; and to check the torrent of supposed riotous people some of the companies were brought out, but instantly ordered back when cause of tumult was made known. All quiet at midnight.