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The morning call., 1893-12-18
A HEART IN HIS LEG.
Singular Case That Came Under the
Care of Hospital Surgeons.
Cincinnati EnQuir err

SiuCiAudIl CHqulT OF.
DR.. Marks. superintendent of the CITY
Hospital, cut q heart ont of mans leg
Yesterday. Instead of being necessary to
the patients existence, as hearts usually
are. the organ was very dangerous pos
session and was likely to end his life at
any moment, The heart was almost as
large as the one usually found inside
mans ribs and beat in very much the
same manner. 1t was situated upon the
inside of the right leg, four or five inches
above the knee, and was more tender than
the ball of the owners eye.
Charles Gentry. laborer, was the
owner of this very remarkable organ. To
the surgeons the phenomenon is called
traumatic aueurism of the femoral artery.
This artery is the big blood-feeding pipe
that runs down through the thigh.
About two months ago Gentry was
struck upon the leg just over the artery by
a shalt of piece OF machinery. The
inner wall of the artery was burst and the
pig pipe began to bulge out at this point
Inc outer wall or coat OF the artery
luckily stretched and held the blood, or
Gentry would have bled to death In no
time. The artery kept on swelling with
every pulsatiOn of the patients heart.
from the size of hazenut the bulge grew
anu grew until yesterday 1t was larger
than mans fist How the artery man
aged TO stand 1t without bursting was
matter Tor wonder even tc the surgeons.
me least touch given to the skin over the
swelling caused Gentry horrible pain, and
he was obliged to keep very still lest any
sudden movement or contact would break
II, and by the hemorrhage bring on death.
The aneurlsm could be seen to beat to all
intents and purposes like any other heart
Il one brought his ear close to il he could
hear constantly repeated blowing or
breathing sound coming from beneath the
skin. This noise was caused by the va
cant air space around the swollen artery
where ii had crowded the muscles aside
Yesterday DR.. Marks decided to operate
in order to save Gentry's life.
The aneurism was perceptibly growing
and was bound 60 burst SOON. The patient
was laid upon the operating table and
placed under the influence of chIorofnrm
sharp knife laid the tissue aside and
exposed The femoral artery with its APPLE
shaped bulk. The artery was then tied or
'hgated" two inches above and two inches
below. Nearly a pint Of blood gushed
forth and then there was no heart left.
The slit artery was sewed together with
fine silk threads previously soaked in anti
sentic solutions and left to heal. The
ligatures above and below were left to
remain, however, until the artery is fully
healed. Then they will be removed and
the blood allowed to go down Gentry's leg
as usual In the meantime the patients
limb will receive blood from the smaller
arteries and will in all probability keep
from dying.
Traumatc aneurism of the femoral artery
is very rare indeed and quite often ends
fatally. There is another kind OF aneur-
ism caused by disease in the coat of the
artery itself, which is much more COM
mon.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
UNDER SKATERS COMMAND
Many Visitors at the Grounds
Yesterday.
PETALUMA's HISTORIC BELL.
Sea Lions Hold Reception i'm the
Amphibion-State Board of
Horticultural Booth.

For the policing of the exposition
grounds force of $50 stalwart men is to
be selected. They will be known as the
MidwiDter Guards, and their duties will
be similar 10 those of the Columbian
Guards at the Chicago fair. jackson Park
was watched by 600 of these ecial offi-
GERS. but within the more orderly limits of
Golden Gate Park one-fourth Of that num-
Der will suffice.
Colonel William r. Shafter, First
United States Infantry. in command of the
Angel Island posi-, will act as chief of the
Midw inter Guards. He was appointed by
the executive committee several days ago.
subject 10 the ratification of the Secretary
The morning call., 1893-12-18
HISTORY OF A BANKNOTE.
Used as a Messenger by an English
man Confined in a Dungeon.


Banknotes have curious histories at
tached to them in the way of human
comedy. tragedy and melodrama. A
collector at Paris of such curiosi-
ties got hold, some years ago. of a
e5 Bank of England note which had
somewhat of tragic interest connected
with II. Some sixty odd years ago the
cashier of a Liverpool merchant had re-
Bank Of England note. which be held up
to the scrutiny of the light. so as to make
sure of Its genuineneSs. He Observed some
pal TALLY indistlnct red marks or words
traced out on the front of the nct9 tie
the lettering and on the margin. C.
tempted him to try to decipher Il
so Inscribed.
With great difficulty. so faintl'
we're they and so much oblitera
words were found to form the Fl
sentence: IF this note should fall 80 the
hands of John Dean of Lopg Chill, near
Carlisle, he will learn hereby that his
brother is languishing prisoner at AL
giers." MIR. Dean, on being shown the
note. lost no time in asking the govern
ment of the dey o make intercession for
his brothers freedom.
1t appeared that for eleven long years
the latter had been slave to the Dey of
Algiers. and that his family and relatives
believed him to be dead. With piece of
wood he had traced with in his own blood
on the bank note the message which was
to procure his release. The Government
aided the efforts of his brother to set him
free. this being mplshed on payment
of a ransom to the Dey. Unfortunately
the captive did not long enjoy his liberty,
his bodily sufferings while working as
slave In AlgierS having undermined his
constitution.
The morning call., 1893-12-18

tees. The general committee is Differed
as follows: Chairman. Rod W. Church:
secretary, Ed. S. Reed; treasurer, Fred M.
Walsh. The next meeting of the commit.
tee will be held January 5. The sub-com-
mittees have been appoin ed on trans port
alton. entertainment. arrangements, fin-
ance. literary and printing. They will be
ready 20 report before the Grand arlor
meets at Eureka in April.
Found at Berkeley.
The horse and wagon of Mrs. Nettie
Royce of Fruitvale was picked up yester-
day on Berkeley street. The animal
looked much tagged, as though having
been driven HARD. ana was browsing along
the highway. A Berkeley constable gath
cred him in and telephoned the authori-
ties here
When Mr.. Royce called at the police
station yesterday be was told where the
animal was and immediately went to
Berkeley, got his team and drove home.
The police are under the impression
that the horse was driven OFT by vicious
boys who wanted a ride. and after wear
Ing nag out turned him loose. No ar
rests have been made.
An Agreeable Entertainment.
The grand charity entertainment and
ball given last evening at Germania Hall
on Webster street proved agreat success
1t was given under the auspices of Councils
Flor da Unlao No. z, and West Oakland
No. 10 of the Uniao Portugueza do Estad0
de California, in aid of the families rem
Gered homeless and destitute by the ter
rlole cyclone which swept over the Azores
last August. The entertainment con-
sisted chiefly of a musical Portuguese
comedy, followed by dancing, which was
kept up until late hour.
Letter Carriers Wanted.
Postmaster Rishon of this cIty saws he
Is In need OF at least two more letter car
riers in this city. The Christmas business
has started up with such a rush that the
Postmaster finds his present force unable
to handle the rapidly Increasing business.
Notwithstanding dull times the Oakland
post flee has kept up to the standard and
has to its credit the issuance of $50 more
foreign money orders this year than last.
Changes in the Police Force.
The Board of Police Commissioners will
meet again this afternoon when the order
will pro bably be formulated removing two
officers from the force for conduct unbe-
coming to officers and gentlemen and ne
glect of duty. When this order goes forth
the places made vacant will be immedi-
ately filled from the eligible list.
Ravages of Diphtheria.
Work on the sewer district at San Lee
andre is progressing rapidly. The improve
meut is badly needed In this thriving place.
Since last July over 100 cases of diphthera
have been reported from there, of which
seventeen were fatal.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
HE COMES HOME
And Tells Wonderful Story About
Hanging Crying Jimmy"

indianapolis journal.
Where have you been SO long ?"
shouted the delighted grocer. as a familiar
face and form darkened the door of the
little store.
been takin' in the Worlds Fair" an
swered the man with the ginger beard as
he lifted the lid of the cheese.b box in his
old. familiar way. But l don't allow to
tell you CT any of the sights / seed there.
as you might doubt my veracity. Tux
little Jaunt out to Arlzony, too, by the way.
Seen a funny thing while 1 was there.
They was a Teller in one Of them mimi
camps that they called Cryin'
Jimmy, cause he had the trick of
turnin' on the tears whenever he
was ketched in any of his ornery
tricks. which wuz often. Finally, the boys
got tired of him an his ways, and one
night, after he'd been found ridin' boss
tibet he couldn't make no clear title to. they
took him out an strung i'm up. Next
mornin' me and the Coroner went to
hold the inquest. but they WANT no
Cryin' Jimmy there. You orter beerd that
Coroner GUS, cause he was beat out
Of his fee. Puzzled the whole lot of US for
two or three days, an the Coroner shot
one Teller that he allowed had toted off
the body, but it was about six weeks
afterward that l found out how the crit
ter had got away. You see, they had
hung him up with rawhide lariat.
an no sooner had the boys gone than he
turned Loose his tears, an the worter
tricklin' down his neck onto that there
rawh de softened so that 1t stretched just
as nice as you please, an in less'n 1--WE
minutes he slipped his head out'n the
nouse and walked off fer other diggin's, so
he did. l run acrost him while he wuz
tellin' the story 10 Denver to a Salvation
Army meeiin' an calm 1t merakilous
dispensary of Providence"
The man with the ginger beard called
his dog and started home, while the grocer
said to the man from Potato Creek: "That
there is rightly purity story, an l might
believe it ii didn't happen TO know that
the old cuss has been in the lookup in
Indianapolis fer tryin' to lick "a constable
ali this time"
The morning call., 1893-12-18

the committee constitute only small part
OF the work they have to do. Each MEN,
per oil the executive committee is men,
Der Oh one or more subcommittee, and
these have extra sessions at any time
which may be convenient. In addition to
these meetings each member OF the COM
mlftee Is constantly in demand, while as
Tor the director-general. 1t is often said
tnas he Is to-day the busiest man In Call
fornia, II n OF In the whole United States.
Puollc comment on the prospective CON-
ing OF the Columbian Liberty Bell, to the
Midwlnter Fair has suggested TO the resi-
dents OF Petaluma that they have hanging
ID their midst reminder of the days
OF OLD and the days of gold In the form of
bell. which for California has history
which should and VIII make it famous ;
and a proposition has been made for the
placing OF their bell on exhibition at the
Midwinter Fair. The bell referred to is
one which now hangs in the steeple of the
Baptist Church in Petaluma. 1t is pure
metal bell. weighs 100 pounds, and Is the
Identical bell owned and used by the
famous Vigilance Committee 10 the his
t0rlc days In the fiities. II was then rung
by the committee when William L. Cole
man was its president.
Afterward it was purchased by the citi-
Zens of Petaluma and placed in the Bap-
list church for the public accommodation.
With sweet and clear tone II could be
heard miles away. and was rung three
times daily at Intervals Of six hours.
During the Civil War it was frequently
rung wllrn victory was with the Union
army. This aroused the ire of the South
ern residents. who had aided in the pur-
chase Of the bell. so one morning the bell
was missing. 1t was subsequently found
III warehouse, whittier it had been re-
moved. On the following day 1t was re-
captured by the Northern adherents and
again placed in the church tower sur
mounted by the stars and stripes. 1t
rang once, but was afterward found to be
cracked.
A tournament of bands and orchestras,
to contest for medals ana money prizes,
is to be held in Festival Hall during the
winter. All sorts of congresses are being
The morning call., 1893-12-18
LAW COUNTS FOR LITTLE.
A Railroad Surveyors Experience
With a Georgia Moonshiner.

New York Tribune
"a good many years ago WAS building
a railroad in Georgia." said a surveyor 70
a writer for the New York Tribune. 81
am Georgian. and once. while following
a survey. [ saw chance to ride across the
mountains and thence to my home to visit
my father. 1t was early in the afternoon
when ] started on my long ride. The
moon was shining high In the heavens
when I began to climb. l was jogging
peacefully up the incline, when from a
shadow a horse and rider came out from
the side of the road and fell in at my side.
Good evening, stranger said the man,
politely.
Good evening. SIR l said, glad of even
unknown company.
which way are you going?' asked my
new companion.
Over the mountains / answered.
Reckon Pm going that way, too" he
said, and then l had an opportunity to
look at my friends face. 1t was a strange
face. Smooth-shaven, young and yet
old. Ii was calm and placid, as express
slonless as stone. and yet there was a
certain set about the jaws that kept me
uneasy. Ana no matter how often
looked at him. how quickly i turned my
glance on his face, his dee p.set eyes were
always watching me. felt even when /
did not look at him that he was watching
me like cat. We rode for hours, talk
ing as one does with that class of people,
until at nearly daylight we had crossed
the mountains and were making our way
along comparatively level road. When
we came TO river when we had to ford
my friend refined 10.
"'This is as far as [ CO. be said.
I'm sorry TO lose yOu,' l replied
civilly.
"'Stranger,' he said, when my horses
forelegs were in the river, where are you
frOm?'
Georgia. l answered; this is my
State
WHO'S boy are you?'
Judge SIS
Is that so? he said, in a calm voice.
why, do you know what | took you for +?
Revenue! Yes, sir. and | came near shoot
ing you. sir. Half dozen times on that
ride L made up my mind you were reye-
nue., Sir, and each time / was just ready to
do it. But hated to do il, sir, you looked
so square. I'm glad | didn't
$50 am l. l answered. with a false.
]erky laugh. for that emotionless man
gave me the chills, and l sent my horse
across the ford.
"'Good-by.' cried from the other side.
'Good-by, SIR be answered. Then his
horse carried him off In the gray light, and
felt sudden sense of great relief"
The morning call., 1893-12-18
WILL WINTER IN CALIFORNIA.
Peter Duryea's String of Horses
Coming West.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17.-Krakus, the great
Orloff stallion imported from Russia by
Senator Stanford and purchased from him
by Peter Duryea for his famous stud, will
be shipped from New York to San Diego
in the morning and will be wintered here
He has record Cf quarter of mile in
thirty seconds, two-minute gait, and will
give an exhibition race at the Sweetwater
track on the opening here at Christmas
and on the day following. The coming of
the famous Russian will be followed by
Duryea's string of blooded animals, in
GLIDING Constantine. all of which will win
ter and train at Sweetwater.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
The Strangers Mistake.
American Industries.


'tGOod !" said the man with big valise
excitedly. "Hurrahl Let him have ii
again! Couldn't be betterW
Look here" interpsed policeman,
'if you go on like this I'll have to run you
in as a crank"
"G'way! Don't stand in front Of me. ]
can't see the players"
Are you takin' about what's goin' or
across the street," asked the policeman
suspiciously.
YES"
"Why, that's nothin' but dude tryin' te
vote in Micky Brannigan's ward"
His enthusiasm vanished.
care you sure?" he faltered.
Certainly"
Dear, dear! Thought it was the best
game of football | ever saw"
The morning call., 1893-12-18
DEATH OF GENERAL COON.
The Wound Accidentally Received
Proves to Be Fatal.

: SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17.-General Datus E.
Coon. accidentally shot by his friend ]. H.
Grovesteen yesterday morning. died this
morning at AS o'clock. The only relative
of the decreased, his daughter. Mrs. Charles
LOOMS, arrived from San Francisco to-
night. The funeral arrangements are in
charge of the Grand Army of the Republic
and the obsequies will be held on Wednes-
day.
The deceased was gallant soldier, and
brevetted brigadier-general for bravery
at the battle OF Nashville. December Il,
1864. He was a member of the Legis Iature
of Ala bama for six years and also Con-
sui to Baracoa, Cuba, six years. He was
prominent in politics and military circles
here and his death is generally deplored.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
KILLED WHILE HUNTING.
A Sacramento Man Meets With a
Sudden Death,

SACRAMENTO, Dec. ia shocking ac-
cdent happened at Fishermens Lake.
about ten miles from here, this morn ing.
A party composed of w. w. Norris, Viii
liam Simmons and John and David Pitt
were out Understanding. After stepping
from the boatto the shore Jchn Pitt picked
up loaded gun and drew it toward him,
when one of the hammers caught on the
forward seat in the boat and the gun was
discharged within a few inches Of his
head. The entire load of No shot en-
tered near the ear and literally blew the
top of his head off. The body was at once
brought to town by his companions. The
deceased leaves a wife and two children.
He was a carpenter and an industrious
young man.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
SENTENCED To SAN QUENTIN.
Richard Anderson Sent Up for Man.
slaughter.

EUREKA, Dec. 17.-Richard Anderson
was sentenced by Judge Hunter on Satur-
day to serve six and half years in San
Quentin for the killing OF Michael Dona-
hue at Thorn Valley in September last.
The jury brought in verdict against him
of manslaughter, with the recommended
ton Of mercy on the part of the court.
The attorneys for Anderson made a
motion for new tiial, which was denied.
Anderson says the term Is the same to him
as imprisonment for life
Captain James Curley was deputized by
the Sheriff and took the prisoner to Po-
mona yesterday
The morning call., 1893-12-18
OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER.
An Aged Resident of San Diego
Buncoed at Chicago.

SAN DIEGO. Dec. 17.-Nathan Millard of
Campo recently returned from Chicago,
where he was buncoed by green goods men
out Of $500. He had mOrtgaged his ranch
for $500 o pay his expenses East. and BE-
ing stranded at Chicago was sent home on
telegrapbic advlces from friends here. who
agreed to pay his fare. he is over 60 years
old and has wife and family of four
teen children.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
DisobIiging.
Star.


"John." said Mrs. Trimmles, there's
burglar in the house"
s'Is there?"
yes. On. John. l do believe it's Jack
the Slasher."
''Of course you do. And I suppose you
want me to go down and see him and come
back and tell you how he looks and all
about him. I'm not going to do it. I've
got something to do besides gratifying
yuur idle curiosity"
And John turned over and went to Sleep
The morning call., 1893-12-18
The FLOWER FESTIVAL.
Preparation for Santa Barbara's
Annual Eefe

SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 17.-At q meet
ing OF the flower festival directors held
last evening 1t was decided to hold the
carnival OF 1894 during the third week of
April. The floral parade, the big event of
the festival is fixed for April 10. Much
enthusiast over this annual fete prevails,
and the coming carnival promises to sur
pass all others previously held.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
What Decided Him.
Washington Star.

WashingtOn Star.
''It's no use," said the poet to the barber.
II will have to get my hair cut"
'sAll right. Want 1t pretty short?"
"Close up. want the job attended to
thoroughly"
Long hair amt in style any MORE"
veniured the barber, in an effort to be
genial.
at isn't the style care for. Just few
minutes ago / was introduced to man,
and he said (which do you play. football OF
the piano p"
The morning call., 1893-12-18

bound for the Mdwinter Fair at San Fran
cisco. The band originally consisted of
Jacquis and four Sierra Indians, but the
latter escaped from the party in charge,
while coming out of Mexico. and were not
recapturei. They are wild and are also
cannibals,
The morning call., 1893-12-18
THE QUAKER POET.
His Birthday Celebrated at Whittier
Yesterday

WHITTIER Cal. Dec. 1.-THE town and
school Of Whittier are celebrating the
poets birthday to-day. JEANNE c. Carr
addressed the girls department and DR.. j.
c. Fletcher the boys department of the
Whittier State School on the poets life
and works. Letters were read from Rev.
Edward Everett Hale and others.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
Fire Record.

The alarm from box 2S4 at 9 o'clock last
night was caused by blaze In w. A.
Hammerton's dwelling, 81 Montgomery
street. The fire was caused by the explo
sion of lamp. The damage amounted to
The morning call., 1893-12-18
Hardly a Proper Site.

Philanthropist-I wish to found a great
university en- this site. Is it desira BILE? "a
Experius (doubtfully)-It will take a lot
OF grading before football can be played
here.-Detrot Tribune.
The morning call., 1893-12-18

70 lbs. New Z.nte Courants for 81; all gro
cerles; reducel Sbarboro s. Co.. 531 Wash
lDgton street. Send for catalogue.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
GETS INTO THE MINT.
A Humboldt County Man Receives
RECOGNITION.

NeCUXnItIOH.
EUREKA, Cal. Dec. 17.-Samuel Nc
Conaghy Jr. of Arcata has been appointed
to position in the Mint at San Francisco.
Daggetr and McConsghy Sr. are personal
friends and mined together in early days.
McConaghy is the first Hum boldter 10 re-
ceve an appointment under the new ad-
minis ration.
The morning call., 1893-12-18
A MEXICAN EXHIBIT.

CannibaIs Coming to the Midwinter
Fair.
BENSON. Ariz., Dee. ia band of four
teen Jacaui Indians from the State of
Sonora. Mex. passed through here to. day
The morning call., 1893-12-18
BERKELEY.

Professor Silngham and Professor How.
ison will both lecture before the State
Teachers Institute to be held In Stockton
Prospective Vacancy.
A vacancy will occur in the position OF
clerk to the Recorder with the beginning
Of the new term. 81. III. Willis, the in
cumbent, has resigned to take up the prac-
tice of law in connection with his father in
San Bernardino.
The morning call., 1893-12-18

veritable family medicine box. Beacham's Pills.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1893-09-22
The Gold Standard and Silver

tt not oeye that the adoption gold way
as 20 whether there is to be double single
Uaq enrey deren from the question Of the money
we nave and have
urv department thousandso silver has never been
1872
Standard gold The repeating of the purchasing the
act therefore, would not standard We
are only refusing to establish different w
extract
Reed in the house August published
ne Herald OF this city last week the editor
the highest terms that
know but what Reed told the truth been
since 1872 when the standard has not been would
y DC Rresumng great deal the Mr.
possibly ne did know better that specie
men, was suspended 1851 and During
gnfeen years did have specie by
tneo or All the commercial the country
paper basis alone backed by During AL
uhat gold
an article not thought Of the
linen what could Mr. that
% mad neen god since 1872 1t that 1873
was cropped
o standard gold silver coin
was usea eae commercial transactions OF the country
Greenbacks the law-Aiane Union