The record-union., 1893-09-21

In Miss Gllmour'S company last Satur-
day is said by Mr.. Theobalds to be per-
feet description of McAmus.
THE POLICE THEORY.
The theory of the San Francisco police
is that Miss Gilmour went to one DIR.
West for treatment, and that he per-
formed an operation that resulted in her
death.
Then fearing detection was unavoidable,
if he reported the case, on account of the
similar case with which he had been
mixed up two months before, he cut the
body up and threw it into the bay.
The doctors who have examined the
pieces of Miss Gilmour's body already
picked up say that the dissection was
done with scalpel in the hands Of a
skilled surgeon.
Last night DR.. West was found and ar
rested. 1t is said he had been keeping
out of the way.
SEEN ON THE BOAT.
A telegram to the RECoRD-U UNION
from San Francisco last night states that
one George Hart, who is guard at San
Quentin, says he has known both the
sisters for years, but could not tell them
apart. He went from Oakland to San
sisters, but cannot say which one it was.
If it was Emma Gilmour-which does
not appear at all likely-the fact will of
course be known by to-day.
STATEMENT BY WEST.
SAN FRANcIsco, Sept. 20.-When DR..
West was taken to the City Prison to-
night he said to reporter: 81 do not
care to say anything just yet. I have
sent for my attorney and want to talk
with him before I say word"
"WilI you not admit that Miss Gilmour
was in your house ?'' asked the reporter.
''The police have positive proof that she
was."
"Well," responded the physician,
slowly, ST will say that she was. She
came to me for treatment of trouble re-
sulting from an operation lately per-
formed. Yes, it was malpractice. The
poor girl was suffering terribly, and
had to care for her,"
"Was she accompanied by young
man when she came to see you?"
"No, she came alone"
son what day?"
ST do not recollect. It was in the early
part of the month-the 5th, think"
''Did she remain with your"
Eyes; cared for her right in the
house. She sent for her trunk, and it
was brought to her."
"How long was Miss Gilmour with
your"
"I do not care to. say, but it was several
days, at any rate"
'When did she leave the house ?"
"On the 9th of September, I think. It
was just about dusk.,'
''Do you believe that Miss Gilmour is
alive?" was asked.
81 have every reason to believe So"
was the answer, steadily given. 81 may
prove it bye and bye, if get a chance. I
will say no more"
THE FATHERS KNOWLEDGE OF WEST S
GUILT.
The first word of DR.. Vests guilt came
from the father of the dead girl. He kept
his knowledge to himself for days, and
even when he did tell the police he only
gave them half the story. The complete
story of Mr.. Gilmour's quest for his
daughter and his learning the hideous
truth is now published for the first time
The father tells a horrible tale of his
first learning the fact that the head
found in the water was that
of his daughter Addie. When he told it
his feelings almost overcame him, and
the suffering he endured showed plainly
in his features.
'sThe first word" hesaid, "that reached
me of the aflliction that had fallen on nv
family was on the overland train, and
1 had no idea even then what it was,
and was forced to wait in suspense
all the way from Oakland. Or,
until l arrived here Monday morning.
Mr.. De Jarnett and Miss Allen met me
there, and l was told of the supposed
terrible death of my child and the
belief that the head found in the water
was hers. Miss Allen, who gave me
most of the information in the case, intro
duced me to Mrs. Austin. manager of the
millinery department of Toplitz d Co.,
and it was she that told me of Adde'S
going to DIR. West for treatment, and also
that he would be able to explain her dis
appearance
"That night Monday L resolved to go
to this man aud make him confess to ME
what he had done with my daughter, and
1 took oath never to leave him until had
done so. About o'clock Mr. and Mrs.
Austin, Mr.. De Jarnett and myself went
to his house at 132 Turk street. Mr.. De