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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
MYSTERIOUS PERRIER DEAD.
The Police Think That His Injuries
Resulted From q Fall.

The death OF John Perrier at the City
and County Hospital last night without
his having regained consciousness leaves
the mystery Of the mans identity and
also the real cause OF his death in the
same condition as II was when he entered
81. Mary's Hospital Perrier Is the man
who was found with a fracture Of the
skull on November .. when he was ad-
mitted 10 St Mary's Hospital for treat
ment and afterward removed TO the city
and County Hospital where he died. At
the time Of his admission TO ST. Mary
Hospital he stated that he was sheep
herder and that he had been set upon by
highWaymen and robbed. This statement
he afterWard contradicted somewhat ana
said that he was from Fresno, where he
had a wife residing.
Inquiry AT the latter place failed 10 YER
ify this statement. and the Police Depart
ment was put on the case. with the par
tial result that Detectives Crockett and
Cody came 10 the conclusion that the in
juries 70 his head were produced by fall
while the man was under the influence OF
liquor. A diagnosis Of his injuries by the
physicians at the County Hospital bore
out this conclusion. Now that the man is
dead nothing further can be ascertalned
IN this direction. and IL is doubtful
whether any further light viii be shed on
the mans identity or the real cause OF his
injuries.
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con,rac, for erection of Hall OF Justice: Daniel
o'Day. for permission to grade by private con-
tract Eighteenth street. between Utah street
and Potrero avenue; Herbert Estate Company,
for permission TO construct fire escapes on the
building on the west side Of Mason street fifty
feet north Of Turk: property owners. for the
grading macadamizlng. etc. Of y street, be-
tTsen n Ninth and Thirteenth avenues; American
Cream Tartar Company, for permission 10 lay
a spur track tthree rails) from the Belt Rail-
road along North Point street TO It's premises
Of the Franklin Street Presbyterian church, for
the removal OF street lamp from the north
east corner OF Vallejo and Franklin streets to
the front OF the church the southwest corner
OF those streets: property owners. FOR the plac-
ing of street lamp on Dodge street. OF Turk,
heswean Iarlin and HAYES also for the restor,
alton cf the lamp discontinued at the corner OF
Turk and Dodge streets or placing the same
toward the center OF Dodge street.
PROTESTS RECEIVED.
The following protests referred TO the
- citizens. against permitting the Equitable
waters of the bay: property owners against the
paving etc, of Church street, between Twen-
iyninth and Day streets; Gets citizens s,e against The
placing Of brick and terra Gotta fues for gas
CRATES; property owners. appealing from the
in the Intersection of Joost and Circular ave
nues and Diamond street
RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION
Resolutions declaring intention TO order the
performance Of the following street work were
Turk street. between Baker and Lyon 10 he
graded and eight-inch sewer constructed
therein with manhole and cover: California
street. between Nineteenth and Twentieth ave-
nues TO be graded. redwood curbs constructed
and roadway thereof 10 be macadamized
STREET WORK RECOMMENDED.
The Superintendent OF Streets recommended
that the following street work be passed 10 res
olution. ordering:
That the roadway OF Union street from a
point on the southerly line OF Union street ls0 &
feet westerly from Franklin street and run
ming thence westerly for 1876 feet be paved
with bitumen; that the roadway OF Dehon
street. 10 the center line thereof conmeocing
az a point on the westerly line OF said street
les feet northerly from Seventeenth street and
running thence northerly along the westerly
line Of Dehon street 125 feet be paved with
bitumen-
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TIE
CORRIDORS

w. A Veith and A. c. Eisen, two vine
yardists of Fresno, are at the Grand.
Frank Barrett, the Palo Alto banker
and capitalist, is a guest at the Lick.
o. NJ McHenry, a prominent land owner
of Modesto, is at the Occidental with his
wife.
Judge G. F. Buck has come down from
his home in Stockton and is staying at
the Lick.
William Shaw and ]. II. hatcher. two of
Sacramentos leading business men, are
at the Lick.
A. b. Stanley Macquesten. a traveller
from Glasgow, Scotland. arrived last
night at the Palace.
Charles league. a wealthy land owner
and oil man OF Fresno is registered for
short stay at the Grand.
F. Maxwell. a fortunate speculator In
the oil lands OF Fresno. is among the ar
rivals of yesterday at the Lick.
]. A Gilman. wealthy business man
and planter of Honolulu. is at the Occi-
dental. accompanied by his wife.
w. w. Bedford. leading merchant y,
Anderson, is at the Grand while maxine
a short business trip TO this city
Rev w. A. Brewer has come I'm fror,
San Mateo and Is at the Palace NJ
Brewer accompanies her husband.
i. S. Churchill, a wealthy banker ~,
Napa, is registered at the Palace. vbara
he arrived yesterday. accompanied bv his
wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee l.. Gray. two nror,,-
nent society people of Portland. or a.
registered at the Occidental while on =
short visit to this city.
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CONTINENTAL LEAGUE
OPPOSES THE PANHANDLE
A Strongly Worded Resolution De-
nouncing the Proposed Park
Extension

AZ meeting OF the Continental League
last night al Saratoga Hall, Si4 Geary
street tho members discussed the pam
handle proposition IN all it's phases and
boy producing facts and figures from the
Assessors books made "A showing to the
effect that the property, real and its i'm
provements, were valued az 81 10000. As
suming that the real market value would
be &1l NW the appraised valuation has
been set down at something like 81 zoo ODl
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas. The ques:.on ar 10 whether the
taxpayers OF san Francisco are 20 be forced
ti0n of No0.0l0 20 A0.VQ0,ooo driveway 10 the
Golden Gate Park Tor the benefit OF millionaire
D. 20 he decided al the polls on the 9th inst
Therefore be Il
Resolved. That inasmuch as the taxpayers Of
VIA city are expected 20 provide Tor The eY-
.rHdIfure Of several millions OF dollars for
thorough sewer system. Tor the reoonsfrr,eft,,-
az tie public school buildings OF the clty for
tle erection ~ "a suitable city and County Hos
flial and several other needed IMPROVEMENT
Hc cannot but regard the promoters on tbis
Panhandle scheme public enemies yyhoee
sole aim is 20 unload large blocks Of real oet,,a
On me taxpayers of the city az figures fr0r,
~ o. l1l prr cent higher than the said f,ror.-+- -
- ite iaNuayerF ~ this city 20 turn olit ~
the day az the election and squelch this mo,
INFAMOUS scheme.
Having disposed 81 the park panhandla
ihe executive committee, TO which ~
ceiegaied the duty OF preparing resolu-
Demlng, who was "a member OF the leag,5o
presented ITS report. which was ordered
spread on the minutes and a conv scrt
10 the members of The deceased's IA mill,
In View of the approaching national
campaign IN 1900 the league discussed the
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Welded AT DEL MONTE

MONTEREY. Dec. Gone Of the most
notable weddings OF the year at this place
was solemnized at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Morton In Del Monte Grove
this morning, the principals being Miss
Martha Airport, a sister OF Mrs. Morton
and a social favorite hereabouts and
Councilman Frank Berry Of this cItv
The handsome home Of Mr.. Morton was
made especially beautiful with quantities
of flowers and potted plants. and a large
number Of guests were present to vii
ness the ceremony and partake OF tho
elaborate wedding breakfast that fol-
lowed.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the bridegroom
and bride and their attendants. H Fried
man OF San Francisco and Miss Ada Nor
ton OF Pacific Grove, entered the parlor
where Rev. DIR. Samuel Conn. pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church OF this
city, performed the marriage service. The
bride wore an elegant travelling gown of
blue with hat en- suite, and the maid OF
honor was attired in gray. Mr.. and Mrs
Berry took the 1850 train for San Fran
cisco whence they will go 10 Southern
California for an extended trip.
Besides being a prominent member of
the Board Of City Trustees OF Monterey
Mr Berry has for many years had charge
OF the interests OF the Southern Pacific
Company In this city.
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SAYS SHE LOST $4,000
FROM HER COAT LINING

OAKLAND, Dec. 6.--Alice McMurray,
also known as Leonard. reported 10 the
police to-day that she had lost her coat.
in the lining OF which were concealed
bills to the amount Of $4,000.
According TO the woman's statement,
she came TO Oakland this afternoon from
San Francisco 10 visit some friends, and
was accompanied by her colored maid.
Her coat, she claimed, was stolen from
her by the maid, who disappeared and
could not be found. An officer was de-
tailed on the case. and after a search
found the womans coat In saloon at
Seventh and Washington streets, but the
secreted bills were not in evidence
The woman showed signs Of an overin-
dulgence in liquor and she was locked up
on charge of drunk. While in the cell
she stabbed herself several times with a
hatpin. The hatpin was taken from her,
but as soon as the cell door was closed
she attempted to commit suicide by bit
ing her wrist, trying TO sever an artery,
and succeeded in tearing a large piece of
flesh from her wrist before she could be
stopped. A strict watch was then placed
on her
The woman says that she recently ar
rived from the Klondike, where she made
a fortune of $50 900. and met Frank How
ard of Oakland, whom she was visiting
The police discredit the loss of the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
The Bride Paid the I ee.

OAKLAND, Dec. 6.-The fact that the
law allows Justice Of the Peace 50 for
performing the marriage ceremony was
most forcibly impressed upon ole Edward
Nelson, a Norwegian, aged 80 years, who
suddenly summoned Justice Quinn this
afternoon TO ofticiate at the matrimonial
event OF his life. The bride was Miss
Lena Moquin, and the thirty summers
she has passed beneath the California
sun came we'll in hand. At the conclusion
of the ceremony performed in County
Clerk Jordan's private office the groom
shelled out two shining silver dollars In
payment Of the Justices fee. He was
courteously advised that the law has fixed
the fee at 50. The abashed groom. after
fumbling for the extra dollar, inquired
of the bride for tie balance She pro-
fessed poverty; nor did the WITNESSES.
Nettie Tomlinson and Frank Browning
seem TO be equal TO the emergency. Sud
denly the bride struck an idea and rush
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
OAKLAND POST
OFFICE SITE IS
FINALLY CHOSEN
The Stevens Property
Is Selected.
Oakland Office San Francisco Cal


9OS Broadway. Dec. S.
The site for the new Oakland postofice
has been selected by the Treasury Depart
ment and the erection OF the building VIII
begin at once. kilograms were received
In Oakland to-day from Congressman Vic
tor II. Metcalf and Senator George =.
Perkins etating that the Stevens property
on the southeast corner Of Broadway and
Seventeenth street had been selected sub
ject only TO the delivery of a perfect title.
This property IS $50 feet on Broadway
by $50 feet on Seventeenth street and -
al present vacant. IL belongs TO the Ste
vens estate. the heirs being Mrs. A. ID.
Wilson and Mrs. n. ID. LAthrop. the
widow of the Rev. II. d. Lathrop. The
property was originally offered at So 100
but when thG Treasury Department an
nounced that no property offered at more
than 5000 would be considered tho price
upon this piece was reduced o the re-
quIred figure and the offer was accepted
There is a little side light on this sale
that is of some Interest, because OF the
contest between two rival streets. IL was
partly a contest between Broadway and
Washington street and Broadway won
out. The property owners and merchants
OF Broadway wanted the site selected
somewhere on the east side Of Broadway
In order that IL might act as a check 10
the movement of the commercial center
TO Washington street. This movement has
been quite decided In the last Twelve
months and the Broadway property own
ers were very anxious that the new Gov
ernment building should go where IL would
help them and not their rivals. On tho
other hand the Washington street own
ers We're anxious that il should go west
OF Washington street or out San Pablo
avenue. The Broadway advocates have
won their fight and this will stay any fur
ther movement westward.
This settlement of the question is Of
great benefit to Oakland. They have had
LOSr0fflCe aDDTOnriafiOn 81
considerable time, but they were unable
10 have a site selected and the contest
became nearly as bitter as that for me
library site. Congressman Metcalf an
nounced that his principal object in Wash
ington this winter would be TO secure the
Immediate erection OF the postoffice build
ing and IL is very evident that his efforts
have had an immediate effect. Plans have
already been completed in Washington for
the building and the people expect TO see
the structure under way before next year
is very old
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CLERGYMAN AND WIFE
SHOT BY A BURGLAR

RACINE, Wis. Dec. 6.-Rev. David b..
Cheney OF the First Baptist Churca and
his wife were shot by a burglar at 10
o'clock to-day at their home on Lake ave-
nue.. Mrs. Cheney was shot in the breast.
The ball glanced downward and is be-
lieved 10 10 have lodged in her left lung.
Mr.. Cheney was shot in the abdomen ard
in the center Of the breast. Both are in d
critical condition.
The burglar escaped. A large posse of
police officers and private citizens are
searching the country for him. The city
Is all excitement. If he IS caught il Is
believed tie law Will be powerless 10 pre-
vent his being lynched.
Rev. DAVE b. Cheney is one of the best
known Baptist preachers in the State. He
has occupied pulpits at La Crosse and
Superior ana for several years was presI-
oent Of the American Protective Associa-
lion OF the State. A reward OF $500 Is Of
fered for the capture Of the burglar deud
or alive.
At a la-e hour tonight physicians re-
ported THAI the Rev. Mr.. Cheney and wife
would recover
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WANTS NO TRIAL
BY ALAMEDA JURY
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
Q0g Rroaduay nac

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
sOS Broadway, Dec. G.
c. G. Sullivan. the accused burglar,
who was captured on the night of Oc-
tober last, when his pal, Wilbert WILL
more, was shot by the Alameda police.
has filed a sensational affidavit on which
his attorney. T. ]. Crowley. will base a
motion for a change OF venue when the
trial comes up before Judge Hall next
Friday.
Sullivan claims that II will be impossi-
bic for him to have a fair and impartial
trial by reason OF the bias and prejudice
OF the citizens of Alameda County
against him. and asks that he be tried In
another county. His affidavit very
minutely relates "the hue and cry set I'D
by the multitude in Alameda" on the
night OF the burglary at o. Colts jewelry
store: how on that occasion a large num-
ber OF citizens with pistols. shotguns and
other weapons took part in the chase re-
sulting in the killing OF young Wlllmcre
and the capture OF the deponent. He
cites that the excitement and anger OF
the multitude reached TO such intense pitch
on that memorable occasion that there
were demonstrations OF personal violence
against him; that some cried out Lynch
him! XIII him! Shoot himl Send him
along with his partners"; that depOnent
verify believes that but for the interven-
ton OF the police serious bodily injury II
not death would have resulted TO de-
fendant at that time. Sullivan also COM
plains bitterly of the nOtoriety given the
case by the newspapers.
Sullivan particularly objects that the
play OF The Burglar" is to be presented
on the same day fixed by the Superior
Court for his trial-next Friday.
District Attorney Allen, when ques-
toned. would not state whether an in
junction will be issued TO prevent the
Alameda performance. In any event. the
motion for change Of venue will probably
be disposed OF by Judge Hall Friday
morning. and II Is not unlikely that Judge
Hall may place HIS disapprOval in an in
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
MADE HER BOW
TO SOCIETY

Music, calcium lights, rare blossoms and
a wealth OF palms and cool green ferns
were among the many delightful acces-
sories that made the debut ball OF Miss
AZalea keyes at Native Sons Hall last
evening an event that Will be handed
down i'm the social history OF the State.
Native Sons Hall has been the scene Of
many a noted social gathering. but
never before did II put on so artistic a
dress TO do honor 10 a festive occasion.
Dainty colorings, pale pink, tender green
and snowy white were blended harmo-
niously In the decorations OF the hall The
plain, bare walls, were hidden behind a
screening OF delicate green bunting, stud
ded with silver stars. The stage, banked
with palms and ferns. resembled "A minia
ture forest, while in the balconies the
tropical effect was enhanced by many
growing orange trees, laden With the
golden fruit. From the center OF the cell
ing pink and white streamers radiated TO
the balcony rails and at irregular inter
walls umbrellas fashioned Of holiday greens
and lanterns filled with ferns were hung.
electrical effects and the mulu-colored
calcium lights which shed their brilliant
rays upon the merry dancing throng.
at o'clock the guests. 800 in number,
began TO arrive. The fair young debut
ante greeted them in which pleasant duty
duty she was assisted by Mrs. Alexander
d. keyes, formerly Miss Kate Salisbury.
At midnight an elaborate supper was
served, after which dancing was again
resumed and continued till early morning.
The debutante in whose honor the elab-
crate affair was given Is the only daugh-
ter of Winfield Scott heyes. She is tall.
svelte and a beauty-One that Will attract
quite as much by her intellect and wit as
by the regularity Of her features and her
aristoCratic bearing. Miss keyes wore
very handsome gown OF white satin.
shrouded in white tulle and trimmed with
apple blossoms. Mrs. Keyes. who ap-
peared for the first time IN her role of
matron and chaperone, wore her wedding
gown OF heavy white satin. trimmed with
old lace and trailing grasses. Diamonds
glistened in the corsage OF her gown and
IN her dark hair.
Last evenings entertainment is but the
first OF a number Of elegant affairs Mr.
keyes Will give in honor OF his daughter
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IS NOW A FOOTBALL
MISSIONARY IN CHINA


OF OF who to
from
| missionary we'll
- a his
in
welcomed Professor
.
TO
hours
five throws,
perfectly wild
the beanba
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accomplished
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Masonic
Goodcel
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Death From HAart Clot.

ALAMEDA. Dec. 6.-Coroner Mehrmann
held an inquest on the body Of Mrs. Susan
Bissera. who died Sunday night az her
home, Arlington court. Or. Keys who
was called In shortly before the wOman's
death. diagnosed the case as heart clot
and so certified in a death certificate
fcer refused 10 issue n burial permit on
that diagnosis. giving as his opinion that
heart clot could be determined only by an.
autopsy. Dr G. g. Bull and Dr. q. l..
Tisdale performed the autopsy. which
bore out the correctness Of Dr. Keys
diagnosis. The CorOner's jury rendered a
verdict accordingly
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
VICTIM OF TYPHOID
CONTRACTED AT NOME

OAKLAND. Dec. 6.-George Patterson
died at his home, $50 Sycamore street.
this morning, victim of typhoid fever,
which he is believed to have con-
Iracted at Cape Nome. He was a we'll
known mining man. a native of Nova
Scotia, aged 80 years, and came TO this
coast thirty-four years ago, first engaging
In mining in Sierra County. He owned an
interest in the Bald Mountain mine and
other rich properties. When the Klondike
excitement broke out he visited the new
gold fields, leaving in April of last year
and remaining until last summer There
he took up some rich claims left in charge
OF Judge ]. Fl. Fairchild OF this city
Deceased was a prominent Nation and
knight Templar. as well as an Odd Fell
low: lie leaves widow. one son Herbert
+. Patterson. librarian OF the County Law
Library. and daughter, Miss Clara Pat
terson.
About $500 suicides are annually regis
L.,
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BECAUSE OF ILLNESS
HE HANGED HIMSELF

Henry Rohde. a German residing at
2503'a Mission street. committed suicide
last night by hanging himself to a ban
lister. Rhode was 7S years OF age and
has been ill for the past two years. Yes
10 visit a neighbor and upon her return
AT o'clock size missed her husband from
his room. A search. in which several
neighbors Joined. was instituted and re-
suited in the finding of Rohde's body in
the stairway with a rope around his neck.
The deceased was the father OF ten child
ren, three girls and seven boys.
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SERIOUS CONDITION
OF COUNT TOLST0l
Was Unconscious for Two Days, but
Is Now Slightly I'm
proved

LONDON. Dec. IA special dispatch
from Berlin says that Count Tolstoi has
been seriously ill. For two days he WIS
unconscious. but he Is now slightly bot
ter although great anxiety Is stlll mani
tested In Moscow regarding him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07

ANIAND Dec al
shortly after noonme to-day
s aero
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old
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wh a lis
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the
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The moment the freight train lad
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aoNisability OF securing more central
headquarters downtown. The matter was
referred 10 the executive committee with
power TO act
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

ing behind a screen quickly emerged.
flashing shining s. gold piece. and 80
me Justice. amidst profusiOn OF bushes.
got his fee.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-07

money, though when searched at the
prison considerable amount was found
on the woman's person.
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coxpassIE eEsEaALE rRArsArIAETIouE

coxPAaNIE GENERALE TRANsATLAETIcuE
DIRECT LINE TO HAVRE-PARIS. sc.a.
Sailing every Thursday instead of <hkfh
saturd " from November 2 1889. az -
10 a. 1n. from Pier ~ North River foot of
Morton -. LA NORMANDIE. Nov. IS. LA
GASCOGNE. Nov. %: la TOURAINE. Nov.
90. LA BRETAGNE. Dec. First-cias8 %
Havre. so and upward: per cent reduction on
round trip. second-class 10 Havre ti5; S per
cent REDUCTION on round trip GENERAL
AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND CAN
ADA % Broadway 0Tudson buildingl. New
York. J. r. FUGAZH e CO. Pacific Coast
Agents. MontEnmery ave. San Francisco
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The 0, R. & n. co.

AMERICAN LINE.
VIEW YORK SOUTHAMPTON LONDON. PARIS
Stopping at Cherbourg westbound.
From New York Every wednesday. 10 a. m
st. Paul.........Nov. slst. Louis........Dec. u
St I,ouis........Nov % 81. Paui.........Dec- ~
ST. PauI.........Dec. New York.......Jan-
RED STAR LINE.
New York and Antwero.
From New York. Every Wednesday. y noon.
Friesland .......Nov. slKensington ....Nov. y
Southwark .....N Nov. Isl Noordland ......Dec- q
WesternIand Nov 22l 2lFriesland .......Deo. II
EMPIRE LINE.
Seattle. st. Michael. Dawson City.
For full information regarding freisht ana
passage apply 20
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
90 Montgomery St. or any OF its agencies
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About $500 suicides are annually regis.
tered In Russia.