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The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
CORPSE LASHED
TO SEWER PIPE
Infants Body Is Found
Near a Wharf in
Alameda.
Murder May Have Been Done
and the Police VIII
Investigate.

ALAMEDA. Dec T-Lashed fast with q
piece OF sash cord to a section OF terra
Gotta sewer pipe, the dead body Of a baby
girl, apparently about two months old,
was discovered this afternoon by Fred
Johnson OF the sloop GazelIe, tied up at
the Walnut-street wharf on the estuary.
johnson first observed the remains from
the deck OF his boat yesterday as they
were being washed about by the action
Of the tide In the shallow water near the
shore. but says he paid little attention to
them, as he then thought they were those
OF a drowned pup. To-day the body drift
ed In nearer to the Gazelle and Johnson
discerned that the object he first believed
was q dead canine was the corpse OF an
infant. With the assistance Of two boys
the little body was taken from the water
and Deputy Coroner James Fowler WRa
ZinSg.
There was no clothing OF anything op
the body by which II could be Identified,
neither were there any external marks
those Of q perfectly developed child The
cord which bound the body to the sewer
around the dead infants breast
Deputy Coroner Fowler said:
This case appears very mysterious to
me, and as there might have been muir
Police John Conrad, who intends TO make
an investigation. 1 could detect no signs
Of violence on the body and whether the
little one died and was thrown into the
estuary or was tossed in alive and
drowned 1t Is difficult TO say. I should
judge that the remains are those OF q
child from six weeks to two months OF
age II 1t was an instance where child
died and its parents were too poor to
bury 1t, I think 1t would have been moro
likely for them to have Inferred II secret
ly, rather than have 1t sink in the estu-
ary. I have communicated with Coroner
Mehrmann and It is very probable that
an autopsy VIII be ordered to determtne
the cause Of death. I am OF the opinion
that the body was In the water about
three days"
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
DEATH CAUSED
BY ANESTHETIC
Patient Dies While Being
Prepared for Oper-
alton.
Case Is Placed in Hands of
the Coroner for an In
vestigation.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Ills Broadway, Dec z.
While being placed under the influence
Of chloroform preparatory to undergoing
an operation Mrs. Nellie Bell Sherer, 25
years of age, died suddenly this after
noon at her residence, 51S East Twenty
fourth street. The patient was in charge
Of DR.. A L. Cunningham and DR.. H. J.
Lackey
The death Of Mrs. Sherer, who Is also
known as Mrs. Nellie Bell MoChesney,
occurred suddenly and under such ctrcum-
stances that it became a matter for pub
lie 1nVeStiga ton. The case is now in the
hands Of Coroner Mehrmann. That ofh-
cial will determine whether an inquest
VIII be necessary after he has completed
his examination.
Mrs. Sherer had been In the doctors
hands for some time. An operation for alb
dominal trouble having been decided upon
Dy the medical attendants, she was pre-
pared for the ordeal to-day, arrangements
having been made for the operation to be
performed at her mothers residence,
where she was staying.
Customary prelininartes were arranged
for the operation, which was Of such a
character as to require the use OF the
anesthetic. The patient, according to
the report to the Coroner, was examined
as to her ability to stand the anestheuc
and then the surgeons began to admins
ter 1t.
While the chloroform was being given
Mrs. Sherer began to show signs of dis
tress. The indications pointed to the
weakening Of the heart under the effects
of the chloroform. Stimulants were ad-
nlinistered, but no reaction could be Sc
cured, the patient succumb1ng from heart
failure.
Of his connection with the unfortunate
case DR.. Lackey said: '1 have nothing
to say upon the subject. If you want in
formation go to the Coroner.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
SAYS EXECUTOR
ROBBED ESTATE
Mary B. Percival Sues
Former San Joaquin
Resident.
Alleges That E. II. Jack Mis-
appropriated Funds in
His Keeping.

STOCKTON, Dec. MARY B. Percival,
eldest daughter of the late William S.
Moss, who was a wealthy farmer of this
county, to-day brought suit against E. H.
Jack, a rich resident of Peoria, ILL.,, to
recover $4,000 which she claims as her
one-third share of $135.O00 which she
charges that Jack withheld from the es-
tate Of her father, Of which he was ex-
ecutor. Jack lived in San Joaquin County
at one time and still ownes a large ranch
here, which Mrs. Pervical has levied upon
to secure her claim. Mrs Percival has
been at work long time collecting evil
oence and recently sent an agent to Peoria
and Chicago for this purpose.
William S. Moss died many years ago,
leaving a large estate to several children,
three OF whom are now living. He was
at one time the owner Of San Francisco
paper. Jack was a relative by marriage
and was made one of the executors Of
Moss will. The estate was long ago dis
tributed among the heirs, but Mrs. Per-
cival alleged fraud.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Infantry Captain Is Convicted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Captain Fran
els p Fremont, Second Infantry. was re-
Gently convicted by court-martial in. the
Philippines of the charge of conduct to
the prejudice of good order and military
discipline and sentenced to be suspended
from rank and command for six months
and to be confined to his headquarters.
In the specification it was alleged that
Captain Fremont cursed and assaulted
Private Boyd of Company G and also that
he instructed Lieutenant Preston Brown,
Second Infantry, to try Private Boyd by
summary court without regard to the
evidence The findings and sentence of
the court were approved by Brigadier
General Wade.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
HATP|N ENTERS
WOMAN s SCALP
Miss A. L. Rodgers
Meets With a Pecu-
liar Accident.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1118 Rroa adWaV Dec z


1118 Broadway, Dec z.
AS the result of a wound that was
caused by a steel hat pin being forced into
her head, Miss A. l.. Rodgers Of 1424
Franklin street is lying dangerously i'll.
Miss Rodgers was walking along down.
town street yesterday afternoon when a
boy allowed an awning in front of one of
the stores to descend upon her head. The
awning struck the hat pin at such an an
gle that it was forced into her head. She
uttered a scream from the pain that en-
sued, but in moment had recovered her
composure and withdrew the pin with her
own hands. She did not pay any attention
to her wound. thinking little of it, but
later in the afternoon she tainted and was
taken home by friends. A physician was
called to attend the young woman and he
discovered that the pin had pierced the
head at a dangerous point, nearly entering
the brain cavity. Miss Rodgers has been
constantly under treatment and she now
holds an even chance for recovery, al
though there is danger of blood poisoning.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
0UICKSAND HOLDS
HUNTER CAPTIVE
Friendly Limb Of Tree
Saves Man From
Awful Death.
Sinks to His Chin in Marsh
and Is Rescued Six
Hours Later.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, Dec. The friendly limb of
tree and his own strong voice saved
Thomas Raymond from being buried alive
IN Quicksands in a swamp in Black -Dia-
mOnd yesterday afternoon Raymond had
ben hunting and at dark he lost his way
lie wandered into a swamp, became fast
IN the quicksand and gradually sank in
Il up 70 his chin
For four hours he screamed for help.
Finally his cries were heard by Mrs. John
Jones who gave the alarm and sent
nelgnbors TO his rescue. They found Ray
mono nearly exhausted and barely able
70 keep his mouth above the treacherous
Quioksano- He would have been swal-
lowed up hours before had he not been
able TO reach and hold fast to the limb OF
stunteo tree overhanging the edge OF
the swamp.
A roadway was built out to him with
umbers and he was eXtricated six hours
after he had stepped into the swamp. His
gun had sunk out Of sight and could not
be located.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
ACCIDENTS ON THE HYADEs.
Two Men Fall Into Hold and Are
Severely Injured

Two accidents, one yesterday afternoon
and the other last night, occurred on the
steamer Hyades. and both. 1t is feared,
will result fatally. Both happened in
practically the same manner. In the first
which occurred in the afternoon, Percy
Harrington fell down the vessels hold and
sustained a fractured skull. He will prob
ably die.
In the second, which took place last
night, Nicholas Smith fell down the hold
His left thighbone was fractured and his
right hip was dislocated. He was re-
moved to the Marine Hospital, where he
was treated by Dr.. Diggins. His injuries
are so severe and the shock to his system
so great that 1t Is feared he will not
recOVar.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
PASSES ABANDONED HULK
Collier Maria Reports a Vessels Loss
Of Cape Flattery.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Dec. THE col
lier Maria, arriving to-day from San Pc
dro, brought news Of a marine mishap of
Cape Flattery. When nearly 100 miles of
Cape Flattery yesterday morning the Ma
ria sighted q foUr-masted steel bark She
was light and her ballast evidently had
shifted. so that she had a list Of forty
I'VE degrees. The vessel was riding at an
chOr and there was no apparent danger of
her turning turtle or otherwise coming to
disaster A signal Of distress was flying
from her mast, but no person appeared
aboard.
The Maria went as close as she could
in the heavy swell that was running, but
Captain CZerlick was unable to make out
the ships name. The Maria's own pro-
Iellers was half out Of water and she was
too light to attempt TO take the vessel into
tow. A schooner was coming up from the
southwest at the time the Maria left and
y IS probable that the sailing vessel will
make a complete investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Frank A ConSer Of
Ohio. now supervisor Of Indian schools, haa
been appointed a special Indian agent
NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-GiovannI Besalo and
Dornencfa Parove were found dead IN bed IN
their boarding-hOuse to-day They had been
killed by escaping illuminating gas
WASHINGTON, Dec. T.-Governor Yates Of
Illinois lunched with the President to-day and
1t is understood discussed with him the po-
litical situation IN Illinois.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. I-H. J. Matthews,
president OF the American District Company
and prominent broker, fell from his horse
while riding near his home at Valley Forge to-
day and broke his neck, dying almost tmme-
diately. He was So years old.
CALCUTTA, Dec. The punitive expedi-
ton against the Mahsuds Is meeting with con-
siderable opposition After the British had
destroyed seven villages December the Nah
suds reassembled and attacked the former 5
camp al night Ten OF the British were killed
and fifteen wounded
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Sensational Charge Disproved.

SANTA CRUZ, Dec. Judge Smith
fled his order yesterday. denying Plain
tiff L. F. Growers motion for new trial
IN the case OF L. T. Grover VS.. the Bank
brought suit against the Bank of Santa
Cruz County. Of which Ex-Governor Jeter
IS president, and made defendants with
the bank ]. H. Logan, H. E. Mckinney,
were directors Of Grover & Co. He
charged the defendants with fraud and
other misdeeds. The case was tried and
In September was decided in favor of the
defendants on every point. The decision
completely eXonerated the bank, its presi-
dent and the directors Of Grover & Co. Of
the charges against them. The motion
for a new trial, denied yesterday finally
oisposes OF the case in this court.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
SAN JoSEAN'S DEATH DUE
TO PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Collar Button Swallowed Years Ago
Causes a Complication of


SAN JOSE, Dec. 7.-Dr. Charles A Nc
Gettigan, a promenent young dentist Of
this city, died at the home of his parents
yesterday. He was the son of Charles
McGettigan, a well-known baker of this
city. Deceased was a native of Oregon
and 35 years of age. A wife survives him.
Some years ago DR.. McGettigan acciden-
tally swallowed a collar button he was
holding in his mouth. It lodged in the
lower part Of his throat and all attempts
to remove it proved futile His life was
despaired of. A year later he coughed up
the collar button during a coughing spell,
but he never recovered his health and
death was due to a complication of dis
eases arising from the accident
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
de Beers New Discovery for Wrinkles

Makes women of sixty look thirty-five.
The Institute is sole Western agents
for de Beers great remedy. This is the
only reliable remedy for wrinkles known
to science, guaranteed to eradicate the
worst cases of deep wrinkles, which we
prove before you pay US a cent For
sale at the parlors or sent plain sealed to
any address. Price two dollars. Strangers
ordering from distance must send price
with order.
BY a simple painless operation our sur
geon from New York specially trained
and experienced in this work, corrects
ill-shaped noses, outstanding ears, double
chin, fabby throat. sagging cheeks.
dropping mouth, puffy, baggy eyelids'
positively without pain or soaring. and
removes all marks and blemishes from
the skin by the latest scientific methods
Consultation in person or by letter is free
and strictly confidential. Call or address
N Y. Institute of Dermatology, Colum-
bian building, 916 Market st. (opposite
Emporium), San Francisco. A lady is in
reception at the parlors to explain meth
DDS to callers. Take elevator to fifth
floor.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Licensed to Marry.

OAKLAND, Dec. Licenses to marry
were issued to-day to Frank NJ Downing
aged IS. Santa Cruz, and Ida Simpson, %,
Watsonville; Joseph F. George, 26, Center
Vile, and Rose L. Gularte. II, Haywards:
Robert +. Morrison, over q. and Alice r.
Alexander, over Is, both Of Oakland; Louis
Jensen, 81, and Eva Rosewood. 26 both OF
Oakland; William S. Street, q. and Mae
D. Smith, 20, both Of Oakland; Andrew j.
Mussleman 3S, and Mrs Veda Mcdaniel.
40. both o. Oakland; John NJ. Hogan, 8,
Oakland, and Kate A. Eagan. %, Rich
mond: Manuel F. Frank 80, Rodeo, and
Caroline Lopes. So. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08

key cart and drum, did much to notify
citizens that election was Over
the donkey's back were hung two large
homemade placards bearing the admoni-
tion, Papa, vote for bonds" Van Or
den and his donkey visited every booth
and both boy and beast were everywhere
cordially greeted by the populace. At the
polling place of the Sixth Precinct trick
the ballot-boX and alarming the election
officers by his wild antics. George E. Bew.
one of the clerks, fell through fractured
chair and wrenched his back.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
GENERAL WEBB UNDER
ARREST IN ENSENADA

SAN DIEGO. Dec. IA special to the
Union from Ensenada, Lower California,
says that General w. E. Webb, a we'll
known resident of San Diego, was arrest
ed on Thursday on a charge of calumny,
preferred by J. Z. Packard, manager of
the colonization companies, who alleged
that General Webb has said that he
(Packard) had taken steps to facilitate
the Jumping Of iron claims in which
General Webb was interested. General
Webb was taken to the cuartel but was
shortly afterward given his freedom on
bail
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Apologies for the Insult.

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-THE Governor General
Of Warsaw has officially sent regrets to
the German Consul General for the recent
attack by students upon the consulate
and has promised to replace the German
coat of arms with appropriate ceremonies.
Criminal proceedings have been instituted
against the persons who took part in the
demOnStraffOn-
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Charged with Stealing.

"A woman about 45 years Of age, giving
her name as Mrs. Curtis. was arrested in
Hale Bros store last night by Special
Officer Green. 1t Is charged that she was
detected in the act Of stealing a purse
When placed under arrest she endeavored
to dispose of the stolen article. She was
taken to a rear apartment and searched
and a second purse was found on her. 1t
is thought this was stolen from some
other store. Mrs. Curtis was sent to the
Hall of Justice, but was bailed out soon
after her arrival.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Boston Men Want Pickpocket.

BOSTON, Dec. 1.-Inspectors left Boston
to-day for Los Angeles, Cal, with requisi-
ton papers for the delivery of Edward
Harvey, otherwise known as "Old Man
Harvey a pickpocket, whom Boston po-
lice have been following all over the CON
net during the past three years. Harvey
is wanted for the alleged robbery of Po-
lice Captain Warren of Brighton, whose
pocket-book was taken two wears ago.
Harvey was arrested, but he jumped
$500 bail.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
CAPITALISTS PLAN TO
GET CORNER ON OXYGEN
Object Of a New Corporation Is to
Bottle a Portion Of the
Atmosphere

LOS ANGELES, Dec. ITO bottle the
oxygen Of the atmosphere is the queer OBJ
Sect Of a company whose Incorporation
papers were filed with the County Clerk
this morning.
The name Of the concern is the Califor-
MIA Oxygen Company, with headquarters
in Los Angeles The capital stock is fixed
ct 81, 900, fully subscribed. Charles Corn
ing, H. L. Martin, A NJ. Lovelace. Will
liam Rodman and L. R Garrett are the
N-ockholders, who constitute the board of
directors Corning has subscribed S24 000
OF the capital stock.
According TO the articles, the purpose Of
the organization is TO obtain oxygen from
the air and sell IL, either in gaseous or
liquid form or combined in a mixture with
other substances; also TO manufacture all
other gases whatsoever and to license
other persons and corporations to make
use OF its letters patent, processes and
fnrmulae.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
New IMPROVEMENTS.

FRESNO, Dec. THE Pacific Land I'm
prOvement Company filed articles Of in
corporation to-day The directors are.
George II. Fullerton and Edward F. King
man Of Riverside; L. II. Fairbanks Of Co
lumbus, Ohio; Z. 5. Riegert of Topeka,
Kansas; and Williamson Dunn Of Los An
geles. The capital stock is 500, ,O00 all of
which has been subscribed. George H
Fullerton and @. ". Smith are the prin-
cipal sharehOlders.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Thrown From a Wagon by a Car.

Frank Lawrence, an expressman resid-
ing at 1924 Folsom street, was unseated
from his express wagon by trolley car 10l4
of the Folsom-street line at o'clock last
Folsom streets. He was rendered uncon-
scious by the fall and when he came to
was taken to his home in patrol wagon
of the Seventeenth-street police station.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
New Railroad for Bolivia.

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 7.-Advices from La
Paz say that the Bolivian Congress has
sanctioned a concession to a Belgian syn
dicate to construct a port at Bahia Negra
and a railway from the River Paraguay
to Santa Cruz, with branches to Sucre
and Potosi. and has also authorized the
Government to negotiate a foreign loan,
the basis of which is not made public.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Klaus Nav Have Left Citv.

Detectives Mcmahon and Wren have
been searching the city unavailingly for
Max Klaus, who is wanted for the alleged
shooting by him of Frederick Rippich on
Friday night at a lodging house at Nine
teenth avenue and California street The
row is said to have started over a woman
The police have a good description Of
Klaus. but they think he has left the city
Although Rippich was shot twice he has
been pronounced out of danger by his at
tending physicians.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
President Signs First Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Z. = President
Roosevelt to-day signed the first bill sent
to him by Congress, thus creating the
first law to be enacted under his admin
istration. 1t was the act to admit free
of duty and permit the transfer of for
eign exhibits from the Pan-American Ex-
position to the South Carolina Interstate
and Industrial Exposition at Charleston,
~
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
New Apostolic pslsgats Namsd.

ROME, Dec. THE Journal de- Roma
publishes the announcement that Mgr.
ScaIabrini, Archbishop Of PIacenza, who
recently returned from q visit to the
United States, will be appointed Apostolic
Delegate at Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
President Bars AM Politics

DENVER, Dec THE Post to-day says
that all Federal ofHce-holders In this
State have received an order from Presi-
G. d. Ford, Register Of the United States
Land Office. is chairman Of the State Re-
publican Committee and a dozen other
Federal Office holders are committeeman
in the Republican party.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Freshmen at q Dance.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Dec. l.
The class OF 1905 gave its class dance the
Freshman Glee, IN the large clubroorn OF
Encina Hall last night The affair was a
success socially and financially and was
one Of the prettiest functions that have
ever occurred at Stanford. One hundred
and fifty couple were in attendance In
accordance with a ruling by the univer-
sity authorities dancing stopped promptly
at midnight YANKEES orchestra Of San
Francisco supplied the music.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08

and near the booths by hundreds of
school children. The youngsters, boys
and girls alike, were up and around when
the polls were declared open. Near the
local stations they were particularly ac-
tive during the early morning hours and
more than one commuter who was run
ming for his train and forgetting all about
the election was held up by a squad Of
juvenile politicians and urged to exercise
his electoral privilege and drop one for
the bonds.
Slogan on Donkey's Back.
Master Lincoln Van Orden, with dom
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Fight a DRAW at San Rafael.

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. IA large crowd
gathered in the San Rafael Athletic Club
Hall tonight to witness a fifteen-round
boxing bout between Rudolph Grossman
of this city and Tom Pendergast of Sac
ramento. The bout went the limit anG
was declared a draw
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Iavs His Head on a Track.

WINFIELD, Kans-. Dec. IA man IN
whose pocket was found a card bearing
the name of Edward r. Mccoy committed
suicide at Wilmot, northeast Of this city,
to-day by laying his head on the Frisco
track. He was a stranger here and No
cause IS assigned for the deed
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Footpads Seize Woman,s Purse.

STOCKTON, Dec. Two footpads. CIV
ing as their names David and John Mar
shall, this evening grabbed a purse from
Mrs. I. B. Buck and made a run to es-
cape. Police officers overhauled them
after a long chase.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
opium smuggler Sentenced.

EVERETT, Dec. 7.-Henry Furgeson, a
notorious opium smuggler, was to-day
sentenced to fourteen years in the peniten-
tiary. 1t is estimated that Furgeson has
smuggled $4,000 worth of opium into this
country during the past five years.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Jury Acquits Hong Guy.

SACRAMENTO. Dec THE Jury in the
case of Hong Guy. charged with the mur-
der of Sen Ah Hing, returned a verdict
of acquittal tonight. The verdict was
surprise to the police authorities. who
were certain of conviction.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Pickpockets in Jail.

Detectives Hamill and Mcmahon last
night arrested George Harris and Kid
Drew. both well-known pickpockets, while
they were working crowd In front of the
Emporium. They will be held until after
the hOlidavs.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
!: ! + +.

cifc will, during the coming year, spend
S3000,00O on the Atlantic system between
FL Paso and New Orleans. This money
is to be spent on reballasting, new
eighty-pound steel rails, bridges, new
equipment and building of branch lines.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08

DENVER. Dec. T.-Yee Chow Jung died OF
leprosy IN a hovel IN the Chinese quarter OF
this city last night This is the first death
from leprosy that ever occurred in Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08

When the barkeeper sets out Jesse Moors
"AA' he gives the customer the best IN the
house.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08

PARIS, Dec. THE Chinese loan Of 2s5 900 =
600 francs at 3 per cent will be issued Decem-
Der 21
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-08
Rodgers Cutlery

The English standard for 100 years
Carvers, pocket and table knives. Skin
ner Co., 416 Market street.