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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
ALI[NIST DECLARES
MRS. MARTIN INSANE
Or. Austin Flint Says Woman
Should Be Confined in
Asylum, Not Prison

OAKLAND, Feb. DIR. Austin
Flint, alienist of New York city. has
volunteered his assistance to save Mrs.
Isabella j. Martin from life impris-
onment in the penitentiary at San
Quentin. In letter received today by
Attorney r. J., Wyman, DR.. Flint said
that Mrs. Martin should be confined in
an asylum for the insane and not in
a penitentiary. DR.. Flint said:
Il make final effort in behalf of
Mrs. Martin. She is insane, and it is
barbarous that she should be confined
pine in punishment for violent con-
duct. She is most dangerous. and
should be confined in an asylum for
life.
AS a matter of scientific interest
have secured her history from girlhood
to date. / have letters from her and
other documents. which, with letters
which appeared in evidence at her trial,
are conclusive as regards her mental
condition. l shall gladly put my papers
at your disposal if 1 can be assured Of
their return
The conduct and result of this case
is astonishing to an alienist. Yours
sincerely, AUSTIN FLINT"
Mrs Martin was convicted of blowing
up Judge Ogden's house, and after the
explosion she took her foster son, Baby
John Martin, who confessed to the deed
under the direction of Mrs. Martin, for
an examination by DR.. Flint. The
expert studied the woman and con-
cluded that she was insane.
Officials at the county jail have as
serted that Mrs. Martin has assiduously
feigned insanity since sentence was
passed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
.DESPONDENT BRIDE
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Husband Finds Her Unconscious
Beside a Gas Crate

Discouraged by the opinion of an
attorney who told her that she had lit
tie chance to secure certain funds from
an estate. the exact nature of which is
being kept secret, Mrs. Elsie Rohmer
a bride of little more than a month, at
tempted suicide yesterday by asphyx-
iation in her home at 1891 Forty fifth
avenue. Her husband. John Rohner
discovered the girl in time to prevent
death and hurried her to the central
emergency hospital She will recover
The couple left the office of the at
torney yesterday afternoon and the
girl tshe is 8 years ODD told her hus-
band that she would go home, but that
he could stay down town if he desired
Rohmer remained down town until
after his wife left on a car for home
and then grew suspicious He boarded
the next car and found his wife un-
conscious by the side of a gas CRATE
with the gas turned on.
Mrs. Rohmer had been respondent
for several days. Her husband is %
years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
PERRIN THREATENS
ATTORNEY DEVLIN
Man Sentenced for Frauds
Shakes Fist at Prosecutor

From this on, confine yourself to the
truth; don't tell any more lies about
me-"
DR.. E. B. Perrin, under sentence for
defrauding the United States out Of
timber land. flushed with anger, and
trembling from head to foot, addressed
the above language to United States
Attorney Robert 7. Devlin yesterday
morning as the federal prosecutor was
leaving the United States circuit court
of appeals. The threatening remarks
We're emphasized by the doctor shaking
his finger in Devlin's face. Any fur
Their show of spirit was prevented by
Perrins brother forcibly dragging him
from the scene
This burst of temper on the part OF
Perrin was not the first during the
morning. Twice during Attorney Dew
Inns address to the court of appeals
Perrin sprang to his feet shouting:
That is not sol"
At the second outbreak of the con-
victed man a deputy United States
marshal took a seat by him to prevent
further interruption. He asked how
ever, that he be given permission to
address the court, but being repre-
sented by counsel the request was de-
MED.
The behavior of Perrin was the out
growth of a request before the United
States circuit of appeals to file an affi-
davit of c. p. Smell, in which he contra
diets certain testimony given by him at
PERKINS, trial. As this af7davit was
procured after the trial, and is not a
part of the record of the lower court.
the request that 1t be introduced at
this time is held by the prosecution I'M
usual and not in accordance with the
law
The request was made by Attorney
Barclay Henley. appearing with Attor-
ney Peter +. Dunno, for Perrin. He
quoted from eastern judges. who held
that no procedure was unusual in the
furthering of justice. Attorney Dunno
however, told the court that the re-
quest did not come from him He
asked for the decision of the court on
the facts as presented. saying that he
had fullest confidence in the court with
out the fling of this supplementary
document
1t was during Attorney DevIin's rep1v
to Hanley that Perrin broke out. The
admission of the document was taken
under consideration.
Late in the afternoon Mrs. Smell
whose husband is in the city prison as
result of recent action bv Perrin
called at the office of United States At
torney Devlin. She said that her home
at Elmhurst, Alameda county, was sur-
rounded by detectives placed there bv
Perrin She wanted advice as to what
to do to secure her husbands freedom
and to rid her home of the corps Of
detectives.
Attorney Devlin did not answer. Per-
rim, saying later that on aecount ~
PERKINS, age he thought he was over
excited at the time he threatened him
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
PRESIDENT CLAY
ANNOUNCES LIST
Standing Bodies Selected From
Recently Elected Directors
of Organization

OAKLAND. Feb Ii. Harrison Clay,
president of the chamber OF commerce,
today announced the standing commit
tees appointed for the year from the
recently elected directors.
The appointments follow:
Executive-H. c. Capwel. chairman; W. 5.
Mackav. j. Tyrrel, A. J. Snyder. Henry L.
Dalton.
Finance Edwin Meese, chairman; W s. Glib
LlbraryEC. ]. Heeseman. chairman; R. 5.
Kitchener, John F. Willard, c. NJ. Wood, E. C.
Membership. s. Maekay, chairman; C. c.
Monroe w. NJ Gardiner. c NJ Wood. F. A
Leach Jr.
Trade and Commerce-w. E. Gibson. chair
man; R. s. Kitchener, Henry p. Dalton. W. NJ.
Transportation and Railroads.&c.. J. Lay
nance. chairman; George c. Pardee. Theodore
Gier. W. s. Mackay. C. VI. Wood.
Rivers and Harbors-F. W. Bilger, chairman;
NJ. ]. Laymance II. c. Capwell, George G.
Pardee, E. {. Sessions.
Legisla tion-B. p. Miller chairman; Z. c.
Sessions, John F. Willard A. J. Snyder, c. G..
Monroe, Theodore Ger-
Associated Chambers Of Commerce.. II. Clay,
chairman; W 5. Maekay. H. C. Capwen, NJ j.
Laymance. Edwin Stesrns.
Municipal Afairs-George c. Pardee. chair
man; c. " Wood. r. 5. Kitchener. j. Tyrrel,
NJ. ]. Laymance.
f. Willard, Edwin Meese, +. A. Leach Jr., A. j.
SNYDER.
Publication and Advertising-F. A. Leach Jr..
chairman: G. G. Monroe, W. E. Gibson, B. p.
Miller F. W. bigger.
Exhiblt-Theodore Gier. chairman; B. P. Nil
Ter, c. J. Heeseman.
The membership of the chamber of
commerce now numbers more than
1900. Seven years ago the board of
trade, which the chamber absorbed. had
1S5 members and was hampered by
lack of funds.
The present prosperity of the organ
ization, which is one of the most in
fluentia1 on the Pacific coast. Is in large
part due to the work of its secretary,
Edwin Stearns. who today celebrated
the seventh anniversary of his occu-
pancy of the post
Stearns has, during his secretary
ship. prepared and issued more than
10000 copies annually of literature de-
voted TO Oakland. He has participated
in all the work of the organization and
actively managed many of the enter
prises. So successful has he been as
secretary that the directors today ex-
tended him an informal vote of thanks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
POLICEMAN CAPTURES
CROOK AFTER BATTLE
Desperate Caught in Saloon
Fires at Officer

After desperate battle, during
which the burglar fired two shots at
him, Policeman j. L. Farrell succeeded
in capturing John Wilson in the saloon
of Peter Swanson at the corner of Har-
riet and Harrison streets late last
night.
Farrell saw the robber enter the
saloon and followed after him. The
man had just turned on an electric
light and was opening the cash regis
ter when Farrell entered. Wilson or
dered the officer to throw up his hands.
but, instead of obeying the desperado
Farrell threw his night stick at him.
striking him in the head. Wilson was
dazed bit by the blow and the two
men grappled. They fought fiercely for
several minutes and Farrell finally sue
ceeded in choking Wilson into sub
mission.
Both Farrell and his captive were
sent TO the central emergency hospital
TO nave their wounds dressed. Wilson
will be charged with burglary.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
GRAND JURY WILL
INVESTIGATE FIRE
Chief FOnnesbeck Finds Oil
Soaked Rags in the Home OF
Edward SeeShOItZ

SAN ANSELOIO Feb. IA suspicious
fire. which broke out Saturday night in
the summer home OF Edward Seesholtz.
a tailor. and threatened to destroy both
the residence and the postofhce that is
next door. has led Town Attorney J. E.
Manning to place evidence of incen-
diarism with the district attorney for
grand jury investigation
Seesholtz. who is living in the city
during the winter months. visited his
san AnseImo domiciIe Saturday after
noon. He left for san Francisco early
in the evening and at IL o'clock the
same night fire broke out IN the in
terror Of the place.
The fremen had hard fight to save
the property, and for a while the post
Office was threatened After the blaze
was extinguished Fire Chief FOnnes-
beck made a close examination OF the
house and discovered a large number or
rags and several punches OF paper
soaked in Kerosene A candle, hair
burned, and an empty lamp well was
discovered nearby.
Sunday morning SeeshOltz was called
10 a secret meeting attended only by
himself. Fonnesbeek and Town Attorney
Ed Manning The tailor was cross
questioned all the morning Seesholtz
denied any knowledge OF the fires
origin and insisted that he was inno-
cent
Manning. however. was unsatished
and today held a conference with
District Attorney Boyd. Later he de-
clared that the grand jury would inves-
tigate the matter. The insurance on
the place which was carried by the
Pennsylvania fire insurance company.
was Cancelled today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
Local Brevities

ACCUSES NIGHT PoRTER-G. w. Sells. pro
prietor Of restaurant at 1881 Suffer street, re-
ported TO the police yesterday that his night
porer had disappeared, taking with him So 60
from the cash register.
TAKEN TO STOCKTON Fritz Schultz who
WAS arrested about a week ago by Detectives
Regain and O'Connell while peidling gloves was
taken to Stockton yesterday ny Chief Frank F..
Briare. The gloves were stolen from the Ray
mond glove company of Stockton.
SLASHED WITH RAzoR-Robert Brown a
negro barber, was held for trial before the supe-
rior court ~ Police Judge Shortall yesterday on
a charge of assault TO murder for siashing Zu-
vella Harris. a negress. with a razor In a saloon
at 46s Pacific street on January %.
RoBBER PLEADS GUILTY-Albert H. Chris
ten pleaded gully yesterday to robbng the post
office at Chilcoot. Butte county. In the United
States district court The pOstOffice robbed
last November Chrsten securing about $40 in
postal funds. He win be sentenced today.
CUSTOMS OFFICERS HERE-Henry c. Stew
art. special deputy collector Of customs at New
York; and Jesse &. Grant, deputy collector of
customs al New York. arrived here yesterday
from the east. They have TO the coast TO
study the customs service Of San Francisco.
ATTEMPTS sUIcIDE-Iiss Marie Miller. who
lives at 3i65 Twenty second street, attempted
suicide Yesterday by taking earbolic acid. She
was found by neighbors and taken 10 the central
emergency hospital. She Will recover. Despon-
dency is believed to have caused the attempt.
ACCUSED OF GRAND LARCENY-DonaId
White. a hanger on around the water front was
booked at the city prison yesterday 10y Detectives
conlon and Macke9 a charge Of grand larceny
for stealing $40 from Thomas Stewart. a marine
engineer. in Stenart street Saturday night.
VIOLATE. MILK ORDINANCE warrants
were issued Yesterday for the arrest OF the fol-
lowing proprietors OF restaurants for selling milk
below the standard: J. Kooy. George Panuses
John Doe" Silvera John Doe SerDa Theo-
dore Prepoutse. Frank seares and Nick GIf-
kides.
CARPENTER IEJURED-while at work tear
ing down the old Davis theater Ia McAllister
street above Fillmore William Ahearn. car
penter who lives at p Maple street was hurled
10 the ground by the sudden collapse OF a beam
ON which he was standing. He sustained n
broken leg and taken TO the central emer-
geDcy hospital
WIFE BEATS USBAND-Claude L. dor 600
Fulton street. obtained a warrant from Police
Judge Shorfan yesterday for the arrest OF his
wife. Margaret on a charge OF battery He
said that she. while intoxicated. beat him over
The head sunday with a block OF wood cut
ting his scalp In several places. He said she
attacked him so vlciously that he was unable
to defend himself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
CONGRESS PASSES
ANTI=OPIUM BILL
New Law Prohibits Importation
Except as Medicine

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Coincidental
with the meeting of the opium confer
ence at Picking today the house was
called on the first thing after conven-
ing today to pass the Payne bill TO pro-
hibit the Importation and use of opium
in this country for other than medicinal
purposes.
Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee brought up the bill.
He explained that the bill was drafted
by Secretary Root, but had been amend
ed to permit the Importation of opium
for medicinal purposes. The bill re-
duces the revenues, according to Payne,
5000 900 a year.
1t was not predicted by Payne that
the bill would prevent the manufacture
of smoking opium in this country. but
he said he hoped in the coming revi-
sion of the tariff this could be accom-
plished The Payne bill becomes eff
fectiye April l.
In the passage of the bill it was nee
essary to lay on the table the Mann
opium bill reported by the interstate
and foreign commerce committee.
Unless the senate comes to their res
cue the West Point cadets will not be
able to attend the inauguration on the
4th of March at the expense of the
government. BY a point of order an
item providing funds for the cadets
trip to Washington was stricken from
the military appropriation bill.
Another item removed from the bill
was an appropriation for the con-
struction of an asylum for refugees in
time of war, and another for a store
house on Corregidor island, in Manila
bay
The Bennett bill for the deportation
of aliens convicted of a felony was de-
nied~passage.
A limitation was placed upon the
tee to investigate appropriations for
and the work of the secret service of
the various departments.
Seventy-five bills on the calendar OF
the senate We're passed today. The con-
sideration of these measures, most of
which were of local character or of
minor Importance consumed nearly the
entire session.
Senator Foraker attempted to get
consideration for the Aldrich sub bin
providing for a court of inquiry to pass
upon the qualifications of the dis
charged negro soldiers of the Twenty
fifth regiment, charged with having
shot up Brownsville August 1914.
1906, but postponed making a motion
for that purpose in order that Senator
McLaurin of Mississippi might speak on
the Brownsville affair tomorrow For
aker announced that after McLaurin's
speech he would endeavor to obtain
action on the bill
The senate passed without, amend
ment a bill declaring February -.
1903. the centenary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln to be A legal holiday
and recommending a general observa-
tion of that day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
PALO ALTO FACES
GARBAGE PROBLEM
Grounds of Municipality Are
Inadequate for Purpose

PALO ALTO, Feb. 1.-Palo Alto is
facing a problem in the disposal of its
garbage, which must be met, soon in
order to prevent the possibility of an
epidemic In the university city. The
garbage grounds of the municipality
are located on the marshlands at the
outskirts of the city. which very often
become overhowed during the winter
season. This year the road has been
in such shape during the late rains
that IS has been impossible for the
scavengers to drive their wagons to
the grounds, with the result that there
is an ever increasing string of COM
plants 10 the board of health while the
residents endeavor to solve their own
problem as to the disposal of waste
products
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
TREASURY OFFICIALS
URGED TO SELECT SITE
Property of Mrs. Vanderbilt Is
Considered Desirable

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Strong ef-
forts are being made by Caifornians
here TO get the treasury officials To
take definite action In regard to the
location of the site OF the new sub
treasury building in san Francisco.
The proposition seems 70 have mar
rowed itself down to two locations.
The first is the corner OF Pine and
Sansome streets, a plat of ground 157
by 1SI feet This is offered by Mrs
Vanderbilt and the price at which il is
offered is within the appropriation OF
$4,000 provided by congress for the
purchase of a site
The other site is at Clay and San
some streets, but this is not considered
so desirable as the Pine and Sanson1a
site because it is farther removed from
the center of the banking district
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
PETITIONS N BANknuprcx

James r. Bradford. a salesman 6lad
a petition in bankruptcy YESTERDAY in
the United States district court. His
ll3pliitles are S1,997.5S, with no assets
q Sinclair local dealers in house ~fnr-
nlshlngs, petitioned yesterday that the
company be declared involuntary bank
rupts. T. Schumacher & Co. claim n
De owed S202.11, David Blacklev e 90
hle a claim for S201-16, Janeway e Car
pender 5000, and Frank c. Horton
1t is alleged the firm committed an
act or 6ankruptcy in transferring as
sets TO Nj. III. Birge & Sons com1anS-
TO which the firm owed $500 ny >
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
RECOMMEND BONDS FOR
COST OF INCINERATOR
San Jose Trouble Over Garbage
Arouses Ire of Citizens
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN JOSE, Feb. AT the meeting
of the mayor and council tonight the
people of the city, through the Joint
sanitary committee, chamber of COM
flerce, Merchants association and labor
council, submitted a report recommend
ing that the city be bonded for $4,000
Tor the construction of an incinerator
me city fathers adopted an ordinance
in compliance with the report calling
for bond election
The action of the citizens was neces-
stated because of the fact that no gar
bage has been hauled from the city for
the last month
Mayor Dawson had vetoed the coun-
els ordinance to call bond election
for an moderator to cost $4,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
LAD LOST IN HILLS FALLS
INTO STREAM AND BROWNS
Brother Finds Body in Creek
After a Weeks Search
[Speeial Dispatch 10 The Calll

NAPA, Feb. 1.-The body of II year
old Leslie Tucker. son of Henry Tucker
of Calistoga, was found today by his
brother in James creek about a mile
from Aetna Springs. Leslie had been
missing for over a week and searching
parties have been securing the hills
near Caiistoga
On the day of his disappearance the
hoy was refused permission by his
mother TO accompany his two older
brothers hunting, and later stole away
with the purpose of overtaking them.
His brothers saw nothing of him. and
when he did not return that night
searching parties We're formed
He was traced part way up Howell
mountain. Evidently the boy saw the
lights from Aetna Springs in the dark
ness and was attempting to reach them
when he fell into swollen stream and
was drowned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
FIRE DESTROYS LANDM.Rk

ALAMEDA, Feb Fire DESTROYED
which was one of the most famous
landmarks in Alameda. shortly after
midnight tonight. The house, which
was located in Seventh avenue near
Central street. was burned to the
ground. Joseph Matt. a fireman was
injured when the building caved in and
ment He will recover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
GooDHEART CAPTURED

Edwin Goodheart alias Guellart.
wanted at Fargo, n. D.. for robbing the
mails. was taken over by the United
States marshal in Vallejo yesterday.
He had been held several DAYS by the
vagrancy, waiting the arrival Of the
federal officer. The crime he is
charged with was committed January
by Postoffice Inspector p l. Neal Of
the ST. Paul division. who wired TO the
police of Vallejo to arrest and hold
him. He will be brought before United
States Commissioner Heaeock here for
identifcat'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
nENEFIT ENTERTAIN WENT

An entertainment in aid of the
Franciscan fathers will he given hv
Archis Leon French. impersonator and
ventriloauist, al St Boniface hall I23
Golden Gate avenue. this evening" The
numbers will include original poly
phonic sketches, old music impersnra-
lions. limitations of birds and familiar
sounds end representations of well
known characters. French is 4 master
of many dialects and Will provide a
full evenings entertainments with the
ss'stance Of the Amateur dramatic
einh
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
Wall RoBBERs cApr.-prD

Word was received here yesterday
from Beowawe. New. by the 6ostsi "a.
spectors that John c. Cole had bsan
taken into custody for robbinR fha
postoffice at Tenabo. New January %
lie had been taken before the limited
States Commissioned at Wfnnennces,
for Identification and prelimirSr bes "a
ing Cole secured $40 In postal fnnf5-
a money order remittance for s97.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
INpIAN srPPLIEs MANTEn

An opportunity 10 bid for the fur
3ishing Of groceries and supplies 10 the
indian service of the government La
been offered TO the merchants of San
Francisco and a prompt response is ex-
pected by me officials in the Indian
Office al washington. The proposal
calls for groceries Of every description.
delivery to De made al points through
out the country. San Francisco IN
GUIDED The bids viii be opened in
washington at o'clock March 16, and
all bids must be in by time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-02
REWARD FOR CIrLpRITs

SAUSALITO, Feb. With the walls
of the local postofiice biackened by
pencil sketches. low drawings obscene
phrases and suggestive doggereI. Post
master =. J. Elliot has offered reward
OF SIS for the information that will
lead TO the identity Of the authors.