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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
The aged millionaire was yesterday forci- bly, taken from the home he built and loved so we'll by his guardian and daughter.

of time, but she reported that they had refused to grant it. but instead threatened that if Thackeray did not pay up the in- stallment due to-day they would take the furniture from the house.
 This preyed upon the mind of the unfor- tunate man and he became very deSpond- ent When he retired on Wednesday night he went into room other than the one usually occupied by him and took off the tip from the gas burner Then he turned on the gas and waited for the stupefac- tion which precedes death from asphyx- fation His body was found yesterday morning at half-past o'clock.
 The deceased was a native of England, 62 years of age, and was a distant rela- tive of the celebrated satirist, William Makepeace Thackeray. He had been an Odd Fellow of thirty years standing and had a host of friepds who would have rallied to his aid had they known of his distress.
 The remains have been taken charge of by the Coroner preliminary to the in- quest, but they will be inferred by the Odd Fellows.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

The affairs of the Red Cross Society are rapidly shaping themselves so as to insure success At a meeting of the executive committee held last evening at the California Hotel a resolution made by Rabbi Voorsanger, and sec onded by w. J. Dutton, was carried unanimously-"Tha the milionaires of San Francisco, be disregarded and an appeal be made through the press to the people for 50-cent contributions, any enc subscribing $1 to be enrolled as a member of the Red Cross Society.
 In support of his resolution Rabbi Voorsanger spoke with eloquent sim plicity.
 We are organized for two things" he said; "as an auxiliary to the Ma tional Red Cross and as citizens of Cal ifornia to strengthen the hands of the Sanitary Corps of the National Guard of our State. There's a call from Washington now, and our boys are al- ready in camp. The very moment raw recruits go to camp is the time to look after them, Nine thousand dollars is needed to put these men on war foot ing. The surgeon general is responsi- ble for the figures. Governor Budd in- dorses them. The Governor told me personally that there was no fund at his command to supply the needs of these brave boys of ours. New York has already raised half a million for her sons. It would be disgrace if Cal ifornia could not In forty-eight hours raise 5000. I am confident the thing can be done.'
 On motion of Charles R. Bishop, sec onded by Father Wyman, 1t was unani- mously decided to accept the very generous offer of MT. Claus Spreckels of rooms in the Claus Spreckels build ing, corner of Third and Market streets, for headquarters of the Red Cross Society"
 Secretary Hansen asked the commit tee to authorize his acceptance of an offer made by a wealthy gentleman of San Francisco. who desires for the present to withhold his name. of a corps of from six to ten completely equipped trained male nurses, outfitted in camp uniforms, to be sent to the Philippines with the California troops under the auspices of the Red Cross Society of California-all expenses to be paid by the anonymous benefactor-
 This Is magnificent donation" said Dr. Voorsanger. II move it be accept e with heartiest thanks"
 The motion was carried unanimously. The name of Samuel Knight was added to the committee on constitution and bylaws.
 "The simpler our rules and regula- tions the better" said Mir. Knight. Let us not get entangled in mesh of by laws. The same rules of general guid- ance that serve the national organiza- tion will serve us Let us get along with as few rules as possible
 Wendell Easton and Colonel Smed- berg were added to the committee or entertainment. R. H. Webster's name was added to the committee on schools Dr. W. E. Hopkins, surgeon general of California, was made a committee on purchasing. A resolution authorizing the treasurer, William Alvord, of the Bank of California, to disburse funds only on warrants drawn bv the presi- dent and secretary was passed. The committee adjourned to meet or Saturday evening. May '. at o'clock at the Red Cross Society's headquar- ters, rooms 204-5-6-7 second floor Claus | SpreckelS building
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
SUICIDE OF
 AN AGED MAN William Thackeray, Pressed by Creditors, Becomes De-
 spOndent.
He Was Librarian for the Odd Fellows and Had Belonged to the Order
 for Thirty Years

William Thackeray, until recently librarian of the Odd Fellows Library, killed himself last Wednesday night by asphyxiating himself with illuminating gas.
 Thackeray had been for a long time de- pendent for support upon his salary as librarian, and when he was informed that the library was about to be sold he pur- chased a lot of furniture from Noonan & Co.,. dealers on Mission street, on the in stallment plan, and fitted up lodging house at TAO Ellis street. He employed Mrs. E. N. Ralston as housekeeper, but the business did not pay, and he was un- able to meet his installments as they Tell due. His creditors pressed him for the money and he became very Respondent. Last Wednesday Mrs. Ralston went to Noonan &. Co., and asked for an extension
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

9uently this is the case. A woman can not be happy, helpful arniable wife who suffers from weakness and disease at the very mainsprings of her nature. Pity may grow up to take its place, but love itself seldom survives where this Is the case. If woman will she may always hold her place ill mans mind and heart. If she will take the right care ot herself in woman1y way she will never lose her rightful inheritance, hus- bands love.
 The best of all known medicines for wo- men is pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription It acts directly on the important ana deli, cate organs that make witehood ana motherhood possible and makes them strong and well. It allays inflammation, heals Liberation, soothes pain and tones up and builds up tired nerves. It pre- mares for almost pangless motherhood and fnsures healthy children. Thousands of women who were sickly, nervous, fretful inyalids are now happy, cheerful and belpful wives as result of its use. All pood medicine dealers keep 1t and there is nothing "just as good Any dealer who tries to persuade you that there IS, is thinking more of his profit than of your welfare and health.
 Dr Pieree's Pleasant Pellets are safe, sure sneedy permanent cure for constipation They are tiny sugar-coated granules. One little Pci- let is gentle laxative. and two mild cathar- tic. They never gripe. Druggists sell them, aud no other pills ar, good.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
BADLY BATTERED.
Henri Jannaud Wants Edward Bitter
 and Louis Dutilleul Arrested.

Henri Jannaud, g Carlos place, swore to a complaint in Judge Lows court yester- day for the arrest of Edward Bitter and Louis Dutflleul on a charge of battery.
 Jannaud stated that Dutilleul had rep resented to him that he was a detective and told him that he knew who really murdered Mrs. Cute. He said 1t was not Hoff but Bitter, and he would at the proper time prove it.
 Bitter and Dutilleul called at his house Wednesday night and without saying q, word to him commenced to thrash htm. He was knocked down by a blow from some blunt instrument and then he was beaten over the head until he became un- conscious.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
U. s. COURT OF APPEALS.
they Will Meet in Portland and Se- attle for the Hearing of Ger
 tain Gases

The United States Court of Appeals yesterday made new regulations, the most important being the change of the places of sitting and the cases to be heard at each place. They will hereafter meet annually in the city of Seattle, beginning on the second Monday in September, and in Portland on the third Monday All Washington and Oregon cases will be heard in Seattle and Portland unless it shall have been specially stipulated that they shall be heard in San Francisco All Idaho and Montana cases will be heard in San Francisco unless stipulated to be heard in Portland or Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
A Patriotic Family.

Three sons of Sergeant Green of the police force were yesterday sworn in as members of the Hospital Corps of the First Regiment. N. G. c. They are Ed ward, q years of age; James, 20, and geanf Is that the other Six sons are too young to be enrolled and that he himself is too old.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
A Thieuing Chinese.

Yee Kee, a Chinese lottery ticket agent, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Gibson and Wren on a charge of grand larceny. On April F he called at the res tdence of Mrs. M. A. Sherwood, S45 Pine street. and wanted to sell lottery tickets He got into the dining room and after he left Mrs. Sherwood missed a gold watch studded with diamonds and gold pin. The police were notified and Gibson and the Chinese When searched pawn ticket for the watch was found in his
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

ceeding in court to-day, having for its purpose the release of Miss Clara Sutro and perhaps her brother rom the bond of Mrs Merritt as trustee of her fathers estate. It is probable that the court will be petitioned to appoint a new guardian and trustee, and if so the allegations that will be made in support of the petition will no doubt enumerate all of the causes that have led to the division of the Sutro family against itself. When the family skeie- ton. if there be one, is haled into court there will be a rattllng of dry bones that may not prove uninteresting to those who are interested in the fortunes of the stricken capitalist.
 Edgar E. Sutro, son of the ex- Mayor, left a sick bed last night for the purpose of refuting the story that his father had been kidnapped. He stated that he had seen him at o'clock at his sisters home, looking contented and enjoyed the best of health. He knew of his removal from the Heights and said 1t was done for the purpose of giv- ing him the best of care, which could not be given him out there. He said the kidnapping story had been circu- lated by disappointed parties and thought it outrageous.
 When told that a story was in circu- lation that Mir Sutro was Kidnapped he ridiculed the idea.
 'If he had been, do you think I would stay in bed and not make an effort to find him. The fact is, he is at my sis ter's home.'
 In order not to be misunderstood MT. Sutro wrote and signed the following statement:
 T deny that my father was kidnap- ed, but he was removed from Su- tro Heights to Dr. Merritt's residence, northwest corner of Sutter street and Van Ness avenue, she thinking that he could be better cared for in her own home. EDGAR E. SUTRO."
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
ASK FOR AID
 FOR THE BOYS Red Cross League Calls for Small Cash De-
 nations. Millionaires Are Too Slow and Lesser Lights Will Be
 Depended Upon. Prompt and Hearty Response Is Expected and Everybody
 Gan Come Tn.
Headquarters Red Cross Society,
 May 5. 1898.

May 5, 1898.
 Appeal to the people of Cali fornia.
 Our California boys have been called to garrison the for tifcations of Manila. They are going to fight und, 1T the old flag upon a foreign shore; many may fall sick and others shed their blood in our behalf. The Red Cross Society of Cali fornia, formed to attend their calls and soothe their pains upon the tented field, appeals to your patriotism for assist ance.
 Let us rally to the aid of our country's defenders. We need money for necessities, not for luxuries. And as time Is press ing, the money should be given at once.
 (signed)
 JAMES H. BUDD, Governor. JAMES D. PHELAN, Mayor. MRS. W. B. HARRINGTON,
 President Red Cross Society. MRS. JOHN F. MERRILL,
 Chairman Ladies Executive
 Committee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
ADOLPH SUTRO FORCIBLY TAKEN
 FROM HIS HOME

teenth street, Wednesday night, and mu- sic and song tended greatly to enhance tho the Ss1a evenings W t tentertainment. The com pany comprised Creighton Foraker, Uni ted States Marshal for New Mexico, Who Is a brother of Senator Foraker Of ohio; w. c. Hill, president of the St. Michael and Yukon Dispatch Line; Walter Pope, a son of Colonel Pope, well-known war Nickel Plate Fast Freight Line. They were, including the host. all born in the same county in Ohio and were boys to- gether
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
STREET RAILWAY SUED. A Wagon Damaged and Transrer
 Refused Are the Causes.

Two suits were begun in the Justice Court yesterday against the Market street Railway Company. Willie DaVls asks for S299 damages for broken wagon wheel, caused by collision with car or the company at the crossing of Sixth ana Mission streets on March 22
 William O'Banion claims to have been fusal of a conductor of the line running to the ferry to accept a transfer given out at the corner of Kearny and Broad
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

Read the exceedingly interesting story of Neptune's visit to the big battle-ship Oregon when she crossed tho line lately, written by one of the officers, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
Held to Answer.

G. H. Cannon was yesterday held to answer before the Superior Court by Judge Low on a charge of grand larceny in 5000 bonds. April he hired horse and buggy from C. Jensen, livery stable man on Turk street, and sold the rig in Watsonville.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
Kitchen Held for Trial.

Charles Kitchen, who was arrested few days ago for taking out of the post office a letter addressed to a colored man named Tansie Red, was held to answer by United States Commissioner Heacock The prisoners bonds were fixed at SoOO
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

the manner in which the work has been done before going into the questions of motives and methods. The inquiry will be taken up again at a special ses- sion to be held next Wednesday after
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
Another New Corporation.

The Beamish Company has been incor- norated for the purposes of engaging in . general haberdashing business. The in- coTporators are: Percy Beamish, John S. Rolls Thomas Percy Clarke, John Trounson and William A. Doble.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
All From the Buck State.

There was a pleasant gathering at the residence of Captain Cassus P. Wright of the Police Department ct sssQ Nine-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

The latest wonder in electricity; new and marvellous applications in the mechanical arts; told in next Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

ly anxious to find him, and a close watch Is being kept for his appearance by those who know him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

zry eur ,, gyeglassss .lo Market $ U !aessy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
ADVERTISEMENTS.
The sweet.

So a mans mind. It is Ia pity that the sweet memory should ever be poisoned by the taint of ill-health and consequent unhappi- ness. It is sad that the flower of a happy remembrance should be obscured and kill ed by the noxious weeds of sickness and
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

Don't give up the ship" and other famous American battle cries; their full stories told in next Sundays Call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-11-17
UANONSBURGS LOSS.
Tho Property Destroyed Valued at More
Than 500. .OOo-The Burned
Buildings.

OANoNsBI Ru. Pa, Nov. 15.-The fire
here destroyed property valued at more
than $4,000 The fire broke out in the
basement of a barber shop on West Pike
street, and is believed to have originated
from an overturned lamp.
The Pittsburg fire department was ap.
pealed to and an engine was loaded on
a special trun and hurried here, but the
fire was under control before the train
arrived. A strong wind from the north.
west drove the flames toward CHARTERS
creek, and the fire finally burned itself
out.
A list of burned buildings, together
with losses and insurance, is as follows:
Oanonsburg Furniture company, loss
$4,000, insured for $1,000; Mcdowell 81
Dixon, planning mill, $4,000, insured for
$4,000; Kennedy g McNary, livery
stable, $4,000; insured; Mrs. James
Young, dwelling, $1,S00, insured for
$500; Mrs. William Donaldson, hotel,
$4,000, partially insured; Mrs. Corbett,
hotel property, $1,000, no insurance;
John A. Denny, $4,000, no insurance;
William Hanna, 30 200. insured; Govern
Brothers, $4,000, insured for $1,000;
borough of Canonsburg, $1,000, insured
for 81 ,500 Weller 81 Son, livery stable
and blacksmith shop, $4,000, no insur.
ance; r. II. Black, marble dealer, 81, 500;
no insurance.; e. T. Beadle, confec-
tioder, S3, 400; insured for $780, A. A..
Rowe, dwelling, $4,000, insured for $2,-
600; Joseph Auerbach, $500; Wilson 81
McWilliams, $500; NJ. s. Wilson, 500;
Cockins & McEwen, $500, insured for
$4,000; w. Z. Fulton, livery stable,
$1,000, partially insured; Miss Fulton,
residence, $1,000, partially insured.
The Panhandle railroad station was
badly scorched. The telephone exchange
and the Western Union telegraph office
were damaged by the fire.
Thieves took advantage of the situa.
ton, and several families found their
homes torn upside down on their arrival
from the scene of the fire, much that
was portable being carried away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-11-17
DR.. HUIDEkoPER TESTIFIED.


He Denied Being a Horse Doctor and
BHmes Departments.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l5.-Lieutenant
Colonel II. S. Guidekoper, surgeon of
the Second corps at Camp Thomas, ap-
peared Before the war investigating
commission and testified that there was
a constant deficiency of medicines at
Chickdmauga. He could not say whose
fault it was. He sent communications
to the surgeon general at Washington
and sometimes the supplies were in
creased
He said the main purveying depot at
ChlcEamauga was conducted in most
parsimonious way. The officers in
charge dealt out supplies in an irregular
manner. There was scarcity of eX
ceed ngly important drugs, such as
quinlne, morphla, etc. he complained,
and the OtiCers at the depot replied:
"Oh, be patient; they are coming"
RegImental surgeons were compelled to
purchase elsewhere.
DR.. Huidekoper was chief surgeon in
Porto Rico, and much of his testimony
related to the campaign in that island.
General Beaver then questioned the
witness as to his medical experience,
and it was brought out that Colonel
HuldekOper was not "horse doctor,
as charged by some. He is, according
to his story, a graduate Of numerous
hrst.Class universities and colleges. He
was connected for several years with
the Pennsylvania national guard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-11-17
COUNTERPART OF COURT,
Appear Tomorrow to Answer InI-
tlaSory Proce tdings.

CLEVELAND, Nov. l6.-F. B. Squire,
attorney for the Standard Oil company,
was on the stand three hours, but was
suffering with a bad memory. To sues.
tion after question he answered. 81
don { remember" or some such reply.
The standard Oil investigation devel.
oped little through Monnett's ques-
tioning.
MIR. Monnett dropped his examina.
tion, notifying the Standard oil at
torneys thar the state supreme court on
Thursday at 10 a. M, in Columbus,
would hear any reasons they might
have why citations for contempt of
court should not be issued for refusal to
answer questions of the attorney gen.
eral before Commissioner Briusmade.
Mr.. squire was then crOss.eXamined
by Attorney Kline, giving exhaustive
testimony as to the nature of the de.
Weciation III the value Of equipment to
which such heavy charges were made
Ivy the Ohio Standard Oil company.
Attorney General Monnett first tried
10 find out something about Ohio COM
panies, which, it was alleged, were part
OF the Standard oil trust. Squire said
the Standard shipped oil through the
Union Pipe Line company and paid open
freight rates and open pipe rates. He
did not remember who had charge of
the pipeage, but presumed it was man.
aged III Cleveland. Squire refused to
produce certain documents and Monnett
wanted HIM committed for contempt.
Commissioner Brinsmade said he had no
power to commit Squire. Brinsmade
ruled out several questions and Monnett
became wrathy. lie jumped up aud said
"I on should give the state half a
chance. You rule out everything but
what they want to give. Then they
taunt us because we can't get testi.
mony."
Finally Brinsmade made Squire an
swer. He said he was not director Of
the Solar Refining company. He could
not remember whether or not he was a
director in specified years. Squire re.
fused fatty to produce certain letters
and Monnet again asked that he and At.
torney Kline be committed. Brinsmade
refused.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-11-17
FILIPINOS COMPLAIN.
Allege Americans Enjoy Fruits
of Their Fighting,
THEIR LEADERS NOW IGNORED.
They Ask President Mckinley to stop
the snubbing of Their Authorities by
the American ohicers-False Reports
Said to Have Been Spread.

HoNGKoNG, Nov. 15.-The Filipino
junta, representatives of General Aguin.
aldo and the Filipino government here,
have drawn up what they designate as
an "appeal to President Mckinley and
che American people" The memorial
says in part:
"While the fate Of the islands is still
undecided and we are doing all in our
power to prevent conflict between the
Americans and Fihpinos awaiting
patiently the conclusion Of the Paris
conferenoe-we implore the interven-
tion OF the president supported by the
will of the people, to end the sights
shown our leaders, soldiers and people
by some of the American military and
naval officers, although we do not wish
10 wrong Admiral Dewey or General
Otis"
The memorial then AYERS that false
reports are spread broadcast, alleging
that the filipinos are responsible for
all the friction" points out that "the
tension Is greater every day, and any
moment a shot may be fired by an ir-
responsible American or Filipino soldier
leading to great bloOdshed," and be-
seeches the United States to "help the
Junta to control our own people by
directing American officials Mt Manila
to temper their actions with friendship,
justice ana fairness"
'From the commencement of the
hostiities," continues the memorial,
''the Filipinos acceded to all the Amer.
loan requests; but, after bottiing up the
Spaniards in Manila, the Filipinos were
completely ignored when the Americans
advanced and thus deprived of the
fruits Of victory. Now, after months
of campaigning, the Filipino troops
have been ordered beyond the suburbs,
where they have no quarters and where
supplies are difficult to obtain. All our
launches have been seized because of
foolish rumOrs that we would attack
the Americans and when we asked ex.
plantations we were not even answered.
The Spaniards of late, the enemies of
the Americans, have been shown every
consideration, while the FiIipinos, their
friends and allies. are often treated as
enemies"