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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
DeSpOndent, Ivan DeniSeWiCh
Commits Suicide.
Arrested for Being Drunk and Fearing to
Bring Sorrow to His Aged Mother,
He Ends His Life.

ing bowl. Shortly after o'clock last
night he returned to his room, much the
worse for liquor. The landlady noticing
his condition endeavored TO find MuTat,
his companion, but failed. About an hour
later Murat went 10 the room occupied by
him and Denisewich and was surprised
TO find the latter lying on the bed in an
apparently unconscious condition. on the
table was a half empty glass that had
contained carbolic acid. Murat after try
ing in vain 10 awaken his sleeping COM
panon went in search of a police
officer. He found officer FRAZIER on
Fourth street and the latter lost no lime
in going TO the house Realizing that
Denisewich was in a serious condition
FRAZIER at once telephoned for the ambu-
lance, which conveyed the unfortunate
man 10 the hospital.
Ia his pocket was found note in which
he said that he did not want anybody
blamed for his self-destruction.
Il suppose they will call II self-murder, -
he wrote. but as / could not get along
with some one in the house l concluded to
forever bury the disgrace OF being ar
rested for being drunk
Despite all efforts OF the surgeons at
the hospital the man did not rally and
died few minutes after being placed on
the operating table.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

a. ECAUSE he had been arrested for
IL drunkenness Ivan Denisewich,
IN who arrived here from Austria
~ several weeks ago. committed
suicide last night by swallowing
a large quantity OF carbolic acid. The
decd was committed at 27S Minna street.
where Dcnisewich roomed.
Thursday afternoon Denisewich was
found f. an intoxicated condition on
Fourth street by a policeman. and as he
refused 10 go home he was taken TO the
City Prison and charged with being
drunk HIS roommate, Alexander Murat.
on learning that he had been arrested
went 20 the City Prison and secured his
friends release. Dcnisewich spoke Of his
arrest IN a detected manner and seemed
10 think that he had been disgraced.
1t Is all OF with me. he remarked. -
would rather die than have my dear old
mother know that ! had been arrested
for drunkenness"
Nurat tried 10 console him and con-
vince him that his misstep would not be
learned by his parents. Denlsewich. not
withsiandiug the advice Of his friend.
started 10 drown his sorrows II the how-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
WOULD NOT WE'D
HICKS, FOR SHE
LOVED AKERS
Sequel to an Attempt
ed Suicide.
LIZZIE SULLIVAN'S BLUFF
PRIZE-FIGHTER SHANNON THE
CHIEF CoNSPIRAToR.

Billy Hicks, the story of whose mar
row escape from mesalliance was told
exclusively in yesterdays Call, appears
to have been shining mark for the peo-
pie who were planning to get possession OF
his purse. His friends state that matri-
mony is one of his fads and that when he
returned few weeks ago from Los Ange-
les, where he had been visiting his broth
er. he announced that he was going 10
return TO the southland 10 wed one of the
bellies OF the citrus belt For some reason
the southern match was declared off. but
BILLY did not become detected over the
matter. lie took a philosophical view of
the affair. and proceeded TO quench the
fire of his southern love with copious
Quaffs of tenderloin cocktails.
He succeeded in drowning the old love,
but with the passing of the first a new
affection was created and Hicks was un-
able 10 find any one upon whom to lavish
Billy Shannon and BILLY" Akers ex-
pugilists and the scheme TO make him a
benedict was Matched without delay
The woman who was selected by Shan
non and Akers To play the part of bride
was Lizzie Sullivan. whose bluff at COM
mitting suicide exposed the whole con-
spiracy. Lizzie loved Akers and did not
take kindly to the role that had been
selected for her. Hicks purse faded into
insignihcance in comparison with her af-
fection for Akers and when she realized
forfeit the love of the latter she made the
pretense of taking the dose of poison.
From all accounts she played her part
we'll up TO the sensational climax of the
affair. Hicks was completely charmed
and would not have hesitated to take the
vows TO make her his wife
The family of the wild young man are
much exercised over his pyrotechnical
career and will take steps to curb him and
protect what is left of his Inheritance.
The Police Department has been appealed
TO 10 round him up. but up TO a late hour
last night he had managed to keep out
OF sight. Detective Dinan and score of
other hawkshaws have been detailed on
/ the case and have secured the tenderioin
! in vain to locate the gay young sport a
] special watch was placed on the Shannon
J & Akers place. where II is believed Hicks
] IS being secreted.
/ 1t is stated that Hicks has dropped a
/ fortune in the saloon. and that
| the proprietors have tried all kinds of
/ schemes to separate him from his money.
/ Fake prizeiights were one of the pet plans
/ Of the conspirators to get possession OF
! Hicks wealth. They were arranged In
/ the saloon whenever Hicks was in the
/ humor to bet upon such affairs. He was
/ generally given straight tips on the win
/ ner and coaxed into betting heavily.
/ There is no record that he ever won a
cent on tho game
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

DEGREES Of divorce were granted yester-
day 10 Annie Apple from Samuel Apple.
on the ground Of willful neglect: Adolph
Pier from Sadie Pier. on the ground of
desertion; Mary F. Forbes from Frank
ii. Forbes, on the ground OF infidelity:
and Mrs. w. NJ. Tjader from Curry w.
Tjader. on the ground of habitual intem-
perance. Judge Daingerfield has granted
the prayer OF Samuel Jones. decreeing
that Augusta Schudael Is not his wife. no
marriage ever having been entered into
between them. Suits for divorce have
been iiled by Maud Schord against Mil
ford Schord. for cruelty; Louise Hackett
against James Hackett, for cruelty, and
Pauline Jacobs against Abraham Jacobs.
for desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
COMPANIONS FOR YEARS
SEPARATED BY DEATH
ELIZABETH BABCoCK DIES AT
HER RENO HOME.
Bequeaths Her Entire Estate to Han
nah K. Clapp, for Years Pro-
fessor in the Nevada State
University.

Hannah X. Clapp. for years a professor
;n the Nevada State University, located
al Reno, New. IS named as the sole de-
Visee in the VIII OF the late Elizabeth c.
Babcock. who died September ls at Reno.
leaving an estate in Santa Clara. Ala
menda and Riverside counties valued at
5000 An authenticated copy OF the Will
was fled FOR probate in this city yester-
day.
Miss Clapp and Miss Babcock occupied
an enviable position in Nevada society.
on the opening Of the State University
al Reno Miss Clapp was appointed pro-
fessor of English. Although well along
in years. She was vigorous in mind and
body, and after her days labor in the
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
REQUEST FOR STRICT
PARTY REPRESENTATION
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMIT
TEE TO MAYOR PHELAN.
Suggestions Regarding Appoint
ment of Bona Eide Republicans
on the Various Boards and
Commissions.

The committee appointed by the Repub-
lican County Committee to draft re-
quest TO Mayor Phelan regarding the ap-
pontments on the various boards and
commissions provided by the new charter
yesterday sent a communication TO the
Mayor on the subject. In a letter the
Mayor is asked to appoint only bona fide
Republicans to represent the party on the
commissions, the new charter providing
for strict party representation. The COM
munication in full is as follows:
SAN FRANCISCOS. Dec. 81. 1899.
Hon. James ID. Phean. Mayor of San Fran
cisco-Sir: The new charter of San Francisco
provides for strict party representation on the
various boards and commissions which are by
IL has been openly stated TO the governing
committee of the Republican party of San
Francisco-wth how much foundation OF truth.
Of course, We cannot know-that you have in
serious consideration the appointment TO these
boards and commissions OF certain gentlemen,
really such.
As the charter relates exclusively TO munich
pal analrs, the electors contemplated by II to
represent the Republican party in these ap-
pointments must certainly and unQuestionably
be those who have been and Republicans in
matters OF municipal as well as OF National
politics
We therefore submit 70 you the eminent pro-
priety. as well as the absolute legal necessity
of the appointment by you as Republican mem
bers OF said various boards and commissions Of
only such Republicans as supported the Repub-
lican municipal ticket at the last election.
We request you not to appoint representa-
tive OF the Republican party any citizen who.
voting al the last election, did not vote for
Horace Davis. candidate OF the Republican
party for the office OF Mayor. so that the Re
publican party may in fact well merely
IN nane be represented on these boards and
commissions by Republicans. recognized
such by the regular organization of the Repub-
licdn party OF this city and county, TO the end
that such appointees shall not only be qualified.
but also willing and in position, TO represent
adequately and fairly said boards and COM
missions the Republican party.
We consider this our duty under the law and
IN dscharEe OF the trust which has been by the
Republican party OF San Francisco committed
TO us.
i1o tsf1dcrrItTIei committee in addition re-
quest that you be pleased TO appoint a time and
place AT which personal conference may be
mad with you for further discussion OF this
subject
Awaiting the favor Of your early reply. we
are. with high personal appreciation, very re-
spectfully yours,
REPuBLIcAN COUNTY COMMITTEE OF
SAN FRANCISCO
ALFRED BoUvIER. Chairman. i.
JAMES a. WILSON, Secretary.
4. ii. MCCARTHY.
THOMAS c. DUFF.
NJ. V. TAYLOR.
AUGUSTUS TILDEN.
]. ]. TRUMAN Jr.
r. c. MEYERSTEIN.
A. RUFF.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
TWO CONTESTS INSTITUTED.
Offices Of Tax Collector and Treas
urer Now in Litigation.

{. l.. Feusier, son Of the defeated Re-
publican candidate. has filed a contest on
behalf OF his father to the election OF
Samuel II. Brooks TO the office OF Treas
urer. The official count developed the fact
that Brooks had a majority OF 239 votes,
ana this plurality, the contestant alleges.
resulted from the count of illegal ballots
in favor OF the Treasurer-elect
Edward /. Sbeehan, Tax Collector, has
also filed a contest against Joseph H.
scott, who was elected to succeed him
at the last election Sheehan alleges that
Scott is not eligible 10 hold office. as he
was not an elector OF this city and county
five years next preceding the election.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
Diamonds for Everybody.

The collection of diamonds and precious
stones at Colonel Andrews Diamond Pal-
ace, 221 Montgomery street, is the finest
ever shown by this well-known diamond
merchant. They are being sold at Colonel
Andrews former price, notwithstanding
the advance Of so per cent in value -
large variety OF novelties in silverware is
being shown. open evenings.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

vested in Mrs Martha Nfu1sor At+o--
ney Robert Ash contested the will on tho
ground mat IL was procured through nm
due influence, and he asked that n sub
ssqueht VIII, bequeathing him one-haIf
OF the estate. be admitted IN prob,+c
The jury found that his allegations of
uhuue influence were based on fact a-d
gave Judgment accordingly.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
ALI for Charity

James L. Flood, the capitalist has been
engaged these last few days in making
Christmas presents. Once year at least,
and sometimes more. Mr.. Flood forgets
stern business matters and gives to char
ity the time and the money that are his.
His yuletide presents this year are par
ticularly we'll placed. as is demonstrated
by the following list:
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
Died of Neglect.

Nora Agnes DAILY. aged one and a half
months. died yesterday morning at the
residence of her parents Of neglect The
child had been sick for some time and an
abscess formed on its head. The father
is laid up with rheumatism, and is un-
able TO work at his trade of hod carrying
and the mother is helpless and poverty
stricken. The child's condition grew
worse yesterday morning, and a neighbor
living upstairs sent for DR.. Rosenthal,
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

college she would return 70 pretty home
located near the university. which was
cared for during her absence by Miss
Babcock. who was a partner OF her de-
visee, Miss Clapp. in every sense of the
word. During the vacation periods these
aged women. devoted 10 one another
would travel together and enjoy the
pleasures OF life. and those who knew
them best can only appreciate the loss
Miss Clapp sustained by the death OF her
companion OF many decades, Elizabeth
Rnhcock
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

@ ElA AA DE REYA BAHRIos widow OF the late President
q ago ie about years residence this
private letter II stated that the
that she was 10 take leading
O is
than he
exile his native to
him. later dia
subsequently the prescription against
turned Guatemala
to mfd-
night certain day but
but
short time however to enjoy his
his Vile then departed
residence in San Francisco where o
old
living this in
of
her peculiar diversion the ambition
that she progressed M enough
with
published
OF hstronc
OF
the mat ecret
in the of
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
ASH WINS THE CONTEST.
Jury Declares Mrs. Catherine Greg,
ory's Last Will Invalid.

The last will of the late Catherine E.
Gregory has been declared invalid by a
jury in Judge Troutt's court. Mrs. Greg
ory's last will devised her entire estate 10
her adopted daughter. Charlotte 3. Greg
ory. subject. however. to a life estate
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

James A. Bullard, teamster. residing
at 2lOS Hyde street. was found dead at
halt-past O'Clock yesterday morning in
a chair In the saloon at 1912 Polk street.
Ihe deceased had been suffering with
heart disease for long time. The body
was taken 10 the Morgue
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
Beautiful Christmas Presents.

The beautiful line of medallions. water
colors in gold frames. pastels. colorcd
photographs and etchings exhibited by
Sanborn. Vail & Co. make most desirable.
moderate priced Christmas presents. Their
banquet lamps. onyx tables and statua.y
are also the very best in style and prices
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
In the Divorce Court.

In times Of peace; in times OF war:
The favorite drink IS Jesse Moore.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

Best place TO get your glove orders Is at the
Factory. l2l Grant ave. Danlchen and Fedora .
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
Sudden Death.

Dr. Parher's Cough Cure. One dose will stop
cough Never fails. Try It All druggists.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23

VERY effort Police
OF
n California
into the
at
and
weknown
of being fence for thieves the detectives
Ninth
him in
&c "
in
of
There Of
Bouquet
barrel Of nere nine boxes of chewing
which had pillow in
taken City Prison
investigation He
but the police OF the
He
big a
could
1t believed that the
dence be obtained "
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-23
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baby.
The times., 1899-06-01
1oc-ALL DRUGGISTS -fOc
z. M. c. A. AT BALTIMORE.
OrioIe WbeeImen Treat Their yis-
itors to nm Interesting Run.
Twenty-six members of the You

Twenty-six members of the Young Mems
Christian Association were the guests OF
the Y. NJ C. A of Baltimore on Decora-
tion Day, and report most enjoyable visit.
Under the management and direction of Mr..
Holton, assistant instructor and captain
of the bicycle section the local riders
left here in a special car attached to the
1920 morning train over the Pennsylvania
road, and were met at the Union Station
by the Baltimoreans, and after ride
through several of the principal streets the
run to Gunpowder River by way of the
famous Shell Road was taken up in earnest
The distance, some twenty-five miles, was
covered in about one hour and forty min
utes At Cyclers' Rest lunch was served
after which game of baseball was arrang-
ed. During the game the bali was acci-
dentally batted into the river, and both
teams tumbled in after it and as the after
noon was a warm one, the players remain
ed in for some time, enjoying cooling
swim and bath. During the afternoon the
visitors assisted in hauling seine several
times and were rewarded with more or
less successful catches
The return trip was covered in somewhat
less time than the down trip and all hands
finished at 740 o'clock at the Central Y.
NJ. c. A, where, after a shower" and a
rest. the $50 train for home was taken.
Inc Trip was SO successful that anotner
will be taken shortly, and in the mean time
on June 10. the Baltimoreans will be the
guests of the locals on the occasion of the
opening of their new bicycle barn and the
evening bicycle parade.
Those who made the trip and took the
run are: c. A. Holton, Captain: Fay Tenn
pie, First Lieutenant; H. S. Neal, Second
Lieutenant C. r. Morris, Third Lieuten-
ant; G. G. Bailey, G. A Bonnet Color
Bearers; j. NJ Bartels A. t. Thorson, l..
NJ. Fryer, ]. R. Craighill, A. j. Leonard,
G. R. Rock Chas. Watson, W. C. Finney,
F. B. Martin, George Beall, A. Parker, w.
d. Owens, A. A. Birney, jr., J. A. Mullen,
l. R. T. Smith. R. H. Howard. W. D. Lun-
dy, E. X. Lundy, C. d. Yeatman, and c.
T. Bright.
The times., 1899-06-01
Valuable Building Lots in Desirable
Sections of Washington City at
Public Auction, by Order of the
Capital Traction Company.

BY virtue Of an order of the Beard Of Directors
Of the Capital Traction Company, will sell at
public auction, in front Of the respective premises
ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST, 1899, AT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK P. NJ:
LOTS 2s. %. 80. AND 81, IN SQUARE NO. AL
zach fronting "a feet ST, just cast OF 18th ST.
NV. with depth Of l26 feet TO a wide alley.
These lots are bounded on the east by wiltberger
st. and on the west by a paved alley Is feet wide.
AND, ON THE, SANE DAY, AT 5 O'CLOCK p. NJ,
LOTS "a, 25, e6, and q, IN SQUARE no. 23i,
each fronting q feet the east side of l4th
st. near Flcrida ave NV, with depth Of 100
feet TO paved alley.
AND, AT THE SAME TINE,
The resr portion Of lots 12S and H. IN same
square (sdioiiing the foregoing property on the
SOUTH, improved by brick backsmith's shop.
fronting - the alley.
AND. Al G O'CLOCK p. NJ. SANE DAY,
LOT 81 IN BLOCK II. OF MERIDIAN IuLL.
ffor ting 20 feet Ontario just north OF Su-
pericr st. with a depth OF 40 feet.
NJTE---AH of the above property is located in
a rapdly-sdvancing section, has good surround
ings, is in demand, and offers rare opportunity
TO spectators, builders, and homeseekers. To be
sold separately, with good title and taxes paid up
to date OF sale
TERMS ON EACH LOT: one-third cash and
the residue in Two % equal iIstalimeHts, payable
in and two years from date CT sale with in
tefest at per cent per annnm. payable semi
annually, the deferred payments 70 be secured
by Jeed OF trust upon The property sold, the
purchaser may pay III cain deposit Of 500
viii re required each lot at the time of sale,
and il the terms are not fully complied with in
fifteen dats from date Of sale the company re-
serves the right resell the lot or lets so IT, de-
fault at the risk and cost OF the defauiting pur
chaser, after five days reaisertising in the Even
ing star" Of Washington, d. C. All convey
ancing. recording. notsrial fees, and revenue
stamps at purchasers cost,
C. T. DUNLOP,
President Capital Traction Company.
c. C. SLOAN * co. Aucts. myIs-dSds
The times., 1899-06-01
Among Amateur snseb.IIist.
rnlssrl,o,

The lineup of the Capitol Baseball Club
is as follows: Ingerham, first base; F.
Waple, second base; Marinelli, left deld;
Mariling, catcher; Killmon, centre field;
Irving. shortstop; H. Waple, third base;
Liton, right field; Smith. pitcher Ad-
dress challenges to C. Cerimele, 631 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest.
The Mount Yernons defeated the South
ern Stars Tuesday by the score Of to 3.
The feature of the game was the batting
of Wagner, Xander, and Miller, each get
ting home run.
The Manhattan Baseball team has or
gauized with the following players: Lynch,
catcher; Davis pitcher; Cooper. first base:
d. Beckett, second base; J. Sullivan, third
base; levitt, shortstop; Norgles. left field;
ID. Sullivan. centre field; w Beckett, right
field. Address challenges to the Man
haitian Athletic Club, 309 H Street north
west
The final ante-season meeting of the Dis
trlet League viii be held In Rice's Hall,
1s5 b Street southeast, Friday night. at 5
O'Clock. The opening game will be on the
following Friday. June 8, between the Bu-
reau Of Engraving and Printing and the
Eastern Athletic Club.
The times., 1899-06-01
DOING GOOD EVERYWHERE.
A Medical Discovery Tint EnectunI.
Iy Cures Piles i'm Every Form.

For many years physicians have expert
snented in vain, seeking remedy which
would effectually cure piles and other rec
tai troubles, without resorting TO a surgi-
cal operation. Many remedies were found
TO give temporary relief, but none could
be depended upon to make lasting sat
isfactory cure.
Within a recent period however, a new
remedy, the Pyramid Pile Cure. has been
repeatedly tested in hundreds of cases and
with highly satisfactory results.
The first effect of the Pyramid Pile Cure
is TO instantly remove the pain and irri-
tation generally present and from that time
on the cure rapidly progresses and before
the patient is hardly aware of IL he is en-
urely cured. The remedy seems 10 act di-
rectly on the nerves and blood vessels of
the parts affected as 1t comes into direct
contact with them and sets up a healthy
action, which in a perfectly natural way
brings the parts TO their normal condition.
The remedy does its work without any
pain or inconvenience to the sufferer and
is justly considered one of the most merf-
torious discoveries OF modern medicine
Piles is one OF the most annoying and
often times dangerous diseases with which
humanity is afflicted II neglected it fire.
quently develops into Fistula or some
equally fatal or incurable trouble. whereas
by the timely use of this simple but effec-
tive remedy no one need suffer single day
from any form OF piles unless they want TO
The Pyramid Pile Cure is perfectly
harmless. containing no mineral poisons
and is also very reasonable in price. cost
ing but one dollar package. 1t is sold in
drug stores everywhere. The manufaetur-
crs Of the remedy are the Pyramid Drrg
placed this excellent preparation before
the public only after giving Il thorough
and resEeEted testH In the hands % reput-
able phyHicimas- The results I'm hnnnreaR
cf chsr= have rnnvinred ua that AZ ~fli not
slaEEnniEt rmHA
The times., 1899-06-01
Training for the Fight.

Jim Janey. of this city, is fast getting
into condition for his bout with Frank
Childs, of Chester, Pa, which will take
place at Stubener's Clubhouse, in the
Bladensburg Road. on Tuesday night,
June g. The contest will be for twenty
rounds and the men are to box for guar
anteed purse. Under the articles of agree
ment they are to weigh in at 148 pounds or
less at o'clock of the day of the fight. In
addition to the main event there will be
an eight-round go between Jerry Marshall,
of Australia, and Eddy Daily, of Baltimore
Janey and Marshall are training together.
Manager Stubener will make an effort to
get Tim Hurst to referee the bouts.
The times., 1899-06-01

Two-base hits-Everett, 2; Flick, 2. Three-base
hits-Mertes, Everett, Thomas, Douglass Sacrifice
Philadelphia Z. Struck out-By Griffith, 4; by
Fraser, .. Stolen base-DeMontreville Double
play-Mertes and Everett. First base on balls
OF Fraser l. off Griffith, !. First base on er
rors-Chicago, 2; Philadelphia, /. Hit by pitched
ball-By Fraser L umpires-Emslie and Nc
Donald. Time of game hours.
The times., 1899-06-01

Home rrn-Fresman Three-ba.e hits-Reitx
Rhsnes. Mccarthy. rso-base hits-Boxernlan Nc
Creery. First ha~e by esrors-Pitisburg I :;
Washington. l. Left On hasrs Washington. 4:
Pifflrurg. a First he~r on hals~~oH weyhinr
Il! ~ Khiner. 4 Sfra,k tas ~ wevhfhs Il hy
Rkina4. a. sarrlhrE vi @clsrk ssnlsn ha.s-
Fadd#m. Eiuatls saayn@ria4s saai@aa. and
AhinH~ NsrrsirsN AaaftmunA an4 M4smaf rlms
Va Eamr-t hnaf mnG Al maMptrr