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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

IN further records can be found until
We come to 1868 and learn that in that
year the number of teachers had Increased
10 seventy-three, the mum ber OF pupils to
4043 while the sum OF $2l, $50 was expend-
ed in the schools.
Comparing the latter figures with
those of the county to-day we see what a
wonderful progress has been made in the
educational line, esp cially as only public
schools were mentioned in the above re-
| ports"
Some Curious Old Records Come to
Light.
The Board of Trustees of the Moreland
School District in Santa Clara County re-
Gently received from S. c. Rogers OF
Charming Dale, Arizona, book entitled
First Record of Moreland School. From
| I6521S54 Compliments of S. G. Rogers,
teacher"
This old book contains some interes ting
| notes of the struggles and trials ex-
Derienced by S. G. Rogers, teacher, clerk,
commissioner secretary, collector of sub
scriptions, well-digger, carpenter and
general man of work about the school.
All records of expenditure down to the
minutest details are scrupulously kept
Cash for one blankbook, one broom and
one water bucket.
The list of those subscribers to the
school fund who would pay in cords of
wood or in hauling timber and doing
other work is also recorded and their de-
linQuencies carefully noted. This is one
e,ltry:
Received the sewing of the brown mus
lin for the schoolhouse of the female
pupils at school during The hour Of inter-
mission of several successive days"
In another place is the record of school
attendance, certain columns being de-
voted to the reg istration of the "male
pupils" others TO the female pupils, 1"
with their corresponding lists OF "age in
years" On some days the record reads
Vacant. as teacher went to attend the
Presidential election;" or Teacher
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
A veteran Educator Of Ca1Ifornia.

Synonymous with the history Of the
early school lie in San Francisco is The
name OF James Denman.
Born Of an old New York family, Mr..
Denman received his early training and
was graduated from the Normal School in
that State in 1849. This institution, which
was for the training OF teachers, was one
OF the first schools of the kind esta bIished
IN he United States.
Mr.. Denm an arrived in California on the
17th OF Septem ber, 1881. Two months
later he began teaching IN the Happy
Valley School, thus becoming the head of
the first public free school in San Fran.
cisco. The small building in which this
school was held stood at that time near
the corner OF Second and Minna streets
and contained eighty pupils. But this
nnmbe increased so fast that in 1853 il
became necessary to move the school to
larger quarters on Bush street. near San
some. This in turn becoming over.
crowded, the school was established the
next year in BRICK building erected for it
on Stockton street
Worn out with his school duties and
seeking rest, Mr. Denman in 1857 retired
TO ranch near Petaluma. As an express
sion Of their esteem, the teachers petit
toned the Board OF Education to have
this first public school, which he had organ
lied and labored so faithfully to advance,
named after him, the Denman Grammar
School.
But in 1859, unable to further refrain
from active work, Mr. Denman returned
to San Francisco and was elected Superin-
tendent of Public Schools. In 1862 he was
sent to Richmond as war correspondent
for San Francisco journal, and while
away witnessed several terrible battles.
Returning again, MIR. Denman served four
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

1t is the custom in Lima, Peru, to keep
animals on the roofs of the houses. A
cali makes it's first appearance on the roof
and never descends until it comes down
a. beef.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12

An old and good remedy for nervous
headache which is felt at The base of the
brain, is campnor- 1t is most effective
when applied to the part and rubbed for a
few minutes
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-12
INTERVIEWS WITH REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA EDI
SAMUEL t. BLACK,

State Superintendent of Schools in Cali
fornia, was born in the lake disnict OF
England.
"My parents came of old true blue
! Pres byterian stock" said Mr.. Black.
"Our family home was in Scotland, but
spent my childhood in the region made
famous bv the Lake Wordsworth,
Shelley. Keats and Byron. Here gained
my early education and though but lad
was trained as teacher and served i've
years as a bound apprentice in the public
schools The educational methods in
thatday were very different from those
now in vogue.
when still a young man, continued
Mr.. Black, Il came over TO Wisconsin
and taught school there for one term.
But l was dissatisfied with that locality,
and so continued my travels until l
landed in San Francisco in 1868. Here
again l diu not find my niche and drift
ing northward 10 \ uba County L settled
down to teaching little country school
in the mining Town OF Camptonville.
Il remember that in this school l had
seventy-fye pupils OF all ages and in vari-
Gus stages OF education. 1t does me good
TO hear every now and then of some man
who has made his mark in the world and
to recall that ne received his first training
in that little village school up north.
From Yuba County l went TO Butte in
1873, became prime pal OF the Chico
schools, and two years later was ap-
pointed County Superintendent On mov-
ing to Lassen l held the principalship
there for two terms.
Later Iturned my steps southwark to
HoIiister, where l taught for two years.
During this time 1 also studied law, and
IN 1879 was admitted 10 the bar OF the Su-
preme Court. With the winning OF three
cases, however, my legal career came 10 a
close.
1T was some time in 1881 that l moved
to Oakland, said Mr.. Black Here
taught for six years in the Tompkins and
Durant schools. The year 1887 found me
III Ventura, and there l established a high
school-the only one N that region
which was supported by an annual tax.
Three years later became County Super
intendent al Ventura
In 1894, as every one interested in schools
knows, Nj Black was elected on the Re-
publican ticket State Superintendent OF
Education.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
Dancing Party for Miss How.

A dull week in society was pleasantly en-
livened on Friday night by one of the pret-
tiest dancing parties of the season, given by
Mrs. James Henry Mcintosh at her residence,
3177 Davenport street, in honor of Miss How
of Haverill Mass, who is her guest The
house, though not among the largest OF
Omaha residences, is one of the most per-
fectly planned as If with special reference
to an entertainment Of this kind. The recep-
tion hall, the parlor, the music room and
the dining room open together admirably and
the polished floors furnish an ideal surface
for dancing, while the broad staircase, the
pretty upper hall and the many cosy hooks
in which the rooms abound afford all needed
opportunities for tete-a-tetes. No special
house decoration was attempted beyond the
artistic disposition of few choice flowers.
An orchestra of four pieces played the dance
music very acceptably,
Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames
Charles T. KountZe, Arthur c. Smith, c. W.
Hull, Isaac A. Cole, Ward NJ, Burgess, Harry
Mccormick, Frank NJ. Richardson, DR.. and
Mrs ]. e. Summers Mrs. Osgood Eastman
of Chicago. Misses Lindsey, Buck, Gilbert
Rowe of Denver, Gown, Florence Morse
Allen. Bragdon OF Boston Squires, Peck,
Webster. Kountze, Ida Sharp, Beulah Sharp,
Rustin, ColpetZer, Yates Bessie Yates, Hime-
baugh and Bartlett and Messrs Bnttin, Gill
bert, Shiyerlck, Herbert Rogers, VIII Rogers.
Berlin Fonda. Colpetzer Gulou, Morsman,
Blackwell, Lindsey, Paxton, Clement Chase,
Palmer and Gown.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
An Evening sieighing Party.

huge bobsleigh drawn by four horses
led a procession OF smaller sleighs bound
for East Omaha on Friday evening. The
procession started from the residence of S.
c. Sawtell On Harney street, and with jing-
ling bells and joyous bellies and beaux mer-
rily drove to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d..
D. Dcyo, north of Cut-Off lake, where the
company was cordially welcomed. Music,
dancing and games were provided and an
elegant supper was served Mr.. and Mrs.
Deyo were assisted by their daughter, Mrs.
r. ID. Callahan.
Those present were: Messrs. and
Mesdames ]. f. Lindsey, S. c. Sawtell, T.
j. O'Brien: Misses Gusta Grannett, Lizzie
Calligan. Katie Lane, Jane Tully, Mary
Tully, j. Kearney. Maggie Murrin, Mary
Ryan. Mamie Haggerty. Margaret Mcguire,
Maggie Callahan. Idella Deyo. Della Kar-
tenger, Mamie Sawtell; Messrs. ]. T. Maher,
j. LennoX, j. j. Gleason. ]. j. Smith, Will
liam German, f. p. Murphy. M Dinan, j..
j. Sullivan, Charles Kearney, j. A. Fitzpat-
rick, p. Rooney, C. G. Deyo, NJ. Haggerty
Leo sawtell. Charles Sneur. e. A. Pollard
of Butte, Mont, and L. A. Calelly OF Elk
hOrn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

ing at the meeting of the Womans club to-
morrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Connell are again at
home after a visit to eastern points.
Mrs John Francis has returned from a
weeks visit among friends in Chicago.
Mr.. Charles Shiverick has returned to
school after spending the holidays in Omaha.
Mrs. Charles Rosewater and daughter,
Irene, have gone to Schuyler, Neb., for
short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. U. C. Mcdaniel have re-
moved from the Albany to 3O1 North Thirty
third street
Mrs. NJ. L. Albert, 2O26 California street,
left at 4i5 p. m. yesterday on visit to
friends in Denver.
Miss Vineyard of St. Joseph. who has
been the guest of Miss Hoagland returned to
her home last week.
Miss Nelson of ST. Joseph, No. is visiting
her friend Mrs. f. IL. Cole, at 1910 Spencer
street, KountZe Place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A.. Megeath are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of a
daughter last Wednesday.
Miss How of Haverhill. Mass. who has
been visiting Miss Hoagland, Is at present
the guest of Mrs. J. II. Mcintosh.
Austin Collett left for Madison, Wis, Fri
day evening to attend the national meeting
Of the Phi Kappa Psi. He goes as dele
gate from the State university at Lincoln.
The many Omaha friends of Major Charles
f. Humphrey. depot quartermaster, Washing
ton, ID. c.. will be glad to hear that it was
not his son, Evan H. Humphrey, who failed
to pass the recent examinations held at
West Point but another Humphrey, who
comes from Kansas.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
Pleasures In Prospect.

The first dance OF the Monday Night clubs $
second series will occur tomorrow night at
the Millard.
The Hayden Brothers Good Times club will
give a dancing party at Thurston Rifles ar
mory hall next Wednesday evening, Janu-
ary 20.
The employees OF the Omaha Street Rail-
way company will give an entertainment and
dance at Continental hall, Saturday evening,
January 23
The Elks will give a ladies' social at their
rooms next Wednesday evening. January 20.
Progressive high five will furnish part OF
the entertainment
The Omaha club will give a reception on
Thursday evening January 2S, to members
of the club, visitors holding cards and app
plcants for membership. The reception will
be followed by dancing
An initial hop will be given under tho
auspices of the Harmony Social club Tues
day evening. January 10, at Gaynore's Dane
ing academy. This is the clubs maiden ef-
fort and a good time Is expected.
For Mrs. Osgood Eastman, who Is at pres
ent visiting her mother, Mrs. Samuel Burns,
and her sister, Mrs. Charles T. Kountze.
and in whose honor several informal and
delightful entertainments were given during
the past week, Mrs. William T. Wyman will
give a kensngton next Tuesday and tho
Misses Sharp a kensington Wednesday after
noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

the members and their friends participated,
about forty couples being present. 1t was
one of the merriest parties organized and the
participants enjoyed themselves to the fullest
extent. Everything was done to make II
comfortable as possible, and nothing tend
ing to enhance the pleasure Of the club and
its friends on this particular evening was
overlooked by the officers. Those present
were: Misses Hale, Oxford, Baxter, Green,
Woodworth Wrenn, Smith, Barlow. Jennings,
Wentworth, Nye. Green, Wihnell Burdiss.
Smalley Welty, Elinger, Vaughn, Taylor,
Jones. Jackson and Cole; and Mrs. Furay.
Klmball Nesin. Enger, Barnum, Berry,
Burdiss, Wentworth, Hale Crosby, Smith,
Carr, Freed, Hendrick, Peterson, Thomas,
Arnold, AslSwith, Kennel, Northrup, Mullen
md Rnrlrctrnr1n
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
Daughters of the Revolution.

The member of the Omaha chapter OF
the Daughters OF the American Revolution
and their friends were entertained by Mrs.
H. S. Jaynes, the chapter regent, on Monday,
from to o'clock.
In the absence of Mrs. Pound, the state re-
gent, who was unable to be present Mrs.
G. NJ. Nattinger contributed to the pleasure
OF the afternoon by reading In a charming
manner, Mary Buffers Ride" Mrs. j. II.
Evans gave spirited recitation entitled,
"The Old Bell Ringer" and Mrs. C. l.. Jaynes
read an Interesting paper on the patriotic
societies, after which refreshments were
served.
Among those present were: Mesdames NJ.
b. Lowrie, Benjamin Brown, A. p. Turkey,
Samuel Maxwell, NJ. r. Patrick, 7. A. Crcgh,
y. w Griffin, W. j. WelShans, Frank Short,
o. H. Pratt, e. l.. Alexander Stiger. G.. NJ.
Nattlnger, j. Fl. Evans Richards, A. f. Skin
ner, a. p, Woods, and Misses Anna Adams,
Gertrude Clark, Louise Harris, Ellencre
Dutcher and Bowman, the latter OF Council
Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
Omaha Guards Dancing Party.

Another dancing party is to be placed to
the credit of the Omaha Guards. Thursday
night cheerful company of dancers on the
floor of the Armory enjoyed with evident
zest the good music and good floor offered
by the guards for TIE delectation of their
patrons, among whom were noted the fol-
lowing:
Mrs, T, Francis Kennedy, Misses St. Geyer,
White, Day, Langtry, Taylor, Paris, Latey.
Baird, Wheeler. Cowles, Williams. AXtell
Turner, Her, Rhoem, Parker. Kessler, Will
liams Marsh Frank kirkland Wells.
Stephenson Boulware. Fowler, Dusshouse,
Naudain, McClelland. Bassett Arnold and
milford. Lieutenant Cone. Sergeant Lund,
Sergeant Kennedy, Sergeant McCague, Cor
poral Conant, Megsrs PeaLe, Taylor, Fowler
Morse, Kemper, Halstead, Patton. Turnbull
Benson, Freeman. Purcell, Lund, Hendie
Gillespie, Campbell Johnson, Shpley. Muel-
Ter, Wells Currig, Shradsr, Stoes, Sharp
Her, Whitehorn Kessler aud Phibrook.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
Miss Lomnx's High Five Party.

Miss Lomax gave a very enjoyable high
FIVE party on Saturday evening OF last week
at which prizes were won by Misses Schroe-
der and Caldwell aud Messrs. Leonard and
Nash.
Those present were Misses Alice Weller,
JEANNE Wakefield, Lee White, Helen Cady,
Gertrude Macomber Ethel Wilkins, Fanny
Purvls, Blanche Kinsler Edith Thomas,
Adele Mooies Marie Colfman, Louise Turkey.
Anna Ri Orcutt, Mary Wood. Ella Cotton,
Edith Jackson. Hestor Taylor, Janet Rogers,
Latey OF st. Louis, Caldwell. Lou Caldwell
Messrs. Karl ConGeR. Frank Lehmer, Frank
Manchester, Willard Barrows, Howard Leon
ard WIN Irons Harry Turkey, Ray Wagner.
Charley Muentefering, Rex Morehouae, VIII
Godso, Ben Cotton, Albert Wood George Pur-
Wis, Wler Ccffman, Brace Fonda, Harry Car
ter. Hal Yales. Fed Mlsh md nM.ghl SMnbn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

Cards will be issued Monday by General
and Mrs. G. b. Dandy announcing the mar
riage OF their daughter. Miss Mary Char
lotto Dandy, to Lieutenant James T. Dean,
which VIII take place at Trinity cathedral
on Wednesday, February g. Miss Flora
Webster will act as maid Of honor. and the
bridesmaids will be: Miss Kountze, Miss Bes-
sic Yates. Miss Palmer and Miss Turner OF
Chicago. Lieutenant Clay will be Lieuten-
ant Deans best man. and the ushers will he
Major Crowder, Lieutenant Perry, Lieutenant
Gregg of Fort LeavenwOrth and another who
has not yet been determined upon.
The betrothal OF Mr. Louis Becker OF this
city to Miss Edna Wise, formerly OF Omaha,
but now OF Sioux City, Ia, has been an
nounced
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
PIensurca that Arc Fast.

Mrs. S. ID, Barkalow entertained the Six
Hand Euchre club last Tuesday afternoon,
Miss Sargent gave a very pretty luncheon
3 osterday afternoon for her guest. Miss
Wolfe OF Denver.
Mrs c. w. Hull gave a kensington last
Thursday for Mrs. Eastman OF Chicago and
Mrs. Harry Mccormick.
Mr., ana Mrs, j. r. Buchanan entertained
at dinner last "Wednesday for Mr., and Mrs.
2, T. Lindsey, Judge and Mrs. w. w. Key
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

Frank N Clark, f. d. Van Court, Paul
Kuhns, L. V. Lewis, Harry Burkley, A. I.
Rector, Ira Mapes, VIII Rector Ralph Breck-
enrdge. Fred Schneider. Chris Hartmann, j.
j. Gibson, w. j. Bradbury, Jay Foster, George
Hoobler. J. II. Conrad II. S. Weller, Frank
Porter, C. X. Weller, Amos Field and NJ. NJ.
Hamlin, Judge and Mrs. Fawcett; Misses
Pearl Hartman. Wolf OF Denver. Mamie
Hamiin, Alice Fawcett. Jewel McCune and
Jessie McCune; Mrs. Detweiler Mrs. Mar
shall. and Messrs. Will Clark, George Mason,
VIII McCune, Frank McCune, Frank Kimble,
Harry Turkey, II. E. Witiyer, Fred Hart
man and Otto Bauman.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

Marie Hofmelster has commenced suit
against the Model Steam Laundry company
for $40 900 for injuries alleged to have been
sustained by her while operating a steam
mangle. She alleged that the machine was
defective and her left hand had been drawn
between the rollers and crushed and bruised
in such way as to make her cripple for
life.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
ManItou club People Skate.

The Manitou club members and friends en-
ioyed decidedly pleasant evening wednes-
day. the occasion being skating party at
University park. given by the club. In whlcr
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17
People who Come and Go.

Miss IRA Kelly is visiting in San Antonio
Tex.
Miss Flora Webster has returned from
Fort Logan
Miss Edna Gown returned today to school
In Utica, N. Y.
Mrs. Alfred J. Lunt is visiting friends in
East Orange. N. j.
Mrs. Louis Rothschild expects to leave for
the east this week
Mrs f. A. Green has gone to Denver, to
remain several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles ]. Greene have re-
turned from their eastern trip.
Miss Hawley of Dixon. H., Is the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. G. N. Powell.
Misses Ebert and Nichols OF Denver are
visiting the Misses Abbott. Twenty-ffth and
Capitol avenue Miss Ebert will give a read
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-17

being Mrs Johnson's birthday. High five
was the principal amusement of the evening,
| which glided by entirely too soon. Little
| Edna johnson, the daughter of the host,
| gave few recitatons in a very charming
manner, which were most heartily enjoyed
| by all Delicious refreshments were served
| by the hostess. These who participated were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davidson Messrs. and
Mesdames Frank Gould Roth of Waco Tex.
| George Deverell, Hopper, Ackerman and
Miss Provost of st. Paul.
One OF the most thoroughly enjoyable par
ties OF the week was given at the residence
| OF Mr.. Sol Hopper Thursday evening Cards
ana dancing were enjoyed until late hour,
when dainty refreshments were served.
after which the prizes were awarded to the
lucky players Mrs. Powell taking the first
prize, an artistic pin cushion, the handi-
work OF the hostess, Mr. George Deverell
TOOK the mems prize, pretty neckte box.
Mrs. Doctor and Mr.. Allen took the consola-
tlon prizes. Those who were entertained
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Mr.. and Mrs. a.
Powell, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gould, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Deverell, Mr. and Mrs. Straus-
bau, Mrs. Doctor Miss Atkins. Miss Nitsche
MISS Provost of st. Paul Mr. Nitsche and
Miss Rose Allen.
Last Thursday evening a few friends
gathered at the home of Hugh Clarey to play
cards. Mss Viola Faust ani Mr. c. II.
Wright won the first prizes and Miss Edith
Foley and Mr. John Blonde were the win
ners of the boobies Lunch was served
after which Edith Foley, Viola Faust and
Nellie Horn favored the company with music.
Miss Maud Brown recited and Clare Hitch
cock sang a Chinese opera Those present
were: Messrs. and Mesdames James P
Clarey A. Salem Misses Mtte and Edith
Foley, Nellie Horn, Nelsie Morrison, Georgia
Richards, Viola Faust, Maud Brown, Nellie
Taylor and Eta Thompson; Messrs. Charles
Wright, Fred Walker, Will Kilby, Will Null
vihill. John Blonde, Tai Potter and Glare
Hitchcock.
The members OF the Arlington club spent
very pleasant evening Wednesday, January
6, at their rooms. Fourteen games of high
five were played. The frst prizes were won
by Miss Mary McCreary and Mr.. j. A.
Linchard the consultations being awarded
to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Daley. The next party
will be given on Wednesday, January 20.
A very pleasant surprise party was given
In honor of Miss Libbie Bernstein, at her
residence on Twelfth and Douglas streets,
last Sunday evening. Many games were
played during the evening and refreshments
were served at IL o'clock. Those present
We're: Misses Jennie Lincoln, Susie Silver
stein, Rosa Lincoln Della Bronson, Sarah
Rosenblum Annie Lesser, Fanny Greenberg. |
Anna Goldsteln, Ida Flint, Sarah Monsky I
and Libbe Bernstein. and Messrs. Soly
Lesser, Oscar Green, Martin Sugarman, Nor |
rs Greenberg, Ike SHANK, Hervy Frost, |
Norris Bronson and Abe Wlnestein.
The herald., 1897-07-02

Herald left. The Hermosa's passengers
did not have to wait until they got to the
mainland to learn the news. This mid
ocean transfer will be daily feature Of
the Catalina newspaper special delivery.
1t is very interesting operation. Watch
for it if you go to Catalina this summer.
THE VOYAGE ENDS
The Hermosa was only an hour out
when she took the bundle of Heralds,
while the Paloma was rapidly nearing
her destination. Soon the white pa
vilion of Avalon formed a conspicuous
landmark against the dark horizon. The
voyage was almost over AS the boat
a large share of the population of the
pretty little watering place were await
ing her arrival. The special newspaper
service had been talked of for 4 week,
and everybody was on hand reaIy to get
a copy of the morning paperh. The
big bundle was disposed of in s.prt Or
der. 1t was much nicer to get the morn
ing paper the same morning it was issue
than to be obliged to wait until late in
the afternoon, and the Avalonians, resi-
dent and transient, appreciated It. 1t
was connecting link that added Such
to the pleasures of life in the magic
island in mi6-ocean.
The special early morning newspaper
delivery was an accomplished fact The
program had been carried out just as it
had been planned. The Herald readers
The herald., 1897-07-02

enterprising agent of The Herald was
on hand to receive his papers, and, de-
spite the early hour, many Herald read
ers were there, too, eager for their morn
ing papers. Say, there's nothing slow
about this, is there?" one man was heard
to say, and there were many decided
mods of assent.
HAPPY HERALD READERS
By this time the train was half way
to San Pedro The future great port
was wide awake even at this early hour.
Many people were at the station, at
tracted evidently by the special news
paper delivery, for they crowded around
the news agents, scarcely giving them
time to unite the bundles. Are you
going to deliver The Herald at this hour
every morning? Put me down as a
subscriber me, too" "And me-"
The new departure of The Herald is
evidently going to be very popular at
Long Beach and San Pedro.
The land journey of the special deliv-
cry is ended. Now for the water, the
bounding pillows of the blue Pacific.
Moored to the wharf, by the side of the
train, the staunch gas launch, La Pa
Iona, is in waiting, ready to start
the moment the bundles of papers are
handed over the side She is in charge
! of Captain Charles Seilaman, and En-
gineer A. w. Martin is putting on a few
finishing touches to the motive power.
They make a pair hard to beat. as
everyone who has journeyed to Catalina
Will cheerfully testify. Ben" the
husky deck hand, stands ready to cast
off.
1t is foggier and damper at San Pedro
than 1t was at Los Angeles. You couud
almost cali the thick mist rain. But
that spills no drops in this story
AWAY FOR AVALON
All ready" La Paloma leaves the
pier and points her nose toward the
blue expanse that lies beyond the break