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The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16

every one will be enabled to see the show
clearly and without discomfort. The en-
tire gallery will be seated with raised
benches, and the lower floor will be sloped
as far up as is possible without bringing
them into connection with the balcony.
Twelve arc lamps will supply the center
of the arena with Ii. hit, four of them being
hung directly over the ring. The present
arrangements are by far the most COM
plete of any which have ever been carried
out in the building for like event.
The contestants who are to supply the
entertainment are all in the best of fix,
and will have no trouble in passing the
examination to be made of them to NOR
row by DR.. Davidson, the surgeon of the
association.
The two big fellows, Jeffries and Kuhlin,
finished their work On Wednesday and
have since then been taking the usual
rest before the final struggle. Their WORK
has been faithfully done and whichever of
them comes out OF the ring winner he
will surely not have been assisted by bad
condition Oh his opponents side. Jeffries
will weigh in the neig borhood Of 212 and
Ruhiin will turn the scales at 2C0. The
Ohioan came here weighing about 100, but
in spite of his hard work, has built up to
200 thus the combined weight of these
two young giants exceeds that OF any
other two men who ever met in the
squared circle.
AT the training quarters of both men
there is an air of confidence which is as
suring, and in spite OF the fact that the
odds are 10 /, Madden and the Rubin
contingent simply smile and predict
surprise for the over-confident Califor-
mans. Delaney, in his conservative war,
predicts an easy race for his protegr,
but admits the possibility of the Eastern
man getting there il he is as good as he is
cracked up TO be.
The question of superiority between
niiddle-weights Goff and OMAHA, which
eight rounds could not determine in their
recent draw before the Reliance Club, will
call for some rapid and clever boxing to
settle, and the second event on the CO.
lumbian's card is sure 10 prove interest
ing. But what will be one of the prettiest
contests of the year is promised in the
meeting OF the feather weights Reno and
NJ cCrosson. These lads put up splendid
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
THE POOR And INFIRM.
Statistics of the Almshouse and
It's Inmates for
Year.
The Expenses Fell Well Within the
Appropriation Allowed
for It.
7 ear.

Captain Reddy has submitted to the
Health Department his report as superin-
tendent of the Almshouse, and it con-
tains some interesting figures.
The number of inmates on the 1st OF
July was 92l. The NUM- Der in the house
on the same date last year was $40, and
yet the mum Der admitted since that time
was 652-the mum Der to be accounted for
or handled during the year being there
lore 1922. OF these 296 were discharged at
their own request. "a went away without
asking. Ill were dismissed for cause. II9
dled, 81 were transferred and 8 discharged
their time being up.
Of the inmates admitted during the wear
100 were natives of the United States
while 497 were foreigners. OF tie occupa-
uons OF the number admitted, aside from
ordinary laboreis. of whom there were
~, and servants 60. the cooks figured at
Ine mead, there being 40; miners next,
mum oerlns SO. In age they ranged up.
ward from 10 to 50: l between the ages of
III 70 ~, 269 iroth 90 to SO and 142 from 20
10 49, VI the number 289 were single, rs
married, 165 widowers, 90 widows, S di-
Vorced: Nearly half the mum Der lad beer
In the institution before, ranging from 143
the second time to l the twentieth time.
inc oaliy cost cf iood for officers, en-
ployes ana inmates was 7.93 cents, the
daily cost oil the Institution S207 80; yearly
cost per inmate So. The appropriation by
, the Supervisors was $50 500, the total
amount PAID. out for the year was $76,-
Z33 10. The actual cosi of sustenance of
he institution was $6s $50 Sc; cost of new
accom- modations $2057 81; cost OF new
laundry and new morgue $6o24 n.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
ADUl1ERATED FRUITS.
Local Firm Accused of Using Glue
and LogwoOd for Profit.

A Local Firm Accused of Using Glue
and LogwoOd for Profit.
Another case of food ad alteration has
been brought to the attention of the Man.
ufacturers' and Producers Association
which will be investigated as soon as the
officers of the organization clean up the
cases they now have on hand. For time
they will be busy with the Dockery mat
ter and the cases in which they are inter
ested with the Health Department. After
that they will take hold without gloves
of the new matter brought to their atten-
ton yesterday.
According to the report received there
is firm in this City that is engaged in
the business OF drying fruits. largely for
the export trade. OF course weight and
appearance count for much. and particu-
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
HEAVY TRAINS
EVERY WAY
Over 1900 Round Trip Tick
cts Are Sold for Los
Angeles.
A Special Massachusetts, Train
Filled Out for the
Yosemite.
General Freight Agent smurr Says
There Will Be No Change in
the Freights.
Three special trains, carrying about $50

Three special trains. carrying about $50
people, left for the north last night by
way OF Mount Shasta, and travel east and
south was about as heavy as on the pre-
vious day. About 250 more people are
booked to leave by the Shasta route to-
night. Nearly all this is Endeavorer
business.
Besides this, and what is very signii-
cant. over 1900 round-trip tickets had, up
to last night, been sold TO Southern Cali
fornia. OF these one-fourth, so the rail-
road people say. are for circuit of the
country first by way of the San Joaquin
Valley to Los Angeles, where side trips
will be taken to Redlands, Pomona, Pasa-
dena, San Bernardino. Riverside and
over to Santa Catalina, back to Santa
Monica and up the coast by way of Santa
Barbara. From there the holder will &c
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16

take the stand to prove his innocence OF
that one charge, and Turning to Aehl
pardon me for saving this in your pres
ence. sir, for the purpose OF crucifylng
him on the others.
"He stands there, handbook in hand
knowing all the time that the drafts
drawn by Figel on customers CT the firm
tied by him in bank for collection and
were entered on the bankbook as last as
collected"
The afternoon session was comparatively
tame. Rothchid, resuming the stand,
was examined as to figures and receipts.
One of the latter was held by s. Jacobs OF
Reno, New. for $3.50 as part pay ment on
an indebtedness of $500. Witness couio
not find anyw here credit given 5. JACOBS
on The books OF the firm, or a record OF a
deposit of the $3.50 in the bankbook.
when ! lie t for New York, stated
Rorhchild, 81 instructed Mr.. Figel to send
me daily full account in detail OF the
sales and to whom they were made"
''The object of this question:, stated
ATTORNEY Ach to General Barnes, lis to
introduce the statements received by wit
ness from defendant and the assistant
bookkeeper, Gellert. We propose TO show
that in those statements in the handwrlt-
ing of Figel the omissions are made corre-
sponding with the particular instances OF
EN- bezzlement we have alluded TO-"
General Barnes took the witness in
hand ON cross-examination. Witness, at
his request, furnished the articles OF CO.
partnership between himself and l. and
c. Hoffman. which was read.
s"The omission of the mention OF the
capital stock, 1925, 900 in the articles, |
deem to be simply neglect" stated wit
ness. .As to the $47, ,000, tnat was surplus
cash belonging TO the Hoffmans. We
each put in $4,000, l in cash and they
in business, goods and so forth. They
put IN nominal gum "''Ne
goods" a.,
"What do you call nominal sum?'
asked General Barnes. you mig t call
$4,000, for instance, nominal sum, while
with me it would be phenomenal
amount"
"Well, do not believe the amount ex-
ceeded. say $4,000.
Witness first made the acqualntanceshlp
OF the defendant week before he joined
| the firm.
"Did you ever have anything to say to
| the defendant about his signing any docu-
ment, checks or name OF the firm?" aske
| Barnes.
mo: knew that he usually brought
| all papers to me for signature. Ii had
| ever noticed that he signed any docu-
| ments or checks or the name OF the firm
he would have been summarily dis
| charged. l never had anything to say to
Mr.. Hoffman about the advsnbility ol
discharging the defendant, but | did say
that he should be reprimanded Tor care
| lessness IN his way OF attending to busi.
ness. Mr.. Hoffman was very grateful to
| Mr.. Figel, father OF the defendant, who
| had Endorsed his note at the time OF the
| trouble that arose when the Alexander
Ii Gilman firm dissolved. 1t was that re-
gard which caused Mr.. Holman to be
ienient with the old gentiemaa's son.
.At the time of Mr.. Hoffman's death
the firm OF Hoffman. Rothchiid & Co.
| owed $63, 500 to the London. Paris and
| American Bank. | cannot tell how much
was owed by tho New York house. Added
| to taat the firm does not owe more tn an
$4,000, excepting about $4,000 to Mrs
| Alexander"
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Moo Valley Lodge, A. o. U W.

The following officers of Noe Valley Lodge,
A. O. u. W., were ins tailed in Duveneck Hail..
District Deputy Crowley being the installing
officer: C. Coye, past master workman; j..
Coad, master workman; F. d. Shafter. fore
man; j. Fino. overseer; J. C. Scott, recorder
W. c. Crowley, financier; j. L. Lawler, re-
ceiver; A. venson. guide; j. Berkelon, inside
watchman, and +. Harmon, outside watch
man.
The retiring master workman was presented
with very fine badge, after which there was
a banquet to the new officers by the member
ship OF the lodge. A mum ber OF visiting men,
bers of the order were guests at the spread.
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Preparations Complete for
the Big Fight To-
Night.
Jeffries and Rubin Both in
the Finest Possible
Condition.
Other Battles Promise to Be Fast
and Furious-Will Begin
on Time.

The Columbian Athletic Association is
neglecting no opportunity to make the
first of its boxing carnivals success from
the standpoint of the visitors comfort.
The Paw ion is being put into tirst-class
shape, and when the doors open tonight
the big building will be arranged SO that
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
uiyorce Matters.

Divorces were granted as follows yesterday
in tho Superior Court:
Clara Draper from 7. F. Draper tor violation
Of his marital VOWS, the plaintiff to receive
S25 month alimony.
Louis Weiner from Lena Weiner for deser-
tion.
Suits for divorce by dissatisfied spouses were
placed on record Us follows yesterday:
Abe Levy against Catherine Levy for cruelty.
Lulu waterstrat against John e. Waterstrat
for desertion.
Caroline Anderson against James Anderson
for willful glect.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
Row Seriously Injured.

Joseph Ferry, boy years OF age, living at
331 Ritch street, jumped OIL truck last even
ing and fell off. receiving serious injuries. DE
was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where
DR.. RHINE found his right leg was fractured
his ear badly lacerated and his skull possibly
fractured. The boys father, James Ferry, is a
labOrer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-16
Suns of Beniamin

California Lodge No. l. Sons of Benjamin,
will publicly install its officers in Social Hall,
after the installation there will be an enter
tainment and social
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE

STAEMENTS OF THE INDEBT-
EDNESs OF THE SUBSCRIBERS TO
THE SEMI-WEEKLY MESSENGER
WERE RECENTLY NAILED. AND
WHILE A GREAT MANY HAVE
RESPONDED. THERE ARE MANY
YET IN ARREARS AND WE TRUST
THIS REMINDER WILL CAUSE
ALL WHO HAVE NEGLECTED
THEIR ACCOUNT WITH US TO
TAKE PROMPT ACTION. THE DATE
ON THE LABEL OF EACH PAPER
SHOWS THE TIME TO WHICH THE
SUBSCRIPTION HAS BEEN PAID,
AND THE ACCOUNT CAN BE EAsI-
LY DETERMINED WITHOUT WAIT
ING FOR A STATEMENT FROM US.
A THOROUGH REVISION OF THE
LIST WILL BE MADE AT AN EAR
LY DATE AND ALL DELINQUENTS
WILL BE PLACED ON OUR BOOK
OF REMEMBRANCE"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

lSs1rvensrsbIe - 1lsiinsuished M
xef.sty 1ost heavily By nre the leg1sza-
authorized the issue Of 100000 h
bonds for the purpose Of Rebuilding.
besides giving $4,000. we believe, 10
the university each year. The Charles
ton News and Courier seeks informa-
ton and says ut would be interesting
to learn whether the same fight II
being made or organized in Alabama,
Florida, Tennessee. Mississippi, Lou
isfana and Texas. or whether 1t il par
~ticufariy confined to the two Carolinas
and Georgia. 1t is a singular circum-
stance. at any rate. that these three
states. which are o blessed above all
the other states in the matter of popu-
lar education. or widespread higher
education. or wealth. or progressive
ness. or industrial achievement. or gen.
eral advancement. but are behind
many Of h states. in these several
particulars. should be the scene Of the
persistent opposition &c the only class
OF institutions which afford any
promise of great usefulness to them"
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.
In reference to the suggestion made
some time ago by Mr.. Powlett Wealth
erly, that the place where Livingstone
died should be marked by some perma-
nent memorial of the great missionary
explorer, the following letter has been
addressed by Mr.. Duncan Beaton, Of
the African Lakes Corporation, to the
editor of The British Central African
Gazette: I'm your issue of June 18th,
you refer to the late correspondence on
the above subject in the home papers,
called forth by Mr.. Weatherly's let
tiers in The British Central African Ca
Zette, and state that there is a prob
ability Of steps being taken to mark
the last resting place of DR.. Living
stone, one of the noblest travellers Of
our time n to whom Nyasa1and
owes sc much. You expressed the de-
sire that some provision might also be
made for keeping in good repair the
grave Of Mrs. Livingstone at Shepun-
ga, IN the Zambesi. On behalf Of the
African Lakes Corporation (imited) I
AVE pleasure in undertaking this work
without charge, and in intimating that
arrangements will be made FOR periodi-
cal visits to the spot by one of our
staff, in order that it may be kept in q
uniformly clean and tidy conoltion. All
in British Central Africa will be in
terested to hear Of the movement at
home to mark the last resting place
of DR.. Livingstone in Ulala, and by
what means it is proposed to do So
London Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

There was at least one responsive
nearer in the crowded little church in a
southern village and it happened this
way:
Guests had arrived unexpectedly at the
country parsonage on Sunday morning.
The weekly supply Of butter had run
short. SO the ~hospitable host dispatched
old Joe. the colored man. to his neighbor,
Mr.. Paul. whose dairy always boasted a
surplus. The parson proceeded to church
with his we'll prepare sermon on some
of the best sayings of the great gospel,
and was well under way with it when
old Joe, returning empty handed, . n
cluded he would quietly slip in and hear
his master preach.
Just as he entered the preacher leaned
over the pulpit stretched forth his - nd
with a most impressive interrogation in
voice and manner. and called out. And
what did Paul say?"
Distinctly sounded through the church
old Joe's reply: He says. marster. he
amt going 10 let you have TO more but
ter till you pay for dat last you GOT
Detroit Free Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

At Goldsboro one scoundrel. q MUIR
derer of men. pays the penalty for his
crimes by hanging. But like such
bloody villains. generally ignorant ne
groes, he declares he il bound for
heaven and steps of into eternity.
What would such a blood-stained. red
handed villain do in heaven? His hor-
rible crimes will confront him at
the day Of judgment. At another
North Carolina town on the same day
of the hanging another remorseless
brute is put on trial for the terrible
crime OF assault Upon a young white
woman Of respectability. II he Is con
victed and should be hanged. he too
will put on his singing robes for glory
and pass out with a lie pom his lips.
II these scoundrels are converted to
God in the face OF the gibbet upon
which they are swung out and could be
respited and pardoned by h ready
Russell they would go out on their old
hunt after victims. It is q mockery
Of religion for such devils to profess
readiness for the presence of God and
the companionship Of the redeemed
and glorified.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

We have known DR.. George W.
Blacknall since 1849. He was of good
stock. He had much humor and great
urbanity. He was probably the best
known man in the state living at Ra-
leigh. He had indeed hosts Of friends
who will be sad at his departure. He
had a good mind, was a close observer
of men, was of good judgment and
much shrewdness, and was kindly in
feeling, often befriending n help
ing those in distress. We would have
put his age at II. He promoted more
men to higher rank han any other
man in the state. There are many
colonies and some generals who owe
their distinction to our old friend. If
he desired to impress a guest of the
Marlborough he usually addressed him
as colonel, but. when he purposed to
overwhelm with courtesy he called him
general. He vas very genial, very
clever, very entertaining and thou
sands of North Carolinians will be
are sorrowful that he is gone with his
"gibes" and "gambols,' his flashes of
merriment, that were wont to set the
table on a roar" Gone forever. II knew
of most excellent fancy" We believe he
was long 4 member Of the Episcopal
church..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
SHARPS AMI FLATS.

In the north as The Messenger has
often shown the negro fares worse re-
ally than in the south. Many instances
have been given FROM time to time.
The fact that the negroes have not the
same opportunities for employment
"up there" as in the south is proof
enough Of our contention. The negro
who writes himself T. Thomas Fortune.
an editor in New York, has fallen into
bad luck in spite of his name. He has
got into trouble more han once be-
cause Of his conduct. He lately, how
ever, went to a Brooklyn theatre and
asked for two tickets in the centre of
the house. This caused the agent to
slam down two tickets with the state
ment-'I have only standing room for
YOU" Fortune wished to argue the
point when he was arrested and hustled
out by a policeman. The unsold
seats were to be counted by the hun
dreds. The cause Of the treatment was
that the buyer was a negro. Fortune is
hot and now says hat Sambo fares
better in, the south than in the north.
And so the fight waxeth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

There is a fight on in Georgia against
the university. The effort is making
to weaken it's and cut short
it's strength and opportunities for USE
think, are all on the side of higher ed
ucation and the sustentation Of the
state school that is doing a good work
and is located at Athens, a good place
and name for the seat of learning. The
crusade grows hotter against the state
institutions and the Athens Banner is
indignant and says:
Can it be that the growth, prosper
ity and popularity of the state univer-
sity is regarded as ~antagonistic to the
UNCONVENTIONAL colleges Of the state,
and that the friends and promoters of
these colleges are the claquers and flag
aver Of these legislative antagonists?
From what we read, observe, and
hear we fear that it is but too true
that a UNCONVENTIONAL crusade has
been waged upon the state university,
which is as unchristian and unpatri-
otic as it may prove detrimental and
disastrous to both these colleges and
the university"
It complains bitterly Of that spirit
of jealousy, that selfish and unpatriot-
ic antagonism which is calculated to
pull down on put in jeopardy the in
terests of both church state"
The Virginians do better. When
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
The gold standard men in New York

The gold standard men in New York
are very hot for cold weather. They
meet and denounce the bimetallists as
fanatics, bigots and idiots" Compli-
mentary, but words are cheap. Sup
pose the democrats hit back and call
their enemies and denouncers tools,
tricksters and tyrants, or fools, cranks
and blatherskites-then who will be
victorious? Keep your temper and be
not overwise in your own conceit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
Onr New Njnistar to China

Washington, November 1.-THE pres
ident today appointed Charles Page
Bryan, of Illinois, to be envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary
of the United States to China.
Minister DENLY. who is succeeded by
this appointment. has held the posi-
ton since the beginning of President
Cleveland's first term. President Har-
rison appointed ex-senator Blair, of
New Hampshire, to succeed him, but
he was Objectionable to the Chinese
government and Mr.. DENLY was left
u~ndisturbed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
Carpets and Mattings.

Carpets and Mating. Rugs and Oil
Clith-We are prepared to cover your
floors and windows.
l hav on hand about 25 new pieces
OF Brussel carpet, all nice and pretty
patterns, hat 1 will sell at ~. IS and
Coo per yard. If you value your money
as worth saving, buy your carpet from
the Racket Store. Ingram Carpet. IS
inches wide, special low prices at 20.
22k and Csc; half wool. IS. IS, and 4Sc:
three ply, all wool, special value. At soc
per yard.
Just received 65 new roles OF pretty
matting-makes me have a large stock
12k, Is, Is and zoe; cotton warp at IA.
Is. IS. 20 and &c per yard: carpet pa
per, 3 and &c per yard. Brusseii Rugs.
60 inches long for soc each; Migrant
Rugs, 66 inches, all wool. at SOC each:
SO inches square. at 20 and Csc: Moquet
Rugs from 35. 49,. SO, 75c up to $500.
Window Shades. paper felt. 3sx72
inches. spring roller. at 12kc: fine
Opaque Linen. 36x72 inches. for Csc:
3x7 feet for 35c; beautiful lace fringe at
SOC. We want your carpet trade and
stand ready to lend you a helping
hand in saving money for yourself.
Remebre our big stock OF Clothing
for Men and Boys. all prices and kinds.
<1iSO ooI CiuCI "GdI " II iIoHt6
to the old people and ladies' Under
wear, Gowns, Schimese and pants.
Shirts, both white n cofored. heavy
F1annette Skirts at Soc: Black Satteen
Skirts at 75c n $1.00. Ladies' over
skirts for all prices from $1.50. $2.2s to
$500: very fine at $1.5o up to $500. Love-
" SILK Skirts. good enough for q
queen, all pure Silk. beautifully bro
caded, well made, at $3.50. 500. $3.50
and $7.75. We have got the store and
the goods and / am glad to say the
people know 1t. The proof OF the fact
is we are just as busy as we can be all
the time. Come and Join the and OF
happy cash buyers and be made hap
py yourself. We sell goods for q
small profit and quick sales. Come to
this large store covering $1,000 square,
feet Of floor room. Three fioors are
kept open from $50 in the mohning till
8 p. m. You win find us at f12 North
Front streets, opposite The orion
Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
Time Qd PoS 10 Buy Your Foil Qd Winter
DRY GOODS.

quantity OF Black and Colored Dress
Goods and a please you.s We sell all
Wool Dress suitings, beautiful styles,
for 25c per yard. goods that most mer-
chants would ask 39c for. l will sell
you a fancy novelty. beautiful pat
terms, 2S inches wide al l2kc: 80
inches wide, lovely goods. at lSc. My
beautiful high art novelties, 40 inches
wide, all wool. lovely goods, run from
40c to $l.00 per yard. / have all prices
in Black Dress Goods from Danish
Cloth at 10c to fine silk warp Henrietta,
SO assorted colors Worsted. a line OF
Red Garnet and Brown. "a inches
wide, a job. worth Csc now, 16c per
yard. Serges all prices from 25c to 75c
per yard. Calicoes from 3kc to SC.
Bicycle suiting. or Covart Cloth, at 8.
1v, 12Ec per yard.