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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
Chutes and Zoo.

Nothing seems too good in the way of amusement for the Chutes patrons. The latest case in point is monster alligator, twelve feet in length and weighing 800 pounds, brought from Tampa, Fla. He was immediately named Hobson, because he is a "corker.''
 In the Free Theater, Edwin R. Lang, the "poetical tramp" has delighted the audience every afternoon and evening. He will change his remarks and songs next week, as will also Bell and Dalton, very amusing German knockabout come dians. Fl Nido Eddy will perform some new and startling feats on the. bounding wire and there will be many changes in the moving pictures, a series of scenes
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
The Orpheum.

The Orpheum's new bill has several at- tractive features. Charles Baron, the
 animal king, has been brought direct from Berlin. He comes with a troupe of trained Great Dane dogs, which 1t is claimed IS the best of it's kind in the world. feat ure of the act of these knowing canines is burlesque on lion-taming. Several of the big Danes are dressed with head and them through a course of training. They are said to do some very funny things. Miss Elsie Adair, whose two years tour mated, will appear in songs. including sev- eral that are quite new to San Francisco. Charles Case, popular Eastern mono, loguist, appears in his funny sayings and
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

the drama, depicting villainy of the darkest and most vivid description. Frank, the scapegrace son, is falsely ;at; ae- tive. The fortune of the miIlionaire has suddenly been swept away, and the moth CT and two sisters go forth to struggle with poverty and the cold world. The vicissitudes and trials that overtake them represent the ordeal.
 included in the scenic production are steam fire engine arawn by two beautiful horses; Brooklyn bridge and the moving shipping of New York harbor, Central Park by moonlight, etc. Good comedy and specialties are expected to round out a successful production.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

songs. The biograph, the best of all the proJectoscope machines, returns for a short engagement. Many of the scenes and events that have greatly thrilled the entire nation are pictured. Roosevelt's s Rough Riders, Shafter's men landing at Santiago, the wreck of the Vizcaya and other interesting views are offered. Mime Tavary, who has attracted so much attention, wifi appear in new repertoire. Miss Lillian Burkhart, the clever comedi- enne Is retained; so are Mcbride and Buckley The Macarte sisters will appear In an entirely new act, in which they in- troduce demons dance on the high wire. It Is reported to be even more sensational than anything they have yet been seen in The Hegelmanns, who have scored such success. are retained. Matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
 ], NEW THEATERS, NEW PLAYS g THE NEW SEASON. .


wreath of solid silver and gold. This token is on behalf of the management, who generously recognize the merited success of his engagement.
 In the staging of "The Merchant of Venice" the AlcaZar people have prom ised something surpassing any of the picturesque plays which the Morrison season has shown us. The robes of the players have been purposely made for the will be used. and everything will be new and appropriate. The players who will surround the star in his role of Shylock prise the best of the Alcazar stock, with
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
The A!cazar.

The revival of several popular reper- toire plays at the Alcazar has resulted in a good weeks business. Tomorrow night MT Morrison will begin his four teenth and farewell week, and it Is only proper to say that he will be greatly missed by his many admirers. MT. Nor rison's closing play will be a spectacular production of "The Merchant of Venice ' On Thursday afternoon a professional matinee will be given on the evening of that same day there will be presenta- ton to that popular actor of handsome
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

ems to a realization that it is, his, stolen fermer fearS fiancee iG that the opera in progress has been written by his rival, his fren- 1 'controI and In a moment he Is at his TTi5tts' TiVni,s throat h and hurls him to the ground All this happens in the foyer. of the opera house. The young musician succeeds In exposing the rascal; love tri- unnhs. and the musician wins the wife to secure whom he has braved and sui fered so much.
 week of MT. Miller's engagement only,
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
The TiVoli.

The Tivoli Opera-house will present, during the fourth week of It's highly sue cessful grand opera season. Ponchielli's S romantic creation, La Gioconda,' begin ming tomorrow night. There will be a special Saturday matinee, and on Sunday night next by request. Gounods master piece, Faust will be sung.
 La Gioconda'' is one of the most sue cessful of all modern grand operas. It's
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

powerful plot is taken from the same source as that of the popular drama, 'The Lions Mouth" The score is full of beautiful solos. duets, ensembles and fnales. There will be two excellent alter- Sig. Zerni as the gallant young Genoese nobleman, Enzo; Sig. Maurice de Vries and William Pruette, the devilish spy, Barnaba: Sig Wanrel and William Schusteras, Alvise Badoero; Anna Lich- ter and Carrie Roma. as the bewitching ballad singer Gioconda: Mary Linck, as her devoted blind mother. La Cieca; and Elvia Crox as the naughty Laura. New scenery, correct costumes and accessories have been prepared.
 Great preparations are being made for presentations of "Mignon." "Rigoletto,
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

having just been imported from Paris. New performers will be Garden and Hunt said to be clever, refined musical artists; Arturo Salyini,, a lyric tenor, who comes highly recommended, and Busch, the Golden Vampire" who made great hit with his contortion work at the Chutes two years ago. Henri Maurice Cannon, the largest lump of humanity on earth. still continues to receive, and the camera obscura, on top of the chutes, promises to become a great attraction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
The Olumpia.

The Olympia Music-hall has brought Kelly and Violet from New York for a limited engagement. They appear in de- scriptive songs and duets, and are said to be very clever This will be the last week of the Royal Tokio Acrobats. who have been a great drawing card. Miss Maude Rockwell Royce sisters. Anita Lamont and others complete the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

a large auxiliary force ''The Merchant of Venice" has been played in 1 this city by many good people heretofore at prices greatly in advance of those so popular at the AlcaZar.
 MT. Morrison, in making his debut III this character, promises, so far as ac- cessories are concerned, "an Irving pro duceion' in completeness The part should prove congenial to him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

.Pagliacci." "Cavalleria Rusticana,
 ''Lucretia Borgia" and La Boheme, In "Mignon'' three prima donnas Will ap- pear, and In the grand double Dill every member of the company will sing nightly. Marie Brands has played In this opera throughout Europe with great sue cess. The original scoring of The queen of Sheba" by Goldmark has been se-
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21
New AIhambra.

The New Alhambra, which will open it's doors on the Sd of next month. will be one of the most beautiful and comfortable houses devoted to vaudeville in America.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

The management promises a series of the most famous stars, and express the full est confidence in ultimate success: Del Puente, the noted barytone. and dancing Corinne, so we'll known here, will be among the opening attractions. The or chestra should be a good one by reason of the fact that it will be under the direc- ton of William J. Rostetter. for many years with Roster 6 Bial of New York.
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local attractions to be presented

for the coming week are: "Heartsease' at the. Baldwin by the Frohman Com pany including Henry Miller and Maud Ma q a the Tivoli; "On Probation" a comedy drama by the Frawley Company at the Columbia: Lewis Morrison and the stock company in The Merchant of Venice at the 4AlcaZar; new play, The Ordeal of TWO Sisters at MorOsco's; some new. rartiCular bright stars at the Orpheum. sand added attractions at the Chutes and Olympia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-21

I is: opiy matter of a short time E when. San Francisco will be one or E :Jbe w armest show towns on the con- tineut. in so far as variety of enter ks t:lingnGnt and number of theaters
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-30
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NOTICE To VOTERS

Notice = hereby gwen that the following
naEnr- "f voters Of the city Of Dcaia were
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II Tr b. Hf..- said t-tbk-
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sfh tay If June. a u. ISIS. the said council
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-30

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-05-30

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

In the last Weldon News there are
sketches OF two gentlemen OF the old
school," and admirable men they xere.
and very true friends OF this writer.
john Campbell n G.. C. Lynch. No
n who knew them we'll could fail to
esteem them very highly. We have
often been the guest of Mr.. Campbell,
who was a half brother of the late
Judge John Kerr, and never met
Judge" Lynch tina we were no real
ly gratified. Both were honored citi-
zens who filled their allotted spheres
with fidelity and highest integrity and
much usefulness. Their memories are
precious to many who We're fortunate
to have them as friends. Nh. Lynch
was the father of one OF Wilmington's
excellent citizens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

That many of the southern cotton
mills made good money" last year is
now apparent. Riverside Cotton Mills
at Danville, Va, is a case at hand. It
declared a dividend OF 10 per cent. on
81. 600, 900 preferred stock, and 8 per
cent. ON 81, 900, 900 OF common stock, be-
sides adding to the surplus. These
mills do not attempt to make other
than coarse goods, the finest weaveG
being brown sheetings. The plant is
of medium size, operating $3.50 looms
and $500 spindfes. The superintend-
ent of the mill reports ample help, say
ing that new hands learn rapidly and
SCOT become experts. 1t mas had no
strikes and "~vagrant northern help is
not wanted to teach" aus employees
know already. In the great war, cot
ton sold for 81 90 cents a pound. Now
it brings 5 cents OF less to farmers.
No doubt scores of southern mills did
even better than the Danville mill, and
many others as we'll
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
AN EFFICIENT FOREIGN Off
CIAL.

We have received from Hon. Thomas
r. Jernigan, the able n efficient
North Carolinian, who has represented
the United States for four years, we
hin it is, as consul general to SNnang-
hal, China, a copy of The China Ga
zette for 29uh December 1897. It sets
forth the high appreciation III which MI.
Jernigtan is held by the American mis-
sionaries. The Gazette says the testi-
monials all show the depreciation in
wthich the unfailing urbanity, energy,
tact and ability which he brought to
THE discharge of mis- consular duties,
during a period OF unusual moment and
difficulty in far eastern affairs, are held
by all who have been brought into con-
tact with HIM. Socially as well as of
has been a memorable one the best
traditions of the American consulate
were preserved and augmented by him,
and when people hereafter are speaking
OF successful and popular. American
consuls i'm China, his name and that of
his anmiable wife, will be a~ffectionately
remembered with those of General
Kennedy, and others who have elevated
American consular prestige in China"
The expressions of the missionaries
and their friends, as given i'm a public
meeting are of a most cordial, earnest,
a~ppreciative kind and show h warm
place he holds i'm their hearts. In an
address they set forth: The courtesy
which has always characterized your
bearing towards them, the prompt
tude, zeal and wisdom with which you
have treated the often difficult ques-
tions which have been referred to you,
your manifest anxiety to be in every
possible way helpful to your country
men, together with the estimable quail
ties which distinguish you as a man,
regard. They sincerely regret your
departure from China, and earnestly
and prayerfuliy desire for you every
possible blessing in whatever position
you may be called to occupy"
The addresses partook % the same
tome and were touching. Mr. Jernigan
replied in eloquent and impressive
terms and showed that his heart was
profoundly moved. Rev. DR.. Young ].
Allen, the long time emf
| nent Methodist missionary, bore
evidence of the highest kind
as to the zeal. efficiency and hdel-
ity of MIR. Jernigan's service. He said
that he had been personally acquaint-
| ed with most of the United States con-
| suls who had held Office in Shanghai.
| and that the rights Of missionaries are
| all other ASS of American citizens
| had never been so. efficiently asserted
| and protected by any OF his predeces-
] sors as 10y MI. Jernigan- The Rev. DIR.
Farnham OF the Presbyterian Mission,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
WHAT A COLORED CORREsPO.
DENT SAYS

We have received a letter, but not
Cor publication, from an educated and
worthy colored teacher. He writes to
thank the Messenger for the editorial
that called forth the article OF s. n.
Hill, We afterwards commented upon.
He says, Il assure you despite appear
ances, that among us there Is no lack
of appreciation of the spirited which
prompted you to write such friendly
sentiments" He is a man OF position
and influence among mis- people. He is
not in sympathy with at least a part
Of Hills views, but him them
correct when he suggests that
IL you VIII appeal to us as
men," IL you will welcome us
to your ballots" you will find a ready
kept solid by republican leaders; its
solidity depends entirely and complete
ly upon the win and movements of
democratic leaders and editors" The
spices fraud and exception and political
treachery generally, and all in incere-
ity. 1t recognizes thai the two races
are in North Carolina to suffer under
bad, vindictive rule, and public waste.
1t would, therefore, welcome any COL
ored electors who might unite with the
democracy to secure fair, economical,
just, safe government in North Caro-
lima 1t does mot doubt that the dem
ocra!tic leaders, whoever they are, and
will cordially receive the help of color
ed republicans who are tired of 1.-THE
rule or ruin game that is played now
to the injury Of the state. 1t is really
to the interest of the negroes OF the
state to have good laws faithfully exc
cuted, and the best educational advant-
ages. Whatever of opportunities have
come to them, except IN a few high
schools established by northern people,
have come through the voluntary tax
alton of 150, 900 white democrats. Our
correspondent is a we'll informed mar
and is by no means ignorant of the
past history of politics i'm this state.
He knows that for twenty years there
were constant prosperity, steadily devel-
opment of resources, an enlarging of
the benefits of the public schools. lower
taxes, much less expenditures and
greater harmony between the races
and less crime among the negroes than
after the unfortunate advent and the
consequent blight of the combine. If
There is any possible way to restore pub
lie confidence, conservative eNpendi-
lures, political decency, official upright
ness and a feeling OF personal safety.
it surely does MOI lie along the lines
of the combine that have dominated
and despoiled and abused for the last
three years. "They have sOwn tine
wind and they shall reap the wlhirl-
wind There Us another old saw, but
not in the Bible, but good and most
true: He that, touoheth pitch shall be
defiled herewith
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
SHARPS AMI FLATS.

Messrs. Latham and Alexander, New
York cotton brokers, have a fine
theory. It is that the world has about
$500, 600, 900 to spend yearly in raw cot
ton. A small crop will bring as much
as a large % They say, that cit
draws that amount with about the
same regularity as a o manifestly
above it is able to bring. In other
words, it would seem to be tina as the
crop exceeds 1000, 900 OF 5000, 900 bales,
it is at the expense OF the cotton grow
ers, az the price Of the staple is SUR
to fall in order to bring the product
Within the $500, OOe, 900 limit" Will that
nice theory hold WATER" If so, it is
important. The Messenger has an
along commended that a small crop OF
cotton for three consecutive years
would fetch more money for the farm.
ers thar three large crops consecu-
lively. But this will not be done. The
farmers will continue to plant a big
crop. The Augusta Chronicle says
that all that is needed to make out
h case of Messrs. Latham & Alex
ander is to accept the promise that the
farmers will get $500, 0OO. 900 for their
cotton. whether they raise 5000. 900 or
10. 000, 900 bales"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

eratu-e." Incidentally says. "a critic.
whom It s. now the iamentabfe fas-
hion to despisALord Macaulay." We
have read. o or less. Of all Of the
leading living British critics. except
Mr.. Theodore Watts, editor Of The
London "Athenaeum." and we know OF
not one NJ Is as charming as Macau-
lay. But We are OF the old school OF
readers and admirers. who were fas-
cinated by Jeffrey. Sydney Smith.
Uockhart. Wilson. Stephens, Haxlftt,
Carlyle. Macintosh, Hallam, and the
others.
Very many of the outcoming novels.
as was the case in 1896 and 1897, are
damned as unclean. unworthy, un-
last, Hickens's "Bye-ways." Grants
Beth Book and many others.
THE Destroyer" by Benjamin
Swift" (real name w. r. Paterson), is
sale TO be most gruesome, purturbing,
d~isagreeable. The New York Evening
Post, writing Of Anstey's The State
ment of Stella Maberly" disposes of it
thus: I'm no disparagement be it said
that Mr.. Anstey's books recall the re-
mark of the Tennysons' family SER
want, that YOU might comb hell with
a ffne-tooth coomfb, and you would not
find their likes"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

Havana. via Key West. Fla. February
S~-Spanlsh military operations continue
almost paralyzed. tl~ season most favor
able for movements against the insur-
Z gents thus being lost On Friday night
/, the insurgents eTrotGe1 the town q Ar
itegnfsa, province of Pfrar del Rio. and
Sp5undered several store ~. Eighteen of this,
town people Joined their. The governor
OF Pfnar del Rio SeaSt Jose Menendez.
Dsaz as an emisssary to the insurgent
LEADER, Perco Dsaz. with propo ale. of
oeace and surrender. The insurgents
hung him near a railway opening. with
the governors letter on his BON. Mon
cay night they enewed the attack on
Arternisa. but were repelled, Ieaxtng two
killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
Household Gods

The ancient Greess believed that the
Penates we're the gods who attended
TO the welfare and prosperity Of the
family. They were woTShipped as
househcGd gods in c home. The
houSehold god Of today is DIR. Kings
New Discovery. For consumption,
coughs, colds n for all affections Of
Throat. Chest and Lungs it Is iavaiua-
bic. 1t a been tried for a quarter OF
a century and is guaranteed TO cure, OF
money returned. No household should
be without this good angel. 1t l.
pleasant 10 take and a safe and sure
remedy for old anu young. Free tia
bottles at R r. Beiiamy1s drug store
Regular size SOC. and 500
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

When a man is suffering with an
aching head. a sluggish body. when his
muscles are lax and lazy. his brain DUH
a'd his stomach disdaining food. ne
VIII, II vase. heed these warnings and
r. sort TO the right remedy, before 1t Ia
700 late "Parker's ~SaraapsarfhA'
me King Of Blood Purifiers"
MAKES the appetite keen and
nearty-lnyigoratos n Ever-purifes
h blgod and fills IL with the pfa-pfv-
ing elements of the food. II h. a wnn-
derfra blood maker and flesh builder
i by j. G. Shepard. j. III. Hardin
and II. L. Fentress.