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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-01

Mr. Henry James, the Massachusetts
novelist, who has lived abroad for
perhaps a quarter of a century or
more, and who sometimes writes an
essay of real merit, contributed for the
Christmas issue of Literature" an ex-
cellent paper upon the celebrated
French novelist, Alphonse Daudet, who
died SO suddenly a few days before in
Paris. Mr.. James knew we'll the bril-
liant Frenchman some of whose pro-
auctions are among the very best of
his countrymen in the last forty years,
and will be long read by admiring coun
trymen. Daudet had genius of a rather
unusual kind among French authors,
and in some particulars ore resem-
bled Charles Dickens than any of his
own countrymen. He had a marvel
lous style and abounded in humor.
One brief extract from Mr.. James's
sympathetic and well wrought paper
is all we car give, and it is the closing
passage:
The mixture, the poetry, had in the
man himself an irresistible charm, for in
the long years of illness in which his life
closed he had become as acquainted with
pain as he had remained faithful to
fancy. The sun in his blood had never
burnt out, and If it were necessary to
characterize in a single word the quai-
ity that, either as artist or as man, he
most Distilled, one would speak unllesi-
tatfngly of his Warmth. He was as warm
as the south wall of a garden or as the
flushed fruit shat grows there. OF all
artists he was the most
natural. Every impression he gave out
passed through the imagination, but only
to take from IL more of common truth"
He made war upon the Forty I'm
mortals" Of France and to the end.
He was extremely companionable it is
said by those who were near him, of a
very lovable nature, and had the love.
int admiration Of a great circle both
old and young.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-01

Don't judge a man by his relations in
stead or by his companions. Relations
are thrust upon him., but compnuAons ara
usually OF his own Sceectton
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-01

~S o&s'
Of the funeral:
The colored men who officiated at
the funeral of William Jackson yester-
day, say thai If there are any more
smallpox patients TO be buried. they
respectfully decline to act in any ca
pacity. They are charitable. they say,
and they believe in showing the dead
the proper courtesies. but trey do not
care to go through the same experience
that was forced on them this morning.
There were five in the funeral party
that escorted the remains Of Jackson
TO the cemetery yesterday. Among the
humble was Ed. lie Brough, DIR. Nc
Combs driver. Ed. insisted ina he
was not afraid Of smallpox germs. SO
he was selected TO drive the wagon TO
the funeral grounds. The other four
men followed at a respectful distance.
When the cemetery was reached, che
five men lowered the body in the 10
foot grave hat had been prepared and
came back 10 the city.
This morning it was suggested that
some kind OF d~isinfectant should be
used by theSe men.
Finally il was decided that the go
to the creek below the city: take a
winter bath and there burn all the
clothing that they wore to the funeral.
Officer Hall escorted four Of the men
10 the creek west of the city and anoth-
ct officer went with Edward de
Brough to the creek below the orphan
age.
After 1T "a over De Brough stated
that he would not officiate at any more
funerals, especially when the occasion
demands such rigid enforcement OF The
law OF distnfecting."
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

l. M and Minnie B. Kalloch to Lesser Sum- merfleld, lot on $ line of Post street. 1l2:6 W of Buchanan, W 25 by S 137:6: s1O.
 City and County of San Francisco to James Webster and Hilbert streets, N 66. W S7, 60, E ST; =.
 James and Mary Larkey to Michael and Julia Mcclure, lot on " line of Webster street, 80 x of Hilbert, 30 by W s7; slO.
 Rachel Greenwood Gerard to John NJ Man ming. lot S W corner of Pierce and Hilbert streets. " l37:6. s 112:6, E 25. 50. E 112s. N 62:6 s10.
 on NV line of Howard street. s0:11M SW of Lafayette, SW 25 by NV 90 $10
 Margaret and George R. Munroe to Frank H Hodge, lot N line of Seventeenth street. 643 6 of Douglass. N 90 by s2;s; slo George L. and Eva l.. Reynolds, lot on s line of Washington street, 1876 w of Leavenworth W 6S9 by 137:6; also lot on N line of Wash ington street, 6s w of Powell, w 2211 by N 6s also lot on line of Sacramento street 154T w of Sacramento street. 1S0:5 w of Steiner, W 22. l2o, E 20:Iv, N 120; also property in outside county; gift.
 Mary L. DennIson (wife of E. F) to Peter NJ. Mawk lot W line of Ninth avenue 1855 of California street, s 50 by w 120. qutciaim
 Peter M and Helen s. Mawk to Jacob Hey man, same; s10.
 Solomon and Dora Getz to Emma L. Keller (wife of Michael J.). lot on NV corner of Eighteenth avenue and street. w 57:6 by N 100; s10.
 James E. Damon to Amelia S. Damon, lots 80 to S3. San Miguel Homestead Association; gift.
 Patrick William Riordan (and as Roman Catholic Archbishop to Henry and Mary J. of Mission. NV 25 by SW 100. block B. Academy Tract; s350
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

room work. The address to the graduates. delivered by Rev. Theodore c. Williams of Oakland, was interpreted by Principal Wilkinson to the deaf and dumb pupils in sign language
 The programme consisted of the follow ing: Chorus from "Ernani," 70 Hail Us, Ye Free" (VerdD; Lords Prayer, repeated by Mabel Lubby (deaf): piano solo, Ma zurka" (Meyer- -Helmund), Miss Lily Smith; class exercises by Juvenile deaf and blind; barytone solo, The Bedouin Love Song (PinsutD, William Brooks speech and signs; organ solo, Echo (De la Tombelle). Eben Gay slate exercises by senior deaf; piano solo, "Minuet' CMo- zarO, Miss Lena Erickson; essay, +Is Woman Degenerating?" Miss Millie OK. ton; soprano solo, waltz song, Delight Guckstone), Miss Gussie Mast; organ solo. Grand Offertory in A (Batste), Miss Lily Smith; address to graduates, Rev Theodore c. Williams; presentation of diplomas; chorus, ''The Village Choris- ter' (Moscheles); benediction.
 The names of those who received diplo- mas are: Gustav Adolph Anderson, Lu- Brooks, Ella, Pearl Clark, Jay David Cole. Grace Hanchett, Edwin Philip Hartman, Anthony Baptiste Munch, Millie OXton, Rasmine Christine Peterson, Henry Chris topher SieverS Johanna Elizabeth Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08

continuing every evening and afternoon thereafter for a limited period, will be given a revival of the great Passion Play" pictures. which created quite a stir when they were shown at the Baldwin Theater q few weeks since. The manage ment of the Baldwin has had so many requests of late asking for a revival Of the play that arrangements have been completed, and the play dealing with the birth, life and death of Christ will once more be shown in all its phases, exactly as 1t is given every ten years in the mountains of Horitz by the peasants of Oberammergau. Each scene is shown with vividness and perfect realism, and the accompanying music and lectures add materially 10 the effect of the whole When the play was last given evening performances were omitted, and as there were many who were not able to attend the afternoon performances the coming presentations of the play at night will no doubt be well attended. The play will be given every afternoon and evening, in cluding Sunday. Reserved seats for matt nee or night are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
STOLE TWO FUR CAFES. Fred vendal, Alias Blum, Alleged Leader of a Gang of Shop
 filters, Arrested.

Fred vendal, alias Blum. who, the po- lice say, is the leader of gang of shop filters was booked at the City Prison yesterday on charge of petty larceny, second offense, which makes 1t a felony.
 He was identified in the prison .yester- day by a clerk in the fur store of Lach- man & Co.,, 110 Kearny street. A few days ago, accompanied by woman, Vendal visited the store and pretended that he wanted to purchase fur cape. He and the woman looked at several, but none suited them and they left. After they had gone 1t was noticed that two of the capes had disappeared. The woman Is known as Joe Theron's girl. Theron is now waiting his trial on charge of rob- bery. The clerk failed to identify the woman.
 Vendal is a Russian and has served terms for petty larceny. The police say that he and the woman have worked other stores in the same way, and other charges may yet be preferred against them. Vendal was arrested by Detective Graham and Policeman J. Moriarity.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
FOUR CENTS
 FOR A MEAL Chief Fletcher Does Not Spoil Prisoners. A RECORD FOR ECONOMY BEATS ALL TESTS RECENTLY MADE BY GOVERNMENT. Does Not Serve French Dinners. but Has a Healthy Lot of h.
 mates in the
 Prison.
BEATS ALL TESTS RECENTLY
 MADE BY GOVERNMENT.
Oakland Office San Franc,sco Cal

Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
 sOS Broadway, June T.
 Chle1 or Police Fletcher claims to have broken the record in the economical feed ing or prisoners. His report filed last nlght shows that during the past month ne has supplied two square meals a day .o HIS prisoners at an average price of cents meal
 This low figure Is said to be- smaller thah the average price for feeding pris- oners In any other jail in the United States. For feeding all his prisoners dur ing the month Of May the Chief only ex- pended $99 80.
 Everybody employed at the City Hall has an interest in the feeding of the pris- oners. Cnly a few weeks ago a special resolution was passed by the Board of Public Works, authorizing Chief Fletcher not to permit cabbages or onions to be cooked G,td in the prison in the basement on tbnsa ruesoays Ga, or Wednesdays, because on session. The board did not show any consideration for the feelings of the City Council, which meets every Monday night, ana hence the bill of fare on Monday always includes cabbages and onions.
 Some time ago." said the Chief to-day,
 Il was considerably interested in some Government experiments tending to very well on IS cents day. My experi- ence in the past month has taugh. me that could serve French dinners at that price, l hope the people will not think that we starve prisoners here because we try not to waste money. Here is the amount of material consumed in one week: May 1, mutton. 45 pounds; bread. 35 pounds. May 2. fresh beef, 45 pounds; bread. 35 pounds. May 3, corned beef, 70 pounds; bread, 30 pounds. May 4. fresh beef, 70 pounds; bread, 30 pounds. May 5, beef, 40 pounds, bread. 35 pounds. May $, beef, 45 pounds; bread, 35 pounds. May [, corned beef, 40 pounds; bread, 30 pounds.
 Tn addition to these amounts, we fur nished the prisoners with bean soup, cof- fee, once day, use large amount of cabbage and onions and give the boys rice or bean soup every day except Mon days and Fridays. As bean soup sends nice flavor in the air we cook 1t on the days when the Police Commission meets.
 "We serve our guests two meals day, at a. m. and 4 p. m., and so far as l can learn they are as well satisfied as In any prison in the State"
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
BERKELEY WOMEN
 WERE OVERLOOKED
SAY THEY FIRST SUGGESTED
 THE HOSPITAL SHIP.
Members of the Red Cross say That They Have Been
 Slighted.

BERKELEY, June 7.-When the ladies of the Berkeley branch of the Red Cross met this morning there was but one tonic Of discussion. Without wishing it to be made public, they have prided themselves so far upon being the first to suggest the Idea Of the hospital ship, and when this mornings papers spoke of the subject in a way which implied that the honor be- longed to Oakland they felt that their interest and activity In the undertakine had been overlooked.
 At an informal conference of the more question it was decided that the facts of the case should be given to the press in order that the position of the Berkeley Society might be understood.
 Mrs. Mary s. Haight, one of the pro- moters of the Red Cross movement in Berkeley, said to a Call representative after the meeting was over:
 Tt occasioned Us no little surprise I as- sure you, to read in this mornings paper that the name of the Oakland branch of the Red Cross Society should be credited of the hospital ship. The Berkeley branch was the first local organization of the kind started upon the coast, and 1t was the first to promote the plan of a hospital public before, but 1t seems only right and just that our place should be recognized.
 .'The idea of the hospital ship originated with Mrs. Colonel C. R. Greenleaf, presi- dent of our local society. She spoke of the matter to us over month ago. The first public announcement of any such plan was made by Professor Thomas R. Bacon of the university, who spoke of 1t at a meeting of the State Red Cross So- ciety in San Francisco. He did so as a representative of our local branch. At the first meeting of the State board our delegate from Berkeley was instructed to pledge $500 as the amount we would con tribute, and that was over two weeks ago. We have already succeeded in rais- ing nearly S700. So that both in being the first to suggest the plan and the largest contributor of any one local branch so far we certainly stand in a position which ought not properly to be over looked, and we hope henceforth that that position will be accorded to us"
 Mrs c. R. Greenleaf, whose husband, Colonel Greenleaf, is now with the United States troops at Tampa, also expressed surprise at the prominence accorded the Oakland branch in the matter which she was the first to suggest.
 The hospital ship, she said, twas something which originated with us. We have not tried to make this public at all, but the honor is ours. For its size and numbers our society has really done very well, but we have tried to keep 1t as quiet as possible"
 Several other ladies were unanimous In regretting that their own society seemed to have been overlooked in an honor which belonged peculiarly to them, but hoped that the mistake could be cor rected.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
New Civil Service Officers.

At the annual election of officers of the United States Civil Service Association of California the following-named were elected by exclamation: President, E. W. Maslin; vice-president, T. J. Barry: re- cording secretary, F. w. Lynch; financial secretary, S. A. Davis; treasurer, G. W. Cope; ergeant-at-arms, John Critcher; executive committee-Daniel J. O'Leary Ellis A. Holmes. D. J. Ahern, A Hay and H. s. Farley.
 D. J. O'Leary, the retiring head of the organization, delivered an address On civil service reform.
 Secretary c. A. Stephens prevailed upon the organization to contribute the sum of s10 per month for the benefit of the Red Cross Society,".
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
TEACHERS ARE ELECTED.
The Board of Education Makes Its
 Annual Appointments.


 BERKELEY, June 1.-The Board of Edu- cation met last night and elected teachers for the coming year as follows:
 Aston way School-Miss Rose M. Dob bins, Miss H. w. Curtis and Mrs. I. E. Hubbard.
 Rose street-Miss Edith Sprague and Mrs. C. c. Potwin.
 Bancroft way-Miss Selina Burston, Mrs. c. T. Elliott, Miss A. Woodall and Miss M. E. Bergen.
 Whittier-Miss J. H. Lanbard. Mrs. N. NJ. Norman, Miss Lida Coddington, c. B. Hutton, Miss May Sampson and Miss Amy E. Cotrel.
 Kellogg-Miss H. W. Curtis.
 Dwight way-Miss L. L. Shaw, Miss F. R. Hanley, Mrs. c. M. Partridge, Miss May Huddart, Miss E. l. Hubbard, Miss Alma Akin, Miss Lydia Attersbury, Miss E. w. Smith, Miss J. Barrows and w. II. de Bell.
 Le Cone-Miss 4. F. Keefer, Miss E. Ellerhorst, Miss Sarah Fox, Miss L. J. Wentworth, Miss R. M Gompertz, Miss L. NJ Hall Miss S. T. French. Miss Blanche Morse, Miss M. g. Cameron, Miss Olive Harper, Miss R. Fox, Miss D.. E. Ellerhorst.
 columbus-Mrs; s. N; Mcclure. Miss N. Dean. Mrs. K. J. Sterling:
 San Pablo avenue-Miss L. J. Shaw. Miss M. E. Wilson, J. W. Warnick Miss L. B. Mckee, Mrs. B. L. Wilkes, Miss L.. J. Hamlin.
 High school-L; P, Waterman. A. ". Stamper, Miss F. W. McLain, Miss F.. Bartling Miss M. l.. Brehn, E.. B. Le- mare, M. c. James. D. R. Wood. Miss A. c. Edmonds, Miss M. L. Glayes, Miss Eva V. Carlin and Karl Heinrich.
 In addition to the above Arthur M. Elston was elected teacher of mathe- matics for the ninth grade and Miss E. Riggs substitute. Superintendent Perham was unanimously reelected.
 Berkeley News Notes.
 BERKELEY, June '. - Mrs. Lettica Granger died early this morning at her home on Henry street. North Berkeley. noon.
 George Lauer of West Berkeley was ar rested this morning on a charge of bat Miller claims that she was collecting a bill for furniture at Lauer's residence when she was ejeeted with violence.
 At a meeting of the Berkeley Pardee Club. in Golden Sheaf Hall, last night an executive committee was chosen as fol- lows; J. M Oliver, H. c. Wyckoff, How ard G. Wright, John Mccarthy, J. L. SSdSas seotehler V; K Weir, Hggh psl, Forgie; James Kenney.
 Roger sprague, H. K. Palmer and R. T. Crawford, three students in the Univer- servatory to determine the longitude of Berkeley. They will pursue their calcu- lations in conjunction with Miss M. A. Hope and Frederick Seares, who are Coast and Geodetic Survey.
 Sanitary Inspector Thompson sustained severe injuries in an accident last night. While driving up Adeline street his buggy ran foul of a fiat car standing on a cross ing. He was thrown from his buggy by the collision, the horse running away.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
A New Hebrew School.

The Hebrew Religion School (Talmud Torah) of the Nevah Zedek Congregation, on Mission street, has been opened with Rabbi N. Mosessohn, DID,, LL.D., as principal. Instruction is given In the He brew language, history and religion. The latter two subjects are taught in English. The tuition hours are: On Sundays, from a.. m.. to 12 m; Mondays. Tuesdays. m to 5:30 D. m. Children are accepted by the principal Children of parents who are unable to pay for tuition are admit ted free. Rabbi Mosessohn addresses the pupils every Sunday on religious topics.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
DIPLOMAS FOR BLIND PUPILS.
Interesting Exercises at the Institu- tion for the Deaf and Dumb
 and Blind

BERKELEY, June 7.-Twelve pupils of the State Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind have finished their course of study and to-day received the diplomas which the institution awards to Its grad uates. The commencement exercises were held this afternoon in the Assembly Hall and consisted principally of an exhibition of what the pupils themselves had learned, together with an explanation of the method used in teaching them. Prin- cipal Wilkinson outlined very carefully to the visitors the way in which the course of instruction was carried on, and illustrated 1t by several examples of class
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Rev. Joseph Riordan Will Lecture.

The next course of free lectures given by the Young Men Institute Lecture Bureau will be delivered under the auspices of Borromean Council No. 129 at St. 1gnatius College Hall, Friday evening, June A. Rev. Joseph W. Riordan, s. J.. president of Santa Clara College. will be the lec- turer, taking for his subject Evolution" :" Tickets of admission may be had free upon application at the office of the lec- ture bureau, second floor, Pioneer build- ing, 24 Fourth street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Adam Stroh Pleads Guilty.

Adam Stroh. the burglar who, on last Christmas night. entered the residence of Charles $. Bier, Geary and Franklin streets, pleaded guilty to a charge of bur glary in the first degree before Judge time but, in order that evidence might be produced to show that the prisoner had prior conviction against him, sentence was postponed until June lS Stroh' 8 crime created a sensation at the time it was committed, owing to the fact that Baldwin Gardner was fatally shot while the burglar was trying to escape.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
RAILROAD TRAVEL. NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
Via Sausalito Ferry.

Via Sausalito Ferry. From San Francisco, commencing May l. 1S9S
 WEEK DAYS For Mill Valley and San Rafael-7:o0. $500 s9:30. Il 100 a. m. s1:45. 3:20. 400, 6:l5. 'e:c9 6:30 p. m.
 Extra trips for San Rafael on Mondays Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p. m.
 SUNDAYS. For Mill Valley and San Rafael-ss:oo $500 s1000 l1O0. II go nn. 1.C0. sl:45. '2:S0 s4:00 5:30, 6:45 D. m
 11:00 a. does not run to San Rafael 6:a0 D. m. does not run to Mill Valley. Trains marked to San Quentin.
 THROUGH TRAINS. TOO q. m. week days-Cazadero and way sta ns s2o ?. m Saturdays--Cazadero and way sta ns b:15 p. m week days tSat. ex.)-Tomales and way stations. 500 a. m. Sundays-Cazaderc and way stations 1:45 p. m. Sundays-Point Reyes and way sta n.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Sutro Real Estate Sold.

The sale of two pieces of property be- longing to the estate of Adolph Sutro was confirmed by Judge Belcher yesterday. The property realized s6100. One piece, at the corner of California street and Second avenue, was sold to Julien Smith, and the other, at the corner of Holloway and Ar lington avenues, to Fred W. Stanford.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Mrs. Johnson's Statement.

The widow of Otto Johnson, who shot and killed himself last Monday night, says that she was not aware that he had pistol on his person when he left the house just before committing the deed. She did not know that he had left the house until after he had been gone some time
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
Bills Ignored.

The United States Grand Jury yester- day ignored the charges against Captain w. R. Dickinson and Stillman Slower for cruelty to seamen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-08
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Steamers leave Broadway HWA wharf, San Francisco. EA&Sf&A For Alaskan ports. 1o e. m, \ k&HkNA June g. 10, 15 20, 25 30, July 5, \ EA HMVkA transfer at Seattle
 HH&1N Aa For Alaskan ports (from 3 HHSSfAfx&3{Aa Folsom-street wharf) 10 a. m., 1T H#sN June 5, 2s, July II, August 4,
 25, transfer at Portland Or.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. Anaoortes and New Whatoom Wash), 10 g. m.. June 5. 10. 15. 20. 25. 80. July 5, and every fifth day thereafter. connecting at Seattle with this companys steamers for Alaska and G. N By. at Tacoma with N. P. By. at Vancouver with c. P. Ry
 For Eureka tHumboldt Bay), 10 c m., June l. !. IS. 1s, GS. July l. and every sixth day thereafter.
 For Santa cruge Monterey. San Simeon. Cayucos, Port H&Eord (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota. Santa Barbara. Ventura. Hueneme. Newport, a. m., June ?, 6, TO- IA, IS. 22 26, 30, July 4. and every fourth day thereafter. For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- ford (San Luis Obspo}, Santa Barbara. Port Los Angeles and Redondo (Los Angeles) II a. m.. June 4, S. F, 16. 20, 2i 2s, July ?, and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan, Altata La Paz, Santa Rosa lia and Guaymas (Mex), 10 a m., June r, July 9
 For further information obtain folder The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers, sailing dates ard hours of sailing.
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