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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Marine Blue Book.

The rapid creation of deep general in
terest in maritime matters and naval af
fairs since the war with Spain and the
fact that ship yards of all the coasts as
we'll as the great lakes are filled with
work for two or three years to come have
contributed to make the 1899 edition of
the Blue Book of American Shipping,
which is just from the press, an apparent
justification of the publishers claim that
it is the most valuable work on shipping
Book, known as the only marine and
naval directory Of the United States, is
this year more handsomely illustrated
than ever, and is in more handy form
reference for the ship builder, ship owner
and naval architect, and the merchants
and manufacturers who have dealings
with these interests. but it contains also
a hundred or more pages devoted to sta,
tistics of water commerce and TO general
information regarding the merchant ma
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

- + Harold Frederic, the au-
n " thor Of The Market Place"
a distinguished English critic
NN has said: His constructive
instinct ignores nothing that
is significant, makes use Of nothing
that is not significant. and binds every
element Of character and every Incl
dent together in a consistent, coherent,
dramatic whole" Mr Frederic was
ever a profound student of human
nature and hence he sets before us real
people. acting according to their situa-
tion and environment, which is the
highest grace an author can give to his
puppets There is never the awkward
and displeasing forced appearance
never the loss of identity through
speeches foreign to a characters indi-
viduality. His people follow a rational
line Of behavior, their deeds pass into
their composition, and ere we close the
book We can guess what they would do
IN almost any situation. In the Dam
milton Of Theron Ware" we meet
weak, crude character, whose Will
Jagged behind his judgment, whose in
decision prevented performance and
who, when thrown by fate within the
radius of deep intellectual and emo
tiOnal influences goes to wreck for
very lack of fiber and inability to get
rid Of the ignorance that crushes small
souls In The Market Place one
reads with absorbing interest Of man
who early determined to be rich and
powerful, who let's no discouragenent
daunt his purpose and who inevitably
reaches the goal. His life is actuated
by a desire to be doing always some
thing Of moment. to have in view some
thing he is determined 10 master,
something he must fight for, some
stone wall he must beat his way
through, and his struggles and schemes
are both social and financial The false
philosophy of something for nothing
does not enter into his calculations.
His energy keeps the reader GREATNESS,
but affects him no more than an after
moons saunter. We suspect he never
could be tired and that he would have
TO get his own permission to sleep.
Financially, the book deals with the
Hooley scandals, whose exposure re-
Gently shocked London; socially, with
English country life and West End
aristocracy. All Mr.. Frederic's stories
have an ethical value. are planned with
a true knowledge Of dramatic values,
and built with a masterful handling OF
humOr. pathos and true human Incl
dent He had the ingenuity to create
and the power to present his creations
as types. He began his career as
newspaper writer, rose rapidly from
reporter TO editor, and learned through
his experiences the value Of time and
opportunity. He is considered by
many one of the greatest authors OF
this decade. His mildest admirer
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saws that II is the tightest box he
ever got. into, and he has been IN
g. good many. Jake is prospector VINO
for over a year has been working out
in the mountains a few miles from Dla-
mond Springs, Ell Dorado County. Near
where Jake has been working Is an aban-
doned engine boiler, with all the machin-
erv including the boiler. The house that
enclosed the machinery has all been
blown down. so that the boiler stands
ont in the open air. The boiler is one
of the old-fashioned kind without fues-
Early in the year 1t struck Jake that
this boiler would be a pretty good place
to sleep in, as it was warm and dry and
rarfactIv irnneryious to the heavy rains
that fall in the vicinity. So he took out
the manhole gasket, which was big one
located at the end of the boiler close TO
the bottom, and moved IT.
He found that it was just what he had
been looking for. Dark, of course, but
as warm as a house. BY KNOCKING OH
steam pipe connection at the other end
of tho boiler the ventilation was perfect
and.no danger of getting wet.
For months Jake enjoyed his sleeping
anartment in the boiler and was the envy
of all the miners for miles around. But
last Monday night there was trouble.
That's when the bear and the snake got
in. At least that 5 WIell the ped4 SoC IL
When the snake got in is mystery 1t
NAV have been hibernating under Jake
blankets all winter for all he knows; but
he does know that it was there last Mon
day night.
Jake went to bed at his usual time
about dark-and as the night was a little
warm concluded to leave the manhole
open.
He went to sleep instantly, but some
hours later was awakened by a queer
sound at the end of the boiler. Rising
in his blankets Jake reached for his min
ers' matches These are the kind that
will burn several minutes. Striking one
he was for moment blinded by the glare
Then it fiickered and went out
Before he could strike another Jake be-
came conscious of shifting down at the
far end of the boiler. Then he got fright
ened. and when he reached for his match
box he couldn't find it.
He felt here and there, all the time con-
scious that the shifting was coming his
way Cold sweat came out all over him
and a frenzy seized him. He wanted to
make a rush for the manhole, but tear
held him to the spot
Then he felt for his matches again, and
this time put his hand right on them-
Striking one, his horror was increased.
Before him stood a big bear. At sight OF
the light the bear became frightened and
lakes first impulse was to draw his
revolver and fire, but he had fear thaI
he might miss the bear or not hit vital
snot and so he kept his matches burning
in order to keep the bear at bay until he
could think out plan of flight
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meetings, as to numbers, should be- In
addition to the membership there was a
evening there was a reception rendered
the grand chief companion Mrs Flora
Jacobs, an account of which appeared in
the local columns on last Thursday The
installation of the officers of this circle
will be held on the 18th inst
Last Wednesday night the officers Of
Live Oak Circle We're installed by Grand
Chief Companion Mrs. Flora Jacobs who
was assisted by the modest member Of
Inter Nos as grand marshal. The new
officers are: Mrs. Jennie Weisel. mast
chief companion; Mrs. Bessie Harris
chief companion; Mrs. ]. F. SpelIman'
sub-chief; n. Rothman. financial secre-
tary; Mrs. e. ]. n. Steinwig, recording
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Was New; also ''The True Story of La
fayette." by Elbridge Brooks" and Cap
tain Kodak" by Alexander Black.
Richard CarVel" is now in its fifth edi-
tion. Twenty thousand copies were sold
in three weeks. st. Louis, the authors
birthplace, seems the only city too busy
" A SCI Second md edition of ..rristram Lacy"
that caustically humorous novel, is an
nounced by the Macmillan Company
within three weeks of its publication.
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,Gnu0 Hmmeuua Boiler Utmost Cost a Miners Life

As the bear came near Jake pulled the
trigger of his revolver, but the cartridge
missed fire. The bear made a jump and
knocked him over, but before he reached
the ground Jake had put a bullet in the
ponderous creatures heart.
This ended the fight. Then Jake crawled
back into his boiler, threw out the dead
snake and went to sleep.
Next morning he was up bright and
early to overhaul the game he had bagged
during the night.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

Cassell & Co. are about TO publish the
pictures are reproduced on a scale suf-
ficiently large to enable purchasers to
form an excellent idea of the originals.
for supplementary reading, has been re-
ceived from the Whitaker Ray Publish
ing Company.
over 81, 600 copies of when Knighthood
Was in Flower have been sold since its
publication. The story is now being dra-
matized for Julia Marowe, and great sue
cess is prediCted for the production.
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volver and blew the head off the rattle
snake just as it was poised to strike.
Victory now aroused Jake's sportsman
blood. He wanted the bear.
Climbing out as quickly as he could, he
saw bruin sitting on his launches few
feet from the boiler At sight of Jake
he turned to run, but a pistol ball caught
him between the shoulders and stopped
him. He concluded to fight Jake. and
made a fierce attack, maddened as he was
by the pain of his wound.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Pail Mall.

The Pail Mall for July contains an ex-
haustive article on the phases Of modern
architecture in Chicago by Peter b.
n discussion of the Angio-American en-
tente. by Lord Charles Beresford; an IN
structive article on wireless teIegraIP,nly'
rinbottom's silhouettes in Parliament and
q severe criticism by W. Z. Henley OF the
Daily Telegraphs recently publishea hst
of :fThe Hundred Best Novels As 10
fiction, Mr.. Wells contributes THE Va,
cant Country" and there are several
other short stories.
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Cassell's Magazine.

An article of special interest is printed
in the July number on "Sardou as Stage
Manager" The author Of ''Robespierre"
is classed as one of the few great stage
Irving, given the first rank. 1t contains
besides a scientific article entitled "A
Kodak in the Clouds" the first Of series
of articles; London by Night" called
Next Days Dinner and the initial
chapters Of Guy Boothby's new serial
story, "a Maker Of Nations"
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While this situation was at its most
strained point Jakes blood almost froze
in his brains, for the whirr of q rattle
snake struck his ear.
It was in the boiler right in front OF
him and between him and the bear.
The first move was made by the bear,
through the manhole.
This aroused Jake to his senses. The
match had almost burned his fingers
when his nerve came back, and he took
careful aim over the sights of his re-
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stalled on the night of the 18th.
On the Fourth of July the Degree of
Honor lodges took part in the parade in
that place and made an excellent show
ing.
The reports from the varioug lodges to
the grand recorder, Mrs. x. NJ. Poland,
shows a good increase in the beneficial
membership of the order. This year, so
far. there has been but one death. The
officers of the order are bending their
eficial branch
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magnificent and extensive parks of her
noble e anc9st9Js; VII ILL., the GiaiIoggs meyer
shrieks the heroine, dashing through the
heavy carved mahogany doors, with her
stately form drawn to its magnificent
by the perfect fit of her Redfern gown,
that fell about her in soft, rustling silken
Mr. GushWriter never come to the point?
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MAGAZINES FOR JULY.
The Century.

The Century, besides the usual interest
ing and educational features, contains s,-d. an
article on '"The Making of Robinson cru Cru-
soe.' the only English book that rly,as rlyaIs
The Pilgrims Progress IN popuIaIlCg. LIe,-.
r,Irrirs IN this magazine, has awakened
consideSrable oiliHS b popular interest. One critic
of this scholarly work goes so 3rd Iar as 9,,eq 90
say that the great soldier has Wailee eL Toep
1000 years to be accorded MS que e'9 4NA-A
and empire builder.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
THE CosmonoIitan.

The Cosmopolitan prints an article by
Harry Thurston Peck on 'Balzac and His
Work, - with illustrations selected by Bal-
zac himself to illustrate the "Comedle
Humaine''; the initial chapter of The
Building of an Empire" by John BrisbenIl
Walker; Tea Drinking in Many. Lands.
a most entertaining bit of description by
Laura Starr, a continuation Of the series
of articles on THE Organization OF
Home" some strong fiction and poetry
and other articles of interest.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
A SURPRISE PARTY.

Last week a party of members Of Au-
rora Lodge, knights and Ladies of
Honor. went to Mill Valley to pay a sur
prise visit to Mrs. L. A. Rapp, the f1nan-
ciaI secretary of the lodge. They found
her at the home of Mrs. G. Martin, her
tered the house to congratulate her on
the anniversary Of her birth. The visi-
tors, in addition to good wishes. each
Visit. Those who were present were:
Mesdames G. NJ. Martin. I: J. Mheelock.
E. r. Kinsman, Fannie lgo, Il. Kava-
Fae E' T. Berry, S. Davidson, E. L. sund-
berg, Annie Thorp, a.. T. Whitten, F. ].
Williams, A. A. Hutchinson, 1. B: Hol
comb. T. Smith, G. Neubar, T. Thomp-
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0nn Er1I.0WsHIP


The visit Of Grand Patriarch ]. W. Har-
ris TO Occidental Encampment in Sacra-
mento on the last Tuesday in June was
a very interesting fraternal gathering.
The grand patriarch was accompanied on
his visit by Colonel H. o. Brewer and
Past Chief Patriarchs John Thompson
and Frederick Fillmore. The visitors were
received at the train by a committee from
the encampment and escorted to hotel,
where they were met by about forty
members Of Sacramento Canton and re-
ceived with appropriate honors. They
were then escorted TO the encampment
hall where the patriarchal degree was
conferred after which there was ban
ouet. at which o. W. Erlewine, P. G. P,
presided, and addresses We're made by
Colonel Brewer, F FILLMORE and John
w; W {. ". Burke, P. G. P. Samuel B.
Smith. P. G. P, the grand patriarch and
On Sunday. the 1st inst, Rev ]. s.
Beard who is a member of Pacific Lodge
No 155. preached sermon on "Ptety.
Patriotism and Fraternity" to the mem
bers Of the lodge in the, Methodist Epis-
copal Church, corner of Capp and Twenty
first streets It was mastery sermon
and was listened to with marked atten-
last Wednesday night Grand Patriarch
Harris paid an official visit to Tracy En-
campment in Tracy.
The officers of Morse Lodge were in
stalled last Wednesday night by Deputy
A H. Novel;; those of Farnsworth Lodge
will be installed on Wednesday night
next; the officers of Yerba Buena Lodge
were Installed last Thursday night by
Deputy S. r. Jacobs, and after the cere-
monies there was a social hour in the
banquet hall.
On the Fourth there was a grand time
at Tracy IN consequence of the dedication
of the Odd Fellows new hall at that
place The affair was conducted by Dep
uty Grand Master ]. l. Robinette, acting
as grand master, c. NJ. Keniston acting
as deputy grand master and Grand Sec
retary George T. Shaw acting as grand
usher. There was a large turnout of the
people of that place and during the day
there was programme as follows under
the auspices of Sumner Lodge: Opening
address by F. O. Housken, president OF
the day; remarks by the chairman Of the
building committee, the dedication of the
hal by the acting grand master, J. L,
Robinette and other officers, singing OF
America" by school children, remarks
by G NJ. Keniston, Grafton by NJ. I.
Moses of San Francisco, singing OF
columbia" by choir and Home, Sweet
Home" by the audience. In the evening
there were fireworks and ball. The new
building which replaces the one that was
dedicated July 2, 1897, and destroyed by
fire june 10, 1898, is a two-story structure
in which will meet Sumner Lodge, Tracy
Encampment and Samaria Rebekeh Lodge
of the Odd Fellows, West Side Lodge OF
knights of Pythias, Tracy Parlor of the
Native Sons, Ell Pescadero Parlor OF the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
MnClnra,s Magazine.

McClure's gives a complete account of
the automobile as seen to-day, explaining
its cost how it is operated and Just what
be a surprise to most readers. There IS
a Biographical sketch of Rudyard Kip.
ling, an account of the Soldier Police of
the Canadian Northwest and some
strong. wholesome fiction contributed by
Stephen Crane, J. H. Cranson and others.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09

rine and navy. Among noteworthy feat
ures incorporated in the 1899 edition is a
comprehensive history of the year in
everything pertaining to the construction
and navigation of vessels.
The directory part of this publication
contains particulars OF American steam
dresses of owners, separated as to coasts,
Western rivers and great lakes. lists of
ship owners, ship and engine builders,
masters and members of various organi--
cations made up from the navy and
merchant marine; particulars OF vessels
of the United States navy; heads of Gov
eminent bureaus in the United States and
Canada connected with shipping; steam
ship lines-including those operating. to
foreign ports-with details of service,
principal offices and names and addresses
The Blue Book is published by the
Marine Review Publishing Company,
Cleveland. and will be forwarded to any
address upon receipt of s..
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order and whether we agree with what
fhe author says or not we find that his
hook has that quality which prevents its
being closed when once it is opened.
EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR NEW
pG1SSESSIONS-B Thomas ]. Vivian and
R1ei P Smith. R F. FenRo fsr52 & o. iiff7g M9w
- ~ Containing all that is of value to
a sointa man seeking Information on our new new
possessons-Cuba Hawai- 9ba ana e # fhe itaIa PR
ippIntsPPt nIniit PORTO Rico. From this little book
one opeun may " gather ga at glance information
that he might be weeks SeaIchln,s, arc y, ,Ios LOT
Sro,n scores of volumes on library shelves.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Scrihner's Magazine.

scribner's of July is more than usually
interesting. containing articles on The
Foreign Mail Service ia at New s,n6s 1ork l5s
Occupation' "Pubiic Manners of Women
and hThe English Voice on the American
Stage" There are poems by Benjamin
Blood and Carolyn Wells, humor by Joe
Chandler Harris and fiction by Bliss
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
THE FASTFRN STAR.

The most worthy grand matron, Mrs.
Pierce, announces the following vista
tions. Truckee, July 8; Grass Valley, II;
Nevada City, IS; Dutch Flat, 20; Mission
Chapter. san Francisco, p; Century
Chapter, San Francisco, 2; Harmony
Chapter. San Francisco, August +; Liver
more. I; Carita Chapter, Alameda, 3; san
Jose. Is; Golden Gate Chapter. San Fran
cisco. II: San Leandro, IS; Ivy Chapter,
San Francisco, p: Olive Branch Chapter
San Francisco. %. and Unity Chapter'
y Mrs! frsi-'a Pierce was in Virginia. City re,
Gently during the session of the Grand
Lodge. + and A NJ, and was present at
an entertainment given by the Ghapterc, OF
that city to the Grand Lodge oh1cers; ole
was also one OF a party that VISITED tIe
great SutrO tunnel. The party entered lhs
tunnel at half-past I in the AFTERNOON ana
did not leave it until half-past O'Clock.
The grand patron, Dr.. Lawrence OF Los
Angeles, expects to institute an3Lner ,a.a
chapter in the southern part of the state
He viii probably be in this city IN Au-
gust. ., -,
ebrated the twentieth anniversary OF us
institution in grand style and there was a
large ATTENDANCE. This chapter is doing
we'll and in proof OF this II Is necessary
only TO state that candidates are initiated
at every meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
THE NATIVE SONS.

"The orty-Niners,' composed of mem
bers of San Francisco Parlor No. 49, have
completed all arrangements for their
grand outing at Schuetzen Park on the
10th inst.
The officers of Ell Dorado Parlor were
installed last night by J. j. Handley, d.
D. G. p. After the installation there was
a grand banquet at a restaurant near by.
The officers of San Francisco Parlor
were installed last Friday night by Dep
uty Daniel A Ryan and their installation
was followed by a banquet.
Grand President Mattison has appointed
J. l.. Mann Of Watsonville Parlor deputy
for Santa Cruz. Santa Clara and San Ben
ito counties.
The. officers of California Parior will be
installed next Thursday night. There Will
be several limitations the same night. The
parlor's committee has prepared fine en-
tertalnment for members and guests.
The committee of California Parlor No.
has made. arrangements. with the man n
agement of the international cakewalk
for 2G0O tickets, which will be good any
afternoon and evening during the week week
be devoted to the 1900 fund of this parlor.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
Ainslee's Magazine.

The July number contains, beside some
clever stories from the pens of young
American writers articles on The Log
of an Ocean Pilot, The Food We Eat
satire by an anonymous writer entitled
1.-THE Literary Weather Bureau"
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
ORDER OF THE AMARANTH.

Crescent Court No. i Of the Order q the
Amaranth was presided over at its meet
ing on the 1st inst by Honored Lady
Malgren, royal matron, and Sir Knight
Frank 3. Ladd royal patron. Three can
like number of petitions were received to
be acted upon at the next meeting. The
court has gained so much in finances that
It has resolved to move into more congo
nial quarters, and it is probable that the
meeting on the 18th inst. will be held in
one Of the halls of the Native Sons build
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
The Commonplace Novel Writer.

The strain for atmosphere and color in
the ordinary novel and short story taxes
to the limit the patience of the reader.
why must color be forced upon us in this
guise? No" sighs Stephanie. lifting her
from the exquisite cut-glass dish and
holding the antique spoon absently in her
beautiful tapering hand, while her blue
past the butler in livery through the
heavy plate-glass windows across the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
MASONIC.

Yerba Buena Lodge of Perfection Of this
city has made arrangements TO go TO Sac
ramento next Saturday 10 pay a frater-
nal visit to the Lodge Of Perfection IN
degrees or candidates for admission into
HAT lllEa.
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FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

Last Monday night the supreme officers
in a body installed the officers of LincolQ
Lodge in their lodgeroom in the Odd Eel
lows building The new officers are: Mrs.
NJ Trennen, P. P; Mrs. Susan Tryon, P;
Mrs. NJ Mack, v. P; Mrs H. Bryant. t.;
Miss Ella Waldo, F. S.: Miss Carrie May
ers. r. s.: Miss Jennie TTennell, NJ; Miss
Annie Sharp, w; Miss May Burnes, 1.
G.. Will King. o. G. At the close of the
ceremonies the most modest member of
the lodge on behalf thereof presented TO
Mrs. Raymond, the retiring past presf-
dent, very fine collar of her rank in the
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
FRATERNAL NEWS.
THE REBEKAHS.

Native Daughters. Alpha Lodge of the A.
O. L. W and Saw Log Camp Of the
Woodmen of the World.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
NATIVE DAUGHTERS.

Miss E. A Spencer. past grand presi-
dent, left yesterday for Kentucky, where
she will probably make her home for the
future.
Supplies have been sent to deputies for
three parlors to be Instituted shortly.
Grand President Mrs. Sifford expects to
institute a new parlor in Santa Paula
The officers of Alta Parlor were in
stalled on the night of the 1st inst, and
after the installation there was a COLA
ton for the members.
The officers of ORC Fino Parlor were in
stalled last night by Mrs. ]. A. Steinbach,
D. D. @. ?.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-09
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

THE KINsHIP OF SOULS. by Reuen
Thomas, is beautiful story of travel
and the influence of scenery and person
ality upon the human soul. Ismene, the
heroine, meets in her travels Mr.. War
wick Langley, a man of intelligence and
honor but with few reverences and no
great ambitions By her sweet womanly
influence she changes the whole current of
his thought and life and makes him real
serious things; that earnestness is the one
road to development. The book is some
what pedantiC but very readable.
MEZZOTINTS IN MODERN MUSIC
BY James Huneker.. Charles Scribners 8
of great interest to musicians and
lovers of music, telling in seven es-
says much that is interesting and valua-
BILE about the works of Strauss, Chopin.
Lszt and Richard Wagner. 1t contains
a pertinent chapter on the music Of the
future and lights pianists along the
"Royal Road to Parnassus." It's phrase
ology and literary merit are of the first