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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Southern Negro Dialects.

A patron Of cakewalks CT an admirer
Of cakewalk music might be justified in
not thinking so, but the fact is that
there are more than fifty separate dia-
lects among the colored population of
the South. Any one who has Travelled
through the tidewater counties of Vir-
ginia is aware that the cpeech of the
negro population there differs material
ly from that used in the cotton fields
Of Alabama. The sing-song speech of
the camp meeting negro from the hilly
part Of Northern Georgia differs essen
TALLY from the softer and more melodi-
Gus speech of the Louisiana negroes
from the region Of the canebrakes and
rice fields.
The negro race in the South is es-
sentially initiative, and in Louisiana,
where the reminders Of French occupa-
ton are many, the French accent and
are preserved. In South
Carolina, which has, relatively, the
largest negro population, there are
found in the tidewater counties the
Guinea negroes whose dialect it has
been found difficult for many visitors
to understand. In southern and south
western Missouri the negro dialect diff
fers entirely from what it is elsewhere
in the South, and in the Indian Terri
tory, where there is a considerable
negro population, many Indian phrases
and Indian methods of speech have be-
come Incorporated in the speech of the
population.-N. 7. Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

jinks. The first part consisted of mu-
sic and papers overf1owing with humor
and wit, with Governor George G. Par
dee as the star of this portion of the
event Governor Pardee has long been
a member of the Nile Club, and came
from Sacramento to read a paper at
the jinks.
The second part was an Egyptian
comic opera, the music of which was
written by w. ]. Mccoy and the libret-
to by Director Charles ]. Heeseman,
Pete Sloan, Clarence Crowell, Judge H.
A. Melvin, Frank K. Mott, George E.
Jackson, Abe Leach, DR.. Francis L.
Raynes of San Francisco, Charles
Boice, Kendall Fellows, George Walker,
DR.. w. B. Ludlow, DR.. H. B. Mehrmann
and w. J. Mccoy.
The papers were bright and witty
and the music was good. Dr. Pardee
treated his subject with some serious
ness and much wit, and was given
jolly reception by his old club mem
bers.
But 1t was with the second part that
the fun and originality made it's ap-
pearance. This part tells. in comic
opera form, the story of the organiza-
tion of the Nile Club.
A quartet composed of Clarence
Crowell, Abe Leach, DR.. Raynes and
Charles Boice appeared upon the cor
ner of street in Oakland at night and
sang a little song. Charles Anthony
Doyle then appeared and the five dis
cussed the formation of a club. This
was agreed to, but the naming of the
club caused some trouble. Doyle sug-
gested leaving it to Cleopatra. Doyle
then read a paper upon the early his
tory of the club, and by thought trans
terrence brought Cleopatra into the
streets of Oakland. Cleopatra in this
instance was Coroner Mehrmann, who
hovers in the neighborhood of 300
pounds
Cleopatra bestows the name Of the
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
CHRISTMAS DAY
SEE HER END
Death Comes Upon Mrs. Ella
Walton Reed Wilson in Lone
Residence in WoOlsey Canyon
DIES OF CONSUMPTION
Good Samaritan Watches Over
Dying Woman and Cares for
Three MOtherleSS Children
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call,
214S Center Street. Dec. .26.


Pas Center Street. Dec. 26.
Death stole into a lonely cabin in
Woolsey Canyon on Christmas day and
bore away Mrs. Ella Walton Reed VIII
son. If she had any regret at going
it was for the three young children she
was about to leave motherless-not for
herself
Mrs. Wilson's is a sad story. Her
husband, Charles r. Wilson, is a porter
in San Francisco, with hours so bur-
densOme that he is seldom able to see
dying he was unable 10 come to her.
She struggled against her malady, con-
sumption, to care for her children. Two
of them died recently from the same
dread disease that brought her relief
at last
But for Captain Newton H. Chitten-
den, the explorer and lecturer, Mrs.
Wilson would have died alone. He had
prepared to go on a trip abroad, but
upon learning of the illness Of his
neighbor put off the day of his depar-
ture until the end came, knowing that
it would not be long to wait. In the
meantime he gave the suffering woman
food and medicine and made her last
hours comfortable. He also cared for
the children.
The funeral Of Mrs. Wilson will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from st. Marks Church.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Coins Which Had Their Day.

Recent mention Of the disappearanke
of the 81 80 gold piece from circulation
and the premium this coin commands
as curio has set many to rummaging
in old pocketooolxs and bottoms Of cash
boxes and drawers in search of odd or
out Of date coins. Some have found a
81 so piece. but not many. The So piece,
once quite common but always a sort
Of curiosity. is Oftener found, and many
have specimens of the little gold coins
representing 25 cents and 50 cents,
which were not minted by the Govern
ment and probably have not as much
gold in them as they represent
They used to pass as coin. but were
never in general circulation. being so
easily lost that they soon became
scarce. One Of the handsomest coin
relics seen is a $40 gold piece bearing
the mint stap of 1893. Tt is larger
than the present $40 piece. The owner
has it hung in band and wears it as
a charm on his watch chain. The
owner says he refused an offer Of $3.50
for this relic. The old octagonal $50
pieces were quite common in CalifOr-
MIA in early days, when gold dust was
largely used as a circulating medium.
They were made OF pure gold, and.
while they had not the elegant finish
of the gold coins minted by the Gov
ernment in these days, many still re-
member them as the handsOmest q N
they ever saw. Many people now
would consider them handsome on ac-
count OF the $50 in them.-New York
Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Laid at Last Rest.

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-The funeral
Of James Neyion was held to-day from
St. Patrick's Church, where requiem
high mass was celebrated. The pail
bearers were: J. B. Darlington, Donald
Beadle, James Long, NJ. ]. Fitzgerald,
James McElroy and p. Murphy.
The funeral OF Mrs. Matilda Finck.
who died last Thursday at her home
in Golden Gate. was held to-day from
the undertaking parlors Of Beaudry
& NcAvoy. The deceased was the
widow Of the late Henry Finck and
leaves three sons. William, Frederick
and Albert Finck. who conduct a
grocery 1T Golden Gate.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Incnrnorate ComnanY.

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-Articles Of in
corporation Of the c. P. Magagnos
Company, Photographic supplies. were
6led with the County Clerk to-day, the
cspital stock being $4,000 and the di-
rectors are George Wadsworth, Irene
TVadsworth, Genevieve Magagnos, e.
p. Magagnos and Susie. Bratten.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Accident Brings Death.

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-William Ham
lyn, both of whose legs were cut off
by the Berkeley local at the Sixteenth
street depot last Thursday night, died
on the operating table at the Receiv-
ing Hospital at 1920 tonight while
the surgeons were performing an am
putation. Hamlyn leaves a wife and
five children, who reside at 955 Sew
enth street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
RODGERS DIES
OF INJURIES
Citizen Who Was Struck by
Rapidly Moving Electric Car
Passes Away at the Hospital
LUNGS ARE PUNCTURED
Fractured Skull and Ribs Re
suit Of Aged Mans Effort to
Board the Running Vehicle
Oakland once San Francisco Call

Oakland once San Francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, Dec. 26.
John Rodgers. who resided at 4os5
Lusk street. and was struck by a
northbound electric car on Fortieth
street and San Pablo avenue while he
was endesyoTfng 20 board a car going
IN the opposite direction, died at 1
o'clock this afternoon at Fabiola Hos
pitaI. 10 which he was taken after the
accident.
The injuries which caused Rodgers
death were an extensive fracture Of the
skull on the right side and a puncture
OF the lungs caused by the ends Of
three broken ribs penetrating the pleu-
raj cavity on the left side. The body
was removed to the Morgue this even
fng. Rodgers was 63 years Of age.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Roof Damaged by Fire.

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-Fire dam
aged the roof of w. G. Elders resi-
dence at 1910 Telegraph avenue this
afternoon to the extent of about 500
The house is owned by Mrs. d. Bar
bagelata.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
viii Hold Memorial Service.

OAKLAND, Dec. ga memorial
service in commemoration of Marietta
l.. stow will be held at Emmanuel
Church on Forty-ninth street, near
Telegraph avenue. tomorrow at 3
y. m. An address will be delivered
by the. Rev. H. H. Whittier and sew
eral selections will be sung by Mrs.
Blake Alverson.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Ancient Work ON AneIino

The greatest work of antiquity on
angling is said to be the "Halieuticau
of Orphan, a Greek poet who -four
ished in the, time of Severus, A. D.
1913, from which we learn that MANY
articles in fishing thought to be mod
ern were known to ancients. We also
learn from Atheneus that several 9th
er writer's had written treatises or
poems on fishing some centuries before
the Christian era.-Chicago Times.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

OAKLAND, Dec. 26.-The opening
jinks of the Nile Club tonight was one
Of the most enjoyable functions of the
year. Two hundred members of the
swagger organization gathered at the
new clubrooms and made merry dur
ing the evening and far into the hours
Of the morning.
The affair was a decided success. All
the members are elated over it and
clubmen who have taken part in So
cial functions of Oakland for years say
that the Nile Clubs little feast was one
Of the happiest they have yet enjoyed.
The members of the Nile Club assert
that theirs is a club that is entirely
different from any other in the coun-
try and all are proud Of it's originality.
1t is composed mostly of the younger
element of Oakland's prominent men of
affairs and the directors have always
striven to conduct it in a modest way.
When the clubrooms were destroyed
by fire some time ago the directors de-
termined to secure other quarters and
finally interested we'll known capital
lists of this city and San Francisco in
the venture. Judge Melvin, George
Jackson, Frank Mott, Clarence CrOwell
and c. J. Heeseman were chosen as
a board of managers, and it is mainly
through their efforts that the,new club
rooms have been so well fitted up.
Everything in the new abode is de-
cidedly Egyptian. Lotus flowers are
used for floral decorations in all the
six rooms and Egyptian figures and
statues are to be found IN the side
hna rds and rnantelS.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
BACON BLOCKS
MACMILLAN
Scheme to Make Small Fortune
Out of County With Ease Is
Given a Temporary Setback
$4,000 is INVOLVED
Recorder Discovers That Con-
tract to Uncover UnasseSsed
Property Is Very Fat One
Oakland once San Francisco Call

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
111S Broadway, Dec 26.
What is believed to be one of the
boldest assaults ever attempted on the
treasury Of Alameda County has been
uncovered by County Auditor Bacon.
He has held up" the claim Of c. S.
MACMILLAN. allowed by the Board of
Supervisors. for $1099 15 for the alleged
discovery Of unassessed taxable prop
erty, which was intended to be the
forerunner Of claims that will aggre-
gate $4,000. Macmillan says he has
contract with the Supervisors for the
discovery of unassessed property which
should net him this amount.
When the news OF the scheme became
noised about in the inner circles of
courthouse officials smile as deep as
a well and wide as a church door spread
itself over the face of the entire official
family. The District Attorney has been
appealed to by Auc;tor Bacon to see If
It is not possible TO avoid payment to
Macmillan.
The plan Of action dates back to
April 20 last, when the Board of Super
visors by a resolution gave Macmillan
a contract to expert the assessment
rolls of Alameda County and search for
assessable property that had been over
looked. BY resolution he was to re-
ceive so per cent Of all taxes collected
on property he should discover that had
not been assessed within the last three
wars
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

More than s.0OO.O0o,0o0 gallons of
water was pumped from the lake for
the use Of Chicago last month.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

In seven of twelve short stories
written lately the heroine marries at
or
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Some people believe in having peace,
even II they have to fight for II.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

The ossified man should have little
difficulty in making himself solid.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
SUN IN DECORATIONS.

The walls are hung with Egyptian
colors and on the ceilings are portrayed
in relief scenes Of the rising and set
ting sun as Old Sol appears just peep
ing over the edge of the desert. The
sphinx plays but a minor part in the
scheme of decoration and the pyramids
show here and there. 1t was thought
that these two figures were rather COM
mon, and so the rooms have been fin
ished after the style OF decoration of
the Egyptian temples.
The great fireplace at the end of the
reading-room is one Of the charms of
the place. Even this is Egyptian in de-
sign and the great pillars at the sides
give 1t the appearance Of the entrance
to a temple of thousands of years ago.
The jinksroom has a stage that lacks
two feet in depth Of being as big as
Fischers stage in San Francisco, for
the Nile Club is strong on jinks and
they want room for their work. The
room seats Just the number to which
the membership has been limited, 200,
for outsiders will not be permitted at
these entertainments. There are a
number of set scenes and a drop cur
tain of deep blue, studded with golden
stars, upon one corner of which is de-
picted an immense peacock. The room
represents night and the stars blink
down from the ceiling.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
ASSESSMENT ROLL swELLED.


When Assessor Dalton made up the
assessment rolls he paraded the fact
that he had raised the assessment Of
Alameda County about $12,000,0 600,
large part of which was upon property
that had never been taxed. Then came
the raise of 20 per cent by the State
Board of Equalization on top Of Dal-
toms raise, and Macmillan sat and
watched his expected profits grow.
MCMILLAN claims he has discovered
IS, ,000, 900 worth of assessable property
that has not been assessed in the last
three years. At the rate Of 81 81 on the
500 this amounts to something like
s64, 900, of which his share is a half, or
$50, 900, for the seasons work.
It was only when MacMullan's first
bill for services rendered was presented
that the possibilities Of the proposition
became apparent. His first item was
S6l6 80 for half the taxes on the fran
chise of the Oakland Gas. Light and
Heat Company in Berkeley. The fran
chise had never been taxed, and was
put upon the assessment rolls this year
for $50, 900 and the taxes paid. His sec
ond item was for $421 for half the taxes
on the franchise of the Oakland Gas,
Light and Heat Company for Alameda,
assessed this year for the first time for
So, ,OOO His third item was for half the
taxes on the property Of the California
Jockey Clubs racetrack at Emeryville,
SCI S.. The property was assessed at
$4,000, and only the first installment
has been paid.
ALL DUE TO MACMILLAN.
The enormous raise in the assessment
Of the county, it was discovered, was
due to the efforts of MacMullan. The
franchise of the Southern Pacific Com
pany for its ferry boats. the water con-
tanned in the reservoirs OF the Contra
Costa Water Company, the electric
plant of the Southern Pacific and its
block system Of switching had all been
overlooked and found by Macmillan.
The Board of Supervisors allowed
MacMullan's first claim in accordance
with its agreement, but Bacon says he
will not audit it until he. is forced to
do so.
Macmillan defends his position by
stating that the county has benefited
as much as he. In this connection he
said: Il have known about these as
sessments for a long time and nave
only been waiting for a favorable
Board Of Supervisors to get in right. 1
told them when we made the agree
ment that 1 might make more than
they expected, but they said the more
I would make the better they would
like it, for the county would then be
Just that much ahead, too. 1 consider
have found about $5,00O,0 900 worth Of
property that has gone unassessed.
Il had good legal advice before I
went into this and the District Attorney
told me himself that there was no
question but the Board Of Super
visors had the right to employ a man
to expert the assessment rolls and pay
him in any way they pleased. or
course, If these claims are not paid
there will be suits"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
JINKS ARE UNIQUE.

The jinks tonight that dedicated this
club home were just as unique as the
decorations. There are a large num-
ber of talented entertainers connected
with the Nile Club, and all of the work
was done by members.
There were two parts. as is tradition
ary with club affairs-the high and low
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
: Cure for Dyspepsia.

1 had Dyspepsia III its worst form ma
f. miserable nos, all the tl:e. DID
lot cljuy eating UNTIL afta- , uS.i
KcGCI Dyspepsia Cure which has Culn-
DIc,eIy cured me.-NTS. w. y. .;aylOr.
HIlIIatd. Pa. No appetite. loss OF
strength. NERVOUSNESS. headuc-.n. on
Stipation. bad breath. court risings. indi
ge5t!on dyspepsia ana all stomach
troubles are quic! y cured by The U.s.
OF kndo'. EodoI represents Il natur-
Al :IceS Of digestion combined NitE
tNc greatest kuoEn tonic anG recon
StrIclIV" properties. Il clear%es. ruri-
fes Il sweetens the stomach. Sold ny
r. f.. Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
A Welcome TO All Those That
Come TO Carnival This Week.

We are expecting a large crowd, AID
have made ample preparation to TAX
care Of them all. Our Big Store on
Front street Will help to amuse and to
please the big crowds of people which
we expect to visit the carnival.
To the Millinery Department We
welcome the ladies. If they care TO
rest, we have plenty Of room and
chairs. If they wish to 10 their fall
shopping. we have the goods thay
want. in everything that women n
children wear. Underwear, CorsGts.
Skirts. Sweaters and Waists. Fascina-
tors. Hoods and ShaWlS Hats
well. We think we al please you. We
have them by the thousands N every
imaginable shape and style, from the
cheapest to the best. We trim all mats
free when mats and material are
bought from Us.
In dress goods we have a grand as
sOrtment in al that is new and hobby.
\ Word to the Gentlemen-In u
Clothing Department you Will ind
clothing that IS ready made, which fits
and wears equal to tailor made. That
is the kind of clothing we sell.
Our nice suits of clothes are stylish
and well made and Of nice nobby styles.
The price is very reasonable on every
suit. taking the quality n make into
consideration. We also handle a nice
line of all wool suits for $500. We sell
suits as low as $g9S a suit that ere good
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

wales. Our best suits we sell from
showing a big line of ~Overcoats from
$2.15 to $3.50 In mems odd pants we
have looked carefully after the styles
and patterns. For the young mems
best wear We have some sporty goods
from $3.50 to $500 4 pair. For service
able pants we are showing a strong
line from $1.25 TO $3.50 a pair. In boys
clothing. we can fit them all in Sizes
from four years old TO sixteen. We
ave 4 full variety of styles and prices
from 69c to $500 a suit. Our all WOOL
suits that are we'll mad are $500 and
$2.50 a suit.
OVERALLS-We are the sole agent
in this city for The Head Light over
all which we claim is best on the
market made of the best quality of
goods. full size and union made at 500
4 suit. or $1.0O Il garment. We also
sell The Newport" that in make are
equal to any. They are union made
and a standard brand and sell for $50
a piece. For brick MaSOnS We have a.
nice line Of white Gveralls at soc
pair.
We are also showing a nice line of
white vests and walters coats and i
full line of water proof and rubber
coats for aides and gentlemen.
Come to see us. Our water coolers
will be at your service. and we VIII
give you a souvenir to take home with
you, from The Big Racket Store on
Front street, lear the 3dstoffice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
4 Cough in Only a Symptom.

A cough is not a disease but a m
tom of disease. a cough always indi-
Gates that either the throat or lungs
are affected. When the ucu lining
OF the throat or lun~S becomes in
famed the irritation causes coughing.
Don't neglect a cough. 1t may be the
symptom of serious throat or lung
disease. Rydales Elixir kills the germs
that cause the trouble, soothes the ir-
ritated mucus membrane, gently slim
ulateS the erves that control the re-
~spiratory organs and thus helps nature
TO speedily restore normal conditions
and healthy action. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Confessions of n Priest.

Rev. John s. Cox. OF Wake, Ark.
writes. For u years I suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. l consulted a number
of physicians and tried all sorts OF
medicines. but got no relief. Then 1 be-
gan the use of Electric Bitters and feel
that 1 am now cured Of a disease that
had me in its grasp for twelve years.
If you wan a reliable medicine for
Liver and Kidney trouble. stomach dis
order or general debility. get Electric
Bitters. Its guaranteed by r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
RyhaIcS Liver Tablets.

Rydales Liver Tablets cure al liver
troubles They act specifically on the
liver. the bile. bladder. and N-la duct.
the iuJestines and bowels They slim
UIIts tho ltva~ ami CauSe n perfect
flow Of bile into the bowels. keep the
bile duct healthy increase the per-
istaiJic movement Of the intastines
and thus restore Il healthy action Of
all -h"Se organs. RyIales Liver Tab
lets are easy 20 take. being small
chocolate coated tablets. They act
promptly and can always be depended
upon. Price per box of 80 tablets, %
cents. r. r. ReIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
A Perfect Painless Pill

is the one hat will cleanse the sys-
tenn, set the liver to action, remove the
bile. clear the complexion. cure head
ache and leave a good taste in the
mouth. The famous little pills for do
ing such work pleasantly and effect
ually are DeWitts Little Early Risers.
Bob Moore of Lafayette. Ind, saws:
All other pills 1 have used grippe and
sicken, while DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are simply perfect" Sold by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
The SaIve That Heals.

Without leaving a scar is Dew -
The name of Witch Haze is applied 10
MANY salVes, but DeNVftts N.-ch
Hlzel Salve is the only Witch Haze
give made that contains the pure GN-
%JulterateG witch hazel. II any Cther
Witch Hazel Salve is offered You il is
a enLnt-lt eit. E. c. Dewitt invented
Witch Hazel Salve ana DeWitt's Witch
hazel Salve is the best salTe in me
would f1r cuts, burns. bruises, tetcer. 0,
biting, bleeding. itching and DrOtrudinG
piles. sold by r. r. Bellamy.s
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23
Ran n Ten Penny Nail Through His
Hand.

While opening a box, ]. c.. Molnt, of
Three Mile Bay, n. Y, ran a ten penny
nail through the feshy part of his hand.
81 thought at once of all the pain and
soreness his would cause me- he says,
and Immediately applied Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and occasionally af-
forwards. To my surprise It removed
all pain and soreness and the injured
parts were soon healed" For sale by
all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-23

For several months younger broth
er had been troubled with indigestion.
He tried several remedies but got no
benefit from them. We purchased some
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and he commenced taking them.
Inside of thirty days he had gained for
ty pounds in flesh. He is nSw fully
recovered. We have a good trade on
the Enthusiastically Bros, Merchants,
Long Branch, Mo For sale by al
druggists.