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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-26
Premier Diamond Mine.

Estimates of the diamonds In the
il remier mine. Fiear Pretoria, in which
the 1892 carat stone was recently
found ARE that the total production
may be worth 100000 Last yeaf
liz earned over 500 per cent. dividend
and IFS stock is selling at IA times
|par. 1t is outside the De Beers dia-
lmond trust and is selling its produce,
with no syndicate restrictions. at the
high prices which the trust makes anu
holds the market TO. The trusts policy
has been TO restrict output and keep
Iprices pegged up artificiaily. n hard
lrhing to do with "a new and independent
company OF immense productive capac-
!ity IN the field. Probably we shah
Ia arn that IL has been absorbed into
The trust one Of these days, and q dis
'tnrbing element I'm the diamond trade.
thus neutraiized till another big deposit
IL MISUNDERSTANDING.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-26
HEADS 1 WIN. But LOST
Rival Bidders Toss a Penny to Decide n
Contract-Seven thousand Dollar
Bet.

II won out this way from Tally, and
III swear if / don't beat YOU"
Heads / win"
1t was Matthew Myers and G. b
Mullin, well known local contractors.
who were talking, and he Tipping OF
a coin, the subject of their conversation
was to decide who was 10 get the sI.o00
contract for the grading of Clifton
street northwest, between Eleven
end Thirteenth streets. The coin span
tails came up and Myers signed The
contract.
Officially the district authorities
know nothing of the coin Tipping, u
this is the way the contract for grad
ing Clifton street was awarded yes
terday, whether they are cognizant OF
it or lot. Myers was one of the hap
Iiest men in the district last night.
Mullin was not.
On last Saturday-and Mullin last
| night was pointing out the fact that it
| was the 18th of the ~mOnth-bids were
| received and opened by the district en-
| gineer department for the grading Of
| Clifton street and Sherman avenue be-
| tween Irving street and Grand Venue
Myers and Mullin offered TO grade Cliff
| ton street for As cents a cubic yard, and
Il. G. Gumeml for 75 cents. Myers bid
| A cents on Sherman avenue, Gummel
Is cents, and Mullin a. h was
no question about Myers getting tn"
| Sherman avenue contract. Between
Myers and Mullin, regarding the Gilt
ton street work, the district authorities
had no choice, both being responsible
contractors.
AGREED TO TOSS \ COIN.
Yesterday they happened TO he at the
district building at the same time, and
were asked to determine between them
selves who should be awarded h con
tract. The district would make a choice
if the contractors could not agree
about the matter. Myers and Mullir
considered the proposition.
The toss of a coin was the best way
to decide the matter, it was concluded
Myers pulled out a penny and recalled
the fact that once he had tipped witt
Maurice Tally for a contract and tha'
he won. He felt lucky. UP went the
little coin, nearly to the ceiling, anG
while it was in the air Mnllin chose
heads II win. The copper fell on the
floor with a Jingle and whirled round
the contractors feet. When it settled
into place tails were upturned. Myers
had won. 1t wasn't necessary fol
Mullins to inform the engineers whei
the two returned that Myers had won
the expression OG the ~countcnances o.
the two men told that.
This is not the first time coin-hippin;
has been adopted to determine the win
ner of contracts. Some years ago tn
Crawford Paving Company and Jamc
G.. Mcclure tied on a hid n befor
the matter was settled II or tw'
hearings before the commissioner
were granted. Finally they were toll
to settle the matter themselves. The
fipped the coin and the Crawford Paw
ing Company won out. The Tally
Myers tie is also a matter of record
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-26

sometimes. inst as I do. What amount
arn I paving for clothes But clothes
ere q necessity. and the wines and
spirits I drink are nothing OF the
kind. They are Injuries. K turtle
SOUP. and luxuries that are RESPONSE
bile for one lunatic out of every five in
our asylums-John l.. Rowland In
Augnsta Chronicle
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-26

Where are you sick? Headache.
foai-tongue. no appetite. lack energy,
nain in your stomach. consultation!
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea Will
make You well and keep o we'll. 20
cent. f r. Bellamy.
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The Kaiser IL edging mp to the ring
side I'm Manchuria and showing all the
symptoms of a desire to challenge tho
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krebs geheiIt
NIT ffmnernnen CeIen.

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ben 0eihIemtern, ebeniD Blaienleiben
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Husn 8ertauf bel a1en D~ruaaifen.
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The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
Druidisn.

The installation of the following
named as the officers OF Old Friends
Grove of the United Ancant Order of
Druids on the night of the first
Thursday in May was followed by
banquet in the dining hall OF the
Druids' Temple on Sutter street: F. t.
Sutcliffe. noble arch; c. Ligman. vice
arch; S. NJ. Darrah, recording secre-
tary: G. F. Renken, financial secre--
tary; C. f. Wedemeyer, treasurer; Au-
gust Wilbert. conductor; Al Schubert,
inside guard; Peter Christensen. out
side guard; A. Grantz and s. Heino,
trustees. The supper, that was served
was one of the most elaborate
ever served in that hall. Adolph
Grantz was the POSTMASTER, and in re-
sponse to calls there were addresses
by George H. Bahrs. p. N. G.. A.; Su-
preme Arch Martinoni. District Deputy
Kidd; George Beck, P. N. G.. A, who
on behalf of the grove presented to
retiring Noble Arch Beauton a gold
badge of his rank in the organization.
Grand Trustee G. T. Wedemeyer, who
was chairman of the committee of ar
rangements, also made a few remarks.
During the evening the Elks' Quartet
rendered choice vocal selections.
George Bertram, grand sentinetl,
acting in the place of the noble grand
arch, paid the official visit to the grove
in Merced recently. There was one
initiation, after which the officers were
installed for the current term. This
event was followed by a banquet, at
which were present the members of
the local circle of Druidesses.
The officers of Roma Grove, Oak
land. were installed in public last
week in the presence of nearly 400
persons in Laurel Hall. Among the
distinguished visitors were Supreme
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

decorated banquet hall to enjoy the de-
hcious supper that had been arranged
for by the committee of arrangements,
composed of NJ. F. Kerr, Q. Waldier, j.
Ridell, J. S. Hoffman and Henry Lever
ich. After the good things provided by
the caterer had been disposed of G.
Brind, the recording secretary, acting
as POSTMASTER, gave a brief interest
ing outline Of the organization, rise
and progress of the lodge, and then
called upon John A. Sampson to re-
spond to Our Celebration" District
Deputy Sharp to THE Order" Noble
Grand Kingston to Morse Lodge"
Ernest c. Stock, a special guest, to
Fraternity" Past Grand Harlow to
Brother Morse" from whom the lodge
was named; Robert Burns The
Veterans" and on Past Grand G. H.
McManus, A. B. ca Glassman, Past
Grand Ridell. j. Feldkamp, J. S. Hoff
man and others for remarks and short
stories. The affair was well got up,
well carried out and enjoyable in every
sense. Morse is one the wide-awake
lodges of the city.
Walhalla Social Club, composed of
members of Walhalla Rebekah Lodge,
is arranging an outing in Tapper's
Garden, San Rafael, on Sunday, May
Il. There is to be music, dancing, bowl
ing and games for old and young. This
will be a pleasant family affair.
Charles NJ. Quintero, noble grand of
Golden Gate Lodge of this city, is one
of the young men who of late have
been chosen to fill high offices in the
subordinates. In the position he now
occupies he has proved capable Off
Ger.
The sympathy of all branches of the
order of Odd Fellows in this State has
gone out to Grand Secretary George T.
Shaw, who recently lost his life part
ner, Mrs Elizabeth Shaw. Mrs Shaw
was member of Oriental Rebekah
Lodge She was past noble grand of the
lodge and one who made friends in
every station in which she moved Her
death was the result of complications
following an accident she met with a
few months ago. Her loss, not only in
the lodge but in the order, will be felt
for long time.
Rebekah Drill Team No. 1. I. O q.
F.. composed of twenty-four as pretty
young ladies as can be found in the Re
bekah lodges of this city, all attired
in natty uniforms. will, under the cap
taincy of Allie Parker gave a military
exhibition drill and ball In Mission
Opera Hall on Thursday evening, May
Is. The committee in charge has ar
ranged an up-to-date order of dances
Amity Rebekah Lodge had pleasant
whist party and dance in the banquet
hall of the Odd Fellows building on the
night of the last Friday in April.
The sovereign grand master has is
sued proclamation to all bodies Of the
order to fittingly observe the memorial
day of the order, which falls on June 13.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

Friday in April in Native Sons Hall
was, as it was announced on the in
vitations that it would be, = cracker
jack" There was a large attendance
and this was added to later in the
evening by, a large delegation of
neighbors who came from Lyric Hall.
where they had attended a class ini
.tiation. The programme was a pleas
ing one and greatly enjoyed by the
audience, but there was some disap-
pointrnent in the absence of the new
head consul. who was expected from
Los Angeles that night. A. ]. Frank
of Mission Camp was the chairman OF
the evening.
The reception that was rendered by
the Woodmen of the World in the for
est of Applewood Camp in this city
to Head Consul Boak on the night OF
the first Thursday in May was a pleas
ant and enthusiastic reunion of neigh
bors of Woodcraft. The hall was
crowded to it's limit and the new lead
er of the order in the Pacific jurisdic-
ton was received with wild demon
strations of pleasure. 1t was Wood
mems welcome, given with will. The
head consul responded to an address
of fraternal greeting and others who
spoke were State Organizer Peter F.
Gilroy, State Organizer George K.
Rogers of Oregon, David Oliver. editor
of the Pacific Woodman; Prince Lau-
renee Vincent and Consul Commander
Morris of Applewood Camp.
The Choppers Friendship Club of
the Woodmen of the World has adopt
ed new bylaws for it's government.
They are up-to-date and will for the
future set forth the rights of individ-
ual members in a manner that wilt
not admit of two constructions. The
club will give social in the assembly
hall of the Pioneers building June 6,
and on July the association will have
a family outing at Sunset Park.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
Fraternal Brotherhood.

San Francisco Lodge of the Frater-
nal Brotherhood has decided to move
from Golden Gate Hall to the assem-
bly, hall of the Red Mems building.
where it will hold its sessions on
Thursdays. commencing June 1. The
lodge had a well attended party last
week. at which a pleasing programme
of entertainment was. presented
Mission Lodge at a meeting in the
early part of May initiated twenty
six strangers.
Golden Gate Lodge viii be institut-
ed in the Richmond District on the
night of May II.
Progress Lodge is making arrange
ments TO give theatrical perform
ance and will present the same six
nights in succession
Revised figures give the member
ship in California as 1858 beneficial
and 6S4 social members. making a to-
tai of 17,347 on the first of the cur
rent year. Since that date 1900 new
members have been admitted by ini-
tiation in the general jurisdiction,
which now makes the total member
ship 27.6S3, distributed in fourteen
States of the Union
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
Native Daughters.

The visit of Grand President Can't
netti to Monte Robles Parlor in COM
psny Of Grand Secretary Frakes re-
Gently was one Of the most pleasant
visits Of the term. The presidential call
was noted for the courtesy displayed,
the loyalty manifested and the most
respectful attention paid to the grand
president when she delivered her ad-
dress for the good of the order. After
the meeting the grand officers were
each presented the choicest flowers pro-
durable in San Mateo County. Then the
parlor gave evidence of its ability TO be
hOspitable. During the meeting some
one said ''the Monte Robles girls love
their grand officer and the grand
president replied: "The grand officers
love the Monte Robles girls for their
loyalty"
The visit of the head Of the order and
the grand secretary to Las Torrosas
Psrlor on the following night was also
most delightful one. proving that in
some of the San Francisco parlors
there is feeling of the highest respect
for the head Of the order. The reunion
was a most pleasant one that will fill
III 80 cEnSN On tic DllSlll page OF the
grand presidents record book Of official
visits There was an exemplification of
the work in a creditable manner. and
The presentation TO the visitor OF a
beautiful gold nugget souvenir spoon
and flowers to, the grand secretary.
Much of the success and the delightful
harmony that prevails in this parlor
are due to the personal influence of
Mrs. Jennie Stark Leffermann.
The members of Keith Parlor were
entertained with an interesting lecture
last week on California Missions" by
Past Grand President Keith, who pre-
sented this subject in a new light.
which gave evidence of the lecturers
versatile mind and ability 10 show the
rnuch-talked-of subject in brighter
colors.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
National Union.

Mission Council of the National Union
at its last meeting initiated several
strangers, among them E. H. Merrill,
local manager of the Standard Oil
Company, who after being welcomed
as member of the order was present
ed blank application with a request
that he have it filled out with the
name of some person eligible to MEM
bership. He asked for twenty, saying
that he proposed to place that number
into the council.
Ell Dorado Council last week initiated
two strangers and received four appli-
cations.
Ell Captain Council received four ap-
plications at its meeting last week.
State Deputy Joseph A Wilson secured
the application of /. I. Boak, head con-
sui of the Woodmen of the World, to
become member of Ell Captain, and
as the head officer could not stay for
initiation he was obligated and given
the secret work.
Ell Dorado Council will give an un-
usually attractive entertainment in the
banquet hall of the Pioneers building
on the evening of Tuesday, May 16.
This will be followed by a banquet that
will be banquet.
The following night California Coun-
Gil will give smoker in it's hall for
members and their friends. A good
stag programme will be offered.
The following night Ell Captain
Council will give a whist party in Ma
tive Sons Hall and in addition to
prizes for the winners at the same
Treasurer Nordman will give a gate
prize. That is, each one who enters the
council chamber will be given a num-
bered ticket and the one holding a
number drawn from duplicates will be
given the prize.
The night after that, Pacific Council
will have whist party and collation..
Senate Doorkeeper James e. Field
has just recovered from an attack of
illness that kept him confined to his
home for several weeks.
State Deputy Joseph A. Wilson had
fifty-five strangers initiated into the
order in April. and for having done this
he has been sent a complimentary let
ter by Supervising Deputy Seymour.
AT San Jose last week five strangers
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14

Arch Martinoni. Grand Marshal Posi-,
Grand Guardian Welsh Grand Trustee
Gallagher, Past Grand Arch Gugliel-
moni and delegations from many OF
the San Francisco groves. After the
installation the grand marshal on be-
half of the grove presented to Noble
Arch Debenedetti a fine gold badge In
recognition of his services to the
lodge. for having during the term had
thirty strangers initiated into the
grove, and a badge was also presented
to Mr.. FalIavano for having had
eighteen initiated. After the close Of
the meeting there was an adjournment
to Foresters' Hall. where an excellent
banquet was partaken of and speeches
were made by the grand officers and
new officers. Dancing followed the
banquet.
The ,.fficers of Harrnagle Chapter
were installed last week by Deputy H.
Menke. j. NJ Inwalle Of Colma is the
chief Druid
On the occasion of the meeting Of the
Grand Grove in Stockton next month
the city viii be decorated and illumi-
meet in Masonic Hall, and the Grand
Circle Of the Druidesses in Knights of
Pythias Hail. When the delegates and
grand officers arrive there will be
street parade, the following night there
will be a grand ball in the armory, the
night after that a banquet and the
night following that a promenade con-
cert in the evening
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
Ancient Order Workmen.

Oregon's Grand Lodge of the
A. o. U. w at it's session recently
closed adopted the new level rate,
making the thirty-first Jurisdiction
that has adopted the same.
Grand Recorder Spencer of this 1u-
risdiction reports that during April
162 strangers were initiated into the
order.
At the recent class initiation in this
city il was decided to award prizes
to the three lodges that made the best
showing The first, a silk banner, was
awarded to SITS. John Lodge; the sec
ond. a set of souvenir Jewels, to Mag
nclia Lodge; and the third, a silver
mounted gaveL to <Yerba Buena
Lodge.
Mount Hamilton Lodge OF San
Jose held a public meeting last week
which was addressed by Deputy
Grand Master Hirshberg and Grand
Recorder Spencer.
Stockton Lodge will hold a public
meeting on May 1s. when grand Of
ficers to be named will address those
who attend.
Grand Recorder. Spencer has pre-
pared, and is having printed, a set
of tables for distribution among the
members that will enable them to
answer at once the cost of member
ship and the benefits to be derived
from being a Workman, at any time
between the ages of Is and 20. IT is
a. very convenient book for the mem
bers to have.
Silver Spray Lodge OF the Degree of
Honor gave a ball in Mission Opera
Hall on the night OF May IL
Carnation Lodge, d. of H, cele-
brated it's third anniversary by the
initiation of several candidates on the
evening of May 1. The work was by
Silver Sprays drill team.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-14
United Artisans.

The United Artisans gave an inter-
esting character party in the fraternal
hall of the Mission Opera-house on the
night of the second Monday in May.
There was a good attendance and there
were great many odd characters on
the floor during the grand march. Mrs.
l.. E. Coggins, who appeared as typi-
cal old maid, was awarded the first
prize, and the second was given to Mrs.
A. Powell. The gentleman's first prize
was won by Mr.. Lee and the second by
Mr.. Condor. The Artisans are arrang-
ing for a grand ball to be given June 20.
The members of Assembly No. $50
have reorganized and will join No. 200
strong subordinate of the order.