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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13
GRILLING GIVEN
TO THE "FRATS''

BERKELEY, Aug. 12.-High school
"frats' received vigorous scoring at
the hands of Superintendent of Schools
S. ID. Waterman to-day in d letter to the
public, issued in connection with Di-
rector Knowles recent statement that
the Berkeley High School is an institu-
tion of the third class. Superintendent
Waterman declares that the injurious
effects of "frats" in the schools are re-
sponsible for the rating of the high
school and that the standard and abil-
ity of the teachers are not responsible
for the schools failure to be ranked
in the first class.
superintendent Waterman pays his
respects to ''frats" and to school ath-
letics as follows:
Many young men come to the Berke-
ley school from other schools led sole
ly by a desire to excel in athletics and
to get in touch with the university be-
fore becoming students in that instftu-
tion. With these students the football
team, the baseball team or the track
team are placed first and the actual
preparation for scholastic work comes
second. The tendency of high school
students in university town Is to fol-
low the lead of the university stu
dents This tendency is seen to a
marked degree in the Berkeley High
School,
Again, the high school fraternity,
which. by the way, Is an abomination
in the eyes of all who are familiar with
it in its working and effects both upon
the school as whole and the indi-
vidual student in particular, 1ourishes
in the Berkeley High School like u
green bay tree. The fraternity in the
high school has nothing to commend
it. 1t has no place there and some
means should be found for the removal
of influences of this kind which are
detrimental to the school. The argu-
ments for the existence of the fra
ternity In the university do not apply
to their existence In the high school"
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LOSES HIS LIFE
IN DEATH VALLEY

BULLFROG. Aug. 12.-Tim Ryan. sup
posed to be a native of Los Angeles, was
found dead near Salt Wells, in Death
Valley. Ryan makes the thirty-fifth
known victim to die in that locality this
summer. Ryan had been in Death Valley
for the past five years. 1t is supposed
that he drank from some spring charged
with arsenic. A considerable amount of
money, as well as valuable papers, was
found on his person. Prospectors arriv-
ing here report finding numbers of skele-
tons on the desert known to be those of
men who died this summer.
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cottage at Lake Tahoe.

Mrs. Hairy Thomas is enjoying the sum-
mer with her two little SONS at Carmel.
Mrs. Mabel Gray Lachmund has re-
turned from Carmel where she intends
building a summer home. The George
Sterlings are already Installed in bunga-
low there, having sold their Piedmont
home to Traylor Bell.
Mrs. c. P. Nelson, wife of the artist,
has returned to their Alameda home
after a pleasant month at Pacific Grove.
Mrs. Kleeman and Miss Estelle Klee-
man will be guests next week at the Os-
car Luning beautiful camp Russian
River.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: Otis j. Puston,
80. and Elizabeth Stunpff. IS. both of
Berkeley; Frederick j. Kelly. 90. and
Anna Connolly, z5. both Of San Fran
cisco; Bertram C. Eddy, 80. and Ida NJ.
Pierson. 81. both Of San Francisco; VIII
liam v. Ansalr1o. q. and Kate Dutra,
20, both of Pleasanton.
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SENT TO STOCKTON.

OAKLAND, Aug. 12.-George NJ. An
derson. colored boy u years of age.
was committed to the Stockton Asy-
lum this morning by Judge Waste. The
parents of the boy. who live at 1859
Willow street. testified that he was af-
fiicted with nelancholia and feared that
he might do himself or others injury.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

DECKHAND DRoWNED.-John ONeal, a
deckhand 90 years old. was drowned yesterday
morning by falling overheard from the quar-
antine boat General Sternberg. He and j. j.
Jansen were engaged in washing the deck at
half past a m, when Jansen suddenly
missed him. Jansen gave the alarm and
O'Connell and Schenk. boatmen grappled for
the body until II 40 a. M. when they recov-
cred it, No one saw ONeal go overheard
and II Is a mystery to how he to fall
over the rail.
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Petitioner. urge an Armistice.

PARIS, Aug. 12.-Frederick Passy, pres
ident of the French Arbitration Society
and formerly a member of the Chamber
Of Deputies, to-day sent by cable to M
de Witte and Baron Komura the text of
a petition which already has been signed
by 100 900 Parisians in favor of the decla-
ration of an immediate armistice and the
conclusion or peace.
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OAKLAND. Aug. 12.-Burglars en-
tered the FREQ Library last night and
ransacked the desks OF the librarians
Office, securing i string of rosary beads,
two lace handkerchiefs and Is cents.
The thieves broke the glass in door on
the west side OF the building.
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POISON ENDS LIFE
OF WALTER FERRAL

REDDING. Aug. n-WaIter Ferral. an
attorney and brother of Robert Ferral.
Assistant District Attorney at San Fran
cisco. committed suicide at McCIoud last
night by swallowing carbolic acid.
Dependency caused the suicide.
Walter Ferral was born in Pittsburg.
Pa, in 1876 and came to California IN
1856. In early days he served a term in
the State Legislature from Santa Rosa.
He afterward removed TO San Diego,
where he met with remarkable success
in the practice Of the law. He had been
an invalid for several years He leaves a
son and daughter. The body VIII be
shipped to this city for burial
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NEWS OF THE COUNTIES ABOUT THE BAY
BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL OF IRVINGT0N
KILLS HERSELF WITH POISON.

Rosie Lewis, the l7-year-
old daughter Of Antoine |.
Lewis. a wealthy rancher
Of Irvington. ended her life
with sbychnine at her home
yesterday. Her parents say
they know Of no cause for
her act but her chum says
an Effort had been made to
force her INTO an obnoxious
marriage. She had fOmcd
an attachment for a young
farmer Of the neighborhood.
She was a popular grl and
her tragic death has greatly
shocked thecommunity where
she lived.
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Memoranda.

Pilot boat Lady Mine carried away her main
boom of the heads this afternoon while jfbing.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-13

Baron Speck Won Sternburg, German
ambassador. Is the only member of the
diplomatic corps who can boast the pop
ular distinction Of a nickname. He Is
known as "Speck."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

mere fools errand Charles without question was in Spain, several days nearer to the court of the French mOn- arch than the princess betrothed had presumed. Caillette had now been four and twenty hours on his journey. It would be useless to attempt pursuit, as the jester was gallant horsemen. trained to the hunt. Such a man would be indefatigable in the saddle. and the other realized that. strive as he might. he could never overcome the handicap. Then of what avail was one fool in the dungeon. with second on the road? Should he abandon his quest. be driven from his purpose by nest of motley meddlers? The idea never seriously entered his mind. He would fight it out doGSedly upon the field of deception. But howl
 Step by step the kings guest had left the palace behind him until the surrounding shrubbery shut 1t from view. but the path. sweeping onward with graceful curve. brought him sud denly to n beautiful chateau. Lost in thought he gazed within the Towering ground at the ornate architecture. the marble statues and the little lake in whose pellucid depths were mirrored q thousand beauties of that chosen spot. an improved Eden of the land scape gardener wherein resided the Countess d'Etampes.
 1 Why. thought the free baron. brigh,enins abruptly. that chance which served me last night. which forced tbe trooper to speak today. now has Icd ny stupid feet to the sooth- saver
 Within a much begiIt and gorgeous bower hc soon found himself awaiting patiently the coming of the kings ia yorite. Upon tiny chair of gold too fragile for his bulk the caller mean while inspected the ceilings and walls of this dainty domicile. mechanically striving to decipher s painted allegory of Venus and Mars or Helen and Paris or the countess and Francis. he could rot iecide precisely its purport. when she fioate.i in:o the rooiI. dressed in some diaphanous stun. a natural sc compartment to the other decorations. her dishabille a positive note of mod esty amid the vivid colorinss and graceful poses of those tributes to love with which Primaticcio and other Itai- ian artists had adorned this bower.
 How charming of you" vaguely murnered the lady. sinking lightly up on a settee. "what an early riser you must bc. duker
 Although it was then but two hours from noon the visitor confessed him. self open to criticism in this regard And you as we'll madam" he added must plead guilty of the same fault One can easily sse you have been out in the garden and he blundered on -stoIen the tints from the roses
 Sharply the countess looked at him. but read only an honest attempt st . compliment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

free baron to himself. staring forward. But as he spoke he imagined he saw the red mustachios move. while one eye certainly glared with intelligent hatred upon the doctor and turned with anx- ious solicitude upon his master. The latter immediately knelt by the bed | side and laid his hand upon the already cold one of the soldier.
 Speak, he said
 It was the command of an officer to a trooper. an authoritative bidding. ] and seemed to summon a last rallying mans gaze slowed that he understood. From the free baron's eye flashed q ] glance of savage power and force.
 Speak" he repeated cruelty. impers lively.
 Tie mustachIos qu:vered. the leader bent his ..ead low. So low his face al most touched the soldiers. 4 voice ! was It voice. so faint IL sounded . 1 breathed few words:
 ''The emperor Spain CailIette
 gone-'
 SOberly the kings guest walked
 down the echoing stairway out into the
 open air of the court. The emperor iu
 Spain? It seemed not unlikely. If
 the emperor had gone 10 Spain mes
 senger. riding posthaste. could reach | Charles in time to enable that mon
 arch to Interpose in the nuptials and override the confidence the free baron
 had established for himself in the court
 of Francis An impediment offered by Charie. would be equivalent to tho
 abandonment of the entire marital en
 terprise
 Pausing before massive archei doorway that led into a wing of the { castle where the free baron knew the | testers and certain of the gentlemen | of the chamber lodged. the master of | HOchfeIs. ir answer 10 his inuuiries | from a servant learned that CaIIIerts had not been in his apartments sincs | the day before: that he had ridden [ from the tournament ostensibly to re | turn to his rooms. but nothing Lad
 been heard of him since. No further doubt remained in his mind that the dukes plsisapt had sent q cou,rade in motley to the emperor and as be would not have inspired 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

Why" she said, you are becoming as great a fatterer as the rest of them. But. confess now. you did not call to tell me that?" No, madam" he answered. taking credit to himself for his diplomacy. "it is not necessary that truth should be premeditated. l had a serious purpose in seeking you. Of all the court you alone can assist. me It is to you only can look for aid. Knowing you gener- ous. I have ventured to come" You interest me- she laughed. Tt must be a pressing emergency when you honor me--so early in the day 'It is, madam he replied. very pressing to me. l want the wedding day changed"
 "Changed" she exclaimed. staring at him. "Deferred?'
 "No; hastened, madam. II is too long to wait. Go to the king; ask him to shorten the interval; to set the day sooner. I beg of you, madam"
 "Oh. this is delicious..'' purred the countess. T will be your messenger, your advocate. and will plead your cause and will win your case. But what about the princess? What will she say when''- Ut shall be my task to persuade her. I am sure she will consent returned the suitOr.
 Perhaps you have spoken to her al ready" asked the countess. No, madam; without your assist ance. of what use would be her willing nessI"
 What a responsibility you place on my weak shoulders!' cried the other. However, I will not shift the burden. will go to his majesty at once. And do you go to the princess" At your command" he replied and took his departure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
CHAPTER KY.

GayY0N mood of contending thought I8Il the free baron left his apart E ments the next morning and
 SE8J traversed the tapestry hung corridor leading toward the servants and soldiers quarters.
 Following the exposure of the jest CTS weakness. his passion for bis mis- tress. Francis. as yillot told Jacque line, had immediately ordered the fool into strictesa confinement. the donjon of the ancient structure In that dark enec cell he had rested overnight, and there he would no doubt remain in definitely. The kings guest had not been greatly concerned with the jest CTS quixotic love for the princess. be ing little disposed to jealousy.
 But to offset his satisfaction that the jester lay under restraint he took in Lad part the troopers continued in sensibiIity which deprived him 0: the much needed information. Whel lie Lad repaired 10 the bedside of the sol cier the nigh. before he had only his grip for his pains, as the man had scain sunk into unCoDsciousness short ly before his coming. Thus the free baron was still in ignorance of the per son to whom the fool had betrayed him.
 With q firm step the kings guest en- tered the chamber Of the injured sol dler. Upon a narrow bed lay the troop CT. his mustacbioS appearing unusually red and fierce against his now yellow. washed out complexion. As the free baron drew near the couch E tall figure arose from the side Of the bed
 How is your patient. doctor: said the visitor shortly
 Low" returned tEe other Iaconic- ally. This person wore a black gown a pair of huge broad rimmed glasses resting on the bridge of thin. long nose. and in his clawlike fingers he held a vial. the contents of which he stirred slowly His aspect was that Of living sorrow and melancholy.
 Has he been conscious acain~ ask ed the caller
 He mas cen lain as you see him. re piled the wearer of the black robe
 His days are uumhe-ei.- quoth the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Blames Kuropatkin For Defeat,

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1S.-The arrival here of General Gripenberg, former commander of the second Man. churian army, has caused a sensation in military circles. The general frank ly avows that he relinquished his com. mand after the recent attempt of the Russians to flank Field Marshal Oya. ma because General Kuropatkin re. fused to send him help when victory was in General Gripenberg's hands Instead he ordered the latter to with draw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
A. NEGRO RoBsek.
Mrs. Birkett Tied to Sofa While Her
 House Was PiIlaged.

BURLINGTON. N. J.. Feb. 1S.-Mrs. Frank Birkett was attacked in her home here by an unknown negro, who made his escape after tying his vic tim to sofa and robbing the house. A posse of Burlington citizens, led by Anderson Shinn, county detective, are securing the woods, and the police authorities of Trenton, Camden and Philadelphia have been requested to watch the railroad stations and ferry houses.
 Mrs Birkett was alone in her dwell- ing, near the state Masonic home. when the negro entered the house. She at tempted to defend herself with a blackjack" but he wrested it from her and struck her over the head with it. Dragging her to sofa, he tied the woman down and pinioned her arms. He then ransacked the house, but se- cured only $5 in money. Mrs. Birkett became unconscious, and her condition is said to be critical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Holdup Boy Got Long Sentence

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Twenty-five years in prison is the penalty which Christopher Smith, sometimes known as "Sandrock," must suffer for the many sensational holdups of which he has been guilty in the last few months. He was taken before Judge Foster and sentenced to Imprisonment for the rob bery of Ernest c. H. Woerz, Edward l.. Shipman and Frederick Heighe here. Although he is only nineteen years old, Smith smiled when he heard that he was to spend the next quarter of century in prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
CHAPTER XV.

VA Y1ITH his arms behind him, the " dukes fool moved as best he E,zZsy5I might to and fro within the (gEZGGs) narrow confines of his jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Trading Stamps as Marriage Bonus,

TradtnG stamps AE Marriage BOnus.
 MORRISTOWN, N. J.. Feb. 1S.- Trading stamps as spur to Cupid have already borne fruit in the parish of the Rev. Oliver c. Horseman of this place. After marrying William Paul Smith and Miss Alice Boniface he gave them a book of trading stamps. With the book they can get chair, a stove, a wash boiler and sideboard to start them in their housekeeping The cler- gyman is much pleased with his idea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Gas at Eighty Cents.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.--Legislation that will insure gas at so cents per 1000 cubic feet in Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn and $1 per 1000 cubic feet in Richmond and Queens is said to be on the way at Albany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
C. F. Cnse Dead at Manche ester.

MANCHESTER. Conn.,. Feb. IS. - Charles F. Case, the oldest of the firm of Case Bros.. owning paper mills in this village, South Manchester, Union vile, Over and Chaplin. died of heart trouble after six years illness. He was seventy-one years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

fHY0N mood of contending thought I8 the free baron left his apart E ments the next morning and
 k&E&) traversed the tapestry hung
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Burned to Death In Bed,

KINGSTON. x. r.. Feb. 1S.-Mrs. Frederick Deshler was burned to death in her home at Glasco by the bedcloth- ing catching fire from stove near which she was sleeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18

bIow-and at once the prisoners grasp relaxed. and he lay motionless in the arms of the warder. who placed him on the straw.
 ''I think the knave's dead. my lord. = remarked the man. psnting from his exertion.
 That makes the comedy only the stronger" replied the free baron curt ly. as he knelt by the~side of the pros trate figure and thrust his hand under the torn doubIet- Having procured pos session Of the object which chance had revealed to him. he arose and without further word. left the cell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Ameri.u actress at Rome.

ROME. Feb. 1S.-Miss Ellen Beach Yaw of California made her debut here last night in Lucia di Lammermoor." Her performance is highly commended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-18
Learn To Dance

at Miss Neiiye T. Reeds Dancing Academy. 1os Bank street. second floor Jones X Morgan-s building Advsnces; class and social series Tuesday even. ing. Class for beginners Friday even ingx Terms. F class lessons. &4: | Irivate and 6 class. 6: private, 6; single private leson. &L
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-05-04
SC|AT|C TORTURE
PAIN SUFFERED BY Mr.. MARSTON
AS GREAT AS MORTAL CAN STAND.
For Sin Months He Could Not Turn In
Bed-Ho Tells OF n Remedy which
Has Given Perfect Relief,

The case of Mr.. Marston shows that
sciatica can be cured, and no one afflicted
by it should allow himself to be dis.
heartened He was first stricken about
year ago, and for six months he suffered
pain which he thinks the most intense
that any man could possibly stand.
Asked about the details of his remark
able recovery, MIR. Marston gave the fol-
lowing account: - was attacked by n
numbness or dull feeling just back of my
right hip. l didn't know what the mat
ter was, but thought it was simply
stiffness that would wear away in
short time 1t didn't, however, and
soon the pain became so very bad that
every step was torture for me. When
finally succeeded in getting home, twas
Just as much as / could do 10 reach my
room and get 10 bed.
"The doctor was sent for, and when he
had examined me he said had sciatica.
He prescribed for me, and advised me not
TO try 10 leave my bed. The advice was
unnecessary for l couldn't get out of
bed il wanted to. 1t was impossible for
me 20 turn from one side to the other.
The moment l attempted TO move any
part Of my body, the pain became SO ex.
cruciating that would have to lie per.
fectly motionless.
% suffered this torture for six months
without getting any relief. Then dis
charged the doctor. and ON the advice of
a friend bought n box of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills and began TO take them, three
at dose, three times day. was de-
termined TO give them n thorough trial.
1.-TWO months after l began TO use
them / was able 10 leave my bed and
walk about the house. and amonth later
/ was entirely cnred and able 10 go about
my work as usual. think DR. Williams
Pink Pills are the best medicine ever
used, and heartily recommend them to
anyone who suffers from sciahca"
Mr.. Marston is prosperous farmer
and may be reached by mail addressed
10 Charles p. Marston. Hampton p. O.,
New Hampshire. DIR. Williams Pink
Pills have cured other painful nervous
disorders. such as neuralgia, partial par.
alysis and locOmotor ataxiA. They are
sold by ali druggists
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-05-04
HYMNS OF A HIGH NUMBER.
Curious Rule Prevails in the English
Church at Monte Carlo.

A curious fact anent the service
held in the English church at Monte
Carlo is that no hymn under thirty
seven is ever sung there The reason
for this may not be generally known.
IL is as follows:
A member of the congregation, a.
certain English peer. once went to-
the rooms on Sunday Immediately
after the morning service, and put
the maximum on thirty-two. the num-
ber of the last hymn. 1t turned up,
and the " inspiration was widely
talked about, as such things are in
the frivolous society of the principal
ity. The next Sunday the little
church was crowded and the last
hymn being low number, an un-
seemly rush to the rooms took place
directly it was announced. Curiously
enough, the number again turned up
and the bank was badly hit.
On the following Sunday the church
would not hold all the worshipers, ,
but their intent was frustrated, as
all the hymns were 90 off the board ?
and have been SO ever since.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-05-04
CHAPTER XII.


returned to the Blue Boar. my
5pirits again soaring | found there
waiting me a footboy with a scented
1ote. II was from Lady Dwight, and
IN IT she invited me TO her house upon
he following day.
What should Lady Dwight. a person
! had never seen, and the mother of
he man who was my cherished foe.
want of me, conjectured.
The next afternoon, as dressed to
20 there, putting on white satin
lreeches. nowered waistcoat and
point lace, Gil watched me with a
sober face, lending a helping hand
whenever ] needed one. Presently he
,Ook a rapier from the rack against
he wall, and striking an attitude
went through many of the old tricks
we had oft practiced at home. saying
Dost remember this and this?"
| was undecided between two era.
vats; tried on first one and then the
other, finally deciding upon the first
When had knotted it to my satisfac-
ton | looked at him lazily. His so.
licitation was becoming annoying. and
all on account of the duel had told
him | was booked for.
Have done. Gil. have done" 7
cried petulantly The glitter of that
steel makes my eyes to water
Wouldst have me attend on Lady
Dwight--whoever in the devil she is
with red eyelids?" Then, as he
persevered, demanded, Hast no con-
fidence in thy pupil?'
II like II not" he said; "if you
should give him his quietus there
would be a hue and cry throughout
London, and then | would not give a
pinch of salt for the reinstating of
the house of Waters"
"Ah, see. 'Tis not over your pupil
you are so concerned, but over the
other fellow" | said banteringly. T
promise you | will not kill him, as you
are so anxious. Gil. He must be one