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The morning call., 1890-12-25

elegant offices, occupied by embryo import
ers, jobbers, f0rwarders, real estate and
insurance brokers, exchange and brokerage
offices, commission merchants, general agen-
ces, merchandise emporiums. bankers, three
telegraph offices, an express Office and a
registry and treasury Office. A Chamber of
Commerce holds its meetings for the adjust
mpnt of cases by legal procedure, and the
telegraph lines of the department are in
communication with the other college
Board of Brokers receive regular financial
and stock reports. To the departments
mentioned add a School of Design for arts
tic, agricultural and mechanical drawing,
a Musical Department for the cultivation
OF music, which contains ten music-rooms,
nine pianos and choice musical library,
and to which the college brass band, under
the name of the "Ceciiian Philharmonic
Society" and the college string band owe
their proficiency in the rendering of operate
ard classical music, and a printing Office
with two steam presses and everything
necessary for job and book work, and this
concludes the aids to mental training.
PHYSICAL TRAINING.
The senior and junior divisions have each
their separate dormltories, furnished with
single beds. and each under the supervision
Of two Fathers. Tie hours of sleep are
when 6 80 A. NJ. is the hour for rising. The
elder students are allowed to study until
$3.50 p. NJ. Each dornitory has a toilet
room, where each student has an exclusive
right to section, ana every student is eX-
pected TO arrange his toilet before each
meal. Breakfast is served at 1880 A. NJ,
dinner at u NJ. aud supper at 80 p. NJ. The
dining-room is a cheerful apartment, S7x35
feet, arranged with tables seating fourteen
each, the walls being decorated with APP
propriate paintings. Four acres of play
grounds, where games of different kinds can
be INDUCED in; swimming POND 160yl20
feet in size. and an infiimary for the sick
and coDvalescent, containing twenty private
rooms, q weli-stocked apothecary-shop, an
able physician and AN experienced intirma-
rian complete the arrangements for phys
ical training.
AND FINALLY.
The system of instruction, adopted after
mary years of experience anu watchful OBJ
servation, is one that cannot commend it
self too highly to all looking forward to a
thoroughly practical as well as classical
education. The pupil is made to under
stand his lesson independent of his text
book. He is excited to laudable emulation,
and il at any time during the year he is
found capable of passing to higher class
he is promoted. The course of study is
thorough. including the Understandable
course and the academical degrees. Every
citizen of the State should be posted with
regard TO the advantages offered by Santa
Clara College, and strangers whenever con-
yenient should make it point of their visit
to the Pacific Slope to examine its facilities.
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ifornia lie was occupied with his private
affairs for decade. In 1860 he again came
into prominence by being delegate to the
National Democratic Convention at Charles
ton. Three years later he was appointed to
the command of the Fifth Brigade, n G. c.,
and at the close of the war he was sent to
Congress. Since then he has been twice a
candidate for eubernatorial honors, once on
the Anti-monopoly ticket, in the middle of
the sixties. when he oiled large vote. and
recently, VIXEN he headed the Prohibition
ticket. He is The author of n series of inter-
esting articles on California in the Century
Magazine, which elucidate many disputed
points in the history of the State, besides
furnishing fund of valuable information
concerning early days, not otherwise OBJ
fainahle.
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SIMPSON s. MILLAR.
An Old and Reliable Firm of Searchers
Records.

An Old and Reliable Firm of Searchers of
Records.
Among the abstract and title examiners
of San Francisco, there are none more
widely known or held in higher repute than
Simpson d Milar. The firm has history
OF over forty years, having been established
in 1S4S by G.. V. Gillespie. who in course of
time was succeeded by Thomas B. Simpson
and John E. Millar. the members of tie
present firm. The abstracts. maps and
records OF the Office have under this MAJ
agement increased in value from year to
year, till now they comprise a technical
library than which there is none more COM
plete of its kind in the State. Some maps of
this city which were compiled in 1910 and
1S47 can only be found now in the Office of
Simpson IL Millar.
Not only does this firm possess mans and
charts of every lot and subdivision in the
county, but they have, in addition, com
plete set of abstracts of Nevada and Arizona
mining properties, and to this department
one member of the firm devotes his uu-
divided personal attention. The business
has been. esta bfshed SO long that everything
Is conducted in methodical manner. and
professional work is accomplished with
rapidity and accuracy. Every convenience
and appliance known to the profession is
placed IN the office of the firm, who employ
upward Of twenty-five competent alb
Stractars, artists and clerks.
Simpson u Mlllar are recognized as STAN
dard authority, both by beuch and bar. and
an abstract bearing the stamp of their APP
prevail is accepted with the consciousness
that 1t Is absolutely accurate.
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f. A. ROULEAU.
An Old Established and Reliable Searcher
of Records.

An Old Established and Reliable Searcher
of Records.
A point frequently overlooked by simple-
minded persons who invest in real estate is
the necessity of having the public records
searched, to find in whom the title to the
property in question stands. Without doing
so they expose themselves to innumeraLIe
perils. and there is no lack of instances on
record where, after years of occupation and
Improvement. they have been driven from
the homes they believed they owned by the
discovery OF flaw in their title of which
they had NO previous knowledge. The ne
cessltes OF this situation brought into ex-
istence years ago new business, whose fol-
lowers, known as searchers of records, make
q specially OF keeping track of titles and the
laws and liens which affect them In most
cities OF the United States the recorders
once furnishes all or. nearly all of
could be said of California but for
the complications arising from Spanish
grants, the incorrect surveys of early days,
ana the loose manner in which the archives
were kept prior to the time OF the American
occupation. 1t beho0ves even the most ex-
perienced purchaser, therefore. to be careful
IN selecting his searcher, who. besides pro-
bity and experience, should be possessed of
every facility for carrying on the work
in hand Such man is F. A Rouleau.
whose business is so systematized that the
heaviest real estate dealers in the city are
among his daily clients. The records in hjs
once include maps ana papers of inestim-
ape value, as they are the only copies extant
% olcIai documents to which reference has
frequently to be made. Mr.. Rouleau corr
stantiy employs large force of clerks, who
are experts IN their several lines. and ia nre>
pared at all times to give Immediate attention.
70 tne business OF his clients. Consultation
fContinued on Fifteenth Page.j
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FIRE INSURANCE.

A Strong and Reliable Agency With
Which to Place Risks.
Brown, Craig & Co.'s Agency, at $40 Cali
fornia street, represents the following
standard, old and historic companies, viz.
Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn.
American Fire Insurance Company OF
Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company
of Philadelphia.
The Insurance Company of the State of
Pennsylvania.
The Greenwich Insurance Company of
New York.
Combined assets nearly s14, GOO, COO; losses
paid over S73. 100000.
Each of these great companies has a
unique history about which columns might
be written. The youngest has been in the
business thirty-eight years; the oldest
Iinety-six years.
The fiery events, the financial struggles,
the stirring times they have witnessed,
would I'LL book. They have passed
through all, not unscathed, but without per-
manent Injury, and to-day are monuments
OF American energy, vigor, skillful manage
ment and integrity
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A POPULAR HOTEL.
House Where the Tired Traveller Can
Find Home Comforts.

House Where the Tired Traveller Can
Find Home Comforts.
The American Exchange Hotel has held
high reputation for number of years,
and that its popularity is not waning is
evidenced by the fact that its rooms are
always filled. There are accommodations
for 800 guests, and it rarely happens that
there are any vacant rooms. The patrons
of the hotel belong to very desirable class
and are largely composed of wealthy farmers
and merchants from the interior towns.
Its central location among the banks and
leading mercantile establishments and its
contiguity TO the various lines of railroads
render II very convenient for visitors to the
city. The charges are reasonable and the
attendants courteous and painstaking, leav-
Ing undone nothing that can promote the
comfort of the guests. The hotel is sup
piled with every convenience, is comfortably
furnished and is complete in its appoint
ments. The present proprietor, William
Montgomery, is caterer of wide expert
ence and great popularity, and his aim is to
provide ample and home-like entertain
ment for his patrons. The table services is
excellent and the dining-room arrangements
leave nothing to be desired. The American
Exchange is deservedly popular and en-
joys large patronage. from which the pro-
prietor derives handsome income.
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THE PROFESSIONS.
DIR. t. BROOKS KEY.
A Dentist of Proud Lineage and Distir
guished Name.

A Dentist of Proud Lineage and Distin-
guished Name.
Among the rising young men OF the pro-S
fessions is . dentist. DR.. L. Brooks Key.
36h Geary Street. He was born at Mount
Lebanon, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, the
Goth day of June, 1861. His ancestry is
traceable back to the blue bloods of Scot
land and England; and among the first set
tiers of the New World were representa-
tives Of this family. Francis Scott Key Is
one of the name who has become famous to
the world. and the name Key is made dear
TO every true American through our ma
tional air, ''The Star-spangled Banner"
Dr. L. b. Key came to this State with his
parents in 1863 They settled in Suffer
County. He got the foundation of his edu-
cation in the public schools Of Yuba City
and Marysyille; attended the Baptist Col
lege in Vacavlle in the college year of IA
and rs. and in '76 began course Of study
at the Pacific Methodist College Of
Santa Rosa, which was finished in 1879.
lie was always among the first of his class,
and had the distinction of winning several
school prizes. The last was the gold medal
Tor the best Grafton, given by the faculty
and patrons of the Pacific Methodist Col
lege. Alter finishing school he became an
apprentice in a drugstore, aud soon COM
manded good salary. But his ambitions
were not SatlSned. de took up the study
OF dentistry, and in due course of time
began its practice, and as practitioner has
lar exceeded his most sanguina eXpecta-
tions. After practicing in various counties,
among them Tulare, Amador and Butte, he
came to San Francisco to establish prac-
tice, where the field is large enough to meet
his ambitions. In June. 1889, he succeeded
DE-. L. Christopher in well-appOinted par
lors ut 1914 Geary street, and is gratifed
that from the first his practice has been on
a gradual increase. DIR. Il. b. Key has not
increased his business by advertising, but
by good honest work and by treating all
patients with the utmost honesty, courtesy
and kindness. He does no cheap work He
uses the best 0btainable material His
prices, though very reasonable, are covered
by the charges of no one else. His motto is
DO the work in the best possible manner
with the least possible pain," and his pa
tlents all attest that they suffered less in
his hands than ever before in the hands of
dentist. Why? Because he is so very
careful, never loses his temper, is always
gentle and kind, and by the use of his
knowledge OF drugs performs all operations
with minimum of pain DR.. Key performs
all operations in dentistry from the extract
ing Of a deciduous or baby tooth to DR..
Youngcr's wonderful operation of implant-
ing. Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed in any
and all operations, and his prices are even
within the reach of the poorly paid shop
girl. III yoa give him one opportunity to
please you he will be your future dentist.
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he managed to save sufficient money to pro-
cure passage in ship bound for the United
States, and landed in this country in 1886.
He procured immediate employment at his
trade and in less than year his savings
enabled him to purchase Stock OF clothing.
with which he opened store.
The gold discoveries attracted him to this
State in 1S49. and after spending two years
in mining he entered into business here His
large fortune has been acquired through
multifarious commercial transactions, and
the exercise of natural shrewdness and fore
thought. His munificence has been excee ded
only by his freedom from osteutation: his gift
of $4,000 to the Presbyterian Theological
SemI airy was made privately. He also do
mated So, 600 to the Charity Fund of the So
ciety of California Pioneers. and has for
many years gratified his phlanihropic desires
by numbers of other generous henefactions.
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LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
A Building and Loan Society That Is
Prosnering RanidIx.

A Building and Loan Society That Is
Prospering Rapidly.
Building and Loan Associations are to-
day supplying a long-felt want, and whether
local, State or national. if carefully and
honestly managed, ara about the safest and
most profitable investment within the reach
OF the poor man, and are becoming power
full agency in resisting the monopoly of
wealth.
In this connection 1t is but just to say that
the Continental Building aud Loan Associa-
ton of California is one of the most pros
porous institutions of its kind in the city
and one which NAV well be spoken of by
the citizens with pride. Its plans embrace
the best features of such Institutions, and
its MANAGEMENT has ever been careful and
conservative Its rapid growth has been
almost phenomenal, as during the past few
months more than 500 new members have
subscribed for from ten to fifty shares each.
lis officers are men of unquestoned charac-
ter and ability, and give their entire time
ana attention to this business. They con-
duct the affairs of more than sixty branch
associations under one management, and
thus limit the expenses to minimum,
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JAMES H. CULVER.

Popular and Jealous Advocate of In
dustrial Interests.
James ii. Culver came to California in
1856, and two years later settled in San
Francisco. For number of years he was
engaged in the manufacture of patterns and
machinery, and established a valuable bust
ness connection. In 1874 he was appointed
to the Secretaryship of the fairs of the Me-
chanics' Institute, and for the past sixteen
years has been continuously in the employ
Of that association. In 1880 Mr.. Culver was
elected School Director, and his record on
the board was so satisfactory that two years
later he was sent to the Assembly. He at
tanned no little prominence in the Legisla-
ture by his attitude on the labor question
as strong advocate of the rights Of work.
mgmen and women. In 1884 he was again
elected School Director, became Chairman
Of the Committee on Furniture and Sup
plies. and as such reduced the annual ex-
penditure Of that department 33 per cent.
Mr.. Culver has always opposed the employ
ment OF Chinese in any capacity. He was
candidate for School Director in November
last and was elected by large majority.
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THE sTRATHMoRE.
One of the Finest Apartment Houses in
the City.

One of the Finest Apartment Houses in
the City.
This handsome building is situated on the
west side of Larkin street. and also fronts
on Fulton street and Oak avenue. 1t is five
stories high, and is built of brick and San
Jose sandstone trimmings. In the center OF
the building is the main entrance, from
which wide hall leads to the passenger
elevator and main staircase. The four upper
floors are divided into twenty-four suites,
each having six or seven rooms, there being
in all 152 apartments. Each suite is com
pie in itself. and includes kitchen and
pantry, as we'll as parlor, sitting-room and
bedrooms, so arranged that each suite has
the privacy of separate house. On the
ground floor there is a good restaurant, and
dunb-waiters communicate with the flats
above. In the rear of the building is wide
driveway, with servants staircase and
freight elevator, which add greatly to the
many convenieuces of the building.
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only to the member or nembers beneficiary,
provided payments are continued by the
latter, renders medical examination unnec-
essary, and makes tla league the true
endowment, and accessible to people Of
feeble health without dstriment to its inter-
ests. This plan of insnrance is in its In
fancy, comparatively Speaking. in this coun-
try, but bears promise of great future, as
the benefits 20 directly tot tina insured menu
bers while living, proving of great aid to
persons needing small capital. At present
there is over $780, 900 in the banks to the
credit of the Endowment Fund, $685. Of
which constitute q permanent reserve or
been paid out for matufed coupons,
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A SELECT SCHOOL.
The Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart in Oakland.

The Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart in Oakland.
One Of the most select institutions for the
education of young girls is the Convent of
Our Lady Of the Sacred Heart situated on
Webster street. between Twenty-first and
Tweniy-second. Oakland. and overlooking
the romantic little sheet OF water known as
Lake Merritt The commodous and COM
Portable establishment, which was erected
in 1872, is pleasantly located in large and
well-kept grounds and is provided with
safeguards to meet every possibility of
danger to the occupants. The course of
study includes literature, science, music and
art. Special attention is given to instruction
in plain and ornamental needlework, cut
ting, fitting and mending. Cooking and
various other departments OF domestic
economy are also taught when requested by
parents. AT the annual commencement eX.
ercises gold medals are awarded for rro-
ficiency in Christian doctrine, universal his
tory, music, French conversation and de-
DOrtments
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COLLEGE SAN RAFAEL.
A Model Institution That Has Few Equa
In This State.

Model Institution That Has Few Equals
In This State.
: California Is jeweled brooch worn in the
breast OF our fair republic, and every set
ting therein is gem. Like the jewel re-
ferred to. the more it Is studied the more
its beauties become apparent. TO the frozen
denizen Of the hyperborean North and East
it appears paradoxical and not to be be-
lieved that W bile he is suffering all of the
discomforts attendant upon a rigorous eli
mate his more favored brethren of the Pa
cifc Slope, on the same parallel Of latitude,
are basking amid sunshine and flowers. Mar
velous In her resources. her climatic advan-
tages are unsurpassed, and Car only be
thoroughly appreciated through the medium
OF actual observation and experience, Go
where, you will. and nesting among the
green bills and leafy trees can be found
spots that may well be likened to tile Para
disc of the Peri. With iron arms stretching
out in every direction, San Francisco forms
nucleus from the busy cares of which
men fly every day to the quiet country re-
sorts within an hours travel by rail. And
among the spots that invre either the bust
ness man or the pleasing -seeker, none have
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PHILIP J. cR1MM1Ns.
The Young Napoleon Of Republican NUM-
cipal P0litica.

The Young Napoleon OF Republican NUM-
cipal Politics.
Among the prominent workers in the Re-
publican ranks none hold closer relations
with the party than Philip ]. Crimmins, the
popular proprietor Of the Silver Palace sa-
loon, on Geary street, between Kearny
street and Grant avenue. He was born In
the State of Massachusetts in 1856, and when
B years old was brought to California by his
parents. He attended the public schools in
this city. was afterward apprenticed to the
boot and shoe business and subsequently
embarked in the liquor business, with which
he has ever since been connected.
From his youth Mr.. Crimmins took an
active interest in politics, and for over
twelve years he has been prominent in the
councils OF his party, the greater part OF the
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eminent is mild. yet firm, for idleness or re-
peated violations of rules will expose the
offender to the loss of class honors.
Belonging to the college is a museum of
specimens in zoology, conchology. lith0lOgy,
mineralogy. botany, numismatics; and all
necessary apparatus to illustrate the truths
Of philosophy and chemistry. There are
also globes, maps, charts of the various
branches in natural history. library of
choice works; in short, every thing to make
the studies practical and attractive.
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PACIFIC BUSINESS COLLEGE.

Where Sound Commercial Education
Can Be Readily Acquired.
Among our educational institutions none
is held in more deserved Iepute than the
Pacific Business College, located at 800 Post
street, in this city. A full corps of compe-
tent and experienced instructors assist the
President, Professor T. A. Robinson, who
is one of the best-known business educators
in the State. Tie aim of the college is to
furnish instruction 10 young men and
women in bookkeeping, banking, short
hand tho Eclectic SYSTEM, type-writing,
teleeraphy, penmanship, modern languages,
English and mathematical branches, aud
popular science, or, to use the words of the
President, TO give practical education in
every par ocular"
Professor Robinson, who is progressive
educationalist, is intensely practical in all his
instructions. PeDmaDship as taught in the
Pacific Business College is not of the ornate
style, with huge fourshes and unnecessary
loops. The whole tendency of the instruc-
ton is in the direction OF plain writing. beau
tl1ul u Its uniformity and legibility. Pro-
lessor Robinson appreciates ornamental
pen-w0rk, and teaches it when desired, but
he contends that 1t is now department of
art rather than of penmanshp, and that it
Is entirely cut Of place in a merchants
ledger AND m the exigencles Of business.
In The departments devoted to the study
OF bookkeeping the students transact the
business Of the merchant and the banker
with all the precision of detail to be found
in actual commercial transactions.
1he recltnt!0n-r0Ums are commodious and
&C comfortable, with good light and thorough
ventilation. They contain every appliance
and convenience which can be employed TO
facilitate instruction, not only in actual
business, bnt also in literature and the
sciences. The objection often urged against
business colleges-their lack of practiea-
bility-does not apply to the institution OF
which Professor Robinson is the head. The
success OF his system is demonstrated by the
evidence of thousands OF graduates who
now occupy important positions all over the
United States aud in many foreign coun-
tries. Tie Pacific Business College is per-
forming good work here and is a credit to
San Francisco. Professor Robinson is re-
spected by the entire community, and much
admired in business circles for his ability.
integrity and knowledge of the world. He
is refined and scholarly gentleman and
possesses the esteem and affection of all his
pupils.