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The morning call., 1890-09-07
JAMES A. M'DOUGALL.

James A. McDougal to whose en- rnestness
ana eloquence the Pacific Coast Is Indebted for
lis hrst transeontlnental railroad. was a native
OF Albany, N. Y, where he was born in Novem-
Der, 1917. AT very early age he took part In
the survey Of Il railroad from Schenectady TO
Albany, the first ever built in the State and
there gained The knowledge which lie alter
ward put TO such good use in the nails OF Con-
greSs. After completing his survey he ado pied
the legal profession and, emigrating TO Illinois,
settled down IN Pike County, where lie soon ac.
quired fame and honors. He was elected Attor
Dey General of the State In 1912, aud was re-
turned for second term in 1914. In 1919 he
led an expedition to the head waters Of the Rio
del Norie 10 prospect for precious metals, but
being unsuccessful I'm his search III faced the
party TO the west, crossed the ella and Colorado
and brought them 10 the new Ell Dorado.
lie settled In San Francisco on his arrival
and at once took trout place in the ranks of
the legal fraternity. Alter short period of
practice his eloquence and learning met with
recognition In the shape of the Democratic nOmi-
nation Tor the Attorney -Generalship aud In 1850
he was tIlnmphaDtly elected. Three years
later lie was sent to Congress and
Il was then that he directed attention
TO the necessity and feasibility OF
Pacific Railroad. On returning from Washing
ton lie declined a denomination. but in 1861,
when lie was rendered the United States Sena-
torship lie accepted, was elected and went back
to The capitol TO prosecute his fav0rite measure
with more yigOr than ever. He died before tho
expiration OF MS term, at Albany, on September
30 1897
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JUAN d. ALYARADO.

Juan Bautesta Alvarado. the son OF Jose Fran
cisco Alyarado "a sergeant of the Monterey gar
rison( was born In Monterey February A. 1909
Even in his early bOybood he gave promise OF
being leader among his people. and how well
The promise was fulfilled the history of his later
lie is proof. When is years Old he became See.
rotary Of the Dil utacion Four years later he
was promoted TO tie Office of Comisiouado for
San Luis Obispo, and during botn incumbencIes
lie acted as accountant for several OF the Mon
terey merchants. From 1884 to 1885, he was
appraiser at The Custom House, Monterey In
Inc beginning OF his official term lie was eected
II mem DER OF the DlputacioD, and in 1886, he be-
came the President of that body. In the latter
part OF That year he beaded a revolution against
governor GuteireZ. whom lie overthrow, where
upon he administered The Affairs OF that office
himself until July o, 1887, when he gave in his
submission TO Mexico, was recognized as Cover
appointment oil the Mexican Congress, he be-
came Constitutional Governor. On December
81, lS42, he retired from power, but shortly
alter entered the Mexican Army with a Cooners
commission. lie was leading spirit In the
revolution of 1o44-d5 that made Pico Governor,
traitor OF the Monterey Custom house. He
served under Castro In his war against the
Americans, but saw little service, as lie was
tak en- prisoner at an early date aud not paroled
unlii the war was practically ended. Though
the possess0r CT many valuable land grants in
Them. He subsequently retired to MS wile's
estate Ill san PABLO, where he led an uneyenttul
career uutil his death. July 10, 1882 He WIS
Governor at The time the missions were SUD-
pressed and Is held accountable by many for
their plumber Few however accuse him OF any
active participation IN The theft OF the mission
Valldbles, but that lie might have stopped The
plunder aud did not Is pretty generally conceded.
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.T0RN BIGLER.

John BIeler, than whom few men we,e
prominent III The politics of The young State.
came of German ancestors, who had been estaD-
Iished in America century before his BIRTH
Both grandIatlers took part in the Revolutions
airy War under General Morgan, and his father
was a soldier under General Washington He
was the eldest OF five sons (all Of whom became
distin guisheu in lifel and was born in Carlisle,
Pa on January s, 1906. In his youth lie was
apprenticed to the printing business, ana after
mastering the art lie moved to Beliefonte where,
from 1927 TO 1882 he took entire management Oh
the Centre County Democrat. He then took up
the study of law was admitted in 1910, aud for
the next nine years practiced his profession In
Pennsylvania and Illinois. he left The latter
State in April, IS49 with his wife and child. aud
drove his own OK team until Sacrament
to was reached on August 81, 1S49.
His wife and daughter were the iIst female emf,
months he labored at any ODD jobs that offered;
then he was elected 10 the Legislature, aud on
lose where that b0Ny met. In 1880 lie was re-
elected TO the Assembly and was CHOSEN Speaker
when II met in January, 1851. In The fail OF
he held until the end OF 1865, when he met his
first political defeat at the hands OF the 'hnow
Mined 10 visit his old home and OH reaching
there he was al once invited 10 take the stump
for the Democracy in The Presidential campaign
which had just been inausurated he ala SO
and became instrumental In winning me batile
for his patty. Two weeks after the election Mi.
Bigler returned 10 Sacramento, but within a
month after Buchanan took his seat ne ap-
noiDted him Minister to Chile. Tie Senate hay-
ing confirmed the appointment Governor Bieler
proceeded 10 Westinghouse instructions, whence
he departed with his family Tor DIS
mission. There he was successful in settling
a number OF important American Claims, ana
was mainly Instrumental In introducing loco
motives of American manufacture upon Inc
CLiliau railroads With the success OF Inc lie.
publican party in 1860 Governor BIGGER returned
TO California; where he had all along preserved us
ebI,, In pn Il
for Congress from the Second District toacfa-
mentO), but as IL was Oyerwhelni'psiy hephuiI'
eau lie suffered defeat. He never afterwaiu as
pred 10 office. but was conspicuous al The state
conventions OF his party aud at the NATIONAL cOn'
ventions which nominated Mcclellan ana oey
mour for the Presidency. Throughout ms car ei
neither wealth nor fame ever led him 10 foiget
lie the humble walks Of his own early lie.
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MILTON s. LATHAM.

Milton s. Latham, lawyer railroad promoter
and banker was a lineal descendant OF The Puri-
tans who came over In the Mayfower, His
father was a Firglnian, his mother native of
New hampshire and he himself was born In
Ohio, IN May. 1929. His education was received
at jefferson College, Pennsylvania, from Which
he graduated with high honors the age of II,
and soon after moved TO Alabama where he
studied law, and was licensed TO practice nj Il
very early age. In April, 1850, lie came to San
Francisco, and, learning that Sacramento was TO
be The Capital, lie went there and settled down.
HIS youth and ability made him many friends
and secured HIM profitable business from The
very start. he was elected District Attorney by
a large majority at the election OF 1850, and so
rapidly dld he gain favor that in the follow
ing year be was sent 10 Congress, d.
i iesi men OF years and national repu-
Congress, and then became Collector OF the Port
AN Office where he displayed fine executive
Qualities and acquired great honor, In 1859,
though he had determined o retire from politics,
his friends put him IN the gubernatorlal race, in
which lie beat John b. Weller for The nomination
and entirely distanced john Currey tafterward
Judge OF tile supreme CourD and Leland stan
ford at the polls. ln January, 1860, he convened
the Legislature TO elect a successor
to Senator David C. Broderick who had fallen In
the Terry duel some months previously. Latham
himself was cn2sen 70 NIL inc e vacancy ana ana Ne re-
torial toga. He took his seat In the United
States Senate in March, 1860, aud served
for three years. On returning 10 California, he
became interested In rallroading and banking
enterprises. and was highly successful in his
investments. During the early season of his
prosperity his home on Folsom street. between
second and Third, was the most elegant resi-
dence on tie Coast, and when In later years he
removed 10 MEMO Park, his home eXcelled all
others for the refinement OF taste displayed In
all OF its details. When fortune ceased to smile
on him. ana his home was dismanted $4,000
was realized Il ON the sale OF tweDtytbree paint
ings from his gallery, white other large SUNS
were derived from his marbles aud rare bric-a-
brac- He died in the East in the middle Of 1882,
His remains are inferred al Lone Mountain.
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EDMUND RANDOLPH.

Edmund Randolph, one of the eminent lawyers
OF early San Francisco scion OF the famous
Virginia family of Randolphs. He was born in
1918, and being the descendant of three genera
lions of legal acumen, naturally followed In the
footsteps of his fathers when the time Tor
choosing profession arrived. he read
law IN New Oileans, and after his
admission to the bar he practiced there for sew.
eral years. In 1S43 he came TO California. aud
was almost Immediately elected to Tie lower
branch of the Legislature, the first that con-
vened under the State Constitution. Therca1ter
he eschewed politics, and devoted himself 10 his
profession. In this he was quick 10 gam fecog-
milton, figuring III most OF the eaoing cases oil his
time, notably the New Almaden QUICKSILVER case,
In which Judah r. enjamin was his p,ssof',ai
Stanton his cOadiulors. RaDdofph hated OPP
preston In every form. and was bitter oppo-
nent of the first vigilance Committee. He
boldly denounced the organization, Its leaders
aud sympatllizers. and so biting were his ana
themas that he was warned TO cease or quilt the
city: BE replied in such vigorous English that
lie invitation was not renewed nor The penalty
Imposed. His short but brilliant career was
closed by death on September s, 1861.
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NJ. II. McALLIsTER.

Matthew Hall McAister the descendant of
three generations OF eminent lawyers WAS born
In $780, In Savannah, Ga. He was educated at
Princeton, studied Law, and, alter his admission
10 the bar, established successful practice in
bis native city. During the administration OF
John Quincy Adams he United states AT
lorney Tor the Southern District of Georgia. AT
Tie age OF 30 he became power In polllics and
Tor SIX consecutive sessions was an Influential
member OF The Legislature. During his career
he was a strong UniGnist and this fact doubtless
contributed 10 his defeat IN 1915, when lie went
before the people for The GOyernOrShip. He
was defeated, however, by a very slender
majority: Three years later he repre-
sented his State as delegate. att irge In the
National Democratic Convention which Domi-
mated General Cass for The Presidency. In 1850
he came TO California. practced law III this city
Tor Three years, and then returned temporarily
10 Georgia. During his visit his friends nonl.
mated him for the United States SeuatOrship aua
came quite near carrying of that honor. On his
return 10 California he was appointed presiding
Judge OF the United States Circuit Court for the
Pacific States, which position he held until 1862
when III health compelled him to reIneuisi 1t. He
nVed IN retirement until his sudden though not
unexpected dealb which took place in this city,
December O. 1861 --'
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f., ID. BAKER.

Edward Dickinson Baker, the soldier, states
man. patriot whose valiant deeds upon the field
and stirring words In behalf OF his adopted coun-
,ry can never be forgotten, was born In London,
England, In 1911. When years old DIS parents
brought him to the United States. They settled
in Philadelphia and maintained themselves by
teaching. While The son was still boy the
father died, but not before lie had Implanted ID
his Young mind au ardent love for the country OF
his adoption This early teaching made deep
and lasting impression In the boys mind and
guided him ever aferward in his public career.
In 1928 he sought a home In Illinois aud Dor
roweu the books from which 10 study law. BY
his application and extraordinary ability lie soon
attained high rank In bis profession. aud be.
came The peer Of Hardin. Douglass, Lincoln and
Logan, who were ut once hlS rivals
ami his friends In 1S45 while member OF the
Tweniy-nnIh Congress, he raised the Fourth
Illinois Regiment, for service In. the Mexican
war, and Joined General Taylor on the Rio
Grnude. He took part In the capture OF The
Castle OF San Juan, In Vera Cruz, and was III
command at Cerro GOrdo after Shields was dis.
abled. AT the close OF hostilities he returned
home, where his services were acknowledged by
the pr eseutation Of valuable sword. In lS4y
his term he went TO Panama and superlntehdeo
the construction OF the isthmian railroad. IN
June, 1852, lie came TO California, and al once
attained high rank in tue profession OF INC
law. He settled here for eight years anu lneh
went TO Oregon with The single purpose OF w,est'
ing the Sena,orship OF that Stale from tue DePs
Ocracy. lie was successful, ana became Tue
fore most debater In that Industrious BODY Alter
the adjournment Of Congress he raised iegE
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With all the grandeur and efferveseence
possible, the four days Of celebration were
ushered in by last nights parade. 1t was
the union of the argonauts and the younger
element, the Native Sons, in an eXuberant
outburSt of enthusiasm. There was no
naEtirliar sentiment displayed in the dem
onstTation on their part. State pride did
not cause it; loyalty to the nation was not
what made them join hands so feelingIy
and march so sturdily over the cobble-
stones. 1t was the fact that the elder as
well as the younger people became more
conscious OF their gregarious character and
wished 10 show how human they could be.
Their march side by side only shows the
strength Of the feeling of dependency in
every ones character. The young look to
their elders for counsel, while they in turn
repOse on the brawny arms of their sons for
strength in their fast-feeting years. Last
night tie Pioneer lost his office as coun-
selor and the Native Son his as supporter,
While both forgot the isolation years put
between age and youth.
During the next three days the moving
sentiment will be pride-a pride that, per-
haps, none will stop to define. The Pho
neers will call it Stale pride, and, while the
Native Sons may use the same words, it will
be more than State pride with them. 1t
viii be reverence for association.
The Pioneers have but to pause moment
and dream of the past to uncover the facts
OF this States development, of her wealth
and ur6OAl.ied resources. The Native Sons
in riCt canuNr tho Diopaarc caa
They see the past through others eyes and
hear the Stories of escapades and deeds of
bravery told in others. fanciful tales. The
result is that with their love Of State there
Is reverence tor the enactcrs OF the az rly
scenes not felt by the POnee.s-
That the next few days sill ho banded
lo,,,r ~. iIis.5--- = H. mo 3il.-s1s ".-i4
the Natives and Pioneers faue VIII gain
say This is, perhaps, the last tine that
such a demonstration will take place. Inc
Pioneers are not getting younger and the
Native Sons are certainly growing older.
The result is that the fathers of this ciylli-
zation will soon feel indisposed TO journey
to other towns in the interior to meet In
such another reunion, and San Francisco
will not soon be likely to have Dame Fort
une decide that such a celebration should
take place in her limits. Besides, the Ma
tive Sons are many of them fathers of fami-
lie, and becoming involved in the meshes
OF business too deeply to wish to engage in
another such effort.
That the Pioneers are going 10 attend in as
large IA number as they intend is due to the
fact that this city is the place Of celebra-
ton. They of the interior have wanted for
years to meet their colleagues Of the city and
visit once again the Mecca Of the Golden
Shore, and they feel this to be their last OPP
portunty. So, brave Pioneers of days when
bravery and vim were the requisite of sue
cess, brave posterity awaits your coming.
The city is awake to meet her guests and
the next few days will no doubt, surpass
any this city and Coast have ever expert
encel.
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ANTONIO MARIA PICO.

Don Antonio Maria Pico was born In Monterey
in 1908, and when 16 years old was given charge
of the library at the Mission San Juan Capis-
trano. lie afterward moved to San Jose, and
for many years held the office OF Alcalde AT
the time OF the American invasion lie held the
rank OF Colonel in the Mexican service. but was
unable with the means 1T his disposal 10 oppose
the American inrOads. After the cession
of the country Colonel Pico appreciating the
heroic qualities OF the UniiedSlates forces formed
a strong attachment for Fremont which he
ever afterward manifested. He was member
OF The Monterey Convention of 1S40 and repre-
scented his disiiict In the General Assembly OF
1850. In 1856 he supported Colonel Freniout
for the Presidency and ever afterward was
found in the Republican ranks. He was a Pres
ideDtial elector on the occasion OF Abraham Lin
coins FIRST ncc-Ar tiou, and was subsequently,
.onpinfe of Pu1 - Moneys at the
life were embittered by the unfaithIuinos.eo,
trusted acquantanees who despoiled him Of his
large resources and left him 10 feel the mOrtif-
cation OF poverty. He died at San Jose on May
1899
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history OF The State and its formerly being
part OF Mexico; perhaps 1t Is due 10 clvilZa-
lion having been established on the Western
shore before the East had reached out its long
arms Of steel 10 embrace its Western sister. BE
that 1t may. the fact remains that California
alone has an organization In It's confines that
fosters state rather than national pride.
The Native Sons Of the Golden West have pro-
claimed their order TO be for the mutual benefit
and improvement and for the social intercourse
OF its members; secondly, to perpetuate in the
minds OF all native Caliiornians the memories OF
The days of DID,
The days of gold,
The days Of i9.
MEMBERSHIP.
BY provision IN The bylaws religious and po-
liiical opinions are not allowed TO be discussed
or weigh IN the scale with the social worth Of
auy Of It's members.
4 Is therefore purely social organization,
with State piide ana home love as It's incentives
to unity In action. Its great principle Is 10
.'hOnor the builders" and 10 perpetuaie The
memories OF their deeds, and In ADDITION, 10 IN
cuieate in the growing minds OF those soon 0
assume lie burden OF the day ana fe-enacl Tue
comedies and tragedies OF lie those leacnings
thai will make them WORTHY III iue Oh tnelI
sturdy, brave prOgenltors, ana ID oeatn OF the
glorious shore which has given inem ndDilauou
III lie ana grave In death.
Tie constitution provides that any male porn
in California Is eligible TO mbership al tie age
OF 1S years, providing the candidate Is sound In
body, OF good moral character and Industrious
hablis, having some visible means OF support
and belief In a Supreme Being.
These provisions are made since the organiza-
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during the year. NJ. A. Dorm was elected to sue
coed Z. ii. Garoutte as Grand President of the
order.
TWELFTH GRAND PAELoR.
The twelfth annual convention of the Grand
ParlOr took place at San Rafael In April 1888.
The Grand Secretary's report showed 16 new
parlors and increased membership TO 1000 A
plan for the organization of an n. S. G. W. read
ing M with a capital stock of 100000. was
Endorsed. Frank d. Ryan was elected Grand
President.
On the 2sth of last April the Grand Parlor
convened al Chico. IL was the largest ever held,
there being ISL delegates present.
The membership OF he order was shown 10 be
5000. and S78,022 80 were reported in the trea-
sury Of the subordinate parl0rs, and So, 496 &c
In The grand treasury.
The Committee on Marshall Monument re-
ported its labors ended Santa Rosa was selected
as the place for the next Grand Parlor and Will
lam Ii. Miller was elected Grand President.
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AMERICAN RIFLE.
MEN OF TIE TIMES.
Pioneers VINO Aided in Building UP the
Young State.

lung state.
Father Junlpero Sierra. The anostIe OF Upper
California, was born ON the leland of Majorca,
in the Mediteffanean, on November "a. 17l3.
He was chrisened Miguel .Io.e but on Joining
the Franciscan friars in 17oo he assumed the
name Junpero, which he ever afferward bore.
His early monastic lie was devoted to study, 10
which he made rapid ptopress when still quite
young he was appoated lecturer upon phi.
losophy very shortly aiterward he obtained his
degree OF Doctor OF Divinity and for many years
ne was INC most Noted pulpit orator III
his own country. After Two decades
OF religious life he was sent by his
superiOrs TO America In comnany with
twenty members OF bis order The little band OF
missionaries Ianoeu a Vera Cruz In December,
1749, and were az once sent 10 different pof..
tions OF the tlen spanish Empire. Juniper0 ana
one companion were instrucfed IN prOceed 10 the
City OF Mexico. Which they did, on foot. NO
sooner had he arrived there Than no was ap-
pointed 10 the Indian Missions of sierra Gorda,
known as tile State Of san Inis Potosi. whittier
he at once directed hi, footsten.. Here he ac-
cOmplisnrd great good among Ihe savage tribes
for period Of nine years wien lie retired TO tile
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YERBA BUENA
Found Through Blunder of
Governor P0rtala.
Its Settlement by Leese-vioget's Survey.
Rush Of Immigration-Early Troubles.
Growing Greatness.

Reference has already been made above, In the
brief history OF the State to the discovery OF San
Francisco by PoTtala In 1863. and the founding
OF the Mission Dolores seven years aflerward.
No settlement Of any kind seems to have been
effected here between those dates, and the ear
Hest history OF the city. therefore, only
goes back to the establishment OF the
Franciscan Friars upon the peninsula In 177G.
Even then civilization was represented by but
few priests In the missionary settlement and a
handful OF military Adventures stationed at the
Presidio But in the course Of few years In
dian neophytss were gathered in, and at the time
Of the secularizatlon Of the missions, In 1s33-34
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NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
Cursory History ofa Young and Flourish

Cursory History ola Young and Flourish
ing Order.
The history of the Native Daughters OF the
Golden West extends over about four years OF
very peaceful aud almost uneventful career. IL
was patterned after the order OF Native Sons,
and prohted by its history There has been no
long struggle over kDotty subjects OF parliament
airy usage and constitutional law, such as have
consumed much OF the vitality and time Of their
brother order.
In September, 1886, the young ladies them
selves their brothers reinsng) formed the order
with the aid of a few sympathizers among The
Native Sons in the mountain town OF Jackson,
Amador County. The organization OF the order
was due to the efforts OF Miss Lilly o. RelchliDg,
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PAGES 13 to 16.

tinued to be bestowed upon him from
time 10 time by the Mexican authorities
government made his tenure OF Office so uncer-
lain that in July, 1929, lie resigned from the
vice and settled down with his family In Santa
Barbara. His iltreatment had the effect OF
making him entertain the greatest aversion to
Mexico. and often. when tile news reached him
OF political disturbances in that county, would
take possession OF California;" In Santa Bar
para, where lie spent the last twenty-nne years
OF his life, all came 10 him Tor advice and as
the community. He died in February, 1858,
deeply and deservedly regretted by the American
and native population. He lived to see the ac-
when the American flag was uniurled above his
own house lie greeted it as the signal OF peace