The morning call., 1891-04-05

Is not confined to the City and County OF
San Francisco. From Siskiyou to San
Diego, in every county on the Coast, the
name of Joseph Clement is a strength that
would at any time rally to its call hosts OF
friends. Although past the four score years
allotted to man, time has not dimmed his
energies or clOuded his intellect. His in
terest in cuTrent affairs is as intense now as
ever. Every day sees him at his post of
duty; nor does be leave until the last bust
ness man makes a break tor the car which is
to carry him home in time for his o'clock
dinner. Then, and then only, does he Join
the busy throng of 'h0meward bound"
Time has only slightly bowed his erect
form. but it has failed TO dim his eye, which
wrinkles as bright as ever with merriment,
and the mirthful twitch of the cornero of his
mouth is as pronounced as it was thirty
years ago.
Mr.. Clement has passed a busy life OF
sturdy old New England stock, when but
young man he went with his newly welded
wife to Alabama, and in that State most OF
his children were born. He engaged in
business, and was well established, when the
gold excitement III this State broke out, and
settling up his affairs, he took his family
and started for the Golden Gate, so that
they, as well rs himself, can claim the honor
OF being called pioneers. When he arrived
here, the waters of the bay laved Mont
gUmeTy street. The sand hills that stretched
far OF in every direction. were covered with
q dense growth Of chaparral. General
EStlll, OF Southern fame, had built TWO
houses Of PLAIN aspect on Green street. be-
tween Dupont and Stockton streets They
were on the north side, and were three
stories high. Alr. Clement purchased these
houses, and for many years occupied one of
them, while the other was the residence OF 4
married daughter, Mrs. Tom Pouterer. On
the east side of the houses ran narrow
court. This was also owned by Mr.. Gle
ment, but owing to the fact that for years it
was left open, it passed out Of his control,
and became public highway. The
social character of the neighborhood also
changed, but the position of the Clement
family was something unique. They were
regarded as the county family" No mat
ter what depredatiOnS were perpetrated in
the neighbOThCOd their property was always
exempt from molestation. Mrs Clement
as she sat behind the lace curtains of the
windows, was held in the highest reverence,
and to receive a bow from her dignited head
was supreme happiness. They were like
tie nobility Of the old country and the peo-
pie accorded them the respect they felt was
due so importanta family.
Years after, when the property was sold
and the family were moving to their new
home in the Western Addition, there was
great grief among the denizens of the neigh
bOTh0od. Many Of them had been born and
raised under the shadow Of the Clements
house, and to them iJ was a personal loss.
They asked themselves the question, "What
will We do without mOthcrY" as they aifec-
tiOnatey called Mrs. Clement. And when
the day Of parting came everyone turned 0ut
TO witness the departure and to bid farewell,
and not few shed genuine tears of sorrow.
For many years Mr.. Clement held the
position of School Director, and had he
been willing to continue to discharge the
duties OF the office, be would have been a
director to this day. From the first time
that his name was put on the ticket, until
the last time that he was reelected, he ran
many thousands Of votes ahead of his
ticket The teachers all liked him, for he
was always courteous; the children liked
him and the parents trusted him. Altogether
he was a grand success. After several
terms of service in the Board Of Education,
Mr.. Clement, feeling unable because of in
creasing years to stand the demand that its
duties made upon his time and strength. re-
fused to accept a denomination. His de-
cisiOn was great disappointment TO his
party, who had relied upon his well-knoWn
strength to carry the rest Of the ticket.
Some years ago MIR. and Mrs. Clement
celebrated their golden wedding. They
have had number of children and grand
children. Ephraim Clement, who. over
~ enty years ago. married Miss Williams Of
Oakland, is their only son. Their two
daughters, Mrs. Thomas Poulterer and Mrs.
Cronise. formerly Mrs. Plume, are both
dead Mrs. Henry Underhill. formerly
Katie Plume, one Of the granddaughter,
resides in this city. Mrs. Cover, formerly
Sallie Poulterer lives in Italy. Other grand
children are scattered throughout the
United States, Willie Poulterer being located
in Philadelphia. Uncle Joe" is a eele-
brated Mason, devoted to chapter and
lodge and is highly honored by all his
comrades. A few evenings since he was
made tile recipient of a handsome gold
headed cane, which was presented by
Milton S. Eisner.
Dr. P. 81. DENNIS
Is one of the popular physicians and sur
geons of this city. He has held positions If
frnst and rasnnnsihilitv and rarfnrn,nd hi