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financial obstacles the success Of the work
was made possible. In Coils p. Hunt
ingtOn the Central Pacific Railroad had
a supporter in whose lexicon there was
DO such word as fail. With him to under
take vas to do. With all the ruggedness
Of the New England bills, from whose rills
be drew inspiration as youth, he with
stood the storms which assailed the project,
and with steady hand and far-reacbiDg eye
made certainty out Of doubt As il is adj
United that the industrial and social growth
Of the Pacific Coast Of the United States,
during a comparatively few years past, has
been more remarkable and important than
have ever taken place in any other country
during similar period, and as il is evident
that among the most potent factors in this
development has been the transportation
facilities afforded by the Central Pacific
Railroad. it follows that Coils Z. Hunting-
ton, as among the foremost controlling
spirits in railroad affairs upon the Pacific
Coast has been. therefore, one Of the great
est individual forces which have contrib
uted TO the material and social growth of
Western North America
Mr.. Huntington inherts his remarkable
physical and mental powers from a long
line of sturdy and able New England an
cest0rs. The family emigrated to America
from England early in the seventeenth Cen
tury. Among its famous members were
Samuel Huntington, a signeT OF the Declar-
alton Of Independence, President of the
continental Congress, and Chief Justice of
Connecticut; EbenezeT Huntington, Brig
adier-GrneIal in the revolutionary war;
kighl Key. Frederick ID. Huntington, Bishop
OF New York, and Daniel Huntington,
PRESIDENT Of the National Academy OF De-
sign. The long sustained mental activity
OF MIR. Huntington is evidence of his de-
scent from an educated and intellectual an
cestry. He was born at Harwir.ion, Conn.
on October %, 1921. The fifth Of nine chill
dTen in busy household. he had no idle
moments in his b0yhOOd. lie attended
school four months in the year, and OBJ
tanned such education as the schools of
those days afforded. He gave much at
tent.On TO History and geography BY
study and subsequent travel lie became
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enterprise IN the country. The magnitude
Of Mr.. HuntingtOn's duties may be judged
from the fact that in one day he bought
6j, 200 tons Of rails and chartered twenty
three ships to carry them to California.
On January s, 1868. the company began
the co stTuctIon OF its lines at Sacramento.
Mr. Huntington, by far the most active of
the associates, accepted the position of Vice
President Leland Stanford being elected
President This is an Illustration Of Mr..
HuntingtOn's endeavOr through life to assure
the success of enterprises with which he has
been connected rather than to further by
them his personal ambitions. During 1868
twenty miles of the road was built. aud the
company continued at work until thirty-One
miles was completed 20 Newcastle. During
these tFoublous times tor the Central Pacific
IL was always the firm hand OF Huntington
which held the lines in place and kept the
enterprise on its march toward ultimate
success. When it became evident that the
act OF 1862 was insufficient for the purposes
in view it was through his efforts that the
act Of 1864 was passed. As without this
additional aid it would have beenimpos-
sible to complete the road, it may be truly
said that the Central Pacific owes its exist
ence largely to Mr.. Huntington. 1t was he
who, in 1866. again went to Washington and
secured the enactment of the amendments
to the act of 1864. Finally, on May 10. 1863,
the Union Pacific and Central Pacific met at
IIOilonJOry.
During all the negotiations conducted by
him In behalf OF the Central Pacific, Mr..
Huntington displayed abilities rs remark
able as financieT. diplomatic aud a relia-
bic Judge OF the commercial possibilities of
the undeyel0ped West as they were rare in
combination in one individual. In all re-
sDeets he is a remarkable man--as note
worthy in personality as in the great INTEL
lectual strength which has placed him
among the foremost of the great men of the
United States. He is man Of distinctive
genius. BE possesses that rare faculty OF
immediate concentration Of ali his mental
powers upon the subject in hand TO the ex.
clusion of all Others, and while master OF
great affairs. as evidenced by his successful
management Of stupendous enterprises, he
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fifd NAV be mentioned tine various electric

tilted may be mentioned the various electric
light companies, the American Cracker
Company and other leading concerns. As
railroad promoter and constructor he is
widely known, and his Judgment in this field
is aeceded to be par excellence. He was
the prime factor concerned in the short
line railroad from Salt Lake to Los
Angeles. The manner alone in which
he secured the defeat of the disastrously
comprehensive plans OF Dresbach. R0sen-
field and their combination in the now cele-
DRAFTED wheat deal would place him in the
foremost rank as a business man. In
politics he is a sound and leading Re-
publican, who has done good service for his
party. In recognition of his able service as
good citizen, Governor Waterman APP
pointed him as Colonel on his military staff,
a. position which he filled with credit to
himself and the service
In October, 1886, he married Miss Emma
White OF Salt Lake City, one of tie most
charming bellies of her native city, and who
Is now an admired leader of society here
and noted for the elegant manner in which
she dispenses the hospitality Of the Coloneps
beautiful home, recently erected. Free and
liberal almost to fault, a doer of many
quiet acts of charity and benevolenee, pre-
possessing in appearance and gifted with
charming manners Colonel Trumbo's popu-
iarlty Is easily accounted for, and ne counts
MS friends by the score and is an esteemed
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COILS p. HUNTINGTON.
The Career Of the Builder Of the Cen trail
Pacific Railroad.

The Career Of the Builder Of the Cen trial
Pacific Railroad.
At no period in their history have the
United States made greater or more rapid
material progress than during the past fifty
years. Those decades have been marked
by an uneQualei growth IN the area, popu-
ati0n. wealth and power of the republic,
which has made this country tie foremost
Of modern times. The era TO which we
refer. though 10 included the great civil war,
may b. properly termed that Of The greatest
DEVELOPMENT # the country, for during
it tie national domain extended its bound
aries from the Mississippi to the western
seas, and from the Mexican Gulf to the
Arctjc. As We review these years Of great
moment, and consider the many mighty
forces which combined to make feasible
The magnificent success which we now
enjoy as a people, we cannot but look,
with praise upon our lips and thankful
ness in our hearts, upon those men of giant
strength and intellect by whose endea vors
the cuusummation Of our national prosper
is was -ured. Like so ma y great Titans,
they rolled back from the face of the couH-
tIy the dark veil of doubt, and exhibiting
the fair and fruitful bosom Of America.
said To the wondering nations OF the earth,
'BehOld.' To these men, who were the
strength of tie army Of material progress,
tie Ulaudits of a grateful people are due.
u hue upon the stage Of our country We
may perceive the forms of many who played
mighty parts in the building OF the nation,
where among them can be found any upon
whose brOWs the laurelS are brighter than
upon those Of the great railroad builders
those men who SuOdued the mountain
ranges, pierced the bowels Of the earth,
chained the mighty torrents, Scorued the
terrible genH OF the desert and bound to-
EttheI so fast by bands II steel the fair body
Of the country that all the great dogs of
war could not tear 1t asuudeT. Without
these great builders the republic may
have continued 10 walk with hating steps
With them It has run with such Surpass-
iuL speed that u has left far in the rear
all the mOBaTchies Of Europe. We of Cali
f0rDja, upon the western seab0ard Of
America, can appreciate far more than
those nearer the center of the cOuntry's
D. pulatiOn the great advantages OF rapid
railroad communication between tie differ
eut sections Of the rerublic. The waters Of
Sierra on the other, we were completely
isolated from our sister States until relief
was given by the builders Of tie Central
Pacific Railroad How great have been the
benefits derived by this slate by the COM
letiOn OF that railroad no man can even
approximate. VNheTe before were bat will
drruesS and desert there now exists an en-
pire as prosperous ard fruitful as ever the
sun shOne upon. To all the projectors Of
the Central Pacific great honor is due, but
the greatest honor should be his by whose
strength OF purpose. perseverance,, energy
ami ability TO overcome ali physical and
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MURPHY, GRANT & co.
The Largest Wholesale Dry-Goods Hous,
This Coaat

The Largest Wholesale Dry-Goods House
This Coast.
Probably no house on the Pacific Coast
has acquired more widespread and popular
reputation than the well-known firm of
Murphy, Grant 81 Co. Early in pioneer
days, when San Francisco boasted of but
few inhabitants, the house was established
bg Eugene Kelly & Co. Early in 1850 the
firm name was changed to Murphy, Grant 81
Co., which name IL has borne ever since.
From the commencement of its career to The
present day the most stringent rules were
laid down for conducting the business in an
honorable and upright manner, and they
have been strictly adhered to- By this
means the house mas gained a reputation for
solidity and honorable dealing which makes
1t stand to-day in the foremost rank in the
mercantile community and business world.
The business conducted by the firm is an
exclusively wholesale trade in foreign and
domestic dry goods. The wares of all
the markets OF the world In the
finest lines are constantly being imported.
and they have special agents in all the Eu-
ropean markets. All goods are shipped de
rect to San Francisco and by this means
patrons Of the house can rely absolutely
upon getting the finest and most fashionable
goods at the earliest possible opportunity.
An enormous business Is transacted by the
firm and small army of employees is re-
CURED to assist in the work. The offices and
warehouse of The firm are on the corner of
Sansome and Bush. The immense and val
liable stock here carried Is the most COM
plete and largest of any similar stock on
this Coast. The members OF the firm are
AIessrs. Adam Grant. Henry Murphy,
Joseph d. Grant Joseph A. Ford ana III. l..
Shippee, all well-known business men of
marked ability. The great success which
has attended the building up of this firms
herence to business methods and honorable
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theory ard practice and fully abreast of the
times, and has wide knowledge of men and
general matters. He was an honor to the
Superior bench during the time he occupied
il, and delivered some most celebrated and
learned judgments, one being in the famous
case of Emerc VS.. Alvarad0. This is one
Of the greatest land cases on record and in
volved millions of dollars. 1t recently
came before the Supreme Court. when the
learned Judges paid high tribute to the
ability OF Judge Mcguire, saying in one
place when speaking of him: He must
have prepared his Judgment with great
care and in systematic method that must
have cost great labor and thought and
marked ability" He was member of the
Assembly and always fought for the public
good AS an orator and lecturer he is
widely known and ranks among the best.
He is a sound lawyer aud an honorable and
successful gentleman
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GENERAL w. III. PRATT,
A Prominent Pioneer With an Homo
able Record.

A Prominent Pioneer with an Honor
able Record.
No history Of this State would be COM
plete without the name Of General w. II.
Pratt, United States Surveyor General. No
man is better fitted for the position. having
filled offices OF a similar character in the
northern part Of the State. 1t is also IN ac-
cord with his prominent standing in the
community. Since his appointment In
April 1890, he has inaugurated many needed
reforms, so that now the working OF MS
office is like a clock. The General was
born in East Haddam, Conn, and comes OF
old New England stock. The Pratts were
found in New England as far back as 1853,
and took prominent parts in all of this
country's great struggles. He was edu,,
Gated in his native State, alternating schO0
duties with work on the farm. When only
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COLONEL ISAAC TRUmBo.
a Useful Citizen, Who Has Been an Oh
grDizer OF Large Enterprises.

a Useful Citizen, Who Has Been an Or
gnnizer OF Large Enterprises.
No name is better known to the public as
a man of public enterprise and having the
advancement OF our city and the welfare Of
the State at heart than the gentleman whose
history we notice in a limited space. The
Colonel is n true native son, having been
born at Genoa, near the State line of Ne
vada. September Q, 1858, where he resided
until he was 9 years of age. when he re-
moved with his family to Corinne. Utah.
His scholastic education was completed in a
most thorough manner at this place. From
the first he seemed to possess business
head. and displayed tact, native shrewd-
ness and talent seldom possessed in one so
young. His early aptitude for business
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THE STATE INVESTMENT AND IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
One of the Best Managed Companies %
America.

One of the Best Managed Companies of
America.
This company has stood the test and
passed through the days of great conflagra-
tons East aud West since its organization
in 1872. 1t has paid in total losses 50, 1886. 600
and in dividends S6I30OO. 1t began busi-
ness with a capital III 100000. which was
Increased in 1886 to $4,000 The business
of the company has grown steadily and is,
according to the Fire Patrol list the fourth
of all the companies doing business in the
city. Its record is one of which any COM
pany might we'll feel proud and is strik-
ing example OF what energetic and pro-
gressive management combined with
prudence aud conservatism, can do, This
company is certainly to be congratulated on
its success, and is worthy of the patronage
which has been extended to 1t. The officers
of the State Investment are weil-known in
surance men, and, with their company,
command respect and the confidence Of the
pnmmuuitV~
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PACIFIC GAS IMPROVEMENT COM
PANY,
One of the Great Corporations of the
City.

One of the Great Corporations of the
City.
AS the public are directly interested in all
that pertains to lighting and fuel purposes,
it will interest them to know that this large
and wealthy corporation are doing all they
can in competitive way to render the uses
to which gas is put cheap and good. A
large number of people seem to be under
the erroneous impression that there is only
one gas company in this city, when as mat
ter Of fact. there are two, the San Francisco
Gas Company and the Pacific Gas Improve
ment Company. This large corporation,
backed by unlimited capital, have been in
business here for about eight years, during
which time they have done all in their
power to improve the quality Of gas manu-
featured and give the best article OBJ
tainable. Their business, under able man
agement and catering to the wants of their
patrons, has increased in great proportion,
and they deal in the most liberal manner
with their customers. Their system of meter
inspection is perfect and admits of no com
plant In this climate where gas is largely
used for heating and cooking purposes. il Is
gratifying for the public To know and they
should recognize the competition which has
been brought about by this company. TIER
gas appliances are of the most modern type
and character and in keeping with these
advanced times. Their rates for heating
and lighting purposes are uniform and mod
crate. The offices of the company are loca-
ted on the corner of Stevenson and Annie
streets.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

A Financial Institution That Has Stood
the Test of Years.
Among the leading banking institutions
of San Francisco may be mentioned the
First National. Its character and its we'll
known enterprise is a matter of public in
terest worthy of notice in such publication
as THE CALL annual 1t has been in exist
ence more than twenty years, and during
that time has established a commercial
solidty which gives it prestige in this COM
munity.
About q year ago this bank occupied its
new building on the corner of Sansome and
Bush streets. which is the handsomest
building of its Kind in the city. The ac-
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TO SORROWS BARD"

III. C. -
" l VIII open my dark saying upon the harp-
wherefore should fear in the day Of evil"-PsaI ms
xix. 40
It's better so. 10 look into the face
OF troubles sore and trials that beset,
Than seal the eyes Better the lashes wet
With tears that fan, than burning lids where trace
or sorrow Is far sadder. by coos grace
Speak thou from sorrows heart TO sorrows ear;
And so make strong some child OF our sad race
OHe who has wept can feel for sorrows tear.
pom The harp" o words oi sweetness! Sing
To some sick soul the song of sympathy,
Fen If thy gentIest words thou needst must bring
With pleading harp notes in minor key.
Thy day Is evil but thy God is near;
Then wherefore shouldst thou hopeless be, OF
fear? ANELEH.
4 {dHl6dd Dec. 20 1891.
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II years of age he began business for HIM
sell as a stationer in Springfield. He next
removed TO New York and was connected IN
business with his uncle. When the
great gold discovery here was heralded
East General Pratts enthusiasm was
aroused, and on December 20, 1S4S,
he left New York bound for the
land of promise, California. He came by
way Of Panama. arriving here in February,
1S49, after an eyentful trip. He went To the
mines OH American River, aud having
amasspd some money he started back TO
New York. where he purchased stock OF
merchandise fitted for this market. lie was,
soon after starting, burned out in the great
fire Of 1850 Nothing daunted, he pur-
chased new stock and started trading
post at the mines, where he was ,signally
successful. He had various vlcsStudeS
but always came TO the front. He has been
an ardent Republican since the organization
Of that party. He has held most important
Offices and always administered them with
care and integrity. In 1861 he was Receiver
of public moneys at the HUMBOLDT Land
Office. From 1868 to 1865 he served as
Quarternaster of the First Battalion Of The
Mountaineers. From 1888 TO 1885 he was
Collector of Customs for the Humboldt
District. In 1883 he was an alternate dele
gate TO the Republican National Conven-
ton. His ability is undoubted and his
career has been one of honor
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FRANKLIN T.. BULL.
Lawyer Who Loves This State and All
THAT'S Good.

WUUUs
AS a nan ne is thoroughly unselfsh,
thoughtIess of self, yet ever considerate of
others, OF amIable manners and well caleu-
lated to impress with a sense of regard
and respect all those with whom he is
brought in contact, fun of conversational
resources and ready wit. carefully read
and an ardent student and sound lawyer
Such a man is the weLkn0wn law
yer. Franklin ?. Bull Mr.. Bull is de-
Scendant of the old Revolutionary hero,
Nathaniel Greene, who surrounded himself
with friends of steel. and nephew of j. l.
Case of Racine. Wis. He comes OF an excel
lent family and was educated at the State
Normal School. On his arrival in Cali
fornia in 1878 he began the study Of the law
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gave evidence of the unusually successful
career which has attended his efforts. After
considerable experience in business affairs,
he located in Salt Lake. where his quick per-
ception and shrewdness in business affairs
rapidly brought him to the from, and as nat
ural consequence he acquired both means and
an enviab.e reputation. In 1880 he returned
TO this State, which claimed him as one of
her most active, useful and progressive sons
and entered into business in Placer County
A man of his talents. however, naturally
drifted to the metropolis of the State, and
he finally located in this city. To himself
and his associates is to be awarded the
credit of promoting and establishing many
important interests that concern the mate
rial prosperity Of the community. His abil-
tty to grasp any proposition that may be of
fered to him, his tact and diplomacy in
grasping even the ninulest details. have
made name for him Of which any man
might well feel proud. With the Colonel
to think is to act, and that only after fore
thought and consideration. Among the en-
terprises with which he is prominently iden-
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with D. NJ. DelmaS, then an attorney of
San Jose, and continued with him after his
removal to this city. In 1882 he was ad-
mitied by our Supreme Court to practice
law and in 1885 was admitted by the Federal
Courts. Since his admission he has been
engaged in general practice in this
city and in partnership with I. c.
Cleary, at 80 Pine street, under the firm
name of Bull & Cleary. Many important
cases have been conducted by him during
the past few years. He is a prominent MEM
Der Of the |. o. o. F., the I. and A. ~, be-
ing Master Of Excelsior Lodge. No. lG6, and
a Sit Knight Of Golden Gate COmmaudery,
Knights Templar, and also a member of the
National Guard, in which he holds the posi-
ton Of PaymasteT of the First Regiment.
As an attorney he is safe and conservative:
though quick at repartee, and, readily
touched by the sense of humor, he is above
all what the French would term Phomme
serieux-a man who is not trlfler in seri-
Gus matters. As an advocate he stands
b igh, and talks with frank, open sincerity
that wins the confidence Of his listeners.
He is a stalwart Republican. and. while an
active and useful member Of his party, is
not an office-seeker. He is in love with his
profession, and an ardent admirer of all
that is good in our great State, and devoted
10 It's institutions with the aTd0r Of a native
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to-day occupies the honorable position Of
President Of the board. Everybody con-
cedeS his fitness for the position and thor
ough going integrity. Mr.. Bassett is a Sir
Knight IF Golden Gate COmmanderv, Ne.
Is, knights Templar. and is also prominent
in the ]. Q. 0. +. In the business commu-.
nifty lis record stands without a blemish
and he is an honored merchant. Personally
he is 4 genial, kind and courteous gentleman.
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THE BIB ERNIA BANK.
Continued Solidity of One of the Pioneer
Institutions of the City.

Institutions of the City.
The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society
is known all over this country as one of the
solid financial institutions of America. This
bank was organized in 1859. and is beyond
all question the financial house with which
this city'S affairs are most closely connected.
1t has lived through all sorts of money
paDics. and the official records show that its
growth has been steady, strong and prosper
Gus. President James r Kelly and Seere-
tary Robert-J. Tobin are thus shown to be
conservative and successful fna nciers
But the best way to tell of the soeiety's
condition is to look over the following re-
port Of the Bank Commissioners, made on
October ), 1891: