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Clara. where they labored zealously to ele-
vate the moral character and develop the
material prosperity of the inhabitants.
These holy men, weary and foots0re from
their journ-yings. but stout of heart
and bound together by an all-abding
faith and the welfare of the souls
of their fellow man. erected the old
Mission church, which stands to-day as
& monument to the privatons they under
went and their holy desires. It's front is
of modern architecture and the prOfane
hand of man has not marred the primitive
situation, and the old Mexican wooden
carvings and the Indian fTeSc0eS" are still
preserved in their primitive state, except
where the COTTOdlng hand OF time had COM
PEELED repairs. Ii Is upon this spot that the
Fathers IF the Society of Jesus, the success
sOTs of the Franciscan Fathers, have erected
the magnificent quadrangle that constitutes
what Is known as Santa Clara College. The
Inscription. Of the original idea was carried
into effect in the old Mission buildings on
the 18th of March, 1851, the intention being
TO afford all who might desire II the means
Of obtaining a liberal aud Christian educa-
ton. On the 2Sth of April, 1855, 1t was
chartered with all the rights and privileges
of q university, since which time its progress
has been onward ana upward, until to-day
1t stands as high in the ranks of educational
acknowledged fact that the Jesuits stand
to-day without peers as educators. Their
lives are devoted to the teaching Of the
young, and their minds are OF the highest
and most elevated order Their wide expe-
rience in educational matters enabled them
TO systematic every department so that
there would be no wasted energy, but
everything should be in perfect working har-
mOny. In the present arTangementthere are
eighteen class-r00ms, all Of them very large
and we'll ventilated and furnished with a
private desk for each student The desks
are of the most modern type, easy aud COM
Portable Tie seven large buildings. be-
sides several smaller ones, inciOsiDg quad
Tangle Of nearly ten acres, are arranged
with complete and appropriate acc0mmoda-
lions in every department for the advance
ment of pupils. Necessarily in an institu-
tion Of the magnitude of Santa Clara College
a perfect system is absolutely Indispensable
in order that the different divisions may not
clash. Each branch of learning is divided
in several graded classes, and each class is
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-03
THE FIDELITY MUTUAL AID AS
ISOLATION.
An Institution OF Merit which In

An Institution OF Merit Which In the
Last Year Has Surpassed All Previ-
Gus Records.
The Fidelity Mutual Aid Association was
organized in October, 1888, and regularly in
corporated in accordance with the State laws,
and though only established such short
time has generally recognized established
strength. Soldity and security. 1t is now
in most Furnishing condition, numeric-
ally and financially, and this record has
only been accomplished by management
of long insurance experience, financial sa-
gacty and conservative prudence. Its OBJ
ject is to furnish pecuniary aid whenever
It's members are disabled by accident or
sickness aud to pay funeral expenses. The
men who manage the business OF the aSso-
citation are strictly honorable and we'll
adapted to carry out the vast business en-
trusted to them. Its record is without an
equal. The object of the company is to
pay sick benefits to members ranging from
So to S25 per week, according to the class
to which they belong and pIedging itself to
pay none more than S75 in case of death.
Benefits are not offered indiscriminate
and great care is exercised In the selection
of the risks. In the last year the company
has issued $4,000 certificates aud
during the same time 1000 members
have received benefits amounting to 1000.
AS an evidence Of its prosperity may be
mentioned the fact that its income for last
year was SS9.651 81. This company has no
unpaid or litgated claims and Is the largest
of its kind doing business in the United
States. This company was largely instru-
mental In having the law passed by The last
Legislature governing mutual insurance
companies, and was the first to make the de-
post required by such law and receive
certificate of authority to transact business.
Since the passageOf this law il has been adj
mitted to transact business In the following
States: Maine, Indiana, Wisconsin, Min
nesota, North and South Dakota as well as
all the Pacific Coast States.
This company is conducted upon business
principles and is under the able manage
ment OF j. M. L. Shetterley, gentleman OF
large and varied experience. The assocla-
ton is purely mutual, and each member has
q voice in the selection of its officers, with
the privilege of inspecting the books at any
time. 1t has commended itself greatly TO
the public during the last year for its great
worth and being conducted on principles OF
the strictest economy, which are bound to
command success and the confidence of the
nuhiip.
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C. NJ. JENNINGS.
An Attorney of San Francisco Who Has
SDIendid Record.

An Attorney of San Francisco Who Has
a Splendid Record.
1t is often urged that nature puts its seal
indelibly on all those whom it has any real
use for. and with this for our warrant we
have no hesitation in saying that c. NJ. Jen-
nings was originally intended for the law.
The writer once heard him relate how an
Incidental remark by an older member Of
the family, that when he grew up he must
be lawyer" although then too young to
have any appreciation of what it meant, so
impressed him that he never had anything
else in contemplation.
BIZ Jennings is a descendant from old
Puritan stock. He was born in Southern
Ohio in December, 1855. Shortly thereafter
his parents removed to Central Illinois,
where his early years were passed alta coun-
try village.
Reared in culture. from early boyhood his
application and mental discipline, self-im-
posed, were most exacting.
At the age Of - family reverses necessi-
tated his doing something. He was told he
was too young TO teach, and so. as tempo
rary eXpedient, worked on a farm a few
months. Overcoming the prejudices against
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PACIFIC BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Where a Sound Commercial Education
Cam Be Readily Acquired.

Where a Sound Commercial Education
Can Be Readily Acquired.
Among our educational institutions none
Is held in more deserved repute than the
Pacific Business College, located at $50 Post
street III this city. In all respects it has the
finest location in San Francisco. The college
halls are large, we'll ventilated. elegantly
furnished aud command splendid view of
the city and its enyirons. A full corps Of
competent and experienced instructors as
SiSt the President, Professor t. A. Robin
son, who is one Of the best-kloWn bust
ness educators in this State The aim of
the college is to furnish instruction TO
young men and women in bookkeeping,
banking, shorthand, type writing teIeg-
raply. penmanship, modern languages,
English ana mathematical branches and
popular science, or, TO use the words oil the
President, to give a practical education IN
every particular. Professor Robinson is
fully abreast OF the times, and progress
sye educationalist intensely practical in all
MS methods of teaching. The whole ten
deney Of the institution in penmanship is
In the direction of plain writing, beautiful
in its uniformity and legibility. In the de-
plrtments devoted TO the study OF book
keeping the students transact the bust
ness OF the merchant and the banker by
actual business practice with all the preci-
olOu u u6ldIl 10 % IOuuu Ill actual
commercial transactions. Commercial cal
culationS. business correspondence, mer-
camille law, ETC., are thoroughly taught. NJ
paius have been spared to make graduates
OF this well-known institution ready
and correct accountants. and their success
ful record as book keepers and business
men Is the best evidence OF he fact which
can be offered. The objection often urged
against business colleges-their lack of prac-
ticabiity-does not apply to the institution
OF which Professor Robinson is the head.
His graduates now occupy important posi-
tons all over the United States and in
many foreign countries. The Pacific Bust
ness College is performing good work
here and is a credit to the city. Professor
Robinson is respected by the entire comma
nifty and much admired in business circles
for his ability. integrity and knowledge of
the world. He is a refined and scholarly
gentleman and possesses the esteem and
affection of all his DuDilS
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becoming convinced that terra Gotta
is material which is more beautiful
less costly and capable of production in
greater variety than many kinds OF stone.
Their business extends from Alaska 10
Mexico and from San Francisco to Ogden.
In this city alone during the past year the
firm has filled contracts for architectural
terra Gotta and hollow tile fire proohng
work on the Mills Building, Croker Bald
lug, Mercantile Library, Donohoe Block,
Supreme Court Building and many others,
as well as now all the handsome residences
erected in 1891
Gladdlng, Mclean & Co. are contractors
for work in their line on most all the i'm
portant buildings in Seattle, Tacoma, Port
land, Spokane Falls, Los Angeles, San Diego
and many other cities. An idea of the ex-
tent of their business may be gained from
the fact that they have half milliondollars'
worth of work now on hand. The city offices
of the company are at 1858 and 1860 Market
street
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AN ABLE ATTORNEY.
One who Has Held Positions of RespOn
sibilitY as Prosecuting Officer.

One who Has Held Positions of RespOn-
sibility as Prosecuting Officer.
A. o. Cotton, the present prosecuting At
tOrney of Police Court 2, has added much
to his popularity since assuming the duties
Of his present office. He not only has
evinced high order Of talent, but he has
demon strated that he is possessed of those
qualities Of integrity and irmness in the
discharge Of duty so much to be desired in a
prosecuting officer. although by no means
always characteristic of officials in his
capacity. Since he was appointed to his
present position ne scandal has marked
the record Of his Office, but, on the other
hand, he has won tie esteem of all. Mr..
Cotton was formerly Assistant District
Attorney under Hon. j. n. Z. Wilson,
and the way he distinguished himself in
that office had much to do with his selec-
ton for the place he now fills so ably. he
has always been an active worker in the
Republican party, and four years ago he
was nominated for the Assembly in the
Fortv-firSt District. Mr.. Cotton is native
of Vermont. but his parents removed to
California i'll 1868. W hen no was but lad.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Exposition at New Orleans. Several vessels
are engaged in this trade, and an extensive
export business is being carried on with the
South Sea Islands. Mr. Sresoyich is true
and kind-hearted gentleman, and while 10y al
to the last extreme to the country of his
adoption is the friend Of his native coun try
men, and doing good for his Austrian
friends. He is charitable and benevolent
to them and others. He was honored a
short time ago by his native land with the
Austrian consulship at this port but, OWN g
to his large business interests, had to decline.
He is Mason, Odd Fellow, ETC., and true
man of sterling business integrity. He is
the father Of The banana trade of this Coast,
having started all the parties that are now
in the business. Pajaro Valley and the
railroad are greatly indebted to Sres0vich
for tie increase of the fruit Industry, as he
has encouraged the Orchardsts and shipped
their fruit to Australia, China, Mexico and
the East. He has been instrumental in
bringing out many of his countrymen, who
are now we'll off and good citizens. He is
blessed with wife, one daughter and three
sons
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youth he was given a country school, which
he kept for three years, then entered ale,
completed the course there, taking the law
lectures. in addition to his classical studies,
in the spring of 1874, before he was 20 years
old. He had no money, so was obliged to
do all sorts of work to earn living. He
was an expert shorthand writer and found
some employment at that among his fellow
students and outside, being occasionally
called as far as Boston, but never had a hol-
iday during his whole three years SOjourn
at college.
September following graduation he was
admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court
of his adopted State and began practice in
Chicago, where he remained until 1882,
when he came to San Francisco
His versatility takes in the whole range
of practice. but it may be said that advo-
cacy, the conduct and management Of trials
is his speciality.
In cases involving such doubt as will
admit OF serious discussion it is the lawyer
rather than the law that wins or loses the
cause. Mr.. Jennings has large practice
and wins his cases. He is a member of the
bar Of the Supreme Court of the United
States and of the Court of Claims, and has
had large experience before both those tri-
bunals.
Possessing a keen sense of the artistic, a
man of positive ideas, once espousing
cause he is elaborate in its preparation, in
domtable and persevering almost to the
verge of obstinacy, fertile in resource, keen,
incisive, logical, enthusiastic, convincing,
successful; in social life man of the
world inclined to think seriously; compan-
ionable. liberal, scholarly, with fund of
anecdote and illustration always at CON-
mand; brimful of good health and good
nature, an Optimist, club man, a bachelor
with competence. the born-lawyer instinct
always uppermost. without, however, being
obtrusive, and you have as good an epitome
of his characteristics as one can offer.
Politically an uncOmpr0mising Republic
can, protectonist. an American, he is one
of many living testimonials of what the
youth of pluck and determination to win
can accomplish under American inStitu-
tiOnS
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EDUCATIONAL
ADVANTAGES.
A Great Scholastic Institution,
Santa Clara College.
The Students Alma Mater-Mental and Mus
cular Instruction-Per Training Of
the Mind-A World Of Commerce.

Santa Clara College IS situated in the
town of Santa Clara, which is celebrated
for the beauty Of its surrounding scenery
and the mildneSs and saiubrity of its eli
mate. Its one Of the loveliest spots on earth.
Situate in one of the most picturesque val
Ieys in the State of California no more fitting
place in nature could he found for the
adornment Of the mind. The most beaut-
full flowers abound the year round aud tr0p-
zeal fruits are found n plenty. The noun
tains rear their lofty crested heads in the
distance to lend more stately beauty to the
scene. Summer and winter are alike, and
all is peace and conteutment IN this land of
milk and honey. Away back IN 1777 band
OF Franciscan fathers, the pioneers of civ
ilizatlon on this Coast, brayed the hardships
and the trials with which those early days
were fraught and locating in the Santa
Clara Valley founded the Mission Of Santa
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with It, He left New YORK for this city In
1851 on board of a sailing vessel, and after
walking across the lsthmuS of Panama and
taking another vessel he landed in this city
IN 1852, nearly strapped. lie at once went
to Sacramento. and on the night Of his arri-
val the levse broke and young Sweeney un-
derwent great hardships. He next went to
the Diamond Spring mine, having but ST 90
left, 90 cents of which went for pan, like
amount for a pick and the balance for a
square meal. After year he returned to
this city. His life has been one of adYen-
ture and travel. He has been over the 18th
mus of Panama by three different routes,
and across the continent several times OF
late years. There is scarcely foot of this
great State that he has not been over, and
he helped to run the eastern line Of the
State from Oregon to Arizona, aud was the
first man to successfully take men and ami
mails through Death Valley, Inyo County.
Mr.. Sweeney loves the mountains, and is
never so happy as when gazing on piano.
ramic view from some lofty peak. He is
firm believer in the improvement OF Straw
berry Hill. Golden Gate Park, in conse-
quence OF the beautiful view to be obtained
from IT,
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taught for one hour at the same time OF day,
each having its separate and respective
classroom and professor. The class-ro 0ms
are used fer the recitation and explanation
of lessons only. The study halls are re-
served for private study and preparation,
and there is also valuable reference
library to which the students may have
access at any time during their study
hours. To give an idea Of the manner Of the
classifcatiOns few words Of explanation
are necessary. The scientific department Is
an E-Shaped building with a main floor OF
ITO feet and wings 81 feet deep. The roof
is foored walk protected by balustr ade,
the whole being surmOunted by tower or
beIvidere SO feet high to the base OF the flag
staff.
SCIENTIFIC MYSTERIES.
There is a lecture-room in which NAV be
found full assortment Of pure chemicals,
scientific charts, and large collection of
rare original works from the pens Of the
most celebrated scientists. The accompany
ing cut gives an idea of the hondsOma
chemical laboratory, with its fye-hued
smelling furnace, two eupelling furnaces,
q complete stock Of chemical glassware.
ana utensils Of every description; battery
room. containing a Grove battery of 100
cells, Bunsen battery OF 140 cells, m AMI
moth Bunsen of six cells, and a number of
smaller batteries. But small idea OF the
philosophical cabinet can be gained from
THIS cut, as II contains COLLECTION Ol 40O
instruments and machines. TO be used
in demonstrating studies on mechanics,
hydraulics, pneumaties, acoustics. heat,
electricity, astronomy and other studies.
The museum contains 1000 specimens, gath
cred from all parts of the world at heavy
cost.
THE DEBATING ROOM.
Coordinate with the divisions already
mentioned and possessing the additional
feature of novelty is the literary cOnprpSs
This consists OF two branches called respec-
lively the Phialelmc Senate and the House
of Philhstorans, modelled after the Con-
~>ess Of the United States in its form and
ts1:hoeh =. ay2ceSure, the Preside of the
s.Js9s sS.H ,.,SSs tss DlaAG Of the
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EDWARD BARRON.
a Successful Cattleman, Miner and Rail-
road Builder.

Successful Cattleman, Miner and Rail-
road Builder.
Edward Barron was born at the Barron
homestead in County Waterford, Ire
land, on June q, 1882. Being seized with
an idea of coming to America and impressed
with the stories that he had heard of its
greatness. in his fifteenth year, and against
the wishes of his relatives aud friends, he
sailed for this country, and arrived in New
York in 1917. He remained there nearly
five years, and was engaged with an une!s
in the cattle business Being a man Of en-
terprise and broad ideas aud quick Of percep-
ton, on the arrival of the news of the
discovery of gold in this State he at once
decided to start for California He came by
way of Panama and arrived here just forty
years ago. Finding his knowledge OF cattle
of great benefit in the new country he en-
gagged in that business. remaining in il until
1861 and meeting with success in all his
ventures
Mr.. Barron Is best known. however. as
one of the developers Of the famous COM
stock lode, in which he was interested with
the four bonanza kings. He was President
of the Consolidated Virginia & California.
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intends to have this property converted into
the most complete school building on the
Coast. 1t is his intention TO have this
academy ready to receive pupils by June /,
1892, and he will accommodate both day
pupils and boarderS. He has recently en-
gagged most efficient corps of teachers,
among whom are some of the beSt-known
Savants on this Coast. The work of the in
stitution will be extended so az to prepare
pupils for the European colleges of Great
Britain, France Germany and Austria. 1t
is pleasure to meet gentleman Of Mr.. An
derson's scholastic attachments and talk
over what he is doing in the interests of ed
ucatiOn Oh this Coast. Until June 1>t the
office of the academy will still continue at
Room ), Odd Fellows Hall
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shakespeare a Victim of Pneumonia.

Shakespeare Victim of Pneumonia.
The attempts to pierce the mystery that
enshroud5 the life of the greatest thinker
and writer the world has ever seen have,
however interesting in themselves, hitherto
been very unsatisfactory. But it now seems
probable that the invest cation into the
cause of his death. pursued BY a correspOn-
dent of a medical journal in New York and
Endorsed by our own Lancet has had sue
cessful result. II S conclusion is that Shake
speare died of pneumonia. His age was 81,
a period OF life very liable to that malady
and the time of his death one when, to those
who are weak Of lung. the English climate
is especially dangerous. The theory, one is
sorry to find, appears TO corr0borate the be-
lief that the poet died in consequence of
drinking bout, though not of fever, for,
as the journal in question aemarks, "fevers
do not come in this way; pneumOuias do"
Finally, what is very pathetic, an argument
for this view is deducted from the appear
ance Of the cast Of the face taken after
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GLADDING, MCLEAN & co.
The Terra Gotta and Roman Brick VI an
fnclnrers of This Cnast.

The Terra Gotta and Roman Brick Manu-
facturers of This Coast.
No firm is better known upon this Coast
than Gladding, Mclean & Co. The firm
was established in 1873. and they are the
largest manufacturers of terra Gotta, hollow
tile, roofing and sewer pipe, ETC.. on this
Coast The use OF terra Gotta and Roman
brick on this Coast by this firm has been of
unquestioned benefit in the ornamentation
and increased durability of buildings,
while the hollow tile fire. proOfng has greatly
increased the safety. The works of tas
company are located at Lincoln. Placer
County, Cal, and the above cut gives some
idea Of their magnitude. They are three
stories of brick aud iron and cover 225x450
feet This firms trade has increased
to great extent during the past
year, as architects and builders are
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His father, Hon. F. D. Cotton, for years
was leading attorney at SOnOma County,
where he also took prominent part in the
welfare of the Republican party. A 0. Col
ton studied law in the Office of his father,
where lie laid the groundwork of a thorough
legal knowledge. He was admitted to prac-
tice in 1875, and made speciality of land
law, in which practice he was very success
full. He located in San Francisco in 1874,
and has lived and practiced his profession
in this city continuously since that time. He
ia married, but has no children. Socially
Mr. Cotton is great favOrite. lie was for
several years President of the Pacific Coast
Association Native Sons of Vermont, and
was formerly President of the Western Adj
dition Literary and Social Club.
Mr.. Cotton, by reason of his social quail
ties, his splendid legal talents and his stead
fast devotion to the principles of the great
political party in whose ranks he is ever
Jealous and effective worker, has before
him continued career of honorS fully de-
served.